Summer Transfer Window

[B.H.F.C]

Thing with Youan, for me, is that I think he has the potential to improve. With the experience of a season here, I’d fancy him to get much better numbers next season, bearing in mind the big improvement in him post World Cup. But, if it was 750k, I don’t think we could shell out that kind of money on him.

[Donegal Hibby]

If that’s the fee, he’ll be heading back to his parent club
I'm sure it was mentioned before on here that the fee was nowhere near 750,000 . Think it was someone like mcpartlin that had said it! Somebody else might recall who said it!

[MWHIBBIES]

Yeap. We can get better for that sort of money.

Yep, and that guy can take months to settle like Youan did, and he might be pish still, or whatever.

If Youan got those numbers this season, he can easily hit 20 G/A next season. Should be keeping him.

[PatHead]

BBC reporting that Aberdeen are getting £2M for Ross McCrorie. Very surprised at that.

Surely be including add one including a percentage.

[The Modfather]

Yep, and that guy can take months to settle like Youan did, and he might be pish still, or whatever.

If Youan got those numbers this season, he can easily hit 20 G/A next season. Should be keeping him.

Boyle next season should hit those kind of numbers. I’d sign Youan permanently but not for more than a couple of hundred thousand or so. Anything approaching half a million upwards and I’d look elsewhere and use that kind of money for the midfield.

[Unseen work]

McGrath had fairly picked up his form in the last month or so under Goodwin.

We were credited with an interest so would be interesting if we still pursue it with Williams signing.

I’ve always been a fan of his and think he’s the type that would suit us perfectly, we really miss someone with an eye for a pass, ability to score from distance and composure in the final third imo.

[JohnM1875]

BBC reporting that Aberdeen are getting £2M for Ross McCrorie. Very surprised at that.

Actually think McCrorie is a great player. Aye he had a bad spell under Goodwin, but who didn't.

[PHeffernan]

BBC reporting that Aberdeen are getting £2M for Ross McCrorie. Very surprised at that.

I'm not. Good player who we missed out on.

[neil7908]

Yep, and that guy can take months to settle like Youan did, and he might be pish still, or whatever.

If Youan got those numbers this season, he can easily hit 20 G/A next season. Should be keeping him.

I'd like to keep him.

But £750k? That could well be our entire transfer budget for the summer. Even £500k is huge money for us. We have so many players leaving this summer due to contracts or loans ending that we'd be putting all of our eggs in one basket.

I really like Youan but we need quality additions this summer across the defence, midfield and a new keeper.

And even if Youan was to join, we'll need more up top given Myko, McGeady and Hoppe are all not contracted with us beyond summer.

I would say though that if Nisbet leaves we should be using some of that fee to get Youan.

[JamesHFC]

I'd like to keep him.

But £750k? That could well be our entire transfer budget for the summer. Even £500k is huge money for us. We have so many players leaving this summer due to contracts or loans ending that we'd be putting all of our eggs in one basket.

I really like Youan but we need quality additions this summer across the defence, midfield and a new keeper.

And even if Youan was to join, we'll need more up top given Myko, McGeady and Hoppe are all not contracted with us beyond summer.

I would say though that if Nisbet leaves we should be using some of that fee to get Youan.

We gave up a lot more money to bring Boyle back. The cost of transfers is increasing, we can’t be expected to bring in talented players for £300k with our aspirations. No point selling players like Porteous, Doig, Nisbet etc if we aren’t going to reinvest it. I think his fee would be less than £750k anyway but we will see. Nothing to worry about.

[jacomo]

I'm not. Good player who we missed out on.


:agree:

Thought that at the time and still do. Versatile player too, could have done a lot to help us defensively.

[GordonHFC]

None of the three you mentioned are contracted to us beyond the summer.

Thats what he said !

[jacomo]

Youan is a big talent. We should do all we can to sign him.

Hibs will pay a fee these days but unfortunately we’ve spent money on players that look unlikely to make an impact. Youan has already made an impact and has huge potential.

[Hibee Mac]

If the 750k fee is true then it feels very much like something we would have paid had we managed to make third and get the extra European windfall.

Now that we haven't then we have the option not to pay it. I doubt we could afford to pay that on a single player.

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[JimBHibees]

Thats what he said !

Ok fair enough misread it

[The Spaceman]

When we have Boyle back, it’s going to free Youan up a lot more as teams won’t be able to double up on both of them. Sign him - he’s going to make us lots of money and contribute lots along the way.

[Hibernian Verse]

When we have Boyle back, it’s going to free Youan up a lot more as teams won’t be able to double up on both of them. Sign him - he’s going to make us lots of money and contribute lots along the way.

Totally agree. I'd pay the 750k if it's within our budget as we know what we're getting and I think he has huge potential.

[J-C]

I agree re Youan, took a bit to settle but is an essential part of the team now, if the money is ok get him signed up, we need to keep the better players.

[Stairway 2 7]

I thought the 750k fee had already been rubbished my multiple sources previously?

[eastmainsmsh]

I thought the 750k fee had already been rubbished my multiple sources previously?

Seems reasonable given figure seemingly paid for Melkerson

[Johnny_Leith]

I thought the 750k fee had already been rubbished my multiple sources previously?

€750k is the rumour.

[CapitalGreen]

League goals and assists (excl. penalties) per 90 minutes:

Boyle 19/20 - 0.56
Youan 22/23 - 0.54
Boyle 18/19 - 0.44
Boyle 22/23 - 0.38
Boyle 20/21 - 0.37
Boyle 21/22 - 0.30

[CallumLaidlaw]

I thought the 750k fee had already been rubbished my multiple sources previously?

It’s less.


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[Eyrie]

When we have Boyle back, it’s going to free Youan up a lot more as teams won’t be able to double up on both of them. Sign him - he’s going to make us lots of money and contribute lots along the way.

Very good point that increases Youann's value to us but not his price.

[EGL2000]

Thoughts on Dan Armstrong from Kille. Also liked the look of him whenever I see him play, usually seems to have very good end product.

[Blaster]

Thoughts on Dan Armstrong from Kille. Also liked the look of him whenever I see him play, usually seems to have very good end product.

I like him. Be a good option

[04Sauzee]

Thoughts on Dan Armstrong from Kille. Also liked the look of him whenever I see him play, usually seems to have very good end product.

Contracted untill 2025

Would cost a pretty penny

https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/news/danny-armstrong-pens-contract-extension/

[Stairway 2 7]

Patrick mcpartland says the figure going around for youan is higher than the real figure. The deal is already sorted so hibs must be happy with whatever it is, if we want him he's ours. I think he'll take another full season to develop, he's not playing much football but there's obviously a player there

[JimBHibees]

Thoughts on Dan Armstrong from Kille. Also liked the look of him whenever I see him play, usually seems to have very good end product.

Do we need him if Boyle will be back. Think good player also

[EGL2000]

Contracted untill 2025

Would cost a pretty penny

https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/news/danny-armstrong-pens-contract-extension/

I had a look and thought he was out of contract this summer. With that contract probably out of our price range.

[Ronniekirk]

With Nisbet going for Million in the summer I think we need to keep Youan We can see how he has developed since we came back from World Cup break
Hopefully after pre season and with Boyle back and dons fresh faces in the squad he will improve further
It’s a no brainer as things stand We need to take a core of our better players into next season and ditch a few who aren’t making the grade

[EGL2000]

Do we need him if Boyle will be back. Think good player also

Boyle not getting any younger and struggling with injuries. Feel we do need to start looking at long term replacements fairly soon.

[JimBHibees]

With Nisbet going for Million in the summer I think we need to keep Youan We can see how he has developed since we came back from World Cup break
Hopefully after pre season and with Boyle back and dons fresh faces in the squad he will improve further
It’s a no brainer as things stand We need to take a core of our better players into next season and ditch a few who aren’t making the grade

Agree need a real clear out of players offering nothing

[JimBHibees]

Boyle not getting any younger and struggling with injuries. Feel we do need to start looking at long term replacements fairly soon.

Fair point

[easty]

Boyle not getting any younger and struggling with injuries. Feel we do need to start looking at long term replacements fairly soon.

He only turned 29 last month!

[CapitalGreen]

He only turned 29 last month!

He turns 30 tomorrow - not that 30 is old.

[nonshinyfinish]

He only turned 29 last month!


He turns 30 tomorrow

I knew Boyle was fast but this is incredible.

[Brightside]

Patrick mcpartland says the figure going around for youan is higher than the real figure. The deal is already sorted so hibs must be happy with whatever it is, if we want him he's ours. I think he'll take another full season to develop, he's not playing much football but there's obviously a player there

surely the deal is already sorted only if we decide to pay for him? same as Melk and his £1m sorted deal

[EGL2000]

He only turned 29 last month!

I always get the feeling he might decline quicker than other players. One of his main attributes is his pace which is one of the first ones to start declining. Still think he's got 2/3 seasons before we see any massive drop off though.

[18Craig75]

Got to assume there’s no chance of Melkersen being bought by Sparta. He has only made a couple fleeting appearances and even they seem to have dried up.

[Smartie]

I always get the feeling he might decline quicker than other players. One of his main attributes is his pace which is one of the first ones to start declining. Still think he's got 2/3 seasons before we see any massive drop off though.

He's going to be getting over a serious injury too.

My expectations of him from here on are probably quite a bit lower than most fans will have tbh, as good a player as he was for us for so many years.

[patlowe]

I get the criticisms folk have re Youan and end product (so frustrating at times) but given the numbers he does have (6 goals and 7 assists) in his first season in a new league there is clearly a lot of potential. He also gets us up the park and pushes the opposition back, which isn't always captured in the goals/assists stats, though you could counter that with the number of times he makes the wrong choice and gives it away. I guess LJ should know by now to what extent he is 'coachable' in terms of improvement and whether he merits spending what would be a big chunk of the budget on. Not sure I'd go over 500k but it would certainly be a more sensible investment than some of the punts we've taken in the last year or so...

[Lago]

He turns 30 tomorrow - not that 30 is old.
Wish I was 30 again 😕

[Lago]

He turns 30 tomorrow - not that 30 is old.<br>
Wish I was 30 again 😕

[LEaston87]

He's going to be getting over a serious injury too.

My expectations of him from here on are probably quite a bit lower than most fans will have tbh, as good a player as he was for us for so many years.

He had been playing through an ACL injury for the last 7 years apparently so he might come back even better :pray:

[Smartie]

I get the criticisms folk have re Youan and end product (so frustrating at times) but given the numbers he does have (6 goals and 7 assists) in his first season in a new league there is clearly a lot of potential. He also gets us up the park and pushes the opposition back, which isn't always captured in the goals/assists stats, though you could counter that with the number of times he makes the wrong choice and gives it away. I guess LJ should know by now to what extent he is 'coachable' in terms of improvement and whether he merits spending what would be a big chunk of the budget on. Not sure I'd go over 500k but it would certainly be a more sensible investment than some of the punts we've taken in the last year or so...

Youan's had the odd quieter game when he's been targeted as our biggest threat and paid very close attention.

If we had other threats of similar magnitude then he might end up getting a bit more freedom and be able to influence games as much as he can more often. If Boyle can get back fully fit then the pair of them in the wide forward positions could be a really potent combination.

I really like Youan and am generally prepared to cut him quite a bit of slack. He has an X factor that I love in a Hibs player, it's something we don't see that often.

[Torto7]

Youan is far better through the middle. We must sign him imo. If Nisbet is sold he will score a barrel load playing up front.

[Donegal Hibby]

Youan is far better through the middle. We must sign him imo. If Nisbet is sold he will score a barrel load playing up front.
I actually think the exact opposite of you tbh , I think Youan's far better out wide and is nowhere near the clinical level of Nisbet as a striker and I'd be worried if he was considered to be Nisbet's replacement. Definitely will need to sign a striker when Nisbet goes.

[MWHIBBIES]

Youan is far better through the middle. We must sign him imo. If Nisbet is sold he will score a barrel load playing up front.

Youan is generally anonymous through the middle. His best stuff has all been from wide left.

[andrew70]

Youan is generally anonymous through the middle. His best stuff has all been from wide left.

That’s just nonsense

[neil7908]

That’s just nonsense

Really? I agree entirely with the OP. He's definitely a winger imo rather than an out and out striker. No way he gets the kind of goals Nisbet does. He has no physicality and still needs to work on his finishing.

His pace and dribbling are his main assets, which are much easier to exploit out wide with more space.

[PHeffernan]

Got to assume there’s no chance of Melkersen being bought by Sparta. He has only made a couple fleeting appearances and even they seem to have dried up.

Absolutely no chance.
They generally use all 5 subs and he doesn't get on so they ain't signing him for £1 million.
Why we sent him on loan to a team better than Hibs made no sense either given he couldn't get game time here.
He has only just turned 20 and there will be a Nisbet, Kukharevych and Hoppe sized hole in our striker options for next season so it could yet become his time at Hibs.

[Paulie Walnuts]

We’ve agreed our fee for Youan so you’d have to presume we’ll be happy with it. We surely couldn’t have expected more from him than he’s given to us.

He should be one of the first orders of business of the summer imo. And he should be signed to play out wide.

[andrew70]

Really? I agree entirely with the OP. He's definitely a winger imo rather than an out and out striker. No way he gets the kind of goals Nisbet does. He has no physicality and still needs to work on his finishing.

His pace and dribbling are his main assets, which are much easier to exploit out wide with more space.

Centrally he scored more goals and created more. He may not have the physicality in your opinion but his pace frightens defenders. You can have different types of centre forwards.

He’s wasted out wide as seen in last couple of games barely influencing things and being taken off. Central he was the focal point of our team and frightening one for defences.

I don’t think we’ll see him here next season but I hope we do. His link up with Boyler was exceptional earlier in the season.

[chippy]

We’ve agreed our fee for Youan so you’d have to presume we’ll be happy with it. We surely couldn’t have expected more from him than he’s given to us.

He should be one of the first orders of business of the summer imo. And he should be signed to play out wide.
Agree with this. Over time with more experience he’ll probably be able to play through the middle effectively at times

[Unseen work]

I find it weird Youan was first signed as a number 9 and then after a couple of weeks Johnson said we’ll keep playing him there, he’ll develop into it and they’ll teach him how to play the role

The next game he was put to the left and played the majority of games since 🤣

A good player though, I’d probably say his best position is in a front 2 where he has the option to drift wide or run in behind.

[jacomo]

I find it weird Youan was first signed as a number 9 and then after a couple of weeks Johnson said we’ll keep playing him there, he’ll develop into it and they’ll teach him how to play the role

The next game he was put to the left and played the majority of games since 🤣

A good player though, I’d probably say his best position is in a front 2 where he has the option to drift wide or run in behind.


Classic Lee.

Anyhow, I hope we sign him on a permanent deal. Very good player.

[Smartie]

I like Youan both through the middle and wide. I've always liked Boyle through the middle as well as wide though, and was often surprised that more folk didn't fancy him through the middle.

A good player is a good player, and one who has pace like that and cause defences problems with his dribbling is well worth having.

He's missed his share of easy chances through the middle which stick in the mind a bit, but it was decent movement and awareness for him to get into those positions in the first place.

I think I'd quite like Youan playing through the middle but peeling off to the left to cause problems the way Stokes so famously did.

[J-C]

Playing out left and a right footer isn't really a winger, more of an inside forward, add in Boyle plus another striker and you'll have a decent front 3.

[JamesHFC]

I find it weird Youan was first signed as a number 9 and then after a couple of weeks Johnson said we’ll keep playing him there, he’ll develop into it and they’ll teach him how to play the role

The next game he was put to the left and played the majority of games since 🤣

A good player though, I’d probably say his best position is in a front 2 where he has the option to drift wide or run in behind.

I think they saw him as someone to fit in for Nisbet whilst he was injured but it’s clear that he is better as a wide player imo. Him on the left & Boyle on the right next season be great. He should improve even more after this season.

[Unseen work]

https://twitter.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1650783482862358528?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

McPartlin giving his input on what our potential ‘4884’ could look like, if we’ll stick to it and where we need to strengthen.

Forward line of Tavares, Doidge and McKirdy next season 🔥…. (I just).

[Stokesy's on fire]

Sheep looking to buy Shinnie from Wigan

[Hibbyradge]

I knew Boyle was fast but this is incredible.

:faf:

[Hibbyradge]

Absolutely no chance.
They generally use all 5 subs and he doesn't get on so they ain't signing him for £1 million.
Why we sent him on loan to a team better than Hibs made no sense either given he couldn't get game time here.
He has only just turned 20 and there will be a Nisbet, Kukharevych and Hoppe sized hole in our striker options for next season so it could yet become his time at Hibs.

Hoppe is on loan so he won't be here.

[Tyler Durden]

Hoppe is on loan so he won't be here.

That’s what the post you quoted said

[Hibbyradge]

That’s what the post you quoted said

I can't read today.

[Donegal Hibby]

One of the papers saying Burnley leading the race to sign Ryan Kent of sevco. Abit of a blow losing a player of that quality for nothing especially after he cost them £7 million a couple of years ago :greengrin .

[Brightside]

One of the papers saying Burnley leading the race to sign Ryan Kent of sevco. Abit of a blow losing a player of that quality for nothing especially after he cost them £7 million a couple of years ago :greengrin .

Kent isn't good enough for the prem - would be an odd signing for Burnley.

[Hibernian Verse]

Kent isn't good enough for the prem - would be an odd signing for Burnley.

Cheap and contributes to home grown players.

[Smartie]

One of the papers saying Burnley leading the race to sign Ryan Kent of sevco. Abit of a blow losing a player of that quality for nothing especially after he cost them £7 million a couple of years ago :greengrin .

I’ve never really got my head around Kent. His stats are dreadful but when we’ve played them (and they’ve been playing well) he’s pulled us around all over the place with his movement. He’s certainly got something but it’s hard to put your finger on what. A cracking end product it probably isn’t though.

Either way - I think he’ll be a big loss for them.

[ancient hibee]

I’ve never really got my head around Kent. His stats are dreadful but when we’ve played them (and they’ve been playing well) he’s pulled us around all over the place with his movement. He’s certainly got something but it’s hard to put your finger on what. A cracking end product it probably isn’t though.

Either way - I think he’ll be a big loss for them.


Looks the business but doesn’t do it.

[Donegal Hibby]

I’ve never really got my head around Kent. His stats are dreadful but when we’ve played them (and they’ve been playing well) he’s pulled us around all over the place with his movement. He’s certainly got something but it’s hard to put your finger on what. A cracking end product it probably isn’t though.

Either way - I think he’ll be a big loss for them.
I thought most of the time when we played them he looked dangerous, personally think if Burnley get him on a free transfer he would be a useful addition to there squad while allowing there transfer budget to focus on a higher quality winger maybe. Article I read they are really blaming the guy who went to notts forest for costing them so much money over getting nothing for both kent and Morelos :greengrin

[Tambo]

East Kilbride are set to launch an ambitious bid to lure Scott Allan to K-Park, according to a report.

[Hibee Mac]

Centrally he scored more goals and created more. He may not have the physicality in your opinion but his pace frightens defenders. You can have different types of centre forwards.

He’s wasted out wide as seen in last couple of games barely influencing things and being taken off. Central he was the focal point of our team and frightening one for defences.

I don’t think we’ll see him here next season but I hope we do. His link up with Boyler was exceptional earlier in the season.For what it's worth I have said previously I prefer Youan through the middle.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has the stats on where he has played when he has scored and assisted this season. Based on gut instinct alone I would hazard that he has contributed more to the above (at least his goals) when playing centrally.

His attributes would lead you to assume that he is better out wide, pace and trickery. That being said I don't think that's necessarily the case in practice. I think he goes missing when played on the left.

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[Donegal Hibby]

Youan is generally anonymous through the middle. His best stuff has all been from wide left.
Yeah I agree that he plays his best stuff on the left wing , he can do a turn in the centre though is far more effective out wide . He's fast and tricky and i see him as a winger . He will chip in with a few goals though he hasn't got the same clinical ruthlessness of a proper striker like Nisbet imo . Good player though .

[andrew70]

For what it's worth I have said previously I prefer Youan through the middle.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has the stats on where he has played when he has scored and assisted this season. Based on gut instinct alone I would hazard that he has contributed more to the above (at least his goals) when playing centrally.

His attributes would lead you to assume that he is better out wide, pace and trickery. That being said I don't think that's necessarily the case in practice. I think he goes missing when played on the left.

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Goes missing is an understatement. Good player when played to his strengths.

To clarify he goes missing because we never give him the ball, perhaps he’s hiding out there but for some reason we persist down the right hand side and over use Cadden.

[superfurryhibby]

Goes missing is an understatement. Good player when played to his strengths.

To clarify he goes missing because we never give him the ball, perhaps he’s hiding out there but for some reason we persist down the right hand side and over use Cadden.

Goes missing is an opinion and just for clarity, I tend to agree, Youan is much better deployed on the wing:greengrin

Given that we seem certain to sell Nisbet, for decent money, I feel signing Youan is essential and would indicate some ambition from our board, even if he does cost £750,000. Whilst we're at it, we could do a lot worse than signing MYko too. A different type of player to Nisbet, but someone with a lot of development in him (the kind of guy we should have been signing, instead of the likes of Melkersen, Hauge etc).

[Tyler Durden]

For what it's worth I have said previously I prefer Youan through the middle.

I'd be interested to know if anyone has the stats on where he has played when he has scored and assisted this season. Based on gut instinct alone I would hazard that he has contributed more to the above (at least his goals) when playing centrally.

His attributes would lead you to assume that he is better out wide, pace and trickery. That being said I don't think that's necessarily the case in practice. I think he goes missing when played on the left.

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Since the turn of the year he scored when playing from wide against Ross County, St Mirren, Livi twice all away. Without checking I’d say his only assist from centrally was the first one, setting up Boyle against Hearts.

When playing centrally he scored a header from a corner against Aberdeen.

[CapitalGreen]

Since the turn of the year he scored when playing from wide against Ross County, St Mirren, Livi twice all away. Without checking I’d say his only assist from centrally was the first one, setting up Boyle against Hearts.

When playing centrally he scored a header from a corner against Aberdeen.

His goal against St Mirren was when he was playing centrally and his goal against Ross County came after Nisbet went off injured and he moved to the centre.

[B.H.F.C]

Since the turn of the year he scored when playing from wide against Ross County, St Mirren, Livi twice all away. Without checking I’d say his only assist from centrally was the first one, setting up Boyle against Hearts.

When playing centrally he scored a header from a corner against Aberdeen.

Bit pedantic, but he scored playing through the middle at Ross County. Started wide, Nisbet went off, he went through the middle and scored. Played through the middle at St Mirren as well although we changed things about a bit in that game and can’t remember if he was still playing through the middle when he scored.

Played through the middle and scored against Aberdeen and same when he came on at Parkhead.

I thought he did a good job playing up front when he had a bit of a run there (Aberdeen, Ross County St Mirren and Killie). Heard McGeady saying on Sky saying he thinks Youan is best up front. Bit undecided myself.

[CapitalGreen]

Bit pedantic, but he scored playing through the middle at Ross County. Started wide, Nisbet went off, he went through the middle and scored. Played through the middle at St Mirren as well although we changed things about a bit in that game and can’t remember if he was still playing through the middle when he scored.

Played through the middle and scored against Aberdeen and same when he came on at Parkhead.

I thought he did a good job playing up front when he had a bit of a run there (Aberdeen, Ross County St Mirren and Killie). Heard McGeady saying on Sky saying he thinks Youan is best up front. Bit undecided myself.

Ideal scenario would be Youan, Boyle and another who are all comfortable occupying any position in the front 3.

[Tyler Durden]

His goal against St Mirren was when he was playing centrally and his goal against Ross County came after Nisbet went off injured and he moved to the centre.

The St Mirren one, Hoppe came on for McKirdy and played centrally IIRC

[Tyler Durden]

Ideal scenario would be Youan, Boyle and another who are all comfortable occupying any position in the front 3.

I agree with this

[CapitalGreen]

The St Mirren one, Hoppe came on for McKirdy and played centrally IIRC

Hoppe played on the left after coming on.

[Tyler Durden]

Hoppe played on the left after coming on.

👍🏻

[PHeffernan]

East Kilbride are set to launch an ambitious bid to lure Scott Allan to K-Park, according to a report.


I was hoping he would go to a team in the 3rd tier next season.
He's needs to find his playing level and it ain't Championship.

[Spudster]

I’ve never really got my head around Kent. His stats are dreadful but when we’ve played them (and they’ve been playing well) he’s pulled us around all over the place with his movement. He’s certainly got something but it’s hard to put your finger on what. A cracking end product it probably isn’t though.

Brandon Barker minus the injuries.

[Donegal Hibby]

Was just reading this article about the loan signings at Hibs and it says that it is believed the fee for Youan is around £400,000 , if this is correct he would definitely be worth signing at that price imo .
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/hibs-loan-players-transfer-fates-26789004

[JamesHFC]

Was just reading this article about the loan signings at Hibs and it says that it is believed the fee for Youan is around £400,000 , if this is correct he would definitely be worth signing at that price imo .
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/hibs-loan-players-transfer-fates-26789004

Sounds about right.

[Donegal Hibby]

Sounds about right.
Fair enough price I think . Out of the other 4 loans for me Hoppe hasn't really impressed me that much tbh and Mykola has been better . I read that Mykola's current club had 6 or 7 strikers on there books , maybe something could be done there if we want him .

Both Egan -Riley and Fish would be the hardest of our loan signings to get back though Fish would be the one that's more likely of the two players to get back imo .

[Brightside]

Fish certainly won’t be going to Man Utd to play. So no reason they would t accept a small payment for him. Just depends if he sees his next few years in Scottish football. He’s still raw with plenty to learn. Another year with Paul will only improve him.

[Hibernian Verse]

Fair enough price I think . Out of the other 4 loans for me Hoppe hasn't really impressed me that much tbh and Mykola has been better . I read that Mykola's current club had 6 or 7 strikers on there books , maybe something could be done there if we want him .

Both Egan -Riley and Fish would be the hardest of our loan signings to get back though Fish would be the one that's more likely of the two players to get back imo .

I feel for Hoppe a little. He's come from two fairly big clubs then moved to Middlesbrough where it hasn't worked out. Now out on loan in the SPFL and can't get a game in a distinctly average Hibs side...he's only a young lad and he's already on the slide.

[bingo70]

Fish certainly won’t be going to Man Utd to play. So no reason they would t accept a small payment for him. Just depends if he sees his next few years in Scottish football. He’s still raw with plenty to learn. Another year with Paul will only improve him.

Fish has just signed a new contract at Utd hasn’t he?

I doubt they’ve given him that with a view to him playing matches, more than likely they’ll want to try and get as much as they can from selling him. Best way to do that is for him to do well on loan at a Championship club.

[Iain G]

Fish certainly won’t be going to Man Utd to play. So no reason they would t accept a small payment for him. Just depends if he sees his next few years in Scottish football. He’s still raw with plenty to learn. Another year with Paul will only improve him.

Would have him in a team ahead of slabhead anyday!

[BILLYHIBS]

My ideal would be Boyle Nisbet and Youan next season with Boyle wide right of a midfield four always ready to push forward a la Kevin De Bruyne

Please excuse crayon they don’t allow sharp objects in here

[04Sauzee]

Fish has just signed a new contract at Utd hasn’t he?

I doubt they’ve given him that with a view to him playing matches, more than likely they’ll want to try and get as much as they can from selling him. Best way to do that is for him to do well on loan at a Championship club.

I'm sure Dylan Levitt had signed a contract with Man Utd before going on loan to Dundee Utd. Dylan was a Welsh Internationalist who Dundee Utd signed on a 2 year deal for an undisclosed sum in the summer..
Dundee Utd will probably have to sell him this summer or extend his contract or risk the possibility they could lose him for nothing.

[Tambo]

My ideal would be Boyle Nisbet and Youan next season with Boyle wide right of a midfield four always ready to push forward a la Kevin De Bruyne

Please excuse crayon they don’t allow sharp objects in here

400k is a no brainer if that's the actual fee for Youan, we've had a problem in the past with the left side of attack and for me he has performed much better than Agyepong, Barker, Murphy or Jasper. I forgot about Horgan also who was probably better all around than them 4.

A forward line of Youan Nisbet Boyle looks very exciting on paper and if we can add a KDB type of player at our level that would be a bonus.

I'm looking forward to the summer window and think we will get it right this time.

My wish is bring in Youan and keep Nisbet then have Laidlaw and O'Connor as back up for these two players.

A new number 10 would be ideal also even though Josh is having the season of his life I think we need this.

Oscar needs to be in the first team squad next season and my choice would be to sell/mutual release Cabraja and anothwr 1
year playing deal for Lewis.

Fish and CJ won't be in the United or Burnley first team squads next season respectively but I'm not sure how much of a fee they would ask for.

[Unseen work]

Saw an article in the EEN about midfielder’s Hearts could be after and made me think if we’d be interested in/go for any of them.

Both clubs appear to shop in very similar markets.

1. Dennis Adeniran (Sheffield Wednesday)
Was once the subject of a £4m transfer from Fulham to Everton as a teenager, but has yet to fulfil his potential and has been a squad player for Sheffield Wednesday near the top of League One. The 24-year-old can play in the centre and at wing-back.

2. Luke Amos (Queens Park Rangers)
Impressed at QPR on a loan deal from Spurs before signing permanently, has struggled to hold a place in the starting XI since suffering a serious knee injury a couple of years back. He's a combative midfielder with quick feet so likes to do a lot of his work off the ball.

3. Scott Arfield (Rangers)
Turns 35 this year. If Rangers don't want to give him a new deal he could probably still earn more money down south, but if he wants to stay in Scotland then Hearts would be an obvious landing spot. Scores plenty of goals from midfield, something Hearts lack.

4. Archie Collins (Exeter City)
A rising star in England's League One, the 23-year-old is an all-round midfielder who likes to get forward to both create and score himself. He's also durable, having played every game for his side in the league this term.

5. Greg Docherty (Hull City)
Was briefly a Hibs player but that shouldn't put Hearts off if Hull decide against extending his contract for another year. Great at driving through the lines with the ball at his feet.

6. George Evans (Millwall)
The 28-year-old represents a more experienced option. He's an effective stopper with the body of a centre-half but a great range of passing from the No.6 role. Hasn't managed to play much for the Lions this season.

7. Josh Mulligan (Dundee)
There have been whisperings of interest from Tynecastle in the 20-year-old but nothing concrete. With over 50 appearances for the Dark Blues and five Scotland under-21 caps, he's a rising star in the SPFL.

8. Stephane Omeonga (Livingston)
Another former Hibs player, but then a certain Sir Paul Hartley used to play down Easter Road and that didn't harm his performances in maroon. Omeonga is an excellent recycler of the ball, always winning it back and keeping possession for his side.

9. Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City)
Hey, why not another Aussie? The 24-year-old former Burnley youth product excels in both winning back possession and creating for team-mates.

For reference - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/9-out-of-contract-central-midfielders-hearts-could-go-for-this-summer-4121898

[Unseen work]

Just noticed the EEN also done an article about out of contracts centre halves we may look at - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/9-out-of-contract-central-defenders-hibs-could-sign-this-summer-4122538

[Callum_62]

Just noticed the EEN also done an article about out of contracts centre halves we may look at - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/9-out-of-contract-central-defenders-hibs-could-sign-this-summer-4122538

The only one id accept from that list is Stone Mambo, for obvious reasons.

[Ronniekirk]

Fair enough price I think . Out of the other 4 loans for me Hoppe hasn't really impressed me that much tbh and Mykola has been better . I read that Mykola's current club had 6 or 7 strikers on there books , maybe something could be done there if we want him .

Both Egan -Riley and Fish would be the hardest of our loan signings to get back though Fish would be the one that's more likely of the two players to get back imo .
The Big Ukranian has been in and out the team with injuries the last few months so maybe another loan spell with us Would be good for both parties as if he can get a run of games he has shown there is a good player in there and he will score goals

[jacomo]

400k is a no brainer if that's the actual fee for Youan, we've had a problem in the past with the left side of attack and for me he has performed much better than Agyepong, Barker, Murphy or Jasper. I forgot about Horgan also who was probably better all around than them 4.

A forward line of Youan Nisbet Boyle looks very exciting on paper and if we can add a KDB type of player at our level that would be a bonus.

I'm looking forward to the summer window and think we will get it right this time.

My wish is bring in Youan and keep Nisbet then have Laidlaw and O'Connor as back up for these two players.

A new number 10 would be ideal also even though Josh is having the season of his life I think we need this.

Oscar needs to be in the first team squad next season and my choice would be to sell/mutual release Cabraja and anothwr 1
year playing deal for Lewis.

Fish and CJ won't be in the United or Burnley first team squads next season respectively but I'm not sure how much of a fee they would ask for.


Youan is a much more talented player than Horgan. Not even close.

We’ve reputedly paid a few fees in the region of £300-400k in recent years. Youan would be the best value of the lot.

[Since452]

Aberdeen looking for £4m for McCrorie. Fair play to them for holding out but I have absolutely no idea what these teams see in him.

[Unseen work]

https://www.afc.co.uk/2023/04/28/angus-remains-a-don/

Aberdeen extend MacDonalds contract for 2 years, looking more likely Robson will get the managers job.

[Tambo]

Youan is a much more talented player than Horgan. Not even close.

We’ve reputedly paid a few fees in the region of £300-400k in recent years. Youan would be the best value of the lot.

I didn't say he wasn't, I forgot about Horgan when i posted when I was thinking about who we have had in the past in that position and Horgan was better than the 4 I've mentioned and Youan has looked the best out of all of them.

[Unseen work]

400k is a no brainer if that's the actual fee for Youan, we've had a problem in the past with the left side of attack and for me he has performed much better than Agyepong, Barker, Murphy or Jasper. I forgot about Horgan also who was probably better all around than them 4.

A forward line of Youan Nisbet Boyle looks very exciting on paper and if we can add a KDB type of player at our level that would be a bonus.

I'm looking forward to the summer window and think we will get it right this time.

My wish is bring in Youan and keep Nisbet then have Laidlaw and O'Connor as back up for these two players.

A new number 10 would be ideal also even though Josh is having the season of his life I think we need this.

Oscar needs to be in the first team squad next season and my choice would be to sell/mutual release Cabraja and anothwr 1
year playing deal for Lewis.

Fish and CJ won't be in the United or Burnley first team squads next season respectively but I'm not sure how much of a fee they would ask for.


Yep, no brainer imo if it is 400k for Youan.

We could buy him for that and more than double it within a week if we wanted to.

I think a full pre season, new and (hopefully better) team mates and he’ll get better and better.

Incredible frustrating at times but his speed, directness and ability to beat a man (at times) is so good, it’s just fine tuning his decision making and final ball/finish.

[EGL2000]

Aberdeen looking for £4m for McCrorie. Fair play to them for holding out but I have absolutely no idea what these teams see in him.

Aberdeen could have some really good money to spend this coming summer if they sell some of their assets. Add to that that the money from the conference league if they finish 3rd.

[eastmainsmsh]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Doidge

Will they take up the option ?

[007]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Doidge

Will they take up the option ?

Can they afford a 700 goal striker? 🤔

[CapitalGreen]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Doidge

Will they take up the option ?

Could probably do a job in the Championship.

[Stuart93]

Aberdeen looking for £4m for McCrorie. Fair play to them for holding out but I have absolutely no idea what these teams see in him.

I think he’s a good player and the type our midfield would benefit from.

Seems to be everywhere

[JamesHFC]

Could probably do a job in the Championship.

I think he would score a load in that league.

[Trinity Hibee]

Wigan relegated. Will we go for Jason Kerr?

[Bostonhibby]

Wigan relegated. Will we go for Jason Kerr?I keep thinking about when big Daz slipped back into ER and can't help thinking Kerr could be something similar.

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[CapitalGreen]

Wigan relegated. Will we go for Jason Kerr?

You’d hope not wouldn’t you?

[bingo70]

Wigan relegated. Will we go for Jason Kerr?

Blackpool relegated as well, they’ve got a Scottish midfielder on loan from Man City, Lewis Fiorini. I couldn’t say I’ve seen enough of him to give a proper appraisal but he seems to score a lot of decent goals for them and when he was on loan in Holland, I’m hoping we might be after him,

[GreenGray]

Aberdeen looking for £4m for McCrorie. Fair play to them for holding out but I have absolutely no idea what these teams see in him.

Mental we were about to sign him until gerrard blocked it


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[Stevie Reid]

Not a signing rumour so not sure why I’m putting this in here - but I see Dylan McGeouch has been awarded player of the year at Forest Green. Must have kept himself fit.

[Brightside]

I think he’s a good player and the type our midfield would benefit from.

Seems to be everywhere

Would have been excellent for us.

[Brightside]

Blackpool relegated as well, they’ve got a Scottish midfielder on loan from Man City, Lewis Fiorini. I couldn’t say I’ve seen enough of him to give a proper appraisal but he seems to score a lot of decent goals for them and when he was on loan in Holland, I’m hoping we might be after him,

Lewis would be a great signing.

[erin go bragh]

Dylan McGeough just been named Forrest’s green player of the season
Good to see one of the immortals doing well.

[147lothian]

For me 400k for Elie Youan would be the best piece of business we could do, getting him signed up has to be top priority, next is making sure we have Dan MacKay back from his loan spell at Inverness, with these two along with Boyle & Nisbet in the team we will have a formidable attacking team to look forward to seeing next season

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not a signing rumour so not sure why I’m putting this in here - but I see Dylan McGeouch has been awarded player of the year at Forest Green. Must have kept himself fit.

He’s apparently only played 22 games. Considering they’ve played 45 league games and cup games on top of that that means he’s missed more than half.

[Paulie Walnuts]

For me 400k for Elie Youan would be the best piece of business we could do, getting him signed up has to be top priority, next is making sure we have Dan MacKay back from his loan spell at Inverness, with these two along with Boyle & Nisbet in the team we will have a formidable attacking team to look forward to seeing next season

Dan Mackay? I’d be stunned if he’s anywhere near our first team.

[04Sauzee]

He’s apparently only played 22 games. Considering they’ve played 45 league games and cup games on top of that that means he’s missed more than half.

He signed for them on the 22nd November, probably had to get himself match fit. FGR had already played 25 games of football by the time he signed.

[JimBHibees]

He signed for them on the 22nd November, probably had to get himself match fit. FGR had already played 25 games of football by the time he signed.

Yeah that is what I thought.

[JimBHibees]

Wigan relegated. Will we go for Jason Kerr?

Has an acl injury. Would like him to sign for us.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He signed for them on the 22nd November, probably had to get himself match fit. FGR had already played 25 games of football by the time he signed.

Ah ok I didn’t realise that.

[CapitalGreen]

He’s apparently only played 22 games. Considering they’ve played 45 league games and cup games on top of that that means he’s missed more than half.

He’s missed 3 league games and 1 cup game out of 28 games.

[Tambo]

McGrath's name linked with us again in an article this morning saying us, Dundee United and Fleetwood interested but Maloney wants to keep him for next season.

[Billy Whizz]

He signed for them on the 22nd November, probably had to get himself match fit. FGR had already played 25 games of football by the time he signed.

He only joined them around mid October. If he stays with them he’ll be playing in the English bottom league next season

[Vault Boy]

I don’t care if it means I’m living in the past, I’d absolutely love for us to sign McGeouch. Coming off the back of a good season for him personally and still only 30, he’d improve us significantly.

He’s got the composure, control, and touch of class that we currently lack in midfield IMO.

[EGL2000]

McGrath's name linked with us again in an article this morning saying us, Dundee United and Fleetwood interested but Maloney wants to keep him for next season.

Not sure on this one, think he's been fairly poor this season.

[Hibbyradge]

Can they afford a 700 goal striker? 🤔

It's only 564.

[Hibbyradge]

Blackpool relegated as well, they’ve got a Scottish midfielder on loan from Man City, Lewis Fiorini. I couldn’t say I’ve seen enough of him to give a proper appraisal but he seems to score a lot of decent goals for them and when he was on loan in Holland, I’m hoping we might be after him,

He scored his first goal for Blackpool on Friday then gave away the penalty which finally relegated them.

[Hibbyradge]

Lewis would be a great signing.

Why do you say that?

He's only played half a dozen times since last summer for a struggling Blackpool side.

[Saint Hibee]

People seem very optimistic that we're going to hang on to Nisbet. I'd resigned myself to losing him this summer.

[Hibbyradge]

People seem very optimistic that we're going to hang on to Nisbet. I'd resigned myself to losing him this summer.

I think we'll definitely sell him.

[SHODAN]

Nisbet will be away.

[superfurryhibby]

Nisbet, it's only a question of how much for.

[GordonHFC]

He’s apparently only played 22 games. Considering they’ve played 45 league games and cup games on top of that that means he’s missed more than half.

Didnt he only sign on in January?

[Billy Whizz]

Didnt he only sign on in January?

It was October, the week after he played in the Sauzee game at ER

[Paulie Walnuts]

Didnt he only sign on in January?

I’d incorrectly just presumed he signed in the summer.

[04Sauzee]

It was October, the week after he played in the Sauzee game at ER

Looks like it was later than that

https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/mcgeouch-signs-for-rovers

[Jones28]

People seem very optimistic that we're going to hang on to Nisbet. I'd resigned myself to losing him this summer.

He is 100% not a Hibs player next season.

[007]

It's only 564.

That's just his Kilmarnock total.

[Hibbyradge]

That's just his Kilmarnock total.

:tee hee:

[Col2]

I don’t care if it means I’m living in the past, I’d absolutely love for us to sign McGeouch. Coming off the back of a good season for him personally and still only 30, he’d improve us significantly.

He’s got the composure, control, and touch of class that we currently lack in midfield IMO.

Played regularly at a good level and got great plaudits since he arrived mid season. I would be delighted if he came back.

[badabing67]

McGrath's name linked with us again in an article this morning saying us, Dundee United and Fleetwood interested but Maloney wants to keep him for next season.

Maybe we could swap him for Hendo

[angus hibby]

McGrath's name linked with us again in an article this morning saying us, Dundee United and Fleetwood interested but Maloney wants to keep him for next season.

United fan I know who is usually pretty accurate with info, says McGrath is definitely coming to ER.

[Billy Whizz]

United fan I know who is usually pretty accurate with info, says McGrath is definitely coming to ER.

He’s contracted to Wigan until June 2024, however they are skint
Wigan are looking for a fee for Shinnie, wonder how much they want for McGrath

[Bridge hibs]

He’s contracted to Wigan until June 2024, however they are skint
Wigan are looking for a fee for Shinnie, wonder how much they want for McGrath

Jonny Williams, Shinnie, McGrath and Arfield, no bad midfield if we could offload a few and win the lottery 😵

[McD]

Has an acl injury. Would like him to sign for us.


any idea when he’s expected back?

he’s reputed to be a high earner there, wonder if a loan with purchase if X number of games played deal could be a goer, allowing us to check he’s fully fit before actually committing to paying money for him

[CapitalGreen]

McGrath isn’t very good, I certainly wouldn’t be paying a fee for him.

[badabing67]

Jonny Williams, Shinnie, McGrath and Arfield, no bad midfield if we could offload a few and win the lottery 😵

I doubt Shinnie will sign for us

[Bridge hibs]

I doubt Shinnie will sign for us

Yeah my post was tongue in cheek mate

[JimBHibees]

any idea when he’s expected back?

he’s reputed to be a high earner there, wonder if a loan with purchase if X number of games played deal could be a goer, allowing us to check he’s fully fit before actually committing to paying money for him

Got injury in November. Likely September or so.

[bingo70]

McGrath isn’t very good, I certainly wouldn’t be paying a fee for him.

I’ve not seen enough of him to say but from what I can tell, he’d be good playing for a team that plays on the front foot and has attacking players he could create for.

I think him playing for a struggling team with only one person up front like he’s had with Dundee Utd, is never going to bring out the best in him.

[S4uzee]

McGrath isn’t very good, I certainly wouldn’t be paying a fee for him.

Agreed. Not an improvement and another average player

[Stuart93]

McLaughlin and Wright told they can leave rangers

Would take both

[HendoDelivered]

McLaughlin and Wright told they can leave rangers

Would take both

For sure. Wright especially, good player.

[04Sauzee]

For sure. Wright especially, good player.

Wright is a player who would do great at Hibs, Hearts or back at Aberdeen. With the wages he's probably on I can see him head South. And the fact he's still under contract I'd expect Rangers to still want a fee

[EGL2000]

McLaughlin and Wright told they can leave rangers

Would take both


Wright would be a cracking signing.

[Trinity Hibee]

Is McLaughlin not a Hibby?

[Mcbizz1998]

Is McLaughlin not a Hibby?

That was the suggestion whilst he was with Hearts. No idea if true or not.

[JimBHibees]

Wright would be a cracking signing.

Where would he play?

[Jones28]

Where would he play?

A front 3 of Wright Youan Boyle would be a decent option.

He'd also do nicely as No.10, in the hole kind of player.

[500miles]

McLaughlin and Wright told they can leave rangers

Would take both

Would also take both. Wright would be a better signing than McGrath.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is Scott Wright actually any good?

His record at Aberdeen doesn’t look like much to write home about with not all that many appearances and neither does his record at Rangers look all that exciting.

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never really noticed him whether that’s at Aberdeen or rangers.

[Unseen work]

Wright would be a fantastic signing.

He’s got speed, technique and vision - the exact type of player most Hibs fans want to see.

He’s got something that I think we miss and that’s the ability to link the play and create. He’ll beat a man, play it into the striker, get it again and just create really nice looking and good bits of play. Aberdeen with him and hedges behind the striker played some brilliant football. Probably similar to Barrie McKay.

He tends to play off the left which is obviously where Youan would play but imo he could easily play as a 10. Them 2 and Boyle behind a striker (assuming Nisbet is gone) would be brilliant.

Only issue is 2 years left on his deal at a salary that’s probably more than we’d be willing to pay so would likely be a loan if anything.

[easty]

I cannae see Scott Wright coming to Hibs, I think he’ll go down south. He’d be a good signing though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Would also take both. Wright would be a better signing than McGrath.
He might be , would definitely be I think more expensive of the two to buy . Think McGrath has scored more goals than wright in a lot less games too.

[ancient hibee]

Wright would be a fantastic signing.

He’s got speed, technique and vision - the exact type of player most Hibs fans want to see.

He’s got something that I think we miss and that’s the ability to link the play and create. He’ll beat a man, play it into the striker, get it again and just create really nice looking and good bits of play. Aberdeen with him and hedges behind the striker played some brilliant football. Probably similar to Barrie McKay.

He tends to play off the left which is obviously where Youan would play but imo he could easily play as a 10. Them 2 and Boyle behind a striker (assuming Nisbet is gone) would be brilliant.

Only issue is 2 years left on his deal at a salary that’s probably more than we’d be willing to pay so would likely be a loan if anything.

Everything that Rangers need. So why don’t they want him? Is it because when he’s been given a chance he can’t do the business?

[CapitalGreen]

He might be , would definitely be I think more expensive of the two to buy . Think McGrath has scored more goals than wright in a lot less games too.

Wright - 14 non-penalty goals + 10 assists in 5,299 Premier League minutes = 0.41 per 90 minutes

McGrath - 6 non-penalty goals + 4 assists in 6,757 Premier League minutes = 0.13 per 90 minutes

[Unseen work]

Everything that Rangers need. So why don’t they want him? Is it because when he’s been given a chance he can’t do the business?

No idea, seemed to play more under Gerrard and GVB and even started the European final.

If I was a rangers fan though I’d have been wanting to see him and even Matondo play more than they have. They’ve had an issue out wide for years and never play a right winger whilst Kent flatters to deceive.

That said, even if he’s not good enough to start for rangers he still more than good enough for us.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/football_scot/status/1653376840529051648?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Hibs trying to beat Aberdeen to the signing of Jay Idzes

[kentao]

https://twitter.com/football_scot/status/1653376840529051648?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Hibs trying to beat Aberdeen to the signing of Jay Idzes

No a wonder Aberdeen can outspend us when all they do is use our recruitment team to identify players :faf::faf:

[PHeffernan]

Everything that Rangers need. So why don’t they want him? Is it because when he’s been given a chance he can’t do the business?

Rangers have said nothing about the futures of either player.
It's merely click bait laid by Daily Record journalists and guess what loads of folk clicked on it and are repeating it as the truth.

[PHeffernan]

https://twitter.com/football_scot/status/1653376840529051648?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Hibs trying to beat Aberdeen to the signing of Jay Idzes

Another made up story

[SHODAN]

https://twitter.com/football_scot/status/1653376840529051648?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Hibs trying to beat Aberdeen to the signing of Jay Idzes

Aberdeen will win that. Next!

[brydekirk]

No a wonder Aberdeen can outspend us when all they do is use our recruitment team to identify players :faf::faf:

The sheep were in for him in January, but failed.

[Torto7]

Aberdeen will win that. Next!

Hibs aren't in for the majority of players the papers claim both us and the sheep are in for. It makes me think the weirdo in charge of them leaks it to the press to try and appear pure massive **** style.

[ancient hibee]

Rangers have said nothing about the futures of either player.
It's merely click bait laid by Daily Record journalists and guess what loads of folk clicked on it and are repeating it as the truth.

Anyone posting a DR story should attach a warning note-save a lot of wasted effort.

[JimBHibees]

Is Scott Wright actually any good?

His record at Aberdeen doesn’t look like much to write home about with not all that many appearances and neither does his record at Rangers look all that exciting.

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never really noticed him whether that’s at Aberdeen or rangers.

Kind of where I am. Seems fitter and faster at Rangers however not sure he is that good. Got a few Rangers fans in my work and they think Wright is bang average.

[Torto7]

Kind of where I am. Seems fitter and faster at Rangers however not sure he is that good. Got a few Rangers fans in my work and they think Wright is bang average.

He's lazy off the ball. With him it's always been potential with his clear technical skills but he's moving away from the potential stage at his age and needs to show improvements across the board. I'd take him for a reasonable price but I wouldnt be 100pc convinced he'll amount to anything.

[Donegal Hibby]

Article in the courier about Goodwin wanting McGrath signed permanently , us and Fleetwood mentioned too .
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4355977/jim-goodwin-jamie-mcgrath-dundee-united-hibs-transfer/

[Wheat Hound]

https://t.co/PRtZ9yM9Ka

Daily Record saying Hibs confident of signing up Youan....although the article, as per DR norms, doesn't really tell us anything new.

[EGL2000]

Kind of where I am. Seems fitter and faster at Rangers however not sure he is that good. Got a few Rangers fans in my work and they think Wright is bang average.

If we are brutally honest there is players who can't even get on the Celtic/rangers bench who would improve our team. He's up against players they signed for millions of pounds so never really likely to get much game time.

[Springbank]

Up until the Scottish Cup Final last season (must be just under a year ago) I was far from convinced about Scott Wright.

However, there's no doubt he changed that game entirely (and made summer a lot more bearable round Leith than if the Jambos had won the Cup)

Would prove to be an excellent signing.

As others have said, with his Europa League input from last year, he'll probably have a showreel that will be tempting to English Championship clubs, with higher wages than we could reach

[JimBHibees]

Up until the Scottish Cup Final last season (must be just under a year ago) I was far from convinced about Scott Wright.

However, there's no doubt he changed that game entirely (and made summer a lot more bearable round Leith than if the Jambos had won the Cup)

Would prove to be an excellent signing.

As others have said, with his Europa League input from last year, he'll probably have a showreel that will be tempting to English Championship clubs, with higher wages than we could reach

Fair summary. Think you are right there will be teams with much more cash who will be better placed to buy him than us.

[JimBHibees]

If we are brutally honest there is players who can't even get on the Celtic/rangers bench who would improve our team. He's up against players they signed for millions of pounds so never really likely to get much game time.

No doubt about that at all. Never been convinced by him overly so certainly wouldn't want to pay alot particularly when we still have Boyle and likely also Elie.

[Paulie Walnuts]

No doubt about that at all. Never been convinced by him overly so certainly wouldn't want to pay alot particularly when we still have Boyle and likely also Elie.

That’s pretty much where I am whilst admittedly not knowing a lot about him.

If it was between Youan and Wright I hope we go for Youan based on Wrights fairly underwhelming career so far.

[Unseen work]

I know YouTube videos aren’t always the best source, but this is Jay Idzes’ latest

https://youtu.be/QECR02eFoBA

He doesn’t look particularly convincing in any of those…

However comments from fans on all the videos are very positive

[04Sauzee]

According to reports Ryan Kent is close to signing for Fenerbache on a free. Incredible to think Rangers spent about £7m on him and are allowing him to leave for nothing.

[Donegal Hibby]

According to reports Ryan Kent is close to signing for Fenerbache on a free. Incredible to think Rangers spent about £7m on him and are allowing him to leave for nothing.
I'd imagine they did offer him a contract and he rejected it , think Morelos contract is also near at a end and I seem to remember awhile back they thought they were going to get £15 million p!us for him . Quite angry about the two of them coming out of contract which is always nice to see :greengrin

[Lancs Harp]

According to reports Ryan Kent is close to signing for Fenerbache on a free. Incredible to think Rangers spent about £7m on him and are allowing him to leave for nothing.

Clears a very substancial wage i would imgine. Cant see him lasting a season in Turkey.

[Donegal Hibby]

Wonder will we see any youth players from arsenal coming to us on loan now that McDermott has been appointed?

[Lancs Harp]

Been in post several hours now still no summer signings lined up.

[JohnM1875]

According to reports Ryan Kent is close to signing for Fenerbache on a free. Incredible to think Rangers spent about £7m on him and are allowing him to leave for nothing.

Kent is the perfect example of 'all fart no jobby'.

Used to think I'd only take Boyle over him because I was a Hibs fan. Then you compare the stats. Imagine Boyle's stats playing for the huns the past five years.

Kent is good at megging players, other than that he's bang average.

[HoboHarry]

According to reports Ryan Kent is close to signing for Fenerbache on a free. Incredible to think Rangers spent about £7m on him and are allowing him to leave for nothing.

I recall reading an article at the time he signed for sevco that Liverpool believed they had fleeced sevco and were patting themselves on the head for getting 7M

[500miles]

Daryl Horgan's stats were better than Kent's in their first season.

[BILLYHIBS]

Brighton agree deal to sign Watford forward Joao Pedro for 30m

BBC Sport

[Unseen work]

Excited to watch the Dundee v Queen Park game, some really good young players playing.

Boateng, Cameron and Mulligan the main ones.

Mulligan I’m sure we’ve looked at a couple of times

[CapitalGreen]

Excited to watch the Dundee v Queen Park game, some really good young players playing.

Boateng, Cameron and Mulligan the main ones.

Mulligan I’m sure we’ve looked at a couple of times

+ Grant Savoury

[Callum_62]

Excited to watch the Dundee v Queen Park game, some really good young players playing.

Boateng, Cameron and Mulligan the main ones.

Mulligan I’m sure we’ve looked at a couple of timesBoating at fault

1-0 Dundee

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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Boating at fault

1-0 Dundee

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FFS, I thought it would be safe to read this thread without any match updates appearing, tad annoying! 😠

[CapitalGreen]

FFS, I thought it would be safe to read this thread without any match updates appearing, tad annoying! 😠

It was disallowed, score is still 0-0.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It was disallowed, score is still 0-0.

That really helps eh? Cheers 🤬

I'll just start from about 70 minutes in.

[LEaston87]

First time i have seen him but Fox looks decent, left footed CB. 6ft 3 and only 24. Although like I said its the first time i have seen him play.

[B.H.F.C]

First time i have seen him but Fox looks decent, left footed CB. 6ft 3 and only 24. Although like I said its the first time i have seen him play.

He’s looked good at the other end of the park but there isn’t a defender on the park who has defended remotely well here!

[chippy]

Luke McCowan is best player on the park by a long way. Attacking midfield. Out of contract May 23

[LEaston87]

Aye I just seen him get megged and could have done better for the 5th. In the bin

[Callum_62]

That really helps eh? Cheers [emoji2959]

I'll just start from about 70 minutes in.Good idea - not much happening between that goal and 70 mins

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[Nevi_SOL]

Luke McCowan is best player on the park by a long way. Attacking midfield. Out of contract May 23

Agreed, was brilliant, fast, direct and great finish

[tonyrougier123]

Luke McCowan is best player on the park by a long way. Attacking midfield. Out of contract May 23

Neat player McCowan,tidy left foot as well. Worth a wee look for prem clubs.

[Donegal Hibby]

Interesting article on Will Fish here. Do wonder if maybe he'd like to stay at Hibs .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/what-will-fish-said-about-hibs-future-as-manchester-united-loanee-reveals-easter-road-hope-4131733

[Vault Boy]

Interesting article on Will Fish here. Do wonder if maybe he'd like to stay at Hibs .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/what-will-fish-said-about-hibs-future-as-manchester-united-loanee-reveals-easter-road-hope-4131733

Certainly reads like he’s keen on, which is always a nice endorsement from a loanee.

[flash]

Certainly reads like he’s keen on, which is always a nice endorsement from a loanee.

Once he settled in he has been absolutely brilliant for us and I reckon he could easily play at a higher level if he keeps developing.

Would be great if we could have him for another season.

[Smartie]

I heard that Darren Fletcher will have quite big say in what happens next.

It makes sense for all parties for him to stay imo. He'll be better for the experience of playing regularly for us and I'm not convinced he'd easily be given a game at a much higher level, we get a player who we know is good at our level.

I don't see it being a permanent transfer any time soon but another year makes perfect sense. I also think that he might develop to a level where he'll want to play at a higher level than ours, just not right now.

[hibee-boys]

I heard that Darren Fletcher will have quite big say in what happens next.

It makes sense for all parties for him to stay imo. He'll be better for the experience of playing regularly for us and I'm not convinced he'd easily be given a game at a much higher level, we get a player who we know is good at our level.

I don't see it being a permanent transfer any time soon but another year makes perfect sense. I also think that he might develop to a level where he'll want to play at a higher level than ours, just not right now.

I agree, I can’t see him going to a Championship team and being a starter yet. A move to a league 1 or 2 club would be a step back in my eyes for him. Makes sense for him to stay here for another year.

[archie]

I heard that Darren Fletcher will have quite big say in what happens next.

It makes sense for all parties for him to stay imo. He'll be better for the experience of playing regularly for us and I'm not convinced he'd easily be given a game at a much higher level, we get a player who we know is good at our level.

I don't see it being a permanent transfer any time soon but another year makes perfect sense. I also think that he might develop to a level where he'll want to play at a higher level than ours, just not right now.

It just shows how little say he has in it. Though Man U have a right to manage his career. I wonder if we undersell Scottish football as an option for developing players. It's not easy playing Hearts or Motherwell. And I genuinely can't think of any pushover games. And then there's the old firm. I hope we get another year out of him.

[bingo70]

It just shows how little say he has in it. Though Man U have a right to manage his career. I wonder if we undersell Scottish football as an option for developing players. It's not easy playing Hearts or Motherwell. And I genuinely can't think of any pushover games. And then there's the old firm. I hope we get another year out of him.

Certainly night and day compared to young English players playing reserve or under 23 football with no intensity.

[BoltonHibee]

First time i have seen him but Fox looks decent, left footed CB. 6ft 3 and only 24. Although like I said its the first time i have seen him play.

He did bag a couple, but what an awful defender. Didn’t win a header in his own half, bullied off the ball. Awareness was very poor and insisted on punting the same ball over and over again. He’s like shakey every time I’ve seen him play


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[EGL2000]

I agree, I can’t see him going to a Championship team and being a starter yet. A move to a league 1 or 2 club would be a step back in my eyes for him. Makes sense for him to stay here for another year.

I think he will go lower end of championship and start. Look at Nathan wood, couldn't even get a game up here. Now a starter for Swansea. Fish has looked considerably better than him.

[theonlywayisup]

Don't know anything about him, but this is impressive.

Watch Queen's Park's Fox score incredible leveller against Dundee - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/65505374)

[A Hi-Bee]

Don't know anything about him, but this is impressive.

Watch Queen's Park's Fox score incredible leveller against Dundee - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/65505374)

He scored two cracking goals, not so sure about his defending right enough.

[cheltenhamhibee]

Started reading through the thread ( then skipped to the end) seeing some posts about lower league players in England, one player who I would love to see with us is Alfie May form Cheltenham, his game would suit Scottish football down to the ground, quick, an annoying little git for defenders, good scoring rate as well

[Brightside]

Started reading through the thread ( then skipped to the end) seeing some posts about lower league players in England, one player who I would love to see with us is Alfie May form Cheltenham, his game would suit Scottish football down to the ground, quick, an annoying little git for defenders, good scoring rate as well

We had a chance for him about 2 years ago but couldn’t agree the deal with Cheltenham.

[flash]

Started reading through the thread ( then skipped to the end) seeing some posts about lower league players in England, one player who I would love to see with us is Alfie May form Cheltenham, his game would suit Scottish football down to the ground, quick, an annoying little git for defenders, good scoring rate as well

Sounds identical to McKirdy.

[jeffers]

Once he settled in he has been absolutely brilliant for us and I reckon he could easily play at a higher level if he keeps developing.

Would be great if we could have him for another season.

Would be happy to see him stay for another season. On a similar note a mate was speaking to CJ’s parents at a recent game and they were telling him that the player loves at the club, loves Edinburgh and would be really happy to extend his stay with us.

[SteveHFC]

Would be happy to see him stay for another season. On a similar note a mate was speaking to CJ’s parents at a recent game and they were telling him that the player loves at the club, loves Edinburgh and would be really happy to extend his stay with us.

Hope this happens. Really like him.

[Rumble de Thump]

With Wigan failing to pay their players on time again maybe signing Jason Kerr or Jamie McGrath is more of a possibility.

[Since452]

Would be happy to see him stay for another season. On a similar note a mate was speaking to CJ’s parents at a recent game and they were telling him that the player loves at the club, loves Edinburgh and would be really happy to extend his stay with us.

He definitely appears to have bought in to the club. Really apparent during and after the derby.

[cheltenhamhibee]

Sounds identical to McKirdy.

Different class to McKirdy, I'd be delighted with May, McKirdy is still meh and always will be

[Unseen work]

With Wigan failing to pay their players on time again maybe signing Jason Kerr or Jamie McGrath is more of a possibility.

Aberdeen fan supposedly knows his dad and says he’s not been paid for the 5th time and he’ll end up at Hibs or Aberdeen.

Sounds rubbish but hopefully we get hom

[CapitalGreen]

With Wigan failing to pay their players on time again maybe signing Jason Kerr or Jamie McGrath is more of a possibility.

I hope we don’t go for McGrath, he’s not very good.

[Smartie]

Getting Fish for another year would be huge.

He was excellent again today.

[badabing67]

I hope we don’t go for McGrath, he’s not very good.

He'd be a better option than Henderson, I would swap them in a heartbeat if I could.

[GreenGray]

Getting Fish for another year would be huge.

He was excellent again today.

He is class, perfect for this league, need him back but highly doubt it


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[B.H.F.C]

Getting Fish for another year would be huge.

He was excellent again today.

Would be more than happy to go in to next season with Fish as first choice centre half. Has all the attributes to be a very good player and you’d never think watching him that he’s only played about 20 first team games.

Very handy contribution he’s made at the other end of the pitch as well.

[Donegal Hibby]

He'd be a better option than Henderson, I would swap them in a heartbeat if I could.
So would I , think McGrath is a better player.

[CapitalGreen]

He'd be a better option than Henderson, I would swap them in a heartbeat if I could.

I’m not a massive Henderson fan either but I don’t think McGrath is any better than him and he’d certainly cost us more in wages. McGrath has an over inflated reputation here because he scored a lot of penalties a couple of seasons ago for St Mirren. I’d hope we could de better than both players.

- Henderson 0.35 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes in the league this season.
- McGrath 0.18 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes in the league this season.

[bingo70]

I hope we don’t go for McGrath, he’s not very good.

Fwiw I’m mates with a Dundee Utd fan who goes to lots of Hibs games and he thinks he would be a great signing for us. Apparently he was used completely wrong under their previous manager, he’s not a winger like Boyle and he’s not a central midfielder that’s going to track back and win tackles. Recently he’s been used better and he’s been excellent for Utd and they’re desperate to keep him now.

[EVENTUALLY]

Getting Fish for another year would be huge.

He was excellent again today.

:aok:

[Unseen work]

I’m not a massive Henderson fan either but I don’t think McGrath is any better than him and he’d certainly cost us more in wages. McGrath has an over inflated reputation here because he scored a lot of penalties a couple of seasons ago for St Mirren. I’d hope we could de better than both players.

- Henderson 0.35 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes in the league this season.
- McGrath 0.18 non-penalty goal contributions per 90 minutes in the league this season.

I would genuinely be interested to see how Henderson would get on playing week in week out for a team in the top flight. Always seems to get or create a chance when he’s on

[badabing67]

I would genuinely be interested to see how Henderson would get on playing week in week out for a team in the top flight. Always seems to get or create a chance when he’s on

The problem is when he gets chances he tends to squanders them, and rarely comes out a challenge with the ball. I just think he is frustrating. I think he will be away in the summer.

[Since452]

He'd be a better option than Henderson, I would swap them in a heartbeat if I could.

McGrath is a different level to Henderson. ROI international and a guy who couldn't make an impact with Dunfermline or Ross County. Henderson isn't Hibs level. He's been a poor signing and needs to go.

[Blaster]

I would genuinely be interested to see how Henderson would get on playing week in week out for a team in the top flight. Always seems to get or create a chance when he’s on

Good technical ability but too chicken hearted

[Unseen work]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/kevin-nisbet-transfer-latest-hibs-26861630

Millwall, Blackburn and Bristol City all watching Nisbet today.

The latter are reportedly buying Ross Mccrorie for 2 million minimum, if he’s worth that then Nisbet is minimum 3.

[Hibee Mac]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/kevin-nisbet-transfer-latest-hibs-26861630

Millwall, Blackburn and Bristol City all watching Nisbet today.

The latter are reportedly buying Ross Mccrorie for 2 million minimum, if he’s worth that then Nisbet is minimum 3.Well that explains why he was well up for it today...

I'm half joking but not really

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