Summer 2022-23 transfer thread

[Dmas]

Good Luck to the guy

[.Sean.]

Chuffed with that, don’t rate him.

[Franck Stanton]

Sorry to see him go. Had loads of ability & think that with better players around him this season (hopefully), would give him more options to cross/ pass to.
If it is because of the fee involved, fair enough, if not however, think he would have been handy to have in the squad & with better coaching & maturity would come good.

[Allant1981]

Very disappointed with this. One of the only players we’ve got that could beat a man.

He really isnt that good though

[RyeSloan]

He really isnt that good though

He certainly wasn’t that fast that’s for sure. He had a few tricks and may well prove to be a half decent player but I think we will be in the market for someone with a bit more physicality to go with the skills.

[Jim44]

Sorry to see him go. Had loads of ability & think that with better players around him this season (hopefully), would give him more options to cross/ pass to.
If it is because of the fee involved, fair enough, if not however, think he would have been handy to have in the squad & with better coaching & maturity would come good.

I agree he might have played a role. As you say, maybe the price was too much for us. I know quite a few are expressing satisfaction at his departure but I think a bit of that is in line with some players leaving the club have become ‘not good enough’. I’ll go along with it tho’ on the basis that LJ will be bringing in a lot of quality player.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Jasper signing permanently

Woops

[Sergio sledge]

This Jasper story seems to be coming from the usual cycle of people on here pretending to be ITK and Hibs Twitter accounts. In this case "HibsCentral".

Hopefully it's untrue. Would rather take the £200/300k or whatever the fee is and give that to Regan Charles-Cook or someone of that ilk who has genuine pace and goal threat.

Off topic, but I'm not hugely convinced that Charles-Cook is that good and didn't just hit a purple patch this season, his record before this season was pretty average IMHO.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Off topic, but I'm not hugely convinced that Charles-Cook is that good and didn't just hit a purple patch this season, his record before this season was pretty average IMHO.

Purple scoring patch for sure but he's a winger remember. And he's just single handedly dragged County into the top 6. He was a standout for them this season before the goals, was their best player the day we beat them 3-0

[Wilson]

Thanks for coming up Jasper.

He showed some flashes but perhaps not enough for a significant outlay.

I'm glad that Lee Johnson gets the scope to get his own guys in.

I wish Sylvester all the best though.

[Hibernian Verse]

Source?

Hibs Central

[LancsHibs]

LJ obviously has better lined up😃

[Smartie]

Disappointed.

I liked him.

[GreenCastle]

Started with potential but seemed to either be carrying an injury or just not getting played.

He was ok in a poor team but I feel we need better and more speed.

I’m all for Hibs being ruthless and giving the team / squad a fresh outlook as it’s been stale for too long.

Obviously time will tell but we will need a player who can beat a defender - he’s wasn’t a Boyle replacement but a stop gap but hopefully we can add someone who gets us on our feet.

[McGruber]

Disappointed with Jasper going. The team sorely lacking in having the ability to take men on, lacking in creativity.
Perhaps the fee is too much though could be some player in a year or two if progresses.

Hopefully Johnson can find someone else that is a bit of a maverick and can get you off your seat.

All the best Jasper

[Hibs90]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-make-decision-on-sylvester-jasper-transfer-as-fulham-wingers-loan-comes-to-an-end-3707161

Hibs not taking up Jasper option.

That’ll be that then :faf:

[MrRobot]

Disappointed with Jasper going. The team sorely lacking in having the ability to take men on, lacking in creativity.
Perhaps the fee is too much though could be some player in a year or two if progresses.

Hopefully Johnson can find someone else that is a bit of a maverick and can get you off your seat.

All the best Jasper

if the fee was too much we probably wouldn’t have agreed it in the first place.

it’s very likely that he just isn’t good enough for us, no hidden agenda

[Mikey_1875]

Fair enough with Jasper. A few people rumoured that it was a significant fee to take up the option and I don’t think he done enough to warrant that.

Would have probably been worth a gamble on a free as he looked to have some potential but I won’t be too worried about it.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Very disappointed by the news we’re not signing him permanently however it all appears on the agreed fee.

Wouldn’t be surprised for another Scottish club to sign him though

He was great at Motherwell away in the cup but apart from that he was part of a squad the fans just didnt enjoy watching last season. I'm glad the clubs not blowing money on a player that MIGHT be good. If another club wants to blow their budget go ahead hopefully its Aberdeen they have taken a few disasters for us...cheers dons haha

[Mcbizz1998]

Happy enough with that. LJ obviously wants his own men in and keeping all the players that failed last season is not the way to go.

[Since452]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-make-decision-on-sylvester-jasper-transfer-as-fulham-wingers-loan-comes-to-an-end-3707161

Hibs not taking up Jasper option.

Absolutely delighted with that. Shows the new manager might actually know what he's doing. Rocky out the door next please. You don't win a contract at Hibs if you're not right on your game. That needs to be the message.

[GloryGlory]

Looks like Spurs have a big transfer chest for next season. Hope John McGinn is still high on their list.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/24/tottenham-hostpur-owners-inject-150m-into-club-for-antonio-conte-transfer-chest-football

[theonlywayisup]

Indeed, don't rate him at all. Plenty of bits of fancy footwork and that but didn't produce much and frequently gave up possession for us.

Agree, it's an indication of how far we've regressed that we're excited by someone like Jasper. Yes, he set up a few goals like the two against Motherwell in the cup, but I expect better.

[LancsHibs]

Agree, it's an indication of how far we've regressed that we're excited by someone like Jasper. Yes, he set up a few goals like the two against Motherwell in the cup, but I expect better.

Correct, he was part of the problem not the solution. I hope LJ is looking to try and move on as many of the current squad as possible (bar a few exceptions) and bring in better all over the pitch.

[500miles]

Jasper has potential, but if we're spending 500k on players they need to be consistent top performers from day 1.

[MyJo]

I think that’s a good lesson early in the transfer window not to believe everything that’s posted on here or social media haha

As for Jasper I thought there was enough there for him to be a decent member of the squad but if we feel we can get better and get someone with proven ability to improve the squad in that position with the money then all for it

I imagine this also means Bushiri won’t be coming back

[easty]

Agree, it's an indication of how far we've regressed that we're excited by someone like Jasper. Yes, he set up a few goals like the two against Motherwell in the cup, but I expect better.

That was the only 2

[B.H.F.C]

Correct, he was part of the problem not the solution. I hope LJ is looking to try and move on as many of the current squad as possible (bar a few exceptions) and bring in better all over the pitch.

Anyone we aren’t contractually obligated to keep should be away IMO.

We obviously can’t tear up the squad completely but I’ve got a feeling it’s going to look pretty different come next season (or by the time the window closes).

[Franck Stanton]

Jasper has potential, but if we're spending 500k on players they need to be consistent top performers from day 1.

Was his transfer fee £500k ? Find that hard to believe.

[JamesHFC]

Looks like Spurs have a big transfer chest for next season. Hope John McGinn is still high on their list.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/24/tottenham-hostpur-owners-inject-150m-into-club-for-antonio-conte-transfer-chest-football

Spurs finally backing a manager it seems. Got the perfect man in charge for it too.

Here’s hoping they splash out on SJM.

[bingo70]

Spurs finally backing a manager it seems. Got the perfect man in charge for it too.

Here’s hoping they splash out on SJM.

See West Ham are wanting £120m for Declan Rice. Hopefully that will have a knock on effect for SJM’s value.

FWIW I think Declan Rice is a terrific player, I saw him for West Ham against Chelsea earlier in the year and I thought he was the standout player on the pitch. I’m not saying SJM is as good as him but if £120m is the value of Rice, hopefully that sets a marker for SJM’s price being even higher than what’s being reported in the media.

[Sergio sledge]

Purple scoring patch for sure but he's a winger remember. And he's just single handedly dragged County into the top 6. He was a standout for them this season before the goals, was their best player the day we beat them 3-0

Yeah he's been excellent this season. My County supporting friends up here weren't too impressed with him last season though.

[jacomo]

Spurs finally backing a manager it seems. Got the perfect man in charge for it too.

Here’s hoping they splash out on SJM.


I think the two players they signed on loan in January will cost a combined £70m in transfer fees. If that’s not accounted for separately, this £150m might not go that far.

[jacomo]

I think that’s a good lesson early in the transfer window not to believe everything that’s posted on here or social media haha

As for Jasper I thought there was enough there for him to be a decent member of the squad but if we feel we can get better and get someone with proven ability to improve the squad in that position with the money then all for it

I imagine this also means Bushiri won’t be coming back


I’m disappointed about Jasper, but Bushiri didn’t look that great to me.

[Jones28]

Shame about Jasper but got to have faith in the manager and the process.

[Stevie Reid]

See West Ham are wanting £120m for Declan Rice. Hopefully that will have a knock on effect for SJM’s value.

FWIW I think Declan Rice is a terrific player, I saw him for West Ham against Chelsea earlier in the year and I thought he was the standout player on the pitch. I’m not saying SJM is as good as him but if £120m is the value of Rice, hopefully that sets a marker for SJM’s price being even higher than what’s being reported in the media.

Not so sure it will make much difference. Rice has not long turned 23, McGinn not too far away from 28. Plenty years left in SJM obviously, but Rice is much younger and a better player.

He’s been amazing the last couple of years, so much more to his game than I thought he had. SJM has also surpassed my expectations, but I think any team would be reticent to pay over £40M for him. Villa don’t need that money so can easily hold out, which I think they will.

Very much hope I’m wrong of course, any windfall from a McGinn transfer would be huge for us.

[JamesHFC]

I think the two players they signed on loan in January will cost a combined £70m in transfer fees. If that’s not accounted for separately, this £150m might not go that far.

Usually payment structure with these type of deals, that £70m will probably be spread over several years. The sale of players like Lo Celso and Ndombele in the summer will bring in some money.

I think the £150m is actually an investment on top of the current funds available so it will probably end up being a lot more than that. I think they will end up spending £200m+ on transfers.

CL revenue nailed with stadium revenue now coming through since Covid too.

[JohnM1875]

I think the two players they signed on loan in January will cost a combined £70m in transfer fees. If that’s not accounted for separately, this £150m might not go that far.

Kulusevski will remain on loan at Spurs next season. They have an option to buy him after that next summer.

[blackpoolhibs]

If Jasper was going to cost us a decent fee, then i'm happy we are not going for him and will hopefully spend that money on someone who's ready for the 1st team now.

[Unseen work]

If the fee for Jasper is true of 500k that’s not far off what we supposedly paid for Melkersen.

If Melkersen was a loan with option to buy would people be keen for taking it up based on his performances so far?

Jasper is only 1 year older

[gbhibby]

If the fee for Jasper is true of 500k that’s not far off what we supposedly paid for Melkersen.

If Melkersen was a loan with option to buy would people be keen for taking it up based on his performances so far?

Jasper is only 1 year older
Get the feeling that any new signings will have a bit of physicality about them.

[Unseen work]

Get the feeling that any new signings will have a bit of physicality about them.

Agree, think we’ll see some really quick and physically strong/robust wingers.

Awaiting the signing of McGeady I’ve said that now 😅

[erin go bragh]

Get the feeling that any new signings will have a bit of physicality about them.

We’re seemingly interested in Jack Tucker from Gillingham . A 22 year old centre back.

[NC1875]

Spurs finally backing a manager it seems. Got the perfect man in charge for it too.

Here’s hoping they splash out on SJM.

Just signed Fraser Forster as well I’m sure.

[SlickShoes]

We’re seemingly interested in Jack Tucker from Gillingham . A 22 year old centre back.

Wonder if that's too young or the team he's from is too crap or some other reason just to be mad.

He has been their young player of the year for 3 years running.

[NC1875]

Wonder if that's too young or the team he's from is too crap or some other reason just to be mad.

He has been their young player of the year for 3 years running.

Quick look suggests Celtic and Rangers were keen on him before he signed a new Deal at Gillingham

[J-C]

Jasper had potential but we need more than potential, LJ will want players who can make us better immediately, we have 2 young lads coming back from loan who play wide, Bradley and Mackay, they have potential and are ours already.

[04Sauzee]

We’re seemingly interested in Jack Tucker from Gillingham . A 22 year old centre back.

Linked with Wednesday and Hull as well.

[04Sauzee]

Get the feeling that any new signings will have a bit of physicality about them.

Like an Ollie Burke type 👀😁

[bingo70]

Like an Ollie Burke type 👀😁

Interesting name to throw out there, something you’ve heard?

[04Sauzee]

Interesting name to throw out there, something you’ve heard?

Absolutely not 😁 just thinking of a winger who's got pace and at 6'2 he's quite physical, just hasn't worked out for him anywhere. I'm not sure if he's had injuries? He was at Millwall last season and have absolutely no idea how he got on.

[bingo70]

Absolutely not 😁 just thinking of a winger who's got pace and at 6'2 he's quite physical, just hasn't worked out for him anywhere. I'm not sure if he's had injuries? He was at Millwall last season and have absolutely no idea how he got on.

Just read up on him after you said that and sounds like he was terrible for Sheffield Utd and most clubs before them to be honest.

[04Sauzee]

Just read up on him after you said that and sounds like he was terrible for Sheffield Utd and most clubs before them to be honest.

He was, hasn't done anything of note since he left Forest tbh 😂

[Smartie]

Absolutely not 😁 just thinking of a winger who's got pace and at 6'2 he's quite physical, just hasn't worked out for him anywhere. I'm not sure if he's had injuries? He was at Millwall last season and have absolutely no idea how he got on.

It's funny to think that as Scotland fans we hung quite a lot of hope on him as we seemed short on quality as he broke through at Forest.

He's only 25 but close to an entire good Scotland team has emerged since then.

[04Sauzee]

It's funny to think that as Scotland fans we hung quite a lot of hope on him as we seemed short on quality as he broke through at Forest.

He's only 25 but close to an entire good Scotland team has emerged since then.
I thought he was going to be the Scottish Bale, rapid, and great physique. Don't know what went wrong.

[Stevie Reid]

It’s actually staggering that Burke and McBurnie are in the top five most expensive Scottish players of all time.

I used to look at Bale and Ramsay at Wales and dream of the day we produced a £15-20M player. Sadly when we did, in the cases of those two, their value was as a result of a ridiculously inflated market, as opposed to their talent.

Tierney, the most expensive at £25M (patchy injury record aside) has been great value for Arsenal, he’s quality. And on the flip side of the two Olis, Robertson and McGinn have been incredible value for their respective clubs.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Leeds have agreed terms with Brenden Aaronson from RB Salzburg for approx £24m, marsch was desperate to get him in in january, was reading an article earlier that Leeds had generated an income of £171m for season 2020-21 and matchday income would have generated another £19m if crowds had been allowed, commercial income has trebled since 2017, that's a lorra money for victor orta to spend/blow

[Unseen work]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/regan-charles-cook-contract-latest-24052425

Mention again how he’s someone were interested in

Personally don’t rate him that high and think he’s had a bit of a purple patch.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/goal_uk_/status/1529194485963440131?s=21&t=pc4FuSJMucqcL8pHsoXwXg

No idea if they are accurate or not but said we were one of numerous clubs interested in a young Dutch midfielder

[Stevie Reid]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/regan-charles-cook-contract-latest-24052425

Mention again how he’s someone were interested in

Personally don’t rate him that high and think he’s had a bit of a purple patch.

Not long turned 24 and just had a great season. I always thought he looked decent when I saw him on highlights a couple of years back when he played full back (I think).

Certainly has attributes that are ideal for this league, and he seems to score a few different types of goal.

I’d be very happy with him at ER. Pace alone is hugely important in the SPL, and he offers more than that - with added versatility as well.

[JohnM1875]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/regan-charles-cook-contract-latest-24052425

Mention again how he’s someone were interested in

Personally don’t rate him that high and think he’s had a bit of a purple patch.

I'm sure some folk were saying the same about Boyle after his first real good season and that definitely wasn't the case!

Personally have RCC over Jasper so hope we can make it happen. Though a few folk on here have said he's hearts bound.

[McD]

Jasper had potential but we need more than potential, LJ will want players who can make us better immediately, we have 2 young lads coming back from loan who play wide, Bradley and Mackay, they have potential and are ours already.


isn't Bradley on an 18 month loan?

[CapitalGreen]

https://twitter.com/goal_uk_/status/1529194485963440131?s=21&t=pc4FuSJMucqcL8pHsoXwXg

No idea if they are accurate or not but said we were one of numerous clubs interested in a young Dutch midfielder

A cursory glance at their other tweets would make it obvious it’s a load of *****.

[CapitalGreen]

isn't Bradley on an 18 month loan?

1 year loan with option to recall during the summer.

[04Sauzee]

A cursory glance at their other tweets would make it obvious it’s a load of *****.

Some belters in there 😂

[McD]

1 year loan with option to recall during the summer.


cheers :aok:

[Heisenberg]

I’d definitely take a punt on RCC. He’s never had a season like it in his career so it’s a bit of a risk in that it could be a one off but got to be worth a shot on a free transfer. Easily a better option than Drey Wright.

[Potty78]

I must be one of the few folk on here that rates Shaun Rooney 🤷🏻

Going down south I gather.

[Stevie Reid]

BBC reporting that Man City might make a move for Kalvin Phillips.

[Smartie]

I must be one of the few folk on here that rates Shaun Rooney 🤷🏻

I don't think he's a bad player at all and if this were the David Van Zanten / Michael Hart / Alan Maybury era than he'd be a big improvement and a great shout.

Unfortunately I just don't think a 4th choice right back is a priority right now and we'd be better off channeling our resources elsewhere.

[Unseen work]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/lee-johnson-shares-hibs-two-24048523

Positive to read but I suppose it’s easier said than done.

Seemed caught off guard with Boyle but replacing someone like him was always going to be extremely difficult.

Porteous would also be very hard to replace imo.

[Heisenberg]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

[bingo70]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

If he happy with him.

As long as we get the balance right there’s nothing wrong with a few older heads. I’ve not seen much of him recently but the manager has so I’m happy to trust his judgement if he still thinks he’s got something to offer.

Actually would have thought he’d be an ideal mentor for Jasper, McGeady not going to play 40 games a season now so a young guy like Jasper learning from him would have been a good fit I’d have thought.

[HibsIntl]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

The seaosn before this one Sunderland fans were saying it’s embarrassing he’s playing in thag league as he’s so good. I reckon if we can get a 1/2 year contract it’s worth a punt.

[delbert]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

Agreed, no thanks, we would just be topping up his pension. He would have fitted in with last seasons team right enough, another who spends more time on the treatment table than the pitch while taking big wages, we have enough of them already.

[SMAXXA]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

He’s obviously well last his best as most players are at that age but doesn’t mean he’s still not good enough for Hibs and our level. He would be a brilliant addition can’t believe people actually turning their noses up at him. Would like be same folk moaning if Aberdeen or hearts signed him.

[SMAXXA]

If he happy with him.

As long as we get the balance right there’s nothing wrong with a few older heads. I’ve not seen much of him recently but the manager has so I’m happy to trust his judgement if he still thinks he’s got something to offer.

Actually would have thought he’d be an ideal mentor for Jasper, McGeady not going to play 40 games a season now so a young guy like Jasper learning from him would have been a good fit I’d have thought.

So would McKay

[timewilltell]

He’s obviously well last his best as most players are at that age but doesn’t mean he’s still not good enough for Hibs and our level. He would be a brilliant addition can’t believe people actually turning their noses up at him. Would like be same folk moaning if Aberdeen or hearts signed him.
HIBS are eyeing a move for former Celtic star Aiden McGeady.

The veteran winger is leaving Sunderland after they won promotion to the Championship. New Hibees manager Lee Johnson worked with McGeady at the Stadium of Light and is a huge fan of the Republic of Ireland international.

[Unseen work]

I think McGeady would still offer alot and his quality would be obvious


As long as we had other options out wide to compete with him and come in if he got injured or his legs went. As far as I’m aware though he’s still very mobile and was good for Sunderland this season until injury. 36 years old for a winger is old though so we 100% would need different options

Was he not criticising us for sacking Maloney recently though?

He’s been in the press quite a bit lately, one of them was how all clubs (including us) booed him whilst he was at Celtic because he picked Ireland over Scotland.

I’m sure it had nothing to do with his diving back then

[HibsIntl]

https://mobile.twitter.com/FulwelI/status/1529178280301060106

Sunderland fans gutted, says a lot!

[Smartie]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played, often injured and well past his best.

Ignoring for a second his footballing credentials, if he thinks for a second that he can make "nudge nudge wink wink" accusations of sectarian abuse against fans of our club (the second one to be name checked as he reels off a list of clubs where he received abuse) then rock up to play for "HIBERNIAN" a few weeks later then he can GTF as far as I'm concerned.

Maybe if he endeavours to "know his history" very quickly.

https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/1528428224522293248?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

(Apologies, I realise that this has the potential to well and truly divert the thread in another direction.)

[bingo70]

Ignoring for a second his footballing credentials, if he thinks for a second that he can make "nudge nudge wink wink" accusations of sectarian abuse against fans of our club (the second one to be name checked as he reels off a list of clubs where he received abuse) then rock up to play for "HIBERNIAN" a few weeks later then he can GTF as far as I'm concerned.

Maybe if he endeavours to "know his history" very quickly.

https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/1528428224522293248?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

(Apologies, I realise that this has the potential to well and truly divert the thread in another direction.)

I just want to see a good, exciting team on the park.

There are some things I obviously wouldn’t turn a blind eye to, I couldn’t care less about that stuff though. Dare say most people would soon forget as well once he notched the winner against Hearts on the first game of the season.

[Smartie]

I just want to see a good, exciting team on the park.

There are some things I obviously wouldn’t turn a blind eye to, I couldn’t care less about that stuff though. Dare say most people would soon forget as well once he notched the winner against Hearts on the first game of the season.

If we was anything like the player we were booing all those years ago (a magnificent player) then I'd turn a blind eye to all manner of stuff.

But he's an injury prone 36 year old winger and the comments are recent. If the comments were historical and he'd had the chance to reflect on there possibly being more than one reason why fans would boo someone for choosing Ireland over Scotland, in particular Hibs fans, then I'd have a different opinion.

It's more likely that he'd be on the treatment table for 3/4 of the season, giving his opinions on Celtic all the time in the media whilst we pay his wages than it would be that he'd be scoring winners against Hearts.

It's a no from me.

[Dr What If?]

Ignoring for a second his footballing credentials, if he thinks for a second that he can make "nudge nudge wink wink" accusations of sectarian abuse against fans of our club (the second one to be name checked as he reels off a list of clubs where he received abuse) then rock up to play for "HIBERNIAN" a few weeks later then he can GTF as far as I'm concerned.

Maybe if he endeavours to "know his history" very quickly.

https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/1528428224522293248?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

(Apologies, I realise that this has the potential to well and truly divert the thread in another direction.)
He can't seriously be asking why he got the abuse? The players he mentioned were getting no where near the Scotland set up and had a chance to become international players elsewhere, you could add Boyle to that list. Scotland wanted and needed a player of his quality....we were struggling. James McCarthy was the other one but was probably saved by moving South quite early on.
Don't care if he is still as good as he ever was, never want to see him in the home dressing room at Easter Road.

[Clarence]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

He’s a torn faced disaster.

[Edina Street]

We can perhaps add Regan Charles-Cook to the rumoured in list.

According to https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/regan-charles-cook-contract-latest-24052425 Hibernian have been linked with signing Ross County's four times capped Grenada international, and Scottish premiership's joint top goalscorer, Regan Charles-Cook.

A twenty five year old that scored thirteen goals from an attacking midfield position last season might not be a bad signing?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGOKqU09xVc

[NAE NOOKIE]

Not too fussed we aren't picking up Jasper, might have been worth another 12 months as a loan, but never showed enough for us to pay a fee and especially not the £500,000 folk are talking about on here ... I mean really, is that seriously what they wanted for him? :confused:

McGeady, absolutely not, in spite of my concern that we sign some decent experienced players I just cant see a 36 year old injury prone winger improving us and yes it does bother me that he chose Ireland over Scotland when he would have walked into the Scotland team of that time and he was born and bred here .... I can't recall ever booing him over it at ER, but I'd like to think I did :greengrin

As for Charles - Cook. The guy has had an excellent season in our league and that's practically all we can ask for when looking at who we should sign, yes maybe it was a one off purple patch he might not repeat for us, but he's out of contract so he must be worth at least thinking about and I've no doubt Hearts, Aberdeen and Dundee United are thinking the same thing.

[One Day Soon]

McGeady? **** me, massive alarm bells going off if that’s true. Dismal. Refuse to believe it.

[Edina Street]

As for Charles - Cook. The guy has had an excellent season in our league and that's practically all we can ask for when looking at who we should sign, yes maybe it was a one off purple patch he might not repeat for us, but he's out of contract so he must be worth at least thinking about and I've no doubt Hearts, Aberdeen and Dundee United are thinking the same thing.

According to his wikipedia page Aberdeen are sniffing about.

[AZhibee]

We can perhaps add Regan Charles-Cook to the rumoured in list.

According to https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/regan-charles-cook-contract-latest-24052425 Hibernian have been linked with signing Ross County's four times capped Grenada international, and Scottish premiership's joint top goalscorer, Regan Charles-Cook.

A twenty five year old that scored thirteen goals from an attacking midfield position last season might not be a bad signing?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGOKqU09xVc

Rate him highly, worth a shot

[JamesHFC]

Aiden McGeady anyone.. 👀

👀

[bigwheel]

McGeady? **** me, massive alarm bells going off if that’s true. Dismal. Refuse to believe it.

Was allegedly a done deal under Maloney for this season. Then was put on ice…..LJ must be endorsing it, if it’s back on. Tbh, as he has worked with him recently. If he signs, it will be by someone who knows him well recently , so wouldn’t worry me …


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[Since452]

I'd take McGeady in a heartbeat. Can't believe people are turning their nose up at him but were disappointed Jasper isn't staying.

[NC1875]

People wanting Jasper to stay and turning down McGeady.

Know a few Sunderland fans and they all loved McGeady.

[Hibs90]

36 year old ageing winger.

No thanks.

[Heisenberg]

Ignoring for a second his footballing credentials, if he thinks for a second that he can make "nudge nudge wink wink" accusations of sectarian abuse against fans of our club (the second one to be name checked as he reels off a list of clubs where he received abuse) then rock up to play for "HIBERNIAN" a few weeks later then he can GTF as far as I'm concerned.

Maybe if he endeavours to "know his history" very quickly.

https://twitter.com/BBCSportScot/status/1528428224522293248?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

(Apologies, I realise that this has the potential to well and truly divert the thread in another direction.)

I actually forgot about that. Another reason we should be avoiding him.

This season he’ll be coming in off the back of a serious knee ligament injury at the age of 36. We’ve been burned recently signing players that have been out with bad injuries right before joining the club, I’d hope we avoid making the same mistake here.

[GreenCastle]

McGeady has Jamie Murphy vibes..

Murphy is 32… 33 in August though and McGeady is 36 - 37 in April.

McGeady has done well in last 2 seasons with Sunderland but he is returning from a season long injury which is a worry.

If he came it would surely be a 1 year deal max ?

[JimBHibees]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

Would definitely take him huge quality and would still be able to produce for us. Think he has done really well at Sunderland one year deal and a relationship with LJ imagine this will happen. Concern would be him getting booted out the league though league one in England will be very physical also. Personally would be happy with that and would score and create for us imo.

[Leighonel]

"Several players signed contract extensions this season, and Hibs player of the year Chris Cadden is expected to add his name to the list very soon."

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfers-things-moving-fast-under-lee-johnson-as-decisions-made-and-activity-ramped-up-3707501

Good news.

[SMAXXA]

36 year old ageing winger.

No thanks.

Yeah cause football works exactly like that says 37 Ronaldo 👍

[SMAXXA]

McGeady? **** me, massive alarm bells going off if that’s true. Dismal. Refuse to believe it.

What’s dismal about it out of interest?

[Hibernian Verse]

Chris Burke worked out alright for Killie for the first two years

[flash]

McGeady? **** me, massive alarm bells going off if that’s true. Dismal. Refuse to believe it.

Ooh is it a red flag?

[Dublin07]

36 year old ageing winger.

No thanks.

Look Jasper we told you yesterday you are not getting a deal so stop trying to ruin other folks deals.

[Heisenberg]

Yeah cause football works exactly like that says 37 Ronaldo 👍

Comparing one of the best footballers and athletes in the world to Aiden McGeady doesn’t really work either.

[bingo70]

What’s dismal about it out of interest?

I get people having opinions but posters writing players off completely because of their Wikipedia page is dismal IMO.

Our manager, who could be wrong FWIW, but has over 20 years experience in professional football, around 10 years managing and watched McGeady most of last season and every day in training, is probably better placed to judge fitness and ability levels than a fan looking at his Wiki page.

Just to stress, that’s not saying people shouldn’t have opinions, that’s the point of this place, it’s the over the top reaction with people using words like ‘dismal’ that I find odd.

[J-C]

isn't Bradley on an 18 month loan?


I have no idea

[Unseen work]

Chris Burke worked out alright for Killie for the first two years

Good point, him and Charle Adam have been two of their clubs better players and difference in quality is huge.

McGeady would do a job here imo

[thebausburst]

McGeady is a high quality player, of course he is, folk wanted Jasper who has had minimal impact and are turning their nose up against a guy who has done it in the actual 1st team at a decent level down south I just don’t get it. We need a Boyle replacement so just who, realistically, do folk suggest? He’ll do a robust medical so personally not worried about the injury side of things and as has been mentioned Ronaldo is still MUs best player at 37 so not fussed over the age side of things.

[Steve20]

McGeady is a high quality player, of course he is, folk wanted Jasper who has had minimal impact and are turning their nose up against a guy who has done it in the actual 1st team at a decent level down south I just don’t get it. We need a Boyle replacement so just who, realistically, do folk suggest? He’ll do a robust medical so personally not worried about the injury side of things and as has been mentioned Ronaldo is still MUs best player at 37 so not fussed over the age side of things.

No he's not. He was very good years ago and hasn't been the same for a while. Injury prone, well past it and based on that interview he did, someone with a massive chip on his shoulder. Can do without that.

There must be better options than a 36 year old has-been.

[Musselbound]

I'd take McGeady in a heartbeat. Can't believe people are turning their nose up at him but were disappointed Jasper isn't staying.

We need more experience in the team. A creative midfielder the likes of a McGeady or Charlie Asam would do fine.

McGeady's choice who he wants to play international football for. I was disappointed about that at the time but am well over it.

[Mcbizz1998]

McGeady has Jamie Murphy vibes..

Murphy is 32… 33 in August though and McGeady is 36 - 37 in April.

McGeady has done well in last 2 seasons with Sunderland but he is returning from a season long injury which is a worry.

If he came it would surely be a 1 year deal max ?

Hmm only difference I can see is that McGeady was/is 10x the player Murphy ever was/is.

[bingo70]

Hmm only difference I can see is that McGeady was/is 10x the player Murphy ever was/is.

I quite liked Murphy.

[CapitalGreen]

No he's not. He was very good years ago and hasn't been the same for a while. Injury prone, well past it and based on that interview he did, someone with a massive chip on his shoulder. Can do without that.

There must be better options than a 36 year old has-been.

30 combined goals & assists in 44 starts since the start of 20/21.

Scored or created a goal every 126 minutes.

[SMAXXA]

Comparing one of the best footballers and athletes in the world to Aiden McGeady doesn’t really work either.

The point remains you can’t blanket players into one category cause of their age. Some ridiculous comments on here folk wanting Jasper but not Mcgeedy 😂

[SMAXXA]

30 combined goals & assists in 44 starts since the start of 20/21.

Yeah but he’s past it, rubbish and we should be wanting better 🙈. I’d for one take his experience alone and as much as I thought he came across as a bit of an arse in that recent interview I think he demands standard and would help set the bar for other players. Albeit he’s not to everyone’s taste as he’s pretty straight to the point and calls a spade a spade

[JXM73]

Sun linking us with interest in McGeady. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club. Barely played last season due to injury and well past his best.

Never booed one our own players, might be tempted if we sign mcgreedy... until he scores and shows some desire.... I'm fickle...

[Paulie Walnuts]

Does McGeady still play as a winger or has he moved into a 10 role now that he’s a bit older?

[04Sauzee]

McGeady is 1 month younger than Mulgrew.

Depends on what the terms are he may be worth a year long deal.

I'm on the fence with this one, can see some pro's and some cons.

[G15 Hibs]

Good point, him and Charle Adam have been two of their clubs better players and difference in quality is huge.

McGeady would do a job here imo


Being the best players at Killie and Dundee over a period where they've both been relegated isn't too much of a claim to greatness, sadly.

[Since452]

We're crying out for senior players who have been to the very top. A good compliment for the young boys. Marshall and McGeady would be brilliant additions. A one year deal would do me.

[MyJo]

Even if McGeady doesn’t have the pace any more his experience and quality should be enough for him to perform well at our level.

Given we’ve also got a number of young, promising wingers & forwards like McKay, Melkerson, Bradley & Laidlaw in the squad we are hoping to develop into first team players then having someone who has done the business at a much higher level in thier career in the squad for these guys to learn from will be a great tool for us

[SMAXXA]

Being the best players at Killie and Dundee over a period where they've both been relegated isn't too much of a claim to greatness, sadly.

Burke was ripping it up in the premiership before they had the relegation season

[Unseen work]

Burke was ripping it up in the premiership before they had the relegation season

Agreed, he also taught Josh Doig a lesson on a couple of occasions.

I think McGeady is still relatively quick but it’s his sharpness and ability to create a yard of space for himself which is important and he does that comfortably.

He’s also capable of whipping one in the top corner, putting in a good cross of playing a good pass.

We would need other attackers signed too but he’d be a very good start

[MyJo]

Burke was ripping it up in the premiership before they had the relegation season

Killie finished third in the premiership in 2019 when Burke was one of the best players in the league as a 34 year old winger.

[Brightside]

36 year old ageing winger.

No thanks.

This. He's got no pace. Can we please get wingers with pace!

[Unseen work]

https://youtu.be/s2q35ScxfKs

This was him 2020/2021 - doesn’t look bad or slow at all does he

[easty]

McGeady is 1 month younger than Mulgrew.

Depends on what the terms are he may be worth a year long deal.

I'm on the fence with this one, can see some pro's and some cons.

I wouldn’t want Charlie Mulgrew playing on the wing for us either.

[Brightside]

Yeah but he’s past it, rubbish and we should be wanting better 🙈. I’d for one take his experience alone and as much as I thought he came across as a bit of an arse in that recent interview I think he demands standard and would help set the bar for other players. Albeit he’s not to everyone’s taste as he’s pretty straight to the point and calls a spade a spade

I'd maybe look at his stats in the last year rather than 2 years ago.

[Heisenberg]

https://youtu.be/s2q35ScxfKs

This was him 2020/2021 - doesn’t look bad or slow at all does he

He’s coming off the back of a serious knee injury that kept him out for the majority of last season. It’s a risk signing him to be anything other than an impact sub.

[04Sauzee]

I wouldn’t want Charlie Mulgrew playing on the wing for us either.

That's good because I wasn't suggesting for a minute he would, glad we can both agree.

[Gordy M]

Has LJ named an assistant yet? Could that be McGeady? Obv worked together for around 18 months.

[SaulGoodman]

I wouldn’t want Charlie Mulgrew playing on the wing for us either.

I wouldn’t want Mcgeady playing centre back😂

[The Modfather]

The kind of signing I’d hope we move away from. A 36 year old winger coming back from a year out (I think I read that anyway). He won’t be cheap and I’d far rather we spent that kind of money on players on the way up rather than short term gambles on ageing players with recent injuries that have no re-sale value.

In isolation no issue with signing experienced qualify, however we’ve been badly lacking pace and athleticism throughout the team. I’d avoid McGeady. We can get similar quality elsewhere.

[B.H.F.C]

I'd maybe look at his stats in the last year rather than 2 years ago.

To be fair, if you were basing it on his time on the park, he scored 3 goals and had 4 assists in 14 league games last season.

Problem is that he’s no kicked a ball since November last year. Would definitely be a gamble IMO.

[CapitalGreen]

This. He's got no pace. Can we please get wingers with pace!

He has no pace? He still had decent pace when I watched him for Sunderland earlier in the season.

[CapitalGreen]

I'd maybe look at his stats in the last year rather than 2 years ago.

Those stats include the last year.

[CapitalGreen]

The kind of signing I’d hope we move away from. A 36 year old winger coming back from a year out (I think I read that anyway). He won’t be cheap and I’d far rather we spent that kind of money on players on the way up rather than short term gambles on ageing players with recent injuries that have no re-sale value.

In isolation no issue with signing experienced qualify, however we’ve been badly lacking pace and athleticism throughout the team. I’d avoid McGeady. We can get similar quality elsewhere.

It’s not been close to a year out, he was back in the Sunderland team for the play off games.

What kind of money is he costing?

[Brightside]

https://youtu.be/s2q35ScxfKs

This was him 2020/2021 - doesn’t look bad or slow at all does he

I dont think he actually runs past a player in that whole clip. So its pretty evident he doesnt have the pace he once had. He's a technically gifted player but not one i'd want to use a lot of wages on .

[Brightside]

It’s not been close to a year out, he was back in the Sunderland team for the play off games.

What kind of money is he costing?

Was he? the stats say he hasnt played since November last year. They may be wrong of course.

[04Sauzee]

Was he? the stats say he hasnt played since November last year. They may be wrong of course.

Are you celebrating Christmas next month 😂
Just kidding , he hasn't played since November not sure what type of injury it was. Think he made the bench for the play offs though.

[ian cruise]

He's had no first team football at all. Look at Nathan Wood for example. He'd played a fair bit of first team football and was like a fish out of water up here.

We never saw enough of Wood to really say that, he almost never played. Was chucked in at the deep end after McGregor had a moment of madness. I'm not claiming he's a world beater but to use him as an example of young players being unable to step up is a stretch.

[CapitalGreen]

Was he? the stats say he hasnt played since November last year. They may be wrong of course.

Was he what?

In the squad for the play offs? Yes
Out for close to a year? No, 5 months is not close to a year.

[Brightside]

Was he what?

In the squad for the play offs? Yes
Out for close to a year? No, 5 months is not close to a year.

But he hasnt played since November. So a huge gamble.

[bingo70]

McGeady isn’t slow. He might not have the electric pace that Martin Boyle has but he’s no slouch and would still allow us to play fast attacking football.

I love having quick players at the club but we’re not a running club, it’s also important we have good footballers and IMO he certainly fits the bill on that front. If we sign McGeady he won’t be the only winger we sign, there’ll be other younger quicker players signed as well. McGeady won’t play 90 minutes 40 games a season so he’ll be used as and when it’s effective to do so.

I’ve no idea what he will cost so I’ll leave the value for money argument to the people that know what they’re talking about.

[Hibernian Verse]

McGeady isn’t slow. He might not have the electric pace that Martin Boyle has but he’s no slouch and would still allow us to play fast attacking football.

I love having quick players at the club but we’re not a running club, it’s also important we have good footballers and IMO he certainly fits the bill on that front. If we sign McGeady he won’t be the only winger we sign, there’ll be other younger quicker players signed as well. McGeady won’t play 90 minutes 40 games a season so he’ll be used as and when it’s effective to do so.

I’ve no idea what he will cost so I’ll leave the value for money argument to the people that know what they’re talking about.

That'll just be the board & LJ, despite efforts from some posters to convince us otherwise.

[GordonHFC]

He will need to pass a rigorous fitness test before signing and if LJ thinks he can do a job on a short term contract then that'll do for me.

[bingo70]

He will need to pass a rigorous fitness test before signing and if LJ thinks he can do a job on a short term contract then that'll do for me.

Are you sure? What about his Wikipedia page or his birth certificate?

Joking aside, I get the concerns, I just think they’re being over egged.

[Victor]

IF, and it could be a big IF, the Manager and the ‘committee’ think that McGeady is worth signing then I will trust they are making an informed decision. I will trust them more than all the naysayers and ‘negative Nellies’ that inhabit this site. I know everyone is entitled to an opinion, but some of the stuff regarding McGeady is way beyond the pale.


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[Brightside]

IF, and it could be a big IF, the Manager and the ‘committee’ think that McGeady is worth signing then I will trust they are making an informed decision. I will trust them more than all the naysayers and ‘negative Nellies’ that inhabit this site. I know everyone is entitled to an opinion, but some of the stuff regarding McGeady is way beyond the pale.


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It would be a pretty short lived forum if everyone just said "Yes Brilliant signing. Lets go Hibs." Someone saying "I think he will be great" and then someone saying "at 36 its a no from me" Is really not that negative.

[SHODAN]

In my opinion if McGeady signs then he will be a Hibs player.

[jacomo]

It would be a pretty short lived forum if everyone just said "Yes Brilliant signing. Lets go Hibs." Someone saying "I think he will be great" and then someone saying "at 36 its a no from me" Is really not that negative.


:agree:

36 is getting on for a winger in anyone’s book.

[Lendo]

In my opinion if McGeady signs then he will be a Hibs player.

It’s a good point well made.

[04Sauzee]

Fleetwood Town & Killie after Rooney from St Johnston

Brown did say he'd be looking at the Scottish market

[CapitalGreen]

It would be a pretty short lived forum if everyone just said "Yes Brilliant signing. Lets go Hibs." Someone saying "I think he will be great" and then someone saying "at 36 its a no from me" Is really not that negative.

Don’t disagree with any of that.

However there are people saying he has nothing to offer or he has no pace who have obviously not watched him play for Sunderland as prior to his injury he was contributing a lot offensively and still had good pace.

[Victor]

It would be a pretty short lived forum if everyone just said "Yes Brilliant signing. Lets go Hibs." Someone saying "I think he will be great" and then someone saying "at 36 its a no from me" Is really not that negative.

I am not saying that. If you said that, it would be an opinion, based on his age and the belief that he is past it. I was alluding to those who make sweeping statements based on nothing other than who he is and not his abilities.


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[04Sauzee]

Karamoko Dembele very likely to be leaving Celtic. I'd assume he will go down south or even maybe abroad.

[GloryGlory]

:agree:

36 is getting on for a winger in anyone’s book.

Gordon Smith born 1924 played on with his last Scottish club being Dundee 1961-1964. Didn't do too bad. He won the league with them in 1962 at the age of 38.

Stanley Matthews born 1915. Retired from football with Stoke 1965 at age of 50. Won a cap for England at the age of 42. Won FA cup with Blackpool 1953 at the age of 38.

Tom Finney born 1922. Senior career at Preston ended 1960 at age 38.

Edit: BTW They all played in eras where wingers were not protected and routinely kicked up and down the pitch with the referee doing nothing.

[SMAXXA]

He’s coming off the back of a serious knee injury that kept him out for the majority of last season. It’s a risk signing him to be anything other than an impact sub.

Do you honestly think players get back to fitness after an injury to just be fit enough to be an impact sub?

[Unseen work]

Fleetwood Town & Killie after Rooney from St Johnston

Brown did say he'd be looking at the Scottish market

Think Rooney would fit a Derek Mcinnes team perfectly.

Think they’ll be a good side next season.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Is it not a bit strange not to want someone with McGeady's skills in our squad? Good with the ball at his feet, good at dead ball situations (excellent free kick taker, something we really need), he has experience at the top level, up to his latest injury plays around 30-35 games a season, is not injury prone. The one thing working against him is his age. Having him in the dressing room will be beneficial to the young squad we have, having him on the pitch will be beneficial because he is a top quality player. Personally for me his pros way out weigh his cons. If we can get him on a years contract with an option to extend I think it would be a good use of our resources.

[Brightside]

Gordon Smith born 1924 played on with his last Scottish club being Dundee 1961-1964. Didn't do too bad. He won the league with them in 1962 at the age of 38.

Stanley Matthews born 1915. Retired from football with Stoke 1965 at age of 50. Won a cap for England at the age of 42. Won FA cup with Blackpool 1953 at the age of 38.

Tom Finney born 1922. Senior career at Preston ended 1960 at age 38.

Edit: BTW They all played in eras where wingers were not protected and routinely kicked up and down the pitch with the referee doing nothing.

The also smoked 40 Senior Service. Different world now. From all the you tube clips of the last few years Ive not seen Mcgeedy flying past defenders. Personally i think we have struggled with not having anyone but boyle doing that in the last few years.

[Hermit Crab]

Scott Brown wants McGeady at Fleetwood.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Has there been any chat regarding Bushiri's option to buy?

Think we could find better, but cant recall seeing anything about us taking up/declining that option

Good that we've got two in early and appear to be working on other targets to hit the ground running in July when we return

[BSEJVT]

Has there been any chat regarding Bushiri's option to buy?

Think we could find better, but cant recall seeing anything about us taking up/declining that option

Good that we've got two in early and appear to be working on other targets to hit the ground running in July when we return

Would be very disappointed if we took that option up.

Looks miles off it to me.

[Golden Bear]

Would be very disappointed if we took that option up.

Looks miles off it to me.

I agree.

He looked to be a good signing in his first couple of games but didn't maintain his form and latterly looked very shaky to say the least.

We can surely do better.

[LEaston87]

Even at 36 I think McGeady would still do a job for us, I think he would be similar (but better) to Daryl Horgan as he could dribble and shoot but wasnt the quickest.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Would be very disappointed if we took that option up.

Looks miles off it to me.

Totally agree, but with news filtering through that Jasper is going back i wondered if that meant we were looking to take the option up on Rocky

[nonshinyfinish]

Totally agree, but with news filtering through that Jasper is going back i wondered if that meant we were looking to take the option up on Rocky

Why would the two be connected?

[GloryGlory]

Interesting wording at the start:
"WHEN Lee Johnston completes the signing of Aidan Mcgeady...".

Says move was instigated by Maloney.



https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/aiden-mcgeady-part-played-by-former-hibs-boss-as-sunderland-winger-looks-to-seal-easter-road-move-3708401

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Why would the two be connected?

negotiating with Rocky maybe? i'd assume LJ has cast his eye on squad and already told players that they're in his plans so would've expected something about not taking up option similar to Jasper if he was going back too

[itslegaltender]

Can’t believe we are considering signing McGeady. Want him nowhere near Hibs.

[Unseen work]

Interesting wording at the start:
"WHEN Lee Johnston completes the signing of Aidan Mcgeady...".

Says move was instigated by Maloney.



https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/aiden-mcgeady-part-played-by-former-hibs-boss-as-sunderland-winger-looks-to-seal-easter-road-move-3708401

So Melkersen, Henderson, Clarke etc we’re identified under Ross and played under Maloney.

McGeady, Kenneh and Marshall identified under Maloney and will play under Johnson.

Hopefully Johnson will get to see some of his own players sign 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

So Melkersen, Henderson, Clarke etc we’re identified under Ross and played under Maloney.

McGeady, Kenneh and Marshall identified under Maloney and will play under Johnson.

Hopefully Johnson will get to see some of his own players sign 🤣

If anything this just goes to show that the idea Maloney was well backed in January is laughable. He lost his best player, got in a load of players the previous manager wanted who seem to have been a totally different type of player to the ones he identified and we’re getting in now.

As you said, hopefully we’ll see a good few players Johnson has helped identify come in as well.

[Big_Franck]

I don't want that wee rat McGeady anywhere near my club. We seem to be linked with him every summer but it never happens, hopefully it's the same again here.

[Saint Hibee]

Somewhat surprised we're not taking up the option on Jasper; I thought there was a lot of potential there, although I get the argument that future potential might not be enough to get us out of our current fix.

[SHODAN]

The timing of this potential signing isn't great considering the comments McGeady just made about us in a recent interview.

[Mcbizz1998]

I actually forgot about McGeady and his allegiances at a national level. Puts me off a bit I must admit but all would be forgiven if he does a job for Hibs!

[superfurryhibby]

Some really small minded comments regarding McGeady and his choice of national team. I personally don't give a **** about that, all that matters is can he still do a job at Hibs. I have my doubts, based on his age and injury history.

[JohnM1875]

Some really small minded comments regarding McGeady and his choice of national team. I personally don't give a **** about that, all that matters is can he still do a job at Hibs. I have my doubts, based on his age and injury history.

Totally has he not explained his decision about that hundreds of times and it was made when he was basically a boy?

Haven't checked but is he actually that injury prone for a winger? Or is it more like Murphy and he's getting more injuries now with age?

[Franck Stanton]

Just announce Mcgeady. Be useful squad player of not 1st choice every week.

[Hibernian Verse]

The timing of this potential signing isn't great considering the comments McGeady just made about us in a recent interview.

He said he got abuse after he chose Ireland and used us as an example. Look at some of the posts on this page alone, he wasn't wrong.

There are still grown adults holding grudges against the guy for a decision he made aged 14.

[CapitalGreen]

The timing of this potential signing isn't great considering the comments McGeady just made about us in a recent interview.

What were wrong with his comments? There is certainly elements of our support who don’t like him because of his decision to play for Ireland over Scotland. As dual national myself I have no issue with him choosing to play for whatever country he chooses, if the situation was reversed we’d be celebrating him. If anything, peoples ire should be directed at the SFA for missing out on him with their daft rules on kids participation in different teams.

[Mainstandman]

McGeady chose to play for Ireland when he was 14, i think people it was decision he made only at the senior team age. he did it because he had the option to play either Scotland or Ireland and but Ireland would let him still play school football, Pat Bonnar got him into the side - his words

[allezsauzee]

If McGeady's legs hold up he'd be a great signing. We are desperate for some creativity and he'd provide it.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Some really small minded comments regarding McGeady and his choice of national team. I personally don't give a **** about that, all that matters is can he still do a job at Hibs. I have my doubts, based on his age and injury history.

Well that's cool mate that 'you' don't give a **** about all that, but some of us still do.

We all know that loyalty in football these days is of very little value, when it comes to the club game 99.9% of the time players follow the money and in a career that can be as short as 10 years, or be cut shorter than that through injury at any time, who can blame them.

International football is different, yes players often choose a country they are eligible for over the country they were born in, but in practically every case it's because they either have no chance of making the full international team of their 'home' country or they think over the two options they have a better chance of a longer international career with their parents or grandparents country.

None of these things applied to McGeady, he was a cert for the Scotland team and there was little prospect of him being displaced any time soon given the state of the team back then, a team he could have made better. His half arsed explanation at the time that it was to make his granny happy didn't impress me at the time and did little to dispel the feeling that his real reason was in the same ball park that made his parent club tweet a good luck message to 'both teams' when Scotland were playing the ROI in a vital qualifying match ... IE that even as a second generation Scot his loyalty lay with Ireland.

I don't deny for a second his right to choose to play for whatever country he wants ... I reserve the right to think he's a twat for choosing what in my opinion was the wrong one and turning his back on the country he was born and brought up in when he didn't have to.

[bigwheel]

Well that's cool mate that 'you' don't give a **** about all that, but some of us still do.

We all know that loyalty in football these days is of very little value, when it comes to the club game 99.9% of the time players follow the money and in a career that can be as short as 10 years, or be cut shorter than that through injury at any time, who can blame them.

International football is different, yes players often choose a country they are eligible for over the country they were born in, but in practically every case it's because they either have no chance of making the full international team of their 'home' country or they think over the two options they have a better chance of a longer international career with their parents or grandparents country.

None of these things applied to McGeady, he was a cert for the Scotland team and there was little prospect of him being displaced any time soon given the state of the team back then, a team he could have made better. His half arsed explanation at the time that it was to make his granny happy didn't impress me at the time and did little to dispel the feeling that his real reason was in the same ball park that made his parent club tweet a good luck message to 'both teams' when Scotland were playing the ROI in a vital qualifying match ... IE that even as a second generation Scot his loyalty lay with Ireland.

I don't deny for a second his right to choose to play for whatever country he wants ... I reserve the right to think he's a twat for choosing what in my opinion was the wrong one and turning his back on the country he was born and brought up in when he didn't have to.

He had played for them since 14 year old….he felt welcome and had grown up playing with a number of their players….how anyone can be offended by his personal choice is beyond me. He obviously felt more part of their set up than ours.


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[Hibernian Verse]

He had played for them since 14 year old….he felt welcome and had grown up playing with a number of their players….how anyone can be offended by his personal choice is beyond me. He obviously felt more part of their set up than ours.


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That Martin Boyle's a **** as well. And Che Adams. And Matt Ritchie. And Liam Cooper. And Scott McTominay.

[BSEJVT]

I would prefer we didn’t sign McGeady

Have never liked the guy

His choosing of Ireland over Scotland didn’t help but I always felt he was a snidey whiny weedgie wee ****er whose (like many infirm players) abilities were greatly overstated.

We don’t have a great record in recruiting guys that old at the end of their career’s and getting value out of them and I would much prefer we gave this a miss.

Don’t suppose we will though so welcome to Hibs Aidan 😀

[JohnM1875]

That Martin Boyle's a **** as well. And Che Adams. And Matt Ritchie. And Liam Cooper. And Scott McTominay.

Exactly, don't see many complaints when it works in our favour.

Boyle would 100% be involved in the Scotland set up now, but he decided to play for Australia instead of wait it out for a call up. Don't think any less of the guy for it and he seems to be loving playing for Aus, so good on him.

[bingo70]

That Martin Boyle's a **** as well. And Che Adams. And Matt Ritchie. And Liam Cooper. And Scott McTominay.

I do think there was a difference with them though, they chose to play for another country as they weren’t able to get in the side for their own nation. McGeady just happened to choose a side that was better than Scotland when they were qualifying for world cups and we weren’t.

That said, I don’t care who he chose, it’s none of my business, I just want to see a good Hibs team on the park.

[bigwheel]

I do think there was a difference with them though, they chose to play for another country as they weren’t able to get in the side for their own nation. McGeady just happened to choose a side that was better than Scotland when they were qualifying for world cups and we weren’t.

That said, I don’t care who he chose, it’s none of my business, I just want to see a good Hibs team on the park.

But he didn’t….he was chosen to play for them from 14 year old…he felt a part of their set up


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[Springbank]

In the year of a weird winter world cup, surely the best way to think of the McGeady thing is the classic sports fans way...

"shame you picked Ireland, Aidan, seeing as they're so *****e these days.

Unlike Kevin Nisbet & Davie Marshall, you won't need to head to the world cup in November and December, eh?"

[bingo70]

But he didn’t….he was chosen to play for them from 14 year old…he felt a part of their set up


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Yeah and he chose to play with them, even though he wasn’t Irish.

I don’t care though, good luck to the guy. Just IMO it’s not the same thing as the people mentioned in the previous post.

[Hibernian Verse]

Yeah and he chose to play with them, even though he wasn’t Irish.

I don’t care though, good luck to the guy. Just IMO it’s not the same thing as the people mentioned in the previous post.

"After Queen's Park he joined Celtic, who had a policy of not permitting their youths to play for their school teams due to conflicting kick off times. Scotland had a rule which would not permit a player who did not play for their school team to be considered for a call-up to Scotland Schools’ selects."

This is why he ended up playing for Ireland Bingo

[davhibby]

But he didn’t….he was chosen to play for them from 14 year old…he felt a part of their set up


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Doesn’t change the fact that he played for Ireland who are basically one of our direct competitors despite the fact he’s very much Scottish.

I must say the interview where he doesn’t seem to understand now as a 36 year old why Scottish football fans might not have been happy about that doesn’t sit very well with me. Especially if the reports are true when he’s explicitly having a go at our support when he knows he could be playing for us next season

[marinello59]

Can’t believe we are considering signing McGeady. Want him nowhere near Hibs.

A very good player who should still have a session or two left. I’d love to see a player with his experience at ER.

[bingo70]

"After Queen's Park he joined Celtic, who had a policy of not permitting their youths to play for their school teams due to conflicting kick off times. Scotland had a rule which would not permit a player who did not play for their school team to be considered for a call-up to Scotland Schools’ selects."

This is why he ended up playing for Ireland Bingo

That’s why he played for Ireland school team, there’s a bit of a difference.

If Ireland were ***** at that time and Scotland were decent, if it was us qualifying for world cups would he have still chosen Ireland? I don’t know the guy so I couldn’t say for sure but I’ve got my doubts.

Anyway, I’m annoying myself here as I’d like us to sign him and I don’t care about all the background noise. It’s his life, it’s his choice who he gets to play for.

[blackpoolhibs]

Im Hibs first Scotland second, and obviously want Scotland to be as good as they possibly can be, but i want good players to play for Hibs 1st and foremost. I would prefer if our players never played international football, but realise that it could enhance the price of our players, although id prefer they don't have to as they could get injured. I don't care who our players play for.

[Mon Dieu4]

Exactly, don't see many complaints when it works in our favour.

Boyle would 100% be involved in the Scotland set up now, but he decided to play for Australia instead of wait it out for a call up. Don't think any less of the guy for it and he seems to be loving playing for Aus, so good on him.

Different situations, McLeish at the time had no plans of giving Boyle any caps, looked like his Scotland days were over before they started, then he chose Australia and after that his form sky rocketed

McGeady would have walked into the Scotland team but specifically chose Ireland then made up a bunch of reasons to justify it, we all know it's purely down to the fact Ireland were the better team at the time

[J-C]

Interesting wording at the start:
"WHEN Lee Johnston completes the signing of Aidan Mcgeady...".

Says move was instigated by Maloney.



https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/aiden-mcgeady-part-played-by-former-hibs-boss-as-sunderland-winger-looks-to-seal-easter-road-move-3708401

LJ is leading the recruitment as stated by Gordon when he arrived, they know they've made mistakes and are allowing the manager to get the players he needs.

[J-C]

Different situations, McLeish at the time had no plans of giving Boyle any caps, looked like his Scotland days were over before they started, then he chose Australia and after that his form sky rocketed

McGeady would have walked into the Scotland team but specifically chose Ireland then made up a bunch of reasons to justify it, we all know it's purely down to the fact Ireland were the better team at the time

Total nonsense about McGeady, making stuff up to win your argument is poor. You'll not be wanting Adams, McTomminay, Cooper etc to play for Scotland then, or the Aussie, S African rugby players we've had over the years.

[JamesHFC]

Interesting wording at the start:
"WHEN Lee Johnston completes the signing of Aidan Mcgeady...".

Says move was instigated by Maloney.



https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/aiden-mcgeady-part-played-by-former-hibs-boss-as-sunderland-winger-looks-to-seal-easter-road-move-3708401

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[Dmas]

He had played for them since 14 year old….he felt welcome and had grown up playing with a number of their players….how anyone can be offended by his personal choice is beyond me. He obviously felt more part of their set up than ours.


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had he been playing for St.Johnstone and made that choice no one would care it was because he was a Celtic player and the connotations it brings that's the issue, the points proven by the guy who was at Hamilton and chose Ireland no one bothered him then or now he's at Celtic

[SlickShoes]

I don't really care about the reasons, he felt he wanted to play for Ireland, and that's it.

Any adult holding grudge on this needs a grow up.

People are writing out huge diatribes to justify their hatred of him, because of how they feel about it, but its about what he felt not what you wanted for him.

On the signing front, I don't want us to sign him because he's old and I feel like he should retire so we arent linked with him every window.

[JohnM1875]

had he been playing for St.Johnstone and made that choice no one would care it was because he was a Celtic player and the connotations it brings that's the issue, the points proven by the guy who was at Hamilton and chose Ireland no one bothered him then or now he's at Celtic

I honestly don't think it is that at all, think that's just a lazy connection to make personally. Think folk were pissed off mainly cause of how good a player McGeady was. Probably would have been our best player at the time.

I was younger at the time and that's why I was annoyed. As I grew up I couldn't care less who he decided to play for. His choice.

[Mon Dieu4]

Total nonsense about McGeady, making stuff up to win your argument is poor. You'll not be wanting Adams, McTomminay, Cooper etc to play for Scotland then, or the Aussie, S African rugby players we've had over the years.

I'm not arguing with anyone, haven't said anything untoward about McGeady either but the stuff about schoolboy football etc is utter bull**** in my opinion

There is a complete difference between McGeady and the others you name, they would never have played for England so chose Scotland instead to get international football

And yes in ideal world id like the people representing Scotland to have been brought up here or born here, I don't like the whole my granny visited Scotland once as a way to gain caps

[Unseen work]

I personally couldn’t care less which international team McGeady plays/played for.

[j'adorehibs]

Doesn’t change the fact that he played for Ireland who are basically one of our direct competitors despite the fact he’s very much Scottish.

I must say the interview where he doesn’t seem to understand now as a 36 year old why Scottish football fans might not have been happy about that doesn’t sit very well with me. Especially if the reports are true when he’s explicitly having a go at our support when he knows he could be playing for us next season

although his parent/grandparents are irish? do you feel same re ray houghton and others? ,its all petty minded...he had the option he chose ireland like my kids could if they were pro footballers as they have scottish irish ancestry - i wouldnt be annoyed if they choose ireland over scotland had they the opportunity and im very much scottish

[J-C]

I'm not arguing with anyone, haven't said anything untoward about McGeady either but the stuff about schoolboy football etc is utter bull**** in my opinion

There is a complete difference between McGeady and the others you name, they would never have played for England so chose Scotland instead to get international football

And yes in ideal world id like the people representing Scotland to have been brought up here or born here, I don't like the whole my granny visited Scotland once as a way to gain caps
Mcgeady had played for Ireland through all their age groups and felt a loyalty to them when he became a senior player, what is it about that you don't get.

[j'adorehibs]

all these individuals annoyed with mcgeady because he choose ireland jeezo!

if your mrs chooses fish instead of your favourite steak when you go out for a meal do you get upset? it really is that simple - he had a choice and he made it.

[Unseen work]

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You’ve been bang on a couple of times of late and before the press have reported it 👏

Any word on Aden Flint, Tucker or anyone else?

[Mon Dieu4]

Mcgeady had played for Ireland through all their age groups and felt a loyalty to them when he became a senior player, what is it about that you don't get.

The fact he's Scottish mainly

[bigwheel]

Yeah and he chose to play with them, even though he wasn’t Irish.

I don’t care though, good luck to the guy. Just IMO it’s not the same thing as the people mentioned in the previous post.

But he is though…through one of his parents is it not


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[bigwheel]

had he been playing for St.Johnstone and made that choice no one would care it was because he was a Celtic player and the connotations it brings that's the issue, the points proven by the guy who was at Hamilton and chose Ireland no one bothered him then or now he's at Celtic

Even more concerning that….


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[j'adorehibs]

The fact he's Scottish mainly

or he feels mostly irish due to his parents/grandparents?


now had he been black, born in scotland to nigerian parents would people complain if he played for nigeria ? i suspect not because of the colour of his skin you would associate that player as nigerian perhaps? it really was mcgeadys choice and if he felt more comfortable with roi so be it.

[Mon Dieu4]

or he feels mostly irish due to his parents/grandparents?


now had he been black, born in scotland to nigerian parents would people complain if he played for nigeria ? i suspect not because of the colour of his skin you would associate that player as nigerian perhaps? it really was mcgeadys choice and if he felt more comfortable with roi so be it.

If he was really good and could have added something to Scotland then of course people would complain that he didn't choose us

10/10 for trying to work in some notion of racism/bigotry though

[j'adorehibs]

If he was really good and could have added something to Scotland then of course people would complain that he didn't choose us

10/10 for trying to work in some notion of racism/bigotry though

no not at all, just that it could be considered more obvious a choice right? my point is he maybe feels more irish than scottish

all im getting at is people have to make personal choices in life and those choices have nothing to do with others

[CapitalGreen]

The fact he's Scottish mainly

He’s also Irish, it’s possible to be both.

[Mon Dieu4]

If he was really good and could have added something to Scotland then of course people would complain that he didn't choose us

10/10 for trying to work in some notion of racism/bigotry though

no not at all, just that it could be considered more obvious a choice right? my point is he maybe feels more irish than scottish

all im getting at is people have to make personal choices in life and those choices have nothing to do with others

In my opinion he chose Ireland over Scotland cause they were better than us at the time, same reason I went off Peter Nicol the squash player when he chose to represent England and I don't even like squash

[j'adorehibs]

[QUOTE=j'adorehibs;6973955]

In my opinion he chose Ireland over Scotland cause they were better than us at the time, same reason I went off Peter Nicol the squash player when he chose to represent England and I don't even like squash


ha ha ha classic

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I boo'd McGeady at the time. I also boo'd McCarthy

Mainly out of frustration tbh. They 're a couple of years older than me, i grew up with a ***** scotland team and them playing for scotland would make us a much better side.

They made their decision for whatever reason. I dont care now, Hopefully does a job if he signs

[Smartie]

I personally couldn’t care less which international team McGeady plays/played for.

Me neither.

I have a problem with him having made snidey accusations about our fans recently though.

I have a big problem with that.

[high bee]

Straight from Wikipedia so probably true but never guaranteed:

McGeady played for Scotland Schools while at Queen's Park. He played in an under-13 World Cup tournament in Paris.[77] After Queen's Park he joined Celtic, who had a policy of not permitting their youths to play for their school teams due to conflicting kick off times. Scotland had a rule which would not permit a player who did not play for their school team to be considered for a call-up to Scotland Schools’ selects

The Republic of Ireland had no such rule preventing a player from being selected and instructed Donegal-born former Celtic player Packie Bonner, who knew of McGeady's Irish heritage, to invite McGeady to play for the Republic of Ireland Under-15 Schoolboys team.[2] McGeady qualifies for Ireland through his paternal grandparents, who hail from the Gaeltacht area of Gweedore, County Donegal.[8][79][80] McGeady accepted the offer and joined the Irish youth setup. McGeady was later named in a Scotland under-16 squad but declined the invitation, citing his experience of the Irish set-up, despite attempts to persuade him to do so by Scotland head coach Berti Vogts.

[Ronniekirk]

The o ly question in my mind if we sign McGeady is at 36 can he still as effective on the wing to improve us
No questioning his experience but have to assume he won’t have same pace as he used to
But New Manager has worked with him so it’s his call
Probably take big signing on fee and a two year contract though
What’s his scoring and assists tatevbeen recently

[CapitalGreen]

Me neither.

I have a problem with him having made snidey accusations about our fans recently though.

I have a big problem with that.

What was snidey about it, the comments were correct as has been evidenced by this thread. There are people in our support who hate him simply because he chose to play for Ireland over Scotland.

[JammyDoidger]

You’ve been bang on a couple of times of late and before the press have reported it 👏

Any word on Aden Flint, Tucker or anyone else?

Where's the flint stuff coming from? He'd be some signing, animal at set pieces might not need a striker if he signs..

[CapitalGreen]

The o ly question in my mind if we sign McGeady is at 36 can he still as effective on the wing to improve us
No questioning his experience but have to assume he won’t have same pace as he used to
But New Manager has worked with him so it’s his call
Probably take big signing on fee and a two year contract though
What’s his scoring and assists tatevbeen recently

He wasn’t playing as an out and out winger for Sunderland, he often played in behind the striker. I think LJ gave him a lot of freedom to play in areas where he could help dictate play.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Leeds reject £47m bid from Barca for Raphinha


he has a £64m release clause

[WhileTheChief..]

If he's fit and ready to go from day 1, then fine, why not.

If he's taken a knock or will need any time to settle in then nah, forget it.

We don't need someone else for the bench or training to be another coach or to work with the younger players.

First team starters first then, get some squad fillers if needs be.

[04Sauzee]

𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣'𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 👋

#ftfc are delighted to announce an agreement has been reached to sign Scottish defender Shaun Rooney.

#OnwardTogether

https://t.co/5QaZWjnTeY

[badabing67]

Even at 36 I think McGeady would still do a job for us, I think he would be similar (but better) to Daryl Horgan as he could dribble and shoot but wasnt the quickest.

I think that he would want to play for LJ is a good indicator he rates him

[NC1875]

Grown men saying he’s crap yet moaning that he didn’t play for Scotland 🤷🏽*♂️😂

[jacomo]

I see Liam Fontaine has also left Dundee. Any ideas where he might end up? Would be good to see him stay in Scotland.

[davhibby]

had he been playing for St.Johnstone and made that choice no one would care it was because he was a Celtic player and the connotations it brings that's the issue, the points proven by the guy who was at Hamilton and chose Ireland no one bothered him then or now he's at Celtic

James McCarthy got plenty of stick when he done the same. He never played for Celtic

[Hermit Crab]

Rooney joins Fleetwood, confirmed by St J.

[Hibs90]

Grown men saying he’s crap yet moaning that he didn’t play for Scotland 🤷🏽*♂️😂

Or that he’s 36, had barely kicked a ball since November and has lost pace. He was obviously a good player at some stage

[Big_Franck]

An ancient winger from England's 3rd division who has just spent 6 months out injured is not the kind of signing I'd like to see us make.

The Charles-Cook rumour is much more like it and one we can hopefully get done soon. He may well get higher wage offers back down south though.

[MWHIBBIES]

Bizarre that anyone thinks they can judge Mcgeady on his choice of national side. Always has been. Absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with any of us. Plenty of reasons to be for or against the signing, but that really isn't anything to do with it.

[Smartie]

What was snidey about it, the comments were correct as has been evidenced by this thread. There are people in our support who hate him simply because he chose to play for Ireland over Scotland.

The snidey bit is the sectarianism angle, which is pish.

Folk are perfectly entitled to be miffed that he chose to play for another country.

It doesn't mean they are bigots, like McGeady is insinuating.

It's just like we're entitled to boo any of the players who chose joining Aberdeen over Hibs.

Anyone who gets miffed by racism, sectarianism or the like should be miffed when inaccurate accusations are meted out.

[bigwheel]

The snidey bit is the sectarianism angle, which is pish.

Folk are perfectly entitled to be miffed that he chose to play for another country.

It doesn't mean they are bigots, like McGeady is insinuating.

It's just like we're entitled to boo any of the players who chose joining Aberdeen over Hibs.

Anyone who gets miffed by racism, sectarianism or the like should be miffed when inaccurate accusations are meted out.

So why did McCarthy from Accies never get singled out for abuse ?

[G15 Hibs]

An ancient winger from England's 3rd division who has just spent 6 months out injured is not the kind of signing I'd like to see us make.



This feels quite important, and I don't think it's been commented on much. The "well, he's done ok in EFL League 1 so he'll do a job in Scotland" argument is a concern, whether talking about McGeady or anyone else. Obviously, he's done very well in our league before and in higher divisions in England but not for some time now. One of the reasons behind Hecky's downfall was signing players from English lower leagues and assuming they'd be fine. Some, ultimately, went on to be ok. Others, not so much.

[CentreLine]

Some really small minded comments regarding McGeady and his choice of national team. I personally don't give a **** about that, all that matters is can he still do a job at Hibs. I have my doubts, based on his age and injury history.

Agreed. Nobody seems to mind that Boyler chose to play for Australia. All a bit weird.

[The Modfather]

So why did McCarthy from Accies never get singled out for abuse ?

Scotland fans spent 90 minutes singing a derogatory, but catchy, song in Dublin a few campaigns ago about McCarthy. Not sure it’s accurate to say McCarthy wasn’t singled out for abuse.

[Mcbizz1998]

So why did McCarthy from Accies never get singled out for abuse ?

Who said he didn’t, McGeady? If so, that’s his opinion.

Playing for Accies and playing for Celtic are very different. McGeady knows that and knows why he would be in for more abuse at the time than a young guy at Hamilton.

Starting to go off the idea of bringing him to the Hibs tbh.

[Percy Vere]

The o ly question in my mind if we sign McGeady is at 36 can he still as effective on the wing to improve us
No questioning his experience but have to assume he won’t have same pace as he used to
But New Manager has worked with him so it’s his call
Probably take big signing on fee and a two year contract though
What’s his scoring and assists tatevbeen recently

21/22 P14 G3 A4
20/21 P31 G4 A16

Decent stats, I wonder though if he’s got the ability to come into a midfield playmaker role. He can’t have the pace required for a winger.

[Smartie]

So why did McCarthy from Accies never get singled out for abuse ?

He did, as McGeady points out during the clip.

Folk were fed up that McCarthy and McGeady chose another country because they were good players who would have improved the Scotland team.

Folk weren't really that bothered about Scott Arfield or Brian MacLean because they wouldn't have.

[04Sauzee]

Sunderland announce their retained list

https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2022/may/retained-and-released-list-202223

The likes of Bailey Wright who had been suggested on here has been offered a contract.

[JamesHFC]

You’ve been bang on a couple of times of late and before the press have reported it 👏

Any word on Aden Flint, Tucker or anyone else?

I think Flint will be unlikely to happen. Definitely expect another CB though.

[McGruber]

People wanting Jasper to stay and turning down McGeady.

Know a few Sunderland fans and they all loved McGeady.

I would have been happy with Jasper signing. Came in and looked really good and creative, bags of potential. Struggled at the end along with about every other player.

Not too keen on McGeady at this stage in his career. Would rather sign tomorrows man than yesterdays man.... though would rather again todays man!

If McGeady came in and done us a turn for a year or so fair enough, not a gamble I'd take myself. A serious knee injury at his age might be that. We've not seen him since