Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Hibbyradge]

Henderson I like but the type of player if we want instant success he should be no where near the first eleven if we aim to achieve.

I’m still not entirely sure the length of contract was merited in the first place for a player who hasn’t played at the highest level for a long period of time.

Hope he proves us wrong.

You mean you hope he proves you wrong. :wink:

[degenerated]

Henderson I like but the type of player if we want instant success he should be no where near the first eleven if we aim to achieve.

I’m still not entirely sure the length of contract was merited in the first place for a player who hasn’t played at the highest level for a long period of time.

Hope he proves us wrong.Us?

[Mr. Wonderful]

Hearts agreed terms with that Rowles from Oz

Let's hope he's not a wizard

[Unseen work]

Any idea what happened to this imminent signing that was reported at the end of last week?

[Springbank]

Let's hope he's not a wizard

First name Phil D Rowles?

[Silky]

Henderson I like but the type of player if we want instant success he should be no where near the first eleven if we aim to achieve.

I’m still not entirely sure the length of contract was merited in the first place for a player who hasn’t played at the highest level for a long period of time.

Hope he proves us wrong.

Josh Doig got a contract and hadn't played at the highest level for a long period of time:confused:

[Unseen work]

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/luca-connell-released-celtic-club-27141172

Always been impressed when I’ve seen him, wouldn’t be against it.

[JohnM1875]

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/luca-connell-released-celtic-club-27141172

Always been impressed when I’ve seen him, wouldn’t be against it.

Not really sure a another young unproven midfielder is what we need. Plays the same position as Kenneh as well right?

He did look great against us last pre-season though.

[Unseen work]

Not really sure a another young unproven midfielder is what we need. Plays the same position as Kenneh as well right?

He did look great against us last pre-season though.

Think he was a ‘deep lying playmaker’ type before but couple of times I saw him last season he was a lot further forward, more of a 10.

He’s also came on loads physically and looks solid for just turning 21.

Agree I’m not sure we’ll go for him considering we have Kenneh, Henderson, Campbell, Tait and even JDH and Magennis who are all young and 23 or under.

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/luca-connell-released-celtic-club-27141172

Always been impressed when I’ve seen him, wouldn’t be against it.

Saw him play for Celtic development team v Hibs, the month lockdown took place. Was outstanding then. Was at Queens Park last season, although they got promoted, not sure how he did

[Hibiza]

C'mon , a few seasoned pros please . Not more " might be's " .

[Nicho87]

Josh Doig got a contract and hadn't played at the highest level for a long period of time:confused:

Josh Doig break through season was combined with strong performances in a team that finished third and stand out runs down the left wing.

Quite a difference

In my opinion

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Josh Doig break through season was combined with strong performances in a team that finished third and stand out runs down the left wing.

Quite a difference

In my opinion

It’s a bit like musicians releasing their second album. Can be a hit or miss. Josh is still an excellent prospect.

[Since452]

It’s a bit like musicians releasing their second album. Can be a hit or miss. Josh is still an excellent prospect.

As long as he doesn't go all weird and start wearing a cravat like Alex Turner.

[RyeSloan]

Was there not a video recently with Keane where he went into some detail about the fact that for this up coming season they had effectively organised a full ‘league’ campaign for the development side? I’m sure he mentioned that they would be playing the dev or B teams of the Premiership and Championship teams down south. He also suggested that he reckons that would actually be way better than any dev league up here in terms of developing the players.

It will take at least a year, maybe two or three before such an approach bears fruit so I’m a bit confused how some can be writing it off already. Especially when it’s been clear as day that we have often struggled to transition the promising youth into the first team.

This approach is reasonably common elsewhere and is a proven way to provide a better more sustainable pathway for players into the first eleven and, if successful, can prove to be very beneficial not just for the quality that eventually comes into the team but for the revenue it can generate when the home grown talent is sold on.

Obviously we need to add quality into the first team at the same time but the two are not mutually exclusive.

[Bridge hibs]

Saw him play for Celtic development team v Hibs, the month lockdown took place. Was outstanding then. Was at Queens Park last season, although they got promoted, not sure how he did

Could be worth a bash for a short contract, a few reserve/B team/youth team or whatever they are called to see if he has potential

[Clarence]

C'mon , a few seasoned pros please . Not more " might be's " .

Is Nigel Pepper still kicking about?

[CapitalGreen]

Was there not a video recently with Keane where he went into some detail about the fact that for this up coming season they had effectively organised a full ‘league’ campaign for the development side? I’m sure he mentioned that they would be playing the dev or B teams of the Premiership and Championship teams down south. He also suggested that he reckons that would actually be way better than any dev league up here in terms of developing the players.

It will take at least a year, maybe two or three before such an approach bears fruit so I’m a bit confused how some can be writing it off already. Especially when it’s been clear as day that we have often struggled to transition the promising youth into the first team.

This approach is reasonably common elsewhere and is a proven way to provide a better more sustainable pathway for players into the first eleven and, if successful, can prove to be very beneficial not just for the quality that eventually comes into the team but for the revenue it can generate when the home grown talent is sold on.

Obviously we need to add quality into the first team at the same time but the two are not mutually exclusive.

Ignoring the fact McFarlane is Jambo b******, I found this article interesting in how Brentford do it. Fortunately we don’t face quite the same issues as Brentford do in terms of our academy players being poached.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11748/12311620/brentford-b-team-head-coach-neil-macfarlane-explains-why-the-clubs-academy-decision-is-working-for-them

[King Cosell]

Stenhousemuir have signed Craig Bryson.

[King Cosell]

Paul Hartley leaves Cove for Hartlepool Utd.

[andrew70]

Stenhousemuir have signed Craig Bryson.

Also snapped up Matty Yates. A good striker. Ex Rangers but was with us for a spell before Covid.

Will keep an eye on him.

[Brown Hibs]

Paul Hartley leaves Cove for Hartlepool Utd.

Legs have gone.

[Greencore]

Paul Hartley leaves Cove for Hartlepool Utd.

Jack Ross possibly?

[SMAXXA]

Any idea what happened to this imminent signing that was reported at the end of last week?

I’d expect to see 2/3 next week it will hot up a bit then I’d think. Probably 2

[BILLYHIBS]

Jack Ross possibly?

Fine margins

[brianmc]

Jack Ross possibly?

Possibly. Though Cove seems several levels below where JR appears to see his future.

Bearing in mind he wouldn't uproot from his Northumberland home when he had the Hibs job what makes you think he'd decant to the outskirts of Aberdeen to manage a diddy team?
(Apologies to the Cove fanatics reading this).

[JohnM1875]

Jack Ross possibly?

Surely not? I wasn't too surprised when we got rid of JR. But he's much better than that!

Genuinely surprised he isn't back in management yet and I'm assuming that's through choice.

[Unseen work]

I’d expect to see 2/3 next week it will hot up a bit then I’d think. Probably 2

Guess work or you had anything mate?

Cheers

[bigwheel]

Jack Ross possibly?

No chance. He’s knocked back st Mirren and Dundee. He’s not going to Cove

[Since90+2]

Ross will the next Aberdeen manager when Goodwin is sacked after the first 6 or 7 league games.

[Gmack7]

Ross will the next Aberdeen manager when Goodwin is sacked after the first 6 or 7 league games.

If his next job is in Scotland I think it will be Dundee utd

[theonlywayisup]

Can we get this back on track? There's another thread talking about Managerial Vacancies.

[loanheadhibby]

No chance. He’s knocked back st Mirren and Dundee. He’s not going to Cove

I thought Jack Ross may have been in with a shout for Hartlepool job. He’d have been a better option than Hartley, that’s for sure.

[Jones28]

Ross will the next Aberdeen manager when Goodwin is sacked after the first 6 or 7 league games.

Can’t be, it’s Hibs.net FACT that JR down any want a commute of more than 45 minutes from his house in Ponteland.

[bigwheel]

I thought Jack Ross may have been in with a shout for Hartlepool job. He’d have been a better option than Hartley, that’s for sure.

Fair point that. Hartley seems to be building a good rep. I think he might have had a much bigger budget at Cove than any other team ??

Think JR sees himself at a higher level though

[McGruber]

Can we get this back on track? There's another thread talking about Managerial Vacancies.

Apparently not no.

Wonder if that imminent signing has fallen through or held up. Charles Cook still available, seems a far better bet than Alan Forrest. I'm sure Johnson has other options for wingers from the English leagues though RCC has at least shown he can do it in Scotland

[Highwayman]

Note report that Frank Lampard at Everton is interested in linking up again with Billy Gilmour.

Doubt that Gilmour has any future at Chelsea,but with the state of Everton last season,would this be a good move for Gilmour ?

[bigwheel]

Note report that Frank Lampard at Everton is interested in linking up again with Billy Gilmour.

Doubt that Gilmour has any future at Chelsea,but with the state of Everton last season,would this be a good move for Gilmour ?

Think it would. Whether or not he’d be a regular starter is perhaps a key consideration

[hibby rae]

Apparently not no.

Wonder if that imminent signing has fallen through or held up. Charles Cook still available, seems a far better bet than Alan Forrest. I'm sure Johnson has other options for wingers from the English leagues though RCC has at least shown he can do it in Scotland


I'd say last season was more of a purple patch for RCC last season, tailed off towards the end

I'd put money on him being a let down wherever he does to, so hope it isn't here.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I'd say last season was more of a purple patch for RCC last season, tailed off towards the end

I'd put money on him being a let down wherever he does to, so hope it isn't here.

That’s my gut feeling as well.

[bigwheel]

That’s my gut feeling as well.

Certainly will be a real test of his level , if he can kick on this season ….

[Paulie Walnuts]

Certainly will be a real test of his level , if he can kick on this season ….

Yeah definitely.

I think the fact he was the leagues top scorer has lead to him being completely overhyped.

To put into context his goals total (13) - he’s got the lowest amount for the leagues top goalscorer since 98/99 when the SPL came in (I think that’s when that was anyway?) the second lowest is a couple of seasons with people scoring 18. In the seasons where 18 was scored:

Adam Rooney - 18 league goals, 28 in all competitions 14/15
Kris Boyd - 18 league goals, 23 in all competitions 17/18
Morelos - 18 league goals, 30 in all competitions 18/19

Charles Cook managed 13 goals in the league and 13 in total in all competitions.

Well done to the guy for finishing top goalscorer but ordinarily he’d be nowhere near it.

[bingo70]

Apparently not no.

Wonder if that imminent signing has fallen through or held up. Charles Cook still available, seems a far better bet than Alan Forrest. I'm sure Johnson has other options for wingers from the English leagues though RCC has at least shown he can do it in Scotland

Saw somewhere on social media, can’t remember where, someone saying Hungbo at Ross County was a much better player than RCC, the stats don’t reflect that but sometimes they don’t. Anybody watch more of Ross county than I did got any thoughts on that?

While I was look at that, I ended up going off on tangents and saw Watford have just released Jerome Sinclair. Once upon a time not so long ago worth loads of money and very highly thought of, looks like he’s had a few unsuccessful loans, I wonder if he’s the sort of guy LJ will fancy his chances of getting the most out of? Still pretty young and in a position we will be looking to fill.

[McGruber]

Yeah definitely.

I think the fact he was the leagues top scorer has lead to him being completely overhyped.

To put into context his goals total (13) - he’s got the lowest amount for the leagues top goalscorer since 98/99 when the SPL came in (I think that’s when that was anyway?) the second lowest is a couple of seasons with people scoring 18. In the seasons where 18 was scored:

Adam Rooney - 18 league goals, 28 in all competitions 14/15
Kris Boyd - 18 league goals, 23 in all competitions 17/18
Morelos - 18 league goals, 30 in all competitions 18/19

Charles Cook managed 13 goals in the league and 13 in total in all competitions.

Well done to the guy for finishing top goalscorer but ordinarily he’d be nowhere near it.

Is he not a winger though. The other names there are out and out strikers. 13 goals from wide is impressive in any season. How does his assists compare to those guys - his assist numbers as relevant for a winger as goals. Hopefully one of our strikers would be our top scorer (all goals of course welcome).

[bingo70]

Alan Nixon saying he’s running a story on Hibs tomorrow.

[Mcbizz1998]

Yeah definitely.

I think the fact he was the leagues top scorer has lead to him being completely overhyped.

To put into context his goals total (13) - he’s got the lowest amount for the leagues top goalscorer since 98/99 when the SPL came in (I think that’s when that was anyway?) the second lowest is a couple of seasons with people scoring 18. In the seasons where 18 was scored:

Adam Rooney - 18 league goals, 28 in all competitions 14/15
Kris Boyd - 18 league goals, 23 in all competitions 17/18
Morelos - 18 league goals, 30 in all competitions 18/19

Charles Cook managed 13 goals in the league and 13 in total in all competitions.

Well done to the guy for finishing top goalscorer but ordinarily he’d be nowhere near it.

Hmm but those are all strikers. RCC is a winger primarily isn’t he?

I don’t think Hibs going after a proven SPFL player who was last years top scorer in our league is a bad thing at all

[Fergus52]

Saw somewhere on social media, can’t remember where, someone saying Hungbo at Ross County was a much better player than RCC, the stats don’t reflect that but sometimes they don’t. Anybody watch more of Ross county than I did got any thoughts on that?

While I was look at that, I ended up going off on tangents and saw Watford have just released Jerome Sinclair. Once upon a time not so long ago worth loads of money and very highly thought of, looks like he’s had a few unsuccessful loans, I wonder if he’s the sort of guy LJ will fancy his chances of getting the most out of? Still pretty young and in a position we will be looking to fill.

Every time I watched Ross county last season hungbo always stood out to me as their most dangerous player

[Unseen work]

Saw somewhere on social media, can’t remember where, someone saying Hungbo at Ross County was a much better player than RCC, the stats don’t reflect that but sometimes they don’t. Anybody watch more of Ross county than I did got any thoughts on that?

While I was look at that, I ended up going off on tangents and saw Watford have just released Jerome Sinclair. Once upon a time not so long ago worth loads of money and very highly thought of, looks like he’s had a few unsuccessful loans, I wonder if he’s the sort of guy LJ will fancy his chances of getting the most out of? Still pretty young and in a position we will be looking to fill.

I’ve always been more impressed with Hungbo whenever I’ve seen him. Despite his goals and assists this season I don’t think I’ve ever seen Charles Cook have a good game albeit I don’t watch them regularly.

I can’t help but feel this season was a bit of a purple patch though.

Hungbo is a lot more skilful, tricky and just technically a better player. I think he’ll grow into a really good player

[chippy]

Just sign both of them.

[JimBHibees]

Saw somewhere on social media, can’t remember where, someone saying Hungbo at Ross County was a much better player than RCC, the stats don’t reflect that but sometimes they don’t. Anybody watch more of Ross county than I did got any thoughts on that?

While I was look at that, I ended up going off on tangents and saw Watford have just released Jerome Sinclair. Once upon a time not so long ago worth loads of money and very highly thought of, looks like he’s had a few unsuccessful loans, I wonder if he’s the sort of guy LJ will fancy his chances of getting the most out of? Still pretty young and in a position we will be looking to fill.

Of what I have seen personally would definitely prefer Hungbo. More power bit more direct. A Watford player so will be interesting to see if they are keen for him to leave.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Possibly. Though Cove seems several levels below where JR appears to see his future.

Bearing in mind he wouldn't uproot from his Northumberland home when he had the Hibs job what makes you think he'd decant to the outskirts of Aberdeen to manage a diddy team?
(Apologies to the Cove fanatics reading this).

Quite amusing if you scroll down to see someone predicting he will take over from Goodwin after 6 or 7 games…

[delbert]

Note report that Frank Lampard at Everton is interested in linking up again with Billy Gilmour.

Doubt that Gilmour has any future at Chelsea,but with the state of Everton last season,would this be a good move for Gilmour ?

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

[AugustaHibs]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

Have you watched much of Gilmour at Chelsea? As someone who watches every chelsea game I can guarantee you he’s not out his depth.

His problem is getting into a midfield that consists of a euros winner and a World Cup winner.

Both are aging though and his time will come, he’s only 21.

[Since452]

Alan Nixon saying he’s running a story on Hibs tomorrow.

Interesting. Wonder if he'll still be pushing the Stockton story.

[B.H.F.C]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

Gilmour is quality and will have a good career. Whether he can force his way in at Chelsea is a different question but in the handful of games he’s actually played for them he’s been far from out of his depth. Norwich was a bad move for him.

[Smartie]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

He’d been brilliant for Scotland until the other night, but I was surprised how poor he was against Ukraine.

I could never really get my head around how he could be struggling so badly at Norwich but it’s easier to understand based on the other night.

He’s still a good player imo but needs to make a good decision regarding where he goes next.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

I wouldn’t say vastly overrated but I’m not sure he’ll ever become a mainstay at a top team.

He’ll have a good career I reckon, but it’ll be mid table Premiership rather than title contenders imo.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is he not a winger though. The other names there are out and out strikers. 13 goals from wide is impressive in any season. How does his assists compare to those guys - his assist numbers as relevant for a winger as goals. Hopefully one of our strikers would be our top scorer (all goals of course welcome).

Yeah that’s fair.

Not sure what he was looking at assists wise.

He may well be ready to kick on, I personally haven’t ever watched him and thought he looked up to much. If we sign him then hopefully he can produce numbers like he did this season from out wide. If we don’t then hopefully this is a purple patch and someone like Hearts or Aberdeen get lumbered with a dud :greengrin

[Dr What If?]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !
Quality player who has had a bad season. Looked like he just didn't fit into the Norwich set up and the disappointment of relegation wouldn't have helped. Looks like he took all that into the Ukraine game and had a stinker. Still young, still lots to learn.....21/22 season will have been his first real taste of failure, I have got no doubt he will use the lessons of the year past and become an even better player for it.

[brog]

Saw somewhere on social media, can’t remember where, someone saying Hungbo at Ross County was a much better player than RCC, the stats don’t reflect that but sometimes they don’t. Anybody watch more of Ross county than I did got any thoughts on that?

While I was look at that, I ended up going off on tangents and saw Watford have just released Jerome Sinclair. Once upon a time not so long ago worth loads of money and very highly thought of, looks like he’s had a few unsuccessful loans, I wonder if he’s the sort of guy LJ will fancy his chances of getting the most out of? Still pretty young and in a position we will be looking to fill.

I posted on here a while ago that I was more impressed with Hungbo. I'd be more than happy with RCC though.

[J-C]

Gilmour was injured prior to he Ukraine game, probably the reason he was pants, the rest looked jaded. I also feel Norwich was the wrong club for him, was always going to struggle in a team fighting relegation.

[blackpoolhibs]

Charles Cook from limited viewing is an improvement on what we had last season and currently have, Hungbo too.

Improvement is what we need, players that will come in and play straight away is what we need.

We have quite enough squad players to be going on with, give me quality that will play now, whether its any of the two mentioned above, or others the manager wants.

[ahibby]

That’s my gut feeling as well.

Mine too. Pretty sure we wont pursue.

[jacomo]

Gilmour was injured prior to he Ukraine game, probably the reason he was pants, the rest looked jaded. I also feel Norwich was the wrong club for him, was always going to struggle in a team fighting relegation.


I think he’s a very promising young player, shame he’s had such a bad season.

Needs to make sure he makes the right decisions for his career and not get lost in the Chelsea system.

[easty]

Hungbo couldn’t even force himself into the Ross County starting line up every week. 33 games in the league and 12 of them as a sub. It’s not like they were overly blessed with too many good attacking players either.

[BegbieHSC]

Lennon looking to sign Soro for his new club from Celtic.
Always thought he looked alright, and might be worth a punt.

[Sweet Left Peg]

Gilmour was injured prior to he Ukraine game, probably the reason he was pants, the rest looked jaded. I also feel Norwich was the wrong club for him, was always going to struggle in a team fighting relegation.

Gilmour wasn't injured but I agree about him being at the wrong club.

[Hibiza]

Lennon looking to sign Soro for his new club from Celtic.
Always thought he looked alright, and might be worth a punt.

He was decent , totally forgotten if him . Great for the Roxy Music puns too .

[Mr. Wonderful]

He was decent , totally forgotten if him . Great for the Roxy Music puns too .

Surely Proclaimers

[Mrimbetween]

Surely Proclaimers

Or Bowie

[James70]

He was decent , totally forgotten if him . Great for the Roxy Music puns too .

David Bowie too.

[Northernhibee]

Lennon looking to sign Soro for his new club from Celtic.
Always thought he looked alright, and might be worth a punt.

We once played against a forward line of him and his three brothers and reading the team sheet was difficult to take.

My heart was broken: Soro, Soro, Soro, Soro

[Hibbyradge]

David Bowie too.

The McCoys originally.

When one pun door closes...

[King Cosell]

Hungbo couldn’t even force himself into the Ross County starting line up every week. 33 games in the league and 12 of them as a sub. It’s not like they were overly blessed with too many good attacking players either.

We've got enough prospects in our squad (wouldn't rule out 1 or 2 more if they're special) but we really need players ready to rock & roll.

[J-C]

Gilmour wasn't injured but I agree about him being at the wrong club.


www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/billy-gilmour-sparks-scotland-injury-concern-as-norwich-midfielder-sent-back-to-chelsea-3703061

[04Sauzee]

Lots of chat from Celtic fans that Liam Scales will be going to Aberdeen on loan.

[bingo70]

Lots of chat from Celtic fans that Liam Scales will be going to Aberdeen on loan.

He went to Motherwell at the end of last season didn’t he? How did he do there?

Am I getting confused with the young guy they got from Sheffield Wednesday?

[04Sauzee]

He went to Motherwell at the end of last season didn’t he? How did he do there?

Am I getting confused with the young guy they got from Sheffield Wednesday?

Liam Shaw the young boy from Wednesday went to Motherwell.
The other Ex Wednesday boy went to a Belgian team and I think he was meant to have done very well.

[Percy Vere]

Is it just me that thinks Billy Gilmour is vastly overrated, totally out of his depth at a big club like Chelsea and if Everton honestly think he will take them forward, then good luck with that !

Did you not see him against England?
The guy is pure class. To me it feels like he needs to somewhere that will play him and appreciate him. He’s world class and he’s Scottish!
https://youtu.be/YnD8PsarywY

[04Sauzee]

Luca Connell linked with Fleetwood from Alan Nixon.

[Sweet Left Peg]

www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/billy-gilmour-sparks-scotland-injury-concern-as-norwich-midfielder-sent-back-to-chelsea-3703061

Yeah, I saw that too but I don't believe it. Not a chance he was risking missing the play off.

[Smartie]

He was decent , totally forgotten if him . Great for the Roxy Music puns too .

Steps was the first one I thought of, as in “One for…”.

Tragedy really.

[Caversham Green]

Luca Connell linked with Fleetwood from Alan Nixon.

Another familiar name linked with Fleetwood -

Fleetwood Town offer contract to former Shrewsbury Town man Josh Vela but interest from elsewhere is causing issues | Blackpool Gazette (https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-offer-contract-to-former-shrewsbury-town-man-josh-vela-but-interest-from-elsewhere-is-causing-issues-3719926)

[04Sauzee]

Alan Nixon linking Macey with Luton

Luton have been linked with a move for Matt Macey.

The now Hibs goalkeeper spent the second half of the 2016/17 season on loan with the Hatters

SOURCE: @reluctantnicko

[McGruber]

Macey isn't as bad as some make out. Steady enough if not spectacular, would be happy for him to be the back up to Marshall. At his age he no doubt wants to play though so seems logical - waste of resource running with 4 senior keepers so something has to give.

[04Sauzee]

Interesting. Wonder if he'll still be pushing the Stockton story.

He's just confirmed his Hibs news is the Macey to Luton story, so still not much notice about incomings

[Alfred E Newman]

Lots of chat from Celtic fans that Liam Scales will be going to Aberdeen on loan.

They hope he will provide some balance to the squad.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

They hope he will provide some balance to the squad.

Weigh in with a few goals.

[HibbyAndy]

They hope he will provide some balance to the squad.

Probably weigh in with a few goals too

[Since452]

Macey is too good to be a back up keeper so I'd expect him to move on.

[EGL2000]

Wonder what fee would be for macey? considering he's still under contract.

[MWHIBBIES]

Wonder what fee would be for macey? considering he's still under contract.

Nothing. We'd likely free him.

[Billy Whizz]

Nothing. We'd likely free him.

Doesn’t make commercial sense, unless he’s been told he can find a new club

[Alfred E Newman]

Probably weigh in with a few goals too

Too slow!

[Just_Jimmy]

Doesn’t make commercial sense, unless he’s been told he can find a new clubIt does if it frees up his wage and a club is willing to sign him direct. He was our number one until Marshall so is likely on a decent wage. That can be recycled for someone who'll contribute rather than sit on the bench. Kev is a very good back up and might be able to push on to become first choice now.

That's commercial sense.

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[HibbyAndy]

Too slow!

Posted same time but aye to slow :greengrin

[NC1875]

It does if it frees up his wage and a club is willing to sign him direct. He was our number one until Marshall so is likely on a decent wage. That can be recycled for someone who'll contribute rather than sit on the bench. Kev is a very good back up and might be able to push on to become first choice now.

That's commercial sense.

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My thinking as well, the club thinks Kev will benefit from a couple seasons training with Marshall with a view to becoming number 1. He’s a more than able backup so makes sense to let Macey leave.

[Keyser Sauzee]

We won’t get any real kind of fee for Macey if he is to move on, it’s probably in our best interest to free up his wages now that Marshall is here so doubt we will try and hold out for a decent fee and risky losing the deal.

[MWHIBBIES]

Doesn’t make commercial sense, unless he’s been told he can find a new club

Its really unlikely anyone is paying a fee. If he goes, I think we'll be freeing him. He very likely has been told he can find another club because we'd signed a new keeper already.

[Highwayman]

The mutter in the gutter recently is that Matt Macey wants to go back down south and that Hibs won’t stand in his way.

Couldn’t see him wanting to play second fiddle to David Marshall.

Maceys a decent keeper and should be able to pick up a a gig in a lower league English club.

The. question is whether Kevin Dabrowski wants to spend another season on the bench if Marshall keeps fit and in form.What I’ve seen of Dabrowski indicates that he could be a good acquisition for a Championship club or a Premiership one who’s main ambition is to stay in the top tier and avoid relegation.

[Northernhibee]

At a club like Hibs Macey isn’t good enough to be first choice but would want too high a wage to be backup. He’d do well at someone like Motherwell, Kilmarnock etc. but his shot stopping stats nor his distribution are any better than average.

Nice guy and a good pro so no ill feelings but a notable downgrade on Marciano and hopefully Marshall.

[J-C]

Doesn’t make commercial sense, unless he’s been told he can find a new club


Coat us nothing as did Marshall, Macey going frees up his wage for Marshall, plus I'd think Macey would be on a decent wedge considering where he came from.

[J-C]

The mutter in the gutter recently is that Matt Macey wants to go back down south and that Hibs won’t stand in his way.

Couldn’t see him wanting to play second fiddle to David Marshall.

Maceys a decent keeper and should be able to pick up a a gig in a lower league English club.

The. question is whether Kevin Dabrowski wants to spend another season on the bench if Marshall keeps fit and in form.What I’ve seen of Dabrowski indicates that he could be a good acquisition for a Championship club or a Premiership one who’s main ambition is to stay in the top tier and avoid relegation.


Making Dabrowski cup keeper would be a good start to help his development and keep him happy game wise, a season learning from Marshall will do him no harm at all.

[leith lynx]

Lots of chat from Celtic fans that Liam Scales will be going to Aberdeen on loan.

Might do himself some justice with them.

[Northernhibee]

Lots of chat from Celtic fans that Liam Scales will be going to Aberdeen on loan.

Was going to complete a team sheet of fish related players, but I’ll need to remove the scales before I fillet.

[gbhibby]

The women's team seem to be getting business done.

[Big_Franck]

Makes sense to get rid of Macey now that we have Marshall. Hopefully Luton can take him off our hands.

[et_hibby]

Might do himself some justice with them.
Once he’s weighed it all up, definitely.

[Wilson]

Once he’s weighed it all up, definitely.

On balance I agree.

[Spike Mandela]

Sorting out the goslkeeping position which is probably the last area in the team that needs fixing feels a wee bit 'so what?'

We need those forwatd areas sorted out pronto and not with 19 yr old laddies and 37 yr old has beens.

[big gogs]

Was going to complete a team sheet of fish related players, but I’ll need to remove the scales before I fillet.
You had better shout out loud,some might be hard of herring.

[MWHIBBIES]

Sorting out the goslkeeping position which is probably the last area in the team that needs fixing feels a wee bit 'so what?'

We need those forwatd areas sorted out pronto and not with 19 yr old laddies and 37 yr old has beens.

Our problems need solved with quality footballers. Far too much focus on their age on here. Doesn't matter a jot.

[Real Emerald]

Our problems need solved with quality footballers. Far too much focus on their age on here. Doesn't matter a jot.

I agree, all the aspirational talking and discussions on tactics and formations is irrelevant really. The only thing that fixes it is by signing quality players. If we can’t afford to do that then we’re no further forward.

[Northernhibee]

If we also want to build from the back then you need a goalie with decent distribution and frankly, Macey's was abysmal. Having a more experienced keeper who will hopefully be able to make better decisions will help us.

[leith lynx]

You had better shout out loud,some might be hard of herring.

Yes, very shellfish of him.

[Spike Mandela]

Our problems need solved with quality footballers. Far too much focus on their age on here. Doesn't matter a jot.

It does.

Time and time again we’ve signed 19 year olds and people on here are expecting thme to be first team picks. They rarely are, they’re for develelopment and hopefully come good.

Older pros at the end of their career aren’t the answer either. We get limited benefit out of the likes of Grant Holt and Jonaton Johansson although there is the occassional glimmer of glories past.

We might get away with signing a quality 37 yr old goalie but for what? Two years? I think we would have been better sticking with , and developing Macey and getting a decent fee.

Looking forward to seeing what quality we get in.

[MWHIBBIES]

It does.

Time and time again we’ve signed 19 year olds and people on here are expecting thme to be first team picks. They rarely are, they’re for develelopment and hopefully come good.

Older pros at the end of their career aren’t the answer either. We get limited benefit out of the likes of Grant Holt and Jonaton Johansson although there is the occassional glimmer of glories past.

We might get away with signing a quality 37 yr old goalie but for what? Two years? I think we would have been better sticking with , and developing Macey and getting a decent fee.

Looking forward to seeing what quality we get in.

''time and time again'' really? When were these times? Don't think we've ever consistently signed kids and expected it to work. Although most of our best players in the last 20 years have been under 23 when they joined.

Quality players are always the answer. Always. I couldn't give a monkies what age they are.

[big gogs]

Yes, very shellfish of him.
We may get mixu back ,the big Finn.

[WeeRussell]

Needless and annoying puns causing another thread to be all over the plaice.

[RMQ1967]

Needless and annoying puns causing another thread to be all over the plaice.

Must say I enjoy the puns - at least there's some logic to them which cant be be said for a large percentage of postings on most threads.

[Callum_62]

Needless and annoying puns causing another thread to be all over the plaice.[emoji57][emoji23]

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[AltheHibby]

Needless and annoying puns causing another thread to be all over the plaice.

As long as the puns stick to the criteria set there will be no need for anyone to whale.

[badabing67]

He's just confirmed his Hibs news is the Macey to Luton story, so still not much notice about incomings

Is Macey not still in contract, so has fee been mentioned.... Just asking

[Jones28]

As long as the puns stick to the criteria set there will be no need for anyone to whale.

Ignore him, he’s fishing.

[hibbyfraelibby]

It does if it frees up his wage and a club is willing to sign him direct. He was our number one until Marshall so is likely on a decent wage. That can be recycled for someone who'll contribute rather than sit on the bench. Kev is a very good back up and might be able to push on to become first choice now.

That's commercial sense.

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Not if the owner's business plan is to sign them up for free or cheap and sell on at a profit. All the signs are that's exactly what his strategy is. Macey was with Arsenal and going nowhere. Hibs signed him, initially on loan and then perm, to get in a half decent replacement for Rocky and to stick him in the shop window. He'll generate a fee of some sort.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Sorting out the goslkeeping position which is probably the last area in the team that needs fixing feels a wee bit 'so what?'

We need those forwatd areas sorted out pronto and not with 19 yr old laddies and 37 yr old has beens.

In the modern game where you play out from the back you need a keeper who does more than save shots. He starts the attack and Macey is suspect on distribution, vision and quick thinking. By the time he makes his mind up what to do all our outfield players tend to have been closed down.

[GonzoReturns]

Sorting out the goslkeeping position which is probably the last area in the team that needs fixing feels a wee bit 'so what?'

We need those forwatd areas sorted out pronto and not with 19 yr old laddies and 37 yr old has beens.

I think it is a priority for Hibs - Rangers, Celtic and Hearts have all benefited from having a very good goalkeeper. When was the last time you came away from a game thinking Macy was man of the match and gained us points. When did he last have a wonder save?!? I’m not saying hes not a good goalkeeper but no more than average. Having a good goalkeeper gains you points.

[WeeRussell]

Must say I enjoy the puns - at least there's some logic to them which cant be be said for a large percentage of postings on most threads.

Knew someone would take the bait.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

On balance I agree.

Whatever happened to Marc Libbra anyway?

[SHODAN]

If this thread doesn't get back on topic I'm reporting it to Sturgeon.

[RMQ1967]

Knew someone would take the bait.

I'm out of my depth in this thread :boo hoo:

[Hibbyradge]

Must say I enjoy the puns - at least there's some logic to them which cant be be said for a large percentage of postings on most threads.

Whoosh!

[Jones28]

Whoosh!

Source?

[leith lynx]

If this thread doesn't get back on topic I'm reporting it to Sturgeon.

Or John Swimmey, but don't tell Alex Salmon

[The Leith Dutch]

Sorting out the goslkeeping position which is probably the last area in the team that needs fixing feels a wee bit 'so what?'

We need those forwatd areas sorted out pronto and not with 19 yr old laddies and 37 yr old has beens.

I'd seriously hope they have the capacity to work on multiple signings at the same time rather than one at a time.
I don't disagree that Goalkeeper is probably not the critical position right now although, as others have pointed out, there's a certain style of play that requires a certain type of keeper. Whether that's one we're shooting at or whether Marshall fits that remains to be seen.

[MrSmith]

too many trawls on this page!

[leith lynx]

to many trawls on this page!

Pollocks!

[hibbyfraelibby]

Pollocks!

You punsters need to reel it in or leave and join siene.net

[Eyrie]

Puns are the sole reason I post, so this has been a good read.

[Juice-Terry]

**** off with the puns!

[degenerated]

**** off with the puns!Clam doon :greengrin

[NC1875]

Clam doon :greengrin

👏🏼 Dunno why he’s so crab-it

[Mcbizz1998]

**** off with the puns!

Nippy as ****.

[Clarence]

👏🏼 Dunno why he’s so crab-it

Yeah, there’s no need to take the bait.

[hibee1875]

Needless and annoying puns causing another thread to be all over the plaice.

Especially when they are the exact same one. And sweet fa to do with Hibs

[hibee1875]

I think it is a priority for Hibs - Rangers, Celtic and Hearts have all benefited from having a very good goalkeeper. When was the last time you came away from a game thinking Macy was man of the match and gained us points. When did he last have a wonder save?!? I’m not saying hes not a good goalkeeper but no more than average. Having a good goalkeeper gains you points.

Tynecastle 0-0 game

[HibbyAndy]

Especially when they are the exact same one. And sweet fa to do with Hibs

Whooshhhh :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

Some cranky old trouts on this thread complaining about puns.

[hibee1875]

Whooshhhh :greengrin

Nothings woosh. I just can’t stand puns and hate having to scroll through pages of them to find a post relating to any transfer gossip. It’s the same every year.

[JimBHibees]

Making Dabrowski cup keeper would be a good start to help his development and keep him happy game wise, a season learning from Marshall will do him no harm at all.

Personally don't think he is good enough for top level. Wouldn't want us playing a cup goalie to be honest.

[Mcbizz1998]

Nothings woosh. I just can’t stand puns and hate having to scroll through pages of them to find a post relating to any transfer gossip. It’s the same every year.

I agree with you but your whoosh moment is that you never noticed how he spelt the word place. [emoji23]

[HibbyAndy]

I agree with you but your whoosh moment is that you never noticed how he spelt the word place. [emoji23]

:greengrin

[NC1875]

I agree with you but your whoosh moment is that you never noticed how he spelt the word place. [emoji23]

He’s been done up like a kipper

[HoboHarry]

He’s been done up like a kipper

That accusation is a bit of a red herring.....

[WeeRussell]

**** off with the puns!

Why not cast a vote on them using the poll function? A lot of people enjoy them and I don’t understand why some get themselves in such a spin over a few harmless wee puns.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

He’s been done up like a kipper

That's brill

[Feed McGraw]

Off topic a little, something I obviously missed, but just noticed that Conor Goldfish has signed a new deal with The Rangers.

[Eyrie]

Nothings woosh. I just can’t stand puns and hate having to scroll through pages of them to find a post relating to any transfer gossip. It’s the same every year.

Then blame Hibs for the lack of genuine transfer activity.

Puns are just a good humoured diversion and being involved simply adds to the sense of community on here. We don't post them for the halibut.

[Hibbyradge]

Nothings woosh. I just can’t stand puns and hate having to scroll through pages of them to find a post relating to any transfer gossip. It’s the same every year.

Exactly right.

I just wish they'd clam up.

[WeeRussell]

He’s been done up like a kipper

Schooled

[Jones28]

Then blame Hibs for the lack of genuine transfer activity.

Puns are just a good humoured diversion and being involved simply adds to the sense of community on here. We don't post them for the halibut.

The haters will come around eventually.

They just need time to Mullet over.

[WeeRussell]

The haters will come around eventually.

They just need time to Mullet over.

👍 they’ll soon catch-on

[HoboHarry]

Then blame Hibs for the lack of genuine transfer activity.

Puns are just a good humoured diversion and being involved simply adds to the sense of community on here. We don't post them for the halibut.
:greengrin
:top marks

[WeeRussell]

I'm out of my depth in this thread :boo hoo:

Gutted?

[Feed McGraw]

Puns are good for the sole.

[NC1875]

Hoping for something o-fish-al tomorrow

[HoboHarry]

**** off with the puns!

I'm sorry you find them sole destroying..
.

[WeeRussell]

I'm sorry you find them sole destroying..
.

Batter him, Juice.

[SHODAN]

HAHAHAHA FISH iT'S FISH FISH JOKE BRAGAJAGGAHDICKDKSKSKSLSLZMCKCORPPWPAZL FIIIIIIIIIIIIIOSSSSHHHHHH

[NC1875]

HAHAHAHA FISH iT'S FISH FISH JOKE BRAGAJAGGAHDICKDKSKSKSLSLZMCKCORPPWPAZL FIIIIIIIIIIIIIOSSSSHHHHHH

Oh my cod, are you drunk ?

[WeeRussell]

HAHAHAHA FISH iT'S FISH FISH JOKE BRAGAJAGGAHDICKDKSKSKSLSLZMCKCORPPWPAZL FIIIIIIIIIIIIIOSSSSHHHHHH

Decent effort but you spelled ‘carp’ with an O.

[Libby Hibby]

Can’t wait to knock Hertz off their perch next season

[04Sauzee]

Daily Record reporting Aberdeen want Jamie McGrath on loan from Wigan and Hearts are in the driving seat for Conor Ronan.

[Brown Hibs]

I agree with you but your whoosh moment is that you never noticed how he spelt the word place. [emoji23]

Bore off.

[leith lynx]

Can’t wait to knock Hertz off their perch next season

Spratt would do nicely!

[Hibbyradge]

That's brill

:not worth

[Hibbyradge]

Bore off.

Yep, these punsters are starting to flounder.

[HoboHarry]

Bore off.

That sounds more like the behavior of a beetle than a fish TBH.

[leith lynx]

Off topic a little, something I obviously missed, but just noticed that Conor Goldfish has signed a new deal with The Rangers.

Bowled move for him

[leith lynx]

Yep, these punsters are starting to flounder.

Aye, it's getting a bit flat

[blackpoolhibs]

Bore off.

Lock him out, double lock the chub.

[SHODAN]

Decent effort but you spelled ‘carp’ with an O.

I've got nothing. The perfect response.

[Jones28]

I've got nothing. The perfect response.

You must have a s-mackeral of something to give us?

[J-C]

I'm floundering to add to this thread.

[Libby Hibby]

I heard a whisper we are Conor Salmon

[tonyrougier123]

I heard a whisper we are Conor Salmon

If that’s the type of player we are after that won’t get us packed in to Easter road like sardines,maybe Ron should put the club up for sail.

[Hibbyradge]

If that’s the type of player we are after that won’t get us packed in to Easter road like sardines,maybe Ron should put the club up for sail.

I hope he gets his skates on.

[Heisenberg]

Macey linked with St Johnstone.

http://thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8948721/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-tymon-aberdeen-barron/

[SMAXXA]

These puns are horrendous ruin my transfer thread experience 🙈

[04Sauzee]

These puns are horrendous ruin my transfer thread experience 🙈

Hopefully some news this week
Might even get our new kit revealed? Must be about that time.

[Jones28]

These puns are horrendous ruin my transfer thread experience 🙈

Come on, they have their plaice in every transfer thread.

[jacomo]

Macey linked with St Johnstone.

http://thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8948721/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-tymon-aberdeen-barron/


Who will be our first choice? Marshall or Dabrowski?

[leith lynx]

Hopefully some news this week
Might even get our new kit revealed? Must be about that time.

Made by Pike?

[McGruber]

Hopefully some news this week
Might even get our new kit revealed? Must be about that time.

There won't be any news this week. No new players this window or in January. We will be going as we are with any injury crisis supplemented by under 18s and women's team players. Now stop refreshing the page and get to work - the jubilee holidays are over

[jacomo]

There won't be any news this week. No new players this window or in January. We will be going as we are with any injury crisis supplemented by under 18s and women's team players. Now stop refreshing the page and get to work - the jubilee holidays are over


Brilliant news!

Once again, Hibs leading the way. This is the kind of innovation we love to see.

[Since452]

Who will be our first choice? Marshall or Dabrowski?

Dabrowski wont be getting a sniff with Marshall here unless he gets the league cup games.

[SMAXXA]

Who will be our first choice? Marshall or Dabrowski?

Marshall

[Ray_]

Come on, they have their plaice in every transfer thread.

Yes, if we had a seperate children's section.

[bingo70]

Another SPFL team trying to sign Ben Woodburn who was on loan at Hearts last season. The other team isn’t named but forgetting his Hearts link a second, he probably fits the mould of the type of signing we will be after.

Wonder if we could be the other club interested in him?

[Brown Hibs]

I said it earlier on this thread I think we should move for Zander Clark as I felt we would move Macey on. Hopefully we look to do this. Makes sense all round.

[Tambo]

Dabrowski ain't a young boy anymore, I'm surprised he would be willing to sit on the bench again next season.

[Hibernian Verse]

I said it earlier on this thread I think we should move for Zander Clark as I felt we would move Macey on. Hopefully we look to do this. Makes sense all round.

Makes no sense whatsoever as we have Marshall now who will be our No.1. Clark won't move to be No.2 when he's just got into the Scotland setup.

[EGL2000]

Another SPFL team trying to sign Ben Woodburn who was on loan at Hearts last season. The other team isn’t named but forgetting his Hearts link a second, he probably fits the mould of the type of signing we will be after.

Wonder if we could be the other club interested in him?

Doubt it wasn't great for them, didn't even start 50% of games.

[flash]

Another SPFL team trying to sign Ben Woodburn who was on loan at Hearts last season. The other team isn’t named but forgetting his Hearts link a second, he probably fits the mould of the type of signing we will be after.

Wonder if we could be the other club interested in him?

I reckon it might be Aberdeen.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Some cranky old trouts on this thread complaining about puns.

I wish they'd stop carping on about it.

[Brown Hibs]

Makes no sense whatsoever as we have Marshall now who will be our No.1. Clark won't move to be No.2 when he's just got into the Scotland setup.

From his point of view he will increase his wage and back himself to claim the number 1 shirt. From our point of view we need more than one decent goalkeeper, especially as one of them is 37 years old.

Makes plenty sense.

[Heisenberg]

From his point of view he will increase his wage and back himself to claim the number 1 shirt. From our point of view we need more than one decent goalkeeper, especially as one of them is 37 years old.

Makes plenty sense.

It makes sense for us but not for him. He can easily get the kind of money we’d offer elsewhere and be guaranteed a game every week.

[bingo70]

Doubt it wasn't great for them, didn't even start 50% of games.

Yeah I get that, just think LJ might be the type of manager that looks at him and backs himself to get more out of him than other managers have managed.

Clearly had/has lots of potential, just needs to find the right team at the right time with the right manager to make the most of it.

Whether that’s us or not just now I don’t know but I suspect LJ would look past his most recent loan spell.

[SHODAN]

From his point of view he will increase his wage and back himself to claim the number 1 shirt. From our point of view we need more than one decent goalkeeper, especially as one of them is 37 years old.

Makes plenty sense.

I'm more than happy with Dabrowski as backup and eventual #1. I think he's got it.

[eastmainsmsh]

Mccart and Hendry any good ?

[Since452]

Another SPFL team trying to sign Ben Woodburn who was on loan at Hearts last season. The other team isn’t named but forgetting his Hearts link a second, he probably fits the mould of the type of signing we will be after.

Wonder if we could be the other club interested in him?

He has an atrocious scoring record every club.

[Brown Hibs]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

[bingo70]

He has an atrocious scoring record every club.

Is he an out and out forward or more of a winger/number 10 though.

If we are looking at him, and there’s no suggestion we are, I’m guessing we’ll do a bit deeper digging than his Wikipedia page to try and see why he’s not fulfilled his potential and what would be different at Hibs compared to his other clubs. Still only 22.

[jacomo]

Yes, if we had a seperate children's section.


Can we get a juice and a fish supper for Ray? I think he’s a bit hangry.

[McGruber]

Mccart and Hendry any good ?

I doubt either would go down well. McCart looked good in St J's double winning season alongside Gordon and Kerr though looked awful throughout last season.

I suspect Hendry will be seen as a cheap option that is not good enough though personally I think he would prove to be a good signing, I like him and he seems to be improving

[jacomo]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.


Absolutely not a poor player.

Sad his time with us has ended like this, last season was terrible for him after his injury / covid.

[Aldo]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

Where you reading or seeing this.

As for him being a really poor player??? Serious injury set him back.

On his game very good player for us!

Not sure whether you’re trolling or not??


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[Heisenberg]

Absolutely not a poor player.

Sad his time with us has ended like this, last season was terrible for him after his injury / covid.

Yeah he was nowhere near being a poor player the season before last. Played a key role in us finishing 3rd. Not seen any confirmation that he’s away? Hopefully he gets a chance over pre season to prove himself again.

[McGruber]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

Really hope not. As for really poor I suspect you mean poor after his serious injury, not poor as a near 20 goal a season striker beforehand! Surely would depend on whether or not the close season and pre season gets him back fully fit - if it did he would be a huge asset, if not then yeah, sadly would have to move on. Still, 'really poor' is more than harsh

[Northernhibee]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

Absolute nonsense, proven goal scorer and unless there’s no chance of him regaining full fitness it’s a bad decision to let him go.

[Since452]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

That's a shame if true. We'd been crying out for a player like him for years. Handful for defenders. Ideal in this league. I'd have liked to see him get a full pre season under Johnson and kick on but can understand if he wants his own players in. Not sure i'd be looking to move on a Welshman right now with WC places up for grabs. We all know what Doidge is capable of.

[bingo70]

I’ll be quite pleased if Doidge is away to be honest. I’m not as harsh as the previous poster as I can see what he’s brought to the table when fit. I really want loads of pace and energy in the final third though and I don’t see that as being his game.

Good luck to him though if he’s away, seems like a right likeable guy and did well for us in spells.

[Bostonhibby]

Absolute nonsense, proven goal scorer and unless there’s no chance of him regaining full fitness it’s a bad decision to let him go.If Doidge is close to being fit again and we've let him go we must have some great replacements lined up.

Doidge was very good for us.

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[Northernhibee]

If Doidge is close to being fit again and we've let him go we must have some great replacements lined up.

Doidge was very good for us.

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Yep, one of our best centre forwards in quite some time.

[Aldo]

I’ll be quite pleased if Doidge is away to be honest. I’m not as harsh as the previous poster as I can see what he’s brought to the table when fit. I really want loads of pace and energy in the final third though and I don’t see that as being his game.

Good luck to him though if he’s away, seems like a right likeable guy and did well for us in spells.

I understand what you’re saying Bingo however a Doidge type player brings something different to the team!

If he goes I expect a similar possibly more mobile replacement. I want Doidge to get back to full fitness and hopefully get back to scoring ways!


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[tonyrougier123]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

Hope this is nonsense tbh!

Good pre season under his belt and I’m sure he will put his injury woes behind him.

As for macey possibly leaving,unless another good goalie is signed to challenge for the gloves we should be retaining him.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Yes, if we had a seperate children's section.

Your parents did well to predict a .net thread full of fish puns when they named you! 😃

[ahibby]

Absolutely not a poor player.

Sad his time with us has ended like this, last season was terrible for him after his injury / covid.

Absolutely agree. I have always liked him and for not being quick he does a good job tracking back and has even cut out crosses into our box. A useful experienced player and I hope he stays.

[Nicho87]

Glad he’s away if true

Bit injury prone and don’t think he’s all that good really.

[Billy Whizz]

Sorry who’s saying Doidge is away, and to where?

[Callum_62]

Glad he’s away if true

Bit injury prone and don’t think he’s all that good really.Was he injured alot for us? 1 bad injury basically wasn't it?

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[Aldo]

Was he injured alot for us? 1 bad injury basically wasn't it?

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Yes! Just the one!


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[Just_Jimmy]

Dabrowski wont be getting a sniff with Marshall here unless he gets the league cup games.We only have the chance of two cups a season.

We should be playing our best available 11 in every single cup game.

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[Brown Hibs]

Yep, one of our best centre forwards in quite some time.

Not even one of the best in the current side.

[matty_f]

We only have the chance of two cups a season.

We should be playing our best available 11 in every single cup game.

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I think the manager can be more pragmatic that that, especially in the group games and he could/should use the squad and still expect to win the games.

[Hibernian Verse]

Nothing about Doidge leaving anywhere.

[MWHIBBIES]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.

Football isn't for you mate. Very good player his first 2 years here.

[bingo70]

Nothing about Doidge leaving anywhere.

There was a tweet doing the rounds from a page on twitter called SPFL news, it looked credible enough at first glance. I’ve looked for it again and can’t find it so wonder if they’ve taken it down.

[Greencore]

Doidge good player, but injury prone.

[Brightside]

He's not injury prone. He's just struggled to get back to full fitness since Covid.

[Since452]

Doidge and Magennis getting injured were huge reasons for our season going off the rails. Last season was pretty much a write off for Doidge after that. Would absolutley love them both to be ready to go for pre season.

[Mcbizz1998]

I like Doidge and I hope he can get fit and back to his best. But right now there is a massive question mark over his head.

If LJ thinks he can bring in someone to make a difference and that means Doidge needs to go then I wouldn’t be completely against it.

A fit and firing Doidge is a huge asset though.

[Michael]

We missed Doidge after his injury, but now he doesn't seem like the player he was before unfortunately. Was a good player for us though, but maybe time to move on.

[Mrimbetween]

Couple of decent signings for the juices to flow

[dphibs]

I’ve never really rated him so wouldn’t be too bothered if true.

[HoboHarry]

Doidge away. Really poor player absolutely no surprises.
:doh:

[superfurryhibby]

Prior to injury (and no, sustaining an Achilles Injury doesn't make you "injury prone") Doidge had scored 32 goals in 64 competitive matches for Hibs. Pretty decent, especially given the way he was used so poorly by Heckingbottom during his initial run of games.

It's all about opinions, but some people's views are such obvious gash, it's hard to ignore them.

[BlackSheep]

Seems a lot fo folk have short memories.... Doidge, Nisbet and Boyle were on a great run of goals at the end of the 20/21 season and they started off reasonably well in 21/22.... until Doidge got injured and Ross started playing only 1up front.

After his injury Maloney still tried playing Doidge as a lone striker which we all know just didn't work... it didn't work under Hecky, Ross nor Maloney....

Get Doidge back to full fitness and sign a striker who can play off him and a midfielder who can drag us up the pitch and we would be daft not to keep him.

If the rumours are true its disappointing, but if he isnt the type of player LJ wants then we have to trust his vision....

[Greencore]

He's not injury prone. He's just struggled to get back to full fitness since Covid.

Okay.

[04Sauzee]

EEN reckons Macey deal could be done by the end of the week with the clubs in discussion over a fee with Luton.