Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Hibee Daft]

McCarthy would be a cracking signing

[The Modfather]

When they earn a starting place by impressing the manager.

Although we don’t get to see them very often, the manager and his coaches watch and analyse them every day. If they thought they’d improve the team, they’d play them.

Very few are earning their starting place. Yet we still seem adverse to ever trying anything different or giving youth a chance. It’s not really the managers’ fault as to promote youngsters needs to be a strategy from the club and allowance for one step back to take two forward in the mid-term. We didn’t even play youngsters in our bottom six dead rubbers last season.

[The Wireless]

Would the Snodgrass fella on a free short term not be a shout. Could think of worse.

[Billy Whizz]

McCarthy would be a cracking signing

Does he not play in the same position as Kenneh and Doyle-Hayes

[Alex Trager]

Does he not play in the same position as Kenneh and Doyle-Hayes

Possibly but he will be better than them both. We need more quality in the midfield.

[Unseen work]

Not that I think he’s brilliant, but I saw someone on Twitter suggest Sam Cosgrove.

Wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s someone we went for. Tall and physical, can link play, mobile and can score goals. Think Johnson seems to like those types of forwards

Just seems like a realistic option at the last minute that would probably offer more than Doidge and would be available for loan.

Aware a lot of his goals came from penalties…

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Supergrass is looking for a club

[tonyrougier123]

According to Pie & Bovril forum a Rangers fan saying we are interested in Stephen Kelly. Also mention of a loan deal for James McCarthy from Celtic.

Dross of what’s available never works,when will we learn?!

If signings are to come in I’m expecting quality like what Johnson said.

[bingo70]

Not that I think he’s brilliant, but I saw someone on Twitter suggest Sam Cosgrove.

Wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s someone we went for. Tall and physical, can link play, mobile and can score goals. Think Johnson seems to like those types of forwards

Just seems like a realistic option at the last minute that would probably offer more than Doidge and would be available for loan.

Aware a lot of his goals came from penalties…

I always thought he was absolute dug *****. Think you’re being a bit generous when you described him as being mobile.

Don’t doubt he would offer more than Doidge though and you can’t argue with his scoring record up here.

Biggest priority for me though is still a goal scoring attacking midfielder. Can’t keep persevering with the current options in midfield.

[HFC93]

Seems like a nonsense rumour but McCarthy would fit the bill.

[Iain G]

Dross of what’s available never works,when will we learn?!

If signings are to come in I’m expecting quality like what Johnson said.

Not sure if these are dross? Both could improve our midfield.

[04Sauzee]

Not that I think he’s brilliant, but I saw someone on Twitter suggest Sam Cosgrove.

Wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s someone we went for. Tall and physical, can link play, mobile and can score goals. Think Johnson seems to like those types of forwards

Just seems like a realistic option at the last minute that would probably offer more than Doidge and would be available for loan.

Aware a lot of his goals came from penalties…
Killie fans were saying yesterday he was going there and assumed it could be true with the McInnes connection.

LJ might think he can turn him into a Ross Stewart type player 👀👀

[davhibby]

I think Kelly would be a pretty good fit. He’d bring the energy that Campbell does but would compliment it with quality on the ball. If that was possible on a permanent I think it would be a good move.

McCarthy would possibly turn out to do well but more likely than not he’d join the ongoing list of permanent injuries we seem to sign so hope we’d be spending the money we have on players that would play.

[bingo70]

Aberdeen trying to get a new club for Christian Ramirez.

That’d be an interesting one with him and Porto 😂

[Hibee Daft]

I cant see him coming but...

Potential future midfield of Kenneh, Magennis and McCarthy would be pretty good

Nisbet up top with speedy guys either side

[flash]

Dross of what’s available never works,when will we learn?!

If signings are to come in I’m expecting quality like what Johnson said.

James McCarthy is hardly dross regardless of whether we are interested.

[Callum_62]

Aberdeen trying to get a new club for Christian Ramirez.

That’d be an interesting one with him and Porto [emoji23]Take him on a second to be honest

Sure he wanted back home tho?

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[04Sauzee]

Not that I think he’s brilliant, but I saw someone on Twitter suggest Sam Cosgrove.

Wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s someone we went for. Tall and physical, can link play, mobile and can score goals. Think Johnson seems to like those types of forwards

Just seems like a realistic option at the last minute that would probably offer more than Doidge and would be available for loan.

Aware a lot of his goals came from penalties…
Just chucked his name into twitter and Plymouth Argyle are heavily linked with him, if he goes there I'd love Hibs to make a play for Ryan Hardie

[tonyrougier123]

Mcarthy is so overrated.can’t get a game for a tinker man manager.
And Kelly hasn’t played for rangers but been on loan to clubs and might’ve done ok.

Nah I’d rather we didn’t personally.

Cheque book and some decent scouting needed for hibs now.

Injuries not helping but squad still incomplete despite even that excuse.

[tonyrougier123]

James McCarthy is hardly dross regardless of whether we are interested.

As an Evertonian sympathiser I disagree flash.
He’s no for me,in fact I’ve never really rated him.
Would he still even have the attitude to come here and do well on loan?

[hibeerealist]

I said it at the end of last season, I would have kept him. I think he was just starting to show what he could do


Jesus!!!

[Callum_62]

Stephen Kelly is 22 but played less first team games than Dylan Tait for Ayr, Ross County & Salford. Might as well just play some of the existing inexperienced youngsters we already have than sign any new ones.Has he played less games than Dylan Tait?

Not according to wiki

Regardless maybe we think he's better or more ready to play?

I did see someone mention him as a good signing when he was at Ross county

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[BlackSheep]

Jesus!!!

Heard he puts in a good cross….

[tonyrougier123]

Heard he puts in a good cross….

Nailed it!!

[The Modfather]

Has he played less games than Dylan Tait?

Not according to wiki

Regardless maybe we think he's better or more ready to play?

I did see someone mention him as a good signing when he was at Ross county

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Wikipedia has Tait at 90 career games and Kelly at 65 despite being 2 years older. In any case it’s not particularly important.

Kelly might be a promising player but he sounds more like a Henderson type player to potentially grow into being a starter rather than someone ready to hit the ground running and make the kind of difference to our midfield Magennis did at the start of last season.

[Callum_62]

Wikipedia has Tait at 90 career games and Kelly at 65 despite being 2 years older. In any case it’s not particularly important.

Kelly might be a promising player but he sounds more like a Henderson type player to potentially grow into being a starter rather than someone ready to hit the ground running and make the kind of difference to our midfield Magennis did at the start of last season.Tait has 64 according to wiki

Kelly's already (successfully) played a season in the spl

Think he would be a decent signing to be honest, not a star but maybe a good cog in the midfield 3

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[Cod Boy]

Cosgrove goalscoring record isn’t inspiring since he left Aberdeen.

[hibee-boys]

I’m not sure if this is outrageous or not but if he could play the way he did towards end of last season I’d rather him than Doidge.


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I’d have the Janes Scott from the start of his Hibs career before Doidge at the moment.

[Mikey_1875]

McCarthy wouldn’t be what I would go for either. We already have a few players of a similar ilk and although he may be better than what we have it’s not going to improve us hugely I think.

I suppose everyone will have their own ideas of what the missing link is in midfield but the main attributes for me would be a ball carrier who can drive us up the park and also contribute in goals and assists. They won’t be as good but I always think of Broony’s driving run for Sproule’s second at Ibrox.

I can’t remember much about Kelly so no idea if he fits this mould. He is probably in the right market of what (if) we will be looking at though as i’m guessing a prime player with proven quality is out of the window at the moment.

[McGruber]

Tait has 64 according to wiki

Kelly's already (successfully) played a season in the spl

Think he would be a decent signing to be honest, not a star but maybe a good cog in the midfield 3

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No doubting Kelly is a good player and could maybe be a good cog, just think we need to get away from the 'maybes' especially around young players.

He'd probably have been a much better bet than some already brought in but at this stage not what we need to solve our problems.

We are not paying anywhere near enough of McCarthy's wages so that sounds like a non-runner aswell.

Doubt we'll do more than 1 if any but in order would still be looking for centre back then midfielder then striker

[cameronw-hfc]

As an Evertonian sympathiser I disagree flash.
He’s no for me,in fact I’ve never really rated him.
Would he still even have the attitude to come here and do well on loan?

Not even that, is he not more of a #6 now anyway? Don't think we need another defense minder CM

[gbhibby]

Nicky Clark off to St Johnstone.

[Hibs90]

McCarthy is finished. Injury prone aswell.

Is he an improvement on that midfield, sadly, probably yes.

[WhileTheChief..]

Tomorrow’s going to be a bit of a let down isn’t it.

I was hoping we’d have been linked with several players and that we’d see 2 or 3 decent ones come in. Now I’m scared that LJ was telling the truth and that nothing is happening.

It’s hard to believe that we need to go with what we’ve got.

[Hibee Daft]

We need a center back big time now Rocky is injured thats main concern

Unless Porteous signs new deal / Hanlon gets form back / Mclelland gets game time / Darren Macgregor time machine

[CallumLaidlaw]

Tomorrow’s going to be a bit of a let down isn’t it.

I was hoping we’d have been linked with several players and that we’d see 2 or 3 decent ones come in. Now I’m scared that LJ was telling the truth and that nothing is happening.

It’s hard to believe that we need to go with what we’ve got.

Window shuts on Thursday night.


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[WhileTheChief..]

Ah cool, thanks.

I’ve been worrying unnecessarily, we’ve got 48 hours, it’ll be fine :greengrin

[bingo70]

Window shuts on Thursday night.


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When does the EFL transfer window close, Is that tomorrow night as well?

I think if our window is open for a day after the English slams shut there could be a real opportunity to pick up players who have to decide whether they come to Scotland or don’t kick a ball for 3 months.

[Billy Whizz]

When does the EFL transfer window close, Is that tomorrow night as well?

I think if our window is open for a day after the English slams shut there could be a real opportunity to pick up players who have to decide whether they come to Scotland or don’t kick a ball for 3 months.

11pm on Thursday and midnight in Scotland

[WhileTheChief..]

Why’s it the 1st and not the 31st?

Is this new this year?

[Billy Whizz]

Why’s it the 1st and not the 31st?

Is this new this year?

Because there are games tomorrow night, didn’t think it was ideal to do transfers while games were being played

[Allant1981]

McCarthy is finished. Injury prone aswell.

Is he an improvement on that midfield, sadly, probably yes.

Is he injury prone, only missed 3 games last season due to injury according to transfer market

[bingo70]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/aberdeen-handed-connor-ronan-blow-24892313

Connor Ronan staying at Wolves apparently.

[Billy Whizz]

Is he injury prone, only missed 3 games last season due to injury according to transfer market

Can’t get injured sitting on the bench or in the stand, most weeks

[04Sauzee]

Can’t get injured sitting on the bench or in the stand, most weeks

We got 2 injuries to players in training just last week

[WhileTheChief..]

Because there are games tomorrow night, didn’t think it was ideal to do transfers while games were being played

Nice one, thanks.

[Allant1981]

Can’t get injured sitting on the bench or in the stand, most weeks

Thats not what the poster said though, injury prone was the quote but doesnt appear to have been injured, just not playing

[Lago]

Ah cool, thanks.

I’ve been worrying unnecessarily, we’ve got 48 hours, it’ll be fine :greengrin
I'd keep worrying, like I am 😕

[Cletus]

Kabongo Tshimanga was someone we were very interested in before his injury. I wouldn’t be in the least surprised if we’re sniffing around again now he’s recovered.

[Unseen work]

Kabongo Tshimanga was someone we were very interested in before his injury. I wouldn’t be in the least surprised if we’re sniffing around again now he’s recovered.

Was it you that first mentioned him the other night?

You heard anything about wanting him this summer or just guesswork based on before the injury?

He’s had a good start again this season coming back from injury. I actually don’t think the national league is that bad a standard and some will be on par with Scottish championship teams.

Well worth a punt, from clips he looks like the sort of striker that would do well up here

[Paloschi]

Ajeti from Celtic looking for a club…

[GreenPJ]

Ajeti from Celtic looking for a club…

IF we could get him on loan I would take him.

[ehf]

# announce Widlin Calixte!

[Callum_62]

I know we have signed players right out the blue recently but literally zero rumours going around?

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[04Sauzee]

I know we have signed players right out the blue recently but literally zero rumours going around?

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Nothing here,twitter or the bounce.

Tomorrow's another day 😀

[cameronw-hfc]

Got a bad bad feeling deadline day will pass and we'll not have made any more moves.

[hibees 7062]

Nothing here,twitter or the bounce.

Tomorrow's another day 😀

Nowt in the privates either

[bingo70]

Nothing here,twitter or the bounce.

Tomorrow's another day 😀

Kabongo Tshimanga, Stephen Kelly and James Mcarthy (or is it MacArthur?) all been rumoured in the last few pages on here.

Stephen kelly signing for Livi by the looks of it though according to the Daily Record.

[Stuart93]

Oh a rumour.

McKirdy talks begin

[BoomtownHibees]

Daily Record reporting talks with Swindon for Mckirdy have started

[04Sauzee]

Kabongo Tshimanga, Stephen Kelly and James Mcarthy (or is it MacArthur?) all been rumoured in the last few pages on here.

Stephen kelly signing for Livi by the looks of it though according to the Daily Record.

Was taking the Kelly and McCarthy rumours with a pinch of salt as it was meant to be a rangers fan kn p&b but I guess it's a rumour. Wasn't sure if Tshimanga was a rumour or just a wish. Some signing for Livingston.

[bingo70]

Oh a rumour.

McKirdy talks begin

https://twitter.com/record_sport/status/1564721552666533888?s=21&t=DqK-UQvO0U98fmGOOWCB5w

I like the sound of McKirdy, I just worry he’s not what we need. I hope we’re after an attacking midfielder too.

[CapitalGreen]

Daily Record reporting talks with Swindon for Mckirdy have started

Pointless unless we sort out the midfield.

How many full backs, wingers and strikers are managers to go through before they realise that the players in the centre of the team are the key to success.

[Gordy M]

Pointless unless we sort out the midfield.

How many full backs, wingers and strikers are managers to go through before they realise that the players in the centre of the team are the key to success.

Whilst i agree, we have missed a rake of chances in the past few games. I think we need a in box striker as well as midfielder.

[JimBHibees]

Pointless unless we sort out the midfield.

How many full backs, wingers and strikers are managers to go through before they realise that the players in the centre of the team are the key to success.

Pointless :greengrin

[Mikey_1875]

Can’t argue with his goal contributions since he joined Swindon. My only concern was the view from a couple that he was better out wide rather than central however I suppose a front three of McKirdy, Boyle and Youan could be very fluid and swapping around all the time.

[Heisenberg]

McKirdy seems like a nutter. If we can’t have entertaining football we can at least enjoy him winding folk up for 90 minutes every Saturday. Worth every penny.

[Callum_62]

McKirdy seems like a nutter. If we can’t have entertaining football we can at least enjoy him winding folk up for 90 minutes every Saturday. Worth every penny.Yep, bet he's up for throwing muffins around Maccas

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[Unseen work]

He’s not the sort of centre forward I initially wanted as he can play on the right too. But every time I watch Celtic I see Jota, Kyogo and Abada run riot with their pace and movement, none of them are bigger than 5’8 surely.

With Boyle, McKirdy and Youan we might have our own equivalent that might cause teams problems with that, add in McGeady, Nisbet, Tavares, Bojang, Mitchell etc too.

He also seems the sort of character that loves the big stage and has a swagger about him, from my experience those players do very well here.

[SteveHFC]

Pointless :greengrin

Is he a centre-back?

[04Sauzee]

He’s not the sort of centre forward I initially wanted as he can play on the right too. But every time I watch Celtic I see Jota, Kyogo and Abada run riot with their pace and movement, none of them are bigger than 5’8 surely.

With Boyle, McKirdy and Youan we might have our own equivalent that might cause teams problems with that, add in McGeady, Nisbet, Tavares, Bojang, Mitchell etc too.

He also seems the sort of character that loves the big stage and has a swagger about him, from my experience those players do very well here.
The old YouTube reel
https://youtu.be/HaO22tqX-SU

[CapitalGreen]

Whilst i agree, we have missed a rake of chances in the past few games. I think we need a in box striker as well as midfielder.

Every team misses big chances, our problem is we create so few big chances of any quality that when we miss one it costs us dearly. We are very bad at creating high quality shooting opportunities, usually because our build up play is so slow and laboured that the opposition get everyone back behind the ball.

[Lago]

Oh a rumour.

McKirdy talks begin
Let's hope it turns into something more than a rumour, we need a result.

[Nicho87]

Hibs don’t do midfielders do they

[RyeSloan]

He’s not the sort of centre forward I initially wanted as he can play on the right too. But every time I watch Celtic I see Jota, Kyogo and Abada run riot with their pace and movement, none of them are bigger than 5’8 surely.

With Boyle, McKirdy and Youan we might have our own equivalent that might cause teams problems with that, add in McGeady, Nisbet, Tavares, Bojang, Mitchell etc too.

He also seems the sort of character that loves the big stage and has a swagger about him, from my experience those players do very well here.

Looks like the type of forward I would want…someone that clearly knows where the goals are!

Looks like he has a bit of swagger to his play as well.

Could be a rather interesting signing.

[Logie Green]

Given the administrative farce regarding Bushiri, hopefully someone at Hibs has been paying attention that McKirdy is possibly going to get a ban for throwing liquid over a referees suit after being sent off recently.

No doubt we’ll sign him then find out he’s suspended for 4 games. 🤦*♂️

[Gordy M]

Every team misses big chances, our problem is we create so few big chances of any quality that when we miss one it costs us dearly. We are very bad at creating high quality shooting opportunities, usually because our build up play is so slow and laboured that the opposition get everyone back behind the ball.

Not sure about that, lost count the amount of games we have 10x the amount of chances against a team who run up the park and score. Even on sat we were poor but had 3/4 really good chances to score, Doidge header, Newell shot that keeper saved, Yohan……….and I’m sure Cadden or Boyle had a cross flashed in front of goal crying out for a striker.

[Unseen work]

Given the administrative farce regarding Bushiri, hopefully someone at Hibs has been paying attention that McKirdy is possibly going to get a ban for throwing liquid over a referees suit after being sent off recently.

No doubt we’ll sign him then find out he’s suspended for 4 games. 🤦*♂️

He’s been suspended for 3 games, already missed 1.

[Callum_62]

Given the administrative farce regarding Bushiri, hopefully someone at Hibs has been paying attention that McKirdy is possibly going to get a ban for throwing liquid over a referees suit after being sent off recently.

No doubt we’ll sign him then find out he’s suspended for 4 games. [emoji1751]*[emoji3603]You don't work for hibs administration do you?

[emoji23][emoji51]

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[CapitalGreen]

Not sure about that, lost count the amount of games we have 10x the amount of chances against a team who run up the park and score. Even on sat we were poor but had 3/4 really good chances to score, Doidge header, Newell shot that keeper saved, Yohan……….and I’m sure Cadden or Boyle had a cross flashed in front of goal crying out for a striker.

Speculative balls across the box aren’t high quality shooting opportunities. Neither is the ball falling to Joe Newell who has scored only 1 league goal for Hibs.

[Gordy M]

Speculative balls across the box aren’t high quality shooting opportunities. Neither is the ball falling to Joe Newell who has scored only 1 league goal for Hibs.

Yep you have just proved my point, Newell and Youhans chances fall to a striker in form, one possibly 2 goals.

[LunasBoots]

McKirdy will certainly be entertaining for sure, hopefully not for the wring reasons....

[Hibs90]

As far as I can tell he’s not a midfielder or a centre half…I don’t understand why we can go for this guy but Johnson said we can’t get players to come “straight in” at centre half or midfield.

[bingo70]

As far as I can tell he’s not a midfielder or a centre half…I don’t understand why we can go for this guy but Johnson said we can’t get players to come “straight in” at centre half or midfield.

Managers lie, especially before the transfer window closes.

[GreenGray]

As far as I can tell he’s not a midfielder or a centre half…I don’t understand why we can go for this guy but Johnson said we can’t get players to come “straight in” at centre half or midfield.

It’s truly mental, whilst I’m happy we’re signing a striker it’s clear we’ve needed a centre half and midfielder since about January, who knows why we’ve not addressed it. Fingers crossed we do something by Thursday night.


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[Hibs90]

Managers lie, especially before the transfer window closes.

Will it still be a lie when we don’t sign a midfielder or centre half who can come straight into the team?

[bingo70]

Will it still be a lie when we don’t sign a midfielder or centre half who can come straight into the team?

Dunno, we’ll see if it happens or not.

I can’t see any way we can’t sign a new defender. A midfielder I think we might try and get away without buying.

[Spike Mandela]

Oh a rumour.

McKirdy talks begin

Begin? Was hoping talks would be near an end with players as they get reported. Targets get nicked by rivals when things reported at an early stage.

[007]

McKirdy will certainly be entertaining for sure, hopefully not for the wring reasons....

Like ref's suits wringing wet. 😀

[Callum_62]

Begin? Was hoping talks would be near an end with players as they get reported. Targets get nicked by rivals when things reported at an early stage.From rumors previously talks have been progressing with Mckirdy for a while

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[Callum_62]

As far as I can tell he’s not a midfielder or a centre half…I don’t understand why we can go for this guy but Johnson said we can’t get players to come “straight in” at centre half or midfield.Once you understand never to listen to managers about transfers then it will become clear



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[Hibs90]

Once you understand never to listen to managers about transfers then it will become clear



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Will it still be clear when we don’t sign ready made midfielder or a centre half?

Never the less I bow to you’re superior knowledge.

[Callum_62]

Will it still be clear when we don’t sign ready made midfielder or a centre half?

Never the less I bow to you’re superior knowledge.Good on ya [emoji106]

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[phoenixfire]

Daily record going with this rumour about Mckirdy . Really don't trust a word that Rag prints btw .and Ross pilcher running with story how credible is he too ? Sorry don't trust were this is coming from yet!

[Haymaker]

Mckirdy or we could have had Griffiths for free...

[phoenixfire]

Mckirdy or we could have had Griffiths for free...

Take Mckirdy every day of the week much , much better snooker player !!!!

[JimBHibees]

Once you understand never to listen to managers about transfers then it will become clear



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Absolutely they all think they are poker players. :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Is he a centre-back?

You do know different players play different positions and if we were to get McKirdy we can still get other players.

[The Captain....]

On the few occasions I've seen McKitrdy play he had a partner up front, a big lad to play off. If that's still the case I wonder where we see him fitting in shape wise. I'm guessing thru the middle with Boyle and Youan either side..which wouldn't be what he's played , as far as I know up till now.

That's if we are definitely interested which I'm not sure about tbh.

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[Logie Green]

He’s been suspended for 3 games, already missed 1.

Fair enough. So if he does sign he’ll miss our next 3 games?

[bingo70]

Fair enough. So if he does sign he’ll miss our next 3 games?

That’s terrible maths 😉

[Aldo]

On the few occasions I've seen McKitrdy play he had a partner up front, a big lad to play off. If that's still the case I wonder where we see him fitting in shape wise. I'm guessing thru the middle with Boyle and Youan either side..which wouldn't be what he's played , as far as I know up till now.

That's if we are definitely interested which I'm not sure about tbh.

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I know it’s not ideal but from the YouTube reel he seems to link very well in the final 3rd from across the front line.

Looks like the ball is us attracted to him.

He’s a character who scores loads of different type goals and also has a bit of pace about him!


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[theonlywayisup]

He’s been suspended for 3 games, already missed 1.


Fair enough. So if he does sign he’ll miss our next 3 games?


That’s terrible maths 😉

:faf:

[Silky]

That’s terrible maths 😉

It's not if it suits the agenda! :wink:

[EVENTUALLY]

On the few occasions I've seen McKitrdy play he had a partner up front, a big lad to play off. If that's still the case I wonder where we see him fitting in shape wise. I'm guessing thru the middle with Boyle and Youan either side..which wouldn't be what he's played , as far as I know up till now.

That's if we are definitely interested which I'm not sure about tbh.

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I think Doidge could be part of the deal. South West of England and not so far away from his old Forest Green stomping ground.

[One Day Soon]

It's Wednesday. We now have 27 hours to sign the CB, CM and CF we know we need.

I'm going to take the positive view this morning that a transfer rumour over a player with the slightly odd name of Harry McKirdy who recently allegedly threw a drink over a referee's suit is a good thing. Assuming that there's some substance to it all - the transfer that is, not the sartorial fracas.

[SMAXXA]

On the few occasions I've seen McKitrdy play he had a partner up front, a big lad to play off. If that's still the case I wonder where we see him fitting in shape wise. I'm guessing thru the middle with Boyle and Youan either side..which wouldn't be what he's played , as far as I know up till now.

That's if we are definitely interested which I'm not sure about tbh.

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good job the management have seen him more than a few occasions to know what we are getting

[hibsbollah]

If nothing else it will allow us to dust off and take out of the wardrobe the Tam McKirdy version of the Rocketman song.

[James70]

That's all we need, another player who will attract referees and media attention for all the wrong reasons.

[Callum_62]

That's all we need, another player who will attract referees and media attention for all the wrong reasons.I do think we need some more gallusness in our side

Mckirdy seems to have that about him


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[hibsbollah]

I do think we need some more gallusness in our side

Mckirdy seems to have that about him


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I like the cut of his jib. Cumdog vibes.

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

[erin go bragh]

That's all we need, another player who will attract referees and media attention for all the wrong reasons.

As long as he bangs the goals in . Deeks and Sparky done no too shabby with us and they weren’t the best behaved individual’s.

[.Sean.]

That's all we need, another player who will attract referees and media attention for all the wrong reasons.
Just need someone to come out with some pish like ‘not Hibs class’ next 😂

I absolutely love a wide-o in the team opposition fans hate

[neil7908]

Don't know the guy but quite excited by this signing.

Having said that, it's essential we get in an attacking CM and a CB. They are way ahead on the priority list imo.

If we don't strengthen the midfield then I really fear for us this season.

[hibsbollah]

A really badly written article but gives a good overall impression of the kind of character we're talking about
Nobody is above criticism, but who wouldn't react to the sort of flak Carlisle Utd's Harry McKirdy has also received? | News and Star (https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/18153854.nobody-criticism-wouldnt-react-sort-flak-carlisle-utds-harry-mckirdy-also-received/)

Stephen Pressley was his manager at Carlisle. Very guarded compliment after scoring 6 minutes into his debut;
"I'm pleased for him because he’s a really good kid. He takes a bit of managing, but he's a good kid underneath that".

[HibbyAndy]

Where's the Mckirdy chat coming from ?:confused: An article in the daily hun ?

[hibsbollah]

Where's the Mckirdy chat coming from ?:confused: An article in the daily hun ?

Its been a week or two in different papers.
Got to be careful with these youtube compilations, but he's very two footed, which i like.
Harry McKirdy - Best Skills And Goals - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaO22tqX-SU)

[Since452]

McKirdy seems to have a bit of swagger and attitute about him. I like that.

[HibbyAndy]

Its been a week or two in different papers.
Got to be careful with these youtube compilations, but he's very two footed, which i like.
Harry McKirdy - Best Skills And Goals - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaO22tqX-SU)

:aok:

Decent clip , Hopefully plenty mileage in the rumour

[Callum_62]

Where's the Mckirdy chat coming from ?:confused: An article in the daily hun ?

Been around for quite a while but the recent chat based on the article on the DR

It was mentioned (possibly on PM board) that negotiations were progressing well a week or more ago

[Libby Hibby]

Anyone else thing that our pink chums will have a pop at McKirdy with their striker issue?

[Greencore]

Anyone else thing that our pink chums will have a pop at McKirdy with their striker issue?

Yes

[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone else thing that our pink chums will have a pop at McKirdy with their striker issue?

Na.

If there looking for a replacement for Boyce then he’s not the answer.

[04Sauzee]

Getting closer? 👀

Although it doesn't actually tell us anything more in the report the headline does give it the 'Hibs are close'

EXCLUSIVE! Harry McKirdy nears Hibs move as Lee Johnson looks set to get his man | @ScottBurns75

bit.ly/3wGMRCg

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

[huggie1875]

Just need someone to come out with some pish like ‘not Hibs class’ next 😂

I absolutely love a wide-o in the team opposition fans hate


or someone coming out with “he just doesn’t get us” 🤣🤣💚

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

I’d imagine we’ll have a few other options up our sleeve in case we don’t get McKirdy.

[Billy Whizz]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

He works for Record/Mail, so you’d have thought he was a credible source😂
Never heard of Bonne though

[04Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

That's a genuine account

[SHODAN]

I’d imagine we’ll have a few other options up our sleeve in case we don’t get McKirdy.

Yup, sounds like the backup.

[The Captain....]

I know it’s not ideal but from the YouTube reel he seems to link very well in the final 3rd from across the front line.

Looks like the ball is us attracted to him.

He’s a character who scores loads of different type goals and also has a bit of pace about him!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCheers Aldo, I liked the look of him too high energy, seems to be in good positions to take chances in the box, nuisance for defenders.

One of my concerns tho, about our recruitment is that I'm not always sure our signings fit into either what we need or how we're looking to play.. it's one reason our play often looks so disjointed imo. I think McKirdy looks decent but I'm not sure he's the right type for us atm.

Anyway I'll be surprised if we get him, so its probably all supposition. If we do get him we'll have signed a potentially exciting player, I just don't see him in a 3 up front.

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[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

Ipswich fans absolutely slating Macaulay Bonne on twitter.

Sounds like he’s not been the most popular there.

[The Captain....]

good job the management have seen him more than a few occasions to know what we are gettingLike they did with our other resoundingly successful recruitment you mean?

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Ipswich fans absolutely slating Macaulay Bonne on twitter.

Sounds like he’s not been the most popular there.

He got 12 goals last season.

Nothing earth shattering but comfortably into double figures is generally enough to avoid a slating.

[CapitalGreen]

Good to see we are just going to keep throwing more and more strikers at the issue and completely ignore the obvious lack of chance creation from midfield.

[bingo70]

He got 12 goals last season.

Nothing earth shattering but comfortably into double figures is generally enough to avoid a slating.

Aye, his goal scoring record isn’t that bad so not sure why they hate him so much.

[bingo70]

Good to see we are just going to keep throwing more and more strikers at the issue and completely ignore the obvious lack of chance creation from midfield.

Transfer window doesn’t close until tomorrow.

I’m still hopeful we’ll bring an attacking goal scoring midfielder in.

[coldingham hibs]

Aye, his goal scoring record isn’t that bad so not sure why they hate him so much.

Only scored 1 goal in 30 games, I think that might be the reason.

[bingo70]

Only scored 1 goal in 30 games, I think that might be the reason.

Wikipedia saying he scored 12 last season? Must have had a good scoring run at the start of the season if that’s right?

[04Sauzee]

Aye, his goal scoring record isn’t that bad so not sure why they hate him so much.

Last goal 8th Jan, no goals for him this season.
15 in 75 for Charlton

Best return was 45 in 91 for Leyton Orient, not sure if they were out the football league?

It does look like he can score but as mentioned the Ipswich fans don't seem best happy with him

Noticed a report that Bolton were keeping tabs

[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=96JJ88iQCqNh1AKAHrrXow

No idea if this is a genuine account.

Surely won’t get him and McKirdy?

Would need Doidge and Mitchell to leave

Could be insurance policy in case McKirdy doesn't sign? :dunno:

[bingo70]

Last goal 8th Jan, no goals for him this season.
15 in 75 for Charlton

Best return was 45 in 91 for Leyton Orient, not sure if they were out the football league?

It does look like he can score but as mentioned the Ipswich fans don't seem best happy with him

Noticed a report that Bolton were keeping tabs

Just reading he scored 10 in his first 12 games then it all dried up after that.

His YouTube video reel for last seasons goals look quite good as well.

[Ozyhibby]

Don't know the guy but quite excited by this signing.

Having said that, it's essential we get in an attacking CM and a CB. They are way ahead on the priority list imo.

If we don't strengthen the midfield then I really fear for us this season.

Yip. Without improving the midfield, any other changes will be a waste of time.


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[04Sauzee]

Mark Atkinson at the Scotsman

Hibs hope to get a defender in before the window shuts but will be dependent on shuffling the pack. Doidge could be moved on.

Mckirdy is off interest but no deal close to being done .

[Aldo]

Cheers Aldo, I liked the look of him too high energy, seems to be in good positions to take chances in the box, nuisance for defenders.

One of my concerns tho, about our recruitment is that I'm not always sure our signings fit into either what we need or how we're looking to play.. it's one reason our play often looks so disjointed imo. I think McKirdy looks decent but I'm not sure he's the right type for us atm.

Anyway I'll be surprised if we get him, so its probably all supposition. If we do get him we'll have signed a potentially exciting player, I just don't see him in a 3 up front.

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Totally understand what you’re a saying but it looks like he’s able to drop short, lay it off etc. I know you tube reels are sceptical but the lad does know where the goals are!

Wonder if he could be given a free type role when attacking, dropping off and taking up positions in the rival 3rd.

It also looked like he tries to anticipate where the ball will end up and I think that’s what we are missing, especially in the box

Still time for things to change and I think he’d be a very good addition.


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[supermcginn]

Mark Atkinson at the Scotsman

Hibs hope to get a defender in before the window shuts but will be dependent on shuffling the pack. Doidge could be moved on.

Mckirdy is off interest but no deal close to being done .

Fantastic news.

[bingo70]

Mark Atkinson at the Scotsman

Hibs hope to get a defender in before the window shuts but will be dependent on shuffling the pack. Doidge could be moved on.

Mckirdy is off interest but no deal close to being done .

If the transfer window slams shut and we don’t sign McKirdy or any defenders cos we can’t move Doidge on this place will be a right carry on 😂

[Callum_62]

If the transfer window slams shut and we don’t sign McKirdy or any defenders cos we can’t move Doidge on this place will be a right carry on [emoji23]. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220831/b05a94fdf8099be3a51edef6fb056d91.jpg

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[Mon Dieu4]

Troubling that we don't seem to be linked with any CM, that to me is the biggest issue that needs resolved

[Hibee Daft]

Maybe Kyle Magennis and Kevin Nishet are closer to coming back than first expected

[One Day Soon]

McKirdy seems to have a bit of swagger and attitute about him. I like that.

It's exactly what we need. And if he causes trouble with referees and other and our own players then so much the better. We need something to wake up the shower of sleepwalkers we currently have and he might just provide some of the grit needed.

[BILLYHIBS]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564911376128155652?s=21&t=wz0iDYGdB3JeBVKaI3o_ww

[One Day Soon]

If the transfer window slams shut and we don’t sign McKirdy or any defenders cos we can’t move Doidge on this place will be a right carry on 😂


And rightly so.

We need CB, CM and CF and all three need to be ready to go into the first team from day one. It's blindingly obvious to everyone. Fail to bring in a minimum of at least one of those and the recruitment 'team' can GTF and one is less than the barest of bare minimums. A decent midfield playmaker would transform the value of a bunch of our other players and in my view is the single most important 'must get' between now and 11pm tomorrow. It should have been done before the season started.

[Unseen work]

We must be banking on Magennis being back and staying fit if no centre mid coming in.

I think Johnson wants his midfielders to be compative, full of energy and to press teams instead of flair player types. Then rely on the front 3 to really trouble teams with pace and directness.

[The Modfather]

Maybe Kyle Magennis and Kevin Nishet are closer to coming back than first expected

Even if Magennis is close to a return and we could somehow rely on him staying fit. We’re more likely to see the Maggenis of his first season where he struggled than the game changer we, briefly, saw at the start of last season. If he ever comes back it’s probably closer to next season where we see the real benefit of Magennis.

If we don’t sign a ready made midfielder today or tomorrow I reckon Johnson will point to that being the route cause of why he got sacked before this season is out.

[One Day Soon]

Maybe Kyle Magennis and Kevin Nishet are closer to coming back than first expected


Waiting for Godot. The operations manual for Hibernian recruitment strategy.

[Lancs Harp]

Andy Lyons one of the League of Irelands top performers agreed to join Blackpool from Shamrock Rovers in January for a fee in the region of £200,000 to £300,000. Would have morecthan done a job for us. 22 years old good player and will get better.

[Ronniekirk]

Fantastic news.

The key word is could He is clear he doesn’t want to move

[One Day Soon]

Even if Magennis is close to a return and we could somehow rely on him staying fit. We’re more likely to see the Maggenis of his first season where he struggled than the game changer we, briefly, saw at the start of last season. If he ever comes back it’s probably closer to next season where we see the real benefit of Magennis.

If we don’t sign a ready made midfielder today or tomorrow I reckon Johnson will point to that being the route cause of why he got sacked before this season is out.


It would be a remarkable act of footballing self-harm to have gone through this entire window without signing a midfield playmaker. So massively stupid in fact that I simply do not believe that we will reach 11pm tomorrow without having brought one in. It's just inconceivable.

[04Sauzee]

Patrick McPartlin

Hibs reportedly keeping tabs on another striker amid ongoing links with Harry McKirdy...

[BILLYHIBS]

Patrick McPartlin

Hibs reportedly keeping tabs on another striker amid ongoing links with Harry McKirdy...

Macauley Boone QPR

See #15402

[Ronniekirk]

Maybe Kyle Magennis and Kevin Nishet are closer to coming back than first expected

They are both months away ,and thats if no set back . then they need to get match fit

[Iain G]

Could be insurance policy in case McKirdy doesn't sign? :dunno:

He would be better at Clyde :greengrin

[worcesterhibby]

Please tell me there's a rumour of an experienced creative midfielder....if there isn't one..could someone make one up please...cheers :greengrin

[Callum_62]

Please tell me there's a rumour of an experienced creative midfielder....if there isn't one..could someone make one up please...cheers :greengrin

James Mcarthy

Robert Snodgrass

Jarkko Wiss

[Lancs Harp]

Ronaldo seen at Edinburgh airport. He hates Jam Tarts so it must be us.

[Since452]

What ever happened to that Irish lad Celtic pipped us to? Was it back in Janauary? Ment to be the next big thing. Seems to have vanished.

[flash]

They are both months away ,and thats if no set back . then they need to get match fit

Magennis is back training so doubt it will be that long.

[Ronniekirk]

Please tell me there's a rumour of an experienced creative midfielder....if there isn't one..could someone make one up please...cheers :greengrin

Hearing John Mcginn wants to come back to hibs to link up with Boyle Fed up with Gerrard tactics and not winning games 🤔

[offshorehibby]

Reading various threads and post I worry people are maybe putting a lot pf pressure on Nisbet coming back and hitting the ground running. I hope he does but he and Magennis will take time to get up to speed.

[chippy]

Yip. Without improving the midfield, any other changes will be a waste of time.


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Agreed, you must be fed up saying cos I’m fed up thinking it

[Ronniekirk]

Magennis is back training so doubt it will be that long.

LJ said Mcgennis will be the last player out of the injured to return and that while he is making good progress he didn’t indicate he would be back soon I would be astonished if he was back before the winter break To push him to try and do that could just lead to a set back
Nisbet will be back first and no ti e scale yet for him to be back in the squad

[B.H.F.C]

Magennis is back training so doubt it will be that long.

Jamie McAllister said he’d joined in with some passing drills.

He’s not in full training yet and been out for a year. Still think it’ll be some time before we see him make any meaningful contribution. And that’s if he actually gets back.

[worcesterhibby]

James Mcarthy

Robert Snodgrass

Jarkko Wiss

Snodgrass would be good

Wasn't Mcarthy the journalist who was held hostage in the Lebanon ?

People knocked Jarkko...but he could take a decent corner ! :greengrin

[hibbyfraelibby]

Maybe Kyle Magennis and Kevin Nishet are closer to coming back than first expected

Magennis might make it before the WC break, or might not, whereas youl be lucky to see Nissy before the next Window opens

[worcesterhibby]

Hearing John Mcginn wants to come back to hibs to link up with Boyle Fed up with Gerrard tactics and not winning games 🤔

:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper:hyper

[Unseen work]

What’s the deal with Mitchell?

Seems to be inured for ages, come back for 20 minutes and then inured again for months

[Ronniekirk]

What’s the deal with Mitchell?

Seems to be inured for ages, come back for 20 minutes and then inured again for months

L J said a few weeks ago he needs to see a specialist re injury Not seen any update since that comment

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564937485100138496?s=21&t=H5F9KM6opqX-2utXBWyI9g

Doidge set to leave

[hibbyfraelibby]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564937485100138496?s=21&t=H5F9KM6opqX-2utXBWyI9g

Doidge set to leave

If he goes then whoever comes in cant be brining outstanding suspension with him

[Paulie Walnuts]

LJ said Mcgennis will be the last player out of the injured to return and that while he is making good progress he didn’t indicate he would be back soon I would be astonished if he was back before the winter break To push him to try and do that could just lead to a set back
Nisbet will be back first and no ti e scale yet for him to be back in the squad

When did he say that?

Our update claimed he would be back training on the grass with his team mates by now hopefully, now we’re looking a further 3 months?

[Ronniekirk]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564937485100138496?s=21&t=H5F9KM6opqX-2utXBWyI9g

Doidge set to leave

So he can no longer. be confused about this

[007]

If he goes then whoever comes in cant be brining outstanding suspension with him

Why not?

[Tyler Durden]

LJ said Mcgennis will be the last player out of the injured to return and that while he is making good progress he didn’t indicate he would be back soon I would be astonished if he was back before the winter break To push him to try and do that could just lead to a set back
Nisbet will be back first and no ti e scale yet for him to be back in the squad

Magennis is training now - maybe not full contact yet but if he's no setbacks in the next 3-4 weeks then he'll be in the squad soon after. We're not going to have him train for 10-12 weeks before he plays.

[Ronniekirk]

When did he say that?

Our update claimed he would be back training on the grass with his team mates by now hopefully, now we’re looking a further 3 months?

Yep I know he is back training on grass but that was what L J said prior to that happening so am not reading to much into that statement But he was clear Mcgennis would be last player back
Maybe he is doing better than expected recently but from what’s been said previously I am erring on the cautious side

[hibbyfraelibby]

Why not?

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming

[Ronniekirk]

Magennis is training now - maybe not full contact yet but if he's no setbacks in the next 3-4 weeks then he'll be in the squad soon after. We're not going to have him train for 10-12 weeks before he plays.

You may be right I am just going by what L J has said previously

[GloryGlory]

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming

He's already served two games, hasn't he? Last Saturday's league match and Swindon played in a cup game last night. So assuming his suspension was for all competitions that's two down.

[eastterrace]

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Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalkjust love this photo showing Christian celebrating us winning the cup what a guy.

[04Sauzee]

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming
He's definitely served at least one game already , wasn't in the cup squad last night assuming that wqs because of suspension so only has 1 game ( this Saturday) to serve.

[flash]

He's already served two games, hasn't he? Last Saturday's league match and Swindon played in a cup game last night. So assuming his suspension was for all competitions that's two down.

This is correct as per local journalist in Swindon.

[Scottie]

just love this photo showing Christian celebrating us winning the cup what a guy.
Na was this photo no taken after we got beat in the cup final him celebrating another huddy performance :dunno:

[Callum_62]

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming

Why would us not playing Doidge and say playing Melkerson gift 9 points to the opposition?

[04Sauzee]

Killie on loan ?

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Doidge poised to sign for Hibs' Premiership rivals as Easter Road men set to sanction season-long loan move 👀
thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football…

[007]

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming

Someone posted yesterday he's already served 1 of the 3. If we have to start with Melkerson for 2 matches then so be it.

You're suggesting we go for someone else that's available right away (which will be someone inferior otherwise we wouldn't be going for McKirdy in the 1st place). So you want to increase our chances for points in the next 2 games but decrease our chances in the subsequent 31 games.

[CapitalGreen]

https://twitter.com/darrenowitcoop/status/1564937485100138496?s=21&t=H5F9KM6opqX-2utXBWyI9g

Doidge set to leave

if the club manage to pull this off it’s shaping up to be our best transfer window in quite sometime

[Unseen work]

Doidge better not be able to play on Saturday for them, we all know what would happen 🤣

[eastterrace]

Doidge better not be able to play on Saturday for them, we all know what would happen 🤣na let him play as he is pish.

[Callum_62]

Doidge better not be able to play on Saturday for them, we all know what would happen 🤣

Bully hanlon and then drive away from Porteous with blazing speed. followed by a wee dink over the advancing Marshall? :greengrin:greengrin

[theonlywayisup]

He's definitely served at least one game already , wasn't in the cup squad last night assuming that wqs because of suspension so only has 1 game ( this Saturday) to serve.

Below states "The forward will be unavailable for Swindon's next three league matches against Stockport County, Gillingham and Newport County." Doesn't say anything about the cup competition being included in the ban.

Swindon Town: Harry McKirdy handed three-match ban for 'aggressive' conduct - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62660433)

[Since452]

Killie would be a great move for Doidge and sad to say for us also. Just not happening for him here.

[CentreForward]

Evening News saying a move for Mckirdy not particularly close and that Bonne also has interest from Bolton, Ipswich and Shrewsbury. He is currently on loan at Ipswich from QPR. The news about Doidge may change all if this and see at least one of these 2 coming in.

[Callum_62]

If we are moving Doidge on a striker deal must be all but done

Interestingly if Mitchell was not literally always unavailable i wouldn't see the need for Doidge replacement as must have

[Torto7]

Killie on loan ?

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Doidge poised to sign for Hibs' Premiership rivals as Easter Road men set to sanction season-long loan move 👀
thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football…

Dundee have been trying all window for him. I didn't know Killie were interested. He wants to be able to commute from Edinburgh but didn't want to drop down to the championship. Killie would suit him. Although the Swindon lad isn't an out and out striker. Doidge is in terrible form but he's still the hibs striker most likely to win a header or hold the ball up. I wonder if we'll see a more target man type as well as McKirdy.

[Unseen work]

Could McKirdy be used as the ‘10’?

Used to playing through the middle and our wide? Maybe we think he could be an option behind Bonne?

[Iain G]

Dundee have been trying all window for him. I didn't know Killie were interested. He wants to be able to commute from Edinburgh but didn't want to drop down to the championship. Killie would suit him. Although the Swindon lad isn't an out and out striker. Doidge is in terrible form but he's still the hibs striker most likely to win a header or hold the ball up. I wonder if we'll see a more target man type as well as McKirdy.

Mixu Mixu Mixu :pray::pray::pray:

[Mcbizz1998]

If we are moving Doidge on a striker deal must be all but done

Interestingly if Mitchell was not literally always unavailable i wouldn't see the need for Doidge replacement as must have

As in Demi Mitchell?

Isn’t he a winger or wing back?

[hibbyfraelibby]

He's already served two games, hasn't he? Last Saturday's league match and Swindon played in a cup game last night. So assuming his suspension was for all competitions that's two down.

You serve suspensions in the competitions thet resulted from. Cup game doesnt count

[04Sauzee]

You serve suspensions in the competitions thet resulted from. Cup game doesnt count

He was given a further ban for the incident in the referees changing room, not sure but that may be a little different.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Why would us not playing Doidge and say playing Melkerson gift 9 points to the opposition?

We've being playing both...

[Tambo]

I'm in the we need a CB and a decent CM/AM.

Would be happy for Doidge to leave for Mckirdy.

I think Johnson will be relying on Magennis and also Mcgeady could play the number 10.

Hope I'm wrong and we bring some much needed faces in.

[flash]

You serve suspensions in the competitions thet resulted from. Cup game doesnt count

It did count. He has 1 game left to sit out.

[Callum_62]

As in Demi Mitchell?

Isn’t he a winger or wing back?

Yep - for left of the front 3

Boyle, Youan, Melkerson, Bojang (Nisbet & Mcgeady after after injury)

We are pretty well stocked in the attacking areas

[hibbyfraelibby]

It did count. He has 1 game left to sit out.

Not according to Swindon...

[Hibee Daft]

Hearing John Mcginn wants to come back to hibs to link up with Boyle Fed up with Gerrard tactics and not winning games 🤔

Why else would Boyle have taken number 77 😉

[flash]

Not according to Swindon...

https://twitter.com/JonnyLeighfield/status/1562840248941326336?t=GLtkkcgWgqk5MsVnQZA_cw&s=19

[hibbyfraelibby]

https://twitter.com/JonnyLeighfield/status/1562840248941326336?t=GLtkkcgWgqk5MsVnQZA_cw&s=19

I trust our Football Department will rely on the Internatiinal Clearance to confirm the position😉

[flash]

I trust our Football Department will rely on the Internatiinal Clearance to confirm the position😉

Now I am worried.

[HendoDelivered]

You just know he will go there and score plenty for them eh? 🤣

[007]

He'll be playing on Saturday. We don't do suspensions. (In fact when Rangers took the hump at one of the red cards and sang F*** the SFA, I'm sure I heard LJ join in 😀).

[The Modfather]

He'll be playing on Saturday. We don't do suspensions. (In fact when Rangers took the hump at one of the red cards and sang F*** the SFA, I'm sure I heard LJ join in 😀).

Lee Johnson was actually asking who the Bobby Sands they were singing about is and can he play central midfield.

[Northernhibee]

Sone mind bogglingly disrespectful and classless comments on here. He may not have been the same player post injury but he gave full commitment to us, scored a fair few goals and put in a number of good performances. He likes a glass of wine, who actually gives a ****.

Will be wishing Christian all the best for the future.

[worcesterhibby]

Below states "The forward will be unavailable for Swindon's next three league matches against Stockport County, Gillingham and Newport County." Doesn't say anything about the cup competition being included in the ban.

Swindon Town: Harry McKirdy handed three-match ban for 'aggressive' conduct - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62660433)

Gone are the days when the BBC were a reliable source of news - you might be right, you might be wrong, but it being on the BBC news site means nothing.

[Joe6-2]

If we had someone to play instead of Doidge we already would so bringing in someone with 3 games suspension hanging over him means we'd be worse off gifting 9 points to the opposition blowing a top 6 finish before the end of the first round of fixtures...unless there is a 2nd CF incoming

Doidge won’t change that

[McGruber]

Sone mind bogglingly disrespectful and classless comments on here. He may not have been the same player post injury but he gave full commitment to us, scored a fair few goals and put in a number of good performances. He likes a glass of wine, who actually gives a ****.

Will be wishing Christian all the best for the future.

Was just about to post similar. Guy got through the initial dogs abuse and turned it around. Never hid and tried like a Trojan. He always gave everything and loved the club. Was trememdous in the season we finished 3rd, big presence in both boxes and a huge asset for us. He then picks up a terrible injury which as we have seen he hasn't managed to recover fully from. Him moving on now suits both parties. Shame how it ended for him and wish him all the best.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Most news outlets running that doidge is away

Hoping we're closing in on an established striker rather than a loan for an English lower league player

[Dmas]

Most news outlets running that doidge is away

Hoping we're closing in on an established striker rather than a loan for an English lower league player

😂😂 what level of world football is acceptable? You think we’re going to sign an experienced player out the the EPL? Everton are signing some kid off Man U and it’s costing 15m in what world are we signing an established striker from the English top league?

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

😂😂 what level of world football is acceptable? You think we’re going to sign an experienced player out the the EPL? Everton are signing some kid off Man U and it’s costing 15m in what world are we signing an established striker from the English top league?

My point is obvious is it not? An established striker I.e. someone that has actual first team experience over someone that has as only played development football - like Nathan Wood for example

What relevance Everton or 15m has to do with that point I have no idea

[Scottie]

😂😂 what level of world football is acceptable? You think we’re going to sign an experienced player out the the EPL? Everton are signing some kid off Man U and it’s costing 15m in what world are we signing an established striker from the English top league?
Someone was saying we should go for Ollie McBurnie last week. Hadn't scored in yonks now can't stop scoring. Only 30k a week at Sheff Utd :faf:

[RossScott1991]

Doesn’t matter who we sign up top.

Aslong as the midfield 3 is JDH, Newell and Campbell we are going nowhere.

CB urgently needed to since we are soo soft in midfield.

But we will be in the same rut we have been in until we completely revamp that vanilla midfield

[Pretty Green]

If Doidge goes and we have Boyle, Youhan, Melkerson and Mckirdy I don't see how we can mix it up all look similar style players. We won't have any big forward to hold up the ball or play off.

[Smartie]

I'm in the we need a CB and a decent CM/AM.

Would be happy for Doidge to leave for Mckirdy.

I think Johnson will be relying on Magennis and also Mcgeady could play the number 10.

Hope I'm wrong and we bring some much needed faces in.

I’ve been coming round to McGeady as a number 10. I thought he looked pretty nimble pre-season tbh.

A decent central striker makes or breaks our season imo. I reckon we can find a cohesive pair at the base of the midfield out of JDH, Kenneh, Stevenson, Newell and Campbell, and we maybe just need to be a bit creative with the more advanced position.

Yes, we need a centre half but we still have a couple of players there who should (!!!) be capable of reaching prior levels of performance, plus Rocky has done well when called upon.

[Cod Boy]

Sone mind bogglingly disrespectful and classless comments on here. He may not have been the same player post injury but he gave full commitment to us, scored a fair few goals and put in a number of good performances. He likes a glass of wine, who actually gives a ****.

Will be wishing Christian all the best for the future.


Well said

[Hibiza]

Doesn’t matter who we sign up top.

Aslong as the midfield 3 is JDH, Newell and Campbell we are going nowhere.

CB urgently needed to since we are soo soft in midfield.

But we will be in the same rut we have been in until we completely revamp that vanilla midfield

:top marks

[Smartie]

Sone mind bogglingly disrespectful and classless comments on here. He may not have been the same player post injury but he gave full commitment to us, scored a fair few goals and put in a number of good performances. He likes a glass of wine, who actually gives a ****.

Will be wishing Christian all the best for the future.

Agreed.

It’s hard to make a case for him right now in the footballing sense but there’s a reason we were desperate for him to come back from injury and save us not that long ago.

He deserves a lot more respect than he’s receiving.

Injury has goosed him, nothing else.

[staunchhibby]

Dodge and Lafferty could be an interesting pairing if he goes to Kille

[Gmack7]

Dodge and Lafferty could be an interesting pairing if he goes to Kille

I think it's a straight swap, what's not to like an experienced international striker who knows the Scottish game, all boxes ticked

[SHODAN]

I think it's a straight swap, what's not to like an experienced international striker who knows the Scottish game, all boxes ticked

I'd be very happy with Lafferty as an option.

[Bostonhibby]

Sone mind bogglingly disrespectful and classless comments on here. He may not have been the same player post injury but he gave full commitment to us, scored a fair few goals and put in a number of good performances. He likes a glass of wine, who actually gives a ****.

Will be wishing Christian all the best for the future.Exactly this [emoji106]

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[bingo70]

If Doidge goes and we have Boyle, Youhan, Melkerson and Mckirdy I don't see how we can mix it up all look similar style players. We won't have any big forward to hold up the ball or play off.

I don’t think we can do that with Doidge now either.

[GTMRossaK3]

Why else would Boyle have taken number 77 😉

Maybe Sunset Strip was getting a rerun in Saudi!

One for the’oldies’ !

[04Sauzee]

Hibs confirm Doidge to Killie on loan

[Spike Mandela]

Official.

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/status/1564976305459830785?s=21&t=ZGVuj_44_8s7Dcsre39tHw

[MWHIBBIES]

Good luck Christian, hope you find your form.

[hibee-boys]

I think the issue is we’re just not creating many clear cut chances, unless we sign a striker who is able to score goals from nothing e.g. Griffiths in his heyday, and we can’t afford one of them, it won’t matter a jot who we play upfront. I can’t think of many great saves opposition keepers have had to make this season🤷🏼 As well as signing a CF we need to change our approach, aimless punts up the park or high floating crosses into no man’s land aren’t going to do the job!

[GreenCastle]

If Doidge goes and we have Boyle, Youhan, Melkerson and Mckirdy I don't see how we can mix it up all look similar style players. We won't have any big forward to hold up the ball or play off.

Agreed - Doidge has already assisted with a header and is actually quite good on defending corners.

We never replaced Grant Holt then we got Doidge - if he goes and we don’t add a player who can head / be an out ball we will struggle.

Central Midfield and centre back still a massive issue though..

Clock is ticking !!

[Unseen work]

Wish Doidge all the best, always liked him but just not worked out for him the last year.

Think Killie will really suit him.

[GloryGlory]

Maybe Sunset Strip was getting a rerun in Saudi!

One for the’oldies’ !

Yes - had the wonderfully named Efrem Zimbalist Jr as lead actor!

[hibee-boys]

Best for all parties, Doidge gets to stay in Scotland/gets game time and releases funds to reinvest into the squad. The Kilmarnock off-licences better stock up on the wine and champagne………..joke🤪

[theonlywayisup]

Most news outlets running that doidge is away

Hoping we're closing in on an established striker rather than a loan for an English lower league player

Ronaldo :agree: