Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Paulie Walnuts]

It's almost like managerial wheeling-dealing isn't a thing anymore. Of course, handing out long contracts to players is an obstacle, up to a point, but it appears that the days of managers juggling resources and having some discretion to be able manoeuvre their squads with some shrew transfer business is gone.

I wonder how it works at Hibs with the recruitment team?

What if the manager doesn’t want Joe Newell? The recruitment team just recently gave him a long term deal, so they obviously want him. Do they just turn round and say “we’ll you’ll probably not be here for the length of Newell’s contract so we’ll keep him and you have to deal with it”.

We hear a lot about how it works with regards to incoming transfers but very little regarding outgoing transfers.

As you said, there seems to be this suggestion quite often that because a player has a contract here that we’re stuck with them. That doesn’t need to be the case.

[SlickShoes]

I wonder how it works at Hibs with the recruitment team?

What if the manager doesn’t want Joe Newell? The recruitment team just recently gave him a long term deal, so they obviously want him. Do they just turn round and say “we’ll you’ll probably not be here for the length of Newell’s contract so we’ll keep him and you have to deal with it”.

We hear a lot about how it works with regards to incoming transfers but very little regarding outgoing transfers.

As you said, there seems to be this suggestion quite often that because a player has a contract here that we’re stuck with them. That doesn’t need to be the case.

Wait, the recruitment team now hands out existing player contracts and extensions?

Also if we have an existing player that the manager thinks is pish, they will tell someone higher up and we will try to move them on, however if the player does not want to leave the manager is stuck with that player. Part of the job of a manager is not just to get people in that you like and are on your side but coach existing players and make them better than they originally were.

[Torto7]

Supposedly that’s us completely done now in the transfer window lee says he’s happy with the sqaud but you can definitely tell that’s a lie, Ron and the board supposedly not giving him any more funds until January or unless we sell someone within the coming week but I doubt that will happen, really disappointing and worrying considering we still need a cb, cm and a striker…


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He's had plenty of support already. If he wants more then I can see where the club is coming from if they want players out first.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Wait, the recruitment team now hands out existing player contracts and extensions?

Also if we have an existing player that the manager thinks is pish, they will tell someone higher up and we will try to move them on, however if the player does not want to leave the manager is stuck with that player. Part of the job of a manager is not just to get people in that you like and are on your side but coach existing players and make them better than they originally were.

I’ve no idea, that’s why I said I wonder how it works.

[chippy]

He's had plenty of support already. If he wants more then I can see where the club is coming from if they want players out first.

It’s really not about supporting Lee though. It’s about supporting Hibs and realising that there remain glaring weaknesses in the 1st team regardless of whose fault that is. Does Ron want a safe top 4 finish and ECL football next season or is he gonna gamble on the current players? It’s his call. Maybe HSL could offer 200-300k to help out to get say 1 if Ron gets the other???

[SlickShoes]

I’ve no idea, that’s why I said I wonder how it works.

haha I see it now, I missed the first line somehow.

[SlickShoes]

It’s really not about supporting Lee though. It’s about supporting Hibs and realising that there remain glaring weaknesses in the 1st team regardless of whose fault that is. Does Ron want a safe top 4 finish and ECL football next season or is he gonna gamble on the current players? It’s his call. Maybe HSL could offer 200-300k to help out to get say 1 if Ron gets the other???

I don't think it's the fee that's going to be an issue but the wages, we need wages off our current squad budget to afford anyone with quality to come in.

[keep the faith]

Who exits though? Doidge is the obvious one, but not sure he will want to move.

I would move JDH/Campbell, but again they are on good contracts. That pretty much leaves Tait as the easy move on, and that would be a real shame as I would have him around the first team squad.
I would be tempted to loan Melkerson out to the championship til Jan to be honest but only if we got a striker in.

[Key West]

Who exits though? Doidge is the obvious one, but not sure he will want to move.

I would move JDH/Campbell, but again they are on good contracts. That pretty much leaves Tait as the easy move on, and that would be a real shame as I would have him around the first team squad.
I would be tempted to loan Melkerson out to the championship til Jan to be honest but only if we got a striker in.

Can't see anybody impressed enough to sign the latest version of Doidge.

[Since452]

I'm not sure Doidge has the hunger anymore. If he does then i'm not seeing it. Lee said in his post game interview that a few players were given strong words in the dressingroom and they weren't just the new foreign lads. I'd be amazed if he wasn't one of them.

[Since452]

Who exits though? Doidge is the obvious one, but not sure he will want to move.

I would move JDH/Campbell, but again they are on good contracts. That pretty much leaves Tait as the easy move on, and that would be a real shame as I would have him around the first team squad.
I would be tempted to loan Melkerson out to the championship til Jan to be honest but only if we got a striker in.

Totally agree about Melkersen. He hasn't impressed me in any of the league games so far. He'd benefit from a loan move.

[eastmainsmsh]

Tony Watt called Jack Ross asos ancelotti 😆 get hints swapped for doidge

[Wilson]

Totally agree about Melkersen. He hasn't impressed me in any of the league games so far. He'd benefit from a loan move.

He has started our three games so far. If Johnson has him as a starter then I don't see him as the first name on his list of players to loan out.

We are looking for more from him but from him and everyone else.

[degenerated]

Who exits though? Doidge is the obvious one, but not sure he will want to move.

I would move JDH/Campbell, but again they are on good contracts. That pretty much leaves Tait as the easy move on, and that would be a real shame as I would have him around the first team squad.
I would be tempted to loan Melkerson out to the championship til Jan to be honest but only if we got a striker in.If it was me I'd be tempted to play him in the proper position rather than trying to shoehorn him in wide. Stick him in the position he's always played in, through the middle and then we have youan and Boyle as the wide players.

It's crazy, but it might just work.

[bigwheel]

He has started our three games so far. If Johnson has him as a starter then I don't see him as the first name on his list of players to loan out.

We are looking for more from him but from him and everyone else.

Is he being played out of position ?? Isn’t he more of a in the box striker , rather than a wide man

[OldEast]

If it was me I'd be tempted to play him in the proper position rather than trying to shoehorn him in wide. Stick him in the position he's always played in, through the middle and then we have youan and Boyle as the wide players.

It's crazy, but it might just work.

The only crazy thing is it isn't happening. Melkerson and Bojang a pair of attackers who could seamlessly be rotated as and when necessary.

[Ronniekirk]

This! I think we have decent options up front. especially when Nisbet is back.
But he isn’t back match fit till November possibly and that’s if he continues to make good progress with no setbacks
We are averaging one goal a game with the majority of forward players not scoring and no regular scoring midfielder
That might change over the next few games but the Livingstone game is a wake up call ,that teams don’t fear us and will think if they score they won’t get beat by us
Nesbit back to his best would help ,but he wasn’t scoring thst freely before his injury

[Hibiza]

Maybe we're after another two women?
:greengrin:top marks

[Ronniekirk]

Is he being played out of position ?? Isn’t he more of a in the box striker , rather than a wide man

Yep as he proved on his debut when he got great service But it’s dissapointing he hasn’t scored since in a competitive league or cup game

[bigwheel]

Yep as he proved on his debut when he got great service But it’s dissapointing he hasn’t scored since in a competitive league or cup game

Yep. True. Missed a couple of sitters too - think he will be good though , needs to mature and it’s a bit unfortunate he is a starter, as would be better growing from the bench …

[Unseen work]

Anyone think we could see Tavares go out on loan for 6 months?

I highly doubt it but him looking so far off the pace I wonder if they now think a short loan would be good for him to adapt.

Gives us room to bring in a centre forward and then we play Youan out wide?

[McGruber]

Anyone think we could see Tavares go out on loan for 6 months?

I highly doubt it but him looking so far off the pace I wonder if they now think a short loan would be good for him to adapt.

Gives us room to bring in a centre forward and then we play Youan out wide?

No chance.

That's not an argument on the merits of whether or not he should be loaned - it's just politics. No chance

[supermcginn]

Anyone think we could see Tavares go out on loan for 6 months?

I highly doubt it but him looking so far off the pace I wonder if they now think a short loan would be good for him to adapt.

Gives us room to bring in a centre forward and then we play Youan out wide?
Absolutely no chance. He's been first pick for both league games he's been available for. He played fine at Perth he deserves a chance to prove himself.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1559129995842289669?s=21&t=__VsC0-Hsu_i3YkqaN6fjQ

Assume this was lifted from here?

Can see him ending up at St Johnstone

[JohnM1875]

https://twitter.com/hibscentral/status/1559129995842289669?s=21&t=__VsC0-Hsu_i3YkqaN6fjQ

Assume this was lifted from here?

Can see him ending up at St Johnstone

Can't see him going anywhere personally. Nisbet will still be out for ages, even when he's back it'll take him a good while to get match sharp again. He's also come on ahead of Bojang in every game and we seem unwilling to try Melkersen (also injured?) through the middle just now.

Don't think he's anywhere near good enough any more but he'll be sticking around in my opinion.

[Mcbizz1998]

Anyone think we could see Tavares go out on loan for 6 months?

I highly doubt it but him looking so far off the pace I wonder if they now think a short loan would be good for him to adapt.

Gives us room to bring in a centre forward and then we play Youan out wide?

Maybe.

My mates bumped in LJ in a bar in Edinburgh before they went to Portugal and apparently he was raving about Tavarez. Saying he couldn’t believe we had managed to get him.

[Unseen work]

Maybe.

My mates bumped in LJ in a bar in Edinburgh before they went to Portugal and apparently he was raving about Tavarez. Saying he couldn’t believe we had managed to get him.

I do remember hearing that actually, maybe in an interview with LJ when he first signed. Think he had been tracking him for a while.

McGeady also said in the open goal interview he had been looking sharp in interviews.

I do think he has shown flashes of quality, it’s just getting that out of him in such a physical league is the issue - hopefully he adapts.

Suppose it’s easy for us to forget he’s probably not played in front of much more than a couple of thousand people at most with such demands never mind the physicality

[CapitalGreen]

I do remember hearing that actually, maybe in an interview with LJ when he first signed. Think he had been tracking him for a while.

McGeady also said in the open goal interview he had been looking sharp in interviews.

I do think he has shown flashes of quality, it’s just getting that out of him in such a physical league is the issue - hopefully he adapts.

Suppose it’s easy for us to forget he’s probably not played in front of much more than a couple of thousand people at most with such demands never mind the physicality

I think the plan was maybe for him tonbe understudy to McGeady for a year while he got himself used to the league and the style of football here. Obviously, the injury to McGeady has meant he has been thrown in from the start, if McGeady hadn’t been injured he’d have likely been starting LW with Tavares coming up the bench.

[JimBHibees]

Anyone think we could see Tavares go out on loan for 6 months?

I highly doubt it but him looking so far off the pace I wonder if they now think a short loan would be good for him to adapt.

Gives us room to bring in a centre forward and then we play Youan out wide?

Can't see it guy just needs patience and some game time.

[Smartie]

Can't see it guy just needs patience and some game time.

Some game time, yeah.

I don’t think it’s going to do him any favours being thrown in at the deep end.

Kenneh looks physically ready and needs to play every week to improve. I think he will.

Melkerson, Tavares and Bojang look quite a bit off being ready to me. Not saying they won’t come good eventually (I actually think all 3 have huge potential if handled properly) but I’m not convinced it suits any party for them to be featuring as heavily as they are right now.

We’ve sent players who are much closer to being ready to play for the first team out on loan imo.

[Libby Hibby]

If Omeonga and Nouble are the answer to some, what is the question?

[Smartie]

If Omeonga and Nouble are the answer to some, what is the question?

“What players are there out there, who are likely to be within our budget, who have shown good form at our level and would almost definitely be an upgrade on who we already have?”

[Thief]

If Omeonga and Nouble are the answer to some, what is the question?

Not sure, but I like this [emoji848]

https://youtu.be/5V6bnsM_-xQ


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[SteveHFC]

If Omeonga and Nouble are the answer to some, what is the question?

Nouble would be a better option than Doidge. Omeonga would do a lot more than Newell does.

[BlackSheep]

Not a single poster mentioned Nouble until he scored against Rangers… I don’t think he is the answer whatsoever, as for Omeonga, i highly rate him but would love if he was a few inches taller and a bit more physical. His style of play and energy is what we are missing.

[percy veer]

Not a single poster mentioned Nouble until he scored against Rangers… I don’t think he is the answer whatsoever, as for Omeonga, i highly rate him but would love if he was a few inches taller and a bit more physical. His style of play and energy is what we are missing.


i think it was the 3-2 game livi played us he was very good in that game .

[MWHIBBIES]

2 flavour of the month options from a team who just beat us. Would not end well. We'd end up abusing them at the first loss of form like we do everyone else.

[Waxy]

Remember Rowan Vine being a flavour of the month signing.
Doidge has proven he can score at this level.

[blackpoolhibs]

Remember Rowan Vine being a flavour of the month signing.
Doidge has proven he can score at this level.

When?

[Since452]

Where did Omeonga go in the second half on Saturday? Looked to me like he vanished and contributed to Hibs dominating and ending up with 60 odd percent possession and getting 25 shots away. A neat and tidy player when things are going well but completely anonymous when things heat up. Exactly the reason we didn't sign him. If he'd done that in a Hibs shirt he'd be taking pelters. We quickly nullified him and pretty much their whole team second half.

[erin go bragh]

Remember Rowan Vine being a flavour of the month signing.
Doidge has proven he can score at this level.

Doidge is a shadow of his former self and when he is on the pitch it’s like we’re down to 10 men .

[Unseen work]

I doubt we’ll sign Nouble as he doesn’t seem to suit our criteria.

But as a cheap option he’d be a very astute bit of business imo, he’s so much more than a big lump upfront that wins headers. He’s very good on the ball and turned out defenders inside out on Saturday and has done it to many top flight defenders.

He also links the play well and more effectively than a Doidge, that would help us get Boyle, Henderson, Tavares and Youan in the game more.

The thing I like most about him is he makes defenders defend, something some don’t do. He created chances out of nothing by his turns and quick feet.

https://youtu.be/5V6bnsM_-xQ

Not saying we should sign him but we could do far far worse, although sometimes certain players and suited to certain clubs

[Since452]

I doubt we’ll sign Nouble as he doesn’t seem to suit our criteria.

But as a cheap option he’d be a very astute bit of business imo, he’s so much more than a big lump upfront that wins headers. He’s very good on the ball and turned out defenders inside out on Saturday and has done it to many top flight defenders.

He also links the play well and more effectively than a Doidge, that would help us get Boyle, Henderson, Tavares and Youan in the game more.

The thing I like most about him is he makes defenders defend, something some don’t do. He created chances out of nothing by his turns and quick feet.

https://youtu.be/5V6bnsM_-xQ

Not saying we should sign him but we could do far far worse, although sometimes certain players and suited to certain clubs

JET MK2. Suits Livingstons style. Probably not ours or anyone elses.

[degenerated]

Where did Omeonga go in the second half on Saturday? Looked to me like he vanished and contributed to Hibs dominating and ending up with 60 odd percent possession and getting 25 shots away. A neat and tidy player when things are going well but completely anonymous when things heat up. Exactly the reason we didn't sign him. If he'd done that in a Hibs shirt he'd be taking pelters.We actually had more possession on the first half, believe it or not. The big difference second half was we had far fewer passes.2612626127

[tonyrougier123]

2 flavour of the month options from a team who just beat us. Would not end well. We'd end up abusing them at the first loss of form like we do everyone else.

Omeonga has been pretty consistent for them,as he was with us.
Do we really need another midfield gamble at this point.
Stephane omeonga gives you focused ability to carry out his duties in midfield and does them to an ability that we severely lack,why Ross never gave him more game time second spell beggars belief,and ultimately he’s came back into this league been an ever present for a team we and others find so hard to defeat.

We don’t have a midfielder better than him in his position,and we need one like him.
Hardly flavour of the month.
If we don’t start signing the right players we are in for another hard time this season.
Omeonga should never have left the club when he did,I thought it at the time and we’ve still never signed any midfielder since him able to do what he does better,gogic was closest but he was hounded out the team,whilst the real culprits in there remain.
Omeonga considerably more technical ability than goga as well.

[Waxy]

When?

Yeh well it was a couple of seasons ago but he has.

[tonyrougier123]

Where did Omeonga go in the second half on Saturday? Looked to me like he vanished and contributed to Hibs dominating and ending up with 60 odd percent possession and getting 25 shots away. A neat and tidy player when things are going well but completely anonymous when things heat up. Exactly the reason we didn't sign him. If he'd done that in a Hibs shirt he'd be taking pelters. We quickly nullified him and pretty much their whole team second half.

He’s hardly going to run the show from deep midfield on his own,his team found a way to win,we never led in the game. as for possession stats?cmon man we’d be top four consistently based on that,we don’t do anything with it.omeonga wins the back quickly and tries to get his team forward quickly,suits our style suits our club gets the fans.he’d not be the whole answer but he’d be upgrade on our really uninspired midfield currently.

[Brightside]

Omeonga isn’t going to improve us. JDH is better than Omeonga and he’s not getting a starting spot.

[tonyrougier123]

Omeonga isn’t going to improve us. JDH is better than Omeonga and he’s not getting a starting spot.

JDH is better? Doubtful that.

[The Modfather]

Omeonga isn’t going to improve us. JDH is better than Omeonga and he’s not getting a starting spot.

JDH might be better than Omeonga, I’m not convinced, but crucially someone like Omeonga would bring different skills and more balance to the midfield than any of the current options. I’m not convinced Omeonga is the long term option, but we’ve recruited so poorly in midfield we now just need to fix it short term and then worry about improving it incrementally over the next few seasons.

[Hibernian Verse]

JDH is better? Doubtful that.

Depends what you're looking at. Omeonga had zero goals or assists last season - if it was any other player getting suggested with those stats everyone would be shooting it down and rightly so. He's not the answer.

[tonyrougier123]

Depends what you're looking at. Omeonga had zero goals or assists last season - if it was any other player getting suggested with those stats everyone would be shooting it down and rightly so. He's not the answer.

I agree depends on what your looking for.
In my opinion I’d keep JDH in the team that omeonga played in. I wouldn’t necessarily compare,but I’d have Steph over him if it was a choice.

[Aldo]

What position does SO actually play??

He’s not got the attributes to be an attacking MF player and we have Kenneh playing the holding role! I would agree that given the chance further forward JDH gives us a better option.

For me a big step back and from memory he was decent in a few games but just ran about a lot!

We already have Josh Campbell who plays a similar role (albeit he’s injured) so I see zero need for a similar type player.

We need an attacking player with quality not someone whose just going to run about


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[Hibernian Verse]

What position does SO actually play??



According to Transfermarkt he is usually deployed in CM or AM and has, I'll repeat, zero goals or assists.

[Aldo]

According to Transfermarkt he is usually deployed in CM or AM and has, I'll repeat, zero goals or assists.

Thanks. I just don’t see it and what he would bring to our team!


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[Hibernian Verse]

Thanks. I just don’t see it and what he would bring to our team!


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Totally agree. He wouldn't add anything. They got a result off us because of individual mistakes from Hanlon & Doidge and now everyone wants to sign their players. It's just a hibs.net fashion unfortunately. If you think back 2 weeks everyone wanted us to sign Fletcher, Levitt & McGrath but now they're ***** again.

Next week it'll be someone new.

[Aldo]

Totally agree. He wouldn't add anything. They got a result off us because of individual mistakes from Hanlon & Doidge and now everyone wants to sign their players. It's just a hibs.net fashion unfortunately. If you think back 2 weeks everyone wanted us to sign Fletcher, Levitt & McGrath but now they're ***** again.

Next week it'll be someone new.

It probably will be.

Just go out and get a CH and an AM and hopefully we will be good!


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[Bridge hibs]

According to Transfermarkt he is usually deployed in CM or AM and has, I'll repeat, zero goals or assists.Yeah but he runs about a bit and they beat us, as Ive said before, he is an average player and wouldnt improve us, honestly struggling to see the hype. I watched him v the rangers, he ran about a bit, played a couple of 2 or 3 yard passes and then vanished. I assume he was brilliant on Saturday against us given tbe clamour on here to sign him

[JimBHibees]

Yeah but he runs about a bit and they beat us, as Ive said before, he is an average player and wouldnt improve us, honestly struggling to see the hype. I watched him v the rangers, he ran about a bit, played a couple of 2 or 3 yard passes and then vanished. I assume he was brilliant on Saturday against us given tbe clamour on here to sign him

No he wasn't brilliant. We totally dominated them for 30 mins of second half.

[JimBHibees]

JDH is better? Doubtful that.

Absolutely is better.

[JimBHibees]

Some game time, yeah.

I don’t think it’s going to do him any favours being thrown in at the deep end.

Kenneh looks physically ready and needs to play every week to improve. I think he will.

Melkerson, Tavares and Bojang look quite a bit off being ready to me. Not saying they won’t come good eventually (I actually think all 3 have huge potential if handled properly) but I’m not convinced it suits any party for them to be featuring as heavily as they are right now.

We’ve sent players who are much closer to being ready to play for the first team out on loan imo.

Agree obviously the Aiden injury has meant more game time for Tavares can imagine Saturday would have been a culture shock in terms of the pitch and the physicality allowed in this league. Good option from the bench.

[Libby Hibby]

Why not give a midfield a try of Kenneh, JDH and Tait?

And a front 3 of Boyle, Youan and Bojang. Bojang the more central of the 3.

I just want to see something different than Newell and Doidge.

[Bostonhibby]

Absolutely is better.I rate(d) Omeonga and against many we have had since I still do, but properly used I reckon JDH is a better bet under the current manager but we are crying out for a magennis type player too and is time goes by I'm less optimistic that it will be magennis himself sadly.

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[Clarence]

Agree obviously the Aiden injury has meant more game time for Tavares can imagine Saturday would have been a culture shock in terms of the pitch and the physicality allowed in this league. Good option from the bench.

That description of Tavares reminds me of someone else. What’s his Twitter like? Any decent Owl pics?

[OldEast]

Why not give a midfield a try of Kenneh, JDH and Tait?

And a front 3 of Boyle, Youan and Bojang. Bojang the more central of the 3.

I just want to see something different than Newell and Doidge.

Can't understand why it's not happening.

[MWHIBBIES]

Omeonga has been pretty consistent for them,as he was with us.
Do we really need another midfield gamble at this point.
Stephane omeonga gives you focused ability to carry out his duties in midfield and does them to an ability that we severely lack,why Ross never gave him more game time second spell beggars belief,and ultimately he’s came back into this league been an ever present for a team we and others find so hard to defeat.

We don’t have a midfielder better than him in his position,and we need one like him.
Hardly flavour of the month.
If we don’t start signing the right players we are in for another hard time this season.
Omeonga should never have left the club when he did,I thought it at the time and we’ve still never signed any midfielder since him able to do what he does better,gogic was closest but he was hounded out the team,whilst the real culprits in there remain.
Omeonga considerably more technical ability than goga as well.

It doesn't really begger belief. He wasnt match fit and still played more than half the minutes. Docherty, Whittaker and Newell were all in good form at that time too.

[Since452]

Are Omeonga and Nouble the new McCart and McGrath?

[JohnM1875]

Pages of folk going on about Omeonga and Nouble when there hasn't been any interest shown by us. Guessing there isn't any actual transfer rumours then?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Pages of folk going on about Omeonga and Nouble when there hasn't been any interest shown by us. Guessing there isn't any actual transfer rumours then?

None.

Which is concerning.

[BlackSheep]

JDH is better? Doubtful that.

Improve JDH’s confidence in playing forward and I think he will be a real asset.

Ross ruined him with all the sideways/backwards passes.

[nonshinyfinish]

None.

Which is concerning.

Luke McCormick?

[GreenGray]

“What players are there out there, who are likely to be within our budget, who have shown good form at our level and would almost definitely be an upgrade on who we already have?”

Wonder when people will realise than Martindale always signs a specific type of player that will do well for his style on that pitch. Them playing well for Livi is no indication they’d do well for other teams, particularly Hibs.


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[Paulie Walnuts]

Luke McCormick?

I was about to say that’s all gone a bit quiet but it was only a few days ago it came up, feels like it was a couple weeks!

[nonshinyfinish]

I was about to say that’s all gone a bit quiet but it was only a few days ago it came up, feels like it was a couple weeks!

I think the first half on Saturday accounts for a lost 10 days or so.

Not sure if it's been mentioned already but the Portsmouth manager is quoted here as saying they're not looking at McCormick: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-luke-mccormick-bristol-rovers-7467900

That article has us and Bristol Rovers as the remaining teams interested.

[McGruber]

None.

Which is concerning.

Couple rumours

In for Luke McCormick

In for Adam Griger for development team

In for nobody as budget gone

Also, some mystery figure was shown about at the derby which hasn't amounted to anything

[keep the faith]

Omeonga isn’t going to improve us. JDH is better than Omeonga and he’s not getting a starting spot.

Ooosh! Couldn't agree less!

[Broken Gnome]

Is it now safe to assume there is no longer any centre half that some in the club suggested was imminent/all but signed/scarf above the head by Friday 5pm?

[Daydreamer]

I have said for 3 seasons now that we need to buy a left hand sided domineering centre back. This season alone we have had four players that have played there. How in heavens name can any of the last three managers not see this? Even if this guy is not a ball playing centre back and just wins and clears the ball it will be a upgrade on Hanlon who has been a great servant but really needs serious competition. I really believe if a signing in that position is made the team will look much more comfortable at the back.

[Mcbizz1998]

Omeonga isn’t going to improve us. JDH is better than Omeonga and he’s not getting a starting spot.

Nah. JDH is humpty.

[The Harp Awakes]

Nah. JDH is humpty.

Disagree. JDH if he was played in a better balanced midfield would be 8/9 out of 10 most weeks. Technically gifted player.

[Golden Bear]

Disagree. JDH if he was played in a better balanced midfield would be 8/9 out of 10 most weeks. Technically gifted player.

I'll second that.

:aok:

[sleeping giant]

Nah. JDH is humpty.

He's not really though.

[Scotty Leither]

Are Omeonga and Nouble the new McCart and McGrath?

Noubile is demonstrably better than Doidge, and has ragdolled our central defenders the last 3 games I’ve seen him v Hibs, so those of us touting him aren’t just basing it on Saturday’s game.

The guy knows the league, would probably jump at the chance of signing for us, I suspect he’d also come relatively cheap, but as he doesn’t have a potential sell on value some time in 2027 and hasn’t got a fancy show reel he’ll not be on our recruitment team’s radar.

[Bridge hibs]

Noubile is demonstrably better than Doidge, and has ragdolled our central defenders the last 3 games I’ve seen him v Hibs, so those of us touting him aren’t just basing it on Saturday’s game.

The guy knows the league, would probably jump at the chance of signing for us, I suspect he’d also come relatively cheap, but as he doesn’t have a potential sell on value some time in 2027 and hasn’t got a fancy show reel he’ll not be on our recruitment team’s radar.6 goals in 40 odd appearances and 4 of those were at Arbroath, folk want him to replace Doidge who is struggling to score goals, yeah okay then 🤣

[Since452]

Disagree. JDH if he was played in a better balanced midfield would be 8/9 out of 10 most weeks. Technically gifted player.

JDH has ability. I think he's a real asset.

[SaulGoodman]

6 goals in 40 odd appearances and 4 of those were at Arbroath, folk want him to replace Doidge who is struggling to score goals, yeah okay then 🤣

I can see why folk would want him, he would clearly offer us more than goals. (Something that Doidge used to be good at)

[Bridge hibs]

I can see why folk would want him, he would clearly offer us more than goals. (Something that Doidge used to be good at)He is just a big awkward player, nothing special and way below what we need, a good example was Jay Emannelle (Jet) who played around 25 games for livi and scored 5 then transferred to Aberdeen where he scored 0 in around 15 games, he now plys his trade in India with Jamshedpur. Guaranteed within a few weeks he would get ripped on here for being a big huddy

[Key West]

He is just a big awkward player, nothing special and way below what we need, a good example was Jay Emannelle (Jet) who played around 25 games for livi and scored 5 then transferred to Aberdeen where he scored 0 in around 15 games, he now plys his trade in India with Jamshedpur. Guaranteed within a few weeks he would get ripped on here for being a big huddy

Agree, Livingston have had a few strikers like that it suits them, he would be hopeless at Hibs.

[Smartie]

Agree, Livingston have had a few strikers like that it suits them, he would be hopeless at Hibs.

Problem is, of the strikers we currently have, the majority of them have flattered to deceive and been little better than hopeless throughout the majority of their time at Hibs. Would Nouble necessarily be worse than Nisbet or Doidge? How minimal would his contribution need to be to be lower than that provided by that pair over the past 18 months?

I get the point that he may be more suited to a team who plays a back four, a middle 5 and leaves a single battering ram up the park to cause trouble, and that's not really the way we play.

[Gordy M]

Problem is, of the strikers we currently have, the majority of them have flattered to deceive and been little better than hopeless throughout the majority of their time at Hibs. Would Nouble necessarily be worse than Nisbet or Doidge? How minimal would his contribution need to be to be lower than that provided by that pair over the past 18 months?

I get the point that he may be more suited to a team who plays a back four, a middle 5 and leaves a single battering ram up the park to cause trouble, and that's not really the way we play.

Doidge Nisbet and Boyle scored 46 goals the season before last......

[MWHIBBIES]

Problem is, of the strikers we currently have, the majority of them have flattered to deceive and been little better than hopeless throughout the majority of their time at Hibs. Would Nouble necessarily be worse than Nisbet or Doidge? How minimal would his contribution need to be to be lower than that provided by that pair over the past 18 months?

I get the point that he may be more suited to a team who plays a back four, a middle 5 and leaves a single battering ram up the park to cause trouble, and that's not really the way we play.

Doidge and Nisbet have been well above hopeless for the majority of their time here. Daft statement.

[Smartie]

Doidge and Nisbet have been well above hopeless for the majority of their time here. Daft statement.

They've been well above hopeless for very short spells apiece.

Nisbet had a good first few months and has been either miles off it or injured since then.

Doidge had a decent first season, not too bad the second and has been hopeless or injured for a year.


My point is - neither of these players are going to make a meaningful, positive contribution in our first team the way Johnson wants to play any time soon, so to be an improvement Nouble wouldn't really have to be very good at all.

[Smartie]

Doidge Nisbet and Boyle scored 46 goals the season before last......

Jack Nicklaus and I have 18 major wins between us.

Your stat - while true - hides the fact that Nisbet downed tools half way through that season, from memory Doidge continued to do well enough throughout, but Boyle carried us as he has done for years.

[MWHIBBIES]

They've been well above hopeless for very short spells apiece.

Nisbet had a good first few months and has been either miles off it or injured since then.

Doidge had a decent first season, not too bad the second and has been hopeless or injured for a year.


My point is - neither of these players are going to make a meaningful, positive contribution in our first team the way Johnson wants to play any time soon, so to be an improvement Nouble wouldn't really have to be very good at all.


All the facts point to nouble being significantly worse than both of them.

[MWHIBBIES]

Jack Nicklaus and I have 18 major wins between us.

Your stat - while true - hides the fact that Nisbet downed tools half way through that season, from memory Doidge continued to do well enough throughout, but Boyle carried us as he has done for years.

Nisbet lost his dad. He didn't down tools.

[Smartie]

All the facts point to nouble being significantly worse than both of them.

Possibly, and this may just be a hot streak for him.

He looks like a player to me though, the kind of "late developer" that we come to kick ourselves for not noticing when he was under our noses, mainly because we were more worried about what he was doing so long ago that Doidge and Nisbet were capable of making a positive contribution than noting that he was clearly in form, improving and providing for someone else what we are bereft of right now.

[Smartie]

Nisbet lost his dad. He didn't down tools.

He still played well for about a month or so after losing his Dad.

He went to pot when we stopped him going to get the Championship £££££££££ (a move that in hindsight we should have encouraged).

[Since90+2]

Disagree. JDH if he was played in a better balanced midfield would be 8/9 out of 10 most weeks. Technically gifted player.

8/9 out of 10 most weeks? There's probably been less than a handful of players in the last 2 decades who have performed at that level consistently for Hibs.

I highly doubt JDH is going to join that select few.

[brog]

He still played well for about a month or so after losing his Dad.

He went to pot when we stopped him going to get the Championship £££££££££ (a move that in hindsight we should have encouraged).

No, that's just your opinion. IMO Nisbet never at any stage downed tools and it appeared our Manager agreed. There's another thread on here entitled 'wage thief'. That's effectively what you're calling Nisbet.

[superfurryhibby]

No, that's just your opinion. IMO Nisbet never at any stage downed tools and it appeared our Manager agreed. There's another thread on here entitled 'wage thief'. That's effectively what you're calling Nisbet.

I agree, the Nisbet not shaking a leg stuff was dire. I really hate any wage thief stuff on here, it's the stuff of shan moron patter.

[Chip shop Joe]

He may never have “downed tools” but he was absolutely terrible after his transfer bid was rejected. He was played every game before he got injured as we had no other strikers. Him getting injured allowed Melkerson to start playing and it was and probably still is too early for him.

[hhibs]

Improve JDH’s confidence in playing forward and I think he will be a real asset.

Ross ruined him with all the sideways/backwards passes.


I really think you have an excellent point there,again,for me he is not the problem,Joe Newell is.

[Zambernardi1875]

He still played well for about a month or so after losing his Dad.

He went to pot when we stopped him going to get the Championship £££££££££ (a move that in hindsight we should have encouraged).

i thought it went kinda downhill after missing that penalty v hearts. i know he really wanted to play but in hindsight JR shouldve taken the decision to leave him out the team for a bit.

[Bridge hibs]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings

[eastmainsmsh]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings

Needs a club to make world cup squad seemingly could be a good fit in short term

[Bridge hibs]

Needs a club to make world cup squad seemingly could be a good fit in short termA 1 year contract would be great, still, we are shopping in a different market so perhaps that AFC Wimbledon midfielder we are rumoured to be interested in

[Stuart93]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings

Be 2 unreal signings and would massively enhance our squad

Both out with our pay grade for what they’d be looking for

[Zambernardi1875]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings

even just for 4 months up till the world cup

[Scottie]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings
Was there not a report he was going to Cyprus to team up with Neil Lennon ? Classy player on his day.

[Hibiza]

They've been well above hopeless for very short spells apiece.

Nisbet had a good first few months and has been either miles off it or injured since then.

Doidge had a decent first season, not too bad the second and has been hopeless or injured for a year.


My point is - neither of these players are going to make a meaningful, positive contribution in our first team the way Johnson wants to play any time soon, so to be an improvement Nouble wouldn't really have to be very good at all.

:top marks

[NC1875]

Was there not a report he was going to Cyprus to team up with Neil Lennon ? Classy player on his day.

I think Rogic isn’t all that fussed for playing football anymore. If he wanted to sign for someone, he’d easily get an English championship club taking him on a free transfer.

As far as I’m aware, Celtic wanted to keep him and he decided to move on.

Some player and would be some signing, but can’t see it happening unfortunately

[Bridge hibs]

Was there not a report he was going to Cyprus to team up with Neil Lennon ? Classy player on his day.
Not sure mate, I actually thought he had been sorted with a club until I read the headline on a news feed yesterday

[Smartie]

No, that's just your opinion. IMO Nisbet never at any stage downed tools and it appeared our Manager agreed. There's another thread on here entitled 'wage thief'. That's effectively what you're calling Nisbet.

The Kevin Nisbet of his first few months at Hibs (presumably at a difficult time for him, when his Dad was ill) was a very different player to the one who finished that season.

I think he’s reluctantly had to look more interested at Hibs as he’s realised he won’t get a move anywhere unless he rediscovers the form of those first few months and did look livelier by the time he got injured (even if he was playing a role in a system that he was hopelessly unsuited to).

Even when asked by Hibs fans about his recovery he would comment that he was “targeting the World Cup” rather than anything to do with us.

I accept that players aren’t machines. They’ll have their ups and downs and there might sometimes be decent reasons for that (the effect of his Dad’s death, not being allowed to move to set himself up financially for life). I don’t think we can just pretend it doesn’t happen though.

And when we’re comparing them with someone who appears to be grasping their chance at Livi with both hands, ragdolling respectable defenders in Hanlon and Souttar for fun, well…

[007]

Are Omeonga and Nouble the new McCart and McGrath?

Maybe no coincidence then that Livi of late have been more of a bogey team for us than St Johnstone have, in that some folk think a couple of players from them would be worth going for.

[Allant1981]

Noubile is demonstrably better than Doidge, and has ragdolled our central defenders the last 3 games I’ve seen him v Hibs, so those of us touting him aren’t just basing it on Saturday’s game.

The guy knows the league, would probably jump at the chance of signing for us, I suspect he’d also come relatively cheap, but as he doesn’t have a potential sell on value some time in 2027 and hasn’t got a fancy show reel he’ll not be on our recruitment team’s radar.

😂😂😂😂

[Jim44]

Maybe no coincidence then that Livi of late have been more of a bogey team for us than St Johnstone have, in that some folk think a couple of players from them would be worth going for.

I use the term myself, but there’s no such thing really. It’s a patronising term for a ‘so called weaker team’ thats better on the day, more motivated and prepared and has no fears about the opposition. The sad fact is that an increasing number of teams fall into that category when playing us.

[theonlywayisup]

So enough talk slating our players. Anyone got any transfer latest.

[xqnq1875]

Leon balogun still a free agent, doubt we could afford his wages but he’d sort that defence out and would be a brilliant signing


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[Smartie]

Leon balogun still a free agent, doubt we could afford his wages but he’d sort that defence out and would be a brilliant signing


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I expect us to sign him on a 1 year deal, first or second week in September.

Not itk, just a feeling that this will suit all parties after they've explored and exhausted all other avenues.

[Unseen work]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/kyle-magennis-injury-latest-with-hibs-set-to-issue-further-update-on-player-after-nearly-11-months-out-3808375

An article saying well give an update about Magennis soon.

Seems odd, unless it’s just as much as he’s now back on grass and playing in training etc that we’ll see in photos. Not setbacks is positive at least.

Could make a huge difference for us, especially if he can keep himself fit.

Hopefully Mitchell is close too.

I really do think we’ve built a pretty good squad on paper, it’s just getting

Stevenson
Magennis
Mitchell
McGeady
Nisbet

Fit and in the squad, a good few of them would be starters and provide the much needed quality we miss at times

[andrew70]

I expect us to sign him on a 1 year deal, first or second week in September.

Not itk, just a feeling that this will suit all parties after they've explored and exhausted all other avenues.

Surely not? Would love it. Wouldn’t be surprised if he re-signs for the Huns. Been at Ibrox last two games.

[Iain G]

Not sure mate, I actually thought he had been sorted with a club until I read the headline on a news feed yesterday

He will be picked up by an A league club if nothing else am sure to get games ahead of the WC

[AdidasHibernian]

Balogun will sign again for the Currant Buns

[Unseen work]

Joaquin Sosa signs for Bologna, fee of around/ upto 2 million Euros mentioned.

Seems mental we were close to signing him, if that’s the standard of player though then hopefully it will be worth the wait

[Unseen work]

Notice Wolves have signed a new midfielder for 35-40 million and Newcastle are continuing to strengthen and are after four players from Chelsea.

Wonder where this leaves Elliot Anderson and Connor Ronan, two players that would fit perfectly into the squad.

On another note Dundee supporting mates are raving about Josh Mulligan, 19 year old midfielder that’s out of contract next summer. Scored a peach a couple of days ago and also against us last season with his second wrongly disallowed. They likened him to Magennis with his energy, power and ability to score goal. I wonder if he’s one we’ll move for given our current model?

[Gaffer1875]

Leon balogun still a free agent, doubt we could afford his wages but he’d sort that defence out and would be a brilliant signing


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We should be all over this


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[supermcginn]

Notice Wolves have signed a new midfielder for 35-40 million and Newcastle are continuing to strengthen and are after four players from Chelsea.

Wonder where this leaves Elliot Anderson and Connor Ronan, two players that would fit perfectly into the squad.

On another note Dundee supporting mates are raving about Josh Mulligan, 19 year old midfielder that’s out of contract next summer. Scored a peach a couple of days ago and also against us last season with his second wrongly disallowed. They likened him to Magennis with his energy, power and ability to score goal. I wonder if he’s one we’ll move for given our current model?

Anderson isn't going anywhere, pushing for a start v Man City on sunday and is signing a new contract on big money.

[cameronw-hfc]

Got a text saying we are closing in on someone. Anyone heard anything as to who it could be? Was a very cryptic text from a usually solid source.

Edit- no position was mentioned and not specifically a Hibs source. Someone I know pretty well that's connected in Scottish football so don't take this as gospel. Only posting to see if anyone else has heard similar/any name mentioned.

[04Sauzee]

Got a text saying we are closing in on someone. Anyone heard anything as to who it could be? Was a very cryptic text from a usually solid source.

Edit- no position was mentioned and not specifically a Hibs source. Someone I know pretty well that's connected in Scottish football so don't take this as gospel. Only posting to see if anyone else has heard similar/any name mentioned.

Was it any less cryptic than we are closing in on someone 😀
Nothing else given away?

[Winston Ingram]

No, that's just your opinion. IMO Nisbet never at any stage downed tools and it appeared our Manager agreed. There's another thread on here entitled 'wage thief'. That's effectively what you're calling Nisbet.

I don't think he downed tools. I think all that happened was he had a decent 1st few months and then leagues defenders worked him out.

[cameronw-hfc]

Was it any less cryptic than we are closing in on someone 😀
Nothing else given away?

"Keep an eye on Hibs Socials the next few days, could be one incoming."

That's it. Not trying to be some ITK, probably should have posted it on the PM board rather than in here on second thought. Genuinely know nothing other than that and only posting in case someone else has heard similar.

I'll try get more info but yeah, it's very vague and pretty cryptic. Not trying to stir anything up, just figured if anyone would know it's worth a shot in here.

[04Sauzee]

"Keep an eye on Hibs Socials the next few days, could be one incoming."

That's it. Not trying to be some ITK, probably should have posted it on the PM board rather than in here on second thought. Genuinely know nothing other than that and only posting in case someone else has heard similar.

I'll try get more info but yeah, it's very vague and pretty cryptic. Not trying to stir anything up, just figured if anyone would know it's worth a shot in here.
It's cool I love a rumour gives me some hope 😀

[cameronw-hfc]

It's cool I love a rumour gives me some hope 😀

I've tweeted out as well asking if anyones heard similar. I'll post if I hear anything else 👍

[eastmainsmsh]

Alfreð Finnbogason Available 33 now tho

[Callum_62]

Alfreð Finnbogason Available 33 now tho

Played a decent amount of games in the Bundesliga last season

Doubt we could afford him but even at 33 he would be a really good number 9

BTW - is that right?

Born in Grindavík, Alfreð played for Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur's youth teams while also spending two years of his childhood in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.[4] Alfreð played for boys' club Hutchison Vale, and became a fan of Hibernian, while his father studied in the city.[4]

[Paulie Walnuts]

Alfreð Finnbogason Available 33 now tho

We should absolutely be inquiring.

Probably out our price range but he is a Hibs fan.

[OldEast]

"Keep an eye on Hibs Socials the next few days, could be one incoming."

That's it. Not trying to be some ITK, probably should have posted it on the PM board rather than in here on second thought. Genuinely know nothing other than that and only posting in case someone else has heard similar.

I'll try get more info but yeah, it's very vague and pretty cryptic. Not trying to stir anything up, just figured if anyone would know it's worth a shot in here.

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

[HendoDelivered]

Played a decent amount of games in the Bundesliga last season

Doubt we could afford him but even at 33 he would be a really good number 9

BTW - is that right?

Born in Grindavík, Alfreð played for Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur's youth teams while also spending two years of his childhood in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.[4] Alfreð played for boys' club Hutchison Vale, and became a fan of Hibernian, while his father studied in the city.[4]

:agree:

[HibsGW]

Played a decent amount of games in the Bundesliga last season

Doubt we could afford him but even at 33 he would be a really good number 9

BTW - is that right?

Born in Grindavík, Alfreð played for Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur's youth teams while also spending two years of his childhood in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.[4] Alfreð played for boys' club Hutchison Vale, and became a fan of Hibernian, while his father studied in the city.[4]

Someone get an e-mail in to the club explaining his connection to Edinburgh and being a Hibs fan, well worth a go on the off chance he’d be up for it.

[CapitalGreen]

Alfreð Finnbogason Available 33 now tho

Horrible injury record over the last 5-6 years, Transfermarkt has 25 different injuries listed for him over this period and him missing 90+ games.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alfred-finnbogason/verletzungen/spieler/90024

[Lago]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?
😂

[davhibby]

Horrible injury record over the last 5-6 years, Transfermarkt has 25 different injuries listed for him over this period and him missing 90+ games.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alfred-finnbogason/verletzungen/spieler/90024

Seems perfect for us then!

[Scottie]

Seems perfect for us then!
Just about to post the same. Can’t have that treatment table idle can we.

[SHODAN]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

We pay money to use a message board, that's all the confirmation of our fanaticism you need.

[flash]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

The Private Members support the site financially in return for their own forum.
Seems a decent deal all round.

[CropleyWasGod]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

There is no PM board.

[brog]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

Basic maths, there's a lot less people and no visitors on the PM Board so less chance of it leaking. Of course the oath signed in green blood also helps!:greengrin

[Hibernian Verse]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

The £10 subscription fee is just the beginning.

There are various online tests we have to pass including a Hibs quiz, an understanding of the xG process test and an intense grammar exam in order to ensure a high calibre of post.

[Bostonhibby]

Basic maths, there's a lot less people and no visitors on the PM Board so less chance of it leaking. Of course the oath signed in green blood also helps!:greengrinI only did it for the goats, they promised me goats, think you have to be in for a couple of decades before they sacrifice anything in your name though.

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[flash]

Listen guys the first rule of PM club is......well you know the rest.

[nonshinyfinish]

Listen guys the first rule of PM club is...

…no smoking.

[One Day Soon]

…no smoking.

It's smirking. No smirking. See, this is why you're constantly up on report, pay attention.

[haagsehibby]

Basic maths, there's a lot less people and no visitors on the PM Board so less chance of it leaking. Of course the oath signed in green blood also helps!:greengrin

We’re all Vulcans!

[Unseen work]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

[MrSmith]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

Cue on sputum-sack, well come aboard agent Gordon!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

It’s Andy Halliday.

[Crab apple]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

He's apparently sounding out Robbie Replay to replace LJ on account of Mr Replay's excellent record at Easter Road.

[brog]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

He's just checking his Ponzi account! :wink: Gnome Sweet Gnome!

[04Sauzee]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

A meeting with Swiss Benny

[04Sauzee]

Stuart McKinstry joins Motherwell on loan from Leeds Utd.

[ehf]

"Keep an eye on Hibs Socials the next few days, could be one incoming."

That's it. Not trying to be some ITK, probably should have posted it on the PM board rather than in here on second thought. Genuinely know nothing other than that and only posting in case someone else has heard similar.

I'll try get more info but yeah, it's very vague and pretty cryptic. Not trying to stir anything up, just figured if anyone would know it's worth a shot in here.

#Announce Jizz Hornkamp!

[Walter]

Ron Gordon supposedly on a flight to Zurich along with hearts fans.

Time for someone to do some work and find out if we’re signing a player who stays near there 😅

Hes gonna buy the yams, shut down *********** and absorb them into the mighty Hibernian

[Since452]

#Announce Jizz Hornkamp!

Sure i saw him play at the Wankdorf.

[HoboHarry]

Sure i saw him play at the Wankdorf.
All he got was abuse....

[Heisenberg]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-state-of-play-as-lee-johnson-speaks-on-luke-mccormick-links-and-potential-departures-3809457

Sounds like we are wanting experience in. Good to hear. Also three or four possibly going out.

[chippy]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-state-of-play-as-lee-johnson-speaks-on-luke-mccormick-links-and-potential-departures-3809457

Sounds like we are wanting experience in. Good to hear. Also three or four possibly going out.
Hope we get McCormick. I like his energy. If 4 go out I’ll guess we’ll get 2 perm signings plus 2 loans

[04Sauzee]

Scott Allan in talks with Arbroath

[Souter96Mac]

Wonder who would be leaving?

[Since452]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-state-of-play-as-lee-johnson-speaks-on-luke-mccormick-links-and-potential-departures-3809457

Sounds like we are wanting experience in. Good to hear. Also three or four possibly going out.

"I think there’s two or three, maybe even three or four who would be better served playing football somewhere else on loan or permanently.”

Doesn't sound like he's too impressed with with some of the squad he inherited. Dont blame him.

[HendoDelivered]

My guess is Doidge & JDH. No clue who could be the other 1 or 2.

Edit: Tait too.

[Unseen work]

Positive from Johnson imo.

Knows what we need by the sounds of it and like fans knows some need to go out.

Like how he never ruled McCormick out as he seems an exciting player and good goals/assists returns.

Players leaving if it’s 3 or 4

Doidge
Tait
Campbell

Are the ones that are obvious to me.

JDH hasn’t been starting since his injury and we obviously started the first two games well, now we’ve lost I fully expect him to be back in the starting line up - he was brilliant pre season and his energy and forward passing really helped us and seemed to suit an LJ team imo

[phoenixfire]

My guess is Doidge & JDH. No clue who could be the other 1 or 2.
JDH would be my last choice to get rid off or Henderson too rather Newell who could possibly be one of the bigger wages guys even Campbell out on loan I wouldn't mind !think you might be right about doidge though!

[GloryGlory]

Easier said than done to get 2 or 3 out the door, especially if they've got some time left on their contracts and they don't like the options facing them.

[phoenixfire]

Easier said than done to get 2 or 3 out the door, especially if they've got some time left on their contracts and they don't like the options facing them.

That's the really difficult bit specially if they don't want to go ! Did someone not say doidge didn't want to awhile back?

[Joe6-2]

I cant believe Tom Rogic still hasnt found himself a club, will never happen but he would be an outstanding signing and exactly what we need in midfield

I think there was something in the press recently with him saying he may think about retiring as cant find a club. Either he is pricing himself out of a contract or he has an injury of sort, only 29 😵

Think there is an ex rangers centre half in the same position, would be two excellent signings

What a signing that would be, but so odd he doesn’t have any club after him

[stantonsboots]

Doidge
Hanlon
Campbell

[Nicho87]

I’d say

Doidge
JDH
Campbell
Hanlon

[supermcginn]

I’d say

Doidge
JDH
Campbell
Hanlon

The top one is a certainty. Hanlon after Saturday and having lost the team captaincy, wouldn't surprise me one bit from what I've heard in the last few days.

[Unseen work]

The top one is a certainty. Hanlon after Saturday and having lost the team captaincy, wouldn't surprise me one bit from what I've heard in the last few days.

What have you heard?

It’s a funny one because he could be a really good back up option but at his age will he be able to do that or will he need to play every week to stay sharp?

The form of Rocky this season has also maybe made him ahead of Hanlon, especially as Johnson likes us being able to press the game high which requires fast defenders.

[supermcginn]

What have you heard?

It’s a funny one because he could be a really good back up option but at his age will he be able to do that or will he need to play every week to stay sharp?

The form of Rocky this season has also maybe made him ahead of Hanlon, especially as Johnson likes us being able to press the game high which requires fast defenders.

Heard that Johnson isn't a huge fan and his starting opportunities will be limited, wont stand in his way if a club comes in for him.

[Greenio]

I’d say

Doidge
JDH
Campbell
Hanlon

Couldn't really be anyone else eh...unless you add Newell to that. All the others are new or injured

Way it's worded seems to me he's having to push them out a bit harder than you might expect

[Alex Trager]

Heard that Johnson isn't a huge fan and his starting opportunities will be limited, wont stand in his way if a club comes in for him.

Really would not like to see Hanlon leave the club.

I want to see someone come in and take his place, but to have on the bench he is defo a good option at this level

[JohnM1875]

Heard that Johnson isn't a huge fan and his starting opportunities will be limited, wont stand in his way if a club comes in for him.

If he didn't rate him why make him club captain? Seems a bit of a weird one.

[BSEJVT]

Would be really disappointed if Johnson has made his mind up on Hanlon without giving him a chance to get fit again after playing through a knee injury at the end of the season for the club and everything he has achieved for us.

Suspect it is utter bull**** though as we need more not less c/h options as evidenced by having to draft Darren back into the squad at the first sign of injury

Can't see it being JDH or Campbell either unless both on loan given their youth and time to improve, but again as we have umpteen midfielders out on loan / injured and that is the weakest area of the park can't see this happening.

Tait maybe, there is something far wrong if he cant get on the bench at least given our midfield woes.

[GreenGray]

If he didn't rate him why make him club captain? Seems a bit of a weird one.

True but if he did rate him why feel the need to change it and make Marshall a captain too?

If Hanlon has to leave so we can bring in a new, younger, better centre half then I reckon we have to do it.


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[Bridge hibs]

My thoughts are Doidge, just not firing now, Tait, Johnson just doesnt want to give him a go, Campbell possibly loan or transfer and Mackay out on a permanent

Only my thoughts though but I would be surprised if its far off those players

[JimBHibees]

Really would not like to see Hanlon leave the club.

I want to see someone come in and take his place, but to have on the bench he is defo a good option at this level

Agree would rather he stayed as back up. Don't have an issue with the manager lloking for a replacement given Paul's age and injury record. Definitely needs to be shaking the squad up that is for sure.

[erin go bragh]

Would be really disappointed if Johnson has made his mind up on Hanlon without giving him a chance to get fit again after playing through a knee injury at the end of the season for the club and everything he has achieved for us.

Suspect it is utter bull**** though as we need more not less c/h options as evidenced by having to draft Darren back into the squad at the first sign of injury

Can't see it being JDH or Campbell either unless both on loan given their youth and time to improve, but again as we have umpteen midfielders out on loan / injured and that is the weakest area of the park can't see this happening.

Tait maybe, there is something far wrong if he cant get on the bench at least given our midfield woes.

Hanlon will forever be a club Legend but it would be the right decision to let him go .
We need better faster ch’s to implement LJ style of play .
I’d also let Newall go too , with Doidge and Campbell. Tin hat on now .

[WhileTheChief..]

"I think there’s two or three, maybe even three or four who would be better served playing football somewhere else on loan or permanently.”

Doesn't sound like he's too impressed with with some of the squad he inherited. Dont blame him.

Yup, this is exactly the chat I was wanting to hear from LJ.

If he sees what we all see, we're half way there. He just needs RG et al to listen to him.

[MWHIBBIES]

Hanlon will forever be a club Legend but it would be the right decision to let him go .
We need better faster ch’s to implement LJ style of play .
I’d also let Newall go too , with Doidge and Campbell. Tin hat on now .

If we can get better, absolutely, let them go. Hanlon and Newell are clearly first choices right now so should be staying.

Hanlon isn't slow at all for a centre back, never has been. Quite quick actually.

[easty]

If we can get better, absolutely, let them go. Hanlon and Newell are clearly first choices right now so should be staying.

Hanlon isn't slow at all for a centre back, never has been. Quite quick actually.

Neither are going anywhere this summer.

[phoenixfire]

Hanlon will forever be a club Legend but it would be the right decision to let him go .
We need better faster ch’s to implement LJ style of play .
I’d also let Newall go too , with Doidge and Campbell. Tin hat on now .
This could happen would be sorry to see Hanlon go though! Newell's the one that gets me on his day he's very good though always think he wants to much time on the ball ,gives away silly fouls and set piece expert he ain't probably a top earner too so it wouldn't upset me to much if he was one! You got a spare tin hat btw ?:duck:

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Really would not like to see Hanlon leave the club.

I want to see someone come in and take his place, but to have on the bench he is defo a good option at this level

Maybe he doesn’t want to be anything but first choice though?

[Alex Trager]

Maybe he doesn’t want to be anything but first choice though?

In which case I would understand him going

[Mikey_1875]

Didn’t think anything of it at the time but my mate said on Saturday he had heard JDH was free to go on loan as his game time would be limited going forward.

If there’s any truth in that it wouldn’t be my choice but it does appear that Campbell and Newell are ahead of him in the queue. Not that I would lose a huge amount of sleep but if we are planning to add another then we probably need to lose someone.

[B.H.F.C]

Didn’t think anything of it at the time but my mate said on Saturday he had heard JDH was free to go on loan as his game time would be limited going forward.

If there’s any truth in that it wouldn’t be my choice but it does appear that Campbell and Newell are ahead of him in the queue. Not that I would lose a huge amount of sleep but if we are planning to add another then we probably need to lose someone.

If he’s talking about 3 or 4 being better off going out then JDH or Campbell have to be included in that number. Given Campbell has been picked ahead of him this year, then there could well be something in that.

Doidge would be another one. Not so sure on the other couple Johnson might have been referring to but actually think it’s quite positive he’s talking about some potentially going out

[JohnM1875]

Didn’t think anything of it at the time but my mate said on Saturday he had heard JDH was free to go on loan as his game time would be limited going forward.

If there’s any truth in that it wouldn’t be my choice but it does appear that Campbell and Newell are ahead of him in the queue. Not that I would lose a huge amount of sleep but if we are planning to add another then we probably need to lose someone.

JDH would be the one I'd want to keep most out of the three you mentioned. Thought he looked really good his first few games and if he can get that form back he'd be a real player for us.

[1875Sean]

Like what others have said can see JDH and Doidge going, would say Campbell too but have a feeling LJ will keep him

[Johnny_Leith]

If LJ has Campbell above JDH for selection then it raises serious doubts for me. JDH is a good player who has a good range of passing, vision, a bit of dig and can get about the park. Campbell is well behind him in all of the above and potential.

[Hibs4185]

Newell and Doidge need to go. I think it would transform the team and the culture at the club.

[Unseen work]

I just can’t see JDH going.

Started pre season off brilliantly, really suited our pressing game and he looked much better playing the ball forward.

Started well against Clyde in the cup then got injured.

Since he’s returned we beat St Johnstone and drew with Hearts so was never going to start on Saturday against Livi.

Now we’ve had a defeat I fully expect him to be back in.

Unless of course he’s on a decent wage and we could get a fee for him that LJ thinks could be used to balance the squad more, but I really wouldn’t want to see him leave.

He also got the number 8 this season

[SteveHFC]

If LJ has Campbell above JDH for selection then it raises serious doubts for me. JDH is a good player who has a good range of passing, vision, a bit of dig and can get about the park. Campbell is well behind him in all of the above and potential.

Agreed.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

True but if he did rate him why feel the need to change it and make Marshall a captain too?

If Hanlon has to leave so we can bring in a new, younger, better centre half then I reckon we have to do it.


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That would apply to anyone in the team.

[Unseen work]

Newell and Doidge need to go. I think it would transform the team and the culture at the club.

In what way would it transform the culture at the club?

Two really well liked and thought of guys.

I can’t believe the stick Newell gets on here at times, he’s played some brilliant passes this season already that should have resulted in goals.

[greenlex]

I just can’t see JDH going.

Started pre season off brilliantly, really suited our pressing game and he looked much better playing the ball forward.

Started well against Clyde in the cup then got injured.

Since he’s returned we beat St Johnstone and drew with Hearts so was never going to start on Saturday against Livi.

Now we’ve had a defeat I fully expect him to be back in.

Unless of course he’s on a decent wage and we could get a fee for him that LJ thinks could be used to balance the squad more, but I really wouldn’t want to see him leave.

He also got the number 8 this season
We also turned both the games we got points in after he was introduced to the pitch.

[tonyrougier123]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

[Unseen work]

We also turned both the games we got points in after he was introduced to the pitch.

Yup, almost done it on Saturday again too after he played a sublime pass to Boyle for the Bojang chance.

[007]

The £10 subscription fee is just the beginning.

There are various online tests we have to pass including a Hibs quiz, an understanding of the xG process test and an intense grammar exam in order to ensure a high calibre of post.

Such as your daily score onto page 80 of the Wordle thread.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

In what way would it transform the culture at the club?

Two really well liked and thought of guys.

I can’t believe the stick Newell gets on here at times, he’s played some brilliant passes this season already that should have resulted in goals.

Not suggesting these guys are the problem, but it’s quite common for new managers to move on players who have been favourites under a previous management team. Paul Mcginn I’d say was a similar case.

[Tambo]

Guessing games at who the supposed 3/4 could be :confused:

Who knows one of them might be Porteous for all we know with his contract situation?

I think a cert would be Doidge and either Campbell or Tait would be allowed to leave the club.

[xqnq1875]

I think doidge will be a cert of the 3/4 to leave, can’t imagine Lj will be impressed with him so far as he’s been very poor, another potentially Campbell and maybe Dylan tait on loan


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[GreenPJ]

Not suggesting these guys are the problem, but it’s quite common for new managers to move on players who have been favourites under a previous management team. Paul Mcginn I’d say was a similar case.

I am sad to say I would not be upset to see Doidge go as I just don't see him contributing anything just now but for me Newall is one of the best players at the club, his issue is consistency and having appropriate foils around him in midfield.

[Hibiza]

Newell and Doidge need to go. I think it would transform the team and the culture at the club.

:top marks

[Hibiza]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

They are all poor . Without a doubt.

[Coco Bryce]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

He's ***** and part of the problem.

[hhibs]

My thoughts are Doidge, just not firing now, Tait, Johnson just doesnt want to give him a go, Campbell possibly loan or transfer and Mackay out on a permanent

Only my thoughts though but I would be surprised if its far off those players


Ah ! Mackay , whatever happened to him,did we not pay decent money to get him ?

I really do not remember getting any real game time, out on loan,then nothing a bit like Tait ,money paid and nothing,all very strange ,or am I missing something while on my travels ?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest to see Campbell out the door after LJ comments today.

Nowhere near good enough.

[supermcginn]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

There's thousands of players out there who have energy and can run about. He's just not very good at football which is quite a big issue.

[cameronw-hfc]

What's so special about the PM board? Genuine question. They all vetted and deemed worthy of keeping secrets?

Nothing special, just less visitors and given im not trying to be ITK and have seen how some folk get treated for posting wrong rumours on here, it's marginally safer to post rumours on there instead of here to avoid abuse if they don't come through.

[Nicho87]

Nothing special, just less visitors and given im not trying to be ITK and have seen how some folk get treated for posting wrong rumours on here, it's marginally safer to post rumours on there instead of here to avoid abuse if they don't come through.

Sounds like what I saw in the news last night in perth

😗

[OldEast]

Nothing special, just less visitors and given im not trying to be ITK and have seen how some folk get treated for posting wrong rumours on here, it's marginally safer to post rumours on there instead of here to avoid abuse if they don't come through.

Thank you, I understand now.

[Since452]

Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest to see Campbell out the door after LJ comments today.

Nowhere near good enough.

I think he likes Campbell to be honest. Early days but i also think Campbell looks better under Johnson. The obvious one is Doidge, especially after Saturday but his contract obviously an issue.

[phoenixfire]

I think he likes Campbell to be honest. Early days but i also think Campbell looks better under Johnson.

Don't think any of them are bad players just don't play well together as a midfield group ! Going to be interesting to see who goes and to where ! That's if they do go ! Also interesting who we take in too! MF and CB ? Or two MF ?

[RMQ1967]

Campbell is going nae ware,there’s a few supporters need to suck it up with Campbell instead of doubling down.

The lad was missed at the weekend,his energy and harassing the other team ,he also gets involved in the goals we score.

Newell and JDH are the underperforming midfielders we have.

Absolutely - regarding Josh. He's played more or less every game for LJ for a reason.

Will be an important player for us - involved in most of the good things that happened against Hearts before he went off.

[Gaffer1875]

Absolutely - regarding Josh. He's played more or less every game for LJ for a reason.

Will be an important player for us - involved in most of the good things that happened against Hearts before he went off.

I want to see it but I really can’t. He’s not at this level.


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[RMQ1967]

I want to see it but I really can’t. He’s not at this level.


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Fair enough but LJ & the coaching staff clearly think differently.

[SteveHFC]

Motherwell trying to sign Robert Snodgrass.

[Coco Bryce]

Fair enough but LJ & the coaching staff clearly think differently.

Or maybe they don't but have no other option but to play him.

[Big_Franck]

Motherwell trying to sign Robert Snodgrass.

If we hadn't already signed an injury-prone winger in his mid 30s I'd be all for signing Snodgrass. I think he'd be a great signing for Well if he stays fit.

[Unseen work]

If we hadn't already signed an injury-prone winger in his mid 30s I'd be all for signing Snodgrass. I think he'd be a great signing for Well if he stays fit.

100% agree he’d be a good signing for them, quality player that’s never relied on his pace despite being a winger.

Think he’d do brilliant in this league.

[SMAXXA]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

[SteveHFC]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

Dunfermline?

[Jonnyboy]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

FC Edinburgh maybe

[SMAXXA]

Dunfermline?


FC Edinburgh maybe

nope

[GreenArmy1875]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

Spartans?

[Callum_62]

Livi surley

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[Haymaker]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

He's coming home, there's not a chance he signs elsewhere. :hyper

[phoenixfire]

Mcpake at pars that's my guess!

[phoenixfire]

Mcpake at pars that's my guess!

Sorry didn't see previous posts ! Not pars ,Edinburgh, hibs then !Livingston?

[SteveHFC]

nope

Raith?

[phoenixfire]

Raith?

Good shout that ! Notice no one's mentioned our neighbours now that would be crazy wouldn't it!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

Bonnyrigg

[Unseen work]

Hearts fans saying they’re linked (link being a poster on the terrace) with Görkem Sağlam and some mates think we’re interested too.

I imagine it’s complete nonsense/guesswork but he fits our model/position we need to fill.

Looks wise, he’s as close to a Scott Allan replacement you’ll see.

[Haymaker]

Griffiths coming home to play for someone else...

Cummings in Oz..

Scotty in Arbroath....

Yet we can barely score a goal...

[cameronw-hfc]

Griffiths coming home to play for someone else...

Cummings in Oz..

Scotty in Arbroath....

Yet we can barely score a goal...


And absolutely none of those players would improve us. Griffiths hasn't looked like a footballer in years, Cummings has barely improved since he left us and is yet to have just one prolonged period of form out with the second tier, Allan looked lost when he came on besides one or two games last year.

[HoboHarry]

Griffiths coming home to play for someone else...

Cummings in Oz..

Scotty in Arbroath....:greengrin

Yet we can barely score a goal...
:hyper

Am I doing this right? :greengrin

[bigwheel]

Robert Snodgrass being linked with Motherwell……quality player


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[Gaffer1875]

Robert Snodgrass being linked with Motherwell……quality player


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Can play CM, we should be looking at him on a short term deal.


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[Allant1981]

Griffiths coming home to play for someone else...

Cummings in Oz..

Scotty in Arbroath....

Yet we can barely score a goal...

Do you not get bored with the griffiths nonsense, clearly just doing it now for a reaction, the guy has shown he is done

[Hibby70]

Hearing Griffith’s may be on the way back from Australia to sign for a team not far from us, and it’s defo not us before that starts.

I saw him at the Fort on Tuesday. I'd assumed he hadn't gone out to Oz yet.