Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[Stuart93]

I can see Tony watt playing that left of a front 3 position we have in the new 343 formation.

Might not go for him as we have Muller.

Also have Mackay coming back along with Murphy, Scott and Wright.

But that’s Watt’s best position so it makes sense

I reckon Scott will be away back down the road

[K-Zazu]

I can see Tony watt playing that left of a front 3 position we have in the new 343 formation.

Might not go for him as we have Muller.

Also have Mackay coming back along with Murphy, Scott and Wright.

But that’s Watt’s best position so it makes sense


Murphy, Scott, and Wright? Is that meant to be a good thing?

[worcesterhibby]

Valerio Zuddas has spent a fair bit of time coaching in georgia, Romania, Hungary and Croatia, I wonder if we will look to bring anyone in from those countries


Vladimer Mamuchashvili….you heard it here first !

[CapitalGreen]

I reckon Scott will be away back down the road

Scott nearly came on tonight until Maloney realised he’d asked the wrong player to get stripped and called Doidge back from warming up.

[Unseen work]

Murphy, Scott, and Wright? Is that meant to be a good thing?

Absolutely not!

Based on his Motherwell form Scott is perfect for this system but god knows what has happened to him.

More making the point that it depends if Maloney will give them a decent chance or listen to guys like gray and get shot of them quick.

[bingo70]

Valerio Zuddas has spent a fair bit of time coaching in georgia, Romania, Hungary and Croatia, I wonder if we will look to bring anyone in from those countries


Vladimer Mamuchashvili….you heard it here first !

I was looking at that name for ages trying to get the joke but I couldn’t see it. Eventually gave up and googled it to find out he’s actually a real player.

Now I’m trying to work out why you’d make up that rumour or wondering if it’s true?! 😂

Confusing me far more than it should.

[Unseen work]

Valerio Zuddas has spent a fair bit of time coaching in georgia, Romania, Hungary and Croatia, I wonder if we will look to bring anyone in from those countries


Vladimer Mamuchashvili….you heard it here first !

Where have you plucked that name from?!

He deserves signed based on his name alone.

[WhileTheChief..]

I was looking at that name for ages trying to get the joke but I couldn’t see it. Eventually gave up and googled it to find out he’s actually a real player.

Now I’m trying to work out why you’d make up that rumour or wondering if it’s true?! 😂

Confusing me far more than it should.

:top marksBrilliant

[Unseen work]

On Zuddas, I wonder just how much involvement and input he will have.

He’s been at a lot of clubs and works in a lot of different countries but only really for 6-12 months at a time.

Started as a strength and conditioning coach before ending up as an assistant at some teams, quite and odd transition.

Will his coaching be purely strength and conditioning and fitness etc or will he have a part to play in the bigger picture?

Will Maloney go to him asking for recommendations for players in foreign leagues?

[worcesterhibby]

I was looking at that name for ages trying to get the joke but I couldn’t see it. Eventually gave up and googled it to find out he’s actually a real player.

Now I’m trying to work out why you’d make up that rumour or wondering if it’s true?! 😂

Confusing me far more than it should.

I just did a bit of research on Georgian Internationals that might be within Hibs budget and look like the sort of technical player that Maloney might be looking at in Midfield. No inside knowledge, pure guess work :greengrin

[Allant1981]

Played in Scotland, Belgium, Bulgaria and England, scored 60 goals and made loads of money. What have you done since he scored vs Barcelona? :wink:

66 goals in 11 years is pretty crap

[Brightside]

Allan, Scott, Wright, hallberg. Will be astonished if they aren’t all away in jan.

[Hibernian Verse]

Allan, Scott, Wright, hallberg. Will be astonished if they aren’t all away in jan.

Maloney might like Hallberg, he's good on the ball.

[superfurryhibby]

Maloney might like Hallberg, he's good on the ball.

For a variety of reasons, a fit Hallberg would be a better option in midfield than any of the three who started last night. That said, he’s not going to be at Hibs next season.

[Since452]

Allan, Scott, Wright, hallberg. Will be astonished if they aren’t all away in jan.

Think Hallberg might be looked at more closely but agree about the other three.

[J-C]

Where have you plucked that name from?!

He deserves signed based on his name alone.
The club will make a fortune with the letters on jerseys.

[bigwheel]

Think Hallberg might be looked at more closely but agree about the other three.

In my view , Hallberg didn’t look good enough to be a regular starter before his injury - can’t imagine he will be better now.

[J-C]

Allan, Scott, Wright, hallberg. Will be astonished if they aren’t all away in jan.

Don't know about Allan, noticable he started and got a good 60 mins which do him the world of good, worked very hard for the team and although a couple of passes were inches from being beauties, Allan should thrive in this system.

[Nicho87]

Before maloney Allan would have been destined to move in January

Last nights eleven spoke volumes, I do think he will tick a lot of boxes for maloney especially at home games.

I’m a big fan of Allan and would love to see him for another year or two

[superfurryhibby]

In my view , Hallberg didn’t look good enough to be a regular starter before his injury - can’t imagine he will be better now.

It's more about the current form and quality of our midfield as it stands. I doubt he'll be offered a new contract, but if he was available now then he would be starting.

Here's hoping Magennis recovers soon and that Tait can come in and make a difference, because there was little more than graft offered from any of the four who played in central midfield last night.

[CapitalGreen]

In my view , Hallberg didn’t look good enough to be a regular starter before his injury - can’t imagine he will be better now.

For many people, neither did Doidge or Newell before Hecky was emptied. I’d have no concerns about Maloney giving Hallberg the opportunity to impress in a new system.

[bigwheel]

For many people, neither did Doidge or Newell before Hecky was emptied. I’d have no concerns about Maloney giving Hallberg the opportunity to impress in a new system.

we’ve seen much more of Hallberg than we had of those before they started performing well. not saying I’d be against him getting opportunities..just would be surprised he makes it as a regular starter here

[worcesterhibby]

we’ve seen much more of Hallberg than we had of those before they started performing well. not saying I’d be against him getting opportunities..just would be surprised he makes it as a regular starter here

Hallberg won't have many options, since he's not been playing there is unlikely to be a raft of good clubs desperate to sign him. It would make sense to give him some game time if Maloney feels his performances in training merit it. He was always a tidy footballer in my opinion and when encouraged to. was a good carrier of the ball and has a good first touch. It will be interesting to see how it pans out. I personally feel he could still come good.

[Aldo]

Before maloney Allan would have been destined to move in January

Last nights eleven spoke volumes, I do think he will tick a lot of boxes for maloney especially at home games.

I’m a big fan of Allan and would love to see him for another year or two

I’m a big fan of Scotty’s but he’s definitely not his normal self and I wouldn’t be giving him an extended contract!

On his game he was unplayable but tbh I’m not sure he will ever get back to that level for me!


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[Ozyhibby]

If Hallberg can stay injured for another couple of months, there will be people on here putting him forward for the ballon d'or.


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[Jones28]

For a variety of reasons, a fit Hallberg would be a better option in midfield than any of the three who started last night. That said, he’s not going to be at Hibs next season.

If Maloney concurs with what you're saying then why would Hallberg not be here?

[Northernhibee]

I’m a big fan of Scotty’s but he’s definitely not his normal self and I wouldn’t be giving him an extended contract!

On his game he was unplayable but tbh I’m not sure he will ever get back to that level for me!


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Yep. Sad as it is because I've loved watching him but I think his time at Hibs may be up. Understandably so and not for a lack of application, effort, skill, moments of magic or even character.

I'll always be having a look at the scores and highlights for who he ends up playing for and hold him in very high regard.

[Aldo]

Yep. Sad as it is because I've loved watching him but I think his time at Hibs may be up. Understandably so and not for a lack of application, effort, skill, moments of magic or even character.

I'll always be having a look at the scores and highlights for who he ends up playing for and hold him in very high regard.

It is sad because like I mentioned above, on his game he’s superb!

I think this will be his last season at Hibs and I hope that when and if he plays he’s able to put a worthy display!


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[GreenCastle]

Allan, Scott, Wright, hallberg. Will be astonished if they aren’t all away in jan.

Could be 4 out 4 in.

2 already in - 2 left ? Striker and CM ?

[Hibernian Verse]

Could be 4 out 4 in.

2 already in - 2 left ? Striker and CM ?

I'll be disappointed if we don't add numbers to the squad. Could do with 4 additional bodies in over and above Mueller & Tait.

[Since452]

Before maloney Allan would have been destined to move in January

Last nights eleven spoke volumes, I do think he will tick a lot of boxes for maloney especially at home games.

I’m a big fan of Allan and would love to see him for another year or two

I think Allan only started because Newell wasn't available. He didn't have many options.

[GloryGlory]

Could be 4 out 4 in.

2 already in - 2 left ? Striker and CM ?

We need reinforcements in defence, too, IMO.

[GreenCastle]

I'll be disappointed if we don't add numbers to the squad. Could do with 4 additional bodies in over and above Mueller & Tait.

I would be also.

We were short going into this season and need more depth / competition for places and quality.

Reckon we will add 2-4 new players plus the current 2 but some will definitely have to move on.

[Fergus52]

If Hallberg can stay injured for another couple of months, there will be people on here putting him forward for the ballon d'or.


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Great joke there mate, hilarious, really clever :aok:

[CockneyRebel]

In my view , Hallberg didn’t look good enough to be a regular starter before his injury - can’t imagine he will be better now.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, it certainly does on .net. Some on here have probably looked to see if he has a Scottish granny.

[McD]

We need reinforcements in defence, too, IMO.


:agree:

arguably we need another CB possibly 2 (I'm not slating either Hanlon or porteous, I mean as well as them), 2 forwards, another wide option, and a box to box centre mid

I've purposely not included mueller or tait in that, so I’d say at least 3 more on top of them imo

[Brummie_Hibs]

Could be 4 out 4 in.


The plan was (I was told), while Jack Ross was still here, was up to 12 out (Source: a mate who is a mate of somebody very close to team - yup, that sounds dodgy, but it's true)

That (I guess) is up in the air now?!

[superfurryhibby]

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, it certainly does on .net. Some on here have probably looked to see if he has a Scottish granny.

I think you haven't really understood/read what people are actually saying about Hallberg, but crack on.

[Unseen work]

The plan was (I was told), while Jack Ross was still here, was up to 12 out (Source: a mate who is a mate of somebody very close to team - yup, that sounds dodgy, but it's true)

That (I guess) is up in the air now?!

12?!

That’s a massive amount for our already small squad.

Unless it was potential for upto 12 to leave. Either management being happy for them to leave or expecting bids to come in

Dabrowski - loan
Porteous
Wood
Doig
Mackie
Hallberg
Gogic
Allan
Wright
Gullan
Scott
Nisbet

Obviously Doig, Porteous and Nisbet would be moving to ‘bigger clubs’ and get us more money but in fairness I don’t think we’d miss much of the others.

Too many players currently not offering anything at all. We rely on the same 13 players every week.

[B.H.F.C]

I'll be disappointed if we don't add numbers to the squad. Could do with 4 additional bodies in over and above Mueller & Tait.

Don’t think it’s necessarily about adding numbers. One out, one in is fine if the one coming in is going to contribute. If you think we have the likes of Scott and Wright on the bench every week but all they’re doing is making the numbers up rather than giving us an option.

[04Sauzee]

The plan was (I was told), while Jack Ross was still here, was up to 12 out (Source: a mate who is a mate of somebody very close to team - yup, that sounds dodgy, but it's true)

That (I guess) is up in the air now?!

We only have a squad of 26 I think? Even to get rid of players that don't get much if any game time

Gullan
McGregor
Mackie
Halberg
Scott
Allan
Wright
Gogic

That's only 7 and I'm not sure we would look to move all these on.

Obviously we could still have interest in Nisbet, Doing and Porteous?

It would be incredible to think we'd do that much business in January.

[Lago]

I’m a big fan of Scotty’s but he’s definitely not his normal self and I wouldn’t be giving him an extended contract!

On his game he was unplayable but tbh I’m not sure he will ever get back to that level for me!


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Have to agree, just looked off the pace last night, but couldn't criticise his effort.

[Halmyre Hibee]

Only Boyle & Porteous are at the level I would like our players to be at in my opinion. We need quality not quantity.

[CapitalGreen]

Only Boyle & Porteous are at the level I would like our players to be at in my opinion. We need quality not quantity.

We need both, not sure how anyone can say we don’t need more depth after the injury plagued start to the season we’ve had.

[Fergus52]

I think other than possibly a CB to replace Wood's place in the squad, if we sign anyone on top of Meuller and Tait it will be like for like, one in one out.

When everyone is fit our squad is actually pretty large and we have decent backups in most areas.

If we take the starting XI and shape from last night:

Macey
McGinn - Porteous - Hanlon
Cadden - JDH - Campbell - Doig
Allan
Boyle - Nisbet

we can go like for like in most areas of the pitch (once we have a new CB in) without a huge drop in quality:

Dabrowski
new CB - Daz - Stevenson
Wright - Hallberg - Newell - Mackie
Maggennis
Doidge - Meuller

And that's not including Gogic, Mackay, Murphy, Scott, Gullane, Tait.

Some of the backups could do with an upgrade but I really don't see this supposed lack of depth I keep hearing about, when everyone is fit we have a very large squad with decent, different options.

Can't see us signing a winger or forward unless we punt Murphy or Wright, or Mackay goes on loan. We definitely wont sign another centre mid unless both Hallberg and Gogic are away as well imo.

[Fergus52]

Only Boyle & Porteous are at the level I would like our players to be at in my opinion. We need quality not quantity.

Think you need more realistic expectations of the level Hibs are at and the wages we can pay.

If we had 11 players of the quality of Boyle and Porteous we'd be in the title race imo, absolutely no way can we afford that on our budget.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

I think other than possibly a CB to replace Wood's place in the squad, if we sign anyone on top of Meuller and Tait it will be like for like, one in one out.

When everyone is fit our squad is actually pretty large and we have decent backups in most areas.

If we take the starting XI and shape from last night:

Macey
McGinn - Porteous - Hanlon
Cadden - JDH - Campbell - Doig
Allan
Boyle - Nisbet

we can go like for like in most areas of the pitch (once we have a new CB in) without a huge drop in quality:

Dabrowski
new CB - Daz - Stevenson
Wright - Hallberg - Newell - Mackie
Maggennis
Doidge - Meuller

And that's not including Gogic, Mackay, Murphy, Scott, Gullane, Tait.

Some of the backups could do with an upgrade but I really don't see this supposed lack of depth I keep hearing about, when everyone is fit we have a very large squad with decent, different options.

Can't see us signing a winger or forward unless we punt Murphy or Wright, or Mackay goes on loan. We definitely wont sign another centre mid unless both Hallberg and Gogic are away as well imo.

From those two teams it’s clear that Allan is pretty much done (miles off pace and fitness won’t help). Daz is at the end, so is Stevenson, drey Wright (I’d rather not see him in a hibs jersey again), mackie (is he not to filed under ‘Gullan’?)

So perhaps, if we are to progress, we need better players than these guys.


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[davhibby]

We need 2 centre halfs and a striker on top of what we have currently plus Mueller and Tait. Then we can go 1 in 1 out after that. As has been said already here, far too many of the fringe players offer absolutely nothing soif we could even replace a couple of them with players that could actually come off the bench and make a difference we’d be in a much better position.

[brog]

If Hallberg can stay injured for another couple of months, there will be people on here putting him forward for the ballon d'or.


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Love it!! For me Hallberg would have to improve dramatically, e.g. start showing a lot more courage on the ball without automatically passing back, before he would improve our team. It's frustrating because he looks a player but I've never once seen him run a game.

[JimBHibees]

Love it!! For me Hallberg would have to improve dramatically, e.g. start showing a lot more courage on the ball without automatically passing back, before he would improve our team. It's frustrating because he looks a player but I've never once seen him run a game.

Can't see him doing anything other than moving on in Jan now he is back fit

[Tyler Durden]

:agree:

arguably we need another CB possibly 2 (I'm not slating either Hanlon or porteous, I mean as well as them), 2 forwards, another wide option, and a box to box centre mid

I've purposely not included mueller or tait in that, so I’d say at least 3 more on top of them imo

Unless we were to move on Murphy or possibly Nisbet, I can't see us looking to sign another forward or wide man.

If we're playing 3-4-3 we have Mueller, Murphy, Mackay, Boyle, Nisbet, Allan and Doidge competing for 3 roles. We'd do well to find anyone better than those options.

I think we need players who can come in and improve the starting 11 immediately. A CB or a energetic CM or a quality RWB to replace Cadden.

[Fergus52]

Unless we were to move on Murphy or possibly Nisbet, I can't see us looking to sign another forward or wide man.

If we're playing 3-4-3 we have Mueller, Murphy, Mackay, Boyle, Nisbet, Allan and Doidge competing for 3 roles. We'd do well to find anyone better than those options.

I think we need players who can come in and improve the starting 11 immediately. A CB or a energetic CM or a quality RWB to replace Cadden.

We have Magennis, Campbell and Tait for that role - really can't see us going for another centre mid.

A starting centre back and a RWB to replace Wright in the squad and compete with Cadden would be good though

[Tyler Durden]

We have Magennis, Campbell and Tait for that role - really can't see us going for another centre mid.

A starting centre back and a RWB to replace Wright in the squad and compete with Cadden would be good though

I think Newell and Magennis would be the midfield 2 if both fit.

But if we can get someone in who's better than the lot of them, let's do it. Campbell and Tait are totally unproven and while there are lots of reasons to be optimistic, we need to push on now. I do think a Centre Back is the priority though.

[Unseen work]

I think other than possibly a CB to replace Wood's place in the squad, if we sign anyone on top of Meuller and Tait it will be like for like, one in one out.

When everyone is fit our squad is actually pretty large and we have decent backups in most areas.

If we take the starting XI and shape from last night:

Macey
McGinn - Porteous - Hanlon
Cadden - JDH - Campbell - Doig
Allan
Boyle - Nisbet

we can go like for like in most areas of the pitch (once we have a new CB in) without a huge drop in quality:

Dabrowski
new CB - Daz - Stevenson
Wright - Hallberg - Newell - Mackie
Maggennis
Doidge - Meuller

And that's not including Gogic, Mackay, Murphy, Scott, Gullane, Tait.

Some of the backups could do with an upgrade but I really don't see this supposed lack of depth I keep hearing about, when everyone is fit we have a very large squad with decent, different options.

Can't see us signing a winger or forward unless we punt Murphy or Wright, or Mackay goes on loan. We definitely wont sign another centre mid unless both Hallberg and Gogic are away as well imo.


I actually agree with this;

……………Macey……..

…..McGinn….Porteous….Hanlon….

Boyle………JDH……Newell……..Doig….

………………….Magennis……..

…………….Nisbet……….Doidge……

For me would be our strongest team although I appreciate some thin Boyle is wasted there. I think last night showed in the new set up that he would get plenty of the ball though.

………………….Dabrowski……..

Cadden…..McGregor…..CB……Stevenson…

……………..Gogic…….Campbell/Tait…

Mueller…………..Allan………….Mackay/Murphy.

………………………..Scott………

As far as second teams go, that’s pretty good. That’s not including Mackie, Gullan, Hallberg etc.

For me we just need to add real quality in a couple of positions to make us more consistent and control games more. Centre back, centre attacking mid - Latapy/Zemmama esque, left mid (dependent on Mackay’s injury and how good Mueller is and finally a striker. In an ideal world I’d have JDH/Newell centre mid with Magennis and a player like Latapy ahead of them.

I want players able to take the ball in the final third under pressure, keep it and create. Often I think our possession is too often in our defence and centre mids.

I think we’ll get their under Maloney and pin teams back more.

Quality players in that walk in the first team will make a huge difference and allow us to move on the players that genuinely contribute nothing.

That’s not being harsh, but we have too many players that are just never considered when it comes to starting.

[Halmyre Hibee]

We need both, not sure how anyone can say we don’t need more depth after the injury plagued start to the season we’ve had.

You supplement the quality players with youngsters rather than ones you barely or never use.

[B.H.F.C]

We have Magennis, Campbell and Tait for that role - really can't see us going for another centre mid.

A starting centre back and a RWB to replace Wright in the squad and compete with Cadden would be good though

Magennis is a big part of the problem we have for me. We know we’ve got a good player but he’s totally unreliable in terms of being available. If his situation continues, we need someone else.

[Crab apple]

Who is our head of recruitment now or is this down solely to Shaun and team? Calvin Charlton is head of recruitment analysis so presumably he is involved.

[MWHIBBIES]

Who is our head of recruitment now or is this down solely to Shaun and team? Calvin Charlton is head of recruitment analysis so presumably he is involved.

Rons son is our head of recruitment.

[Unseen work]

Who is our head of recruitment now or is this down solely to Shaun and team? Calvin Charlton is head of recruitment analysis so presumably he is involved.

Wondered this myself.

From what I’ve been told, the difference between the head coach and manager is down to things like recruitment.

Head coach - in charge of the first team and training etc but the recruitment etc was more used in helping identify players who they refer to Ross.between them they decide who they want

Manager - In charge of more or less everything

How does that effect our transfers going forward? Is it who Maloney wants he gets.

[Crab apple]

Rons son is our head of recruitment.

Thanks. I’m sure I’d read that previously on here but he’s not listed anywhere in the club directory.

[worcesterhibby]

From those two teams it’s clear that Allan is pretty much done (miles off pace and fitness won’t help). Daz is at the end, so is Stevenson, drey Wright (I’d rather not see him in a hibs jersey again), mackie (is he not to filed under ‘Gullan’?)

So perhaps, if we are to progress, we need better players than these guys.


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Stevenson is not at the end..could easily play next season on his performances so far this year. I agree about Daz and it's sad to see the ibnjury issues Mackie has had, because i liked him when he played.

[BSEJVT]

Stevenson is not at the end..could easily play next season on his performances so far this year. I agree about Daz and it's sad to see the ibnjury issues Mackie has had, because i liked him when he played.

I think Mackie has played few enough games that folk think there is a player in there that there isn’t.

He’s decent enough in an at Hibs version of Calum Booth / Wotherspoon type way but no better and probably worse

As a team saddled with constantly injury prone players we should not renew his contract

Very confident he won’t play at a team as good as Hibs in future

Another player who gets better and better the longer they are out IMO

[Vault Boy]

Thanks. I’m sure I’d read that previously on here but he’s not listed anywhere in the club directory.

He's only omitted because of the backlash caused by his brief listing on the club directory previously. :greengrin

[easty]

I think Mackie has played few enough games that folk think there is a player in there that there isn’t.

He’s decent enough in an at Hibs version of Calum Booth / Wotherspoon type way but no better and probably worse

As a team saddled with constantly injury prone players we should not renew his contract

Very confident he won’t play at a team as good as Hibs in future

Another player who gets better and better the longer they are out IMO

Mackie hasn’t even come close to offering what we got out of Booth or Wotherspoon, in my opinion. More like Jay Shields.

[BSEJVT]

Mackie hasn’t even come close to offering what we got out of Booth or Wotherspoon, in my opinion. More like Jay Shields.

Hard to disagree

[superfurryhibby]

I think Mackie has played few enough games that folk think there is a player in there that there isn’t.

He’s decent enough in an at Hibs version of Calum Booth / Wotherspoon type way but no better and probably worse

As a team saddled with constantly injury prone players we should not renew his contract

Very confident he won’t play at a team as good as Hibs in future

Another player who gets better and better the longer they are out IMO

Mackie would be doing well to have the career of either of the two you mention. He's never impressed me. Hopefully he recovers soon and shows the doubters they are wrong. Injuries have really blighted the laddies career.

[The 90+2]

Mackie hasn’t even come close to offering what we got out of Booth or Wotherspoon, in my opinion. More like Jay Shields.

Mackie is better than Jay was but I see your point. Mackie is nowhere near the level DW was at us. He reminds me of that boy McHattie from Hearts. Decent athlete but nothing much else.

[Ronniekirk]

In my view , Hallberg didn’t look good enough to be a regular starter before his injury - can’t imagine he will be better now.

If still not fit we aren’t going to be able to move him on
Decent squad player so wouldn’t be the end of the world if he remained with us as long as he can be fit to play by feb


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[easty]

Mackie produced 2 of the best crosses ever for goals against the uglies. He has a wonderful left foot. It's hard to think of anyone further removed from Jay Shields, IMO of course.

Shields played class in a 2-1 derby win.

The fact that Mackie’s highlights are two crosses rather than 2 performances says a lot for me.

[Dmas]

Shields played class in a 2-1 derby win.

The fact that Mackie’s highlights are two crosses rather than 2 performances says a lot for me.

To be fair he played really well in midfield v Celtic at ER so a performance and 2 crosses

[Jones28]

Loved Shields when he first came in to the team, if he hadn’t been competing with Whittiker he might have had a better chance. Then McCann came after him and it fizzled out. He was a great player as well.

[Unseen work]

A lot of Celtic fans are hoping Mikey Johnstone leaves.

If there’s any potential of that happening we should be all over it.

[04Sauzee]

A lot of Celtic fans are hoping Mikey Johnstone leaves.

If there’s any potential of that happening we should be all over it.
Interesting that they don't rate him as I think he'd be great in a Hibs team, not sure what his injuries of late have been? Think he'd command a decent fee and not in our budget.

[truehibernian]

A lot of Celtic fans are hoping Mikey Johnstone leaves.

If there’s any potential of that happening we should be all over it.

Karamoko Dembele please 👍 perfect platform for him at Hibs. Class wee player, back from injury, he’ll want games.

[Hibee Mac]

A lot of Celtic fans are hoping Mikey Johnstone leaves.

If there’s any potential of that happening we should be all over it.Really? I thought they rated him highly?

He also seems to be playing well recently so this is a strange one if true. Not sure he'd be an option for us but if so I'd also want us to be all over that

[Unseen work]

Really? I thought they rated him highly?

He also seems to be playing well recently so this is a strange one if true. Not sure he'd be an option for us but if so I'd also want us to be all over that

I think the fans did but are now growing frustrated that he isn’t improving.

Going by what I’ve heard his decision making is awful and he isn’t at the standard they want to be at. That’s just mates who are Celtic fans, Twitter and fans forum.

He was getting some amount of abuse last night.

[Unseen work]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-wanted-saudi-arabia-25776410.amp

500k bid for Boyle rejected.

Maloney considering options in Belgium and Norway.

Oostende still interested in Porteous.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stuart-findlay-hearts-hibs-interest-22562289.amp

Doig linked with Watford again.

[Unseen work]

Hope Anton Saletros is someone put to Maloney from Norway.

He looks very similar to Rogic. https://youtu.be/u9UtVTXiawA

Out of contract at the end of this month.

[bingo70]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonathan-amon/profil/spieler/542776

Jonathan Amon.

US international that used to play for Charleston Battery, out of contract soon and playing in Norway currently. Got to think if he is available he will be on our head if recruitments radar.

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-wanted-saudi-arabia-25776410.amp

500k bid for Boyle rejected.

Maloney considering options in Belgium and Norway.

Oostende still interested in Porteous.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stuart-findlay-hearts-hibs-interest-22562289.amp

Doig linked with Watford again.



a massive salary for him yet the saudi's think he's only worth a small fee, laughable, at least they have a sense of humour

[AgentDaleCooper]

I'll never forget the game Jay Shield had Dado Prso marked out the game, even winning aerial battles. Maybe not good enough in the long run, but he put in some great performances.

[JimBHibees]

I'll never forget the game Jay Shield had Dado Prso marked out the game, even winning aerial battles. Maybe not good enough in the long run, but he put in some great performances.

His tackle on Hartley in a Derby which led to a Deek goal was a joyous moment.

[theonlywayisup]

I think the fans did but are now growing frustrated that he isn’t improving.

Going by what I’ve heard his decision making is awful and he isn’t at the standard they want to be at. That’s just mates who are Celtic fans, Twitter and fans forum.

He was getting some amount of abuse last night.

Could be very similar to a relatively long line of promising young Celtic players that for whatever reason never really make it. Maybe still have a very good career, but not the player that's going to make a difference in the way the Japanese player did against us.

Think about Mark Birchall. I recall everyone raving about him early in his Celtic career, so I was interested in watching him play for the u21 Scotland team. I remember coming away thinking how poor he and Kenny Miller were. The former was unbelievably slow and the latter had pace, but zero control. Mark Birchall still went on and had a reasonable career, but was he in the mould of the great Celtic strikers - that'll be a no.

There was also a guy that played for teams like Preston, one of the NE teams, Sheffield Wednesday that his name escapes me who was similar. Still had a very good career, but not someone who's going to enhance a strong Celtic team.

In more recent seasons, you can add Tony Watt to that list.

[The Spaceman]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/martin-boyle-wanted-saudi-arabia-25776410.amp

500k bid for Boyle rejected.

Maloney considering options in Belgium and Norway.

Oostende still interested in Porteous.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stuart-findlay-hearts-hibs-interest-22562289.amp

Doig linked with Watford again.

Hilariously derisory bid. Sure Martin values he and his family’s human rights enough not to go anyway.

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/saudi-arabia-human-rights-raif-badawi-king-salman

[CapitalGreen]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonathan-amon/profil/spieler/542776

Jonathan Amon.

US international that used to play for Charleston Battery, out of contract soon and playing in Norway currently. Got to think if he is available he will be on our head if recruitments radar.

He’s playing in Denmark as opposed to Norway and has spent most of the last 18 months out injured with a knee injury which requires surgery.

[Callum_62]

Wasn't the left back we had lined up from Norway?

Could happen if Watford are back in for doig

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[04Sauzee]

He’s playing in Denmark as opposed to Norway and has spent most of the last 18 months out injured with a knee injury which requires surgery.

Still out injured I believe

[Libby Hibby]

He’s playing in Denmark as opposed to Norway and has spent most of the last 18 months out injured with a knee injury which requires surgery.

Fits our recent signing model…

[Unseen work]

Wasn't the left back we had lined up from Norway?

Could happen if Watford are back in for doig

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Yes that’s right, Kristoffer Tonnessen who is the captain for IK Start

[Jones28]

Really? I thought they rated him highly?

He also seems to be playing well recently so this is a strange one if true. Not sure he'd be an option for us but if so I'd also want us to be all over that

Spoke to a Celtic fan neighbour this morning and he was straight in on Johnston saying he’s not good enough.

[neil7908]

Spoke to a Celtic fan neighbour this morning and he was straight in on Johnston saying he’s not good enough.

I must admit in the limited bits I've seen of him I haven't been too impressed. A bit like Barker at us - tons of talent but really struggled to make the right decision when in promising positions. He's still young though.

[offshorehibby]

I think the fans did but are now growing frustrated that he isn’t improving.

Going by what I’ve heard his decision making is awful and he isn’t at the standard they want to be at. That’s just mates who are Celtic fans, Twitter and fans forum.

He was getting some amount of abuse last night.

I sat and watched the Final at my work with a Tic fan who goes regularly and that's what he said the first time he touched the ball. He said watch him, he'll cut inside all h
the time and does nowt after that.

[bigwheel]

I sat and watched the Final at my work with a Tic fan who goes regularly and that's what he said the first time he touched the ball. He said watch him, he'll cut inside all h
the time and does nowt after that.

He’s a better player than Boyle was at the same stage. Got lots of potential


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[Hibernian Verse]

He’s a better player than Boyle was at the same stage. Got lots of potential


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I think Boyle is a bit of an anomaly. He was lucky that Lennon believed in him and he's worked really hard to get where he is.

Seems like Celtic fans & Ange have given up on Johnston, and he seems to be a wee prick based on his "performance" late on in the final. Thinks he's made it already.

[Since452]

I think Boyle is a bit of an anomaly. He was lucky that Lennon believed in him and he's worked really hard to get where he is.

Seems like Celtic fans & Ange have given up on Johnston, and he seems to be a wee prick based on his "performance" late on in the final. Thinks he's made it already.

Celtic fans I know want rid

[JimBHibees]

I sat and watched the Final at my work with a Tic fan who goes regularly and that's what he said the first time he touched the ball. He said watch him, he'll cut inside all h
the time and does nowt after that.

Reminds me of a not as good version of McGeady the way he runs with the ball. Seems to have a lot if injuries however certainly talented and maybe just needs to play more regularly.

[chippy]

Reminds me of a not as good version of McGeady the way he runs with the ball. Seems to have a lot if injuries however certainly talented and maybe just needs to play more regularly.

Why would we want another winger if the Irish lad signs? That would give us 4 wingers including Boyler, Mueller, Mackay. Unless of course a huge bid came in for Boyle.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Celtic fans I know want rid

He definitely has talent. Every time I’ve seen him his end product has been woeful though.

Perhaps in a different environment with less pressure he might perform better.
I’d take a gamble on him 100%

[bingo70]

I sat and watched the Final at my work with a Tic fan who goes regularly and that's what he said the first time he touched the ball. He said watch him, he'll cut inside all h
the time and does nowt after that.

I used to say that all the time about Aiden McGeady.

Might have been pish back then to be fair, I just remember saying it.

[JimBHibees]

Why would we want another winger if the Irish lad signs? That would give us 4 wingers including Boyler, Mueller, Mackay. Unless of course a huge bid came in for Boyle.

No idea.

[Ronniekirk]

a massive salary for him yet the saudi's think he's only worth a small fee, laughable, at least they have a sense of humour

They must think he still has that clause written into his contract ffs
Awash with money yet come in with that offer


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[cabbageandribs1875]

They must think he still has that clause written into his contract ffs
Awash with money yet come in with that offer


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i did think that myself :agree:they don't realise it's a £5m release clause now :greengrin the DR obviously isn't aware either

[blackpoolhibs]

Johnston would be an upgrade on Murphy in my opinion.

[worcesterhibby]

Johnston would be an upgrade on Murphy in my opinion.

Boris Johnston would be an upgrade on the Murphy we saw in the final ! :greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Boris Johnston would be an upgrade on the Murphy we saw in the final ! :greengrin
:faf:

[franck sauzee]

Could be very similar to a relatively long line of promising young Celtic players that for whatever reason never really make it. Maybe still have a very good career, but not the player that's going to make a difference in the way the Japanese player did against us.

Think about Mark Birchall. I recall everyone raving about him early in his Celtic career, so I was interested in watching him play for the u21 Scotland team. I remember coming away thinking how poor he and Kenny Miller were. The former was unbelievably slow and the latter had pace, but zero control. Mark Birchall still went on and had a reasonable career, but was he in the mould of the great Celtic strikers - that'll be a no.

There was also a guy that played for teams like Preston, one of the NE teams, Sheffield Wednesday that his name escapes me who was similar. Still had a very good career, but not someone who's going to enhance a strong Celtic team.

In more recent seasons, you can add Tony Watt to that list.

McGeady was great for Celtic. Also they sold him for £9.5m not sure that's a good example

[brog]

Shields played class in a 2-1 derby win.

The fact that Mackie’s highlights are two crosses rather than 2 performances says a lot for me.

I remember that performance well but Jay was a stuffy defender, Sean is an attacking wingback, they're very different. Mackie turned in 2 fine performances against the uglies with the highlights being the 2 excellent assists. Neither Josh nor Lewis have achieved the equivalent in the last couple of seasons.

[bingo70]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-keen-to-offload-ex-hibernian-target-john-marquis-in-january-to-finance-fresh-striking-options-3505494

Anybody remember us being interested in John Marquis from Portsmouth?

Normally all over any rumours but that doesn’t ring a bell at all. Seems a bit strange they’re using us in the headline of that story too?

[Nicho87]

Just read an article on daily record (forgive me)

Going through a player from each club who can negotiate from January with other clubs.

Ones of interest I would think

Siegrist (United)
Zander Clark

2 goalies who I think would battle it out with macey.

Dembele - Celtic, would be a bit of a punt but might fit the maloney requirements.
Forrest - Livingston. Don’t think hibs would go for him but certainly seen us go for worse.
Watt - Motherwell, been discussed at length.
McGrath - St Mirren, failed in summer to get him last minute, will hibs make maloney aware again….
Charles-Cook - Ross county - scored a decent amount of goals for them this season.

All players for free in the summer.

Hibs notable players that can talk to others
Scott Allan
Paul McGinn

[Dr What If?]

I bet there is a raft of talent locked away in the OF youth teams, most will never see the light of day in a first team match.....after getting the best youth coaches and the best age level facilities they just don't get the game time at the right level. The uglies want ready made superstars....these kids are better off cutting their teeth at smaller clubs.
I don't for a second believe the OF don't want these kids to make it but sadly the current model does little more than keep these talents away from smaller clubs where they might comeback and bite them.

[andrew70]

I bet there is a raft of talent locked away in the OF youth teams, most will never see the light of day in a first team match.....after getting the best youth coaches and the best age level facilities they just don't get the game time at the right level. The uglies want ready made superstars....these kids are better off cutting their teeth at smaller clubs.
I don't for a second believe the OF don't want these kids to make it but sadly the current model does little more than keep these talents away from smaller clubs where they might comeback and bite them.

Stephen Kelly of Rangers is one we should be definitely looking at.

[Smartie]

I’m finding it a bit harder to figure out what we need in January now we have a new manager and a new style of play.

That 343 wasn’t really like anything I’ve seen Hibs play before and I’m not sure which attributes are most important for the various players playing within that system.

I thought we looked very tight at the back - but I’d be very worried if we had to fill a Porteous shaped hole in that defence.

It wasn’t great in the final third. Boyle’s a nailed on starter in there - somewhere - but other than that, it’s pretty much up for grabs.

[Hibiza]

Stating the obvious , hope Santa can bring in a top notch centre forward.

[Since452]

I don't think we're too far away from having a decent go at 3rd place if we get the right players in. We need to replace Magennis's energy in midfield, someone to partner Nisbet (too soon for Doidge yet) and an additional centre half. Tait and Mueller is a definite start. Win derby and it's game on.

[GreenCastle]

I’m finding it a bit harder to figure out what we need in January now we have a new manager and a new style of play.

That 343 wasn’t really like anything I’ve seen Hibs play before and I’m not sure which attributes are most important for the various players playing within that system.

I thought we looked very tight at the back - but I’d be very worried if we had to fill a Porteous shaped hole in that defence.

It wasn’t great in the final third. Boyle’s a nailed on starter in there - somewhere - but other than that, it’s pretty much up for grabs.

We need a creative midfielder who can score but also assist - think Kevin De Bruyne but at Hibs level. Even a Latapy type.

Hayes and Campbell = energy - but we need creativity.

We haven’t replaced SJM - so the next SJM would be great too but very hard to find.

[bingo70]

I’m finding it a bit harder to figure out what we need in January now we have a new manager and a new style of play.

That 343 wasn’t really like anything I’ve seen Hibs play before and I’m not sure which attributes are most important for the various players playing within that system.

I thought we looked very tight at the back - but I’d be very worried if we had to fill a Porteous shaped hole in that defence.

It wasn’t great in the final third. Boyle’s a nailed on starter in there - somewhere - but other than that, it’s pretty much up for grabs.

I’m the same, I’ve no idea what we need now.

In defence we’re unlikely to sign better than hanlon or Porteous, McGinn rarely lets us down so it’ll just be cover unless someone leaves.

Cadden and Doig are both good wing backs.

Midfield could probably do with a bit more drive or creativity from the centre but we’re quite well off for numbers in there.

On the wings we’ve got Boyle who we won’t improve upon and we’ve already got Mueller coming in.

Up front, I’m not a huge fan of Nisbet but I really like Doidge, if we’re dropping Nisbet, I’d like to see us give Doidge more of a go.

I’ve no idea what players we’ll sign or need.

[theonlywayisup]

McGeady was great for Celtic. Also they sold him for £9.5m not sure that's a good example

At want point did I mention McGeady?

[J-C]

I’m the same, I’ve no idea what we need now.

In defence we’re unlikely to sign better than hanlon or Porteous, McGinn rarely lets us down so it’ll just be cover unless someone leaves.

Cadden and Doig are both good wing backs.

Midfield could probably do with a bit more drive or creativity from the centre but we’re quite well off for numbers in there.

On the wings we’ve got Boyle who we won’t improve upon and we’ve already got Mueller coming in.

Up front, I’m not a huge fan of Nisbet but I really like Doidge, if we’re dropping Nisbet, I’d like to see us give Doidge more of a go.

I’ve no idea what players we’ll sign or need.


343 generally has 3 forwards/attacking mids who need to work hard as well as create/score. We have Mueller coming in, Mackay getting fit again, but the central position is a problem. Nisbet can at times work hard but when he does that he seldom scores, Doidge works had but has little pace and again is he good enough to fit the system. We need shot of Wright and Murphy as both offer next to nothing, we can play an attacking mid just behind the striker as Belgium does with De Bruyne, maybe Allan but possible Tait who's younger.

A lot will depend who goes from the 1st team, if indeed any of them do leave but we do need better quality from the bench and players good enough to push the starting 11 for a spot.

[Billy Whizz]

We need a creative midfielder who can score but also assist - think Kevin De Bruyne but at Hibs level. Even a Latapy type.

Hayes and Campbell = energy - but we need creativity.

We haven’t replaced SJM - so the next SJM would be great too but very hard to find.

You mean like a number 10. Noticed Murphy at some stage when he got on the other night, played in the hole behind Kevin

Interesting to see the team tomorrow, see if Allan/Murphy start in this position

[A Hi-Bee]

It will be interesting to see what players the new manager brings in over the next few transfer windows.
Looking forward to this for sure.
:flag::flag::flag:

[Edinburgh Green]

Wasn't the left back we had lined up from Norway?

Could happen if Watford are back in for doig

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I think the interest in Doig will have cooled significantly.

[A Hi-Bee]

We may need a big mobile Centre half pretty soon.
:greengrin

[Brightside]

I think the interest in Doig will have cooled significantly.

It’s not.

[Coco Bryce]

I think the interest in Doig will have cooled significantly.

It has.

[green day]

I think the interest in Doig will have cooled significantly.


It’s not.


It has.


:thumbsup:

[brog]

Just read an article on daily record (forgive me)

Going through a player from each club who can negotiate from January with other clubs.

Ones of interest I would think

Siegrist (United)
Zander Clark

2 goalies who I think would battle it out with macey.

Dembele - Celtic, would be a bit of a punt but might fit the maloney requirements.
Forrest - Livingston. Don’t think hibs would go for him but certainly seen us go for worse.
Watt - Motherwell, been discussed at length.
McGrath - St Mirren, failed in summer to get him last minute, will hibs make maloney aware again….
Charles-Cook - Ross county - scored a decent amount of goals for them this season.

All players for free in the summer.

Hibs notable players that can talk to others
Scott Allan
Paul McGinn

Good info. I know we tracked Alan Forrest for years before cooling our interest. Not sure he's done enough at Livi for us to renew our attention.

[bingo70]

Tony watt signing a pre-contract agreement for Dundee Utd.

[Heisenberg]

Tony Watt signing for Dundee United!

[Dmas]

Tony watt signing a pre-contract agreement for Dundee Utd.

Thank god

[Since452]

Tony watt signing a pre-contract agreement for Dundee Utd.

I was really concerned we might sign him

[bingo70]

I was really concerned we might sign him

I think he’s been excellent when I’ve seen him this season.

I Wouldn’t say I was desperate for us to sign him but it certainly wasn’t something I’d be concerned about.

[Del Boy]

I was really concerned we might sign him

I was hoping we would.

[A Hi-Bee]

It has.

He's behind you, great panto stuff.
:greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

It’s not.Who is interested, or who are seriously and any quote of fees mentioned ?

[bingo70]

Who is interested, or who are seriously and any quote of fees mentioned ?

Was in one of the papers yesterday that Watford first choice is Barisic from The Huns but he might be too expensive, if so then Doig is their plan B.

No idea if it’s true or not.

[Bridge hibs]

Was in one of the papers yesterday that Watford first choice is Barisic from The Huns but he might be too expensive, if so then Doig is their plan B.

No idea if it’s true or not.Cheers Bingo, read the link with regards Boyle but didnt see anything about Doig, will be interesting if there will be any serious interest in him this window

[Iain G]

Tony Watt signing for Dundee United!

That seems like an odd move?

[Bridge hibs]

That seems like an odd move?Not really unless they have offered more than Well have offered, he is still in SPL football with a similar sized club but more security, Im only guessing though

[Northernhibee]

Just read an article on daily record (forgive me)

Going through a player from each club who can negotiate from January with other clubs.

Ones of interest I would think

Siegrist (United)
Zander Clark

2 goalies who I think would battle it out with macey.

Dembele - Celtic, would be a bit of a punt but might fit the maloney requirements.
Forrest - Livingston. Don’t think hibs would go for him but certainly seen us go for worse.
Watt - Motherwell, been discussed at length.
McGrath - St Mirren, failed in summer to get him last minute, will hibs make maloney aware again….
Charles-Cook - Ross county - scored a decent amount of goals for them this season.

All players for free in the summer.

Hibs notable players that can talk to others
Scott Allan
Paul McGinn

McGinn extended his contract with us.

[A Hi-Bee]

That seems like an odd move?

Would much rather spend a few years in Dundee than the sheitehole that is Motherwell.
:greengrin

[Since452]

That seems like an odd move?

Sideways move at best

[chippy]

We may need a big mobile Centre half pretty soon.
:greengrin

Jason Kerr hardly getting a game with Wigan. I’m sure Maloney will have a couple of CBs in mind that might surprise us hopefully

[Billy Whizz]

McGinn extended his contract with us.

Out of contract in May

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Have we anyone scouring the flight manifests from Belgium?

[Northernhibee]

Out of contract in May

In fact, you're quite right. Got someone elses renewal mixed up with someone else. :aok:

[Billy Whizz]

In fact, you're quite right. Got someone elses renewal mixed up with someone else. :aok:

Transfermarkt says he’s got an option for another year
Presume it’s based on appearances

[Tambo]

That seems like an odd move?

Indeed, must be a good deal for him.

On Hibs would like a CB and a ST or maybe two thats if no one will leave which is unlikely.

Will be interesting now who we approach and definitely exciting times hopefully.

[Tully]

Murphy got option of a year extension

[Tambo]

Murphy got option of a year extension

This a Wind up? I don't really like having digs at Hibs players but what has he offered?

[MWHIBBIES]

This a Wind up? I don't really like having digs at Hibs players but what has he offered?

There an option in his contract to extend it for a year if Hibs want. That's all.

[Ronniekirk]

There an option in his contract to extend it for a year if Hibs want. That's all.

Do t think we can afford to do that with a player who has been in and out of team due to injuries and who lately has been missing too many chances


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[Nicho87]

McGinn extended his contract with us.

Don’t think he has

Last contract extension was October 2020 expiring summer 2022.

[Stuart93]

Don’t think he has

Last contract extension was October 2020 expiring summer 2022.

I hope not. He’s not bad but not any better than that. We need a better right back if we want to progress

[Vault Boy]

Don’t think he has

Last contract extension was October 2020 expiring summer 2022.

Think we have an extra year's option for McGinn IIRC.

[MWHIBBIES]

No chance Hibs release McGinn. We'll keep him even as backup. Would be silly to release such a good, versatile player.

[MrSmith]

Hope he stays as I like him and cannot fault his efforts.

[badabing67]

Could be very similar to a relatively long line of promising young Celtic players that for whatever reason never really make it. Maybe still have a very good career, but not the player that's going to make a difference in the way the Japanese player did against us.

Think about Mark Birchall. I recall everyone raving about him early in his Celtic career, so I was interested in watching him play for the u21 Scotland team. I remember coming away thinking how poor he and Kenny Miller were. The former was unbelievably slow and the latter had pace, but zero control. Mark Birchall still went on and had a reasonable career, but was he in the mould of the great Celtic strikers - that'll be a no.

There was also a guy that played for teams like Preston, one of the NE teams, Sheffield Wednesday that his name escapes me who was similar. Still had a very good career, but not someone who's going to enhance a strong Celtic team.

In more recent seasons, you can add Tony Watt to that list.

Simon Donnelly

[w pilton hibby]

Hibs braced for further Martin Boyle bids as interest intensifies in Asia

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-braced-for-further-martin-boyle-bids-as-interest-intensifies-in-asia-3507280

[Tambo]

There an option in his contract to extend it for a year if Hibs want. That's all.

Ah ok just sounded like Hibs have offered him the option to stay another year.

[Gordy M]

Simon Donnelly

Or Ross Wallace, he played for Celtic then a few clubs in championship, was a good wee player, left back im sure.

[chippy]

Hibs braced for further Martin Boyle bids as interest intensifies in Asia

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-braced-for-further-martin-boyle-bids-as-interest-intensifies-in-asia-3507280

Hearts fan journos making things up to distract before derby

[brog]

Hearts fan journos making things up to distract before derby

The Scotsman is a forward looking paper. The article says Boyle signed a contract in the summer of 2024, that's some going!!

[Brightside]

Hearts fan journos making things up to distract before derby

Tbf he’s one of the better journos. There is no doubt we will continue to get bids for Boyle.

[chippy]

Tbf he’s one of the better journos. There is no doubt we will continue to get bids for Boyle.

Hard to take the rag seriously these days

[MWHIBBIES]

No danger Boyle leaves. Nothing to worry about.

[IncredibleHibee]

No danger Boyle leaves. Nothing to worry about.

I dont know. one or two seasons out there with a big signing on fee could set up his young family for life. It it comes to it, he'd certainly have a decision to make.

[bingo70]

I dont know. one or two seasons out there with a big signing on fee could set up his young family for life. It it comes to it, he'd certainly have a decision to make.

I could be wrong but I think a lot of these leagues that pay ridiculous money have really short seasons. I think that was the case with the Indian leagues.

End of the day, every player in world football has their price, would be silly to think Boyle is the exemption from that. Also every chance Maloney will have signing targets in mind and would be grateful for a wee boost to his transfer budget.

[Bostonhibby]

Boris Johnston would be an upgrade on the Murphy we saw in the final ! :greengrin[emoji23]

Think of all the things he could promise us then not deliver.

Could Bozo seriously fill the Murphy role or is he just another overweight, overrated never was and never will be?

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[badabing67]

[emoji23]

Think of all the things he could promise us then not deliver.

Could Bozo seriously fill the Murphy role or is he just another overweight, overrated never was and never will be?

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I don't know, I think Jamie is better going forward but without the ball.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO9F6BDffx4

[Bostonhibby]

I don't know, I think Jamie is better going forward but without the ball.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO9F6BDffx4[emoji23][emoji23]

That is one helluva turkey in red there

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[Hibiza]

No danger Boyle leaves. Nothing to worry about.

£3m and 2 oil wells. To start.

[Hibiza]

And 6 camels , to hump the jamboloids to away games.

[MWHIBBIES]

I dont know. one or two seasons out there with a big signing on fee could set up his young family for life. It it comes to it, he'd certainly have a decision to make.

Yeah, im sure his footballer wife can't wait to retreat to the kitchen. Not a chance he gives up his and his young families freedon to live in that dump. And again, as I've said many times, he clearly doesn't want to leave. He wouldn't sign a new deal with no release if he did.

[Since452]

No danger Boyle leaves. Nothing to worry about.

I'd be very surprised. He's on a great wage. His mrs is at the club and his family seem very settled. Can't see him uprooting to the middle east unless it's absolutely life changing money.

[bingo70]

I'd be very surprised. He's on a great wage. His mrs is at the club and his family seem very settled. Can't see him uprooting to the middle east unless it's absolutely life changing money.

He wouldn’t need to uproot them. Not uncommon for people to work away from home but the family to stay put.

[Unseen work]

Money could talk here, he could double his wage playing for them as his profile in Australia will be big given his form with the national team.

They Chuck money about something daft over there.

1-2 years over there could change things massively for his family.

[Steven79]

He wouldn’t need to uproot them. Not uncommon for people to work away from home but the family to stay put.No amount of money would make me do that.

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[Magpie]

Money could talk here, he could double his wage playing for them as his profile in Australia will be big given his form with the national team.

They Chuck money about something daft over there.

1-2 years over there could change things massively for his family.

Yet they come in with a mediocre offer for him.

[Unseen work]

Tony Watt and Mikey Johnston both rumoured to be signing for Dundee United.

Both would improve us imo.

If they do sign them 2 then they’ll improve massively as their problem has been scoring goals.

Don’t know if there’s a chance we could get in last minute and sign them like we did with JDH or if it’s a case of we’re aiming higher. But for me Johnston especially would be brilliant on the left of a front 3.

This is the problem with changing managers in December, the whole recruitment could change and he’ll want to see what he’s got first. Decisions need to be made and quick.

I saw another United fan saying they’re after McGrath and Hedges too - imagine neither of them will happen.

[McD]

Tony Watt and Mikey Johnston both rumoured to be signing for Dundee United.

Both would improve us imo.

If they do sign them 2 then they’ll improve massively as their problem has been scoring goals.

Don’t know if there’s a chance we could get in last minute and sign them like we did with JDH or if it’s a case of we’re aiming higher. But for me Johnston especially would be brilliant on the left of a front 3.

This is the problem with changing managers in December, the whole recruitment could change and he’ll want to see what he’s got first. Decisions need to be made and quick.

I saw another United fan saying they’re after McGrath and Hedges too - imagine neither of them will happen.


would take Johnston, depending on fee etc, not a fan of watt at all

[04Sauzee]

would take Johnston, depending on fee etc, not a fan of watt at all

Think it's looking likely to be a loan to Utd just now.

[dchibs]

I'd be very surprised. He's on a great wage. His mrs is at the club and his family seem very settled. Can't see him uprooting to the middle east unless it's absolutely life changing money.

I personly think he's happy at Hibs him and his family Iv,e heard a lot of jambos saying he will leave Hibs but I think he will stay, He is settled with us a lot ot of familys don't like to uproot their familys to different schools and diffirent cultures.

[Brightside]

I'd be very surprised. He's on a great wage. His mrs is at the club and his family seem very settled. Can't see him uprooting to the middle east unless it's absolutely life changing money.

I’m not saying he will go but his mrs being at the club is not a factor. She will get a game wherever she goes.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I’m not saying he will go but his mrs being at the club is not a factor. She will get a game wherever she goes.

Not in Saudi she won't...and ge'd have to give her his permission to drive a car.

[Bostonhibby]

He wouldn’t need to uproot them. Not uncommon for people to work away from home but the family to stay put.Newcastle might fancy him and the despot who owns them might just kidnap him, got previous.[emoji6]

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[Auckland Hibs]

Tony Watt and Mikey Johnston both rumoured to be signing for Dundee United.

Both would improve us imo.

If they do sign them 2 then they’ll improve massively as their problem has been scoring goals.

Don’t know if there’s a chance we could get in last minute and sign them like we did with JDH or if it’s a case of we’re aiming higher. But for me Johnston especially would be brilliant on the left of a front 3.

This is the problem with changing managers in December, the whole recruitment could change and he’ll want to see what he’s got first. Decisions need to be made and quick.

I saw another United fan saying they’re after McGrath and Hedges too - imagine neither of them will happen.

Where are Utd getting their money from? Wasn't so long ago that they were seemly in financial trouble IIRC.

All these players would be good additions to their squad.

[500miles]

I've heard Jacob Davenport has been recommended to Maloney by Tony Mowbray.

[Ozyhibby]

After Magennis and Murphy, last thing we need is Johnstone.


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[Is It On....]

Money could talk here, he could double his wage playing for them as his profile in Australia will be big given his form with the national team.

They Chuck money about something daft over there.

1-2 years over there could change things massively for his family.

The only part I disagree is the "doubling his money". In all likelihood, he could potentially get £20k+ per week tax free which would be a game changer for him. I hope he doesn't go but £1m+ tax free per year would be very hard to say "no" to

[JohnM1875]

Not in Saudi she won't...and ge'd have to give her his permission to drive a car.

That's the main thing I'm thinking as well. They have a wee daughter too. Surely as much as the money might be tempting, literally everything else won't be.

[Forza Fred]

I'd be very surprised. He's on a great wage. His mrs is at the club and his family seem very settled. Can't see him uprooting to the middle east unless it's absolutely life changing money.

Sometimes the money from there is life changing, although the club who bid for him this time is not one of the giants.

I remember a few seasons ago the sheik who owned one club paid for the hire of a jumbo jet to transport 300 odd supporters to their Asian club championship game in Sydney.

I know a guy who went to Saudis Arabia from Sydney to work as a project manager with his family.

He said the life for expats wasn’t that restricted, and his kids went to an international school

They did though, insist he took out Saudi Arabia citizenship and renounce his Oz citizenship, which would be a worry.

[Heisenberg]

I've heard Jacob Davenport has been recommended to Maloney by Tony Mowbray.

Read one article quickly and he’d fit right in.

“Persistent injury niggles have blighted Davenport's career so far, his talent obvious but the midfielder has found it difficult to sustain consistency as his body has so often lapsed.“

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Read one article quickly and he’d fit right in.

“Persistent injury niggles have blighted Davenport's career so far, his talent obvious but the midfielder has found it difficult to sustain consistency as his body has so often lapsed.“

A similar text could have been written about David Murphy before Mowbray brought him to Hibs

[Hibernian Verse]

I lived in Saudi for 4 years and, whilst it probably has got better, it’s a backwards country. That said, he would be given a house on a compound for ex-pats and the family could live a fairly normal life within it.

[superfurryhibby]

A similar text could have been written about David Murphy before Mowbray brought him to Hibs

Not really. Murphy had sustained a broken foot and joined Hibs aged 20. One serious injury, from which he recovered very well.

[Unseen work]

After Magennis and Murphy, last thing we need is Johnstone.


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See for me he is exactly what we need.

We’ve been poor on the left this season as Murphys form has been poor and Mackay out injured for all of it.

Magennis plays a different position so wouldn’t come into the conversation.

Suppose it depends where we’re planning on playing Mueller too.

But imo Johnston is better than everyone I’ve mentioned in this post, with the exception of Mueller as I’ve not seen much of him

[B.H.F.C]

See for me he is exactly what we need.

We’ve been poor on the left this season as Murphys form has been poor and Mackay out injured for all of it.

Magennis plays a different position so wouldn’t come into the conversation.

Suppose it depends where we’re planning on playing Mueller too.

But imo Johnston is better than everyone I’ve mentioned in this post, with the exception of Mueller as I’ve not seen much of him

I think the comparison the poster is making is a fitness related one rather than anything to do with ability.

[Sean1875]

See for me he is exactly what we need.

We’ve been poor on the left this season as Murphys form has been poor and Mackay out injured for all of it.

Magennis plays a different position so wouldn’t come into the conversation.

Suppose it depends where we’re planning on playing Mueller too.

But imo Johnston is better than everyone I’ve mentioned in this post, with the exception of Mueller as I’ve not seen much of him

I had really high hopes for Mackay when he signed, so unfortunate he’s not made an impact yet. Any news on what’s actually up with him in regards to his injury? Sure it was a long term deal he signed too so plenty time to turn it around.


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[Unseen work]

I had really high hopes for Mackay when he signed, so unfortunate he’s not made an impact yet. Any news on what’s actually up with him in regards to his injury? Sure it was a long term deal he signed too so plenty time to turn it around.


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Not sure what it is that’s up with him but like you say it’s very unfortunates

He started pre season well and seemed to be scoring quite a few goals and getting assists.

I think he’ll do really well here when he gets a run of games.

[Unseen work]

Meshino that was previously at hearts is now back at Man City after being out on loan.

I wonder if he’s a player we’d consider.

Always thought he was a good player and Caldwell will have knowledge of him

[Hibernian Verse]

Meshino that was previously at hearts is now back at Man City after being out on loan.

I wonder if he’s a player we’d consider.

Always thought he was a good player and Caldwell will have knowledge of him

He would certainly fit Maloneys style better than Leveins!

[04Sauzee]

He would certainly fit Maloneys style better than Leveins!

Good playernfor Hearts in an anti-football team. The kind of player that would flourish in a Maloney Hibs team

[hibee-boys]

He wouldn’t need to uproot them. Not uncommon for people to work away from home but the family to stay put.

There’s even less chance he’d go without his family🙄

[Unseen work]

Really looking forward to the sort of player Maloney is going to recruit in January based on the style of football he wants to play.

For as much as I liked Ross I felt his signings were maybe a bit safe or ‘runners’ as opposed to the maverick types.

I think Maloney will go for the guys who aren’t scared to make a mistake and possess a real confidence and quality on the ball.

If he can sign good players then it could be brilliant in this system.

I think one thing he’ll take from the last two games that although we’ve won both, he’ll want more chances created. I know we had lots of shots today but I think he’ll want more creative players in and around the box to really unlock the door and score goals.

[Billy Whizz]

Really looking forward to the sort of player Maloney is going to recruit in January based on the style of football he wants to play.

For as much as I liked Ross I felt his signings were maybe a bit safe or ‘runners’ as opposed to the maverick types.

I think Maloney will go for the guys who aren’t scared to make a mistake and possess a real confidence and quality on the ball.

If he can sign good players then it could be brilliant in this system.

I think one thing he’ll take from the last two games that although we’ve won both, he’ll want more chances created. I know we had lots of shots today but I think he’ll want more creative players in and around the box to really unlock the door and score goals.
He said on Sportsound maybe a couple coming in, but need to be of the standard already in the building
Thought we were light in a couple of positions

[worcesterhibby]

He said on Sportsound maybe a couple coming in, but need to be of the standard already in the building
Thought we were light in a couple of positions

you have to be able to get the players though. The January market is always hard. We already have Mueller and Dylan Tate coming in. That’s a forward and a midfielder. If we sign a centre back and get a few back from injury, I’d be happy for him to save his budget for the summer, unless we have the opportunity to bring someone of real quality in.

[Dashing Bob S]

you have to be able to get the players though. The January market is always hard. We already have Mueller and Dylan Tate coming in. That’s a forward and a midfielder. If we sign a centre back and get a few back from injury, I’d be happy for him to save his budget for the summer, unless we have the opportunity to bring someone of real quality in.

Agreed. No sense in *****ing ludicrous amounts unless it’s the prospect of real quality. Leave the big rebuild to summer unless a quality centre back can be unearthed.

[bingo70]

you have to be able to get the players though. The January market is always hard. We already have Mueller and Dylan Tate coming in. That’s a forward and a midfielder. If we sign a centre back and get a few back from injury, I’d be happy for him to save his budget for the summer, unless we have the opportunity to bring someone of real quality in.

A lot could depend on who we lose though.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Not really. Murphy had sustained a broken foot and joined Hibs aged 20. One serious injury, from which he recovered very well.

He had a serious knee injury in 2002/3, which kept him out most of that season bar a few games in the new year, then the broken foot the following season kept him out longer than expected, as it failed to heal initially.

[hibee-boys]

Has it been confirmed that Dylan Tait is definitely coming back in Jan? If, and that’s a big if, Magennis is due back next month it may be better for the player to see out the season at Raith🤔

[Iggy Pope]

Has it been confirmed that Dylan Tait is definitely coming back in Jan? If, and that’s a big if, Magennis is due back next month it may be better for the player to see out the season at Raith🤔

Squad game IMO.

[wookie70]

Agreed. No sense in *****ing ludicrous amounts unless it’s the prospect of real quality. Leave the big rebuild to summer unless a quality centre back can be unearthed.

There is a big prize for finishing 3rd so if players are available and we have the cash it may be the right time to speculate a bit more than we normally would. We may think speculating on a manager was all that was needed and that is working well so far

[04Sauzee]

Hearts are being linked with a player from the J league with the fee to be around 800k 👀👀👀

https://twitter.com/kirbyhazard/status/1475208277566926849?t=BD2OEGcMnT0Gv2B9c8wP9A&s=19

[The 90+2]

Hearts are being linked with a player from the J league with the fee to be around 800k ������

https://twitter.com/kirbyhazard/status/1475208277566926849?t=BD2OEGcMnT0Gv2B9c8wP9A&s=19

¥ more like. and even that's a massive stretch.

[Paul1642]

Hearts are being linked with a player from the J league with the fee to be around 800k 👀👀👀

https://twitter.com/kirbyhazard/status/1475208277566926849?t=BD2OEGcMnT0Gv2B9c8wP9A&s=19

Risky market without very good scouting. Postecoglou knew the league and made a good signing in Furuhashi from a club that finished 22 points above the team this boy is playing for. SPL clubs just don’t have the money to scout that part of the world thoroughly.

[bingo70]

Risky market without very good scouting. Postecoglou knew the league and made a good signing in Furuhashi from a club that finished 22 points above the team this boy is playing for. SPL clubs just don’t have the money to scout that part of the world thoroughly.

I don’t know about the scouting part of it but you’re right, it’s a risky market to pay a lot of money for a club like Hibs or Hearts. Celtic manager also knows the personalities of these guys he’s bringing in. Rangers and Celtic can afford tk gamble that sort of cash, I’m not sure we can.

Look at the guy Hearts got from Man City, technically I remember him being very decent but just never coped with the speed and physically of our game. Some players will be able to adapt but lots won’t.

[AlbertK86]

Has it been confirmed that Dylan Tait is definitely coming back in Jan? If, and that’s a big if, Magennis is due back next month it may be better for the player to see out the season at Raith[emoji848]

Hibs wanted him immediately in summer when he signed but Raith would only agree to sale if they got him back on loan until January as it was too late in window. Hibs under Ross definitely wanted him back January. Reckon he will be here unless Maloney thinks it will benefit him to stay. By sounds of it he is high energy box to box who ain’t afraid of a tackle and Raith are gutted to lose him


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[JimBHibees]

I had really high hopes for Mackay when he signed, so unfortunate he’s not made an impact yet. Any news on what’s actually up with him in regards to his injury? Sure it was a long term deal he signed too so plenty time to turn it around.


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Think he is back training so assume back in the squad and trying to catch up.

[JimBHibees]

Hibs wanted him immediately in summer when he signed but Raith would only agree to sale if they got him back on loan until January as it was too late in window. Hibs under Ross definitely wanted him back January. Reckon he will be here unless Maloney thinks it will benefit him to stay. By sounds of it he is high energy box to box who ain’t afraid of a tackle and Raith are gutted to lose him


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Pretty sure the agreement is he joins Hibs after he plays in fife Derby on Jan 2nd.

[Billy Whizz]

Pretty sure the agreement is he joins Hibs after he plays in fife Derby on Jan 2nd.

It is, but wonder if the form of Josh Campbell will limit his game time. Hopefully also Magennis due back in January too
We’ve lots of midfielders

[superfurryhibby]

He had a serious knee injury in 2002/3, which kept him out most of that season bar a few games in the new year, then the broken foot the following season kept him out longer than expected, as it failed to heal initially.

Fair enough, I got my info from wikipedia, so perhaps not reliable but if he had a cruciate injury it wasn't mentioned here and he made an amazing recovery that season.

Murphy signed his first professional contract with Premier League side Middlesbrough in August 2001, having previously been part of the club's youth academy.[3] He made his professional debut in a 3–1 victory over Northampton Town in the League Cup on 11 September 2001, a game where he also scored his first ever senior goal.[3][4] He appeared in Middlesbrough's next League Cup match, a 2–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers,[5] before making his FA Cup debut on 16 February 2002, in a 1–0 victory over Blackburn.[3][6] Three days later, he made his Premier League debut in a 2–1 victory over Fulham,[3] coming off the substitute's bench around the hour mark to replace Robbie Mustoe.[7] He went on to make a total of eight appearances during the 2001–02 season, scoring one goal.[3]

He started the opening game of the 2002–03 Premier League season, a 0–0 draw against Southampton on 17 August 2002, but was replaced by Colin Cooper after 15 minutes of the match.[8] He did not play again until 11 January 2003, where he played the last 20 minutes of a 2–2 draw, also against Southampton.[9] He made six further appearances during the season, with his last appearance coming in a 1–1 draw with Charlton Athletic on 22 March 2003, a game he started, but was replaced by Franck Queudrue at half-time.[10][11]

A broken foot that failed to heal kept Murphy out of Middlesbrough's squad in 2003–04, so in order to regain fitness he joined Division Two side Barnsley on loan, initially for a month, in March 2004.[12] He made his Barnsley debut in a 2–1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on 13 March; his mistake allowed striker Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu to score his second goal of the match.[13][14] Despite the error, Murphy remained in the team for the next match three days later, a 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic.[13] The loan was extended to the end of the season,[15] and Murphy made ten appearances for Barnsley, the last of which came in a 3–2 victory over Stockport County on 8 May.[13]

[brog]

Hibs wanted him immediately in summer when he signed but Raith would only agree to sale if they got him back on loan until January as it was too late in window. Hibs under Ross definitely wanted him back January. Reckon he will be here unless Maloney thinks it will benefit him to stay. By sounds of it he is high energy box to box who ain’t afraid of a tackle and Raith are gutted to lose him


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I think he'll stay at Raith until end of season. Jamie Gullan was POTY at Raith & can't make our bench. There's no point in Tait joining if he doesn't get game time.

[Northernhibee]

I think he'll stay at Raith until end of season. Jamie Gullan was POTY at Raith & can't make our bench. There's no point in Tait joining if he doesn't get game time.

I'd be tempted to offer Gullan on loan to Arbroath. At least one of their strikers is being recalled in January and they create chances. Think it would be a good move for him.

[04Sauzee]

I think he'll stay at Raith until end of season. Jamie Gullan was POTY at Raith & can't make our bench. There's no point in Tait joining if he doesn't get game time.

Not sure Gullan won any POTY awards last season for Raith, think Regan Hendry won a couple think Tait was YPOTY?

[superfurryhibby]

Tait will come to Hibs in January and be part of the squad. We need midfielders in and he has the chance to impress and play.

[CapitalGreen]

I think he'll stay at Raith until end of season. Jamie Gullan was POTY at Raith & can't make our bench. There's no point in Tait joining if he doesn't get game time.

When was this? The 3 previous winners are:

2019 - Kevin Nisbet
2020 - Kieran MacDonald
2021 - Regan Hendry

Gullan’s good performances for Raith came when they were down in League 1 while Tait is performing well at the top end of the Championship.

[Ronniekirk]

It is, but wonder if the form of Josh Campbell will limit his game time. Hopefully also Magennis due back in January too
We’ve lots of midfielders

No word on Kyle so not sure we will see him in January unless I have missed an update


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[He's here!]

Where are Utd getting their money from? Wasn't so long ago that they were seemly in financial trouble IIRC.

All these players would be good additions to their squad.

Indeed. I thought they were on the brink of financial collapse just a few months back.

Can only assume money talks for Watt. Motherwell's the only club where he's found any consistency and United's not exactly a major step-up.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Fair enough, I got my info from wikipedia, so perhaps not reliable but if he had a cruciate injury it wasn't mentioned here and he made an amazing recovery that season.

Murphy signed his first professional contract with Premier League side Middlesbrough in August 2001, having previously been part of the club's youth academy.[3] He made his professional debut in a 3–1 victory over Northampton Town in the League Cup on 11 September 2001, a game where he also scored his first ever senior goal.[3][4] He appeared in Middlesbrough's next League Cup match, a 2–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers,[5] before making his FA Cup debut on 16 February 2002, in a 1–0 victory over Blackburn.[3][6] Three days later, he made his Premier League debut in a 2–1 victory over Fulham,[3] coming off the substitute's bench around the hour mark to replace Robbie Mustoe.[7] He went on to make a total of eight appearances during the 2001–02 season, scoring one goal.[3]

He started the opening game of the 2002–03 Premier League season, a 0–0 draw against Southampton on 17 August 2002, but was replaced by Colin Cooper after 15 minutes of the match.[8] He did not play again until 11 January 2003, where he played the last 20 minutes of a 2–2 draw, also against Southampton.[9] He made six further appearances during the season, with his last appearance coming in a 1–1 draw with Charlton Athletic on 22 March 2003, a game he started, but was replaced by Franck Queudrue at half-time.[10][11]

A broken foot that failed to heal kept Murphy out of Middlesbrough's squad in 2003–04, so in order to regain fitness he joined Division Two side Barnsley on loan, initially for a month, in March 2004.[12] He made his Barnsley debut in a 2–1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on 13 March; his mistake allowed striker Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu to score his second goal of the match.[13][14] Despite the error, Murphy remained in the team for the next match three days later, a 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic.[13] The loan was extended to the end of the season,[15] and Murphy made ten appearances for Barnsley, the last of which came in a 3–2 victory over Stockport County on 8 May.[13]

Very confident in your Wikipedia knowledge so ye wur.

I was pretty confident in my statement, which was confirmed in this article from the time of his release.

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/murphy-makes-way-after-shock-3829784

“Murphy was in the starting line-up at Southampton for the first match of the 2002/03 season. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious knee injury that cut his campaign short apart from a handful of games in the New Year.”

No mention of cruciate but a serious knee injury all the same.

Regardless, a brilliant footballer who went on to excel with Hibs after some injury troubles in the past. One of my favourite ever Hibee’s

Hopefully this boy from down South could go onto similar success.

Aw the best!

[Since452]

Tait will come to Hibs in January and be part of the squad. We need midfielders in and he has the chance to impress and play.

Yeah exactly this.

[BegbieHSC]

I don’t know if it’s been said already, but it’s looking like a very good thing our 6 figure sum didn’t tempt St Johnstone with McCart in the summer. Every time I’ve seen him this year he’s looked poor, but yesterday he was simply diabolical - at fault for all 3 goals.

Hopefully we’ve got new defensive targets in place.

[Green Reaper]

With Newell to come back in and the additions of Mueller and Tait I don’t think we need much more, CB and striker should do but think we will get at least one more, requested by Maloney.

[Hibee Mac]

I don’t know if it’s been said already, but it’s looking like a very good thing our 6 figure sum didn’t tempt St Johnstone with McCart in the summer. Every time I’ve seen him this year he’s looked poor, but yesterday he was simply diabolical - at fault for all 3 goals.

Hopefully we’ve got new defensive targets in place.Totally agree, dodged a bullet there I think. We should know better than to sign a player from St Johnstone.

An average defender can look very good statistically when your entire game plan is to sit deep with 5 at the back and play on the break well. That's what they did last year to great effect but it's not how Hibs fans want to see us play!

He would get found out playing a high line.

[jacomo]

Hearts are being linked with a player from the J league with the fee to be around 800k 👀👀👀

https://twitter.com/kirbyhazard/status/1475208277566926849?t=BD2OEGcMnT0Gv2B9c8wP9A&s=19


Time to get that Japanese website updated, there’s maroon bath robes to sell.

[GreenCastle]

Still reckon it will be 2 more in (CB and Striker) and 2 out.

We could do with some right back cover and another CM though.

[brog]

Not sure Gullan won any POTY awards last season for Raith, think Regan Hendry won a couple think Tait was YPOTY?

Apologies if that's case, I'm sure I saw Jamie getting an award. The point is though that Jamie was an undoubted success in his 3 spells with Raith, I believe they're very keen to sign him again and yet Jamie can't get near our team and Daniel Mackay also showed how hard it is to step up. If all our midfield players are available I'm not sure Dylan will get much game time. I think he'll stay with Raith this season.

[Tarrahib]

I don’t know if it’s been said already, but it’s looking like a very good thing our 6 figure sum didn’t tempt St Johnstone with McCart in the summer. Every time I’ve seen him this year he’s looked poor, but yesterday he was simply diabolical - at fault for all 3 goals.

Hopefully we’ve got new defensive targets in place.
I notice today that Michael Stewart is touting Jamie McCart to Hibs.

[mal]

I'd be tempted to offer Gullan on loan to Arbroath. At least one of their strikers is being recalled in January and they create chances. Think it would be a good move for him.

Gullan is out of contract in May. Ideally, we'd be able to use him as a makeweight in a transfer, otherwise it's a case of getting him off the books a few months early.

[Coco Bryce]

I notice today that Michael Stewart is touting Chris McCart to Hibs.

He is nowhere near good enough for Hibs. Been dreadful this season according to my St Johnstone supporting work mate.

[Jones28]

He is nowhere near good enough for Hibs. Been dreadful this season according to my St Johnstone supporting work mate.

He’s lost without Kerr beside him.

The whole team is.

[Tarrahib]

He is nowhere near good enough for Hibs. Been dreadful this season according to my St Johnstone supporting work mate.
I just find it strange that Michael Stewart is recommending him to Hibs. I make no comment about his ability.

[brog]

He’s lost without Kerr beside him.

The whole team is.

I'm not sure Kerr's doing any better at Wigan!

[Northernhibee]

He is nowhere near good enough for Hibs. Been dreadful this season according to my St Johnstone supporting work mate.

Is Chris McCart not his dad and involved in youth development? Or are we talking about Jamie?

Either way, not sure either would make the team!

[bingo70]

Was Dion Charles the guy from Accrington Stanley we were after?

Apparently close to signing for Bolton.

[eastmainsmsh]

Anyone take Shankland don’t know if playing much at Beerschot

[Callum_62]

Anyone take Shankland don’t know if playing much at BeerschotOnly if nisbet is going

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[Aldo]

Was Dion Charles the guy from Accrington Stanley we were after?

Apparently close to signing for Bolton.

Yeah that’s him!


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[Stevie Reid]

Anyone take Shankland don’t know if playing much at Beerschot

Seems to have two goals in ten starts, 13 appearances overall.

[H18 SFR]

Seems to have two goals in ten starts, 13 appearances overall.

According to an Ayr Utd community coach I deal with at work, he is suffering from homesickness badly.

[chippy]

I just find it strange that Michael Stewart is recommending him to Hibs. I make no comment about his ability.

Mates with his agent perchance now regretting not pushing for move in the summer ?