Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Hibiza]

The sponsors must’ve wanted to meet Newell to get some hair care advice or something. No way he was MOTM

:top marks

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see Mark McNulty is without a club at the moment :hmmm: maybe worth a punt

[Iain G]

i see Mark McNulty is without a club at the moment :hmmm: maybe worth a punt

You think he could do a job pulling pints in the new bar maybe? 🤣

[flash]

:top marks

What a shock that you agree.

[cabbageandribs1875]

You think he could do a job pulling pints in the new bar maybe? 🤣


i think he would score a few with Youan and Boyle supplying him :agree:

[supermcginn]

i see Mark McNulty is without a club at the moment :hmmm: maybe worth a punt

Just what we need, a striker that doesn't score goals.

[MrSmith]

The Newell hate is pathetic on here. Some need to give their head a wobble, every single thread ends up about Newell, even after he got Motm, give it a bloody rest. It's boring now

I certainly don't hate him but I've seen enough to say - imo - that I don't like his style of play. For me, he is not a midfielder that has an engine to push us forward or stamp his authority on that position. Maybe there is a role for him somewhere else in the team but midfield, no!

[Hibiza]

What a shock that you agree.

:yawn:

[Libby Hibby]

The sponsors must’ve wanted to meet Newell to get some hair care advice or something. No way he was MOTM

Did they now? Interesting.

[hhibs]

100% was astounded when that was announced yesterday. He done okay but Campbell, Youan and Porto all ahead of him.

Absolutely.

[RMQ1967]

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.


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.


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

Nowhere near good enough.


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.


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


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


I'll just leave this here regarding Josh Campbell - slightly embarrassing for a few "experts" :shotdowni

tonyrougier123 knows a player :aok:

[bigwheel]

Thought Newell was brilliant yesterday as was Josh

Hopefully both going nowhere

Exactly. 10/10

[raeburnhibs]

In what way?

Porteous misplaced (as in straight to a Rangers player) pretty much every pass in the first 30minutes. Newell won tackles, covered well, was in the right areas to clear loose balls, played a couple of cracking lofted passes second half.

[raeburnhibs]

No chance. It’s good to be arguing the merits of players who played well though other than the other way about.

You think you are right. I think I'm right, we'll just have to disagree. Agree on the general sentiment of your post

[cameronw-hfc]

I certainly don't hate him but I've seen enough to say - imo - that I don't like his style of play. For me, he is not a midfielder that has an engine to push us forward or stamp his authority on that position. Maybe there is a role for him somewhere else in the team but midfield, no!

Hate maybe not the right word, but the fact certain posters turn every single conversation / thread on here as a chance to bash Newell is pathetic and incredibly boring at this point. Even after he got Motm there's the usual "Newell was rubbish/imposter" or whatever crap they said yet again on the transfer thread.

[number9dream]

Porteous misplaced (as in straight to a Rangers player) pretty much every pass in the first 30minutes. Newell won tackles, covered well, was in the right areas to clear loose balls, played a couple of cracking lofted passes second half.

Maybe discussed before but Porto seems to have developed a rather odd way of striking the ball, with a very exaggerated instep movement. He’s scuffed quite a few wayward passes straight to the opposition this season. Is it a new thing or has he always done this? Just an observation, not looking to cause a rammy…

[B.H.F.C]

Hate maybe not the right word, but the fact certain posters turn every single conversation / thread on here as a chance to bash Newell is pathetic and incredibly boring at this point. Even after he got Motm there's the usual "Newell was rubbish/imposter" or whatever crap they said yet again on the transfer thread.

Considering you find it really boring, it doesn’t stop you repeatedly commenting on it. It’s just that you’re on the other side of the argument.

Folk have really just said that they’re surprised he got MOTM yesterday. People just call what they see most of the time, the positive threads on Campbell after a good performance yesterday show that.

[A Hi-Bee]

So, who is joining Hibs and who is leaving, we have 10 days left to find out.

[cameronw-hfc]

Considering you find it really boring, it doesn’t stop you repeatedly commenting on it. It’s just that you’re on the other side of the argument.

Folk have really just said that they’re surprised he got MOTM yesterday. People just call what they see most of the time, the positive threads on Campbell after a good performance yesterday show that.


Because I click on the match thread, scroll through and see the same on match days, come off and if we lose see a Joe Newell thread, come onto the transfer page to see if there's rumours and see folk talking about getting rid of him. It's as if some folks only Hibs opinions are "Newell bad"

[B.H.F.C]

Because I click on the match thread, scroll through and see the same on match days, come off and if we lose see a Joe Newell thread, come onto the transfer page to see if there's rumours and see folk talking about getting rid of him. It's as if some folks only Hibs opinions are "Newell bad"

Folk think we desperately need a new midfielder so discussing the current ones is fairly relevant. If folk think he is playing well and deserves his place in the team, they’ll say so. This whole idea that folk don’t want players to do well, hate them and won’t say if they’ve played well is ridiculous, as shown with the reaction towards Campbell yesterday (who IMO has had a lot more stick than Newell previously).

[Johnny_Leith]

I'll just leave this here regarding Josh Campbell - slightly embarrassing for a few "experts" :shotdowni

tonyrougier123 knows a player :aok:

I can't speak for any of the other posters you've quoted, but I was delighted with Campbells contribution on Saturday. He's started the season well which is promising. I still rate JDH as a centre midfielder ahead of him, Campbell has a bit more versatility but I still think JDH is ahead of him.

I have also never claimed to be an expert. This is a football forum where we express our opinions, sometimes folk will disagree and sometimes our opinions don't align with reality. Bit crass in the way you've went about disagreeing with my (and others) opinions imo.

[xqnq1875]

Hope the rumours of Demi Mitchell leaving aren’t true still think the guy has got a lot to offer in a hibs shirt once he gets back to full fitness


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[eastterrace]

Hope the rumours of Demi Mitchell leaving aren’t true still think the guy has got a lot to offer in a hibs shirt once he gets back to full fitness


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Not for me we need to stop buying guys who have long injury problems. Hope we can get him of the wage bill and bring someone else in.

[Libby Hibby]

Hope the rumours of Demi Mitchell leaving aren’t true still think the guy has got a lot to offer in a hibs shirt once he gets back to full fitness


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Na, his time has come and gone.

[Jones28]

Na, his time has come and gone.

His time? Since January? Is that what players get now?

[JimBHibees]

His time? Since January? Is that what players get now?

Yep played only a handful of games for us scoring a couple

[Libby Hibby]

His time? Since January? Is that what players get now?

No use to us on the treatment table.

How many games has he played in those 8 months? I canny be bothered looking. He’ll be lucky to be in double figures.

[3pm]

No use to us on the treatment table.

How many games has he played in those 8 months? I canny be bothered looking. He’ll be lucky to be in double figures.

Hi

P7, 4 of them starts. One of those three sub appearances were the last few seconds v St Johnstone.

Won one game v Arbroath.

[keep the faith]

Na, his time has come and gone.

😂

[RMQ1967]

I can't speak for any of the other posters you've quoted, but I was delighted with Campbells contribution on Saturday. He's started the season well which is promising. I still rate JDH as a centre midfielder ahead of him, Campbell has a bit more versatility but I still think JDH is ahead of him.

I have also never claimed to be an expert. This is a football forum where we express our opinions, sometimes folk will disagree and sometimes our opinions don't align with reality. Bit crass in the way you've went about disagreeing with my (and others) opinions imo.

A bit of a tongue in cheek post but it's pretty irritating to see so many decent players (like Newall & Rocky) getting written off by some before the team has had a chance to gel.

Its ironic that you find it crass to be reminded of what you wrote given what you wrote about a talented young Hibs player ;)

[basehibby]

The sponsors must’ve wanted to meet Newell to get some hair care advice or something. No way he was MOTM

Don't know what game you were watching. Newell had a good game and was well in with a shout for Hibs' MOM until Campbell settled the matter with his superb strike.

Some posters seem to have selective blind spots such that they systematically fail to register anything positive about their pet hate figures.

[Johnny_Leith]

A bit of a tongue in cheek post but it's pretty irritating to see so many decent players (like Newall & Rocky) getting written off by some before the team has had a chance to gel.

Its ironic that you find it crass to be reminded of what you wrote given what you wrote about a talented young Hibs player ;)


I agree it is frustrating to see players totally tore to shreds on here but I think if you were to review my post, I don't do that. I still think JDH is a better CM than Campbell but I haven't slated JC there at all. As I said it's a forum and we give our opinion on players, hopefully Campbell proves me wrong and outperforms jdh all season long.

[JimBHibees]

Didn't think Newell was motm but played well especially near the end with keeping the ball and moving it he did fail to track Lawrence for their second though.

[Dalkeith Boy]

Maybe discussed before but Porto seems to have developed a rather odd way of striking the ball, with a very exaggerated instep movement. He’s scuffed quite a few wayward passes straight to the opposition this season. Is it a new thing or has he always done this? Just an observation, not looking to cause a rammy…

I've observed the exact same, seems to have been even more obvious in the Rangers game.....baffles me!

[bod]

I've observed the exact same, seems to have been even more obvious in the Rangers game.....baffles me!

& rolls one leg of his shorts up

[CapitalGreen]

Didn't think Newell was motm but played well especially near the end with keeping the ball and moving it he did fail to track Lawrence for their second though.

Yup, he was poor at the 2nd goal. Too busy watching what was happening on the wing and completely lost his man allowing him to meet the cross unmarked on the edge of our 6 yard box.

[Brightside]

I've observed the exact same, seems to have been even more obvious in the Rangers game.....baffles me!

A lot of his passes are coming off his heel. He gave a way possession a lot during the rangers game.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

https://therealefl.co.uk/2022/08/22/exclusive-interest-in-harry-mckirdy-set-to-heat-up/

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

https://therealefl.co.uk/2022/08/22/exclusive-interest-in-harry-mckirdy-set-to-heat-up/

£500k seems exuberant from us on a player that has a colourful personality…going by that article.

[xqnq1875]

https://therealefl.co.uk/2022/08/22/exclusive-interest-in-harry-mckirdy-set-to-heat-up/

No Brainer this imo seen the boy play a few times and looks brilliant, pace is absolutely frighting and can finish as well


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[Hibernian Verse]

£500k seems exuberant from us on a player that has a colourful personality…going by that article.

Mon the exuberance.

[Iain G]

£500k seems exuberant from us on a player that has a colourful personality…going by that article.

That £500k would get us a couple of players to the development team though 😈

[chippy]

Mon the exuberance.

He’ll distract the Hun media from Porto. Win win

[phoenixfire]

No Brainer this imo seen the boy play a few times and looks brilliant, pace is absolutely frighting and can finish as well


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Is he a midfielder or striker?

[NGoloGrantie]

Is he a midfielder or striker?

Striker. Looks a very good player

[phoenixfire]

Striker. Looks a very good player
Thanks mate ! Seems there's a few after him too!

[BlackSheep]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12613779/harry-mckirdy-half-the-job-done-jonny-williams-feeling-confident


Seems to have a similar on camera presence to Porto :)

[xqnq1875]

Is he a midfielder or striker?

Striker but can also play on the wing if needed


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[phoenixfire]

Striker but can also play on the wing if needed


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One of the clubs after him in championship don't think we will be able to compete with that!

[xqnq1875]

One of the clubs after him in championship don't think we will be able to compete with that!

A lot of Swindon fans are apparently saying they think we’ll sign him, the supposed championship club are only mildly interested and I think we’ll push really hard to get him it doidge is leaving


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[phoenixfire]

A lot of Swindon fans are apparently saying they think we’ll sign him, the supposed championship club are only mildly interested and I think we’ll push really hard to get him it doidge is leaving


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Hopefully we get him sounds a good player ! Notice he's fond of a booking too must be a fiery character too

[GloryGlory]

A lot of Swindon fans are apparently saying they think we’ll sign him, the supposed championship club are only mildly interested and I think we’ll push really hard to get him it doidge is leaving


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What if Doidge decides he doesn't want to go? Every indication is that he intends to stick around.

[HoboHarry]

What if Doidge decides he doesn't want to go? Every indication is that he intends to stick around.
What are the indications? I genuinely have seen nothing?

[The Modfather]

What if Doidge decides he doesn't want to go? Every indication is that he intends to stick around.

Then we have to either dig deep and see what’s cheaper, paying off his contract or waiting until it expires. I can’t see Doidge hitting double figures this season, even allowing for him being on 3. Never mind double figures in league goals.

We don’t have endless amounts of money, but I’ll be critical of Hibs if we don’t or can’t afford the quality spine we still require when we’ve spent fortunes on the likes of Gringer, Tait, Mackay, Delfierre, Macallister, Hauge, Melkerson and new contracts for Doidge, JDH, Newell & Campbell.

[hibee1875]

What are the indications? I genuinely have seen nothing?

There’s been mention before about his gf who’s at Edinburgh uni

[Dmas]

What are the indications? I genuinely have seen nothing?

I think his partner is at law school or Uni up here, was something that came up after the Dundee Utd link that his preference was to stay up here

[JammyDoidger]

Mckirdy reminds me a lot of Jason Cummings, knows where the goals are, plays with a bit swagger and can cut in from the sides, clever player, would be happy if we sign him, although tbh I'd rather we went for more of a target man type. Don't think Mckirdy is too dissimilar to Melkersen either.

[Unseen work]

I’d be surprised if we went for McKirdy.

Can play up top or off the wing but with the strikers we’ve got I would think a bigger one that is mobile would be the type we’re missing, especially if Doidge leaves. A similar sort of player as Ross Stewart who Johnson signed for Sunderland is the type I think would really add to us, Nisbet could be that guy but by the time he’s back and actually sharp half the season will he done.

I’d rather try Melkersen through the middle I think than pay 500k for him. Melkersen has come back alot stronger, sharper and hold up play has improved and I fancy he’d score a fair few with Boyle and Youan out wide.

[hibbyfraelibby]

What are the indications? I genuinely have seen nothing?

...like his other half in the middle of a Uni course in Edinburgh?

[Springbank]

I’d be surprised if we went for McKirdy.

Can play up top or off the wing but with the strikers we’ve got I would think a bigger one that is mobile would be the type we’re missing, especially if Doidge leaves. A similar sort of player as Ross Stewart who Johnson signed for Sunderland is the type I think would really add to us, Nisbet could be that guy but by the time he’s back and actually sharp half the season will he done.

I’d rather try Melkersen through the middle I think than pay 500k for him. Melkersen has come back alot stronger, sharper and hold up play has improved and I fancy he’d score a fair few with Boyle and Youan out wide.

I hope you're right

My own feeling, in the derby, was Melkerson has a lot of attributes but he is not yet ready for this level of football. A loan til end December, banging in goals, might help him get his confidence back to kick on in January

[phoenixfire]

I’d be surprised if we went for McKirdy.

Can play up top or off the wing but with the strikers we’ve got I would think a bigger one that is mobile would be the type we’re missing, especially if Doidge leaves. A similar sort of player as Ross Stewart who Johnson signed for Sunderland is the type I think would really add to us, Nisbet could be that guy but by the time he’s back and actually sharp half the season will he done.

I’d rather try Melkersen through the middle I think than pay 500k for him. Melkersen has come back alot stronger, sharper and hold up play has improved and I fancy he’d score a fair few with Boyle and Youan out wide.

Been saying the same don't think where we have been playing him entirely suits him ,he has got stronger and sharper ,I go back to Motherwell in the cup and how good his goals were ! He was so clinical ,put him in centre with Boyle and youan wide that for me is as good as a strikeforce as there is at any spl club imo! On merklesen really think we have a very good player there!

[Shrekko]

Melkerson has a lot of attributes but he is not yet ready for this level of football. A loan til end December, banging in goals, might help him get his confidence back to kick on in January

Spot on. There's "a player in there" but he's nowhere near ready at the moment.

I think we're realising that our project type players might have to learn their trade in other teams before coming back as we just can't afford the level of naivety we're seeing at times if we want to be challenging at the top end of the league.

[B.H.F.C]

Spot on. There's "a player in there" but he's nowhere near ready at the moment.

I think we're realising that our project type players might have to learn their trade in other teams before coming back as we just can't afford the level of naivety we're seeing at times if we want to be challenging at the top end of the league.

I don’t think playing out on the right has helped him at all.

We’re not going to see him doing much of that with Boyle being back but I think Melkersen would offer a lot more through the middle with Youan and Boyle either side of him.

[Shrekko]

I don’t think playing out on the right has helped him at all.

We’re not going to see him doing much of that with Boyle being back but I think Melkersen would offer a lot more through the middle with Youan and Boyle either side of him.

Yeah, the Motherwell game I think proved he has natural strikers instincts and I'd play him in the middle if anywhere. I just think he has so much to learn about link play etc. - I'm never sure what he's going to try and do when he's on the ball.

I'd genuinely like to be proved wrong on this as I do expect him to be a 1st team regular at some point.

[neil7908]

Yeah, the Motherwell game I think proved he has natural strikers instincts and I'd play him in the middle if anywhere. I just think he has so much to learn about link play etc. - I'm never sure what he's going to try and do when he's on the ball.

I'd genuinely like to be proved wrong on this as I do expect him to be a 1st team regular at some point.

I'd be inclined to keep him around for now but once Nisbet is back I'd be looking to give Melkerson a half season loan from January. Unless he's hitting a patch of form for us of course.

Like you I think he's got potential bit at 19 it's a lot to ask him to lead the line as the sole forward in a 433,and I don't think he looks like a wide player at all.

[Heisenberg]

Luke McCormick going to Bristol Rovers.

https://t.co/WzofdQCFbF

[Bostonhibby]

Not Hibs news but see the thieves are after Alex Mighten on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Mate is a regular at the City Ground and says Mighten is a highly rated winger.

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[CapitalGreen]

Luke McCormick going to Bristol Rovers.

https://t.co/WzofdQCFbF

I hope the breakthrough for Bristol Rovers is us pulling out as we are moving for a different player.

[hibees 7062]

Not Hibs news but see the thieves are after Alex Mighten on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Mate is a regular at the City Ground and says Mighten is a highly rated winger.

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He’s signed for them

[Unseen work]

Wonder what’s happened with a couple of signings lately

Joaquin Sosa - Deal all but done and he was travelling over then it wasn’t.

Luke McCormick - Leading the chase then signing for Bristol

Jake Brimmer - Deal agreed then fell through

Ron Gordon mentioned on the last interview with him one was almost done and almost said who but no one announced (except Boyle) since then.

Rumours of someone being shown around against Hearts but nothing announced.

It’s not by any way a dig at the club but just intrigued why (if there’s any truth in them) they never went through or what happened.

Maybe new targets have come up that we want instead?

[Callum_62]

Wonder what’s happened with a couple of signings lately

Joaquin Sosa - Deal all but done and he was travelling over then it wasn’t.

Luke McCormick - Leading the chase then signing for Bristol

Jake Brimmer - Deal agreed then fell through

Ron Gordon mentioned on the last interview with him one was almost done and almost said who but no one announced (except Boyle) since then.

Rumours of someone being shown around against Hearts but nothing announced.

It’s not by any way a dig at the club but just intrigued why (if there’s any truth in them) they never went through or what happened.

Maybe new targets have come up that we want instead?Maybe Ron was referring to Boyle?

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[Johnny_Leith]

Wonder what’s happened with a couple of signings lately

Joaquin Sosa - Deal all but done and he was travelling over then it wasn’t.

Luke McCormick - Leading the chase then signing for Bristol

Jake Brimmer - Deal agreed then fell through

Ron Gordon mentioned on the last interview with him one was almost done and almost said who but no one announced (except Boyle) since then.

Rumours of someone being shown around against Hearts but nothing announced.

It’s not by any way a dig at the club but just intrigued why (if there’s any truth in them) they never went through or what happened.

Maybe new targets have come up that we want instead?


Deals break down all the time, this is fairly common. For whatever reason, mostly the markets we're shopping in probably, we seem to be getting more information than we would have previous years?

[CapitalGreen]

Wonder what’s happened with a couple of signings lately

Joaquin Sosa - Deal all but done and he was travelling over then it wasn’t.

Luke McCormick - Leading the chase then signing for Bristol

Jake Brimmer - Deal agreed then fell through

Ron Gordon mentioned on the last interview with him one was almost done and almost said who but no one announced (except Boyle) since then.

Rumours of someone being shown around against Hearts but nothing announced.

It’s not by any way a dig at the club but just intrigued why (if there’s any truth in them) they never went through or what happened.

Maybe new targets have come up that we want instead?

If a 3rd party was retaining an interest in Joaquin Sosa then we couldn’t sign him.

Jake Brimmer’s father has MND so he understandably doesn’t want to move away from Australia.

[Dav13]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/hibernian-re-ignite-transfer-interest-in-efl-striker/?fbclid=IwAR0I3ezrWiJ7-zeJPad7Hf4mH7yjM7wyAi7FAAMaN3owAe7BszrPlKQVxiY&amp

a little condescending regarding the spl

[Greenwich_Hibby]

Probably not far off the mark though in terms of player quality.

[brog]

[QUOTE=Greenwich_Hibby;7073908]Probably not far off the mark though in terms of player quality.[QUOTE]l

Just another patronising comment from someone who's probably never attended a Scottish Premiership game.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not Hibs news but see the thieves are after Alex Mighten on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Mate is a regular at the City Ground and says Mighten is a highly rated winger.

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That’s a very good signing unfortunately.

Seen him a few times for Forest and he’ll do very well up here.

[brog]

That’s a very good signing unfortunately.

Seen him a few times for Forest and he’ll do very well up here.

Nice to see you being positive! :wink:

[CallumLaidlaw]

That’s a very good signing unfortunately.

Seen him a few times for Forest and he’ll do very well up here.

Sure folk said that about Ben Woodburn.


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[bingo70]

Sure folk said that about Ben Woodburn.


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There’s people that say that about everyone that comes up from down south. If they’ve heard of them then they’ll skoosh it in little old Scotland. Rarely happens though. There’s exceptions to this obviously but generally speaking the better young players down south normally go to the championship.

[flash]

There’s people that say that about everyone that comes up from down south. If they’ve heard of them then they’ll skoosh it in little old Scotland. Rarely happens though. There’s exceptions to this obviously but generally speaking the better young players down south normally go to the championship.

If he was exceptional every club in the Championship would want him.

[bingo70]

If he was exceptional every club in the Championship would want him.

Yup, you do get ones that slip through the net like that Ellis Simms but they’re few and far between.

It’s a ***** market to shop in for that reason.

Remember we were told Nathan Wood would skoosh it up here as he was once linked with a £9m transfer.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sure folk said that about Ben Woodburn.


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They might well have.

Obviously nothing is guaranteed, but I’d have thought he’d have more likely been a target for Rangers or Celtic than Hearts from what I’ve seen of him.

[IberianHibernian]

[QUOTE=Greenwich_Hibby;7073908]Probably not far off the mark though in terms of player quality.[QUOTE]l

Just another patronising comment from someone who's probably never attended a Scottish Premiership game.Was watching Man U v Liv on DAZN tonight ( or some of it - was so bad that I extended half time to 60th minute ) and Spanish commentator came out with " esto parece la liga escocesa " (this is like the Scottish League ) after a particularly bad spell of play by both sides near end of match . Hard to promote Scottish league though if tonight`s game in Manchester is anything to go by ( I don`t usually see much English football ) , comparing Scottish premier to 3rd tier of England is ridiculous .

[JammyDoidger]

Not Hibs news but see the thieves are after Alex Mighten on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Mate is a regular at the City Ground and says Mighten is a highly rated winger.

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Hearts definitely signing quality over quantity right now tbf to them, look in a good place atm unfortunately, hopefully we can make a couple quality additions before the end of the window. C'mon hibs.

[Since452]

Sure folk said that about Ben Woodburn.


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We don't half hype up their players. There would be something wrong if Hearts, Hibs or Aberdeen didn't have good players in their squad. You expect that. If Hearts had a Boyle, Youan or Cabraja I'd be gutted. Loan players from EPL teams rarely cut it up here. Simms is one of the very few exceptions.

[Bridge hibs]

Hearts definitely signing quality over quantity right now tbf to them, look in a good place atm unfortunately, hopefully we can make a couple quality additions before the end of the window. C'mon hibs.Maybe its just me but despite who hearts have signed I think they have huffed and puffed this season, they were nothing special against us, scraped a win at fortress tiny castle v Ross County and in speaking to a couple of pet jambos a game they were lucky to win. Beaten in europe by a team with no win in 5 and had barely scored a goal in those games, beat a Dundee Utd team who are on a horrendous run and lost at celtic

I agree we need a couple of quality additions to the team but we are slowly improving and despite who hearts have signed we are not a million miles away from them. I also think whilst hearts may benefit financially if they get through to the group stages it may be to the detriment of their league and cup games as like you say, quality over quantity, a few injuries and they are down to Joe average or youngsters

[Libby Hibby]

Hearts definitely signing quality over quantity right now tbf to them, look in a good place atm unfortunately, hopefully we can make a couple quality additions before the end of the window. C'mon hibs.

I’ll call you and raise you Ben Woodburn.

[green day]

Maybe its just me but despite who hearts have signed I think they have huffed and puffed this season, they were nothing special against us, scraped a win at fortress tiny castle v Ross County and in speaking to a couple of pet jambos a game they were lucky to win. Beaten in europe by a team with no win in 5 and had barely scored a goal in those games, beat a Dundee Utd team who are on a horrendous run and lost at celtic

I agree we need a couple of quality additions to the team but we are slowly improving and despite who hearts have signed we are not a million miles away from them. I also think whilst hearts may benefit financially if they get through to the group stages it may be to the detriment of their league and cup games as like you say, quality over quantity, a few injuries and they are down to Joe average or youngsters

A jambo said yesterday that the starting 11 v Celtic only had 2 "starters" and by the end of the month that number will be zero..........which is drivel as 5 of them started v Hibs.

This Jambo also said that he was glad that Sibbick was out of next league match - which is odd, as (assuming Halkett is gubbed) they are bare bones at the back, esp now Cochrane is also out.

I like a few of their players (Gordon, Mckay, Baningime, Devlin and Shankland) but the rest are nothing special. I think the Celtic match shows their lack of depth, they need more in (as do we) but I am certain that their 8 matches in Europe will cost them in the league.

Its up to Hibs to take advantage of that.

[The Captain....]

Maybe its just me but despite who hearts have signed I think they have huffed and puffed this season, they were nothing special against us, scraped a win at fortress tiny castle v Ross County and in speaking to a couple of pet jambos a game they were lucky to win. Beaten in europe by a team with no win in 5 and had barely scored a goal in those games, beat a Dundee Utd team who are on a horrendous run and lost at celtic

I agree we need a couple of quality additions to the team but we are slowly improving and despite who hearts have signed we are not a million miles away from them. I also think whilst hearts may benefit financially if they get through to the group stages it may be to the detriment of their league and cup games as like you say, quality over quantity, a few injuries and they are down to Joe average or youngstersIt's not just you, I agree with what you've said.

They've relied heavily on McKay ( who tbf has started the season well) and, as usual, Gordon is often masking their defensive weaknesses.

Defensively they look like they are missing Souttar and their full back positions look vulnerable to me.

Robbie Neilson still seems to bottle it in any game.of significance and revert to negative tactics which is annoying the section of their fan base who have never forgiven him for us winning the Cup.

Hopefully they get stuffed at fortress bus shelter by the Swiss. Nice early goal to kill the atmosphere and ruin their big night.

For us, a centre half and centre forward ( even if just a loan) are priorities. I'd love us to sign a quality centre mid who can dictate a game as well but they are not easy to find. All need to be better than what we already have or we won't improve.

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[Libby Hibby]

A jambo said yesterday that the starting 11 v Celtic only had 2 "starters" and by the end of the month that number will be zero..........which is drivel as 5 of them started v Hibs.

This Jambo also said that he was glad that Sibbick was out of next league match - which is odd, as (assuming Halkett is gubbed) they are bare bones at the back, esp now Cochrane is also out.

I like a few of their players (Gordon, Mckay, Baningime, Devlin and Shankland) but the rest are nothing special. I think the Celtic match shows their lack of depth, they need more in (as do we) but I am certain that their 8 matches in Europe will cost them in the league.

Its up to Hibs to take advantage of that.

100% agree.

Except for Devlin. He’s not very good imo, very ineffective and seems to just run about lunging into tackles. Another overhyped Hertz player.

[Bridge hibs]

100% agree.

Except for Devlin. He’s not very good imo, very ineffective and seems to just run about lunging into tackles. Another overhyped Hertz player.Agree about Devlin, he is a headless ****ing chicken, runs about a lot but zero ability, I think McKay and Boyce kind of make them click up front, Boyce in particular is not prolific but he is a ****ing pain in the arse for defenders and holds the ball up well, Haring is slow and very limited, Halkett just has a big square heid and Sibbick is horrendous

[Hibernian Verse]

It's funny that when Hearts sign a player on loan it's a class signing but when we do everyone is up in arms about relying on the loan market.

[hibbyfraelibby]

I'd be inclined to keep him around for now but once Nisbet is back I'd be looking to give Melkerson a half season loan from January. Unless he's hitting a patch of form for us of course.

Like you I think he's got potential bit at 19 it's a lot to ask him to lead the line as the sole forward in a 433,and I don't think he looks like a wide player at all.

Or alternatively we could send Nissy out on loan to get up to speed...

[brog]

It's funny that when Hearts sign a player on loan it's a class signing but when we do everyone is up in arms about relying on the loan market.

Not just that, if we had signed a 20 year old we would have had the usual snide comments about the development team. TBF though it's just the usual suspects who alternate between negativity for us and positivity for our rivals. Strange behaviour!

[brog]

Agree about Devlin, he is a headless ****ing chicken, runs about a lot but zero ability, I think McKay and Boyce kind of make them click up front, Boyce in particular is not prolific but he is a ****ing pain in the arse for defenders and holds the ball up well, Haring is slow and very limited, Halkett just has a big square heid and Sibbick is horrendous

Sums it up for me. Devlin is horrendous, both with his (lack of) ability and his nastiness, he's a perfect player for Replay Robbie!

[JohnM1875]

I know it's only Tuesday but expecting some movement this week both in and out with the very few rumours doing the rounds, Doidge out and the Swindon striker etc.

Still really hoping we get another CM in as well. Have to admit I didn't think we'd sign as many players as we have this window, but still need a few more with first team quality.

[Ronniekirk]

If he was exceptional every club in the Championship would want him.

Exceptional for Hearts though

[xqnq1875]

I know it's only Tuesday but expecting some movement this week both in and out with the very few rumours doing the rounds, Doidge out and the Swindon striker etc.

Still really hoping we get another CM in as well. Have to admit I didn't think we'd sign as many players as we have this window, but still need a few more with first team quality.

Hope you’re right about this mate can imagine maybe doidge and maybe McClelland out on loan


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[04Sauzee]

I know it's only Tuesday but expecting some movement this week both in and out with the very few rumours doing the rounds, Doidge out and the Swindon striker etc.

Still really hoping we get another CM in as well. Have to admit I didn't think we'd sign as many players as we have this window, but still need a few more with first team quality.
Is it next Thursday the window shuts? Would love 3 in's. How we'd manage that I have no idea 😀
LJ keeps talking about getting some older ready made players in the building.

[HFC93]

It's funny that when Hearts sign a player on loan it's a class signing but when we do everyone is up in arms about relying on the loan market.

A lot of posters love hyping up Hearts signings. I remember reading on here what a brilliant acquisition Loïc Damour was for Hearts.

[HoboHarry]

A lot of posters love hyping up Hearts signings. I remember reading on here what a brilliant acquisition Loïc Damour was for Hearts.
I said at the time it was very brave of them to take a Chanson Damour.........

[Scorrie]

I said at the time it was very brave of them to take a Chanson Damour.........

Was that a signing in the Manhattan Transfer window?!

[SHODAN]

A lot of posters love hyping up Hearts signings. I remember reading on here what a brilliant acquisition Loïc Damour was for Hearts.

I wanted us to sign him purely so we could have a chant to the theme of Oh L'Amour.

[ChilliEater]

I said at the time it was very brave of them to take a Chanson Damour.........

Turned out he was sha, sha, sha, sha, *****e

[Alex Trager]

Seems to be a lot of excitement generated by the recent tweet from Hibs with a picture of Porteous.

Not sure why mind you. It seems to just be a picture of RP

[Heisenberg]

Seems to be a lot of excitement generated by the recent tweet from Hibs with a picture of Porteous.

Not sure why mind you. It seems to just be a picture of RP

I assumed they were taking the piss out of Morelos because he’s just been dropped out of their European squad for Wednesday.

[bingo70]

Seems to be a lot of excitement generated by the recent tweet from Hibs with a picture of Porteous.

Not sure why mind you. It seems to just be a picture of RP

It’s because Morelos has just been dropped from the Rangers squad because of fitness and attitude concerns.

Outstanding piece of trolling from the Hibs admin person.

[Hibernian Verse]

Whoever the admin is has stepped up massively this season. The content has been great and this is a belter.

[leith lynx]

I said at the time it was very brave of them to take a Chanson Damour.........

Did he leave on a Manhattan Free Transfer?

[Brightside]

It’s because Morelos has just been dropped from the Rangers squad because of fitness and attitude concerns.

Outstanding piece of trolling from the Hibs admin person.

Twtitter dude has been excellent.

[truehibernian]

Sums it up for me. Devlin is horrendous, both with his (lack of) ability and his nastiness, he's a perfect player for Replay Robbie!

Devlin is rotten, makes Ross Chisholm look like Rino Gattuso.

[Bridge hibs]

Think we should make a loan offer for Morellos, he and Porteous can car share

[Springbank]

Or alternatively we could send Nissy out on loan to get up to speed...

This is not a dig at Melkerson but a bit of deserved praise for Kevin Nisbet

Nisbet is way ahead of Melkerson in his development as a top grade footballer & has scored for his country vs Netherlands, and scored at both Parkhead & Ibrox.

Kevin is a class act, who I am convinced will absolutely thrive with Boyle & Youan alongside him

[GloryGlory]

It’s because Morelos has just been dropped from the Rangers squad because of fitness and attitude concerns.

Outstanding piece of trolling from the Hibs admin person.

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

[BlackSheep]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Callum_62]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

What is Hibs class?

I might be in the minority but I always link it to a club that's a bit soft

[Hibernian Verse]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

Engaging people on social media is a good way to grow the club these days.

[BoomtownHibees]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

Away you go man.

Long gone are the days of getting the sack for playing the wrong music

[truehibernian]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

Anything that gets it right up that vile football club is fine by me 👍 keep trolling admins 👍

[LaMotta]

Am I missing something with the Morelos/RP tweet picture? Why is everyone going so mad about it?

[JimBHibees]

Am I missing something with the Morelos/RP tweet picture? Why is everyone going so mad about it?

Yep not sure what I am meant to be laughing at :greengrin

[BoomtownHibees]

Am I missing something with the Morelos/RP tweet picture? Why is everyone going so mad about it?

Morelos left out of their squad for tomorrow. Hibs Twitter admin taking the piss

[bingo70]

Am I missing something with the Morelos/RP tweet picture? Why is everyone going so mad about it?

Because Morelos has just been binned by Rangers for their European squad for being fat and having a bad attitude.

[.Sean.]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.
Hibs Class chat is becoming a bit of a parody now

I’d rather everyone hates us than this mythical Hibs Class

[LaMotta]

Morelos left out of their squad for tomorrow. Hibs Twitter admin taking the piss


Because Morelos has just been binned by Rangers for their European squad for being fat and having a bad attitude.

Sorry, yeah I knew that but I still don't understand why people are getting so worked up about the picture!?

[CapitalGreen]

Mckirdy reminds me a lot of Jason Cummings, knows where the goals are, plays with a bit swagger and can cut in from the sides, clever player, would be happy if we sign him, although tbh I'd rather we went for more of a target man type. Don't think Mckirdy is too dissimilar to Melkersen either.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11758/12679692/harry-mckirdy-swindon-striker-charged-after-throwing-drink-over-referees-suit-during-goalless-draw-with-salford

[phoenixfire]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11758/12679692/harry-mckirdy-swindon-striker-charged-after-throwing-drink-over-referees-suit-during-goalless-draw-with-salford
If we sign him God knows how he would react to , Beaton, Walsh,collum and Clancy ?:greengrin

[Northernhibee]

Hibs Class chat is becoming a bit of a parody now

I’d rather everyone hates us than this mythical Hibs Class

I find that Hibs have a fond spot in a lot of peoples hearts, wore a Hibs shirt at Glastonbury one year and had a lot of positive comments on that day. Don't want to be a team who have the attitude of "no-one likes us, we don't care" as that's often an excuse for their fans to act like dickheads, but similarly don't see too much wrong with that picture either.

[GloryGlory]

What is Hibs class?

I might be in the minority but I always link it to a club that's a bit soft

Well having a sneaky go at someone because they've got problems at work isn't classy, is it?

[Billy Whizz]

Morelos left out of their squad for tomorrow. Hibs Twitter admin taking the piss

Not sure this was necessary, dragging Porteous into it

[Orchard_Hibs]

Well having a sneaky go at someone because they've got problems at work isn't classy, is it?

Don’t forget that part of his problems at work are assaulting a hibs employee

[Brightside]

Well having a sneaky go at someone because they've got problems at work isn't classy, is it?

Can we just bin this classy stuff when it comes to talking about The Rangers. They are **** bags. Yet again we are subjected to ongoing sectarian singing and its not mentioned in any media or on Sky. I want Hibs socials to attack them at any point they can. A disgusting team with a disgusting support.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Can we just bin this classy stuff when it comes to talking about The Rangers. They are **** bags. Yet again we are subjected to ongoing sectarian singing and its not mentioned in any media or on Sky. I want Hibs socials to attack them at any point they can. A disgusting team with a disgusting support.

Correct. It disgusts me that it just gets swept under the carpet and shame on Hibs for not calling this out each and every single time it happens. We are just as complicit as the media and the SFA.

[Brightside]

Correct. It disgusts me that it just gets swept under the carpet and shame on Hibs for not calling this out each and every single time it happens. We are just as complicit as the media and the SFA.

Yep - everyone. Constant fuss about referees but we allow 3000 people to sing up to our knees in fenian blood. And now we arent allowed to have a go at a player who goes out of his way to get our players sent off. One of their players was spitting at our fans as he left. Where is that in the press? We need to go after them and dont stop until it changes.

[MrSmith]

I'm ok with the defence, will be delighted when Magennis returns but if we get another good midfielder and forward, I'll be happy.

[JimBHibees]

Not sure this was necessary, dragging Porteous into it

Agree

[Lago]

Much ado about nothing.

[stuart-farquhar]

Yep - everyone. Constant fuss about referees but we allow 3000 people to sing up to our knees in fenian blood. And now we arent allowed to have a go at a player who goes out of his way to get our players sent off. One of their players was spitting at our fans as he left. Where is that in the press? We need to go after them and dont stop until it changes.

I've being saying it for all my life. It's embedded (The sectarianism) in the Scottish establishment. They allow it to happen. It's absolutely staggering really.

[flash]

Are we signing Morelos or are the previous 15 posts on the wrong thread?

[huggie1875]

Hibs Class chat is becoming a bit of a parody now

I’d rather everyone hates us than this mythical Hibs Class


it’s up there with the really creepy “he/they get us” what’s there to get ��

[Hibiza]

Morelos - who cares. Just a blot on the landscape :flag:

[CockneyRebel]

Was that a signing in the Manhattan Transfer window?!

:greengrin

[Libby Hibby]

A bit petty to me - not Hibs class.

Away and boil yer heed.

Fantastic from Hibs twitter 👏

[Jonnyboy]

Morelos - who cares. Just a blot on the landscape :flag:

More of a blob on the landscape, really

[Since452]

Am I missing something with the Morelos/RP tweet picture? Why is everyone going so mad about it?

It just looks like a picture of Porteous and Morelos. Not sure what i'm ment to be seeing? Are the huns raging with the timing of it with him being binned?

[RMQ1967]

It just looks like a picture of Porteous and Morelos. Not sure what i'm ment to be seeing? Are the huns raging with the timing of it with him being binned?

Think it meant to show Porto putting a supporting arm around him in his time of need.

[HoboHarry]

Morelos - who cares. Just a blot on the landscape :flag:
That was Sharpe.....

[Mcbizz1998]

It just looks like a picture of Porteous and Morelos. Not sure what i'm ment to be seeing? Are the huns raging with the timing of it with him being binned?

Yeah I agree. I don’t have Twitter but someone sent me it and I can’t understand what’s so offensive (if you’re a hun) or brilliant (if you’re a Hibee). Glad I’m not the only one missing it.

[JimBHibees]

More of a blob on the landscape, really

:greengrin

[OldEast]

That was Sharpe.....

📖 👏🏻

[Northernhibee]

Ten men and their forklift truck couldnae carry Alfie...

[Swindonfan]

He has been brilliant for Swindon, and is our most influential player. Scores goals, makes goals. He is also a nut case. He gets booked way to often for mouthing off. And was sent off for a second yellow by a pathetic ref who lost the plot. He is a target for refs and opposition teams as hes a wind up merchant. I think hes best on the right of a front 3. And id say thats where Boyle is best and Harry is not as good as Boyle obviously. I would have said harry was a poor mans Boyle.

[JimBHibees]

He has been brilliant for Swindon, and is our most influential player. Scores goals, makes goals. He is also a nut case. He gets booked way to often for mouthing off. And was sent off for a second yellow by a pathetic ref who lost the plot. He is a target for refs and opposition teams as hes a wind up merchant. I think hes best on the right of a front 3. And id say thats where Boyle is best and Harry is not as good as Boyle obviously. I would have said harry was a poor mans Boyle.

Thanks for that. Can he play through the middle? What sort of suspension is he likely to get for his last sending off due to him soaking the refs kit in the dressing room :greengrin Any chance he would come to Hibs you reckon?

[Hibiza]

McKirdy sount like my kinda player.:flag:

[Hibiza]

Sounds.

[SHODAN]

Is McKirdy happening or are we all just very excited?

[Swindonfan]

Harry has 1 year left on his contract. Hes a mad chelsea fan and had a blue streek in his blonde hair on Saturday. Theres a view alot of clubs wont touch him because of his maverick attitude. He had his best season in his career last season. No one wanted him really. We took a punt and we love him. Hes 25 so yes to play for a great club like hibs ( hibs are my scottish team ) im sure he would relish the derby games and the old firm ones.
He is a talent, quick, goes past people, can finish. He gets more space wide and that suites him. Im surprised hibs are looking at him after getting Boyle back. Also with hibs having the other forwards they have and hibs fans going nuts for midfielders im surprised they are looking at harry even if doidge leaves. Im not a doidge fan at all. To slow, hes england div 2 level and id not want him at swindon.

[Billy Whizz]

Harry has 1 year left on his contract. Hes a mad chelsea fan and had a blue streek in his blonde hair on Saturday. Theres a view alot of clubs wont touch him because of his maverick attitude. He had his best season in his career last season. No one wanted him really. We took a punt and we love him. Hes 25 so yes to play for a great club like hibs ( hibs are my scottish team ) im sure he would relish the derby games and the old firm ones.
He is a talent, quick, goes past people, can finish. He gets more space wide and that suites him. Im surprised hibs are looking at him after getting Boyle back. Also with hibs having the other forwards they have and hibs fans going nuts for midfielders im surprised they are looking at harry even if doidge leaves. Im not a doidge fan at all. To slow, hes england div 2 level and id not want him at swindon.

Is Harry a central striker, or more a winger

[BoomtownHibees]

“Swindon Town striker Harry McKirdy is facing an FA charge of improper conduct after he went into the match officials' room after being sent off and smashed a bottle of protein drink, which spilled over the referee's suit”

What a guy. Sign him up

[Swindonfan]

Wide forward really. As a football fan id prefere my central striker to be strong and be able to play with his back to goal, to hold it up and be strong in the air. Harry is quick, and better running at defender's or past them onto passes. If your hoping mckirdy is a central striker, well yes he can play there, but hes better wide in a 3. Youan looks to have more of the physic for a central striker. Maybe swindon will get mr bojangles on loan if hibs do a deal.

[Northernhibee]

“Swindon Town striker Harry McKirdy is facing an FA charge of improper conduct after he went into the match officials' room after being sent off and smashed a bottle of protein drink, which spilled over the referee's suit”

What a guy. Sign him up

Not for me. If we think that Boyle developed a reputation then he'd have his card marked by referees all over the place. We don't need another wider striker just now and I'd rather we got a central forward.

[CentreForward]

Not for me. If we think that Boyle developed a reputation then he'd have his card marked by referees all over the place. We don't need another wider striker just now and I'd rather we got a central forward.


Agree with you on this. Also sounds as if he’s the sort of guy who could be disruptive in the dressing room. He does sound like a good player but a more central forward would be better.

[aberhibsfc]

Wide forward really. As a football fan id prefere my central striker to be strong and be able to play with his back to goal, to hold it up and be strong in the air. Harry is quick, and better running at defender's or past them onto passes. If your hoping mckirdy is a central striker, well yes he can play there, but hes better wide in a 3. Youan looks to have more of the physic for a central striker. Maybe swindon will get mr bojangles on loan if hibs do a deal.

Bojangles is on loan at Hibs.

[chippy]

Agree with you on this. Also sounds as if he’s the sort of guy who could be disruptive in the dressing room. He does sound like a good player but a more central forward would be better.
Look at his goals last season. He’s central ok

[brog]

Harry has 1 year left on his contract. Hes a mad chelsea fan and had a blue streek in his blonde hair on Saturday. Theres a view alot of clubs wont touch him because of his maverick attitude. He had his best season in his career last season. No one wanted him really. We took a punt and we love him. Hes 25 so yes to play for a great club like hibs ( hibs are my scottish team ) im sure he would relish the derby games and the old firm ones.
He is a talent, quick, goes past people, can finish. He gets more space wide and that suites him. Im surprised hibs are looking at him after getting Boyle back. Also with hibs having the other forwards they have and hibs fans going nuts for midfielders im surprised they are looking at harry even if doidge leaves. Im not a doidge fan at all. To slow, hes england div 2 level and id not want him at swindon.


Thanks for the great info and good luck to Swindon!

[hibees 7062]

https://youtu.be/p-Yc6bFuW-U?t=5

[Since90+2]

Look at his goals last season. He’s central ok

Eh? Salah for example is a winger and scores more goals than pretty much any center forward. Loads of wide players banging goals in.

[CapitalGreen]

Eh? Salah for example is a winger and scores more goals than pretty much any center forward. Loads of wide players banging goals in.

He was referring to the type of goals he scored, not the number.

[Since90+2]

He was referring to the type of goals he scored, not the number.

And he'd know better than an actual Swindon fan what position the boy plays in?

[mjhibby]

Harry has 1 year left on his contract. Hes a mad chelsea fan and had a blue streek in his blonde hair on Saturday. Theres a view alot of clubs wont touch him because of his maverick attitude. He had his best season in his career last season. No one wanted him really. We took a punt and we love him. Hes 25 so yes to play for a great club like hibs ( hibs are my scottish team ) im sure he would relish the derby games and the old firm ones.
He is a talent, quick, goes past people, can finish. He gets more space wide and that suites him. Im surprised hibs are looking at him after getting Boyle back. Also with hibs having the other forwards they have and hibs fans going nuts for midfielders im surprised they are looking at harry even if doidge leaves. Im not a doidge fan at all. To slow, hes england div 2 level and id not want him at swindon.

Ive seen mckirdy play. Exactly as you describe. A bit similar to andrew shinnie but better finisher. Btw wouldnt mind swindons centre forward. Strong and mobile.

[Since452]

McKirdy sounds like a character. Can't have enough of them in the dressing room.

[Mcbizz1998]

Would be happy with McKirdy. Fast, scores goals,
can play across the front 3 and is a bit of a mad ******* by all accounts.

[CapitalGreen]

And he'd know better than an actual Swindon fan what position the boy plays in?

Swindonfan was saying he felt his best position was wide in a front 3, he didn’t say that McKirdy can’t/doesn’t play centrally. If you’ve watched him play you’ll see he scores lots of poachers type goals in and around the 6 yard box.

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[stevie-bee]

Watched the YouTube video,
Looks like a lot of poachers goals,
Looks like he plays through the middle,
Exactly what we need ,

[Sioux]

I'm sure I read a stat yesterday that in his last 5 games he played CF three times and didn't score. The other two games he played wide right and scored in each of them.

[phoenixfire]

If what was suppose to be said 3 or 4 out and 2 in . Is a striker really needed ? Personally I would have thought a attacking midfielder and a centre half would have been the priority . If we sign a striker which of the other two do we least need?

[Dazzjw1875]

I still think we will get another 3 in the door. An AM player LCB and ST with doidge and another couple going out the way either on loan or perm

[worcesterhibby]

Agree with you on this. Also sounds as if he’s the sort of guy who could be disruptive in the dressing room. He does sound like a good player but a more central forward would be better.

I have to say that his temperament and antics would worry me. If he did any of that for Hibs you just know that SPFL/Daily Record/Sportscene would crucify him. We can't afford to sign players who are going to be suspended half the season. I love a rebel and a character as much as the next guy, but I just don't think we can afford to sign players who are going to get himself sent off all the time. We need ruthless professionalism, not strikers who break into the Refs changing room and soak his clothes.

[CentreForward]

I have to say that his temperament and antics would worry me. If he did any of that for Hibs you just know that SPFL/Daily Record/Sportscene would crucify him. We can't afford to sign players who are going to be suspended half the season. I love a rebel and a character as much as the next guy, but I just don't think we can afford to sign players who are going to get himself sent off all the time. We need ruthless professionalism, not strikers who break into the Refs changing room and soak his clothes.

Thanks, Worcester and yes I agree with you on all of that. He does look like a good player and one that might do well in our current side but everything you describe there just makes his signing sound a bit too risky.

[xqnq1875]

Doidge apparently refusing to leave hibs and wants to nail down a starting place, it’s just not going to happen he’s nowhere near the player he was 2 seasons ago be best for both parties if he moves on because his game time under Lj is going to be very limited


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[bigwheel]

Doidge apparently refusing to leave hibs and wants to nail down a starting place, it’s just not going to happen he’s nowhere near the player he was 2 seasons ago be best for both parties if he moves on because his game time under Lj is going to be very limited


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Is this a .net myth , or are there any credible sources on this Doidge rumour …

[Mcbizz1998]

Is this a .net myth , or are there any credible sources on this Doidge rumour …

I know what you mean. Has there been any media talk at all about this? Seems like everyone has been determined he is leaving on here but not sure where it’s coming from.

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/why-christian-doidge-still-has-plenty-to-offer-hibs-amid-transfer-rumours-and-living-leiths-persevere-motto-3816892

[Since452]

When does the window slam shut? 1st September?

[Billy Whizz]

When does the window slam shut?

Thursday 1st September, midnight in Scotland
English window closes at 11pm

[Brightside]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/why-christian-doidge-still-has-plenty-to-offer-hibs-amid-transfer-rumours-and-living-leiths-persevere-motto-3816892

So this is Hibs basically saying Doidge isnt going. :greengrin

[at last 61]

I thought I seen it somewhere that our window is being extended for another day, something to do with the league Cup

[04Sauzee]

Luke McCormick signs for Bristol Rovers on a 3 year deal.

[Spike Mandela]

Doidge apparently refusing to leave hibs and wants to nail down a starting place, it’s just not going to happen he’s nowhere near the player he was 2 seasons ago be best for both parties if he moves on because his game time under Lj is going to be very limited


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Refusing to leave = fulfilling his contract.

[brog]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/why-christian-doidge-still-has-plenty-to-offer-hibs-amid-transfer-rumours-and-living-leiths-persevere-motto-3816892

Good article but the optimism really only works if CD gets somewhere back to his best. At present that appears unlikely. Everything crossed though!

[BlackSheep]

I really feel up front isnt a priority at the moment... CM and CB are what we are desperate for, i think with the squad we have up top is more than covered for now.

[Sioux]

I really feel up front isnt a priority at the moment... CM and CB are what we are desperate for, i think with the squad we have up top is more than covered for now.

Except for an out and out (penalty box) striker.

[bigwheel]

Except for an out and out (penalty box) striker.

Nisbet and Melkerson …

[MWHIBBIES]

Great attitude from Doidge. Hope he finds his form again

[superfurryhibby]

Doidge apparently refusing to leave hibs and wants to nail down a starting place, it’s just not going to happen he’s nowhere near the player he was 2 seasons ago be best for both parties if he moves on because his game time under Lj is going to be very limited


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He's featured in every game this season?

[04Sauzee]

Harry Mckirdy has been given a 3 match ban. If Hibs were to sign him and it's a big if then the ban would be served in Scotland I assume? He wouldn't be available to play for Hibs until the Aberdeen game on the 17th of September.

[brog]

I really feel up front isnt a priority at the moment... CM and CB are what we are desperate for, i think with the squad we have up top is more than covered for now.

I think it's our #1 priority. The fact that Doidge hasn't scored since the opening day but remains our top scorer emphasizes that.

[brog]

Nisbet and Melkerson …

One won't be back before December and the other hasn't scored a league goal. I'd like to share your optimism.

[GloryGlory]

Harry Mckirdy has been given a 3 match ban. If Hibs were to sign him and it's a big if then the ban would be served in Scotland I assume? He wouldn't be available to play for Hibs until the Aberdeen game on the 17th of September.

Yes I think so - Tavares had a ban carried over from last season in Portugal, which he served in our first league match. So probably the same rule - 3 match ban from when (if) he is registered by Hibs with the SFA.

Or if we wait till next week to sign him, first week is this week in England and he only misses 2 games in Scotland. :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Yes I think so - Tavares had a ban carried over from last season in Portugal, which he served in our first league match. So probably the same rule - 3 match ban from when (if) he is registered by Hibs with the SFA.

Or if we wait till next week to sign him, first week is this week in England and he only misses 2 games in Scotland. :greengrin

😀 He would only miss 2 games in Scotland, unfortunately he still wouldn't be available until the 17th September 🤔

Still not convinced this is a goer unless Hibs were waiting to find out what his punishment would be?

[Niffy]

Doidge apparently refusing to leave hibs and wants to nail down a starting place, it’s just not going to happen he’s nowhere near the player he was 2 seasons ago be best for both parties if he moves on because his game time under Lj is going to be very limited


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Thing is , if a much bigger team came in for him and offered him lots more cash he'd be off like a shot, it says that he knows he's reached the top of the game as regards Clubs for him. He won't get any better now.
Got to look after himself financially so can't complain mind.

[Onceinawhile]

Yes I think so - Tavares had a ban carried over from last season in Portugal, which he served in our first league match. So probably the same rule - 3 match ban from when (if) he is registered by Hibs with the SFA.

Or if we wait till next week to sign him, first week is this week in England and he only misses 2 games in Scotland. :greengrin

Did he not serve it in our second league game? I'm sure he missed the game vs hearts rather than st Johnstone.

[Greenio]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/why-christian-doidge-still-has-plenty-to-offer-hibs-amid-transfer-rumours-and-living-leiths-persevere-motto-3816892

Im a self confessed happy clapper, but that article is too much! Was it written by his mum or something?

Regardless, its a (extended) dip in form thats all, I think any player can get back to their best if things go their way

[GloryGlory]

Did he not serve it in our second league game? I'm sure he missed the game vs hearts rather than st Johnstone.

Yes, you're right - I remember now it was because the Portuguese league didn't start until after ours.

[04Sauzee]

Transfer news LIVE: More Hibs signings expected as Lee Johnson unhappy with side's start

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https://t.co/VOgWDDkGvs https://t.co/st5ZtANDB5

[Alex Trager]

Transfer news LIVE: More Hibs signings expected as Lee Johnson unhappy with side's start

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https://t.co/VOgWDDkGvs https://t.co/st5ZtANDB5

Nothing headline based on what was said at the end of the huns game.

Did notice they said Snodgrass was a possibility for us

[King Cosell]

Harry Mckirdy has been given a 3 match ban. If Hibs were to sign him and it's a big if then the ban would be served in Scotland I assume? He wouldn't be available to play for Hibs until the Aberdeen game on the 17th of September.

But it would knock a little bit off the fee.

[Unseen work]

https://therealefl.co.uk/2022/08/24/hibs-undeterred-by-strikers-ban/

Says we offered Doidge on loan for McKirdy.

[tonyrougier123]

If mckirdy is coming in fair enough.
But in terms of doidge going ,would that not leave us needing a striker who holds up play and knocks the ball down for the faster more mobile players around.
Unless we are bringing one in to replace the big man I think it would hamper our versatility up top.
That’s why I don’t see mckirdy deal having anything to do with doidge at all personally.
Mckirdy seems as though he might be an interesting signing though if it comes off.

[SHODAN]

https://therealefl.co.uk/2022/08/24/hibs-undeterred-by-strikers-ban/

Says we offered Doidge on loan for McKirdy.

Looks like if we offer Doidge perm + cash then it's a deal.

[worcesterhibby]

Did notice they said Snodgrass was a possibility for us

Snodgrass is an interesting one..on paper he could be just what we need, an attacking central midfielder who scores goals and has huge experience...my only concern would be that he really hasn't played anything like a full season since 2019/20 season. In 20/21 he played 14 times (split between West Brom and West Ham) and in 21/22 he played 13 times (split between West brom and Luton) I don't think the absences were injury related from what I can see, just didn't get picked. Is he still capable of a full season of robust 100mph Scottish football ?

Having said that, if he had just successfully played a full season for West Brom, I doubt we could afford him ! so maybe it's a good thing.

[Heisenberg]

Looks like if we offer Doidge perm + cash then it's a deal.

Doidge has no interest in leaving for England by all accounts so any deal involving him is unlikely I’d imagine.

[Torto7]

Looks like if we offer Doidge perm + cash then it's a deal.

This is all coming from their end though isn't it? It sounds like crap to me. League 2 is a woeful standard as well.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Looks like if we offer Doidge perm + cash then it's a deal.

...and Doidge gets no say in the matter? His prsonal domestic circumstances and rock solid contractual situation suggests otherwise.

[blackpoolhibs]

If mckirdy is coming in fair enough.
But in terms of doidge going ,would that not leave us needing a striker who holds up play and knocks the ball down for the faster more mobile players around.
Unless we are bringing one in to replace the big man I think it would hamper our versatility up top.
That’s why I don’t see mckirdy deal having anything to do with doidge at all personally.
Mckirdy seems as though he might be an interesting signing though if it comes off.

I know he knocked the ball down to Campbell on Saturday, but if Doidge stays, we still need someone who holds the ball up and knocks the balldown for others, as he wont be playing much due to him being poor to awful for months, and way off the standard needed for a target man like described.

[Unseen work]

Hearts fans think they’re signing Nouble

[04Sauzee]

Hearts fans think they’re signing Nouble

The Livi manager reckoned he wasn't going anywhere this window, thought he'd be a million pound player at the end of the season 👀

[Paulie Walnuts]

...and Doidge gets no say in the matter? His prsonal domestic circumstances and rock solid contractual situation suggests otherwise.

Doidges personal circumstances and contract don’t need to be considered for the clubs to have a deal.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Doidges personal circumstances and contract don’t need to be considered for the clubs to have a deal.

There is no deal if Doidge says no. He is a contracted employee not a slave to be traded.

[BSEJVT]

Doidges personal circumstances and contract don’t need to be considered for the clubs to have a deal.

Hibs have agreed to sign Messi for £1 and pay him 50p a week

Unsurprisingly Messi says no

Not much of a deal is it?

I hear what you are saying but without the players agreement it is worthless

[scoopyboy]

Doidges personal circumstances and contract don’t need to be considered for the clubs to have a deal.

Perhaps but pretty pointless if Doidge doesn't want to go.

If that's the case it's a non starter and the clubs have wasted their time

[Col2]

Hearts fans think they’re signing Nouble

The jambos love a big awkward striker

[Billy Whizz]

Perhaps but pretty pointless if Doidge doesn't want to go.

If that's the case it's a non starter and the clubs have wasted their time

I hope they asked him in the 1st place

[MWHIBBIES]

The jambos love a big awkward striker

That hardly scores any goals. He is the perfect Jambo striker actually.

[JohnM1875]

Snoddy and McKirdy in, Doidge out and I reckon that's a decent enough summer window. I'd guess a few others out on loans etc as well surely.

[Libby Hibby]

Snoddy and McKirdy in, Doidge out and I reckon that's a decent enough summer window. I'd guess a few others out on loans etc as well surely.

Could Snoddy be coming or is it just a wish?

[JohnM1875]

Could Snoddy be coming or is it just a wish?

Mentions Motherwell, us and Abereen as options in one of the links above. So could just be bs.

[Dazzjw1875]

Could Snoddy be coming or is it just a wish?

Tbh if he is available for free think we would be daft to not even atleast have a look into it. What happened to the guy from Wimbledon assume that's fell through or we have another target perhaps.

[Libby Hibby]

Tbh if he is available for free think we would be daft to not even atleast have a look into it. What happened to the guy from Wimbledon assume that's fell through or we have another target perhaps.

Signed for Bristol Rovers, 3 year deal

[Paulie Walnuts]

There is no deal if Doidge says no. He is a contracted employee not a slave to be traded.

There is a deal. The clubs agree a deal and then the buying club and player agrees a different deal regarding his playing contract.

Nobody is suggesting he’s a slave.

[Libby Hibby]

Hearts fans think they’re signing Nouble

Good. He’s a typical Hertz striker. Big, awkward, cumbersome and p!sh

[Since90+2]

There is a deal. The clubs agree a deal and then the buying club and player agrees a different deal regarding his playing contract.

Nobody is suggesting he’s a slave.

In an ideal world but in reality someone will have reached out to his agent to ask if he's interested. If it's a no, they won't bother pursuing it further.

Hence why about 95% of transfers go through after a deal between clubs has been agreed.

[chippy]

In an ideal world but in reality someone will have reached out to his agent to ask if he's interested. If it's a no, they won't bother pursuing it further.

Hence why about 95% of transfers go through after a deal between clubs has been agreed.

I’d imagine Hibs will be offering a few sweeteners in any deal. Perhaps a loyalty payment. That and a signing on fee from the buying club could well make him want to leave apart from considerations about how much playing time he’ll get with us. It’s all about negotiations and true intent of all parties

[The Modfather]

That hardly scores any goals. He is the perfect Jambo striker actually.

Maybe we could convince Hearts to take Doidge off our hands in that case. He also gets to stay in Edinburgh :fishin:

[Smartie]

Hearts fans think they’re signing Nouble

If Hearts fans have started thinking then that's the biggest revelation on this thread so far.

[bigwheel]

If Hearts fans have started thinking then that's the biggest revelation on this thread so far.

[emoji1787][emoji106]

[Iain G]

There is a deal. The clubs agree a deal and then the buying club and player agrees a different deal regarding his playing contract.

Nobody is suggesting he’s a slave.

If he doesn't want to go then there is no deal! 🙄

[Iain G]

I’d imagine Hibs will be offering a few sweeteners in any deal. Perhaps a loyalty payment. That and a signing on fee from the buying club could well make him want to leave apart from considerations about how much playing time he’ll get with us. It’s all about negotiations and true intent of all parties

The downside being he is very happy in Edinburgh and at Hibs and his partner is studying in Edinburgh songs isn't going to move.

I hope he gets his form back and proves a good player for us this season.

[Mcbizz1998]

If Nouble goes to hearts he will be another who Hibs.net will insist is rubbish and say how funny it is they have signed him, only for him to score in the first available derby match.

[hibbyfraelibby]

There is a deal. The clubs agree a deal and then the buying club and player agrees a different deal regarding his playing contract.

Nobody is suggesting he’s a slave.

Sorry but thats not a "deal" just a speculative discussion. We are not talking about a compliant employee agreeing personal terms. There is only a "deal" if a three parties agree to something.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sorry but thats not a "deal" just a speculative discussion. We are not talking about a compliant employee agreeing personal terms. There is only a "deal" if a three parties agree to something.

Two clubs agreeing a fee and everything else that goes along with a transfer between the clubs isn’t speculative discussion. It’s a deal. A football transfer just relies on more than one deal.

[Iain G]

Two clubs agreeing a fee and everything else that goes along with a transfer between the clubs isn’t speculative discussion. It’s a deal. A football transfer just relies on more than one deal.

Shall we get Noel Edmonds in to explain this? They can agree on whatever they want but until everyone signs it's not a deal...

[hibbyfraelibby]

I’d imagine Hibs will be offering a few sweeteners in any deal. Perhaps a loyalty payment. That and a signing on fee from the buying club could well make him want to leave apart from considerations about how much playing time he’ll get with us. It’s all about negotiations and true intent of all parties

Except in this speculative case its not all about the money. Personal circumstances and family consideration are also at play. One party has a contract of employment with a company in a city whete the partner of said party is undergoing higher educational studies. The other party to the contract wants to terminate said contract but the first party doesn't. Stalemate...unless employment law has changed, which it hasn't.

Its not always about the money and players are not clubs toys to be bought and sold on eBay any more.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Shall we get Noel Edmonds in to explain this? They can agree on whatever they want but until everyone signs it's not a deal...

It is a deal. The two clubs agree a deal.

There’s then other deals to be made before the transfer can be completed.

[Iain G]

It is a deal. The two clubs agree a deal.

There’s then other deals to be made before the transfer can be completed.

So it's a deal within a deal? Anyway, it's an agreement in principle until all parties agree to a deal.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Mentions Motherwell, us and Abereen as options in one of the links above. So could just be bs.


he's good friends with motherwell manager Hammell, i'd be absolutely delighted if we signed Snodgrass, i've wanted him at Hibs since his Livingston days, then Leeds :) 10-14 years ago, it's been a long wait but unfortunately i think it will be Motherwell

[hibbyfraelibby]

It is a deal. The two clubs agree a deal.

There’s then other deals to be made before the transfer can be completed.

There is no deal because the the "selling " club doesn't have an agreement with their employee. The "buying" club doesn't have an agreement the potentual employee. The Agent doesnt have agreement from the client.

[Allant1981]

If Nouble goes to hearts he will be another who Hibs.net will insist is rubbish and say how funny it is they have signed him, only for him to score in the first available derby match.

He is rubbish

[Onceinawhile]

So it's a deal within a deal? Anyway, it's an agreement in principle until all parties agree to a deal.

He's 28 until his birthday. Then he's 29.