Youan (Positivity)

[HibeeHibernian4]

Six assists for Elie Youan and yes we would like to see more from him scoring wise but he is on course for ten in a season and who would be the last player to get that? Maybe Scott Allan? Keep up the good work Youan. :flag:

[wookie70]

Good assist for the goal but so wasteful with the ball and very poor defensively. He is improving though so always hope.

[neil7908]

Said on today's match thread, I think there is a player there.

He still has a lot to learn but reminds me a lot of Boyle at in his first season with Hibs.

The right attitude and coaching and I think Youan can have a good career.

[Stevie Reid]

Had a good few weeks after falling away for quite a while, following a reasonable start.

The phrase “there’s a player in there” certainly applies to him, and his attributes should see him be even more effective in this league.

That front three today will serve us well against most teams.

[The Harp Awakes]

Six assists for Elie Youan and yes we would like to see more from him scoring wise but he is on course for ten in a season and who would be the last player to get that? Maybe Scott Allan? Keep up the good work Youan. :flag:

He's got stacks of stuff to learn and improve on, but I think he is improving and has the potential to become a top player.

One of the few of our recent signings who I'd keep.

[HendoDelivered]

I’m unsure about him. I wan’t to like him but he’s too inconsistent for me.

[Allant1981]

I thought he was pretty poor in the 1st half and would have had him off at HT but fair play to him, he raised his game in the 2nd half and started running at players

[Bobby's Cinema]

Definitely looking sharper and showing more confidence driving in-field and taking on players with his pace.
Would be good to see him get his goal at ER and see if he kicks on.

[Unseen work]

His pace is a huge threat.

A bit frustrating he’s moved wing after just hitting form on the left.

Not as easy to swap as some may think, he’ll need to learn/adapt his body position for receiving the ball etc and learn the most effective may to beat a man, most likely direct speed as opposed to skill.

He needs to score more goals, but he’s had plenty chances which gives some hope. I think he’ll start putting them away if his form continues

[Iain G]

Do we have an option to buy?

[Vault Boy]

Do we have an option to buy?

We do

[HibsGW]

Do we have an option to buy?

Yep we do

[Unseen work]

Do we have an option to buy?

Yes

[Iain G]

We do

Should we take up the option?

[Willis1875]

Played well today in attack and tracking back,pulled Campbell out the brown stuff in the 1st half when Campbell fell asleep at a quick throw from Motherwell and got back to close the man down

[bigwheel]

Should we take up the option?

Depends on cost I’d say …

[wookie70]

Should we take up the option? It would be all about cost for me. He has shown at the least he would be a great option off the bench or in the squad. If he came cheap then I would take the chance. I get the comparison with a young Boyle when he has the ball but despite being fairly small Boyle always contributed off the ball.

[Mikey_1875]

Looked miles off it after a promising start but has definitely found form again after the livi game.

Wouldn’t want to make a decision on him either way at the moment but he has shown ability in flashes.

[Willis1875]

Looked miles off it after a promising start but has definitely found form again after the livi game.

Wouldn’t want to make a decision on him either way at the moment but he has shown ability in flashes.

Maybe he was the one flat sharing with Bojang….living with a boy that sets fire to his napper and walking about with his boaby dazzler out can do strange things to you

[CapitalGreen]

Good assist for the goal but so wasteful with the ball and very poor defensively. He is improving though so always hope.

I’d much rather my attacking players were a little wasteful but created chances rather than always playing it safe and creating nothing.

[hibsbollah]

I was surprised he was being so criticised on the match thread first half, I thought it was some good some bad. Second half he improved and was an alround 6/10 I thought. He’s been solid and periodically dangerous for a few weeks now, prefer him on the left but with McGeadys performance today I think it gives the manager a problem. I’d persevere with him on the right, at least for awhile.

[wookie70]

I’d much rather my attacking players were a little wasteful but created chances rather than always playing it safe and creating nothing.
Playing low balls to the first defender is not a little wasteful or playing safe it is poor. I'll not criticise him for trying something but he has been in so many good positions and not even got a ball near a Hibs man. He has though done quite a few good things and is getting there

[CapitalGreen]

Seems to have benefitted greatly from the confidence coach we had working with players over the World Cup break.

[Donegal Hibby]

Thought he was good today maybe abit wasteful at times , is movement was very good today, his pace frightens defenders at times and his workrate was good as well . Definitely a much improved player imo

[JJP]

I didn’t think he was as good today as he has been in the last few weeks but I like him as a player and think he brings some quality to the team.

[JohnM1875]

Obviously it depends on the fee, but I'd trigger the option to buy if it's reasonable.

Still only 23 so plenty room for improvement and when he's on it he's so hard to defend against.

[makaveli1875]

He has more assists than Tavernier , the same amount as Kent and only 2 less than the top assister in the league . Not to shabby when you look at those numbers

[thebausburst]

I wouldn’t break the budget for him based on his goalscoring, workrate and defensive side of game still needs to improve but agree he has great pace and technique.

[Willis1875]

He has more assists than Tavernier , the same amount as Kent and only 2 less than the top assister in the league . Not to shabby when you look at those numbers

Plus I don’t particularly think he was initially brought in to be a starter either,the injury to Mcgeady and then Boyle has kept him in the starting 11 most weeks.
I think he’s doing just fine

[AgentDaleCooper]

Could be another Martin Boyle - maybe just needs a managee who gets him and knows how to unlock him.

[Smartie]

I thought he did fine.

He’s a different type of player to Sproule but I like the fact that he’s totally unpredictable. If a player in that position only has “pace down the outside” or “cut inside, onto the strong foot” they can be easy to snuff out. Youan is hard to predict.

It can be a bit easy to focus on the stuff that doesn’t come off but his assist total over the past few games is very impressive.

Our league position will probably be determined by how often we pick up 3 points against “weaker” teams so it’s good for him to have got what he’s got against Livi and Well.

[007]

He's probably our paciest player after Boyle. I'd be happy if we took up the option to make him permanent but I would think there's no need to make a decision until nearer the end of the season.

[at last 61]

I've said it before, I definitely think there is a player in youan, wait and see what happens when he gets a couple of goals,he will look like a different player, hopefully soon

[B.H.F.C]

Thought he was really poor first half. Good composure for second goal though. Nisbet obviously got the goals but good for both wide players to chip in with and assist. We need that consistently between now and the end of the season.

[Musselbound]

Looked miles off it after a promising start but has definitely found form again after the livi game.

Wouldn’t want to make a decision on him either way at the moment but he has shown ability in flashes.

I'd agree with that. A month or two ago I'd have been happy to see him leave early. But his form has improved and he is showing more promise again. So see how that goes for the rest of the season.

[RIP]

He's exactly the type of player that gets me off my seat. A lot of the chances he wastes are ones he makes himself.

We are a poorer, less entertaining team without Elie on the park.

[MWHIBBIES]

Plus I don’t particularly think he was initially brought in to be a starter either,the injury to Mcgeady and then Boyle has kept him in the starting 11 most weeks.
I think he’s doing just fine

He definitely was. Started the first game after no pre season. He was clearly supposed the be first choice.

[greenlex]

Better second (however long it was) than first 45 today. Frustrating player. Not sure he has it to be successful in the Scottish game. Fingers crossed.

[Unseen work]

When you see what he has already produced in spells and how much Boyle kicked on age, experience and decision making it is an exciting thought the level Youan could get to.

I’d be stunned if we never took up the option to buy him (unless the fee is massive)

[Iain G]

Better second (however long it was) than first 45 today. Frustrating player. Not sure he has it to be successful in the Scottish game. Fingers crossed.

He has six assists! Would suggest he has something to offer.

[greenlex]

He has six assists! Would suggest he has something to offer.
We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.

[Iain G]

We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.

Seems a decent return so far, and a goal in the mix.

[Willis1875]

We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.

He’s joint 3rd in the league for assists

[B.H.F.C]

We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.

I agree. But at least he has looked improved since the the World Cup.

Need him to start producing consistently.

[greenlex]

He’s joint 3rd in the league for assists
Surprised at that to be honest. Just shows how poor the quality is up here. Maybe being harsh as we’ve been so poor. We’ll see I suppose.

[JohnM1875]

Surprised at that to be honest. Just shows how poor the quality is up here. Maybe being harsh as we’ve been so poor. We’ll see I suppose.

😂 Jesus

[Vault Boy]

Surprised at that to be honest. Just shows how poor the quality is up here. Maybe being harsh as we’ve been so poor. We’ll see I suppose.

3rd most assists in the EPL is also 6. It can’t really reflect the quality of the league when it’s all relative.

[sahpaton]

We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.

3rd most in the league!

[Bronson]

I get the impression he plays for himself which i don’t like. The highlight reels of him doing flicks and tricks after a derby pumping leave a sour taste.

That being said, there’s a player in there and if he continues to improve i wouldn’t be opposed to taking up the option to buy.

[Willis1875]

I get the impression he plays for himself which i don’t like. The highlight reels of him doing flicks and tricks after a derby pumping leave a sour taste.

That being said, there’s a player in there and if he continues to improve i wouldn’t be opposed to taking up the option to buy.

He probably would have taken a shot instead of laying it off to Nisbet for the 2nd if he was playing for himself to be fair to him

[CapitalGreen]

I get the impression he plays for himself which i don’t like. The highlight reels of him doing flicks and tricks after a derby pumping leave a sour taste.

That being said, there’s a player in there and if he continues to improve i wouldn’t be opposed to taking up the option to buy.

Plays for himself yet has created 6 goals for his teams mates and numerous other chances they have failed to convert.

[18Craig75]

I think if we can keep him as far away from our goal as possible and as close to the opposition goal as possible we could be on to something with him.

[Callum_62]

We are half way through the season. I’d argue to be a success it would need to be more for the minutes he’s had.Think that's extremely harsh

https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/premiership_scotland/2023/assists

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[greenlex]

Think that's extremely harsh

https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/premiership_scotland/2023/assists

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Yes it is. I didn’t realise these stars were so “poor”.

[PaulSmith]

He might be a good player but he needs a free role in the final third as his defensive qualities are terrible and if I wanted to be really brutal he has a knack of giving away cheap possession - he’s not alone in that though.

To sum it up he’s a an enigma, you could put a show reel on Instagram for some of his play today and you wouldn’t sign him for a Sunday amateur team and then there’s flashes where he looks like a Champs League player.

Would I keep him, absolutely not.

[loanheadhibby]

I think if we can keep him as far away from our goal as possible and as close to the opposition goal as possible we could be on to something with him.

Totally agree. We know he can’t defend for toffee but he’s good going the other way. Get better midfielders that allow him to concentrate on attacking.

He’s been our bright spark for last few weeks so was surprised LJ moved him to right to accommodate McGeady. Maybe that explains his lack of involvement in 1st half.

[Bronson]

Plays for himself yet has created 6 goals for his teams mates and numerous other chances they have failed to convert.

Playing for himself doesn’t mean he shoots every time he has the ball. My point is that he probably doesn’t care about the team as much as he does about himself

[Iain G]

Playing for himself doesn’t mean he shoots every time he has the ball. My point is that he probably doesn’t care about the team as much as he does about himself

Where do you get that from? Because his agent uploaded some stuff on his Instagram? 🤣

Load of nonsense.

[007]

Think that's extremely harsh

https://www.besoccer.com/competition/rankings/premiership_scotland/2023/assists

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I see he's the only non-OF player with more than 4 assists.

[007]

Where do you get that from? Because his agent uploaded some stuff on his Instagram? 🤣

Load of nonsense.

I know. Some folks' logic is totally effin illogical.

[EGL2000]

Only O'Riley and Barisic have more assists in the league this season.

[SHODAN]

Clearly not a finisher, or a striker really, but a fantastic winger.

[DH1875]

He's so one footed its unreal. Still I guess thats why he is at Hibs as would be a quality player if he could use both feet.

[Iain G]

He's so one footed its unreal. Still I guess thats why he is at Hibs as would be a quality player if he could use both feet.

Like Steven Fletcher then! That went well for a player with no right foot 😁

[PHeffernan]

I get the impression he plays for himself which i don’t like. The highlight reels of him doing flicks and tricks after a derby pumping leave a sour taste.

That being said, there’s a player in there and if he continues to improve i wouldn’t be opposed to taking up the option to buy.

He has 6 assists which is the 3rd most in the league and no player outside of the OF has more than 4 assists
No other Hibs player has more than 1 assist!

[CapitalGreen]

He has 6 assists which is the 3rd most in the league and no player outside of the OF has more than 4 assists
No other Hibs player has more than 1 assist!

Henderson and Cadden both have 2 assists.

[Percy Vere]

I’m unsure about him. I wan’t to like him but he’s too inconsistent for me.

Would have said the same of Boyle in his first season. Unfortunately we can’t very often go out and buy polished players hence developing players like Youan.
Some really positive signs, lots of natural talent.

[LunasBoots]

At the start of the season he was obviously adjusting to life in Scotland, now he's come on leaps and bounds, for me he could easily be a fans favourite, he can only get better, if we have a option to buy or whatever I would take that up, this lad has talent, a club like ours can't be fussy in who we buy, it's not like we can go out and pay top money for the very best, thunk people need to be careful what they wish for.

[gazzag70]

Youan was great today, he is an entertainer with some great touches.He is getting better and better, would be delighted if we could keep him.

[SChibs]

I like Youan. For every good thing he does he probably does the wrong thing too but he's improving week on week and I'm delighted he got his goal. Just needs to get his head up and release the right pass a bit quicker.

[CmoantheHibs]

Youan was great today, he is an entertainer with some great touches.He is getting better and better, would be delighted if we could keep him.

Totally agree. I think we have an option to buy him and we should get him tied down on a long contract. If he can improve his decision making when in good positions then he will be a superstar.

[Tyler Durden]

Played well today. Still needs to learn when to play an early cross

I was guilty of going OTT with criticism of him after the derby. He’s been good overall now for the last 7/8 games

[Unseen work]

The difference in him before and after the World Cup break is incredible.

Showing everyone how good a player he is.

Can and will still be frustrating at times, prime example in the 60th minute when and early cross was on to an unmarked McKirdy but instead he faked the cross.

Got to take the good with the bad though!

[lyonhibs]

Should be made a permanent member of the squad. Clear to anyone with eyes that even on his Derby debut he is a player. Prone to inconsistency no doubt but offers a real X factor in attack and gives opposing defenders something to think about even if he's not firing on all cylinders

[Bronson]

Take up the buy option in his contract now, boys a player.

I was critical of him not long ago and said he plays for himself but he’s been terrific recently and was unplayable today. Even last week he had cochrane on toast despite the poor result.

Plenty to work with there and seems to get better every week. Delighted to eat my words👍🏻

[Real Emerald]

The difference in him before and after the World Cup break is incredible.

Showing everyone how good a player he is.

Can and will still be frustrating at times, prime example in the 60th minute when and early cross was on to an unmarked McKirdy but instead he faked the cross.

Got to take the good with the bad though!

Agree, he’s fantastic on the ball, with better decisions hopefully as he matures he’ll be a brilliant player that’s worth a shed load of money. Hope we can sign him up permanently.

[Green_one]

Take up the buy option in his contract now, boys a player.

I was critical of him not long ago and said he plays for himself but he’s been terrific recently and was unplayable today. Even last week he had cochrane on toast despite the poor result.

Plenty to work with there and seems to get better every week. Delighted to eat my words👍🏻

I agree. His ability to receive and do something with the ball is beyond our other players, except McGeady

There was one point in the game he touched it in midfield and the crowd gasped :flag:

[raeburnhibs]

The difference in him before and after the World Cup break is incredible.

Showing everyone how good a player he is.

Can and will still be frustrating at times, prime example in the 60th minute when and early cross was on to an unmarked McKirdy but instead he faked the cross.

Got to take the good with the bad though!

agree a ball to McKirdy was on and McKirdy's movement was good, but he wasn't unmarked, best case half a yard on the defender, we were right in line

[#2 Double Tap]

Class on the wing. Hope he keeps improving!

[Unseen work]

agree a ball to McKirdy was on and McKirdy's movement was good, but he wasn't unmarked, best case half a yard on the defender, we were right in line

Ah fair enough I thought he looked pretty open, although half a yard against that Aberdeen defence is loads 🤣

[Jack Hackett]

Haven't read the thread, but he's come on leaps and bounds in the 2nd half of the season. Was beginning to think he was a waste of a shirt, but oh my, he's an entertainer now... and we like entertainers :greengrin

[Since452]

Get the lad signed permanently.

[JammyDoidger]

I couldn't stand the guy, especially when he was posting daft clips of him when we were getting trounced on the weekly, but I'm watching the game back just now and must say he's done well today. He's been better since the World Cup and if he learns when to pass and be more unselfish I'd keep him.

[RossScott1991]

100% keep him.

Bags of pace, good feet and a lot of attributes to be worked on, but he could become a very good player:

Releasing the ball quicker and decision making will come with more games. His biggest flaw is holding onto it too long when midfielders have already made their runs. But nothing that can’t be coached

[Jones28]

Pay the money now, keep him. The boys class.

[HibbyAndy]

Different class , What a player !

[Wull]

Loved his move in the first half when he turned Shinnie inside out and then Shinnie takes him out just outside the box, Shinnie lucky not to get booked :not worth

[HibbyAndy]

Loved his move in the first half when he turned Shinnie inside out and then Shinnie takes him out just outside the box, Shinnie lucky not to get booked :not worth

:agree:


Absolutely ripped the piss clean oot him


Shinnie then got away with another i think ? No sure if he got booked or no

[Silky]

Pay the money now, keep him. The boys class.

:agree: Totally. I think he'll get better and better. He's inconsistent, sure and sometimes does too much. But he's an entertainer. That flick to Campbell for Nisbet's goal was class.

[hibsbollah]

I’ve liked him since day one. He has something of Benjelloun about him, but pacier.

[JamesHFC]

Gutted that Boyle is out because a front three of Boyle - Nisbet - Youan would have been phenomenal.

[basehibby]

Fantastic performance today from Elie - looks like he's really getting the knack of the Scottish game now and delighted he got on the scoresheet. Along with McGeady he also played really well vs the Yams last week - who notably defended their box a lot better than the sheep did today!
Today Youan and McGeady ran the sheep defence ragged allowing Campbell to run riot - and what a game he had!
Campbell the obvious MOM but Youan his closest challenger I think.

[IberianHibernian]

Has been great in every match since WC break . Was good before that too but seems to be more confident and has cut out the silly fouls that nearly cost him red cards in a couple of games .
A real handful for even the best of defenders and seems to keep going for the full 90 minutes ( he was looking worried when LJ made subs as he was desperate to stay on ) . Better too with McGeady in team since both players have amazing skill for this league at least and defenders struggle to stop both . Credit to recruitment team for signing him and lets hope he`s with us next season .

[marinello59]

Youan has improved game on game since he arrived. A joy to watch today.

[JJP]

Really hope the club sign him permanently. Such a skilful player and always seems to come away with the ball even when it looks like he has no chance.

[Willis1875]

A maverick of a footballer

[The Harp Awakes]

Has been getting steadily better every game. Could end up a top player.

[KWJ]

He's what you go to watch the football for, gets you out the seat and feeling like he can make something happen everytime he gets the ball.

Also have to credit his work rate, don't think I've seen an attacker win the ball off defenders as much as he does.

[Alfred E Newman]

With a bit of serious coaching he could go right to the top. He is a wonderful footballer but still tends to overplay it at the crucial times. The goal today will give him confidence on the back of a good all round performance.

[truehibernian]

With a bit of serious coaching he could go right to the top. He is a wonderful footballer but still tends to overplay it at the crucial times. The goal today will give him confidence on the back of a good all round performance.

Needs to work on his pace, if he can gain an extra couple of yards speed, he’ll be a real quality player. He’s got all the other attributes.

[EGL2000]

Top quality performance. Think if he could get rid of the ball quickly then he would be a top player. One in the second half that mckirdy was crying out for at the back post.

[HIBS NUTS]

Fantastic today, just watched the game on alba again, i didn’t realise how well he played.

[neil7908]

Said it before and I'll say it again - there is a player there. He still has a long way to go and needs to be much more consistent. But the raw ingredients are there to become a very good footballer.

[Since452]

Lee Johnson has improved him. His all round game is much better than it was. Delighted he got his goal today.

[zitelli62]

Anybody know what the price is for him?

[JimBHibees]

Said it before and I'll say it again - there is a player there. He still has a long way to go and needs to be much more consistent. But the raw ingredients are there to become a very good footballer.

Phenomenal natural ability so much potential. Excellent today. The Nisbet goal is a thing of absolute beauty

[HibeeMackenzie]

He’s the first player in many a year that you can hear the whole crowd get excited as soon as a ball is played into him. He’s still very raw but at only 23 that’s got to be expected. If we were to get him permanently I’ve no doubt he’ll turn into one of the most dangerous players in the country

[Hibbyradge]

But, but, but he's an Ian Gordon computer's signing.

[Unseen work]

Gutted that Boyle is out because a front three of Boyle - Nisbet - Youan would have been phenomenal.

It’s stuff like that which makes you feel a bit sorry for Johnson.

Nisbet, Boyle, Youan and McGeady is a very good front 4/options for a front 3 and all being fit at the same time would make a huge difference.

Alot of people were saying Nisbet is keeping Johnson in a job, think where we would potentially be if he was fit the whole season?

Take Miovski, Duk or clarkson out of Aberdeen. Take Shankland, McKay and Boyce out of hearts. Take Kent, Colak and Morelos out of rangers.

Where would they all be?

[Hibbyradge]

It’s stuff like that which makes you feel a bit sorry for Johnson.

Nisbet, Boyle, Youan and McGeady is a very good front 4/options for a front 3 and all being fit at the same time would make a huge difference.

Alot of people were saying Nisbet is keeping Johnson in a job, think where we would potentially be if he was fit the whole season?

Take Miovski, Duk or clarkson out of Aberdeen. Take Shankland, McKay and Boyce out of hearts. Take Kent, Colak and Morelos out of rangers.

Where would they all be?

Good points.

[147lothian]

I must admit, I was unsure about Elie when I first saw him, but not now, he seems to be getting better and better with every game, by the time next season starts, if we have Boyle back, we are going to rip teams apart with Elie on one wing and Martin on the other.

[LewysGot2]

Gutted that Boyle is out because a front three of Boyle - Nisbet - Youan would have been phenomenal.

If we'd had Nisbet, Boyle and McGeady all at the same time, too...our top ticket signings.

Sometimes it's bad luck.

[FitbaFolkKen]

Can we sign him just for this [emoji23][emoji23]

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[cabbageandribs1875]

Can we sign him just for this [emoji23][emoji23]

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he's a visionary, he foresaw a goal coming :)


either that or he was trying to conduct the signing in the FF


or, he was trying to put the keeper off :)

or, all of the above

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fnk9AUqX0AEJrSH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[JohnM1875]

Been a while since I've been that chuffed for a player scoring a goal. Think he's been class the past month or so without getting a goal.

A lot has been said about the team recently, but they were all ecstatic he scored today as well.

We should 100% be signing him up. We have a set fee an option to buy right? Two goals and what, six assists? Good going.

[Pretty Boy]

At the risk of sounding like a wet blanket I think Youan is one where Johnson's much maligned 'football IQ' comment has some merit.

I'll start by saying I enjoyed watching him yesterday. I've always got time for a maverick, a showman who will throw out flicks and tricks for fun. The good ones know when to just get a shot away or make a pass as well though. There was a point in the 2nd half when Youan was played through on the right, his pace and power took him past his man with ease and McKirdy was steaming in at the back post. Scales was miles out of position so a ball rolled across the box was a tap in for McKirdy (who needs and deserved a goal). Youan dragged the ball back, tried to beat his man again, they got men back and he was crowded out and lost the ball. That's fine when you are 4-0 up and coasting, do that on Tuesday at 0-0 and the reaction is totally different.

I'd sign him permanently if we can, since the WC break he is like a different player and he is still young. I think he needs a fair bit of work though when it comes to decision making and final product.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Without trying to bash McKirdy, this is why I can never get my head round the argument that McKirdy needs to be given a run of starting games. Youan, Nisbet and McGeady are miles ahead of him and as such all 3 of them need to start.

With regards to Youan, thought he was excellent yesterday as was McGeady.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

11 in 47 for St Gallen, (scoring in 23% of games). 1 in 11 for Hibs (9%).

Hopefully with time can meet those St Gallen levels at least.

[DH1875]

Thought he was brilliant, first class. A bit like something out of a fifa game at times lol.

[JimBHibees]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fnk9AUqX0AEJrSH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

That is brilliant :greengrin

[jeffers]

Without trying to bash McKirdy, this is why I can never get my head round the argument that McKirdy needs to be given a run of starting games. Youan, Nisbet and McGeady are miles ahead of him and as such all 3 of them need to start.

With regards to Youan, thought he was excellent yesterday as was McGeady.

The point is we’ll probably never find out if McKirdy can become a player if he doesn’t get a run of games. I thought he did some good things yesterday though other things didn’t come off. It’s not to say he should be displacing any of the three you mention. However Youan has gone from brilliant, we have to make his deal permanent, to crap, back to brilliant again. There were certainly games where Youan was very poor, Huns away being an example, but Johnson stuck with him and he’s been better recently.

[BoomtownHibees]

Needs to work on his pace, if he can gain an extra couple of yards speed, he’ll be a real quality player. He’s got all the other attributes.

I’m no sure pace is an issue

[LustForLeith]

What was his celebration about?

[loanheadhibby]

Agree, he’s fantastic on the ball, with better decisions hopefully as he matures he’ll be a brilliant player that’s worth a shed load of money. Hope we can sign him up permanently.

Totally agree. Let’s not forget, he absolutely roasted Cochrane last weekend. For 20 mins in 2nd half, Cochrane was all over place and eventually got subbed.

If Elie can add an end product like yesterday, he is going to be a fantastic footballer who we will do well to hold on to.

[Hibbyradge]

What was his celebration about?

I rarely understand what players' daft celebrations mean.

They should just run back to their own half with their arms straight up in the air like players of yesteryear. Time to dump the stupid mimes and knee slides, but I'll permit an occasional skip or jump of joy as they make their way back.

[HibsGW]

He reminds me of Saint Maximin at Newcastle, can beat people for fun and on his day is unstoppable, his decision making lets him down at times but great player to watch, so much technical ability.

[Donegal Hibby]

What was his celebration about?
Who knows though I like to think he was telling them "Good night Vienna" . Phrase good night Vienna ( British slang ) Events have reached a state of completion, nothing more can be done!

[Since452]

What was his celebration about?

Telling the Aberdeen fans it was good night.

[Jones28]

I rarely understand what players' daft celebrations mean.

They should just run back to their own half with their arms straight up in the air like players of yesteryear. Time to dump the stupid mimes and knee slides, but I'll permit an occasional skip or jump of joy as they make their way back.

See Alan Gordon (I think?) for a classy celebration. Scores against Hearts in the 0-7 game, handshakes all round. O’rourke was a bit more hyped up but nothing compares to celebrations we see today.

[Hibbyradge]

Who knows though I like to think he was telling them "Good night Vienna" . Phrase good night Vienna ( British slang ) Events have reached a state of completion, nothing more can be done!

I'm not sure we needed the definition, but kind of you to provide it! :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

I'm not sure we needed the definition, but kind of you to provide it! :greengrin
On a high after yesterday just got carried away again 😂

[A Hi-Bee]

He reminds me of Saint Maximin at Newcastle, can beat people for fun and on his day is unstoppable, his decision making lets him down at times but great player to watch, so much technical ability.

Reminds me of a young Saha at Crystal Palace breaking through defenses then wondering what to do with the ball, that will happen in time, so we should just sign him up now.

[wookie70]

What was his celebration about?

He was saying that put this game to bed

[1875Sean]

Wonder what the fee is for the option to buy

[Callum_62]

I've been Youan backer but he was testing my patience pre wc

I'd definately be trying to take up the option though

Yes he's rough, yes he can be wasteful but with some coaching and improvement we would have a terrific player on our hands



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[The Spaceman]

Wonder what the fee is for the option to buy

Whatever it is, we should be paying it. He’s got so many good attributes and could develop into a really special player. Yes he’s raw and yes he’s inconsistent, but his post-World Cup form strongly suggests he’s finally finding his feet, which won’t have been easy for him as a Frenchman in his early 20s.

[Hibees1973]

He reminds me of Saint Maximin at Newcastle, can beat people for fun and on his day is unstoppable, his decision making lets him down at times but great player to watch, so much technical ability.

He can only get better as well.

If is brain manages to close the gap on is feet, even by just a fraction, would like to keep him as he could be a player for us. That's if he wants to stay and no one else comes in for him.

When I have seen him he really needs to improve in one on one situations. With him being a forward player he should really contribute at least 10 goals a season. I'm not sure if he is capable of doing that just now.

[Iain G]

He can only get better as well.

If is brain manages to close the gap on is feet, even by just a fraction, would like to keep him as he could be a player for us. That's if he wants to stay and no one else comes in for him.

When I have seen him he really needs to improve in one on one situations. With him being a forward player he should really contribute at least 10 goals a season. I'm not sure if he is capable of doing that just now.

If he can learn to mix it up and hit the first time early ball when it's on, then he will become even more dangerous

[hibsbollah]

Without trying to bash McKirdy, this is why I can never get my head round the argument that McKirdy needs to be given a run of starting games. Youan, Nisbet and McGeady are miles ahead of him and as such all 3 of them need to start.

With regards to Youan, thought he was excellent yesterday as was McGeady.

I was happy with McKirdys performance yesterday. He might have to be patient to get regular starts, but that’s a nice problem to have.

[hibsbollah]

I rarely understand what players' daft celebrations mean.

They should just run back to their own half with their arms straight up in the air like players of yesteryear. Time to dump the stupid mimes and knee slides, but I'll permit an occasional skip or jump of joy as they make their way back.

You wouldn’t like the NFL then. Celebration choreography masterclass.

[hibsbollah]

So pleased for him, now adding regular goals to his regular assists. He’s just quality.

[Heisenberg]

If we’re selling Nisbet in the summer I wouldn’t be against some of that being used to keep Youan. The improvement in him has been ridiculous.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I rarely understand what players' daft celebrations mean.

They should just run back to their own half with their arms straight up in the air like players of yesteryear. Time to dump the stupid mimes and knee slides, but I'll permit an occasional skip or jump of joy as they make their way back.

let’s start putting bairns back up chimneys and dying from smallpox again like the good old days


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[Callum_62]

If we’re selling Nisbet in the summer I wouldn’t be against some of that being used to keep Youan. The improvement in him has been ridiculous.Him and Mykola would be ideal

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[JamesHFC]

Sign him now.

[AgentDaleCooper]

let’s start putting bairns back up chimneys and dying from smallpox again like the good old days


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Here here

[The Harp Awakes]

He's been improving steadily. Wonder what fee we would have to pay to sign him permanently?

[SiinDubai]

Youan has improved massively since the World Cup break.
he seems to have grown in confidence.

[Hibs90]

What's stopping Hibs activating the clause now?

[Unseen work]

The change in him from before and after the World Cup break is brilliant. Well done Elie.

[BegbieHSC]

Get the buy clause activated right now. What a player!

[HibeeHibernian4]

Feel a bit of pride for starting this thread up!! What a player we have on our hands.

[Carheenlea]

A brilliant finish and another excellent performance.

Now the goals are flowing Elie Youan is a huge asset to the team. He’s more than just trickery.

[WestCoastHibby]

Well pleased for him

[JohnM1875]

Four goals in the league and what, five assists? We need to be doing everything we can to get him signed up. Easily make a profit on him.

[JimBHibees]

Elie Elie

[Northernhibee]

I was completely wrong about him.

[bingo70]

Credit to the recruitment team for finding him.

[Stevie Reid]

Last few weeks he’s been able to get his considerable attributes to work for him in this league. Long May it continue, a joy to watch at times.

[-Jonesy-]

Better first touch than David Murphy?

[GreenCastle]

Four goals in the league and what, five assists? We need to be doing everything we can to get him signed up. Easily make a profit on him.

Think it’s 4 goals and 6 assists in 24 games.

[hibsbollah]

Credit to the recruitment team for finding him.

:rules: Reported.

[bingo70]

:rules: Reported.

Sorry

[Jack Hackett]

What's stopping Hibs activating the clause now?

At a guess, probably the same rules as apply in pre-contracts. Won't actually be able to sign him until the next window in the summer

[Ozyhibby]

At a guess, probably the same rules as apply in pre-contracts. Won't actually be able to sign him until the next window in the summer

Def nothing to do with transfer window. It can probably be done now if all three parties want to make it happen.


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[JohnM1875]

Def nothing to do with transfer window. It can probably be done now if all three parties want to make it happen.


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Pretty sure you can trigger the option to buy at any time. There was chat we were looking to don't with Jasper last year, glad we didn't though.

[Hector Mudflap]

Clearly it's a blessing I'm not in management .
I don't see what everyone else is!
His first touch is horrendous and he never looks up for the pass.
4 in 24 is not great for a CF is it?
Match winner today (and should have been on Tuesday) but the guy stresses me out. As someone else said he needs to get his brain and his feet working at the same time.

Law of averages he will score as we make good opportunities but give me a penalty box chancer like Cummings over Youan anyday.
Just an opinion

[MWHIBBIES]

Clearly it's a blessing I'm not in management .
I don't see what everyone else is!
His first touch is horrendous and he never looks up for the pass.
4 in 24 is not great for a CF is it?
Match winner today (and should have been on Tuesday) but the guy stresses me out. As someone else said he needs to get his brain and his feet working at the same time.

Law of averages he will score as we make good opportunities but give me a penalty box chancer like Cummings over Youan anyday.
Just an opinion

He's not a centre forward. Stopped reading there. Can't take your opinion seriously if you don't even know his position.

[TrumpIsAPeado]

4 in 24 is not great for a CF is it?

Or 3 in 3, if you care to acknowledge that he's getting better.

[worcesterhibby]

Just shows how hard it is to judge a player in his first few months in a new country/league/team. I'm pretty certain Mellkerson will go on to have a very good career too and there's very few moaning about Campbell,like they were last season. We all want success NOW, but very often you have to be patient with players.

[JimBHibees]

Or 3 in 3, if you care to acknowledge that he's getting better.

Indeed plus a few assist recently also. Two against Livi one against Motherwell

[theonlywayisup]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/0606/production/_128524510_20672752.jpg

[Jack Hackett]

Def nothing to do with transfer window. It can probably be done now if all three parties want to make it happen.


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I've had a quick look around the net, but can't find anything specific covering this. My own thoughts are that St Gallen still own his contract, and transfer of that contract can only be done during a transfer window.

[MWHIBBIES]

I've had a quick look around the net, but can't find anything specific covering this. My own thoughts are that St Gallen still own his contract, and transfer of that contract can only be done during a transfer window.

Hibs can sign him now. The transfer window is incorrectly called the transfer window. It's a registration window. You can sign players whenever you want.

Hibs could trigger the clause and sign him on a contract beginning in the summer right now.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Good to see him finding some form in front of goal.

Has all the ingredients to be a top player.

[Jack Hackett]

Hibs can sign him now. The transfer window is incorrectly called the transfer window. It's a registration window. You can sign players whenever you want.

Hibs could trigger the clause and sign him on a contract beginning in the summer right now.

That sounds reasonable.

Edit: Over to you, Ron :greengrin

[JimBHibees]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/0606/production/_128524510_20672752.jpg

That was funny as:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Hibs can sign him now. The transfer window is incorrectly called the transfer window. It's a registration window. You can sign players whenever you want.

Hibs could trigger the clause and sign him on a contract beginning in the summer right now.

I asked this when we were discussing this a while back, I’m assuming he might just think he has a chance of maximizing his wages elsewhere in season 23-24, and could turn down an extension here, going on loan somewhere else while a st gallen player? Or is he contractually obliged to be with us in 23-24 if we choose to trigger it?

[MWHIBBIES]

I asked this when we were discussing this a while back, I’m assuming he might just think he has a chance of maximizing his wages elsewhere in season 23-24, and could turn down an extension here, going on loan somewhere else while a st gallen player? Or is he contractually obliged to be with us in 23-24 if we choose to trigger it?

It's an option, so the chances are, he could turn it down. Unlikely to have been agreed already.

[cabbageandribs1875]

attendance v Heartz 7,249

attendance v Hibs 7,253


we know who the big team is :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

attendance v Heartz 7,249

attendance v Hibs 7,253


we know who the big team is :greengrin

😂 Yasss!

[Hector Mudflap]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/elie...spieler/465715 (https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/elie-youan/profil/spieler/465715)

Just to keep someone up to speed in the world of football. Regardless of where he's played.

To be perfectly honest its for the one poster on here who's opinion is of absolutely no relevance to me.
The fact that he choses to write what he did kind of sums up a lot.

I expected more boring stats and a mention how great Newell was/is?

[Onceinawhile]

He's definitely on a fine form.

He could definitely improve.

But if he couldn't improve, he wouldn't be with us!

[Hibee Mac]

Youan is class, sign him up! Get Myko either loan or permanent next year and we could have Youan, Boyle, Myko front 3 with McGeady off the bench.

[The Modfather]

Youan is class, sign him up! Get Myko either loan or permanent next year and we could have Youan, Boyle, Myko front 3 with McGeady off the bench.

Possibly a minority opinion, but is McGeady value for money? Missed big chunks of the season and 0 goals and 1 assist in 13 games (not sure how many minutes played). Not a bad player, and looked real quality against Motherwell when I seen him. However can’t help but view him as a stop gap until Boyle is back and a sizeable wage that could be better spent next season.

[HendoDelivered]

Possibly a minority opinion, but is McGeady value for money? Missed big chunks of the season and 0 goals and 1 assist in 13 games (not sure how many minutes played). Not a bad player, and looked real quality against Motherwell when I seen him. However can’t help but view him as a stop gap until Boyle is back and a sizeable wage that could be better spent next season.

McGeady is a baller and worth another year IMO. Would have more assists if people were putting the chances away. See Campbell in the Scottish vs Hearts for example.

[Forza Fred]

Youan has improved massively since the World Cup break.
he seems to have grown in confidence.

Spot on.

[Mikey_1875]

Great finish today and his celebration is quality. He is an entertainer and certainly puts a smile on my face watching him, even when he is trying to beat men in our own box! :greengrin

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Better first touch than David Murphy?

No


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[Salt N Sauzee]

Get him tied down ASAP. Top player and will only keep getting better. Anyone know what the asking price is for him?

[Keith_M]

Possibly a minority opinion, but is McGeady value for money? Missed big chunks of the season and 0 goals and 1 assist in 13 games (not sure how many minutes played). Not a bad player, and looked real quality against Motherwell when I seen him. However can’t help but view him as a stop gap until Boyle is back and a sizeable wage that could be better spent next season.


Absolutely not.

He obviously has talent, so no argument with that, but the minutes played compared to Money paid is pretty horrendous so far.

[hibsbollah]

Absolutely not.

He obviously has talent, so no argument with that, but the minutes played compared to Money paid is pretty horrendous so far.

He’s been injured, it’s a bit harsh to judge someone on their VFM under those circumstances. You certainly don’t learn much about their future contribution, anyway. When he came into the side you could see the quality straightaway.

[Keith_M]

He’s been injured, it’s a bit harsh to judge someone on their VFM under those circumstances. You certainly don’t learn much about their future contribution, anyway. When he came into the side you could see the quality straightaway.



I know he has, but the question was whether he has been value for money. Surely a player being out for most of the time he's been here counts when deciding that?

The thing is, while he's contributed a lot in quite a few games, there's also been just as many where he's been pretty poor (yesterday being a good example)

[Scooter]

Absolutely not.

He obviously has talent, so no argument with that, but the minutes played compared to Money paid is pretty horrendous so far.

Mcgeady gives so much more for just being on the pitch. He draws alot of attention from opposition players that creates room for other

[JimBHibees]

Mcgeady gives so much more for just being on the pitch. He draws alot of attention from opposition players that creates room for other

Agree totally his quality is clear to see. His delivery especially at Dingwall wasn't great however was very good v Aberdeen in terms of the build up and contribution. Very unlucky with free kick yesterday and at least gives us a threat on free kicks. Would definitely be looking for another year as his quality is at a different level imo. Shame he has been injured.

[Since452]

Hopefully we're working on the permanent transfer behind the scenes. Guy is getting better with each game.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Brilliant finish yesterday. Has found his confidence at the club and continues to get better every week, with an end product coming out now too.

[Hibbyradge]

let’s start putting bairns back up chimneys and dying from smallpox again like the good old days


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I can see the connection! :hilarious

[Hibbyradge]

Credit to the recruitment team for finding him.

Ian Gordon take a bow.

[Hibbyradge]

Possibly a minority opinion, but is McGeady value for money? Missed big chunks of the season and 0 goals and 1 assist in 13 games (not sure how many minutes played). Not a bad player, and looked real quality against Motherwell when I seen him. However can’t help but view him as a stop gap until Boyle is back and a sizeable wage that could be better spent next season.

He is a stop gap. His contract ends in the summer.

He's good entertainment value though and I mean that in the best possible way. He's also a good out ball.

[LewysGot2]

Great finish today and his celebration is quality. He is an entertainer and certainly puts a smile on my face watching him, even when he is trying to beat men in our own box! :greengrin

I noticed on my watch fitness tracker my heart rate had been suddenly very high during the game at a time it hadn’t made sense. I’ve looked back now at when it was and realised it was at another of those situations yesterday where he overcomplicated defending on the edges of our own area and got caught out, giving away possession and putting us straight in danger. The other inexplicable peak was the one where McGeady did the same.

I really thought Curtis Main was going to score :greengrin

[Libby Hibby]

I think the return of McGeady and the up turn in our form is no coincidence. His quality is one of the reasons why results are more positive.

Keep it going Aiden.

[WeeRussell]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/elie...spieler/465715 (https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/elie-youan/profil/spieler/465715)

Just to keep someone up to speed in the world of football. Regardless of where he's played.

To be perfectly honest its for the one poster on here who's opinion is of absolutely no relevance to me.
The fact that he choses to write what he did kind of sums up a lot.

I expected more boring stats and a mention how great Newell was/is?


Surely if you’re criticising his return of goals in the games he’s played for us, then the position he plays in those games is relevant?

I’ve liked Youan from the start - glad to see goals coming for him now! A consistent end product and he’ll be some player for us.

[Unseen work]

Drey Wright now on 5 for the season 🤣

[Iain G]

Imagine if we had a fit Boyle as well...

[Wilson]

Imagine if we had a fit Boyle as well...

It would be a struggle to get our shoe on.

[blackpoolhibs]

Imagine if we had a fit Boyle as well...

It's easy if you try.

[Hibbyradge]

It would be a struggle to get our shoe on.

:tee hee:

[Green Reaper]

Get him tied down ASAP. Top player and will only keep getting better. Anyone know what the asking price is for him?


I've seen this asked a few times on this thread, without reply, and the figure mentioned befire on here was 750k. There has also been a mention on here that Youan sees himself at a higher level than Hibs.
Can't remember who posted what or where the information came from, how true or not, but that's what I remember from the many threads on here.

[Hibbyradge]

I've seen this asked a few times on this thread, without reply, and the figure mentioned befire on here was 750k. There has also been a mention on here that Youan sees himself at a higher level than Hibs.
Can't remember who posted what or where the information came from, how true or not, but that's what I remember from the many threads on here.

The figure might be right, but pretty much every young player wants to play at a higher level than Hibs.

[Green Reaper]

The figure might be right, but pretty much every young player wants to play at a higher level than Hibs.


I get that every young player wants that HR and I may have worded that incorrectly. As I remember, it was more alluding to Youan maybe not wanting to sigm permanent as he thinks he will have ootiins to play at a higher level/bigger club next season. Again though, just my recollection of previous posts so not substantiated in any way.

[Hibbyradge]

I get that every young player wants that HR and I may have worded that incorrectly. As I remember, it was more alluding to Youan maybe not wanting to sigm permanent as he thinks he will have ootiins to play at a higher level/bigger club next season. Again though, just my recollection of previous posts so not substantiated in any way.

Gotcha 👍

[Torto7]

Youan as much as I like him isn't ready for the level above Hibs. He needs to tidy his game up if he wants that. The team Porteous joined has Sarr for example that's the type of player at the next level. I'm not sure how anyone on here would know what a young French guy in a different country would be thinking unless they were related to him. I doubt Hibs if they have a set price to buy him have even entered negotiations as they would be concentrating on the Jan window.

[Billy Whizz]

What’s his goal celebration all about, is he kidding on he’s sleeping or something like that

[Since452]

What’s his goal celebration all about, is he kidding on he’s sleeping or something like that

Putting teams to sleep. Good night Vienna.

[Hibernian Verse]

Youan is exactly the type of player I can see the Old Firm going for. Won't cost a lot and can clearly cut it up here.

Sincerely hope I'm wrong.

[Unseen work]

Youan is exactly the type of player I can see the Old Firm going for. Won't cost a lot and can clearly cut it up here.

Sincerely hope I'm wrong.

I’m not sure the old firm would go for him but I could 100% see championship teams in England going for him.

I doubt it is, but if the fee is 750k as rumoured I could still see the club taking that and selling him the next week for double that. I wouldn’t say that’s unrealistic at all for Youan.

[OldEast]

I’m not sure the old firm would go for him but I could 100% see championship teams in England going for him.

I doubt it is, but if the fee is 750k as rumoured I could still see the club taking that and selling him the next week for double that. I wouldn’t say that’s unrealistic at all for Youan.

I'd pay it right now and get his contract sorted.

[147lothian]

If the figure of £750k is right it would be well worth paying that amount and getting him tied down on a contract. What we do after that would depend on offers from clubs against his value to the team.

[jacomo]

If the figure of £750k is right it would be well worth paying that amount and getting him tied down on a contract. What we do after that would depend on offers from clubs against his value to the team.


Agreed. Could be a great deal for us.

[portycabbage]

Hope he stays obviously and 750k might be worth paying, still would be a record transfer fee paid though (pending check about Ulisses de la Cruz)

[TrumpIsAPeado]

I don't think we can afford not to sign him up. We still look pretty lacklustre in attack (injuries certainly haven't helped) and we'd likely be sitting in the bottom 6 right now without his recent influences on games.

[MrRobot]

where has the 750k figure come from considering it wasn’t reported by any of the media outlets when he signed?

[Since452]

750k would be money well spent.

[Leith Green]

where has the 750k figure come from considering it wasn’t reported by any of the media outlets when he signed?


If we have 750k to spend on one player , then id like to see it spent more wisely and on the spine of our team.. centre halfs and centre of midfield being an absolute priority . Id then be questioning whether we could get better than youan in that position for that cash.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

If we have 750k to spend on one player , then id like to see it spent more wisely and on the spine of our team.. centre halfs and centre of midfield being an absolute priority . Id then be questioning whether we could get better than youan in that position for that cash.

We couldn’t


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[Leith Green]

We couldn’t


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Yet we got Nisbet and boyle and Hearts got Shankland for less?

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Yet we got Nisbet and boyle and Hearts got Shankland for less?

Correct, Youan is a better footballer (note, not goal scorer) than both of them

Edit: missed the comment re Boyle. We signed Boyle from Dundee and he was erratic at best when he first arrived, I don’t think anyone knows what the deal was to get him back from Saudi.

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[Leith Green]

Correct, Youan is a better footballer (note, not goal scorer) than both of them


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Id take Nisbet , boyle , or shankland before youan all day long. Its not even close

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Id take Nisbet , boyle , or shankland before youan all day long. Its not even close

If you’re looking for an out and out goal scorer, obviously. If you’re looking for an all round footballer that can create goals as well as score them? I’d take him over Nisbet and Shankland in that regard


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[Leith Green]

If you’re looking for an out and out goal scorer, obviously. If you’re looking for an all round footballer that can create goals as well as score them? I’d take him over Nisbet and Shankland in that regard


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As much as I like youan and value his contribution, id even put the likes of Nouble at Livi as better value for money. Different style of play but comparable in cost and likelihood of him coming to Hibs

[easty]

As much as I like youan and value his contribution, id even put the likes of Nouble at Livi as better value for money. Different style of play but comparable in cost and likelihood of him coming to Hibs

I’d be gutted if we spent a penny on Nouble, the guys an utter huddy.

[Leith Green]

I’d be gutted if we spent a penny on Nouble, the guys an utter huddy.


Thats just utter rubbish.. Fair enough if u wouldn’t spend dough on him. But he is hardly a huddy.

[PHeffernan]

Youan was signed on loan from St Gallen with an option to buy at an agreed price.
The length of the contract and the terms of the contract are already agreed and signed off by the player.
To make him our player all Hibs need to do is activate the option by paying the agreed sum.

None of us know the price so we have been guessing it and posting it on fans forums and twitter, others saw it and repeated it and reposted it and the numbers quickly became "fact". I have seen folk post a variety of numbers between £250k & 750K.

One things for sure, if he keeps up his current form we will almost certainly, activate our option to buy................unless he gets badly injured!

[Bridge hibs]

Thats just utter rubbish.. Fair enough if u wouldn’t spend dough on him. But he is hardly a huddy.

He isnt that good either, big and physical and thats about it

[Allant1981]

Thats just utter rubbish.. Fair enough if u wouldn’t spend dough on him. But he is hardly a huddy.

14 goals his whole career so far would suggest he isnt a very good striker

[easty]

Thats just utter rubbish.. Fair enough if u wouldn’t spend dough on him. But he is hardly a huddy.

He's a huddy.

He's a centre forward who barely scores a goal. 4 goals in 40 games for Livi.

[007]

Youan was signed on loan from St Gallen with an option to buy at an agreed price.
The length of the contract and the terms of the contract are already agreed and signed off by the player.
To make him our player all Hibs need to do is activate the option by paying the agreed sum.

None of us know the price so we have been guessing and low and behold others repeat it and it becomes "fact"
If he keeps up his current form we will almost certainly, activate our option to buy..............unless he gets badly injured!

Is that definite that all the terms have already been agreed with Youan, should we decide to take up the option?

IIRC, for the Kamberi option to buy we still had to agree the terms with Kamberi so it was by no means a done deal when we decided we wanted him on a permanent.

[jacomo]

where has the 750k figure come from considering it wasn’t reported by any of the media outlets when he signed?


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This is the 2nd law of Hibs.net.

[jacomo]

If you’re looking for an out and out goal scorer, obviously. If you’re looking for an all round footballer that can create goals as well as score them? I’d take him over Nisbet and Shankland in that regard


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Fair point. Apples and pears being compared here.

[hibsbollah]

As much as I like youan and value his contribution, id even put the likes of Nouble at Livi as better value for money. Different style of play but comparable in cost and likelihood of him coming to Hibs

Completely different player completely different system.

[TrumpIsAPeado]

As much as I like youan and value his contribution, id even put the likes of Nouble at Livi as better value for money. Different style of play but comparable in cost and likelihood of him coming to Hibs

Nah mate. Nouble is 27 and has scored only 2 goals in 26 league appearances for Livingston. He was sent on loan to Arbroath shortly after signing for Livi, where he scored 4 goals in 20 appearances before being recalled in January. Looking at his senior career history from 2013 onwards, he hasn't really done anything of note, typically playing for clubs in the low English and Irish national leagues.

Youan on the other hand is only 23 and developed his skills through the Nantes youth system. The boy has really good feet on him IMO. The only thing holding him back a little is his decision making, but some of that could also be down to the players around him not reading the play as quickly as he would like them to.

[PHeffernan]

Is that definite that all the terms have already been agreed with Youan, should we decide to take up the option?

IIRC, for the Kamberi option to buy we still had to agree the terms with Kamberi so it was by no means a done deal when we decided we wanted him on a permanent.

Every contract is different but a loan with an option to buy would be a waste of time without agreeing contract details with the player as well as the parent club.
Think about it, if the player turns into a top player on loan, the parent team could tell the player they will give him a new bumper deal if he turns down the club with the option to buy and stays with them.
Youan is ours if we pay the agreed option to buy fee and the player will get the length of contract and remuneration previously agreed

[PHeffernan]

Nah mate. Nouble is 27 and has scored only 2 goals in 26 league appearances for Livingston. He was sent on loan to Arbroath shortly after signing for Livi, where he scored 4 goals in 20 appearances before being recalled in January. Looking at his senior career history from 2013 onwards, he hasn't really done anything of note, typically playing for clubs in the low English and Irish national leagues.

Youan on the other hand is only 23 and developed his skills through the Nantes youth system. The boy has really good feet on him IMO. The only thing holding him back a little is his decision making, but some of that could also be down to the players around him not reading the play as quickly as he would like them to.

:faf: :faf::faf:
Nouble played for Thurock and Grays Athletic in the Isthmian league not the Irish league

[Since452]

Completely different player completely different system.

One is a big gormless huddy. One isn't.

[TrumpIsAPeado]

:faf: :faf::faf:
Nouble played for Thurock and Grays Athletic in the Isthmian league not the Irish league

I'm just going to pretend it was an auto spell error and move on from this. :shotdowni

[PHeffernan]

I'm just going to pretend it was an auto spell error and move on from this. :shotdowni

We've all done it.
It cheered me up :aok:

[MWHIBBIES]

One is a big gormless huddy. One isn't.

But he had a good game against us, which is generally all that's required.

[Alex Trager]

Never query a Hibs.net FACT.

This is the 2nd law of Hibs.net.

What are the first and third laws?