Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[CropleyWasGod]

Lol yeah this is standard practice. Since they're part time he'll keep up his full time status on his Edinburgh FC days off with us, playing in dev games etc/training. It'll all be agreed in the loan deal ahead of time

I get the training bit.

It's the games I was confused about. Presumably the Development games aren't "real" games, or are they? Are they subject to SFA rules re registration etc?

[Ringothedog]

Annoying about Mitchell as he looked menacing when he came on last week.

With Tavares suspended interesting to see what he does on the left now.

Don’t want youan getting moved out there and doidge up top - youan will terrorise their centre half’s

Why is Tavares suspended?

[GreenCastle]

Regarding Mitchell - was amazed he was on the bench last week.

He hasn’t played any pre-season minutes to then playing 22 mins of 1st team football is a risk.

Did he play any mins for the development team?

Considering he’s been out for so long felt like a risky decision especially with a guy with injury history.

[Coco Bryce]

Option to recall in Jan, if he absolutely tears it up we have a player in Jan with loads of minutes.
Think a loan was the right idea, just thought it would be at a higher level.

That's my issue. A league of hatchet men is not for him. He's much better than that.

[Tarrahib]

Why is Tavares suspended?
More to the point why was he allowed to play last week if he was suspended?

[Billy Whizz]

Have no idea how we’re letting players like that away out on loan and still giving regular game time to Josh campbell

Give it a rest, I’d play him high on the left on Sunday, in place of Jair

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Why is Tavares suspended?

Surely he isn’t?

[Mainstandman]

More to the point why was he allowed to play last week if he was suspended?
His suspension as I understand didn’t kick in until the 1st august as that’s when the Portugal league started. So misses first game after august first thus able to play last week

[Stuart93]

Give it a rest, I’d play him high on the left on Sunday, in place of Jair

Would you?

I’m glad you’re not in charge then. He’s not good enough.

Him starting on a wing is the stuff of nightmares.

[Callum_62]

His suspension as I understand didn’t kick in until the 1st august as that’s when the Portugal league started. So misses first game after august first thus able to play last weekHas suspensions always crossed over to other nations?

Seems an idiotic rule

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[Tarrahib]

His suspension as I understand didn’t kick in until the 1st august as that’s when the Portugal league started. So misses first game after august first thus able to play last week
Thanks for the clarification.

[Billy Whizz]

Would you?

I’m glad you’re not in charge then. He’s not good enough.

Him starting on a wing is the stuff of nightmares.

Scored the winner last week, coming on as a right wing. We need players like Josh who can play multiple positions, and he can

[bingo70]

Give it a rest, I’d play him high on the left on Sunday, in place of Jair

Tend to agree about Campbell.

Nobody was more critical of him last season than me but there really isn’t any point labouring the point into this season. The team wasn’t functioning well last season so maybe he was a victim of that, I don’t know.

I don’t think I’d start him on Sunday but if he does, I don’t doubt for a second he’ll give everything for the cause.

[Unseen work]

Anyone heard anything about Scott Robertson from Celtic?

Celtic supporting mate text me saying we’re apparently interested but I can’t see it given the amount of young players we have in that position.

Think he’s really highly rated though and played a good amount of games at a decent level on loan.

[Stuart93]

Scored the winner last week, coming on as a right wing. We need players like Josh who can play multiple positions, and he can

He came on at right back not right wing

Jack of all trades master of none.

We need players who have enough quality for a team aiming to finish top 4. He doesn’t have that

[Billy Whizz]

He didn’t come on at right back not right wing

Jack of all trades master of none.

We need players who have enough quality for a team aiming to finish top 4. He doesn’t have that

Tell me where he played then

[Stuart93]

Tell me where he played then

I’ve corrected it but I’m sure you knew what I meant

[CapitalGreen]

I get the training bit.

It's the games I was confused about. Presumably the Development games aren't "real" games, or are they? Are they subject to SFA rules re registration etc?

No, you don’t need to be registered to play. Same way players on development loans used to also play in the U20s league and for their loan clubs. Can also play trialists too.

[Billy Whizz]

I’ve corrected it but I’m sure you knew what I meant

Manager played him ahead of Lewis Miller

[inglisavhibs]

Have no idea how we’re letting players like that away out on loan and still giving regular game time to Josh campbell
Maybe the manager is better equipped to decide who plays and who doesn’t.

[HoboHarry]

Has suspensions always crossed over to other nations?

Seems an idiotic rule

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I've never understood why suspensions for bookings carry to the new season, that to me is nonsense. Unless there is an ugly sending off that warrants additional punishment the new season should be a fresh start for everyone.

[Unseen work]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/loan-move-for-jo%C3%A3o-bald%C3%A9?fbclid=IwAR2NwJwKeITVsMbjQml9JmdsnwNxAg 42ZRzy7SUr0LyzJK6ttK365X1xGDs&fs=e&s=cl

Balde out on loan too.

Making way for a signing or two…

[04Sauzee]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/loan-move-for-jo%C3%A3o-bald%C3%A9?fbclid=IwAR2NwJwKeITVsMbjQml9JmdsnwNxAg 42ZRzy7SUr0LyzJK6ttK365X1xGDs&fs=e&s=cl

Balde out on loan too.

Making way for a signing or two…

Think this was always our planning to let these guys fo get some football and play development football.

[Stuart93]

Maybe the manager is better equipped to decide who plays and who doesn’t.

Aye you’d like to think but that’s not always been the case in the past.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[04Sauzee]

Anyone heard anything about Scott Robertson from Celtic?

Celtic supporting mate text me saying we’re apparently interested but I can’t see it given the amount of young players we have in that position.

Think he’s really highly rated though and played a good amount of games at a decent level on loan.
Tbh never heard of him so have no idea what type of player he is, out of contract next season I think. No idea if there is anything in this one.

[Vault Boy]

Scott Robertson was injured in March and ruled out for the rest of last season. ‘Combative’ midfielder.

[jws1875]

Tend to agree about Campbell.

Nobody was more critical of him last season than me but there really isn’t any point labouring the point into this season. The team wasn’t functioning well last season so maybe he was a victim of that, I don’t know.

I don’t think I’d start him on Sunday but if he does, I don’t doubt for a second he’ll give everything for the cause.

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

[Since452]

Regarding Mitchell - was amazed he was on the bench last week.

He hasn’t played any pre-season minutes to then playing 22 mins of 1st team football is a risk.

Did he play any mins for the development team?

Considering he’s been out for so long felt like a risky decision especially with a guy with injury history.

He got injured playing for the development team during the week.

[bingo70]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

Last season I’d have gone daft about that but he’s as deserving of. A clean slate as anybody else. He’ll have a wee spring in his step too so fingers crossed it works.

I just hope it’s not in a central 3 with Newell and JDH.

[bigwheel]

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[SaulGoodman]

Scott Robertson was injured in March and ruled out for the rest of last season. ‘Combative’ midfielder.

Excellent, sign him up

[Big_Franck]

Scott Robertson was injured in March and ruled out for the rest of last season. ‘Combative’ midfielder.

Sounds exactly the kind of player we sign.

[JamesHFC]

Wish We wouldn’t share stuff like this on here

It’s going to make zero difference whether it’s shared on here or not.

[bigwheel]

It’s going to make zero difference whether it’s shared on here or not.

Neither of us can conclude that either way..but for me , I don’t want to give them any insight that may help them

[JamesHFC]

Neither of us can conclude that either way..but for me , I don’t want to give them any insight that may help them

If a random on here knows he’s starting then the chances are someone at Hearts will probably know he’s starting. Also, who’s to say that he’s not making it up?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

I sincerely hope this isn’t the case.

Im not sure the players will even know the team yet.

[Billy Whizz]

If a random on here knows he’s starting then the chances are someone at Hearts will probably know he’s starting. Also, who’s to say that he’s not making it up?

I’m surprised the team is picked and and announced 2 days before a gaMe

[Mcbizz1998]

Last season I’d have gone daft about that but he’s as deserving of. A clean slate as anybody else. He’ll have a wee spring in his step too so fingers crossed it works.

I just hope it’s not in a central 3 with Newell and JDH.

He will get bullied v that lot.

[bigwheel]

If a random on here knows he’s starting then the chances are someone at Hearts will probably know he’s starting. Also, who’s to say that he’s not making it up?

That’s first point is just complete speculation …my point is , if he does know that info, then I would prefer we give them no advance info ..

Hope it’s made up

[basehibby]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

Are you saying the team's been announced already - bit early for that no :confused:

[bingo70]

He will get bullied v that lot.

That’s nonsense IMO.

I’m far from his biggest fan, I think he needs to be better and braver with the ball but there’s no chance he’ll get bullied IMO.

[JamesHFC]

That’s first point is just complete speculation …my point is , if he does know that info, then I would prefer we give them no advance info ..

Hope it’s made up

I don’t think the hearts coaching staff will take a comment on hibs.net as gospel.

[Unseen work]

He will get bullied v that lot.

Out of everything you could say about Josh this would be right at the bottom of the list for me.

He is very competitive, will get in their face and won’t be bullied imo.

[Heisenberg]

Out of everything you could say about Josh this would be right at the bottom of the list for me.

He is very competitive, will get in their face and won’t be bullied imo.

Exactly. It’s quality on the ball he lacks imo, he’s very good physically.

[Mcbizz1998]

That’s nonsense IMO.

I’m far from his biggest fan, I think he needs to be better and braver with the ball but there’s no chance he’ll get bullied IMO.

Really? His biggest weakness imo is him being shrugged off and cheaply losing possession in dangerous areas. We know how that mob like to play, they will get in his face and give him no time. I hope I’m wrong but if he plays I will lose a lot of the little confidence I have in us getting a result.

[bigwheel]

I don’t think the hearts coaching staff will take a comment on hibs.net as gospel.

Possibly not ..but if it was discussed and became clear it was genuine , I don’t think it’s helpful for us

As a general principle ..I don’t think any of us should post team news in advance if we find it out ..against any team …

Just a personal viewpoint.

[bingo70]

Really? His biggest weakness imo is him being shrugged off and cheaply losing possession in dangerous areas. We know how that mob like to play, they will get in his face and give him no time. I hope I’m wrong but if he plays I will lose a lot of the little confidence I have in us getting a result.

I don’t think there’s any chance he’ll be played in an area where he could lose the ball in a dangerous area, he’ll be further up the park or wide if he plays.

[Gmack7]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

Is Boyle playing?

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen signing Leighton Clarkson on loan from Liverpool.

[CapitalGreen]

Aberdeen signing Leighton Clarkson on loan from Liverpool.

Who?

[badabing67]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

So what is the starting line up for Sundays game

[brog]

He will get bullied v that lot.

That's 100% the one thing that won't happen. I'm not a huge fan of Josh but he will run and tackle all day and give 100 % for the jersey. Similarly I'm not a big fan of Doidge but I would start him on Sunday, ask him to get right in face of Halkett for 45-60 minutes and then take it from there. GGTTH.

[Unseen work]

Who?

Exactly.

Think they’ve done some good business but also some risky ones with a couple coming from the national league etc

[SHODAN]

He will get bullied v that lot.

He was inches away from scoring the winner the last time we played them at ER.

[Since452]

Who?

Aberdeen.

[Just_Jimmy]

I don't understand that one. He seemed really good when I've seen him and having come from Standard Liege where he had played a few games in the Belgian league, I can't see what he'll get out of a loan move to the Scottish 3rd tier. I'd definitely have kept him.Maybe they want him to get kicked around a bit and toughened up.

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[Callum_62]

Maybe they want him to get kicked around a bit and toughened up.

Sent from my SM-G991B using TapatalkI think that's exactly it....

Opening up on the idea to send the young star on loan, Arteta reveals his concerns over whether Smith Rowe could cope with the more senior and boisterous voices in the Gunners squad.*

*'When we sent him on loan, I said I'm only going to ask you… I'm not going to watch your games,' the Arsenal boss added. 'I only want to hear what people say, about you when you are there, and how they are going to describe you, not as a player, as a person.

'Because as a player I don't have any doubts that you can play for us. But can you cope with being in that dressing room? Can you cope with the pressure outside? I don't know, so you better go there and impose yourself, and he really did.'*



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[Just_Jimmy]

I think that's exactly it....

Opening up on the idea to send the young star on loan, Arteta reveals his concerns over whether Smith Rowe could cope with the more senior and boisterous voices in the Gunners squad.*

*'When we sent him on loan, I said I'm only going to ask you… I'm not going to watch your games,' the Arsenal boss added. 'I only want to hear what people say, about you when you are there, and how they are going to describe you, not as a player, as a person.

'Because as a player I don't have any doubts that you can play for us. But can you cope with being in that dressing room? Can you cope with the pressure outside? I don't know, so you better go there and impose yourself, and he really did.'*



Sent from my VOG-L29 using TapatalkYup. When I saw it, it was my first thought. Go play with men. Come back and show us what you have. Mentality is often more important than talent in who makes it. It's time we got some right hard *******s in the side too.

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[Tambo]

So Johnson says we are talking to 4 or 5 players.

A CB CM and Boyle would be really good business from Hibs.

[bingo70]

So Johnson says we are talking to 4 or 5 players.

A CB CM and Boyle would be really good business from Hibs.

I’m assuming we won’t be signing 4 or 5 though.

[McGruber]

Josh is in the starting team for Sundays game

Would find that surprising unless we have more injuries than we are letting on....

[Coco Bryce]

I sincerely hope this isn’t the case.

Im not sure the players will even know the team yet.

Of course they will. They'll have been practising our tactics and formations today. Some light training tomorrow.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

He was inches away from scoring the winner the last time we played them at ER.

One of those wicked twists of fate that could have seen his career at Hibs go a completely different direction…

[Heisenberg]

Room to sign one more and LJ is hoping it is Boyle.

http://bit.ly/3BKBKv9

Talks between the clubs behind the scenes continue, although the move is made more complicated by the fact Al-Faisaly are still paying off the instalments of the fee. On Boyle wanting to come back, Johnson said: “That’s my understanding. But again I’m talking out of turn effectively because he is not our player. We potentially have room to bring one more in.

"If that’s Martin, great. If not, we go back to the drawing board. It won’t be cheap. It would have to take a big investment from the ownership to do that.”

Boyle is still in Scotland and is waiting to see if a deal can be struck with Hibs. Al Faisaly are not looking to sell Boyle but they have an understanding of his personal situation, with his wife and family still in the UK.

[SteveHFC]

Room to sign one more and LJ is hoping it is Boyle.

http://bit.ly/3BKBKv9

Talks between the clubs behind the scenes continue, although the move is made more complicated by the fact Al-Faisaly are still paying off the instalments of the fee. On Boyle wanting to come back, Johnson said: “That’s my understanding. But again I’m talking out of turn effectively because he is not our player. We potentially have room to bring one more in.

"If that’s Martin, great. If not, we go back to the drawing board. It won’t be cheap. It would have to take a big investment from the ownership to do that.”

Boyle is still in Scotland and is waiting to see if a deal can be struck with Hibs. Al Faisaly are not looking to sell Boyle but they have an understanding of his personal situation, with his wife and family still in the UK.

I’ll be surprised if we still don’t sign a centre-back.

[phoenixfire]

I’ll be surprised if we still don’t sign a centre-back.

Was hoping for attacking midfielder too !

[SMAXXA]

Delferriere away to FC Edinburgh on loan

Posted this a week or so ago, they initially didn’t want him but obviously changed their mind.

[SMAXXA]

Maybe got to move players out to get another in

Not likely when a lot of these guys are only on 3/400 a week won’t make much difference to bringing someone in really

[aberhibsfc]

Posted this a week or so ago, they initially didn’t want him but obviously changed their mind.

I'm sure the coaches will know better than I ever could in terms of first hand knowledge and experience. It could be good for the lads development, however I still think he could have been handy until at least the winter window before sending on loan as he could possibly have done a job for us while LJ's new team find its feet.

[phoenixfire]

Posted this a week or so ago, they initially didn’t want him but obviously changed their mind.

Really surprised they didn't want him ! Lad looks good what I've seen of him!

[SMAXXA]

Really surprised they didn't want him ! Lad looks good what I've seen of him!

I was exactly the same mate he’s been excellent every time I’ve seen him. Don’t think it will do him any harm tbh, ideally would have went to a championship club but he needs to play every week and supports the partnership with Edinburgh.

[phoenixfire]

I was exactly the same mate he’s been excellent every time I’ve seen him. Don’t think it will do him any harm tbh, ideally would have went to a championship club but he needs to play every week and supports the partnership with Edinburgh.

Very promising young player in imo. Won't do him any harm at all getting game time thou wouldn't be out of place in championship I think anyhow as you said supports our partnership with Edinburgh so all good I think:aok:

[Unseen work]

I was exactly the same mate he’s been excellent every time I’ve seen him. Don’t think it will do him any harm tbh, ideally would have went to a championship club but he needs to play every week and supports the partnership with Edinburgh.

You know about any players coming in mate other than Boyle?

Been on the money with a couple of things lately.

[ferry hibby]

If we do get Boyle back any idea how long we will lose him for the world Cup. Presume Australia will want him a good while before the tournament actually starts

[phoenixfire]

If we do get Boyle back any idea how long we will lose him for the world Cup. Presume Australia will want him a good while before the tournament actually starts

Good question that .no idea suppose depends how long Australia in it too! Why daily record say we would need to pay serious money to get Boyle back yet Saudi clubs next payment due soon?

[CentreForward]

Seems to be rather mixed messages here. One minute it’s “in dialogue with 4 or 5 players” and then a few hours later it’s “room for one more”.

[Walter]

I've been wondering what the record is for pages /posts on a transfer thread?

And also does someone need to threaten to sit in a bath of beans to get Boyler over the line ?

[Haymaker]

There's a Scotland International waiting for us to call him to boost our forward line.

[HoboHarry]

There's a Scotland International waiting for us to call him to boost our forward line.

:hyper

[bigwheel]

There's a Scotland International waiting for us to call him to boost our forward line.

The one that Stenhousemuir just knocked back ?


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[SChibs]

Seems to be rather mixed messages here. One minute it’s “in dialogue with 4 or 5 players” and then a few hours later it’s “room for one more”.

Maybe we are speaking to multiple players but haven't decided which one to sign yet?

[Forza Fred]

Maybe we are speaking to multiple players but haven't decided which one to sign yet?

Maybe Boyler has a behind the scenes issue with Al Faisaly about non payment of wages and won’t go anywhere, until it’s sorted.

[theonlywayisup]

Seems to be rather mixed messages here. One minute it’s “in dialogue with 4 or 5 players” and then a few hours later it’s “room for one more”.

Not really, if you're interviewing for a post you will consider 4-5 (depending on the availability of suitable candidates) but will only recruit one.

[Nicho87]

There's a Scotland International waiting for us to call him to boost our forward line.

Personally wouldn’t touch mcburnie

[theonlywayisup]

I'm really surprised that we don't seem to be looking to strengthen central midfield. It's been the problem area for ages. The consensus a few weeks ago on here seemed to be we needed another two, then one and now it looks like it'll be none.

In CM we've got Kenneh, Newell, JDH, Campbell, Tait and the always injured Magennis. I'm excluding Henderson as I think he's better suited in more forward positions.

That said, I had a wee look at our city neighbours' midfield and they've got listed Haring, Halliday, Devlin, Baningime, McGill and Pollock - no idea if they are CM or not. Now I rarely watch the Hearts, so can't comment if our midfield is better than theirs or not. I always remember Preston being very critical of the Hearts midfield when they got dominated by our midfield of McGinn, McGeouch and Fyvie. That day he said something along the lines of "if you don't win the midfield battle, then you are making the game so much harder for yourselves".

In a 180-degree turn in the time it's taken me to write this, looking at the Hearts midfield, I'm actually a lot more confident.:thumbsup:

[Bridge hibs]

I'm really surprised that we don't seem to be looking to strengthen central midfield. It's been the problem area for ages. The consensus a few weeks ago on here seemed to be we needed another two, then one and now it looks like it'll be none.

In CM we've got Kenneh, Newell, JDH, Campbell, Tait and the always injured Magennis. I'm excluding Henderson as I think he's better suited in more forward positions.

That said, I had a wee look at our city neighbours' midfield and they've got listed Haring, Halliday, Devlin, Baningime, McGill and Pollock - no idea if they are CM or not. Now I rarely watch the Hearts, so can't comment if our midfield is better than theirs or not. I always remember Preston being very critical of the Hearts midfield when they got dominated by our midfield of McGinn, McGeouch and Fyvie. That day he said something along the lines of "if you don't win the midfield battle, then you are making the game so much harder for yourselves".

In a 180-degree turn in the time it's taken me to write this, looking at the Hearts midfield, I'm actually a lot more confident.:thumbsup:That Devlin is ****ing pants, 100% energy and the rest spent being a nippy little ****er who likes to fire in with late tackles, dirty wee scrote, Haring is slow and quite limited, Baninggime can be useful at controling the midfield if allowed and Halliday, well he is just a fanny who thought he had won the cup

[Ronniekirk]

Seems to be rather mixed messages here. One minute it’s “in dialogue with 4 or 5 players” and then a few hours later it’s “room for one more”.

Agree How can we only have room for one more We were told Doig’s transfer fee would be reinvested in the team Hsvd we signed anyone since we sold him

[04Sauzee]

Agree How can we only have room for one more We were told Doig’s transfer fee would be reinvested in the team Hsvd we signed anyone since we sold him

We signed his replacement and I'm sure were expecting a CB, I actually don't think it's the money situation I think it could be the size of the squad, think people need to be moved on for signings to come in? Hopefully we see more than one body in.

[Big_Franck]

Seems to be rather mixed messages here. One minute it’s “in dialogue with 4 or 5 players” and then a few hours later it’s “room for one more”.

If we don't sign a centre half after searching for one all summer, then 'the recruitment team' haven't done their job. Similarly to going in to last season with just Nisbet and Doidge as centre forwards, if we go with the centre halves we have we're being unbelievably naive and it won't be long before it becomes a problem area.

Two of our centre halves are guaranteed to get suspended, probably on more than one occasion, and the other is an ageing defender coming off another injury. We've been saying it for weeks, but they need to sign one asap.

[Hibernian Verse]

Agree How can we only have room for one more We were told Doig’s transfer fee would be reinvested in the team Hsvd we signed anyone since we sold him

We didn't get 3m up front. Be realistic.

If we sign Boyle you can guarantee a fair chunk of the Doig money will be going to paying for him now and over the next few years. It might not be in a transfer fee, but signing on fees to help him cover tax, wages, bonuses etc.

[Nicho87]

Still 2-3 players short imo

Centre half
Centre midfielder
Boyle

[Greenworld]

Maybe Boyler has a behind the scenes issue with Al Faisaly about non payment of wages and won’t go anywhere, until it’s sorted.
I think the fact he is still in edinburgh and the club have admitted that he wants to come back are the biggest pluses.
Hibs are in a no lose position here.
He moves somewhere else because a club make a bigger offer than hibs, then the balance of 3 million comes our way .
What I dont want hibs doing is effectively making nothing from the move so I can see why it complicated .


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[Greenworld]

We didn't get 3m up front. Be realistic.

If we sign Boyle you can guarantee a fair chunk of the Doig money will be going to paying for him now and over the next few years. It might not be in a transfer fee, but signing on fees to help him cover tax, wages, bonuses etc.If that's the case we don't sign him back. There is no way hibs will agree to that.
We transfer him and it ends up costing hibs more than they got .
If its not sorted very soon we move on and they keep paying us what there due ,that's a better deal .

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Still 2-3 players short imo

Centre half
Centre midfielder
Boyle

Yup.

We’re only a Boyle short because a player of his quality shouldn’t be available to us. I desperately want him to return but centre back and centre mid absolutely must be signed imo.

[BlackSheep]

We didn't get 3m up front. Be realistic.

If we sign Boyle you can guarantee a fair chunk of the Doig money will be going to paying for him now and over the next few years. It might not be in a transfer fee, but signing on fees to help him cover tax, wages, bonuses etc.

The longest we will have Boyle, if we do manage to re-sign him, will be 1 year… After the World Cup I’m sure we will have offers and I wouldn’t be surprised if he will have a clause to be sold down south.

[Big_Franck]

The longest we will have Boyle, if we do manage to re-sign him, will be 1 year… After the World Cup I’m sure we will have offers and I wouldn’t be surprised if he will have a clause to be sold down south.

I doubt it. If he resigns I think he'll spend the next few years at us. He's 29 so I think he's had his big move now.

[CapitalGreen]

The longest we will have Boyle, if we do manage to re-sign him, will be 1 year… After the World Cup I’m sure we will have offers and I wouldn’t be surprised if he will have a clause to be sold down south.

If he’s returning and giving up potential millions because he’s homesick, I’m not sure he’s going to be rushing off again.

[Nicho87]

Yup.

We’re only a Boyle short because a player of his quality shouldn’t be available to us. I desperately want him to return but centre back and centre mid absolutely must be signed imo.

Spot on

You can tell from the lineup thread that even with McGeady, Tavares, options and therefore formations go limited on us

If Ron is seriously wanting 4th upwards he needs to realise the squad needs depth 15-17 guys genuianly challenging for 11 outfield spots

Don’t think we’re quite there imho

[patlowe]

I'm really surprised that we don't seem to be looking to strengthen central midfield. It's been the problem area for ages. The consensus a few weeks ago on here seemed to be we needed another two, then one and now it looks like it'll be none.

In CM we've got Kenneh, Newell, JDH, Campbell, Tait and the always injured Magennis. I'm excluding Henderson as I think he's better suited in more forward positions.

That said, I had a wee look at our city neighbours' midfield and they've got listed Haring, Halliday, Devlin, Baningime, McGill and Pollock - no idea if they are CM or not. Now I rarely watch the Hearts, so can't comment if our midfield is better than theirs or not. I always remember Preston being very critical of the Hearts midfield when they got dominated by our midfield of McGinn, McGeouch and Fyvie. That day he said something along the lines of "if you don't win the midfield battle, then you are making the game so much harder for yourselves".

In a 180-degree turn in the time it's taken me to write this, looking at the Hearts midfield, I'm actually a lot more confident.:thumbsup:

We've dominated their midfield once in the last few years and the key factor that day was probably Lewy. Which says a lot about both teams.

Agree that their midfield really isn't great but we are very far from settled in that area. We desperately need Kenneh to be the real deal.

[Heedersnvolleys]

Maybe Boyler has a behind the scenes issue with Al Faisaly about non payment of wages and won’t go anywhere, until it’s sorted.

This is what I had heard.

[GreenGray]

Maybe Boyler has a behind the scenes issue with Al Faisaly about non payment of wages and won’t go anywhere, until it’s sorted.

Pretty brutal to hear now the news is out he could be coming back. Anything less than him signing and the fans will be disappointed


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[FilipinoHibs]

He could ask for his contract to be cancelled and just sign for Hibs. Did Steve Mallan do that with his Turkish club?

Take the Saudis to a tribunal but unlikely to get anything out of that country. FIFA could take punitive action against the Saudi league/football association - ban from tournaments.

[Brightside]

We didn't get 3m up front. Be realistic.

If we sign Boyle you can guarantee a fair chunk of the Doig money will be going to paying for him now and over the next few years. It might not be in a transfer fee, but signing on fees to help him cover tax, wages, bonuses etc.

We don’t pay for any player upfront either. If we aren’t signing a CB we are doing it wrong.

[Betty Boop]

Surprised Boyle went there in the first place. An accident waiting to happen.

[hibee-boys]

The Boyle situation sounds very complex but with him being here and not reporting back to Saudi, on the assumption he’s due back now, isn’t he also breaking the terms of his contract🤷🏼 Can’t see this being resolved anytime soon.

[04Sauzee]

The Boyle situation sounds very complex but with him being here and not reporting back to Saudi, on the assumption he’s due back now, isn’t he also breaking the terms of his contract🤷🏼 Can’t see this being resolved anytime soon.

Not sure when he was due to report back ? He may have been given time off due to playing world cup qualifiers?
Can they make you go to work if you haven't been paid , that's if that rumour is of course true.

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen make another signing

Seems they have strengthened their GK, defence, midfield and forward areas'.

Actually maybe they haven't strengthened but have certainly beefed up these areas

🆕 | We are delighted to announce that creative midfielder Leighton Clarkson has joined The Dons on a season long loan from @LFC.

🔴 Welcome to AFC Leighton!

[SMAXXA]

Boyle incoming

[Mon Dieu4]

Boyles Saudi club have accepted our offer, it's on their Twitter in Arabic but if you convert it to English they are wishing him the best of luck at Hibs

[CB_NO3]

The Saudi's have accepted our offer according to their official Twitter page

[Alex Trager]

Hibs’ll be gutted they couldn’t announce it first

[Juice-Terry]

Exciting. Straight into the starting 11 tomorrow. GGTTH!

[Libby Hibby]

I’m glad we’ve finally replaced Martin Boyle with Martin Boyle

[CL0762]

****ing come on. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas

[Hibernian Verse]

There's a staaaaaarrrrrman...

[Since452]

OMG it's happening

[yerauldda]

I actually can’t believe it

[Stairway 2 7]

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlFaisaly/status/1555851690896756737

[Wilson]

I’m glad we’ve finally replaced Martin Boyle with Martin Boyle

Can he play the Martin Boyle role?

[Scottie]

OMG it's happening
Where the daffy gif when you need it :thumbsup:

[BILLYHIBS]

On the bench tomorrow apparently :greengrin

[Stairway 2 7]

He's easy a 2 million pound player just signed by the cabbage. Bring on the world Cup too

[The Spaceman]

https://c.tenor.com/hi0KjBC1zawAAAAd/randy-south-park.gif

[GreenGray]

Can hibs just announce it and put all doubts to rest


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[Sean1875]

So horny


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[Since452]

Absolutely outstanding by Ron Gordon if true which looks like it is.

[BlackSheep]

https://c.tenor.com/hi0KjBC1zawAAAAd/randy-south-park.gif

Amazing!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[Hibernian Verse]

Absolutely outstanding by Ron Gordon if true which looks like it is.

Intent. Pure & Simple.

[BILLYHIBS]

https://c.tenor.com/hi0KjBC1zawAAAAd/randy-south-park.gif

:top marks

[MelbourneHibees]

Concerning that his name is in speech marks. Almost like they are going to send a fake Martin Boyle over. 🤣

[yerauldda]

Slander Ron Gordon now. Martin Boyle back at Hibs to see out his best years.
Astonishing business.

[FilipinoHibs]

The Starman returns. Love you Martin. Hope this not a fake.

[The Spaceman]

Slander Ron Gordon now. Martin Boyle back at Hibs to see out his best years.
Astonishing business.

Our biggest signing in 20 years. Not even kidding. Boy is playing in the World Cup this winter and, as another poster said, is easily a £2m+ player (and a lot more if he performs well at the WC). As big a signing as we could have made this window - I know it was an "easy" one due to the circumstances at home and in Saudi, but this was still a big move by our owners and I salute them for it. Roll on this season.

[NC1875]

But but but Ron the con etc etc

That is intent. Now get Porto signed up, best pals back together 💚

[Stairway 2 7]

Hibs confirm oh lord

https://mobile.twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555858505319464960

[GreenGray]

That hibs tweet announcement is slightly ominous. Can’t imagine it’s the way they wanted to announce it


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[Since452]

Hibs confirm oh lord

https://mobile.twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555858505319464960

Oh my god

[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/alfaisaly/status/1555851690896756737?s=21&t=BmSTVnJ5zHSwyzBUgo0Lzw

:dunno: :hyper: :party:

[Hibernian Verse]

Get in the ground early to welcome him back tomorrow

[BlackSheep]

It’s official!!!

[Tambo]

Can this weekend get any better 😉

[SaulGoodman]

That hibs tweet announcement is slightly ominous. Can’t imagine it’s the way they wanted to announce it


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Probably wanted to keep it a surprise for tomorrow.

[GloryGlory]

Hibs confirm oh lord

https://mobile.twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555858505319464960

:scarf: :rockin: :thumbsup: :hibees :flag:

[Lee Marvin]

Best signing since Sauzee/Latapy. Unquestionably

Well done Ron Gordon :hibees

[Stairway 2 7]

Probably wanted to keep it a surprise for tomorrow.

Definitely would have announced it differently but forced by Al faisalys tweet. Who cares though, we've a starman

[Since452]

Really proud of the club to be honest. Made my day.

[theonlywayisup]

OMG I think I'm going to cry

[Tambo]

Wee look over the road.

I have zero fears about Boyle. He’s had one decent performance against us, and even then it was handed to him on a plate by our shocking defending. We’re better, he’s likely worse, nothing to see here.

[Stuarty1875]

Great stuff :flag:

Well done Hibs!

[Since452]

Wee look over the road.

I have zero fears about Boyle. He’s had one decent performance against us, and even then it was handed to him on a plate by our shocking defending. We’re better, he’s likely worse, nothing to see here.

Just saw that hahaha

[jeffers]

Yesssssssss !

[Frazerbob]

Ron the Con ponying up again?

[green day]

Wee look over the road.

I have zero fears about Boyle. He’s had one decent performance against us, and even then it was handed to him on a plate by our shocking defending. We’re better, he’s likely worse, nothing to see here.

They are no very bright, eh?

And, he isnt playing tomorrow, the wallopers..........................

[Aldo]

No words

https://c.tenor.com/mNjMKUpF8_AAAAAd/kermit-lotion.gif


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[Stairway 2 7]

Away for a greet, what an fn signing. Literally unplayable against in the spl when he's on fire

[Bridge hibs]

Ffs another Australian 🤬 ****ing delighted, welcome home Martin, what a lift that is 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[Since452]

Away for a greet, what an fn signing. Literally unplayable against in the spl when he's on fire

I'm close to it myself mate. Wife looking at me like I'm an idot.

[hibby rae]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaas yaaaaaa ****ing dancer!!!!!

[Heisenberg]

Can’t get anymore experienced or proven at this level. A genuinely tremendous signing. Hopefully got him for a few years to come.

[Callum_62]

Shame he couldn't make the squad for tomorrow but he's back!

Slightly odd update from Hibs though - I guess they had to rush something out as the news had broken already

Interesting to know how long he's signed for etc

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[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/MartinBoyle9/status/1555860674659631104

[Stuart93]

This boyle fella is pretty old

Hope he’s still got the legs

😁

[GloryGlory]

Unveiling at tomorrow's match!

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/update-martin-boyle

[Tambo]

Another body for the sheep.

Aberdeen have signed midfielder Leighton Clarkson on a season-long loan from Liverpool.

The 20-year-old is the 11th summer signing at Pittodrie.

Clarkson spent time on loan at hometown club Blackburn Rovers last term, making seven appearances in the Championship.

[B.H.F.C]

Transfer window all of a sudden looking a lot better.

Decent mix of experienced players ready to go right in to the team (and improve it) and players with potential.

[BILLYHIBS]

Anyone got the Daffy gif?

[Unseen work]

Wow.

Outstanding hibs.

Think there’s still stuff to agree and they’ve been forced to announce it because of his clubs announcement but very positive.

Surely people can’t be doubting Gordon’s intentions now?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Absolutely incredible!

[SMAXXA]

Was never in doubt 😛

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Will lose him in November for the World Cup but hopefully McGeady slots in after his recovery!

Great boost though. Our attacking options are pretty epic just now. Defence? Just score more than we concede. :cb

[Unseen work]

Marshall

Miller
Rocky
McLellend
Cabraja

Kenneh
Henderson
McGeady

Tavares
Youan
Boyle

Sub - Bojang

What about that for a starting 11 of signings this summer alone.

[Greencore]

Thank You Ron Gordon. Let's not kid ourselves on and think this would have happened under petrie. Not a dig at them but if this doesn't show ambition by the board. I don't know what does.

[Real Emerald]

Fantastic news, never thought he’d be back so soon and will make a huge difference to our team. Welcome home Martin and well done to
all involved at Hibs for making this happen. What a boost at the start of the season. 💚👏👏👏👏👏

[Callum_62]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555862747723743233?t=uNpHLkahq8jcAB5UDpxqgg&s=19

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[GloryGlory]

Shame he couldn't make the squad for tomorrow but he's back!

Slightly odd update from Hibs though - I guess they had to rush something out as the news had broken already

Interesting to know how long he's signed for etc

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All to be revealed in due course...

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/update-martin-boyle

[hibby rae]

https://twitter.com/DaftLimmy/status/1539987031295655937?s=20&t=YqsrWj22ijG8r12dKTD49Q

Where we should all be

[Tambo]

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555862747723743233?t=uNpHLkahq8jcAB5UDpxqgg&s=19

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Some reception he's going to get and a big lift before the Derby even though he won't be playing.

I hope this also means Ryan will knuckle down and get back to his best and sign the contract.

[Hibee Mac]

Do we think he'll be able to start tomorrow? Or will that come too soon?

Would have been epic if the first we'd heard about it was him walking out the tunnel in the starting 11 tomorrow [emoji23]

[Aldo]

Will lose him in November for the World Cup but hopefully McGeady slots in after his recovery!

Great boost though. Our attacking options are pretty epic just now. Defence? Just score more than we concede. :cb

We will but the SPFL
has a winter break scheduled in commencing 13th November to coincide with WC


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[BoomtownHibees]

The Cat tweeting that it’s a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

[McGruber]

Never thought for a second this would actually happen and said as much. Absolutely delighted to be proved wrong. Delighted he is back, delighted with Hibs, delighted with Ron Gordon.

How can anyone question the ambition now - the intentions? You can't. Ron is the real deal. Did I mention delighted!

Get in Hibs & Boyle. Onward & upward

GGTTH

[Wheat Hound]

The Cat tweeting that it’s a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

Invoke the option now 😁

[Blaster]

Well done Hibs 👏

[CmoantheHibs]

Well this has created a bit of a buzz. What a signing.

[McGruber]

Marshall

Miller
Rocky
McLellend
Cabraja

Kenneh
Henderson
McGeady

Tavares
Youan
Boyle

Sub - Bojang

What about that for a starting 11 of signings this summer alone.

Just bumping this post - that is quite something. Serious investment there. Superb Ron.

If we could also sneak in another CB that would be great - understand if not though,, feel like Oliver Twist with the porridge bowl now!

[Stuart93]

The Cat tweeting that it’s a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

Hope he’s right, that would be incredible business.

I reckon if that is the deal he’ll be here for the rest of his career

[BoomtownHibees]

Hope he’s right, that would be incredible business.

I reckon if that is the deal he’ll be here for the rest of his career

Would 3 years get him a testimonial as well? Despite the 6 months break it would be deserved

[Iain G]

The Cat tweeting that it’s a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

So it will be a 3 month loan to the world cup then 😁😉

[MWHIBBIES]

Well done Hibs

Welcome back Boyler

[Jones28]

Can’t wait read about Aberdeen missing out on a signing for once.

[Hibby70]

This could only be bettered if Franck Sauzee carried him shoulder high out to the centre circle

[Nicho87]

Ron & Ben

Well done

Credit where credit is rightfully due

[RossScott1991]

Will the return of Boyle see Porteous sign a new deal? His best mate back

[McGruber]

This might be putting 2 and 2 together but we are possibly just a CB short... and Josh Doig has played CB before.... just saying!

[Zambernardi1875]

Will the return of Boyle see Porteous sign a new deal? His best mate back

i posted the same a week or so ago,i can see him signing a 2yr deal and leaving at 25.

[Onion]

Well played Hibs. Having the first option on Boyle's return was a master stroke as the Huns and Tic would have scuppered any possibilty of him coming back to us.

If only this had been wrapped up a week ago, we'd have seen a big tick up in ST sales. Boyle is that good.

[Steven79]

This might be putting 2 and 2 together but we are possibly just a CB short... and Josh Doig has played CB before.... just saying![emoji102]

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[SHODAN]

Absolutely ****ing mad.

[hibbie02]

This might be putting 2 and 2 together but we are possibly just a CB short... and Josh Doig has played CB before.... just saying!

Eh???


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[Jakhog1]

This is great news, cannot wait till we have a full strength squad, we have been really unlucky for a good wee while now with injuries, a full strength Hibs is well deserved, would like to see what the team could achieve.

[BoomtownHibees]

Patrick McPartlin reporting 3 year deal with option of a 4th

[Alex Trager]

Now for a starting centre half and if possible a starting CM please Hibs and we’ll have had an outstanding window

[Bridge hibs]

This might be putting 2 and 2 together but we are possibly just a CB short... and Josh Doig has played CB before.... just saying!We have just signed Boyle, we are not bringing Doig back too 🤣

[JohnM1875]

We have just signed Boyle, we are not bringing Doig back too 🤣

Heard we're not getting any of the transfer money and he's not being paid by Verona 😉😂

[Bridge hibs]

Heard we're not getting any of the transfer money and he's not being paid by Verona 😉😂He is hiding in Boyles suitcase, just waiting on being unzipped 🤣

[McGruber]

This might also be putting 2 and 2 together, apart from CB it is a CM we are short... and Gerrard has fell out with John McGinn.... just saying!..

[Bridge hibs]

This might also be putting 2 and 2 together, apart from CB it is a CM we are short... and Gerrard has fell out with John McGinn.... just saying!..No he hasnt, Gerrard was just on Sky Sports news this morning explaining why he has given McGinn the captaincy, you need a new abacus 🤣

[Just_Jimmy]

Absolutely outstanding by Ron Gordon if true which looks like it is.Ron's ponies up...

Get in! This is truely brilliant.

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[KeithTheHibby]

Well played Hibs. Having the first option on Boyle's return was a master stroke as the Huns and Tic would have scuppered any possibilty of him coming back to us.

If only this had been wrapped up a week ago, we'd have seen a big tick up in ST sales. Boyle is that good.

Need to give the owner and recruitment staff some serious credit for this.

[McGruber]

No he hasnt, Gerrard was just on Sky Sports news this morning explaining why he has given McGinn the captaincy, you need a new abacus 🤣

Still - McGinn's star has faded since the £50 million transfer stories. I think £35 million secures. Can use Josh Campbell in a makeweight

[MWHIBBIES]

Well played Hibs. Having the first option on Boyle's return was a master stroke as the Huns and Tic would have scuppered any possibilty of him coming back to us.

If only this had been wrapped up a week ago, we'd have seen a big tick up in ST sales. Boyle is that good.

Really don't think the first option has had any effect here. If he went anywhere else, the Saudi mob would've had to pay us 2.2 million. If he came back here, they could at least negotiate with Hibs.

Celtic and Rangers have never really been interested in Boyle. If they had been, they'd probably have got him years ago for pennies.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Bridge hibs]

Still - McGinn's star has faded since the £50 million transfer stories. I think £35 million secures. Can use Josh Campbell in a makeweightI was ***** at maths at school, I blame my Teacher, you werent a Teacher were you ? 🤣

I honestly think now we can forget about McGinn going anywhere, that ship has sailed I think, we might get him back when he is 35 or 36, to replace Campbell when he moves to Man U 🤣

[Just_Jimmy]

What number will he wear? Still got a black to order.

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[blackpoolhibs]

I dont think anyone can be critical of Ron on money spent on the team, where i have been critical is who we've spent it on.

Bringing bake Boyle is fantastic, and definetly the right kind of player, a 1st team player.

A centre half aand a central midfielder next please Ron, players that will go straight in and make a difference.

[Since452]

We have some very good players at the club now.

Marshall
Cabraja
Youan
Boyle
Magennis
Nisbet
McGeady

And a raft of exciting young players. Fingers crossed we get them all fit and available soon. The makings of a very decent team. I feel things are starting to take shape.

[Weir07]

I've been a pretty vocal critic of the current regime but you can't fault that signing, great bit of business and will give everyone connected with the club a huge lift, let's hope it spurs the team on to a win on Sunday!

[Waxy]

Better than superb Hibs.

[Heisenberg]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-target-ryan-porteous-final-piece-of-jigsaw-after-martin-boyle-return-as-length-of-contract-as-finances-revealed-3796167

£1.5m received of the initial fee. Unbelievable deal for the club. Also mentions deal still on the table for Porteous and there’s a possibility there could be one more arrival after Boyle.

[Paulie Walnuts]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-target-ryan-porteous-final-piece-of-jigsaw-after-martin-boyle-return-as-length-of-contract-as-finances-revealed-3796167

£1.5m received of the initial fee. Unbelievable deal for the club. Also mentions deal still on the table for Porteous and there’s a possibility there could be one more arrival after Boyle.

To be fair, it’s probably not far off what we would have earned had we kept Boyle. We most likely would have got top 6, we would have had a real chance of pushing for Europe and we probably wouldn’t have had to sack Maloney either. All in, we’re probably worse off than we would have been had we not kept him.

Still though, at least it’s softened the blow of missing out on all that financially. Now we just need to make sure we kick on and get Europe now he’s back.

I presume he’s not available tomorrow?

[Is It On....]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-target-ryan-porteous-final-piece-of-jigsaw-after-martin-boyle-return-as-length-of-contract-as-finances-revealed-3796167

£1.5m received of the initial fee. Unbelievable deal for the club. Also mentions deal still on the table for Porteous and there’s a possibility there could be one more arrival after Boyle.

It's almost like we got a £1.5m loan fee for Mr Boyle. Pretty amazing piece of business 🙂

[Torto7]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-target-ryan-porteous-final-piece-of-jigsaw-after-martin-boyle-return-as-length-of-contract-as-finances-revealed-3796167

£1.5m received of the initial fee. Unbelievable deal for the club. Also mentions deal still on the table for Porteous and there’s a possibility there could be one more arrival after Boyle.

Well done Ben!

[Fratelli]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-target-ryan-porteous-final-piece-of-jigsaw-after-martin-boyle-return-as-length-of-contract-as-finances-revealed-3796167

£1.5m received of the initial fee. Unbelievable deal for the club. Also mentions deal still on the table for Porteous and there’s a possibility there could be one more arrival after Boyle.

Great piece of work and negotiation by Ben in leading the discussions to bring Boyle home.

It’s about time he was given some credit!

[Since452]

Yup. Well done Ben.

[Heedersnvolleys]

This might be putting 2 and 2 together but we are possibly just a CB short... and Josh Doig has played CB before.... just saying!

He is back in Edinburgh

[SaulGoodman]

Great piece of work and negotiation by Ben in leading the discussions to bring Boyle home.

It’s about time he was given some credit!

It sounds like he’s given himself enough credit in that article 😂

[hibee-boys]

It sounds like he’s given himself enough credit in that article 😂

“I have made a lot of money for the club”…..yeah ok Ben👍😂

[Heisenberg]

“I have made a lot of money for the club”…..yeah ok Ben👍😂

I don’t doubt he has.

[Jones28]

“I have made a lot of money for the club”…..yeah ok Ben👍😂

£1.5 mil for a 6 months loan.

[Hibernian Verse]

“I have made a lot of money for the club”…..yeah ok Ben👍😂

Time to give him credit.

[green day]

I don’t doubt he has.

It sounds almost like we have had to ensure that MB hasnt lost out on the cash he was due from the Saudi club as well.

If its made cash for Hibs, helped Boyle and signed him for us, then Kensell deserves huge credit.

[neil7908]

Absolutely delighted at this. Will make a huge difference on the pitch.

Credit to everyone at Hibs for making this one a reality.

[Just_Jimmy]

To be fair, it’s probably not far off what we would have earned had we kept Boyle. We most likely would have got top 6, we would have had a real chance of pushing for Europe and we probably wouldn’t have had to sack Maloney either. All in, we’re probably worse off than we would have been had we not kept him.

Still though, at least it’s softened the blow of missing out on all that financially. Now we just need to make sure we kick on and get Europe now he’s back.

I presume he’s not available tomorrow?Nah, cos if we'd still had Maloney we'd be worse off. He was a stupid appointment and getting rid was a blessing. We're much better off with LJ.

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[Spike Mandela]

Just had a look at squad on the official site. It’s a pretty strong squad if you discount injuries if honest.:aok:

[JohnM1875]

Time to give him credit.

Absolutely. I'm fairly quick to say I don't really trust him, but when he does something that deserves credit then I'm happy to do so. Deserves credit for a lot about this deal going by that Scotsman article.

[hibee-boys]

I don’t doubt he has.

Neither do I doubt it, it was more the tone of the ‘I’ve made the club money’, I found strange, that was all🤷🏼

[Hibernian Verse]

Neither do I doubt it, it was more the tone of the ‘I’ve made the club money’, I found strange, they was all🤷🏼

Maybe he’s been fed up reading how ***** at his job he is and wanted to make it clear that he’s doing things right.

[GloryGlory]

Hibs teasing us about Porto contract extension?

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1555911577433505792

[hibees 7062]

He is back in Edinburgh

Did he bring his togs ?

[Bridge hibs]

Neither do I doubt it, it was more the tone of the ‘I’ve made the club money’, I found strange, that was all🤷🏼

Whats strange about it ? He has said he made the club a lot of money, nothing wrong with whatever tone he used. He was probably just preempting the moaning and negative minnies in our support who will suggest the deal cost us financially, the guy cant win 🤣

[Vault Boy]

Anyone seen him play?

[bingo70]

Anyone seen him play?

YouTube video looks good.

[McGruber]

We have some very good players at the club now.

Marshall
Cabraja
Youan
Boyle
Magennis
Nisbet
McGeady

And a raft of exciting young players. Fingers crossed we get them all fit and available soon. The makings of a very decent team. I feel things are starting to take shape.

Absolutely. There's arguments for adding more to that list ' Porteous, Cadden and Henderson spring to mind

[GloryGlory]

Whats strange about it ? He has said he made the club a lot of money, nothing wrong with whatever tone he used. He was probably just preempting the moaning and negative minnies in our support who will suggest the deal cost us financially, the guy cant win 🤣

I thought BK was entitled to make his point too, after the amount of criticism he has had to endure over the last few months.

[hibee-boys]

Whats strange about it ? He has said he made the club a lot of money, nothing wrong with whatever tone he used. He was probably just preempting the moaning and negative minnies in our support who will suggest the deal cost us financially, the guy cant win 🤣

If he’d exchanged the “I” to “we”, “us”, “the club” etc I just think it would’ve sounded more professional. I’ve actually had no issue with Ben’s reign and have agreed with Ron’s assessment during the last podcast.

[Since452]

The meltdown across road is very funny. Trying desperately to convince each other they aren't bothered while relentlessly posting about him 😂

[Bridge hibs]

If he’d exchanged the “I” to “we”, “us”, “the club” etc I just think it would’ve sounded more professional. I’ve actually had no issue with Ben’s reign and have agreed with Ron’s assessment during the last podcast.He probably did though, it could have been him who sealed the deal, I dont know either way but Ive no problem with him having his claim to fame, at the end of the day the ££££s are in hibs tail and not his, all good imo

[Bridge hibs]

The meltdown across road is very funny. Trying desperately to convince each other they aren't bothered while relentlessly posting about him 😂The very same ones who probably claim that Forest is a class signing and should be a Scotland cap, deluded muppets 🤣

[Lago]

:top marks
Maybe he’s been fed up reading how ***** at his job he is and wanted to make it clear that he’s doing things right.