Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Paulie Walnuts]

There have been a number of players who have come and played in Scotland in their later years and have done very well

Moravcik 33
Latapy 30
Sauzee 34
Brewster 35

None of them were 36 but I'm sure McGeady will remember how to deal with the Scottish game 😁

Moravcik and Latapy were a hell of a lot younger and Sauzee was a Champions League winner :greengrin

I’m not actually against us signing McGeady, I’m just not fussed either way. I just think the way people are talking about him as if he’s guaranteed to come up here and do well is well wide of the mark. At his age and coming off the back of 9 months of no competitive football it’s a massive gamble imo.

[Brightside]

Some well known loudmouths in amongst the scathing posts too! 🤣

This is where to forum is going to **** now. People going out of their way to aim comments at the poster rather the post. Debate should never be aimed at the person debating. It is childish nonsense.

[MikeyS]

This is where to forum is going to **** now. People going out of their way to aim comments at the poster rather the post. Debate should never be aimed at the person debating. It is childish nonsense.

Guilty as charged on this occasion mate, and I actually agree with your point.

I most definitely could have worded it better but I just find it hilarious that it's the same band of posters who all these years later are still diving right in with 2 feet to tell us how disastrous or awful someone is going to be! It's almost as if some have a perverse desire to be able to dredge back and say " I told you so!"

[Gus]

Non Hibs related as such and apologies if posted before but Chris Maxwell to Everton as back up to Pickford

Done not bad by all accounts at Blackpool since he left Hibs

[Scooter]

Non Hibs related as such and apologies if posted before but Chris Maxwell to Everton as back up to Pickford

Done not bad by all accounts at Blackpool since he left Hibs

I'm sure I read recently he's retired

[eastterrace]

I'm sure I read recently he's retiredhe should have retired after that derby loss at Easter road.

[Brightside]

Guilty as charged on this occasion mate, and I actually agree with your point.

I most definitely could have worded it better but I just find it hilarious that it's the same band of posters who all these years later are still diving right in with 2 feet to tell us how disastrous or awful someone is going to be! It's almost as if some have a perverse desire to be able to dredge back and say " I told you so!"

I probably shouldn’t have had a go at you tbh. But there are people who go out of their way to aim comments at posters. The forum works much better if “assumed” personalities are ignored. 👍

[Gus]

he should have retired after that derby loss at Easter road.

hahaha

Guess we can file him under another player who was poo for Hibs but succeeded at a higher level

[Bobby's Cinema]

I can confidently predict McGeady would provide us something within the squad. Still looks capable of chipping in the the odd goal. Thinking of the role Burke played well for Killi the last few years - and he's just turned 38.

[SHODAN]

Every season we're linked with McGeady and every time my response is a firm "meh".

[Unseen work]

Moira Gordon confirming McGinn has took up his years extension.

[04Sauzee]

Moira Gordon confirming McGinn has took up his years extension.

Heard from a number of people that this was done a while ago and they can't understand why it hasn't been announced by the club

[SMAXXA]

Heard from a number of people that this was done a while ago and they can't understand why it hasn't been announced by the club

Wanted to know if he was in the managers plans

[S4uzee]

Moira Gordon confirming McGinn has took up his years extension.

Has to be a squad player. If we want to improve, McGinn can’t be a starter

[04Sauzee]

Wanted to know if he was in the managers plans

That makes sense.
For what it's worth I'm glad he's signed on for another season, would I want or expect him to stat most weeks? No but we need cover and he's great cover to have .

[Nicho87]

Personally think it would have been a good move to let McGinn move on too pastures new and free up more cash. Squad player hopefully next season.

[Hibernian Verse]

Personally think it would have been a good move to let McGinn move on too pastures new and free up more cash. Squad player hopefully next season.

Yep I agree. He can't be a starter if we want to finish up the league.

[SMAXXA]

Yep I agree. He can't be a starter if we want to finish up the league.

You do realise we need a strong squad not a strong 11? Surprised anyone would be happy to see him leave he’s been an excellent signing over the piece

[Hibernian Verse]

You do realise we need a strong squad not a strong 11? Surprised anyone would be happy to see him leave he’s been an excellent signing over the piece

Yes thanks for enlightening me. That's why I said he can't be a starter. If he's to be a squad player then fine, he won't be on a huge wage anyway.

No doubting he was great in the season we finished 3rd but he's not been playing at that level when in the squad this season.

[Inconsequential]

Yep I agree. He can't be a starter if we want to finish up the league. Why can't he be a starter? Was he not a regular when Hibs finished third in the league and reached the cup final? Please confirm. Thanks.

I see you've answered! Well maybe he can get back to his best form again. Like many players last season he had injury problems.

[Hibernian Verse]

Why can't he be a starter? Was he not a regular when Hibs finished third in the league and reached the cup final? Please confirm. Thanks.

See above. He was great in that season but he didn't reproduce this year.

[McGruber]

Yep I agree. He can't be a starter if we want to finish up the league.

He was a regular starter when we finished 3rd the season before last. I like him even though he had a dip last season very steady player and great guy for the squad to cover right back and can play in a 3. Some high profile mistakes last year but been a great servant over the piece. Probably won't start, not ahead of Clarke. Also worth noting he chips in with more goals than our midfield. Glad he has signed on - even if only for cover

[Inconsequential]

You do realise we need a strong squad not a strong 11? Surprised anyone would be happy to see him leave he’s been an excellent signing over the piece Your second sentence is spot on .:agree:

[Inconsequential]

See above. He was great in that season but he didn't reproduce this year. Yip! see my update !:greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

Why can't he be a starter? Was he not a regular when Hibs finished third in the league and reached the cup final? Please confirm. Thanks.

I see you've answered! Well maybe he can get back to his best form again. Like many players last season he had injury problems.

Things move on, or at least they should.

McGinn might get some games if we play with a back three (which I’m not sure we will) but Clarke and Cadden will both be ahead of him at right back in a back four.

[Smartie]

I've really liked Paul McGinn at Hibs, pleased he's staying.

He's been a bit like the Paul Fenwick, Gary Smith type signings of yesteryear.

They ended up a bit lost when we lost the star quality of Latapy and Sauzee but whilst we had players like that they were really important parts of a very good team.

If we were to go with a team of Paul McGinns we'd be in trouble but if we get the 3 or 4 quality players we need then McGinn and others would never let the quality players down.

[Inconsequential]

Things move on, or at least they should.

McGinn might get some games if we play with a back three (which I’m not sure we will) but Clarke and Cadden will both be ahead of him at right back in a back four. Like other Hibs fans I will have to wait quite a while to see what the manager's plans are unfortunately. I'm not one for making predictions about who will be in the side and how they will perform. All will be revealed in time!

[Clarence]

Every season we're linked with McGeady and every time my response is a firm "meh".

Hey Bro, you could make that story even cooler by calling him Aiden Mehgeady.

[SHODAN]

Hey Bro, you could make that story even cooler by calling him Aiden Mehgeady.

Thanks. Noted.

[B.H.F.C]

Like other Hibs fans I will have to wait quite a while to see what the manager's plans are unfortunately. I'm not one for making predictions about who will be in the side and how they will perform. All will be revealed in time!

If we just all do that there won’t be very much to talk about.

[Tarrahib]

he should have retired after that derby loss at Easter road.
No. He should have retired before the Derby.

[04Sauzee]

From Glasgow Live

Celtic hero Scott Brown is lining up his second raid on Scotland by snapping up Regan Charles-Cook, according to reports.

The Ross County star has been in stunning form this season with the club desperate to tie him down to fresh terms.

Hoops legend Broony has already captured Shaun Rooney as his first Fleetwood Town signing.

[ekhibee]

:agree:

Ambrose was always going to be an exceptional signing and so it turned out. Great player.

Those quotes were very similar to the comments he got when he was at Celtic and he was pish at Celtic. He was quite good for Hibs though.

[blackpoolhibs]

Players like McGinn could be very valuable for us, i much prefer our squad to be filled with the likes of him than Wright Campbell or Rocky.

We know he can come in a do a good job, we need more like him for our bench.

[Springbank]

Players like McGinn could be very valuable for us, i much prefer our squad to be filled with the likes of him than Wright Campbell or Rocky.

We know he can come in a do a good job, we need more like him for our bench.

For our bench, agreed👍

[MWHIBBIES]

Personally think it would have been a good move to let McGinn move on too pastures new and free up more cash. Squad player hopefully next season.

Free up cash to buy right back cover with? Actually saves cash keeping him.

[MWHIBBIES]

Those quotes were very similar to the comments he got when he was at Celtic and he was pish at Celtic. He was quite good for Hibs though.

He was decent for celtic, just had some high profile clangers. Was absolutely excellent for Hibs.

[Inconsequential]

If we just all do that there won’t be very much to talk about. Is that a bad thing? :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[sadtom]

I thought that PMG’s days were up at Hibs and over the piece he’s been a decent signing.
I don’t think he’s suited to playing right side of a back 3, nor as a wing back.
However, in a flat back 4 (which some have stated is LJs preferred set up) he is definitely an option, at least as cover.
I don’t really see Clarke or Cadden as outright full backs so PMG could certainly compete for that slot.

[Edina Street]

From Glasgow Live

Celtic hero Scott Brown is lining up his second raid on Scotland by snapping up Regan Charles-Cook, according to reports.

The Ross County star has been in stunning form this season with the club desperate to tie him down to fresh terms.

Hoops legend Broony has already captured Shaun Rooney as his first Fleetwood Town signing.

Fleetwood Town have a capacity of 5,327, and an average attendance 3,600. They only escaped relegation to league 2 on goal difference. Fleetwood Town would be a terrible move for Regan Charles-Cook. Worse than Alan Stubbs leaving Hibernian for Rotherham United.

[Unseen work]

Freddie Ladapo’s name seems to do the rounds at a lot of clubs.

Out of contract striker who was most recently at Rotherham, 29 years old and was previously linked with Sunderland.

Wonder if he’s someone Johnson rates

[eastterrace]

No. He should have retired before the Derby.:thumbsup:

[Stevie Reid]

Freddie Ladapo’s name seems to do the rounds at a lot of clubs.

Out of contract striker who was most recently at Rotherham, 29 years old and was previously linked with Sunderland.

Wonder if he’s someone Johnson rates

Some goals to starts ratio for them, good few appearances off the bench as well though:

https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=63010

41 goals in three years for them is excellent in any case. Just read a report that states that Rotherham have a year option on him though, would imagine they'd want to exercise that and want a fair bit of cash.

[StarryPloughHSC]

keeping paul mcginn makes sense hes a good squad player

[StarryPloughHSC]

From Glasgow Live

Celtic hero Scott Brown is lining up his second raid on Scotland by snapping up Regan Charles-Cook, according to reports.

The Ross County star has been in stunning form this season with the club desperate to tie him down to fresh terms.

Hoops legend Broony has already captured Shaun Rooney as his first Fleetwood Town signing.

never seen this guy have a decent game yit lol bang average

[The Modfather]

Fine with another year for McGinn as a squad player. I do wonder if this is one of the decisions we need to be hard nosed on in order to get back to where we want to be though.

In itself not a bad extension, but could his wage be better used elsewhere. He will likely be 3rd choice at RB/RWB, is probably closer to an emergency CB option in a 4 at the back but decent cover for 3 at the back. All depends on how we want to play but would we be better signing a new first choice CB, putting the wages of Bushiri, McGregor & McGinn towards that signing and promoting a CB from the U18 team (assuming there is one good enough) as our 3rd/4th choice instead of McGinn.

[ekhibee]

He was decent for celtic, just had some high profile clangers. Was absolutely excellent for Hibs.

As I said, I think he was quite good for Hibs. He made mistakes for us as well though. Doesn't mean I think he was a bad player by the way.

[Inconsequential]

Fine with another year for McGinn as a squad player. I do wonder if this is one of the decisions we need to be hard nosed on in order to get back to where we want to be though.

In itself not a bad extension, but could his wage be better used elsewhere. He will likely be 3rd choice at RB/RWB, is probably closer to an emergency CB option in a 4 at the back but decent cover for 3 at the back. All depends on how we want to play but would we be better signing a new first choice CB, putting the wages of Bushiri, McGregor & McGinn towards that signing and promoting a CB from the U18 team (assuming there is one good enough) as our 3rd/4th choice instead of McGinn. Why not stick with McGinn? A player who by and large has done well for Hibs and is rated by many. Bushiri is not under contract with Hibs as far as I understand it, McGregor is though.

[J-C]

Why not stick with McGinn? A player who by and large has done well for Hibs and is rated by many. Bushiri is not under contract with Hibs as far as I understand it, McGregor is though.
I'd expect Daz to hang up his boots and move into coaching and a drop in wages.

[Hibiza]

Fine with another year for McGinn as a squad player. I do wonder if this is one of the decisions we need to be hard nosed on in order to get back to where we want to be though.

In itself not a bad extension, but could his wage be better used elsewhere. He will likely be 3rd choice at RB/RWB, is probably closer to an emergency CB option in a 4 at the back but decent cover for 3 at the back. All depends on how we want to play but would we be better signing a new first choice CB, putting the wages of Bushiri, McGregor & McGinn towards that signing and promoting a CB from the U18 team (assuming there is one good enough) as our 3rd/4th choice instead of McGinn.

👍

[MWHIBBIES]

As I said, I think he was quite good for Hibs. He made mistakes for us as well though. Doesn't mean I think he was a bad player by the way.

I just think quite good is a huge understatement. He made many less mistakes than our other defenders then (also good players) and was absolutely class on the ball.

Apart from mcginn, he was our best player.

[Billy Whizz]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

[BILLYHIBS]

‘Quite good’ is doing Efe a huge disservice

He was excellent for us and should never have left

Many a heart in mouth moment but always seemed to get away with it

Only poor games I recall one away to the Sheep 1-4 and at Killie when Lenny went with 10 players in midfield

[Scooter]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

Absolutely not too old. Take him in a sec

[King Cosell]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

82 appearances in last 2 seasons for a club that would probably finish 3rd in our league.

[500miles]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

Good feet, good in the air, good football brain. I'd have him in before McGeady.

[Bridge hibs]

McGeady pinging them onto Fletchers head, whats not to like

[BILLYHIBS]

Yeah Fletch could play the’ Craig Brewster’ role tell the young guys where to stand and boss the opposition :greengrin

[EGL2000]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

I'd be delighted with him, great footballing brain.

[Edina Street]

82 appearances in last 2 seasons for a club that would probably finish 3rd in our league.

During the 2021-22 season he made 40 appearances, almost all from the bench.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Fletcher_(footballer)#Stoke_City

[LancsHibs]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

Take in a second, massive improvement on Doidge

[brydekirk]

There have been a number of players who have come and played in Scotland in their later years and have done very well

Moravcik 33
Latapy 30
Sauzee 34
Brewster 35

None of them were 36 but I'm sure McGeady will remember how to deal with the Scottish game 😁

Claudia cannega, done ok

[McD]

not really he's basically just came out in the press and labelled our fanbase as anti irish thats hardly something you would do if you were moving too our club a few weeks later is it? he was linked too us last season under ross aswell i think they do this intensionally to take the piss out our support see the JDT rumour as another example where the hell did that come from? i would say that was them doing it on purpose to undermine our club because they probably already knew lee had the job but threw the danes name in the mix as they knew most hibs fans would want him its no secret that they hate and openly mock our club


Watch out for the edge on your flat earth :rolleyes:

[A Hi-Bee]

Take in a second, massive improvement on Doidge

Bring Fletch back to Easter Road, great player, would help Melkerson and any other forwards.
If your good enough your age makes no difference.
:thumbsup:

[McD]

never seen this guy have a decent game yit lol bang average


Joint top scorer in the league this season

[McD]

Bring Fletch back to Easter Road, great player, would help Melkerson and any other forwards.
If your good enough your age makes no difference.
:thumbsup:


depending on the wages, I’d say it would be great move to bring him home

[blackpoolhibs]

Steven Fletcher released by Stoke. Is he too old at 35

Can i be first to say he's no right foot, and too one footed. 🤣

[Inconsequential]

I'd expect Daz to hang up his boots and move into coaching and a drop in wages. Maybe Daz will continue playing! What with Marshall, the rumours about McGeady, the desire on here for Fletcher Hibs will have gone from the youngest side to the oldest. Bizarre. Not the transfer policy the club are always broadcasting.

[Inconsequential]

Can i be first to say he's no right foot, and too one footed. 🤣 Having one foot is a big disadvantage for any footballer. Does he fall over when he shoots?

[Edina Street]

I would advise anyone that thinks Steven Fletcher should come home, to first read the comments about him on the Steven Fletcher thread over on the Stoke City forum. The Stoke City fans are demanding he be released this summer, because he is injury prone, and finished. This is the general consensus

https://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/303198/fletcher

Surprised he hasnt had a thread from last night? Can we get this **** "best striker at the club" put to bed now? Absolute horse **** and once replaced with the best striker at the club who then scored we looked far more better.


He was poor last night and offered nothing. In his first season he looked decent but he’s done now. Looks too old and way to injury prone. I’m hoping his contract runs out at the end of the season because we need to move on.
Does anybody know?


Shouldn't start a match, maybe worth bringing on for the last 25 minutes of a game if all else fails.
We rarely play in a way that uses him for his ability now days.


Past it. Get rid


Was a fantastic player but stick a fork in him, he’s done!


That’s the issue though, there’s rarely a time he isn’t coming back from injury.


I've been a fan of Fletch, but he was anonymous last night.


When Fletcher gets some games under his belt he is the best we could hope for at this level, but unfortunately he is very injury prone and his coming of age won't help this at all. I think his contract is up in the summer and we should let him go as I see it.

[MWHIBBIES]

I would advise anyone that thinks Steven Fletcher should come home, to first read the comments about him on the Steven Fletcher thread over on the Stoke City forum. The Stoke City fans are demanding he be released this summer, because he is injury prone, and finished. This is the general consensus

https://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/303198/fletcher



















Could read such crap about any player here, including very good ones. Sounds like reactive posts after a defeat.

[Wilson]

Could read such crap about any player here, including very good ones. Sounds like reactive posts after a defeat.

Could just as easily be accurate posts about a once great striker who has had his day.

[Since452]

Could read such crap about any player here, including very good ones. Sounds like reactive posts after a defeat.

Exactly. I take fans comments on players and managers with a pinch of salt. We all know how fickle we are as fans.

[Callum_62]

Blair Spittal signs for Motherwell

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[cameronw-hfc]

I'd take Fletch back in a heartbeat. A bit of experience to help Melkerson and Nisbet, worked a treat when we brought in Grant Holt with Cummings. Even if he is past it, he's useful in the air and having another option from the bench up top would only benefit us.

He would give us a plan B if things aren't working, something we've sorely missed with Doidge out this year.

[blackpoolhibs]

Having one foot is a big disadvantage for any footballer. Does he fall over when he shoots?

Sometimes, but it is better than being cursed with the term, his legs have gone. :greengrin

[StarryPloughHSC]

Joint top scorer in the league this season

its been the worst season quality wise for many a year pal

[StarryPloughHSC]

Watch out for the edge on your flat earth :rolleyes:

its no round is it?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Could just as easily be accurate posts about a once great striker who has had his day.

Yup.

Fletcher is another, like McGeady, who is very, very old to be gambling on.

They might well come good. But at this point in their career the decline is coming very soon and very quick. If we sign them then hopefully we don’t get caught holding the bag.

[StarryPloughHSC]

Yup.

Fletcher is another, like McGeady, who is very, very old to be gambling on.

They might well come good. But at this point in their career the decline is coming very soon and very quick. If we sign them then hopefully we don’t get caught holding the bag.

age is just a number magennis is more injury prone than both of them combined and hes ten year their jnr pal

[BILLYHIBS]

Be careful what you wish for
https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1530196601532305408?s=21&t=rFXidO_E90rnSLy8ZJetMA

[J-C]

Maybe Daz will continue playing! What with Marshall, the rumours about McGeady, the desire on here for Fletcher Hibs will have gone from the youngest side to the oldest. Bizarre. Not the transfer policy the club are always broadcasting.

Keepers are generally at their best in later years, see Gordon as an example.

McGeady and Fletcher are pure speculation and have you forgotten about us signing Kenneh who's only around 20, so your having a go at the transfer policy is way off the mark, the recruitment for the summer has only just begun and you are having a go at it already.

[SHODAN]

Be careful what you wish for
https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1530196601532305408?s=21&t=rFXidO_E90rnSLy8ZJetMA

Good sense of humour! Didn't realise he was a pundit now.

[jeffers]

Be careful what you wish for
https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1530196601532305408?s=21&t=rFXidO_E90rnSLy8ZJetMA

What a brass neck he has showing his face at ER again. This is the player who actually did know his legs had gone but signed for us anyway.

[Inconsequential]

Keepers are generally at their best in later years, see Gordon as an example.

McGeady and Fletcher are pure speculation and have you forgotten about us signing Kenneh who's only around 20, so your having a go at the transfer policy is way off the mark, the recruitment for the summer has only just begun and you are having a go at it already. I'm not having a go at anything just repeating what I read on here. Why do you make your point twice? If it came about these older players were to sign it is the polar opposite to the transfer policy as stated by the club itself.

Marshall will have to prove his worth at Hibs as with any other signing doesn't matter what age they are and that includes Kenneh whoever he is.

[JimBHibees]

Exactly. I take fans comments on players and managers with a pinch of salt. We all know how fickle we are as fans.

Indeed

[Paulie Walnuts]

age is just a number magennis is more injury prone than both of them combined and hes ten year their jnr pal

It’s not really though.

If you sign a 50 year old they’ll be *****. That’s a fact. Age matters and it matters a lot when you’re 36 or so as a footballer.

[Inconsequential]

Yup.

Fletcher is another, like McGeady, who is very, very old to be gambling on.

They might well come good. But at this point in their career the decline is coming very soon and very quick. If we sign them then hopefully we don’t get caught holding the bag. Spot on!

[Callum_62]

Conor McGrandles is leaving Lincoln

Could end up with two 6 foot plus centre mids...

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[McD]

its been the worst season quality wise for many a year pal


well he’s not been out scored by anyone in a high flying Celtic side that attack well, or a rangers team that were good enough to make the europa league final, not to mention anyone in our side, so he can’t have done too badly could he :rolleyes:

and he’s done all that for a team not known for being free flowing or even playing as an out and out striker

[Inconsequential]

It’s not really though.

If you sign a 50 year old they’ll be *****. That’s a fact. Age matters and it matters a lot when you’re 36 or so as a footballer. Stanley Matthews was still playing top flight football at 50! Just to contradict you and me....:greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

I'm not having a go at anything just repeating what I read on here. Why do you make your point twice? If it came about these older players were to sign it is the polar opposite to the transfer policy as stated by the club itself.

Marshall will have to prove his worth at Hibs as with any other signing doesn't matter what age they are and that includes Kenneh whoever he is.

That’s not true. Maloney was asked a question about this at the Q&A and said that while the club were actively trying to lower the average age of the squad they would still be open to adding the right players if they were in their 30s. He referenced the impact of Sauzee as a player signed in their 30s and said the club would have missed out on him if it were to employ such a transfer policy.

While it’s true the club is focussing on younger players it is not policy to only sign younger players.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Stanley Matthews was still playing top flight football at 50! Just to contradict you and me....:greengrin

Kazuyoshi Miura is still playing professionally at 55

1986 to now. Mental

[Inconsequential]

That’s not true. Maloney was asked a question about this at the Q&A and said that while the club were actively trying to lower the average age of the squad they would still be open to adding the right players if they were in their 30s. He referenced the impact of Sauzee as a player signed in their 30s and said the club would have missed out on him if it were to employ such a transfer policy. I bow to your superior knowledge! I wouldn't know because I wasn't at the Q&A. Ten points to you though. Maloney got fired. :greengrin:greengrin

[bingo70]

https://the72.co.uk/267733/bristol-city-expected-to-offload-kasey-palmer-this-summer/amp/

Wonder if Kasey Palmer is someone we might be trying to get or if he’d be out of our reach?

Big player under LJ at Bristol city but they’re now trying to get him off the wage bill.

[Tyler Durden]

I bow to your superior knowledge! I wouldn't know because I wasn't at the Q&A. Ten points to you though. Maloney got fired. :greengrin:greengrin

When we signed Marshall just 4 days ago, Ian Gordon was quoted “We have a young talented, ambitious team but we know if we want to be successful we need a good balance in terms of experience and leadership…”

That’s the club policy right there

[King Cosell]

Yup.

Fletcher is another, like McGeady, who is very, very old to be gambling on.

They might well come good. But at this point in their career the decline is coming very soon and very quick. If we sign them then hopefully we don’t get caught holding the bag.

They're both multi-millionaires, they won't be looking for a big payday. And they'd only be getting one year. Not a gamble.

[Edina Street]

https://the72.co.uk/267733/bristol-city-expected-to-offload-kasey-palmer-this-summer/amp/

Wonder if Kasey Palmer is someone we might be trying to get or if he’d be out of our reach?

Big player under LJ at Bristol city but they’re now trying to get him off the wage bill.

A twenty five year old attacking midfielder, capped six times at England u21 level, and a current Jamaican international, would possibly be even better than Regan Charles-Cook. But I would imagine with a year still to run on Palmer's contract Bristol City would be wanting to try and recoup as much of that £3.5 million as possible, whereas Regan Charles-Cook is available for free. But Lee Johnson should know the situation better than anyone, given that it was he who signed Kasey Palmer for Bristol City.

[SaulGoodman]

Be careful what you wish for
https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1530196601532305408?s=21&t=rFXidO_E90rnSLy8ZJetMA

Who let that **** in

[S4uzee]

Who let that **** in

Why do hibs even sign off on that

[04Sauzee]

A twenty five year old attacking midfielder, capped six times at England u21 level, and a current Jamaican international, would possibly be even better than Regan Charles-Cook. But I would imagine with a year still to run on Palmer's contract Bristol City would be wanting to try and recoup as much of that £3.5 million as possible, whereas Regan Charles-Cook is available for free. But Lee Johnson should know the situation better than anyone, given that it was he who signed Kasey Palmer for Bristol City.
Reading that Bristol City are tying to get some players of their wage Bill and bring in cheaper replacements, they seem to think he's on about 20k per week 👀👀👀

[ancient hibee]

Stanley Matthews was still playing top flight football at 50! Just to contradict you and me....:greengrin

Port Vale played a friendly with Hearts towards the end of Matthews' career and Davy Holt,a real hard tackler,told me he was terrified to go near him as he didn't want to go down in history as the man who ended his career. Said Matthews was extremely frail but fit.

[SMAXXA]

What a brass neck he has showing his face at ER again. This is the player who actually did know his legs had gone but signed for us anyway.

Man needs job to earn a living, employer offers said job, man takes job or would you expect him to say no? 😂😉

[GreenArmy1875]

Man needs job to earn a living, employer offers said job, man takes job or would you expect him to say no? 😂😉


Agreed 😂

[Unseen work]

Conor McGrandles is leaving Lincoln

Could end up with two 6 foot plus centre mids...

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I was told a while back he’s 100% coming back to Scotland as his partner has already moved back due to wanting to be closer to home.

Us and Aberdeen previously interested….

Him and Lee Johnson has a bit of a scuffle/hand bags moment one game though 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

They're both multi-millionaires, they won't be looking for a big payday. And they'd only be getting one year. Not a gamble.

None of us know what they’ll want. There’s absolutely nothing to say they wouldn’t want 3 or 4k to come here.

It’s also a gamble if we sign them at the expense of getting another player in and they’re useless and leave us short.

[Bridge hibs]

None of us know what they’ll want. There’s absolutely nothing to say they wouldn’t want 3 or 4k to come here.

It’s also a gamble if we sign them at the expense of getting another player in and they’re useless and leave us short.
Its a gamble signing any player of any age though, look at Magennis for example, age or maturity doesnt mean they are over the hill or finished, Ronaldo hasnt done too badly and most recently Mark Noble was still part of the West Ham first team and Steven Davis has just extended his contract with the rangers

McGeady and Fletcher have vast experience that they could bring to this team and I would be happy with one or both if that was to happen. Fletcher in particular would be good for our current and younger Strikers, dont think Fletcher will happen, think he will still find a decent sized club in England, hope Im wrong though

[Waxy]

Maybe we’re all ageist when it comes to football.
Players have kept themselves in better shape over the last decade than they used to in general.
The older football brain maybe compensate for the sharpness waining.
Lets get an oldie or two.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Its a gamble signing any player of any age though, look at Magennis for example, age or maturity doesnt mean they are over the hill or finished, Ronaldo hasnt done too badly and most recently Mark Noble was still part of the West Ham first team and Steven Davis has just extended his contract with the rangers

McGeady and Fletcher have vast experience that they could bring to this team and I would be happy with one or both if that was to happen. Fletcher in particular would be good for our current and younger Strikers, dont think Fletcher will happen, think he will still find a decent sized club in England, hope Im wrong though

Absolutely, it’s always a gamble. I think it’s fair to say it’s much more of a gamble when they’re 35/36 though.

[Bridge hibs]

Absolutely, it’s always a gamble. I think it’s fair to say it’s much more of a gamble when they’re 35/36 though.Of course and that is down to the individual, if they feel they have the legs for another season or so then its a no brainer, again an example being Davis who has just extended his contract with the rangers at 37.

Whether its those two or not I dont think we should be turning our noses up at a player because of age. Season past our team was crying out for more experience, Im not one for knocking players but I would rather see a McGeady play or come of the bench rather than a Drey Wright or the option of having the maturity and experience of a Fletcher on the pitch in place of Doidge or a lesser experienced Striker

Just my thoughts though, Im sure LJ knows the score 😁

[SMAXXA]

Absolutely, it’s always a gamble. I think it’s fair to say it’s much more of a gamble when they’re 35/36 though.

But is it a gamble signing players of that age with proven quality and experience or signing McKay or Tait on the hope they are good enough at this level? Point being as has transpired they are likely to contribute more and hit the ground running rather than a young project who might or might not work. I’m delighted we are signing young prospects but equally need proven experience to bring them on.

[StarryPloughHSC]

It’s not really though.

If you sign a 50 year old they’ll be *****. That’s a fact. Age matters and it matters a lot when you’re 36 or so as a footballer.

stanley matthews thinks you're talking colin nish pal look at big zlatan hes still going strong, give me fletcher over doidge any day of the week

[bingo70]

Absolutely, it’s always a gamble. I think it’s fair to say it’s much more of a gamble when they’re 35/36 though.

Depends on the cost and how many games we’re expecting them to play surely?

If we sign older guys like that with a view to almost phasing in a youngster over the course of the season, like Melkerson, for example then it could work really well.

If we sign them and pay them top dollar expecting 40 games a season then I suspect you’re right however I’m sure the club are well aware of the risks.

[SMAXXA]

None of us know what they’ll want. There’s absolutely nothing to say they wouldn’t want 3 or 4k to come here.

It’s also a gamble if we sign them at the expense of getting another player in and they’re useless and leave us short.

3/4K is not exactly bank breaking money for the club these days so again wouldn’t be that big an issue.

On a general point I really don’t get why fans get so caught up on what a players wage is, it’s not exactly coming out our pocket (I get ST money etc does contribute to the budget but not specific players). The club have a budget that the manager will spend as he sees fit, if he wants to spend a bit more on certain players and offset that against younger lads or squad players then that’s fine.

[StarryPloughHSC]

Maybe we’re all ageist when it comes to football.
Players have kept themselves in better shape over the last decade than they used to in general.
The older football brain maybe compensate for the sharpness waining.
Lets get an oldie or two.

frank sauzee is a club legend that won nothing with us and he was nae spring chicken yet folk are greeting about fletcher and mcgeadys age

[McGruber]

But is it a gamble signing players of that age with proven quality and experience or signing McKay or Tait on the hope they are good enough at this level? Point being as has transpired they are likely to contribute more and hit the ground running rather than a young project who might or might not work. I’m delighted we are signing young prospects but equally need proven experience to bring them on.

Maybe we can just sign some players in the middle, in their mid twenties and everyone will be happy. Recruitment team can get on football player transfer.com and set some filters 🤔😅

[Paulie Walnuts]

frank sauzee is a club legend that won nothing with us and he was nae spring chicken yet folk are greeting about fletcher and mcgeadys age

Sauzee was younger than both of them, a Champions League winner and ex France captain. It’s a terrible comparison.

McGeady and Fletcher are bottom end EPL/English Championship players over their careers. There’s a world of difference.

I’m not saying older players are no use. I’m not even saying McGeady and Fletcher will be no use. I think they’re a big gamble though and we’d be able to get just as good players as they two currently are who are younger and less of a gamble imo.

[Since452]

I'd be over the moon if we signed Fletcher and McGeady. Remember the impact Craig Brewster had on a young Garry O'Connor? Would be brilliant for the young lads on the training ground working with these guys every day. What they would bring would be invaluable even if only for a season.

[bingo70]

I'd be over the moon if we signed Fletcher and McGeady. Remember the impact Craig Brewster had on a young Gary O'Connor? Would be brilliant for the young lads on the training ground working with these guys every day. What they would bring would be invaluable even if only for a season.

There would clearly also be signings with much younger fresher legs to supplement the older guys.

We can’t afford great players in their prime unfortunately so I think we need to try and get brilliant young players on their way up and class older guys who have maybe only got a year or so left. Younger players can provide the legs and the running, older guys provide the experience and their wisdom.

[StarryPloughHSC]

Sauzee was younger than both of them, a Champions League winner and ex France captain. It’s a terrible comparison.

McGeady and Fletcher are bottom end EPL/English Championship players over their careers. There’s a world of difference.

I’m not saying older players are no use. I’m not even saying McGeady and Fletcher will be no use. I think they’re a big gamble though and we’d be able to get just as good players as they two currently are who are younger and less of a gamble imo.

i was comparing their ages pal they couldn't lace sauzees boots lol we need quality players in our team and they would bring that but i wouldn't worry about us signing them we will probaly end up with more efl substandard dross

[J-C]

I'm not having a go at anything just repeating what I read on here. Why do you make your point twice? If it came about these older players were to sign it is the polar opposite to the transfer policy as stated by the club itself.

Marshall will have to prove his worth at Hibs as with any other signing doesn't matter what age they are and that includes Kenneh whoever he is.

Well done for keeping up with what's going on, Nohan Kenneh is our latest signing from Leeds, I'd assume almost every Hibs fan would've known that.

[Edina Street]

It has been confirmed that Paul McGinn has triggered a one year extension on his current contract.
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-paul-mcginn-earns-24078076

[hibee-boys]

It has been confirmed that Paul McGinn has triggered a one year extension on his current contract.
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-paul-mcginn-earns-24078076

Good experienced versatile player to have in the squad, wouldn’t imagine he’d be a regular starter next year but good option to have on the bench.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Chris Burke was not bad for Kilmarnock and he was about 47 at the time.

[hibee-boys]

The game has moved on, thanks to better diet/advanced training methods/sports science etc players can retain a good level of general fitness well into their 30’s, I suspect it’s more down to injuries/wear and tear that limit some players as they get into the latter stages of their careers.

[blackpoolhibs]

I dont see the problem here, if the manager wants a player, then let him sign him.

As we all know some folk here will be right on his back as soon as he hits a bad run, now you dont want to be part of that by limiting who the manager can bring in, and funnily enough be part of the reason we are on that bad run.

:faf:

[Since452]

There would clearly also be signings with much younger fresher legs to supplement the older guys.

We can’t afford great players in their prime unfortunately so I think we need to try and get brilliant young players on their way up and class older guys who have maybe only got a year or so left. Younger players can provide the legs and the running, older guys provide the experience and their wisdom.

Exactly this.

[Wilson]

I dont see the problem here, if the manager wants a player, then let him sign him.

As we all know some folk here will be right on his back as soon as he hits a bad run, now you dont want to be part of that by limiting who the manager can bring in, and funnily enough be part of the reason we are on that bad run.

:faf:

I agree with you. Back the manager's picks.

However, until we know the manager actually wants him ore someone like him, we're just fans rendering an opinion.

I just feel we have to be careful. For every Craig Brewster or Mixu there is a Shefki Kuqi or a Jonathan Johansson.

We aren't blessed with such a big squad that we can afford too many passengers. Certainly not ones on the wage Fletcher will be on.

[Fergus52]

McGeady and Fletcher are bottom end EPL/English Championship players over their careers. There’s a world of difference.



In the case of McGeady that's just a straight up lie. He didn't hit that level til he was 30.

Spent most of his career playing in a Celtic team that was regularly playing in the champions League group stages and made it to the round of 16 a couple of times.

Then spent four years at spartak who were one of the better sides in russia at the time and often also in the champions League.

Didn't quite work out at Everton due to injuries but they were comfortably mid table at the time, then went to the championship aged 30

[Smartie]

I thought we lacked quality much more than we lacked experience last season.

If they’re good enough I don’t care what age they are.

[Greenbeard]

Maybe we’re all ageist when it comes to football.
Players have kept themselves in better shape over the last decade than they used to in general.
The older football brain maybe compensate for the sharpness waining.
Lets get an oldie or two.
Backfired for The Sheepsters with Broonie.

[Bridge hibs]

Backfired for The Sheepsters with Broonie.Or it backfired due to employing an inexperienced Manager and having team mates who were underperforming week by week, Brown went from playing alongside international and experienced team mates to playing alongside average joes

[Saint Hibee]

I’m getting confused here - are we signing Zlatan or Stanley Matthews?

[Edina Street]

In the case of McGeady that's just a straight up lie. He didn't hit that level til he was 30.

Spent most of his career playing in a Celtic team that was regularly playing in the champions League group stages and made it to the round of 16 a couple of times.

Then spent four years at spartak who were one of the better sides in russia at the time and often also in the champions League.

Didn't quite work out at Everton due to injuries but they were comfortably mid table at the time, then went to the championship aged 30

When Hibernian signed Le God in 1999 he had just left French Ligue 1 side Montpellier during a season when Montpellier went on to lift the UEFA Intertoto cup.

Can Sunderland and Stoke City be compared to a French Ligue 1 Intertoto cup winning side?

[Eyrie]

I’m getting confused here - are we signing Zlatan or Stanley Matthews?

Ibrahimovic is out for the next eight months and Matthews is permanently unavailable now, so presumably neither.

[CraigHibee]

Happy with mcginn having an extra year, definitely a player we can count on when needed

[Paulie Walnuts]

In the case of McGeady that's just a straight up lie. He didn't hit that level til he was 30.

Spent most of his career playing in a Celtic team that was regularly playing in the champions League group stages and made it to the round of 16 a couple of times.

Then spent four years at spartak who were one of the better sides in russia at the time and often also in the champions League.

Didn't quite work out at Everton due to injuries but they were comfortably mid table at the time, then went to the championship aged 30

Ok but Celtic are at best on a par with bottom half EPL. So it’s really not all that different to what I said is it? He’s a Scottish Premiership/Russian League/bottom end premiership/championship player over his career. Better?

And if we’re going to get so picky and suggest people are lying then saying McGeady didn’t end up bottom end Premiership/Championship until 30 is a blatant lie. He was 27 when he went to Everton, was playing in a bottom half of the league Everton when he was 28 and went out on loan to the Championship by the time he was 29.

[Inconsequential]

Well done for keeping up with what's going on, Nohan Kenneh is our latest signing from Leeds, I'd assume almost every Hibs fan would've known that. For a man of 63 you are being very silly and acting like a child. Stop posting sarcastic comments in my direction please, thank you.

To assume is to make an ass of u and me.

Nohan Kenneh is indeed Hibs latest signing a player I have never heard of previously.

Hope this helps.

[Clarence]

I’m getting confused here - are we signing Zlatan or Stanley Matthews?

Zlatanley Matthewic. Some pler.

[Fergus52]

Ok but Celtic are at best on a par with bottom half EPL. So it’s really not all that different to what I said is it? He’s a Scottish Premiership/Russian League/bottom end premiership/championship player over his career. Better?

And if we’re going to get so picky and suggest people are lying then saying McGeady didn’t end up bottom end Premiership/Championship until 30 is a blatant lie. He was 27 when he went to Everton, was playing in a bottom half of the league Everton when he was 28 and went out on loan to the Championship by the time he was 29.

Splitting hairs but you said bottom end not bottom half, to me that would imply scrapping about the relegation places. Which Everton never were and the Celtic team then definitely wouldn't have been imo.

"Bottom end EPL/championship" that you said in your OP makes it sound like he spent his whole career playing for yo-yo teams like Norwich and Fulham. When in fact he spent most of his career at sides much better than that while gaining numerous champions League appearances against the best players in the world.

Was a key player in the side which beat, and held to a draw twice, one of the best teams of all time containing maldini nesta cafu kaka seedorf pirlo inzaghi

You made it sound like he had a career similar to Barry bannan or tom cairney or someone, which to me is disingenuous.

[CapitalGreen]

Knowing that certain posters on this thread were desperate for us to sign Leigh Griffiths less than 12 months ago, it’s difficult now to take their opinion seriously on whether a player has still got it or not.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I agree with you. Back the manager's picks.

However, until we know the manager actually wants him ore someone like him, we're just fans rendering an opinion.

I just feel we have to be careful. For every Craig Brewster or Mixu there is a Shefki Kuqi or a Jonathan Johansson.

We aren't blessed with such a big squad that we can afford too many passengers. Certainly not ones on the wage Fletcher will be on.

Yup.

The way some folk go on we’d be as well closing the forum. You shouldn’t give your opinion, you should just clap along and agree with everything the club does and tell everyone everything’s amazing.

Talk about people restricting the managers signing options because they’re giving their opinion on a fans forum that’s sole purpose is for fans to give their opinion. :faf:

[jonny]

Anyone heard the rumour that Doig us away to Sheffield United? Hearing a couple of different versions - one that it's a deal up to £5m and another which is probably closer saying £2m plus some add ons

[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone heard the rumour that Doig us away to Sheffield United? Hearing a couple of different versions - one that it's a deal up to £5m and another which is probably closer saying £2m plus some add ons

Seen it going around.

A few people here have been adamant he doesn’t want to go just now but I’d suspect if we get a decent bid we’ll be cashing in.

[Lancs Harp]

Seen it going around.

A few people here have been adamant he doesn’t want to go just now but I’d suspect if we get a decent bid we’ll be cashing in.

Blade interest being reported down here too. £5 million is the figure being floated.

[JohnM1875]

If Doig is going I hope it gets done early doors. His transfer drama last summer really affected our transfer window.

If he does go I really hope he does well. Seems like a great lad.

[Brightside]

Blade interest being reported down here too. £5 million is the figure being floated.

It’s been very badly reported.

[Lancs Harp]

It’s been very badly reported.

I wouldnt know fella just reporting what Ive seen. Im pretty sure he'll be playing in England next season though.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Blade interest being reported down here too. £5 million is the figure being floated.

Seen this going about. If it is 5 million ( very much doubt it ) but if it is and he goes for that then we will have taken in around 8 million quid in transfer fees in 6 months.

If we cant put together a decent team with even half of that at the manager's disposal to improve on last season then we are doing something wrong. Of course the first priority will then become a decent left back, we simply cant go on and on and on relying on Lewis Stevenson.

[Cod Boy]

5 million take that definitely

[Lancs Harp]

5 million take that definitely

I would think in reality nearer £3 million personally.

[Cod Boy]

I would think in reality nearer £3 million personally.

Would take that as well

[HendoDelivered]

If Doig goes, who do we replace him with?

[Stevie Reid]

Said on the PM board last week that I think that £2M up front for Doig would be really good business. Any further interest in terms of add ons and sell ons would be excellent.

Really like Josh, is a good young player and seems to have a lot of potential. But his contribution to the team is not irreplaceable, and I think a good bit of cash would be of more use to us right now.

[500miles]

If Doig goes, who do we replace him with?

The laddie from Start that we were targeting last year?

[AdidasHibernian]

No danger we get 5M for Doig, certainly up front..at a push maybe with plenty add-ons etc, reckon we will be lucky to get half of what's being quoted up front.

[Brown Hibs]

Said on the PM board last week that I think that £2M up front for Doig would be really good business. Any further interest in terms of add ons and sell ons would be excellent.

Really like Josh, is a good young player and seems to have a lot of potential. But his contribution to the team is not irreplaceable, and I think a good bit of cash would be of more use to us right now.

2 million is derisory and this post will look rather silly in a couple years time.

[Brightside]

No danger we get 5M for Doig, certainly up front..at a push maybe with plenty add-ons etc, reckon we will be lucky to get half of what's being quoted up front.

I don’t think it’s actually been quoted anywhere that we are getting 5m. There was a daft headline that said he was rated £5m from last year and that’s being used as the “offer” by daft websites kidding on they are reporters. Sports news online is just rubbish these days and best ignored unless it’s from a reputable agency.

[GibbytheHibby2]

I don’t the rush to sell on our young players. Doig was weak defensively in his first season, but has improved that part of his game. He could go on to be a really special player.
We sold Whittaker to the Hun for £2.2M 15 years ago and I think Doig has played less games but has been a more regular pick at a younger age. £5m guaranteed, maybe sell. but we should look to keep, develop and enjoy him first.
Too many people thought the likes of Wothorspoon and Stevenson weren’t good enough when they were younger. And were too keen to get rid.
We shouldn’t be in any rush to sell on our truly talented players without significant fees. Porteous having a year left, does mean we might need to take a Hit if he’s desperate to move.

[Steve Austin]

The laddie from Start that we were targeting last year?

Yes we looked at detail and scouted Kristoffer Tonneson full back playing in Norway for IK Start ?
was lined up a deal because Josh Doig was going last season ?
:agree:

[McD]

Yes we looked at detail and scouted Kristoffer Tonneson full back playing in Norway for IK Start ?
was lined up a deal because Josh Doig was going last season ?
:agree:


wasn’t he able to play left centre back as well?

might be worth looking at again just to give us some options there (thats assuming LJ would be interested in him)

[Tambo]

Would take 3 million for Doig which could improve the team in a few other areas and maybe Johnson could see Mitchell taking the lb/lwb and promoting a youngster.

[Steve Austin]

wasn’t he able to play left centre back as well?

might be worth looking at again just to give us some options there (thats assuming LJ would be interested in him)

He’s captain of his club and he’s left sided player in similar mould of Josh Doig.
With our recent Norwegian captures he would be a first team player definitely not a B team addition!!.

[OldEast]

I don’t the rush to sell on our young players. Doig was weak defensively in his first season, but has improved that part of his game. He could go on to be a really special player.
We sold Whittaker to the Hun for £2.2M 15 years ago and I think Doig has played less games but has been a more regular pick at a younger age. £5m guaranteed, maybe sell. but we should look to keep, develop and enjoy him first.
Too many people thought the likes of Wothorspoon and Stevenson weren’t good enough when they were younger. And were too keen to get rid.
We shouldn’t be in any rush to sell on our truly talented players without significant fees. Porteous having a year left, does mean we might need to take a Hit if he’s desperate to move.

I agree he COULD go on to be a special player but I don't agree the defensive side of his game has improved. It's the weakest part of his game in my opinion.

[StarryPloughHSC]

ive yet to see doig win a header

[StarryPloughHSC]

I don’t the rush to sell on our young players. Doig was weak defensively in his first season, but has improved that part of his game. He could go on to be a really special player.
We sold Whittaker to the Hun for £2.2M 15 years ago and I think Doig has played less games but has been a more regular pick at a younger age. £5m guaranteed, maybe sell. but we should look to keep, develop and enjoy him first.
Too many people thought the likes of Wothorspoon and Stevenson weren’t good enough when they were younger. And were too keen to get rid.
We shouldn’t be in any rush to sell on our truly talented players without significant fees. Porteous having a year left, does mean we might need to take a Hit if he’s desperate to move.

doig couldni lace whittakers boots we'll be lucky to get a million for him

[Iain G]

If Doig goes, who do we replace him with?

Mitchell or Lewis?

[Jonnyboy]

ive yet to see doig win a header

You need to keep your eyes open at games then

[Brightside]

ive yet to see doig win a header

You need to just give up.

[B.H.F.C]

If Doig goes, who do we replace him with?

I don’t think that’s massively difficult.

Doig has the potential to be a really good player but we’re not having to replace someone who is performing to a really good level, at the moment.

[Unseen work]

I would be wanting more than 2 million for Doig.

2 full seasons and only just turned 20.

Won young player of the year for club and in the league, lead us to a 3rd place finish and played in 2 cup finals and numerous semi finals.

If a player at the old firm or down south done that you’d be talking 5 million minimum, even look at Calvin Ramsey and the figures quoted for him.

Granted he stared off well but since he got injured against us in November Aberdeen fans haven’t been impressed at all.

Let’s value our players

[04Sauzee]

I would be wanting more than 2 million for Doig.

2 full seasons and only just turned 20.

Won young player of the year for club and in the league, lead us to a 3rd place finish and played in 2 cup finals and numerous semi finals.

If a player at the old firm or down south done that you’d be talking 5 million minimum, even look at Calvin Ramsey and the figures quoted for him.

Granted he stared off well but since he got injured against us in November Aberdeen fans haven’t been impressed at all.

Let’s value our players

It's 2m minimum, he's not desperate to go and if we get offered less we won't entertain it

[number9dream]

Sheffield Utd have a Republic of Ireland left-back and a Wales left-back, so JD ain’t getting a game there anytime soon.
Keep him for another season or two, I say. Great attitude and great energy.

[brog]

doig couldni lace whittakers boots we'll be lucky to get a million for him


Your persistent negativity seems strangely familiar.

[StarryPloughHSC]

You need to keep your eyes open at games then

hes piish in the air

[brog]

I would be wanting more than 2 million for Doig.

2 full seasons and only just turned 20.

Won young player of the year for club and in the league, lead us to a 3rd place finish and played in 2 cup finals and numerous semi finals.

If a player at the old firm or down south done that you’d be talking 5 million minimum, even look at Calvin Ramsey and the figures quoted for him.

Granted he stared off well but since he got injured against us in November Aberdeen fans haven’t been impressed at all.

Let’s value our players

Agreed! This is a club which paid £20m for McBurnie and more than that for Rhian Brewster!! One thing which hasn't been mentioned is Josh is a superb physical specimen. He also has a great engine. He's more equipped to play in England than many of his compatriots.

[StarryPloughHSC]

Your persistent negativity seems strangely familiar.

only a belter would be positive after the season weve had

[tonyrougier123]

Doig has 4yrs on his contract.the boy is easily one of the best prospects in Scottish football,at 19 he has been playing with the full expectations of a seasoned professional.

He marauds up and down the flank for 90 minutes getting balls in the box and tracks back well in to position.
If he had a part of his game he needs to work on I’d say it’s his Ariel attributes,but again he’s 19!!

It amazes me when the team has been poor how easily some fans would part with one of the best prospects I’ve seen come through from the development side.

Anything less than £1million a year left would be a terrible offer.

Do people think if we have a fire sale the money will go straight to the manager?surely folk have learned that lesson over the years?

A bad season for the team yes but shaving money off our top assets because of it huge mistake,I suggest folk enjoy doig whilst he’s here and be careful what you’d “take” for our best players.

[StarryPloughHSC]

Doig has 4yrs on his contract.the boy is easily one of the best prospects in Scottish football,at 19 he has been playing with the full expectations of a seasoned professional.

He marauds up and down the flank for 90 minutes getting balls in the box and tracks back well in to position.
If he had a part of his game he needs to work on I’d say it’s his Ariel attributes,but again he’s 19!!

It amazes me when the team has been poor how easily some fans would part with one of the best prospects I’ve seen come through from the development side.

Anything less than £1million a year left would be a terrible offer.

Do people think if we have a fire sale the money will go straight to the manager?surely folk have learned that lesson over the years?

A bad season for the team yes but shaving money off our top assets because of it huge mistake,I suggest folk enjoy doig whilst he’s here and be careful what you’d “take” for our best players.

couldn't agree more mate

[HibbyAndy]

Doig has 4yrs on his contract.the boy is easily one of the best prospects in Scottish football,at 19 he has been playing with the full expectations of a seasoned professional.

He marauds up and down the flank for 90 minutes getting balls in the box and tracks back well in to position.
If he had a part of his game he needs to work on I’d say it’s his Ariel attributes,but again he’s 19!!

It amazes me when the team has been poor how easily some fans would part with one of the best prospects I’ve seen come through from the development side.

Anything less than £1million a year left would be a terrible offer.

Do people think if we have a fire sale the money will go straight to the manager?surely folk have learned that lesson over the years?

A bad season for the team yes but shaving money off our top assets because of it huge mistake,I suggest folk enjoy doig whilst he’s here and be careful what you’d “take” for our best players.


Bit common sense at last

This boy is the real deal

[Allant1981]

couldn't agree more mate

You do realise you have just agreed with a post that almost the opposite to what you just posted

[AugustaHibs]

couldn't agree more mate

Make up your mind.

[Bridge hibs]

You do realise you have just agreed with a post that almost the opposite to what you just posted🤣

[Victor]

You do realise you have just agreed with a post that almost the opposite to what you just posted

The most obvious troll since Trolly McTrollface.


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[StarryPloughHSC]

You do realise you have just agreed with a post that almost the opposite to what you just posted

i said hes piish in the air which he is

[StarryPloughHSC]

Make up your mind.

can you no read? i said hes piish in the air which obviously he is i never said he was piish fullstop hes obviously brilliant but hes far from the finished article

[StarryPloughHSC]

The most obvious troll since Trolly McTrollface.


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oh no here comes the 'everyone who doesn't share my view is a jambo' brigade.

[04Sauzee]

can you no read? i said hes piish in the air which obviously he is i never said he was piish fullstop hes obviously brilliant but hes far from the finished article

You said we would be lucky to get 1m for him

[StarryPloughHSC]

You said we would be lucky to get 1m for him

aye the now defos hes nowhere near the level of whittaker when he left us and we only got 2 for him

[SHODAN]

Josh's Dog

[Victor]

oh no here comes the 'everyone who doesn't share my view is a jambo' brigade.

I don’t know where to begin with that.


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[StarryPloughHSC]

I don’t know where to begin with that.


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it is hard to argue with the truth pal

[cabbageandribs1875]

oh no here comes the 'everyone who doesn't share my view is a jambo' brigade.



have you been here before :hmmm:

[Chip shop Joe]

aye the now defos hes nowhere near the level of whittaker when he left us and we only got 2 for him

So would we be lucky to get one million for him or is he one of the best prospects in Scotland?

I can’t keep up!

[Victor]

I don’t know where to begin with that.


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Truth? You couldn’t handle the truth!


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[StarryPloughHSC]

So would we be lucky to get one million for him or is he one of the best prospects in Scotland?

I can’t keep up!

at the moment both no chance we will get 4 million for him the now like some on here are suggesting

[StarryPloughHSC]

have you been here before :hmmm:

been on here on and off for years

[oneone73]

been on here on and off for years

I know which I prefer.

[Victor]

been on here on and off for years

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in again.”


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[StarryPloughHSC]

I know which I prefer.
there is no need to be upset pal

[StarryPloughHSC]

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in again.”


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correct pal

[Brooster]

This guy will be gone by tomorrow hopefully.

[Victor]

correct pal

Thanks, hon.


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[Allant1981]

i said hes piish in the air which he is

What was your previous username on here?

[StarryPloughHSC]

This guy will be gone by tomorrow hopefully.

for what exactly? saying doig isn't good in the air lol

[StarryPloughHSC]

canny mind chief

[StarryPloughHSC]

i would take a punt on john mcatee from grimsby he looks an absolute baller btw

[McD]

at the moment both no chance we will get 4 million for him the now like some on here are suggesting


Getting 4m was in the post that you “couldn’t agree more to”

[StarryPloughHSC]

Getting 4m was in the post that you “couldn’t agree more to”

i was agreeing with him about doigs attributes i misread the million a year bit i thought he meant offering doig a million a year in a new contract haha my bad pal.

[Stevie Reid]

2 million is derisory and this post will look rather silly in a couple years time.

I very much hope you’re right about the latter part. You’re definitely wrong about the first bit.

[Greencore]

Scottish clubs excluding the ugly sisters are completely shat on when it comes to fee's. Best we can do is a good sell on fee.

That being said, what would we owe St Mirren for Doig?

[Allant1981]

Scottish clubs excluding the ugly sisters are completely shat on when it comes to fee's. Best we can do is a good sell on fee.

That being said, what would we owe St Mirren for Doig?

St mirren?

[04Sauzee]

Scottish clubs excluding the ugly sisters are completely shat on when it comes to fee's. Best we can do is a good sell on fee.

That being said, what would we owe St Mirren for Doig?
Absolutely hehaw

[inglisavhibs]

You need to keep your eyes open at games then
a few jambo's on here

[04Sauzee]

i would take a punt on john mcatee from grimsby he looks an absolute baller btw

What kind of player/position?

[ekhibee]

I don’t the rush to sell on our young players. Doig was weak defensively in his first season, but has improved that part of his game. He could go on to be a really special player.
We sold Whittaker to the Hun for £2.2M 15 years ago and I think Doig has played less games but has been a more regular pick at a younger age. £5m guaranteed, maybe sell. but we should look to keep, develop and enjoy him first.
Too many people thought the likes of Wothorspoon and Stevenson weren’t good enough when they were younger. And were too keen to get rid.
We shouldn’t be in any rush to sell on our truly talented players without significant fees. Porteous having a year left, does mean we might need to take a Hit if he’s desperate to move.

All about opinions really, I don't really see the improvements you were talking about and he was regularly playing in a pretty poor Hibs team, I can't remember any games in the past season where he stood out or made a massive contribution. I still think he will become a decent player though, and 2 or 3 million would seem about right to me.

[Greencore]

St mirren?

https://images.app.goo.gl/ARLxyFvbHxgUBGvS7

[Just Alf]

a few jambo's on hereYup yer right "Pal"... :greengrin

[Allant1981]

https://images.app.goo.gl/ARLxyFvbHxgUBGvS7

Ahh, bit slow!

[A Hi-Bee]

Doig has 4yrs on his contract.the boy is easily one of the best prospects in Scottish football,at 19 he has been playing with the full expectations of a seasoned professional.

He marauds up and down the flank for 90 minutes getting balls in the box and tracks back well in to position.
If he had a part of his game he needs to work on I’d say it’s his Ariel attributes,but again he’s 19!!

It amazes me when the team has been poor how easily some fans would part with one of the best prospects I’ve seen come through from the development side.

Anything less than £1million a year left would be a terrible offer.

Do people think if we have a fire sale the money will go straight to the manager?surely folk have learned that lesson over the years?

A bad season for the team yes but shaving money off our top assets because of it huge mistake,I suggest folk enjoy doig whilst he’s here and be careful what you’d “take” for our best players.

:top marks Spot on and you have to laugh at the amature football managers on here saying, "I would take that or take this, ha,ha, it has F all to do with any of us, thankfully, the Club will do what's best for the player and the club.
GGTTH

[SHODAN]

ive yet to see doig win a header

His first goal for us was a header mate.

[Leith Green]

Surely we are in a good negotiating position for anyone leaving this summer. We just received 3million for Boyle a few months ago , so can play a little hard ball and maximise any transfers out

[Aldo]

Ahh, bit slow!

A wee whoosh moment there AldoT? [emoji51]


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[Paulie Walnuts]

:top marks Spot on and you have to laugh at the amature football managers on here saying, "I would take that or take this, ha,ha, it has F all to do with any of us, thankfully, the Club will do what's best for the player and the club.
GGTTH

Surely people are allowed to discuss what they would do if it was down to them to make the decision? It’s not really any different to how people make decisions as to whether they think a player is good enough or pick what would be there starting 11.

There seems to be a weird attitude creeping in on here that if you’re not as qualified as a manager or a player or a chief executive that you’re not allowed to give your own an opinion anymore. If that was the case then this whole forum would pretty much be rendered useless.

[Just Alf]

His first goal for us was a header mate.Did you.not mean 'Pal'? :greengrin

[StarryPloughHSC]

What kind of player/position?

number 10/ scott allan-esque, scored a screamer today pal

[StarryPloughHSC]

His first goal for us was a header mate.

i meant defensively pal

[JamesHFC]

Another signing should be announced next week.

[04Sauzee]

Another signing should be announced next week.

Any idea if it's likely to be the 1 or 2? Any news on position?

[StarryPloughHSC]

Surely people are allowed to discuss what they would do if it was down to them to make the decision? It’s not really any different to how people make decisions as to whether they think a player is good enough or pick what would be there starting 11.

There seems to be a weird attitude creeping in on here that if you’re not as qualified as a manager or a player or a chief executive that you’re not allowed to give your own an opinion anymore. If that was the case then this whole forum would pretty much be rendered useless.

too right mate its meant to be a fans forum to shoot the shiit lol now you need your coaching badges to give an opinion

[Unseen work]

Another signing should be announced next week.

Any idea who mate?

[Callum_62]

Another signing should be announced next week.Is it a centre mid?

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[JamesHFC]

Any idea if it's likely to be the 1 or 2? Any news on position?

Could be 2, just heard that one is definitely expected to be announced.

[McGruber]

Could be 2, just heard that one is definitely expected to be announced.

It's been widely reported a signing is close, did the person you heard it from read The Scotsman?

[Heisenberg]

Linked with Cole “the goal” Stockton in the Scottish Sun. Oh dear, that’ll go down well!

[bingo70]

Linked with Cole “the goal” Stockton in the Scottish Sun. Oh dear, that’ll go down well!

He was absolutely horrible for Hearts.

Seems to have done well down south though.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Linked with Cole “the goal” Stockton in the Scottish Sun. Oh dear, that’ll go down well!

That in the actual paper? Can’t see anything online


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[Heisenberg]

He was absolutely horrible for Hearts.

Seems to have done well down south though.

His record everywhere but his current side seems terrible. He was a regular source of fun on here during his stint at Hearts im sure.

[Lago]

His record everywhere but his current side seems terrible. He was a regular source of fun on here during his stint at Hearts im sure.
Let the good times role :greengrin

[McGruber]

Linked with Cole “the goal” Stockton in the Scottish Sun. Oh dear, that’ll go down well!

Wouldn't be against it. Hearts version of James Collins - has come to life again down South. He was awful at Hearts but there's clearly a player in there as he is showing now. Has good physique which is something we are missing and is a good age, perhaps matured into a more confident player. Would have a grudge against them aswell. Could be interesting if anything in it

[StarryPloughHSC]

That in the actual paper? Can’t see anything online


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until sky sports touch it it's just rumoured nonsense hopefully thats the case here anyway haha

[GloryGlory]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-27093515

Cole Stockton?

[Heisenberg]

That in the actual paper? Can’t see anything online


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Must be. Was just the DR reporting the story from the Sun that I saw.

[Bridge hibs]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/transfer-news-live-celtic-rangers-27093515

Cole Stockton?Maybe a replacement or swap for Doidge, Stockton maybe fancies another bash up here and Doidge maybe fancies going back to England

[Unseen work]

Stockton? Please no.

[GreenCastle]

He was awful at Hearts - yes he’s scored goals last couple seasons but surely we should be aiming for better.

I’ve just watched his goals on YouTube and to be fair some decent finishes but defending questionable. He would definitely add a physical presence and maybe having struggled at Hearts maybe keen to get one over them if he signs.

[OldEast]

Stockton? Please no.

23 goals and 4 assists in 44 games at Morecambe. What's not to like?

[OldEast]

He was awful at Hearts - yes he’s scored goals last couple seasons but surely we should be aiming for better.

Better than a goal every 2 games?

[Unseen work]

I’m fairness to Stockton, he appears to have turned into Drogba https://youtu.be/iqYLpN2tYlo 🤣

[Brightside]

His first goal for us was a header mate.

Was it not a volley v Celtic?