Summer transfer thread 2023

[Stuart93]

Would Ryan Hardie be beyond our price range?

[brog]

I hate this relatively new way of describing playing positions by numbers. A #9 is pretty much self explanatory but we probably all have different interpretations of what a #6 and #8 mean. On the #9 subject, O'Rourke, Archibald, Riordan and Dobbie were all natural goalscorers who wouldnt fit the modern identikit of a #9. Just give us a goalscorer.

[Paloschi]

Wow this thread has derailed a bit. What is the issue is Johnson fancies ALF as a starter? a poacher maybe what is required to finish off the chances Boyle and Youan would create. Nisbet missed more than he scored so maybe Johnson wants a fox in the box. These players tend to do well in the league and at Hibs. I am thinking Killen, Cummings etc.

Either way, I am sure the club are looking at forwards but right now Johnson has ALF and an understudy in Melks. Not a terrible place to me. There is clamour for big Myko but he was out injured for a lot of the season. Let’s trust the club and LJ. Also, plenty time. I am just hearing positive noises like another poster about ALF.

[04Sauzee]

Would Ryan Hardie be beyond our price range?

Signed a new deal until 2026 i think so I'd say yes he is. Would have been decent in a Hibs team.

[21/05/2016]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

[SHODAN]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

Loan it is. Hopefully we have the option to buy.

[Stuart93]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

Really happy with that.

The way the article reads wouldnt suggest an option to buy the way man utd are talking about his development but we can hope.

Can he play no.9!!!

[JohnM1875]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

****ing yassssssss!

[Souter96Mac]

Good news re Fish - shame it's just a loan, but another piece added to the puzzle!

[AlbertK86]

Loan it is. Hopefully we have the option to buy.

Delighted he’s back. Hopefully an option built in as you say


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[Aldo]

Really happy with that.

The way the article reads wouldnt suggest an option to buy the way man utd are talking about his development but we can hope.

Can he play no.9!!!

Mikey Devlin could…… [emoji102]

[flash]

I reckon Will Fish is going to the top and we are lucky to have him back.
Striker next please.

[chippy]

Good news re Fish - shame it's just a loan, but another piece added to the puzzle!
But frees up funds for a no 9 and perhaps another player or two

[Greencore]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817.amp

[Sioux]

I reckon Will Fish is going to the top and we are lucky to have him back.
Striker next please.

I think Man U think highly of him and can't see where the option to buy comes from in that article. If they don't want to keep him after the end of this season, he'll go the highest bidder, and that is likely to be a few million.

[ChilliEater]

I'd be much more concerned at getting in a centre half or two than a centre forward atm. You can debate the quality all you like, but we have ALF, Doidge and Melkerson vying for 1 position as "natural" 9's, before thinking about moving Boyle, Youan or Mackay into a central position. At the back we have 2 natural 5's, in Hanlon and Rocky for 2 positions. Rocky's recovering from long term injury and is suspended for the first couple of games. Hanlon's been held together by duct tape and ibuprofen for about the last 4 seasons. After that we'd have to move Stevenson, Miller, Kenneh or Delferriere to 5. Could really use someone like CJ - who can cover CH, RB and DM (5, 2 and 4 ;-)) coming into the squad along with a natural 5, like Fish.

[Stuart93]

Mikey Devlin could…… [emoji102]

Should never have let him go, what a striker he was

Other thing I like about cardboard box was he chipped in with a few goals as well. It’s good to have a CB that’s a threat at the other end.

[Gloucester Hibs]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

Happy Days! Season 23/24 optimism.... Loading....

[Springbank]

The club deserve a lot of credit here, for securing Fish & Youan, adding Levitt & introducing more competition at GK & LB

It says a lot too for the way LJ is thought of elsewhere that Hibs were Man U's preferred choice of destination for Fish, trusted as a good place to develop as a footballer.

Well done to all concerned

[Aldo]

Should never have let him go, what a striker he was

Other thing I like about cardboard box was he chipped in with a few goals as well. It’s good to have a CB that’s a threat at the other end.

[emoji38]

Definitely did which is always a bonus….

Ps see what you did there

[Brightside]

Lets wait for it to be ofishal.

[Shrekko]

I reckon Will Fish is going to the top and we are lucky to have him back.
Striker next please.

Agree, he's going to the top and I'm fairly stunned if we've managed to pull this off. No way in the world will we have an option to buy. I thought they'd give him a year in Championship and at worst sell him on for a few million afterwards.

The fact he didn't play in the first half of the season has benefitted us here I think. I kept on thinking that it's only a successful window if we keep him because we'd have been a lot weaker without him.

[Vault Boy]

Very pleased that Fish will be coming back. He must think highly of the club after his first spell, as I’m sure he’d have had options in England, Birmingham aside.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I'd be much more concerned at getting in a centre half or two than a centre forward atm. You can debate the quality all you like, but we have ALF, Doidge and Melkerson vying for 1 position as "natural" 9's, before thinking about moving Boyle, Youan or Mackay into a central position. At the back we have 2 natural 5's, in Hanlon and Rocky for 2 positions. Rocky's recovering from long term injury and is suspended for the first couple of games. Hanlon's been held together by duct tape and ibuprofen for about the last 4 seasons. After that we'd have to move Stevenson, Miller, Kenneh or Delferriere to 5. Could really use someone like CJ - who can cover CH, RB and DM (5, 2 and 4 ;-)) coming into the squad along with a natural 5, like Fish.

I agree. 2 CB then a striker and if any budget left an attacking mid or wide player as back up

[Smartie]

I reckon Will Fish is going to the top and we are lucky to have him back.
Striker next please.

Agreed.

He was absolutely outstanding for us last season.

I like the odd loan and getting players from clubs like Manchester United who appear to have everything required to reach a very high level is the way the loan market works best for us.

Of course I'd like to see us sign him permanently but I'd rather get an excellent player for a year than an average one on a 5 year contract.

"New centre back" would be a huge tick off the list.

[Stuart93]

[emoji38]

Definitely did which is always a bonus….

Ps see what you did there

Here all week…unfortunately 😁

[Oscar T Grouch]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

So glad we got this done, Fish is gonna be a star for us, I fear he will never sign for us perm as I think United see him as a future first team/squad player for them. I am glad we will get to see him develop into that player!

[ElginHibbie]

Give him the number 9 shirt just for a laugh Hibs

[Hibernian Verse]

Think I’m most chuffed that Ten Haag rates Fish enough to include him against Lyon next week, and rates Hibs enough that he trusts us to continue his development.

Bodes well for future windows.

[ChilliEater]

I agree. 2 CB then a striker and if any budget left an attacking mid or wide player as back up

When I started typing that the Fish story hadn't been posted :greengrin - not quite so stressed now, but would want to have a 4th CH, preferably one who can cover other positions too.
I like Melkerson and would like to see what Dan Mackay can do, but would think we might be trying to loan them out again, as well as moving Doidge out. Might not be able to bring in a new 9, or at least one to rival Nisbet's quality, until that happens.

[Winston Ingram]

Would Ryan Hardie be beyond our price range?

I'd think so. He's now a Championship striker

[Brightside]

Think I’m most chuffed that Ten Haag rates Fish enough to include him against Lyon next week, and rates Hibs enough that he trusts us to continue his development.

Bodes well for future windows.

Is it not the case that he is missing a bunch of players and thats why Fish is in the squad.

[AlbertK86]

When I started typing that the Fish story hadn't been posted :greengrin - not quite so stressed now, but would want to have a 4th CH, preferably one who can cover other positions too.
I like Melkerson and would like to see what Dan Mackay can do, but would think we might be trying to loan them out again, as well as moving Doidge out. Might not be able to bring in a new 9, or at least one to rival Nisbet's quality, until that happens.

I’d like to see Jacob Blaney as the 4th CH in the squad.

Looked very strong and composed every time I’ve seen him. Have a feeling he may be injured just now though


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[Stuart93]

I'd think so. He's now a Championship striker

Didn’t realise they were promoted, unfortunate

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

The added bonus of the Fish loan is that he already knows the players etc. one that can hit the ground running.

[Donegal Hibby]

[QUOTE=jeffers;7391328]There wasn’t any. I made a joke about one of the positions needing strengthened was manager. Donegal Johnson has taken it to heart.[/QUOTE

Your jokes all seem to be all related to either sacking or removing the manager which you seem to have to repeatedly go about and yet again your joking on the same topic you always do about the manager being replaced 2 or 3 weeks before our first competitive game which would be a disaster for the club even though it's your own personal agenda .

Donegal Johnson ? Funny . I'd actually be fighting most HIBERNIAN managers corner when they have improved us from the previous year against a fan that's personally hatred for the guy has taken over in looking at things from the bigger picture tbh .

Didn't take it to heart at all Jeffers and didn't the last time we had a disagreement about the manager even though I felt you were wrong in a couple remarks you made about me I didn't take to heart or personally either 👍

[hibees 7062]

Mikey Devlin could…… [emoji102]

Or David Stephens 😂

[jeffers]

[QUOTE=jeffers;7391328]There wasn’t any. I made a joke about one of the positions needing strengthened was manager. Donegal Johnson has taken it to heart.[/QUOTE

Your jokes all seem to be all related to either sacking or removing the manager which you seem to have to repeatedly go about and yet again your joking on the same topic you always do about the manager being replaced 2 or 3 weeks before our first competitive game which would be a disaster for the club even though it's your own personal agenda .

Donegal Johnson ? Funny . I'd actually be fighting most HIBERNIAN managers corner when they have improved us from the previous year against a fan that's personally hatred for the guy has taken over in looking at things from the bigger picture tbh .

Didn't take it to heart at all Jeffers and didn't the last time we had a disagreement about the manager even though I felt you were wrong in a couple remarks you made about me I didn't take to heart or personally either 👍

Good to know. Always love to get your input.

[Ronniekirk]

Is there an option for Man U to recall him in December ? Excellent News though

[Nicho87]

Or David Stephens 😂

I remember him being subbed on for nish.

Won his first 50/50 header and sarcastic cheering from the hibs faithful

That was the point that really finished nish off at hibs

[J-C]

Good news re Fish, developed well after a wee shaky start but importantly it keeps the back 4 constant from last season.

[Libby Hibby]

Give him the number 9 shirt just for a laugh Hibs

😂😂

[blackpoolhibs]

We need a centre half, we sign one, It's as if the club know what they are doing?


Anyone want a bet we sign a centre forward?

[Hibernian Verse]

Is it not the case that he is missing a bunch of players and thats why Fish is in the squad.

Very possible, I just assumed based on his inclusion. I'm not very up to date with EPL.

[Lendo]

Not been keeping up, is Fish now official?

[AlbertK86]

We need a centre half, we sign one, It's as if the club know what they are doing?


Anyone want a bet we sign a centre forward?

[emoji23][emoji3][emoji122]


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[Since452]

Fish will be great back up for Rocky :greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Not been keeping up, is Fish now official?

No. Playing in man u's next two friendlies.

But a Manchester evening news journalist has said he's staying in Edinburgh after the lyon game to stay with us.

[GRA]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

:thumbsup: well done for pulling this off Hibs! Just need a replacement for Nizzy & we're looking strong going into this season!

[Aldo]

Here all week…unfortunately [emoji16]

Aw man [emoji12]

Moving swiftly along, super news re Fish.

Right whose next with the magic pen

[Hibs90]

Good news if true.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/will-fish-transfer-latest-as-manchester-united-make-lyon-decision-amid-hibs-interest-4216103

[blackpoolhibs]

I have no info at all about this, but i think we will get Myko back, and we will also sign another couple of players too, maybe even 3.

We are quietly going about things, and remember folks, there's plenty of time left.

[B.H.F.C]

Thought at the end of last season we were on the right track. We were always going to lose Nisbet but if we can more or less keep the rest of the team that was playing, together, we’ll be in a decent position. With players like Levitt adding to that and more to come, Boyle coming back, I think we can be quite positive.

[hibsforeurope]

Which are?

The same as the last umpteen windows, Central Defence and central striker.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

GK: Walacott / Marshall

RB: Miller / Megwa [Cadden Inj]
CB: Fish / Rocky
CB: Hanlon / TBC / Delf
LB: Obita / Stevenson

DM: Jeggo / Kenneh
CM: Levitt / Campbell
CM: Newell / JDH

RW: Boyle / TBC [McKirdy Inj]
LW: Youan / Mackay
CF: ALF / Melk / Doidge

Squad CB, and a starting 9 allowing Doidge to leave, and im relatively satisfied. Perhaps another wide player on loan.

[MartinfaePorty]

Good news if true.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/will-fish-transfer-latest-as-manchester-united-make-lyon-decision-amid-hibs-interest-4216103Do they mean for the Groningen friendly, as Blackpool is 29th?

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[Hibbyradge]

We need a centre half, we sign one, It's as if the club know what they are doing?


Anyone want a bet we sign a centre forward?

But will he be a 9?

[Springbank]

I have no info at all about this, but i think we will get Myko back, and we will also sign another couple of players too, maybe even 3.

We are quietly going about things, and remember folks, there's plenty of time left.

One of the interesting things about this window is that the players we have signed have clearly had other options, and chose Hibs

Given that Youan/Fish were here last season and have signed on for more, that suggests a happy place to be around and develop.

Levitt had the chance to go elsewhere (so we hear) and had no hesitation in making Easter Road his destination

Lot of reasons to be positive about the season ahead

[Since452]

This is turning in to the summer transfer window we've all been craving for the last few years. Huge well done so far Hibs.

[Tambo]

Brilliant news regarding Fish, I almost did start to think the deal could be off.

Still a couple more bodies light and still time, slowly but surely.

[Bishop Hibee]

Getting Fish for another season is great business. One more forward and we’ll have a great squad.

[hibsforeurope]

Credit where Credit's due, that is good business to get Fish back in any form this season.

A starting CH was the most important position we needed addressing.

Now time of some of the duds to leave so we can get 1 or 2 more quality options in.

[overdrive]

No. Playing in man u's next two friendlies.

But a Manchester evening news journalist has said he's staying in Edinburgh after the lyon game to stay with us.

Watch him get injured in one of the Man Utd pre-season friendlies now :wink:

[GreenGray]

As usual won’t get excited until I see him in the new top.

I said early on replacing Fish would be the most important signing we’d make this summer. Getting him back is superb.


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[Since452]

If we can get Myko in and get rid of some of the dead wood, it will be one of the best transfer windows i can remember.

[Donegal Hibby]

We certainly can't criticise the owners or anyone at the club for a lack of ambition. Some really good signing's so far and now getting Fish back which wouldn't have been a easy task seeing as there were plenty of clubs wanting him. Well done Hibs :applause: .
https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/transfer-news/aberdeen-set-lose-out-hibs-8594123

[NAE NOOKIE]

I never take anything for granted until Hibs declare it officially, but if Fish is with us for another season that's a great bit of business and as others are saying, it can't be a bad thing that the likes of Man United are trusting us to further develop one of their players, even if that's with a view to selling him to another club later on rather than them seeing him as eventually being a first team player at Old Trafford.

So far:

Youan ... If he can improve on what was a very good second half of last season he will be a real asset.

ALF ... OK age has to be a factor, but there's no denying his quality or scoring record, if we don't rely on him to play every minute of every game he could work out really well.

Obita .... Only seen him in one game, but he looked pretty good, strong, reasonably quick and decent on the ball.

Levitt ... Can't pretend I've personally seen him play much, but if the chat on here is anything to go by 300K seems cheap, if the reality lives up to the hype he's a great signing.

Fish .... Showed what he can do last season, if that standard remains or even gets better who can't be happy seeing this guy back.

Wallacott ... Cant be bad if Ghana call him up and the one time he was really called into action against Europa he pulled off a pretty decent save.

Boruc ... Nae idea ... one for the future probably.

Boyle ... Not a new signing, but if when he returns he regains the form he has previously shown at Hibs what a threat we will have on both wings, Hibs could be a nightmare to play against for any team daring to push up the park given the pace we will have, especially in Boyle who over the years has become a pretty decent finisher.

When you look at that this is shaping up to potentially be one of the best transfer windows we've had in years. Give us an effective striker, an injury free Mykola could well be that man, but if not a guy in similar mould, and we will be near enough good to go. Another CH would be a bonus and perhaps a no nonsense defensive midfielder to put pressure on Jeggo would be great ... probably need cover for Miller too, but perhaps Megwa could be that guy.

If we can kick off against St Mirren with all that in place it would be pretty disappointing not to see us start the season well and make a real challenge for 3rd and in both cups .... A European run would be a massive bonus on top of that, but in truth I never expect much when it comes to that.

[Hibs4185]

I never take anything for granted until Hibs declare it officially, but if Fish is with us for another season that's a great bit of business and as others are saying, it can't be a bad thing that the likes of Man United are trusting us to further develop one of their players, even if that's with a view to selling him to another club later on rather than them seeing him as eventually being a first team player at Old Trafford.

So far:

Youan ... If he can improve on what was a very good second half of last season he will be a real asset.

ALF ... OK age has to be a factor, but there's no denying his quality or scoring record, if we don't rely on him to play every minute of every game he could work out really well.

Obita .... Only seen him in one game, but he looked pretty good, strong, reasonably quick and decent on the ball.

Levitt ... Can't pretend I've personally seen him play much, but if the chat on here is anything to go by 300K seems cheap, if the reality lives up to the hype he's a great signing.

Fish .... Showed what he can do last season, if that standard remains or even gets better who can't be happy seeing this guy back.

Wallacott ... Cant be bad if Ghana call him up and the one time he was really called into action against Europa he pulled off a pretty decent save.

Boruc ... Nae idea ... one for the future probably.

Boyle ... Not a new signing, but if when he returns he regains the form he has previously shown at Hibs what a threat we will have on both wings, Hibs could be a nightmare to play against for any team daring to push up the park given the pace we will have, especially in Boyle who over the years has become a pretty decent finisher.

When you look at that this is shaping up to potentially be one of the best transfer windows we've had in years. Give us an effective striker, an injury free Mykola could well be that man, but if not a guy in similar mould, and we will be near enough good to go. Another CH would be a bonus and perhaps a no nonsense defensive midfielder to put pressure on Jeggo would be great ... probably need cover for Miller too, but perhaps Megwa could be that guy.

If we can kick off against St Mirren with all that in place it would be pretty disappointing not to see us start the season well and make a real challenge for 3rd and in both cups .... A European run would be a massive bonus on top of that, but in truth I never expect much when it comes to that.


I agree but when I look at the squad, Jeggo/Kenneh and Newell/JDH I feel are the weak links.

1 new DM and a new CM/AM and Myko that would be incredible business

[Greenio]

Wow. I'm actually very surprised that we got Fish back. Quality player that will only get better. Clearly some excellent work being done behind the scenes...just feels like all the moving parts are working in sync. BK is really stepping up to the plate here in terms of taking the helm of the club.

Compare this to what's going on across town...night and day

[Springbank]

I agree but when I look at the squad, Jeggo/Kenneh and Newell/JDH I feel are the weak links.

1 new DM and a new CM/AM and Myko that would be incredible business

I'm happy to be shot down if I'm proved disastrously wrong here...but I think a midfield of Jeggo, Newell & Levitt (with Campbell on hand to cover injuries / suspensions) should be able to compete well in the SPFL, as well as springing our speedy attackers into space

[jeffers]

I have no info at all about this, but i think we will get Myko back, and we will also sign another couple of players too, maybe even 3.

We are quietly going about things, and remember folks, there's plenty of time left.

We’ve moved on from him and are targeting other players. We did want Myko.

I agree with your other points bh, I think our window so far is shaping up really well. I was told when BM came in the signings wouldn’t necessarily be sexy but they’d improve us. Can’t argue with any of that at all.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Wow. I'm actually very surprised that we got Fish back. Quality player that will only get better. Clearly some excellent work being done behind the scenes...just feels like all the moving parts are working in sync. BK is really stepping up to the plate here in terms of taking the helm of the club.

Compare this to what's going on across town...night and day

I wouldn't count any chickens just yet when it comes to them. They have the money to compete with us in this window and even if the managerial situation seems a bit of a shambles someone by now at that club has be looking at us and realising we are getting our act together. IMO they will make at least two decent signings before the window closes .... if they don't watch Jambos sickbag go into a major meltdown, because whether they admit it or not the sight of us signing Levitt ( who they wanted no matter what they say ) getting Fish back and the possible return of a fitter Martin Boyle with Youan on the other wing will be giving them the fear.

The biggest question surrounding our manky neighbours is Shankland. Twat he might be, but you can't argue with his scoring record last season, if we had interest in Nisbet I can't believe other clubs aren't eyeing him up and just like us there comes a point where the money is too good to turn down. Maybe we should make an offer for the odious tit to get the ball rolling :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817

Happy days! 👍

[Garymcl]

Hats off to the Gordon family they’re obviously backing the club as they promised they’re certainly doing their bit we must as fans continue to do ours and turn up in big numbers home and away (as we’ve been doing lately) if you can’t afford a season ticket at least try and get along to back our team as much as possible like many I’m very optimistic for the coming season let’s get Leith San Siro rocking right from 1st game bring it on ggtth

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Good news if true.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/will-fish-transfer-latest-as-manchester-united-make-lyon-decision-amid-hibs-interest-4216103

Well spotted. 😉

[brydekirk]

Great news, looking forward to this season.

[Since452]

Hopefully the Josh Doig transfer is completed soon so we get the sell-on and the rest of what Verona are due us. Free up some wages too with some of the fringe players moving on and we'll be in a great position to make one or two more good additions.

[Stuart93]

Hopefully the Josh Doig transfer is completed soon so we get the sell-on and the rest of what Verona are due us. Free up some wages too with some of the fringe players moving on and we'll be in a great position to make one or two more good additions.

Did I see Verona were struggling financially?

If so it might be unlikely we see all of it upfront to be honest

[HIBS NUTS]

I never take anything for granted until Hibs declare it officially, but if Fish is with us for another season that's a great bit of business and as others are saying, it can't be a bad thing that the likes of Man United are trusting us to further develop one of their players, even if that's with a view to selling him to another club later on rather than them seeing him as eventually being a first team player at Old Trafford.

So far:

Youan ... If he can improve on what was a very good second half of last season he will be a real asset.

ALF ... OK age has to be a factor, but there's no denying his quality or scoring record, if we don't rely on him to play every minute of every game he could work out really well.

Obita .... Only seen him in one game, but he looked pretty good, strong, reasonably quick and decent on the ball.

Levitt ... Can't pretend I've personally seen him play much, but if the chat on here is anything to go by 300K seems cheap, if the reality lives up to the hype he's a great signing.

Fish .... Showed what he can do last season, if that standard remains or even gets better who can't be happy seeing this guy back.

Wallacott ... Cant be bad if Ghana call him up and the one time he was really called into action against Europa he pulled off a pretty decent save.

Boruc ... Nae idea ... one for the future probably.

Boyle ... Not a new signing, but if when he returns he regains the form he has previously shown at Hibs what a threat we will have on both wings, Hibs could be a nightmare to play against for any team daring to push up the park given the pace we will have, especially in Boyle who over the years has become a pretty decent finisher.

When you look at that this is shaping up to potentially be one of the best transfer windows we've had in years. Give us an effective striker, an injury free Mykola could well be that man, but if not a guy in similar mould, and we will be near enough good to go. Another CH would be a bonus and perhaps a no nonsense defensive midfielder to put pressure on Jeggo would be great ... probably need cover for Miller too, but perhaps Megwa could be that guy.

If we can kick off against St Mirren with all that in place it would be pretty disappointing not to see us start the season well and make a real challenge for 3rd and in both cups .... A European run would be a massive bonus on top of that, but in truth I never expect much when it comes to that.

Boruc may be young, but he is absolutely huge, in a good way.
Played against dunbar in the development game.

[MWHIBBIES]

We need a centre half, we sign one, It's as if the club know what they are doing?


Anyone want a bet we sign a centre forward?

Time will tell if the club know what they're doing. We signed plenty players last summer.

[blackpoolhibs]

Time will tell if the club know what they're doing. We signed plenty players last summer.

Nah, the club know what they are doing, they will sign enough players for the positions needed.

[bingo70]

Time will tell if the club know what they're doing. We signed plenty players last summer.

And we finished in a European place 2 or 3 places higher than the previous season 😜

[easty]

I agree but when I look at the squad, Jeggo/Kenneh and Newell/JDH I feel are the weak links.

1 new DM and a new CM/AM and Myko that would be incredible business

Newell is never a “weak link”.

[MWHIBBIES]

Nah, the club know what they are doing, they will sign enough players for the positions needed.

And if they all turn out crap?

[AlbertK86]

Hats off to the Gordon family they’re obviously backing the club as they promised they’re certainly doing their bit we must as fans continue to do ours and turn up in big numbers home and away (as we’ve been doing lately) if you can’t afford a season ticket at least try and get along to back our team as much as possible like many I’m very optimistic for the coming season let’s get Leith San Siro rocking right from 1st game bring it on ggtth

Well said. A full house at ER is magnificent and will not only spur the players on but help us attract better quality.

If we can get a full crowd on side fully backing the team even when we are struggling and creating a hostile environment for the opposition it will be fantastic for players and fans.


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[MWHIBBIES]

And we finished in a European place 2 or 3 places higher than the previous season 😜

Looks pretty good if you put it that way. Was a poor season overall imo.

[blackpoolhibs]

And if they all turn out crap?

Thats a different question.

What if they all turn out good, have you ever thought things might go better than pish?

[bingo70]

Looks pretty good if you put it that way. Was a poor season overall imo.

Aye, apart from qualifying for European football, scoring loads more goals, thumping Aberdeen 6-0, beating Hearts and Celtic plus taking points off Rangers it was pretty poor.

Last season wasn’t perfect, there were times I was as critical as anybody but overall it wasn’t a bad season and plenty to be positive about.

[Groathillgrump]

And if they all turn out crap?

Cheer up, man!

Nae point worrying about new players being crap before we've even seen them. Try being positive, you'll feel a whole lot better. :aok:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Did I see Verona were struggling financially?

If so it might be unlikely we see all of it upfront to be honest

I would have thought that if Verona sell Doig for £5,000,000 as well as the sell on fee Hibs will be entitled to claim that money from them well before it gets anywhere near their bank account. I would imagine as I've said before that there must be a rule somewhere in the bowels of UEFA that any money still owed to the original club ( IE us ) when a player is sold on has to be immediately paid .... otherwise you could have a situation 3 moves down the line where the original selling club is still owed money and I can't see that being allowed.

It is UEFA right enough, so I could be totally wrong :confused:

[S4uzee]

Aye, apart from qualifying for European football, scoring loads more goals, thumping Aberdeen 6-0, beating Hearts and Celtic plus taking points off Rangers it was pretty poor.

Last season wasn’t perfect, there were times I was as critical as anybody but overall it wasn’t a bad season and plenty to be positive about.

I very much doubt we will play as many games this season against 10 men like we did last

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Aye, apart from qualifying for European football, scoring loads more goals, thumping Aberdeen 6-0, beating Hearts and Celtic plus taking points off Rangers it was pretty poor.

Last season wasn’t perfect, there were times I was as critical as anybody but overall it wasn’t a bad season and plenty to be positive about.

It was always going to be a transition season and I was pleasantly surprised where we finished, especially with the injuries we had to deal with and losing Porto midway through.

[Since452]

Last season was a massive improvement on the one before. No doubts about it. Bodes well.

[Hibernian Verse]

I very much doubt we will play as many games this season against 10 men like we did last

I'd bet we will with the two wingers we have.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Time will tell if the club know what they're doing. We signed plenty players last summer.

We did, but this time around it's far less of a scatter gun take a punt approach. We know what Youan can do on his day, with the hope that his day will happen more often than not. Obita is proven at a decent level ( I know McKirdy was as well, but I think this one is different ) ALF is proven at practically any level you care to name, with the only question mark over him being his age, Wollacott was well regarded at Charlton and is an international, Fish we know all about and Levitt is a player nobody thought we could get who's signing was warmly greeted on here.

This summer it seems to me is an entirely different story from last summer. Yeh, every bloody one of them could bomb, but until they do lets at least try to maintain a cup half full mindset :greengrin

[Smartie]

Last season was a mixed bag, and anyone from the hugely pessimistic to the hugely optimistic will find what they want to take from it.

Overall it was probably a bit disappointing but there are some decent foundations there for a decent season next season and it was far from a disaster.

I thoroughly enjoyed it at some points and couldn't fathom how bad we could be at others.

[Unseen work]

Getting fish back would be massive, he was excellent last season and has so much potential.

Myko back would also be brilliant

Really happy with the rest of the signings so far too and think the club have done really well.

But even if fish and Myko are confirmed I still think we need more quality. Them two were both here last season( admittedly never played all of it), Obita might not be a starter given he’s played left of a front 3 where Youan is likely to start, although he looks decent a I’ve been impressed . Wollacott might not start ahead of Marshall and Boruc Definetley wont. ALF is likely going to be a backup striker/impact player. Levitt is a definite starter and will improve us massive imo. Youan is also a massive signing but was here last season.

Boyle back is massive but so was the loss of Nisbet.

So whilst there’s been a lot of really good work done, there’s still a lot more to do imo including moving some out.

But the way we’re going about our business is impressive and fills me with faith we’ll end it in a really good place

[Ronniekirk]

Getting fish back would be massive, he was excellent last season and has so much potential.

Myko back would also be brilliant

Really happy with the rest of the signings so far too and think the club have done really well.

But even if fish and Myko are confirmed I still think we need more quality. Them two were both here last season( admittedly never played all of it), Obita might not be a starter given he’s played left of a front 3 where Youan is likely to start, although he looks decent a I’ve been impressed . Wollacott might not start ahead of Marshall and Boruc Definetley wont. ALF is likely going to be a backup striker/impact player. Levitt is a definite starter and will improve us massive imo. Youan is also a massive signing but was here last season.

Boyle back is massive but so was the loss of Nisbet.

So whilst there’s been a lot of really good work done, there’s still a lot more to do imo including moving some out.

But the way we’re going about our business is impressive and fills me with faith we’ll end it in a really good place
Fish has been confirmed today

[04Sauzee]

Fish has been confirmed today

Not sure it has?
Definitely been widely reported.

[Pytheas]

Did I see Verona were struggling financially?

If so it might be unlikely we see all of it upfront to be honest

Think theres safeguards in place from UEFA/FIFA to prevent that.

[Donegal Hibby]

And if they all turn out crap?

If we look at what we have signed so far it looks to be a vast improvement from our recruitment on past transfer windows Imo . Youan who cost the club a fair bit of money who we know is a quality player , as is Fish which the club done brilliantly to get back .

Obita looks to be a upgrade on cabraja . Levitt another player who cost us money and is a very good player who will only improve our midfield.

The signing of Alf shouldn't be underestimated either as he's scored goals wherever he's been and will at us too imo . Two keepers, one a international Which should give Marshall competition for the no 1 jersey , something he didn't have last year and a young keeper probably for the development team as back up.

Another few signings and maybe a couple of player's moving on and I think we have had a very good window and are a much stronger team than last season. 👍

[04Sauzee]

Fish on the bench for Man Utd Vs Leeds

[BS44]

And if they all turn out crap?

And if they all turn out brilliant?

[blackpoolhibs]

Fish on the bench for Man Utd Vs Leeds

Live on firestick/cube/android tv on manutv.

[Stuart93]

Think theres safeguards in place from UEFA/FIFA to prevent that.

Ah is there, that’s decent than, be a welcome cash boost

[ian cruise]

And if they all turn out crap?

We're signing a different type of player this season.

Youan and Fish should be a safe bet as we had them here last season and the players they are playing with are largely the same.

Others who are likely first team bound are a decent age with experience in British football. Last year there was definitely a "let's have a throw of the dice on youngsters with real chance of being great" approach, obviously it didn't turn out that way for most

[MWHIBBIES]

Thats a different question.

What if they all turn out good, have you ever thought things might go better than pish?


Cheer up, man!

Nae point worrying about new players being crap before we've even seen them. Try being positive, you'll feel a whole lot better. :aok:


I would love them to all turn out good. Suggesting the club knows what its doing simply by signing players is a bit daft, though. Anyone can sign players. They need to be the right ones to push us forward.

[MWHIBBIES]

If we look at what we have signed so far it looks to be a vast improvement from our recruitment on past transfer windows Imo . Youan who cost the club a fair bit of money who we know is a quality player , as is Fish which the club done brilliantly to get back .

Obita looks to be a upgrade on cabraja . Levitt another player who cost us money and is a very good player who will only improve our midfield.

The signing of Alf shouldn't be underestimated either as he's scored goals wherever he's been and will at us too imo . Two keepers, one a international Which should give Marshall competition for the no 1 jersey , something he didn't have last year and a young keeper probably for the development team as back up.

Another few signings and maybe a couple of player's moving on and I think we have had a very good window and are a much stronger team than last season. 👍

Just way too early for statements like this IMO. We've really no idea yet.


And if they all turn out brilliant?

I'd be absolutely delighted, obviously.

[A Hi-Bee]

Fish has been confirmed today

Has he, that would be some catch for Hibs.
:thumbsup:

[Hibiza]

Hope we don't let him slip through the net.

[Aldo]

Fish has been confirmed today

Hook, Line and Sinker!! [emoji102]

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I would have thought that if Verona sell Doig for £5,000,000 as well as the sell on fee Hibs will be entitled to claim that money from them well before it gets anywhere near their bank account. I would imagine as I've said before that there must be a rule somewhere in the bowels of UEFA that any money still owed to the original club ( IE us ) when a player is sold on has to be immediately paid .... otherwise you could have a situation 3 moves down the line where the original selling club is still owed money and I can't see that being allowed.

It is UEFA right enough, so I could be totally wrong :confused:

That must surely be the case.

[blackpoolhibs]

I would love them to all turn out good. Suggesting the club knows what its doing simply by signing players is a bit daft, though. Anyone can sign players. They need to be the right ones to push us forward.

Suggesting all the players might be crap is also daft.

[Hibiza]

We're signing a different type of player this season.

Youan and Fish should be a safe bet as we had them here last season and the players they are playing with are largely the same.

Others who are likely first team bound are a decentage with experience in British football. Last year there was definitely a "let's have a throw of the dice on youngsters with real chance of being great" approach, obviously it didn't turn out that way for most Thank you Brian McDermott.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Live on firestick/cube/android tv on manutv.

Men against boys 😊

[Dmas]

Aston Villa look to be building a decent side pau Torres signed today, maybe be derailed a bit if they stay in Europe but could be worth a watch next year

[Up-the-slope]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...-news-27119817 (https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/will-fish-man-united-news-27119817)

pretty good source to story... Hibs PR won't be happy they did not get to break new though.

Says good things about club / manager that Fish wanted to come back with other interest & Man. U think its good for their investment in player

[MWHIBBIES]

Suggesting all the players might be crap is also daft.


Who did that? I said ''what if''. I don't think they will be. I'm not sure just signing positions we're light in is an indication they know what they're doing. Far too soon.

[blackpoolhibs]

Who did that? I said ''what if''. I don't think they will be. I'm not sure just signing positions we're light in is an indication they know what they're doing. Far too soon.
:faf:

[AlbertK86]

I would have thought that if Verona sell Doig for £5,000,000 as well as the sell on fee Hibs will be entitled to claim that money from them well before it gets anywhere near their bank account. I would imagine as I've said before that there must be a rule somewhere in the bowels of UEFA that any money still owed to the original club ( IE us ) when a player is sold on has to be immediately paid .... otherwise you could have a situation 3 moves down the line where the original selling club is still owed money and I can't see that being allowed.

It is UEFA right enough, so I could be totally wrong :confused:

Seem to remember when the full fat sevconians and their diet versions predecessors were struggling financially they were selling players but still not paying off their dues for players they had bought … then all of sudden their bubbles burst and many outstanding debts didn’t get paid.

I would hope FIFA and UEFA have tightened things since then but I ain’t convinced


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[Lago]

Who did that? I said ''what if''. I don't think they will be. I'm not sure just signing positions we're light in is an indication they know what they're doing. Far too soon.
Jeez oh, let it go man:confused:

[Brightside]

:greengrin:greengrin
Jeez oh, let it go man:confused:
:greengrin:greengrin

[EGL2000]

Fish on the bench for Man Utd Vs Leeds

Got a full 45

[Donegal Hibby]

[QUOTE=MWHIBBIES;7391591]Just way too early for statements like this IMO. We've really no idea yet.

Probably is abit early though what I seen of Obita , he looks to be strong , has pace and for his first game I was impressed with him tbh . He's also got a wealth of experience of the English championship which is a pretty high standard of football . Think he's going to be a good player for us and a upgrade on cabraja tbh .Don't know why you have doubts about our signings so far , they all look to be good quality signings so far mate 👍

[Dmas]

Got a full 45

Strolled it as well bits I saw

[Pytheas]

Seem to remember when the full fat sevconians and their diet versions predecessors were struggling financially they were selling players but still not paying off their dues for players they had bought … then all of sudden their bubbles burst and many outstanding debts didn’t get paid.

I would hope FIFA and UEFA have tightened things since then but I ain’t convinced


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Fifa have just put a ban on one of the big Saudi clubs registering new players as they are late paying Leicester for a transfer.

[CropleyWasGod]

Seem to remember when the full fat sevconians and their diet versions predecessors were struggling financially they were selling players but still not paying off their dues for players they had bought … then all of sudden their bubbles burst and many outstanding debts didn’t get paid.

I would hope FIFA and UEFA have tightened things since then but I ain’t convinced


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IIRC, all football debts were paid.

[AlbertK86]

Fifa have just put a ban on one of the big Saudi clubs registering new players as they are late paying Leicester for a transfer.

Good … encouraging signs


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[Paulie Walnuts]

IIRC, all football debts were paid.

Pretty sure that was part of the deal for them being falsely placed into League Two when they should have been at the very bottom of the pyramid.

[AlbertK86]

IIRC, all football debts were paid.

Think they tried to spin that … not the story I heard .. but I wil bow to your informed knowledge in these matters.


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[CropleyWasGod]

Think they tried to spin that … not the story I heard .. but I wil bow to your informed knowledge in these matters.


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It's all in the administrators' reports :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

With Fish supposedly signing , if possible would another 3 signings do us ? . Centre forward being the priority and maybe another Defensive Midfielder or attacking midfielder ( can't decide which we need the most ) and another defender who I'd like if he could play in a couple of positions especially RB were I think is an area that's abit weak in our team tbh .

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

How long is CJ-ER out injured for? Wonder if he might be the utility man we need going in to the season

[Aldo]

How long is CJ-ER out injured for? Wonder if he might be the utility man we need going in to the season

Think he’s out until at least Oct following surgery early June?

Would happily have him back though once fully fit!

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Think he’s out until at least Oct following surgery early June?

Would happily have him back though once fully fit!

Hopefully play in to our hands. Grab him before the window closes before someone else gets him in Jan, absolutely loved his attitude. Cracking player so he was

[Aldo]

Hopefully play in to our hands. Grab him before the window closes before someone else gets him in Jan, absolutely loved his attitude. Cracking player so he was

He was indeed!

Him, Levitt and Newell in the middle of the park!

[EGL2000]

milinkovic savic moves to Saudi for 40m. Clearly not just going for players past it, great player in his prime.

[04Sauzee]

Got a full 45

Didn't look out of plaice

[Silky]

Didn't look out of plaice

No, he looked good. Really in tuna with the rest of the defence.

[GordonHFC]

Just done the Man Utd Stadium tour today and theirs is 97/3. Looking good after only 3 weeks

[King Cosell]

Can see Allan Campbell leaving Luton summer. Can't see him featuring much in the Prem, pretty sure most of his appearances last season were from the bench.

[StevesFamau5]

milinkovic savic moves to Saudi for 40m. Clearly not just going for players past it, great player in his prime.

100%,I have watched him at Lazio for several years and on his day, world class and mercurial. Occasionally a passanger but I can see why he took the move. 25 mln per year. At Lazio he earnt not even 20 over 8 seasons.

Still lucky to have seen him once.

[flash]

Will Fish getting a lot of praise for his performance today.
Hopefully we have an agreement in place as he could potentially be in demand.

[04Sauzee]

Can see Allan Campbell leaving Luton summer. Can't see him featuring much in the Prem, pretty sure most of his appearances last season were from the bench.

Looks like he got 3421 minutes for Luton last season. He may not get a game for Luton in the EPL but I'd imagine he could get a good gig for a high end Championship club or a decent move abroad.

[Hibees1973]

Good reports regarding Fish which looks like coming to fruition, but we could do with one more centre half.

Clearly we need a central striker. Know Le Fondre has come in but given his age, the most we can hope to get from him is starting 20 games max. Know Youan and Boyle can play up front but they are at their best out wide.

Apart from moving on the likes of Henderson, Jair and a few others who have contributed little, the priority must be to get a striker to replace Nisbet, who when fit, was a 15-20 goals a season striker.

I like what Hibs has done so far. It has been a sensible approach to recruitment, in and out, but more needs to be done.

One player I would like us to bring in is Mark O'Hara from St Mirren. May cost around £500k, but we could have money to spend from Doig's move to Torino. Our midfield is shaping up fairly well but O'Hara would be a great addition. He is a good age at 27, proven in the SPFL, scores a few goals, a penalty taker, physically strong and has a great engine. Combine him with Newell & Levitt would set us up well.

[Haymaker]

100%,I have watched him at Lazio for several years and on his day, world class and mercurial. Occasionally a passanger but I can see why he took the move. 25 mln per year. At Lazio he earnt not even 20 over 8 seasons.

Still lucky to have seen him once.Generational wealth to be made in Saudi.

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[04Sauzee]

Good reports regarding Fish which looks like coming to fruition, but we could do with one more centre half.

Clearly we need a central striker. Know Le Fondre has come in but given his age, the most we can hope to get from him is starting 20 games max. Know Youan and Boyle can play up front but they are at their best out wide.

Apart from moving on the likes of Henderson, Jair and a few others who have contributed little, the priority must be to get a striker to replace Nisbet, who when fit, was a 15-20 goals a season striker.

I like what Hibs has done so far. It has been a sensible approach to recruitment, in and out, but more needs to be done.

One player I would like us to bring in is Mark O'Hara from St Mirren. May cost around £500k, but we could have money to spend from Doig's move to Torino. Our midfield is shaping up fairly well but O'Hara would be a great addition. He is a good age at 27, proven in the SPFL, scores a few goals, a penalty taker, physically strong and has a great engine. Combine him with Newell & Levitt would set us up well.

I'd be raging if I was a St Mirren fan and he was allowed to leave for £500k , he's contracted until the summer of 2026, it would take more than we can offord to sign him.

[GreenGray]

Hopefully that Fish deal is signed, seemingly played class tonight and there was likely clubs watching.


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[keep the faith]

Good reports regarding Fish which looks like coming to fruition, but we could do with one more centre half.

Clearly we need a central striker. Know Le Fondre has come in but given his age, the most we can hope to get from him is starting 20 games max. Know Youan and Boyle can play up front but they are at their best out wide.

Apart from moving on the likes of Henderson, Jair and a few others who have contributed little, the priority must be to get a striker to replace Nisbet, who when fit, was a 15-20 goals a season striker.

I like what Hibs has done so far. It has been a sensible approach to recruitment, in and out, but more needs to be done.

One player I would like us to bring in is Mark O'Hara from St Mirren. May cost around £500k, but we could have money to spend from Doig's move to Torino. Our midfield is shaping up fairly well but O'Hara would be a great addition. He is a good age at 27, proven in the SPFL, scores a few goals, a penalty taker, physically strong and has a great engine. Combine him with Newell & Levitt would set us up well.

I agree with you. I thought OHara was the stand out opposition player last season. Impressed every time I saw him.

[500miles]

Looking at the way we want to play, we need an athletic, pacy forward with good feet and an eye for goal.

Florian Kamberi.

[King Cosell]

I'd be raging if I was a St Mirren fan and he was allowed to leave for £500k , he's contracted until the summer of 2026, it would take more than we can offord to sign him.
I'd be raging if we paid half a million quid for a player who's had 1 good season and is 28 in December. If he was 5 years younger he might be worth a gamble, we could get our money back or make a profit.

[Haymaker]

Looking at the way we want to play, we need an athletic, pacy forward with good feet and an eye for goal.

Florian Kamberi.Leigh Griffiths.

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[Ronniekirk]

Not sure it has?
Definitely been widely reported.

Ok but seems clear he will be joining hibs after United next two friendlies Obviously injury could scupper that Butvits clear Fish wants to come and United are now happy for him to join us Huge Plus fir us

[Ronniekirk]

Hook, Line and Sinker!! [emoji102]
Never in doubt Aldo We are back on the up

[Paulie Walnuts]

Looking at the way we want to play, we need an athletic, pacy forward with good feet and an eye for goal.

Florian Kamberi.

Whilst I know you’re joking, the Kamberi we got on loan would be an exceptional signing. Hopefully we can find someone similar.

[B.H.F.C]

LJ quoted as saying four or five clubs actively trying to sign Doidge.

[Nicho87]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/christian-doidge-serious-hibs-transfer-30453943

Doidge related

[inglisavhibs]

Will Fish getting a lot of praise for his performance today.
Hopefully we have an agreement in place as he could potentially be in demand.
To be fair the second half was a reserve game so hopefully it will pass without alerting more clubs. Lets hope the deal goes through as reported.

[Unseen work]

See Aberdeen won 9-0 v Turriff and their new striker scored 4.

Even with the standard of opposition that’s impressive

[Paulie Walnuts]

See Aberdeen won 9-0 v Turriff and their new striker scored 4.

Even with the standard of opposition that’s impressive

Turriff are really bad to be fair. One of the poorer sides in the Highland league. It’s probably a bit like us scudding Edinburgh Uni.

[K-Zazu]

The problem we have is we are trying to shift on quite a lot of players after last summer’s disastrous transfer window

[Mantis Toboggan]

Would assume Doidge is on a reasonably large wage, moving him on will surely enable a new starting CF to come in, which we still absolutely need

[easty]

Can see Allan Campbell leaving Luton summer. Can't see him featuring much in the Prem, pretty sure most of his appearances last season were from the bench.

I’d be massively surprised to see him leave them. He starts for them all the time. Very good player.

Luton will struggle this season, and I fully expect them to go straight back down, but can’t see Campbell not being regularly involved throughout the season

[NAE NOOKIE]

I’d be massively surprised to see him leave them. He starts for them all the time. Very good player.

Luton will struggle this season, and I fully expect them to go straight back down, but can’t see Campbell not being regularly involved throughout the season

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

[ElginHibbie]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/christian-doidge-serious-hibs-transfer-30453943

Doidge related

Good read that with LJ talking up the league

Interesting his take on Kenneh as well, wonder if Johnson quite happy he stays as a backup and see how he develops or if that is just him trying to sell him to other clubs

[Haymaker]

:hyper

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[JamesHFC]

Good read that with LJ talking up the league

Interesting his take on Kenneh as well, wonder if Johnson quite happy he stays as a backup and see how he develops or if that is just him trying to sell him to other clubs

He makes a good point regarding Kenneh - over 30 appearances in this league for a lad only 20 years old will only benefit him. He was highly thought of down south and was often played alongside Bellingham & Musiala for England U17/16's.

I think he can be coached into being a decent player at this level. Whether that be with us remains to be seen.

[wookie70]

He makes a good point regarding Kenneh - over 30 appearances in this league for a lad only 20 years old will only benefit him. He was highly thought of down south and was often played alongside Bellingham & Musiala for England U17/16's.

I think he can be coached into being a decent player at this level. Whether that be with us remains to be seen. Especially in that position. He might not be ready for a team looking to finish third but it might not take too long before he is

[badabing67]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

He is valued at 3m Euros there is no way he is coming here unless he is out of contract but even then I doubt it

[neil7908]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

Wow, that would be some statement by the club.

I'll be honest though, would be hugely surprised to see that given he'll have the chance to play EPL football next season and would have no issues finding a top Championship club who will pay him a lot more than us.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

Does that mean we’re not singing Lyndon Dykes? Surely can’t afford both of them


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[Stuart93]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

That’s a huge statement.

Neck on the line?

[Torto7]

That’s a huge statement.

Neck on the line?

He probably means Josh.:greengrin

[Since452]

Good read that with LJ talking up the league

Interesting his take on Kenneh as well, wonder if Johnson quite happy he stays as a backup and see how he develops or if that is just him trying to sell him to other clubs

Nah he doesn't get Scottish football remember. Underestimates it. Get him out!

[JimBHibees]

I’d be massively surprised to see him leave them. He starts for them all the time. Very good player.

Luton will struggle this season, and I fully expect them to go straight back down, but can’t see Campbell not being regularly involved throughout the season

No chance of this agree. He will have got a decent bonus getting to prem and also likely a significant wage increase he may move if not in their plans but no way to us more like English championship.

[blackpoolhibs]

Nah he doesn't get Scottish football remember. Underestimates it. Get him out!

He certainly did when picking the teams for our league cup fixtures last season.

[JimBHibees]

He certainly did when picking the teams for our league cup fixtures last season.

Absolutely did agree

[Nicho87]

Watched Kenneh in the play off games at end of season and I’ll be honest I thought he was pretty pish.

If we were signing him from Ross county I’d be worried, move him on

File under Henderson , Tavares for me

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Watched Kenneh in the play off games at end of season and I’ll be honest I thought he was pretty pish.

If we were signing him from Ross county I’d be worried, move him on

File under Henderson , Tavares for me

It would be a bit easier to move him on using LJ’s assessment than yours :greengrin

[Nicho87]

It would be a bit easier to move him on using LJ’s assessment than yours :greengrin

Actually sorry wrong player.

That Kenneh was pretty good be a shrewd move to keep hold of him and let him get player of the season 👍🏻

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Actually sorry wrong player.

That Kenneh was pretty good be a shrewd move to keep hold of him and let him get player of the season 👍🏻

:cb

[Brightside]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

Would be the biggest signing we have made in years. Cannot see this happening.

[Since452]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:

I'd be buzzing if we signed Campbell from Hibs. Just turned 23, 9 goals from midfield last season in a team toiling with injuries and without starting every game. Has Serie A clubs scouting him. Aberdeen fan at work said he single handedly destroyed them. Would be a huge statement of intent getting him in. Believe it when I see it though.

[McGruber]

Would be the biggest signing we have made in years. Cannot see this happening.

I read the post about Campbell coming end of the week as a joke - I'm sure the poster will come back to clarify but don't think he was being serious at all.

[Smartie]

He certainly did when picking the teams for our league cup fixtures last season.

Not sure that’s entirely fair.

I’d say he overestimated the abilities of certain players and combinations of players and he learnt pretty sharpish as we saw very little of a decent number of them after that.

There was probably reasonable support for him starting Hauge, McLelland, Dabrowski and the like after what had looked like some decent friendly performances prior to the league cup.

[bingo70]

I read the post about Campbell coming end of the week as a joke - I'm sure the poster will come back to clarify but don't think he was being serious at all.

That was my take on it too. Assume he was talking about Josh Campbell.

[JimBHibees]

Aye, apart from qualifying for European football, scoring loads more goals, thumping Aberdeen 6-0, beating Hearts and Celtic plus taking points off Rangers it was pretty poor.

Last season wasn’t perfect, there were times I was as critical as anybody but overall it wasn’t a bad season and plenty to be positive about.

Agree totally with that.

[Donegal Hibby]

That was my take on it too. Assume he was talking about Josh Campbell.
If he was talking about Josh Campbell why would he say he will be a Hibs player by the end of the week when he already is a Hibs player . Don't think we would have any chance in getting the other Campbell either tbh . :confused:

[Last Minute]

Campbell will be a Hibs player before the week is out, you heard it here first :aok:


Alan Campbell or Josh ?

[MWHIBBIES]

Not sure that’s entirely fair.

I’d say he overestimated the abilities of certain players and combinations of players and he learnt pretty sharpish as we saw very little of a decent number of them after that.

There was probably reasonable support for him starting Hauge, McLelland, Dabrowski and the like after what had looked like some decent friendly performances prior to the league cup.

Indeed. Players let him down Vs a dreadful Falkirk side. Not him picking the wrong side imo. Cannot play full strength Vs the dregs of league 1. Kids got to play sometime.

[Clarence]

I'd be buzzing if we signed Campbell from Hibs. Just turned 23, 9 goals from midfield last season in a team toiling with injuries and without starting every game. Has Serie A clubs scouting him. Aberdeen fan at work said he single handedly destroyed them. Would be a huge statement of intent getting him in. Believe it when I see it though.

Best post on this thread in a while. Coughy lol on the bus.

[Hibernian Verse]

If he was talking about Josh Campbell why would he say he will be a Hibs player by the end of the week when he already is a Hibs player . Don't think we would have any chance in getting the other Campbell either tbh . :confused:

I think his comment was tongue in cheek...not to be taken literally.

[brog]

He certainly did when picking the teams for our league cup fixtures last season.
TBF it was really only the Falkirk game but he definitely underestimated the importance of the cups to us. He could have benefitted from some good local advice!

[Alfred E Newman]

Have we managed to land Fish yet.?

[JamesHFC]

Have we managed to land Fish yet.?

Joining us next week.

[Greencore]

Have we managed to land Fish yet.?

Surely hook?

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Surely hook?

Been hooked, not landed yet

[Hibbyradge]

If he was talking about Josh Campbell why would he say he will be a Hibs player by the end of the week when he already is a Hibs player . Don't think we would have any chance in getting the other Campbell either tbh . :confused:

He's correct.

By the end of the week, Josh will be a Hibs player.

[LaMotta]

Watched Kenneh in the play off games at end of season and I’ll be honest I thought he was pretty pish.

If we were signing him from Ross county I’d be worried, move him on

File under Henderson , Tavares for me

I think its been obvious since his first few games for Hibs that Kenneh is out of his depth here. He struggled against Morton and Bonnyrigg Rose, yet he had people saying he looked like a player that would go to the top of the game. He will slowly filter his way down the English leagues, before becoming a league 2 or non league stalwart.

[AlbertK86]

I think its been obvious since his first few games for Hibs that Kenneh is out of his depth here. He struggled against Morton and Bonnyrigg Rose, yet he had people saying he looked like a player that would go to the top of the game. He will slowly filter his way down the English leagues, before becoming a league 2 or non league stalwart.

Riordan struggled against Ayr Utd at that age


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[Hibernian Verse]

I think its been obvious since his first few games for Hibs that Kenneh is out of his depth here. He struggled against Morton and Bonnyrigg Rose, yet he had people saying he looked like a player that would go to the top of the game. He will slowly filter his way down the English leagues, before becoming a league 2 or non league stalwart.

I recall him playing quite well in a few of the early league games. He did well against Hearts in the 1-1 for example.

[LaMotta]

Riordan struggled against Ayr Utd at that age


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Riordan only played 9 minutes against Ayr United in 2002 when he was 19.

He started scoring for Hibs when he was 19 the following season and showed undoubted glimpses of brilliance. I wouldn't call that struggling!

[CapitalGreen]

Riordan only played 9 minutes against Ayr United in 2002 when he was 19.

He started scoring for Hibs when he was 19 the following season and showed undoubted glimpses of brilliance. I wouldn't call that struggling!

Riordan didn’t score a goal for Hibs until 2003 after he turned 20. He looked well out of his depth when he first broke into the Hibs team.

Kenneh played more minutes than any other teenager in the Premiership last season. I find the concept that development stops at 19, particularly in reference a defensive player who typically peak later really strange.

[Libby Hibby]

Kenneh is a perfectly fine member of the 1st team squad and has the talent to develop into a fine player for us.

Let’s not pretend that him going is nothing short of a personality clash between him and LJ.

[Ronniekirk]

If he was talking about Josh Campbell why would he say he will be a Hibs player by the end of the week when he already is a Hibs player . Don't think we would have any chance in getting the other Campbell either tbh . :confused:
Being playful in the absence of any new rumour is my guess

[B.H.F.C]

Kenneh had some decent games but he had another few that were at the complete opposite end of the scale. I remember him getting hooked up at Tannadice when he had an absolute shocker and resorted to kicking fresh air then doing the same a few days later at Parkhead. It was like he didn’t want the ball.

Being young I thought he showed some decent stuff on the defensive side but I never really got the talk of him having all the potential to be a really top player.

[Souter96Mac]

Not in the know at all/heard anything about this player, and not sure if he's already been mentioned but when having a brief look on that transfermarket website, i came across Sam Smith (not the singer)

Was previously at Cambridge United, scored some decent numbers in league 1 over the last 2 seasons - think he's fairly well rated down south. But still not got a new club.

Also, he was previously at Reading and I believe when McDermott was there too - so I suspect he'd be a player he's aware of

[Stuart93]

All I really remember about Kenneh is he barely broke into anything more than a jog.

I don’t think he’s good enough now or will be good enough for us imo

[LaMotta]

Riordan didn’t score a goal for Hibs until 2003 after he turned 20. He looked well out of his depth when he first broke into the Hibs team.

Kenneh played more minutes than any other teenager in the Premiership last season. I find the concept that development stops at 19, particularly in reference a defensive player who typically peak later really strange.

I'm not saying his development stops at 19. Some players with potential though will play at their highest ever level when they are young. Just because they get minutes at a certain level doesn't mean they end up flourishing there over time. Eg Ross Chisholm, Harry Cochrane, Andy McNeill, Michael Renwick, Graeme Love etc etc.

The worrying thing for me was how sluggish he looked v lower league teams, Bonnyrigg Rose players waltzing past him, his tortoise like attempt to get back in v Livvy away when we lost the Nouble goal. There's little that can be done to develop him on that front and that is why I suspect he will find his level lower down.

Of course, I could be wrong so interested to see how his career develops.

[AlbertK86]

Riordan only played 9 minutes against Ayr United in 2002 when he was 19.

He started scoring for Hibs when he was 19 the following season and showed undoubted glimpses of brilliance. I wouldn't call that struggling!

My point being, that was one of his first games for hibs as was Bonnyrigg Rose for Kenneh.

Kenneh had some good games and made some basic errors in other games.

Unfortunately the inconsistent and erratic form of the whole team meant we needed experience in that role.

I think he will kick on as Riordan did.

IE good player at Hibs level but only time will tell if he can do that or go even higher.


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[Allant1981]

Kenneh is a perfectly fine member of the 1st team squad and has the talent to develop into a fine player for us.

Let’s not pretend that him going is nothing short of a personality clash between him and LJ.

No he isn't, based on last season he is no where near good enough to be a starter, might well turn out to be but at this moment in time he isnt

[Libby Hibby]

No he isn't, based on last season he is no where near good enough to be a starter, might well turn out to be but at this moment in time he isnt

Did I say he was a starter?

[Since452]

Not in the know at all/heard anything about this player, and not sure if he's already been mentioned but when having a brief look on that transfermarket website, i came across Sam Smith (not the singer)

Was previously at Cambridge United, scored some decent numbers in league 1 over the last 2 seasons - think he's fairly well rated down south. But still not got a new club.

Also, he was previously at Reading and I believe when McDermott was there too - so I suspect he'd be a player he's aware of

I don't think he has money on his mind so could be a shout. Does it for the love.

[Since452]

I think its been obvious since his first few games for Hibs that Kenneh is out of his depth here. He struggled against Morton and Bonnyrigg Rose, yet he had people saying he looked like a player that would go to the top of the game. He will slowly filter his way down the English leagues, before becoming a league 2 or non league stalwart.

I disagree. To have had the game time he's had in the Premiership at 19 is pretty impressive, must have something about him. Still got loads of developing to do.

[04Sauzee]

We can confirm that Runar Hauge has joined Norwegian side FK Jerv on a free transfer.

[Brightside]

I recall him playing quite well in a few of the early league games. He did well against Hearts in the 1-1 for example.

He was excellent in some of his early league games.

[B.H.F.C]

We can confirm that Runar Hauge has joined Norwegian side FK Jerv on a free transfer.

Another one off the books. We’re doing a decent job of moving players on so far IMO.

[LaMotta]

My point being, that was one of his first games for hibs as was Bonnyrigg Rose for Kenneh.

Kenneh had some good games and made some basic errors in other games.

Unfortunately the inconsistent and erratic form of the whole team meant we needed experience in that role.

I think he will kick on as Riordan did.

IE good player at Hibs level but only time will tell if he can do that or go even higher.


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In those 9 minutes against Ayr he was up against experienced pros like Yogi and Pat McGinlay, rather than part timers. When he went out on loan to Cowdenbeath he ran riot against part timers.:cb

[Allant1981]

Did I say he was a starter?

OK, he isn't good enough for our squad then, he doesn't add anything that will improve us, is that better?

[LaMotta]

I disagree. To have had the game time he's had in the Premiership at 19 is pretty impressive, must have something about him. Still got loads of developing to do.

See my post a few above. Time will tell :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Josh Doig transfer saga still rumbling on.


Josh Doig mega Hibs transfer windfall incoming as defender to seal £5m Serie A move this week 💰

📎 footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-…

[Unseen work]

Hauge away permanently

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/runar-hauge-joins-fk-jerv

[Tambo]

Another one off the books. We’re doing a decent job of moving players on so far IMO.

Indeed, Johnson has so far delivered on what he said about getting rid of the deadwood so to speak.

Another one who unfortunately never worked out and no harm towards Hauge and good luck in the future.

Doidge and Kenneh next? I have a feeling we might still have Henderson as a squad player come the end of the window.

[Since452]

Hauge away permanently

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/runar-hauge-joins-fk-jerv

Good. Another wage freed up albeit won't be a big one.

[Groathillgrump]

Josh Doig transfer saga still rumbling on.


Josh Doig mega Hibs transfer windfall incoming as defender to seal £5m Serie A move this week 💰

📎 footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-…

Fixed the bad link for you. :aok:

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/josh-doig-mega-hibs-transfer-27313103

[SHODAN]

Wonder if the Doig transfer is being held up because we want Torino to pay the money Verona owe us from the original transfer directly and Verona are trying to block it.

[Winston Ingram]

Riordan only played 9 minutes against Ayr United in 2002 when he was 19.

He started scoring for Hibs when he was 19 the following season and showed undoubted glimpses of brilliance. I wouldn't call that struggling!

Riordan certainly struggled in his first season under Sauzee. He was nowhere near ready. The following season however was a different story altogether.

[easty]

Wonder if the Doig transfer is being held up because we want Torino to pay the money Verona owe us from the original transfer directly and Verona are trying to block it.

We couldn't enforce that, could we? Torino don't owe us anything, they'd owe it to Verona.

[Brooster]

Good. Another wage freed up albeit won't be a big one.

How much was he on?

[Oscar T Grouch]

How much was he on?

Can't imagine it is much, the average wage for a footballer in the Norwegian 2nd division is £400 per week, so that is roughly what he will be on now he has moved. He was brought in as a development player so his wage here was likely around that or less I guess, obviously no one knows apart from him, his agent and some people at Hibs.

[Paulie Walnuts]

We couldn't enforce that, could we? Torino don't owe us anything, they'd owe it to Verona.

That’s how I’d expect it to happen.

As you said, Torino don’t owe the money to us, Verona do. I’d think they’ll give Verona the money and if they don’t give us it then that’s nothing to do with Torino, it won’t be on them to make sure Verona pay their dues.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Can't imagine it is much, the average wage for a footballer in the Norwegian 2nd division is £400 per week, so that is roughly what he will be on now he has moved. He was brought in as a development player so his wage here was likely around that or less I guess, obviously no one knows apart from him, his agent and some people at Hibs.

£400 a week must be approaching minimum wage. I’d be very surprised if he was on anywhere near as little as that here. I’d expect he’ll be earning somewhere between £1k-£2k here.

[Winston Ingram]

Can't imagine it is much, the average wage for a footballer in the Norwegian 2nd division is £400 per week, so that is roughly what he will be on now he has moved. He was brought in as a development player so his wage here was likely around that or less I guess, obviously no one knows apart from him, his agent and some people at Hibs.

It costs a fortune to live in Norway. If he was on that he'd be living under a bridge. That's less than minumum wage there.

[Hibbyradge]

It costs a fortune to live in Norway. If he was on that he'd be living under a bridge. That's less than minumum wage there.

The average footballer's wage in Norway is about £35k a year.

[Brooster]

Can't imagine it is much, the average wage for a footballer in the Norwegian 2nd division is £400 per week, so that is roughly what he will be on now he has moved. He was brought in as a development player so his wage here was likely around that or less I guess, obviously no one knows apart from him, his agent and some people at Hibs.

Times that by 4 then you'll be nearer the mark. Another horrendous signing.

[Hibernian Verse]

Times that by 4 then you'll be nearer the mark. Another horrendous signing.

No way Hauge was on 2k a week. IMO.

[CapitalGreen]

No way Hauge was on 2k a week. IMO.

Bad maths

[Hibernian Verse]

Bad maths

£500 x 4? Am I missing something :greengrin may have misread

Edit: DOH. No way he was on 1.6k. IMO.

[Brooster]

No way Hauge was on 2k a week. IMO.

Not a kick in the erkie off it.

[bingo70]

£400 a week must be approaching minimum wage. I’d be very surprised if he was on anywhere near as little as that here. I’d expect he’ll be earning somewhere between £1k-£2k here.

I was speaking to a lower league club owner who was hoping to get Hauge at the end of the transfer window if Hibs couldn’t get him off their books before then.

He said it was going to cost them about £1,400 per week to get him now which is way beyond their means and a non starter, it was suggested that a deal could maybe be done at the end of the window to share the costs if needs be.

I don’t know if the £1,400 per week includes rents, bills etc but I’d suggest somewhere between thr £400 and £1,400 is maybe true.

[Brightside]

£400 a week must be approaching minimum wage. I’d be very surprised if he was on anywhere near as little as that here. I’d expect he’ll be earning somewhere between £1k-£2k here.

Footballers don't work 37hrs. But I agree he would be on a lot more than £400.

[Winston Ingram]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.

[Highwayman]

How many players will Lee Johnson be having a similar pre-season conversation as that reported by Tam McManus had with Tony Mowbray ?

Subsequent to the conversation Tam knew his days at ER were numbered.

Mowbray-“Clean slate Tam,fresh start eh,work hard and we’ll see where it goes from there.Oh and by the way Tam,could you give me the number of your agent.

[Hibernian Verse]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.

Transfermarkt has it down as a free transfer? How much did we pay? How much is he being paid?

[Brooster]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.

Frightening, was it a 4 or 5 year deal? We will have to pay to get rid of him. Like we probably did with Hauge.

[easty]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.

My memory of us signing him is very different. I don't ever remember him being anything like a "marquee" signing.

He was just a signing, a young guy from a B team.

Nobody knows what we're paying him, and I highly doubt we paid 6 figures for him.

It's all a bit Chris Mueller and his £10k a week, for me. Just not true.

[CentreForward]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.


Incredible to think that he is earning around six times the average UK salary for basically doing almost nothing!

[superfurryhibby]

It utterly terrifies me how much we are into Jair.

Last season's marquee signing, given the 10 shirt, paid a 6-figure fee to Benfica and then given a 4-year deal.

Can't see anyone taking that off us in a hurry. Odds on we'll be subbing his wages til his deal ends.

I would save your terror for something that more worthy of fear.
Yes, he's been a crap signing, but we don't know what fee, if any, was paid, nor do we know his wages or how he could develop or what terms he will leave on


Frightening, was it a 4 or 5 year deal? We will have to pay to get rid of him. Like we probably did with Hauge.

I think the operative word here is probably. You don't know, know one else knows , outside of Hibs and Hauge and his agent.


We all know we signed some poor players last year, spent money on a misguided development team etc, etc. That said, you have to laugh at the bed-wetting that goes on about it. The Mueller 10k pish, all the rest of it, it's Jambo wind-up rubbish that some Hibs fan suckers seem to lap up.

[Brooster]

I would save your terror for something that more worthy of fear.
Yes, he's ben a crap signing, but we don't what fee, if any, was paid, nor do we know his wages or how he could develop or what terms he will leave on



I think the operative word here is probably. You don't know, know one else knows , outside of Hibs and Hauge and his agent.


We all know we signed some poor players last year, spent money on a misguided development team etc, etc. That said, you have to laugh at the bed-wetting that goes on about it. The Mueller 10k pish, all the rest of it, it's Jambo wind-up rubbish that some Hibs fan suckers seem to lap up.

OK OK we get your point. You don't know and reckon nobody else knows. That's fine.

[SlickShoes]

OK OK we get your point. You don't know and reckon nobody else knows. That's fine.

So what did we pay? How much is he being paid? Who signed him? Was he really our marquee signing of last year?