Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Just_Jimmy]

Kenneh was signed to help sort the problem and he somehow didn’t get a game last night. Baffling. We definitely need at least one more in there and for Campbell to go out on loan.Indeed. I actually forgot we'd signed him when i was typing the post [emoji85]

That's clearly a good start that we've signed someone, however he's a 19 year old lad with no first team experience. He looked good in Portugal but the pace of the league here is clearly a factor. I hope he proves to be class but I still think we need at least 2.

We really should have signed Levitt.

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Kenneh was signed to help sort the problem and he somehow didn’t get a game last night. Baffling. We definitely need at least one more in there and for Campbell to go out on loan.

Thing is Kenneh is the absolute opposite of what was needed to rectify the issue of absolutely no attacking intent from the 3 of them.

We seem to be hoping Kenneh can replace them in terms of defensive work but pushing guys who offer nothing going forward into a more attacking role and hoping they suddenly find skills that they’ve never shown.

[neil7908]

Josh announced at Verona now.

https://twitter.com/hellasveronafc/status/1547137791640870912?s=21&t=Nj6srB_adcOaZcYI3aCknw

Apparently going to be on 15k a week. Great deal for him.

Wow, that life changing money and a good deal for Hibs as well. Seems like a win win. Will be really interested to see how he does out there.

[chippy]

Let’s hope that as of early this morning, Lee Johnson reignites the signing of at least one CB. That he also swamps himself with details of experienced CMs and goes on to sign at least one by the end of this week whilst getting a second well in time for the League opener

[GloryGlory]

Josh announced at Verona now.

https://twitter.com/hellasveronafc/status/1547137791640870912?s=21&t=Nj6srB_adcOaZcYI3aCknw

Apparently going to be on 15k a week. Great deal for him.

Ron - open up the cheque book! :greengrin

[PaulSmith]

Quite disrespectful PS, not like you to be fair.

Magennis is working very hard to get back playing, he has to follow instructions and not rushed back as has happened with him and other Hibs players recently.

In hindsight it probably is but perception can sometimes become reality. The silence from the club on his condition and rehab has left a vacuum which is only really being filled with him posting pictures of where he is and what he’s doing.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/transfer-josh-doig-joins-hellas-verona

Money to be reinvested in first team squad, per BK.

[superfurryhibby]

Ron - open up the cheque book! :greengrin

Around 6 million in transfer fees with Boyle and Doig gone, that's more than Gordon paid when he bought the club. It's time for spending money on first team players. I'm not pishing my pants yet, but I've had enough of us signing unproven players. We need quality in key areas of the pitch.

[bigwheel]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/transfer-josh-doig-joins-hellas-verona

Money to be reinvested in first team squad, per BK.

Hopefully to get Boyle back , at least on loan for a season …

[SaulGoodman]

Good move for Doig. Get that money invested Hibs. No excuses.

[Heisenberg]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/transfer-josh-doig-joins-hellas-verona

Money to be reinvested in first team squad, per BK.

Let’s hope it goes to the right areas and right sort of player. Big few weeks ahead.

[SlickShoes]

Around 6 million in transfer fees with Boyle and Doig gone, that's more than Gordon paid when he bought the club. It's time for spending money on first team players. I'm not pishing my pants yet, but I've had enough of us signing unproven players. We need quality in key areas of the pitch.

I think our signings so far have been good, but I also agree that now with 6 million quid received in the last 7 months, we need to make a statement signing or two, a CH and good Centre Mid are just desperately needed in this team.

[Stuart93]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/transfer-josh-doig-joins-hellas-verona

Money to be reinvested in first team squad, per BK.

Sure we heard the same about the Boyle money, brought in loans

Yet to be convinced by anything BK says to be honest

[SaulGoodman]

Sure we heard the same about the Boyle money, brought in loans

Yet to be convinced by anything BK says to be honest

It’s not easy signing players on full contracts in January. If this window closes and it still looks like we haven’t invested the money into decent permanent signings I’ll come back and agree with you.

[GloryGlory]

I think our signings so far have been good, but I also agree that now with 6 million quid received in the last 7 months, we need to make a statement signing or two, a CH and good Centre Mid are just desperately needed in this team.

Let's hope Hibs were just waiting for the Doig deal to be closed before finalising a couple of deals we've already been working on. Don't just mean the Croat guy for left back, I mean at least two others.

[Vault Boy]

Great move all round. Josh will go on to have a superb career.

[Ronniekirk]

Do we actually know what's wrong with him? I can't remember ever being told.

Not sure we have been given any clear indication of what the issue is .It started off with him needing to rest, then he broke down in a bounce game and the time frame for a o possible return got longer and longer .
Something at the. back of my mind says he got an operation towards the end of last season ,and has been slowly building up his fitness since then
The good news is that so far he hasn’t broken down again but until he can start getting game time with B Squad it’s a waiting game

[GloryGlory]

Great move all round. Josh will go on to have a superb career.

Let's hope so - because that means he'll be making money for Hibs for a while yet! :greengrin

[Smartie]

Let's hope Hibs were just waiting for the Doig deal to be closed before finalising a couple of deals we've already been working on. Don't just mean the Croat guy for left back, I mean at least two others.

I actually think a lot of our present woes are down to waiting for money to come in for Josh last summer in order to loosen the purse strings and recruit higher quality players. When that didn't happen we ended up scrambling around in the bargain bucket at the end of the window again.

We can now properly go out and get the players we want and need.

I'm not convinced our first XI is far from being where it needs to be but we are a couple of injuries or departures to key players away from disaster.

I'm disappointed to see Josh go as I thought he was going to have a great season for us this season but this is a very good move for him and I hope he does very well.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9139759/josh-doig-2-5m-transfer-hellas-verona/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ScottishSunSportTwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657703541

"Lee Johnson's side are set to receive more than Hearts ever did for Hickey in just one initial payment, before any potential sell-on clauses."

:faf: :lolyam:

[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/JoshDoig_/status/1547152811397349377

[Winston Ingram]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9139759/josh-doig-2-5m-transfer-hellas-verona/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ScottishSunSportTwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657703541

"Lee Johnson's side are set to receive more than Hearts ever did for Hickey in just one initial payment, before any potential sell-on clauses."

:faf: :lolyam:

Anyone know how much of a sell-on Hearts got for Hickey?

[GloryGlory]

Anyone know how much of a sell-on Hearts got for Hickey?

Somewhere in the region of tuppence ha'penny. Wasn't as much as a tanner, anyway.

[xqnq1875]

This doig money better be invested in the sqaud because by judging by last night we’ve still got at least 3-4 positions to strengthen


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[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone know how much of a sell-on Hearts got for Hickey?

Think the rumour was that they’d agreed a fixed fee of £125k rather than a percentage.

[Nicho87]

2 centre mids
1 left back
1 centre back
1 centre forward

After last night I’d say the above is Minimum

[Paulie Walnuts]

2 centre mids
1 left back
1 centre back
1 centre forward

After last night I’d say the above is Minimum

And probably in that order of priority imo.

[tonyrougier123]

We really need a statement of intent signing,a real gem with the money we are bringing in.

Either a really strong assured defender or a grab the game by scruff of the neck midfielder.
Time we had something to get excited about.

[Unseen work]

It will be interesting how the club view last night, clearly the result was shocking but I wonder if they’ll view it as

Cabraja
Tavares
Youan
Bojang
Magennis
Nisbet
Mitchell
Hanlon

Were all missing and once they’re fit/work permits sorted we’ll be close.

Hopefully not though, a good couple could leave for me and others to come in.

[Hibs90]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/transfer-josh-doig-joins-hellas-verona

Money to be reinvested in first team squad, per BK.

New CB
Two CM

Thanks Hibs. Quality additions please

[xqnq1875]

2 centre mids
1 left back
1 centre back
1 centre forward

After last night I’d say the above is Minimum

I’d say this as well, Doidge isn’t good enough and last night proved it once again, Campbell and newell were an utter disgrace I’ve said it for a while along with many others. Newell is not good enough he’s lazy and slower than a week in jail same goes for Campbell he’s league 2 quality at best, same goes for jdh. We have the money now and if we don’t bring in some real quality come the end of the window in midfield and up front it’s going to be another long season


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[Nicho87]

It will be interesting how the club view last night, clearly the result was shocking but I wonder if they’ll view it as

Cabraja
Tavares
Youan
Bojang
Magennis
Nisbet
Mitchell
Hanlon

Were all missing and once they’re fit/work permits sorted we’ll be close.

Hopefully not though, a good couple could leave for me and others to come in.

I hope not as the bottom half of the list I’d argue as longer term absentee

[GloryGlory]

Think the rumour was that they’d agreed a fixed fee of £125k rather than a percentage.

We got more than that for Macey and the dev squad guy that went to The Rangers. :greengrin

And a large percentage of the original fee for Hickey went to Celtic. 25-30% ISTR.

[tonyrougier123]

New CB
Two CM

Thanks Hibs. Quality additions please

Dreaming if you think he means investing it right away unfortunately.
Probably be invested over the length of doigs 4yr deal.

We really need a big signing all the cash coming in and wages we are shedding from player sales,bout time we seen a marquee signing.

[number9dream]

Great move for Josh D. Hopefully he can settle in quickly and get some regular game time in Serie A.
If the Croatian left back is coming as a replacement, does he have any mates that can play left centre-half and dynamic box-to-box midfield?

[Dmas]

It will be interesting how the club view last night, clearly the result was shocking but I wonder if they’ll view it as

Cabraja
Tavares
Youan
Bojang
Magennis
Nisbet
Mitchell
Hanlon

Were all missing and once they’re fit/work permits sorted we’ll be close.

Hopefully not though, a good couple could leave for me and others to come in.
I
It’s not as desperate as some think IMO 2 centre mids and a replacement for doig (I know cabraja listed) I think we’re good, I’ll be worried if we don’t bring anyone in for midfield it’s no where near good enough

[Unseen work]

What’s the craic with the centre half and attacker we had supposedly agreed deals with in Portugal?

Deals collapsed or people telling porkies?

[GloryGlory]

I
It’s not as desperate as some think IMO 2 centre mids and a replacement for doig (I know cabraja listed) I think we’re good, I’ll be worried if we don’t bring anyone in for midfield it’s no where near good enough

I'd like another strong CB - perming Porteous, Bushiri, Hanlon and McClelland as a pairing throughout the season doesn't fill me with confidence as there's at least one weak link in whatever pairing you come up with, worse if Porteous goes.

[HibsGW]

What’s the craic with the centre half and attacker we had supposedly agreed deals with in Portugal?

Deals collapsed or people telling porkies?

I remember at the time people saying Lee Johnson confirmed these at a Q and A but nothing since

[GloryGlory]

What’s the craic with the centre half and attacker we had supposedly agreed deals with in Portugal?

Deals collapsed or people telling porkies?

Maybe waiting until the Doig deal was over the line? :dunno: BK did say today that we had been talking with Verona for a while about the transfer.

[tonyrougier123]

What’s the craic with the centre half and attacker we had supposedly agreed deals with in Portugal?

Deals collapsed or people telling porkies?

I’m sure he said in an interview we are talking to players quite far down the line even,but if he was to go with what he has he’d be happy.

[Hibernian Verse]

I’m sure he said in an interview we are talking to players quite far down the line even,but if he was to go with what he has he’d be happy.

He did, but that was before last night...

[Stuart93]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9139759/josh-doig-2-5m-transfer-hellas-verona/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ScottishSunSportTwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657703541

"Lee Johnson's side are set to receive more than Hearts ever did for Hickey in just one initial payment, before any potential sell-on clauses."

:faf: :lolyam:

I’ll laugh at that when we spend some money on the squad and are competing with hearts for Europe. As yet they’ve spent their cash a lot more wisely over the last season.

Until then, I’ll continue to be pissed off at getting embarrassed by Falkirk.

[Lago]

Dreaming if you think he means investing it right away unfortunately.
Probably be invested over the length of doigs 4yr deal.

We really need a big signing all the cash coming in and wages we are shedding from player sales,bout time we seen a marquee signing.
You have a way of sucking the joy out of life 😒

[GloryGlory]

I’ll laugh at that when we spend some money on the squad and are competing with hearts for Europe.

Until then, I’ll continue to be pissed off at getting embarrassed by Falkirk.

I'd assume Cabraja is here and getting his medical soon? Was supposed to be here "within 48 hours" two days ago so if everything goes OK should get an announcement this week I would think.

And striker and CB we had been talking to - has the Doig deal now opened the way for those to be finalised?

[PaulSmith]

I'd assume Cabraja is here and getting his medical soon? Was supposed to be here "within 48 hours" two days ago so if everything goes OK should get an announcement this week I would think.

And striker and CB we had been talking to - has the Doig deal now opened the way for those to be finalised?

Cabraja will likely be announced today (need to lift spirits) but the usual subject to a work permit delay. If he’s available for the Rangers game then I’ll take that as a bonus.

[Hibbyradge]

Where is the Boyle money and now the Doig money.

Aspirations for a good season, needs some of it being spent

Centre half
Left back
2 x central midfielders.

How much have we spent on transfer fees and signing on fees since Boyle left.

The Doug money is on its way, most likely in installments.

[tonyrougier123]

You have a way of sucking the joy out of life 😒

Welcome to the house of fun 😜

[04Sauzee]

How much have we spent on transfer fees and signing on fees since Boyle left.

The Doug money is on its way, most likely in installments.

The way it's been reported I think it's a full whack up front. With add ons i.e international recognition, appearances etc and a substantial sell on fee should he move on.

[RoxburghHibs]

How much have we spent on transfer fees and signing on fees since Boyle left.

The Doug money is on its way, most likely in installments.


Haven't seen anything to indicate the £3m will be paid in instalments I assumed it was one up front payment.

[Hibiza]

I’d say this as well, Doidge isn’t good enough and last night proved it once again, Campbell and newell were an utter disgrace I’ve said it for a while along with many others. Newell is not good enough he’s lazy and slower than a week in jail same goes for Campbell he’s league 2 quality at best, same goes for jdh. We have the money now and if we don’t bring in some real quality come the end of the window in midfield and up front it’s going to be another long season


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10/10

[Seanm1875]

According to Portuguese Twitter accounts were linked with Benfica B left back Sandro Cruz


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[04Sauzee]

According to Portuguese Twitter accounts were linked with Benfica B left back Sandro Cruz


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Seems weird if we are after the Croation.

Sandro Cruz 6'2 lb can also play LM and LW

Only 21 but looks like he's played a couple of times for Benfica as well as the 'B' team

Seems strange

[xqnq1875]

According to Portuguese Twitter accounts were linked with Benfica B left back Sandro Cruz


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Really hope we’re not choosing him over the Croatian boy


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[GloryGlory]

According to Portuguese Twitter accounts were linked with Benfica B left back Sandro Cruz


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Another Benfica B player? 21 years old. Wonder what's happening to the Croat player or is Cruz seen as dev squad??

[Since452]

How much have we spent on transfer fees and signing on fees since Boyle left.

The Doug money is on its way, most likely in installments.

3 million will be in our bank account now.

[jacomo]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9139759/josh-doig-2-5m-transfer-hellas-verona/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ScottishSunSportTwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657703541

"Lee Johnson's side are set to receive more than Hearts ever did for Hickey in just one initial payment, before any potential sell-on clauses."

:faf: :lolyam:


The club that released Doig and missed out on any transfer bonus must be fuming.

[CapitalGreen]

Another Benfica B player? 21 years old. Wonder what's happening to the Croat player or is Cruz seen as dev squad??

We will need 2 left backs going forward.

[tonyrougier123]

According to Portuguese Twitter accounts were linked with Benfica B left back Sandro Cruz


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Looks a very decent left/wing back 👍🏻👍🏻
Link well with Tavares in his Vimeo clip.

[JimBHibees]

We seem to be averse to spending TRANSFER FEES on players. This Croatian guy is in on a free. The Aussie guy at right back (who showed nothing tonight and was exposed time and again) was signed for nothing, notwithstanding we matched or bettered the deal he was offered by a team that’s been in existence for barely 5 years.

The fans aren’t stupid, £5/6m incoming transfer fees, 11k season tickets, hospitality packages selling well, and yet we still have the same pedestrian midfield from last season, yet the tombola signing policy of hoping one of the clutch of untried players come good still persists?

Question to Ron and Ian, are we actually going to spend some money on a creative midfielder?

We have spent transfer fees. Melkersen, McAllister tbc, Miller, Yohan, Rocky

[HibbyAndy]

We have spent transfer fees. Melkersen, McAllister tbc, Miller, Yohan, Rocky

We have indeed , but we need to spend a helluva lot more if we want at least top 6

[xqnq1875]

What’s happening with the Croatian left back ? He was supposed to be in Edinburgh 2-3 days ago but haven’t heard anything of it since wonder if the deal is even agreed


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[GreenCastle]

I'd like another strong CB - perming Porteous, Bushiri, Hanlon and McClelland as a pairing throughout the season doesn't fill me with confidence as there's at least one weak link in whatever pairing you come up with, worse if Porteous goes.

100%

A Fontaine type player or even Adam Jackson.

[04Sauzee]

What’s happening with the Croatian left back ? He was supposed to be in Edinburgh 2-3 days ago but haven’t heard anything of it since wonder if the deal is even agreed


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Wasn't it only reports a couple of days ago and that he'd be in Edinburgh within the next 48hrs? Not sure he was ever meant to be in Edinburgh 2-3 days ago.

[J-C]

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9139759/josh-doig-2-5m-transfer-hellas-verona/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ScottishSunSportTwitter&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1657703541

"Lee Johnson's side are set to receive more than Hearts ever did for Hickey in just one initial payment, before any potential sell-on clauses."

:faf: :lolyam:

My brother seems happy with the £1.5m plus £150k they got for Hickey until I told him we got over 3m + extras for Doig

[Callum_62]

He seems to be quite enjoying his trips to Dubai, Las Vegas, Ibiza and the likes with a couple of his non playing rich mates. Maybe he fancies a bit of that for the remainder of his three years left at the club. Who knows but can’t say that I’m seeing anything that suggests he’s busting a gut to get back.You mean he went in holiday over pre season?

Place is mental honest to christ

Folk have no idea what players who are injured are going through - both physically and mentally

But he put a few insta stories up of some holidays over the close season....what a waster eh!



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[S4uzee]

My brother seems happy with the £1.5m plus £150k they got for Hickey until I told him we got over 3m + extras for doig

I’d much rather have their squad than ours. Not much to be laughing about IMO

[Libby Hibby]

I’d much rather have their squad than ours. Not much to be laughing about IMO

Wash your mouth out with soap right this instant.

[flash]

I’d much rather have their squad than ours. Not much to be laughing about IMO

Take a day off you are relentless. It clearly is funny that they have messed this up royally.

[Unseen work]

Sandro Cruz seems an odd one if we’ve signed the Croatian and also have Stevenson and Mitchell who could play there.

Are there any videos of him? Can only find ones of Filipe Cruz who is a 20 year old left back that also plays for Benfica

[Paulie Walnuts]

You mean he went in holiday over pre season?

Place is mental honest to christ

Folk have no idea what players who are injured are going through - both physically and mentally

But he put a few insta stories up of some holidays over the close season....what a waster eh!



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Is it really that mental to suggest that somebody who has been injured for near enough 3 seasons takes there rehab a little bit more seriously than going on 3 lads holidays in the space of 6 weeks? There’s absolutely no way that’s even remotely close to doing everything he can to get back fit. One holiday fair enough, but 3 lads holidays in 6 weeks is as good as downing tools. Fair enough doing that if you’re coming back to pre season to train and play, but to me that smacks of someone who’s not exactly desperate to get back playing.

[JimBHibees]

I’d much rather have their squad than ours. Not much to be laughing about IMO

Yippee for Hearts

[04Sauzee]

Sandro Cruz seems an odd one if we’ve signed the Croatian and also have Stevenson and Mitchell who could play there.

Are there any videos of him? Can only find ones of Filipe Cruz who is a 20 year old left back that also plays for Benfica

Google Sandro Cruz
Then in videos
First video is a Viemo video with his highlight

[JimBHibees]

We have indeed , but we need to spend a helluva lot more if we want at least top 6

Without question :aok:

Need some to move out also

[SHODAN]

What’s happening with the Croatian left back ? He was supposed to be in Edinburgh 2-3 days ago but haven’t heard anything of it since wonder if the deal is even agreed


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Even if he does sign we won't be seeing him for another month at least.

[Unseen work]

Google Sandro Cruz
Then in videos
First video is a Viemo video with his highlight

Cheers mate!

My default is always to check YouTube 😅

[Callum_62]

Is it really that mental to suggest that somebody who has been injured for near enough 3 seasons takes there rehab a little bit more seriously than going on 3 lads holidays in the space of 6 weeks? There’s absolutely no way that’s even remotely close to doing everything he can to get back fit. One holiday fair enough, but 3 lads holidays in 6 weeks is as good as downing tools. Fair enough doing that if you’re coming back to pre season to train and play, but to me that smacks of someone who’s not exactly desperate to get back playing.You can see the condition Magennis is in isn't someone who isn't putting effort in

Its an incredibly poor post to suggest otherwise and comes from the same sort of place that Rocky was getting at

As I said most folk have no idea the mental toll footballers go through who are injured long term

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[CapitalGreen]

Is it really that mental to suggest that somebody who has been injured for near enough 3 seasons takes there rehab a little bit more seriously than going on 3 lads holidays in the space of 6 weeks? There’s absolutely no way that’s even remotely close to doing everything he can to get back fit. One holiday fair enough, but 3 lads holidays in 6 weeks is as good as downing tools. Fair enough doing that if you’re coming back to pre season to train and play, but to me that smacks of someone who’s not exactly desperate to get back playing.

Kyle was continuing to attend HTC for rehab after the season ended with some of the other injured players while everyone else was finished up. He also wasn’t on 3 holidays, he spent a weekend in Ibiza and then a few days in Vegas for a mates stag do. He has also doing extra work with a PT to improve his strength while out.

[HendoDelivered]

Perhaps the deal for the Croatian lad has fallen through and we have now turned out attention the boy from Benfica?

[scoopyboy]

Perhaps the deal for the Croatian lad has fallen through and we have now turned out attention the boy from Benfica?

I sincerely hope not, we need tried and trusted first team players now.

Nothing against investing for the future but in my opinion we need to be imminently signing first team players that are first picks.

[PaulSmith]

Kyle was continuing to attend HTC for rehab after the season ended with some of the other injured players while everyone else was finished up. He also wasn’t on 3 holidays, he spent a weekend in Ibiza and then a few days in Vegas for a mates stag do. He has also doing extra work with a PT to improve his strength while out.

Great news, let’s hope we’re talking Kyle’s performances on the park shortly then.

[bigwheel]

It’s not incredibly poor at all. 3 lads holidays isn’t conducive to doing everything you can to get back fit and playing.

After 3 years of being injured that’s what a pro athlete should be focussing on.

You’re making an assumption that he hasn’t been professional and used his time well - he can still work out outside of the UK ..honestly , the judgements on here on players seem to be guilty until proven innocent …

[Unseen work]

This place will go into meltdown if we sign Sandro Cruz and not Marijan Cabraja 😅

[JimBHibees]

Great news, let’s hope we’re talking Kyle’s performances on the park shortly then.

So you were wrong re three holidays

[MikeyS]

We have spent transfer fees. Melkersen, McAllister tbc, Miller, Yohan, Rocky

The poster in question makes lots of good points but continues to let himself down by insisting we don't spend money despite numerous others putting him right each time!

[CapitalGreen]

Perhaps the deal for the Croatian lad has fallen through and we have now turned out attention the boy from Benfica?

There’s reports in Portugal linking Cruz to us from before the Croatian player was linked. Seems like someone we have just enquired about as he’s also linked with Aberdeen.

[MikeyS]

This place will go into meltdown if we sign Sandro Cruz and not Marijan Cabraja 😅

And the vast majority prob hadn't heard of either til yesterday!

So good to have the fitba back.....

[KianMulholland]

This place will go into meltdown if we sign Sandro Cruz and not Marijan Cabraja [emoji28]

Sandro Cruz is linked with Rio Ave as well. Could end up with neither [emoji23][emoji23]


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[SlickShoes]

Is it really that mental to suggest that somebody who has been injured for near enough 3 seasons takes there rehab a little bit more seriously than going on 3 lads holidays in the space of 6 weeks? There’s absolutely no way that’s even remotely close to doing everything he can to get back fit. One holiday fair enough, but 3 lads holidays in 6 weeks is as good as downing tools. Fair enough doing that if you’re coming back to pre season to train and play, but to me that smacks of someone who’s not exactly desperate to get back playing.

Rehab from injury isn’t working yourself into the ground, most of it is doing nothing strenuous at all, because too much too soon ruins the whole thing. You have no evidence at all that he hasn’t followed his rehab plan, and it’s highly likely he can fit it in while on holiday.

[CapitalGreen]

Cruz started 2 of the final 3 league games for Benfica’s first team last season. Match highlights here:

v Maritimo - https://youtu.be/BmkhUs7NL4c

v Pacos Ferreira - https://youtu.be/vdRz8nxl0mI

[j'adorehibs]

100%

A Fontaine type player or even Adam Jackson.

really? id like to think we can do better than that.

[KianMulholland]

https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1547185941793619968?s=21&t=65NWClE-1WkjKp12BoTRDg


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[PaulSmith]

So you were wrong re three holidays

Whether it was two holidays, three holidays or no holidays I still fear that Kyle who despite his unquestioned ability will enjoy the benefits that come with being a professional footballer but we rarely see him play for prolonged periods.

I hope I’m wrong. I hope he comes back a machine who fulfils his potential and gets a mega money move like Josh Doig (who came back fitter, stronger and had better body composition than anyone).

[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1547185941793619968?s=21&t=65NWClE-1WkjKp12BoTRDg


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That seems to say he is going to another Portuguese club. Rio Ave. Mind you, they play in green and white!

[KianMulholland]

That seems to say he is going to another Portuguese club. Rio Ave. Mind you, they play in green and white!

https://twitter.com/scruz_57/status/1547193867233009664?s=21&t=65NWClE-1WkjKp12BoTRDg he’s just tweeted this, guess he’s off to Rio Ave then.


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[04Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/scruz_57/status/1547193867233009664?s=21&t=65NWClE-1WkjKp12BoTRDg he’s just tweeted this, guess he’s off to Rio Ave then.


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Ach well onto the next week.

[Hibernia&Alba]

https://twitter.com/JoshDoig_/status/1547152811397349377

Best of luck to him. A chance to play in Serie A is a tremendous opportunity.

[Since452]

This place will go into meltdown if we sign Sandro Cruz and not Marijan Cabraja ��

Personally i'm livid that we've missed out on Sandro Cruz. Would also have been livid if we'd signed him. Another talented young player slips through the net but we dont need any more young players. Or players that are too old. Am i doing this right?

[Dmas]

Best of luck to him. A chance to play in Serie A is a tremendous opportunity.

Anthony Joseph saying 15k a week on twitter a cracking move for him

[heretoday]

Best of luck to him. A chance to play in Serie A is a tremendous opportunity.

And to be in Verona would be a pure pleasure too.
I wonder if they're full of construction sites like us.

[h185forever]

Apologies if this has been asked and answered already.

I thought BK told fans in Portugal that a forward and a CH were in coming in “the next day or so “.
Has that fallen by the wayside ? …was he just telling fans what they wanted to hear ?

I'm trying to rideout the inevitable rollercoaster that LJs changes have brought but have to admit that last night was a sore one.

Anyhoo……keeping the faith for now …..but expect to see a vastly different team and approach on Sunday.

[Logie]

Bojang at east mains just been tweeted, work permit must be sorted..

[SHODAN]

Bojang at east mains just been tweeted, work permit must be sorted..

Good stuff.

[Souter96Mac]

Excited to see Bojang, a real unknown option.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I sincerely hope not, we need tried and trusted first team players now.

Nothing against investing for the future but in my opinion we need to be imminently signing first team players that are first picks.

Absolutely. We pocketed 3 million quid in January, we have just pocketed another 3 million .... It's now time to look at investing some of that money in players who have proved they can perform for and strengthen a team in this league, that for me means no more players from 'B' teams around Europe, no more folk signed on the basis that they might be worth millions in 4 years time, but who have little or no first team experience.

Two games into the season and the manager already has a result under his belt that goes into the debit column when his performance is being assessed ... If he isn't given the funds to sign at least two or three more players he absolutely knows he can get a tune out of when the inevitable sacking comes around he will rightly be able to claim a lack of backing from the board.

Please FFS lets sign a couple of players we don't have to scan Wikipedia and You Tube for in order to get a sense of who they are or what they can do.

[WhileTheChief..]

The Boyle money is probably spent already.

If you're a young lad coming to Edinburgh from Portugal it's because you're going to be getting paid more here than you could have got elsewhere. Same for Kenneh etc.

These won't have been cheap signings. The question is whether they are decent or not.

McGeady is as close as we'll get to a 'marquee' signing as we'll get.

Right now, I'm just as interested in seeing who else is leaving. If you look at the squad list on the official site it's pretty depressing reading. We need to move 5 or 6 on minimum to make way for 3 or 4 better players.

It can easily be done without spending a fortune.

We found guys like Rob Jones and Liam Fontaine in the past. Good, solid pros. Let's go find some more.

[JimBHibees]

Whether it was two holidays, three holidays or no holidays I still fear that Kyle who despite his unquestioned ability will enjoy the benefits that come with being a professional footballer but we rarely see him play for prolonged periods.

I hope I’m wrong. I hope he comes back a machine who fulfils his potential and gets a mega money move like Josh Doig (who came back fitter, stronger and had better body composition than anyone).

Everyone hope for that. The guy could do with a break that is for sure.

[Silky]

Wasn't it only reports a couple of days ago and that he'd be in Edinburgh within the next 48hrs? Not sure he was ever meant to be in Edinburgh 2-3 days ago.

Probably waiting on his bags at the Airport!!

[JimBHibees]

Bojang at east mains just been tweeted, work permit must be sorted..

The other players are here also I think so not definitely work permit sorted. Hope so

[HibbyAndy]

Probably waiting on his bags at the Airport!!

😂😂

[Iain G]

Excited to see Bojang, a real unknown option.

Will be good to see him from different Bojangles 😁

[Onceinawhile]

And to be in Verona would be a pure pleasure too.
I wonder if they're full of construction sites like us.

Only small downside is their fan base though tbf.

[Stewboy]

McAllister signed

[JohnM1875]

Reuben McAllister confirmed by Hibs. Three years as reported.

[ancient hibee]

And to be in Verona would be a pure pleasure too.
I wonder if they're full of construction sites like us.

h
Yeh they’ve got this terrible old place in the centre which doesn’t even have a roof.

[JimBHibees]

Reuben McAllister confirmed by Hibs. Three years as reported.

Good hope he is good enough to be considered for first team.

[Hibernian Verse]

Good hope he is good enough to be considered for first team.

Media release says he will be in the dev squad

[MWHIBBIES]

100%

A Fontaine type player or even Adam Jackson.

2 players who aren't/weren't better than Hanlon is.

If Paul was fit now, we'd not be worrying so much.

[stuart-farquhar]

h
Yeh they’ve got this terrible old place in the centre which doesn’t even have a roof.

Brilliant to watch opera though.

[Scotty Leither]

Media release says he will be in the dev squad

Oh good, some of us older fans might still have a pulse by the time he makes the first team.

Nae issue with signing promising young players, I have a serious issue though that it seems to be the core transfer policy of the club, compounded by the revenues and transfer fees that have came into the club and patently is not being spent on two or three big name signings.

As usual the club appear to be giving the tin ear to anyone expressing that viewpoint, though.

Radio silence rules OK at Easter Road.

[Brightside]

Media release says he will be in the dev squad

Of course he is in the Dev squad. I cannot believe some posters are thinking for a second that he is going to be a first team player. Hibs have been clear on that.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

The other players are here also I think so not definitely work permit sorted. Hope so

They are, Tavares and Youann were at Falkirk last night


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[Hibbyradge]

Oh good, some of us older fans might still have a pulse by the time he makes the first team.

Nae issue with signing promising young players, I have a serious issue though that it seems to be the core transfer policy of the club, compounded by the revenues and transfer fees that have came into the club and patently is not being spent on two or three big name signings.

As usual the club appear to be giving the tin ear to anyone expressing that viewpoint, though.

Radio silence rules OK at Easter Road.

Who have they given the "tin ear" to? Has someone contacted them?

[SHODAN]

Who have they given the "tin ear" to? Has someone contacted them?

Smash the system!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Good hope he is good enough to be considered for first team.

From looking at the picture of him he’d have to be exceptional to be a first team player in the next 2 years I reckon. He must be about 8 stone.

[Callum_62]

Oh good, some of us older fans might still have a pulse by the time he makes the first team.

Nae issue with signing promising young players, I have a serious issue though that it seems to be the core transfer policy of the club, compounded by the revenues and transfer fees that have came into the club and patently is not being spent on two or three big name signings.

As usual the club appear to be giving the tin ear to anyone expressing that viewpoint, though.

Radio silence rules OK at Easter Road.Are you blaming the club for humans relentless March to death now?

[emoji23]

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[Tambo]

On his signing, Academy Director Steve Kean commented: “Bringing a player of Reuben’s ability is a real coup for Hibernian FC. We beat off a lot of competition from top English Premier League sides to bring him here.

“He’s a left-footed creative midfielder who has a real ability on the ball; he can see a pass and loves opening up defences. Alongside that, he’s not afraid to put his foot in and to win the ball back.

“Our games’ programme will help him with the transition from youth football to men’s football. Some weeks he will face elite youth players, then the next he will face senior pros. These experiences will stretch him, and push on his overall development as a player.

“He is a real talent and someone we’re really excited to work with and welcome to Hibernian FC.”

[matty_f]

On his signing, Academy Director Steve Kean commented: “Bringing a player of Reuben’s ability is a real coup for Hibernian FC. We beat off a lot of competition from top English Premier League sides to bring him here.

“He’s a left-footed creative midfielder who has a real ability on the ball; he can see a pass and loves opening up defences. Alongside that, he’s not afraid to put his foot in and to win the ball back.

“Our games’ programme will help him with the transition from youth football to men’s football. Some weeks he will face elite youth players, then the next he will face senior pros. These experiences will stretch him, and push on his overall development as a player.

“He is a real talent and someone we’re really excited to work with and welcome to Hibernian FC.”

Steve went on to add "And obviously we hope people live long enough to see him in the first team, as with all the players we have coming through the set up at the moment

[ekhibee]

So how long did we sign McAllister for?

[JammyDoidger]

If we don't get a proper centre half in for the weekend I'd start Darren Mcgregor. Rocky should be told he's not going to feature, better letting him train/play with the development boys and let Mcgregor rotate with Porto and Mclelland just now.

[Hibernian Verse]

So how long did we sign McAllister for?

Not long enough to guarantee Scotty Leither sees him start for the first team.

[Allant1981]

If we don't get a proper centre half in for the weekend I'd start Darren Mcgregor. Rocky should be told he's not going to feature, better letting him train/play with the development boys and let Mcgregor rotate with Porto and Mclelland just now.

Aye cause porteous was so much better than rocky last night

[Smartie]

If we don't get a proper centre half in for the weekend I'd start Darren Mcgregor. Rocky should be told he's not going to feature, better letting him train/play with the development boys and let Mcgregor rotate with Porto and Mclelland just now.

Are we sure that McGregor hasn't been eating pies, drinking Guinness and doing no exercise solidly since he announced he was no longer playing?

It's not the worst idea in the world but it would depend on him having continued to take care of himself the way a professional footballer would beyond his retirement, which is surely unlikely?

[ekhibee]

Well if it's say, a 2 year contract he could, in theory anyway, bugger off elsewhere without having played any games for the first team. Who was that non-league guy we signed from some team down south 3 or 4 seasons ago, and LOADS of people on here wished him all the best in joining Hibs, played in the development team and so on, never played 1 first team game (maybe on the bench a couple of times), then ended up going back down south?

[JohnM1875]

Well if it's say, a 2 year contract he could, in theory anyway, bugger off elsewhere without having played any games for the first team. Who was that non-league guy we signed from some team down south 3 or 4 seasons ago, and LOADS of people on here wished him all the best in joining Hibs, played in the development team and so on, never played 1 first team game (maybe on the bench a couple of times), then ended up going back down south?

Tommy Block?

[MWHIBBIES]

If we don't get a proper centre half in for the weekend I'd start Darren Mcgregor. Rocky should be told he's not going to feature, better letting him train/play with the development boys and let Mcgregor rotate with Porto and Mclelland just now.

Rocky is currently a better player than McGregor and McLelland.

[davhibby]

If we don't get a proper centre half in for the weekend I'd start Darren Mcgregor. Rocky should be told he's not going to feature, better letting him train/play with the development boys and let Mcgregor rotate with Porto and Mclelland just now.

McGregor shouldn’t have been near a hibs team last season, he certainly shouldn’t be this season. Rocky is miles better

[S4uzee]

McGregor shouldn’t have been near a hibs team last season, he certainly shouldn’t be this season. Rocky is miles better

McGregor now over Rocky any time

[Stuart93]

McGregor now over Rocky any time

McGregors done unfortunately

[Malthibby]

Steve went on to add "And obviously we hope people live long enough to see him in the first team, as with all the players we have coming through the set up at the moment


Laugh away, ya bairn. Two years is a big ask for some of us......

[BoomtownHibees]

Signing incoming

[SHODAN]

A new happening is about to sign.

[HendoDelivered]

Hibs teasing a signing

[CallumLaidlaw]

Cabraja surely


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[Stuart93]

Reckon it’ll be the left back

[Heisenberg]

Must be Cabraja

[The Modfather]

Hibs are pleased to announce the return of Drey Wright.

[SteveHFC]

Our midfield have left the club.

[HendoDelivered]

Hopefully it’s an out the blue signing! And we announce Cabraja tomorrow!

[Ozyhibby]

Aye cause porteous was so much better than rocky last night

I wouldn’t be too harsh on either of them. Every time they looked up to make a pass, our midfield were all hiding behind Falkirk players. Rocky eventually gave up and started running with the ball himself.


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[cabbageandribs1875]

hopefully someone that's late teens/early 20's so he can play in our development squad, we're a tad short :(

[GloryGlory]

hopefully someone that's late teens/early 20's so he can play in our development squad, we're a tad short :(

Maybe he'll be for the dev squad B team? :wink:

[Walter]

Might be for hibs women theyve been quiet

[BoomtownHibees]

It’s Cabraja

[Stuart93]

That’s a decent signing

At a good age and played at a good level

Hopefully hits the ground running

[Dashing Bob S]

We’re building one of strongest development squads in the country. Very proud.

[Ozyhibby]

We def need a left back and he looks like he might be decent but it’s totally pointless if we don’t get centre mids in.


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[Ozyhibby]

We’re building one of strongest development squads in the country. Very proud.

Is this guy not 25?


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[GloryGlory]

Cabraja!

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1547275917105385472

[HibbyAndy]

Cabraja!

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1547275917105385472

Good stuff..big laddie tae

[SHODAN]

Ah it's the Croatian dude

[Clarence]

That pen again

[cabbageandribs1875]

25 year old :shocked: he's ancient








Dobrodosli to Hibernian Marijan :)


equally good news is Leith walk will reopen to two-way traffic between Pilrig Street and London road from monday :clapper:

[SHODAN]

That pen again

Hibs really leaning in to the pen meme.

[Mikey_1875]

Looks a cracking signing

[Lago]

Looks a cracking signing
He does 👍

[S4uzee]

Looks a cracking signing

In what way?

[Stuarty1875]

Welcome to Hibs Marijan

[Dmas]

That’ll free lewis up for midfield

[04Sauzee]

In what way?

I'm guessing although can't be sure, due to the level he's played at, the type of games he's played in, the team he's come from. That kind of thing.

[HendoDelivered]

Next

[superfurryhibby]

Looks like the kind of signing we need, good work Hibs, keep them coming.

[Hibbyradge]

Oh good, some of us older fans might still have a pulse by the time he makes the first team.

Nae issue with signing promising young players, I have a serious issue though that it seems to be the core transfer policy of the club, compounded by the revenues and transfer fees that have came into the club and patently is not being spent on two or three big name signings.

As usual the club appear to be giving the tin ear to anyone expressing that viewpoint, though.

Radio silence rules OK at Easter Road.

Your thoughts on Cabraja?

[MWHIBBIES]

We def need a left back and he looks like he might be decent but it’s totally pointless if we don’t get centre mids in.


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Centre mids would also be pointless without a leftback. As equally big a problem based on last night.

We also do have more midfield players than Newell, Jdh and Campbell.

[Jones28]

Nice, gotta think he’s straight in to the team.

[Mikey_1875]

In what way?

Played at a pretty high level, won trophies, european experience and looks like he contributes with assists.

[Unseen work]

Looks a brilliant signing on paper.

Hopefully the work permit won’t take too long because of his age and amount of appearances made in good leagues?

[Nicho87]

Can he play in midfield

[HibbyAndy]

Wee lewy will see him off , like the 20499 left backs he's seen off

[Iain G]

Is "I have read up on the history of the club" the new "impressed with the training facilities" for all new signings? 😁

[Paulie Walnuts]

Centre mids would also be pointless without a leftback. As equally big a problem based on last night.

We also do have more midfield players than Newell, Jdh and Campbell.

Equally as big a problem based on one game but nowhere near equally as big a problem based on a whole season.

Thankfully we’ve signed a left back but centre mids were and still are the priority imo.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I’ve got a feeling Cabraja could be a ****ing nut job.

[MWHIBBIES]

Equally as big a problem based on one game but nowhere near equally as big a problem based on a whole season.

Thankfully we’ve signed a left back but centre mids were and still are the priority imo.


Eh, yes because a different person played left back last season...

I adore Lewis but I'd be more comfortable with Newell or JDH playing than him now. They don't work well together but I think both are good individual players. Kenneh and hendo in there with one of them is a good midfield.

[huggie1875]

In what way?

wow someone’s looking for an argument 🤣🤣

[Hibernian Verse]

wow someone’s looking for an argument 🤣🤣

Or some balance

[WhileTheChief..]

That's more like it.

A proper signing. Someone that's played at a high level and will be a first team pick.

It's all we've been asking for. Now just do it another few times in the glaringly obvious places it's needed and we'll be sorted.

[SaulGoodman]

Or some balance

Nope.

[Tambo]

A quick replacement for Doig will do nice. Not read the reports yet, do we need to wait a while for him to play?

[SaulGoodman]

Sounds like we’ve got Adam Bogdan to thank for this signing 😂

[Paulie Walnuts]

Eh, yes because a different person played left back last season...

I adore Lewis but I'd be more comfortable with Newell or JDH playing than him now. They don't work well together but I think both are good individual players. Kenneh and hendo in there with one of them is a good midfield.

Stevenson played left back plenty times last season and was absolutely fine.

Kenneh has done nothing yet to tell us he’ll be any good or not. He’s played 82 minutes of first team football.

Henderson didn’t do anything last season to say he’ll be a great success either and hasn’t done anything elsewhere to suggest so. These guys might/hopefully will come good but the centre of midfield is miles more of a concern than the potential for Lewis Stevenson, who is proven to be good enough for the level want to be at, having to play imo. That’s something that every one of our centre mids still has to prove.

[GloryGlory]

A quick replacement for Doig will do nice. Not read the reports yet, do we need to wait a while for him to play?

Yes - subject to work permit and international clearance.

[J-C]

In what way?

Are ever happy about anything Hibs. :rolleyes:

[Iain G]

Sounds like we’ve got Adam Bogdan to thank for this signing 😂

Can we get him back as well please? Best keeper we have had in the past 10 years 😉😁

[Paulie Walnuts]

Can we get him back as well please? Best keeper we have had in the past 10 years 😉😁

Rocky by a mile imo. Bogdan was very good as well though. What an embarrassment of riches we had at the club at that point.

[WhileTheChief..]

Would love to see Bogdan back with us. Good call.

[MWHIBBIES]

Stevenson played left back plenty times last season and was absolutely fine.

Kenneh has done nothing yet to tell us he’ll be any good or not. He’s played 82 minutes of first team football.

Henderson didn’t do anything last season to say he’ll be a great success either and hasn’t done anything elsewhere to suggest so. These guys might come good but the centre of midfield is miles more of a concern than the potential for Lewis Stevenson who is proven to be good enough for the level want to be at to have to play imo. That’s something that every one of our centre mids still has to prove.

Over the last 2 seasons Newell is more proven than Lewis, who has been backup. Newell proven he can play every week in a side finishing 3rd.

Any new signings will not have proved anything either. Henderson pretty clearly a very talented player.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Over the last 2 seasons Newell is more proven than Lewis, who has been backup. Newell proven he can play every week in a side finishing 3rd.

Any new signings will not have proved anything either. Henderson pretty clearly a very talented player.

Gogic finished 3rd as well. He’s not good enough for where we want to be either.

Lewis has turned in an absolute ton of better performances than Newell since Newell arrived at the club.

Anyway, we’ve signed a left back anyway so the debate is pretty pointless. Hopefully we can get 2 new midfielders in and we can improve what has been a terrible midfield.

[Stuart93]

Isn’t in LJ’s plans to bring in any more CMs according to one of my mates taking part in the LJ & BK web seminar this evening

That’s a bit of a laugh.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Isn’t in LJ’s plans to bring in any more CMs according to one of my mates taking part in the LJ & BK web seminar this evening

That’s a bit of a laugh.

If that’s the case then we can kiss goodbye to top 6 again.

[MWHIBBIES]

Gogic finished 3rd as well. He’s not good enough for where we want to be either.

Lewis has turned in an absolute ton of better performances than Newell since Newell arrived at the club.

Gogic could do that one specific job well. He was just very limited.

That's not true imo. Trendy on here to **** on Newell but plenty lying going on too. It's just so boring. He started very badly but has been mostly good since Hecky left. I'm not having a go at Lewis but he has clearly declined in the last 3 years.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Gogic could do that one specific job well. He was just very limited.

That's not true imo. Trendy on here to **** on Newell but plenty lying going on too. It's just so boring. He started very badly but has been mostly good since Hecky left. I'm not having a go at Lewis but he has clearly declined in the last 3 years.

It’s not trendy at all. Plenty people spent most of last season claiming he was a cracking player yet he was part of one of the most ineffective midfield units I’ve seen at Hibs. As the older experienced head in that midfield he was terrible over the course of last season imo.

[Aldo]

Gogic could do that one specific job well. He was just very limited.

That's not true imo. Trendy on here to **** on Newell but plenty lying going on too. It's just so boring. He started very badly but has been mostly good since Hecky left. I'm not having a go at Lewis but he has clearly declined in the last 3 years.

Difference is Lewis actually cares and whilst he may not have the best of games at times he plays it like his last.

Newell doesn’t seem to give a ***** and seems totally uninterested. Last nights game a prime example. Shame as he’s a decent baller when he wants to be, which isn’t very often!


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[supermcginn]

Wee lewy will see him off , like the 20499 left backs he's seen off

Great welcome to the club that 🤔

[Stuart93]

If that’s the case then we can kiss goodbye to top 6 again.

He’s also said magennis back training on grass, as if he isn’t going to end up injured again sometime soon

[MWHIBBIES]

It’s not trendy at all. Plenty people spent most of last season claiming he was a cracking player yet he was probably part of one of the worst midfield units I’ve seen at Hibs. As the older experienced head in that midfield he was terrible over the course of last season imo.

Campbell was terrible. Newell and Jdh pretty average along with basically every other player, hence the average season.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He’s also said magennis back training on grass, as if he isn’t going to end up injured again sometime soon

I’m sure there’s been pictures of him on grass for a while now. It’s getting him into full training that will start to make it feel like he’s actually potentially going to play.

[davhibby]

Isn’t in LJ’s plans to bring in any more CMs according to one of my mates taking part in the LJ & BK web seminar this evening

That’s a bit of a laugh.

The issue was the combination he played in the midfield last night. JDH and Newell are both good enough, they just can’t play together as we all knew from last season.

Hopefully LJ sees that now too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Campbell was terrible. Newell and Jdh pretty average along with basically every other player, hence the average season.

Fair enough, we’ll have to agree to disagree. Last season was far from average, it was a brutal season with our midfield being the main culprits on the pitch for that imo

[SMAXXA]

Fair enough, we’ll have to agree to disagree. Last season was far from average, it was a brutal season with our midfield being the main culprits on the pitch for that imo

Finishing 8th, cup final, semi final I’d say was more leaning to the average than brutal TBH

[MWHIBBIES]

The issue was the combination he played in the midfield last night. JDH and Newell are both good enough, they just can’t play together as we all knew from last season.

Hopefully LJ sees that now too.

Correct.

A midfield of Kenneh (steel and discipline) Newell (breaks up play, moves the ball around, bit of class on his day) and Henderson (young, talented, drive, creativity, will score goals) is alright with me.

JDH and Newell are quite interchangeable. Actually think JDH has done fine in both matches, he was the best of the three last night and excellent on Saturday. The problem is clearly them as a unit.

Campbell is the one who just clearly isn't up to it. A championship player at best.

And I very much hope Kyle Magennis is fit soon and giving LJ headaches.

[MWHIBBIES]

Fair enough, we’ll have to agree to disagree. Last season was far from average, it was a brutal season with our midfield being the main culprits on the pitch for that imo

Cup final, a semi, and basically being an open goal away from 4/5th. Literally exactly average. Like, we drew every week for ages. We couldn't have been more average.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Cup final, a semi, and basically being an open goal away from 4/5th. Literally exactly average. Like, we drew every week for ages. We couldn't have been more average.

We didn’t score that open goal though :confused: other teams missed chances against us, we’re not sitting here removing those points gained though.

We finished 8th. Not 4th/5th. We drew every week mostly with teams with a fraction of our budget. That’s not average imo.

[Stuart93]

If we aren’t looking to strengthen midfield and there’s supposedly already something in place to bring in a CB, where are we reinvesting Doig’s £3m about?

[Paulie Walnuts]

If we aren’t looking to strengthen midfield and there’s supposedly already something in place to bring in a CB, where are we reinvesting Doig’s £3m about?

I’m sure someone will be along soon to tell us it’ll already be spent on the players we’ve brought in.

I’d agree though. Quite where we’re going to reinvest the Doig money if it doesn’t include at least one centre mid is beyond me.

[Iain G]

If we aren’t looking to strengthen midfield and there’s supposedly already something in place to bring in a CB, where are we reinvesting Doig’s £3m about?

Boyle, Griffiths and Malonga triple swoop 😁

[CapitalGreen]

I’m sure there’s been pictures of him on grass for a while now. It’s getting him into full training that will start to make it feel like he’s actually potentially going to play.

I’m not sure there has but I’ve maybe just missed it, it would be good to see them.

[Unseen work]

Thought LJ said we’d be bringing in an attacking midfielder type?

Is he maybe meaning he won’t bring in a deeper sitting one like Kenneh?

Either way we need someone in there with real quality that will make the opposition think and worry.

[Dmas]

If we aren’t looking to strengthen midfield and there’s supposedly already something in place to bring in a CB, where are we reinvesting Doig’s £3m about?

Maybe didn’t mean immediately

[Paulie Walnuts]

I’m not sure there has but I’ve maybe just missed it, it would be good to see them.

I thought I’d seen some in Portugal if him and Hanlon jogging down the side of a pitch.

[HoboHarry]

Cabraja confirmed.....

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62157307

[Stuart93]

Maybe didn’t mean immediately

Immediately as in now when we need it?

[Since452]

Cabraja confirmed.....

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62157307

Happy days. Welcome

[Bad Habits]

We have had a very lean squad for a long time. Some of the money may dissappear into maintaining a larger squad that can cope with injuries much better than we did last season.

We have brought in a lot of players and not many have gone. Players like mcgeady, tavares, yoaun and kenneh will not be on peanuts.

[Libby Hibby]

Fair enough, we’ll have to agree to disagree. Last season was far from average, it was a brutal season with our midfield being the main culprits on the pitch for that imo

Hardly brutal. LC final, SC semi final 8th in the league. Although it could be be better performance wise but it was far from brutal overall.

[JOD]

Oven ready player.
Well done Recruitment.👌👏

[brydekirk]

Interview on YouTube

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hardly brutal. LC final, SC semi final 8th in the league. Although it could be be better performance wise but it was far from brutal overall.

Losing a final, losing a semi final to Hearts, finishing 8th, terrible football, a pitiful amount of goals, 2 sacked managers and losing our best player halfway through the season. That’s brutal imo but each to their own

[Smartie]

Losing a final, losing a semi final to Hearts, finishing 8th, terrible football, a pitiful amount of goals, 2 sacked managers and losing our best player halfway through the season. That’s brutal imo but each to their own

The record number of games during which we failed to even register one shot on goal was probably the worst statistic too.

Given we were coming off a good yet imperfect season the season before makes it almost inexcusable.

It was a pish season with very few redeeming features.

[Paulie Walnuts]

The record number of games during which we failed to even register one shot on goal was probably the worst statistic too.

Given we were coming off a good yet imperfect season the season before makes it almost inexcusable.

It was a pish season with very few redeeming features.

:agree:

Find it hard to believe some folk are trying to dress it up as anything else really. Especially when some of them called for Maloney was sacked. Seems a bit excessive when if it was an average season.

[Libby Hibby]

Losing a final, losing a semi final to Hearts, finishing 8th, terrible football, a pitiful amount of goals, 2 sacked managers and losing our best player halfway through the season. That’s brutal imo but each to their own

Disappointing is a better adjective to use. Brutal is not the correct word to describe last season, I’m not even sure it can be used in the correct context to describe football but hey ho, each to their own.

[SMAXXA]

:agree:

Find it hard to believe some folk are trying to dress it up as anything else really. Especially when some of them called for Maloney was sacked. Seems a bit excessive when if it was an average season.

Long you supported Hibs? Believe me I’ve seen brutal, brutal seasons. Last season wasn’t one but was a massive disappointment considering betting the a final and semi and we’ll sacking 2 managers. I remember the days we would be bottom 6 with a very poor side with no hope, going out cups first round and early doors. Suppose it’s each time their own definition of brutal

[Smartie]

The first couple of months of the league season were pretty good.

October onwards was absolutely brutal with the win over Rangers at Hampden the sole highlight during that time.

I’m a veteran of 2 relegations and that spell was easily as bad as both relegation vintages.

Honking stuff.

[Lago]

A quick replacement for Doig will do nice. Not read the reports yet, do we need to wait a while for him to play?
Watch the interview, should answer your questions.

[Mcbizz1998]

Watch the interview, should answer your questions.

Why not just tell us?

[Sir David Gray]

Updated squad list after today's news;

Marshall
Dabrowski
Johnson

Miller
Cabraja
Hanlon
Porteous
Cadden
Stevenson
McGregor
Bushiri
McClelland
Blaney
Delferriere

Kenneh
Magennis
Doyle Hayes
Tavares
Newell
Henderson
Mitchell
Tait
Hauge
Campbell
McGeady

Doidge
Nisbet
Bojang
Melkersen
Youan

[Dmas]

Immediately as in now when we need it?

I’m not disagreeing we def need centre mids

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Updated squad list after today's news;

Marshall
Dabrowski
Johnson

Miller
Cabraja
Hanlon
Porteous
Cadden
Stevenson
McGregor
Bushiri
McClelland
Blaney
Delferriere

Kenneh
Magennis
Doyle Hayes
Tavares
Newell
Henderson
Mitchell
Tait
Hauge
Campbell
McGeady

Doidge
Nisbet
Bojang
Melkersen
Youan

Has McGregor not retired?

Hauge is 100% squad. McClelland also.


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[HibeeSS0762]

https://twitter.com/louis1875zz/status/1547273514809532430?s=21&t=-WJwVvxKLEq0OOMPNdxbJw

[CapitalGreen]

https://twitter.com/louis1875zz/status/1547273514809532430?s=21&t=-WJwVvxKLEq0OOMPNdxbJw

Known slaver

[HibeeSS0762]

Known slaver

Don’t even know who it is mate. Just seen it retweeted onto my feed.

[cameronw-hfc]

Regardless of that tweet, beginning to get a bit sick of Porto. He's good when he can be bothered, but he spends way too much time getting in bother on and off the pitch, Hibs have been dealing with his shortcomings for year's now, he never seems to improve on them and to top it all off, he won't sign a new deal and will likely leave for free.

If this wasn't a youth player and was someone we signed at 19, played for 4 years, didn't improve his weak points and refused to sign a new deal would the fans still be all over him?

I like Porto, but he needs to realise nobody is bigger than the club, and if he isn't going to sign, sell him, this window. Losing a youth product that we could get 7 figures for, for free would be shockingly bad business.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Interview on YouTube

Speaks better English than some of the homegrown lads

[easty]

Regardless of that tweet, beginning to get a bit sick of Porto. He's good when he can be bothered, but he spends way too much time getting in bother on and off the pitch, Hibs have been dealing with his shortcomings for year's now, he never seems to improve on them and to top it all off, he won't sign a new deal and will likely leave for free.

If this wasn't a youth player and was someone we signed at 19, played for 4 years, didn't improve his weak points and refused to sign a new deal would the fans still be all over him?

I like Porto, but he needs to realise nobody is bigger than the club, and if he isn't going to sign, sell him, this window. Losing a youth product that we could get 7 figures for, for free would be shockingly bad business.

If you dinnae think Porteous has improved since he was 19 then you’re just wrong.

One of the best centre halfs in the league. I’d be gutted to lose him under any circumstances.

[B.H.F.C]

Regardless of that tweet, beginning to get a bit sick of Porto. He's good when he can be bothered, but he spends way too much time getting in bother on and off the pitch, Hibs have been dealing with his shortcomings for year's now, he never seems to improve on them and to top it all off, he won't sign a new deal and will likely leave for free.

If this wasn't a youth player and was someone we signed at 19, played for 4 years, didn't improve his weak points and refused to sign a new deal would the fans still be all over him?

I like Porto, but he needs to realise nobody is bigger than the club, and if he isn't going to sign, sell him, this window. Losing a youth product that we could get 7 figures for, for free would be shockingly bad business.

We’re not going to get good brilliant money for him in the last year of his deal.

We’re now at a point where keeping him is worth more IMO. We’re already short at centre half, selling our best one makes life a lot more difficult on the pitch. Give ourselves a better chance of success and make money that way, similar to Hearts with Souttar last season.

[easty]

We’re not going to get good brilliant money for him in the last year of his deal.

We’re now at a point where keeping him is worth more IMO. We’re already short at centre half, selling our best one makes life a lot more difficult on the pitch. Give ourselves a better chance of success and make money that way, similar to Hearts with Souttar last season.

I’d far rather have him for this season than have a million in the bank.

[cabbageandribs1875]

is any club even showing an interest in Ryan Porteous :confused:

[SMAXXA]

I’d far rather have him for this season than have a million in the bank.

If he’s not signing another deal I think we have no choice but to cash in on him. If we got 1-2m for him I’d be inclined to take it, not that I’m saying we will get that figure. Love Porto as much as the rest but we can’t have assets walking away for nothing imo

[Paulie Walnuts]

Regardless of that tweet, beginning to get a bit sick of Porto. He's good when he can be bothered, but he spends way too much time getting in bother on and off the pitch, Hibs have been dealing with his shortcomings for year's now, he never seems to improve on them and to top it all off, he won't sign a new deal and will likely leave for free.

If this wasn't a youth player and was someone we signed at 19, played for 4 years, didn't improve his weak points and refused to sign a new deal would the fans still be all over him?

I like Porto, but he needs to realise nobody is bigger than the club, and if he isn't going to sign, sell him, this window. Losing a youth product that we could get 7 figures for, for free would be shockingly bad business.

I don’t really care about his contract situation tbh, if he doesn’t want to sign then he doesn’t want to sign.

The rest of your post though i’d broadly agree with and it’s why I’d be very surprised to see anyone come in for him. I think he’s improved since he broke through but nowhere near as much as anyone would have hoped. We had him down as a future Scotland captain, I’m not sure going forward if he will even end up a regular Scotland cap.

He’s a good defender at our level, probably about bottom half Championship down in England imo. Throw in his terrible disciplinary records and id imagine teams will be looking elsewhere.

[Ozyhibby]

Is that true, that Johnson said he’s not signing centre mids?


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[MWHIBBIES]

Porteous is quality. Desperately need to keep him.