Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[04Sauzee]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

[Vault Boy]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

Wow

[JohnM1875]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

Bizarre if true. Does anyone actually know how long his contract with us is yet?

[SaulGoodman]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

Wtf

[BegbieHSC]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

**** sake

[Since452]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

Wonder what the transfer fee is. Can't say I'm disappointed.

[JohnM1875]

Wonder what the transfer fee is. Can't say I'm disappointed.

Free transfer according to the guy reporting it.

[Heisenberg]

Looked miles off the pace whenever he played. Hopefully a good deal for the club.

[HendoDelivered]

Chicago Fire is bringing Schaumburg, Ill.-native Chris Mueller home from Hibs, per sources.

Orlando City will receive GAM and other assets for Mueller's MLS rights.

Verbal agreement in place, paperwork to be finished, but Mueller could be available to play this weekend. #cf97 https://t.co/8RHrZYiu0R

He was garbage in all fairness

[SaulGoodman]

Free transfer according to the guy reporting it.

A free transfer? That could go down as one of the worst Hibs transfers ever if true.

[Since452]

Free transfer according to the guy reporting it.

So we didn't have to pay them to take him? Bonus.

[Heisenberg]

A free transfer? That could go down as the worst Hibs transfers ever if true.

Might lend weight to the rumour that he was on a ridiculous wage.

[JohnM1875]

A free transfer? That could go down as the worst Hibs transfers ever if true.

According to the guy it's a free, aye.

Yet another bizzare thing from us in a bizzare year.

[SteveHFC]

Our recruitment this season has a been a joke.

[Mikey_1875]

Can only laugh if that turns out to be true. Unbelievable.

[S4uzee]

Our recruitment this season has a been a joke.

Who’s head of recruitment?

[SteveHFC]

Who’s head of recruitment?

Isn’t it Ron’s son Ian?

[LewysGot2]

Who’s head of recruitment?

It was Mathie for the first half of the season before he got binned. Responsible for James Scott amongst other signings….

Now? Depends on whether you listen to journalists, pundits, Ron Gordon or whoever….something along the lines of a committee including the head coach, organised by Ian Gordon, loans coordinator is Eddie May?

:confused:

[jeffers]

Don’t think we paid a fee for him. Like others I’ve heard he’s on big money, money he’s not looked to be worth. Bigger concern for me is we have no manager in place but we appear to be making decisions about players coming in and going out.

[Billy Whizz]

According to the guy it's a free, aye.

Yet another bizzare thing from us in a bizzare year.

Can’t be a free, Ron’s strategy game is to bring in talent and sell them on!
Wonder how much he’s cost Hibs in wages and signing on fees

Just another brutal outcome from Gordon and Co

[SteveHFC]

Wonder if this is the start of a massive clear out.

[JohnM1875]

Don’t think we paid a fee for him. Like others I’ve heard he’s on big money, money he’s not looked to be worth. Bigger concern for me is we have no manager in place but we appear to be making decisions about players coming in and going out.

Surely he didn't uproot and move over here for a short term contract though? Been here for what, 6 months? Can't understand how he'd be leaving us for free?

[JamesHFC]

Signings under Ross probably been the poorest in the last decade.

Cadden, Nisbet and McGinn the only successful ones?

[scoopyboy]

A free transfer? That could go down as one of the worst Hibs transfers ever if true.

Got for him what we paid for him.

I can think of players that we lost bundles on:greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Signings under Ross probably been the poorest in the last decade.

Cadden, Nisbet and McGinn the only successful ones?

This signing was nothing to do with Ross, he just played the game
Wouldn’t affect his budget, as Ron was picking up the tab

[Stuart93]

Another sad indication as to how poorly we’re being run at the moment

[jeffers]

Surely he didn't uproot and move over here for a short term contract though? Been here for what, 6 months? Can't understand how he'd be leaving us for free?

Do American teams even pay transfer fees ? I think the move was sold to him on the basis that moving to us and doing well would put him in the shop window for a move to England. It’s certainly not worked out, guess we just want him off the wage bill.

[LewysGot2]

Do American teams even pay transfer fees ? I think the move was sold to him on the basis that moving to us and doing well would put him in the shop window for a move to England. It’s certainly not worked out, guess we just want him off the wage bill.

He’s not cut out for England based on the evidence so far….

[S4uzee]

Got for him what we paid for him.

I can think of players that we lost bundles on:greengrin

Definitely away then?

[JamesHFC]

This signing was nothing to do with Ross, he just played the game
Wouldn’t affect his budget, as Ron was picking up the tab

Worrying if we are signing players that the manager doesn’t want.

[B.H.F.C]

Can see it being a mutual thing. Moving from Orlando to Scotland in the middle of winter can’t be good for you.

Don’t know why, but never thought he was going to live up to the hype.

[jeffers]

He’s not cut out for England based on the evidence so far….

I don’t disagree, but we thought as a club (including Jack Ross) that signing him was a real coup at the time.

[LewysGot2]

Can see it being a mutual thing. Moving from Orlando to Scotland in the middle of winter can’t be good for you.

Don’t know why, but never thought he was going to live up to the hype.

The highlight being the owl 🦉 :wink:

[JGS56]

Bizarre if true. Does anyone actually know how long his contract with us is yet?

Up to 2025.

[SaulGoodman]

Got for him what we paid for him.

I can think of players that we lost bundles on:greengrin

Did we not pay mega bucks for him?

If we got him for nothing then fair enough, I just thought we paid a price.

You know better than me :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

Surely he didn't uproot and move over here for a short term contract though? Been here for what, 6 months? Can't understand how he'd be leaving us for free?

Maybe he's just not settled here and wants to go home.

[GloryGlory]

Did we not pay mega bucks for him?

If we got him for nothing then fair enough, I just thought we paid a price.

You know better than me :greengrin




Out of contract - we signed him on a pre contract, tried to buy him early last summer but Orlando wouldn't let him go.

[JimBHibees]

Always thought he got off a bit lightly for the last minute chance in the Celtic final. Free hit on his good foot, Hart only had to make a pretty routine save when Newell should really have done better.

Thougght Hanlon missed an easier chance

[04Sauzee]

Did we not pay mega bucks for him?

If we got him for nothing then fair enough, I just thought we paid a price.

You know better than me :greengrin

Free I'm sure although I'm sure if we had got him in the summer we'd have paid a fee.

[jeffers]

Did we not pay mega bucks for him?

If we got him for nothing then fair enough, I just thought we paid a price.

You know better than me :greengrin

He was out of contract, we had to wait til their season was over to bring him in. We couldn’t agree a deal to get him in during the summer window.

[SaulGoodman]

Out of contract - we signed him on a pre contract, tried to buy him early last summer but Orlando wouldn't let him go.

Oh well fair enough.

I take it back then, not the worst transfer ever. Just stick him in a pile with Shefki Kuqi and the others 🤣

[Coco Bryce]

Hopefully this is the start of the mass exodus required.

[Blaster]

So we’ll be Mueller Light this weekend…..

[Chorley Hibee]

Hopefully this is the start of the mass exodus required.

Only problem being our reliance upon the same 'recruitment team' that have made such a mess of things do far.

I have no faith in them being able to address our many shortcomings.

This latest news regards Mueller is yet another sad indictment of the shambles that is Hibs right now.

[JimBHibees]

Might lend weight to the rumour that he was on a ridiculous wage.

Or he and his partner have found it difficult to settle here

[jakeshibs]

Another sad indication as to how poorly we’re being run at the moment

Please can you clarify as you seem to been in the know how, why is this sad indication to how poorly we are being run at the moment?

Did the lad request to leave, homesick maybe, or as others state the start of getting rid of people who have not perfomed.

As a club on the pitch we have underperformed but we have all endured much worse, and as a business we are making progress to enable the playing side to improve, therefore would challenge your statement.

GGTTH

[Unseen work]

So with our current squad (not including those on loan like Gogic etc) the following players could leave

Macey - Offered to clubs supposedly
Porteous - Last year of contract and you’d imagine we want some money
McGregor - Surely now moves to his coaching role
Rocky - Loan ends but option to buy
Jasper - Loan ends but option to buy (hope we do)
Scott - Loan ends
Allan - Out of contract
Wright - Out of contract

That’s loads of room to manoeuvre for the new manager and it’s essential the recruitment replace those guys with first team quality. I actually think the players left are decent and will just need to add to it and buy players for the starting 11.

Doig could also potentially leave given the interest in him whilst Tait and Mackay return from loan.

Arsenal also have a recall option on Clarke which they hopefully don’t take, would love to see him sign permanently.

[LewysGot2]

So we’ll be Mueller Light this weekend…..

Gerd away…:greengrin

[Stuart93]

Please can you clarify as you seem to been in the know how, why is this sad indication to how poorly we are being run at the moment?

Did the lad request to leave, homesick maybe, or as others state the start of getting rid of people who have not perfomed.

As a club on the pitch we have underperformed but we have all endured much worse, and as a business we are making progress to enable the playing side to improve, therefore would challenge your statement.

GGTTH

I have zero in the know knowledge. It’s pretty clear to see how badly the clubs been/being run this season. Been an absolute **** show and only seems to be getting worse currently.

[JamesHFC]

So with our current squad (not including those on loan like Gogic etc) the following players could leave

Macey - Offered to clubs supposedly
Porteous - Last year of contract and you’d imagine we want some money
McGregor - Surely now moves to his coaching role
Rocky - Loan ends but option to buy
Jasper - Loan ends but option to buy (hope we do)
Scott - Loan ends
Allan - Out of contract
Wright - Out of contract

That’s loads of room to manoeuvre for the new manager and it’s essential the recruitment replace those guys with first team quality. I actually think the players left are decent and will just need to add to it and buy players for the starting 11.

Doig could also potentially leave given the interest in him whilst Tait and Mackay return from loan.

Arsenal also have a recall option on Clarke which they hopefully don’t take, would love to see him sign permanently.

Should find out when the new manager comes in whether McGinn stays another season too, unless we go ahead with that without their consent.

[J-C]

Always a chance taking a punt on a player from a league in a different country, maybe it's his wife that's not settled, remember she'll have zero friends over here, thankfully we payed nowt for him, can't force anyone to be here that doesn't want to be here.

[FitbaFolkKen]

Always a chance taking a punt on a player from a league in a different country, maybe it's his wife that's not settled, remember she'll have zero friends over here, thankfully we payed nowt for him, can't force anyone to be here that doesn't want to be here.

Signing on fee will likely have been substantial.

[Unseen work]

Should find out when the new manager comes in whether McGinn stays another season too, unless we go ahead with that without their consent.

I’m sure McGinn has the option of another year that he can activate? Sure he said it recently and talks about it were on going.

[Gordy M]

I have zero in the know knowledge. It’s pretty clear to see how badly the clubs been/being run this season. Been an absolute **** show and only seems to be getting worse currently.

Sorry i dont get this being badly run thing? Can you explain? Yes we have had a terrible league season, but got to a semi and a final in the 2 cups.......but i have witnessed way way worse than this. One bad league campaign and we want the owner removed along with the board??

[J-C]

I’m sure McGinn has the option of another year that he can activate? Sure he said it recently and talks about it were on going.


A player never has an option to activate another year, it'll always be the club that has that option thankfully.

[Callum_62]

Sorry i dont get this being badly run thing? Can you explain? Yes we have had a terrible league season, but got to a semi and a final in the 2 cups.......but i have witnessed way way worse than this. One bad league campaign and we want the owner removed along with the board??This in spades



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[Unseen work]

A player never has an option to activate another year, it'll always be the club that has that option thankfully.

That’s what I thought but I’m 99% positive he said that in an interview recently.

Edit - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-news-paul-mcginn-provides-update-on-contract-talks-with-his-deal-set-to-expire-3664717

[Smartie]

I’m sure he’ll be wishing he’d played more, amongst other potential gripes he might have.

[Unseen work]

Sorry i dont get this being badly run thing? Can you explain? Yes we have had a terrible league season, but got to a semi and a final in the 2 cups.......but i have witnessed way way worse than this. One bad league campaign and we want the owner removed along with the board??

Completely agree.

Just because they players are struggling to score doesn’t mean the whole club is a mess.

[JamesHFC]

I’m sure McGinn has the option of another year that he can activate? Sure he said it recently and talks about it were on going.

Possibly, depends on whether the club want to activate it as well as him though. I doubt he be in any rush to leave so the final say should be from the next manager. No point handing out a contract and wage to someone who isn’t going to be part of the next manager’s plans.

[J-C]

That’s what I thought but I’m 99% positive he said that in an interview recently.

Edit - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-news-paul-mcginn-provides-update-on-contract-talks-with-his-deal-set-to-expire-3664717


Usually any year option will have to be agreed by both parties, Hibs might want to use the option but he may not and vice versa.

[Stuart93]

Sorry i dont get this being badly run thing? Can you explain? Yes we have had a terrible league season, but got to a semi and a final in the 2 cups.......but i have witnessed way way worse than this. One bad league campaign and we want the owner removed along with the board??

Who said they want the owners removed and the board? But you can’t deny the clubs in a bit of a mess just now. The structure seems to be all over the place. We’ve hired and fired a manager in the same season. We’ve finished bottom 6 in a league that really isn’t great quality wise. We have the owners son in a position that he doesn’t appear to be qualified to be in.

You can consider getting to a semi then put out from our rivals (yet again) as a success if you want, but not for me.

Edit - not to mention one of our main sponsors being an absolute scam. Really embarrassing for any top club that can’t identify that when it was as clear as the nose on your face.

[Callum_62]

Who said they want the owners removed and the board? But you can’t deny the clubs in a bit of a mess just now. The structure seems to be all over the place. We’ve hired and fired a manager in the same season. We’ve finished bottom 6 in a league that really isn’t great quality wise. We have the owners son in a position that he doesn’t appear to be qualified to be in.

You can consider getting to a semi then put out from our rivals (yet again) as a success if you want, but not for me.You don't think getting to hampden 3 times in a season is decent going?

Ofcourse winning the bloody thing has to happen sometime but we are consistently putting ourself into the very latter stages of the cup

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[Northernhibee]

I have zero in the know knowledge. It’s pretty clear to see how badly the clubs been/being run this season. Been an absolute **** show and only seems to be getting worse currently.

We’ve gone from finishing third to being two points of tenth. Our recruitment is a shambles too.

Hard to see how anyone could argue with your point.

[Stuart93]

You don't think getting to hampden 3 times in a season is decent going?

Ofcourse winning the bloody thing has to happen sometime but we are consistently putting ourself into the very latter stages of the cup

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As I said, if you want to consider success as getting to a semi final then getting put out by your rivals again then fair enough. Just not in my eyes.

[Gordy M]

Who said they want the owners removed and the board? But you can’t deny the clubs in a bit of a mess just now. The structure seems to be all over the place. We’ve hired and fired a manager in the same season. We’ve finished bottom 6 in a league that really isn’t great quality wise. We have the owners son in a position that he doesn’t appear to be qualified to be in.

You can consider getting to a semi then put out from our rivals (yet again) as a success if you want, but not for me.
Where did i say getting beat in a semi was a success? Would you rather Malomey was still here? Surely admitting getting it wrong and sacking him is better than continuing om the downward spiral? I actually like he did that. Recruitment could be better, but Clarke was a good signing, as was Mitchell, or does the recruitment team only get highlighted with the wrong signings?

[Callum_62]

As I said, if you want to consider success as getting to a semi final then getting put out by your rivals again then fair enough. Just not in my eyes.You seem to be ignoring reaching a final of the other competition too

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[Broken Gnome]

Thougght Hanlon missed an easier chance

I didn't want to go down the road of comparing them, but aye, agree.

That said, freeze frame both chances, both ultimately could have done a lot better. And that's what we're crying out for.

[Stuart93]

Where did i say getting beat in a semi was a success? Would you rather Malomey was still here? Surely admitting getting it wrong and sacking him is better than continuing om the downward spiral? I actually like he did that. Recruitment could be better, but Clarke was a good signing, as was Mitchell, or does the recruitment team only get highlighted with the wrong signings?

Na I’m glad Maloneys gone but they brought him here in the first place. If they’d got the appointment correct we wouldn’t be in the position we’re in now.

Recruitment “could be better” is a massive understatement. Recruitments been terrible. Clarkes been a good signing, Mitchell’s been injured the majority of his time here.

We both have our opinions on how things are going at the club just now and they aren’t going to align. I’m just worried about the direction we’re going in and I’m struggling to see how anyone can argue otherwise.

[Stuart93]

You seem to be ignoring reaching a final of the other competition too

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Yep, a good achievement and a great result against rangers. Our owner then put us in the position of being managerless for the final by making, by his own admission, a hasty decision.

[Gordy M]

Yep, a good achievement and a great result against rangers. Our owner then put us in the position of being managerless for the final by making, by his own admission, a hasty decision.

See this is the problem though, if i remember you were one of the biggest critics of us under JR, borimg football etc, but now it suits the argument, you are implying that Gordon shouldnt have sacked Ross?

[Lago]

Only problem being our reliance upon the same 'recruitment team' that have made such a mess of things do far.

I have no faith in them being able to address our many shortcomings.

This latest news regards Mueller is yet another sad indictment of the shambles that is Hibs right now.
The previous recruitment team hardly covered themselves in glory.

[Stuart93]

See this is the problem though, if i remember you were one of the biggest critics of us under JR, borimg football etc, but now it suits the argument, you are implying that Gordon shouldnt have sacked Ross?

It was boring and I was his biggest critic but sacking him the week before a cup final was basically handing the trophy to Celtic

[Chorley Hibee]

The previous recruitment team hardly covered themselves in glory.

I don't disagree, but I'd suggest this one is even worse.

[Callum_62]

If Mueller goes then we know we will be in for a top rumour filled summer, that's for sure

Boyle money, highest paid player outside the OF off our books

Could be very interesting

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[Stuart93]

If Mueller goes then we know we will be in for a top rumour filled summer, that's for sure

Boyle money, highest paid player outside the OF off our books

Could be very interesting

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Will probably plug the gap on lost ST sales and hiring & paying off SM and his team.

[Gordy M]

It was boring and I was his biggest critic but sacking him the week before a cup final was basically handing the trophy to Celtic

And if he hadnt you would have been on here saying its a shambles that RG didnt sack JR and handed the cup to Celtic........cant win.

[Stuart93]

And if he hadnt you would have been on here saying its a shambles that RG didnt sack JR and handed the cup to Celtic........cant win.

I reckon if we’d appointed correctly and went on to have a decent season it would’ve softened the blow a bit. The club certainly can’t win when they’ve went from 3rd to bottom 6 in the space of a season.

[04Sauzee]

Dundee United set to open transfer talks with St Johnstone hero Zander Clark https://t.co/WCTzblvKCB https://t.co/4WD8sbLIJC

[GreenCastle]

Dundee United set to open transfer talks with St Johnstone hero Zander Clark https://t.co/WCTzblvKCB https://t.co/4WD8sbLIJC

Would take him at Hibs instead of Macey.

Dundee Utd slowing building a pretty solid team.

[Gordy M]

I reckon if we’d appointed correctly and went on to have a decent season it would’ve softened the blow a bit. The club certainly can’t win when they’ve went from 3rd to bottom 6 in the space of a season.

But thats exactly what i said, we made a bad appointment and it cost us top 6.. What club has never made a bad manager appointment. It happens. I dont see how the whole club is a shambles (your point) because we have dropped in the league??

[JimBHibees]

Would take him at Hibs instead of Macey.

Dundee Utd slowing building a pretty solid team.

A worse goalie than the one they currently have imo

[Stuart93]

But thats exactly what i said, we made a bad appointment and it cost us top 6.. What club has never made a bad manager appointment. It happens. I dont see how the whole club is a shambles (your point) because we have dropped in the league??

I’ve already answered that further up. The structure at the club seems to be a lot messier than it previously was. People in roles they aren’t qualified for. Sponsors that are scams. As I said, I’ve already answered that.

[ancient hibee]

Y
It was boring and I was his biggest critic but sacking him the week before a cup final was basically handing the trophy to Celtic

I wish some of our players were as good as you are at facing two ways at the same tome.

[allezsauzee]

Unless he's wanting a move back down South, I find it strange that we'd want to punt him and replace him with a 37 year old. Macey is one of the few players I'd keep out the current squad.

[Gordy M]

I’ve already answered that further up. The structure at the club seems to be a lot messier than it previously was. People in roles they aren’t qualified for. Sponsors that are scams. As I said, I’ve already answered that.

Haha so it SEEMS some stuff at the club is messy, so the club are a shambles, but you dont know........got your point now.

[IberianHibernian]

I’ve already answered that further up. The structure at the club seems to be a lot messier than it previously was. People in roles they aren’t qualified for. Sponsors that are scams. As I said, I’ve already answered that.You may be right but I suspect " seems " is the important word . Are you so sure previous people were qualified and were you happy with work done by commercial department before RG arrived ?

[mcfly]

What is going on at hibs?

Really seems a rudderless ship at present.

Recruiting is a big issue if a guy we signed 4 months ago is leaving already.

Owner has to get it right this time or season tickets will be at an all time low

[IberianHibernian]

What is going on at hibs?

Really seems a rudderless ship at present.

Recruiting is a big issue if a guy we signed 4 months ago is leaving already.

Owner has to get it right this time or season tickets will be at an all time lowI`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .

[mcfly]

[QUOTE=IberianHibernian;6945757]I`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .[/QUOTE

Hundreds??? Ok name some

[Broken Gnome]

[QUOTE=IberianHibernian;6945757]I`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .[/QUOTE

Hundreds??? Ok name some

Phil Airey!

[04Sauzee]

[QUOTE=IberianHibernian;6945757]I`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .[/QUOTE

Hundreds??? Ok name some

Simon Murray?
Chris Maxwell?

[Radium]

[QUOTE=IberianHibernian;6945757]I`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .[/QUOTE

Hundreds??? Ok name some

Bigirimana?


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[GreenPJ]

[QUOTE=IberianHibernian;6945757]I`m sure we`ve had hundreds of players who`ve left after less than 4 months . Other clubs the same .[/QUOTE

Hundreds??? Ok name some

Not sure about hundreds but we have had a lot of players over the years who were on Hibs books for a lot longer than 4 months but played a lot less time than Mueller did. I personally thought/think there is ability in there - whether he is suited for the Scottish league not sure but he looked capable in his first few games. If he hasn't settled then I would rather we cut our losses than keep him for 12/18 months and give him very little game time.

[GordonHFC]

What is going on at hibs?

Really seems a rudderless ship at present.

Recruiting is a big issue if a guy we signed 4 months ago is leaving already.

Owner has to get it right this time or season tickets will be at an all time low

Him and his Mrs are unsettled and want back to the MLS

[JammyDoidger]

Unless he's wanting a move back down South, I find it strange that we'd want to punt him and replace him with a 37 year old. Macey is one of the few players I'd keep out the current squad.

Well thankfully your not in charge of making those decisions as Matt Macey is hopeless, id go as far as saying other than Ross Laidlaw he's the worst goalie in the league.

[Inconsequential]

Well thankfully your not in charge of making those decisions as Matt Macey is hopeless, id go as far as saying other than Ross Laidlaw he's the worst goalie in the league. Some people have different opinions than you. Matt Macey is definitely not hopeless and yes there are a few posters that agree with my opinion. I find the stick Macey gets very odd.

[Greenio]

Him and his Mrs are unsettled and want back to the MLS

I'm not sure this sits well with me.

He's not 7

If you make a decision to move to a new country for work, then you really should have factored in what comes with that.

If his girlfriend wants to go home then fine. But this is a career move.

Unless he's simply not happy with his employer...in which case it shouldn't be passed off as some kind of personal decision about missing home

[Greenio]

Well thankfully your not in charge of making those decisions as Matt Macey is hopeless, id go as far as saying other than Ross Laidlaw he's the worst goalie in the league.

I really don't get why people think MM is so bad.

His performances, and stats, don't back that up

[Jones28]

I'm not sure this sits well with me.

He's not 7

If you make a decision to move to a new country for work, then you really should have factored in what comes with that.

If his girlfriend wants to go home then fine. But this is a career move.

Unless he's simply not happy with his employer...in which case it shouldn't be passed off as some kind of personal decision about missing home

You can't factor in not enjoying a very different culture to what you're used to.

[Inconsequential]

I really don't get why people think MM is so bad.

His performances, and stats, don't back that up Totally agree Greenio!

[Scotty Leither]

Some people have different opinions than you. Matt Macey is definitely not hopeless and yes there are a few posters that agree with my opinion. I find the stick Macey gets very odd.

His kicking is poor, and for a guy who is 6ft 5 plus, he's not the most imposing goalie I've ever seen. It comes back to the club will not spend serious money on ready-made players.

I'm getting pissed off with us turning into what appears to be a "project" by an owner who surrounds himself with yes-men. - does anyone on the Board beyond the remnants of the old Board have any idea about Scottish football?

[BSEJVT]

Regardless of the back story or reasons for leaving the simple truth is that Mueller was nowhere near good enough for Hibs and never would become so.

No pace

No strength

No trickery

Very one-footed

It is a blessing we have been able to move him on and use his wages, whatever they were and whoever cares, to reinvest in the team.

Whether that is done wisely or not .............

[Greenio]

You can't factor in not enjoying a very different culture to what you're used to.

I don't think it's that different tbh.

Certainly not as much as it is for others

And not 'enjoying it' ? Sometimes you got to stick things out imo.

Do a year at least!

Different strokes for different folks.

He can do what he wants...it's his life

But, it's too early to give up imo

[04Sauzee]

Evening news more or less confirming that Mueller is away and has struggled with the game in Scotland so wanted to explore a move back home.

Also nothing In the stories about Macey being touted to clubs down South and regarding Marshall , Hibs won't be making any signings until a new manager/head coach is in place.

[Sioux]

I don't think it's that different tbh.

Certainly not as much as it is for others

And not 'enjoying it' ? Sometimes you got to stick things out imo.

Do a year at least!

Different strokes for different folks.

He can do what he wants...it's his life

But, it's too early to give up imo

There's a huge difference between living in, and not just visiting, the USA and Edinburgh/Scotland/UK on many levels.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Not making any comment on his ability or potential by asking the question, but are we committed to taking Euan Henderson in the summer at the end of the loan deal?

[Brightside]

Not making any comment on his ability or potential by asking the question, but are we committed to taking Euan Henderson in the summer at the end of the loan deal?

Yes

[FitbaFolkKen]

His kicking is poor, and for a guy who is 6ft 5 plus, he's not the most imposing goalie I've ever seen. It comes back to the club will not spend serious money on ready-made players.

I'm getting pissed off with us turning into what appears to be a "project" by an owner who surrounds himself with yes-men. - does anyone on the Board beyond the remnants of the old Board have any idea about Scottish football?

Does anyone on the board, apart from those that have an idea about Scottish Football, have any idea about Scottish Football?

[HoboHarry]

I'm not sure this sits well with me.

He's not 7

If you make a decision to move to a new country for work, then you really should have factored in what comes with that.

If his girlfriend wants to go home then fine. But this is a career move.

Unless he's simply not happy with his employer...in which case it shouldn't be passed off as some kind of personal decision about missing home
Maybe I'm wrong but I'd guess you've never lived abroad. How can anyone possibly factor everything in when they haven't done it before? I've seen plenty of people who just couldn't deal with the change in culture, diet, distance away from family and were unhappy from early on.

[Inconsequential]

His kicking is poor, and for a guy who is 6ft 5 plus, he's not the most imposing goalie I've ever seen. It comes back to the club will not spend serious money on ready-made players.

I'm getting pissed off with us turning into what appears to be a "project" by an owner who surrounds himself with yes-men. - does anyone on the Board beyond the remnants of the old Board have any idea about Scottish football? His kicking is no worse than his predecessor Marciano. Other keepers in the league have the same problem. This could be worked on by the goalkeeping coach if the club have one.

Sorry that you are pi**ed off the club don't spend many on ready made players. It is what it is. Martin Boyle came to Hibs as a raw young player was coached and improved. He was sold for 3 million pounds.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I really don't get why people think MM is so bad.

His performances, and stats, don't back that up

Is it not the case that the stats do back it up?

I’m sure it’s been mentioned numerous times on here that he’s got one of the poorer save percentages in the league?

[brog]

Is it not the case that the stats do back it up?

I’m sure it’s been mentioned numerous times on here that he’s got one of the poorer save percentages in the league?

Those stats are fairly meaningless. Stopping a 35 yard trundler with your feet has the same value as a Banks type save. I just checked and he's right in the middle for save percentages. He's well above Joe Lewis and Alan McGregor. Dabrowski is actually 2nd to Gordon but 6 games isn't really representative.

[leithsansiro]

Those stats are fairly meaningless. Stopping a 35 yard trundler with your feet has the same value as a Banks type save. I just checked and he's right in the middle for save percentages. He's well above Joe Lewis and Alan McGregor. Dabrowski is actually 2nd to Gordon but 6 games isn't really representative.


Macey is a decent keeper for the SPL, no more no less. He'll pull off a few decent saves and he'll make a few stupid mistakes. Genuinely good keepers are hard to come by at our level. To be honest, he's probably much of a muchness along with many other Scottish top flight keepers. I s he really any better or worse than Zander Clark, or Joe Lewis, or whoever Livingston's keeper is? The current top 3 have all got decent keepers who'll win them points over the course of the season. Craig Gordon has saved Hearts on far too many occasions to mention and those points have largely got them where they are - without him, there's no danger they'd be as comfortable as they are in 3rd.

For me, the main issue with Macey is that he doesn't seem to inspire confidence. The defence don't seem to entirely trust him (and he doesn't seem to entirely trust them), which is why we constantly look in a panic in the back, despite our decent defensive record - it's one of those weird discrepencies when the stats don't add up. If I was an opposing team manager, I'd be encouraging players to fire balls into our box at every opportunity.

Personally, I think that Kev D has got more room for development in him and I'd be looking at either installing him as our Number 1 going forward or spending the cash on an established, consistent keeper (not necessarily one currently playing here). David Marshall might be that man, though I think we've actually missed the boat on that one.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Evening news more or less confirming that Mueller is away and has struggled with the game in Scotland so wanted to explore a move back home.

Also nothing In the stories about Macey being touted to clubs down South and regarding Marshall , Hibs won't be making any signings until a new manager/head coach is in place.

Marshall was widely mooted during the winter window as a target and looks likely to be attracted by a joint role not available at the time. If we are bringing in a head coach and not a manager then the club will be putting together the coaching team package with their prefered candidate right now, hence RGs plane ticket to EDI.He is very much on the radar.

Macey isn't being "touted" as such but his form, his ready made replacements already in the club [Kev and Muzz] meaning his agent will be working his little black book on his client's behalf without Hibs having to do too much.

[Ronniekirk]

Those stats are fairly meaningless. Stopping a 35 yard trundler with your feet has the same value as a Banks type save. I just checked and he's right in the middle for save percentages. He's well above Joe Lewis and Alan McGregor. Dabrowski is actually 2nd to Gordon but 6 games isn't really representative.

It may not be representative but Dabrowski hasn’t done much wrong when he has played




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[Unseen work]

Not a rumour but I saw Fraser Murray got player of the season for Killie.

Be really interesting if he can continue that form this season and show people he can do it at this level.

Also interesting to see how Dan Mackay gets on for us in a similar position.

[Hibstrooper]

Not a rumour but I saw Fraser Murray got player of the season for Killie.

Be really interesting if he can continue that form this season and show people he can do it at this level.

Also interesting to see how Dan Mackay gets on for us in a similar position.

Do we not have first refusal or a buy back clause or something with Murray? Sure I saw that at the time and as you say maybe a good one to keep an eye on, always had the potential so a decent run may see him take off.

[brog]

It may not be representative but Dabrowski hasn’t done much wrong when he has played




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I agree but to show how unreliable the stats are, the 2 Celtc reserves with 3 appearances between them are in the top 3.

[Scotty Leither]

Does anyone on the board, apart from those that have an idea about Scottish Football, have any idea about Scottish Football?

Nae idea.

[Scotty Leither]

His kicking is no worse than his predecessor Marciano. Other keepers in the league have the same problem. This could be worked on by the goalkeeping coach if the club have one.

Sorry that you are pi**ed off the club don't spend many on ready made players. It is what it is. Martin Boyle came to Hibs as a raw young player was coached and improved. He was sold for 3 million pounds.

It doesn't have to be that way, that's my whole point.

That's a buy cheap, buy twice/three/four times policy (copyright Rod Petrie) that's actually cost this club money down the years, and it needs to change.

[JohnMcM]

Not a rumour but I saw Fraser Murray got player of the season for Killie.

Be really interesting if he can continue that form this season and show people he can do it at this level.

Also interesting to see how Dan Mackay gets on for us in a similar position.

The obvious question is would he want to come back? Not making any negative point about it, before I get slaughtered for suggesting something is amiss. I guess he would be like most of us in deciding what’s more important to him, career or club.

[CropleyWasGod]

It doesn't have to be that way, that's my whole point.

That's a buy cheap, buy twice/three/four times policy (copyright Rod Petrie) that's actually cost this club money down the years, and it needs to change.

As opposed to the buy cheap, sell for lots of cash policy that RP also ran alongside that. O'Connor, Fletcher, Bamba, Brown, Thomson, McGinn....as a few examples of where it made us money.

[WhileTheChief..]

As opposed to the buy cheap, sell for lots of cash policy that RP also ran alongside that. O'Connor, Fletcher, Bamba, Brown, Thomson, McGinn....as a few examples of where it made us money.

We paid money for McGinn and maybe Bamba.

The rest?

[CropleyWasGod]

We paid money for McGinn and maybe Bamba.

The rest?

Cheap is the word 😉

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/davidvizespfl/status/1521889857982939136?s=21&t=sRwQQSiDT0t0-C8HhemFWA

Think we’ve been linked with him before?

Probably nonsense though

[04Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/davidvizespfl/status/1521889857982939136?s=21&t=sRwQQSiDT0t0-C8HhemFWA

Think we’ve been linked with him before?

Probably nonsense though

Don't think he's even the best left back in that league?

[Bridge hibs]

https://twitter.com/davidvizespfl/status/1521889857982939136?s=21&t=sRwQQSiDT0t0-C8HhemFWA

Think we’ve been linked with him before?

Probably nonsense thoughHis Brother Jock is a far better player

[Coco Bryce]

See Hibs Women have signed an American called Crystal Thomas. Maybe they just needed Muellers flat for her 😁

[04Sauzee]

His Brother Jock is a far better player

Looking forward to hearing the announcer the first time he's subbied on.

[truehibernian]

Don't think he's even the best left back in that league?

Hope we are in for him, every time I saw him this season he’s impressed me a lot. Great work rate, aggressive, good delivery and a throw in that is as good as a corner or free kick. Think he’d be a good addition. Reminds me of a young Lewis.

[leith lynx]

https://twitter.com/davidvizespfl/status/1521889857982939136?s=21&t=sRwQQSiDT0t0-C8HhemFWA

Think we’ve been linked with him before?

Probably nonsense though

This would be a good signing, watched him a few times on the BBC Friday night games over the last 2 seasons, he was a standout every game, also has a longer throw in than Erich Scheadler! get him signed!

[1959 Hibby]

Do you think we could start signing players who are ready (and fit) to play for the first team?

[Smartie]

Hope we are in for him, every time I saw him this season he’s impressed me a lot. Great work rate, aggressive, good delivery and a throw in that is as good as a corner or free kick. Think he’d be a good addition. Reminds me of a young Lewis.

These signings tend to work out much better for us than our marquee signings.

Need to be careful about the balance though, we’ve signed a lot more youth lately and we look like we could do with a bit more experience in there.

[S4uzee]

Hope we are in for him, every time I saw him this season he’s impressed me a lot. Great work rate, aggressive, good delivery and a throw in that is as good as a corner or free kick. Think he’d be a good addition. Reminds me of a young Lewis.

I’d agree. Whenever I’ve watched the championship games on a Friday he’s stood out

[SHODAN]

See Hibs Women have signed an American called Crystal Thomas. Maybe they just needed Muellers flat for her 😁

Great, now the Crystal Waters song from the Double Team film is in my head again.

[brog]

I like the boy Tiffoney at Partick but he's a bit erratic.

[Smartie]

I like the boy Tiffoney at Partick but he's a bit erratic.

I think he's decent too. There used to be more of us who rated him but I think we're alone now.

[CropleyWasGod]

I think he's decent too. There used to be more of us who rated him but I think we're alone now.

😄

[04Sauzee]

I like the boy Tiffoney at Partick but he's a bit erratic.

I like him as well, always thought he was a full back but looks like he plays a winger these days. The RB at Raith looks decent but hopefully we won't be in the market for a RB

[CropleyWasGod]

Great, now the Crystal Waters song from the Double Team film is in my head again.

I'm thinking more of Crystal Tipps.

(For younger viewers, she's not a pole dancer.)

[CropleyWasGod]

I like him as well, always thought he was a full back but looks like he plays a winger these days. The RB at Raith looks decent but hopefully we won't be in the market for a RB

I've been raving about Reghan Tumilty all season. His contract is up at the end of the season, and I'm not sure he'll stay at Rovers.

[04Sauzee]

I've been raving about Reghan Tumilty all season. His contract is up at the end of the season, and I'm not sure he'll stay at Rovers.

That's the boy, great crosser of a ball as well.

[brog]

I've been raving about Reghan Tumilty all season. His contract is up at the end of the season, and I'm not sure he'll stay at Rovers.

Agreed!

[hibeejeebies]

I think he's decent too. There used to be more of us who rated him but I think we're alone now.

😂

[Callum_62]

I expect us to throw a hell of alot of money around this summer

It will be massively exciting for the new manager

Boyles wage and transfer fee

Muellers wage (and poss some fee?)

We have alot of signings to make but I expect us to spend big this window

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[bigwheel]

I expect us to throw a hell of alot of money around this summer

It will be massively exciting for the new manager

Boyles wage and transfer fee

Muellers wage (and poss some fee?)

We have alot of signings to make but I expect us to spend big this window

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Really hope so - but season ticket sales may derail that a little

[04Sauzee]

I expect us to throw a hell of alot of money around this summer

It will be massively exciting for the new manager

Boyles wage and transfer fee

Muellers wage (and poss some fee?)

We have alot of signings to make but I expect us to spend big this window

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Plus a potential fee for Porteous? Doig may also be sold?

There will be funds available.

[brog]

[QUOTE=Smartie;6947886]I think he's decent too. There used to be more of us who rated him but I think we're alone now.[/QUOT

😀

[Aldo]

I expect us to throw a hell of alot of money around this summer

It will be massively exciting for the new manager

Boyles wage and transfer fee

Muellers wage (and poss some fee?)

We have alot of signings to make but I expect us to spend big this window

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That along with the following leaving

Out of contract:

Allan
Wright
McGinn (maybe)
MacGregor - end of playing career and into coaching team

Loans ending:
Rocky
Scott
Jasper

Sold:
Doig
Ryan
Nisbet (I doubt it as he has long term injury
Doidge (or leave )

Massive rebuild required but plenty of freed up wages if the new manager spends wisely


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[eastmainsmsh]

Conor mcgrandles

[04Sauzee]

Conor mcgrandles

Ex Falkirk with Lincoln?

[Unseen work]

Conor mcgrandles

I mentioned him the other day.

Out of contract and his partner has already moved back up to Scotland.

[Vault Boy]

I believe we weren't actually interested the last time we were linked to McGrandles.

No idea this time mind.

[Callum_62]

Penalty Madrid

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[Callum_62]

3-1 Madrid

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[greenlex]

I think you’re lost Callum.:greengrin

[Callum_62]

I think you’re lost Callum.:greengrinIt deserves to be on every thread [emoji23][emoji23]



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[Callum_62]

Ex Falkirk with Lincoln?Lincoln?

Interesting.... [emoji44]

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[Unseen work]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-to-increase-player-budget-for-new-manager-as-chris-mueller-exit-frees-up-significant-money-3680866

Promising

[04Sauzee]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-to-increase-player-budget-for-new-manager-as-chris-mueller-exit-frees-up-significant-money-3680866

Promising

Striker and Goalkeeper high on the wishlist.

[leith lynx]

Ryan Hardie, now at Plymouth would be a reasonable target, also his strike partner Luke Jephcott.

[joebakerforever]

Probably in a minority here, but imo both Macey & Dabrowski have done a decent job, so I would rather that we focus in outfield player recruitment, instead of clamouring to change goal keeper.

[Ronniekirk]

Probably in a minority here, but imo both Macey & Dabrowski have done a decent job, so I would rather that we focus in outfield player recruitment, instead of clamouring to change goal keeper.

Maybe Macey would be happy to try his luck back in England
But it does seem strange that without a Manager in place we are talking about a keeper being a priority and no mention of the midfield
Will McGennis get back fit and find the same form and last the season
Of Nisbet doesn’t come back till December it will be mid feb before he is match fit
Doidge you would assume we will try and off load as he isn’t even featuring now So it’s Strikers plural we need



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[Unseen work]

Probably in a minority here, but imo both Macey & Dabrowski have done a decent job, so I would rather that we focus in outfield player recruitment, instead of clamouring to change goal keeper.

I’m 100% with you.

I think Macey is a good keeper and has rarely let us down, he’s also at a good age and is playing consistent football so will learn and come on a lot.

One of the last positions I’d be looking at but if someone like Marshall comes up and he’s anything like we remember him then maybe the club might see it as too good to not go for.

[Scotty Leither]

As opposed to the buy cheap, sell for lots of cash policy that RP also ran alongside that. O'Connor, Fletcher, Bamba, Brown, Thomson, McGinn....as a few examples of where it made us money.

All the above sold for big money. 4 of that list above were brought through by the club.

All the below (signed sometimes as direct replacements), were cheap, short-term, sub standard replacements who then had to be replaced themselves as they weren't anywhere near good enough. All signed during Petrie's stewardship.

Take your pick: Paddy Cregg. Joe Keenan. Rowan Vine. Emerson Hyndman. Chris Dagnall. Shefki Kugi. Pa Kujabi. Matelevicus. Miquel Nelom. Rherras. Tom James. We can add another 2 dozen minimum to that list, but it would be too depressing even for a bedwetter like me.

In summary, it is, and was a Chartered Accountant's take on running a football club with everything driven by the bottom line.

Forget any notion of buying in any ready-made replacements, that's waaayyy too risky for a club that appears to be scared of its own shadow at times.

It's a failed policy, and despite the PR bluster it looks like the current owner is beating the same path...it doesn't fit with the narrative of us being a "big club" or a club that styles itself as one of Scotland's foremost clubs, and I've said before it really has to change.

[MWHIBBIES]

All the above sold for big money. 4 of that list above were brought through by the club.

All the below (signed sometimes as direct replacements), were cheap, short-term, sub standard replacements who then had to be replaced themselves as they weren't anywhere near good enough. All signed during Petrie's stewardship.

Take your pick: Paddy Cregg. Joe Keenan. Rowan Vine. Emerson Hyndman. Chris Dagnall. Shefki Kugi. Pa Kujabi. Matelevicus. Miquel Nelom. Rherras. Tom James. We can add another 2 dozen minimum to that list, but it would be too depressing even for a bedwetter like me.

In summary, it is, and was a Chartered Accountant's take on running a football club with everything driven by the bottom line.

Forget any notion of buying in any ready-made replacements, that's waaayyy too risky for a club that appears to be scared of its own shadow at times.

It's a failed policy, and despite the PR bluster it looks like the current owner is beating the same path...it doesn't fit with the narrative of us being a "big club" or a club that styles itself as one of Scotland's foremost clubs, and I've said before it really has to change.

:faf: half of those players were signed purely for depth. You've got nelom ffs, he was a left back. We've had the same left back for 15 years, who was he replacing?

Rherras, dagnall, big dave, and kuqi were nothing more than backups either. They were poor but they weren't replacing anyone.

[JimBHibees]

:faf: half of those players were signed purely for depth. You've got nelom ffs, he was a left back. We've had the same left back for 15 years, who was he replacing?

Rherras, dagnall, big dave, and kuqi were nothing more than backups either. They were poor but they weren't replacing anyone.

Agree a lot just signed for short term cover in case of injury.

[Scotty Leither]

:faf: half of those players were signed purely for depth. You've got nelom ffs, he was a left back. We've had the same left back for 15 years, who was he replacing?

Rherras, dagnall, big dave, and kuqi were nothing more than backups either. They were poor but they weren't replacing anyone.


Aahhh, good old "depth" eh?

Half of them never kicked a ball in earnest. Adam Eckersley (sp) limped into East Mains on crutches to sign, never played a solitary game - did he sign for nowt and was paid no wages when he was here?

Like I said, recruitment under Petrie was exactly reflective of a bean counting CA's take on running a football club; knew the cost of everything and the value of nothing.

A quick Wiki check reveals that the forward players you mentioned Dagnall, Big Dave, and Kuqi collectively played 36 times for the club and scored ONE goals between them.

Still, they brought a bit of "depth" to the squad for a while, eh?

Gordon and co haven't convinced me they're not of the same mind either when it comes to assembling a team/squad capable of anything beyond mid-table mediocrity.

[MWHIBBIES]

Yes, depth. There is a difference between a first choice striker and a 4th choice. Thinking Hibs will have 22 players of the same quality is fantasy.

[bigwheel]

Aahhh, good old "depth" eh?

Half of them never kicked a ball in earnest. Adam Eckersley (sp) limped into East Mains on crutches to sign, never played a solitary game - did he sign for nowt and was paid no wages when he was here?

Like I said, recruitment under Petrie was exactly reflective of a bean counting CA's take on running a football club; knew the cost of everything and the value of nothing.

A quick Wiki check reveals that the forward players you mentioned Dagnall, Big Dave, and Kuqi collectively played 36 times for the club and scored ONE goals between them.

Still, they brought a bit of "depth" to the squad for a while, eh?

Gordon and co haven't convinced me they're not of the same mind either when it comes to assembling a team/squad capable of anything beyond mid-table mediocrity.

You do realise you could analyse any football club and the same percentage of players will
Likely hardly get any game time ..it is simply a fact that most teams can’t afford enough quality. They will always have players that are there for cover or don’t develop/ perform in the way the club had hoped .

[Scotty Leither]

Yes, depth. There is a difference between a first choice striker and a 4th choice. Thinking Hibs will have 22 players of the same quality is fantasy.


5 or 6 of any kind of "quality" would be nice...and certainly no trialists from the States like the two his laddie brought over who weren't up to it either; they couldn't offer any depth as they were out of their depth.

Different owner, same song.

[Scotty Leither]

You do realise you could analyse any football club and the same percentage of players will
Likely hardly get any game time ..it is simply a fact that most teams can’t afford enough quality. They will always have players that are there for cover or don’t develop/ perform in the way the club had hoped .

The player churn under Petrie was quite incredible, usually the same sub-standard 15/16 games dross like Paddy Cregg and the like, bought to replace players like Kevin Thomson.

A bit like the January window where Boyle is sold for top dollar and replaced by a 20-year old loan player from the EFL signed for buttons.

[bigwheel]

The player churn under Petrie was quite incredible, usually the same sub-standard 15/16 games dross like Paddy Cregg and the like, bought to replace players like Kevin Thomson.

A bit like the January window where Boyle is sold for top dollar and replaced by a 20-year old loan player from the EFL signed for buttons.

You are just picking bad examples out from a myriad of transfer dealings ..no one from the club has suggested Jasper is a Boyle replacement . They have explained that publicly on a number of occasions .

[CapitalGreen]

The player churn under Petrie was quite incredible, usually the same sub-standard 15/16 games dross like Paddy Cregg and the like, bought to replace players like Kevin Thomson.

A bit like the January window where Boyle is sold for top dollar and replaced by a 20-year old loan player from the EFL signed for buttons.

Wait until you hear about how Boyle first came to the club, it’ll blow your mind.

[Scotty Leither]

You are just picking bad examples out from a myriad of transfer dealings ..no one from the club has suggested Jasper is a Boyle replacement . They have explained that publicly on a number of occasions .

There's been a few mind eh? Add Danny Haynes, Owain Tudor Jones, Roland Edge...I'll stop there, but my point about Boyle is valid - the club's top performer sold, "a hard window to bring players in" excuse trotted out, and a hurried loan signing on the last day of the window of a raw laddie.

Petrie's transfer dealings on rinse and repeat.

[Since452]

Probably in a minority here, but imo both Macey & Dabrowski have done a decent job, so I would rather that we focus in outfield player recruitment, instead of clamouring to change goal keeper.

:agree: A new keeper is the least of our prioroties.

[GreenCastle]

:agree: A new keeper is the least of our prioroties.

You could say it’s one of the most parts of the spine.

How many games have we said Macey has won us that game ?

He just doesn’t install confidence into the back line.

We have had worse but we need better.

Obviously a lack of central midfielders and strikers is also a major concern.

[Since452]

I have a feeling Boyle will return. Not in the know i just have a hunch.

[Northernhibee]

I have a feeling Boyle will return. Not in the know i just have a hunch.

Powerfully erotic if that does happen.

[JimBHibees]

I have a feeling Boyle will return. Not in the know i just have a hunch.

So do I.

[The Modfather]

:faf: half of those players were signed purely for depth. You've got nelom ffs, he was a left back. We've had the same left back for 15 years, who was he replacing?

Rherras, dagnall, big dave, and kuqi were nothing more than backups either. They were poor but they weren't replacing anyone.

To be fair, we signed some of those players as short term cover and then chose to play players out of position rather than use the cover in times of injuries and suspensions.

[ahibby]

You are just picking bad examples out from a myriad of transfer dealings ..no one from the club has suggested Jasper is a Boyle replacement . They have explained that publicly on a number of occasions .

Jasper has shown in my opinion, that he is a quality footballer. Thinking of the assists in the Motherwell game as examples. One of the problems is that the Scottish game is so physical and he won't be protected by referees, he will be muscled and kicked out of games. Latapy had similar issues but Matty Jack would muscle and kick those opponents who went after Latapy until they realised that what they give out will be returned with interest. We don't have a midfield body guard in the mould of Matty Jack nor Marvin Bartley, when you have wee tricky players you need someone with muscle. I mentioned Matty and Marvin but memory tells me that David Gray would also get physical in defence of other Hibs players, I remember him going through Scott Brown after Brooney put wee Omonga in the air and on to the boards.

[bigwheel]

Jasper has shown in my opinion, that he is a quality footballer. Thinking of the assists in the Motherwell game as examples. One of the problems is that the Scottish game is so physical and he won't be protected by referees, he will be muscled and kicked out of games. Latapy had similar issues but Matty Jack would muscle and kick those opponents who went after Latapy until they realised that what they give out will be returned with interest. We don't have a midfield body guard in the mould of Matty Jack nor Marvin Bartley, when you have wee tricky players you need someone with muscle. I mentioned Matty and Marvin but memory tells me that David Gray would also get physical in defence of other Hibs players, I remember him going through Scott Brown after Brooney put wee Omonga in the air and on to the boards.

Raw and developing. Much like Boyle was when he arrived . Been quite surprised at his lack of game time in the last couple of weeks …

[bigwheel]

There's been a few mind eh? Add Danny Haynes, Owain Tudor Jones, Roland Edge...I'll stop there, but my point about Boyle is valid - the club's top performer sold, "a hard window to bring players in" excuse trotted out, and a hurried loan signing on the last day of the window of a raw laddie.

Petrie's transfer dealings on rinse and repeat.

Oh Tudor Jones - he was indeed a real disappointment..on Boyle , I certainly think we could have secured a better replacement , but to suggest Jasper is Boyle’s replacement is misleading ..

I notice you don’t balance these points it by reference to

John McGinn
McGeough
Darren McGregor
Fyvie
David Gray
Marciano etc etc

There have been plenty of good signings under Petrie and I’m sure more to come under the new regime .

It’s far from perfect , but at least bring some balance to your views …

[CapitalGreen]

Raw and developing. Much like Boyle was when he arrived . Been quite surprised at his lack of game time in the last couple of weeks …

His best game for us was playing on the right v Motherwell where he was on his strong foot and didn’t need to continually try and cut inside. It’s strange we’ve never tried him again there.

[Northernhibee]

Raw and developing. Much like Boyle was when he arrived . Been quite surprised at his lack of game time in the last couple of weeks …

Boyle showed a spark of something despite his finishing being terrible at the time it was clear there was a player in there.

I quite honestly, other than a few tricks and bits of fancy footwork, see absolutely nothing in Jasper. League two fodder who will likely end up in the seventh or eighth tier down south. No goals, only assists came against a ten man Motherwell, constantly runs himself into trouble and doesn't get out of it, passing is poor, creativity is poor. It's a sad indictment of our season and quality of football that there's a debate over him because he's a poor mans Alex Harris in my book.

[J-C]

I have a feeling Boyle will return. Not in the know i just have a hunch.

If he does we'll have to use most of his money to get home back.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Raw and developing. Much like Boyle was when he arrived . Been quite surprised at his lack of game time in the last couple of weeks …

Raw and developing Boyle was still a regular goal threat.

[bigwheel]

Raw and developing Boyle was still a regular goal threat.

A bit - think he got 5/6 goals or so in his first season in the championship ..didn’t start all the time either

Was also the championship .

His pace was always a difference maker though - it’s why it’s unfair to match him with Jasper. Different types of players .

[superfurryhibby]

Boyle showed a spark of something despite his finishing being terrible at the time it was clear there was a player in there.

I quite honestly, other than a few tricks and bits of fancy footwork, see absolutely nothing in Jasper. League two fodder who will likely end up in the seventh or eighth tier down south. No goals, only assists came against a ten man Motherwell, constantly runs himself into trouble and doesn't get out of it, passing is poor, creativity is poor. It's a sad indictment of our season and quality of football that there's a debate over him because he's a poor mans Alex Harris in my book.

His contribution v Motherwell was impressive, regardless of them having ten men. For one he created space, took it to the byline and set up a chance Melkersen could hardly miss. The other was an inch perfect lofted pass.

He's raw and needs coached, but Sylvester is a talent. He's 20 year old and has only played 30 first team games in his career. I think he has a good future in front of him, at a level way better than you suggest.

[Unseen work]

Raw and developing. Much like Boyle was when he arrived . Been quite surprised at his lack of game time in the last couple of weeks …

I can’t help but feel he’s not 100% fit since the international break where he picked up a knock. He came back and played for us and was hooked at half time and played little since then.

For me it’s a no brainer and we should be looking to make him a permanent signing.

Quality player who will only improve, he’s only 21

[leith lynx]

I have a feeling Boyle will return. Not in the know i just have a hunch.

Same here.

[CapitalGreen]

Without doubt we need a stand out central midfielder, from the Maloney Q&A he obviously realised it but it was too late to then. A fit Magennis might be that player but a fit Magennis might never exist again. A good central midfielder (or two) can make everyone around them better. The player needs to be comfortable taking and retaining possession in deep areas and then turn and get the team forward. Their first thought should not be looking to offload the ball to who ever will take it as soon as possible.

Brown had it
Thomson had it
Boozy had it
Liam Miller had it
Allan had it during his first spell
McGeough had it
McGinn had it

and while not being a central midfielder Boyle also had it and along with his goals & assists we greatly missed his drive when he left.

[Brightside]

Probably in a minority here, but imo both Macey & Dabrowski have done a decent job, so I would rather that we focus in outfield player recruitment, instead of clamouring to change goal keeper.

Yeh - way down the list for me.

[MWHIBBIES]

There's been a few mind eh? Add Danny Haynes, Owain Tudor Jones, Roland Edge...I'll stop there, but my point about Boyle is valid - the club's top performer sold, "a hard window to bring players in" excuse trotted out, and a hurried loan signing on the last day of the window of a raw laddie.

Petrie's transfer dealings on rinse and repeat.

You think Petrie personally scouted Roland Edge do you?

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Jones28]

:hyper

I’m starting to think this is a bit of a wind up…

[CropleyWasGod]

You think Petrie personally scouted Roland Edge do you?

It might make sense 😄

[Scotty Leither]

You think Petrie personally scouted Roland Edge do you?

Who knows? Judging by how crap Edge was he was he might well have done, such was his knowledge of football, which is probably on a par to Ian Gordon's.

[BSEJVT]

Who knows? Judging by how crap Edge was he was he might well have done, such was his knowledge of football, which is probably on a par to Ian Gordon's.

So going by the anti Hibs drivel you post on here constantly and without exception roughly the same as yours?

[Scotty Leither]

So going by the anti Hibs drivel you post on here constantly and without exception roughly the same as yours?

I've forgot more about football in general and Hibs in particular than Petrie and Gordon(s)/Kensell know. You enjoy wallowing in the mediocrity, though.

[Aldo]

I've forgot more about football in general and Hibs in particular than Petrie and Gordon(s)/Kensell know. You enjoy wallowing in the mediocrity, though.

Eh! I’m not sure whether you are being serious or trolling!

You do however have a very high opinion of yourself when it comes to football and I think you are being very disrespectful to Rod Petrie who had been part of the club for a long time and tbh I loved wallowing in the clubs mediocrity in 2016!


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[Mcbizz1998]

Where is all this Boyle returning chat coming from?

Is he out of favour at the Saudi club? Made it known he is homesick? Or just people giving their mind a wee treat?

[Scotty Leither]

Eh! I’m not sure whether you are being serious or trolling!

You do however have a very high opinion of yourself when it comes to football and I think you are being very disrespectful to Rod Petrie who had been part of the club for a long time and tbh I loved wallowing in the clubs mediocrity in 2016!


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Nah, perfectly serious pal.

I'm fed up with the drivel being spouted at my club, to be honest, and the fans being treated as mugs.

Gordon states the transfer window was a "good one", Kensell states it was 7/10.

Today we're told by Kensell that Mueller struggled with the physical side of the game in Scotland -did the recruitment committee not know the game's physical here when they signed him?

Then to cap it off today, there was a paean to the Board written by Moira Gordon, which turns out that they're unhappy with the criticism being levelled at Ian Gordon, as it's "apparently frustrated Hibs that his role in deciding personnel has been greatly exaggerated".

Link:Hibs next manager timeline revealed as transfer process and Ian Gordon's role in it explained | The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-next-manager-timeline-revealed-as-transfer-process-and-ian-gordons-role-in-it-explained-3680892)

Maybe we're "frustrated" at the total **** show the club's become?

[IberianHibernian]

Nah, perfectly serious pal.

I'm fed up with the drivel being spouted at my club, to be honest, and the fans being treated as mugs.

Gordon states the transfer window was a "good one", Kensell states it was 7/10.

Today we're told by Kensell that Mueller struggled with the physical side of the game in Scotland -did the recruitment committee not know the game's physical here when they signed him?

Then to cap it off today, there was a paean to the Board written by Moira Gordon, which turns out that they're unhappy with the criticism being levelled at Ian Gordon, as it's "apparently frustrated Hibs that his role in deciding personnel has been greatly exaggerated".

Link:Hibs next manager timeline revealed as transfer process and Ian Gordon's role in it explained | The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-next-manager-timeline-revealed-as-transfer-process-and-ian-gordons-role-in-it-explained-3680892)

Maybe we're "frustrated" at the total **** show the club's become?No idea how long you`ve been a Hibs supporter but you`ve criticised Petries `s actions and have criticised present regime ( directors and team management ) constantly so you seem to have been unhappy with things for at least 20 years . Am I wrong or is there anything the club has done well ( signings , mangaers , ticket pricing ...) in your opinion in the last 20 years ? None of us are impressed by all signings , managerial appointments , ticket pricing , etc but surely it`s only balanced and better for our club to praise what we think is positive too ? You seem to have a good knowledge of how football clubs should spend their money - I hope you are passing on this knowledge to the club and Hibs Suporters ( ex HSL ? ) etc since I doubt constant moaning here will have much impact . And I am not accepting mediocrity etc etc

[Callum_62]

Can someone tell me how to unaccept mediocrity please

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[CropleyWasGod]

Can someone tell me how to unaccept mediocrity please

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Give it back to the Amazon driver?

[SaulGoodman]

Can someone tell me how to unaccept mediocrity please

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You have to post angry things on here apparently and if more and more people do it the football side of the club will get better.

[Stuart93]

You have to post angry things on here apparently and if more and more people do it the football side of the club will get better.

That’s the spirit

You gotta get angry

[Scotty Leither]

No idea how long you`ve been a Hibs supporter but you`ve criticised Petries `s actions and have criticised present regime ( directors and team management ) constantly so you seem to have been unhappy with things for at least 20 years . Am I wrong or is there anything the club has done well ( signings , mangaers , ticket pricing ...) in your opinion in the last 20 years ? None of us are impressed by all signings , managerial appointments , ticket pricing , etc but surely it`s only balanced and better for our club to praise what we think is positive too ? You seem to have a good knowledge of how football clubs should spend their money - I hope you are passing on this knowledge to the club and Hibs Suporters ( ex HSL ? ) etc since I doubt constant moaning here will have much impact . And I am not accepting mediocrity etc etc


Some fair points pal, in answer to your points, I'll give you one example:

I've got experience of successfully staging events. One match day approx 5/6 years ago after queueing for 45 minutes in BTG with my late father for two bottles of warm, over-priced beer, i contacted the club with some tips on how the whole experience in there could be improved and service speeded up, with some additional modest financial outlay.

It took them 3 weeks to respond that it was really nothing they could control as BTG was sub-contracted to the company "Azure", but they would "pass on my comments".

Never heard a dicky bird from them - but (IMO) it was indicative of how we were ran under Petrie, with the cheap option being the main driver of everything, which did the club more harm than good and dropped the general expectation level amongst the fans (again, all IMO).

Fast forward to the new regime and we seem to be making the same mistakes particularly in player recruitment, and I'm genuinely worried as to the direction of the club; as someone on another thread articulated better than I could that they're worried that Gordon is trying to reinvent the club into something that no Scottish club will ever be, and I share these concerns.

I chirp away on here along with the rest of us because 1) It's a supporters forum for discussion, and 2) It's more effective than contacting the club, as they don't really want to engage with the fans, notwithstanding Gordon's address last week.

[Haymaker]

I’m starting to think this is a bit of a wind up…

Not at all man. I am :hyper for life*

*Leigh Griffiths return

[BSEJVT]

I've forgot more about football in general and Hibs in particular than Petrie and Gordon(s)/Kensell know. You enjoy wallowing in the mediocrity, though.

And there in a few short words we have an insight into your mindset

You know everything and anyone who doesn’t agree with you or doesn’t think you do wallows in mediocrity

That’s us all told

End the debate now

a look at your posting history would show that you think everyone else is always wrong and you are always right

Of course you are!

[Unseen work]

With the amount in the press lately about Ian Gordon and the transfer committee I think it sounds like we’re going to heavily back the new manager this summer.

That’s a couple of times now we’ve heard about a bigger budget for whoever comes in and with so many players leaving I can see us spending a fair bit to bring the right players in.

I think the club know they have to as alot of fans are very unhappy about alot of things that’s taken place over the last 7 months or so.

They’ll be desperate to get us back on side and quick.

[JohnM1875]

With the amount in the press lately about Ian Gordon and the transfer committee I think it sounds like we’re going to heavily back the new manager this summer.

That’s a couple of times now we’ve heard about a bigger budget for whoever comes in and with so many players leaving I can see us spending a fair bit to bring the right players in.

I think the club know they have to as alot of fans are very unhappy about alot of things that’s taken place over the last 7 months or so.

They’ll be desperate to get us back on side and quick.

Think the same. Which is why I can't wait for this season to be over and then some excitement can start when the new transfers start rolling in.

[Brightside]

That moira Scotsman price is awful. So they are now suggesting that the manager has final say on even the short list of players for positions? So we currently aren’t looking at any players? Fans maybe wouldn’t have the “wrong idea” if they stopped spouting this stuff and digging much bigger holes.

[Onceinawhile]

Where is all this Boyle returning chat coming from?

Is he out of favour at the Saudi club? Made it known he is homesick? Or just people giving their mind a wee treat?

Wishful thinking.

[bigwheel]

That moira Scotsman price is awful. So they are now suggesting that the manager has final say on even the short list of players for positions? So we currently aren’t looking at any players? Fans maybe wouldn’t have the “wrong idea” if they stopped spouting this stuff and digging much bigger holes.

Honestly don’t think there is anything unclear about that article . Maybe a bit of spin support for the club in way it is presented but nothing is unclear or awful . The committee approach is coming under attack at times . The reality is almost every club acts like this, the CEO and ownership structure will most always have input into signings. Managers rarely get free choices to make . We’ve simply formalised the process a bit ..

It’s also easy to understand that work will still be ongoing building recommendations ready for a new manager to get involved. Don’t see anything in it to be stressed about .

[Aldo]

Nah, perfectly serious pal.

I'm fed up with the drivel being spouted at my club, to be honest, and the fans being treated as mugs.

Gordon states the transfer window was a "good one", Kensell states it was 7/10.

Today we're told by Kensell that Mueller struggled with the physical side of the game in Scotland -did the recruitment committee not know the game's physical here when they signed him?

Then to cap it off today, there was a paean to the Board written by Moira Gordon, which turns out that they're unhappy with the criticism being levelled at Ian Gordon, as it's "apparently frustrated Hibs that his role in deciding personnel has been greatly exaggerated".

Link:Hibs next manager timeline revealed as transfer process and Ian Gordon's role in it explained | The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-next-manager-timeline-revealed-as-transfer-process-and-ian-gordons-role-in-it-explained-3680892)

Maybe we're "frustrated" at the total **** show the club's become?

That’s their opinion and as owners/employers they are of course going to promote the club in a positive light. Yes there are issues but why would you use Moira ‘I love the jambos’ Gordon’s article as an example. These are journalists that take pleasure in looking at everything that is said/written by the club even if it’s positive and turning it into a negative piece.

You are doing exactly what they are doing imho - the bit about your dad getting warm beers. Yes unacceptable but did you not complain at the time? I also understand that it’s the small things that also matter but we’ve all been in this sort of position.

As for players etc - Chris mueller didn’t work out and he’s left. You are again doing what the media is doing. Rather than wishing the lad all the best you look at the negative. Non story for me but you see the negative.

You cannot see anything positive about the club and haven’t done so for 20 years…. Mediocrity is something no one wants but to say we’ve accepted it is a clear example of what you think of the 2007 LC victory and the SC win in 2016. So do you think Rod Petrie deserves credit for the 2016 SC win??

I’ll let you believe everything written by the Jambo love in team and Whilst it’ll be a rollercoaster ride I’ll try and look forward to the end of this season (cannot wait for it to finish) and what the summer and next season holds.


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[Jones28]

Nah, perfectly serious pal.

I'm fed up with the drivel being spouted at my club, to be honest, and the fans being treated as mugs.

Gordon states the transfer window was a "good one", Kensell states it was 7/10.

Today we're told by Kensell that Mueller struggled with the physical side of the game in Scotland -did the recruitment committee not know the game's physical here when they signed him?

Then to cap it off today, there was a paean to the Board written by Moira Gordon, which turns out that they're unhappy with the criticism being levelled at Ian Gordon, as it's "apparently frustrated Hibs that his role in deciding personnel has been greatly exaggerated".

Link:Hibs next manager timeline revealed as transfer process and Ian Gordon's role in it explained | The Scotsman (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-next-manager-timeline-revealed-as-transfer-process-and-ian-gordons-role-in-it-explained-3680892)

Maybe we're "frustrated" at the total **** show the club's become?

I found that article to be a helpful explanation of Ians role, and was re-assured that he isn't scouting players personally. But each to their own I suppose.

RE Mueller, he struggled with the physical side which to me is a failure to adapt on the part of the player. He had the technical ability but if the player doesn't adapt their game and learn to live with the physical side of the game what are the club supposed to do?

[JimBHibees]

That moira Scotsman price is awful. So they are now suggesting that the manager has final say on even the short list of players for positions? So we currently aren’t looking at any players? Fans maybe wouldn’t have the “wrong idea” if they stopped spouting this stuff and digging much bigger holes.

Don't see a huge issue with it but some seem determined to spin it into the worst light possible for some reason

[Brightside]

Don't see a huge issue with it but some seem determined to spin it into the worst light possible for some reason

Who is directing the scouting department Jim? Who decides the priority of player type? It’s not a hard question to answer. If it’s not Ian Gordon who is it.

[degenerated]

That moira Scotsman price is awful. So they are now suggesting that the manager has final say on even the short list of players for positions? So we currently aren’t looking at any players? Fans maybe wouldn’t have the “wrong idea” if they stopped spouting this stuff and digging much bigger holes.Try reading the one by Patrick mcpartlin in the evening news, that may help disabuse you of the nonsense you seem so desperate to believe and spout ad nauseum on here. 25834

[JimBHibees]

Who is directing the scouting department Jim? Who decides the priority of player type? It’s not a hard question to answer. If it’s not Ian Gordon who is it.

Wouldn't have thought much will be going on unless there have been players we have already agreed to sign however would assume they would be kept in abeyance until the new manager comes in which will be next week or so. Might even be something they discuss at interview e.g. We have an option on this player etc. As for scouting think players already known will be kept tabs on until new guy comes in to decide. Do you think we will be signing players between managers when a new guy will be in soon.

[WellingtonHibby]

Feels like it's lacking journalistic rigour.. That's a press release from the club with a byline

[JimBHibees]

Feels like it's lacking journalistic rigour.. That's a press release from the club with a byline

As all clubs will do on occasion

[Brightside]

Try reading the one by Patrick mcpartlin in the evening news, that may help disabuse you of the nonsense you seem so desperate to believe and spout ad nauseum on here. 25834

It’s the same fluff piece that’s basically been written by the club. I’m almost always a happy clapper. But I’m very unhappy with how the club is currently being run.

[JimBHibees]

It’s the same fluff piece that’s basically been written by the club. I’m almost always a happy clapper. But I’m very unhappy with how the club is currently being run.

I am very unhappy we have had such a poor season however don't particularly see anything too conspiratorial in what Gordon jr seems to be doing and think it is hugely unfair to him personally to be criticised for a lot of decisions he is unlikely to have made.

[at last 61]

And here's me thinking this was a summer transfer page

[Brightside]

I want us to sign Alfie May. Bring this back to transfers.

[degenerated]

It’s the same fluff piece that’s basically been written by the club. I’m almost always a happy clapper. But I’m very unhappy with how the club is currently being run.It actually answers the thing you are specifically complaining. Unless of course you are suggesting the club are lying?

[Oscar T Grouch]

And here's me thinking this was a summer transfer page

Ah, you must be new here, this is par for the course. If at the end of every window we rid the Transfer thread of all the non transfer pish spouted it would be 3 pages long at a push :greengrin

[Lago]

:top marks
That’s their opinion and as owners/employers they are of course going to promote the club in a positive light. Yes there are issues but why would you use Moira ‘I love the jambos’ Gordon’s article as an example. These are journalists that take pleasure in looking at everything that is said/written by the club even if it’s positive and turning it into a negative piece.

You are doing exactly what they are doing imho - the bit about your dad getting warm beers. Yes unacceptable but did you not complain at the time? I also understand that it’s the small things that also matter but we’ve all been in this sort of position.

As for players etc - Chris mueller didn’t work out and he’s left. You are again doing what the media is doing. Rather than wishing the lad all the best you look at the negative. Non story for me but you see the negative.

You cannot see anything positive about the club and haven’t done so for 20 years…. Mediocrity is something no one wants but to say we’ve accepted it is a clear example of what you think of the 2007 LC victory and the SC win in 2016. So do you think Rod Petrie deserves credit for the 2016 SC win??

I’ll let you believe everything written by the Jambo love in team and Whilst it’ll be a rollercoaster ride I’ll try and look forward to the end of this season (cannot wait for it to finish) and what the summer and next season holds.


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[Aldo]

I want us to sign Alfie May. Bring this back to transfers.

Is he an out and out striker? Not a great scoring record for a 28 year old! Late developer by the looks if it!

What about the lad at Swindon…. McKirdy? He’s been mentioned! Similar scoring record?


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[Mainstandman]

And here's me thinking this was a summer transfer page

there's normally 100 pages of nonsense before we sign a player

[04Sauzee]

I want us to sign Alfie May. Bring this back to transfers.

What's it all about

[Brightside]

Is he an out and out striker? Not a great scoring record for a 28 year old! Late developer by the looks if it!

What about the lad at Swindon…. McKirdy? He’s been mentioned! Similar scoring record?


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Can play anywhere front 3. Great eye for goals though and experienced enough to do well up here. I don’t want another project player for upfront. Needs to be someone who will simply score goals for us. Had a good few seasons at Cheltenham.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Can play anywhere front 3. Great eye for goals though and experienced enough to do well up here. I don’t want another project player for upfront. Needs to be someone who will simply score goals for us. Had a good few seasons at Cheltenham.

He’s been good this season but 1 in 4 last season at League Two level isn’t anything to write home about at all.

He could be ok but I’m not sure he jumps out as anything special at all based purely on his stats up until this season. If he was to sign then hopefully he’s a late developer.

[Aldo]

Can play anywhere front 3. Great eye for goals though and experienced enough to do well up here. I don’t want another project player for upfront. Needs to be someone who will simply score goals for us. Had a good few seasons at Cheltenham.

Good to know. Totally agree with you.

I think we need at least 2 strikers with Nisbet being injured and that will also depend on players leaving…. Ie Doidge. If any are let go then 3 plus Melkerson for next season!


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[Brightside]

He’s been good this season but 1 in 4 last season at League Two level isn’t anything to write home about at all.

He could be ok but I’m not sure he jumps out as anything special at all based purely on his stats up until this season. If he was to sign then hopefully he’s a late developer.

He’s out of contract in June. So it wouldn’t be a massive gamble.

[Brightside]

Good to know. Totally agree with you.

I think we need at least 2 strikers with Nisbet being injured and that will also depend on players leaving…. Ie Doidge. If any are let go then 3 plus Melkerson for next season!


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Agreed. Doidge will be away o think we can assume. Melk will be a Dev player with game time as needed.

[Dr What If?]

I want us to sign Alfie May. Bring this back to transfers.

Agreed, but I want Gordon to go on a mental shopping spree using the Panini Euro 2020 sticker album like an Argos catalogue :greengrin

[Tyler Durden]

Agreed. Doidge will be away o think we can assume. Melk will be a Dev player with game time as needed.

Not sure why we'd assume Doidge is leaving now Maloney is gone? He's under contract and proven at this level.

Depends on how the new manager wants to play but I'd suggest we need to keep Doidge, sign another physical striker who can ideally play on his own. Have them 2 competing for one slot and Melkersen/Nisbet competing for another. We can get through til Nisbet is back with Melkersen and other youngsters IMO.

If Doidge leaves we need to get our money back on him.

[Brightside]

Not sure why we'd assume Doidge is leaving now Maloney is gone? He's under contract and proven at this level.

Depends on how the new manager wants to play but I'd suggest we need to keep Doidge, sign another physical striker who can ideally play on his own. Have them 2 competing for one slot and Melkersen/Nisbet competing for another. We can get through til Nisbet is back with Melkersen and other youngsters IMO.

If Doidge leaves we need to get our money back on him.

Doidge is struggling to get fit enough to play. That’s why I think he will be away.

[Billy Whizz]

Doidge is struggling to get fit enough to play. That’s why I think he will be away.

Who's going to take an injured player?

[JimBHibees]

Who's going to take an injured player?

Exactly what I was thinking

[JohnM1875]

Who's going to take an injured player?

Hibs? Oh wait.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Doidge is struggling to get fit enough to play. That’s why I think he will be away.


As he was not " a Maloney player" , perhaps getting him fit was not a priority. If he can't get fit enough for first team football then that surely is career ending , not time to move on.

[Lago]

there's normally 100 pages of nonsense before we sign a player
And then 100 pages as to why we shouldn't have signed him 😅

[Paulie Walnuts]

Charlie Austin? Being released from QPR.