McGeady injury

[California-Hibs]

Any update on what it was that forced him off? Hopefully nothing and more precautionary..

[Sir David Gray]

Any update on what it was that forced him off? Hopefully nothing and more precautionary..

I think Johnson said he hoped it would be no more than a few days that he would be out.

[Smartie]

It was a surprisingly physical first half.

Even if he'd only taken a minor knock, it probably wasn't the worst idea to get an injury prone 36 year old out of there.

After having featured in as many of our games as he has, I think we know what he's all about by now.

I like McGeady and think he'll do well for us. We did improve a bit when he went off today though, possibly because the addition of Doidge allowed us to go a bit more direct at times and he caused them problems aerially.

[SMAXXA]

It was a surprisingly physical first half.

Even if he'd only taken a minor knock, it probably wasn't the worst idea to get an injury prone 36 year old out of there.

After having featured in as many of our games as he has, I think we know what he's all about by now.

I like McGeady and think he'll do well for us. We did improve a bit when he went off today though, possibly because the addition of Doidge allowed us to go a bit more direct at times and he caused them problems aerially.

Is he injury prone tho?

[Smartie]

Is he injury prone tho?

He missed a lot of football at his last club.

[SMAXXA]

He missed a lot of football at his last club.

Not sure that was all due to injury, he was frozen out at one point but played a lot before that. Got an injury last season but don’t recall him being injury prone as a player

[tonyrougier123]

Aiden McGeadys career has been blighted by injury,had serious knee problems going back to Celtic days.

We signed him at 36 when his latest knee problems seen him miss football matches from November-April.

Admitted himself he wasn’t sure he’d play again.

[JimBHibees]

Aiden McGeadys career has been blighted by injury,had serious knee problems going back to Celtic days.

We signed him at 36 when his latest knee problems seen him miss football matches from November-April.

Admitted himself he wasn’t sure he’d play again.

Played loads of games for Sunderland before his latest injury. Hopefully this is nothing serious

[CapitalGreen]

Aiden McGeadys career has been blighted by injury,had serious knee problems going back to Celtic days.

We signed him at 36 when his latest knee problems seen him miss football matches from November-April.

Admitted himself he wasn’t sure he’d play again.

Did he? His last 4 seasons at Celtic he played 46, 51, 40, 50 games in each season. He averaged 39 games a season over 15 seasons from when he turned 20 to the season before last which included time at both Everton and Sunderland where he was available but the manager didn’t play him.

[Callum_62]

Did he? His last 4 seasons at Celtic he played 46, 51, 40, 50 games in each season. He averaged 39 games a season over 15 seasons from when he turned 20 to the season before last which included time at both Everton and Sunderland where he was available but the manager didn’t play him.Ceratainly doesn't scream injury prone at all

Definately not a career 'blighted by injuries'

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aiden-mcgeady/verletzungen/spieler/21333

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[CentreLine]

Did he? His last 4 seasons at Celtic he played 46, 51, 40, 50 games in each season. He averaged 39 games a season over 15 seasons from when he turned 20 to the season before last which included time at both Everton and Sunderland where he was available but the manager didn’t play him.

Stop that. You mustn’t use facts to completely debunk the fake news people use on here to promote an agenda 🤨

[Aldo]

Ceratainly doesn't scream injury prone at all

Definately not a career 'blighted by injuries'

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aiden-mcgeady/verletzungen/spieler/21333

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572 club and international appearances. [emoji848]

Folk looking for something to be negative and moan about.

Not as if he pulled up with no one near him!


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[tonyrougier123]

Did he? His last 4 seasons at Celtic he played 46, 51, 40, 50 games in each season. He averaged 39 games a season over 15 seasons from when he turned 20 to the season before last which included time at both Everton and Sunderland where he was available but the manager didn’t play him.

Aye he did have knee problems from very early in his career.
Knees been an issue going back to 05-06.

And as I said, despite some claiming it’s cause managers didn’t pick him which might be the case in some instances,his knee troubles recently seen him miss 6-7 months of football that is a fact.

☝🏻The last bit for the brainy folk that like facts.

I’m just glad he only signed a one year deal,no agendas as suggested above,I said before we signed him had problems,he’s 36with knee troubles a winger,offers nothing defensively and seeing him play I think won’t contribute much this season,
That’s not negatively speaking it’s an opinion on a player we signed.

[SMAXXA]

Aye he did have knee problems from very early in his career.
Knees been an issue going back to 05-06.

And as I said, despite some claiming it’s cause managers didn’t pick him which might be the case in some instances,his knee troubles recently seen him miss 6-7 months of football that is a fact.

☝🏻The last bit for the brainy folk that like facts.

I’m just glad he only signed a one deal,no agendas as suggested above,I said before we signed him had problems,he’s 36 a winger,offers nothing defensively and seeing him play I think won’t contribute much this season,
That’s not negatively speaking it’s an opinion on a player we signed.

Miles away from a career blighted by injuries 🙈. If enough people say it does it make it so 😂.

When you’ve played as many games for as long as he had and at the level he has it’s pretty reasonable to assume he’s going to have injuries at some points during that time. Especially if you look at the kind of player he is and will regularly get caught with tackles.

[tonyrougier123]

Miles away from a career blighted by injuries 🙈. If enough people say it does it make it so 😂.

When you’ve played as many games for as long as he had and at the level he has it’s pretty reasonable to assume he’s going to have injuries at some points during that time. Especially if you look at the kind of player he is and will regularly get caught with tackles.
Are you for real?😂 the amount of times he’s been out with knee troubles is plenty,his knee injuries have re occurred over the course of his career,there for blighted.
Maybe you should look to a dictionary for the meaning of blighted?
Just a thought though,don’t let that get in the way of “facts”.
we signed a 36yr old with knee injury issues fact.

[SMAXXA]

Are you for real?😂 the amount of times he’s been out with knee troubles is plenty,his knee injuries have re occurred over the course of his career,there for blighted.
Maybe you should look to a dictionary for the meaning of blighted?
Just a thought though,don’t let that get in the way of “facts”.
we signed a 36yr old with knee injury issues fact.

Here’s another fact he’s played around 500 club and 100 international games not too bad for someone with a career blighted by injuries. Now if you want to talk about Magennis on the other hand

[tonyrougier123]

Here’s another fact he’s played around 500 club and 100 international games not too bad for someone with a career blighted by injuries. Now if you want to talk about Magennis on the other hand

Let’s not get on to magennis😂.

I think we disagree on McGeady fair enough,I didn’t want him at hibs felt he’d bring no a lot,yet to be convinced.

Magennis plenty to offer based on early last season,exactly what is needed.

Very frustrating for the support so can only assume that doubles for himself.

[Smartie]

I’ve taken to McGeady, I must admit.

He’s not what I was expecting. I’d expected him to have lost so much pace that his game was different but while he may have lost pace plenty remains. He’s capable of beating defenders with pace and skill, going both ways and getting it onto both feet to deliver crosses or shots.

Whilst it hasn’t really worked out yet, I’m not convinced him out wide, Lewis at LB behind him, Doidge in the middle of a front 3 etc really works - I reckon a tweak or 2 and he could be devastatingly effective for us.

He’s had a long career, broke through early and is still playing and in great shape at a fair age. That’s how he can both have been injury prone and played hundreds of games. He’s been worthy of being a first pick everywhere he’s been.

[007]

Are you for real?😂 the amount of times he’s been out with knee troubles is plenty,his knee injuries have re occurred over the course of his career,there for blighted.
Maybe you should look to a dictionary for the meaning of blighted?
Just a thought though,don’t let that get in the way of “facts”.
we signed a 36yr old with knee injury issues fact.

Did you click on the link Callum_62 posted? 1 knee injury since the stats started in 2009.

[007]

Aye he did have knee problems from very early in his career.
Knees been an issue going back to 05-06.

And as I said, despite some claiming it’s cause managers didn’t pick him which might be the case in some instances,his knee troubles recently seen him miss 6-7 months of football that is a fact.

☝🏻The last bit for the brainy folk that like facts.

I’m just glad he only signed a one year deal,no agendas as suggested above,I said before we signed him had problems,he’s 36with knee troubles a winger,offers nothing defensively and seeing him play I think won’t contribute much this season,
That’s not negatively speaking it’s an opinion on a player we signed.

It is an opinion, a negative one and a "told you so" post to boot.

[basehibby]

So - going from the previous posts Aiden should be available for selection on Sat. My bet is that if he's fit he'll start this game - although we have other options I think LJ will see his experience as an asset to help get our season under way.

From what I've seen I think Aiden will be a useful player for us this season and will get a few goals and assists - I would hope though that the likes of Tavares, Youane and Melkerson will start to set the heather on fire as the season progresses so as we're not relying on a 36 year old week after week.

[tonyrougier123]

It is an opinion, a negative one and a "told you so" post to boot.

☝🏻Why do you folk even bother.

Does it add anything?prove anything?

Just nonsense really.

The use of the word negative on this site is really draining,usually used by folk who have no real opinion to share or have been triggered by someone with a different opinion.

McGeady has had his injuries to his knees, I mentioned before we signed him.

It’s not the market we should be in 36 winger dodgy knees.

Just another example of a poor decision in recruitment.

For me a really bad signing.

[tonyrougier123]

Did you click on the link Callum_62 posted? 1 knee injury since the stats started in 2009.

Stats only began 09?

What’s your point?

I’ve had a look at those “stats” transfer market is notoriously dubious for its figures.
McGeadys last injury kept him out from November to April considerably longer than 49 days as stated.

[JimBHibees]

☝🏻Why do you folk even bother.

Does it add anything?prove anything?

Just nonsense really.

The use of the word negative on this site is really draining,usually used by folk who have no real opinion to share or have been triggered by someone with a different opinion.

McGeady has had his injuries to his knees, I mentioned before we signed him.

It’s not the market we should be in 36 winger dodgy knees.

Just another example of a poor decision in recruitment.

For me a really bad signing.

Let's wait and see. Can really only judge at Christmas time personally think he will be an inspired signing however the risk is he has a season like last year and doesn't play much. Johnson knows him well so will know that but feels it is a risk worth taking. I think so too.

[Tyler Durden]

☝🏻Why do you folk even bother.

Does it add anything?prove anything?

Just nonsense really.

The use of the word negative on this site is really draining,usually used by folk who have no real opinion to share or have been triggered by someone with a different opinion.

McGeady has had his injuries to his knees, I mentioned before we signed him.

It’s not the market we should be in 36 winger dodgy knees.

Just another example of a poor decision in recruitment.

For me a really bad signing.

It’s not the use of the word negative that is draining

You’ve gave your opinion - good for you. Lots of people have pointed out why they disagree and that you’re talking nonsense about injuries.

Hope you’re not “triggered” by that

[McGruber]

He is out for the season.











Out to wreak havoc on full backs.. 😉

[tonyrougier123]

It’s not the use of the word negative that is draining

You’ve gave your opinion - good for you. Lots of people have pointed out why they disagree and that you’re talking nonsense about injuries.

Hope you’re not “triggered” by that

You seem very triggered yourself?I hope you feel better at some point.

I think you’ll find my point is very valid and not nonsense, McGeady has had serious problems with his knees.

However if someone wants to call my opinion that signing a 36yr old winger with knee troubles crap, boring, nonsense, that’s fine.it’s well below the standards I expect to see from the club.

I’ll Finish on the subject of McGeady by saying I don’t think he’ll feature much at all for hibs this season.

But let’s see how it plays out.

“You’ve gave your opinion good for you” 😂love it!

[blackpoolhibs]

I thought the injury at the weekend was his ankle?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

You seem very triggered yourself?I hope you feel better at some point.

I think you’ll find my point is very valid and not nonsense, McGeady has had serious problems with his knees.

However if someone wants to call my opinion that signing a 36yr old winger with knee troubles crap, boring, nonsense, that’s fine.it’s well below the standards I expect to see from the club.

I’ll Finish on the subject of McGeady by saying I don’t think he’ll feature much at all for hibs this season.

But let’s see how it plays out.

“You’ve gave your opinion good for you” [emoji23]love it!

Need a cuddle Tony?


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[SChibs]

Aye he did have knee problems from very early in his career.
Knees been an issue going back to 05-06.

And as I said, despite some claiming it’s cause managers didn’t pick him which might be the case in some instances,his knee troubles recently seen him miss 6-7 months of football that is a fact.

☝🏻The last bit for the brainy folk that like facts.

I’m just glad he only signed a one year deal,no agendas as suggested above,I said before we signed him had problems,he’s 36with knee troubles a winger,offers nothing defensively and seeing him play I think won’t contribute much this season,
That’s not negatively speaking it’s an opinion on a player we signed.

Firstly he is an attack minded winger so the defensive side of his game isn't why we signed him. That being said I've been impressed and surprised by his tracking back in games and eagerness to win the ball back. His Composure had also got us out of some tight situations down at the corner flag in a couple of games so far

[MWHIBBIES]

Aye he did have knee problems from very early in his career.
Knees been an issue going back to 05-06.

And as I said, despite some claiming it’s cause managers didn’t pick him which might be the case in some instances,his knee troubles recently seen him miss 6-7 months of football that is a fact.

☝🏻The last bit for the brainy folk that like facts.

I’m just glad he only signed a one year deal,no agendas as suggested above,I said before we signed him had problems,he’s 36with knee troubles a winger,offers nothing defensively and seeing him play I think won’t contribute much this season,
That’s not negatively speaking it’s an opinion on a player we signed.

"Offers nothing defensively" is just a straight up lie.

[CentreLine]

"Offers nothing defensively" is just a straight up lie.

Have to disagree with that McGeady has been very conspicuous, effectively tracking back in every game so far.

[JimBHibees]

"Offers nothing defensively" is just a straight up lie.

Yep agenda at play I think. Would go as far to say he will be excellent for us and a game changer if stays fit.

[Hibernian Verse]

"Offers nothing defensively" is just a straight up lie.

Obviously doesn't go to the games...

[Lago]

You seem very triggered yourself?I hope you feel better at some point.

I think you’ll find my point is very valid and not nonsense, McGeady has had serious problems with his knees.

However if someone wants to call my opinion that signing a 36yr old winger with knee troubles crap, boring, nonsense, that’s fine.it’s well below the standards I expect to see from the club.

I’ll Finish on the subject of McGeady by saying I don’t think he’ll feature much at all for hibs this season.

But let’s see how it plays out.

“You’ve gave your opinion good for you” 😂love it!
You really have gone out on a limb here your won't feature much this season comment, for some reason you seem to have a personal dislike for the guy.

[jacomo]

You really have gone out on a limb here your won't feature much this season comment, for some reason you seem to have a personal dislike for the guy.


Yeah it’s weird.

Given his age I’m assuming he’s looked after himself, he’s definitely had a good career. A good player to have in the dressing room I’d imagine.

If he doesn’t play much it will be due to injury (please no) or because other players work extra hard to get in the team ahead of him… all good.

[Since452]

Have to disagree with that McGeady has been very conspicuous, effectively tracking back in every game so far.

:agree: The tracking back really impressed me. His workrate and fitness look excellent.

[KeithTheHibby]

:agree: The tracking back really impressed me. His workrate and fitness look excellent.

Correct.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Tracking back or fighting once losing the ball is probably whats impressed me most with AG.

The attacking returns will take care of themselves but he has so far appeared to be a team player, which I wasn't expecting if I'm honest

[worcesterhibby]

have we actually heard any updates on his injury ?

[BlackSheep]

Hearing McGeady is out for 6-12 weeks... anyone else heard this?

[SteveHFC]

not heard anything but nothing would surprise me with the amount of injuries at the club, seems players just need to look at a tackle and are out for weeks on end :confused:

[Big_Franck]

Hearing McGeady is out for 6-12 weeks... anyone else heard this?

Lee Johnson has confirmed this, it's a metatarsal injury this time. Shock horror, he's total waste of a signing.

[Since452]

What a disaster. Would have been huge for us. Especially in the big games v Hearts and Rangers.

[04Sauzee]

Lee Johnson has confirmed this, it's a metatarsal injury this time. Shock horror, he's total waste of a signing.

Absolute nonsense 🤣
Could have happened to absolutely anyone

[MWHIBBIES]

Lee Johnson has confirmed this, it's a metatarsal injury this time. Shock horror, he's total waste of a signing.

Literally a freak injury that could happen to anyone. Was Boyle a total waste of a signing when he got an injury? or Nisbet?

Have a word with yourself. It may surprise you to hear this, but being a Hibs supporter means actually supporting Hibs players.

Speedy recovery Aiden :aok:

[hibee-boys]

Lee Johnson has confirmed this, it's a metatarsal injury this time. Shock horror, he's total waste of a signing.

If it is metatarsal fracture then it’ll be closer to 12 weeks then 6 that’s for sure🙈 1 season contract and not available for a third of it, could only happen to us.

[Ringothedog]

Lee Johnson has confirmed this, it's a metatarsal injury this time. Shock horror, he's total waste of a signing.

Norwich boy puts the boot in, McGeady gets injured and you call our player a “waste of a signing” wow!!

[hibee-boys]

We’ve just sent Hauge to Ireland, wonder if they’ll be able to recall him or Bradley.

[Last Minute]

why do we sign these players knowing they are injury prone ? total waste of money

[JimBHibees]

why do we sign these players knowing they are injury prone ? total waste of money

Except he isnt. Anyone can get injured.

[CL0762]

I never despair at the amount of folk willing to put the boot into players in a malicious way.

It’s actually ****ing pathetic.

[Moulin Yarns]

https://news.stv.tv/sport/blow-for-hibs-as-aiden-mcgeady-ruled-out-for-at-least-six-weeks

It never rains but it pours!!

[Allant1981]

why do we sign these players knowing they are injury prone ? total waste of money

You cant be talking about mcgeady here as someone injured him so who else have we signed this season thats injury prone?

[Bayern Bru]

Worth noting that it's a recurrence of his previous injury - a medial ligament issue - rather than anything to do with a metatarsal, by the way.

[stoneyburn hibs]

Hearing McGeady is out for 6-12 weeks... anyone else heard this?

That's brutal, was so looking forward to seeing him being a big player for us this season.
He still can be of course, just more limited.

[04Sauzee]

Worth noting that it's a recurrence of his previous injury - a medial ligament issue - rather than anything to do with a metatarsal, by the way.

So it would appear, which isn't what was being reported by the pod guys at the press conference.

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Except he isnt. Anyone can get injured.

He's 36,missed most of last season injured, has aggravated same injury and will miss at least a significant part of this season. I'd be amazed if he is ever in condition to make any positive contribution in a Hibs shirt.

[hibee-boys]

He's 36,missed most of last season injured, has aggravated same injury and will miss at least a significant part of this season. I'd be amazed if he is ever in condition to make any positive contribution in a Hibs shirt.

If it’s a recurrence of his most recent injury it does make you wonder why we took the risk.

[04Sauzee]

Different outlets reporting different injuries at the moment , hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[Spike Mandela]

THE most predictable outcome of signing 36 year olds who hardly played the previous season due to injury.

We will get very little from McGeady this season, a complete waste of money.

[Since452]

If it’s a recurrence of his most recent injury it does make you wonder why we took the risk.

I'm assuming he came through his medical OK.

[The dalmeny]

Except he isnt. Anyone can get injured.

Agreed, the whole injury prone thing is bollocks

[sambajustice]

Be as well cancelling the contract if possible

[CapitalGreen]

Be as well cancelling the contract if possible

Why what difference would that make?

[Hibiza]

McGeady injured : shock Horror !!! Imai if Kyle McGennis, gets injured , what a shock that would be .

[Alfred E Newman]

Agreed, the whole injury prone thing is bollocks

Don’t necessarily agree.
Some players go though their careers without serious injury, others are never off the treatment table.
We seem to suffer more than most which may or may not be true but the wisdom of signing a 36 year old with a history of serious injury is questionable .

[JohnM1875]

McGeady injured : shock Horror !!! Imai if Kyle McGennis, gets injured , what a shock that would be .

We'd have to sign a player called Kyle McGennis first 😉

[Leith Green]

To be completely fair and with no agenda here , this just seemed a nailed in certainty to happen for some reason. One thing id say is . Its one thing signing a 36 year old to sit at centre half , but a winger whos game was always based on explosive pace you could question. Hopefully we aren’t paying a large chunk of wages if he isn’t playing

[thebausburst]

Some of the comments are embarrassing, this was a contact injury which could have happened to anyone, nothing to with his age or breaking down due to an old or recurring injury. This was the one summer signing I was excited about tbh given the other 10(ish) I’d never heard of. I still think he will come back and make a valuable contribution this season, give him some support I say.

[Hibiza]

We'd have to sign a player called Kyle McGennis first 😉

So pureile.

[Centre Hawf]

People having a go at the signing is unfair imo.

[Chorley Hibee]

My concern was him being the type of player who will be on the receiving end of more than a few rough challenges.

His position, and his reputation, almost guarantee that, and at 36 year old, it's more than possible his body won't stand up to that treatment.

I hope he recovers, and goes on to have a great season, but I'm still of the opinion this wasn't a good signing.

[itslegaltender]

Some of the comments are embarrassing, this was a contact injury which could have happened to anyone, nothing to with his age or breaking down due to an old or recurring injury. This was the one summer signing I was excited about tbh given the other 10(ish) I’d never heard of. I still think he will come back and make a valuable contribution this season, give him some support I say.

it literally states its linked to last injury he had.

[CL0762]

Be as well cancelling the contract if possible

Would you expect your work to cancel your employment if you suffered an injury whilst working?

[Hibiza]

Kevin Thompson ( so sorry if spelling wrong ) was a patient we nutured back to fitness then " I'd walk over broken glass down the motorway ", Sevco Ltd .

[sambajustice]

Would you expect your work to cancel your employment if you suffered an injury whilst working?

In the first 3-6 months of employment, then yeah of course I would!

I assume there's a whole different set of laws and regulations round sports contracts though

[Brooster]

This is unfortunate because he was looking good.

[SHODAN]

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[SlickShoes]

In the first 3-6 months of employment, then yeah of course I would!

I assume there's a whole different set of laws and regulations round sports contracts though

I hope I never work for someone like you.

[Since452]

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That was my first reaction

[Scottie]

Hell of a disappointed for us & Aiden. Hopefully won't be too long out. Haste ye back.

[Allant1981]

Kevin Thompson ( so sorry if spelling wrong ) was a patient we nutured back to fitness then " I'd walk over broken glass down the motorway ", Sevco Ltd .

And?

[Shrekko]

Kevin Thompson ( so sorry if spelling wrong ) was a patient we nutured back to fitness then " I'd walk over broken glass down the motorway ", Sevco Ltd .

Is there a point in here somewhere?

If we can get another couple of good years out of Kyle like we did with Thomson and then a £2 million fee we'll have done ok.

[SlickShoes]

I WAS RIGHT, I SAID HES OLD AND WILL GET INJURED, AND HE HAS SO **** HIBS I WAS RIGHT I AM THE BEST FAN.

What a great thread this is, just as uplifting as the other ones in this pit of despair.

[Willis1875]

Worryingly this will likely take out the option of having Henderson playing in midfield as he will now probably play out wide.We all know what that’ll mean for the centre of the park

[green day]

Worryingly this will likely take out the option of having Henderson playing in midfield as he will now probably play out wide.We all know what that’ll mean for the centre of the park

We mayplay Tavares wide or Mitchell if hes due back in a week or two.

[Mikey_1875]

Utterly depressing. Need to hope that Tavares is a (injury free) star for us.

[sambajustice]

I hope I never work for someone like you.

So you rock up to a new job, then after a few weeks (of offering very little to the company by that point) you phone up and say I won't be in for the next 3 months but i still expect to be paid, you think you should still have the job after that?

But like I said, it's probably comparing apples and oranges. Sports contracts will be completely different.

[JamesHFC]

Worryingly this will likely take out the option of having Henderson playing in midfield as he will now probably play out wide.We all know what that’ll mean for the centre of the park

Doubt that will happen, did he play wide any point in pre season when McGeady wasn’t playing? We could easily switch to a 3-5-2 with Cabraja and Cadden wing back.

I think we will go with the following though for Saturday -

Marshall

Cadden
Rocky
Porteous
Cabraja

Kenneh
Newell

Tavares
Hendo
Melkersen

Doidge

[Shrekko]

So you rock up to a new job, then after a few weeks (of offering very little to the company by that point) you phone up and say I won't be in for the next 3 months but i still expect to be paid, you think you should still have the job after that?

But like I said, it's probably comparing apples and oranges. Sports contracts will be completely different.

He's been injured whist doing his job!!

[Gloucester Hibs]

I WAS RIGHT, I SAID HES OLD AND WILL GET INJURED, AND HE HAS SO **** HIBS I WAS RIGHT I AM THE BEST FAN.

What a great thread this is, just as uplifting as the other ones in this pit of despair.

Helpful post

[Willis1875]

Doubt that will happen, did he play wide any point in pre season when McGeady wasn’t playing? We could easily switch to a 3-5-2 with Cabraja and Cadden wing back.

I think we will go with the following though for Saturday -

Marshall

Cadden
Rocky
Porteous
Cabraja

Kenneh
Newell

Tavares
Hendo
Melkersen

Doidge

On paper this looks a decent enough starting 11,if it’s not working though we are back to last seasons problems of having nobody to turn to on the bench to change things

[mcohibs]

So you rock up to a new job, then after a few weeks (of offering very little to the company by that point) you phone up and say I won't be in for the next 3 months but i still expect to be paid, you think you should still have the job after that?

But like I said, it's probably comparing apples and oranges. Sports contracts will be completely different.

That's the worst take I've ever read on here.

[CB Hibs 68]

Disappointing.Should go for Mikey Johnson as a replacement

[madsen5]

I hope I never work for someone like you.
He took a bad one in the Morton game
And was clattered in the same place against Norwich.

[B.H.F.C]

“It’s a disappointing one,” Johnson said. “He’s going to be out for a sustained period of time after aggravating his previous medial ligament injury“

Chance you take signing someone off the back of a long term injury.

This forces us back in to the market IMO.

[B.H.F.C]

He took a bad one in the Morton game
And was clattered in the same place against Norwich.

I didn’t really think he got clattered, we didn’t even get a foul. May have got caught slightly but I don’t think it’s a contact injury from what Johnson said.

[Real Emerald]

“It’s a disappointing one,” Johnson said. “He’s going to be out for a sustained period of time after aggravating his previous medial ligament injury“

Chance you take signing someone off the back of a long term injury.

This forces us back in to the market IMO.

Well we need to get back in the market pronto, Hibs need to show they are serious about providing a competitive squad and take the hit.

[KWJ]

As it's been shown as a recurrence of his most recent injury it is a bit of a scunner. Hopefully he can get back to full fitness over the world cup and be what we need for the 2nd half of season.

I fear that may be optimistic.

[JammyDoidger]

What a waste of time. Could have wrote the script tbh.

[SlickShoes]

So you rock up to a new job, then after a few weeks (of offering very little to the company by that point) you phone up and say I won't be in for the next 3 months but i still expect to be paid, you think you should still have the job after that?

But like I said, it's probably comparing apples and oranges. Sports contracts will be completely different.

Incredible. One of the worst posts ever on dot net, what an achievement.

[Blaster]

Could have predicted the usual negative posters and told you so’s.

Of course it’s disappointing but some folk need to get a grip

[CL0762]

So you rock up to a new job, then after a few weeks (of offering very little to the company by that point) you phone up and say I won't be in for the next 3 months but i still expect to be paid, you think you should still have the job after that?

But like I said, it's probably comparing apples and oranges. Sports contracts will be completely different.

I think you missed the ‘INJURED AT WORK’ point I made which is exactly what happened to McGeady.

He was injured at his place of work, doing the work in which he is paid to do.

[WhileTheChief..]

Incredible. One of the worst posts ever on dot net, what an achievement.

You say that way too often!! How do you keep score? :greengrin

[SlickShoes]

You say that way too often!! How do you keep score? :greengrin

The posts keep getting worse, and this is the worst one yet

[the_ginger_hibee]

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I didn't see it that way until you mentioned it. I agree.

[blackpoolhibs]

I cant say i've ever started a new job where someone from a similar company has come into my office and clattered into me, but i might be simplifying this too much?

[Tambo]

Bit of a blow but we need to try and get on with it.

[Heisenberg]

Definitely need another wide player now then. Squad isn’t anywhere near good enough.

[eastmainsmsh]

He was playing well in games so far shame as he can still play speedy recovery

[tamig]

Helpful post

Look at some of the pish on this thread. His post was spot on.

[Irish_Steve]

Definitely need another wide player now then. Squad isn’t anywhere near good enough.

Jim Slavin was pretty wide.................just trying to inject some humour. You can bet certain posters were waiting for McGeady to have an injury

[Gloucester Hibs]

Look at some of the pish on this thread. His post was spot on.

Nah, there’s folk who contribute nothing except to pile in on any perceived criticism of the club, justified or not. They’re not even “happy clappers” just trolls IMO. They will not even get involved in the positive posts! Just waiting in h the wings to pounce….

[Smartie]

I'm gutted by this news.

He's one of the ones who had impressed me throughout the summer games and I could have seen him being part of a solid, quick and tricky front line with Melkerson and Youan and with Henderson just behind.

This is a big loss imo.

[Jay]

I WAS RIGHT, I SAID HES OLD AND WILL GET INJURED, AND HE HAS SO **** HIBS I WAS RIGHT I AM THE BEST FAN.

What a great thread this is, just as uplifting as the other ones in this pit of despair.

Pit of despair? The histrionics of some people recently is becoming so ridiculous it's funny.

[Bridge hibs]

Get well soon Aiden

[Since452]

I'm gutted by this news.

He's one of the ones who had impressed me throughout the summer games and I could have seen him being part of a solid, quick and tricky front line with Melkerson and Youan and with Henderson just behind.

This is a big loss imo.

Yup me too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Definitely need another wide player now then. Squad isn’t anywhere near good enough.

Yup.

We needed a centre mid already who has a bit more of an attacking mind. Now we need that and a winger desperately as the limited creativity we have has taken a huge hit now.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I WAS RIGHT, I SAID HES OLD AND WILL GET INJURED, AND HE HAS SO **** HIBS I WAS RIGHT I AM THE BEST FAN.

What a great thread this is, just as uplifting as the other ones in this pit of despair.

:faf:

To think people have the audacity to claim negativity when we’re not doing well ruins this website. Posts like this are quite something.

[Ronniekirk]

Don’t give a stuff whether it’s an aggravated old injury or a new one
But the timing of this couldn’t be any worse when we already have an injury list that is growing week by week, and trying to bed in younger players ,with not a lot of of first team experience

[wookie70]

Always risky signing players who have had bad injuries. That is particularly the case with players well into the twilight of their career. He has worked harder than I thought he would off the ball but has been pretty disappointing on it in terms of end product. Another one to add to our already long injury list. WE definitely need to sign a few more players to give us some options while we wait for half a team to return from injury

[Eyrie]

Not been impressed by McGeady so far. Wants too many touches and likes to make two or three feints before crossing which must be a nightmare for our forwards trying to anticipate the cross to get ahead of the defenders. Still disappointing that he's out injured.



In the first 3-6 months of employment, then yeah of course I would!

I assume there's a whole different set of laws and regulations round sports contracts though

I had a conversation with someone this morning who took on a new employee that then announced he had an operation booked for the next week and has been off for two months so far. Advice from HR was that they can't do anything about it despite the employee failing to tell them before being hired.

[Nemo]

Not been impressed by McGeady so far. Wants too many touches and likes to make two or three feints before crossing which must be a nightmare for our forwards trying to anticipate the cross to get ahead of the defenders. Still disappointing that he's out injured.




I had a conversation with someone this morning who took on a new employee that then announced he had an operation booked for the next week and has been off for two months so far. Advice from HR was that they can't do anything about it despite the employee failing to tell them before being hired.

I said on here when his arrival was announced that he is a sicknote ...completely shouted down of course

now i've no arse im my trousers when it comes to players and their injuries etc...but i saw this coming so how could our recruitment team and

more importantly LJ not see this coming. He's ***** anyway lol.

[GreenGray]

I said on here when his arrival was announced that he is a sicknote ...completely shouted down of course

now i've no arse im my trousers when it comes to players and their injuries etc...but i saw this coming so how could our recruitment team and

more importantly LJ not see this coming. He's ***** anyway lol.

How is he a sick note have you seen the amount of appearances he’s made over his career?

And calling him *****? How did you come to to that conclusion?


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[007]

I said on here when his arrival was announced that he is a sicknote ...completely shouted down of course

now i've no arse im my trousers when it comes to players and their injuries etc...but i saw this coming so how could our recruitment team and

more importantly LJ not see this coming. He's ***** anyway lol.

You've only had one other post this year and it wasn't about McGeady, unless you're using multiple identities.

[GreenCastle]

This is annoying as he did add something different to the team. Ok he’s missed a couple pens but I’m certain he would have added some assists and goals.

Seems we always seem to have a player injured early on in last few seasons..

Magennis (September)
Doidge (August)
McGeady (July)

Feels like our injury list has been so bad last few years.

[One Day Soon]

Well we need to get back in the market pronto, Hibs need to show they are serious about providing a competitive squad and take the hit.

Back into the market? Absolutely no chance of that I'd suggest.

[Smartie]

Back into the market? Absolutely no chance of that I'd suggest.

We're going to be scraping the bottom of that loan market barrel even harder than Graeme Mathie had to towards the end of August 2021.

[JimBHibees]

You've only had one other post this year and it wasn't about McGeady, unless you're using multiple identities.

Brilliant :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

Don’t give a stuff whether it’s an aggravated old injury or a new one
But the timing of this couldn’t be any worse when we already have an injury list that is growing week by week, and trying to bed in younger players ,with not a lot of of first team experience

Agree no getting away it is a big blow on the cusp of a new season as his experience and creativity offered something different. Think he also would have relished the bigger games. Will be interesting to see if we look for something similar even on loan. Hope he is back soon.

[He's here!]

Jeez, just seen the news that he's out until 'at least October'. Bearing in mind a similar injury kept him out for six months at Sunderland I'll be surprised if we see him back before Christmas.

Great start for our marquee sigining and kind of sets the tone for what's already been a sh***y season.

Depressing.

[Willis1875]

Jeez, just seen the news that he's out until 'at least October'. Bearing in mind a similar injury kept him out for six months at Sunderland I'll be surprised if we see him back before Christmas.

Great start for our marquee sigining and kind of sets the tone for what's already been a sh***y season.

Depressing.

He will be back then it will be the World Cup so as you say it’s going to be January before we see anything of note from him

[WhileTheChief..]

He will be back then it will be the World Cup so as you say it’s going to be January before we see anything of note from him

….at which point we’ll probably pay up his contract and release him!

To the folk asking us to spend the Doig and Boyle cash, there you go :greengrin

[Since452]

Jeez, just seen the news that he's out until 'at least October'. Bearing in mind a similar injury kept him out for six months at Sunderland I'll be surprised if we see him back before Christmas.

Great start for our marquee sigining and kind of sets the tone for what's already been a sh***y season.

Depressing.

We're joint top of the league. Not all bad.

[I'm Spartacus]

I read the first 2 pages of this thread then gave up.

I don't believe he's injury prone, I think he's a 36 year old who has had a long career in the game playing loads. Any guy on here 36+ will know that there comes a time when even farting comes with a risk, never mind a professional sportsman.

I don't believe he will return in 6 weeks given his age.

Let's just be thankful that this injury keeps his number of games down so we don't end up hiving to give him a 3 year deal.

[ancient hibee]

We took a punt on him and it hasn't paid off. Always possible when signing someone who spent half the previous season out injured.In some ways better to have happened now before we have started to rely on a contribution from him. Be surprised if he plays for us again. Pity,a good player.
Fingers crossed that Marshall's hamstrings hold out.

[MWHIBBIES]

We took a punt on him and it hasn't paid off. Always possible when signing someone who spent half the previous season out injured.In some ways better to have happened now before we have started to rely on a contribution from him. Be surprised if he plays for us again. Pity,a good player.
Fingers crossed that Marshall's hamstrings hold out.

You'd be surprised if someone injured for 10 weeks or so plays again for us?

We could have 45 games to play over the next 10 months. He will certainly play for us again.

[Keith_M]

Hibs seem to be having the worst luck with injuries in living memory.

[DinkyTwo]

Norwich boy puts the boot in, McGeady gets injured and you call our player a “waste of a signing” wow!!They were absolutely flying into the tackles. Strange behaviour for a friendly

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[MWHIBBIES]

They were absolutely flying into the tackles. Strange behaviour for a friendly

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They did stop it after Miller absolutely nailed the winger.

[DinkyTwo]

I'm gutted by this news.

He's one of the ones who had impressed me throughout the summer games and I could have seen him being part of a solid, quick and tricky front line with Melkerson and Youan and with Henderson just behind.

This is a big loss imo.Silver lining is that we also have Taveres and Bojang who although look raw, have shown signs of promise. Maybe this will give them the opportunity they need to crack on this season.

Keeping my fingers crossed that it's a position we have covered.

Rubbish news, none the less

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[Spike Mandela]

Jeez, just seen the news that he's out until 'at least October'. Bearing in mind a similar injury kept him out for six months at Sunderland I'll be surprised if we see him back before Christmas.

Great start for our marquee sigining and kind of sets the tone for what's already been a sh***y season.

Depressing.

To be honest, I think he’s finished. Don’t think we’ll get anything from him this year and at his age I think he’ll retire after this season.. Shame for us and him but it was always a risky purchase.

At least we’ll always have the two penalty misses to remember.:greengrin:rolleyes:

[JimBHibees]

They did stop it after Miller absolutely nailed the winger.

Definitely think Miller has an edge to him which I like however needs to temper it given our refs

[JimBHibees]

To be honest, I think he’s finished. Don’t think we’ll get anything from him this year and at his age I think he’ll retire after this season.. Shame for us and him but it was always a risky purchase.

At least we’ll always have the two penalty misses to remember.:greengrin:rolleyes:

Dont think he is and hope not obviously hoping he can come back and contribute to the season.

[Jamesie]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-aiden-mcgeady-could-25047211

I must have missed the bit in this article where McGeady makes clear that he can’t wait to return from interview and push on with Hibs. Can anyone recall a player who has signed for Hibs but has appeared less interested about playing for the club?

[CapitalGreen]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-aiden-mcgeady-could-25047211

I must have missed the bit in this article where McGeady makes clear that he can’t wait to return from interview and push on with Hibs. Can anyone recall a player who has signed for Hibs but has appeared less interested about playing for the club?

I know you have a healthy dislike for him but you do realise that is not a full transcript of his interview? It’s an article about McGeady’s post football plans written by a journalist.

[superfurryhibby]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-aiden-mcgeady-could-25047211

I must have missed the bit in this article where McGeady makes clear that he can’t wait to return from interview and push on with Hibs. Can anyone recall a player who has signed for Hibs but has appeared less interested about playing for the club?

That is a poor interview from McGeady, disappointed.

[Alfred E Newman]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-aiden-mcgeady-could-25047211

I must have missed the bit in this article where McGeady makes clear that he can’t wait to return from interview and push on with Hibs. Can anyone recall a player who has signed for Hibs but has appeared less interested about playing for the club?

Reading this today I have to be honest and admit that I had forgotten he was a Hibs player.

[basehibby]

That is a poor interview from McGeady, disappointed.

Talk about a lot of fuss over nothing. He's said nothing even slightly wrong here. Some folk just seem desperate to get upset!

[SideBurns]

Talk about a lot of fuss over nothing. He's said nothing even slightly wrong here. Some folk just seem desperate to get upset!

That's what I think. Talking about his career after football, but says he still has the hunger to play. Going by some of the comments in here, I was expecting him to be slagging the club!! Whether he ends up making any kind of contribution is a moot point but can't see anything wrong in that interview.

[SHODAN]

Nothing wrong with that interview.

[bingo70]

Nothing wrong with that interview.

Utterly bizarre anyone has an issue with that interview?

He’s said nothing wrong at all there.

[MWHIBBIES]

Nothing wrong with that interview.

Nothing right though. Some bragging then saying basically if the gaffer picked him last season he'd still be at Sunderland. Hardly getting himself in with our support.

[bingo70]

Nothing right though. Some bragging then saying basically if the gaffer picked him last season he'd still be at Sunderland. Hardly getting himself in with our support.

He’s saying he doesn’t need to play for money and is playing for the love of the game.

How could that possibly be construed as a negative?

[Hibbyradge]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/hibs-star-aiden-mcgeady-could-25047211

I must have missed the bit in this article where McGeady makes clear that he can’t wait to return from interview and push on with Hibs. Can anyone recall a player who has signed for Hibs but has appeared less interested about playing for the club?

First paragraph;

"Aiden McGeady admits he could hang up his boots tomorrow and be financially stable - but he still has the hunger and desire to play for Lee Johnson at Hibs."

[Billy Whizz]

Nothing right though. Some bragging then saying basically if the gaffer picked him last season he'd still be at Sunderland. Hardly getting himself in with our support.

Did he mean Lee Johnson or Alex Neil

[Donegal Hibby]

Did he mean Lee Johnson or Alex Neil
Must be Alex Neil ,Johnson liked him and vice versa ,There was another guy that froze him out think he was Phil Parkinson ?

[Hiber-nation]

He’s saying he doesn’t need to play for money and is playing for the love of the game.

How could that possibly be construed as a negative?

Christ can he not show a bit of enthusiasm for playing for Hibs? At least sound like you want to make a contribution.

[Lago]

Talk about a lot of fuss over nothing. He's said nothing even slightly wrong here. Some folk just seem desperate to get upset!
I've just read it and totally agree, the drama queens getting the vapours over nothing.

[bingo70]

Christ can he not show a bit of enthusiasm for playing for Hibs? At least sound like you want to make a contribution.

He is?

He’s saying he could retire but he’s choosing to play for Hibs because he wants to?

[Hiber-nation]

He is?

He’s saying he could retire but he’s choosing to play for Hibs because he wants to?

Hmmm. I've never heard a less enthusiastic interview. Apart from maybe his last one.

[bingo70]

Hmmm. I've never heard a less enthusiastic interview. Apart from maybe his last one.

I think you’re reading what you want to hear from it.

I honestly can’t see where you’re coming from with this angle that this was a bad interview?!

[Hiber-nation]

I think you’re reading what you want to hear from it.

I honestly can’t see where you’re coming from with this angle that this was a bad interview?!

It may be down to his personality? I'd expect a Hibs player to be far more enthusiastic. Anyway enough from me.

[bingo70]

It may be down to his personality? I'd expect a Hibs player to be far more enthusiastic. Anyway enough from me.

Sorry for dragging this on but I’m determined to have the last word.

I don’t think you can judge the enthusiasm by the written word, you would need to hear his tone and how he said it. I can’t see how anybody can take his quotes as a negative.

[chrisski33]

Jeezo nowt wrong with his interview. Folk just looking to have a go at him f no reason.

[chrisski33]

It may be down to his personality? I'd expect a Hibs player to be far more enthusiastic. Anyway enough from me.

How do you not know he isnt enthusiastic about Hibs? I dont see anywhere where he says or shows hes not!

[cameronw-hfc]

Pretty obvious a lot of folk haven't got over the Mcgeady choosing Ireland issue. There's an underlying want to criticise his every move at Hibs from some fans. He said he's got the hunger and desire to play for us and isn't doing it for money, what do you want him to do? Burst into tears whilst simultaneously singing sunshine on leith and kissing the badge every interview?

[Donegal Hibby]

Parkinson was away before Johnson and Neil . Must be Neil then . Imo Mcgeady hasn't said anything wrong don't know why anyone's getting worked up about it.

[Unseen work]

Hibs win so we’ve got to find something to moan about.

In all seriousness he doesn’t say anything wrong at all, if anything it’s surely good knowing that he still has that hunger to play despite being financially sound and coming back from injuries?

[JohnM1875]

Pretty obvious a lot of folk haven't got over the Mcgeady choosing Ireland issue. There's an underlying want to criticise his every move at Hibs from some fans. He said he's got the hunger and desire to play for us and isn't doing it for money, what do you want him to do? Burst into tears whilst simultaneously singing sunshine on leith and kissing the badge every interview?

Absolutely nothing to do with his international decision for me. I've stated so a few times on here. I just don't get the feeling he gives a **** about Hibs if I'm honest. Not for the interview posted, just in general the feeling I've got since he signed.

[Mrimbetween]

Pretty obvious a lot of folk haven't got over the Mcgeady choosing Ireland issue. There's an underlying want to criticise his every move at Hibs from some fans. He said he's got the hunger and desire to play for us and isn't doing it for money, what do you want him to do? Burst into tears whilst simultaneously singing sunshine on leith and kissing the badge every interview?

What utter *****

[cameronw-hfc]

What utter *****

Fans in Scotland have disliked him for year's since then, seems a lot of our fans haven't let go, not utter *****, we've got folk complaining he's saying he could retire financially but still has the desire to play, folk moaning at literally nothing.

[Donegal Hibby]

Absolutely nothing to do with his international decision for me. I've stated so a few times on here. I just don't get the feeling he gives a **** about Hibs if I'm honest. Not for the interview posted, just in general the feeling I've got since he signed.
Just don't believe that about Mcgeady he's a competitive player that wants to win shown it over the years time and time again.why you haven't a issue about his international choice it's clear some have and are ready to knock the guy at any chance they get. Personally think we should move on from that .

[Hibbyradge]

Absolutely nothing to do with his international decision for me. I've stated so a few times on here. I just don't get the feeling he gives a **** about Hibs if I'm honest. Not for the interview posted, just in general the feeling I've got since he signed.

Since he signed, he's mostly been injured. What gives you the feeling he doesn't give a **** about Hibs?

[JohnM1875]

Since he signed, he's mostly been injured. What gives you the feeling he doesn't give a **** about Hibs?

Just wee bits and pieces he's done punditry wise and when he was on Open Goal. I could obviously be completely wrong.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Just wee bits and pieces he's done punditry wise and when he was on Open Goal. I could obviously be completely wrong.

I agree FWIW

[Donegal Hibby]

Just wee bits and pieces he's done punditry wise and when he was on Open Goal. I could obviously be completely wrong.
Can you tell us please?

[Hibbyradge]

Just wee bits and pieces he's done punditry wise and when he was on Open Goal. I could obviously be completely wrong.

He comes across to me as someone who just isn't a very good conversationalist and doesn't have the personality for punditry. He's just a bit boring in front of the microphone. He won't get many TV gigs because of that, imo.

[CapitalGreen]

What utter *****

The person who started the thread called him a traitor previously so I don’t think the poster you are replying to is far off the mark.

[CapitalGreen]

Hmmm. I've never heard a less enthusiastic interview. Apart from maybe his last one.

Where did you hear the full interview? All I’ve seen is select quotes in the linked article.

[basehibby]

Absolutely nothing to do with his international decision for me. I've stated so a few times on here. I just don't get the feeling he gives a **** about Hibs if I'm honest. Not for the interview posted, just in general the feeling I've got since he signed.

WTF do you expect??? He has only been here for about three months - not exactly enough time to build an undying devotion to anything - unless you want him to fake it of course. He has though, made it clear in previous interviews that he knows about Hibs' history and, as someone who chose to play for ROI, feels very comfortable playing for a club like HIBS with an Irish heritage.

He is devoted to playing football and makes that perfectly clear in the interview - "I still have that hunger to play football, and I know I can still perform at this level." - I would have thought that was what mattered rather than pretend sound bites professing a deep connection to Hibs that doesn't exist.

[Hibbyradge]

WTF do you expect??? He has only been here for about three months - not exactly enough time to build an undying devotion to anything - unless you want him to fake it of course. He has though, made it clear in previous interviews that he knows about Hibs' history and, as someone who chose to play for ROI, feels very comfortable playing for a club like HIBS with an Irish heritage.

He is devoted to playing football and makes that perfectly clear in the interview - "I still have that hunger to play football, and I know I can still perform at this level." - I would have thought that was what mattered rather than pretend sound bites professing a deep connection to Hibs that doesn't exist.

"I've always wanted to play for a big club with a training centre doon the east coast".

[Donegal Hibby]

He comes across to me as someone who just isn't a very good conversationalist and doesn't have the personality for punditry. He's just a bit boring in front of the microphone. He won't get many TV gigs because of that, imo.
Agree with this.looks very uneasy and awkward doing any interviews and such .Don't for one minute think the guy doesn't care for the club he's with though.

[JohnM1875]

WTF do you expect??? He has only been here for about three months - not exactly enough time to build an undying devotion to anything - unless you want him to fake it of course. He has though, made it clear in previous interviews that he knows about Hibs' history and, as someone who chose to play for ROI, feels very comfortable playing for a club like HIBS with an Irish heritage.

He is devoted to playing football and makes that perfectly clear in the interview - "I still have that hunger to play football, and I know I can still perform at this level." - I would have thought that was what mattered rather than pretend sound bites professing a deep connection to Hibs that doesn't exist.

Calm down.

[Donegal Hibby]

Pretty obvious a lot of folk haven't got over the Mcgeady choosing Ireland issue. There's an underlying want to criticise his every move at Hibs from some fans. He said he's got the hunger and desire to play for us and isn't doing it for money, what do you want him to do? Burst into tears whilst simultaneously singing sunshine on leith and kissing the badge every interview?
Mcgeady has said absolutely nothing wrong .Do feel it's about him choosing Ireland here.The abuse he's got about it's been ridiculous and bad feelings still there apparently.Jack Grealish played all the way up for Ireland at youth level and then switched to England . Annoying at the time but you move on ,Don't hate the guy at all cause he feels more English than Irish .

[Jamesie]

Since he signed, he's mostly been injured. What gives you the feeling he doesn't give a **** about Hibs?

A couple of things for starters:

He was reasonably critical / negative regarding our performance in the post match analysis I saw him act as a pundit in - if I hadn’t known better I’d never have thought he was a Hibs player from those comments.

Attending a Celtic B team match at Airdrie the same day we were playing at Paisley. No idea if he went on to Paisley after the Celtic match (it was a lunchtime kick off) but I’d expect a senior pro on what I assume is a decent wedge at Hibs might still be around the squad on match day even if injured, so as to impart his words of wisdom. Is that a lot to ask?

[Jamesie]

Pretty obvious a lot of folk haven't got over the Mcgeady choosing Ireland issue. There's an underlying want to criticise his every move at Hibs from some fans. He said he's got the hunger and desire to play for us and isn't doing it for money, what do you want him to do? Burst into tears whilst simultaneously singing sunshine on leith and kissing the badge every interview?

I wondered when that might come up: I’m actually a dual-national myself and despite being born in Scotland, quite religiously follow the Italian rugby team. So I won’t criticise, and have no problem, with McGeady playing for the Republic of Ireland. What I will criticise him for is the points I’ve made in the post immediately above.

[Bridge hibs]

I wondered when that might come up: I’m actually a dual-national myself and despite being born in Scotland, quite religiously follow the Italian rugby team. So I won’t criticise, and have no problem, with McGeady playing for the Republic of Ireland. What I will criticise him for is the points I’ve made in the post immediately above.I couldnt give a toss if he sits at interviews, picks his nose and claws his baws whilst doing a Jackson moonwalk as long as he gets fit and gives 100% on the pitch

[tamig]

Since he signed, he's mostly been injured. What gives you the feeling he doesn't give a **** about Hibs?

Indeed. Utterly bizarre stuff on this thread.

[Callum_62]

But it’s the fact the 36-year-old is “as angry as ever” that convinces Johnson he’ll soon be able to call on the former Ireland international. The Hibs boss has put a timescale of four to six weeks on getting the veteran winger back up to speed. But he’s urged fans to be patient with Kevin Nisbet who, despite returning to light training, is still some way off a playing comeback from the ACL rupture he sustained in March.

Summer signing McGeady hasn’t featured since aggravating an old medial ligament injury in a friendly against Norwich. And Johnson said: “Aiden's had three sugar injections which stiffens the ligament and makes it stronger.

What you then try and do is build up the tolerance levels and the mobility within the ligament, which he's doing. He's reacted very well to the sugar injections.

“Aiden's experienced enough to know his body and he'll know if he can come through it. What I will say is that he's as hungry and angry as ever.

“He was angry with his form in terms of knowing it wasn't quite right. He wants to play and he wants to play for Hibs. At his age there's always decisions to be made and the decision is to see if we can get him back flying in four-to-six weeks.”

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[Since452]

I think he'd have been an important player this season if he hadn't picked up his injury. Can't see him having much of an impact now unfortunately.

[JimBHibees]

I think he'd have been an important player this season if he hadn't picked up his injury. Can't see him having much of an impact now unfortunately.

Still time for him to have an impact. Think any criticism of him is ridiculous.

[jacomo]

I couldnt give a toss if he sits at interviews, picks his nose and claws his baws whilst doing a Jackson moonwalk as long as he gets fit and gives 100% on the pitch


He’s got another role as a senior leader in the dressing room.

Even when injured, I’d like to see him about the place as much as possible, helping to set the standard and encouraging the squad.

[superfurryhibby]

Still time for him to have an impact. Think any criticism of him is ridiculous.

No one (with any sense) says there isn't time for him to have an impact. The interview in question, he didn't mention playing for Hibs or to speak his desire to return to playing for the club. It seemed more about him, less about him and the club he plays for.

Got to laugh at some of the responses on this thread, stuff about him choosing Ireland etc. No one has mentioned that , and why would they? I can't help thinking Johnson has felt obliged to come out and say a bit more about Aiden's situation precisely because McGeady's interview was a wee bit poorly considered.

[Oscar T Grouch]

I think he'd have been an important player this season if he hadn't picked up his injury. Can't see him having much of an impact now unfortunately.

There’s only 7 games been played. There’s 31 to go with cup games too. Plenty of time for him to make an impact. We have a bit of depth to the squad now so he doesn’t even have to be fit all the time. It won’t take an old pro like him long to get up to speed. IMHO of course.

[CapitalGreen]

No one (with any sense) says there isn't time for him to have an impact. The interview in question, he didn't mention playing for Hibs or to speak his desire to return to playing for the club. It seemed more about him, less about him and the club he plays for.

Got to laugh at some of the responses on this thread, stuff about him choosing Ireland etc. No one has mentioned that , and why would they? I can't help thinking Johnson has felt obliged to come out and say a bit more about Aiden's situation precisely because McGeady's interview was a wee bit poorly considered.

You mean the author of the article didn’t include any quotes where he mentioned playing for Hibs or spoke of his desire to return to playing for the club. The article wasn’t a full transcript of his interview which I imagine ran a lot longer than the quotes included in the article.

[superfurryhibby]

You mean the author of the article didn’t include any quotes where he mentioned playing for Hibs or spoke of his desire to return to playing for the club. The article wasn’t a full transcript of his interview which I imagine ran a lot longer than the quotes included in the article.

Well, I suppose no one will have access to the full transcript of any interview. Clutching at straws a bit there methinks.

It was a pretty shan interview, after nearly 20 years as a pro McGeady could perhaps remember to include a wee mention of the team that pays his wages in an interview, although I appreciate that he might have forgotten, having played so little or maybe I am harbouring unconscious bias against him for his decision to play for ROI all those years ago. There again just maybe It's Ok to say a player did a crap interview, but no big deal really

[CapitalGreen]

Well, I suppose no one will have access to the full transcript of any interview. Clutching at straws a bit there methinks.

It was a pretty shan interview, after nearly 20 years as a pro McGeady could perhaps remember to include a wee mention of the team that pays his wages in an interview, although I appreciate that he might have forgotten, having played so little or maybe I am harbouring unconscious bias against him for his decision to play for ROI all those years ago. There again just maybe It's Ok to say a player did a crap interview, but no big deal really

Again you are confusing McGeady with the journalist who is responsible for picking the quotes to be used in the article. If you want to believe that the words below is the full extent of what was said during an interview then fair enough, you’re probably beyond the point of being convinced otherwise.

“I don’t want to sound disrespectful but I could retire today if I wanted and I would be fine financially. But I still have that hunger to play football, and I know I can still perform at this level. If I’d played all last season at Sunderland the chances are I would still be there if I was fit. But I wasn’t and that’s just the way things have panned out. I know I’ve got another couple of years left in me if I look after myself so it’s more about me. I still enjoy playing and I feel I’ve still got a lot to give. I know I’ve got another couple of years left in me if I look after myself so it’s more about me. I still enjoy playing and I feel I’ve still got a lot to give. Post-football I don’t know what I’ll do yet. I’ve done a couple of badges and I’m about a year through the UCFB course in Sports Directorship in Manchester. It’s quite heavy going because I left school at 16 and haven’t done any essays since then. I have to do 3,000-word reports with Harvard-style referencing. I’m just doing things while I’m still playing. I did quite a lot last season when I was injured to see what I fancied doing once I’ve finished. I probably would like to stay in football, but I want to put it to the back of my mind — because as soon as you start talking about coaching and things like that it’s like you’re phasing yourself out, and I don’t want to think of it that way. There’s the media as well. I did a bit more when I was injured and moving back up to Scotland probably opens up more doors for TV work. It’s all about trying a bit of everything and seeing what I like doing and what I enjoy.“

[hibby rae]

I think he'd have been an important player this season if he hadn't picked up his injury. Can't see him having much of an impact now unfortunately.

Personally thought it was a mistake signing him. Injury isn't his fault but from what we did see of him I haven't moved from that position

[WhileTheChief..]

Absolutely nothing to do with his international decision for me. I've stated so a few times on here. I just don't get the feeling he gives a **** about Hibs if I'm honest. Not for the interview posted, just in general the feeling I've got since he signed.

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

[MWHIBBIES]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

Man does job for wages. What a shocker

Main thing is he grafts and plays well. Far too early to be making daft statements about him not caring.

[KeithTheHibby]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

Did he tell you that himself aye?

[007]

No one (with any sense) says there isn't time for him to have an impact. The interview in question, he didn't mention playing for Hibs or to speak his desire to return to playing for the club. It seemed more about him, less about him and the club he plays for.

Got to laugh at some of the responses on this thread, stuff about him choosing Ireland etc. No one has mentioned that , and why would they? I can't help thinking Johnson has felt obliged to come out and say a bit more about Aiden's situation precisely because McGeady's interview was a wee bit poorly considered.

Or because he's read this thread. 🤔

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

I’m not that bothered if players don’t have a strong or even passing affiliation with our club. They get paid to play football and if they are good, quality players then the club benefits from that.

Let’s just enjoy players doing what they love doing and leave the affiliation and passion for the club to the fans.

It’s unrealistic for every player to claim to be a die hard Hibee or even a supporter. IMO

[B.H.F.C]

McGeady was working hard when he was playing. Hadn’t really got going, probably because he was still trying to get fit after so long out but we signed him knowing that would be the case.

Don’t really get all the stuff about not wanting to be here, not caring and so on. If he didn’t want to be, he wouldn’t be because he doesn’t need to do it.

[sambajustice]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

The same as every other player in the squad strangely enough.

[Since452]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

He's a millionaire. Don't think he really needs a few grand per week. He signed for a manager who believes in him and managed to get the best out of him at Sunderland.

[Donegal Hibby]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.
You think we were the only club wanting Mcgeady ? I don't .There were clubs rumoured to be wanting him in England were he would probably have got more money.You must know him very very well when you post he doesn't give a damn Remarks?And if you don't know him it's a very controversial and imo sad thing to say about one of our players that hasn't had a chance threw no fault of his own with a bad injury

[WhileTheChief..]

The same as every other player in the squad strangely enough.

Nah I think some of our players care passionately about Hibs. Stevenson and Hanlon for example.

Boyle.

[Hibbyradge]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

What a silly post.

The same applies to 95% of players who sign for any club.

Very few professional footballers spend their entire career at a club they have an emotional connection to.

[superfurryhibby]

Again you are confusing McGeady with the journalist who is responsible for picking the quotes to be used in the article. If you want to believe that the words below is the full extent of what was said during an interview then fair enough, you’re probably beyond the point of being convinced otherwise.

“I don’t want to sound disrespectful but I could retire today if I wanted and I would be fine financially. But I still have that hunger to play football, and I know I can still perform at this level. If I’d played all last season at Sunderland the chances are I would still be there if I was fit. But I wasn’t and that’s just the way things have panned out. I know I’ve got another couple of years left in me if I look after myself so it’s more about me. I still enjoy playing and I feel I’ve still got a lot to give. I know I’ve got another couple of years left in me if I look after myself so it’s more about me. I still enjoy playing and I feel I’ve still got a lot to give. Post-football I don’t know what I’ll do yet. I’ve done a couple of badges and I’m about a year through the UCFB course in Sports Directorship in Manchester. It’s quite heavy going because I left school at 16 and haven’t done any essays since then. I have to do 3,000-word reports with Harvard-style referencing. I’m just doing things while I’m still playing. I did quite a lot last season when I was injured to see what I fancied doing once I’ve finished. I probably would like to stay in football, but I want to put it to the back of my mind — because as soon as you start talking about coaching and things like that it’s like you’re phasing yourself out, and I don’t want to think of it that way. There’s the media as well. I did a bit more when I was injured and moving back up to Scotland probably opens up more doors for TV work. It’s all about trying a bit of everything and seeing what I like doing and what I enjoy.“

I read the interview and aye, I’m not shifting my position.

[KWJ]

If he can get fit he could be key for us. Better passes and a bit of composure and quality in the final third would've got us more points already this season.

Could see him being a dream for Boyle and Youan.

Unless he's just pish now.

[WhileTheChief..]

What a silly post.

The same applies to 95% of players who sign for any club.

Very few professional footballers spend their entire career at a club they have an emotional connection to.

Yeah, but I bet 95% at least care about the club whilst they’re there. Do you get that impression from McGeady compared to Boyle for example?

[CapitalGreen]

Yeah, but I bet 95% at least care about the club whilst they’re there. Do you get that impression from McGeady compared to Boyle for example?

A player who has been with a club for nearly 8 years has more connection with fans than a player who has been at a club for only 3 months. Should get a job as a pundit on Sportscene with insight like that.

[WhileTheChief..]

A player who has been with a club for nearly 8 years has more connection with fans than a player who has been at a club for only 3 months. Should get a job as a pundit on Sportscene with insight like that.

Same applies to yourself with this little gem.

Marshall then. Better example?

Even McKirdy, who is barely in the door, seems chuffed to be here.

[JimBHibees]

:top marks

He came here for a wage, nothing else. Couldn't give a damn about our club.

Laughable

[Donegal Hibby]

I read the interview and aye, I’m not shifting my position.
The players out injured . For me it's about keeping a opened mind and wait till we get him back playing again rather than I'm not shifting my position , My minds made up and that's that , Attitude . Really feel like this is kicking the guy when he's down .Can we all not give the guy a chance ?

[JimBHibees]

The players out injured . For me it's about keeping a opened mind and wait till we get him back playing again rather than I'm not shifting my position , My minds made up and that's that , Attitude . Really feel like this is kicking the guy when he's down .Can we all not give the guy a chance ?

Agree still think he will do a job for us. Quality player

[BlackSheep]

Any actual info on his injury yet or are we just bad mouthing him on here…!?

[Carheenlea]

A relationship and identity with Hibs fans and Aiden McGeady hasn’t yet really had that chance to develop given the timing of his injury. In contrast, Martin Boyle returns in a whirlwind manner with debut goals and goals in big games and he’s instantly back to being a firm fans favourite. His infectious personality helps with that too.

McGeady is bit more of a morose character, and fans while encouraged by some of his play in the friendly matches are still waiting to be convinced he will be a big player for us on return from injury.

If he’s running riot, scoring goals, making assists etc he’ll soon become a fans favourite. Engaging interviews is never going to be one of his attributes.

[Donegal Hibby]

Agree still think he will do a job for us. Quality player
I do too . Think he's been unlucky with the injury and will wait till I see him back playing before judging him.How people on here are so quick to pass judgement on him before he's had a chance is absolutely :crazy:

[Silky]

A couple of things for starters:

He was reasonably critical / negative regarding our performance in the post match analysis I saw him act as a pundit in - if I hadn’t known better I’d never have thought he was a Hibs player from those comments.


So were many fans of that performance, if I remember rightly. I don't think we played particularly well that day and, frankly, would have been rather hacked off if he'd sugar coated it and said we were great. I've seen many posts on here over the years criticising managers and players for glossing over poor performances and wishing they would "tell it as it is". Yet Mcgeady does and he is some kind of villain. Maybe he has quite high standards and that performance fell well below them. For me, that's not a bad thing-if he wont accept mediocrity why should his teammates?

[Kato]

McGeady is bit more of a morose character,



That's it in a nutshell.

When Ally McLeod was around Hibs his face looked like he had found a pound and lost a tenner. Not when he scored or played someone in though.

Weirs comments.



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[Hibbyradge]

Yeah, but I bet 95% at least care about the club whilst they’re there. Do you get that impression from McGeady compared to Boyle for example?

Boyle wouldn't have cared about the club when he first arrived either. It was just a hike in wages for him.

Do you think Franck Sauzee always dreamt about playing for Ze Hibees before he came here or did he come because of the financial package we offered.

McGeady hasn't been here 5 minutes and he's hardly played. He could have gone elsewhere but he choose us. And he dropped in wages.

[Donegal Hibby]

Any actual info on his injury yet or are we just bad mouthing him on here…!?
He has had 3sugar injections which tightens the ligaments apparently .Talk of 4 to 6 weeks I think. Hope he doesn't read this thread might need more Sugar Jags :rolleyes:

[Donegal Hibby]

Some of the comments on McGeady have been quite mind boggling on here . Basically started cause he said a few things .Much the same as Lee Johnson's had recently too. Nothing wrong with what both have said imo but people do like to twist things to suit themselves at times.

[JimBHibees]

A relationship and identity with Hibs fans and Aiden McGeady hasn’t yet really had that chance to develop given the timing of his injury. In contrast, Martin Boyle returns in a whirlwind manner with debut goals and goals in big games and he’s instantly back to being a firm fans favourite. His infectious personality helps with that too.

McGeady is bit more of a morose character, and fans while encouraged by some of his play in the friendly matches are still waiting to be convinced he will be a big player for us on return from injury.

If he’s running riot, scoring goals, making assists etc he’ll soon become a fans favourite. Engaging interviews is never going to be one of his attributes.

He did a couple of engaging nterviews with Simon Ferry on open goal. Well worth a listen

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HXJI8N7WM1E

[WhileTheChief..]

Agree still think he will do a job for us. Quality player

Laughable.

He’s done absolutely nothing to suggest he’ll be quality for Hibs.

[happiehibbie]

I would IMO see if we could cancel his contract I don't think he will play much due to his knee injury

[WhileTheChief..]

Boyle wouldn't have cared about the club when he first arrived either. It was just a hike in wages for him.

Do you think Franck Sauzee always dreamt about playing for Ze Hibees before he came here or did he come because of the financial package we offered.

McGeady hasn't been here 5 minutes and he's hardly played. He could have gone elsewhere but he choose us. And he dropped in wages.

McKirdy then. He -probably had offers elsewhere too but came here. He looked and sounded delighted to have signed for us.

My point is, there are plenty of players, most in fact, that when they turn up at ER, they appear ( at least on the face of it ) to be pleased to have signed for us.

McGeady on the other looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. Let’s face it, he’d rather be in the Celtic squad not kicking a ball than playing for us.

[BoomtownHibees]

McGeady on the other looks like he’d rather be anywhere else

When? When exactly have you seen him looking like he doesn’t want to be here?

[superfurryhibby]

The players out injured . For me it's about keeping a opened mind and wait till we get him back playing again rather than I'm not shifting my position , My minds made up and that's that , Attitude . Really feel like this is kicking the guy when he's down .Can we all not give the guy a chance ?

I don't think you've read what I said previously. I just said that it's a crap interview from McGeady. I'm not shifting my position on that. How is that kicking a guy when he's down or not giving him a chance?

[flash]

Laughable.

He’s done absolutely nothing to suggest he’ll be quality for Hibs.

He has hardly played yet.

[Hibbyradge]

McKirdy then. He -probably had offers elsewhere too but came here. He looked and sounded delighted to have signed for us.

My point is, there are plenty of players, most in fact, that when they turn up at ER, they appear ( at least on the face of it ) to be pleased to have signed for us.

McGeady on the other looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. Let’s face it, he’d rather be in the Celtic squad not kicking a ball than playing for us.

Sigh.

I fell for your trolling.

Note to self: must do better.

[Libby Hibby]

Oh no, we have won 2 in a row.

I can’t single out any of the players involved in those games.

I know, let’s pick on an injured player who has done absolutely nothing wrong.

Some folk in here are just moaning for moaning sake.

[007]

I would IMO see if we could cancel his contract I don't think he will play much due to his knee injury

Has any club ever cancelled a player's contract because they are injured? I'd be surpised (especially outside of a transfer window). Player has to agree to it so seems unlikely club and player would be able to agree on terms which would suit them both.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think you've read what I said previously. I just said that it's a crap interview from McGeady. I'm not shifting my position on that. How is that kicking a guy when he's down or not giving him a chance?
If you think it's just crap interview from Mcgeady that's fair enough . Maybe I've jumped to quick on you here .Sorry.Though after some of the ridiculous stuff that's been posted like " He's only here for a wage and he doesn't give a damn about us and other stuff is away over the top for a player who's out injured. As for the interview again I've no problem with it .Do think Mcgeadys not that comfortable with interviews and media stuff and looks quite awkward doing that side of things.And if you feel it's a crap interview maybe it's more Alan Galindos fault than Aidean Mcgeadys

[The Modfather]

Boyle wouldn't have cared about the club when he first arrived either. It was just a hike in wages for him.

Do you think Franck Sauzee always dreamt about playing for Ze Hibees before he came here or did he come because of the financial package we offered.

McGeady hasn't been here 5 minutes and he's hardly played. He could have gone elsewhere but he choose us. And he dropped in wages.

Did Sauzee not come to Hibs mainly because of McLeish. Sure I remember reading that being one of the main factors as Sauzee played against him for France.

[Hibbyradge]

Did Sauzee not come to Hibs mainly because of McLeish. Sure I remember reading that being one of the main factors as Sauzee played against him for France.

He might have been mentioned when Franck arrived, but LJ was mentioned when McGeady arrived so seemingly that doesn't count.

[Sioux]

He might have been mentioned when Franck arrived, but LJ was mentioned when McGeady arrived so seemingly that doesn't count.

:greengrin

[Bobby's Cinema]

A couple of things for starters:

He was reasonably critical / negative regarding our performance in the post match analysis I saw him act as a pundit in - if I hadn’t known better I’d never have thought he was a Hibs player from those comments.

Attending a Celtic B team match at Airdrie the same day we were playing at Paisley. No idea if he went on to Paisley after the Celtic match (it was a lunchtime kick off) but I’d expect a senior pro on what I assume is a decent wedge at Hibs might still be around the squad on match day even if injured, so as to impart his words of wisdom. Is that a lot to ask?
Tend to agree and have picked up the same feeling. Not to mention in the studio for Celtic Shahktar caught him referring to Ange P as 'our manager'. Anyway still think he has a meaningful contribution to make, getting injured at this stage in his contract with us and career is pretty much worst case scenario for us in terms of what we were after on a short term deal and couldn't be predicted.

[j'adorehibs]

McKirdy then. He -probably had offers elsewhere too but came here. He looked and sounded delighted to have signed for us.

My point is, there are plenty of players, most in fact, that when they turn up at ER, they appear ( at least on the face of it ) to be pleased to have signed for us.

McGeady on the other looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. Let’s face it, he’d rather be in the Celtic squad not kicking a ball than playing for us.

what a load of complete conjecture .......you just like sticking to your guns eh?! pure drivel

[Donegal Hibby]

what a load of complete conjecture .......you just like sticking to your guns eh?! pure drivel
You have summed this up perfectly , specially the last part" Pure drivel" :agree:

[Jamesie]

He’s got another role as a senior leader in the dressing room.

Even when injured, I’d like to see him about the place as much as possible, helping to set the standard and encouraging the squad.

Spot on.

[JimBHibees]

Laughable.

He’s done absolutely nothing to suggest he’ll be quality for Hibs.

Previous form in recent seasons at decent level.

[JimBHibees]

McGeady was working hard when he was playing. Hadn’t really got going, probably because he was still trying to get fit after so long out but we signed him knowing that would be the case.

Don’t really get all the stuff about not wanting to be here, not caring and so on. If he didn’t want to be, he wouldn’t be because he doesn’t need to do it.

Agree totally as a support we really do seem desperate to contrive ways not to like a player

[superfurryhibby]

If you think it's just crap interview from Mcgeady that's fair enough . Maybe I've jumped to quick on you here .Sorry.Though after some of the ridiculous stuff that's been posted like " He's only here for a wage and he doesn't give a damn about us and other stuff is away over the top for a player who's out injured. As for the interview again I've no problem with it .Do think Mcgeadys not that comfortable with interviews and media stuff and looks quite awkward doing that side of things.And if you feel it's a crap interview maybe it's more Alan Galindos fault than Aidean Mcgeadys

McGeady's signing was always going to be a risky one, I think that's the gamble clubs like Hibs face when looking at an older, but very talented player, who's had some recent history of injury. The stuff you mention, it's way OTT and a bit ridiculous. It's that level of "insight" that makes it hard to have a reasonable discussion on here at times

However, McGeady's surely got some media savvy after all these years. I would have been happier with his contribution to the interview if he had said stuff like how he is desperate to get back to playing for a Hibs side that have some exciting young talent etc. As someone else pointed out, we don't have the full transcript of the interview, but when do we ever? I understand selective quoting and context. That's my point, the context. He's a Hibs player and when speaking about his frustration and desire to return to playing, he would do well to remember to mention the team that pays his wages.

No sinister agenda, just a fairly innocuous observation on my part.

[WhileTheChief..]

Sigh.

I fell for your trolling.

Note to self: must do better.

I don't understand what you mean here, I'm not trolling anyone.

You might think McGeady is decent or will have an impact on our club. I don't.

Ok, it's down to his injury for now, but by the time he leaves us he I think he will have contributed nothing to our season.

Why is this such an outrageous thought to have?

Plenty of people don't fancy plenty of players on here for a myriad of reasons. There's maybe even a couple in our squad that you don't fancy too much.

What's so special about McGeady that anyone knocking him is being questioned?

[WhileTheChief..]

Agree totally as a support we really do seem desperate to contrive ways not to like a player

Unlike yourself who automatically thinks anyone that signs for us is amazing!

Why do you need / want all of us to like every player we sign? Why not just accept that we have different views?