Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[CapitalGreen]

Aberdeen sign Hayden Coulson on loan from Middlesbrough.

Who?

[Hibernian Verse]

Who?

Goodwin had him at St Mirren I think.

[Callum_62]

Aberdeen sign Hayden Coulson on loan from Middlesbrough.Thibk he mightve been at killie too?

Edit, nope just st mirren it seems

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[Hiber-nation]

Goodwin had him at St Mirren I think.

Stubbs signed him on loan. Really quick left back but a bit of a headless chicken from what I remember.

[Since452]

Aberdeen sign Hayden Coulson on loan from Middlesbrough.

We'd be flipping our collective dishes if we were signing the players Aberdeen are. Very underwhelming.

[HendoDelivered]

We'd be flipping our collective dishes if we were signing the players Aberdeen are. Very underwhelming.

Some of their new signings look decent tbf. Ramadani one of them.

[hibees 7062]

Who?
Middlesbrough

[Silky]

Some of their new signings look decent tbf. Ramadani one of them.

Looking decent is a far cry from being decent.

[JammyDoidger]

We'd be flipping our collective dishes if we were signing the players Aberdeen are. Very underwhelming.

Rhamadani the centre mid, Bojan Miovski, and Anthony Stewart who they've made captain look like decent signings through their spine. They already have Ramirez upfront, the boy they signed in January Besuijen has had a good start.

[bigwheel]

Rhamadani the centre mid, Bojan Miovski, and Anthony Stewart who they've made captain look like decent signings through their spine. They already have Ramirez upfront, the boy they signed in January Besuijen has had a good start.

Yep…Haven’t they spent nearly 2M quid on players this summer ? I’m expecting some quality additions in their squad now….


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[Stokesy's on fire]

We'd be flipping our collective dishes if we were signing the players Aberdeen are. Very underwhelming.

Yet aberdeen fans think that aberdeen are world beaters

[Stokesy's on fire]

Rhamadani the centre mid, Bojan Miovski, and Anthony Stewart who they've made captain look like decent signings through their spine. They already have Ramirez upfront, the boy they signed in January Besuijen has had a good start.

Ramirez wants out

[AlbertK86]

Sorry my post was meant to be tongue in cheek around you saying LJ would have identified the assistants son

Poor attempt at humour [emoji30]

Nae bov … kinda thought that might be the case [emoji16]


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[Paloschi]

Nacional = the Huns of Uruguay

Incorrect. The team of ‘Uruguay’ and the team of the people doesn’t automatically mean nationalist bigots. Penarol are historically the team of the immigrants but not necessarily working class in the early years. Now both sides have fans from all classes/cultures.

No team is as bad as Rangers and what they stand for, fortunately.

[McD]

All I can see is when Yavin 4 comes into range.

And if you get that reference then you truly are a geek


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[Unseen work]

Raith fans are under the impression a young Hibs centre back is going to them on loan.

Blaney?
Megwa?

Brydon already out on loan.

Surely not McLellend? Unless they view him as needing first team football whilst playing for the development team and he’ll go once we announce the Uraguyan player.

[flash]

Raith fans are under the impression a young Hibs centre back is going to them on loan.

Blaney?
Megwa?

Brydon already out on loan.

Surely not McLellend? Unless they view him as needing first team football whilst playing for the development team and he’ll go once we announce the Uraguyan player.
I
Is that from twitter? Can't see any talk about this anywhere.

[hibees 7062]

Raith fans are under the impression a young Hibs centre back is going to them on loan.

Blaney?
Megwa?

Brydon already out on loan.

Surely not McLellend? Unless they view him as needing first team football whilst playing for the development team and he’ll go once we announce the Uraguyan player.
Porto ?

[SMAXXA]

2 things I find mental, 1. Hibs have offered delferrier to Edinburgh City on loan, 2. They don’t want him 😂. They want Tait

[Stuart93]

We'd be flipping our collective dishes if we were signing the players Aberdeen are. Very underwhelming.

They’ve started pretty decently, be interesting to see how they start off in the league though

[Stuart93]

2 things I find mental, 1. Hibs have offered delferrier to Edinburgh City on loan, 2. They don’t want him 😂. They want Tait

I wouldn’t loan out either of them

Definitely not Tait until magennis is back

[Unseen work]

I
Is that from twitter? Can't see any talk about this anywhere.

Yeah saw a tweet from a Raith fan saying there was rumours of it.

Not seen it anywhere else so could be nonsense!

[04Sauzee]

2 things I find mental, 1. Hibs have offered delferrier to Edinburgh City on loan, 2. They don’t want him 😂. They want Tait

Surprised Hibs have offered Delferriere to FC Edinburgh, he should be playing up a league at least, and they can foxtrot Oscar for Tait. No matter if we have some kind of partnership or not.

[Unseen work]

2 things I find mental, 1. Hibs have offered delferrier to Edinburgh City on loan, 2. They don’t want him 😂. They want Tait

Is this true?!

I actually thought we’d try get Delferierre a loan in the championship, surely a team there would be interested although I appreciate we have a partnership with them.

Tait should be nowhere near that level, he should be getting a chance with us and if not a top end champ/bottom SPFL team

[Hibiza]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

[SMAXXA]

Is this true?!

I actually thought we’d try get Delferierre a loan in the championship, surely a team there would be interested although I appreciate we have a partnership with them.

Tait should be nowhere near that level, he should be getting a chance with us and if not a top end champ/bottom SPFL team

I wouldn’t have posted it if it wasn’t 😉😛. Mental man I was amazed especially as they didn’t want him wow

[SMAXXA]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

Relax

[H18 SFR]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

Chill Winston, we are about to click.

[Unseen work]

I wouldn’t have posted it if it wasn’t 😉😛. Mental man I was amazed especially as they didn’t want him wow

Sorry was meaning more is that just a random rumour going about or if it was one you heard! Wasn’t meant in an arsey way so apologies if it came across like that.

They must have some team if they’re turning him down.

[H18 SFR]

Is this true?!

I actually thought we’d try get Delferierre a loan in the championship, surely a team there would be interested although I appreciate we have a partnership with them.

Tait should be nowhere near that level, he should be getting a chance with us and if not a top end champ/bottom SPFL team

If Tait is encouraged to go there on loan I think he’d be quite within his right to politely suggest he is allowed to leave permanently to be fair to the lad.

[Hibiza]

I wouldn’t loan out either of them

Definitely not Tait until magennis is back

Hope Kyle can stay fit , If it's another 6 week wonder, time to say enough and move on.

[SHODAN]

We're going to loan out Delferriere and Tait and then play Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Newell as a midfield 3 again, aren't we.

[FilipinoHibs]

Hope Kyle can stay fit , If it's another 6 week wonder, time to say enough and move on.

Keep both. Would start ahead of the boring threesome.

[Unseen work]

If Tait is encouraged to go there on loan I think he’d be quite within his right to politely suggest he is allowed to leave permanently to be fair to the lad.

I just find it a bit mental he’s hardly had a chance.

Not going to Portugal for example made no sense to me, you’d imagine that would have fairly annoyed him too given he was signed as a first team player.

[Nicho87]

Are we any closer to signing this centre half or anyone else for that matter

Mikey Johnson linked away on loan from Celtic, not too us specifically

But for me he’s played a good few games for Celtic can play a few positions and think he would excite fans. Ask the question hibs

[BILLYHIBS]

Keep both. Would start ahead of the boring threesome.

Terrible Trio sounds better

[Unseen work]

Are we any closer to signing this centre half or anyone else for that matter

Mikey Johnson linked away on loan from Celtic, not too us specifically

But for me he’s played a good few games for Celtic can play a few positions and think he would excite fans. Ask the question hibs

Think he’s a really good player who has had horrendous luck with injuries.

If someone could get him fit they’d have a cracking player.

[04Sauzee]

Are we any closer to signing this centre half or anyone else for that matter

Mikey Johnson linked away on loan from Celtic, not too us specifically

But for me he’s played a good few games for Celtic can play a few positions and think he would excite fans. Ask the question hibs
Always liked him , Celtic fans don't rate him. Not sure if he can keep himself fit. Don't think Hibs would pay a fee for him and not sure I'd be keen on a loan.
Still contracted for a few years yet as well

[Just_Jimmy]

Correct. But again no need for Tam to “write” this stuff every week. Must be easier ways to earn £50.He doesn't. He says a few words, they put an article together and pay him to use his name.

I'd take 50+ quid each week for it too. Piss easy Money for not so young Thomas.

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[MagicSwirlingShip]

I’m starting to see the benefits of the “Development” side. Having 5-6 young guns chomping at the bit to make an impression will be good for our first team.
Hopefully some of the passengers of the past 12 months from the first team squad are paying attention….

[HIBS NUTS]

I’m starting to see the benefits of the “Development” side. Having 5-6 young guns chomping at the bit to make an impression will be good for our first team.
Hopefully some of the passengers of the past 12 months from the first team squad are paying attention….

Tait couldn’t have played better tonight, it would utterly ridiculous to loan him out, the laddie should just ask to leave.
He’s totally different from any of our current midfielders.

[davhibby]

2 things I find mental, 1. Hibs have offered delferrier to Edinburgh City on loan, 2. They don’t want him 😂. They want Tait

Delferriere would absolutely walk League 1. I think he should be starting ahead of Kenneh based on what I’ve seen of both so far.

[Unseen work]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nikola-katic-nears-rangers-transfer-27579377.amp

Rangers allowing 4 players to leave

Katic
Simpson
Kelly
Middleton

Wonder if we’ll be interested in any?

Jack Simpson was highly rated in England and may be someone Johnson knows and rates, 25 year old centre half who is a big lad and mobile.

Most obvious one for me would be Stephen Kelly, good young player and suits our current model. With Tait and Delferierre also playing a similar position and being a similar age they might not see it as a priority.

[SlickShoes]

Tait couldn’t have played better tonight, it would utterly ridiculous to loan him out, the laddie should just ask to leave.
He’s totally different from any of our current midfielders.

Why should he ask to leave? What good does that do anyone?

He’s coming back from being injured as well so I’d imagine getting games is helping his fitness and development.

[SMAXXA]

McGregor will be more involved with the first team for now (aswel as his current dev role) as players settle in. Seemingly LJ has told him with so much of a turn over of players and the many new foreign players signed he wants him involved to help them settle in and get to grips with what’s needed to play for Hibs. Can only be a good thing imo

[andrew70]

McGregor will be more involved with the first team for now (aswel as his current dev role) as players settle in. Seemingly LJ has told him with so much of a turn over of players and the many new foreign players signed he wants him involved to help them settle in and get to grips with what’s needed to play for Hibs. Can only be a good thing imo

Makes sense. He’s very vocal on the touch line but it’s all good advice. He read a game well from centre half and is doing so equally as well from the dug out. Talked the full back, on his side, in each half through the game.

[neil7908]

We're going to loan out Delferriere and Tait and then play Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Newell as a midfield 3 again, aren't we.

Sadly I think your right.

The midfield 3 for the St Johnstone game will tell us a lot about what to expect for the rest of the season.

[Since452]

I can't see Tait being loaned out if LJ has seen what we've all seen with our own eyes. The lad is class.

[bingo70]

Sadly I think your right.

The midfield 3 for the St Johnstone game will tell us a lot about what to expect for the rest of the season.

Kenneh will start ahead of Campbell so it won’t be the same midfield.

I do worry that we’re one or two injuries away from using that midfield again though, I also worry that even with Kenneh we will have the same flaws as we had last year. It’s hard to see where the goals are coming from in centre midfield.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Kenneh will start ahead of Campbell so it won’t be the same midfield.

I do worry that we’re one or two injuries away from using that midfield again though, I also worry that even with Kenneh we will have the same flaws as we had last year. It’s hard to see where the goals are coming from in centre midfield.

Would it not be Henderson?


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[JimBHibees]

I just find it a bit mental he’s hardly had a chance.

Not going to Portugal for example made no sense to me, you’d imagine that would have fairly annoyed him too given he was signed as a first team player.

He was coming back from injury. Certainly wouldnt be loaning him anywhere and would keep and review at Christmas as looks exactly the type of player we need.

[matty_f]

Kenneh will start ahead of Campbell so it won’t be the same midfield.

I do worry that we’re one or two injuries away from using that midfield again though, I also worry that even with Kenneh we will have the same flaws as we had last year. It’s hard to see where the goals are coming from in centre midfield.
IMHO, the biggest issue last season was not the midfield, as much of an issue as it was, the lack of pace and movement from those in front of it post-Boyle was a much bigger issue.

With no out-ball and only Melkersen (still finding his feet at this level) and sometimes a mis-firing Doidge to target in front of them, often they had no choice but to recycle play and go backwards.

As infuriating and ineffective as that was, that was a symptom of a blunt attack and even more blunt tactical instructions.

[JimBHibees]

IMHO, the biggest issue last season was not the midfield, as much of an issue as it was, the lack of pace and movement from those in front of it post-Boyle was a much bigger issue.

With no out-ball and only Melkersen (still finding his feet at this level) and sometimes a mis-firing Doidge to target in front of them, often they had no choice but to recycle play and go backwards.

As infuriating and ineffective as that was, that was a symptom of a blunt attack and even more blunt tactical instructions.

Very good point we created next to nothing from New year onwards it wasnt as if we were missing chances we simply werent creating them.

[Since90+2]

Very good point we created next to nothing from New year onwards it wasnt as if we were missing chances we simply werent creating them.

If weren't creating chances that's as much as the midfields responsibility as the strikers. Strikers are there to finish chances off not create them out of nothing unless you are talking about players or the very highest level.

If we simply weren't creating them it points to a creativity issue and that's further back in the pitch.

[Dalianwanda]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

Our signing policy is not a shambles. It’s this kind of generalised hyperbole that makes the forum a hard read at times.

I’d like us to get another midfielder in along with the cb were linked with. The clubs been pretty clear on their policy so why a wing and a prayer? What specifically is shambolic about the policy?

[JimBHibees]

If weren't creating chances that's as much as the midfields responsibility as the strikers. Strikers are there to finish chances off not create them out of nothing unless you are talking about players or the very highest level.

If we simply weren't creating them it points to a creativity issue and that's further back in the pitch.

Both responsible but no shirking away how light we were up front last season

[Allant1981]

Our signing policy is not a shambles. It’s this kind of generalised hyperbole that makes the forum a hard read at times.

I’d like us to get another midfielder in along with the cb were linked with. The clubs been pretty clear on their policy so why a wing and a prayer? What specifically is shambolic about the policy?

Exactly, they are signing young players on the way up with the odd experienced player, pretty clear the route they are going, doesnt suit everyone though

[Paulie Walnuts]

We're going to loan out Delferriere and Tait and then play Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Newell as a midfield 3 again, aren't we.

This really is my concern right now.

There’s no rumours of a centre mid, the league season starts in 4 days yet we’re potentially going to be offloading 2 centre mids. That means that we’ve lost 2 from last season this summer (Allan and Wright) and signed 1 who so far doesn’t look any better than what we have imo and certainly doesn’t address the creativity issue.

[jakeshibs]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

Completely disagree with this statement that our signing policy is a shambles and just a hope and a prayer.

Our club has been completely transparent about its policy and its targets, so that statement is incorrect/untrue. please lets try get some posiitivity about our club far too many fans trying to bring negativity will false claims. GGTTH

[Hibernian Verse]

Completely disagree with this statement that our signing policy is a shambles and just a hope and a prayer.

Our club has been completely transparent about its policy and its targets, so that statement is incorrect/untrue. please lets try get some posiitivity about our club far too many fans trying to bring negativity will false claims. GGTTH

There is so much information available to scouts and data analysts now. People need to get up to date!

[flash]

This really is my concern right now.

There’s no rumours of a centre mid, the league season starts in 4 days yet we’re potentially going to be offloading 2 centre mids. That means that we’ve lost 2 from last season this summer (Allan and Wright) and signed 1 who so far doesn’t look any better than what we have imo and certainly doesn’t address the creativity issue.
Allan and Wright wouldn't have been anywhere near playing so that's a bit of a red herring.
Henderson looks a lot stronger already and either Newall or JDH is fine on their own.
Kenneh will keep improving and certainly has the physique to play where he does.
We will add one more to the midfield and I think it will be someone with a good pedigree.
Tait also looks capable of playing once he gets up to full fitness and Delferierre could be useful too.

[OldEast]

We're going to loan out Delferriere and Tait and then play Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Newell as a midfield 3 again, aren't we.

Oh Christ, if this happens my usual optimism is going to take one hell of a dent. Surely these lads have a major part to play in our midfield this season?

[Since452]

Can we please start signing. Proven, fit players is that too much to ask ! Our signing policy is a sham bles it's just a hope and a prayer .

I think our signing policy has been the opposite of a hope and a prayer. Its been pretty meticulous in my opinion. All the players signed so far suit the style LJ wants to play. I don't think we've signed anyone who wasn't fit, have we?

[Since452]

Tait's form so far makes me feel a lot better about Magennis's situation. I think we are really lacking that kind of midfielder. Both are strong on the ball, can tackle, good runners and can pick a pass. Obviously hope Kyle returns soon but Tait could be very useful just now.

[Hibee Mac]

I still get the horrible impression that Tait isn't going to get a chance here. Will be a crime if he doesn't.

[superfurryhibby]

I find the idea of Tait and Delferriere going on loan, especially to a league one side, a bit strange. That strangeness would be compounded by Campbell staying and featuring as a first team player, when he 's played enough games to tell me that he's not at the standard needed for Hibs to progress (you could say the same about JDH and Newell, both tried and repeatedly found wanting).

The prospect of signing a 20 year old Uruguayan centre half isn't filling me with joy either.

In my view Gordon is gambling with his and the club's credibility with the signings they've made.

Time will tell.

[The Captain....]

Delferriere would absolutely walk League 1. I think he should be starting ahead of Kenneh based on what I’ve seen of both so far.Totally agree, I've seen him play half a dozen times now and I think he looks very much a first team ready player.

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Allan and Wright wouldn't have been anywhere near playing so that's a bit of a red herring.
Henderson looks a lot stronger already and either Newall or JDH is fine on their own.
Kenneh will keep improving and certainly has the physique to play where he does.
We will add one more to the midfield and I think it will be someone with a good pedigree.
Tait also looks capable of playing once he gets up to full fitness and Delferierre could be useful too.

You’re right about Allan and Wright in terms of playing.

Henderson has certainly started pre season well as well so hopefully he’ll be part of the 3.

I’m not in any way writing off Kenneh but I keep reading on here that Kenneh will be good and he will keep improving but really it’s just guesswork at this point in time. From what I’ve seen so far, he’s not at a point in his development right now (which is when we need a centre mid) to improve last seasons midfields, be that due to ability or the type of player he is. He may well be that guy later in the season or next season but I don’t see him being that guy right now on the evidence so far.

I’m hopeful we’ll get someone in with a bit of pedigree in their as well. It would have the ability to completely transform the team imo.

[Mcbizz1998]

Delferriere would absolutely walk League 1. I think he should be starting ahead of Kenneh based on what I’ve seen of both so far.

Agreed. Not seen anything from Kenneh yet despite the write up he is getting. Been impressed with Delferriere.

[Libby Hibby]

IMHO, the biggest issue last season was not the midfield, as much of an issue as it was, the lack of pace and movement from those in front of it post-Boyle was a much bigger issue.

With no out-ball and only Melkersen (still finding his feet at this level) and sometimes a mis-firing Doidge to target in front of them, often they had no choice but to recycle play and go backwards.

As infuriating and ineffective as that was, that was a symptom of a blunt attack and even more blunt tactical instructions.

And do you feel that this issue has now been addressed? I think so.

[flash]

You’re right about Allan and Wright in terms of playing.

Henderson has certainly started pre season well as well so hopefully he’ll be part of the 3.

I’m not in any way writing off Kenneh but I keep reading on here that Kenneh will be good and he will keep improving but really it’s just guesswork at this point in time. From what I’ve seen so far, he’s not at a point in his development right now (which is when we need a centre mid) to improve last seasons midfields, be that due to ability or the type of player he is. He may well be that guy later in the season or next season but I don’t see him being that guy right now on the evidence so far.

I’m hopeful we’ll get someone in with a bit of pedigree in their as well. It would have the ability to completely transform the team imo.
Can't argue with any of that.

I know we are still after another midfielder so fingers crossed we get the one in the manager wants.

[Dmas]

IMHO, the biggest issue last season was not the midfield, as much of an issue as it was, the lack of pace and movement from those in front of it post-Boyle was a much bigger issue.

With no out-ball and only Melkersen (still finding his feet at this level) and sometimes a mis-firing Doidge to target in front of them, often they had no choice but to recycle play and go backwards.

As infuriating and ineffective as that was, that was a symptom of a blunt attack and even more blunt tactical instructions.

I think your right on a lot of here but the pace with which the ball was moved had a lot to do with our attack being nullified it was so easy for other teams to get men back behind the ball, tactics as you say as well but the way guys like Campbell and Newell where so happy just to take it and pop it backwards without looking like being even interested in a forward pass was infuriating, Melkerson has already said in an interview that last season he was frustrated at making runs all day long and getting no service

[matty_f]

And do you feel that this issue has now been addressed? I think so.

We’ve definitely added pace and hopefully quality in the forward areas, so I’d like to think it’s addressed.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Henderson has looked better since were improved the forwards.

[Springbank]

The main reason I felt optimistic on Saturday, at Full Time, was having seen Delfierre (and to some extent Dylan Tait) getting around the midfield, at pace, winning the ball, being dynamic, hustling the opposition, looking like they wanted to be there, and wanted to challenge.

I watched that second half and thought I would play Delfierre from the start at Perth, and he's much more what we need in the upcoming derby.

If our management team watched that secondhalf and came to the conclusion they need to loan him away....I don't know where to start with that.....

[.Sean.]

McGregor will be more involved with the first team for now (aswel as his current dev role) as players settle in. Seemingly LJ has told him with so much of a turn over of players and the many new foreign players signed he wants him involved to help them settle in and get to grips with what’s needed to play for Hibs. Can only be a good thing imo
That is very good to hear

[Mcbizz1998]

A midfield consisting of a combination of Henderson, Magennis, Tait, Delferriere and maybe Kenneh is exciting I think. Obviously not all at the same time but those 5 I have hopes
for.

JDH, JN and Campbell I don’t want to see much of if I’m honest.


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[Mcbizz1998]

Btw - is there anything to suggest we are going to loan out Tait and Delferriere? Or just the usual pessimistic assumptions?

[Alex Trager]

Btw - is there anything to suggest we are going to loan out Tait and Delferriere? Or just the usual pessimistic assumptions?

This is what I am wondering as well mate. Seems someone has suggested it and it’s grown arms and legs

[SMAXXA]

This is what I am wondering as well mate. Seems someone has suggested it and it’s grown arms and legs

See my post last page re delferrier

[HIBS NUTS]

That is very good to hear

Last night was the first time mcgregor hasent played for the development Squad, i wonder if he’s going back into the main squad.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Btw - is there anything to suggest we are going to loan out Tait and Delferriere? Or just the usual pessimistic assumptions?

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

[erin go bragh]

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

Would rather keep both and loan out Campbell to them

[Key West]

Would rather keep both and loan out Campbell to them


Yawn.

[Mcbizz1998]

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

Cheers. Fingers crossed on Tait, out of the 2 world rather keep him.

[Jones28]

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

Really don't think we should be loaning any of them out tbh, Campbell showing he's a good utility player to have around. Tait and Delf are showing loads of promise.

[Lendo]

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

Tait is so far beyond FC Edinburgh level it’s unreal. He was arguably one of the best players in the Championship when he was at Raith.

[GreenGray]

I still get the horrible impression that Tait isn't going to get a chance here. Will be a crime if he doesn't.

Need to remember that we have only seen him in pre season games or development games where the standard is much lower than premiership games, the manager watches him day in day out.

Read elsewhere that LJ doesn’t doubt his ability but claims it’s his off the ball work that lets him down. I’m sure if LJ thinks he’s good enough he’ll get a chance but maybe isn’t quite at the level required just yet.

Although I agree I’d much rather see him in involved over a midfield of Newell, JDH and Campbell and given we’re lacking in that department it would seem weird to loan him out with no replacement lined up.


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[Smartie]

Really don't think we should be loaning any of them out tbh, Campbell showing he's a good utility player to have around. Tait and Delf are showing loads of promise.

That’s where I am.

Campbell’s put in a decent shift at LB over the past couple of games. He’s not up to much as part of the terrible trio but in other combinations he’s looked useful.

Not sure we have the numbers to be punting many / any out on loan.

[Heisenberg]

Can't argue with any of that.

I know we are still after another midfielder so fingers crossed we get the one in the manager wants.

Glad to hear that and hopefully it happens.

[hibbyfraelibby]

It’s been suggested that FC Edinburgh have been offered Delferriere by Hibs but want Tait instead. Would suggest Delferierre could be loaned out, doesn’t suggest it so much with Tait though.

It has also been suggested that posters on here who start unsubstantiated rumours are going to be loaned out to Keekback

[SMAXXA]

That’s where I am.

Campbell’s put in a decent shift at LB over the past couple of games. He’s not up to much as part of the terrible trio but in other combinations he’s looked useful.

Not sure we have the numbers to be punting many / any out on loan.

What Campbell has that managers love is he’s an absolute machine when it comes to fitness levels. Him and Melkerson are different level when it comes to their condition since they have came back this pre season.

[brydekirk]

We ain't getting the guy from Newcastle, hope they have something else lined up.

[number9dream]

Btw - is there anything to suggest we are going to loan out Tait and Delferriere? Or just the usual pessimistic assumptions?

RG spoke as if a loan for Tait was definitely on the cards in his podcasts interview and Kenneh appears to be very much a pet project for the manager.
However, it would seem extremely rash if we let Delferriere and Tait go unless another centre midfielder is signed and both could surely do with a higher standard than our League 1.

[flash]

We ain't getting the guy from Newcastle, hope they have something else lined up.

We were never getting him.

[brog]

It has also been suggested that posters on here who start unsubstantiated rumours are going to be loaned out to Keekback

You mean returned? :wink:

[brog]

We're going to loan out Delferriere and Tait and then play Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Newell as a midfield 3 again, aren't we.

Kenneh is a shoo in for one of the midfield spots to start with so I don't think anyone need be concerned. Oh and please, can Hibs Supporters stop referring to 3 of our players as 'the terrible trio. Not you!!

[HIBS NUTS]

I heard last night that 2 more of our guys awaiting permits, are now clear, any news.?

[H18 SFR]

It has also been suggested that posters on here who start unsubstantiated rumours are going to be loaned out to Keekback

Some good old fashioned expunging.

[CapitalGreen]

I heard last night that 2 more of our guys awaiting permits, are now clear, any news.?

Yes they have their WPs, was announced yesterday.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I heard last night that 2 more of our guys awaiting permits, are now clear, any news.?

Youan and Cabraja got their yesterday.

[Heisenberg]

Hauge apparently going on loan to Dundalk.

[H18 SFR]

Hauge apparently going on loan to Dundalk.

Really strange decision as their season only has 10 or 11 weeks to go. He will be ineligible to come back and play for the best part of 2 months until the next transfer window opens.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Really strange decision as their season only has 10 or 11 weeks to go. He will be ineligible to come back and play for the best part of 2 months until the next transfer window opens.

Yeah. Would make a lot more sense to send him to the championship in Scotland.

[bingo70]

Really strange decision as their season only has 10 or 11 weeks to go. He will be ineligible to come back and play for the best part of 2 months until the next transfer window opens.

He’ll still be able to play for the development side though won’t he?

I don’t think he’s in any danger of threatening to get into the first team any time soon so probably just seen as a good opportunity for the guy.

Hopefully when he does come back he’s done something about that ridiculous hair cut of his.

[eastmainsmsh]

Hauge apparently going on loan to Dundalk.

Will do him Good 👍

[Unseen work]

He was coming back from injury. Certainly wouldnt be loaning him anywhere and would keep and review at Christmas as looks exactly the type of player we need.

I know but had done the first week of pre season with the first team.

Nisbet, Mitchell and Hanlon all went and they were properly injured and unable to train, Tait was for and injury free to train and play games.

[HIBS NUTS]

Youan and Cabraja got their yesterday.

Superb might make a big difference.👍🏻
Hauge going to dundalk is needed he’s not ready for the first team yet, in my opinion.

[Since452]

I don't think Hauge is first team standard right now so would be comfortable with him going to Ireland.

[H18 SFR]

He’ll still be able to play for the development side though won’t he?

I don’t think he’s in any danger of threatening to get into the first team any time soon so probably just seen as a good opportunity for the guy.

Hopefully when he does come back he’s done something about that ridiculous hair cut of his.

In the ‘friendly’ games we are playing against clubs yes. Not the new competitive reserve league though.

[CapitalGreen]

Really strange decision as their season only has 10 or 11 weeks to go. He will be ineligible to come back and play for the best part of 2 months until the next transfer window opens.

The Irish league ends November 3rd and then our league stops a week later for the World Cup until mid December. It’ll be about 2 weeks from then until the transfer window opens.

[CapitalGreen]

In the ‘friendly’ games we are playing against clubs yes. Not the new competitive reserve league though.

I’d be surprised if teams weren’t able to field unregistered players and trialists in the reserve league.

[Souter96Mac]

Think we're sending Hauge to Dundalk in place of Bradley?

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone make a couple of loan signings.

𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙙𝙪𝙤!

The Football Club are delighted to announce the signings of defender Alex Mitchell from Millwall and goalkeeper Remi Mathews from Crystal Palace.

Both will join on season long loans.

Read more 👇

#SJFC | #COYS

[Lendo]

How old is Hauge?

[Mcbizz1998]

Think we're sending Hauge to Dundalk in place of Bradley?

That could be interesting.

[Billy Whizz]

Think we're sending Hauge to Dundalk in place of Bradley?

Where are you reading that Bradley is coming back?

[yerauldda]

Where are you reading that Bradley is coming back?

I’d imagine it’s just an educated guess. Would be silly to send Runar to Dundalk to compete with one of our own players for the same position.

[SHODAN]

Think we're sending Hauge to Dundalk in place of Bradley?

Would love to have Bradley back.

[CapitalGreen]

How old is Hauge?

20

[J-C]

I’d imagine it’s just an educated guess. Would be silly to send Runar to Dundalk to compete with one of our own players for the same position.

Bradley is a lefty who plays on the right or left, Hauge is the opposite, could easily play together.

[CL0762]

Tait is so far beyond FC Edinburgh level it’s unreal. He was arguably one of the best players in the Championship when he was at Raith.

Yep, why would we want him in a team that will probably struggle in arguably the toughest league 1 there’s been in a very long time.

[yerauldda]

Bradley is a lefty who plays on the right or left, Hauge is the opposite, could easily play together.

They could, but both players preferred position is right midfield/wing as far as I’ aware.

[Hibernian Verse]

Looks like we have a mutually beneficial tie-in with Dundalk beginning. If he can replicate the progress Bradley has made that will be great.

[wandering_hibee]

Not sure why Dundalk would want to release Bradley at this stage. Man of the match on Friday and scored a goal. He is doing well for them and a key player.
They would be taking a chance on Hague fitting in.

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Not sure why Dundalk would want to release Bradley at this stage. Man of the match on Friday and scored a goal. He is doing well for them and a key player.
They would be taking a chance on Hague fitting in.

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They might not get a choice if we’re allowed to recall him. Might be a case of take Hauge as a goodwill gesture or have nothing.

[JimBHibees]

Totally agree, I've seen him play half a dozen times now and I think he looks very much a first team ready player.

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Honestly cant remember seeing Delferrier much in the first team which games was he great in.

[JimBHibees]

I know but had done the first week of pre season with the first team.

Nisbet, Mitchell and Hanlon all went and they were properly injured and unable to train, Tait was for and injury free to train and play games.

Assume they thought it better to stay home and continue physical preseason work.

[Souter96Mac]

Sorry, my post was more of a genuine question rather than any inside knowledge behind it! Just think it'd be odd us loaning 2 right wingers to Dundalk

[The Captain....]

Honestly cant remember seeing Delferrier much in the first team which games was he great in.I didnt say they were all in the first team, a mixture of the pre season games and some Academy highlights and games.

He was excellent on Sunday when he came on I'm sure you'd agree.

Just think he has some very noticeable attributes, time on and use of the ball being the main ones, which we are crying out for in midfield.

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[wandering_hibee]

They might not get a choice if we’re allowed to recall him. Might be a case of take Hauge as a goodwill gesture or have nothing.If that is the case then presumably it would mean that Lee sees Bradley as competition for a first team place. It would show the benefit of good loan placement.

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[bingo70]

David Bates joking Legia Warsaw for nearly half a million euros.

Some agent the boys got.

[worcesterhibby]

I didnt say they were all in the first team, a mixture of the pre season games and some Academy highlights and games.

He was excellent on Sunday when he came on I'm sure you'd agree.

Just think he has some very noticeable attributes, time on and use of the ball being the main ones, which we are crying out for in midfield.

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Deciding what point to introduce young players to first team football is a tricky decision. Top level football is a tough world and a real step up from development squad level, introduce a young player too early and they could easily take a step backwards and fail to cope with the pressure. Tait I would suggest is a better bet as he has played and succeeded in first team football in the Championship. Delfierrie may need a loan period at a lower level, playing against first team pros, before he is ready for Hibs. It's a judgement call and we have to trust our management team to make it. We are all struggling with the patience aspect of being a supporter at the moment ( me included I assure you) but we might have to be patient and let them develop properly before being thrown in at the deep end.

[04Sauzee]

David Bates joking Legia Warsaw for nearly half a million euros.

Some agent the boys got.

Was murder last season, don't think he's kicked a ball this season, incredible business from Aberdeen.

[JimBHibees]

I didnt say they were all in the first team, a mixture of the pre season games and some Academy highlights and games.

He was excellent on Sunday when he came on I'm sure you'd agree.

Just think he has some very noticeable attributes, time on and use of the ball being the main ones, which we are crying out for in midfield.

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Wasnt there but watched it on tv and didnt think he stood out much. Thought Tait did though.

[Springbank]

Wasnt there but watched it on tv and didnt think he stood out much. Thought Tait did though.

From my seat in the west, Delfierre was the pick of the bunch (just my opinion of course)

The thing he can do, that we've been needing, is to hunt down opponents at pace, closing down space, and a good knack of winning the ball any which way it needed to be won

But he did it all at pace, and seemed to have good instincts for where the danger was coming from (so got himself in the right positions).

Mentioning that only because it's not the kind of thing that the TV coverage helps with (as it follows the ball, understandably)

I'd rather have Delfierre than Melker Hallberg, Wright, Murphy in my team, so fair play to the club for making those transfer calls

[Hibernian Verse]

I'd rather have Delfierre than Melker Hallberg, Wright, Murphy in my team, so fair play to the club for making those transfer calls

Are you trying to conjure up a 3-0 loss on Saturday? :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Hauge confirmed away on loan to Dundalk.

[HendoDelivered]

Hauge confirmed away on loan to Dundalk.

Delferriere or Tait next I wonder?

[Unseen work]

Good move for Hauge.

Hopefully gain some confidence and experience in a decent and physical league

[overdrive]

The article on the official site implies we aren’t recalling Bradley.

[jacomo]

From my seat in the west, Delfierre was the pick of the bunch (just my opinion of course)

The thing he can do, that we've been needing, is to hunt down opponents at pace, closing down space, and a good knack of winning the ball any which way it needed to be won

But he did it all at pace, and seemed to have good instincts for where the danger was coming from (so got himself in the right positions).

Mentioning that only because it's not the kind of thing that the TV coverage helps with (as it follows the ball, understandably)

I'd rather have Delfierre than Melker Hallberg, Wright, Murphy in my team, so fair play to the club for making those transfer calls


Great stuff, there is definitely an opening for a midfielder who can do exactly this.

Your point about tv coverage is good… folk who only ever watch Hibs on tv should be more conscious of this when making categorical pronouncements on players. :wink:

One joy of watching live is you can really focus on one player and watch what they do when they don’t have the ball.

[JammyDoidger]

St.Johnstone defender Dan Clearly leaves due to family reasons. Think he was one of their better defenders.

[Hibiza]

Are you trying to conjure up a 3-0 loss on Saturday? :greengrin

That's a job for the Admin dept.

[GloryGlory]

Doesn't look like John McGinn is going anywhere anytime soon. Named as Villa captain.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1552323042038226947

[Swedish hibee]

I thought Hauge did well when he came on Sunday. There's others that should've been out on loan before him I think!

[easty]

Doesn't look like John McGinn is going anywhere anytime soon. Named as Villa captain.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1552323042038226947

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

[GloryGlory]

I thought Hauge did well when he came on Sunday. There's others that should've been out on loan before him I think!

Development players are all at different stages, with different development paths in front of them. I'm sure the coaching staff have looked at Runar's position - what's better for his development right now? Does he stay and get a few minutes off the bench for the first team now and then and play development games? Or does getting regular minutes at a good standard in Ireland for the next few months better accelerate his development? They look like they've come to the conclusion that going to Ireland is the better option for him.

Same sort of calculation for all of the development squad, I would think.

[HoboHarry]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂
Oh now, they are all fully paid up members of the ITK mob :greengrin

[Mcbizz1998]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his [emoji23]

Yeah [emoji23]

He said several times he loves the guy but some seemed to know better.

[cameronw-hfc]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

I don't remember that, I do remember me saying that a section of the fans don't rate him and this will just wind them up, but in general Gerrard has been pretty vocal about liking Mcginn.

[Tug Wilson]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

Maybe McGinn was going to ask for a transfer unless he was made captain? 🤔

[Tambo]

No problem with Hauge going out on loan for first team football.

Anyone else think we are even more light with wide players now?

Only really Jair and Mcgeady recognized wide players with Mitchell spent most of his playing days at lwb? And Melkersen has been deployed out wide pre season.

Bring back Boyle 😁

[04Sauzee]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

Bit of a troublemaker 🤔

[King Cosell]

St.Johnstone defender Dan Clearly leaves due to family reasons. Think he was one of their better defenders.

Only made 3 appearances.

[04Sauzee]

Only made 3 appearances.

18 last season and 2 this season although he was sent of this season.

[Dunbar Hibee]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

Indeed 🤣

[JammyDoidger]

Only made 3 appearances.

Joined them In January, Saints fans say he was a big part of them staying in the league.

[Tyler Durden]

No problem with Hauge going out on loan for first team football.

Anyone else think we are even more light with wide players now?

Only really Jair and Mcgeady recognized wide players with Mitchell spent most of his playing days at lwb? And Melkersen has been deployed out wide pre season.

Bring back Boyle 😁

We have McGeady, Melkersen, Jair, Youan, Bojang, Mitchell all able to play as wide forwards

Think we’re well covered

[McGruber]

No problem with Hauge going out on loan for first team football.

Anyone else think we are even more light with wide players now?

Only really Jair and Mcgeady recognized wide players with Mitchell spent most of his playing days at lwb? And Melkersen has been deployed out wide pre season.

Bring back Boyle 😁

I would be thinking about Bradley.
Sent on loan to see how he does. Scores, assists, MOM in games and key player. If that doesn't result in us thinking about giving him a chance then what is the point of the loan

[Tambo]

We have McGeady, Melkersen, Jair, Youan, Bojang, Mitchell all able to play as wide forwards

Think we’re well covered

Was hoping Youan and Bojang would be used more central but I have been impressed with Melkersen out wide.

All I was thinking is Mitchell has had a few set backs in his career with injury and I doubt Mcgeady will play 90 minutes of every game but I hope you're right and we are covered.

[Big_Franck]

I would be thinking about Bradley.
Sent on loan to see how he does. Scores, assists, MOM in games and key player. If that doesn't result in us thinking about giving him a chance then what is the point of the loan

I don't think Bradley has done as well as we'd have hoped after a great start initially. He scored 4 goals in his first 4 appearances but then failed to score in his next 17 games before he scored again in their most recent game last week.

He has also been a sub for Dundalk a number of times in the last couple of months so isn't even a guaranteed starter. Looking at that it doesn't seem like he's ready to come back and improve us and he's 24 now.

[Chorley Hibee]

I don't think Bradley has done as well as we'd have hoped after a great start initially. He scored 4 goals in his first 4 appearances but then failed to score in his next 17 games before he scored again in their most recent game last week.

He has also been a sub for Dundalk a number of times in the last couple of months so isn't even a guaranteed starter. Looking at that it doesn't seem like he's ready to come back and improve us and he's 24 now.

24? I thought he was a teenager?

[Big_Franck]

24? I thought he was a teenager?

Actually he's 20, not 24. My mistake.

[CapitalGreen]

24? I thought he was a teenager?

He’s just turned 20 a few months ago. He’s also a winger so not expected to score loads of goals. He said in an interview a few days ago that’s he’s had a few niggling injuries in recent weeks that he’d be struggling with.

[Big_Franck]

He’s just turned 20 a few months ago. He’s also a winger so not expected to score loads of goals. He said in an interview a few days ago that’s he’s had a few niggling injuries in recent weeks that he’d be struggling with.

Didn't know that and that would explain why he'd been a sub a number of times and for some other games not even in the match day squad. Hopefully he kicks on in the remainder of his loan spell there.

[erin go bragh]

I thought Hauge did well when he came on Sunday. There's others that should've been out on loan before him I think!

I thought he was one of the few who came on and looked well off the pace . A loan could do him the world of good . Opinions eh 😁

[JimBHibees]

From my seat in the west, Delfierre was the pick of the bunch (just my opinion of course)

The thing he can do, that we've been needing, is to hunt down opponents at pace, closing down space, and a good knack of winning the ball any which way it needed to be won

But he did it all at pace, and seemed to have good instincts for where the danger was coming from (so got himself in the right positions).

Mentioning that only because it's not the kind of thing that the TV coverage helps with (as it follows the ball, understandably)

I'd rather have Delfierre than Melker Hallberg, Wright, Murphy in my team, so fair play to the club for making those transfer calls

Fair enough not really seen him live as he hasn't played much. On the stuff I have seen on tv in the Portugal games not really impressed hugely to me. Can't see him being anywhere near the first team might be completely wrong in that.

[MWHIBBIES]

Wasn’t there a few posts on here saying Gerrard wasn’t a big fan of his 😂

Don't forget that idiot who has been saying for months he was going nowhere. Wonder what happened to him

[EGL2000]

Aziz Behich signs for Dundee United. Great signing with loads of experience, both domestically and internationally.

[green day]

Aziz Behich signs for Dundee United. Great signing with loads of experience, both domestically and internationally.

Never heard of him, what makes him a great signing?

[Since452]

Aziz Behich signs for Dundee United. Great signing with loads of experience, both domestically and internationally.

Genuinely never heard of him. Probably more to do with my ignorance than him.

[Dr_Regal]

Rumour on Twitter we are back in for Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic. Would make sense punting Hauge on loan.

[BoomtownHibees]

Rumour on Twitter we are back in for Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic. Would make sense punting Hauge on loan.

Is it no just Tam McManus saying we should go for him?

[04Sauzee]

Rumour on Twitter we are back in for Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic. Would make sense punting Hauge on loan.

Seen Tam McManus saying we should be after him. Is that where the rumour started?

[bingo70]

What time does that Liverpool game in Uruguay kick off and is there any way we can watch it to see what this new boy we’re meant to be signing is like? Sure they said he was playing his last game tonight before travelling to Scotland to join us.

[JohnM1875]

What time does that Liverpool game in Uruguay kick off and is there any way we can watch it to see what this new boy we’re meant to be signing is like? Sure they said he was playing his last game tonight before travelling to Scotland to join us.

Midnight. No doubt be a dodgy stream somewhere!

Not sure if you bet at all, but Bet365 usually have streams available as long as you have money in your account. Might have the Uruguayan leagues.

[The Tubs]

What time does that Liverpool game in Uruguay kick off and is there any way we can watch it to see what this new boy we’re meant to be signing is like? Sure they said he was playing his last game tonight before travelling to Scotland to join us.

https://www.flashscore.com.br/jogo/xfPryMqk/#/resumo-de-jogo

Midnight for the UK.

[davhibby]

Rumour on Twitter we are back in for Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic. Would make sense punting Hauge on loan.

No thanks, he isn’t better than anything we currently have. Thankfully it’s just Tam McManus suggesting we should sign him so there’s nothing in it

[bingo70]

Midnight. No doubt be a dodgy stream somewhere!

Not sure if you bet at all, but Bet365 usually have streams available as long as you have money in your account. Might have the Uruguayan leagues.

Thanks, way past my bed time but hopefully someone more committed than me will watch it and report back.

[truehibernian]

No thanks, he isn’t better than anything we currently have. Thankfully it’s just Tam McManus suggesting we should sign him so there’s nothing in it

MJ would be a terrific addition to the team and squad, he's an excellent player. Can't see it happening, but he's certainly more proven (and better) at this level than Tavares (who will need time to adjust).

[Nicho87]

Tam McManus just reads my recommendations on here clearly

[MWHIBBIES]

Ooft, Villa fans certainly not all excited about McGinn being captain. Most seeming to prefer Ramsay and Luiz in midfield and think this makes McGinn a nailed on starter.

[Paulie Walnuts]

MJ would be a terrific addition to the team and squad, he's an excellent player. Can't see it happening, but he's certainly more proven (and better) at this level than Tavares (who will need time to adjust).

Yeah I’d agree.

Not far off a goal every 7 games for Celtic. He’d be a great addition and I’d suspect would start every week for us.

[King Cosell]

Midnight. No doubt be a dodgy stream somewhere!

Not sure if you bet at all, but Bet365 usually have streams available as long as you have money in your account. Might have the Uruguayan leagues.

It's on Hesgoal, they reckon it starts at 23:00.

[brog]

Never heard of him, what makes him a great signing?

You know the Hibs Net rules. We sign someone, they're too young/old, inexperienced/past their best, too slow/dodgy haircut. Someone signs for Sheep/Yams they're automatically brilliant!

[IberianHibernian]

It's on Hesgoal, they reckon it starts at 23:00.rojadirecta have it as 1 am Spanish time which is midnight in Scotland . Luis Suarez`s return to Nacional has been massive news in Uruguay though he won`t be playing tonight . Seems to be a very important match so if he signs for us , we`re getting a young player with a fair bit of first team experience .

[Big_Franck]

Mikey Johnston is really injury prone and we should stay clear IMO. Last thing we need is yet more players on the physio's table.

[Unseen work]

Interesting it says in the DR that Mikey Johnston doesn’t want to go abroad and would prefer to stay in Scotland.

Only thing is we seem to not be keen on loan only deals, always either making them a permanent player or loan with the option to buy.

No idea how much Celtic would want for him or how much he’s on a week for him to consider making it permanent. Still contracted for another 3 years at Celtic.

How much would Celtic realistically want? Bags of potential but that’s all it is right now, will they just want him out the door?

I think he’d walk into our current team but it depends on his fitness and if he can stay injury free

[H18 SFR]

Interesting it says in the DR that Mikey Johnston doesn’t want to go abroad and would prefer to stay in Scotland.

Only thing is we seem to not be keen on loan only deals, always either making them a permanent player or loan with the option to buy.

No idea how much Celtic would want for him or how much he’s on a week for him to consider making it permanent. Still contracted for another 3 years at Celtic.

How much would Celtic realistically want? Bags of potential but that’s all it is right now, will they just want him out the door?

I think he’d walk into our current team but it depends on his fitness and if he can stay injury free

I’d imagine £1,000,000.

[Unseen work]

I’d imagine £1,000,000.

That was what I roughly had in my head but when you look at his league appearances over the past 3 years

2021/2022 - 12
2020/2021 - 10
2019/2020 - 11

Shows how injury prone/ out of favour he is so they might be struggling. Maybe just a 500k with loads of add ons and sell on %

[worcesterhibby]

Aziz Behich signs for Dundee United. Great signing with loads of experience, both domestically and internationally.

They certainly have a different signing strategy to us..he's 31. Fletcher is 35, sibbald is 27, Birighitti is 31

They have also lost all three of their pre-season friendlies including defeats to Port Vale and Fleetwood Town...you would think with ready made, experienced players they wouldn't need time to bed in ! :greengrin

[worcesterhibby]

That was what I roughly had in my head but when you look at his league appearances over the past 3 years

2021/2022 - 12
2020/2021 - 10
2019/2020 - 11

Shows how injury prone/ out of favour he is so they might be struggling. Maybe just a 500k with loads of add ons and sell on %


too many injuries...we can't afford that.

[King Cosell]

rojadirecta have it as 1 am Spanish time which is midnight in Scotland . Luis Suarez`s return to Nacional has been massive news in Uruguay though he won`t be playing tonight . Seems to be a very important match so if he signs for us , we`re getting a young player with a fair bit of first team experience .

If there's lots of eyes on this game, let's hope our man doesn't play too well. He'll probably have Suarez in his pocket all night, Nacional will keep him, and he'll go to Everton at the end August for £12 million.

[IberianHibernian]

If there's lots of eyes on this game, let's hope our man doesn't play too well. He'll probably have Suarez in his pocket all night, Nacional will keep him, and he'll go to Everton at the end August for £12 million.Suarez won`t be playing for a week or so but his signing seems to have boosted ticket sales ( it`s like when Joe Baker returned to us or similar ) . Maybe better if Sosa doesn`t play , to prevent danger of injury .

[Hibernian Verse]

They certainly have a different signing strategy to us..he's 31. Fletcher is 35, sibbald is 27, Birighitti is 31

They have also lost all three of their pre-season friendlies including defeats to Port Vale and Fleetwood Town...you would think with ready made, experienced players they wouldn't need time to bed in ! :greengrin

Facts like that will never catch on here.

[delbert]

Rumour on Twitter we are back in for Mikey Johnston on loan from Celtic. Would make sense punting Hauge on loan.

Please God no, could our first team be any more light weight ?

[MWHIBBIES]

Please God no, could our first team be any more light weight ?

You think Doidge, Porteous, Miller, Kenneh etc are lightweight?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aaron Ramsey available on a free after his Juventus contract is "mutually terminated"

[HoboHarry]

You think Doidge, Porteous, Miller, Kenneh etc are lightweight?
Not to mention that Cabraja chappie....

[badabing67]

Interesting it says in the DR that Mikey Johnston doesn’t want to go abroad and would prefer to stay in Scotland.

Only thing is we seem to not be keen on loan only deals, always either making them a permanent player or loan with the option to buy.

No idea how much Celtic would want for him or how much he’s on a week for him to consider making it permanent. Still contracted for another 3 years at Celtic.

How much would Celtic realistically want? Bags of potential but that’s all it is right now, will they just want him out the door?

I think he’d walk into our current team but it depends on his fitness and if he can stay injury free

So do we reckon he will end up at Aberdeen then

[Nicho87]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring

[04Sauzee]

So do we reckon he will end up at Aberdeen then

Seems to be talk of him going to Belgium and teaming up with Deila

[West lower]

A 1 year (annual ) contract or a rolling perennial ?

[bingo70]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring

Totally agree.

I don’t doubt Tavares is a very good player but he doesn’t strike me as someone that’ll be ready to start the best part of 40 games a season. His first season could well be an impact player used as cover or coming off the bench while he gets used to our league. In that sense having someone like Johnstone ahead of him would be ideal.

[SMAXXA]

Totally agree.

I don’t doubt Tavares is a very good player but he doesn’t strike me as someone that’ll be ready to start the best part of 40 games a season. His first season could well be an impact player used as cover or coming off the bench while he gets used to our league. In that sense having someone like Johnstone ahead of him would be ideal.

I’m genuinely no sure who we would play in front of him

[Cat Stanton]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring


Give the guy a chance!

[easty]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring

Taveres has barely kicked a ball to be fair to him. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do.

With Johnston…I feel like I’ve seen plenty of him, and he’s never particularly impressed. He plays in a team where the attackers get plenty opportunities to show what they can do. He doesn’t do much at all. He’d no be a “bad” signing, but I’m really no fussed about getting him at Hibs.

[Callum_62]

Surprised at the early uncertainty on Tavares

Barely played but as soon as I seen him get the ball you can tell he has real quality (whisper it but his body movements and control reminded me of a certain Trinidadian )

Maybe im just no used to seeing us with technical players :greengrin:greengrin

[Hibee Mac]

My Celtic supporting mates who's opinions I trust all without exception say Mikey Johnson is not good enough and far too injury prone. I'd be steering well clear personally.

[SMAXXA]

Surprised at the early uncertainty on Tavares

Barely played but as soon as I seen him get the ball you can tell he has real quality (whisper it but his body movements and control reminded me of a certain Trinidadian )

Maybe im just no used to seeing us with technical players :greengrin:greengrin

I’m surprised your surprised giving some the ***** you read on here 😂

[Scooter]

I’m genuinely no sure who we would play in front of him

Maybe if we all wish hard enough a certain scot/ozzy will come back

[Callum_62]

I’m surprised your surprised giving some the ***** you read on here 😂

Obviously the boys nae Dylan Tait likes but he looks no bad

[Unseen work]

Watched the first half of the Liverpool and Nacional game to see if Sosa looks any good!

First impressions I can see why were looking at him. Doesn’t look or play like a 20 year old and looks to be the one organising the defence, telling them to push up, drop off etc ( at least that’s what it looks like from TV).

He seems very composed, both on and off the ball and never seems to be in a particular panic.

On the ball he seems decent, couple of good left footed pings forward/diagonal to the winger but he also looks happy to keep it simple and doesn’t take too many touches.

Defensively he looks just assured and like he has a bit of a presence about him. Looks to stay on his feet and has had a couple of really good blocks, one was a certain goal. He’s not had a great deal to do and he’s not up against a Fletcher/Van Veen type that is getting balls pinged upto him that he’ll be fighting with, the majority of the play has been in front of him and they’ve not really “turned him” as such.

His team when they have the ball seem to go all out and leave him and his defensive partner isolated which makes sense us going for him due to Johnson’s style imo.

Hard to tell but positive signs there for me.

Let’s see if I can stay awake for the second half 😅

[phoenixfire]

Totally agree.

I don’t doubt Tavares is a very good player but he doesn’t strike me as someone that’ll be ready to start the best part of 40 games a season. His first season could well be an impact player used as cover or coming off the bench while he gets used to our league. In that sense having someone like Johnstone ahead of him would be ideal.

Think last 3 seasons at Celtic Micky Johnston has played something like 10' 11 and 12 games might be wrong here but if not it's not a great option !

[theonlywayisup]

A 1 year (annual ) contract or a rolling perennial ?

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: but surely this was meant to be posted in the new GK coach thread

[CapitalGreen]

Watched the first half of the Liverpool and Nacional game to see if Sosa looks any good!

First impressions I can see why were looking at him. Doesn’t look or play like a 20 year old and looks to be the one organising the defence, telling them to push up, drop off etc ( at least that’s what it looks like from TV).

He seems very composed, both on and off the ball and never seems to be in a particular panic.

On the ball he seems decent, couple of good left footed pings forward/diagonal to the winger but he also looks happy to keep it simple and doesn’t take too many touches.

Defensively he looks just assured and like he has a bit of a presence about him. Looks to stay on his feet and has had a couple of really good blocks, one was a certain goal. He’s not had a great deal to do and he’s not up against a Fletcher/Van Veen type that is getting balls pinged upto him that he’ll be fighting with, the majority of the play has been in front of him and they’ve not really “turned him” as such.

His team when they have the ball seem to go all out and leave him and his defensive partner isolated which makes sense us going for him due to Johnson’s style imo.

Hard to tell but positive signs there for me.

Let’s see if I can stay awake for the second half 😅

I watched up until the goal and would agree with most of this. I thought of the 4 CBs on the pitch he looked the most assured and seemed to cope with the wet conditions well. His parter in defence was very rash and he had to cover for him on a number of occasions. In the one situation where he lost possession he recovered it again straight away with a good tackle. The attackers he was up against were all fast and skillful, probably better than anything he’d face outwith the old firm but none of them had much physical presence. The game was played mostly on the deck so he wasn’t involved aerially as much as he likely would in the SPFL.

A lot of Uruguayan’s saying he was Liverpool’s man of the match and from the 40 minutes I watched, I’d agree.

[Since452]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring

Is Johnston really any good? Hardly played or made any impact over the last few years. If he wasn't a Celtic player nobody would be mentioning him. Maybe he could be back up to Tavares! I'm not sure nurturing players for the old firm is our plan these days.

[Nicho87]

Is Johnston really any good? Hardly played or made any impact over the last few years. If he wasn't a Celtic player nobody would be mentioning him. Maybe he could be back up to Tavares! I'm not sure nurturing players for the old firm is our plan these days.

No it’s not.

It’s signing young players under 22 who have never played in the league and give them 6 months minimum to adapt to the league.

[The Captain....]

My Celtic supporting mates who's opinions I trust all without exception say Mikey Johnson is not good enough and far too injury prone. I'd be steering well clear personally.My uncle is a celtic season ticket holder and says the same. My view had been that he'd looked a decent prospect but he tells me he's got no end product and holds on to the ball too long. Also the previously mentioned injury issues.

I don't think we will be in for him tbh, I think it's just speculation.

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[Fuzzywuzzy]

Think last 3 seasons at Celtic Micky Johnston has played something like 10' 11 and 12 games might be wrong here but if not it's not a great option !

Sounds like the other guy from Celtic from years ago. Paddy something. Can't even remember if we had him for half a season?

[berwickhibee]

Sounds like the other guy from Celtic from years ago. Paddy something. Can't even remember if we had him for half a season?

Paddy McCourt👍

We had Kris commons for a wee bit.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Paddy McCourt👍

We had Kris commons for a wee bit.

McCourt!! we seemed to get linked to him every window for a while

[JimBHibees]

McCourt!! we seemed to get linked to him every window for a while

But never signed for us.

[Souter96Mac]

Echo comments from posters already, seems like there could be a right player there but way too injury prone.
However, now that Hauge has gone on loan, I wouldn't mind is getting some short term cover at least at right wing.

[BT58]

Would rather have Tait playing for us than a potentially injury prone player whom if we get him on loan cannot play against Cellic.
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[badabing67]

Doesn't look like John McGinn is going anywhere anytime soon. Named as Villa captain.

https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1552323042038226947

Is that not just Villa putting the price up ?

[MWHIBBIES]

Is that not just Villa putting the price up ?

No.

[flash]

Would love to see hibs get mikey Johnson

I’ve yet to see anything from Tavares (tin hat)

Would be confident if fit Johnson would do very well with McGeady mentoring
I know you put your tin hat on but that really is a bit harsh on Tavares.

[Jones28]

I know you put your tin hat on but that really is a bit harsh on Tavares.

The guys bum has barely touched the seat and he's got his doubters. It really beggars belief sometimes.

[bingo70]

The guys bum has barely touched the seat and he's got his doubters. It really beggars belief sometimes.

Not really, nobody has written him off, far from it.

I just think the early signs are that it may take him a bit time to adjust, is that really bad to suggest that?

[Jones28]

Not really, nobody has written him off, far from it.

I just think the early signs are that it may take him a bit time to adjust, is that really bad to suggest that?

I didnt say that anyone had written him off.

[B.H.F.C]

The guys bum has barely touched the seat and he's got his doubters. It really beggars belief sometimes.

There’s a difference between doubting him and thinking that we might not see much from him any time soon surely?

I thought he showed a few nice touches against Norwich but not sure he’s going to be ready to contribute regularly, at least short term. It’s hard to get players who are consistent in that position, never mind a 21 year old with no first team experience coming from a different country with a totally different style of football.

[bigwheel]

There’s a difference between doubting him and thinking that we might not see much from him any time soon surely?

I thought he showed a few nice touches against Norwich but not sure he’s going to be ready to contribute regularly, at least short term. It’s hard to get players who are consistent in that position, never mind a 21 year old with no first team experience coming from a different country with a totally different style of football.

The manager has messaged on signing that we need a bit of patience to support Tavares, Kenneh and Miller ..mainly for the reasons you outline above …they will grow at their own rate into football here . Think we should listen to the club in this one , and like you infer, let’s let them develop here .

[Springbank]

Not really, nobody has written him off, far from it.

I just think the early signs are that it may take him a bit time to adjust, is that really bad to suggest that?

Yeah I agree with this

He's the kind of player that would benefit from having expectations dampened (and the club social media might want to consider that) and have the first 2 months with him having the luxury of coming off the bench, for a McGeady, after say 60/70 mins.

Personally, I thought the signing of McGeady along with Tavares looked like fantastic management, if their plan was to start McGeady (who has all the experience to start games and set the tone) and then bring Tavares on when the old fella's legs tire. Benefits both players

[jacomo]

The manager has messaged on signing that we need a bit of patience to support Tavares, Kenneh and Miller ..mainly for the reasons you outline above …they will grow at their own rate into football here . Think we should listen to the club in this one , and like you infer, let’s let them develop here .


This is the thing. It’s great having exciting young players and potential within the squad but expecting them to play 40 games at a high level of consistency in their first season is another matter.

[Smartie]

Not really, nobody has written him off, far from it.

I just think the early signs are that it may take him a bit time to adjust, is that really bad to suggest that?

I’d agree with this.

He’s not been pish, far from it. He’s just been a bit quiet, looks a bit lightweight and looks like he could do with being given a bit of time before having much expectation heaped upon him. Being a (relatively) high profile signing from Benfica may not have worked in his favour.

There are several other young players who just look a bit more ready to cope with the rigours of first team football than him at this point in time.

He’s shown enough decent touches to show why we’d have wanted to sign him in the first place and why he could be a very good player for us if we manage his development properly (ie not hoy him straight into starting line up, making him play 90 minutes every week and then criticise him heavily when he inevitably struggles to make the impact on games that we need all of our players to).

[JammyDoidger]

The clubs put the pressure on the boy, giving a young laddie the number 10 shirt, the whole PR stuff round his signing etc, the club is building him up. Fans are naturally going to expect a player.

[Alex Trager]

The clubs put the pressure on the boy, giving a young laddie the number 10 shirt, the whole PR stuff round his signing etc, the club is building him up. Fans are naturally going to expect a player.

Tend to agree with this in addition with the fact that we NEED a player.

The club cannot expect to sign players for positions that we need players in and not receive a backlash if the players are not yet good enough.

If that’s the case, bring in another player in that position who is good enough.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Interesting it says in the DR that Mikey Johnston doesn’t want to go abroad and would prefer to stay in Scotland.

Only thing is we seem to not be keen on loan only deals, always either making them a permanent player or loan with the option to buy.

No idea how much Celtic would want for him or how much he’s on a week for him to consider making it permanent. Still contracted for another 3 years at Celtic.

How much would Celtic realistically want? Bags of potential but that’s all it is right now, will they just want him out the door?

I think he’d walk into our current team but it depends on his fitness and if he can stay injury free

Think our change of approach re loans was long overdue. Gone are the days we borrowed a player to put him in the shop window for other clubs benefit. Now we take them on approval for our own benefit.

[SlickShoes]

Welcome to hibs, if the first time you touch the ball it's not perfect then god help you because it will never be forgotten.

[bigwheel]

Tend to agree with this in addition with the fact that we NEED a player.

The club cannot expect to sign players for positions that we need players in and not receive a backlash if the players are not yet good enough.

If that’s the case, bring in another player in that position who is good enough.

But they’ve openly and explicitly said he will need time to develop and find his feet here …does it not seem reasonable for the club to expect fans to understand that a signing of this type needs to be given some time and support to grow into his performance level …

[Aldo]

So I wonder if a deal has been agreed for the lad Sosa? Should find out soon enough I suppose!


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[CapitalGreen]

So I wonder if a deal has been agreed for the lad Sosa? Should find out soon enough I suppose!


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Yes, will be announced shortly.

[Aldo]

Yes, will be announced shortly.

Cheers CC!


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[JohnM1875]

Yes, will be announced shortly.

Fantastic. Not really sure we'll get any more in now. Maybe a midfielder but I've been really impressed with Tait and Delferriere so wouldn't mind giving them game time.

Surely a few more to go out as well?

[flash]

Yes, will be announced shortly.

Really excited about this one.

[Aldo]

Fantastic. Not really sure we'll get any more in now. Maybe a midfielder but I've been really impressed with Tait and Delferriere so wouldn't mind giving them game time.

Surely a few more to go out as well?

As long as it’s not Tait and/or Delferriere going out on loan!


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[JohnM1875]

As long as it’s not Tait and/or Delferriere going out on loan!


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Completely agree. Think both have a lot to offer this season and excited to see more of them.

[Aldo]

Completely agree. Think both have a lot to offer this season and excited to see more of them.

Yip. Hopefully (I’m sure they do) the management team see it as well!


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[Alex Trager]

But they’ve openly and explicitly said he will need time to develop and find his feet here …does it not seem reasonable for the club to expect fans to understand that a signing of this type needs to be given some time and support to grow into his performance level …

That is reasonable. It is also reasonable to expect that the club will address the position with people ready to go