Kevin Nisbet

[Real Emerald]

Deserves a thread on his own. Just back from a year out with a horrific injury and scores a hat trick. Brilliant stuff Kevin, only another 3 goals and you’ll be level with the outfield goals that “goal machine” Shankland has scored.😂 You’ve only played 5 games as well. 👍👍

[Trinity Hibee]

5 goals this season which makes him joint top scorer. 1st and 3rd were brilliant finishes today. Just needs decent supply which hopefully McGeady will provide

[hibeg]

He was excellent today. As you say, 5 goals already. I hope nobody comes in with an big offer in this window to test Hibs resolve

[B.H.F.C]

First and third were brilliant finishes.

Couldn’t really have asked for much more from him since he came back.

[bod]

He was excellent today. As you say, 5 goals already. I hope nobody comes in with an big offer in this window to test Hibs resolve

I fear he’ll be away 1st opportunity he gets

[Paulie Walnuts]

I fear he’ll be away 1st opportunity he gets

Same and I couldn’t blame him for it.

One more injury or even just a breakdown/recurrence of the last one and that big money move may never come for him. If I was him I’d be wanting it as soon as possible.

[Real Emerald]

Same and I couldn’t blame him for it.

One more injury or even just a breakdown/recurrence of the last one and that big money move may never come for him. If I was him I’d be wanting it as soon as possible.

We’ve just nursed him back to health for the best part of a year. I’d hope that would count for some loyalty but then again? Anyway he deserves a huge lot of praise for his performances after a such big injury.

[CapitalGreen]

We’ve just nursed him back to health for the best part of a year. I’d hope that would count for some loyalty but then again? Anyway he deserves a huge lot of praise for his performances after a such big injury.

He got seriously injured while playing for us, we had a duty of care to get him back to health. He doesn’t owe us anything.

[Nicho87]

Think he probably knows if he didn’t get his injury he prob would have been moved on by now as hibs would sell if the price was right. Hibs now find themselves in a situation where they can’t let another contract wind down like porteous. A new deal must be offered pronto imo to protect hibs and make sure we can enjoy his service for at least until the end of the season and make sure we get top dollar when we do come to sell.

[Unseen work]

I think we’ll money at him to sign an extension with an agreement in place should X amount be offered or a certain opportunity presented he can go

[Paulie Walnuts]

We’ve just nursed him back to health for the best part of a year. I’d hope that would count for some loyalty but then again? Anyway he deserves a huge lot of praise for his performances after a such big injury.

It would be nice to think so.

If I’m Nisbet though I’m looking to get a move asap and I’m not signing a new deal unless it’s hugely beneficial to me, such as my wages being massively increased and having a fairly low release clause that teams are still very likely to match. I’m doing nothing that could put other clubs off me.

He’s near enough 26. One more injury and he’s creeping into the territory where teams wouldn’t pay a big fee for him as he’ll have little sell on value as he’ll be approaching 27 by the time he’s fit and back off another major injury. He’ll know all that and tbh I think it leaves Hibs in a very weak position in terms of a new deal.

[Real Emerald]

He got seriously injured while playing for us, we had a duty of care to get him back to health. He doesn’t owe us anything.

Of course he doesn’t, that’s what contracts are for. Everyone is different and some people will take what they get and walk all over you, others may have a bit of humility and repay a favour. It’s human nature and/or business. If it was me I would want to give something back but as you say he doesn’t contractually owe us that. His career, his money, his life.

[Tyler Durden]

Great today but let’s not get carried away. There won’t be a massive list of clubs ready to spend a few million on him.

He’s not physical enough for the Championship IMO and he won’t interest Celtic for example.

Probably similar to Porto that plenty of teams would be happy to take him on a free. Could see a similar situation unfolding where he sees out his contract

[BILLYHIBS]

The guy is quality no doubt really pleased for him

He has looked leaner meaner fitter and faster since coming back and in the mood

I have no doubt if he can stay fit and maintain his form he will be away

His Dad would be proud of him

Would fancy today’s team at home against Hearts in the Cup

[CapitalGreen]

Of course he doesn’t, that’s what contracts are for. Everyone is different and some people will take what they get and walk all over you, others may have a bit of humility and repay a favour. It’s human nature and/or business. If it was me I would want to give something back but as you say he doesn’t contractually owe us that. His career, his money, his life.

We didn’t do him a favour.

Surely him scoring lots of goals, helping us secure 3 points, scoring and assisting goals at Hampden to help us reach cup finals is enough for us.

How much money does he need to generate for us to make you feel “repaid” for him suffering a serious cruciate injury while wearing our shirt?

[Real Emerald]

We didn’t do him a favour.

Surely him scoring lots of goals, helping us secure 3 points, scoring and assisting goals at Hampden to help us reach cup finals is enough for us.

How much money does he need to generate for us to make you feel “repaid” for him suffering a serious cruciate injury while wearing our shirt?

FFS I’ve just put a thread up saying how pleased I am for him after a horrible injury. Some folk must just sit there waiting to pounce on folk.

I hope he stays but if he goes then good luck to him, he’ll deserve it.

[LunasBoots]

Nisbet has been very good since returning, long may it continue, looks fitter and more determined than before the injury, great to see.

[Libby Hibby]

Pish against Hertz but I suppose everyone was.

Really happy he’s hit the ground running. Long may it continue.

I’d make him captain and give him a new deal.

[neil7908]

Please Hibs get this man a new contract ASAP!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Service dear boy - service!

And what a difference it makes.

BTW we need to stop our over-reliance on individual players. It’s part of our downfall.

[B.H.F.C]

Service dear boy - service!

And what a difference it makes.

BTW we need to stop our over-reliance on individual players. It’s part of our downfall.

With McGeady back in the team and Youan showing signs of life hopefully we’re not going to be totally reliant on Nisbet.

More to come from Magennis as well although I don’t think he’s at 100% fitness wise yet.

Hopefully things might start moving on the transfer front this week as well.

[Smartie]

Service dear boy - service!

And what a difference it makes.

BTW we need to stop our over-reliance on individual players. It’s part of our downfall.

I’d started to give him grief for not being in position to get on the end of chances but his ability to be in the right place, move nimbly and keep his composure when presented with a chance were all top notch for his goals today.

I’m another one who doesn’t think he’ll be with us for long for a number of reasons but the better he plays the better the move he earns, which can’t be bad for us.

[tonyrougier123]

He can play,but for me has to be committed to hibs.
When a player hands in a transfer request it just takes the enjoyment out of watching them pull on the jersey knowing they want away.

However thank god he’s in good form as we badly need him to be.

Hopefully signs a new contract and commits though.

[Since452]

The worry for me is he gets his head turned as soon as another club show interest as they inevitably will if he keeps this up. He went right off the boil after the Birmingham thing.

[MWHIBBIES]

The worry for me is he gets his head turned as soon as another club show interest as they inevitably will if he keeps this up. He went right off the boil after the Birmingham thing.

He went off the boil when his dad died. Surely more impactful, probably the worst thing that has and might ever happen to the guy, than failing to get a move.

[JimBHibees]

Brilliant performance and great finishes. Has really come back in top form. Long may it continue. Well done Kevin :thumbsup:

[He's here!]

Great today but let’s not get carried away. There won’t be a massive list of clubs ready to spend a few million on him.

He’s not physical enough for the Championship IMO and he won’t interest Celtic for example.

Probably similar to Porto that plenty of teams would be happy to take him on a free. Could see a similar situation unfolding where he sees out his contract

Indeed. He's playing well but I'm not sure he's good enough for a higher level. Hibs are a good fit for him and hopefully a new deal would tempt him to stay.

[He's here!]

He got seriously injured while playing for us, we had a duty of care to get him back to health. He doesn’t owe us anything.

You make it sound as though it was Hibs' fault he got injured.

Martin Boyle cited the care he received from Hibs after a previous injury as being a key part of his decision to commit to a new deal - something which worked out well for both parties.

[BSEJVT]

Folk seem to have collective amnesia here.

Before he got injured the amount of folk slaughtering the guy and calling him for everything was unreal.

Kevin is one of the more complete strikers we have at ER for many years

He is due us nothing.

You can bet your bottom dollar that those folk would return after a few games of Kevin not scoring.

If Hibs accept an offer, he will be off like a shot and I for one won’t blame him.

[Smartie]

Folk seem to have collective amnesia here.

Before he got injured the amount of folk slaughtering the guy and calling him for everything was unreal.

Kevin is one of the more complete strikers we have at ER for many years

He is due us nothing.

You can bet your bottom dollar that those folk would return after a few games of Kevin not scoring.

If Hibs accept an offer, he will be off like a shot and I for one won’t blame him.

He was pish for a very long time before his injury though, whilst acknowledging there may have been mitigating circumstances.

Since he came back from injury he’s looked like a different player.

[Svengali]

What a difference it is to have a striker who can make runs and can take chances. Like some have already said, we need to be looking at his current deal (if we're not already), we don't want another Porteous situation.

His third goal was brilliant movement, checks back and then makes the near post run. Good pick out from Campbell too.

[BSEJVT]

He was pish for a very long time before his injury though, whilst acknowledging there may have been mitigating circumstances.

Since he came back from injury he’s looked like a different player.

Don’t agree at all

Started with a bang and didn’t maintain that level of form

But folks expectations are mental

Then a bandwagon starts and folk pile on and criticism goes way ott, becomes more than player out of form.

Attitude and commitment gets questioned, nasty stuff.

I will agree I am biased in that I have always really rated Kevin, but some of the stuff that went on like your he was pish for a very long time, isn’t helpful or accurate at all

Yet we are all guilty of liking / not liking certain players and that skew’s our judgement

I don’t and never have rated Cabraja and I find it difficult to see past that

Porteous has suffered similar criticisms as Kevin and we wonder why they won’t re-sign?

I don’t

[CapitalGreen]

You make it sound as though it was Hibs' fault he got injured.

Martin Boyle cited the care he received from Hibs after a previous injury as being a key part of his decision to commit to a new deal - something which worked out well for both parties.

That may be how it sounds to you but it’s not what I said.

Martin Boyle committed to a new deal because we met his salary expectations, if we hadn’t of done so he wouldn’t have renewed. If we meet Nisbet’s salary expectations he might cite the care he received as being a key part of his decision too but we won’t know unless we pay him what he feels he’s worth like we did with Boyle.

[superfurryhibby]

Don’t agree at all

Started with a bang and didn’t maintain that level of form

But folks expectations are mental

Then a bandwagon starts and folk pile on and criticism goes way ott, becomes more than player out of form.

Attitude and commitment gets questioned, nasty stuff.

I will agree I am biased in that I have always really rated Kevin, but some of the stuff that went on like your he was pish for a very long time, isn’t helpful or accurate at all

Yet we are all guilty of liking / not liking certain players and that skew’s our judgement

I don’t and never have rated Cabraja and I find it difficult to see past that

Porteous has suffered similar criticisms as Kevin and we wonder why they won’t re-sign?

I don’t

I’m with you with regard to Nisbet, there was some amount of pish being spouted in here about the lack of effort and his overall ability. It’s noticeable how his main ( obsessive detractor) has now seemingly disappeared.

Whilst I do think relentless negativity will always find it’s conduits on here, I’m not sure that has influenced Porto’s decision not to sign up.

[Smartie]

Don’t agree at all

Started with a bang and didn’t maintain that level of form

But folks expectations are mental

Then a bandwagon starts and folk pile on and criticism goes way ott, becomes more than player out of form.

Attitude and commitment gets questioned, nasty stuff.

I will agree I am biased in that I have always really rated Kevin, but some of the stuff that went on like your he was pish for a very long time, isn’t helpful or accurate at all

Yet we are all guilty of liking / not liking certain players and that skew’s our judgement

I don’t and never have rated Cabraja and I find it difficult to see past that

Porteous has suffered similar criticisms as Kevin and we wonder why they won’t re-sign?

I don’t


Part of what I think clouds my judgment with Nisbet is that he was at his best when we weren't allowed into the stadiums so it was a VERY long time before I saw a good performance from him in the flesh.

The mitigating factors weren't insignificant, he lost his dad and then had that transfer stuff with Birmingham only half a season after joining us. He was also playing in a team that appeared to be in pretty rapid decline and was often asked to play a role that he really hadn't seemed to have mastered (or had many players around him in that position who were all that great).

But you simply cannot say that he was anything other than terrible or injured from about January 2021 through to December 2022.

Fair play to him - I think he looks physically fitter and I think he looks like he knows how to play the position better so much of the improvement is down to him, and him putting the graft in to improve.

I just don't think we can rewrite history now that he's playing well again.

[BSEJVT]

Part of what I think clouds my judgment with Nisbet is that he was at his best when we weren't allowed into the stadiums so it was a VERY long time before I saw a good performance from him in the flesh.

The mitigating factors weren't insignificant, he lost his dad and then had that transfer stuff with Birmingham only half a season after joining us. He was also playing in a team that appeared to be in pretty rapid decline and was often asked to play a role that he really hadn't seemed to have mastered (or had many players around him in that position who were all that great).

But you simply cannot say that he was anything other than terrible or injured from about January 2021 through to December 2022.

Fair play to him - I think he looks physically fitter and I think he looks like he knows how to play the position better so much of the improvement is down to him, and him putting the graft in to improve.

I just don't think we can rewrite history now that he's playing well again.

History is usually someone’s interpretation of what happened

You can have umpteen different people see an event and have umpteen different takes on what happened

Your perspective (to which you are obviously entitled) is that he was terrible for part of that period, there’s damn all he can do about being injured.

My perspective is that he hit a purple patch maybe not reflective of his consistent ability after signing

Dropped off a bit, had some poor games, got slaughtered for it and lost confidence

Being injured helped reset everything, he has come back looking refreshed grabbed a few goals but also missed some chances (which is why he it at Hibs at this stage of his career as if he played consistently at his best he wouldn’t be)

Will be interesting to see the rhetoric when he drops off a bit again.

For my money he is a very good player for Hibs on his day and one of the most complete Centre forwards we have had in my time of watching Hibs

Not the best but would get in my top 10 for his all round play

[RossScott1991]

If only we could have seen a front 3 of Mcgeady nisbet and Boyle with magennis as a 10 behind them.

That front 4 would have been brilliant when all fit. Would have helped hide a lot of the other weaker areas in the team. We’d be 6/9 points better off imo.

[Phil MaGlass]

I just hope we can keep hold of him this transfer window.

[Trinity Hibee]

Kevin Nisbet is the first Hibs player to score two or more away league hat-tricks since Jimmy O'Rourke in the 1970s.

[heretoday]

I just hope we can keep hold of him this transfer window.

God yes.

[Since452]

If only we could have seen a front 3 of Mcgeady nisbet and Boyle with magennis as a 10 behind them.

That front 4 would have been brilliant when all fit. Would have helped hide a lot of the other weaker areas in the team. We’d be 6/9 points better off imo.

That would cause any team problems. Add in the additional pace of Youan and we'd be extremeley hard to mark and play against. Real shame we've not seen it.

[Trinity Hibee]

If only we could have seen a front 3 of Mcgeady nisbet and Boyle with magennis as a 10 behind them.

That front 4 would have been brilliant when all fit. Would have helped hide a lot of the other weaker areas in the team. We’d be 6/9 points better off imo.

Good point to be fair. Probably would have had us really challenging for 3rd

[HH81]

He was pish for a very long time before his injury though, whilst acknowledging there may have been mitigating circumstances.

Since he came back from injury he’s looked like a different player.

Agreed. 100% spot on.

[CockneyRebel]

What a difference it is to have a striker who can make runs and can take chances. Like some have already said, we need to be looking at his current deal (if we're not already), we don't want another Porteous situation.

His third goal was brilliant movement, checks back and then makes the near post run. Good pick out from Campbell too.



The way he stroked that third goal in - wow - I almost had an organism.

[houstonhibbee]

The way he stroked that third goal in - wow - I almost had an organism.
https://youtu.be/H48j3KGBomU

You mean this?

[Since452]

The way he stroked that third goal in - wow - I almost had an organism.

A what? 🤣

[cameronw-hfc]

The way he stroked that third goal in - wow - I almost had an organism.

😂 outstanding typo

[Hibbyradge]

😂 outstanding typo

I doubt it was a typo. More likely a play on words.

Like ectoplasmic etc.

[CockneyRebel]

I doubt it was a typo. More likely a play on words.

Like ectoplasmic etc.


To clear things up that finish did give me an election.

[WeAreHibs]

To clear things up that finish did give me an election.

Sounds like Chinese whispers to me.

[hibsforeurope]

We need to get him tied down ASAP, he's a clever striker, knows how to bring others in to the game and is not back in the goals.

Hopefully we have started talks with him with a decent opening offer and it's not a repeat of the Porto situation.

[Blaster]

We need to get him tied down ASAP, he's a clever striker, knows how to bring others in to the game and is not back in the goals.

Hopefully we have started talks with him with a decent opening offer and it's not a repeat of the Porto situation.

What if he doesn’t want to sign? He has been offered improved deals since early last year.

[hibee-boys]

He’ll be away in the summer, he turns 26 in March and will be looking to maximise his income whilst at his peak. I suspect Hibs will have to accept a low 7 figure sum during the next transfer window.

[bigwheel]

What if he doesn’t want to sign? He has been offered improved deals since early last year.

That’s his choice . If so, I’m guessing we will try to move him on in the summer and replace him .

[hibsforeurope]

What if he doesn’t want to sign? He has been offered improved deals since early last year.

I personally think he's as important to the squad as Boyle, Porto are/were. We've no idea what the offer was but IMO it should be up there with the offers for the other two.

But if he's not going to sign we need to sell in the summer to get any sort of half decent fee for him.

[Blaster]

That’s his choice . If so, I’m guessing we will try to move him on in the summer and replace him .

Of course it is, but the post I quoted said Hibs need to get him tied down now. It’s not as simple as that

[bigwheel]

Of course it is, but the post I quoted said Hibs need to get him tied down now. It’s not as simple as that

Yes agree. Was supporting your view …he’s not shown any appetite to sign a new deal when he was injured - so guess that’s perhaps a sign around where his mind is ..

Delighted he’s hit the ground running though . He needs to keep it up if he wants a good
Move , so that’s helpful for us .

[Blaster]

Yes agree. Was supporting your view …he’s not shown any appetite to sign a new deal when he was injured - so guess that’s perhaps a sign around where his mind is ..

Delighted he’s hit the ground running though . He needs to keep it up if he wants a good
Move , so that’s helpful for us .

Yes I expect we will sell him in the summer

[neil7908]

We've got to keep Nisbet this month but also need to start preparing now for his sale in the summer.

We can't of course stop other clubs bidding now (or not bidding in summer when we want) but the club have plenty of time now to get our ducks in a row for his departure.

We can't have another situation like with Porto where we look to be losing out on millions and still struggling on the pitch.

[Lendo]

Thank **** we have one player on form just now

[04Sauzee]

Haaland a goal every 67 minutes in the EPL.
Nisbet a goal every 69 minutes in the league.

[Smartie]

Thank **** we have one player on form just now

He’s papering over an awful lot of cracks.

[Iain G]

He’s papering over an awful lot of cracks.

Oooh matron!

[GreenCastle]

2 very good finishes today.

Especially 2nd goal.

[Is It On....]

Haaland a goal every 67 minutes in the EPL.
Nisbet a goal every 69 minutes in the league.

Just wait for the £100m bid 🙂

[Heisenberg]

He’s probably going to be the only reason we don’t finish 11th. The best striker we’ve got and one of the best in the division. Looks a lot sharper since his return.

[Onceinawhile]

He's been fantastic.

Hopefully it continues.

[BILLYHIBS]

Has come back leaner meaner faster and keener

Couple of times today he looked second to the ball but he had the desire to put on the after burners to beat his opponent to the ball and gain possession in a dangerous area in the opposition box

The guy is quality and I fear we might struggle to hang on to him

Could be the difference that keeps us safe for this season at least

[HH81]

Thought he would struggle after a long time out.

Proved me wrong, big time. Well done Kev.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Thought he was really poor for large spells of last season but he’s been excellent since coming back.

[OldEast]

I remember when he first signed I thought he could become a Hibs legend such was the confidence I had in his ability. Hasn't turned out that way and he could be gone soon but thank goodness we have him just now. Without him I truly believe we'd be in deep trouble this season.

[Vault Boy]

What a striker.

[Carheenlea]

Scored the same amount goals in six games (if you take away penalties) than Shankland has over the season to date.

We easily have the better of the two strikers here.

[Trinity Hibee]

Moved the ball so well to create space for the 1st goal and not sure how he managed to get the 2nd away

[H18 SFR]

My worry is some struggling or underperforming English Championship side or equivalent comes in and makes a bonkers offer for him on deadline day and we sell.

[Bridge hibs]

He’s probably going to be the only reason we don’t finish 11th. The best striker we’ve got and one of the best in the division. Looks a lot sharper since his return.

You know the state we are in as a club now it honestly wouldnt surprise me if a substantial bid came in for him, knowing hibs it would come at the end of the window with no time to get a replacement in, this lot in charge just give me the fear just now and I dont trust anything positive to come out of this window

It absolutley must, we need signing and experience at that. No doubt they will be preparing next seasons tickets with some media baloney to follow

[dp00]

My worry is some struggling or underperforming English Championship side or equivalent comes in and makes a bonkers offer for him on deadline day and we sell.

This …. I would worry that we don’t have a plan if that happened either


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[Smartie]

Moved the ball so well to create space for the 1st goal and not sure how he managed to get the 2nd away

They both looked similar in a way - had to move the ball well to make space for a shot then hit it cleanly - which he did twice.

Neither was a sitter and it was down to the striker to make the goal, really.

There were aspects of his link up play which I thought were a bit ragged and we weren't much of a cohesive unit going forward (although I think conditions played their part) but 10/10 for his goals yesterday.

If it's not for those 2 moments from Nisbet, yesterday is even more concerning that it already is.

[hibee-boys]

Hopefully he’ll continue this form through to the summer and we get a decent fee for him, no danger of his staying beyond then. With Kevin and Porteous away for next season it’ll leave us with one game winner in Boyle, wouldn’t be dissatisfied to see the back of any of the other outfield players that would remain in that squad, not 1 more, our recruitment has been truly horrendous.

[basehibby]

He’s papering over an awful lot of cracks.

That doesn't realy hold water - Nisbet is a Hibs player and our main striker so him playing and scoring is not papering over anything but is rather part of the whole that is the current Hibs team.

Granted he is on a scorching hot run of goal scoring form that won't last forever and we need others to step up to the mark. Also granted we are short in other areas and that needs addressed.

[bigwheel]

That doesn't realy hold water - Nisbet is a Hibs player and our main striker so him playing and scoring is not papering over anything but is rather part of the whole that is the current Hibs team.

Granted he is on a scorching hot run of goal scoring form that won't last forever and we need others to step up to the mark. Also granted we are short in other areas and that needs addressed.

Fair point that …we can’t have players creating the “cracks” been seen as part of the issues, yet those playing well as “papering over the cracks”. We are a sum of the whole ..and we all know we are miles off the standard we desire ..but Nesbit if part of the team ..

[Onion]

Nisbet is back ! He is razor sharp, as good as any period he's been at Hibs and everything he promised to be when he first arrived. Left the game early yesterday and have just seen his 2nd - what a finish from an impossible position. Exciting to see what he can do the rest of the season.

[McGruber]

He has been tremendous since he has been back. Think he is only here until the summer though. Expected as much anyway and now all but confirmed with the usual 'don't want to think about new contract just now just want to concentrate on football' line which translates very clearly to 'I have no intention of signing a new contract'. Can't blame him, stock is high and at an age to be making his big move/bucks.
Enjoy him whilst he's here

[Greencore]

Offer him the mueller money 💰 🤑 💸 🤣

[Greenworld]

Offer him the mueller money [emoji383] [emoji857] [emoji389] [emoji1787]We offered that to porteus and he knocked us back so doubt that would help

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[Green_one]

Has come back a better, keener and more confident player. Looking to score rather than hoping.

May well attract a January bid. Prob derisory in EPL or Championship terms.

[Carheenlea]

His marked improvement has coincided with him adopting a much smarter haircut.

McKirdy - take note!

[Waxy]

Top striker in Scotland at the moment.

[Mainstandman]

Anyone else notice he appears to striking the ball cleaner/harder giving the keeper less chance. My memory previously was he often tried to pass the ball in and the keeper got there on occasion.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone else notice he appears to striking the ball cleaner/harder giving the keeper less chance. My memory previously was he often tried to pass the ball in and the keeper got there on occasion.

I actually forgot about that. He did spend a lot of last season essentially stroking the ball back the goalkeeper.

[Iain G]

They both looked similar in a way - had to move the ball well to make space for a shot then hit it cleanly - which he did twice.

Neither was a sitter and it was down to the striker to make the goal, really.

There were aspects of his link up play which I thought were a bit ragged and we weren't much of a cohesive unit going forward (although I think conditions played their part) but 10/10 for his goals yesterday.

If it's not for those 2 moments from Nisbet, yesterday is even more concerning that it already is.

Melkersen did make a run in the box that helped create a little space for the second goal :agree:

[Edinburgh Green]

Anyone else notice he appears to striking the ball cleaner/harder giving the keeper less chance. My memory previously was he often tried to pass the ball in and the keeper got there on occasion.

He did, it was my main frustration with him when he had his dip. There was a derby at ER where he was played through on the left side of the box where he dallied on the ball then pretty much passed it to Gordon.

[Lago]

Top striker in Scotland at the moment.
He'll be a big miss when he leaves, be it January or summer.

[cameronw-hfc]

He'll be a big miss when he leaves, be it January or summer.

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.

[BILLYHIBS]

Best player in Scotland in 2023

[Big_Franck]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.

I find that very hard to believe.

[bigwheel]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.

That’s Tom kite ….

[MWHIBBIES]

I find that very hard to believe.

I don't. Perhaps figured out Hibs are good for him, and appreciated the support he got during a difficult time, both on and off the pitch. He certainly didn't look like an unhappy want away player on Saturday.

[Hibiza]

Kevin , I was a big critic of you .great to see you in such good form and smiling . Hats off to you .

[Smartie]

I don't. Perhaps figured out Hibs are good for him, and appreciated the support he got during a difficult time, both on and off the pitch. He certainly didn't look like an unhappy want away player on Saturday.

His body language looks much better than before. Unrecognisably better.

Although as well as he is playing individually, it surely can’t be that much fun for anyone being at Hibs right now.

[McGruber]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.

I hope you are right however the 'just want to score goals and not think about contract' chat usually really means they don't want to sign a contract

[Lago]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.
Once a player starts the just wont to concentrate on the football you know the ball is burst, I still think hell be off.

[Percy Vere]

Maybe the new Director of Football will offer a contract and convince him to stay. I hope so, if not he will be sold in the summer.

[CB Hibs 68]

Not taken long for Nisbet to be linked with Celtic.Football Scotland are reporting that Celtic may make a bid if there recruitment team can conclude that his match day stats stack up in the way Ange wants his team to play.Hope it is all nonsense .

[Gloucester Hibs]

Not taken long for Nisbet to be linked with Celtic.Football Scotland are reporting that Celtic may make a bid if there recruitment team can conclude that his match day stats stack up in the way Ange wants his team to play.Hope it is all nonsense .

Really hope it’s nonsense too, not because I think he’ll sign for them, but because their lowball offers might set off a chain of events that sees him leaving. Similar to SJM’s departure albeit that was far more likely given he had less than a year to run.

[Hibee Mac]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.I find that very unlikely, given he was handing in transfer requests after less than 6 months of signing.

Nisbet is a good lad, and he deserves a good contract from Hibs but I doubt he'd sign anything at the minute. Similar situation to Porteous, players can see the writing on the wall at Hibs just now, why stick around because all the other good player have already left / are leaving.

Night and day compared to a few years back where we were doing a good job of keeping our players or getting good money for them.

[LunasBoots]

He's willing to sign a new deal and has been since before his injury, Hibs just haven't made a reasonable offer yet.

He'll be away in the summer, he and his agent have already said he won't sign a contract the last time Hibs put one forward.

[cameronw-hfc]

He'll be away in the summer, he and his agent have already said he won't sign a contract the last time Hibs put one forward.

No they didn't, Nisbet was asked about it in an interview not long before he was injured and said they're getting there and he just wanted to get it done with basically, he's since remained coy about it because the offers from us just aren't good enough. He's not made his mind up by any means yet, and if we can put a decent offer out finally there's a good chance he signs, on the basis of him having a release clause.

[ancient hibee]

I find that very unlikely, given he was handing in transfer requests after less than 6 months of signing.

Nisbet is a good lad, and he deserves a good contract from Hibs but I doubt he'd sign anything at the minute. Similar situation to Porteous, players can see the writing on the wall at Hibs just now, why stick around because all the other good player have already left / are leaving.

Night and day compared to a few years back where we were doing a good job of keeping our players or getting good money for them.

Who are all these good players that are leaving?

[Smartie]

No they didn't, Nisbet was asked about it in an interview not long before he was injured and said they're getting there and he just wanted to get it done with basically, he's since remained coy about it because the offers from us just aren't good enough. He's not made his mind up by any means yet, and if we can put a decent offer out finally there's a good chance he signs, on the basis of him having a release clause.

That wasn't yesterday though and a fair bit of water will have passed under the bridge since then.

IMO there is absolutely no chance Nisbet will want to sign another deal as long as he's playing well so we're going to need to figure out what is the time, £££ and destination that both Hibs and Nisbet can agree to be his next move.

[where'stheslope]

Not taken long for Nisbet to be linked with Celtic.Football Scotland are reporting that Celtic may make a bid if there recruitment team can conclude that his match day stats stack up in the way Ange wants his team to play.Hope it is all nonsense .
Classic unsettling rumour, we need to tie him up soon to a long term deal to stop this kind of thing!!!

[Paulie Walnuts]

That wasn't yesterday though and a fair bit of water will have passed under the bridge since then.

IMO there is absolutely no chance Nisbet will want to sign another deal as long as he's playing well so we're going to need to figure out what is the time, £££ and destination that both Hibs and Nisbet can agree to be his next move.

:agree:

[HibbyDave]

Giakamaous is off for £3m so incoming bid from celtc of £500k no doubt.
C’mon Hibs, just make him a great offer to stay/extend contract and deal with real suitors as and when they arise.

[Hibee Mac]

Who are all these good players that are leaving?Basically meaning Porto and Nisbet himself, leaving us with a team of average to poor players remaining.

[Percy Vere]

Report saying Hibs have told Celtic hands off Nisbet.
No sale in this transfer window.
Here’s hoping

[Greenworld]

Report saying Hibs have told Celtic hands off Nisbet.
No sale in this transfer window.
Here’s hopingCeltic offer 4 million and he's gone let's not kid ourselves

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[hibsforeurope]

Who are all these good players that are leaving?

Marciano, Porto and potentially Nisbet.