Ben Kensell interview

[DaniAndersson]

Long interview with Ben Kensell here in the scotsman, talking about Maloney and getting rid of Ross.

Mentions Ian Gordon briefly and what they do with recruitment now - top-four still the aim, apparently

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/big-interview-hibs-ceo-ben-kensell-3570171

[JamesHFC]

Interesting that it mentions Harry Clarke as one of the players we have on loan with the option to buy. Didn’t realise that was the case unless they have got it wrong.

[bigwheel]

That’s a decent interview ..good to hear from him and decent views and info

[Stevie Reid]

Without in any way wishing to start another debate on the merits or otherwise of JR and Graeme Mathie, it would have been interesting to learn why they felt the need to do things differently.

Appreciate that he probably can’t say much on either, with the owner’s son getting involved, and especially if fall outs were involved. Certainly interesting to read him speaking of the need for a period of stability, after such wholesale changes.

Don’t think it was a particularly enlightening interview, though the comments re: the new recruitment set up and scope we’re interesting to have clarified.

Sounds like a confident man, and I very much hope that he takes us in the right direction.

[Keepthefaith]

I think he was trying to do what folk on here were asking for. An explanation of decisions, vision etc he's basically asking for patience, belief and support whilst reflecting on the benefits of a supportive atmosphere and the pressure of a toxic one.

I think he's been a stellar appointment and am confident his drive will reap rewards.

[Is It On....]

Without in any way wishing to start another debate on the merits or otherwise of JR and Graeme Mathie, it would have been interesting to learn why they felt the need to do things differently.

Appreciate that he probably can’t say much on either, with the owner’s son getting involved, and especially if fall outs were involved. Certainly interesting to read him speaking of the need for a period of stability, after such wholesale changes.

Don’t think it was a particularly enlightening interview, though the comments re: the new recruitment set up and scope we’re interesting to have clarified.

Sounds like a confident man, and I very much hope that he takes us in the right direction.

I honestly don't know how we do our recruitment. Is it back to the old "looks like a decent player" that has failed for much of my life time as a Hibs fan or is it a much deeper version of what George Craig put in place and was continued by Mathie. And after scouring the market for Mathie's replacement we ended up with the owners son which is something I find deeply unsettling.

[Mon Dieu4]

I honestly don't know how we do our recruitment. Is it back to the old "looks like a decent player" that has failed for much of my life time as a Hibs fan or is it a much deeper version of what George Craig put in place and was continued by Mathie. And after scouring the market for Mathie's replacement we ended up with the owners son which is deeply troubling.

His job will be to oversee things and get deals done, he will have scouts and staff working under him, like I've said before, my boss doesn't know how to do my job or anyone in my teams job, she's there to make sure things go smoothly and deal with the day to day stuff of keeping things moving

[James Stephen]

I honestly don't know how we do our rec²ruitment. Is it back to the old "looks like a decent player" that has failed for much of my life time as a Hibs fan or is it a much deeper version of what George Craig put in place and was continued by Mathie. And after scouring the market for Mathie's replacement we ended up with the owners son which is something I find deeply unsettling.

The 3 most important positions at Hibs (manager, CE, head of recruitment) and no experience in their jobs before between them, never mind in Scottish football. And one of them just happens to be the owner's laddie.

Imagine what people here would say if Budge had appointed her son as head of recruitment at hearts?

[bigwheel]

I think he was trying to do what folk on here were asking for. An explanation of decisions, vision etc he's basically asking for patience, belief and support whilst reflecting on the benefits of a supportive atmosphere and the pressure of a toxic one.

I think he's been a stellar appointment and am confident his drive will reap rewards.

I’ve been a “jury is out” guy ..and have been asking for better comms and fan engagement . Think this was a helpful interview . Appreciated it.

[B.H.F.C]

I honestly don't know how we do our recruitment. Is it back to the old "looks like a decent player" that has failed for much of my life time as a Hibs fan or is it a much deeper version of what George Craig put in place and was continued by Mathie. And after scouring the market for Mathie's replacement we ended up with the owners son which is something I find deeply unsettling.

Don’t think we ever scoured the market for Mathie’s replacement, did we? He’s always spoken about as being the recruitment guy but his role was much more than that and I thought they made it quite clear early doors that the structure was changing.

[Is It On....]

His job will be to oversee things and get deals done, he will have scouts and staff working under him, like I've said before, my boss doesn't know how to do my job or anyone in my teams job, she's there to make sure things go smoothly and deal with the day to day stuff of keeping things moving

But are we going to continue to be data driven, as we were under Craig / Mathie or are we going back to failed ways of the past. Despite criticism of our recent recruitment, we have gradually improved since Stubbs was initially appointed and the upward direction of travel we have experienced is the best since I started watching Hibs in the late 70s when a semi-final and / or final was a rare treat. I sincerely hope that data driven recruitment remains a key part of our strategy.

[CapitalGreen]

His job will be to oversee things and get deals done, he will have scouts and staff working under him, like I've said before, my boss doesn't know how to do my job or anyone in my teams job, she's there to make sure things go smoothly and deal with the day to day stuff of keeping things moving

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts but struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga & Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

[CapitalGreen]

But are we going to continue to be data driven, as we were under Craig / Mathie or are we going back to failed ways of the past. Despite criticism of our recent recruitment, we have gradually improved since Stubbs was initially appointed and the upward direction of travel we have experienced is the best since I started watching Hibs in the late 70s when a semi-final and / or final was a rare treat. I sincerely hope that data driven recruitment remains a key part of our strategy.

The recruitment team that worked under Mathie hasn’t gone anywhere they just have someone new overseeing them and another making sure that the players they identify actually get signed.

[Stevie Reid]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga, Docherty, Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

With regards to Irvine, he was out of contract when we signed him last season.

[CapitalGreen]

With regards to Irvine, he was out of contract when we signed him last season.

So he was, however he is still a relevant example to the point about bringing players in on short term deals with little/no prospect of having them here the following season. It does nothing for continuity and stability. It’s no coincidence that our recent performance peak in 2018 came with a core of a team which had been together for 3 years+.

[RIP]

Dempster was responsible for much of our window signings, working with Mathie. She didn’t sleep until the deals were done.

After she left, Graeme was left to do it all on his own.

[The Harp Awakes]

A very good and detailed interview and very much welcomed.

I'm still not sure about him and I wonder if he understands Hibernian F.C and the unique club we are. Time will tell I guess, but he is an open book and deserves all off our support in the months/years ahead.

[jacomo]

I honestly don't know how we do our recruitment. Is it back to the old "looks like a decent player" that has failed for much of my life time as a Hibs fan or is it a much deeper version of what George Craig put in place and was continued by Mathie. And after scouring the market for Mathie's replacement we ended up with the owners son which is something I find deeply unsettling.


I don’t know why.

There’s a transfer committee, with Ben, Shaun and Ian on it. If Ron was on that committee instead of Ian, no one would bat an eyelid because ultimately he’s put his money on the line.

Instead, he trusts his son to be his representative there instead.

It’s clear that we are casting our net way beyond Scotland now.

I am very encouraged by the players we did sign in January, I think we’ve brought some real talent to the club. On that basis, it looks like it’s working.

[jacomo]

I’ve been a “jury is out” guy ..and have been asking for better comms and fan engagement . Think this was a helpful interview . Appreciated it.


The new CEO has a much lower media profile than the old CEO, which is quite a change.

One thing he didn’t address in that interview is the football review and our relationships with other clubs in Scotland and within the SPFL.

We were quite savvy in that regard previously.

[Mr. Wonderful]

But are we going to continue to be data driven, as we were under Craig / Mathie or are we going back to failed ways of the past. Despite criticism of our recent recruitment, we have gradually improved since Stubbs was initially appointed and the upward direction of travel we have experienced is the best since I started watching Hibs in the late 70s when a semi-final and / or final was a rare treat. I sincerely hope that data driven recruitment remains a key part of our strategy.

When Mathie etc came in the data approach was relatively new. Now all clubs do it, so it's probably just being overlooked as something worth mentioning. We still have all the analysts we had when Mathie was there, plus new additions.

[Allant1981]

A very good and detailed interview and very much welcomed.

I'm still not sure about him and I wonder if he understands Hibernian F.C and the unique club we are. Time will tell I guess, but he is an open book and deserves all off our support in the months/years ahead.

Unique club? What makes us a unique club?

[SMAXXA]

Unique club? What makes us a unique club?

I had that same thought so glad you asked

[SMAXXA]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga &Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

This is where I am at, good post.

[MikeyS]

I had that same thought so glad you asked

Same here!

[Heisenberg]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts but struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga & Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

A good post and sums up why Mathie went when he did. Let’s hope the new approach works a bit better.

[Hibernian Verse]

A very good and detailed interview and very much welcomed.

I'm still not sure about him and I wonder if he understands Hibernian F.C and the unique club we are. Time will tell I guess, but he is an open book and deserves all off our support in the months/years ahead.

We're not unique. We are a club with 3 or 4 other clubs around us trying to achieve the same goals.

[Since452]

We're not unique. We are a club with 3 or 4 other clubs around us trying to achieve the same goals.

Aye but none of them are as sexy and cool as us.

[J-C]

I noticed 2 maybe 3 times he mentioned a change of direction towards a more attacking entertaining style of football, I also think they wanted rid of Ross before the final, in case they won making it harder to sack him after a cup win.

[Gloucester Hibs]

I noticed 2 maybe 3 times he mentioned a change of direction towards a more attacking entertaining style of football, I also think they wanted rid of Ross before the final, in case they won making it harder to sack him after a cup win.

I also thought that too but thinking about it a little more it's bonkers. The uplift a cup win would have created trumps everything else, just look at the increase in crowds and feelgood factor post-2016 (albeit this doesn't last forever as we've seen).

[Lago]

Unique club? What makes us a unique club?
We're not I would guess fans of every football club think of their club as unique.

[Jones28]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts but struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga & Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

Yep.

The pattern we were getting in to of scraping through to January to carry out fairly major surgery on the squad was getting more and more pronounced. That shouldn't have have had to be the case.

[jacomo]

Aye but none of them are as sexy and cool as us.


Boom.

Of course we’re unique. Our support has a particular character to it, and anyone involved in a senior position at the club will come unstuck if they don’t understand it.

[James Stephen]

I noticed 2 maybe 3 times he mentioned a change of direction towards a more attacking entertaining style of football, I also think they wanted rid of Ross before the final, in case they won making it harder to sack him after a cup win.

He also mentioned a posession based approach, which i think most Scottish / British fans do not think is exciting, and actually think its boring. And Guardiola, the master of the modern day posession based approach, saw it as a solid defensive platform - its about control and dominating tempo, not 'attacking' (whatever that means).

Scottish fans want aggressive, quick football. Not posession based. Its why this mantra about attacking football is so dangerous - it means different things to different fans, and a big chunk of those fans will be disappointed when it turns out that what one man means by attacking doesnt equate to watching Klopp's Liverpool.

In my lifetime, the best non OF teams who have achieved consistent success - Dundee Utd (McLean) Aberdeen (Fergie), Hearts (80s and 00s) Aberdeen again (McInnes) Kilmarnock (Clarke) , St Johnstone (Davidson) not to mention the last two Scotland sides to have qualified for tournaments - have all been built on solid defence and being hard to play against first and foremost.

Hibs under Mowbray/Collins and Hearts under Jeffries are the only two exceptions i can think of, and both contained generational talents (and one cost a lot of money).

I think that the belief among Hibs and Hibs fans that defence is boring is the main reason Hibs haven't been consistently successful since the mid 1970s. Its impossible for a club like Hibs to have success consistently in a Mowbray style, as players and coaches that are able to produce that are rare, and if they ever do find themselves at Hibs level, they wont remain at that level for long. Then, as happened with Hibs post 2008, the transition periods come along again...

[Posh Swanny]

Unique club? What makes us a unique club?

We're unique in that even our name isn't unique? (give or take a superfluous 's')

[Ringothedog]

We're unique in that even our name isn't unique? (give or take a superfluous 's')

Often imitated but never duplicated

[Since90+2]

There are very few football clubs in world football that are genuinely unique. Definitely none in Scotland.

Athletic Bilbao would certainly be one based on their culture.

[Since452]

Boom.

Of course we’re unique. Our support has a particular character to it, and anyone involved in a senior position at the club will come unstuck if they don’t understand it.

I think we are quite a unique club/support. We're a bit bohemian/edgy/cultural whatever you want to call it. A bit like Leith in general. There's definitely a romanticism about Hibs and the way we like to play, the history etc. There's a reason a lot of fans of other clubs, especially down south have a soft spot for us. I always tell my wee one she supports a special club. We shouldn't undersell ourselves.

[Jim44]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts but struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga & Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

:agree: I believe JR was far from happy with GM’s performance.

[hibee-boys]

We're not I would guess fans of every football club think of their club as unique.

Yeah, let’s leave it that nonsense to Celtic and the likes, they’re forever banging on about how unique and different their football club is.

[Since452]

Yeah, let’s leave it that nonsense to Celtic and the likes, they’re forever banging on about how unique and different their football club is.

Celtic are the complete opposite of unique.

[Bostonhibby]

I think we are quite a unique club/support. We're a bit bohemian/edgy/cultural whatever you want to call it. A bit like Leith in general. There's definitely a romanticism about Hibs and the way we like to play, the history etc. There's a reason a lot of fans of other clubs, especially down south have a soft spot for us. I always tell my wee one she supports a special club. We shouldn't undersell ourselves.[emoji106]

Never persuade me otherwise.

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[Greenio]

He doesn't give too much away in that interview - very safe answers really. (prob want you want from your CE)

Did find the footballing committee interesting - would like to know who else is on this committee.

If it's him getting the deals done, I respect that, as I have been happy with the transfer window action in Jan

Oh and I think we are unique. No one has our history, our story and our culture, they might have their own, but ours is unique to us. Not sure if Ben needs to 'get' that as such, but he needs to understand the best way to work with our fans thats for sure - whinging bastids that we are!

Good luck to the man. I am with him

[Billy Whizz]

He doesn't give too much away in that interview - very safe answers really. (prob want you want from your CE)

Did find the footballing committee interesting - would like to know who else is on this committee.

If it's him getting the deals done, I respect that, as I have been happy with the transfer window action in Jan

Oh and I think we are unique. No one has our history, our story and our culture, they might have their own, but ours is unique to us. Not sure if Ben needs to 'get' that as such, but he needs to understand the best way to work with our fans thats for sure - whinging bastids that we are!

Good luck to the man. I am with him

He’s definitely doing the deals with the players/agents, not sure who’s making the decisions on the deals though at Hibs
One or two questionable extensions etc last few months

[Sir David Gray]

Yeah, let’s leave it that nonsense to Celtic and the likes, they’re forever banging on about how unique and different their football club is.

Which of course is absolute nonsense.

[evy]

He doesn't give too much away in that interview - very safe answers really. (prob want you want from your CE)

Did find the footballing committee interesting - would like to know who else is on this committee.

If it's him getting the deals done, I respect that, as I have been happy with the transfer window action in Jan

Oh and I think we are unique. No one has our history, our story and our culture, they might have their own, but ours is unique to us. Not sure if Ben needs to 'get' that as such, but he needs to understand the best way to work with our fans thats for sure - whinging bastids that we are!

Good luck to the man. I am with him

Doesn't that mean that every club's is unique to them? Meaning the point that we are in ourselves 'unique' is a redundant one.

[Bostonhibby]

Celtic are the complete opposite of unique.Yep, celtc are unque.

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[CapitalGreen]

He doesn't give too much away in that interview - very safe answers really. (prob want you want from your CE)

Did find the footballing committee interesting - would like to know who else is on this committee.

If it's him getting the deals done, I respect that, as I have been happy with the transfer window action in Jan

Oh and I think we are unique. No one has our history, our story and our culture, they might have their own, but ours is unique to us. Not sure if Ben needs to 'get' that as such, but he needs to understand the best way to work with our fans thats for sure - whinging bastids that we are!

Good luck to the man. I am with him

The minutes from a Celtic transfer committee leaked a few years ago. Based on that the equivalent attendees from Hibs would be:

Shaun Maloney
Gary Caldwell
David Gray
Ben Kensell
Ian Gordon
Steve Kean
Calvin Charlton
Chris Gaunt - Company Secretary

[Greenio]

Doesn't that mean that every club's is unique to them? Meaning the point that we are in ourselves 'unique' is a redundant one.

Yep. Every club is unique

Same as every person is unique

[jacomo]

He doesn't give too much away in that interview - very safe answers really. (prob want you want from your CE)

Did find the footballing committee interesting - would like to know who else is on this committee.

If it's him getting the deals done, I respect that, as I have been happy with the transfer window action in Jan

Oh and I think we are unique. No one has our history, our story and our culture, they might have their own, but ours is unique to us. Not sure if Ben needs to 'get' that as such, but he needs to understand the best way to work with our fans thats for sure - whinging bastids that we are!

Good luck to the man. I am with him


Liverpool operate a transfer committee.

It attracted some flak a few years ago when media reports accused it of blocking Brendan Rodgers in his attempts to reshape the squad.

Curiously enough it attracts very little controversy these days.

[Wilson]

Yep. Every club is unique

Same as every person is unique

I'm not.

[ancient hibee]

Doesn’t matter who is on the football committee.No player is signed without the manager’s consent.

[OldEast]

I'm not.

Got an identical twin? 😀

[Fergus52]

He’s definitely doing the deals with the players/agents, not sure who’s making the decisions on the deals though at Hibs
One or two questionable extensions etc last few months

Who?

[ian cruise]

He’s definitely doing the deals with the players/agents, not sure who’s making the decisions on the deals though at Hibs
One or two questionable extensions etc last few months

Sorry Billy I can't think of any questionable extensions at the time they were given out. JDH, Doidge, etc were celebrated by most fans (admittedly almost all players have their detractors who never take to them), just because some have gone off the boil form wise now doesn't mean the extentions were wrong.

If JDH had continued his form and was being courted by other clubs we'd be hammering the board. Player form is far from a boardroom issue.

[Malthibby]

I'm not.

I'm not either, & neither is my identical twin.

[Hibs90]

More transistion. Yay. :greengrin

[jacomo]

More transistion. Yay. :greengrin


Well we already knew that. At least a little more detail about what’s happening behind the scenes.

[ian cruise]

Good interview, said as much as you would expect someone in his position to say and a lot more than many in his position do. As fans of the club we want to know the minuet details of each decision and process, particularly when things aren't going well, but that's unrealistic.

He's obviously here to succeed, he has said he'll make tough calls when required and Jack Ross sacking (which he is taking full ownership of) is being shown as an example. I'm very happy we've got him at the club.

[CyberSauzee]

Something Mathie failed to do on a few high profile occasions. Mathie seemed to be adept at leading a team of recruitment analysts but struggled getting deals done (McRorie, McGrath, selling Doig) or negotiating agreements beneficial to the club (options to buy on loans for Omeonga & Docherty + short term deal for Irvine). Of the 10 signings he oversaw last season, 5 are no longer here and only 3 are making any sort of first team contribution at present. Last summer he brought in 6 players with only 1 making a significant contribution. That sort of poor return on investment isn’t conducive to building a successful squad and has resulted in us having to bring in a number of players midway through this season.

What an excellent summary :agree:

[JohnM1875]

17 video now on Hibs YouTube

[Radium]

17 video now on Hibs YouTube

https://youtu.be/V4xi9Y3pGn8


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[JohnM1875]

https://youtu.be/V4xi9Y3pGn8


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Good man 👍

[Hibbyradge]

I'm not.

You're all individuals...

[Cat Stanton]

https://youtu.be/V4xi9Y3pGn8


He is a man with beautifully shaped eyebrows.

[w pilton hibby]

'Hibs supremo reveals discussions with head of referees and SPFL chief'

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-ceo-reveals-talks-with-referees-chief-and-spfl-boss-3570959

[Mr. Wonderful]

https://youtu.be/V4xi9Y3pGn8


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Word for word the same stuff that was in the evening news. Rehearsed and not very revealing.

A nothing burger.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Word for word the same stuff that was in the evening news. Rehearsed and not very revealing.

A nothing burger.

Presumably the EEN just got an advance copy of the recording.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Presumably the EEN just got an advance copy of the recording.

Possibly yeah.

[FilipinoHibs]

The 3 most important positions at Hibs (manager, CE, head of recruitment) and no experience in their jobs before between them, never mind in Scottish football. And one of them just happens to be the owner's laddie.

Imagine what people here would say if Budge had appointed her son as head of recruitment at hearts?

There is a recruitment committee which drives the whole recruitment process and decision making. Sounds very healthy and inclusive of all the key stakeholders including the manager. Ian has brought in Mueller and the young Norwegian striker. That would not have happened with the old regime. The January window is night and day with the summer debacle. Glad the club got it sorted.

[MWHIBBIES]

I noticed 2 maybe 3 times he mentioned a change of direction towards a more attacking entertaining style of football, I also think they wanted rid of Ross before the final, in case they won making it harder to sack him after a cup win.

Better not be true. I'd take a cup win over maybe playing decent football in 2 years. Can't see them being that stupid

[Since452]

Better not be true. I'd take a cup win over maybe playing decent football in 2 years. Can't see them being that stupid

Would be pretty ludicrous if true.

[Jones28]

I like him. I was unsure initially but the more I hear him the more comfortable I am with BK at the helm.

[superfurryhibby]

Better not be true. I'd take a cup win over maybe playing decent football in 2 years. Can't see them being that stupid

If Ross and the board had irreconcilable differences, which has been suggested, or rather hinted at by some posters, then a cup win would have made him almost unsackable?

Much as I was disillusioned by Ross’s style of football, it was an otherwise inexplicable decision to punt him at that point.

[B.H.F.C]

If Ross and the board had irreconcilable differences, which has been suggested, or rather hinted at by some posters, then a cup win would have made him almost unsackable?

Much as I was disillusioned by Ross’s style of football, it was an otherwise inexplicable decision to punt him at that point.

It could just have been that they had no confidence in him getting a result? Be it in the upcoming league games or the cup final. Anyone who was at his last game would have saw a team that had completely imploded and lost their discipline. There wasn’t any way back for him, remember that being a pretty unanimous view leaving the game and on here afterwards, even from some of his biggest supporters.

[Danderhall Hibs]

If Ross and the board had irreconcilable differences, which has been suggested, or rather hinted at by some posters, then a cup win would have made him almost unsackable?

Much as I was disillusioned by Ross’s style of football, it was an otherwise inexplicable decision to punt him at that point.

Think the fallout was “hinted” at by only one poster - it was repeatedly admittedly but by the same person.

[FilipinoHibs]

Good summary of how recruitment has been restructured :

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[Since452]

It was a good interview with Ben. Despite my frustrations at the here and now there is a clear and obvious plan in place. I feel the club is pretty geared up behind the scenes.

[Lago]

Excellent interview, speaks well.

[Unseen work]

Good interview.

Ben, Ron and Ian have, imo, had quite a bit of unfair criticism and a lot of it completely unfounded and out of order.

There appears to be a clear process of how we want to do things and it seems to match what teams like Brentford have done.

I have complete faith in those at the club and I think they only have good intentions. Not every decision will be the right one, no one in football is capable of that and you only need to look at some of the bigger clubs as an example.

Really excited about the direction we’re at least trying to head in.

GGTTH

[jacomo]

Good interview.

Ben, Ron and Ian have, imo, had quite a bit of unfair criticism and a lot of it completely unfounded and out of order.

There appears to be a clear process of how we want to do things and it seems to match what teams like Brentford have done.

I have complete faith in those at the club and I think they only have good intentions. Not every decision will be the right one, no one in football is capable of that and you only need to look at some of the bigger clubs as an example.

Really excited about the direction we’re at least trying to head in.

GGTTH


Yes this is fair. Jambos might not be able to tell the difference between a businessman and a con man, but that’s on them.

Ron has a clear plan to make us better and it’s starting to take shape.

[JimBHibees]

17 video now on Hibs YouTube

Just listened to that thought it was very good.

[JimBHibees]

Good interview.

Ben, Ron and Ian have, imo, had quite a bit of unfair criticism and a lot of it completely unfounded and out of order.

There appears to be a clear process of how we want to do things and it seems to match what teams like Brentford have done.

I have complete faith in those at the club and I think they only have good intentions. Not every decision will be the right one, no one in football is capable of that and you only need to look at some of the bigger clubs as an example.

Really excited about the direction we’re at least trying to head in.

GGTTH

Agree with all of that. Thought he spoke well and explained the longer term nature of the changes. Like the direction the club is taking however proof will always be in how succcessful the first team will be at the same time as longer term goals.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Glad to hear we have first refusal when it comes to buying back Boyle.

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Good to see Ben's giving SDG the proper level of respect by calling him Sir David. 🙂

[Cat Stanton]

Good to see Ben's giving SDG the proper level of respect by calling him Sir David. 🙂

Absolutely! I noticed that too. It's great - and quite funny - that they obviously all call him that.

[sleeping giant]

I wonder who the other manager on the list was.
Alex Neil maybe?

[Unseen work]

Spoke to a friend who recently had a work meeting with him and was full of praise for him saying he was a great guy.

Reason for the meeting was doing up the corporate side of things, he got the impression Kensell was used to the EPL standard and came to ER and thought it was poor.

The selection opted for is a lot more digital and modern, we’re using the same company Tottenham used for theirs and will be relatively similar although a cheaper option (I imagine much cheaper but never asked specifics).

From what he said at Spurs when you book Corporate you get a QR code which you scan on arrival, you then get a notification on your phone saying “Hello xxxx” and from there you can access various things such as ordering drinks.

Be interesting to see what scale of that we get at Hibs.