Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[superfurryhibby]

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

Yes and no he isn't.

[Coco Bryce]

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

No and no.

[Since452]

Looks like Shankland starts most games for them.

[Hibiza]

Hopefully were looking at a far higher grade of player than Nisbet , Watt or Shankland.

[easty]

Hopefully were looking at a far higher grade of player than Nisbet , Watt or Shankland.

“Far higher” than 2 Scotland internationalists, and our leagues current top scorer?

[500miles]

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

St Johnstone's problem is that they've only scored 11 goals this season, they're pretty middling in terms of goals lost.

[ahibby]

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

Because if he was any good for a team with 3rd place aspirations Stewart would recommend him for Hearts. Stewart is a jambo make no mistake.

[JohnM1875]

Because if he was any good for a team with 3rd place aspirations Stewart would recommend him for Hearts. Stewart is a jambo make no mistake.

I think McCart is better than Halkett, who is currently playing for third place Hearts. I wouldn't want either at Hibs mind you 😂.

I think it's probably quite rare that players and ex players support teams with anywhere near the same passion as us normal fans.

[bigwheel]

Against the grain of most on here, McCart looks decent to me. Very similar to the CHs we have. Still got development to go, but looks to have the tools to be a good addition to the squad…


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[ahibby]

I think McCart is better than Halkett, who is currently playing for third place Hearts. I wouldn't want either at Hibs mind you 😂.

I think it's probably quite rare that players and ex players support teams with anywhere near the same passion as us normal fans.

When it comes to Hibs V Hearts Stewart will always help Hearts if he can.

[ahibby]

Against the grain of most on here, McCart looks decent to me. Very similar to the CHs we have. Still got development to go, but looks to have the tools to be a good addition to the squad…


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From what I have seen, I hope somehow we can better.

[JohnM1875]

When it comes to Hibs V Hearts Stewart will always help Hearts if he can.

As long as Levein isn't involved at them. He genuinely hates Levein. So Stewart isn't all bad.

[SMAXXA]

When it comes to Hibs V Hearts Stewart will always help Hearts if he can.

Don’t agree with that at all

[brog]

Don’t agree with that at all

Nor me, Michael Stewart always treats us very fairly IMO.

[1875Sean]

When it comes to Hibs V Hearts Stewart will always help Hearts if he can.

I don’t think Stewart has an agenda, think it’s just lazy journalism, we were heavily linked with him in the summer so he may think we have our eye on him especially since he can talk to us in Jan, we may still be in for him but his form like the full team have been terrible

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Hopefully were looking at a far higher grade of player than Nisbet , Watt or Shankland.

Might be looking but we won't be buying.

[Unseen work]

I think McCart is a good player and would be a decent signing.

Admittedly his form has dipped, as has the rest of the team and some would say his head has “gone”. They’re bottom of the league but goals conceded actually is 7th best in the league I’m sure, the fact they can’t score is their main issue.

I think he’s good in the air, good 1v1 and got good pace for a centre back. Also think he’s very good at playing out from the back.

I think if we were to get him and played him in a back 3 with Porteous and Hanlon with Doig just ahead of him in the wing back position and he would look good.

[easty]

Looks like Shankland starts most games for them.

Came on at half time for them tonight. They’re at home to Anderlecht, and 7-0 down!

[JimBHibees]

I think McCart is a good player and would be a decent signing.

Admittedly his form has dipped, as has the rest of the team and some would say his head has “gone”. They’re bottom of the league but goals conceded actually is 7th best in the league I’m sure, the fact they can’t score is their main issue.

I think he’s good in the air, good 1v1 and got good pace for a centre back. Also think he’s very good at playing out from the back.

I think if we were to get him and played him in a back 3 with Porteous and Hanlon with Doig just ahead of him in the wing back position and he would look good.

I agree think would be a decent signing.

[Unseen work]

The international amazing striker Hearts are after for 800k has turned them down.

Real shame.

[Iggy Pope]

Came on at half time for them tonight. They’re at home to Anderlecht, and 7-0 down!

Wonder what sort of shout he gets when he comes on? Not giving a **** silence or apoplectic booing? :greengrin

[bingo70]

The international amazing striker Hearts are after for 800k has turned them down.

Real shame.

Do you have a link to that story?

[Iain G]

The international amazing striker Hearts are after for 800k has turned them down.

Real shame.

I assume the 400,000 fans donated £2 each to fund it?

[Unseen work]

Do you have a link to that story?

I was told it by a Jambo friend but looks like it’s just going by this tweet https://twitter.com/michael_master/status/1475551270157049856?s=21 which is doing the rounds on Brokeback.

[1875Sean]

I was told it by a Jambo friend but looks like it’s just going by this tweet https://twitter.com/michael_master/status/1475551270157049856?s=21 which is doing the rounds on Brokeback.

Seen another tweet that the bid was nowhere near the 800,000 euro valuation

[ElginHibbie]

Seen another tweet that the bid was nowhere near the 800,000 euro valuation

https://c.tenor.com/ZyFZFTpTLfgAAAAC/shocker-shocked.gif

[04Sauzee]

I was told it by a Jambo friend but looks like it’s just going by this tweet https://twitter.com/michael_master/status/1475551270157049856?s=21 which is doing the rounds on Brokeback.

Looks unlikely now

https://twitter.com/ai*****rutokyo/status/1475556507110543360?t=xFilZk-JsK2uVcRMtpB_Zg&s=19

[K-Zazu]

What about Caddens brother? Doing well at FGR

[1875Sean]

What about Caddens brother? Doing well at FGR

Seen he has been doing well but isn’t he a left midfielder? I would imagine that position wouldn’t be a priority

[Since452]

The international amazing striker Hearts are after for 800k has turned them down.

Real shame.

Pish. Nobody would turn such a big and famous club down. Must be another reason. Unless he's never heard of them before like the boy Stendel.

[superfurryhibby]

Looks like Shankland starts most games for them.

He has started in 11 of Beerschots 23 games in league and cup, appearing in 14 in total and scoring 2 goals.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lawrence-shankland/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225744/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=41274&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=

Reading on BBC sport news that St Johnstone are ready to splash some cash this window. I wonder if they will want Wright and/or Allan?

[Since452]

He has started in 11 of Beerschots 23 games in league and cup, appearing in 14 in total and scoring 2 goals.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lawrence-shankland/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225744/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=41274&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=

Reading on BBC sport news that St Johnstone are ready to splash some cash this window. I wonder if they will want Wright and/or Allan?

They definitely need to do something. Sinking like a stone.

[1875Sean]

He has started in 11 of Beerschots 23 games in league and cup, appearing in 14 in total and scoring 2 goals.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lawrence-shankland/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225744/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=41274&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=

Reading on BBC sport news that St Johnstone are ready to splash some cash this window. I wonder if they will want Wright and/or Allan?

Interesting stats only 7 goals in the Scottish premiership, his goals to games looks brilliant apart from that

[JimBHibees]

Interesting stats only 7 goals in the Scottish premiership, his goals to games looks brilliant apart from that

Personally wouldn't touch Shankland with a barge pole

[brog]

Interesting stats only 7 goals in the Scottish premiership, his goals to games looks brilliant apart from that

His 2 goals against us in the cup & his goal from his own half were magnificent. If you only saw those you would think he was a worldbeater.

[Hibiza]

“Far higher” than 2 Scotland internationalists, and our leagues current top scorer?
All poor in my humble , top scorer or Internationalist

[greenlex]

Personally wouldn't touch Shankland with a barge pole
Boys a finisher. I don’t think that can be argued. Would depend what else he brings.

[Unseen work]

One of the things I like about Shankland is how strong and good he is at linking play with his back to goal.

He never scored much last season but Nisbets hardly been a great goalscorer this season.

I’d like someone better than Shankland though as our main striker. Just someone a bit different that we’ve not heard of before instead of the same names that have been doing the round for 10 years.

Jamie MacLaren was one we hadn’t heard of but was a goalscorer and his record in Australia is unbelievable. Think we missed a trick/Lennon made a mess of it not getting him in permanently. Although his link up play was non existent.

[Hibiza]

Boys a finisher. I don’t think that can be argued. Would depend what else he brings.

A barge pole ?

[greenlex]

A barge pole ?
:greengrin

[delbert]

He has started in 11 of Beerschots 23 games in league and cup, appearing in 14 in total and scoring 2 goals.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lawrence-shankland/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225744/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=41274&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=

Reading on BBC sport news that St Johnstone are ready to splash some cash this window. I wonder if they will want Wright and/or Allan?

They can have Wright for free !

[Tommy75]

One of the things I like about Shankland is how strong and good he is at linking play with his back to goal.

He never scored much last season but Nisbets hardly been a great goalscorer this season.

I’d like someone better than Shankland though as our main striker. Just someone a bit different that we’ve not heard of before instead of the same names that have been doing the round for 10 years.

Jamie MacLaren was one we hadn’t heard of but was a goalscorer and his record in Australia is unbelievable. Think we missed a trick/Lennon made a mess of it not getting him in permanently. Although his link up play was non existent.

I thought we cut his second loan short because he wasn't doing well?

[Unseen work]

I thought we cut his second loan short because he wasn't doing well?

IIRC he was struggling with a back injury in his second spell and wasn’t in the team because of that, when he was back he was rarely used by Lennon who started to develop a hatred towards all of his strikers.

[SlickShoes]

IIRC he was struggling with a back injury in his second spell and wasn’t in the team because of that, when he was back he was rarely used by Lennon who started to develop a hatred towards all of his strikers.

It was a shame he ended up leaving, it was a big move for him to come here and he even brought his dog all the way from Australia, think he thought it would have lasted longer than it did. He still posts about Hibs on Instagram so seems to still follow the club which is nice. Doubt he'd bother coming back now he's settled in Aus again.

[Paul1642]

One of the things I like about Shankland is how strong and good he is at linking play with his back to goal.

He never scored much last season but Nisbets hardly been a great goalscorer this season.

I’d like someone better than Shankland though as our main striker. Just someone a bit different that we’ve not heard of before instead of the same names that have been doing the round for 10 years.

Jamie MacLaren was one we hadn’t heard of but was a goalscorer and his record in Australia is unbelievable. Think we missed a trick/Lennon made a mess of it not getting him in permanently. Although his link up play was non existent.


McLaren is one of my favourite players of recent years. Him and Kamberi were a great pairing.

[King Cosell]

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

They're bottom, 9pts from 20 games. 10 pts behind second bottom. So with relegation a certainty, a cut-price deal could be on the cards. Wouldn't be surprised if Hearts made a move.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Shankland might be a decent loan option until the end of the season.

[Is It On....]

Boys a finisher. I don’t think that can be argued. Would depend what else he brings.

Billy Big Time attitude and also a "massive" Raingers fan..

[1875Sean]

They're bottom, 9pts from 20 games. 10 pts behind second bottom. So with relegation a certainty, a cut-price deal could be on the cards. Wouldn't be surprised if Hearts made a move.

Only issue is he will be on a massive wage, for me is is a decent striker but not proven at a decent level, not scored a lot in the premier league in Scotland

[cameronw-hfc]

IIRC he was struggling with a back injury in his second spell and wasn’t in the team because of that, when he was back he was rarely used by Lennon who started to develop a hatred towards all of his strikers.

He calls himself a Hibby now! It was the back injury, then Lenny basically told him he couldn't trust him anymore and he left in Janurary to get games.

[theonlywayisup]

He calls himself a Hibby now! It was the back injury, then Lenny basically told him he couldn't trust him anymore and he left in Janurary to get games.

I'm reading this wondering if the above is FACT or FICTION. What evidence is this based on, not wanting to appear confrontational. And apologies if the above is all common knowledge.

[Berwickhibby]

I'm reading this wondering if the above is FACT or FICTION. What evidence is this based on, not wanting to appear confrontational. And apologies if the above is all common knowledge.

I am still in contact with Jamie, he does continue to follow Hibs results, he did suffer with a back injury in his second period at Hibs and Lennon decided he and Kamberi were not doing enough. Lennon wanted Jamie moved sooner rather than later to free up a wage.

[Callum_62]

Billy Big Time attitude and also a "massive" Raingers fan..Does he have a big time Billy attitude?

Appeared to me to work his baws off playing on the right for Dundee Utd under Mellon

Didn't strike me as a Kamberi type at all

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[SMAXXA]

Does he have a big time Billy attitude?

Appeared to me to work his baws off playing on the right for Dundee Utd under Mellon

Didn't strike me as a Kamberi type at all

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Agree and don’t see the relevance of the rangers fan comment absolutely bizarre if that’s somehow supposed to have a relevance on signing him

[Northernhibee]

I am still in contact with Jamie, he does continue to follow Hibs results, he did suffer with a back injury in his second period at Hibs and Lennon decided he and Kamberi were not doing enough. Lennon wanted Jamie moved sooner rather than later to free up a wage.

FWIW I'd have him back at the club. He's an excellent poacher and was treated really poorly in that last half season.

Him and Doidge would be a very dangerous pairing.

[Brightside]

A quick look at Shanklands Twitter account is enough to say no thanks. Im not sure he’s the full shilling.

[Libby Hibby]

If we are looking to sign centre backs, Mugabe at Motherwell or Obileye of Livi would be decent additions.

[Springbank]

A quick look at Shanklands Twitter account is enough to say no thanks. Im not sure he’s the full shilling.

In fairness, if football clubs signed folk based on Twitter feeds you wouldn't touch many!

[Brunswickbill]

They can have Wright for free !

Why don’t you give the guy a break? He had a good game against Dundee Utd. Snide comments won’t help.

[Hibiza]

If we are looking to sign centre backs, Mugabe at Motherwell or Obileye of Livi would be decent additions.

Think Shaun be looking at a higher calibre.

[Franck Stanton]

Why don’t you give the guy a break? He had a good game against Dundee Utd. Snide comments won’t help.


Well said.

[Unseen work]

I was hoping we’d go for Cedric Kipre but looks like he’s getting a game for West Brom again.

[theonlywayisup]

I am still in contact with Jamie, he does continue to follow Hibs results, he did suffer with a back injury in his second period at Hibs and Lennon decided he and Kamberi were not doing enough. Lennon wanted Jamie moved sooner rather than later to free up a wage.

:aok: thanks for the info, similar to what cameronw-hfc wrote

[keep the faith]

I am still in contact with Jamie, he does continue to follow Hibs results, he did suffer with a back injury in his second period at Hibs and Lennon decided he and Kamberi were not doing enough. Lennon wanted Jamie moved sooner rather than later to free up a wage.

Jamie Maclaren is exactly what we need. Busy, great movement and natural finisher. Would thrive playing in this side.

[brog]

If we are looking to sign centre backs, Mugabe at Motherwell or Obileye of Livi would be decent additions.

I thought Mugabe was atrocious last season but he's impressed me more this time. Think he's playing right side of a back 3 though or even at right back.

[Brightside]

Any CBs we buy has to be a ball player. Its clear SM wants us playing out from the back very few players have that ability in our league.

[Stevie Reid]

Don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned on this thread but Souttar definitely leaving Hearts, not signing a new contract. Would be a huge blow for them if he went in January.

[Stevie Reid]

Daily Mail also reporting that we’re getting a £250K youth development payment.

[Billy Whizz]

Don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned on this thread but Souttar definitely leaving Hearts, not signing a new contract. Would be a huge blow for them if he went in January.

At least they’ll get a fee for him if he goes in January

[Stevie Reid]

At least they’ll get a fee for him if he goes in January

True Billy, they’re not short of cash though. Think he’s been a big part of how they’ve played this season, defenders with his quality on the ball will be very hard to acquire full stop - never mind in January.

[flash]

Daily Mail also reporting that we’re getting a £250K youth development payment.

For Souttar???

[SHODAN]

Don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned on this thread but Souttar definitely leaving Hearts, not signing a new contract. Would be a huge blow for them if he went in January.

They won't let him leave until after the derby.

[Stevie Reid]

For Souttar???

No. Just says a delayed payment from UEFA for youth development schemes. Us and eight other clubs.

[04Sauzee]

Any CBs we buy has to be a ball player. Its clear SM wants us playing out from the back very few players have that ability in our league.

Jason Kerr would be fantastic in the RCB role with Porteous as the centre back. Not sure he'd be open to a move back to Scotland or if we could afford him or if a loan move would work out? He would also be a great signing for Hearts if Souttar moves on

[Stevie Reid]

They won't let him leave until after the derby.

Transfer window closes the day before we play them. Not convinced they’ll sell him though, third place carries even more value this season.

[theonlywayisup]

Don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned on this thread but Souttar definitely leaving Hearts, not signing a new contract. Would be a huge blow for them if he went in January.

Sure I heard that he had signed a pre-contract with Blackburn Rovers.

EDIT: See it's just opened talks about a pre-contract.

[Stevie Reid]

Sure I heard that he had signed a pre-contract with Blackburn Rovers.

EN mentioned them as a possible destination.

[greenginger]

The
EN mentioned them as a possible destination.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/john-souttar-commences-hearts-transfer-25795810

Daily Record suggesting Rangers interest.

Hearts trying to force Blackburn into an early bid ? :cb

[Billy Whizz]

The

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/john-souttar-commences-hearts-transfer-25795810

Daily Record suggesting Rangers interest.

Hearts trying to force Blackburn into an early bid ? :cb

Rangers will want him on a pre contact, they don’t pay fees

[007]

Don’t think I’ve seen it mentioned on this thread but Souttar definitely leaving Hearts, not signing a new contract. Would be a huge blow for them if he went in January.

Been out injured for ages, gets back fit then buggers off at the 1st opportunity, possibly for nowt if signing a pre-contract. Hearts well and truly shafted. 😂😂

[GreenCastle]

Been out injured for ages, gets back fit then buggers off at the 1st opportunity, possibly for nowt if signing a pre-contract. Hearts well and truly shafted. 😂😂

True but he probably would have left sooner if he wasn’t injured before.

For any team that sign him it’s still a risk he could become injured again - it’s remarkable he’s come back from his Achilles injuries 3 times. Doidge has had one and you can see how it’s taking him time to recover.

Gordon and Souttar are one of the main reasons Hearts don’t concede many - the sooner that link is broken the better.

[JimBHibees]

Daily Mail also reporting that we’re getting a £250K youth development payment.

Does every team get that?

[Billy Whizz]

Does every team get that?

No, just last season Premier League teams, except Rangers and Celtic

[lord bunberry]

Does every team get that?
Hearts and Dundee don’t get it as they were in the championship.

[lord bunberry]

No, just last season Premier League teams, except Rangers and Celtic
I don’t think Livingston or St Johnstone do either as their academies don’t qualify.

[Billy Whizz]

I don’t think Livingston or St Johnstone do either as their academies don’t qualify.

Good point

[JimBHibees]

No, just last season Premier League teams, except Rangers and Celtic

Cheers

[badabing67]

I'm reading this wondering if the above is FACT or FICTION. What evidence is this based on, not wanting to appear confrontational. And apologies if the above is all common knowledge.

Did he not do a podcast interview with Marv during first lockdown, if you dig around on youtube I'm sure you will find it. If he didn't call himself a Hibee, he definitely as a strong affection for our club

[Hibiza]

Perhaps we could sign Souttar and loan him back for the rest of the season.

[flash]

No. Just says a delayed payment from UEFA for youth development schemes. Us and eight other clubs.

Ah got you. I did wonder.

[SHODAN]

Given the state of our current injury list I hope Maloney is prioritising players who have been consistently injury-free the last few years at least.

[Shrekko]

Given the state of our current injury list I hope Maloney is prioritising players who have been consistently injury-free the last few years at least.

Picking up players who’ve had injuries is sometimes a way in which we’re able to get players of a higher calibre than we might have normally …..

A lot of our signings have to have an element of risk … younger guys, guys who’ve lost their way a bit, foreign players and ones who’ve had injuries prior to their contracts ending.

Not ideal but sometimes works.

[Unseen work]

Can I just say that we shouldn’t get carried away if we do sign a young player from Belgium.

Stephane Omeonga
Lars Dendoncker
Funso Ojo

All currently playing in the SPFL and none would start for us. Admittedly I’ve been impressed with Omeonga for Livi but maybe that’s due to their style.

A lot of players with big reputations have failed in this league so it’s never a given.

We can only hope that Maloney will have knowledge of who is good and suited to the league.

[SHODAN]

Picking up players who’ve had injuries is sometimes a way in which we’re able to get players of a higher calibre than we might have normally …..

A lot of our signings have to have an element of risk … younger guys, guys who’ve lost their way a bit, foreign players and ones who’ve had injuries prior to their contracts ending.

Not ideal but sometimes works.

Totally get that but I wouldn't be going down the "good but injury prone" route just now.

[worcesterhibby]

Totally get that but I wouldn't be going down the "good but injury prone" route just now.

agree, we’d be better to stick to…” good but only proven himself in a league that’s difficult to compare to Scotland, but has an iron constitution and doesn’t actually know what a physio is ! “

[Tully]

Centre half a priority now

[CapitalGreen]

Centre half a priority now

It’s been a priority for since Summer 2020, hopefully with Mathie out the picture we might actually sign one now.

[Billy Whizz]

It’s been a priority for since Summer 2020, hopefully with Mathie out the picture we might actually sign one now.

Wonder when you’d be along to blame Mathie, but not the ex Manager
Looks like we’ve done ok so far without adding an extra defender, but we’ve got a full window now

[CapitalGreen]

Wonder when you’d be along to blame Mathie, but not the ex Manager
Looks like we’ve done ok so far without adding an extra defender, but we’ve got a full window now

Yeah, imagine blaming our head of recruitment for our failure to recruit a player. I blame our ex-manager for failing to manage the players he had at his disposal but when it came to centre backs he didn’t have much options.

As for having done ok? A lack of depth at centre back was the main reason for our early exit from Europe, something we spent all season working towards last year. And now our new manager is having to try and implement his new system while fielding full backs in centre positions.

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah, imagine blaming our head of recruitment for our failure to recruit a player. I blame our ex-manager for failing to manage the players he had at his disposal but when it came to centre backs he didn’t have much options.

As for having done ok? A lack of depth at centre back was the main reason for our early exit from Europe, something we spent all season working towards last year. And now our new manager is having to try and implement his new system while fielding full backs in centre positions.

Only one person to really blame for the summer window, and his surname starts with a G
Be interesting to see if SM recruitment is as good as his predecessors
We have a highly talented squad, with one or two areas we need to strengthen
Source our new manager

[MWHIBBIES]

Given the state of our current injury list I hope Maloney is prioritising players who have been consistently injury-free the last few years at least.

Pretty much guarantees nothing. Jamie Murphy was battering out 40 games a season for 10 years. Doidge has a brilliant fitness record before 1 bad one.

[Cod Boy]

Hearing a rumour Bradford interested in Scott Allan.

[Haymaker]

Hearing a rumour Bradford interested in Scott Allan.

I know he isn't getting much game time but swapping Hibs for 16th in League Two would be crazy for Scott unless they are offering a phenomenal amount of money.

He might leave but it'll be in Scotland if he does. Settled with his kid etc...

[bingo70]

I know he isn't getting much game time but swapping Hibs for 16th in League Two would be crazy for Scott unless they are offering a phenomenal amount of money.

He might leave but it'll be in Scotland if he does. Settled with his kid etc...

Think Derek Adams is their manager isn’t he?

I think this rumour is entirely believable.

[Callum_62]

I'd be pretty surpised if Allan is here come the end of January

Even if out of loan I'd expect him to go

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[Inconsequential]

Only one person to really blame for the summer window, and his surname starts with a G
Be interesting to see if SM recruitment is as good as his predecessors
We have a highly talented squad, with one or two areas we need to strengthen
Source our new manager Who is Mr. G? :confused:

[Sean1875]

Who is Mr. G? :confused:

Ron Gordon, I assume.


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[Haymaker]

Think Derek Adams is their manager isn’t he?

I think this rumour is entirely believable.

He is. The rumor is entirely believable no doubt mate, just don't think SA would go for it. It's not exactly a league that is known for players of his skill to shine.

[Inconsequential]

Ron Gordon, I assume.



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[badabing67]

Can I just say that we shouldn’t get carried away if we do sign a young player from Belgium.

Stephane Omeonga
Lars Dendoncker
Funso Ojo

All currently playing in the SPFL and none would start for us. Admittedly I’ve been impressed with Omeonga for Livi but maybe that’s due to their style.

A lot of players with big reputations have failed in this league so it’s never a given.

We can only hope that Maloney will have knowledge of who is good and suited to the league.

I'd take Omeonga back in a heartbeat think he is exactly what we need. Bet he was available to us in the summer, I'm sure Mathie was a fan, Jack obviously not.

[Hibee Mac]

I'd take Omeonga back in a heartbeat think he is exactly what we need. Bet he was available to us in the summer, I'm sure Mathie was a fan, Jack obviously not.I liked Omeonga when he was here because our midfield had been rotten for so long and he was the only one who had a bit of dig about him.

In saying that, I think we should be aiming a little higher now that our midfield is more in need of a tweak than a significant overhaul.

[Unseen work]

I'd take Omeonga back in a heartbeat think he is exactly what we need. Bet he was available to us in the summer, I'm sure Mathie was a fan, Jack obviously not.

I’m sure he would have been interested in coming back if wanted.

For me it was the right decision not to, for me he just wasn’t good enough on the ball or for where we wanted to be.

He’s doing brilliantly at Livi though and it’s good to see.

[04Sauzee]

Talk of Cummings going to Central Coast mariners.

[HendoDelivered]

Talk of Cummings going to Central Coast mariners.

Wonder how much of an influence his brother Deano will have in this, as he plays in Oz as well. Albeit not at a very high level

[eastmainsmsh]

Talk of Cummings going to Central Coast mariners.

Cummings was open to switching to play for Australia could be a good move if it comes off

[Unseen work]

Just listening to Kenny Miller speaking on open goal about a month ago he mentioned how he has referred and would refer players from the A League to managers over here.

I wonder if this is a league we might go into for some gems as he’s really friendly with Caldwell and Maloney?

The guy Hearts have just signed is apparently a really good player and the one they brought over in the summer had also impressed.

We saw MacLaren do well from that league.

Steve Kean is another with huge knowledge of the league and mentioned the Aussie’s fitness levels were incredible.

[Greentinted]

Did he not do a podcast interview with Marv during first lockdown, if you dig around on youtube I'm sure you will find it. If he didn't call himself a Hibee, he definitely as a strong affection for our club

Dunno if this is the podcast. Very rarely post these days but this rung a bell. I had it saved somewhere…you may have to do the copy and paste thing as am posting on phone!

https://youtu.be/KHi-lZj2ml4

[JimBHibees]

Just listening to Kenny Miller speaking on open goal about a month ago he mentioned how he has referred and would refer players from the A League to managers over here.

I wonder if this is a league we might go into for some gems as he’s really friendly with Caldwell and Maloney?

The guy Hearts have just signed is apparently a really good player and the one they brought over in the summer had also impressed.

We saw MacLaren do well from that league.

Steve Kean is another with huge knowledge of the league and mentioned the Aussie’s fitness levels were incredible.

We certainly should be looking at this market given they are much more likely to settle in better and also have a brilliant sporting attitude in general. Just look at what the guy Boyle has done for us. :greengrin

[Tambo]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

[Brightside]

Cummings was open to switching to play for Australia could be a good move if it comes off

He’s nowhere near international level.

[Heisenberg]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

He was being linked with a move to the English Championship in the papers yesterday. I assume it’s purely just his agent squeezing more cash out of them.

[JohnM1875]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

I would absolutely love it if he left them! Though he's just about to turn 39 and can't seem him making the move unless it's silly money wage wise.

[matty_f]

I would absolutely love it if he left them! Though he's just about to turn 39 and can't seem him making the move unless it's silly money wage wise.

I don’t think there’s any chance he’ll move. He’s playing well, will be on good enough money having had a career where he’ll have earned an absolute fortune anyway.

[bingo70]

I don’t think there’s any chance he’ll move. He’s playing well, will be on good enough money having had a career where he’ll have earned an absolute fortune anyway.

I agree, the only place that I think would tempt him would maybe be the MLS who could offer a terrific standard of living as well as a good wage for a couple of years.

I couldn’t see an English club appealing to him at this stage of his career.

[Alex Trager]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

If he and Souttar go, they will be in a difficult position. Can’t see it though

[Since90+2]

Can't see Gordon moving. He's from Edinburgh and settled here, unless it's to a big English club playing in the Premier League why would he leave to go and play in the Championship, he's already minted.

[timewilltell]

Announcement at 6pm today?

[CapitalGreen]

Announcement at 6pm today?

An Audience with Frank Sauzee

[chippy]

An Audience with Frank Sauzee

If it is I hope they will live stream it , say via Hibs TV as it will easily sell out.

[JimBHibees]

Announcement at 6pm today?

Where you seeing that?

[Allant1981]

Where you seeing that?

kenny millar posted on twitter earlier, something to do with the hanlonstevenson foundation

[Winston Ingram]

Just listening to Kenny Miller speaking on open goal about a month ago he mentioned how he has referred and would refer players from the A League to managers over here.

I wonder if this is a league we might go into for some gems as he’s really friendly with Caldwell and Maloney?

The guy Hearts have just signed is apparently a really good player and the one they brought over in the summer had also impressed.

We saw MacLaren do well from that league.

Steve Kean is another with huge knowledge of the league and mentioned the Aussie’s fitness levels were incredible.

I usually watch a couple of A League games on a Saturday morning on BT. The standard is pretty poor but there is the odd gem in there. Unfortunately, Nathaniel Atkinson is going to be a fantastic signing for Hearts.

[Winston Ingram]

He’s nowhere near international level.

He’s good enough to play for Australia. Jamie Maclaren is in the Oz squad and he’s a far better player than him.

[Since90+2]

He’s good enough to play for Australia. Jamie Maclaren is in the Oz squad and he’s a far better player than him.

Cummings is a far better player than McLaren? Don't see that at all. McLaren's goal scoring record in Australia is absolutely phenomenal.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Centre half a priority now

Steven Thicot is available and in Edinburgh😉

[Brightside]

He’s good enough to play for Australia. Jamie Maclaren is in the Oz squad and he’s a far better player than him.

Again I only assume you are basing that on the Cummings that played with us in the championship. He struggles to et into bottom level Scottish prem teams now. An average player still living on goals in the past.

[Brightside]

Cummings is a far better player than McLaren? Don't see that at all. McLaren's goal scoring record in Australia is absolutely phenomenal.

Yep and he’s also a committed professional footballer.

[worcesterhibby]

He’s good enough to play for Australia. Jamie Maclaren is in the Oz squad and he’s a far better player than him.

he really isn’t, not at the moment.

[Cat Stanton]

Steven Thicot is available and in Edinburgh😉

Ah that old dream partnership of Thico(t) and Dicko(h). The glory days...

[Since452]

Can't see Gordon moving. He's from Edinburgh and settled here, unless it's to a big English club playing in the Premier League why would he leave to go and play in the Championship, he's already minted.

And he won't be on pennies at Hearts

[SHODAN]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

Gordon leaving Hearts would be better than any signing for us or any of their rivals for 3rd.

[MikeyS]

Gordon leaving Hearts would be better than any signing for us or any of their rivals for 3rd.

Rumour has it they are trying to do the dirty on him with a very reduced contract terms. My Jambo mates reckon as much as a 50% drop he has been offered. Mental if they are doing that, he still has 2 or 3 years in my opinion.

[Gordy M]

Gordon leaving Hearts would be better than any signing for us or any of their rivals for 3rd.

Totally disagree, we will catch and pass Hearts whether he stays or not.

[easty]

Totally disagree, we will catch and pass Hearts whether he stays or not.

But it’d be easier for us if they didn’t have Gordon

[Gordy M]

But it’d be easier for us if they didn’t have Gordon

Yeo probably would, but the post said better than any signing we would make??? Surely you dont agree with that?

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Gordon leaving sounds just like jambo baiting to me. Can’t see him going anywhere.

[lord bunberry]

And he won't be on pennies at Hearts
Hearts problem is that they’re changing their payment model to bring themselves in line with most clubs. They want to pay a lower basic with incentives if they do well, guys like Souttar and the boy who left last year aren’t interested in taking the possible wage cut and are bailing out. Gordon is out of contract and will have to take a big drop in wages to stay. Personally I think he will stay, but it depends how well off he is and how long he thinks he can play on.

[jacomo]

Gordon leaving sounds just like jambo baiting to me. Can’t see him going anywhere.


Agree. Where is he going to go? I assume he is settled in Edinburgh, I’m not sure a nomadic existence appeals as much to older players.

[Steven79]

Agree. Where is he going to go? I assume he is settled in Edinburgh, I’m not sure a nomadic existence appeals as much to older players.Maybe he fancies finishing his career at the big club in Edinburgh?

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[Iain G]

Agree. Where is he going to go? I assume he is settled in Edinburgh, I’m not sure a nomadic existence appeals as much to older players.

Couple of years in the states or Australia could appeal for lifestyle?

[Since90+2]

Couple of years in the states or Australia could appeal for lifestyle?

Depends if he has kids (not sure if he does or not) and whether he'd want to uproot them and move them halfway across the world, new schools ect.

Personally I'd be surprised if he leaves Hearts and shocked if he leaves the UK.

[w pilton hibby]

Gordon leaving sounds just like jambo baiting to me. Can’t see him going anywhere.

From the EN

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/english-clubs-ready-to-move-for-hearts-captain-craig-gordon-3509752

[ancient hibee]

I
Depends if he has kids (not sure if he does or not) and whether he'd want to uproot them and move them halfway across the world, new schools ect.

Personally I'd be surprised if he leaves Hearts and shocked if he leaves the UK.

That’s for normal people. Footballers do whatever it takes to get more money and keep playing. Then when they retire they can have a chapter in their memoirs moaning about how they didn’t see their children grow up.

[Since90+2]

I

That’s for normal people. Footballers do whatever it takes to get more money and keep playing. Then when they retire they can have a chapter in their memoirs moaning about how they didn’t see their children grow up.

Don't get that impression with Gordon to be honest.

If he was chasing money he wouldn't have went to Hearts after he left Celtic, he'd have got more money down in England.

[MWHIBBIES]

Don't get that impression with Gordon to be honest.

If he was chasing money he wouldn't have went to Hearts after he left Celtic, he'd have got more money down in England.

I'd be surprised actually. Hearts will be paying him very well, more than a old goalie, released by Celtic who spent 5 years in England injured would get.

[ancient hibee]

Don't get that impression with Gordon to be honest.

If he was chasing money he wouldn't have went to Hearts after he left Celtic, he'd have got more money down in England.

Perhaps nobody wanted him.He wasn’t in the form then that he is now.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

He's all they've got, he saves his woeful defence every time, without him they would drop like a stone.

[JohnMcM]

In other news - and related to transfer activities elsewhere, I’d be surprised if Chelsea are spending in this window. Apparently they are posting annual losses in excess of £100 million. Jeez!

[Since90+2]

Perhaps nobody wanted him.He wasn’t in the form then that he is now.

Wasn't he? Think he done pretty well at Celtic the season he left from memory, a lot of their fans were saying it's mad to let him go for free, and it turned out to be correct.

Craig Gordon is at Hearts for 2 reasons and they are he's from Edinburgh and a Hearts fan. He could have got a higher wage by going elsewhere when he left Celtic, he wouldn't have been short of options.

[The Spaceman]

Without Craig Gordon, Hearts would be in a bottom six relegation scrap. I seriously doubt they’d let him go as easily as some here are suggesting - he’s their best player by a distance and they could not replace him (they only have him due to the unique circumstances of him being a boyhood fan).

[Saint Hibee]

He’d be an upgrade from Macey.

[Steven79]

He’d be an upgrade from Macey.Best keeper in Scotland on current form.

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[CropleyWasGod]

In other news - and related to transfer activities elsewhere, I’d be surprised if Chelsea are spending in this window. Apparently they are posting annual losses in excess of £100 million. Jeez!

£145.6m, and that's with turnover increasing.

They will spend, though. Rudiger, at least, is on his way.

[MikeyS]

Depends if he has kids (not sure if he does or not) and whether he'd want to uproot them and move them halfway across the world, new schools ect.

Personally I'd be surprised if he leaves Hearts and shocked if he leaves the UK.

Has kids but doesn't live with them, he is shacked up with the girlfriend who did/does work for Celtic TV. Deffo isn't happy about the offer he has had so far.

[greenginger]

From the EN

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/english-clubs-ready-to-move-for-hearts-captain-craig-gordon-3509752


39 tomorrow ! , what’s he wanting , a five year deal. :greengrin

[Springbank]

That Evening News story looks, to me, like an excellent piece of work by an agent placing a story in the local press, designed to whip up the punters at tynecastle to put pressure on the hearts board to up their offer.
No interested clubs named, all very vague.
Does sound like Gordon & his agent do not rate the offer from hearts as it currently stands.

[Unseen work]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

[JohnMcM]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

The last Norwegian we had won a Scottish Cup Winners medal. :hyper

[worcesterhibby]

The last Norwegian we had won a Scottish Cup Winners medal. :hyper

he’s Moroccan/Norwegian..so you can add a League Cup winners medal too ! :hyper:greengrin

[worcesterhibby]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

looks like someone who would light up Easter Road ! He plays like Zemmama/Benji combined !

[Iggy Pope]

Wee glance over there transfer thread and a few worried Gordon could be off?

Barry Anderson seemed to start it on Twitter (all very complex) and the arse dropped out of them.

[Green Reaper]

looks like someone who would light up Easter Road ! He plays like Zemmama/Benji combined !

5’7”, likes to dribble and has a very high progressive passing rate. Valued around £500,000 and on Club Brugge radar.. would be an exciting player to watch but scouts report notes that his dribbling can slow play down.

[Hibiza]

Perhaps he's a Norwegian Wood or wouldn't sign .

[xyz23jc]

In other news - and related to transfer activities elsewhere, I’d be surprised if Chelsea are spending in this window. Apparently they are posting annual losses in excess of £100 million. Jeez!

That's why they are called Chelski! :thumbsup::greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Hibs wanting to recall Stephen Bradley from Ayr Utd

[xyz23jc]

39 tomorrow ! , what’s he wanting , a five year deal. :greengrin

You only get that at Hibs...especially if you're injured.... :greengrin:devil:

[Ronniekirk]

Hibs wanting to recall Stephen Bradley from Ayr Utd

What position does he play Billy ?


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[bingo70]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

https://targetscouting.com/2021/07/30/osame-sahraoui-player-report/amp/

[Unseen work]

Hibs wanting to recall Stephen Bradley from Ayr Utd

To use in the first team or loan him out again to a place he will get more minutes?

Always been impressed with him when I’ve seen him

[Billy Whizz]

What position does he play Billy ?


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He’s a leftie that plays on the right or no 10 role

[Paul1642]

looks like someone who would light up Easter Road ! He plays like Zemmama/Benji combined !

I miss them two. The scout that found them deserves a bonus!

[worcesterhibby]

To use in the first team or loan him out again to a place he will get more minutes?

Always been impressed with him when I’ve seen him

agree, I like him because he seems genuinely offensive ! ( in a tactical way) we tend to lack players who can come off the bench and make something happen, from the little I’ve seen, Bradley can do that.

[Billy Whizz]

To use in the first team or loan him out again to a place he will get more minutes?

Always been impressed with him when I’ve seen him

Not sure. Don’t think he played for Hibs in a competitive game, so he could go out on loan again
Maybe Maloney just wants to have a look at him during the winter break

[Ozyhibby]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

https://youtu.be/spFe6y7QJ_Y

He looks like he’d be out our price range.


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[Gmack7]

https://youtu.be/spFe6y7QJ_Y

He looks like he’d be out our price range.


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Regardless if we can afford him or are even interested I enjoyed that clip, not sure he's a Maloney type as he didn't pass much 😁

[Since452]

Perhaps he's a Norwegian Wood or wouldn't sign .

As long as he's better than the English Wood. He was bloody murder.

[Iain G]

https://youtu.be/spFe6y7QJ_Y

He looks like he’d be out our price range.


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I wonder what our price range is under Ron? Maloney will have been promised some level of investment in the team an sure and we would be a good step into British football.

[bingo70]

Sorry if already mentioned, and for another Hearts rumour but Gnandulet or whatever he’s called, is leaving them to join to Salford.

[matty_f]

Sorry if already mentioned, and for another Hearts rumour but Gnandulet or whatever he’s called, is leaving them to join to Salford.

Is he the one they were thrashing themselves to when he signed? Winger?

[bingo70]

Is he the one they were thrashing themselves to when he signed? Winger?

Striker that was a cross between Drogba, Ronaldinho and Alan Shearer but better than all of them and joining a bigger club than any of those guys played for.

Huge club I think they mentioned in the initial press release.

[04Sauzee]

Is he the one they were thrashing themselves to when he signed? Winger?

He's the 6'4 striker they signed when the deal for the other 6'4 striker fell through.

[HibeeSince85]

Not sure. Don’t think he played for Hibs in a competitive game, so he could go out on loan again
Maybe Maloney just wants to have a look at him during the winter break

Did he not hit the post at Hamilton?

[bingo70]

Did he not hit the post at Hamilton?

That was last season. I think Billy was meaning that he could still join another club this season as he’s only played for one other team this season.

[HibeeSince85]

That was last season. I think Billy was meaning that he could still join another club this season as he’s only played for one other team this season.

Ahh reading it again you are correct, apologies Billy.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Sorry if already mentioned, and for another Hearts rumour but Gnandulet or whatever he’s called, is leaving them to join to Salford.

A step up for the guy

[lord bunberry]

Hibs wanting to recall Stephen Bradley from Ayr Utd
Should never have been loaned out in the first place. Young Stephen is one of the players from the academy that could fit right into this team. His appearances in the first team have been impressive. The young lad that made his debut alongside him also looked a player but he was released for some reason.

[andrew70]

Should never have been loaned out in the first place. Young Stephen is one of the players from the academy that could fit right into this team. His appearances in the first team have been impressive. The young lad that made his debut alongside him also looked a player but he was released for some reason.

Agreed think he’s a dynamic player who Maloney could mould into a top player.

[King Cosell]

The winter break is like a mini pre-season, if there's a couple of new recruits incoming, Maloney will want to get them in early. Could be some movement very soon.

[Smartie]

Should never have been loaned out in the first place. Young Stephen is one of the players from the academy that could fit right into this team. His appearances in the first team have been impressive. The young lad that made his debut alongside him also looked a player but he was released for some reason.

I was surprised he went out on loan.

Looked good in the friendlies pre-season and we could have done with keeping him at the very least for cover. If he’d stayed, I reckon he’d have played a decent amount.

[Callum_62]

Has he been shining in the championship?

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[JammyDoidger]

Got told one of the Norwegian players that our recruitment team are fond of is Osame Sahraoui.

Looks a decent young player with lots of ability.

From a quick search I’d imagine he’d have his sights higher than us though and also that he’d be pricey.

Reminds me of Abdellah Zoubir, he's went on to have a half decent career.

[KeithWright9]

One for the future perhaps but Hibs have been among the sides watching 17 year old Dunbar United left back Evan Fleming who has been lighting up the East of Scotland Premier League.

St Johnstone and Raith Rovers have also been watching the highly rated teenager who had a weeks trail at East Mains earlier in the year.

[BILLYHIBS]

HIBS to recall Stephen Bradley from his loan spell at Ayr United

SM thinks he has great potential and will fit in seamlessly to the system he wants us to play

HIBS Central Twitter

[Ronniekirk]

I was surprised he went out on loan.

Looked good in the friendlies pre-season and we could have done with keeping him at the very least for cover. If he’d stayed, I reckon he’d have played a decent amount.

One of Ross s blind spots was not nurturing the best of our young talent and trusting them in first team


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[JohnM1875]

HIBS to recall Stephen Bradley from his loan spell at Ayr United

SM thinks he has great potential and will fit in seamlessly to the system he wants us to play

HIBS Central Twitter

Glad to hear that. Really liked the look of him any time I've seen him play.

[bigwheel]

HIBS to recall Stephen Bradley from his loan spell at Ayr United

SM thinks he has great potential and will fit in seamlessly to the system he wants us to play

HIBS Central Twitter

I love how these teenagers on twitter don’t just report the press rumour , but also pretend they have an inside line to the thinking of our new manager .

[Tambo]

HIBS to recall Stephen Bradley from his loan spell at Ayr United

SM thinks he has great potential and will fit in seamlessly to the system he wants us to play

HIBS Central Twitter


Looked good in a few pre-seasons this year and had a great little cameo last season at Hamilton.

[J-C]

Should never have been loaned out in the first place. Young Stephen is one of the players from the academy that could fit right into this team. His appearances in the first team have been impressive. The young lad that made his debut alongside him also looked a player but he was released for some reason.

Had a really good pre season then nowhere, bit bizarre, next thing he's loaned to Ayr.

[Winston Ingram]

Has he been shining in the championship?

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No really. He’s started 1 game since October.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/steven-bradley/leistungsdaten/spieler/661805

[JimBHibees]

I love how these teenagers on twitter don’t just report the press rumour , but also pretend they have an inside line to the thinking of our new manager .

:greengrin

[Not In The Know]

No really. He’s started 1 game since October.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/steven-bradley/leistungsdaten/spieler/661805


He’s been injured.

[SMAXXA]

One for the future perhaps but Hibs have been among the sides watching 17 year old Dunbar United left back Evan Fleming who has been lighting up the East of Scotland Premier League.

St Johnstone and Raith Rovers have also been watching the highly rated teenager who had a weeks trail at East Mains earlier in the year.

This kid has a great chance IMO. Been excellent in the games I’ve seen and a really nice lad. Very quick and good on the ball and he can defend, defo think he will go higher

[mal]

One of Ross s blind spots was not nurturing the best of our young talent and trusting them in first team


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Speaking of "blind spots", can we assume that Josh Doig is somehow invisible to you? Straight in as first choice left back aged just 18. Also, Josh Campbell has emerged in recent months, going straight in to the starting line up for the semi against the Rangers.

You might also consider that Ross' first season was heavily curtailed due to Covid; that his second season offered few opportunities to introduce youngsters because we were at the sharp end of the hunt for 3rd place, and progressed to the final of the Scottish Cup; that youth football, and the lower leagues where players were on loan, were suspended for a long time due to Covid; and that it was unwise (or possibly banned, I can't remember) to mix first team players with youngsters, again due to Covid.

[hibee-boys]

I was surprised he went out on loan.

Looked good in the friendlies pre-season and we could have done with keeping him at the very least for cover. If he’d stayed, I reckon he’d have played a decent amount.

I’m not so sure, he’s only started a couple of games for Ayr.

[Ronniekirk]

Speaking of "blind spots", can we assume that Josh Doig is somehow invisible to you? Straight in as first choice left back aged just 18. Also, Josh Campbell has emerged in recent months, going straight in to the starting line up for the semi against the Rangers.

You might also consider that Ross' first season was heavily curtailed due to Covid; that his second season offered few opportunities to introduce youngsters because we were at the sharp end of the hunt for 3rd place, and progressed to the final of the Scottish Cup; that youth football, and the lower leagues where players were on loan, were suspended for a long time due to Covid; and that it was unwise (or possibly banned, I can't remember) to mix first team players with youngsters, again due to Covid.

Campbell had done well in game Motherwell then hardly got a sniff then had to be brought in due to injuries
Doig was the exception rather than the rule


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[Smartie]

I’m not so sure, he’s only started a couple of games for Ayr.

I guess though that when he went out on loan we’d have expected to bring a few more bodies in, as well as not being hit by injuries.

We’ve definitely had a thin squad - and I didn’t ever look at Bradley and think he looks miles off being able to challenge.

He looked roughly at the same level as Josh Campbell to me, and he’s made a good contribution over the past couple of months.

[brog]

Speaking of "blind spots", can we assume that Josh Doig is somehow invisible to you? Straight in as first choice left back aged just 18. Also, Josh Campbell has emerged in recent months, going straight in to the starting line up for the semi against the Rangers.

You might also consider that Ross' first season was heavily curtailed due to Covid; that his second season offered few opportunities to introduce youngsters because we were at the sharp end of the hunt for 3rd place, and progressed to the final of the Scottish Cup; that youth football, and the lower leagues where players were on loan, were suspended for a long time due to Covid; and that it was unwise (or possibly banned, I can't remember) to mix first team players with youngsters, again due to Covid.

We also gave Bradley an extended contract at same time we allowed him to go on loan so we obviously recognised his potential.

[bingo70]

St Johnstone trying to sign Zak Rudden.

[Since452]

One of Ross s blind spots was not nurturing the best of our young talent and trusting them in first team


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I'm not sure that is true. Campbell and Doig are two examples of doing just that. Also gave Gullan numerous chances that he failed to take.

[Percy Vere]

[QUOTE=Callum_62;6804476]Has he been shining in the championship?

Think that’s the issue. Only been involved in 5 games, Hibs not happy.
Mathie there now hoping to convince Hibs he will get more game time.

[hibee-boys]

[QUOTE=Callum_62;6804476]Has he been shining in the championship?

Think that’s the issue. Only been involved in 5 games, Hibs not happy.
Mathie there now hoping to convince Hibs he will get more game time.

Maybe better dropping another level to get a regular start?

[Gmack7]

Celtic to sign 3 players from J league

[Tobias Funke]

Speaking of "blind spots", can we assume that Josh Doig is somehow invisible to you? Straight in as first choice left back aged just 18. Also, Josh Campbell has emerged in recent months, going straight in to the starting line up for the semi against the Rangers.

You might also consider that Ross' first season was heavily curtailed due to Covid; that his second season offered few opportunities to introduce youngsters because we were at the sharp end of the hunt for 3rd place, and progressed to the final of the Scottish Cup; that youth football, and the lower leagues where players were on loan, were suspended for a long time due to Covid; and that it was unwise (or possibly banned, I can't remember) to mix first team players with youngsters, again due to Covid.

You are a bit of a comedian mate, imagine accusing someone else of being "blind" when you contribute utter tosh like this;

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?355573-Shaun-Maloney-Style-of-play&p=6801951&viewfull=1#post6801951

[Brightside]

You are a bit of a comedian mate, imagine accusing someone else of being "blind" when you contribute utter tosh like this;

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?355573-Shaun-Maloney-Style-of-play&p=6801951&viewfull=1#post6801951

Tbf he’s right about saying JR didn’t have any blind spots when it came to youth. He’s played or involved plenty.

[greenlex]

Craig Gordon signs till 2024. The plooky streak of pish isn’t going anywhere. It’s usually after a contract extension that a players form drops off a cliff.

[HendoDelivered]

Craig Gordon signs till 2024. The plooky streak of pish isn’t going anywhere. It’s usually after a contract extension that a players form drops off a cliff.

Except for when he plays against us. Always has a prime Neur performance. Prick

[BILLYHIBS]

Celtic sign Japanese trio Daizen Maeda Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate

BBC Sport

[greenginger]

The
Craig Gordon signs till 2024. The plooky streak of pish isn’t going anywhere. It’s usually after a contract extension that a players form drops off a cliff.


He’ll be 42 when his contract expires .

[LunasBoots]

Celtic sign Japanese trio Daizen Maeda Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate

BBC Sport

Are they as prone as throwing themselves to the floor as Kyogo?

[GreenCastle]

Craig Gordon signs till 2024. The plooky streak of pish isn’t going anywhere. It’s usually after a contract extension that a players form drops off a cliff.

He was never leaving Hearts.

Supposedly he only trains x2 a week due to his age and body limits and plays games so has it pretty good. Not playing as much at Celtic last part has probably helped prolong his career.

He turned 39 today - not many teams would have offered guaranteed 1st team football - less training and a 2/3 year security deal till he was older.

[BILLYHIBS]

Are they as prone as throwing themselves to the floor as Kyogo?

First thing I noticed about him that and the fact Rogic was bossing the midfield

[superfurryhibby]

I’m not so sure, he’s only started a couple of games for Ayr.

Did you get that from Wikipedia? I looked there and it said he had played a handful of games only, but I also noticed his entry hadn’t been edited for three months. Bradley was certainly playing recently as his name featured on radio commentary about the Ayr game.

[BegbieHSC]

Not a fan of multiple players in the one announcement. I get they’re from the same league, and the chances are, very few people will have heard of them, but I think an individual player deserves an individual announcement and interview. Strange from Celtic tbh.

[Unseen work]

https://youtu.be/spFe6y7QJ_Y

He looks like he’d be out our price range.


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That was my first thought too when I searched him and watched some clips.

He’s only valued at 500 odd thousand on transfer market although their valuations are all over the place and they’d probably want millions the same way we would got Doig, Porteous and Nisbet.

But he is 100% a player out recruitment team like after looking into the Norwegian league.

Like I said though there’s a difference between liking a player and actually affording him.

I imagine he’ll have bigger and better clubs than us after him.

[number9dream]

Did you get that from Wikipedia? I looked there and it said he had played a handful of games only, but I also noticed his entry hadn’t been edited for three months. Bradley was certainly playing recently as his name featured on radio commentary about the Ayr game.

Steven has started 5 games for Ayr, with 7 more appearances as a sub. He’s scored twice.
He was all set for a summer move to Patrick Thistle but picked up an injury and the Jags moved for Jake Hastie instead.

[jacomo]

From the EN

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/english-clubs-ready-to-move-for-hearts-captain-craig-gordon-3509752


Typical Banderson nothing story.

Gordon is likely to sign an extension to stay at Hearts, but if he doesn’t some (unnamed) clubs in England might want to sign him (no source or quotes to back this up). Oh and he’s a Hearts fan btw.

[Gmack7]

That was my first thought too when I searched him and watched some clips.

He’s only valued at 500 odd thousand on transfer market although their valuations are all over the place and they’d probably want millions the same way we would got Doig, Porteous and Nisbet.

But he is 100% a player out recruitment team like after looking into the Norwegian league.

Like I said though there’s a difference between liking a player and actually affording him.

I imagine he’ll have bigger and better clubs than us after him.

Who does he play for?

[number9dream]

Did you get that from Wikipedia? I looked there and it said he had played a handful of games only, but I also noticed his entry hadn’t been edited for three months. Bradley was certainly playing recently as his name featured on radio commentary about the Ayr game.

Steven has started 5 games for Ayr, with 7 more appearances as a sub. He’s scored twice.
He was all set for a summer move to Patrick Thistle but picked up an injury and the Jags moved for Jake Hastie instead.

[Unseen work]

Who does he play for?

Plays for Valerenga (sp)

[jingler1954]

Plays for Valerenga (sp)

In Oslo

[chippy]

That was my first thought too when I searched him and watched some clips.

He’s only valued at 500 odd thousand on transfer market although their valuations are all over the place and they’d probably want millions the same way we would got Doig, Porteous and Nisbet.

But he is 100% a player out recruitment team like after looking into the Norwegian league.

Like I said though there’s a difference between liking a player and actually affording him.

I imagine he’ll have bigger and better clubs than us after him.

He might have bigger, richer clubs after him, but not better

[jacomo]

Not a fan of multiple players in the one announcement. I get they’re from the same league, and the chances are, very few people will have heard of them, but I think an individual player deserves an individual announcement and interview. Strange from Celtic tbh.


Strong statement of intent from Celtc though.

Maeda is the only one I know much about, and even then it’s limited. Decent player.

This will give the rest of us a headache working out how they will line up.

[jacomo]

Shock and horror at this surprise announcement

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59838673

Craig Gordon going to be between the sticks at Hearts until he’s 50.

[ancient hibee]

Did you get that from Wikipedia? I looked there and it said he had played a handful of games only, but I also noticed his entry hadn’t been edited for three months. Bradley was certainly playing recently as his name featured on radio commentary about the Ayr game.

I watched him on TV playing for Ayr a couple of weeks ago. He came on as sub in the second half and was one of the few in the Ayr team that looked as if he'd played football before. Made some good runs without being given the ball.

[Inconsequential]

He might have bigger, richer clubs after him, but not better My thoughts entirely chippy.

[ancient hibee]

Shock and horror at this surprise announcement

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59838673

Craig Gordon going to be between the sticks at Hearts until he’s 50.

Agent will no doubt slip Barry Anderson a few quid.

[J-C]

That was my first thought too when I searched him and watched some clips.

He’s only valued at 500 odd thousand on transfer market although their valuations are all over the place and they’d probably want millions the same way we would got Doig, Porteous and Nisbet.

But he is 100% a player out recruitment team like after looking into the Norwegian league.

Like I said though there’s a difference between liking a player and actually affording him.

I imagine he’ll have bigger and better clubs than us after him.

Looked him up on FM22 last night, maybe the Valarenga guy that does the stats for the team rates him highly as he's got a £2.5m price tag on his head in game.

[jacomo]

Agent will no doubt slip Barry Anderson a few quid.


Barry got his Jambo pjs and mittens for Christmas so he’s currently incorruptible!

[JimBHibees]

Barry got his Jambo pjs and mittens for Christmas so he’s currently incorruptible!

Think he is a Rangers fan

[bingo70]

Think he is a Rangers fan

Almost right, Celtic.