Winter 2022-23 transfer thread

[007]

Last accounts to June 2021 (Covid)
T/O £14.5m
Wages £25m
Wages to turnover ratio 172%

They probably need about 10 players out before bringing in 1 or 2 then. Sounds like us too.

[truehibernian]

Last accounts to June 2021 (Covid)
T/O £14.5m
Wages £25m
Wages to turnover ratio 172%

Are they still owned by the Venkys ? That’s astonishingly low turnover for a club of that stature.

[Billy Whizz]

Are they still owned by the Venkys ? That’s astonishingly low turnover for a club of that stature.

They still own them. You’d be surprised at the size of some of the clubs in the championship, all helped massively by media income

[raeburnhibs]

Are they still owned by the Venkys ? That’s astonishingly low turnover for a club of that stature.

do they have stature though? they had Jack Walkers millions for a decade or two. Just a Lancashire mill town....

[Up-the-slope]

sounds like injury to their No5 Hyam (a scottish U21?) who is regular is making their need for CH more urgent

[truehibernian]

do they have stature though? they had Jack Walkers millions for a decade or two. Just a Lancashire mill town....

You’re probably right, I still see them in ‘old money’ as being a really good, traditional English club with a bit of history behind them. Astounding that they only get that turnover in that league though.

[Dalianwanda]

Is there much wrong in what was said? Do you think it’s good enough we have no new faces ahead of another derby after 3 weeks ago?

Planning our signings around one game isn’t the best policy (obviously i want dross out & quality in)..If someone comes in now I doubt they would be playing any more than a cameo roll. No one seems to be in the know & club saying nothing so no ideas if we’re in for anyone that’s either in pipeline or fallen through.

[truehibernian]

Planning our signings around one game isn’t the best policy (obviously i want dross out & quality in)..If someone comes in now I doubt they would be playing any more than a cameo roll. No one seems to be in the know & club saying nothing so no ideas if we’re in for anyone that’s either in pipeline or fallen through.

That’s exactly why I’m not panicking about signings but would much rather see a couple of young players get a start and get stuck in. There’s nothing better than supporting our own 👍

[greenlex]

Ron Gordon being invisible now suggests he's ashamed of his repeated mistakes, backing up signing policy on podcasts and with media with little to no evidence to his stance. Or, as you say, he's looking to sell.
Or maybe he just isn’t well enough just now.:dunno:

[Billy Whizz]

Or maybe he just isn’t well enough just now.:dunno:

You still have to wonder why he bought Hibs in his late 60’s. You’d have thought at that age he’d be wanting a quieter life

[Dalianwanda]

That’s exactly why I’m not panicking about signings but would much rather see a couple of young players get a start and get stuck in. There’s nothing better than supporting our own 👍

I wish some of the young ones would get promoted. Can’t see it for the derby but really can’t see why some are getting nothing but the odd seat on the bench. Some might say the manager sees them regularly but not sure i trust his judgement after some of the recent selections.

[Libby Hibby]

Did Moira Gordon say at the start of the week that a couple were coming in? She does slaver some keek when it comes to us. She’s that far off the mark it could be considered malicious.

[Greencore]

Did Moira Gordon say at the start of the week that a couple were coming in? She does slaver some keek when it comes to us. She’s that far off the mark it could be considered malicious.

Deals fall through, players change their mind
She's normally decent.

[keep the faith]

Did Moira Gordon say at the start of the week that a couple were coming in? She does slaver some keek when it comes to us. She’s that far off the mark it could be considered malicious.

I don't think it takes genius to know we are trying to bring people in. Gordon is pretty decent and well informed, so I'm sure she was telling it as it was last weekend.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Is there a 5pm deadline looming for tomorrow?

[California-Hibs]

Bailey Wright incoming? Anyone else hearing this that he's chosen us over Aberdeen and we're announcing him in the morning?

Will be delighted if this turns out to be the case. Screaming out for a centre half with his quality and experience!

[007]

Is there a 5pm deadline looming for tomorrow?

Do you mean to have them available for Sunday or are you just meaning the Friday announcement at 5pm thing?

[Nicho87]

Did Moira Gordon say at the start of the week that a couple were coming in? She does slaver some keek when it comes to us. She’s that far off the mark it could be considered malicious.

Complete lazy journalism and an easy accurate one to suggest

Anyone that’s knows Scottish football realises hibs have said they are in the market for out and incoming players.

No real info other than guesstimating

[007]

Bailey Wright incoming? Anyone else hearing this that he's chosen us over Aberdeen and we're announcing him in the morning?

Will be delighted if this turns out to be the case. Screaming out for a centre half with his quality and experience!

Is your source good?

[Stuart93]

Did Moira Gordon say at the start of the week that a couple were coming in? She does slaver some keek when it comes to us. She’s that far off the mark it could be considered malicious.

To be fair journalism can’t be too hard these days

“Hibs looking to bring in a couple this week”

“Not materialised yet but still trying hard”

Done

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Do you mean to have them available for Sunday or are you just meaning the Friday announcement at 5pm thing?

Just the general announcement thing

[007]

Just the general announcement thing

Ok.

Let's hope the Bailey Wright info California-Hibs has heard comes good.

[bod]

Bailey Wright incoming? Anyone else hearing this that he's chosen us over Aberdeen and we're announcing him in the morning?

Will be delighted if this turns out to be the case. Screaming out for a centre half with his quality and experience!

Where have you heard this ?

[Mikey_1875]

It mentioned in the original article linking him to Aberdeen that nothing would be happening before the weekend. Obviously things can change but if that has came from the Sunderland end then I think it’d be unlikely he will be here for the Derby.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Announce Grover Harmon! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Harmon

I just want to know how the **** you know who Grover Harmon is, to be honest


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[CapitalGreen]

Bailey Wright incoming? Anyone else hearing this that he's chosen us over Aberdeen and we're announcing him in the morning?

Will be delighted if this turns out to be the case. Screaming out for a centre half with his quality and experience!

I wouldn’t be putting any stock in that post on the PM board if that’s where you’ve heard.

[BegbieHSC]

https://twitter.com/tranentjrs_fc/status/1616161279906877442?s=46&t=yaWmGnpdPqTQwyUyjnbQEQ

James Keatings signs for Tranent Juniors.

Incredible signing for them - could really help in their promotion bid to League 2.

Gotta say though, surely had other offers?

[Unseen work]

Jamie McCart signs on loan for Leyton orient.

Surprised he’s went to league 2, always rated him and think he’d be a starter for us.

Would 100%? Have taken him

[California-Hibs]

I wouldn’t be putting any stock in that post on the PM board if that’s where you’ve heard.

That's the place indeed. Really hoping someone might have heard similar. Time will tell with this one I guess..

[Billy Whizz]

I wouldn’t be putting any stock in that post on the PM board if that’s where you’ve heard.

So where is your info coming from CG, the Albion Bar cozy few that snug upto BK

[CapitalGreen]

So where is your info coming from CG, the Albion Bar cozy few that snug upto BK

What info?

[J-C]

He could also do a lot worse than a club who should make the Championship play offs this season.

That was the John McGinn path to the premier league.

He may think abroad has a lot of hassle like new languages to learn, new customs etc, Blackburn just down the road and close enough to family.

[darwenhibby]

He may think abroad has a lot of hassle like new languages to learn, new customs etc, Blackburn just down the road and close enough to family.

They speak a different language these Blackburn supporters
Dilluded as Aberdeen fans
Hope he doesn’t sign for them
One of the most boring clubs on the planet

[BegbieHSC]

Udine isn’t the most attractive location in Italy, but it’s still Italy. Still Serie A - does well and he can head South to one of the more glamorous teams.

Blackburn on the other hand is a ****ing *****hole. A boring place, a boring team, in a boring, boring league.

Serie A is where it’s it for promising Scottish players.

Would be a no brainier for me.

[ehf]

I just want to know how the **** you know who Grover Harmon is, to be honest


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It would be foolish to disclose the world-leading scouting methodology deployed on a public forum, but I can reveal that my surname is Gordon :wink:

[Bostonhibby]

I just want to know how the **** you know who Grover Harmon is, to be honest


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSomewhere around post 4187 lies the trail that leads to the answer to this mystery.

Think it's fair to say it's been a slow news day.

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[Stuart93]

https://twitter.com/tranentjrs_fc/status/1616161279906877442?s=46&t=yaWmGnpdPqTQwyUyjnbQEQ

James Keatings signs for Tranent Juniors.

Incredible signing for them - could really help in their promotion bid to League 2.

Gotta say though, surely had other offers?

He’s done I think. Injuries hampered his career

[stuart-farquhar]

You still have to wonder why he bought Hibs in his late 60’s. You’d have thought at that age he’d be wanting a quieter life

Well, speaking on behalf of me. Almost 70. No, no and xxxx off no. That help?

[JimBHibees]

Or maybe he just isn’t well enough just now.:dunno:

Is he ill?

[04Sauzee]

Harry Clarke signs for Ipswich for a 7 figure sum.

[DC_Hibs]

He’s done I think.

Think you’re right Sherlock, he’s 31 the morn and just signed for Tranent.

[04Sauzee]

Marc McNulty signs for Orange County

[Brightside]

So where is your info coming from CG, the Albion Bar cozy few that snug upto BK

Tbh Billy I don’t think anyone snugs up to BK. He just likes to walk the room chatting.

[Lago]

He may think abroad has a lot of hassle like new languages to learn, new customs etc, Blackburn just down the road and close enough to family.
Steven Fletcher went down to Burnley and had a pretty decent career with other clubs in England.

[Lago]

Udine isn’t the most attractive location in Italy, but it’s still Italy. Still Serie A - does well and he can head South to one of the more glamorous teams.

Blackburn on the other hand is a ****ing *****hole. A boring place, a boring team, in a boring, boring league.

Serie A is where it’s it for promising Scottish players.

Would be a no brainier for me.
Wish Scottish top league, so called premiership, was as boring as English championship.

[Unseen work]

Harry Clarke signs for Ipswich for a 7 figure sum.

Really good player, gutted we never got him permanent last January

[EGL2000]

Udine isn’t the most attractive location in Italy, but it’s still Italy. Still Serie A - does well and he can head South to one of the more glamorous teams.

Blackburn on the other hand is a ****ing *****hole. A boring place, a boring team, in a boring, boring league.

Serie A is where it’s it for promising Scottish players.

Would be a no brainier for me.

English champ is up there with the most exciting leagues in the world. Just have a look at the table and the amount of teams still with alot to play for. Much better watch than the English prem in my opinion.

[Paloschi]

All the departures may have left room for improving the squad but I am not convinced. Kenneh and Melkersen had a role to play this season yet we still have a few around like Miller, Tavares and Mitchell who clearly do not.

We haven’t signed anyone and it’s now the 20th of January. Clearly the recruitment team have not identified targets early enough and now we are up against it going into what is now the biggest game of the season so far.

Other clubs are prepared and got their business done swiftly. It’s fair to judge at the end of the window but feel we are putting ourselves in a perilous position by shipping players out when nobody has been signed.

We just need to hope Nisbet outscores them on Sunday as we aren’t keeping a clean sheet or dominating the midfield with the players available.

[Cat Stanton]

Udine isn’t the most attractive location in Italy, but it’s still Italy. Still Serie A - does well and he can head South to one of the more glamorous teams.

Blackburn on the other hand is a ****ing *****hole. A boring place, a boring team, in a boring, boring league.

Serie A is where it’s it for promising Scottish players.

Would be a no brainier for me.

Udine is lovely. Blackburn isnae.

[Unseen work]

All the departures may have left room for improving the squad but I am not convinced. Kenneh and Melkersen had a role to play this season yet we still have a few around like Miller, Tavares and Mitchell who clearly do not.

We haven’t signed anyone and it’s now the 20th of January. Clearly the recruitment team have not identified targets early enough and now we are up against it going into what is now the biggest game of the season so far.

Other clubs are prepared and got their business done swiftly. It’s fair to judge at the end of the window but feel we are putting ourselves in a perilous position by shipping players out when nobody has been signed.

We just need to hope Nisbet outscores them on Sunday as we aren’t keeping a clean sheet or dominating the midfield with the players available.

I think Miller will play a lot of games in the second half of the season if he can keep himself injury free

I think we’ve got our list of targets, it’s just frustratingly waiting for them to decide what they want to do.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Udine looks absolutely stunning tbh.

[Stuart93]

Think you’re right Sherlock, he’s 31 the morn and just signed for Tranent.

My names not Sherlock

[MrRobot]

All the departures may have left room for improving the squad but I am not convinced. Kenneh and Melkersen had a role to play this season yet we still have a few around like Miller, Tavares and Mitchell who clearly do not.

We haven’t signed anyone and it’s now the 20th of January. Clearly the recruitment team have not identified targets early enough and now we are up against it going into what is now the biggest game of the season so far.

Other clubs are prepared and got their business done swiftly. It’s fair to judge at the end of the window but feel we are putting ourselves in a perilous position by shipping players out when nobody has been signed.

We just need to hope Nisbet outscores them on Sunday as we aren’t keeping a clean sheet or dominating the midfield with the players available.

Miller clearly doesn’t have a part to play after 2 games worth of football? :dunno:

[SMAXXA]

Miller clearly doesn’t have a part to play after 2 games worth of football? :dunno:

Yeah that made me laugh aswell Tbf, give the lad a break he’s been injured

[MrRobot]

Yeah that made me laugh aswell Tbf, give the lad a break he’s been injured

It’s honestly just getting a bit stupid how quickly players are being written off

[Brightside]

Really good player, gutted we never got him permanent last January

We never had a chance.

[easty]

English champ is up there with the most exciting leagues in the world. Just have a look at the table and the amount of teams still with alot to play for. Much better watch than the English prem in my opinion.

The championship is a competitive league, and that makes it exciting, but Udinese would be a much better move for Porteous, in my opinion.

It’ll make him a better player.

[21sMay]

Loan deal for Sunderland defender tomorrow I've been told, would have been earlier but we pushed for a permanent deal

[Auckland Hibs]

Loan deal for Sunderland defender tomorrow I've been told, would have been earlier but we pushed for a permanent deal

Loan deal seems the most logical step, our manager is only a few losses away from being sacked so bringing in one of his recommendations on a permanent basis would be a risk IMO.

[Brightside]

Loan deal for Sunderland defender tomorrow I've been told, would have been earlier but we pushed for a permanent deal

A loan is better. He’s not a long term answer.

[HoboHarry]

Marc McNulty signs for Orange County

Is that the team from South Carolina?

[SaulGoodman]

Is that the team from South Carolina?

Govan

[Torto7]

Govan
:faf:

[HoboHarry]

Govan

:top marks:greengrin

[sadtom]

Ryan’s a defender. Italy is surely the ‘Mecca’ for defenders.
Think it would be great for his development, and for his Scotland prospects.

Learn to defend properly. Staying on your feet and not diving in. Possibly the one area RP can improve on imho.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Somewhere around post 4187 lies the trail that leads to the answer to this mystery.

Think it's fair to say it's been a slow news day.

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Still doesn’t answer me tbh mate, has ehf took time out of his day to research a player from the Cook Islands with one international goal? What is going on?[emoji1787]


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[Since452]

Ryan’s a defender. Italy is surely the ‘Mecca’ for defenders.
Think it would be great for his development, and for his Scotland prospects.

Learn to defend properly. Staying on your feet and not diving in. Possibly the one area RP can improve on imho.

Yup. I think Italy would be a fantastic move. Udinese or Blackburn? No contest. All about who offers us the best deal though.

[Squealing pig]

They’ve lost the multi colour pen haven’t they ?

[Alex Trager]

A loan is better. He’s not a long term answer.

Why not? Daz was a mainstay in our team for a long time when he joined at 30/31?

[JimBHibees]

Really good player, gutted we never got him permanent last January

Don't think we were ever getting him permanent though would have been good to get a few more games than we did in his loan. Also in his favoured position rather than on left

[Unseen work]

In Wrights highlight reel (I know) he looks alot more comfortable on the ball than I was expecting.

Also looking at stats his forward passes and accuracy of same seem to be relatively high.

I just had it in my head he was a Darren McGregor complete no nonsense defender type

[Unseen work]

Don't think we were ever getting him permanent though would have been good to get a few more games than we did in his loan. Also in his favoured position rather than on left

I know, would have been good though 🤣

[MWHIBBIES]

Why not? Daz was a mainstay in our team for a long time when he joined at 30/31?

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

[NC1875]

Yup. I think Italy would be a fantastic move. Udinese or Blackburn? No contest. All about who offers us the best deal though.

It’s not that simple though. Udinese are looking to sign him with a view to sending him to Watford on loan. Same family own both clubs.

[Alex Trager]

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

I’ve not noticed that. But in this instance it seems like if this guy is any good he could most certainly come in for a few years and help steady and improve the defence.

It’s an area that we need better.

I personally don’t think Hanlon or Rocky are good enough to be starting, I would like to see us bring in better and have them as back up.

I appreciate a lot of folk won’t agree with that, but that’s how I see it.

I’d like a lot of the team to be ousted to the bench because of quality additions to be honest, but I know that’s not going to happen this window at least.

[JimBHibees]

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

Absolutely correct especially given the huge improvements in sports science nutrition etc

[hibsbollah]

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

You’ve never seen me trying to get around a fives pitch recently.

[Paloschi]

It’s honestly just getting a bit stupid how quickly players are being written off

I didn’t write anyone off. I mean no part to play/impact this season as in it makes more sense for Miller and Tavares to go out on loan than Kenneh and Melk.

[blackpoolhibs]

A loan is better. He’s not a long term answer.

You seen a lot of him?

[Tyler Durden]

It’s not that simple though. Udinese are looking to sign him with a view to sending him to Watford on loan. Same family own both clubs.

That’s just speculation.

[Bostonhibby]

Still doesn’t answer me tbh mate, has ehf took time out of his day to research a player from the Cook Islands with one international goal? What is going on?[emoji1787]


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[SMAXXA]

A loan is better. He’s not a long term answer.

He absolutely is, what’s long term in modern day football 2/3 years? That would do for me he’s a great age for a CH

[Brightside]

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

I never mentioned his age.

[Smartie]

It's bizarre how any player over 30 is seen as finished now.

It's weird.

With modern sports science being what it is, you'd expect players who have looked after themselves to be able to meaningfully contribute to an older and older age. Defenders in particular will often improve with experience too.

McGeady has shown that it's possible to maintain a pretty handy burst of pace to a good age.

Obviously, as ever, it's all about the balance and blend. You wouldn't want to full your squad with old boys but equally you wouldn't want to be without a few.

[Brightside]

My view is we are all just desperate for a signing right now. This isn’t a long term target. Clubs were made aware recently that Sunderland were looking to move him on. I hope it works out but it again shows a failing of the recruitment dept.

[Since452]

Udine looks absolutely stunning tbh.

Italy is just magic.

[Alex Trager]

My view is we are all just desperate for a signing right now. This isn’t a long term target. Clubs were made aware recently that Sunderland were looking to move him on. I hope it works out but it again shows a failing of the recruitment dept.

You also should factor in that the manager has worked with him before and may regard him as better than what they were otherwise targeting/had available to them.

Reacting to a better player being available, despite having had a lesser player in your sights for a while (for a number of factors) should not be seen as a failure.

In reality, none of us know whether what you or I are saying. What we do know is that if the club bring in a player who is better than what we have, then that is a positive for the recruitment.

[B.H.F.C]

My view is we are all just desperate for a signing right now. This isn’t a long term target. Clubs were made aware recently that Sunderland were looking to move him on. I hope it works out but it again shows a failing of the recruitment dept.

If you get the chance to sign a player with a lot of games at a decent level, who wasn’t previously available and you do it, that isn’t a failing of anything.

Not every signing needs to be scouted for months or years. If anything, this is the type of thing we’ve been crying out for where the manager knows the player well and is clearly behind it. If there is any truth in it that is.

[number9dream]

Yup. I think Italy would be a fantastic move. Udinese or Blackburn? No contest. All about who offers us the best deal though.

It's not about the best offer. It's about where RP wants to go. He has all of the power in this situation, surely?
He may want the club to earn a few bob but if he doesn't fancy the highest bidder, we can't force his hand.

[Brightside]

If you get the chance to sign a player with a lot of games at a decent level, who wasn’t previously available and you do it, that isn’t a failing of anything.

Not every signing needs to be scouted for months or years. If anything, this is the type of thing we’ve been crying out for where the manager knows the player well and is clearly behind it. If there is any truth in it that is.

As I said I hope it works out. And maybe the fact we didn’t scout him will be an added bonus. Just need to hope a DM gets offered in the next few days also.

[Since452]

It's not about the best offer. It's about where RP wants to go. He has all of the power in this situation, surely?
He may want the club to earn a few bob but if he doesn't fancy the highest bidder, we can't force his hand.

Apparently we turned down a first bid from Udinese so we still have plenty say in what happens.

[Alex Trager]

Apparently we turned down a first bid from Udinese so we still have plenty say in what happens.

Porteous says he wants to win the cup with Hibs.

Could he be waiting to see if we progress on Sunday before deciding whether to go no, or sign or pre contract or run his contract down?

[Unseen work]

Apparently we turned down a first bid from Udinese so we still have plenty say in what happens.

That’ll be because Porteous hasn’t forced our hands yet.

Blackburn could off Hibs 1 million but Porteous says no and signs a pre contract with Udinese which results in us being in a position where we have very little room for negotiation.

Thankfully Porteous hasn’t done that yet though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Has anyone actually seen bailey wright play or know anything about him ? Was looking for footage of him but there's not much on him . Sunderland fans seem to say he's good though.

[cameronw-hfc]

Has anyone actually seen bailey wright play or know anything about him ? Was looking for footage of him but there's not much on him . Sunderland fans seem to say he's good though.

Not exactly an expert on him but seen him a few times when watching sunderland mainly last season but always seemed decent enough. Pretty small sample size though.

[Brightside]

Has anyone actually seen bailey wright play or know anything about him ? Was looking for footage of him but there's not much on him . Sunderland fans seem to say he's good though.

Sunderland fans say he was good in league 1 and not good enough in the championship. They’ve had 3 CBs injured and he’s started 7 games. His show reel is decent.

[Brightside]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0dvlyzp Bailey Wright chat.

[One Day Soon]

I would just point out that, unless you believe Bailey Wright is better than Porteous, this signing (if it materialises) still only leaves us worse off than we were at the start of the window.

The people who have screwed up so vastly on the footballing side have yet to make any amends and this signing literally would not even begin to do that.

Apologies if this seems overly negative, but I'm expecting much more from this window than an as yet imaginary DoF and a downgrade on Porteous...perhaps they will surprise us.

[Callum_62]

So, we expecting 1 or 2 announced today after secretly training with us all week on shape?

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[Leitherhibs]

I would just point out that, unless you believe Bailey Wright is better than Porteous, this signing (if it materialises) still only leaves us worse off than we were at the start of the window.

The people who have screwed up so vastly on the footballing side have yet to make any amends and this signing literally would not even begin to do that.

Apologies if this seems overly negative, but I'm expecting much more from this window than an as yet imaginary DoF and a downgrade on Porteous...perhaps they will surprise us.


The DOF will definitely not be appointed before the window closes.

[Hibbyradge]

Tam McAnus would've been better.

I doubt it.

[Hibbyradge]

You’ve never seen me trying to get around a fives pitch recently.

Me too.

And that's in a car.

[Callum_62]

Twitters an absolute disaster in terms of the comments eh

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1616333580497477633?t=Lszv7SUEfsMqE8LcYpcf2g&s=19

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[LunasBoots]

Twitters an absolute disaster in terms of the comments eh

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1616333580497477633?t=Lszv7SUEfsMqE8LcYpcf2g&s=19

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I think Hibs whole social media side is a bit of a disaster.

Happy Birthday to legend Paul, without you we wouldn't have had our day at Hampden.

[Brightside]

Twitters an absolute disaster in terms of the comments eh

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1616333580497477633?t=Lszv7SUEfsMqE8LcYpcf2g&s=19

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Some of our fans could do with supporting another team. Trumpets.

[hibsbollah]

Me too.

And that's in a car.

:greengrin

Check out my 'Elie Youan-style' highlights reel.


https://youtu.be/l6bFxh2cnzU

[CraigHibee]

Twitters an absolute disaster in terms of the comments eh

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1616333580497477633?t=Lszv7SUEfsMqE8LcYpcf2g&s=19

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it's always poor if we aren't doing too well, it's a cesspit at times

[MWHIBBIES]

Some of our fans could do with supporting another team. Trumpets.

They're not even Hibs supporters. That isn't support, abusing a club legend. **** is what they are.

[Since452]

I think Hibs whole social media side is a bit of a disaster.

Happy Birthday to legend Paul, without you we wouldn't have had our day at Hampden.

You should see Aberdeen's.

[MrRobot]

I didn’t write anyone off. I mean no part to play/impact this season as in it makes more sense for Miller and Tavares to go out on loan than Kenneh and Melk.

Melk loan makes sense as he wasn’t getting game time.
Kenneh, i thought looked decent when i had seen him so was surprised.
Tavares i agree should go on loan.

In terms of Miller, we only have Cadden at rb other than the youngster who isn’t getting a shot. Cadden, for me, is not the answer at rb so it makes complete sense to keep Miller and hopefully get him in the starting 11.

[Dunbar Hibee]

Been told we are looking at a 19 year old CH from Celtic - Bosun Lawal

[hibsbollah]

Melk loan makes sense as he wasn’t getting game time.
Kenneh, i thought looked decent when i had seen him so was surprised.
Tavares i agree should go on loan.

In terms of Miller, we only have Cadden at rb other than the youngster who isn’t getting a shot. Cadden, for me, is not the answer at rb so it makes complete sense to keep Miller and hopefully get him in the starting 11.

We have Cadden, Miller, Megwa at RB plus Stevenson and (apparently if you are LJ) Campbell filling in across there too.
Its ridiculous, we need to prune here so midfield can get some attention.

[Unseen work]

Been told we are looking at a 19 year old CH from Celtic - Bosun Lawal

I posted this yesterday, was mentioned on the most recent open goal podcast

[Billy Whizz]

I posted this yesterday, was mentioned on the most recent open goal podcast

Loan or signing

[Dunbar Hibee]

I posted this yesterday, was mentioned on the most recent open goal podcast

Apologies mate, missed that. May well be something in it then 😊

[Heisenberg]

Been told we are looking at a 19 year old CH from Celtic - Bosun Lawal

Always thought we could use a few more completely inexperienced players to complement our squad. Especially in defence.

[GordonHFC]

Does anyone at Hibs know the meaning of the word 'Quality' ?

[Donegal Hibby]

:greengrin

Check out my 'Elie Youan-style' highlights reel.


https://youtu.be/l6bFxh2cnzU
What you and Hibbyradge need to start doing is this workout I do it every day :fibber:.
https://youtu.be/BRulE9858eE

[Brunswickbill]

Does anyone at Hibs know the meaning of the word 'Quality' ?
I’ve no doubt they do. But you get low quality and high quality. That’s the issue.

[Unseen work]

Loan or signing

No idea mate, all they said was that he was really good against them (Open Goal Broomhill) and that we were interested in him

[Unseen work]

Apologies mate, missed that. May well be something in it then 😊

No worries mate, was more meaning incase they had read it on here or open goal 🤣

Seems an odd one when we already have Rocky who is a young centre half, McLellend who was just bought in the summer and highly rated and Blaney in the development team.

3 young centre halves is plenty before adding another 19 year old with Jo experience

[flash]

No worries mate, was more meaning incase they had read it on here or open goal 🤣

Seems an odd one when we already have Rocky who is a young centre half, McLellend who was just bought in the summer and highly rated and Blaney in the development team.

3 young centre halves is plenty before adding another 19 year old with Jo experience

Is he not a midfielder.

[04Sauzee]

Is he not a midfielder.

Transfermrkt has him as a CB , wiki has him as a midfielder, also has him at just under 5'11. Have absolutely no idea where Celtic play him for the 'B' team

[bbtj04]

I posted this yesterday, was mentioned on the most recent open goal podcast

He played for Celtic B v Tranent in October and too be honest he looked decent, he's a big powerful centre half but just not sure he would be the answer for Hibs at this moment.

Tranent play Celtic B tomorrow at Airdrie, lets see how he does against a centre forward with a similar stature to himself.

[Since452]

Been told we are looking at a 19 year old CH from Celtic - Bosun Lawal

If we sign a 19 year old CH could you imagine the meltdown on the socials? Almost hope it happens just to see the reaction.

[hibsbollah]

If we sign a 19 year old CH could you imagine the meltdown on the socials? Almost hope it happens just to see the reaction.

I think some folk assume every signings going to be rubbish before they know anything about them or seen them play. Same folk that leave the bus stop because they’ve seen three other busses go past and assume there’s just no chance theirs will turn up.

[HIBS NUTS]

If we sign a 19 year old CH could you imagine the meltdown on the socials? Almost hope it happens just to see the reaction.

If i was Jacob Blaney, i would want away, Fish has already looked bang average, if we brought in another young centrehalf, what is the point of youth team.
Hopefully he would play midfield.
Sorry i couldn’t resist .😞

[flash]

He played for Celtic B v Tranent in October and too be honest he looked decent, he's a big powerful centre half but just not sure he would be the answer for Hibs at this moment.

Tranent play Celtic B tomorrow at Airdrie, lets see how he does against a centre forward with a similar stature to himself.

He is only 5 foot 9. No he isn't.

[bingo70]

I’ve not got a problem with us signing young players. Best players in the world were young once.

Dylan Levitt, Ellis Simms, Connor Ronan and Leighton Clarkson are names off the top of my head that have come up here with minimal experience and done well.

I just want good players.

[bod]

If we sign a 19 year old CH could you imagine the meltdown on the socials? Almost hope it happens just to see the reaction.

It wont matter what age the players we sign some folk on here will belittle them for their 1st mistake

[tonyrougier123]

Been told we are looking at a 19 year old CH from Celtic - Bosun Lawal

I’ve had wee look at this guy,seems to be highly regarded. Initially looking at this my reaction was you’ve got to be joking.
But might be worth a wee look lawal.

[neil7908]

I’ve not got a problem with us signing young players. Best players in the world were young once.

Dylan Levitt, Ellis Simms, Connor Ronan and Leighton Clarkson are names off the top of my head that have come up here with minimal experience and done well.

I just want good players.

I agree. Age isn't that important but I would say experience of the first team football at a decent level is what is needed right now.

It's a hell of a lot to ask someone (regardless of age) to come into our first team when we are struggling and put in a performance week after week. That is what we need though and generally that is going to be tough for someone who hasn't played much first team football.

[Heisenberg]

I’ve not got a problem with us signing young players. Best players in the world were young once.

Dylan Levitt, Ellis Simms, Connor Ronan and Leighton Clarkson are names off the top of my head that have come up here with minimal experience and done well.

I just want good players.

Sadly we don’t seem to be able to identify good young players. Every single one we’ve signed under this failed Gordon recruitment policy hasn’t been anywhere near good enough to make a lasting impact in the first team. Rocky has definitely improved and is probably the only positive but I still have my doubts about him too.

I’d rather we signed players that have a higher chance of impacting the first team. A 19 year old (likely on loan) isn’t what we need at this point imo.

[hibsbollah]

He is only 5 foot 9. No he isn't.

Have you seen him? He's got a boxers build upper body. Wont get pushed off the ball. In that sense hes big.

[timewilltell]

https://www.google.com/search?q=countdown+clock&sxsrf=AJOqlzUtGgpcv1t_qlcFOnziLCAXupuyMw:167421495 4339&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiU64XdiNb8AhUHZMAKHaHQAWMQ_AUoAnoECAEQB A&biw=1670&bih=796&dpr=1.15#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:fbfa19a5,vid:-osJHnBXsMQ

[chippy]

Have you seen him? He's got a boxers build upper body. Wont get pushed off the ball. In that sense hes big.

He actually looks pretty good and is highly rated by Celtic fans.

[GreenPJ]

He actually looks pretty good and is highly rated by Celtic fans.

Judging on those very brief clips he seems to be a central defensive midfielder in a similar vein to Kenneh. I don't understand why we would ship Kenneh out on loan to then bring in another youngster in that same position who is also not tested at this level. He might be decent but so might Kenneh be given time/game time.

[chippy]

Judging on those very brief clips he seems to be a central defensive midfielder in a similar vein to Kenneh. I don't understand why we would ship Kenneh out on loan to then bring in another youngster in that same position who is also not tested at this level. He might be decent but so might Kenneh be given time/game time.

Brief clips I know, but he does seem able to pass the ball forward

[Scorrie]

He actually looks pretty good and is highly rated by Celtic fans.

Looking at Wiki, when Lawal was at Watford, Chelsea and Fulham were sniffing about so he must have something about him. Regarding Celtic CHs though, I wonder if we could Stephen Welsh? Seems out the picture at the moment

[BSEJVT]

Looking at Wiki, when Lawal was at Watford, Chelsea and Fulham were sniffing about so he must have something about him. Regarding Celtic CHs though, I wonder if we could Stephen Welsh? Seems out the picture at the moment

That would be the same Stephen Welsh they turned down nearly £3m for at the start of the season?

I am all for folk coming up with suggestions, god knows we need something to chew on, but it would help if they were realistic and folk did their homework, before aimlessly spouting names.

[HFC93]

A 19 year old CH who has never played a first team game before is what we’re crying out for tbf.

[hibee-boys]

A 19 year old CH who has never played a first team game before is what we’re crying out for tbf.

You can never have too many inexperienced youth prospects…….seemingly🙄 Kenneh, Miller, Taveres, Fish, Melkerson, Hauge, Bojang etc etc etc🤷🏼

[Ronniekirk]

Brief clips I know, but he does seem able to pass the ball forward

Should fit in fine then 🤔

[sleeping giant]

A 19 year old CH who has never played a first team game before is what we’re crying out for tbf.

Ffs 😂

Surely not.

[mcfly]

Where are these signings we were told??

No wonder ticket sales are slow for Sunday. It’s a crying shame what’s happening to our club.

Next years season tickets sakes will be a hard sell.

[jakeshibs]

Twitters an absolute disaster in terms of the comments eh

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1616333580497477633?t=Lszv7SUEfsMqE8LcYpcf2g&s=19

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Bloody disgusting comments for someone who has given so much.
Some of our fans are becoming toxic

[jakeshibs]

Where are these signings we were told??

No wonder ticket sales are slow for Sunday. It’s a crying shame what’s happening to our club.

Next years season tickets sakes will be a hard sell.


why?
we were told quality over quantity and if they are not available this window, we want them to wait.
This club is no worse than it ever has been in is history, we need to stop all this negativity

[SHODAN]

We're not going to sign a nineteen year old with no first team games to replace Porteous. I refuse to believe the board are that stupid.

[SMAXXA]

why?
we were told quality over quantity and if they are not available this window, we want them to wait.
This club is no worse than it ever has been in is history, we need to stop all this negativity

This. As frustrating as all the waiting is, I think I actually admire the club taking the time to get the right deals of the right quality (I say this hoping the players are of that quality). To often in recent years we have spent January bringing in half a team and history shows we have had little to no value from vast majority of them. If it means we take time and sign 1/2 that will make a significant contribution then fine by me and show the club have started to learn from their mistakes. Ideally these players would have been in by now, maybe just unfortunate the ones we want didn’t want to commit early.

[BILLYHIBS]

West Ham sign Danny Ings from Aston Villa in 15m deal

BBC Sport

[007]

It wont matter what age the players we sign some folk on here will belittle them for their 1st mistake

Why wait until then? 🤔

[Saint Hibee]

What's the deal with McLelland? Is he still out on loan? I thought he was meant to be the next Porteous.

[Unseen work]

What's the deal with McLelland? Is he still out on loan? I thought he was meant to be the next Porteous.

Yeah on loan at cove.

Had an injury which ruled him out for a while but seems to start when fit.

I was really impressed by him in pre season and cup games, think the loan in that league could be massive for his development

[Stuart93]

Absolutely can’t be bringing in another 19 year old on loan with no first team appearances

Have we learnt nothing?

[tonyrougier123]

David turnbull on loan would be some move for hibs.
Not getting a look in at Celtic,give him some minutes and us some quality.

[Northernhibee]

Absolutely can’t be bringing in another 19 year old on loan with no first team appearances

Have we learnt nothing?

No.

Just think these same people will be picking the DoF.

[04Sauzee]

David turnbull on loan would be some move for hibs.
Not getting a look in at Celtic,give him some minutes and us some quality.

How does someone who's not getting a look in manage to get on the scoresheet midweek?

[tonyrougier123]

How does someone who's not getting a look in manage to get on the scoresheet midweek?

Always benched. Never seems to start and Celtic keep signing players in that area of park.

[Greenworld]

The utter silence from the club is annoying you can update the fans without scuppering any potential deals .
The Dof for instance , we have spoken to several candidates and are down to 2 applicants at least we then know something.
I dont expect signings now to be honest I think lee johnstone will be gone on Monday If Hearts beat us.
As much as I always want hibs to win a bit of me does not care on this game .


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[Libby Hibby]

The utter silence from the club is annoying you can update the fans without scuppering any potential deals .
The Dof for instance , we have spoken to several candidates and are down to 2 applicants at least we then know something.
I dont expect signings now to be honest I think lee johnstone will be gone on Monday If Hearts beat us.
As much as I always want hibs to win a bit of me does not care on this game .


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Can they now? Are you now? Interesting.

[sleeping giant]

The utter silence from the club is annoying you can update the fans without scuppering any potential deals .
The Dof for instance , we have spoken to several candidates and are down to 2 applicants at least we then know something.
I dont expect signings now to be honest I think lee johnstone will be gone on Monday If Hearts beat us.
As much as I always want hibs to win a bit of me does not care on this game .


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You don't care if we beat hearts ?

[007]

The utter silence from the club is annoying you can update the fans without scuppering any potential deals .
The Dof for instance , we have spoken to several candidates and are down to 2 applicants at least we then know something.
I dont expect signings now to be honest I think lee johnstone will be gone on Monday If Hearts beat us.
As much as I always want hibs to win a bit of me does not care on this game .


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Great attitude. Not caring on this game means you don't always want Hibs to win.

[Unseen work]

Are we maybe doing similar to what we done with Boyle and plan on announcing signings at the last minute so hearts can’t prepare?

The club gets criticised for alot of late but transfers targets seem a lot more secretive than previous years

[hibsbollah]

David turnbull on loan would be some move for hibs.
Not getting a look in at Celtic,give him some minutes and us some quality.

Surely no chance of this.
The boy is a sensational player, could be a future Scotland captain.

[JimBHibees]

Always thought we could use a few more completely inexperienced players to complement our squad. Especially in defence.

:greengrin

[Real Emerald]

Are we maybe doing similar to what we done with Boyle and plan on announcing signings at the last minute so hearts can’t prepare?

The club gets criticised for alot of late but transfers targets seem a lot more secretive than previous years

I can’t really see us signing anyone that would need to be prepared for TBH, unless we’re getting Messi on loan. 😁

[tonyrougier123]

Surely no chance of this.
The boy is a sensational player, could be a future Scotland captain.

Dreaming,but needs to playing regularly surely.
Would at least be worth looking into.
No big move away for games,and keeps him in top condition for Scotland.

[JimBHibees]

Where are these signings we were told??

No wonder ticket sales are slow for Sunday. It’s a crying shame what’s happening to our club.

Next years season tickets sakes will be a hard sell.

The window is still open

[RossScott1991]

Laidlaw training with the first team today..👀

[SMAXXA]

The utter silence from the club is annoying you can update the fans without scuppering any potential deals .
The Dof for instance , we have spoken to several candidates and are down to 2 applicants at least we then know something.
I dont expect signings now to be honest I think lee johnstone will be gone on Monday If Hearts beat us.
As much as I always want hibs to win a bit of me does not care on this game .


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Wow

[hibsforeurope]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

[degenerated]

Surely no chance of this.
The boy is a sensational player, could be a future Scotland captain.A player who has been involved in 17 of Celtics league games and is valued at around £5 million, the chances of him being loaned anywhere let alone are slim to SFA I would reckon.

[Callum_62]

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230120/4d1b9386bd11c896c29061f4c528ef6b.jpg

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[04Sauzee]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

Would there be work permit issues?

[darwenhibby]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

More chance from Kilwinning than Kosovo 😉

[04Sauzee]

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230120/4d1b9386bd11c896c29061f4c528ef6b.jpg

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I seen that and for some reason just thought it was Henderson

[hibsforeurope]

More chance from Kilwinning than Kosovo 😉

missed that boat, they offer too much cash.

[Alex Trager]

I seen that and for some reason just thought it was Henderson

Who is it

[Vault Boy]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

That means there’s an above 0% chance of us signing a player called Tonibler.

[Heisenberg]

Who is it

Mckirdy I think.

[04Sauzee]

Who is it

No idea

[McGruber]

I seen that and for some reason just thought it was Henderson

Don't get it. Pic of McGeady!

[bingo70]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

https://twitter.com/thehibsarehere/status/1616380527677784067?s=46&t=cfB3IqNfDa1CW5xAoNCpZg

Think you’ve been reeled in with this one.

I don’t actually get the joke here but it’s one that person does on twitter with various ‘funny’ names.

[j'adorehibs]

I seen that and for some reason just thought it was Henderson

isnt that mckirdy behind mcgeady and next to youan? with a snood over his head , looks like his build

[04Sauzee]

https://twitter.com/thehibsarehere/status/1616380527677784067?s=46&t=cfB3IqNfDa1CW5xAoNCpZg

Think you’ve been reeled in with this one.

I don’t actually get the joke here but it’s one that person does on twitter with various ‘funny’ names.

Viva las vegas

One of his better ones 😅

[Onceinawhile]

Heard a rumour were after a Kosovan player on a short term deal. Not heard any name and genuinely don't know any kosovan footballers to try and speculate further.

From the hibs are here 90s hibs twitter?

Defenders name is vivalas Vegas.

It's a joke.

[Since452]

Who is it

McGeady

[OldEast]

https://twitter.com/thehibsarehere/status/1616380527677784067?s=46&t=cfB3IqNfDa1CW5xAoNCpZg

Think you’ve been reeled in with this one.

I don’t actually get the joke here but it’s one that person does on twitter with various ‘funny’ names.

Can't follow the link but is this Vivalas Vagas? 😂😂😂

[Donegal Hibby]

West Ham sign Danny Ings from Aston Villa in 15m deal

BBC Sport
Danny Ings must have moved for some money in his time abit like Robbie Keane I would have thought.

[Onceinawhile]

Danny Ings must have moved for some money in his time abit like Robbie Keane I would have thought.

I read this the other day. Something like 82 million in total, he's scored 68 goals in the league, so they've cost about 1.2 million each!

[Lendo]

Danny Ings must have moved for some money in his time abit like Robbie Keane I would have thought.

£66m in total

[Donegal Hibby]

I read this the other day. Something like 82 million in total, he's scored 68 goals in the league, so they've cost about 1.2 million each!
Ouch , footballs gone mad right enough 😂

[wookie70]

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230120/4d1b9386bd11c896c29061f4c528ef6b.jpg

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Not really sure what player you are talking about. Miller was wearing a snood and no hat in that session. You can see him in other images (https://snsgroupportal.co.uk/fotoweb/archives/5002-SNS-Images/?q=hibernian%20training)

[bingo70]

When would the deadline be for players signed today to be allowed to play on Sunday?

[Eaststand]

When would the deadline be for players signed today to be allowed to play on Sunday?

You don't seriously think somebody in our club's management is going to waste their time checking on trivial stuff like that do you...





😉

GGTTH

[mcfly]

The window is still open

I know the window is open but going into this vital game with the same players that were well beaten at new year doesn’t fill me with confidence.

I have no faith in this manager to tactically set out his team to win.

I’m just hopeful kevin Nisbet can produce a bit of magic .

Lose on Sunday I fully expect this manager to be gone. Poor appointment again by this board.

[GreenCastle]

Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230120/4d1b9386bd11c896c29061f4c528ef6b.jpg

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That’s McKirdy definitely and Porto I think behind.

Looks like Cadden is back too.

I’ve noticed Hibs training on 3G again before a game - think that’s 3 games in a row they train on a different surface to what we play on. Obviously ground is hard but not ideal.

[Callum_62]

That’s McKirdy definitely and Porto I think behind.

Looks like Cadden is back too.

I’ve noticed Hibs training on 3G again before a game - think that’s 3 games in a row they train on a different surface to what we play on. Obviously ground is hard but not ideal.Hanlawn behind I think

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[Callum_62]

Whens the presser for the game?

Surely recruitment will be mentioned

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[SMAXXA]

I know the window is open but going into this vital game with the same players that were well beaten at new year doesn’t fill me with confidence.

I have no faith in this manager to tactically set out his team to win.

I’m just hopeful kevin Nisbet can produce a bit of magic .

Lose on Sunday I fully expect this manager to be gone. Poor appointment again by this board.

We arnt tho, Porto is back, McGeady and Magennis will both start which is massive improvement on the first game

[GreenCastle]

Whens the presser for the game?

Surely recruitment will be mentioned

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You think any decent journalist would ask…

Anyone coming into the squad before Sunday Lee ? Or Hibs going with a weakened squad than the last Derby at the start of the window ?

(Anyone new who hasn’t trained with the squad and has no idea of team mates names).

[badabing67]

Whens the presser for the game?

Surely recruitment will be mentioned

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Usually out by now

[cabbageandribs1875]

well i bought two plastic wallets in the club shop just yesterday(£8), if the club say there's no money in the transfer war chest then they're lying :agree:

[eastmainsmsh]

Lambert appointment Monday signings lined up hopefully lol

[McGruber]

Doyle-Hayes now a doubt. With Newell out thought Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Magennis would at least have been industrious. Hope he makes it - otherwise god knows, probably end up with Porteous in midfield again and defence powderpuff

[Dmas]

Harry Clarke away to Ipswich on loan league 1,really strange how arsenal handling his loans guys moving every window

[SteveHFC]

Doyle-Hayes now a doubt. With Newell out thought Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Magennis would at least have been industrious. Hope he makes it - otherwise god knows, probably end up with Porteous in midfield again and defence powderpuff

Cadden might not make it too.

We’re gonna start Will Fish again aren’t we.

[JammyDoidger]

Doyle-Hayes now a doubt. With Newell out thought Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Magennis would at least have been industrious. Hope he makes it - otherwise god knows, probably end up with Porteous in midfield again and defence powderpuff

Play Megwa or miller right back. Cabraja left. Stevenson into midfield with Campbell and Magennis, Stevenson done a job there under Maloney. Gives us a leader at the back, a leader in midfielder, and a goalscorer upfront. Our best bet imo.

[BlackSheep]

Harry Clarke away to Ipswich on loan league 1,really strange how arsenal handling his loans guys moving every window

He has signed for Ipswich permanently.

[madhatter]

Doyle-Hayes now a doubt. With Newell out thought Doyle-Hayes, Campbell and Magennis would at least have been industrious. Hope he makes it - otherwise god knows, probably end up with Porteous in midfield again and defence powderpuff

Why not play Delferriere in midfield? He is 20 years old but looks physically able to compete.

[04Sauzee]

Harry Clarke away to Ipswich on loan league 1,really strange how arsenal handling his loans guys moving every window

7 figure permanent deal

[Edinburgh Green]

Harry Clarke away to Ipswich on loan league 1,really strange how arsenal handling his loans guys moving every window

Permanent. £1m

[BILLYHIBS]

Arsenal sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton for 21m plus add ons


BBC Sport

[Jones28]

Play Megwa or miller right back. Cabraja left. Stevenson into midfield with Campbell and Magennis, Stevenson done a job there under Maloney. Gives us a leader at the back, a leader in midfielder, and a goalscorer upfront. Our best bet imo.

Got to agree, put as many round pegs in round holes as we can, minimise the need for creative thinking.

[Stuart93]

Mind that time we loaned out Kenneh without having a replacement lined up

What a ****ing shambles

[Conj]

Don’t shoot the messenger but heard the club are looking to sign 4 strikers….

A postman
A nurse
A teacher
And a railway worker
😆

[One Day Soon]

He is only 5 foot 9. No he isn't.

Which is it?

[BILLYHIBS]

[QUOTE=Callum_62;7240057]Whens the presser for the game?

Surely recruitment will be mentioned

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[Dmas]

Permanent. £1m

Ah well, I’ll stop thinking about when his contract is expiring then

[04Sauzee]

Which is it?

😂😂😂

[Glory Lurker]

Don’t shoot the messenger but heard the club are looking to sign 4 strikers….

A postman
A nurse
A teacher
And a railway worker
😆

Brilliant!

[Glory Lurker]

This isnae going very well, is it?

[Donegal Hibby]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !

[Scotty Leither]

[QUOTE=Callum_62;7240057]Whens the presser for the game?

Surely recruitment will be mentioned

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I genuinely wish he hadn't bothered after watching that, and i'll venture Johnson saw it as just a necessary chore to perform too.

No mention of recruitment whatsoever...do the Gordons and Kensell take us for total mugs?

[Gatecrasher]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !

I'm not :hilarious

[bingo70]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !

JDH injured now as well.

Shambles.

[One Day Soon]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !


Why? The people responsible for the football side are clueless. I'm more surprised we haven't lot Porteous AND Nisbet already

[Heisenberg]

We are skint.

[007]

Is there a 5pm deadline looming for tomorrow?

Almost announcement at 5pm Friday time.

[Callum_62]

Interesting Johnson mentions the smaller squad and along with it 'bringing the young lads through'

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[21sMay]

Interesting Johnson mentions the smaller squad and along with it 'brining the young lads through'

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Really hope he has the guts to give the young lads a chance instead of playing players out of position

[J-C]

Arsenal sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton for 21m plus add ons


BBC Sport

That's a bargain, cracking player.

[Jones28]

We are skint.

That’s how it’s coming across.

[Spike Mandela]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !

The window doesn't shut for over a week. It would have been nice to have new signings in for cup game but timings aren't convenient. Best to get the best players we can and a lot of deals we are working on might go to the wire.

[J-C]

JDH injured now as well.

Shambles.

Another who's barely fit or kicked a ball this season, needs to go and free up his wage.

[bingo70]

Another who's barely fit or kicked a ball this season, needs to go and free up his wage.

This is what I was saying before though, a small squad sounds good in theory but we do actually need a squad of players to cover for injuries and to bring off the bench.

We’re going to have absolutely nothing to bring off the bench on Sunday. He also says a small squad with quality is what he wants but we’ve not brought anyone else in so I don’t get it? It’s the same quality as was here last week minus a few players.

[LunasBoots]

Honestly I'm surprised we haven't made a signing today !

Ron's had enough of his play toy, no more money

[MrSmith]

So, going into Sunday’s game with our garbage against a team firing on all cylinders? The owners, manager and team had better not embarrass us!

[Donegal Hibby]

Interesting Johnson mentions the smaller squad and along with it 'bringing the young lads through'

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JDH , Cadden , Hanlon all doubtful , and the players we let go it is a smaller squad no doubt about it . Just hope we aren't going to be relying on youth to much on Sunday. Shaping up to a situation thats not ideal so far .

[Brightside]

Another who's barely fit or kicked a ball this season, needs to go and free up his wage.

Only coz we keep on injuring him in training.

[AlbertK86]

https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/news/sunderland-boss-refuses-to-rule-out-bailey-wright-exit-hibs-aberdeen

Doesn’t look like he will be here for Sunday as Mogg’s waiting on a scan for another player. If player unfit sounds like Wright in contention for Sunderland squad


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[JammyDoidger]

This could be a total pumping on Sunday. What an Absolute mess, I said at the beginning of the season there would be protests before Christmas, if we take a pumping Sunday then now is that time. These charlatans are running us into the ground and taking all enjoyment of the game away from us. Why let guys like Melkersen and kenneh leave when we aren't bringing anyone in imminently. We are now weaker than we were the last time we took a pasting of them, what kind of sensible management is that?

[jeffers]

This is what I was saying before though, a small squad sounds good in theory but we do actually need a squad of players to cover for injuries and to bring off the bench.

We’re going to have absolutely nothing to bring off the bench on Sunday. He also says a small squad with quality is what he wants but we’ve not brought anyone else in so I don’t get it? It’s the same quality as was here last week minus a few players.

It was yet more bollocks from him. The squad is too big, I’ll get rid of some I wasn’t playing and the ones I was will get better.

[HFC93]

Shambles.

[Hibee Daft]

Think we'll have to wait until monday for any signings, if we lose to Hearts or dont even come close to winning against them i think Lee Johnson will be gone

Pretty chuffed to see the youth players training with first team. Hopefully they get a chance in first team soon.

[Mikey_1875]

We are either waiting to see if we need to empty LJ on Monday or our financial situation is worse than they are letting on.

There aren’t many more plausible excuses for not having a couple in by now. I’ll be giving the team full backing on Sunday but we are so ill equipped it’s hard to believe.

[Stuart93]

Interesting Johnson mentions the smaller squad and along with it 'bringing the young lads through'

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He really really enjoys to talk

Just like the rest of the club

That’s all they’ve done for a couple seasons

[Libby Hibby]

JDH hasn’t played all season and there are some wetting their pants coz he’s injured again. It doesn’t comprehend.

[Blaster]

JDH hasn’t played all season and there are some wetting their pants coz he’s injured again. It doesn’t comprehend.

More from a numbers point of view for me

No Kenneh or Newell available so very short in that area

[BILLYHIBS]

James Keatings signs for Tranent Juniors until the end of the season