Winter 2021-22 transfer thread

[Diclonius]

Confirmed in (7):
Rocky Bushiri, six month loan (defender, Norwich)
Harry Clarke, one and a half year loan (defender, Arsenal)
Ewan Henderson, six month loan then three year contract (midfielder, Celtic)
Sylvester Jasper, six month loan (midfielder, Fulham)
Elias Melkersen, four and a half year contract (striker, Bodo/Glimt)
Demetri Mitchell, two and a half year contract (midfielder, Blackpool)
Chris Mueller, three and a half year contract (midfielder, Orlando City)

Confirmed out (4):
Martin Boyle (Al-Faisaly)
Jamie Gullan (Raith)
Melker Hallberg (St Johnstone)
Nathan Wood (Middlesbrough)

Confirmed out on loan (4):
Jack Brydon (Edinburgh City)
Alex Gogic (St Mirren)
Daniel MacKay (Kilmarnock)
Jamie Murphy (Mansfield)
Dylan Tait (Kilmarnock)

Confirmed new contracts (7):
Jack Brydon (one and a half years)
Josh Campbell (three and a half years)
Christian Doidge (two and a half years)
Josh Doig (four and a half years)
Jake Doyle-Hayes (three and a half years)
Paul Hanlon (two and a half years)
Lewis Stevenson (one and a half years)

[GloryGlory]

It's time.

Confirmed in (0):
None

Confirmed out (0):
None

Confirmed out on loan (0):
None

Confirmed new contracts (1):
Paul Hanlon (two and a half years)

Rumoured in:
None

Rumoured out:
None



Chris Mueller and Dylan Tait will be in, surely?

[bingo70]

Keanan Bennetts is a player mentioned on another thread that we are rumoured to be signing.

[Ronniekirk]

Keanan Bennetts is a player mentioned on another thread that we are rumoured to be signing.

What position does he play ?Bingo


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[Alfred E Newman]

It's time.

Confirmed in (0):
None

Confirmed out (0):
None

Confirmed out on loan (0):
None

Confirmed new contracts (1):
Paul Hanlon (two and a half years)

Rumoured in:
None

Rumoured out:
None
Exciting times!

[bingo70]

What position does he play ?Bingo


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Left winger or forward I think it’s said on the other thread.

[CapitalGreen]

Bobby Pierre is/was on trial recently.

[B.H.F.C]

Daily Record linking Stuart Findlay, ex Killie playing in the MLS.

[Vault Boy]

Daily Record linking Stuart Findlay, ex Killie playing in the MLS.

I'd be happy with that.

[Nicho87]

Would take Findlay. Ticks a good few boxes.

Played in league, Scottish, knows stature of club, has international experience / ambitions.

Go get him.

[CapitalGreen]

Daily Record linking Stuart Findlay, ex Killie playing in the MLS.

Was hoping we’d be in for him previously before he moved to MLS.

[JohnM1875]

Daily Record linking Stuart Findlay, ex Killie playing in the MLS.

Definitely be happy with that signing. Hope we can make it happen.

[Edinburgh Green]

Dion Charles, Acrington striker rumoured to be signing a pre contract in jan.

[Unseen work]

McCart and Findlay are two obvious choices for us and would be good additions IMO for centre back. Young Jamie Hamilton from Hamilton is out of contract in the summer too? One that’s got tons of potential.

Really hope we somehow manage to get a deal for McGrath over the line this time but can’t help but feel that ship has sailed.

Daniel Mandroiu, Zak Rudden and Jamie Lindsay are some others I’d quite like to see us go for.

Wonder if we’d go for Shaun Rooney? Would occupy a similar position as Chris Cadden though as rwb in a 352/343.

Other players in the league out with the obvious that have impressed me this season;

Harry Clarke - County on loan from Arsenal
Regan Charles Cook - County
Joseph Hungbo - County on loan from Watford
Odin Bailey - Livingston on loan from Birmingham

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[HH81]

Dion Charles, Acrington striker rumoured to be signing a pre contract in jan.

Was thinking what happened to him. Banged goals in last season and hardly played this.

Looks like some kind of fall out and wanting a transfer, few championship clubs in England was interested but won't be now if not played for months.

[JimBHibees]

Daily Record linking Stuart Findlay, ex Killie playing in the MLS.

Where would he play? Left centre back.

[stokesmessiah]

I have a feeling it will be a pretty busy January window. After what happened in the summer, people will be wanting to make their mark.

[Jones28]

I have a feeling it will be a pretty busy January window. After what happened in the summer, people will be wanting to make their mark.

Yepp, RG and BK have a point to prove here, they punted the head of recruitment based off the summer window so need to show something for it.

[Brightside]

Findlay would only be cover for Hanlon. Odd move for him to be on the bench again.

[Billy Whizz]

Findlay would only be cover for Hanlon. Odd move for him to be on the bench again.

Thought he was steady at Killie, but he can’t get a game for his US team
Presumably he can play 2 positions, so maybe a useful addition
I’m hoping we’re not using the January window for squad fillers though

[The Modfather]

McCart and Findlay are two obvious choices for us and would be good additions IMO for centre back. Young Jamie Hamilton from Hamilton is out of contract in the summer too? One that’s got tons of potential.

Really hope we somehow manage to get a deal for McGrath over the line this time but can’t help but feel that ship has sailed.

Daniel Mandroiu, Zak Rudden and Jamie Lindsay are some others I’d quite like to see us go for.

Wonder if we’d go for Shaun Rooney? Would occupy a similar position as Chris Cadden though as rwb in a 352/343.

Other players in the league out with the obvious that have impressed me this season;

Harry Clarke - County on loan from Arsenal
Regan Charles Cook - County
Joseph Hungbo - County on loan from Watford
Odin Bailey - Livingston on loan from Birmingham

Hadn’t realised Jamie Hamilton was out of contract. He’s looked a real prospect, if still raw, whenever I’ve seen him. If we’re interested this summer could be our only chance to sign him before he moves out of our price range. Hope we try to sign him.

[Brightside]

Thought he was steady at Killie, but he can’t get a game for his US team
Presumably he can play 2 positions, so maybe a useful addition
I’m hoping we’re not using the January window for squad fillers though

I wonder if any of our prize assets will go in Jan.

[Brightside]

Hadn’t realised Jamie Hamilton was out of contract. He’s looked a real prospect, if still raw, whenever I’ve seen him. If we’re interested this summer could be our only chance to sign him before he moves out of our price range. Hope we try to sign him.

I do like Jamie Hamilton. Would fit our profile.

[Alex Trager]

I do like Jamie Hamilton. Would fit our profile.

I like what I’ve seen from him but dare I say he is even more rash than our own Ryan Porteous

[Gmack7]

I like what I’ve seen from him but dare I say he is even more rash than our own Ryan Porteous

I do like a couple of rashers, get him signed

[Alex Trager]

I do like a couple of rashers, get him signed

Is that no how you spell the word I mentioned?

[Billy Whizz]

I wonder if any of our prize assets will go in Jan.

Who do you think, Nisbet or Porteous, have either signed contract extensions?

[worcesterhibby]

Who do you think, Nisbet or Porteous, have either signed contract extensions?

Porteous most likely I think, but there is Doig as well.

[Ronniekirk]

Left winger or forward I think it’s said on the other thread.

Cheers


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[brog]

Thought he was steady at Killie, but he can’t get a game for his US team
Presumably he can play 2 positions, so maybe a useful addition
I’m hoping we’re not using the January window for squad fillers though

IIRC, Findlay, like McCart is left sided. Could be cover for Hanlon or Doig, left side or CB in a back 3. If we go for him then I think McCart is off table.

[GloryGlory]

IIRC, Findlay, like McCart is left sided. Could be cover for Hanlon or Doig, left side or CB in a back 3. If we go for him then I think McCart is off table.

Or Findlay comes on loan for the rest of the season and McCart signs pre-contract for next season?

[davhibby]

Findlay is better than McCart, he’d give Hanlon some proper competition. We could be doing with someone as backup for Porteous as well but that probably isn’t our main focus.

[Since452]

Can't remember Findlay at Killie. Sounds a good player though. Don't rate McCart at all.

[Tambo]

For what it's worth I don't think we should be renewing Murphy's contract.

Would like to see a cb who could push for first team and will be a riot if our first signing is not a striker.

Will be interesting to see who goes out.

[Libby Hibby]

I think there will be interest from our pink chums regarding Findlay

[Unseen work]

I can’t help but feel well go for Stuart and Findlay.

Porteous will be away in January and then Mcgregor and Wood in the summer so makes sense to plan forward.

Back 3 of McGinn, Findlay and McCart/Hanlon.

Fwiw I think Findlay is the better defender but McCart on the ball and is more mobile.

Getting both would be very good business IMO

Part of me would like to see us sign someone outwith Scotland and England though.

Croatia, Sweden, Denmark etc will all have very strong leagues and players I’m sure we could pick up for less with more potential. Risky business though as you don’t know how they’ll adapt, we all thought the lad Torben Joneleit would be brilliant when we got him on loan and he hardly kicked a ball.

[SMAXXA]

I think there will be interest from our pink chums regarding Findlay

There was before he went abroad

[SMAXXA]

I can’t help but feel well go for Stuart and Findlay.

Porteous will be away in January and then Mcgregor and Wood in the summer so makes sense to plan forward.

Back 3 of McGinn, Findlay and McCart/Hanlon.

Fwiw I think Findlay is the better defender but McCart on the ball and is more mobile.

Getting both would be very good business IMO

Part of me would like to see us sign someone outwith Scotland and England though.

Croatia, Sweden, Denmark etc will all have very strong leagues and players I’m sure we could pick up for less with more potential. Risky business though as you don’t know how they’ll adapt, we all thought the lad Torben Joneleit would be brilliant when we got him on loan and he hardly kicked a ball.

Stuart?

[CMurdoch]

Who do you think, Nisbet or Porteous, have either signed contract extensions?

There is no issue with Nisbet. He is contracted until Summer 2024.

The real contract issues for Hibs are with:
Doidge who is out of contract in the summer and can talk to other clubs and sign a pre-contract in January and
Porteous who is out of contract in Summer 2023. He may be sold in January and if he doesn't sign a contract before the end of the season will definitely be sold in the summer.

[Stuart93]

Stuart?

Yes?

[AugustaHibs]

Yes?

Stuart and Findlay?

I think what the OP meant was Stuart Findlay and Mccart

[Stuart93]

Stuart and Findlay?

I think what the OP meant was Stuart Findlay and Mccart

:greengrin

[BT58]

Do we think Hibs will go back in for that Scandanavian dude who was all set to sign last window, im sure he was able to play in various positions.
B

[Green Reaper]

Do we think Hibs will go back in for that Scandanavian dude who was all set to sign last window, im sure he was able to play in various positions.
B

Was he not being looked at on the basis that Doig was expected to go? If so, might be the same situation next window, unless he signed for another club.

[SMAXXA]

Yes?

😂😂😂

[Brummie_Hibs]

Rumoured Out: Nisbet, Allan and up to 8 others between this transfer window and new season.

[Lago]

Rumoured Out: Nisbet, Allan and up to 8 others between this transfer window and new season.
Well if that's true, it will certainly provide plenty of what we could call "talking points" for contributors to.net 😊

[Ronniekirk]

Rumoured Out: Nisbet, Allan and up to 8 others between this transfer window and new season.

Nisbet not signed new contract so would assume he will go in one of these windows
Allan looked to dons enough to keep till end of season but then been out again so agsin he could be used as a player to use to get another player in
Drey Wright surely will go
Hallberg we know was likely to go
Murphy s injuries mean we probs ly need someone more reliably
McGregor will be backroom staff possibly
Mackie just back in training after another lengthy injury must be at end of his contract
That’s nearly 8 so yes you are probably right



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[Iain G]

Stuart and Findlay?

I think what the OP meant was Stuart Findlay and Mccart

Signing Findlay Stuart fits in with Ross Jack's policy of signing players with interchangable first and surnames after all 😁

[Hibiza]

Signing Findlay Stuart fits in with Ross Jack's policy of signing players with interchangable first and surnames after all 😁

10/10.

[Ronniekirk]

Wrong thread

[J-C]

Saw Hayseed Dixie at St Luke’s and The Winged Ox last week
First live concert in nearly two years
Heaven 17 this coming week at O2 Glasgow First of the rearranged concerts from goodness knows when Most I have had refunds for


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Erm wrong thread mate :greengrin

[Ronniekirk]

Erm wrong thread mate :greengrin

Oops


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[Diclonius]

Doyle-Hayes signs three and a half year extension.

[CMurdoch]

Doyle-Hayes signs three and a half year extension.

Was contracted until 2023 so a 2 year extention.
A year longer than I would have expected.
Ross must rate him.

[bingo70]

Doyle-Hayes signs three and a half year extension.

Seems absolutely pointless to me, he’s just in the door and after a bright start hasn’t looked anything special recently, well before the clicks break but you know what I mean.

That’s not me writing him off or anything, just that a new contract at this time seems unnecessary.

[CMurdoch]

Nisbet not signed new contract so would assume he will go in one of these windows
Allan looked to dons enough to keep till end of season but then been out again so agsin he could be used as a player to use to get another player in
Drey Wright surely will go
Hallberg we know was likely to go
Murphy s injuries mean we probs ly need someone more reliably
McGregor will be backroom staff possibly
Mackie just back in training after another lengthy injury must be at end of his contract
That’s nearly 8 so yes you are probably right



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From your list,
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no immediate rush there.
The other 6 on your list are out of contract in the summer or in McGregors case moving to backroom staff.
The 3 not on your list that are out of contract are McGinn, Gullan and Gogic. McGinn might be next up for a new contract but Gogic is toast.
So currently 9 players to go in the summer and 10 if Porteous doesn't sign an extention.

[JimBHibees]

From your list,
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no immediate rush there.
The other 6 on your list are out of contract in the summer or in McGregors case moving to backroom staff.
The 2 not on your list that are out of contract are McGinn and Gogic. McGinn might be next up for a new contract but Gogic is toast.
So currently 8 players to go in the summer and 9 if Porteous doesn't sign an extention.

Had heard that McGinn had agreed a deal also not sure how accurate that is

[theonlywayisup]

It'll be interesting to see what happens with Drey Wright.:rolleyes:

Assuming that his contract is up at the end of this season, you would think he would want to play more to help him win a new contract. That's not going to happen at Hibs, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him go out on loan. Apart from a return to Saints, I can't see anyone wanting to recruit him in the summer, so he has to play more to put himself in the shop window.

[Heisenberg]

Seems absolutely pointless to me, he’s just in the door and after a bright start hasn’t looked anything special recently, well before the clicks break but you know what I mean.

That’s not me writing him off or anything, just that a new contract at this time seems unnecessary.

Really struggled after getting covid. Some were wanting him to get a new contract after his start to the season from what I can remember, he was tremendous. Hopefully more of that to come.

[CMurdoch]

It'll be interesting to see what happens with Drey Wright.:rolleyes:

Assuming that his contract is up at the end of this season, you would think he would want to play more to help him win a new contract. That's not going to happen at Hibs, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him go out on loan. Apart from a return to Saints, I can't see anyone wanting to recruit him in the summer, so he has to play more to put himself in the shop window.

Yeah needs to get himself teed up for a new club next season.
Similarly Allan, Gullan and Gogic but will only be allowed to go out on loan if Ross decides he doesn't need them for the second half of the season.

[Unseen work]

Stevenson
Hanlon
Doidge
Doyle Hayes

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come in January.

Announce McCart, McGrath and Charles.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

It'll be interesting to see what happens with Drey Wright.:rolleyes:

Assuming that his contract is up at the end of this season, you would think he would want to play more to help him win a new contract. That's not going to happen at Hibs, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him go out on loan. Apart from a return to Saints, I can't see anyone wanting to recruit him in the summer, so he has to play more to put himself in the shop window.

Such a disappointing signing. He’s really done nothing of merit.

Feel for him a bit as it’s not worked out but think he’s an ok lad.


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[Ray_]

Such a disappointing signing. He’s really done nothing of merit.

Feel for him a bit as it’s not worked out but think he’s an ok lad.


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Scoring the first goal and ending Rangers record-breaking run of clean sheets wasn't too shabby!

[Auckland Hibs]

Such a disappointing signing. He’s really done nothing of merit.

Feel for him a bit as it’s not worked out but think he’s an ok lad.


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He's been absolutely horrific. His confidence is shot and he needs to move on ASAP.

Don't like to stick the knife into any of our players but he's one of the worst signings I've seen at ER for many a year.

[Jones28]

He's been absolutely horrific. His confidence is shot and he needs to move on ASAP.

Don't like to stick the knife into any of our players but he's one of the worst signings I've seen at ER for many a year.

Chill out ffs, there’s been a lot worse. A lot.

[bigwheel]

Chill out ffs, there’s been a lot worse. A lot.

I agree. Not had much of an impact. But neither has he had much game time ..there are many many that have been worse than him..looks decent technically, but lacking confidence imo

[JohnM1875]

I agree. Not had much of an impact. But neither has he had much game time ..there are many many that have been worse than him..looks decent technically, but lacking confidence imo

Actually think he's looked lively the past few appearances from the bench. Then as soon as one pass goes astray that's it for a good number of the fans. Feel for the guy. If he stays until the end of the season hopefully he can prove he's worth keeping around.

[bigwheel]

Actually think he's looked lively the past few appearances from the bench. Then as soon as one pass goes astray that's it for a good number of the fans. Feel for the guy. If he stays until the end of the season hopefully he can prove he's worth keeping around.

Yes J. I’d agree with that too..has brought some energy into the team on his last few appearances ..but yes, needs to stop these slack passes too …one of those players that needs a great game to boost his confidence I think ..got lots of skills, bet he’s good in training …

[Iggy Pope]

Chill out ffs, there’s been a lot worse. A lot.

Correct. If anyone has the energy, have a trawl back through the archives for some of the stuff that was written about Christian Doidge in his first dozen or so games. I remember talk of him being “raped” by the Alloa back 4 or some such....Some changed ideals all right! (and I know Drey Wright has been around a while but still...)

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Porto contract renewal tomorrow would be a real boost ahead of Sunday 🤔

[Since452]

Correct. If anyone has the energy, have a trawl back through the archives for some of the stuff that was written about Christian Doidge in his first dozen or so games. I remember talk of him being “raped” by the Alloa back 4 or some such....Some changed ideals all right! (and I know Drey Wright has been around a while but still...)

Some poster telling Newell to **** off back to Love Island about 3 games in to his Hibs career was a particular favourite.

[Selkirkhibs]

Correct. If anyone has the energy, have a trawl back through the archives for some of the stuff that was written about Christian Doidge in his first dozen or so games. I remember talk of him being “raped” by the Alloa back 4 or some such....Some changed ideals all right! (and I know Drey Wright has been around a while but still...)

There were more than a few that could see big Christian would come good despite his early misses as he was working extremely hard, getting into good goal-scoring positions as quality strikers do. It was also evident he was more than a handful physically against opposition defenses. It was just a matter of time before he scored and would go on to win over the doubters and become a fans favourite.

As for Drey its not so obvious and it will take a heck of a lot to win over those who've already made their minds up about him, however, its not an impossible task with a few sterling performances but time is running out for Drey unfortunately.

[Unseen work]

In fairness to Drey Wright I think he’s the type of player that needs to play week in week out to get upto speed and get a bit of confidence.

The first couple of games I saw him I was responsibly impressed, I remember him up front against Aberdeen and thought he had really good movement.

I’ve no doubt he’ll go to a bottom 6 team where he’ll play most weeks and be a really consistent performer.

My thing with him as a winger is I never had any confidence that he’d beat a man and put in a good cross. He’s quite good when it’s quite tight though and he manipulates the ball/his body to create a yard of space.

Whatever happens I wish him well, a lot of what he has done hasn’t came off for him but I’ve no problems with him and it’s sad to see he lacked confidence to push on.

Some signings work out brilliant, some dont.

[Auckland Hibs]

Chill out ffs, there’s been a lot worse. A lot.

You chill ffs.

Who's been worse in since we signed Wright?

[bigwheel]

You chill ffs.

Who's been worse in since we signed Wright?

Your post said he was the worst player “for many a year”, not since we signed him….

That’s what was ridiculous about it.


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[Auckland Hibs]

Your post said he was the worst player “for many a year”, not since we signed him….

That’s what was ridiculous about it.


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Ok.

Who's been worse in recent or many a year?

I don't rate him, he's been horrific since he joined -and he's a waste of a wage, hence why we tried to get rid of him on the last day of the transfer window.

I'm entitled to have a different point of view without it being deemed ridiculous.

[bigwheel]

Ok.

Who's been worse in recent or many a year?

I don't rate him, he's been horrific since he joined -and he's a waste of a wage, hence why we tried to get rid of him on the last day of the transfer window.

I'm entitled to have a different point of view without it being deemed ridiculous.

He’s not been horrific since he joined…and he’s done alright when he has come on in recent games….he has hardly played. Not had much game time. Not done anywhere near enough for us, sure…but terms like horrific are just hyperbole and makes me wonder if you actually watch any of the games…


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[worcesterhibby]

Ok.

Who's been worse in recent or many a year?

I don't rate him, he's been horrific since he joined -and he's a waste of a wage, hence why we tried to get rid of him on the last day of the transfer window.

I'm entitled to have a different point of view without it being deemed ridiculous.

the thing is, you have taken an extreme stance. If you had said that the signing hadn’t worked out so far and that his contribution has been disappointing, then nobody would argue. But instead you decided to go the way of hyperbole and therefore that is going to attract criticism. It’s your prerogative to take an extreme position, but it’s also others posters right to suggest you are exaggerating for effect. If you take a radical position, don’t then pretend to be surprised when others disagree with you.

There is a current trend on here for some posters to use provocative language and overly demeaning terms to describe Hibs players, and then act all hurt and righteous when another poster accuses them of exaggerating. Personally, it just comes across as hypocritical to me. The language you use to describe a player who has obviously struggled for form, and confidence ( almost certainly partly because of the abuse he receives) but is also obviously trying hard stinks of grandstanding. Try using less emotive terms to describe things and you will get a less emotive response.

[allmodcons]

Ok.

Who's been worse in recent or many a year?

I don't rate him, he's been horrific since he joined -and he's a waste of a wage, hence why we tried to get rid of him on the last day of the transfer window.

I'm entitled to have a different point of view without it being deemed ridiculous.

I'm with you on this one AH. I hate to see fans slating our own players but anyone who thinks he's made a decent contribution is kidding themselves. He's not had game time because he's not good enough to make our first 11. A poor signing and like you I'd go as far as to say that he's been one the worst players I've seen at Hibs in recent years. Maybe he'd be better suited to another club idk but hope he's moved on in January.

[bigwheel]

I'm with you on this one AH. I hate to see fans slating our own players but anyone who thinks he's made a decent contribution is kidding themselves. He's not had game time because he's not good enough to make our first 11. A poor signing and like you I'd go as far as to say that he's been one the worst players I've seen at Hibs in recent years. Maybe he'd be better suited to another club idk but hope he's moved on in January.

Not a single poster has suggested he’s done well enough. People are just pushing back on the exaggerated criticism. And I don’t think he’s a poor player. He’s done OK in his recent couple of cameos. He’s just not done anywhere near enough to be a good signing for us.

Despite that, there are others who I’d say have contributed less…off the top of my head…

Eardley, James, Vela, stephen mcGinn, Nathan Wood, James Scott to name a few


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[Auckland Hibs]

the thing is, you have taken an extreme stance. If you had said that the signing hadn’t worked out so far and that his contribution has been disappointing, then nobody would argue. But instead you decided to go the way of hyperbole and therefore that is going to attract criticism. It’s your prerogative to take an extreme position, but it’s also others posters right to suggest you are exaggerating for effect. If you take a radical position, don’t then pretend to be surprised when others disagree with you.

There is a current trend on here for some posters to use provocative language and overly demeaning terms to describe Hibs players, and then act all hurt and righteous when another poster accuses them of exaggerating. Personally, it just comes across as hypocritical to me. The language you use to describe a player who has obviously struggled for form, and confidence ( almost certainly partly because of the abuse he receives) but is also obviously trying hard stinks of grandstanding. Try using less emotive terms to describe things and you will get a less emotive response.

I wasn't trying to be controversial by using the terminology horrific, that's my view of his time at ER. It doesn't make me feel happy seeing any player fail, I hope he turns it around starting this weekend.

I'm not offended by someone having a different opinion.

[GreenCastle]

In fairness to Drey Wright I think he’s the type of player that needs to play week in week out to get upto speed and get a bit of confidence.

The first couple of games I saw him I was responsibly impressed, I remember him up front against Aberdeen and thought he had really good movement.

I’ve no doubt he’ll go to a bottom 6 team where he’ll play most weeks and be a really consistent performer.

My thing with him as a winger is I never had any confidence that he’d beat a man and put in a good cross. He’s quite good when it’s quite tight though and he manipulates the ball/his body to create a yard of space.

Whatever happens I wish him well, a lot of what he has done hasn’t came off for him but I’ve no problems with him and it’s sad to see he lacked confidence to push on.

Some signings work out brilliant, some dont.

Yup - you know he will go to another club and end up doing fine. Booth and Liam Craig examples…

[GreenCastle]

From your list,
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no immediate rush there.
The other 6 on your list are out of contract in the summer or in McGregors case moving to backroom staff.
The 3 not on your list that are out of contract are McGinn, Gullan and Gogic. McGinn might be next up for a new contract but Gogic is toast.
So currently 9 players to go in the summer and 10 if Porteous doesn't sign an extention.

I’m sure if you look at the history of Hibs and I think Hearts in recent times - 8-10 players usually change most off seasons. Winning cups and making Europe usually helps to keep players longer but it seems Hibs maybe want to build a stable team with these new contracts. The slight issue is as always players getting too comfortable but flip side is career stability.

We need new players in January - we already have Mueller coming in but we need another striker even with Doidge back and I’m certain come end of the season we will have a few changes. Reality is some players just haven’t contributed enough.

Tait and Mueller - 2 players already coming in hopefully make a difference in midfield.

[SMAXXA]

Not a single poster has suggested he’s done well enough. People are just pushing back on the exaggerated criticism. And I don’t think he’s a poor player. He’s done OK in his recent couple of cameos. He’s just not done anywhere near enough to be a good signing for us.

Despite that, there are others who I’d say have contributed less…off the top of my head…

Eardley, James, Vela, stephen mcGinn, Nathan Wood, James Scott to name a few


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It’s ridiculous to add in James Scott and Nathan Wood at this stage they haven’t even played half a dozen games, now that’s extreme.

You just slated a guy for having a view albeit an extreme one for judging a player for over a year at Hibs yet you’ve classed these players as worse after 1 game in woods case and a few in Scotts case. Isn’t that contradicting what your basically saying to AH about?

[blackpoolhibs]

It’s ridiculous to add in James Scott and Nathan Wood at this stage they haven’t even played half a dozen games, now that’s extreme.

You just slated a guy for having a view albeit an extreme one for judging a player for over a year at Hibs yet you’ve classed these players as worse after 1 game in woods case and a few in Scotts case. Isn’t that contradicting what your basically saying to AH about?

I think what is happening here, is players are either brilliant or sheite in some peoples eyes, nobody is just bad these days and nothing they do works.

They are all car crashes of a player, horrendous, the worst player ever or a wage thief. When in the real world, they have just not been good enough since we signed them.

And on the other hand, we have the likes of Doidge, he was the worst/sheite/horrendous/wagethief centre forward we'd ever signed, now he's the missing piece of the jigsaw, the player who will make things tick again and get the best out of his lazy/waste of space/huffy/ partner, Nisbet.

Iv'e been guilty of it myself, but the older i get i realise these guys are i the main all trying their best, but sometimes it's just not good enough, and no amount of abuse will actually help them.

[bigwheel]

It’s ridiculous to add in James Scott and Nathan Wood at this stage they haven’t even played half a dozen games, now that’s extreme.

You just slated a guy for having a view albeit an extreme one for judging a player for over a year at Hibs yet you’ve classed these players as worse after 1 game in woods case and a few in Scotts case. Isn’t that contradicting what your basically saying to AH about?

I said contributed less…didn’t say they were bad players ….and as you got, I was only challenging the extreme language ..

[J-C]

Drey Wright is a bog standard very average SPFL player and nowhere near the level we need at the club

[theonlywayisup]

the thing is, you have taken an extreme stance. If you had said that the signing hadn’t worked out so far and that his contribution has been disappointing, then nobody would argue. But instead you decided to go the way of hyperbole and therefore that is going to attract criticism. It’s your prerogative to take an extreme position, but it’s also others posters right to suggest you are exaggerating for effect. If you take a radical position, don’t then pretend to be surprised when others disagree with you.

There is a current trend on here for some posters to use provocative language and overly demeaning terms to describe Hibs players, and then act all hurt and righteous when another poster accuses them of exaggerating. Personally, it just comes across as hypocritical to me. The language you use to describe a player who has obviously struggled for form, and confidence ( almost certainly partly because of the abuse he receives) but is also obviously trying hard stinks of grandstanding. Try using less emotive terms to describe things and you will get a less emotive response.

You are far too sensible for this forum. I do find it frustrating when I read posters describe professional footballers as "horrific" or "brutal".

That said, Drey Wrights performances in a Hibs shirt have been disappointing. He's not doing "okay", as some have suggested. IMO, he hides in games when he comes on. If I could see hard work and effort to show us that he is a good player, then I could warm to him more. But he doesn't. I do think he's shown glimpse of him being a good player, especially in the game against Celtic in the final league game of the season, when we rested the majority of the team. Then, he was better than okay, but such moments are not occurring often enough, for me.

[Since452]

I don't think Drey Wright is a bad player. He was a good player for St Johnstone and will probably go on and do well elsewhere. Some players just suit or don't suit a particular club for whatever reason. It's not really happening for him at Hibs but as long as he's wearing our shirt he'll continue to get my full support.

[Since90+2]

I don't think Drey Wright is a bad player. He was a good player for St Johnstone and will probably go on and do well elsewhere. Some players just suit or don't suit a particular club for whatever reason. It's not really happening for him at Hibs but as long as he's wearing our shirt he'll continue to get my full support.

I genuinely can't ever remember him playing for St Johnstone let alone ever standing out or playing well. Don't think I'd even heard of him before he signed to be honest.

He's seem like a decent enough guy but he's not good enough for Hibs IMO. Certainly not if the aim is to finish 3rd and win trophies.

[bigwheel]

You are far too sensible for this forum. I do find it frustrating when I read posters describe professional footballers as "horrific" or "brutal".

That said, Drey Wrights performances in a Hibs shirt have been disappointing. He's not doing "okay", as some have suggested. IMO, he hides in games when he comes on. If I could see hard work and effort to show us that he is a good player, then I could warm to him more. But he doesn't. I do think he's shown glimpse of him being a good player, especially in the game against Celtic in the final league game of the season, when we rested the majority of the team. Then, he was better than okay, but such moments are not occurring often enough, for me.

Perfect balanced summary for me …

[HairyMM]

I don't think Drey Wright is a bad player. He was a good player for St Johnstone and will probably go on and do well elsewhere. Some players just suit or don't suit a particular club for whatever reason. It's not really happening for him at Hibs but as long as he's wearing our shirt he'll continue to get my full support.

I can see if Drey Wright going to Killie and ripping it up in the Championship

[Since452]

Ok.

Who's been worse in recent or many a year?

I don't rate him, he's been horrific since he joined -and he's a waste of a wage, hence why we tried to get rid of him on the last day of the transfer window.

I'm entitled to have a different point of view without it being deemed ridiculous.

The last player we signed from St Johnstone before Wright was even more disappointing. Swanson. Glossed over though because he was apparently a Hibs fan (or was it a Hearts fan).

[Smartie]

In fairness to Drey Wright I think he’s the type of player that needs to play week in week out to get upto speed and get a bit of confidence.

The first couple of games I saw him I was responsibly impressed, I remember him up front against Aberdeen and thought he had really good movement.

I’ve no doubt he’ll go to a bottom 6 team where he’ll play most weeks and be a really consistent performer.

My thing with him as a winger is I never had any confidence that he’d beat a man and put in a good cross. He’s quite good when it’s quite tight though and he manipulates the ball/his body to create a yard of space.

Whatever happens I wish him well, a lot of what he has done hasn’t came off for him but I’ve no problems with him and it’s sad to see he lacked confidence to push on.

Some signings work out brilliant, some dont.

This is his biggest problem - we needed a winger, we thought he was a quick winger who beat players but the truth is he’s not.

I’m not exactly sure what exactly he is, but I’m pretty sure he’s not a bad player and he’s had a few appearance where he has been somewhere between competent and effective.

He’s never really looked comfortable or confident, therefore it’s quite hard to be fully confident in him.

I’ve never really got the criticism of him though, which has felt excessive to me from the word go. Yes, he sometimes gives the ball away. No, he doesn’t take players on and beat them. He’s generally pretty good at keeping possession and his defensive discipline and work rate are good. He’s quite handy to put on to help you see a game out.

[Iggy Pope]

The last player we signed from St Johnstone before Wright was even more disappointing. Swanson. Glossed over though because he was apparently a Hibs fan (or was it a Hearts fan).

Careful now.

[Diclonius]

The last player we signed from St Johnstone before Wright was even more disappointing. Swanson. Glossed over though because he was apparently a Hibs fan (or was it a Hearts fan).

Nah. Swanson at least had a few good games, in particular the 2-1 v Celtic.

Wright has scored a goal v Rangers and that's it. Not even close to the "worst Hibs player in years" though.

[Unseen work]

Not for the first time I was really impressed with Jamie McCart today.

Very mobile, strong, good on the ball and can defend. Couple of outstanding blocks/tackles/interceptions today stopping certain goals.

Appreciate he went through a dip in form at the start of the season which players at this level will do.

Hopefully we go back in for him.

Also thought Liam Gordon was very impressive but he’s under contract until 2024.

[CMurdoch]

Not for the first time I was really impressed with Jamie McCart today.

Very mobile, strong, good on the ball and can defend. Couple of outstanding blocks/tackles/interceptions today stopping certain goals.

Appreciate he went through a dip in form at the start of the season which players at this level will do.

Hopefully we go back in for him.

Also thought Liam Gordon was very impressive but he’s under contract until 2024.

Pre-contract for McCart in January to replace Daz next season which would leave us needing to sign 1 further centre half in the summer if Porteous is moving on.

[Onceinawhile]

I wonder if we're looking at ethan Ross at raith rovers as well, looks like he's doing really well too.

[CapitalGreen]

Pre-contract for McCart in January to replace Daz next season which would leave us needing to sign 1 further centre half in the summer if Porteous is moving on.

I’d be signing one further centre back even if Porteous doesn’t move on, 2 if he does.

[JimBHibees]

I wonder if we're looking at ethan Ross at raith rovers as well, looks like he's doing really well too.

He is an Aberdeen player on loan

[Unseen work]

He is an Aberdeen player on loan

He left Aberdeen in the summer as he was out of contract.

Took a couple of months deciding (probably waiting on a bigger club) before signing for Raith in October I think.

Sure he was training with Sunderland but clearly never materialised.

Raith must have had to pay a bit of compo for him or come to some agreement

[CMurdoch]

I’d be signing one further centre back even if Porteous doesn’t move on, 2 if he does.

Ideally you would want to be sitting with 4 established centre halves but whether Hibs can afford to have that is another matter.
I was thinking they would go for 3 plus McGinn in reserve for emergencies so Hanlon, McCart plus 1 other good quality CH.
In essense we only have 2 centre halves this season plus Daz who should have retired in the summer and a very young guy on loan in Wood.

[SMAXXA]

He is an Aberdeen player on loan

No he’s not mate he signed there permanently after them agreeing components aberdeen

[GloryGlory]

Ideally you would want to be sitting with 4 established centre halves but whether Hibs can afford to have that is another matter.
I was thinking they would go for 3 plus McGinn in reserve for emergencies so Hanlon, McCart plus 1 other good quality CH.
In essense we only have 2 centre halves this season plus Daz who should have retired in the summer and a very young guy on loan in Wood.

I'd like to think we could also have a development player or two (or three or four) pushing to get in the first team, who could come in as cover if needed, not just CB but anywhere in the team.

[CapitalGreen]

Chris Mueller plays tonight in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs, a defeat would mean an end to his time with Orlando. If that occurs, hopefully he can come over and join us so he’s ready to hit the ground running once he is registered to play on January 1st.

[BlackSheep]

Chris Mueller plays tonight in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs, a defeat would mean an end to his time with Orlando. If that occurs, hopefully he can come over and join us so he’s ready to hit the ground running once he is registered to play on January 1st.

Hopefully he is over here sooner rather than later.... the Covid situation in mainland europe is getting pretty bad and lockdowns are happening again. If another lockdown or at least a travel ban happened would he be able to travel due to work reasons?

[J-C]

Hopefully he is over here sooner rather than later.... the Covid situation in mainland europe is getting pretty bad and lockdowns are happening again. If another lockdown or at least a travel ban happened would he be able to travel due to work reasons?
Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain.

[worcesterhibby]

With the Drey Wright thing I think it would really benefit both him and the club if we parted company. He is low on confidence and as soon as he makes a mistake he gets pelters, it's a vicious circle that doesn't look like being broken. The ony way he will succeed at Hibs now is if he comes on against Hearts with 5 mins to go and hits a "Wordly" volley in the top corner to win us the match. That might just buy him enough good will and boost his confidence enough to find out if there is really a player in there. otherwise he would be better of heading to a new club and starting afresh I think.

[CMurdoch]

Chris Mueller plays tonight in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs, a defeat would mean an end to his time with Orlando. If that occurs, hopefully he can come over and join us so he’s ready to hit the ground running once he is registered to play on January 1st.

Well reminded.
Hopefully he avoids injury and Orlando lose.
It's away against Nashville who they played against 3 weeks ago.
They drew 1-1 that night with Orlando having a goal disallowed in the last minute which they are still very angry about.
Nashville were unbeaten at home all season (17 games).
Nashville strength is defending. Will they be able to keep a motivated Nani out?
Fingers crossed for Mueller to Easter Road soon.

[JimBHibees]

No he’s not mate he signed there permanently after them agreeing components aberdeen

Ok cheers didn't realise that.

[JimBHibees]

He left Aberdeen in the summer as he was out of contract.

Took a couple of months deciding (probably waiting on a bigger club) before signing for Raith in October I think.

Sure he was training with Sunderland but clearly never materialised.

Raith must have had to pay a bit of compo for him or come to some agreement

:aok:

[The Tubs]

Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain.

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations

Be careful with generalisations.

[Since90+2]

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations

Be careful with generalisations.

Yip. It's wrong to make generalisations about "abroad". There are European nations who have vaccinated more than us.

[stubru59]

[QUOTE=J-C;6755789]Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.

[mal]

Is there any chance of keeping the Covid misinformation (such as stubru's garbage above) off the forum?

[flash]

[QUOTE=J-C;6755789]Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.
Except they aren't.

[CMurdoch]

[QUOTE=J-C;6755789]Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.

error

[The Tubs]

[QUOTE=J-C;6755789]Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.

Another thing you can do is use the internet to check reputable sources before you talk nonsense.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0607-mrna-reduce-risks.html
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(21)00648-4/fulltext

[Hiber-nation]

Covid is bad in mainland Europe due to many not getting vaccinated, the uptake abroad is poor compared to Britain

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.

As we all know this is complete nonsense but I'm just doing my duty to sort the quotes out so J-C isn't attributed to them ;)

[CMurdoch]

stubru59[/B];6756096]

Except the vaccinated are just as likely to come down with the virus as the unvaccinated. And just as likely to transmit the lurgy.


Congratulation stubru59 you have won the hibs.net ill informed dumperheid of the day award
Do yourself a favour and research your statement on a credible resource as it is wrong.
If you were on the TV programme Qi a big claxon would have gone off when you pushed transmit.
Careless talk costs lives.

and you managed to mess up the quotes on your post. Sit down and stop touching things.

[Brummie_Hibs]

I think it is fair to say that there is not 100% parity between unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals when it comes to risk of dying, infection and spreading, but it would also be foolish to dismiss the fact that vaccinated people can and still do die and infect. The stats are in the links below.

UK Govt stats
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccine-weekly-surveillance-reports

Latest: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1034383/Vaccine-surveillance-report-week-46.pdf

I personally think there is too much black and white polarisation fuelled into this debate - it isn't simply about vaccinated versus unvaccinated, it should also included those with pre-infection natural antigens (which some studies demonstrate to be better and longer lasting than vaccination). Also testing for infection rather than testing that you've had been vaccinated should be the precursor for social restrictions.

[Diclonius]

Can we take this misinformation off the transfer thread please?

[ElginHibbie]

Can we take this misinformation off the transfer thread please?

Wait, it's not meant to be about the transfer of Covid between people this winter?! :confused:

[HoboHarry]

Can we take this misinformation off the transfer thread please?
A serious attempt to stop misinformation on .net would end up with the site closing down :faf::faf:

[MWHIBBIES]

Chris Mueller plays tonight in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs, a defeat would mean an end to his time with Orlando. If that occurs, hopefully he can come over and join us so he’s ready to hit the ground running once he is registered to play on January 1st.

Can that happen? Like, work permit wise. Also, his contract with his club wouldn't be up and his one here wouldn't be started. Its a weird situation. I'd say its unlikely but I'm certainly no expert on this type of thing.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Can we take this misinformation off the transfer thread please?
I think any information halps making THEIR OWN judgement. But I agree it shouldn't be in this thread.

[J-C]

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations

Be careful with generalisations.


Yip. It's wrong to make generalisations about "abroad". There are European nations who have vaccinated more than us.


[QUOTE=stubru59;6756096]
Except they aren't.

Only going by what was said on the breakfast news this morning, reporter from Belgium was saying that many in the country have not been getting the vaccine and this is also the case in a good few other countries, the uptake in the vaccine compared to the UK is a lot less, hence why the cases are rising fairly rapidly in Europe.

[CapitalGreen]

Can that happen? Like, work permit wise. Also, his contract with his club wouldn't be up and his one here wouldn't be started. Its a weird situation. I'd say its unlikely but I'm certainly no expert on this type of thing.

He’d probably need permission from Orlando but considering he’ll never play for them again, I don’t imagine it would be an issue. In regards to work permits, he’d have no issues getting a temporary work visa until he signs officially.

[brog]

[QUOTE=flash;6756110]

Only going by what was said on the breakfast news this morning, reporter from Belgium was saying that many in the country have not been getting the vaccine and this is also the case in a good few other countries, the uptake in the vaccine compared to the UK is a lot less, hence why the cases are rising fairly rapidly in Europe.

The UK, with an average of 40k new infections a day for 10 weeks now continues to have one of the highest infection rates in the world. We have roughly double the total number of infections in Germany, Spain, Italy and France, our most comparable neighbours. 3 of these 4 countries have a higher vaccination rate than the UK. There is undoubtedly a 'surge' in certain, smaller European countries but we've been experiencing that 'surge' for over 2 months. I think we're getting ready to play the blame game when it goes t#ts up again here. We've seen that scenario before!

[BSEJVT]

Get this Covid stuff off this thread and keep it off please, this type of thread usually goes wildly off tangent enough without introducing a completely unrelated topic.

With the greatest respect to all who have posted on the topic if I want any further information on Covid, Hibs Net would not be in my top 100 choices of where to get it, and yes I get the irony of that statement after plaguing the Broadband threat on the PM board for info.

Something I really enjoy is reading about players we may or may not be signing, even if some of the contributions prove hopelessly wrong, I really don't want to have to read page after page of unrelated stuff in an attempt to do so.

Thanks

[Hibiza]

Stephen O'DONNELL still on radar.

[04Sauzee]

Stephen O'DONNELL still on radar.

Surprised at that tbh

[brog]

Get this Covid stuff off this thread and keep it off please, this type of thread usually goes wildly off tangent enough without introducing a completely unrelated topic.

With the greatest respect to all who have posted on the topic if I want any further information on Covid, Hibs Net would not be in my top 100 choices of where to get it, and yes I get the irony of that statement after plaguing the Broadband threat on the PM board for info.

Something I really enjoy is reading about players we may or may not be signing, even if some of the contributions prove hopelessly wrong, I really don't want to have to read page after page of unrelated stuff in an attempt to do so.

Thanks

I agree and apologies, i didn't realise what thread it was.

[badabing67]

With the Drey Wright thing I think it would really benefit both him and the club if we parted company. He is low on confidence and as soon as he makes a mistake he gets pelters, it's a vicious circle that doesn't look like being broken. The ony way he will succeed at Hibs now is if he comes on against Hearts with 5 mins to go and hits a "Wordly" volley in the top corner to win us the match. That might just buy him enough good will and boost his confidence enough to find out if there is really a player in there. otherwise he would be better of heading to a new club and starting afresh I think.

A bit Roy of the Rovers that, but I do get your point. it is likely we will need to use him in this run of games coming at some point. i have my fingers crossed for him if he does get another chance and hope he can turn it around for himself and us i'm sure he as got more to offer.

[Unseen work]

Stephen O'DONNELL still on radar.

Where did you see/hear that?

Be stunned if that was true considering we have McGinn and Cadden. O’Donnell is 29 and McGinn 31 with the latter being much more mobile for his age.

The time, if any, to get him was when he left Killie.

[JDT]

Any chance we would be looking at free agents with the 9 games in December coming up? No insider info just wondering

[bigwheel]

Any chance we would be looking at free agents with the 9 games in December coming up? No insider info just wondering

They wouldn’t be match fit - so unlikely I’d say

[CentreLine]

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations

Be careful with generalisations.

I love this. Categorically refutes the misinformation yet he still comes back with more utter rubbish. Got to love the lengths people in denial will go to make up false information

[Unseen work]

St Johnstone have signed Viv Solomon-Otabor who was formerly of Wigan on a short term deal till January.

Going by Twitter Wigan fans really rate him

[CapitalGreen]

St Johnstone have signed Viv Solomon-Otabor who was formerly of Wigan on a short term deal till January.

Going by Twitter Wigan fans really rate him

They also really rated Tom James

[CMurdoch]

They also really rated Tom James

That's not unusual

[Unseen work]

Dan Crowley should be on our list if we don’t get McGrath.

Only 24, tons of ability and very creative as a number 10/attacking
Mid.

Out of contact in January, currently at Cheltenham after signing a 3 month deal - far too good for them.

[Heisenberg]

Nathan Wood confirmed as away back to Boro early. Some signing that.

[Carheenlea]

Nathan Wood returns to Middlesbrough

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/nathan-wood-returns-to-middlesbrough

[badabing67]

Dan Crowley should be on our list if we don’t get McGrath.

Only 24, tons of ability and very creative as a number 10/attacking
Mid.

Out of contact in January, currently at Cheltenham after signing a 3 month deal - far too good for them.

I think Jeando Fuchs at Dundee Utd he is out of contract at the end of the season would also be a good alternative to McGrath. But i would be surprised if we could either.

Just a curiosity if he is on a three moth contact is he available to talk to clubs at anytime

[Lago]

Nathan Wood returns to Middlesbrough

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/nathan-wood-returns-to-middlesbrough
Sums up Hibs transfer expertise in a nut shell. Embarrassing.

[CMurdoch]

Dan Crowley should be on our list if we don’t get McGrath.

Only 24, tons of ability and very creative as a number 10/attacking
Mid.

Out of contact in January, currently at Cheltenham after signing a 3 month deal - far too good for them.

Based on his previous that is a decent and interesting call.
Has played overseas in the past so a move to Scotland wouldn't bother him.
However, he is prone to falling out with managers with a couple of previous loan spells ending early.
He is a talented No.10 in the hole behind the strikers so probably an Allan replacement and importantly Ross would almost have to build the team around him to accommodate his lack of defensive inclination. He is an exciting player with great close skills and if Hibs could get him firing he would be worth a fortune.

[Since452]

I think Jeando Fuchs at Dundee Utd he is out of contract at the end of the season would also be a good alternative to McGrath. But i would be surprised if we could either.

Just a curiosity if he is on a three moth contact is he available to talk to clubs at anytime

I really rate Fuchs.

[IncredibleHibee]

Dan Crowley should be on our list if we don’t get McGrath.

Only 24, tons of ability and very creative as a number 10/attacking
Mid.

Out of contact in January, currently at Cheltenham after signing a 3 month deal - far too good for them.


That's a good shout. I've seen him play a couple of times and he was decent. I didn't realise he was at Cheltenham now - as you say, he's got the quality to be playing at a higher level than that. I suppose that is why he only signed a 3 month deal. Obviously no one knows how he would fair up in Scotland but IMO he is worth a punt on a free transfer!

[Ronniekirk]

Nathan Wood confirmed as away back to Boro early. Some signing that.

Said a few days ago this needed to happen and Scott needs to follow


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[Hibiza]

We only have to make one signing : Tony Mowbray.

[Iain G]

We only have to make one signing : Tony Mowbray.

He is getting on a bit but could still cover the centre back role I guess?

[Onceinawhile]

We only have to make one signing : Tony Mowbray.

Why would he move from doing relatively well with Blackburn to us?

[Callum_62]

Dan Crowley should be on our list if we don’t get McGrath.

Only 24, tons of ability and very creative as a number 10/attacking
Mid.

Out of contact in January, currently at Cheltenham after signing a 3 month deal - far too good for them."Daniel Patrick Crowley is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Cheltenham Town. Crowley is a creative midfielder with quick feet, strong dribbling skills and a speciality for set pieces."

Must be signing for Hearts [emoji57]

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[bigwheel]

We only have to make one signing : Tony Mowbray.

And Dobbie, Riordan and Gaz too ?


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[Wee Mickey]

The first priority in January should be a solid goalkeeper. That would bring a bit of confidence for the defence.

[Unseen work]

The first priority in January should be a solid goalkeeper. That would bring a bit of confidence for the defence.

Honestly that is the least of my worries in our current squad.

Centre half
Left wing
Attacking mid
Striker

All need to be strengthened before we consider a new goalie IMO.

I actually think Macey has had a good season, he has the odd fluffed clearance like Wednesday but he’s a very good shot stopped IMO and is getting better at coming for crosses.

[Ronniekirk]

The first priority in January should be a solid goalkeeper. That would bring a bit of confidence for the defence.

I don’t think that’s going to happen he will get the rest of this season to improve and decision will get made in the summer



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[CropleyWasGod]

John McGlynn won't play Dylan Tait in the Cup this weekend, at Hibs' request, so that he's not cup-tied if/when he comes to us.

Hibs keeping their options open here. It wouldn't surprise me if, depending on our other business in January, he stays at Rovers for the rest of the season.

[Aldo]

See the lad Charles at Accrington will be sold if those interested meet their valuation of the player!

Wonder if we are still interested?


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[Diclonius]

John McGlynn won't play Dylan Tait in the Cup this weekend, at Hibs' request, so that he's not cup-tied if/when he comes to us.

Hibs keeping their options open here. It wouldn't surprise me if, depending on our other business in January, he stays at Rovers for the rest of the season.

That's nice of McGlynn, fair play.

[chippy]

I don’t think that’s going to happen he will get the rest of this season to improve and decision will get made in the summer



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Why not give big Kevin Dabrowski a run in the team ?

[SMAXXA]

The first priority in January should be a solid goalkeeper. That would bring a bit of confidence for the defence.

Ffs I’ve seen it all now 🙈

[MWHIBBIES]

The first priority in January should be a solid goalkeeper. That would bring a bit of confidence for the defence.

Would struggle to make the top 10 priorities. Nothing wrong with macey anyway

[Ronniekirk]

Why not give big Kevin Dabrowski a run in the team ?

You wouldn’t bring a largely untested jerker at this level into a team that’s losing imo
But I don’t know how he can improve as back up when not playing Catch 22


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[Unseen work]

John McGlynn won't play Dylan Tait in the Cup this weekend, at Hibs' request, so that he's not cup-tied if/when he comes to us.

Hibs keeping their options open here. It wouldn't surprise me if, depending on our other business in January, he stays at Rovers for the rest of the season.

That really would surprise me if we allowed him to go back on loan.

We were supposedly desperate to get him in last window but Raith refused as they never had enough time to replace him. Only agreement that could be made was sign for us and loan back.

He’s also been training with us twice a week, unless he has been poor which I very much doubt I think he’ll be straight in

[JimBHibees]

That's nice of McGlynn, fair play.

Probably agreed a loan in Jan for one of our players in return.

[Edinburgh Green]

See the lad Charles at Accrington will be sold if those interested meet their valuation of the player!

Wonder if we are still interested?


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Thing is, he's not kicked a ball for them since he's refused to sign a new contract. If he were to sign a pre contract with us, surely it wouldn't take much of an offer to sign him early unless they are happy paying his wages and not playing him.

[CapitalGreen]

Chris Mueller plays tonight in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs, a defeat would mean an end to his time with Orlando. If that occurs, hopefully he can come over and join us so he’s ready to hit the ground running once he is registered to play on January 1st.

Jack Ross on Chris Mueller:

"Chris Mueller will arrive in the UK on Wednesday, which will give him a month with us before he's ready to play. It gives him time to settle at the club and in the city. He has always earmarked the derby as his first game to be involved in."

[Fergus52]

I think Jeando Fuchs at Dundee Utd he is out of contract at the end of the season would also be a good alternative to McGrath. But i would be surprised if we could either.

Just a curiosity if he is on a three moth contact is he available to talk to clubs at anytime

He's one of the worst midfielders in the league in terms of losing possession, both from poor control and poor passes. I dug up the stats a few weeks back when posters suggested him and if I remember right only Gogic and Jordan Tilson had worse stats in terms of how often they give the ball away.

we could definitely do with the option of an aggressive box to box ball winner who can cover a lot of ground, think a player like this would compliment either Newell or JDH well in certain games - but we really need it to be someone who is better with the ball at their feet than Fuchs, someone in the mould of Alan Campbell or Ali McCann.

[Unseen work]

I know it’s been joking said thousands of times, but HTC when you see it here must be some attraction for players https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8tNykox/

Can’t be many teams in England below mid championship level plus all of Scotland outside the old firm who can compete with that plus our stadium.

[Johnny_Leith]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

[JimBHibees]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

Can't stand him always tries to do a Hibs player when we play them wouldn't have thought he would be good enough

[Broken Gnome]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

Maybe would have thought similar once upon a time had he not had deeply unlikeable Hearts connections.

Moreover, screams of the Martin Scott-type of signing - looks attractive at the time but wouldn't have been long before we realise we'd want/need a lot better.

[Iggy Pope]

You wouldn’t bring a largely untested jerker at this level into a team that’s losing imo
But I don’t know how he can improve as back up when not playing Catch 22


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Oooh, matron!

[500miles]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

If we're keeping an eye on ex hamilton players, it should be our former youth player Scott Martin. It's no coincidence they were relegated when he got injured.

[Hibiza]

And Dobbie, Riordan and Gaz too ?


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Get more effort from any of the aforementioned, rather than the present incumbent.

[MWHIBBIES]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

Horrible jambo mutant, only tries against us, regularly tries to break legs. Couldn't sign him after our song about him

[Iggy Pope]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

He’d have a point to prove to a fanbase that took the piss out of him incessantly for a whole season with the Efe Ambrose song!
Couldn’t imagine a worse signing for morale :greengrin

[Alfred E Newman]

Get more effort from any of the aforementioned, rather than the present incumbent.

Give it a rest please.

[dunfyhibby]

I'd keep eyes on Ross Callachan, Jambo I know but stood out at Hamilton last year and has been performing well at county. Real battler, good range of passing, scores the odd goal with a point to prove. No idea of contract situ.

Holy crap, sinking to new depths if we ever considered him!

[Unseen work]

Got to say I was very impressed with McCart again today.

Defended well, composed on the ball and really intelligent when it comes to winning fouls in a similar manner to Porteous.

Hope we get him in January.

[bingo70]

Got to say I was very impressed with McCart again today.

Defended well, composed on the ball and really intelligent when it comes to winning fouls in a similar manner to Porteous.

Hope we get him in January.

I thought he was ***** again like he has been every time I’ve seen him 😂

I really hope we don’t sign him.

[Unseen work]

I thought he was ***** again like he has been every time I’ve seen him 😂

I really hope we don’t sign him.

Really? What was it about his performance that you thought was poor? Genuine question btw, intrigued as people see games differently

[bingo70]

Really? What was it about his performance that you thought was poor? Genuine question btw, intrigued as people see games differently

I wouldn’t say I studied him, I rarely pay much attention to opposition players but I notice him because of our interest.

I couldn’t tell you any specifics about what he did wrong, I just think he looks a big clumsy awkward defender that’s got a mistake in him.

Way off Porteous and Hanlon level IMO.

[H18 SFR]

I see Jason Kerr has only appeared in 4 out of 21 matches for Wigan.

I’d revisit that one and see if we can get him to be honest.

[CMurdoch]

I see Jason Kerr has only appeared in 4 out of 21 matches for Wigan.

I’d revisit that one and see if we can get him to be honest.

Would be a perfect fit, only problem is he is reputedly on a weekly wage at Wigan which is out of our ballpark.
Certainly need a high quality centre half to replace Porteous if as expected he leaves in the summer.

[04Sauzee]

I see Jason Kerr has only appeared in 4 out of 21 matches for Wigan.

I’d revisit that one and see if we can get him to be honest.

According to Soccerbase he's played in 5 games for Wigan in November.

[brog]

Really? What was it about his performance that you thought was poor? Genuine question btw, intrigued as people see games differently

I didn't see the full game but Nisbet breezed past him for the early 'offside' goal. If Hanlon had been beaten as easily as that then he would have been severely criticised, euphemism! 😁

[Iain G]

I didn't see the full game but Nisbet breezed past him for the early 'offside' goal. If Hanlon had been beaten as easily as that then he would have been severely criticised, euphemism! 😁

Maybe he knew Nisbet was offside? 😁

[Iggy Pope]

According to Soccerbase he's played in 5 games for Wigan in November.

According to a mate of his (this does not put me ITK) he has settled well enough. But it looks like he’s struggling to get a run as Wigan are going well so he’s been limited to cup games and the like.

Edit
Started yesterday in a very good away win at Plymouth!

[Brightside]

Really? What was it about his performance that you thought was poor? Genuine question btw, intrigued as people see games differently

He got caught on the blind side for Niz “first goal”. That was poor. It bought he was ok bar that.

[Brightside]

I’d like us to get Jamie Hamilton. Still 19. Young improving CB and a good investment for the future.

[Hiber-nation]

I’d like us to get Jamie Hamilton. Still 19. Young improving CB and a good investment for the future.

Agree. Before his confidence gets shot to hell at Hamilton.

[Brightside]

Agree. Before his confidence gets shot to hell at Hamilton.

Yeh. He will be desperate to leave there now.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

At least one CB
Winger
Striker

Depending on Magennis situation, someone to fill that void

Would love to see us strengthen for 2nd half of season but also for next too.

Go get McCart and McGrath now

[jeffers]

I’d like us to get Jamie Hamilton. Still 19. Young improving CB and a good investment for the future.

I’d be happy with that. The little I’ve seen of him I liked. He’s young but has top flight experience. However I get the impression we are going to spend money on a CB, which I’m in two minds about as I really rate our current two. Unless we are going to three at the back of course. I don’t think we will go for McCart though.

[J-C]

At least one CB
Winger
Striker

Depending on Magennis situation, someone to fill that void

Would love to see us strengthen for 2nd half of season but also for next too.

Go get McCart and McGrath now

Mueller is the winger.

[Nicho87]

I’d say one established centre half for competition even a second in the same mould as McGinn, right back, centre half.

Another central midfielder for competition

Centre forward or two.

Out:
Hallberg
Mackie
Gullan potentially
Gogic potentially

New contracts
Allan
Porteous
Nisbet

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Mueller is the winger.

I'd have two

[Crab apple]

I see Jason Kerr has only appeared in 4 out of 21 matches for Wigan.

I’d revisit that one and see if we can get him to be honest.

He would be a good signing but as others have said he’ll be on too much for us and I’m sure he’ll want to give England a decent go before coming back up the road. I’m not sure about McCart but what about saints captain Liam Gordon.

[Fergus52]

I'd have two

Not gonna happen - we have Boyle cadden Mackay Murphy Mueller Wright gullane all competing for places out wide and we don't even play every match with wingers.

[Since452]

He would be a good signing but as others have said he’ll be on too much for us and I’m sure he’ll want to give England a decent go before coming back up the road. I’m not sure about McCart but what about saints captain Liam Gordon.

McCart failed to impress me again yesterday. I just don't see what others do in him.

[H18 SFR]

McCart failed to impress me again yesterday. I just don't see what others do in him.

He would be a major downgrade on Porteous and Hanlon. He couldn’t compete with Mcginn either if playing in a three for me either.

[greenlex]

We are complaining about losing goals from crosses at the same time as claiming McCart isn’t good enough. Strange times.

[Unseen work]

I’m a bit surprised about the lack of interest in McCart by some of our fans.

Every time we were close to scoring it seemed like he was the one I get a block, tackle or header in to prevent a goal.

Block on Gullan in first half
Header then block and foul won start of second half when it fell to Nisbet
Clearance when ball fell to Hanlon in box
Won foul to prevent Nisbet’s second disallowed goal

To name but a few. Yes it looked like Nisbet was onside for the first goal but I’m sure St Johnstone fans watching that will say Hanlon sclaffed the ball out which lead to the corner which then Porteous scored an own goal from 😬😂

I’m not saying he’s 100% better than Hanlon and McGinn. But this is only his second season in the top flight and at 24 has lots of room to improve.

Also think he’s very comfortable on the ball for a defender.

Could do far far worse than getting him in for free and providing competition. I think he’s one fans will appreciate more when he’s playing for your team.

[bingo70]

We are complaining about losing goals from crosses at the same time as claiming McCart isn’t good enough. Strange times.

Not really anything strange about that?

[greenlex]

Not really anything strange about that?
I like the sound of a back three of Porteous McCart and Hanlon.

[bingo70]

I like the sound of a back three of Porteous McCart and Hanlon.

I’d rather have Paul McGinn in there.

[Diclonius]

Are we actually going back in for McCart or have we given up?

[ancient hibee]

To me McCart plays in a reinforced defence in a team set up to play defensively.Maybe unfair but I see nothing in his game to suggest he would fit into our style which relies on defenders being comfortable on the ball in bringing it out of defence.

[greenlex]

To me McCart plays in a reinforced defence in a team set up to play defensively.Maybe unfair but I see nothing in his game to suggest he would fit into our style which relies on defenders being comfortable on the ball in bringing it out of defence.

Him in the middle. Porto right . Hanlon left.

[JXM73]

I'd have two

Dylan Tait

[The Captain....]

To me McCart plays in a reinforced defence in a team set up to play defensively.Maybe unfair but I see nothing in his game to suggest he would fit into our style which relies on defenders being comfortable on the ball in bringing it out of defence.Good points.

St Johnstone have usually booted the attacking player up in the air by the time they get near their box as well. Remind me of McInness Aberdeen in the way they tag team foul.

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[CMurdoch]

He would be a good signing but as others have said he’ll be on too much for us and I’m sure he’ll want to give England a decent go before coming back up the road. I’m not sure about McCart but what about saints captain Liam Gordon.

Gordon signed a new contract last month until 2024

[CMurdoch]

I’d say one established centre half for competition even a second in the same mould as McGinn, right back, centre half.

Another central midfielder for competition

Centre forward or two.

Out:
Hallberg
Mackie
Gullan potentially
Gogic potentially

New contracts
Allan
Porteous
Nisbet

Allan won't get a new contract
I fear Porteous will be gone in the summer but I hope you are right
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no uber rush there

[IncredibleHibee]

I’d be slightly concerned if McCart is mobile enough/good enough to play in a back 4 . No issues if he’s part of a back 5 as looks steady enough

[CapitalGreen]

Dylan Tait

Isn’t a winger

[inglisavhibs]

I’d be slightly concerned if McCart is mobile enough/good enough to play in a back 4 . No issues if he’s part of a back 5 as looks steady enough
Think it was McCart who got caught out when Nisbet scored in the first half. Given offside but very clearly onside. Now if that had been one of our centre backs😔

[J-C]

Isn’t a winger

Think he meant Mackay.

[JXM73]

Think he meant Mackay.

No i meant Tait, thought he was a young winger... no idea why lol

[erin go bragh]

Allan won't get a new contract
I fear Porteous will be gone in the summer but I hope you are right
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no uber rush there

Allan should get a new contact as the guy is class and yesterday only further proves his case for a longer deal .

[J-C]

No i meant Tait, thought he was a young winger... no idea why lol


Yea, young attacking midfielder, gonna be a good signing I think.

[greenlex]

Allan won't get a new contract
I fear Porteous will be gone in the summer but I hope you are right
Nisbet is contracted until 2024 so no uber rush there
Allan will be offered a new contract 100%. Why wouldn’t he? Whether he accepts it is another matter. Unless there’s someone else to come in.

[Billy Whizz]

Allan will be offered a new contract 100%. Why wouldn’t he? Whether he accepts it is another matter. Unless there’s someone else to come in.

In Allan’s case it’s not as simple as that. He still wants to play every week. Last season he went on loan to Caley to play every week. He might not want another contract if he’s only a bit part player

[Iggy Pope]

In Allan’s case it’s not as simple as that. He still wants to play every week. Last season he went on loan to Caley to play every week. He might not want another contract if he’s only a bit part player

His loan move to ICT was outside of our window and only to get him games following his recovery. He had been out ill for months. Last half dozen games or something he went to Inverness?.
He’s bound to want games of course as he clearly loves playing football but if he’s not going to
play every week anywhere he’d be as well not doing it where he is so highly thought of.

[eastmainsmsh]

Bevis Mugabi solid no effin about type

[IncredibleHibee]

Bevis Mugabi solid no effin about type

Would prefer him to McCart. To be honest, I'd probably prefer Robert Mugabe to McCart :na na:

[Unseen work]

Bevis Mugabi solid no effin about type

You know if we’re interested?

We were linked with him in the summer, can’t remember if it was just on here though or a more reliable source.

[BILLYHIBS]

I’d be slightly concerned if McCart is mobile enough/good enough to play in a back 4 . No issues if he’s part of a back 5 as looks steady enough
:wtf:

[shetlandhibee]

His loan move to ICT was outside of our window and only to get him games following his recovery. He had been out ill for months. Last half dozen games or something he went to Inverness?.
He’s bound to want games of course as he clearly loves playing football but if he’s not going to
play every week anywhere he’d be as well not doing it where he is so highly thought of. THis :agree:

[WestStandWillie]

It'll be a great day when the fans stop trying to link us with St Johnstone defenders.

Other defenders are available

[Hibee Mac]

It'll be a great day when the fans stop trying to link us with St Johnstone defenders.

Other defenders are availableI don't think I'd go anywhere near another St Johnstone player again given our recent history of signings from them.

There something about it that players can look good in their very specific system but come to Hibs and look decidedly average.

[Allant1981]

It'll be a great day when the fans stop trying to link us with St Johnstone defenders.

Other defenders are available

Did we not actually bid for at least one of them? So not really fans linking the club but actually the club doing the job themselves

[Franck Stanton]

Did we not actually bid for at least one of them? So not really fans linking the club but actually the club doing the job themselves

Correct, according to both the media & the club we had three offers knocked back for him, (thank goodness, not as good as we already have imo).

[Diclonius]

Campbell signs contract to 2025.

[jacomo]

Jack says some players will be leaving us in January to ‘balance the squad’ (source: EEN).

So who’s out the door then?

[Greencore]

Jack says some players will be leaving us in January to ‘balance the squad’ (source: EEN).

So who’s out the door then?

Hallberg, gogic and possibly Gullan?

[Callum_62]

Jack says some players will be leaving us in January to ‘balance the squad’ (source: EEN).

So who’s out the door then?Nisbet, porteous, boyle and doig

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[Torto7]

Dunfermline are interested in Gullan according to my Pars mate. I dont presume Hibs will stand in his way with Muellar coming in.

[jacomo]

Nisbet, porteous, boyle and doig

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Er, nah.

[jacomo]

Hallberg, gogic and possibly Gullan?


Could be, would help towards a squad that’s all killer no filler.

[Potty78]

Wonder if we'll go back in for McGrath at St Mirren?

[SteveHFC]

Hallberg, gogic and possibly Gullan?

Wright too.

[brog]

Dunfermline are interested in Gullan according to my Pars mate. I dont presume Hibs will stand in his way with Muellar coming in.

Along with Raith, Killie and at least 2 English teams. I think we'll look for a nominal fee with a % of any future sale. It's strange how football works, 21 months ago I saw our Development team take apart a decent Brentford team. Oli Shaw scored both our goals, Jamie G was IMO, our best player by a mile. Meanwhile Josh Campbell, despite having a great attitude, was, again IMO, one of our poorer performers.

[HendoDelivered]

Jack says some players will be leaving us in January to ‘balance the squad’ (source: EEN).

So who’s out the door then?

Hopefully not Scotty

[Since452]

Jack says some players will be leaving us in January to ‘balance the squad’ (source: EEN).

So who’s out the door then?

I'd hedge my bets on Wright, Hallberg and Gullan.