Free Agents

[Cheshire Hibee]

Michael Hector centre back available after leaving Fulham in the summer, ex Aberdeen with over 170 championship appearances as well as some Bundesliga experience.
Probably out of our range wages wise though !!


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[Callum_62]

Rogic
Snodgrass

Both daddies

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[McGruber]

Our squad is absolutely huge as it is - it's too big. Yes it is imbalanced, top heavy and missing the experienced CB and CM we were craving but there is no more room at the Inn.. surely

[RyeSloan]

Have we ever signed a free agent?

I get it’s a bit of a ritual to have the thread but I’m struggling to remember if we ever have had a free agent surprise.

[hibbydog]

Our squad is absolutely huge as it is - it's too big. Yes it is imbalanced, top heavy and missing the experienced CB and CM we were craving but there is no more room at the Inn.. surely

What do you mean by top heavy?

[McGruber]

What do you mean by top heavy?

As in attackers - top end of the pitch

[Billy Whizz]

Have we ever signed a free agent?

I get it’s a bit of a ritual to have the thread but I’m struggling to remember if we ever have had a free agent surprise.

Kris Commons maybe?
Lennon also brought in a few players if I can remember

[Mick O'Rourke]

Have we ever signed a free agent?

I get it’s a bit of a ritual to have the thread but I’m struggling to remember if we ever have had a free agent surprise.

Mixu was a free agent when he returned to us.

Aiden McGeady.

[007]

Have we ever signed a free agent?

I get it’s a bit of a ritual to have the thread but I’m struggling to remember if we ever have had a free agent surprise.

Jackson Irvine
Jonathan Spector
Bogdán (2nd time)
Stokes maybe, had his contract cancelled by Blackburn then signed for us a day or so later iirc.

[BlackSheep]

Kris Commons maybe?
Lennon also brought in a few players if I can remember

Commons was an emergency loan from Celtic

[Col2]

McGeouch for me seems like the obvious choice IF we still have flexibility in budget.

[ZitellZeTime]

I saw on either Scotsman or Evening news online about 11 players who are free agents with experience in UK football in the past in all different positions now, for some reason the title said that "Hearts Could Aim To Sign" or some **** like no other teams can bid.

But one I can't remember for Fulham years ago was a player called Patjim Kasami, says he's a central midfiedlder who likes to get forward which is definitely something we need. i checked is wiki page after leaving Fulham about 8 years ago aged 22 he scored 6 in the league and 9 in all competitions for Olympiacos, ended up back in Switzerland the last few years, around a goal every 3 or 4 games from midfield for Sion and was the same 20/21 for Basel but last season only 3 with just 16 appearences, not sure if injuries played apart afrer having a good first season and playing all their games, doesn't mention it. Also 12 caps for Switzerland with a couple goals. 30 years old and Basel his contract at Basel ended.

A lot were forwards and wingers or more central attacking midfeilders like Rogic who would be class for us and also probably have a lot of clubs willing to pay more wages looking at him, surprised he's a free agent to be honest but even if hypothetically we could afford his wage we have so many forward options now hopefully if we have a budget for wages we can get a CM in hes's more of an attacking midfielder than a cm who can drive forward which is what we need. there will be plenty all over europe we don't know about too that hopefully the club are looking at with decent experience at a not bad level.

I know we signed fish but he's still young and not much experience and even if he is good I feel we're still short in defence, it also mentioned that big guy Michael Hector who was at Aberdeen for a while years ago, I remember he looked decent, still only 30. I had a look at wiki and somehow Chelseas signed him but never played him and loaned him to reading, frankfurt, hull and sheff wed where he played for all of them most games, signed for Fulham in 2019 and played most games and helped get them promoted. Says he got his premier league debut when they got promoted but then fell out of favour only playing less than 10 games since then and was still getting called up for Jamaica until the end of 2021.

Doesn't mention any injuries with him, think he probably stuck around for the wage after they signed new defenders when being promoted or something im guessing, he would be rusty although probably been playing with the under23's or reserves if they have reserves in England still.

They're two positions we're crying out for both had exerience in uk and abroad, not much sell on value at 30 but they'd be free transfers if they could improve the club which I reckon Hector who seems to have improved since he was at Aberdeen would at the back.

Kasami I can't remember for Fulham but he sounds like the style of midfielder we really need. Unsure what they're wages would be But Fulham got Hector when they were in the championship and never gave him a new contract, hasn't played first team football in a good while and Kasami has fell out of favour at Basel and both 30 so cant imagine theyd be demanding sky high wages and want to join a team where they get the chance to play and in Hectors case so he can keep being called up for his country.

I know they said the budget was gone but we have signed free agents out of contract before after the window, there must be a ton of them throughout europe etc where atleast 1 is the the type of midfielder and not out of our budget we're crying out for.

[ZitellZeTime]

McGeouch for me seems like the obvious choice IF we still have flexibility in budget.

Is he available on a free? I would love that myself although I have only seen him when he played against us since he left. Whats the reason Aberdeen didn't want to keep him on?

If he was fit and still has the ability and love for the game he had when he was here then that would make sense, controls the tempo of a game so well, very intelligent at reading the game too. When Magennis is back, a midfield 3 of Kenneh sitting back behind Mcgeough and Magennis would be decent

[RyeSloan]

Jackson Irvine
Jonathan Spector
Bogdán (2nd time)
Stokes maybe, had his contract cancelled by Blackburn then signed for us a day or so later iirc.

Hmm interesting so it’s not totally unknown then.

Not that I see us adding now to be honest. We have plenty of options to pick through and finding the right balance and blend will be rather more important than adding even more players to the squad I’d have thought.

[NAE NOOKIE]

McGeouch for me seems like the obvious choice IF we still have flexibility in budget.

He couldn't even get a regular game in the worst Aberdeen team for about 20 years .... He'll always be a legend here and rightly so, but when it comes to Dylan you just can't help thinking his first time at Hibs was a period he will never replicate ..... not for me I'm sorry to say.

[ChrissyG1875]

King Dom

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[offshorehibby]

We've done it a few times. You get a lot of players released at the end of the window, some who might have not been feasible when they were attached but now a possibility.

In saying that I can't see it happening.

[JohnM1875]

As if I couldn't detest the guy any more, Zander Clarke signs for Hearts. Made for each other.

[One Day Soon]

As if I couldn't detest the guy any more, Zander Clarke signs for Hearts. Made for each other.

Fair

[King Cosell]

Have we ever signed a free agent?

I get it’s a bit of a ritual to have the thread but I’m struggling to remember if we ever have had a free agent surprise.

Jonathan Spector was a free agent. One appearance, one win a Tynecastle. One of the greats.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I saw on either Scotsman or Evening news online about 11 players who are free agents with experience in UK football in the past in all different positions now, for some reason the title said that "Hearts Could Aim To Sign" or some **** like no other teams can bid.

But one I can't remember for Fulham years ago was a player called Patjim Kasami, says he's a central midfiedlder who likes to get forward which is definitely something we need. i checked is wiki page after leaving Fulham about 8 years ago aged 22 he scored 6 in the league and 9 in all competitions for Olympiacos, ended up back in Switzerland the last few years, around a goal every 3 or 4 games from midfield for Sion and was the same 20/21 for Basel but last season only 3 with just 16 appearences, not sure if injuries played apart afrer having a good first season and playing all their games, doesn't mention it. Also 12 caps for Switzerland with a couple goals. 30 years old and Basel his contract at Basel ended.

A lot were forwards and wingers or more central attacking midfeilders like Rogic who would be class for us and also probably have a lot of clubs willing to pay more wages looking at him, surprised he's a free agent to be honest but even if hypothetically we could afford his wage we have so many forward options now hopefully if we have a budget for wages we can get a CM in hes's more of an attacking midfielder than a cm who can drive forward which is what we need. there will be plenty all over europe we don't know about too that hopefully the club are looking at with decent experience at a not bad level.

I know we signed fish but he's still young and not much experience and even if he is good I feel we're still short in defence, it also mentioned that big guy Michael Hector who was at Aberdeen for a while years ago, I remember he looked decent, still only 30. I had a look at wiki and somehow Chelseas signed him but never played him and loaned him to reading, frankfurt, hull and sheff wed where he played for all of them most games, signed for Fulham in 2019 and played most games and helped get them promoted. Says he got his premier league debut when they got promoted but then fell out of favour only playing less than 10 games since then and was still getting called up for Jamaica until the end of 2021.

Doesn't mention any injuries with him, think he probably stuck around for the wage after they signed new defenders when being promoted or something im guessing, he would be rusty although probably been playing with the under23's or reserves if they have reserves in England still.

They're two positions we're crying out for both had exerience in uk and abroad, not much sell on value at 30 but they'd be free transfers if they could improve the club which I reckon Hector who seems to have improved since he was at Aberdeen would at the back.

Kasami I can't remember for Fulham but he sounds like the style of midfielder we really need. Unsure what they're wages would be But Fulham got Hector when they were in the championship and never gave him a new contract, hasn't played first team football in a good while and Kasami has fell out of favour at Basel and both 30 so cant imagine theyd be demanding sky high wages and want to join a team where they get the chance to play and in Hectors case so he can keep being called up for his country.

I know they said the budget was gone but we have signed free agents out of contract before after the window, there must be a ton of them throughout europe etc where atleast 1 is the the type of midfielder and not out of our budget we're crying out for.

Kasami played 29 and scored 5 last season. He’d be an exceptional signing.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Kasami played 29 and scored 5 last season. He’d be an exceptional signing.

Scored one of the finest goals you'll ever see

https://youtu.be/OWEtvlJZfA4

[Paulie Walnuts]

Scored one of the finest goals you'll ever see

https://youtu.be/OWEtvlJZfA4

:agree:

Outstanding

[HibbyDave]

Just ask Tom Rogic how much he wants

[brianmc]

Just ask Tom Rogic how much he wants

I did.
He said 20k per week.
Your move....

[Eyrie]

I did.
He said 20k per week.
Your move....

Ask him how much he's currently getting?

And how he plans to stay match fit for the World Cup?

A short term deal until 31 December could suit both parties.

[Jones28]

I did.
He said 20k per week.
Your move....

3k and an Albion lounge membership

[McD]

Jackson Irvine
Jonathan Spector
Bogdán (2nd time)
Stokes maybe, had his contract cancelled by Blackburn then signed for us a day or so later iirc.


wasnt Fraser fyvie a free agent, signed after the window closed too iirc

[easty]

As if I couldn't detest the guy any more, Zander Clarke signs for Hearts. Made for each other.

I hope that means Gordon is expected to play less for them. Gordon is brilliant, Clark is diddy.

[easty]

Just ask Tom Rogic how much he wants

The guy left Celtc in the summer for “a new challenge”, after playing just about every week for them last season, and they wanted him to stay.

Surely we can accept that a move to a club in the same division, with less chance of trophies, and for far less money, isn’t the new challenge he’ll be looking for?

[ZitellZeTime]

Kasami played 29 and scored 5 last season. He’d be an exceptional signing.

Aw ate 18-3 in the league but played 11 and scored 2 in the cup, I never looked along to the cup bit. I thought he maybe got injured with missing about a playing a lot less league games than the year before but if he was playing 11 games in the cup I imagine that runs quite far into the season. Maybe they just signed someone new.

Have you seen him play? Is he good? I can't remember him for Fulham and his last swiss cap was 7 years ago or something but he has still been good at every club he has been at it looks like.

Also I wonder what kind of wages he would have been earning at Sion and Basel. I'd imagine it would be higher than here but not massive? He seems to have been consistent throughout his career though so can see a few other teams being in for him even if we could stretch a wage for him there probably a good few teams who can pay more in Europe looking for him.

Just when I read then searched he sounds exactly the type we need in the middle and is free from a club now.

[007]

The guy left Celtc in the summer for “a new challenge”, after playing just about every week for them last season, and they wanted him to stay.

Surely we can accept that a move to a club in the same division, with less chance of trophies, and for far less money, isn’t the new challenge he’ll be looking for?

Trying to win trophies at Hibs is much more of a challenge than it is at Celtic. Probably gets boring and mundane doing it with Celtic. 😀

[ZitellZeTime]

Scored one of the finest goals you'll ever see

https://youtu.be/OWEtvlJZfA4

Oh aye they are beauties, I googled today says a couple teams in Italy are already thinking about making a move. One can but hope !

[ZitellZeTime]

Trying to win trophies at Hibs is much more of a challenge than it is at Celtic. Probably gets boring and mundane doing it with Celtic. 😀

Exactly. this be one of the biggest challenges he's had in his recent career !!

[04Sauzee]

Hearts close to signing free agent Robert Snodgrass @STVSport

[AugustaHibs]

Hearts close to signing free agent Robert Snodgrass @STVSport

Would’ve instantly come in and be our best midfielder

[Big_Franck]

Hearts close to signing free agent Robert Snodgrass @STVSport

I think he'll be a great signing for them unfortunately.

[JamesHFC]

Hearts close to signing free agent Robert Snodgrass @STVSport

Great signing unfortunately.

[Broken Gnome]

Hearts close to signing free agent Robert Snodgrass @STVSport

Please be over the hill, please be over the hill, please be over the hill...

[cabbageandribs1875]

snodgrass will be a great signing for heartz

[Brightside]

Is the great signing chat based on a game you all watched about 3 years ago?

[greenginger]

Please be over the hill, please be over the hill, please be over the hill...


He’s 35 years old tomorrow.

[Tyler Durden]

Is the great signing chat based on a game you all watched about 3 years ago?

Watched him a few times for Luton last season and he was very good. Still very competitive.

Doubtful whether he can stay fit though.

[SChibs]

Aw ate 18-3 in the league but played 11 and scored 2 in the cup, I never looked along to the cup bit. I thought he maybe got injured with missing about a playing a lot less league games than the year before but if he was playing 11 games in the cup I imagine that runs quite far into the season. Maybe they just signed someone new.

Have you seen him play? Is he good? I can't remember him for Fulham and his last swiss cap was 7 years ago or something but he has still been good at every club he has been at it looks like.

Also I wonder what kind of wages he would have been earning at Sion and Basel. I'd imagine it would be higher than here but not massive? He seems to have been consistent throughout his career though so can see a few other teams being in for him even if we could stretch a wage for him there probably a good few teams who can pay more in Europe looking for him.

Just when I read then searched he sounds exactly the type we need in the middle and is free from a club now.

He scored one of my favourite goals of all time vs Palace. Took it on the chest while running away from goal then hit it on he volley back across the goalie, exceptional goal

[macca70]

Is the great signing chat based on a game you all watched about 3 years ago?

Thats what i was thinking,

What have folk on here been seeing that the Luton Town coaches haven't meaning they released him?

[SHODAN]

Yasss now we can re-use that "he's finished" patter like we did for Naismith for the next two seasons.

[neil7908]

The guy left Celtc in the summer for “a new challenge”, after playing just about every week for them last season, and they wanted him to stay.

Surely we can accept that a move to a club in the same division, with less chance of trophies, and for far less money, isn’t the new challenge he’ll be looking for?

I tend to agree but his Celtic contract expired (presumably) end of June. And no one has snapped him up.

Does he want to play in the World Cup? Does have much profile outside of Scotland?

[Tyler Durden]

Thats what i was thinking,

What have folk on here been seeing that the Luton Town coaches haven't meaning they released him?

Hmm, maybe that Luton in recent years would wipe the floor with Hibs. And Snodgrass when fit, would walk into our team.

Luton releasing him doesn't really have any bearing on whether he's a good signing for a Scottish Premier team.

[Mikey_1875]

Similar to McGeady probably. If he gets luck with injuries then it could turn out to be a good signing. If he gets injured then you will have plenty saying I told you so.

Bit of a gamble but if he is being used to compliment a squad rather than be the main man then it might be one worth taking.

[MWHIBBIES]

Yasss now we can re-use that "he's finished" patter like we did for Naismith for the next two seasons.

Naismiths 4 seasons at Hearts

18 points behind Hibs
3 points behind Hibs
15 points behind Hibs - Relegated
Championship while Hibs finished 3rd

He certainly didn't make much difference.

[erin go bragh]

The pink unwashed sign Snodgrass

[Wilson]

Yasss now we can re-use that "he's finished" patter like we did for Naismith for the next two seasons.

He is finished.

[KeithTheHibby]

He played 11 games last season and only 5 at Luton who he joined in February.
Woopdedoo, couldn’t care less he’s signed for that mob.

[loanheadhibby]

As if I couldn't detest the guy any more, Zander Clarke signs for Hearts. Made for each other.

Why do you detest Zander Clarke?

[Franck Stanton]

Was hoping we would have signed him. Still a good player. Snodgrass that is, not Clarke

[AugustaHibs]

Why do you detest Zander Clarke?

You seen his face?

Like something from lion the with and the wardrobe

[Wilson]

Was hoping we would have signed him. Still a good player. Snodgrass that is, not Clarke

They said that about McGeady and we did sign him. He's the old crock we've taken a chance on. Fletcher for Dundee United. Hearts taking a punt on Snodgrass.

I don't doubt the quality evident in YouTube reels from 2019. We all tell ourselves that players can play until later years these days. The fact is long careers and too many injuries tell and especially on wingers.

Worth a shot if we didn't have McGeady? Perhaps. I wouldn't take a chance on too many at once. An expensive experiment for an injured dad's army.

[worcesterhibby]

They said that about McGeady and we did sign him. He's the old crock we've taken a chance on. Fletcher for Dundee United. Hearts taking a punt on Snodgrass.

I don't doubt the quality evident in YouTube reels from 2019. We all tell ourselves that players can play until later years these days. The fact is long careers and too many injuries tell and especially on wingers.

Worth a shot if we didn't have McGeady? Perhaps. I wouldn't take a chance on too many at once. An expensive experiment for an injured dad's army.

The trouble is you just know he'll stay fit for them and play well. I wish our oldie had been Snodgrass not McGeady..but easy to say it now he crocked.

[Dashing Bob S]

Snodgrass will be as good as a signing as McGeady.

[Saint Hibee]

I know he’s got Hunnish tendencies, but I think Zander Clark is actually pretty good.

[Saint Hibee]

Snodgrass will be as good as a signing as McGeady.

This. For better or worse …

[erin go bragh]

Snodgrass can’t play in Europe for them as he’s too late to get registered. Bit of a panic signing imo . No played all season and never done a pre season .

[LunasBoots]

Yasss now we can re-use that "he's finished" patter like we did for Naismith for the next two seasons.

Or those that thought Shankland wasn't good enough for us.....

[JohnM1875]

Or those that thought Shankland wasn't good enough for us.....

Shankland has one more league goal than Josh Campbell...

[Since452]

Or those that thought Shankland wasn't good enough for us.....

I'm not sure if their fans are too impressed with him to be fair.

[Irish_Steve]

At least Snodgrass will know what Premier League training facilities look like

He'll be in for a shock when the under 12 badminton team kick him out at Riccarton

[Billy Whizz]

Charlie Adams is still available

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Similar to McGeady probably. If he gets luck with injuries then it could turn out to be a good signing. If he gets injured then you will have plenty saying I told you so.

Bit of a gamble but if he is being used to compliment a squad rather than be the main man then it might be one worth taking.

Would certainly have preferred Hibs to have gambled on him rather than McGeady, and not just with hindsight.

[AL-Qaholik]

Him vs McGeady?
I know who I’d rather have.
Spoiler alert - it’s not McGeady.

[Victor]

Him vs McGeady?
I know who I’d rather have.
Spoiler alert - it’s not McGeady.

I would always prefer the one that plays for Hibs. Don’t give a toss about people who play for our rivals. No Hibs fan should.


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[Tyler Durden]

Him vs McGeady?
I know who I’d rather have.
Spoiler alert - it’s not McGeady.

Snodgrass plays centre midfield these days so it’s a bit of a pointless comparison anyway

[Since452]

Motherwell were in talks with Snodgrass. Says it all really.

[bigwheel]

Motherwell were in talks with Snodgrass. Says it all really.

He’s a quality player for our level - if he keeps fit will be a good addition …

[He's here!]

Here's Snodgrass on the end of a 7-0 hiding at ER while playing for Livi:

https://youtu.be/nvsV0yicEzM

[Baader]

A fit Snodgrass is a good signing. Good player. We were linked with him months ago, think he would've been a good addition for us as we lack goals from the middle.

Hoping he's a finished crock now...

[ian cruise]

Snodgrass will be as good as a signing as McGeady.

Bojang will score more SPFL goals by the end of the season than Snodgrass will, calling it now.

[OldEast]

Bojang will score more SPFL goals by the end of the season than Snodgrass will, calling it now.

IF he gets the chance. That's a certainty.

[JimBHibees]

Shankland has one more league goal than Josh Campbell...

And that was a penalty

[jacomo]

Motherwell were in talks with Snodgrass. Says it all really.


What does it say? A club can have aspirations to sign anyone they want but it’s all about getting the deal over the line.

Snodgrass claims he was talking to ‘five or six’ teams before plumping for Hearts. Far from inconceivable that we were one of them.

[NC1875]

What does it say? A club can have aspirations to sign anyone they want but it’s all about getting the deal over the line.

Snodgrass claims he was talking to ‘five or six’ teams before plumping for Hearts. Far from inconceivable that we were one of them.

And as usual, means Hearts offered him the biggest wage paid for by someone else’s money. Hope he’s a flop but knowing there luck he’ll be brilliant and injury free all season.

[Kato]

What does it say? A club can have aspirations to sign anyone they want but it’s all about getting the deal over the line.

Snodgrass claims he was talking to ‘five or six’ teams before flumping for Hearts. Far from inconceivable that we were one of them.

FiFy

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[CockneyRebel]

And that was a penalty

And one with a handball against us.

[easty]

Just ask Tom Rogic how much he wants

Signed for West Brom

[Winston Ingram]

Just ask Tom Rogic how much he wants

Probably the most baffling rumour i've seen on here in recent years.

Celtic wanted to keep him, he wanted a new challenge. People on here thought that the challenge he wanted was here on a fifth of the money:faf:

[Musselbound]

And as usual, means Hearts offered him the biggest wage paid for by someone else’s money. Hope he’s a flop but knowing there luck he’ll be brilliant and injury free all season.

Anyone know how long McGeady is expected to be out for?