Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Percy Vere]

Gordon do doubt is a great keeper - he's also a very very lucky one. That can't last forever.

He makes his own luck with his quality.
The luck will dissipate as his fitness and agility fades.

[Percy Vere]

It very petty to wish failure on a guy who was hugely successful for us. Hibs class and all that? Or do we just use that term when it suits us. I hope he comes 4th and we come 3rd. And if he is successful that will mean he’s taken points off of our main challengers.

Well said. Wish him all the best, so long as we take points off them.

[Percy Vere]

Looks like Tottenham still have interest in Mcginn.
£40m. 15% of that would be very handy.
I don’t get this stuff in here that he’s not good enough for top five team. He’s ranked the 17th best player in the league for the various playing stats. And I reckon he’s not been in his best position for a lot of that. Get him in among a quality team and I reckon he adds value and becomes better himself.

[Unseen work]

The Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy (pink sports paper that James Richardson used to read in chic outdoor cafe bars all through the 90s) is reporting that "Verona are on a fishing trip in Scotland, Doig arriving from Hibs"

https://www.tuttohellasverona.it/rassegna/l-arena-il-verona-pesca-in-scozia-in-arrivo-doig-48530

Says close to 2 million euros, hope that’s not true. You’d be wanting close to double that.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Says close to 2 million euros, hope that’s not true. You’d be wanting close to double that.

Might we give up a higher fee now in exchange for a larger sell on clause in future?

[04Sauzee]

Says close to 2 million euros, hope that’s not true. You’d be wanting close to double that.

Only about £1.7m does seem a little cheep

[Greenworld]

Says close to 2 million euros, hope that’s not true. You’d be wanting close to double that.Agree 5 million euro is around 4.2 million pounds thats what they must be looking for . Still think he will go down south , time will tell just hope it happens quickly

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[MrRobot]

Anyone know if it’s true Rocky has been offered to teams on loan?

You’d think not surely? Would be pretty ****ty of Hibs to do that and would only go and show they definitely made a mistake.

Rocky has signed and should be part of the squad, he needs to be given a chance to show he can do better than last season IMO. Some of the games he played in he actually looked pretty good and he wasn’t exactly under great management.

[Northernhibee]

You’d think not surely? Would be pretty ****ty of Hibs to do that and would only go and show they definitely made a mistake.

Rocky has signed and should be part of the squad, he needs to be given a chance to show he can do better than last season IMO. Some of the games he played in he actually looked pretty good and he wasn’t exactly under great management.

With every respect I think the welcome statement on the website made that quite clear.

He’s not a Scottish Premiership quality player, looks way off it in terms of ability and fitness and any way we can get rid is good with me.

[hibeesjoe]

Bit crap for Rocky, he's kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. Hibs must have shown a bit of interest in signing him or why would he come to a club who don't want him and only signed through a technicality.

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[Brightside]

Hugely successful ! I must have missed that bit. Watched some of the most boring football i ever saw at ER, out of his depth and should have been sacked after the worst cup final performance i have ever seen from a Hibs team.

3rd. Thats hugely succesful. Its doesnt happen very often.

[Northernhibee]

Bit crap for Rocky, he's kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. Hibs must have shown a bit of interest in signing him or why would he come to a club who don't want him and only signed through a technicality.

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I have a feeling that would all have been agreed before the loan was agreed unfortunately.

[Stuart93]

Surely the Jack Ross debate can be kept for the managerial vacancies thread, it’s been done to death

[MrRobot]

I have a feeling that would all have been agreed before the loan was agreed unfortunately.

An option to buy doesn’t mean a player is then forced to join a club, he will have had a say. If hibs really didn’t want him and made that clear, Rocky could have declined the move i’m sure :dunno:

[Oscar T Grouch]

The Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy (pink sports paper that James Richardson used to read in chic outdoor cafe bars all through the 90s) is reporting that "Verona are on a fishing trip in Scotland, Doig arriving from Hibs"

https://www.tuttohellasverona.it/rassegna/l-arena-il-verona-pesca-in-scozia-in-arrivo-doig-48530

Rough translation:
The Yellow and Blues, as reported in L'Arena today are close to signing Scotsman Josh Doig. The Left sided player plays for Hibernian in Scotland. We understand he can play in a 4 man defence or even in a 5 man midfield. Diesse Marroccu has already tabled a bid of close to €2million, beating Bolognas offer, who are also interested in the player.

[NC1875]

An option to buy doesn’t mean a player is then forced to join a club, he will have had a say. If hibs really didn’t want him and made that clear, Rocky could have declined the move i’m sure :dunno:

You’re not allowed to speak that much sense on here. All the know it alls will be along shortly to tell you we were forced to sign him and Rocky was forced to come too even though we don’t want him.

[GreenGray]

Why?
He's not our manager anymore, I want every manager apart from ours to fail, that means we do well. I still can't get my head around this love in for Jack Ross, was he able to brainwash fans into adoring him?

Weirdest thing I heard about JR was hibs fans behind me shoe horning his name into a chant “Jack Ross’ green and white army” at Motherwell away in the cup. A good few months after he’d been sacked, down right bizzare.


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[scoopyboy]

You’re not allowed to speak that much sense on here. All the know it alls will be along shortly to tell you we were forced to sign him and Rocky was forced to come too even though we don’t want him.

So Hibs want him then?

[MikeyS]

You’re not allowed to speak that much sense on here. All the know it alls will be along shortly to tell you we were forced to sign him and Rocky was forced to come too even though we don’t want him.

Was it not that we were obliged to buy him after hitting the game trigger in the agreement? That doesn't mean we wanted him but more that we were stuck with him seeing as Norwich wanted rid. As for forcing him, I hardly think that was the case. More likely that he has been presented with a good contract from us and very little else was on offer. He'd be daft not to take it up.

[MrRobot]

Was it not that we were obliged to buy him after hitting the game trigger in the agreement? That doesn't mean we wanted him but more that we were stuck with him seeing as Norwich wanted rid. As for forcing him, I hardly think that was the case. More likely that he has been presented with a good contract from us and very little else was on offer. He'd be daft not to take it up.

Just find it hard to believe the player would come to a club that he knows he isn’t wanted

[BlackSheep]

While there seems to be some uncertainty around Rocky's move to us this summer, I can tell you now that if either party didn't want this to happen then it wouldn't have happened......

All these rumours of us accidentally signing him were started on here!!

[jacomo]

Why?
He's not our manager anymore, I want every manager apart from ours to fail, that means we do well. I still can't get my head around this love in for Jack Ross, was he able to brainwash fans into adoring him?


It’s simply basic human decency. Whatever your opinion on JR, he worked hard for us and represented the club with class. Hence me wishing him luck in his future career - it’s not a comment on his achievements for us, just a small mark of respect for a guy who treated our club with respect.

Shame you can’t recognise that basic point.

[scoopyboy]

While there seems to be some uncertainty around Rocky's move to us this summer, I can tell you now that if either party didn't want this to happen then it wouldn't have happened......

All these rumours of us accidentally signing him were started on here!!

Accidentally, nah. Contractually bound yes.

[jacomo]

Surely the Jack Ross debate can be kept for the managerial vacancies thread, it’s been done to death


Agree it doesn’t even need another airing there tbh.

Too many blowhards determined to open old arguments. It’s boring.

[wookie70]

Just find it hard to believe the player would come to a club that he knows he isn’t wanted

Against not playing and potentially not being paid. Millions of people go into work every day that they don't like and don't feel like they belong. Maybe he is viewing it as an opportunity to show how good he is and change a few minds. He doesn't look like he is good enough for us but there was some raw material to work with and he is still young enough to improve. Sticking him out on loan doesn't seem like a bad idea to me. If we have only signed him because of an appearances clause then we need to make sure we are on top of such issues.

[Tyler Durden]

While there seems to be some uncertainty around Rocky's move to us this summer, I can tell you now that if either party didn't want this to happen then it wouldn't have happened......

All these rumours of us accidentally signing him were started on here!!

They started from the wording of the Hibs announcement. Still very bizarre the way the club chose to communicate the circumstances when there was no requirement for them to do so.

[MikeyS]

Just find it hard to believe the player would come to a club that he knows he isn’t wanted

Maybe he didn't know? LJ was just in the door and was probably of the belief (like all us lot) that Rocky was going from the club, he'd have no reason to make his thoughts on ex players to the hierarchy.

It's also not that far fetched that Rocky took the security a club he knows well rather than take a gamble that something better turns up. Win win for him really, nice contract for 3 years which either gets paid up early or he sits it out and goes on loan.

[GreenGray]

Just find it hard to believe the player would come to a club that he knows he isn’t wanted

How long did he have on his desk at Norwich? Maybe didn’t want to stay there and enjoyed Edinburgh etc.

Still surprised people are debating this topic it’s fairly obvious what’s happened.


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[MrRobot]

Against not playing and potentially not being paid. Millions of people go into work every day that they don't like and don't feel like they belong. Maybe he is viewing it as an opportunity to show how good he is and change a few minds. He doesn't look like he is good enough for us but there was some raw material to work with and he is still young enough to improve. Sticking him out on loan doesn't seem like a bad idea to me. If we have only signed him because of an appearances clause then we need to make sure we are on top of such issues.

Why, if Rocky didn’t sign for Hibs, would Norwich stop paying him? :dunno:

if he isn’t wanted at either club, he isn’t going to play at either club potentially. Would we be paying him more than Norwich would? Maybe, but i’d find that unlikely TBH.

[Since452]

While there seems to be some uncertainty around Rocky's move to us this summer, I can tell you now that if either party didn't want this to happen then it wouldn't have happened......

All these rumours of us accidentally signing him were started on here!!

Nail on the head

[MrRobot]

Nail on the head

:agree:

[bigwheel]

While there seems to be some uncertainty around Rocky's move to us this summer, I can tell you now that if either party didn't want this to happen then it wouldn't have happened......

All these rumours of us accidentally signing him were started on here!!

Didn’t the club post he had gone back to Norwich. Then a few days later communicate that he had triggered a signing clause and had now signed a deal ?? Maybe I misread those comms …

[Hibbyradge]

Wasn't it more of a case that Norwich forced it through?

I thought that we had agreed to buy Rocky if he played so many games for us while on loan.

Neither Hibs nor the player had a choice in the matter.

[scoopyboy]

Didn’t the club post he had gone back to Norwich. Then a few days later communicate that he had triggered a signing clause and had now signed a deal ?? Maybe I misread those comms …

The club did post those two things officially.

Rocky himself personally thanked a couple of players for the help they gave him whilst on loan and wished them the best for the future.

[J-C]

It’s simply basic human decency. Whatever your opinion on JR, he worked hard for us and represented the club with class. Hence me wishing him luck in his future career - it’s not a comment on his achievements for us, just a small mark of respect for a guy who treated our club with respect.

Shame you can’t recognise that basic point.

I've not said anything untoward about Ross,I said I want every manager outwith the Hibs one to fail, it's the fawning over an ex manager I dont get, he's been, he's gone, we move on.

[scoopyboy]

Wasn't it more of a case that Norwich forced it through?

I thought that we had agreed to buy Rocky if he played so many games for us while on loan.

Neither Hibs nor the player had a choice in the matter.

That's my take on it.

[J-C]

Wasn't it more of a case that Norwich forced it through?

I thought that we had agreed to buy Rocky if he played so many games for us while on loan.

Neither Hibs nor the player had a choice in the matter.

Exactly, someone cocked up not reading the small print.

[JohnM1875]

Mcgeady tonight or tomorrow.

Wonder if this will actually happen today then.

[NC1875]

That's my take on it.

Few discussions and the whole deal could easily have been scrapped. It might have cost us money, but it wouldnt have cost us as much as paying a player we apparently don’t want for 3 years.

There are ways out of every deal. Negotiations would have found a solution if we didn’t want him.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Downright weird.

It’s weird to want a team that finishes above us last season to do badly? :faf:

What’s weird is that people are desperate for Jack Ross to do a good job for Dundee United which in turn will make it harder for Hibs to be succesfull. Now that’s downright weird.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I've not said anything untoward about Ross,I said I want every manager outwith the Hibs one to fail, it's the fawning over an ex manager I dont get, he's been, he's gone, we move on.

Exactly.

I hope Jack Ross fails miserably. I also hope Neilson fails miserably. And McInnes. And Postecoglu and GVB. And Callum Davidson. Martindale as well.

People wanting a team we’ll be competing with to do well next season because their manager is a nice man or because he’s been respectful to us. Probably the same people who thought Scotland should let Ukraine beat us and get to the World Cup.

I’ll stick to hoping Hibs and our manager are succesful and everyone else to do as crap as possible to make it as easy for us to do that as can be.

[SRHibs]

Exactly.

I hope Jack Ross fails miserably. I also hope Neilson fails miserably. And McInnes. And Postecoglu and GVB. And Callum Davidson.

People wanting a team we’ll be competing with to do well next season because their manager is a nice man :faf:

Considering we are on a Hibs forum, you can probably infer it as "I hope Jack Ross does well, [but not as well as us]." I don't think this is an unreasonable position.

He was a good servant to the club, so to hope that he "fails miserably" is a bit weird.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Considering we are on a Hibs forum, you can probably infer it as "I hope Jack Ross does well, [but not as well as us]." I don't think this is an unreasonable position.

He was a good servant to the club, so to hope that he "fails miserably" is a bit weird.

No, it’s really not a bit weird to hope our rivals fail.

[SRHibs]

No, it’s really not a bit weird to hope our rivals fail.

Except when it's framed as "I hope Jack Ross fails miserably", it clearly comes across as a personal thing.

Personally, I don't care if Dundee United do well, as long as they finish below us! Hearts, on the other hand...

[Paulie Walnuts]

Except when it's framed as "I hope Jack Ross fails miserably", it clearly comes across as a personal thing.

Personally, I don't care if Dundee United do well, as long as they finish below us! Hearts, on the other hand...

I couldn’t care less about Jack Ross now that he’s not at Hibs.

Him failing miserably is good for Hibs. That’s what I care about.

[SHODAN]

There's a whole other thread for Jack Ross, can we take it there please?

[HoboHarry]

I couldn’t care less about Jack Ross now that he’s not at Hibs.

Him failing miserably is good for Hibs. That’s what I care about.
I don't wish miserable failure on anyone, I want Hibs to simply outperform everyone else.

[SaulGoodman]

There's a whole other thread for Jack Ross, can we take it there please?

Good luck

[SHODAN]

Good luck

It's fine, I'll just close and reopen the thread if this keeps going.

[SRHibs]

It's fine, I'll just close and reopen the thread if this keeps going.

Such power!

[04Sauzee]

Celtic close to signing Alfa Semedo another midfielder. They will have some size of squad if they don't start getting shot of some players.

I can't believe James McCarthy has another 3 years on his contract at Celtic

[McD]

Such power!


:rolleyes:

[AugustaHibs]

It's fine, I'll just close and reopen the thread if this keeps going.

It’s annoying, but I’d rather the mods done that rather than you just closing the thread cos you don’t like the direction it’s taking.

[Dazzjw1875]

Mcgeady any closer to signing? Still would like another CB and creative MF player

[Hibbyradge]

Few discussions and the whole deal could easily have been scrapped. It might have cost us money, but it wouldnt have cost us as much as paying a player we apparently don’t want for 3 years.

There are ways out of every deal. Negotiations would have found a solution if we didn’t want him.

I imagine a few discussions did take place withi the upshot being that Norwich wanted their fee and the player wanted a job, the one he'd signed up for.

[One Day Soon]

We haven't signed anyone for days now. We need some excitement, who are we not signing today?

[GreenPJ]

I don't wish miserable failure on anyone, I want Hibs to simply outperform everyone else.

:agree: The proverbial Scottish problem - we want someone else to fail more than we want ourselves to succeed.

[McGruber]

We haven't signed anyone for days now. We need some excitement, who are we not signing today?

McGeady & Fletcher. ..

Still needing a striker, midfielder, winger and with Clarke away, 2 centre backs.

[Wilson]

:agree: The proverbial Scottish problem - we want someone else to fail more than we want ourselves to succeed.

And then when we succeed we mean that it's only because everyone else is crap.

[One Day Soon]

McGeady & Fletcher. ..

Still needing a striker, midfielder, winger and with Clarke away, 2 centre backs.


I'd rather not sign McGeady than not sign Fletcher.

[04Sauzee]

Ross County sign midfielder Victor Loturi from Cavalry FC on a 3 year deal.

[MKHIBEE]

I would be happy for Dundee Utd to finish 3rd as long as we finish above them.

[jacomo]

I've not said anything untoward about Ross,I said I want every manager outwith the Hibs one to fail, it's the fawning over an ex manager I dont get, he's been, he's gone, we move on.


Well, I tried.

[jacomo]

I would be happy for Dundee Utd to finish 3rd as long as we finish above them.


I like the sound of this.

Unless it’s us and Hearts fighting for the title and they come out on top. But it would be novel at least.

[JamesHFC]

Mcgeady any closer to signing? Still would like another CB and creative MF player

Will be with the team in Portugal.

[MKHIBEE]

Hearts are interested in Jorge Grant, he was decent at Lincoln, think he would do well up here.

[Brooster]

Hearts are interested in Jorge Grant, he was decent at Lincoln, think he would do well up here.

Very interesting.

[500miles]

Very interesting.

Are you suggesting there are others in for him?

[Unseen work]

Hearts are interested in Jorge Grant, he was decent at Lincoln, think he would do well up here.

Said the same, think he’s a really good player.

Goalscoring midfielder, would be great competition/to play along with Magennis.

[MrRobot]

Wasn't it more of a case that Norwich forced it through?

I thought that we had agreed to buy Rocky if he played so many games for us while on loan.

Neither Hibs nor the player had a choice in the matter.

I can believe possibly that hibs had no say over it and the transfer had to be initiated as per the loan and option to buy terms but i simply cannot believe that a player would be forced to make a move. I would
imagine, or at least like to think, that the player always has the right to decline.

[Brooster]

Are you suggesting there are others in for him?

I was being facetious in that I couldn't care less who they are interested in. Sorry.

[Gordy M]

Said the same, think he’s a really good player.

Goalscoring midfielder, would be great competition/to play along with Magennis.

Good thing is our manager has been down south for the past 6 years managing, hopefully he knows that market well and has plenty of contacts.

[GloryGlory]

Arthur Gnahoua? Several SPFL clubs said to be looking at him:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9005017/rangers-celtic-hibs-hearts-aberdeen-transfer-news-live-juranovic/

[JammyDoidger]

Arthur Gnahoua? Several SPFL clubs said to be looking at him:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9005017/rangers-celtic-hibs-hearts-aberdeen-transfer-news-live-juranovic/

Be about St.Mirrens level id assume judging by his goal return, if he does well there he might make the step up to us..

[HoboHarry]

Arthur Gnahoua? Several SPFL clubs said to be looking at him:

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9005017/rangers-celtic-hibs-hearts-aberdeen-transfer-news-live-juranovic/

Think he is the cousin of Baba Ganoush.....

[A Hi-Bee]

Such power!

With great power comes great responsibility!
Now are we gonna sign anyone today or even this week, I read that Slippy G want's to move SJM on with one story saying he is always whinging, well let him whing all the way to a top club and get us some money.
:greengrin

[Unseen work]

Jack Ross supposedly targeting McGrath again.

Wonder if we’ll go for him if he’s available.

[Souter96Mac]

Nir Bitton turns down a move back to Israel. Highly unlikely, but I'd love for us to go after him

[04Sauzee]

Jack Ross supposedly targeting McGrath again.

Wonder if we’ll go for him if he’s available.

What happened to McGrath? Injured or loss of form or just not used at Wigan? Don't think he has been playing international football either?

[badabing67]

It's fine, I'll just close and reopen the thread if this keeps going.


That's right you tell em..... :cb

[Scorrie]

Nir Bitton turns down a move back to Israel. Highly unlikely, but I'd love for us to go after him

Agree. He’d be a quality signing

[McGruber]

Jack Ross supposedly targeting McGrath again.

Wonder if we’ll go for him if he’s available.

If he is available I hope we are in for him, good player..... good age too!

[Tyler Durden]

Aberdeen sign Liam Scales on a season loan from Celtic.

I think he'd have been ideal for us and could have been a long term replacement for Hanlon. Looks an excellent player at this level IMO.

[Edinburgh Green]

Aberdeen sign Liam Scales on a season loan from Celtic.

I think he'd have been ideal for us and could have been a long term replacement for Hanlon. Looks an excellent player at this level IMO.

Really? based on what?

[Iain G]

Jack Ross supposedly targeting McGrath again.

Wonder if we’ll go for him if he’s available.

Rory or Paul?

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen sign Liam Scales on a season loan from Celtic.

I think he'd have been ideal for us and could have been a long term replacement for Hanlon. Looks an excellent player at this level IMO.

Seen him only a couple of times with Celtic and Their fans don't rate him . Not sure what he is a LB or LCB? I'm sure there was something a bit dodgy about that transfer to Celtic in the first place?

[Since452]

Hopefully another couple of faces by the time we head out to Portugal. I'd like to see Lee have as much of his squad together as possible for that trip.

[Hibbyradge]

I can believe possibly that hibs had no say over it and the transfer had to be initiated as per the loan and option to buy terms but i simply cannot believe that a player would be forced to make a move. I would
imagine, or at least like to think, that the player always has the right to decline.

Maybe he wanted the deal to go through so he had a 3 year contract to give him some security.

[04Sauzee]

No idea if this is well known site in Italy but going by the link they reckon Hibs want €4m for Doig
https://www.hellaslive.it/blog/news/bologna-e-hellas-verona-seguono-doig-costa-4-milioni-di-euro/

[Tyler Durden]

Really? based on what?

Based on seeing him play 4/5 times. Clearly Celtic and Aberdeen have signed him for a reason.

He’s quick, good on the ball and pretty aggressive in the challenge. Would tick a lot of boxes for me.

[Tyler Durden]

Seen him only a couple of times with Celtic and Their fans don't rate him . Not sure what he is a LB or LCB? I'm sure there was something a bit dodgy about that transfer to Celtic in the first place?

He’s competing with £5m+ players at Celtic and he’s obviously not at that level. Would be a good player for all non OF teams IMO.

I think Hearts have signed a good player in the Aussie CB aswell. Hopefully Hibs have someone else lined up for the position.

[04Sauzee]

St Mirren sign 25 year old RB Ryan Strain from Maccabi Haifa

Ryan's grandfather is Gerry Baker.

[Silky]

St Mirren sign 25 year old RB Ryan Strain from Maccabi Haifa

Ryan's grandfather is Gerry Baker.

If his first name was Hamstring, we'd definitely have signed him!

[Stuart93]

No idea if this is well known site in Italy but going by the link they reckon Hibs want €4m for Doig
https://www.hellaslive.it/blog/news/bologna-e-hellas-verona-seguono-doig-costa-4-milioni-di-euro/

Good stuff. Hope we stick to that valuation.

[davhibby]

Good stuff. Hope we stick to that valuation.

That ties in with the sort of fee we wanted last year too, seems more plausible than the other figures being quoted

[04Sauzee]

He’s competing with £5m+ players at Celtic and he’s obviously not at that level. Would be a good player for all non OF teams IMO.

I think Hearts have signed a good player in the Aussie CB aswell. Hopefully Hibs have someone else lined up for the position.
Celtic are poised to sign Alexandro Bernabei who is a a LB so possibly why he's been allowed to go on loan.

[Leitherhibs]

Liam Scales is a very good defender at this level, but as others have said he’s competing with CCV and Starfelt who are both international defenders. Julien not even getting a look-in and he was top drawer in his 1st season here.

Scales > Bushiri.

[04Sauzee]

EXCLUSIVE! Matt Macey to seal Hibs transfer exit today as Luton Town deal imminent

https://t.co/LJK92GRv41 https://t.co/Xd0hFrecUi

[Blaster]

EXCLUSIVE! Matt Macey to seal Hibs transfer exit today as Luton Town deal imminent

https://t.co/LJK92GRv41 https://t.co/Xd0hFrecUi

Good luck to Matt Macey. A steady enough keeper who made very few mistakes but very few spectacular saves either.

[Stuart93]

Good luck to Matt Macey. A steady enough keeper who made very few mistakes but very few spectacular saves either.

Echoes my feelings on him. Neither up or down. Wasn’t amazing but wasn’t the worst.

Good luck to him and a very decent move on the face of it

[Bostonhibby]

EXCLUSIVE! Matt Macey to seal Hibs transfer exit today as Luton Town deal imminent

https://t.co/LJK92GRv41 https://t.co/Xd0hFrecUiGood luck to him, I thought he was a decent enough keeper for us and Luton isn't a bad move for him.

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[percy veer]

Good stuff. Hope we stick to that valuation.

Agree if ramsay is worth 4 so is doig, finished 3 last year with him in defence , and finished above Aberdeen again this season.

[King Cosell]

Good luck to Matt Macey. A steady enough keeper who made very few mistakes but very few spectacular saves either.

His save in the 2-2 draw with Dundee last season was incredible. Charlie Adam shoots from 25 yards, Macey dives, ball moves mid-air, Macey adjusts arm and tips it over bar.

[Blaster]

His save in the 2-2 draw with Dundee last season was incredible. Charlie Adam shoots from 25 yards, Macey dives, ball moves mid-air, Macey adjusts arm and tips it over bar.

Yes it was. I did say he made a few

[scotiaf]

Never had a problem with Macey, done a good job in general. He just took ages to take a goal kick :)

[King Cosell]

Ross County have signed Yan Dehanda from Swansea, attacking mid, 23yo, pretty good CV.

[SHODAN]

All the best to Macey, one of the Hibs keepers we've ever had.

[007]

Think the only one v one he lost was Furuhashi in the cup final.

[Cat Stanton]

All the best to Macey, one of the Hibs keepers we've ever had.

Difficult assessment to argue with.

[JimBHibees]

Based on seeing him play 4/5 times. Clearly Celtic and Aberdeen have signed him for a reason.

He’s quick, good on the ball and pretty aggressive in the challenge. Would tick a lot of boxes for me.

Agree thought he looked good on the admittedly very few times I have seen him. Decent crosser also.

[A Hi-Bee]

Think the only one v one he lost was Furuhashi in the cup final.

Perhaps Luton, will have a coach that can teach him to jump higher than a fag packet, all in all good luck to the guy.

:greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Think the only one v one he lost was Furuhashi in the cup final.

Personally thought he could have done better with both completely exposed by the central defenders but near post shot and stranded for the winner. Goal at home v Celtic in 3 1 game and also Morelos header at Ibrox both paddled into the net. Didn't mind him as did well however his distribution wasn't great either.

[xqnq1875]

Hearts resigning cochrane, thought he played very well for them last season thats now more proven players they’ve added to the team with shankland and grant set to be announced shortly as well


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[HendoDelivered]

Hearts resigning cochrane, thought he played very well for them last season thats now more proven players they’ve added to the team with shankland and grant set to be announced shortly as well


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Who cares?

[Ringothedog]

Who cares?

I certainly don’t , but there will others on here who are panicking over all the superstars they are signing.

[Greenworld]

Hearts resigning cochrane, thought he played very well for them last season thats now more proven players they’ve added to the team with shankland and grant set to be announced shortly as well


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHearts fans thought cochrane was rank last season ..they have not added anyone great ..

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[Heisenberg]

Hearts resigning cochrane, thought he played very well for them last season thats now more proven players they’ve added to the team with shankland and grant set to be announced shortly as well


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Shankland is only proven in the Scottish Championship. We’ve got better strikers than him on our books.

[B.H.F.C]

Hearts fans thought cochrane was rank last season ..they have not added anyone great ..

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And lost Souttar and Simms. If they can get Simms back that would be big for them but, as it stands, they’re weaker IMO.

[JammyDoidger]

Who cares?

We should care tbf as that's our rivals for third and European football. They were already stronger than us and are now signing better than us again so far.

[Mikey_1875]

Good luck to Matt Macey. A steady enough keeper who made very few mistakes but very few spectacular saves either.

Agreed, wish him well. Always had the balls to face/applaud the support after a bad defeat unlike some of his colleagues.

[B.H.F.C]

We should care tbf as that's our rivals for third and European football. They were already stronger than us and are now signing better than us again so far.

Comparatively, I’d argue our squad is ever so slightly stronger (not by much) than it was at the end of the season whilst theirs is weaker.

[bod]

EXCLUSIVE! Matt Macey to seal Hibs transfer exit today as Luton Town deal imminent

https://t.co/LJK92GRv41 https://t.co/Xd0hFrecUi

Any fee mentioned ?

[xqnq1875]

Any fee mentioned ?

100k supposedly mate


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[Gordy M]

We should care tbf as that's our rivals for third and European football. They were already stronger than us and are now signing better than us again so far.

Im not sure if it was you or someone who wrote this a few days ago......? Who have they ACTUALLY signed....not linked with, signed?

[Lago]

No idea if this is well known site in Italy but going by the link they reckon Hibs want €4m for Doig
https://www.hellaslive.it/blog/news/bologna-e-hellas-verona-seguono-doig-costa-4-milioni-di-euro/
This sounds like last seasons it has to be no less than £5m, what happened, nothing apart from the boy losing form.

[BILLYHIBS]

Lukaku returns to Inter on season long loan

BBC Sport

[truehibernian]

This sounds like last seasons it has to be no less than £5m, what happened, nothing apart from the boy losing form.

Verona get circa 40 million Euro from TV money and they got around 8 million from league position last season - we are right to ask for £4 million, they can afford it easily, and if they are serious and want him, that should be our stance. Especially when Ramsay has gone for the same - both are at similar stages in their career, and you can argue Josh has played in a better team, played his part in getting to (and playing in) higher profile games (semi and finals), and has represented his country at U21 too.

The club are right to value him against that measure.

[jacomo]

Difficult assessment to argue with.


Really? Nothing against the guy but he’s no way one of the best keepers we’ve ever had. One of the tallest, maybe.

[Shrekko]

This sounds like last seasons it has to be no less than £5m, what happened, nothing apart from the boy losing form.

It's not worth selling him for less that £3-4 million and they just need to manage it better this time.

I think we can expect an outstanding season from him next season so we can't really lose.

[jacomo]

This sounds like last seasons it has to be no less than £5m, what happened, nothing apart from the boy losing form.


I’ll stand by my opinion that Josh Doig was better last season than he was in his first season. Easily worth a decent transfer fee imo.

[donno]

There will be plenty of comings and goings at Easter Road in the next few weeks.
I will reserve recruitment judgement until after the first 11 league games.
We will have played everyone by then, and LJ will have had time to work with the players he ends up with.

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[Shrekko]

Really? Nothing against the guy but he’s no way one of the best keepers we’ve ever had. One of the tallest, maybe.

I think it's to do with the way the original post was worded.

In saying that, I think Macey should be far more highly regarded than he is and I'll always be confused by some of the stuff that's been said about him. To come in for 18 months, be very consistent, play a decent part in us making 2 cup finals and then make us a bit of money is a solid contribution.

[Blaster]

I’ll stand by my opinion that Josh Doig was better last season than he was in his first season. Easily worth a decent transfer fee imo.

I agree. I think he was more consistent last season overall. He was good the first season but consistency wise better last season.

[brog]

There will be plenty of comings and goings at Easter Road in the next few weeks.
I will reserve recruitment judgement until after the first 9 league games.
We will have played everyone by then, and LJ will have had time to work with the players he ends up with.

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I didn't realise we had reverted to a 10 team league! Sorry, but seriously, 9 games? I remember us losing our 1st 8 games of the season then scoring 4 at the Nou Camp a couple of months later!

[jacomo]

I think it's to do with the way the original post was worded.

In saying that, I think Macey should be far more highly regarded than he is and I'll always be confused by some of the stuff that's been said about him. To come in for 18 months, be very consistent, play a decent part in us making 2 cup finals and then make us a bit of money is a solid contribution.


Oh aye, no slagging from me. I was happy enough with him… but I think we’re stronger in that position now.

[SHODAN]

What's the plan for who replaces Doig at LB? Stevenson, Mitchell or someone new?

[04Sauzee]

What's the plan for who replaces Doig at LB? Stevenson, Mitchell or someone new?

There was talk about a young boy from West Ham who's name escapes me.

There was also talk earlier in the window about Strapp from Morton and I'm not sure what happened to the boy from Norway we had lined up last season if Doig moved on.

[Mr. Wonderful]

What's the plan for who replaces Doig at LB? Stevenson, Mitchell or someone new?

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

[04Sauzee]

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

You fancy Mitchell to be sold? LJ was singing his praises the other day

[Dmas]

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

LJ spoke quite positively about Mitchell in his sportsound interview that he sees him in a few positions

[B.H.F.C]

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

Johnson singled Mitchell out the other day about being a player that fits exactly what he wants. Will be quite familiar with him from down south I’d imagine.

[sleeping giant]

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

Nah.

[donno]

I didn't realise we had reverted to a 10 team league! Sorry, but seriously, 9 games? I remember us losing our 1st 8 games of the season then scoring 4 at the Nou Camp a couple of months later!Yeah, my bad. Few too many Stella's, but you know what I mean. I will correct the post.

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[SteveHFC]

Have a feeling Mitchell will move on also and a new signing will be announced.

Think he’s a good player. Hope he doesn’t move on.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Think he’s a good player. Hope he doesn’t move on.

Same. I think he's better as a left midfielder though

[bod]

100k supposedly mate


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Cheers

[04Sauzee]

Lots of talk from Dundee Utd fans that Doidge is going there. Off course it could be the old 2+2 = 5

[Stuart93]

Aberdeen starting to make a few signings

Anthony Stewart defender from Wycombe the latest

Some of their fans singing his praises and they’ll miss him

[Winston Ingram]

Lots of talk from Dundee Utd fans that Doidge is going there. Off course it could be the old 2+2 = 5

Hope not. Injury free and a full preseason under his belt he’s comfortably our best centre forward.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Hope not. Injury free and a full preseason under his belt he’s comfortably our best centre forward.
And if he's actually on one of his, all too rare, scoring streaks. Otherwise he just becomes a target man who misses chances

Too inconsistent for me, and now with questions regarding his fitness, then I won't be gutted if he left.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Vault Boy]

Steven Fletcher has featured in 3 of our Instagram uploads in the last 4 days. Is Saul available to geolocate him?

[Nicho87]

Lots of talk from Dundee Utd fans that Doidge is going there. Off course it could be the old 2+2 = 5

If the price is right I’d be selling him.

Purely on the basis we have better lined up.

[Alex Trager]

If the price is right I’d be selling him.

Purely on the basis we have better lined up.

Who do we have lined up?

[Since452]

Josh Doig is a funny one for me. I'm actually quite keen for him to leave so we get a decent transfer fee. I don't think we'll struggle without him. I'm not in any way saying he isn't a good player.

[Nicho87]

Who do we have lined up?

I’m not the recruitment team or the manager

But if the said before believe they have found said person I think doidge is getting to a point where sell on value is on the decline.

[Alex Trager]

I’m not the recruitment team or the manager

But if the said before believe they have found said person I think doidge is getting to a point where sell on value is on the decline.

Aw I ses

[easty]

I’m glad to see the back of Macey. He was a downgrade on Rocky, and we’ve brought in a better keeper in Marshall.

Macey just seemed like a complete sap to me. Quiet and far too weak. He definitely made a few really good saves, but that didn’t make up for his faults in my opinion.

I backed him to get booked away at Motherwell after he’d already been warned about time wasting, a tenner at 33/1, less than a minute later he got booked. So that’s why I’ll remember Matt Maceys time at Hibs best.

[jacomo]

Josh Doig is a funny one for me. I'm actually quite keen for him to leave so we get a decent transfer fee. I don't think we'll struggle without him. I'm not in any way saying he isn't a good player.


We finally found a left back to displace Lewis after over a decade of trying and you want rid? Baffling.

I think he’s a really good player and accept he will likely move on at some point, but I’d love him to stay another season.

[04Sauzee]

Siegrist signs for Celtic in a 4 year deal.

[King Cosell]

Josh Doig is a funny one for me. I'm actually quite keen for him to leave so we get a decent transfer fee. I don't think we'll struggle without him. I'm not in any way saying he isn't a good player.

If McGinn moves I'd be happy for him to stay, could improve a lot under Johnson.

[J-C]

Macey is decent but kicking and distribution was poor, good luck to him.

Doig was the season before last, no one was good last season. If he goes it's because he has potential and I hope Hibs stick to the £4m valuation they have.

[SaulGoodman]

Steven Fletcher has featured in 3 of our Instagram uploads in the last 4 days. Is Saul available to geolocate him?

He’s not much of an Instagram user, must be too old school for that 😂

[tonyrougier123]

We finally found a left back to displace Lewis after over a decade of trying and you want rid? Baffling.

I think he’s a really good player and accept he will likely move on at some point, but I’d love him to stay another season.

It’s a strange one when we have a good player on our hands,forever hoping we sell for good money only to be disappointed with whoever we replace them with,or feel we haven’t invested enough of the fee to adequately replace them.

He’s contracted til 2025 I think so no rush on our part.

He’s also a very grounded lad so I don’t see him being in any rush either.
These good natured hard working team players are rare in todays game let’s enjoy supporting the laddie,I sometimes can’t believe he’s only just turned 20!
Unreal potential.

[Paul1642]

Josh Doig is a funny one for me. I'm actually quite keen for him to leave so we get a decent transfer fee. I don't think we'll struggle without him. I'm not in any way saying he isn't a good player.

I’ve spent years thinking that we are better off selling player x because they will be replaceable and we will use the money to strengthen the whole team. It never seems to work out that way though.

[JimBHibees]

I’m glad to see the back of Macey. He was a downgrade on Rocky, and we’ve brought in a better keeper in Marshall.

Macey just seemed like a complete sap to me. Quiet and far too weak. He definitely made a few really good saves, but that didn’t make up for his faults in my opinion.

I backed him to get booked away at Motherwell after he’d already been warned about time wasting, a tenner at 33/1, less than a minute later he got booked. So that’s why I’ll remember Matt Maceys time at Hibs best.

Some bet that.:aok:

[JammyDoidger]

Dom Telford, English league 2 top scorer with 25 goals in 37 apps, a free agent surprised no Scottish teams have been linked with him.

[Unseen work]

Dom Telford, English league 2 top scorer with 25 goals in 37 apps, a free agent surprised no Scottish teams have been linked with him.

I have wondered if lower leagues in England is something we might look into with Johnson’s contacts.

After Aberdeen signing the lad from Notts County I noticed they have a striker called Ruben Rodrigues who seems far too good for that level.

Striker that scored 20 in 43 this season but before going there scored 12 in 27 for Den Bosch in the Eerste Divise? Seems an odd one. Still only 25.

He’s also Portuguese which we seem to be liking right now 😅

[tonyrougier123]

Dom Telford, English league 2 top scorer with 25 goals in 37 apps, a free agent surprised no Scottish teams have been linked with him.

Nippy wee player,knack for being in the right place.
The type of striker we don’t have just now.

[JammyDoidger]

I have wondered if lower leagues in England is something we might look into with Johnson’s contacts.

After Aberdeen signing the lad from Notts County I noticed they have a striker called Ruben Rodrigues who seems far too good for that level.

Striker that scored 20 in 43 this season but before going there scored 12 in 27 for Den Bosch in the Eerste Divise? Seems an odd one. Still only 25.

He’s also Portuguese which we seem to be liking right now 😅

Seems a decent enough option, deserves his step up by the looks of it, guys that are playing and scoring every week have to be worth a look that's for sure.

[Since452]

We finally found a left back to displace Lewis after over a decade of trying and you want rid? Baffling.

I think he’s a really good player and accept he will likely move on at some point, but I’d love him to stay another season.

Doug is replaceable.

[JammyDoidger]

Nippy wee player,knack for being in the right place.
The type of striker we don’t have just now.

Reminds me a lot of Scott Mcdonald, someone I'd be happy to take a chance on, scored all different types of goals last season, inside, outside the box, headers, penalty's. Looks a right good finisher.

[Ringothedog]

Doug is replaceable.

All players are replaceable, history shows us that it is not usually by a better player.

[lucky]

League 2 in England is not near the standard of the Scottish Premiership regardless of what the English media think. There are very few players from that league that have been successful up here.

[Paulie Walnuts]

League 2 in England is not near the standard of the Scottish Premiership regardless of what the English media think. There are very few players from that league that have been successful up here.

Yeah, it’s a terrible league.

There’ll be plenty players in it that are good enough to play up here but they’ll be the exception rather than the rule.

I’d even go as far as saying it’s the exception rather than the rule in League One.

[04Sauzee]

With Hibs flying out to Portugal on Sunday I thought we may see another couple of faces coming in this week or moving the other way. Still time I guess.

[AugustaHibs]

Paul mcginn away.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

League 2 in England is not near the standard of the Scottish Premiership regardless of what the English media think. There are very few players from that league that have been successful up here.

On the flip side, Lewis Moult was playing at Conference level before going to Motherwell...

[Steven79]

Paul mcginn away.

Dundee United?

[bod]

Paul mcginn away.

Sold or freed ?

[McGruber]

Paul mcginn away.

Don't know what to feel about that. Team a bit light on experience and always steady and chips in with goals. Also a better defender than the centre back we've just signed up inadvertently on a 3 year deal. Seemed more sensible with Clarke here but now he's away I'd have kept on for the year myself. Hopefully Miller makes the position his own and stays fit

[Smartie]

I’ve really liked McGinn.

Not the first I’d be looking to let go.

[Billy Whizz]

I’ve really liked McGinn.

Not the first I’d be looking to let go.

I agree, but he’s probably got a longer contract at Motherwell than Hibs, and a bit nearer home too for him

[flash]

I’ve really liked McGinn.

Not the first I’d be looking to let go.

He has done much better for us than I think most would have expected but I think his game time may be a good bit higher at another club so probably makes sense to everyone that he moves on

[Ozyhibby]

Our transfer business so far seems to be a massive gamble. And one that didn’t pay of in the January window. I’m not hopeful for the new season.


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[scoopyboy]

I agree, but he’s probably got a longer contract at Motherwell than Hibs, and a bit nearer home too for him

More money as well

[flash]

Our transfer business so far seems to be a massive gamble. And one that didn’t pay of in the January window. I’m not hopeful for the new season.


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I am exactly the opposite. Squad needed a massive clear out and nobody has left the club that I would have been bothered about keeping other than maybe Clarke and that wasn't in our hands.

[tonyrougier123]

Paul mcginn away.

Can we really confidently be letting mcginn go?
I don’t think so.

[04Sauzee]

More money as well

Do you know if we got a fee or were we happy for him to go and play football and free up some wages?

[tonyrougier123]

I am exactly the opposite. Squad needed a massive clear out and nobody has left the club that I would have been bothered about keeping other than maybe Clarke and that wasn't in our hands.

Clear out with replacements that better the squad.
We still need a few key signings.

[scoopyboy]

Do you know if we got a fee or were we happy for him to go and play football and free up some wages?

Don't know is the honest answer, I suspect he will he will have been allowed to go for nothing as a thank you and to get his wage off the books.

Only guessing at that however, he wasn't a big earner at Hibs.

[04Sauzee]

Don't know is the honest answer, I suspect he will he will have been allowed to go for nothing as a thank you and to get his wage off the books.

Only guessing at that however, he wasn't a big earner at Hibs.

Cheers , done OK for Hibs and glad he's going somewhere he will get to play football. Frees up some space in the squad and gives us a little more in the budget. So looks like Macey and McGinn of the books

[flash]

Clear out with replacements that better the squad.
We still need a few key signings.

Absolutely. I reckon that's exactly what we will get.

[SHODAN]

Still need at least one centre back, a left back, a midfielder and two strikers.

[McGruber]

Still need at least one centre back, a left back, a midfielder and two strikers.

Would add a winger - McGeady

Do we need a left back? Currently Doig, Stevenson, Mitchell. With Clarke and McGinn away possibly need a right back. Only Miller now who is young and new to Scottish football. Cadden can play wing back but is not a right back

[Dazzjw1875]

I think cadden and Miller will be viewed as RB with possibly young lad from 18s moving up.

[Col2]

Do we think McGeady is a winger, attacking midfielder or No 10 playing of main striker?

[jacomo]

Paul McGinn wore the shirt with pride and distinction, best wishes to him.

[Hibees1973]

Know Johnson said he is promoting players from our development/U18 squad.

Surely one of these will be Laidlaw and possibly O'Connor.

I have more faith in these two than from the level we have dug out some of our new signings.

[JimBHibees]

I agree, but he’s probably got a longer contract at Motherwell than Hibs, and a bit nearer home too for him

Yep will be saving him a fortune on petrol :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Paul McGinn wore the shirt with pride and distinction, best wishes to him.

Agree you could see how gutted he was after the League cup final. Wish him well

[Hibees1973]

You would expect for a club like Arsenal to loan one of their players out they would want them to go to a stable environment, consistent coaching and somewhere where they will get progressed.

Let's be honest Hibs have not ticked any of these boxes so it should not been a surprise Clarke was recalled and has now moved on elsewhere.

Don't expect Arsenal to loan us any of their players for the foreseeable future.

[MWHIBBIES]

League 2 in England is not near the standard of the Scottish Premiership regardless of what the English media think. There are very few players from that league that have been successful up here.

There are loads of players from than league that have been successful here. Not player of the season quality, but many players have come from there and done well for the likes of Motherwell, Dundee United etc.

We've had a few successes ourselves in Gray and Doidge

[Unseen work]

I’ll be said to see Paul McGinn go.

Think he has been a really good signing despite a loss of form last year. No one would have thought when he signed that he’d get a Scotland call up.

Good player and a great professional.

I would keep him as a squad player without a doubt but he might not want that.

[McGruber]

I think cadden and Miller will be viewed as RB with possibly young lad from 18s moving up.

Hopefully Cadden isn't viewed as RB, he certainly isn't - though I suspect you might be right. Think we need an experienced right back as back up with Miller coming in a young guy new to the league and his potential cover being from the 18s... someone like Paul McGinn say

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Know Johnson said he is promoting players from our development/U18 squad.

Surely one of these will be Laidlaw and possibly O'Connor.

I have more faith in these two than from the level we have dug out some of our new signings.

Connor Young also

[Lendo]

I can’t believe we don’t have a single McGinn on the books now. Disgrace.

[Squealing pig]

All the best Paul mcginn , passionate, hard working player

[Squealing pig]

Hopefully not the only mcginn to be moving this summer

[Just_Jimmy]

You would expect for a club like Arsenal to loan one of their players out they would want them to go to a stable environment, consistent coaching and somewhere where they will get progressed.

Let's be honest Hibs have not ticked any of these boxes so it should not been a surprise Clarke was recalled and has now moved on elsewhere.

Don't expect Arsenal to loan us any of their players for the foreseeable future.I think the last player we got from the arsenal academy that could be considered anywhere near a success was probably Dean Sheils.

I cannot think of anyone who's come direct, either loan or signing long term who has been successful at Hibs.

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[GreenArmy1875]

I think the last player we got from the arsenal academy that could be considered anywhere near a success was probably Dean Sheils.

I cannot think of anyone who's come direct, either loan or signing long term who has been successful at Hibs.

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Daniel Boateng

[matty_f]

I think the last player we got from the arsenal academy that could be considered anywhere near a success was probably Dean Sheils.

I cannot think of anyone who's come direct, either loan or signing long term who has been successful at Hibs.

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Stokes?

[Brightside]

Know Johnson said he is promoting players from our development/U18 squad.

Surely one of these will be Laidlaw and possibly O'Connor.

I have more faith in these two than from the level we have dug out some of our new signings.

They havent even been the best players in the 18s this season.

[Billy Whizz]

More money as well

I’m surprised at this

[GibbytheHibby2]

Would add a winger - McGeady

Do we need a left back? Currently Doig, Stevenson, Mitchell. With Clarke and McGinn away possibly need a right back. Only Miller now who is young and new to Scottish football. Cadden can play wing back but is not a right back

Joe Newell did a decent job as LWB when played there a couple of seasons ago. I wouldn’t rule him out as cover.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Stokes?

Signed from Sunderland

[MWHIBBIES]

Joe Newell did a decent job as LWB when played there a couple of seasons ago. I wouldn’t rule him out as cover.

He is currently our best central midfielder so don't think it would be good to move him out there. I think if we're going to play a flat back 4 we need to replace Doig. If its wing-backs, Mitchell should be fine with Lewis as backup.

[Billy Whizz]

Yep will be saving him a fortune on petrol :greengrin

Never thought of that Jim

[scoopyboy]

Paul McGinn might have a late change of destination, Motherwell possibly going to be gazumped by Dundee Utd.

[Greenworld]

Paul McGinn might have a late change of destination, Motherwell possibly going to be gazumped by Dundee Utd.Is the a transfer fee move ? Nothing on media


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[Tyler Durden]

We have Miller and Cadden for RB and let's not forget that Delferriere is a RB. We need a pathway if we're investing in these development squad players.

Miller likely first choice RB with Delferriere in reserve.

[Smartie]

With McGinn, I think you keep the 7 out of 10 guy and let the others try and take the shirt off him. If they manage and he doesn't get the football he wants and is unhappy then he can go.

It's a risk losing players who are steady and reliable.

McGinn has been part of a robust defence in the past and is still capable. We don't know if any of the new guys are yet.

It wasn't losing the likes of McGinn that we needed to do but to bring in the proper quality to play alongside them. It remains to be seen whether or not we've done that, but I suspect we're replacing the steady guys with folk of similar ability whilst not tackling our urgent needs.

It placates those who feel we were in need of a clear out (not an opinion I share but not one I consider outlandish) but I'm not convinced it takes us any closer to being a better team than the one that was pish last season.

If he wanted to go for any of the valid reasons also mentioned then fair play. He's served us well.

[scoopyboy]

Hopefully not the only mcginn to be moving this summer

Steven to Falkirk :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[Mr. Wonderful]

With McGinn, I think you keep the 7 out of 10 guy and let the others try and take the shirt off him. If they manage and he doesn't get the football he wants and is unhappy then he can go.

It's a risk losing players who are steady and reliable.

McGinn has been part of a robust defence in the past and is still capable. We don't know if any of the new guys are yet.

It wasn't losing the likes of McGinn that we needed to do but to bring in the proper quality to play alongside them. It remains to be seen whether or not we've done that, but I suspect we're replacing the steady guys with folk of similar ability whilst not tackling our urgent needs.

It placates those who feel we were in need of a clear out (not an opinion I share but not one I consider outlandish) but I'm not convinced it takes us any closer to being a better team than the one that was pish last season.

If he wanted to go for any of the valid reasons also mentioned then fair play. He's served us well.

The amount of goals cost and sub 7/10 performances from Mcginn last season been forgotten about? Pace is going and he's not strong enough to move to CB.

Good time to get rid

[BILLYHIBS]

Sadio Mane moves to Bayern Munich from Liverpool for 35m

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[eastmainsmsh]

Sadio Mane moves to Bayern Munich from Liverpool for 35m

BBC Sport

Klopp to bid for Sir John McGinn ?

[Since90+2]

I'd have kept McGinn as a squad player. Mostly reliable and can play in a few positions, can't imagine he was on massive wages either.

[xqnq1875]

The amount of goals cost and sub 7/10 performances from Mcginn last season been forgotten about? Pace is going and he's not strong enough to move to CB.

Good time to get rid

Agreed, never understood why so many people want him to stay, he’s not good enough


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[Greenworld]

Klopp to bid for Sir John McGinn ?Klopp loves John mcginn there's a couple of other players in midfield that mcginn could replace .

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[McGruber]

With McGinn, I think you keep the 7 out of 10 guy and let the others try and take the shirt off him. If they manage and he doesn't get the football he wants and is unhappy then he can go.

It's a risk losing players who are steady and reliable.

McGinn has been part of a robust defence in the past and is still capable. We don't know if any of the new guys are yet.

It wasn't losing the likes of McGinn that we needed to do but to bring in the proper quality to play alongside them. It remains to be seen whether or not we've done that, but I suspect we're replacing the steady guys with folk of similar ability whilst not tackling our urgent needs.

It placates those who feel we were in need of a clear out (not an opinion I share but not one I consider outlandish) but I'm not convinced it takes us any closer to being a better team than the one that was pish last season.

If he wanted to go for any of the valid reasons also mentioned then fair play. He's served us well.

Agree with this. Just have to hope Miller hits the ground running now. I suspect we'll see some more defenders signed though so lets see what happens

[One Day Soon]

Still need at least one centre back, a left back, a midfielder and two strikers.

And two of those need to have decent pace.

[MWHIBBIES]

Klopp loves John mcginn there's a couple of other players in midfield that mcginn could replace .

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Klopp to bid for Sir John McGinn ?

Certainly not going to happen.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/06/21/striking-differences-in-liverpool-and-man-citys-big-money-deals-for-nunez-and-haaland/

Says at the bottom here they wont be signing stop-gaps like Bissouma, Philips or Tielemans (3 players better than McGinn). They're probably done for the summer unless something changes.

Bissouma confirmed to Spurs, Philips heavily linked with City and Tielemans heavily linked with Arsenal. No one linked with McGinn. Liverpool were never going to go for McGinn, not their type of signing whatsoever. He also doesn't get in their first choice midfield at all. If they were going to get a midfielder it would be a real world class player.

[Northernhibee]

Christian Doidge was in Dundee area yesterday according to a friend who spotted him in the Ferry.

[Shrekko]

Certainly not going to happen.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/06/21/striking-differences-in-liverpool-and-man-citys-big-money-deals-for-nunez-and-haaland/

Says at the bottom here they wont be signing stop-gaps like Bissouma, Philips or Tielemans (3 players better than McGinn). They're probably done for the summer unless something changes.

Bissouma confirmed to Spurs, Philips heavily linked with City and Tielemans heavily linked with Arsenal. No one linked with McGinn. Liverpool were never going to go for McGinn, not their type of signing whatsoever. He also doesn't get in their first choice midfield at all. If they were going to get a midfielder it would be a real world class player.

Saying McGinn hasn't been linked with anyone is just totally untrue! He's been linked with Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool in the last 12 months!

You obviously feel he's not good enough for those rumours to be true but it's hard to believe there is absolutely nothing in the speculation. McGinn isn't the type to get his agent to create speculation so I'd say there has been some interest.

And by the way- those 3 players you mentioned are only "better" in your opinion!

[Since452]

Personally I think getting rid of Paaul McGinn isn't a great idea. You need steady players like him.

[Winston Ingram]

Certainly not going to happen.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/06/21/striking-differences-in-liverpool-and-man-citys-big-money-deals-for-nunez-and-haaland/

Says at the bottom here they wont be signing stop-gaps like Bissouma, Philips or Tielemans (3 players better than McGinn). They're probably done for the summer unless something changes.

Bissouma confirmed to Spurs, Philips heavily linked with City and Tielemans heavily linked with Arsenal. No one linked with McGinn. Liverpool were never going to go for McGinn, not their type of signing whatsoever. He also doesn't get in their first choice midfield at all. If they were going to get a midfielder it would be a real world class player.

Spurs certainly aren't in for McGinn. They play 343 with 2 CM's. They've currently got Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Skipp and Bissouma.

[MWHIBBIES]

Saying McGinn hasn't been linked with anyone is just totally untrue! He's been linked with Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool in the last 12 months!

You obviously feel he's not good enough for those rumours to be true but it's hard to believe there is absolutely nothing in the speculation. McGinn isn't the type to get his agent to create speculation so I'd say there has been some interest.

And by the way- those 3 players you mentioned are only "better" in your opinion!

Yes, I know its my opinion, thats why I post it. How would I be posting someone elses opinion? Its the opinion of the clubs, pundits and managers as well.

He was linked with Spurs a few weeks ago. They immediately went and signed Bissouma without even trying for McGinn, what does that tell you about those links?

He has never been linked with Liverpool by any serious source. See how much the Calvin Ramsey and Darwin Nunez links were in the papers. Those were players Liverpool actually wanted.

Man United are linked with everyone, 95% of it bull****.


There might be something in the speculation, but its nothing really serious. This summer is already showing better players are available for cheaper, like Yves Bissouma, who I said a year ago teams would go for long before McGinn. Brilliant player.

[bingo70]

Personally I think getting rid of Paaul McGinn isn't a great idea. You need steady players like him.

I don’t think he was that steady last season. Certainly was the season before.

Wouldn’t have mind keeping him but not one I’m worried about losing.

[scoopyboy]

Personally I think getting rid of Paaul McGinn isn't a great idea. You need steady players like him.

I think Paul McGinn done us a good turn but I agree with him leaving.

We will never improve with a bunch of Steady Eddies.

[Carheenlea]

I think Paul McGinn done us a good turn but I agree with him leaving.

We will never improve with a bunch of Steady Eddies.

While he was far from first on my list I’d like to see move on, I have to agree with what you say :agree:

[Mcbizz1998]

McGinn leaving is only a worry if we don’t recruit better. Time will tell I guess but I wish him well, the 2nd best McGinn at hibs but there is no shame in that. He was really good for us.

[hibee-boys]

I think Paul came in and exceeded most expectations, good luck to him…..apart from when he plays Hibs obviously. Looks like Miller is a similar type player but more dynamic so hopefully an upgrade.

[Franck Stanton]

Sorry to see him go. Been a good player for us.
Wish him all the best.

[King Cosell]

Personally I think getting rid of Paaul McGinn isn't a great idea. You need steady players like him.

It's a great idea for Paul McGinn, a 2 or 3-year deal and maybe a future coaching role at Well, Killie or Dundee Utd is better than 1 year of not being first choice at Hibs. He's 100% welcome to stay and fight for his place, we're not shoving him out the door.

[Lago]

Paul McGinn wore the shirt with pride and distinction, best wishes to him.
I totally agree, the consummate professional. Good luck to him.

[bingo70]

Oil Burke likely to sign permanent deal for Millwall. I know he was mentioned on here as a possibility previously so think he can be scored off the list.

[04Sauzee]

Oil Burke likely to sign permanent deal for Millwall. I know he was mentioned on here as a possibility previously so think he can be scored off the list.

Decent news 😁

[Onceinawhile]

McGinn came in and did a job. When all he had to do was defend, he did pretty decent job of it, but let far too many crosses get in last season.

His ability on the ball isn't good enough for helping build up attacks, so can't say I'm hugely disappointed he's leaving.

[hibby67]

McGinn came in and did a job. When all he had to do was defend, he did pretty decent job of it, but let far too many crosses get in last season.

His ability on the ball isn't good enough for helping build up attacks, so can't say I'm hugely disappointed he's leaving.

Not 100% sure of the stats but he will have been our top scoring defender in all the seasons he’s been there.. even last season even with his injury I bet he was in our top 5 goal scorers … With our goal scoring record I’m sure we will miss someone that can contribute 5+ goals a season from defence

[Earlydelivery]

Can’t see anything anywhere that McGinn away