Griffiths

[The 90+2]

Close to signing for Falkirk.

Mental.

[Ringothedog]

Why is it mental? If top clubs wanted to sign him it would happen. His top flight career is finished.

[ancient hibee]

I read a couple of days ago that he’d turned down £2000 aweek plus bonuses from Dundee. Surely Falkirk aren’t offering more than that.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Jock O]

I read a couple of days ago that he’d turned down £2000 aweek plus bonuses from Dundee. Surely Falkirk aren’t offering more than that.

I thought I had read McPake had said the deal was paid based on appearances though.

[HoboHarry]

Close to signing for Falkirk.

Mental.

Nothing even close to being mental. I hope it's a complete success for him.

[HoboHarry]

I thought I had read McPake had said the deal was paid based on appearances though.

That's what I read too.

[ancient hibee]

Rr
I thought I had read McPake had said the deal was paid based on appearances though.
That might be likely and I suppose implies that Griffiths didn’t expect to feature too often.

[Cat Stanton]

Nothing even close to being mental. I hope it's a complete success for him.

Well, I suppose it's a bit mental in the sense of where someone with his talent should be career-wise right now. And it's not at Falkirk.

Still, this has been talked to death so I'll shut up..

[The 90+2]

Well, I suppose it's a bit mental in the sense of where someone with his talent should be career-wise right now. And it's not at Falkirk.

Still, this has been talked to death so I'll shut up..

That’s all I meant.

[basehibby]

Close to signing for Falkirk.

Mental.

Good luck to Leigh - hope he plays a stormer and gets what's left of his career back on track :thumbsup:

[Bishop Hibee]

How the mighty have fallen. Even half fit he should score goals in that league.

[Unseen work]

Real shame.

If he got himself fit, sharp and enjoying his football he’d be a huge asset to any club in the top flight.

Unfortunately we’ve been saying that for about 4 years.

[davhibby]

Rr
That might be likely and I suppose implies that Griffiths didn’t expect to feature too often.

I think Dundee were expecting a big ban for the flare incident earlier in the season

[Mick O'Rourke]

I think Dundee were expecting a big ban for the flare incident earlier in the season

The flares and the platform shoes:greengrin

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2015/jan/24/the-history-of-flares-in-pictures#img-10

[Lago]

Close to signing for Falkirk.

Mental.
Thank goodness, that will be the end of the incessant talk of him signing for hibs. Hurray 👍

[Mick O'Rourke]

Thank goodness, that will be the end of the incessant talk of him signing for hibs. Hurray 👍

There's always next season !:greengrin

[BlackSheep]

Thank goodness, that will be the end of the incessant talk of him signing for hibs. Hurray ��

The only thing that will stop that is actually signing him.

[Lago]

There's always next season !:greengrin
Nooooo

[AZhibee]

Thank goodness, that will be the end of the incessant talk of him signing for hibs. Hurray 👍

Take him on loan from Falkirk

[Highwayman]

How to guarantee a good response on .net ?

Include a reference to Griffiths in your thread.Never fails.

At least him signing for Falkirk might keep “The Bring Him Home Brigade” quiet for this season.

Oh wait a minute,there’s always next season.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Good signing for them

[McSwanky]

Came on tonight after 67 minutes. Didn't score.

[Since452]

I don't think he'll cut it at Falkirk. The league one defenders will be in is ear the whole time winding him up. Wouldn't be surprised if he sacks it off before the end of the season.

[Mick O'Rourke]

I don't think he'll cut it at Falkirk. The league one defenders will be in is ear the whole time winding him up. Wouldn't be surprised if he sacks it off before the end of the season.

Leigh has been getting stick and abuse for years.
Possibly some of it has hurt/affected him.
His thumb sucking goal celebration was born out of abuse from hertz fans.
Am not sure opposing players in League 1 have any special qualities that can "wind up" Leigh any more than he has had for years.
He got more than most long before his more recent online activities.
He might just suck his thumb and get on with trying to make a living.
.

[The dalmeny]

Came on tonight after 67 minutes. Didn't score.

Apparently wasn't far away with a free kick, and got dogs abuse from the alloa YT

[where'stheslope]

It hurts to see such an accomplished player falling down the leagues so early!
Its all because his antics away from football have marred what was a great career?
Can he come back? He's still young enough, but he has to start controlling what happens around him!!!

[FilipinoHibs]

Hibs have signed a pre-contract with him. There are a number of conditions though:

He must loose 2 stones in weight;

He must score 15 more goals this season; and

He must stay out of all bother.

Done deal then.

PS All his children must wear the new fourth strip on match days.

[blackpoolhibs]

Hibs have signed a pre-contract with him. There are a number of conditions though:

He must loose 2 stones in weight;

He must score 15 more goals this season; and

He must stay out of all bother.

Done deal then.

PS All his children must wear the new fourth strip on match days.

Cant argue with that. :tee hee:

[SHODAN]

Hibs have signed a pre-contract with him. There are a number of conditions though:

He must loose 2 stones in weight;

He must score 15 more goals this season; and

He must stay out of all bother.

Done deal then.

PS All his children must wear the new fourth strip on match days.

Fair enough.

[Haymaker]

Hibs have signed a pre-contract with him. There are a number of conditions though:

He must loose 2 stones in weight;

He must score 15 more goals this season; and

He must stay out of all bother.

Done deal then.

PS All his children must wear the new fourth strip on match days.

:hyper

[McSwanky]

Started today against Cove Rangers. Didn't score. Subbed after 65 minutes.

[Since452]

Started today against Cove Rangers. Didn't score. Subbed after 65 minutes.

He's done.

[dp00]

If he can’t play and score regularly for Falkirk then none of the so called bigger teams are gonna take him


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[IberianHibernian]

He`s not scored in 65 minutes against a team which we took 100 minutes to score against and folk are saying his career`s finished ?

[CapitalGreen]

He`s not scored in 65 minutes against a team which we took 100 minutes to score against and folk are saying his career`s finished ?

His career looks finished because he’s only scored 1 goal from open play in 10 months. His performances for Falkirk are just further proof of this.

[PolmontHibby]

I will be heading down to Falkirk Stadium when I can and hope he can turn it around.

Looking in from the outside he seems to have his demons but good luck to him - cant believe its almost 5 years since i watched from South Africa his 2 goals against England -what a talent

[IberianHibernian]

His career looks finished because he’s only scored 1 goal from open play in 10 months. His performances for Falkirk are just further proof of this.OK. Didn`t realise that he`d played so many games for Falkirk that people could write him off at that level . Am aware of his problems before he joined Falkirk . Hopefully he can prove people wrong and do something with his career .

[Bridge hibs]

OK. Didn`t realise that he`d played so many games for Falkirk that people could write him off at that level . Am aware of his problems before he joined Falkirk . Hopefully he can prove people wrong and do something with his career .He is where he is bud because thats what he chooses to do. He has it all, great talent but he knows he is ****ed, shame

[Northernhibee]

When players drop down the leagues to “start enjoying football agai “ it’s rarer than hens teeth for them to come back to them again, let alone to actually enjoy it.

Once the motivation goes it rarely comes back.

[The 90+2]

Many games he played for them? 2?

[Sir David Gray]

Many games he played for them? 2?

Yes 88 minutes in total.

[Haymaker]

He just needs to come home, have the crowd belting out "he's one of our own" and he'll be back banging in goals.

And I will be able to post :hyper all the time.

[The 90+2]

Yes 88 minutes in total.


He will come good. :agree:

[Crunchie]

His career looks finished because he’s only scored 1 goal from open play in 10 months. His performances for Falkirk are just further proof of this.
He could have played well but not scored, did you watch his 2 appearances for them?

[The Baldmans Comb]

After 7 SPL titles, 4 Scottish Cups, 3 Scottish League Cups, 2 Scottish player of the year awards and numerous Champions League and Europa League games not to mention the crowning pinacle of the Scottish Challenge Cup he must sit around the Falkirk dressing room and wonder "where did it all go wrong".😉

His career earnings of £15m might dull the pain as well as his huge guaranteed lifetime pension from a club as well run as Celtic.

Listening to Hibs fans you would think he has wasted away all his talent in the way that say Riordan did when in fact despite all his obvious demons he actually has had a hugely successful career.

Football is all he knows and if he winds it all down at Falkirk then so be it as he really has nothing left to prove as he can't beat Father time.

[McSwanky]

On the bench tonight. Came on after 53 minutes. Didn't score.

[WeeRussell]

After 7 SPL titles, 4 Scottish Cups, 3 Scottish League Cups, 2 Scottish player of the year awards and numerous Champions League and Europa League games not to mention the crowning pinacle of the Scottish Challenge Cup he must sit around the Falkirk dressing room and wonder "where did it all go wrong".😉

His career earnings of £15m might dull the pain as well as his huge guaranteed lifetime pension from a club as well run as Celtic.

Listening to Hibs fans you would think he has wasted away all his talent in the way that say Riordan did when in fact despite all his obvious demons he actually has had a hugely successful career.

Football is all he knows and if he winds it all down at Falkirk then so be it as he really has nothing left to prove as he can't beat Father time.

Did Riordan waste away his talent any more, other than a few less of the titles you’ve listed above?

One of them will be remembered as a hibs legend. That’s nae waste 😎

[Since90+2]

Did Riordan waste away his talent any more, other than a few less of the titles you’ve listed above?

One of them will be remembered as a hibs legend. That’s nae waste 😎

Griffiths has had a far more successful career than Riordan in every measurable way.

He's earned more money
He's won more trophies
He's scored more goals
He's played in Europe more often
He has more international caps

[Hibernian Verse]

Did Riordan waste away his talent any more, other than a few less of the titles you’ve listed above?

One of them will be remembered as a hibs legend. That’s nae waste 😎

Riordan isn't a Hibs legend IMO. Good player, but couldn't wait to leave for more money then sat on the bench. Came back when he had lost all his pace.

Not having a go, just think legend is banded about too much these days. Lewis Stevenson is the most recent true Legend.

[easty]

Riordan isn't a Hibs legend IMO. Good player, but couldn't wait to leave for more money then sat on the bench. Came back when he had lost all his pace.

Not having a go, just think legend is banded about too much these days. Lewis Stevenson is the most recent true Legend.

Tatties

[FilipinoHibs]

Tatties

Agree scored plenty of goals when he came back and even got into the Scotland setup. Got fit again and had plenty of assists to. Defo a legend with his over 100 goals for Hibs. Two footed as well and great vision.

[green day]

After 7 SPL titles, 4 Scottish Cups, 3 Scottish League Cups, 2 Scottish player of the year awards and numerous Champions League and Europa League games not to mention the crowning pinacle of the Scottish Challenge Cup he must sit around the Falkirk dressing room and wonder "where did it all go wrong".😉

His career earnings of £15m might dull the pain as well as his huge guaranteed lifetime pension from a club as well run as Celtic.

Listening to Hibs fans you would think he has wasted away all his talent in the way that say Riordan did when in fact despite all his obvious demons he actually has had a hugely successful career.

Football is all he knows and if he winds it all down at Falkirk then so be it as he really has nothing left to prove as he can't beat Father time.

Is this bit accurate?

I had no idea he had been so well paid (or that Celtic ran a pension scheme for the players).

[CapitalGreen]

Is this bit accurate?

I had no idea he had been so well paid (or that Celtic ran a pension scheme for the players).

Not even close.

[Lendo]

Is this bit accurate?

I had no idea he had been so well paid (or that Celtic ran a pension scheme for the players).

Every employer (above a certain size) is legally obligated to run a workplace pension scheme.

[green day]

Every employer (above a certain size) is legally obligated to run a workplace pension scheme.

I know, but the minimum contribution required is tiny - and you can opt out.

[JimBHibees]

Every employer (above a certain size) is legally obligated to run a workplace pension scheme.

It was the huge guaranteed lifetime pension which seemed a strange line. Celtic you would think would only contribute to the pension when a player not when he isn't an employee.

[Mike Berry]

Riordan isn't a Hibs legend IMO. Good player, but couldn't wait to leave for more money then sat on the bench. Came back when he had lost all his pace.

Not having a go, just think legend is banded about too much these days. Lewis Stevenson is the most recent true Legend.Agree. In his first spell with Hibs he was an exciting player, but when he came back he was lazy and petulant.

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[GreenPJ]

It was the huge guaranteed lifetime pension which seemed a strange line. Celtic you would think would only contribute to the pension when a player not when he isn't an employee.

Contributions will indeed stop when he is no longer an employee (at least from Celtic they would) - depends on the type of pension in place if he could carry on contributing but if it has been well funded whilst he was at Celtic, investment return alone could help grow the pot significantly - 25/30 years of investment return.

[The Baldmans Comb]

It was the huge guaranteed lifetime pension which seemed a strange line. Celtic you would think would only contribute to the pension when a player not when he isn't an employee.

A pension is a pot of money that it is built up during the years of employment and can be taken when the employee retires. Celtic only contribute when the player is employed after that the pot of money accumulated is used to create a pension.

In a footballers case HMRC recognise this at retirement at 35 and clubs like Celtic or Hibs will have set this pension scheme up for their players.

If its non contributory then its a no brainer though if the players are asked to contribute then they may opt out though even that's daft given that it's a simple way to build up a tax free lump sum of 25% of the pension pot.

Every 1st team Celtic player gets paid
up to £1m a year basic salary before win bonus ,goal bonus ,trophy bonus and European pool playing fees.

In a star strikers case for the best part of 7 years it will be considerably more and all their players will be attached to big city personal wealth financial advisors.

£15m for Griffths over 8 years is just a rough guess which if anything is on the low side.

[Oscar T Grouch]

A pension is a pot of money that it is built up during the years of employment and can be taken when the employee retires. Celtic only contribute when the player is employed after that the pot of money accumulated is used to create a pension.

In a footballers case HMRC recognise this at retirement at 35 and clubs like Celtic or Hibs will have set this pension scheme up for their players.

If its non contributory then its a no brainer though if the players are asked to contribute then they may opt out though even that's daft given that it's a simple way to build up a tax free lump sum of 25% of the pension pot.

Every 1st team Celtic player gets paid
up to £1m a year basic salary before win bonus ,goal bonus ,trophy bonus and European pool playing fees.

In a star strikers case for the best part of 7 years it will be considerably more and all their players will be attached to big city personal wealth financial advisors.

£15m for Griffths over 8 years is just a rough guess which if anything is on the low side.

You think Griffith was on an average of £36K per week over the length of his Celtc contracts and you think that is an underestimate? I doubt very much Leigh earned more than £20k a week at his peak at Celtc. I believe Scott Brown was their highest earner and he was on around £30k per week there, so if anything your rough guess is on the high side.

[21.05.2016]

An absolutely ridiculous waste of talent. If he couldn't get himself motivated to get fit for Celtics biggest season in years going for 10 then of course to play for Scotland in the summer in a very rare occassion we are playing in a major tournament then that says to me he has the wrong attitude. If he had kept his head down, kept himself fit then he would have been a massive asset for us in the Euros last summer.

I understand he has mental health issues etc so I knows its perhaps not quite as simple as saying he just simply couldn't be bothered getting fit but its just a terribly sad waste of talent. Should be currently playing at a significantly higher level than Falkirk.

The ship has long sailed for him coming back to hibs i'm afraid. Way too much baggage and unfortuantly over recent years has been grabbing headlines for the wrong reasons. Wish him all the best though and genuinely do hope he can salvage some sort of career still even if it is in a lower division.

[The 90+2]

An absolutely ridiculous waste of talent. If he couldn't get himself motivated to get fit for Celtics biggest season in years going for 10 then of course to play for Scotland in the summer in a very rare occassion we are playing in a major tournament then that says to me he has the wrong attitude. If he had kept his head down, kept himself fit then he would have been a massive asset for us in the Euros last summer.

I understand he has mental health issues etc so I knows its perhaps not quite as simple as saying he just simply couldn't be bothered getting fit but its just a terribly sad waste of talent. Should be currently playing at a significantly higher level than Falkirk.

The ship has long sailed for him coming back to hibs i'm afraid. Way too much baggage and unfortuantly over recent years has been grabbing headlines for the wrong reasons. Wish him all the best though and genuinely do hope he can salvage some sort of career still even if it is in a lower division.

You can't understand mental health issues if you fail to understand why someone cant be motivated.

The longer you fail to perform to your ability and feel you could be letting people down, the more you blank reality and have no motivation. there's no way back for Leigh because everything he does is publicly slagged off and if you hate yourself there's no way out. I've recently under peformed at work, and tried to blank it instead of man through it. I've had to face tough demons to apologise, and have the mindset of proving people wrong and make it up. It's tough as hell. If Griff is getting it tight on a daily basis and he feels himself he's a failure what chance has he got?

[21.05.2016]

You can't understand mental health issues if you fail to understand why someone cant be motivated.

The longer you fail to perform to your ability and feel you could be letting people down, the more you blank reality and have no motivation. there's no way back for Leigh because everything he does is publicly slagged off and if you hate yourself there's no way out. I've recently under peformed at work, and tried to blank it instead of man through it. I've had to face tough demons to apologise, and have the mindset of proving people wrong and make it up. It's tough as hell. If Griff is getting it tight on a daily basis and he feels himself he's a failure what chance has he got?

Apologies if my comments came across as ignorant. I fully sympathize with anyone who suffers from mental health issues. I know from my personal life and from my line of work how devastating mental health can be and how its can truly tear people lives apart. Once again, I apologize for sounding uncompassionate or trying to downplay the seriousness of it. I was simply trying to say that unfortuantly Leigh hasn't been able to overcome his demons and keep his career going at a high level. I do believe though there have been a lot of things that leigh hasn't done to help himself. There just seems to be too much trouble surrounding him. perhaps he hangs around with the wrong crowd, perhaps its a byproduct of his mental health? I don't know but he's now a very unattractive prospect for most clubs.

[McSwanky]

Played the full 90 minutes today. An assist (corner) in the 89th minute and a goal (penalty) in injury time.

[The 90+2]

Apologies if my comments came across as ignorant. I fully sympathize with anyone who suffers from mental health issues. I know from my personal life and from my line of work how devastating mental health can be and how its can truly tear people lives apart. Once again, I apologize for sounding uncompassionate or trying to downplay the seriousness of it. I was simply trying to say that unfortuantly Leigh hasn't been able to overcome his demons and keep his career going at a high level. I do believe though there have been a lot of things that leigh hasn't done to help himself. There just seems to be too much trouble surrounding him. perhaps he hangs around with the wrong crowd, perhaps its a byproduct of his mental health? I don't know but he's now a very unattractive prospect for most clubs.

No problem mate. I wasn't having a go I was just explaining from a personal point of view.

[The 90+2]

Played the full 90 minutes today. An assist (corner) in the 89th minute and a goal (penalty) in injury time.

Great news. Hopefully he kicks on.

[Haymaker]

Played the full 90 minutes today. An assist (corner) in the 89th minute and a goal (penalty) in injury time.

He's back! :hyper

[McSwanky]

Another 90 minutes under the belt today, no goals but one assist in sunny Cumbernauld.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sounds like he’s getting up to speed a bit now. Good for him.

[McSwanky]

Sounds like he’s getting up to speed a bit now. Good for him.He apparently put in a couple of great deliveries from free kicks as well as his assist (another corner) but they weren't converted.

[CapitalGreen]

He apparently put in a couple of great deliveries from free kicks as well as his assist (another corner) but they weren't converted.

His ability from set pieces has never been in doubt, it’s his contribution when the ball is in open play that’s the issue.

[Haymaker]

Could have had him up front, we are desperate for goals!

[Willis1875]

Could have had him up front, we are desperate for goals!

😂😂

[Bostonhibby]

Could have had him up front, we are desperate for goals!A striker, kicking the round thing in the direction of the big stringy thing? Nah, no need.

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[Haymaker]

Scored again today. Just sayin'

[Since90+2]

Scored again today. Just sayin'

Banging them in the Scottish 3rd tier. Sign him up.

[Bostonhibby]

Scored again today. Just sayin'Are you thinking the Leigh Griffiths role?

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[Haymaker]

Banging them in the Scottish 3rd tier. Sign him up.

:agree:

[Waxy]

Could have had him up front, we are desperate for goals!

You mean the supporters are desperate for goals?

[wookie70]

Scored again today. Just sayin' I can't believe he stayed on the park as long as he did. I was there and Falkirk were poor but Griffiths never made any effort and looks disinterested imo. Such a waste as he should still have a few years left but it looks like he has completely lost interest. Kenny Miller probably ran further in the technical area. I can't believe Ian Murray hasn't had a bigger job yet. Airdrie were first to every ball and played in a style I'd love to see us play with. Quick passing lots of energy and the ball getting in the box very regularly.

[Crab apple]

I can't believe he stayed on the park as long as he did. I was there and Falkirk were poor but Griffiths never made any effort and looks disinterested imo. Such a waste as he should still have a few years left but it looks like he has completely lost interest. Kenny Miller probably ran further in the technical area. I can't believe Ian Murray hasn't had a bigger job yet. Airdrie were first to every ball and played in a style I'd love to see us play with. Quick passing lots of energy and the ball getting in the box very regularly.

I was there too Wookie and agree with this. Don’t know why as I can’t stand either team! Airdrie looked good whereas Falkirk looked piss poor. Griffiths took quite a bit of abuse with the paedo chants. Quite a bit of trouble after the game where the two Airdrie buses were parked.

[wookie70]

I was there too Wookie and agree with this. Don’t know why as I can’t stand either team! Airdrie looked good whereas Falkirk looked piss poor. Griffiths took quite a bit of abuse with the paedo chants. Quite a bit of trouble after the game where the two Airdrie buses were parked.

Never saw any bother but I had to pack away so left later than most fans. Airdrie were good to watch and won pretty much every 50-50. Falkirk almost let them walk into their final third something I have been very critical of Hibs for. I have been a t quite a few games Leigh has "played" this year and I hope he has plans outside football after this season. He would have been better concentrating on his mental health and trying to get a few more good years in the game rather than playing when he is clearly not interested. Such a waste

[Haymaker]

Imagine him and The Hoff up front. Goals galore.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

You can't understand mental health issues if you fail to understand why someone cant be motivated.

The longer you fail to perform to your ability and feel you could be letting people down, the more you blank reality and have no motivation. there's no way back for Leigh because everything he does is publicly slagged off and if you hate yourself there's no way out. I've recently under peformed at work, and tried to blank it instead of man through it. I've had to face tough demons to apologise, and have the mindset of proving people wrong and make it up. It's tough as hell. If Griff is getting it tight on a daily basis and he feels himself he's a failure what chance has he got?

Firstly - thanks for sharing through sharing hopefully the insights start to get through.

So someone who gets it. For all we talk about mental health (and their is an excellent thread on one of the sub-forums)it seems that accordance of understanding in football circles tends to be either fleeting (always seems to be a ‘but’) or non-existent.

Well folks we are sitting in a ticking issue here due to the pandemic - you don’t agree - ask a teacher or a social worker or someone working with a related charity. Football is not immune well start to see more issue permeate our lives.

[He's here!]

I can't believe he stayed on the park as long as he did. I was there and Falkirk were poor but Griffiths never made any effort and looks disinterested imo. Such a waste as he should still have a few years left but it looks like he has completely lost interest. Kenny Miller probably ran further in the technical area. I can't believe Ian Murray hasn't had a bigger job yet. Airdrie were first to every ball and played in a style I'd love to see us play with. Quick passing lots of energy and the ball getting in the box very regularly.

Did Ian not have the St Mirren job at one point or am I mixing him up with Alan Stubbs?

[Craigmount Hibs]

Did Ian not have the St Mirren job at one point or am I mixing him up with Alan Stubbs?

Yup, he was. About 6 or 7 years ago, I think. He only lasted 7 months, before resigning.

[hibby rae]

Banging them in the Scottish 3rd tier. Sign him up.

If that's the requirement then we should go for Mitch Megginson instead 😂

[wookie70]

Did Ian not have the St Mirren job at one point or am I mixing him up with Alan Stubbs?

He was in the dug out with St Mirren when Alan Stubbs was our manager in the Championship. Hard gig with St Mirren on the slide and Ranger and Hibs also in the league. Having a look at his stats his record isn't as good as I thought. I probably just enjoyed watching a team that tried to play some attacking football and that didn't think 20 passes between centre halves and goalkeeper every possession was entertaining. Quite a few of the games I have watched up and down the leagues have seen teams trying to play possession football. Most have been boring to watch and most of the teams playing it have been defeated and hardly had a shot on target. Airdrie were like a breath of fresh air driving forward at every opportunity with pace and intensity. Falkirk were exactly like Hibs in the second half and getting back to Leigh he may just have been bored as the ball was shared among players who never went near the opposition goal

[McSwanky]

Played 90 mins again yesterday at home to the mighty Montrose. Not much in the way of mentions for him on the Falkirk Twitter feed, and his team got thumped 3-0.

[hibby rae]

Played 90 mins again yesterday at home to the mighty Montrose. Not much in the way of mentions for him on the Falkirk Twitter feed, and his team got thumped 3-0.

That result isn't much of a surprise. Montrose are a really good part-time team and have one of the best managers in the lower leagues.

A good point I saw made by someone was as Falkirk are still full time, they are missing out on players who want to stay part-time, and ending up with the dregs of the full-time market

[Rondon]

Who cares about Leigh Griffiths? Why’s there even a thread about him?

[Haymaker]

All he needs is to come home and have a proper pre season. We'd be banging in the goals once he does :agree:

[Paulie Walnuts]

Who cares about Leigh Griffiths? Why’s there even a thread about him?

Because he’s one of the best players to have played for our club in the last 20 years?

[eastmainsmsh]

All he needs is to come home and have a proper pre season. We'd be banging in the goals once he does :agree:

We would have nothing to lose crying out for goals

[McSwanky]

Who cares about Leigh Griffiths? Why’s there even a thread about him?The people who are posting on this thread care. I don't mind if you don't care, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't come on here just to have a go at others for it.

[Mike Berry]

The people who are posting on this thread care. I don't mind if you don't care, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't come on here just to have a go at others for it.I get that people care about him because of what he contributed to Hibs. But his personal issues have sadly derailed his career. I don't see him turning it around. Hope I'm wrong, and I hope he's getting the help he needs.

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[Jones28]

We would have nothing to lose crying out for goals

We would. We'd be employing someone who was basically disgraced out of Celtic by his lack of professionalism and and an un-savory incident involving a teenage girl.

He's yesterdays man.

[Carheenlea]

Who cares about Leigh Griffiths? Why’s there even a thread about him?

You’ve cared enough to open a thread on him to read, and then went a step further and contributed a post..

[The Veteran]

All he needs is to come home and have a proper pre season. We'd be banging in the goals once he does :agree:

Behave, man.

He’s long finished.

[The Veteran]

We would. We'd be employing someone who was basically disgraced out of Celtic by his lack of professionalism and and an un-savory incident involving a teenage girl.

He's yesterdays man.

Well said.

[Rondon]

All he needs is to come home and have a proper pre season. We'd be banging in the goals once he does :agree:

I don’t understand the obsession with him. Not only is he now pish, but was caught sliding into 15 year olds dms on Instagram.

I don’t want him near hibs. Surprised anyone gives him a chance after that

[Rondon]

Because he’s one of the best players to have played for our club in the last 20 years?

Also likes to speak to wee lassies online. Don’t want him anywhere near us.

He’s a ****bag

[Rondon]

You’ve cared enough to open a thread on him to read, and then went a step further and contributed a post..

I’m just disgusted I’ve got fellow hibs supporters who are willing to forget about what he did. Or tried to do. I don’t want anyone near my club who speaks to 15 year olds online

[The Veteran]

Also likes to speak to wee lassies online. Don’t want him anywhere near us.

He’s a ****bag


I’m just disgusted I’ve got fellow hibs supporters who are willing to forget about what he did. Or tried to do. I don’t want anyone near my club who speaks to 15 year olds online

Christ, you’ve got quite the bee in your bonnet haven’t you?

[Rondon]

Christ, you’ve got quite the bee in your bonnet haven’t you?

Only in football would someone come away with a comment like that.

Why the obsession with someone who tried to meet a 15 year old? It’s hardly a bee in my bonnet! Just cos he played well for us doesn’t mean that should b forgotten about.

Why do u think he is where he is? He better never be back as a player or a fan

[Bob1875]

All he needs is to come home and have a proper pre season. We'd be banging in the goals once he does :agree:

He couldn’t get himself fit training at at one of the best complexes in Europe. Playing for a team that wins most weeks. Why would he now 🤷🏻*♂️ Embarrassing that folk want him back.

[Just Alf]

Only in football would someone come away with a comment like that.

Why the obsession with someone who tried to meet a 15 year old? It’s hardly a bee in my bonnet! Just cos he played well for us doesn’t mean that should b forgotten about.

Why do u think he is where he is? He better never be back as a player or a fanI'm afraid you've somehow got the wrong end of the stick as to why 'we're' unhappy about his antics... it was proven at the time he had no case to answer with regards to her age, both by the police and the girl herself. There is a question about a married bloke asking a girl sharing semi nude pics online to send some more though. Many would say that's between him and his family though.

[easty]

Only in football would someone come away with a comment like that.

Why the obsession with someone who tried to meet a 15 year old? It’s hardly a bee in my bonnet! Just cos he played well for us doesn’t mean that should b forgotten about.

Why do u think he is where he is? He better never be back as a player or a fan

That bee in your bonnet is feeding you wrong information anyway. Those bees and their chinese whispers. He didn't ever ask to meet her. He didn't ever speak to her. He saw a picture she'd posted publicly online of her in her underwear (it didn't have her age in the picture), and he asked for more pictures. He didn't get any.

[flash]

I’m just disgusted I’ve got fellow hibs supporters who are willing to forget about what he did. Or tried to do. I don’t want anyone near my club who speaks to 15 year olds online

Fellow Hibs supporters. Hmmm......

[HoboHarry]

Only in football would someone come away with a comment like that.

Why the obsession with someone who tried to meet a 15 year old? It’s hardly a bee in my bonnet! Just cos he played well for us doesn’t mean that should b forgotten about.

Why do u think he is where he is? He better never be back as a player or a fan
Or what?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Or what?

:greengrin

[SHODAN]

5 goals in 25 appearances this season for Dundee and Falkirk. Think he's done.

[Rondon]

I'm afraid you've somehow got the wrong end of the stick as to why 'we're' unhappy about his antics... it was proven at the time he had no case to answer with regards to her age, both by the police and the girl herself. There is a question about a married bloke asking a girl sharing semi nude pics online to send some more though. Many would say that's between him and his family though.


😂😂😂 the wrong end of the stick? I saw the lassie, she looked her age.
I don’t want him near Easter road based on that, nowt to do with his ability.

If he played for hearts you’d be saying exactly what I am but for some reason certain football fans always do this and stick up for players purely cos he’s played for us and is a fan.

As a father of a teenage daughter I don’t want him anywhere near the club.

Why else would you want him back anyway. He’s pish and quite rightly finished from big time football and I include us as big time.

Fk him

[Rondon]

That bee in your bonnet is feeding you wrong information anyway. Those bees and their chinese whispers. He didn't ever ask to meet her. He didn't ever speak to her. He saw a picture she'd posted publicly online of her in her underwear (it didn't have her age in the picture), and he asked for more pictures. He didn't get any.

Aye, nae bother Leigh……

[Rondon]

Fellow Hibs supporters. Hmmm......

Aw here we go, I don’t agree with everyone so must be a jambo. Imagine having a difference of opinions

[Rondon]

Or what?

Or me my daughter and a lot of folk I know won’t be back

[CropleyWasGod]

Or me my daughter and a lot of folk I know won’t be back

tbh, if he comes back as a fan with all his kids and their mums, I don't think Hibs would miss your cash :greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Or me my daughter and a lot of folk I know won’t be back

You dont half speak for a lot of people. :rolleyes:

[easty]

Aye, nae bother Leigh……

Aw here we go. I don’t agree with you so I must be Leigh Griffiths. Imagine having a difference of opinions.

[JimBHibees]

tbh, if he comes back as a fan with all his kids and their mums, I don't think Hibs would miss your cash :greengrin

😃

[lapsedhibee]

tbh, if he comes back as a fan with all his kids and their mums, I don't think Hibs would miss your cash :greengrin
:greengrin

[Rondon]

Aw here we go. I don’t agree with you so I must be Leigh Griffiths. Imagine having a difference of opinions.

Basically aye, cos only Griffiths would actually stick up for sliding into a 15 year olds dms

[Rondon]

tbh, if he comes back as a fan with all his kids and their mums, I don't think Hibs would miss your cash :greengrin


😂😂😂 fair play for that comment

[Northernhibee]

5 goals in 25 appearances this season for Dundee and Falkirk. Think he's done.

And this right here is the main reason of many why he won't and shouldn't be back at Hibs.

[Carheenlea]

Basically aye, cos only Griffiths would actually stick up for sliding into a 15 year olds dms

For someone who claims to not care about Leigh Griffiths and is baffled as to why there is even a thread about him, I reckon with your 50 odd posts, half of them are on this thread :dunno:

[superfurryhibby]

For someone who claims to not care about Leigh Griffiths and is baffled as to why there is even a thread about him, I reckon with your 50 odd posts, half of them are on this thread :dunno:

:top marks

It is a bit odd really.

[BFG]

😂😂😂 the wrong end of the stick? I saw the lassie, she looked her age.
I don’t want him near Easter road based on that, nowt to do with his ability.

If he played for hearts you’d be saying exactly what I am but for some reason certain football fans always do this and stick up for players purely cos he’s played for us and is a fan.

As a father of a teenage daughter I don’t want him anywhere near the club.

Why else would you want him back anyway. He’s pish and quite rightly finished from big time football and I include us as big time.

Fk him
So you also looked at the pictures that she posted online seems that the only difference between you and Leigh was that you didn’t ask her for more ( by the way I haven’t seen any of her photos)

[CropleyWasGod]

Basically aye, cos only Griffiths would actually stick up for sliding into a 15 year olds dms

I'm no Sigmund Freud, but that's the second time you've used that form of words :cb

Some of us were 15 the last time we did anything with DM's ......

[The Veteran]

Aye, nae bother Leigh……

Why did you not call me Leigh? :confused: I’m ever so hurt.


Aw here we go, I don’t agree with everyone so must be a jambo. Imagine having a difference of opinions

But of course, my difference of opinion with your good self wasn’t deemed acceptable by you.

That’s double standards, is it not?


Or me my daughter and a lot of folk I know won’t be back


Well, I’m not sure how that would directly affect Leigh but, fair play to you. I’m also not so sure how it would have any impact on your ‘fellow Hibs supporters’.

[Just Alf]

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] the wrong end of the stick? I saw the lassie, she looked her age.
I don’t want him near Easter road based on that, nowt to do with his ability.

If he played for hearts you’d be saying exactly what I am but for some reason certain football fans always do this and stick up for players purely cos he’s played for us and is a fan.

As a father of a teenage daughter I don’t want him anywhere near the club.

Why else would you want him back anyway. He’s pish and quite rightly finished from big time football and I include us as big time.

Fk himI've seen one of the ... errr... raciest of her pics at the time and she looked older than my 21 yo daughter.

I'm sure inread she'd deleted everything but I guess if you wanted to sully your search history a bit you could do your own research.

All her other pics, I agree, looks like a school kid (especially the ones in the press but they're chasing online clicks so will always want to use whatever bigs up their story)

[Just Alf]

Oh... and as a few have said, he's no setting the heather on fire at the mo so has probably found his level, and it's not ours anymore.

[H18 SFR]

All this arguing about the rights and wrongs of Griffiths coming back to Hibs, have we even been linked to resigning him?

[Just Alf]

All this arguing about the rights and wrongs of Griffiths coming back to Hibs, have we even been linked to resigning him?Nope, not that I've heard...


Not that I normally hear anything mind! :rofl:

[Rondon]

And this right here is the main reason of many why he won't and shouldn't be back at Hibs.

No, the main reason should b the contacting the 15 year old followed by the fact he’s finished anyway

[Rondon]

For someone who claims to not care about Leigh Griffiths and is baffled as to why there is even a thread about him, I reckon with your 50 odd posts, half of them are on this thread :dunno:

Am I not allowed my opinion? I do t care about him at all.

I do care that a bunch of our own fans want him back even after the 15 year old thing. I find that truest baffling

[Rondon]

Why did you not call me Leigh? :confused: I’m ever so hurt.



But of course, my difference of opinion with your good self wasn’t deemed acceptable by you.

That’s double standards, is it not?




Well, I’m not sure how that would directly affect Leigh but, fair play to you. I’m also not so sure how it would have any impact on your ‘fellow Hibs supporters’.

So let’s get this straight. You would be happy to take him back even after the 15 yr old thing?

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m just disgusted I’ve got fellow hibs supporters who are willing to forget about what he did. Or tried to do. I don’t want anyone near my club who speaks to 15 year olds online

It's actually frightening how anyone can even try to excuse or justify what he done. Thankfully our club never would.


He's a horrible character. It's really sad that you are getting personal abuse for correctly pointing it out.

[Mick O'Rourke]

I'm no Sigmund Freud, but that's the second time you've used that form of words :cb

Some of us were 15 the last time we did anything with DM's ......


Careful now !
Might be one of those Gorgie Boot Boys:greengrin

Ox Blood mob !

[Iggy Pope]

Careful now !
Might be one of those Gorgie Boot Boys:greengrin

Ox Blood mob !

Mine’s are still Ox Blood and this thread is on the end of a kicking from them.

[Rondon]

It's actually frightening how anyone can even try to excuse or justify what he done. Thankfully our club never would.


He's a horrible character. It's really sad that you are getting personal abuse for correctly pointing it out.

Exactly mate spot on. But apparently I’m a suspect jambo for daring to say the truth

[Mcbizz1998]

Exactly mate spot on. But apparently I’m a suspect jambo for daring to say the truth

Was any of that ever proven or was it trial by twitter? Serious question.

The police certainly didn’t deem there to have been any wrongdoing.

[Rondon]

Was any of that ever proven or was it trial by twitter? Serious question.

The police certainly didn’t deem there to have been any wrongdoing.

So what?

He messaged a 15 year old. The guys like 30 odd.
Ok say he actually thought she was 16-19 u still think that’s ok just because it’s legal?

Cmon stop sticking up for him. As I said earlier if he played for anyone else nobody that supports us would stick up for him.

So based on this I don’t want him back and I don’t see why anyone has a problem with me saying that???

[H18 SFR]

So what?

He messaged a 15 year old. The guys like 30 odd.
Ok say he actually thought she was 16-19 u still think that’s ok just because it’s legal?

Cmon stop sticking up for him. As I said earlier if he played for anyone else nobody that supports us would stick up for him.

So based on this I don’t want him back and I don’t see why anyone has a problem with me saying that???

Surely you must be getting to the stage when you realised you’re continually repeating the same thing over and over. Maybe time to accept you’ve made your point.

[Haymaker]

We need goals. He scores goals. No Brainer from me.

[FilipinoHibs]

We need goals. He scores goals. No Brainer from me.

But only 5 in 25 this season and now playing in the 3rd tier of Scottish football.Ange and Maloney saw right through him and how right they were.

[Since452]

But only 5 in 25 this season and now playing in the 3rd tier of Scottish football.Ange and Maloney saw right through him and how right they were.

Don't disagree but how did Maloney see right through him? I don't think he was even on his radar.

[MWHIBBIES]

Surely you must be getting to the stage when you realised you’re continually repeating the same thing over and over. Maybe time to accept you’ve made your point.
He is repeating it and rightfully so because its not sinking in. The guy was wanting nudes from a 15 year old and folk would consider signing him. ****ing horrible.

[weecounty hibby]

We need goals. He scores goals. No Brainer from me.
We do need goals and so do Falkirk who are 2 leagues below us. He can't score them for Falkirk so there is no danger he will do so for us

[flash]

He is repeating it and rightfully so because its not sinking in. The guy was wanting nudes from a 15 year old and folk would consider signing him. ****ing horrible.

He is repeating because he is here to stir it before the derbies.

[Brightside]

Why is there even a thread on him now. More chance of Keith Wright playing for us again.

[scoopyboy]

Why is there even a thread on him now. More chance of Keith Wright playing for us again.

I agree he will never play for us again.

A part of me thinks however if he was to come to Hibs and knuckle down he could do a job.

[MWHIBBIES]

He is repeating because he is here to stir it before the derbies.

So because he thinks texting a 15 year old is inappropriate he's a jambo?

[flash]

So because he thinks texting a 15 year old is inappropriate he's a jambo?

Not at all. I agree with that. More he joined very recently and has done nothing but stir it.

[CapitalGreen]

Not at all. I agree with that. More he joined very recently and has done nothing but stir it.

Probably someone who was here before and banned returning under a new username - quite common these days 👀

[Rondon]

He is repeating because he is here to stir it before the derbies.

Why does everyone on here accuse you of being a jambo simply for having an opinion? I never restarted this stupid thread.

Just saying my opinion on him, which is I don’t want anyone who texts 15 years olds at my club. What’s the problem with that.

One thing I’m not is a dirty hertz ****bag

[Rondon]

Not at all. I agree with that. More he joined very recently and has done nothing but stir it.

Why are you stirring that I’m stirring???😂😂😂

How dare I join recently, must be a jambo eh…….

Honestly not everyone has the same opinion, get used to it

[flash]

Why are you stirring that I’m stirring???😂😂😂

How dare I join recently, must be a jambo eh…….

Honestly not everyone has the same opinion, get used to it

You didn't even know what stand the singing section is in.

[Brightside]

You didn't even know what stand the singing section is in.

We have a singing section?

[Hiber-nation]

Probably someone who was here before and banned returning under a new username - quite common these days 👀

You're telling me. Probably not jambos but just annoying barstewards who usually last a few months at most before getting binned and resurfacing under yet another new name.

[flash]

We have a singing section?

Allegedly.

[Centre Hawf]

Not at all. I agree with that. More he joined very recently and has done nothing but stir it.

I don't think he's stirring it. I agree with every word he's said, I don't want the guy anywhere near Easter Road unless he's paid for his ticket into the stadium.

[Smartie]

I agree he will never play for us again.

A part of me thinks however if he was to come to Hibs and knuckle down he could do a job.

Sure, but if he couldn’t knuckle down during several last chances at Celtic then there’s no chance he’ll do it anywhere else.

He’s Antti Niemi.

[Rondon]

We have a singing section?

Exactly mate, I created a thread about this

[Rondon]

You're telling me. Probably not jambos but just annoying barstewards who usually last a few months at most before getting binned and resurfacing under yet another new name.

Sorry for not having the same opinion as you.

I’ll wait til you post next time and I’ll make sure I agree before posting again…

[Since452]

Why is there a thread about a toiling league one player who likes texting underage girls?

[Haymaker]

Hibs Twitter posting videos of him scoring that freekick against them... hmm...

[H18 SFR]

Hibs Twitter posting videos of him scoring that freekick against them... hmm...

😂😂😂 don’t, there is at least have a dozen on here who are going to bite.

[Iggy Pope]

Hibs Twitter posting videos of him scoring that freekick against them... hmm...

Brilliant viewing isn’t it. Oh how some of the above ^^^^^ went absolutely mental that day. Not now though, he’s an abomination, nothing to see here etc :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

Brilliant viewing isn’t it. Oh how some of the above ^^^^^ went absolutely mental that day. Not now though, he’s an abomination, nothing to see here etc :greengrin

Absolutely ****ing mental when folk change their minds when presented with new evidence.

[Iggy Pope]

Absolutely ****ing mental when folk change their minds when presented with new evidence.

And change their minds completely, abandoning folk they pretended to cherish and love. You’ll not have that bother though.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Probably someone who was here before and banned returning under a new username - quite common these days 👀


indeed :agree:

[MWHIBBIES]

And change their minds completely, abandoning folk they pretended to cherish and love. You’ll not have that bother though.

Yes, texting 15 year olds will do that. Leigh Griffiths wasn't some close family member. He was a guy who played here on loan then went to Celtic. I never cherished or loved him. Couldn't lace the boots of dozens in terms of achievement at Hibs. Even then, if a genuine Hibs legend was caught texting a 15 year old for pictures, I'd immediately want them gone.

Are you actually suggesting that his behaviour was excusable because of his footballing achievements? Because its coming across that way. Terrifying if so.

[JimBHibees]

Yes, texting 15 year olds will do that. Leigh Griffiths wasn't some close family member. He was a guy who played here on loan then went to Celtic. I never cherished or loved him. Couldn't lace the boots of dozens in terms of achievement at Hibs. Even then, if a genuine Hibs legend was caught texting a 15 year old for pictures, I'd immediately want them gone.

Are you actually suggesting that his behaviour was excusable because of his footballing achievements? Because its coming across that way. Terrifying if so.

Not really terrifying is it

[Since90+2]

Not really terrifying is it

To be fair I get where the poster is coming from. A lot people lost respect for LG after the texting incident, it really shouldn't matter if the guys a Hibbie/Ex player ect.

[Steve20]

His behaviour is horrible. So absolutely no chance he should return.

And even if that didn't happen, he still wouldn't be worth it. He's not good enough anymore. He never shown any desire to sign permanently for us when he was decent, he shouldn't be near us now he's more Sunday league than Premier league level.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not really terrifying is it

No, it really really is. His behaviour should be strongly condemned. No ifs or buts. Trying to justify signing him or excusing his disgusting behaviour is very wrong.

It's no wonder women and girls feel so unsafe when this kind of behaviour is seen as anything other than deplorable.

[JimBHibees]

To be fair I get where the poster is coming from. A lot people lost respect for LG after the texting incident, it really shouldn't matter if the guys a Hibbie/Ex player ect.

Footballers aren't really role models are they. He likely made a mistake but to be honest don't know a lot about it. Police decided nothing to see so let the guy live his life without the extreme outrage. He clearly isn't good enough to play for Hibs so not sure why it is deemed so important. His football actions have clearly affected his career and he is living with the consequences though he clearly has indicated mental health issues so think some of the pitchforks should be dropped.

[JimBHibees]

No, it really really is. His behaviour should be strongly condemned. No ifs or buts. Trying to justify signing him or excusing his disgusting behaviour is very wrong.

It's no wonder women and girls feel so unsafe when this kind of behaviour is seen as anything other than deplorable.

Didn't terrify the people that implement the law.

[marinello59]

And change their minds completely, abandoning folk they pretended to cherish and love. You’ll not have that bother though.

Strange post. I’ll happily celebrate that goal just like I can still listen to the Smiths despite Morrisey. I can’t say I’ve ever loved and cherished any loan players we’ve had though.

[Since90+2]

Footballers aren't really role models are they. He likely made a mistake but to be honest don't know a lot about it. Police decided nothing to see so let the guy live his life without the extreme outrage. He clearly isn't good enough to play for Hibs so not sure why it is deemed so important. His football actions have clearly affected his career and he is living with the consequences though he clearly has indicated mental health issues so think some of the pitchforks should be dropped.

Whether they want to be or not footballers are role models. Infact I'd guess that footballers are probably the role model that young boys look up to more than any other profession in society.

They might not want to be role models, or ask to be one but whether they like it or not they definitely are.

[JimBHibees]

Whether they want to be or not footballers are role models. Infact I'd guess that footballers are probably the role model that young boys look up to more than any other profession in society.

They might not want to be role models, or ask to be one but whether they like it or not they definitely are.

Role models in a sporting sense not in how to live your life sense family and mates much more influential imo or they should be

[BoomtownHibees]

Strange post. I’ll happily celebrate that goal just like I can still listen to the Smiths despite Morrisey. I can’t say I’ve ever loved and cherished any loan players we’ve had though.

No even Stokesy?

[JimBHibees]

No even Stokesy?

Or Matt Doc 😃

[marinello59]

No even Stokesy?

Ok, apart from Stoksey I have never loved or cherished a loan player. :greengrin

[marinello59]

Or Matt Doc 😃

I think we all have special feelings for him. :greengrin

[oneone73]

Ok, apart from Stoksey I have never loved or cherished a loan player. :greengrin

Not even Liam Henderson?

[MWHIBBIES]

Didn't terrify the people that implement the law.

No, because you can't really jail someone for sending a subjective emoji. Very clear what he meant.

[MWHIBBIES]

Footballers aren't really role models are they. He likely made a mistake but to be honest don't know a lot about it. Police decided nothing to see so let the guy live his life without the extreme outrage. He clearly isn't good enough to play for Hibs so not sure why it is deemed so important. His football actions have clearly affected his career and he is living with the consequences though he clearly has indicated mental health issues so think some of the pitchforks should be dropped.

Him being a role model or not has absolutely nothing to do with texting children.

[Rondon]

Not really terrifying is it

Yeah it is terrifying that an adult could think this way.

This is why I’m astounded at the people posting positive stuff about him.

You are putting his football ability above what’s right and wrong which is just bizarre

[Rondon]

Footballers aren't really role models are they. He likely made a mistake but to be honest don't know a lot about it. Police decided nothing to see so let the guy live his life without the extreme outrage. He clearly isn't good enough to play for Hibs so not sure why it is deemed so important. His football actions have clearly affected his career and he is living with the consequences though he clearly has indicated mental health issues so think some of the pitchforks should be dropped.

So mental healths an excuse for emailing a 15 yr old aye?????

[JohnM1875]

Has this not been done to death? He messaged a girl who turned out to be 15. He absolutely did not know that at the time. Folk are acting like he's some kind of beast.

He's 100% a moron and shouldn't have been messaging anyone for pics seeing as he has a partner.

He'll also be nowhere near Hibs as he seems completely done.

[CropleyWasGod]

So mental healths an excuse for emailing a 15 yr old aye?????

It could be a contributing factor. Without access to his medical and personal history, none of us are in a position to tell.

[easty]

Has this not been done to death? He messaged a girl who turned out to be 15. He absolutely did not know that at the time. Folk are acting like he's some kind of beast.

He's 100% a moron and shouldn't have been messaging anyone for pics seeing as he has a partner.

He'll also be nowhere near Hibs as he seems completely done.

There’s nae point in pointing out he had no idea the girl was 15, the people who’ve decided he’s a nonce aren’t going to change their minds. The photo is still available to see by Googling it. Anyone who thinks they’d think that the photo he responded to was of a 15 year old is kidding themselves. In my opinion.

[superfurryhibby]

There’s nae point in pointing out he had no idea the girl was 15, the people who’ve decided he’s a nonce aren’t going to change their minds. The photo is still available to see by Googling it. Anyone who thinks they’d think that the photo he responded to was of a 15 year old is kidding themselves. In my opinion.

For those who don’t want to look at it, she was extremely buxom, dressed in a bra and pants. Of course he was being set up and fell for it. However, despite her repeated attempts to get him to say something explicit, he didn’t. He didn’t get his cock out or anything. He did a camera emoji.

I wonder, how do you get proof age, ask for a birth certificate? He was suckered by someone who wanted to set him up. He should have known better, of course.

Was he careless....yes very. However, that doesn’t make him Saville, or even that Jambo daftie Thomson, who did get the boaby oot.

Repeat, iI said it was stupid, in case any of the morally outraged get over stimulated at a sniff of a nonce.

Repeat, he’s done as footballer, don't want him at Hibs.

And we put this crap to bed and spare the moral indignation pish?

[marinello59]

Not even Liam Henderson?

Ok… apart from Stokesy and Liam Henderson I have never loved and cherished a loan signing.:greengrin

[Greencore]

Ok… apart from Stokesy and Liam Henderson I have never loved and cherished a loan signing.:greengrin

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[MrSmith]

Some need to think hard before they put in print their opinions of LG. I would highly recommend and advise those calling him a predator or pedophile, to read the legal documents available plus the testimony given by the young girl in question. Printing your opinions leaves you open to libel proceedings through legal and binding fact not opinion.

[MWHIBBIES]

Some need to think hard before they put in print their opinions of LG. I would highly recommend and advise those calling him a predator or pedophile, to read the legal documents available plus the testimony given by the young girl in question. Printing your opinions leaves you open to libel proceedings through legal and binding fact not opinion.

No one has called him those things. He's just an utterly disgusting creep.

Also, has anyone ever actually been done for libel for something they've posted on a football forum. Really can't say I'm worried.

[Since452]

No one has called him those things. He's just an utterly disgusting creep.

Also, has anyone ever actually been done for libel for something they've posted on a football forum. Really can't say I'm worried.

You might not be but Franck Sauzee might get a knock at his door :wink:

[Hibbyradge]

So, is he coming back or not?

[H18 SFR]

So, is he coming back or not?

Has to be given the amount of chat on this thread.

Wonder how much we will be paying him? Thoughts?

[Iggy Pope]

Yes, texting 15 year olds will do that. Leigh Griffiths wasn't some close family member. He was a guy who played here on loan then went to Celtic. I never cherished or loved him. Couldn't lace the boots of dozens in terms of achievement at Hibs. Even then, if a genuine Hibs legend was caught texting a 15 year old for pictures, I'd immediately want them gone.

Are you actually suggesting that his behaviour was excusable because of his footballing achievements? Because its coming across that way. Terrifying if so.

You’re terrified? No hyperbole there then.

[Iggy Pope]

Strange post. I’ll happily celebrate that goal just like I can still listen to the Smiths despite Morrisey. I can’t say I’ve ever loved and cherished any loan players we’ve had though.

What’s strange about it? The man wore our shirt and did so very well to the point of adulation amongst our support and a lot of people still seem to hold him dear.
Your opinion is different obviously but it’s still just your opinion and doesn’t add up to my post being ‘strange’. Even if it has got one zoomer ‘terrified’.

[H18 SFR]

The more I think of it the more I think he would offer something completely different to what we have.

I’d offer him a 6 month deal.

[Hibernian Verse]

The more I think of it the more I think he would offer something completely different to what we have.

I’d offer him a 6 month deal.

James Scott is unfit too.

[Iggy Pope]

No one has called him those things. He's just an utterly disgusting creep.

Also, has anyone ever actually been done for libel for something they've posted on a football forum. Really can't say I'm worried.

Just terrified.

[H18 SFR]

James Scott is unfit too.

Exactly. Melkerson is completely different as is Doidge. I’m not saying he’d be the first name on the team sheet but he’d have a massive part to play in the match day squad.

I think he’d get bums on seats as well.

[blackpoolhibs]

Carnage. :faf:

[Mrimbetween]

LG on his day, how good, 9/10/ but away from the park the guys a clown and a shameless one at that

Always bad press at his side

Guys passed it as well imo or he would not be at where he is

[cameronw-hfc]

I seem to remember the girl he messaged posting about how there was no way Leigh could have known her age. Not saying it wasn't wrong, but seemed more of a footballer trying his luck with a girl rather than purposely trying to chat up a minor.

Edit- should say, not excusing him, but I don't think he was purposely chatting to a minor. Football-wise, he seems past it and then some now.

[Bostonhibby]

Exactly. Melkerson is completely different as is Doidge. I’m not saying he’d be the first name on the team sheet but he’d have a massive part to play in the match day squad.

I think he’d get bums on seats as well.Some of my best friends are bums, but I can't see them travelling too far to see the current version of Griffiths in a Hibs strip, tragic but true. We all have some great memories but we need to move on.

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[WeeRussell]

Has this not been done to death? He messaged a girl who turned out to be 15. He absolutely did not know that at the time. Folk are acting like he's some kind of beast.

He's 100% a moron and shouldn't have been messaging anyone for pics seeing as he has a partner.

He'll also be nowhere near Hibs as he seems completely done.

Seems to me this sums all aspects of the 8 page debate up perfectly and probably wasn’t any need for things to go on afterwards with people insinuating other posters’ female family members should be concerned.

[WeeRussell]

Why does everyone on here accuse you of being a jambo simply for having an opinion?

100% not true. I post sh*t opinions regularly on here and have never once been accused of supporting hearts 😁

[Just Alf]

Seems to me this sums all aspects of the 8 page debate up perfectly and probably wasn’t any need for things to go on afterwards with people insinuating other posters’ female family members should be concerned.This..

[Just Alf]

100% not true. I post sh*t opinions regularly on here and have never once been accused of supporting hearts [emoji16]That!...

[Keith_M]

I seem to remember the girl he messaged posting about how there was no way Leigh could have known her age. Not saying it wasn't wrong, but seemed more of a footballer trying his luck with a girl rather than purposely trying to chat up a minor.

Edit- should say, not excusing him, but I don't think he was purposely chatting to a minor. Football-wise, he seems past it and then some now.



From what I've read about it, that's the truth behind the story.

Stupid and inconsiderate to his current partner, yes, but there was no evidence he was knowingly seeking-out/chatting-up under-age girls.

[Just Alf]

From what I've read about it, that's the truth behind the story.

Stupid and inconsiderate to his current partner, yes, but there was no evidence he was knowingly seeking-out/chatting-up under-age girls.The big problem with that theory is that the only people that agree with it are the police, the girl and her family, Leigh, his wife etc...