Summer transfer thread 2023

[Since452]

Manchester United defender Will Fish will spend the 2023/24 season on loan with Scottish top-flight club Hibernian.



Manchester-born Fish spent last season at Easter Road, and helped the Hibbees finish fifth in the league table, which earns them a spot in this term's UEFA Conference League.

Fish made 21 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, and solidified his place in the starting XI during the second half of the season.

The 20-year-old was involved in three of United's pre-season games ahead of 2023/24, against Leeds, Lyon and Wrexham, but will now head north to join up with Lee Johnson's Hibs squad.




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Fish has made one first-team appearance to date, against Wolves back in 2020/21.


Will has captained both our Under-21 and Under-18 sides at Academy level, and has made one senior competitive appearance for the first team to date.

That opportunity was granted by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the end of the 2020/21 season, when he replaced Daniel James in the final stages of a 2-1 Premier League win away at Wolves.

The following season, 2021/22, Fish enjoyed another loan assignment with nearby Stockport County.








Now he continues his football development by rejoining Hibernian, with the promise of building on last season's progress and enjoying a first crack at European football.

Everybody at United would like to wish Will and Hibs the best of luck for the 2023/24 season.

[Callum_62]

Soon? As in today? Tomorrow maybe?

Id be surpised if we announce anyone else today being so close to the game (Fish was expected and discussed heavily)

Hopefully tomorrow though if its happening

[badabing67]

Striker incoming soon. Dutch second division, decent cash paid.


👍

Where are you seeing this info

[flash]

Where are you seeing this info

He is providing the info.

[Up-the-slope]

👍

Is that you confirming it is him? or confirming he was mentioned before :confused:

[Greenworld]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/update-emerges-amid-coventry-city-and-swansea-city-links-to-overseas-player/

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[brog]

Unfortunately January review included in season long loan, not ideal.

Agreed, but I think that's only insurance.

[blackpoolhibs]

I'd imagine we have included that clause in some of our loans when they have gone out to other clubs.

[MacBean]

Looks like Sunderland also linked with him

[Callum_62]

https://twitter.com/RodaJCKerkrade/status/1683848641683812354?t=ng6pkPFsiDZUh9l128bcXA&s=19

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[Jones28]

https://twitter.com/RodaJCKerkrade/status/1683848641683812354?t=ng6pkPFsiDZUh9l128bcXA&s=19

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Yes please :agree:

[NGoloGrantie]

https://twitter.com/gbenefn/status/1684479971639562240?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g


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[NGoloGrantie]

https://twitter.com/gbenefn/status/1684479971639562240?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g


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Ah wrong bloke. Thought this was the striker ffs [emoji2357]


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[Callum_62]

Yes please :agree:Can't see it myself

But you never know

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[CapitalGreen]

According to a random tweeter, the Roda DoF has said Vente isn’t going to England.

[flash]

According to a random tweeter, the Roda DoF has said Vente isn’t going to England.

Maybe slightly further north......

[JimBHibees]

I'd imagine we have included that clause in some of our loans when they have gone out to other clubs.

Definitely will have. Not a huge concern wouldn't have thought.

[JimBHibees]

According to a random tweeter, the Roda DoF has said Vente isn’t going to England.

Swansea ? :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

Maybe slightly further north......

Someone linking him to Grasshoppers and someone also saying he won't get a work permit for England?

[Edinburgh Green]

Someone linking him to Grasshoppers and someone also saying he won't get a work permit for England?

A lot of tweets saying Sunderland are close to signing him

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

If Fish is recalled in Jan, then I wonder if we will try and get CJ back as he should have recovered by then.

[Waxy]

A lot of tweets saying Sunderland are close to signing him

Nobody tweets anymore, they x

[flash]

Roda manager is Hibs legend Edwin De Graaf. That must swing it.

[Billy Whizz]

If Fish is recalled in Jan, then I wonder if we will try and get CJ back as he should have recovered by then.

I’m not convinced CJ is a centre back, but certainly can play right back or midfield

[JohnM1875]

Roda manager is Hibs legend Edwin De Graaf. That must swing it.

It's all starting to make sense. It must be happening.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://twitter.com/skybluestweets/status/1684178072566632448?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

If Coventry were unable to pay his wages I very much doubt we could


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[lyonhibs]

Now Fish has signed we're all agreed right? Scottish Cup and Conference League double?

[Heisenberg]

https://twitter.com/skybluestweets/status/1684178072566632448?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

If Coventry were unable to pay his wages I very much doubt we could


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Highly doubt that’s accurate to be honest.

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/skybluestweets/status/1684178072566632448?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

If Coventry were unable to pay his wages I very much doubt we could


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Comments on that tweet suggest the tweeter is a slaver.

[lyonhibs]

Id imagine the below are more likely

Martijn Kaars
Jeredy Hilterman
Elton Kabangu
Nick Venema
Jizz Hornkamp

The one id chose from that list is blatantly obvious.

Aside from the hilarious name, great player. Has just signed for Heracles though so I doubt it

[SaulGoodman]

Nobody tweets anymore, they x

They what? You didn’t finish your sentence xxx

[WhileTheChief..]

We regularly read of loans players possibly being recalled by their parent club - we talk about it with players we loan out.

My guess is that it's the norm. Not worried by Man U being able to review things, seems like good old fashioned common sense to me.

Glad he's here. Being concerned about a player leaving on the day he signs for us seems a tad premature!

[JeMeSouviens]

Google translate of https://www.soccernews.nl/news/roda-jc-legt-zauner-vast-transfergesprekken-vente-verlopen-positief/


Dylan Vente will almost certainly no longer score goals for Roda JC. The striker has been negotiating with a foreign club for several days, the name of which is jealously kept secret.

“I understood from Vente's agent that the negotiations are going well and Dylan spoke to that club's coach,” Roda technical boss Servais further explains. “It's not an English club, so I don't understand where the rumors I've read about whether or not to get a work permit come from. There is no question of that, I can tell.”

Vente will no longer train at Roda JC, at least provisionally if the transfer abroad actually makes ends meet.

[badabing67]

Are Roda JC part of the City Group

[04Sauzee]

Are Roda JC part of the City Group

No I don't think so

[Onceinawhile]

Folk are going to set themselves up for believing its this vente boy then getting disappointed if it isn't.

If he's been linked to Swansea, Coventry and Sunderland, no danger we can afford him.

[Greenworld]

Folk are going to set themselves up for believing its this vente boy then getting disappointed if it isn't.

If he's been linked to Swansea, Coventry and Sunderland, no danger we can afford him.The clubs mentioned are denying any interest ...

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[Hibs90]

And that’s how a rumour grows arms and legs

[007]

Folk are going to set themselves up for believing its this vente boy then getting disappointed if it isn't.

If he's been linked to Swansea, Coventry and Sunderland, no danger we can afford him.

It's all a misunderstanding. Someone overhead LJ telling Ben Kensell what size of cappuccino he wanted from Starbucks.

[raeburnhibs]

Folk are going to set themselves up for believing its this vente boy then getting disappointed if it isn't.

If he's been linked to Swansea, Coventry and Sunderland, no danger we can afford him.

They are denying interest perhaps because these clubs don't think he is at their level yet. Other statements suggesting the move is out with England. Maybe the player believes we are a good stepping stone to the potential riches higher up the food chain in England and a couple of years with us on likely better salary and living in Edinburgh isn't so bad. Maybe his club will insist on a biggish sell on clause. Not unheard of is it?

[CallumLaidlaw]

They are denying interest perhaps because these clubs don't think he is at their level yet. Other statements suggesting the move is out with England. Maybe the player believes we are a good stepping stone to the potential riches higher up the food chain in England and a couple of years with us on likely better salary and living in Edinburgh isn't so bad. Maybe his club will insist on a biggish sell on clause. Not unheard of is it?

If the sporting director is saying it’s not England so work permit won’t be a problem, would that not include Scotland too then?


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[overdrive]

Id imagine the below are more likely

Martijn Kaars
Jeredy Hilterman
Elton Kabangu
Nick Venema
Jizz Hornkamp

The one id chose from that list is blatantly obvious.

He even has the obligatory moustache! How did you...erm... come across that name?

[overdrive]

If the sporting director is saying it’s not England so work permit won’t be a problem, would that not include Scotland too then?


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I think it is slightly easier to get a work permit for Scotland. It certainly was before Brexit in terms of non-EU players, so I assume it would be the same for EU players now.

[Hibee Daft]

Hopefully Fish stays full season, the January review could be in case of lack of game time also. We have Hanlon, Rocky, Harbottle. Still think there is massive potential there with Rocky.

Im assuming it will be Fish and Hanlon as first picks though.

[blackpoolhibs]

Nobody tweets anymore, they x

I normally end a message with two kisses.

[Paul1642]

A rumour at last! But would he play well in the same team as Hanlon? ;)

[Hibees1973]

He even has the obligatory moustache! How did you...erm... come across that name?

Hopefully he will cum :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

If the sporting director is saying it’s not England so work permit won’t be a problem, would that not include Scotland too then?


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Easier to get a WP in Scotland. Initially, in England if a player didn’t meet the points threshold they wouldn't get a WP, now the FA have allowed clubs to sign a limited number of non-GBE eligible players a club can sign.

In Scotland, if a player doesn’t meet the points threshold a club can appeal through the SFA and the player will nearly always be granted a WP. There is also no limit on the number of non-GBE eligible players a club can sign.

[Smartie]

Hopefully Fish stays full season, the January review could be in case of lack of game time also. We have Hanlon, Rocky, Harbottle. Still think there is massive potential there with Rocky.

Im assuming it will be Fish and Hanlon as first picks though.

It’s probably an “if the huns can scrape enough grubby blue pounds from their Euro adventures this season to be in a position to adequately pony up” clause.

[Paul1642]

It’s probably an “if the huns can scrape enough grubby blue pounds from their Euro adventures this season to be in a position to adequately pony up” clause.

I hope the laddie has higher aspirations than that. He has zero ties to Glasgow or rangers and must view his chances of playing in the English Premiership as realistic.

[Hibees1973]

It’s probably an “if the huns can scrape enough grubby blue pounds from their Euro adventures this season to be in a position to adequately pony up” clause.

Really don't expect it to be a lack of game time with the other Centre Halfs we have.

Fish seems to be fairly close to the Man Utd first team squad so he may be recalled if he is doing well at Hibs and United have centre halfs who are injured or in poor form.

[Edinburgh Green]

Striker incoming soon. Dutch second division, decent cash paid.

Regardless if this true or not. I appreciate you keeping the energy high on this thread after the Fish signing. :thumbsup:

[Since452]

Fish will play for Man United's first team in the future. A young English centre half? He's too expensive for Rangers already so wouldn't be concerned with that. Absolutely delighted he's back. We're now one striker way from having our best squad in years. Probably already do.

[SaulGoodman]

Folk are going to set themselves up for believing its this vente boy then getting disappointed if it isn't.

If he's been linked to Swansea, Coventry and Sunderland, no danger we can afford him.

I’ve already got his name on the back of a shirt

[Hibernian Verse]

It’s a shame Fish will be away in January to a higher level but seems we have a coherent plan with Harbottle hopefully ready to step in.

[Lago]

Agreed, but I think that's only insurance.
My fingers are crossed 🤞

[tug.lismore]

Fish will play for Man United's first team in the future. A young English centre half? He's too expensive for Rangers already so wouldn't be concerned with that. Absolutely delighted he's back. We're now one striker way from having our best squad in years. Probably already do.Whoa there, are you saying that we are one signing away from having a complete squad and it is not even the end of July?

But, but our recruitment team are rubbish, the squad needs a complete overhaul, Hanlon and Stevenson are virtually pensioners (and ALF), other clubs squads are so much better, etc. Have I covered everything?

What will we talk about in August if all our transfers are done?

Actually think that, if we sign a striker soon, then you will see a bit of movement in the squad players and maybe a few loanees coming in on a try before you buy basis. Has worked well with Youan.

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[MWHIBBIES]

Whoa there, are you saying that we are one signing away from having a complete squad and it is not even the end of July?

But, but our recruitment team are rubbish, the squad needs a complete overhaul, Hanlon and Stevenson are virtually pensioners (and ALF), other clubs squads are so much better, etc. Have I covered everything?

What will we talk about in August if all our transfers are done?

Actually think that, if we sign a striker soon, then you will see a bit of movement in the squad players and maybe a few loanees coming in on a try before you buy basis. Has worked well with Youan.

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Those things will still be said if we're pish to start this season. It's the quality of recruit that matters, not how quickly we signed them.

[superfurryhibby]

The signing of Fish really has to be congratulated. It says a lot about his eagerness to be here, Utd's willingness to do what's best for their young player and Hibs of course for persevering and doing the business,

I can't help thinking, all being well with Obita, Miller, Newell and Boyle, that if we get a good striker in, then we can buckle up for a really strong start to our season and a good campaign overall. Key signings are being made, the club recognises the need for guys ready to compete for a first team place.

There are still lots of imponderables, and no doubt comings and goings but I'm feeling pretty optimistic. Of course we need a main striker in and we need to see if Levitt can impose himself and deliver the cutting edge and quality that midfield needs, but things are shaping up very nicely.

The club are competing in a tight market, we play the canny game and sell our unique assets to players, we aim to sign better quality than perhaps our budget suggests we might.

[malcky]

We regularly read of loans players possibly being recalled by their parent club - we talk about it with players we loan out.

My guess is that it's the norm. Not worried by Man U being able to review things, seems like good old fashioned common sense to me.

Glad he's here. Being concerned about a player leaving on the day he signs for us seems a tad premature!

I agree with you, don’t see why they had to put in the bit about things being reassessed in January though when they could do it anyway.

[CapitalGreen]

I agree with you, don’t see why they had to put in the bit about things being reassessed in January though when they could do it anyway.

International loans can’t be unilaterally cancelled. For Fish to be recalled by Man Utd we would need to agree to it. That’ll be why a review has been mentioned. I think in reality, this will be done as 2 separate loans, one to January and one from January to May which would allow Man Utd to take him back in January without requiring our permission.

[weecounty hibby]

Now Fish has signed we're all agreed right? Scottish Cup and Conference League double?
I'm sick of this negativity!! Scottish domestic treble and just running out of steam in Europe, losing in pens in the final is my conservative estimate

[Springbank]

Google translate of https://www.soccernews.nl/news/roda-jc-legt-zauner-vast-transfergesprekken-vente-verlopen-positief/

Hoping Hibs admin goes for an Ace Vent-ura signing reveal if that one happens

[1875godsgift]

I’ve already got his name on the back of a shirt


I've got Jizz on the back of mine.

[HendoDelivered]

https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230727_95512534


Kerkrade - Roda striker Dylan Vente makes a transfer to the Scottish Hibernian FC. It is unknown what transfer fee is involved in the transfer of the 24-year-old attacker.

Vente still had a contract in Kerkrade until mid-2024. The transfer is expected to be completed after the weekend.
The striker was taken over by Roda two and a half years ago and scored a total of 51 goals for the Kerkrade residents. In the last year and a half, in particular, he has been on target. Last season he was second on the top scorers list of the first division with 21 hits in a further disappointing season for Roda.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230727_95512534


Kerkrade - Roda striker Dylan Vente makes a transfer to the Scottish Hibernian FC. It is unknown what transfer fee is involved in the transfer of the 24-year-old attacker.

Vente still had a contract in Kerkrade until mid-2024. The transfer is expected to be completed after the weekend.
The striker was taken over by Roda two and a half years ago and scored a total of 51 goals for the Kerkrade residents. In the last year and a half, in particular, he has been on target. Last season he was second on the top scorers list of the first division with 21 hits in a further disappointing season for Roda.

Hope this is true, because by the look of that first half in Andorra we desperately need something from somewhere.

[Unseen work]

https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230727_95512534


Kerkrade - Roda striker Dylan Vente makes a transfer to the Scottish Hibernian FC. It is unknown what transfer fee is involved in the transfer of the 24-year-old attacker.

Vente still had a contract in Kerkrade until mid-2024. The transfer is expected to be completed after the weekend.
The striker was taken over by Roda two and a half years ago and scored a total of 51 goals for the Kerkrade residents. In the last year and a half, in particular, he has been on target. Last season he was second on the top scorers list of the first division with 21 hits in a further disappointing season for Roda.

👍🏻

[SaulGoodman]

https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230727_95512534


Kerkrade - Roda striker Dylan Vente makes a transfer to the Scottish Hibernian FC. It is unknown what transfer fee is involved in the transfer of the 24-year-old attacker.

Vente still had a contract in Kerkrade until mid-2024. The transfer is expected to be completed after the weekend.
The striker was taken over by Roda two and a half years ago and scored a total of 51 goals for the Kerkrade residents. In the last year and a half, in particular, he has been on target. Last season he was second on the top scorers list of the first division with 21 hits in a further disappointing season for Roda.

That’s certainly cheered me up slightly after that first half

[Argylehibby]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Vente

[Callum_62]

I still can't believe this

Lee Johnson said he was happy with what we had for the first few games

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[Springbank]

Marshall finished
Stevenson finished

[Jpdhfc]

Marshall finished
Stevenson finished
Correct

[Stairway 2 7]

Marshall finished
Stevenson finished

Undoubtedly

[JamesHFC]

Vente be having second thoughts.

[Chorley Hibee]

So do people still belive we're only a centre-forward away?

Miles away from the required standard.

[Tambo]

Going off today's game.

Another game we have struggled to break down a team and rely on Youan.

If we don't get someone in then it will just be another season of pass it about the back untill it reaches either Youan or Boyle.

No doubt this is a major threat in any football match, I just feel we struggle to break down teams through the middle and at times we are so predictable.

Throw in the Defence and Striker problem shows we still need to add players. Fish should make us stronger and Harbottle could have any kind of season as we need to see more of him.

[overdrive]

Two strikers
Left back
Right back
At least one more centre half
Two midfielders
Winger

Minimum needed. Probably a goalkeeper too if Marshall is deemed to be better than Wollacot.

[Vault Boy]

It’s ridiculously early to be judging, and I’m definitely tilted, but l’ll be very surprised if ALF is the answer to any meaningful question for us this year.

[overdrive]

It’s ridiculously early to be judging, and I’m definitely tilted, but l’ll be very surprised if ALF is the answer to any meaningful question for us this year.

He’s past it.

Edit: and it’s really worrying if our DoF thinks he’s of the required standard.

[makaveli1875]

Two strikers
Left back
Right back
At least one more centre half
Two midfielders
Winger

Minimum needed. Probably a goalkeeper too if Marshall is deemed to be better than Wollacot.

Add a striker to that list

[Unseen work]

Lacking creativity for the 18th month in a row.

[bingo70]

Lacking creativity for the 18th month in a row.

I didn’t see much of todays game but as a more general point, I’m really surprised we’ve signed a creative midfielder in Levitt and playing him deep. I know the whole quarterback stuff, I just don’t agree with it.

Get creative players up the park and creating things where we cause them problems.

[Hibs90]

https://twitter.com/VI_nl/status/1684602531039543305?s=20

I'm not sure if it's a trusted source or not.

Apparently paying 900k in Euros on a three year deal.

Translation:

Roda JC has reached an agreement with Scottish side Hibernian FC on the transfer of Dylan Vente. The Scots pay the top price for the striker, who was stuck in Kerkrade for one year.

Roda JC takes the top prize: Vente to Scotland for three years

Hibernian is reportedly paying around 900,000 euros for Vente. That's the top prize, because otherwise he would walk out the door transfer-free next year. Both Roda and Vente were therefore open to a transfer. Roda announced earlier this week that Vente was kept on the sidelines so he could complete a switch. Almost all Championship clubs have been linked to him, but now it is clear that Hibernian has won the battle. Vente signs in Scotland for three seasons.

Vente accounted for 21 goals and six assists in the Kitchen Champion Division last season. That is why there was interest in him from several countries, including from the Eredivisie, but not all clubs could or wanted to meet the asking price, which was a lot higher at the time because Vente's contract ran longer.

[SaulGoodman]

I didn’t see much of todays game but as a more general point, I’m really surprised we’ve signed a creative midfielder in Levitt and playing him deep. I know the whole quarterback stuff, I just don’t agree with it.

Get creative players up the park and creating things where we cause them problems.

It’s all a bit Hibs tbh. Sign a decent creative midfielder, play him in holding midfield and then sub him off at HT to play the same 3 players that have already proven not to work well together.

[Dmas]

https://twitter.com/VI_nl/status/1684602531039543305?s=20

I'm not sure if it's a trusted source or not.

Apparently paying 900k in Euros on a three year deal.

Translation:

Roda JC has reached an agreement with Scottish side Hibernian FC on the transfer of Dylan Vente. The Scots pay the top price for the striker, who was stuck in Kerkrade for one year.

Roda JC takes the top prize: Vente to Scotland for three years

Hibernian is reportedly paying around 900,000 euros for Vente. That's the top prize, because otherwise he would walk out the door transfer-free next year. Both Roda and Vente were therefore open to a transfer. Roda announced earlier this week that Vente was kept on the sidelines so he could complete a switch. Almost all Championship clubs have been linked to him, but now it is clear that Hibernian has won the battle. Vente signs in Scotland for three seasons.

Vente accounted for 21 goals and six assists in the Kitchen Champion Division last season. That is why there was interest in him from several countries, including from the Eredivisie, but not all clubs could or wanted to meet the asking price, which was a lot higher at the time because Vente's contract ran longer.

EEN also running with it, coached last year by Edwin de Graaf seemingly

[eastmainsmsh]

Levitt might be decent but he was in a side that got relegated
He didn’t stand out in Groningen game
Hopefully he is played in correct position

[Unseen work]

I didn’t see much of todays game but as a more general point, I’m really surprised we’ve signed a creative midfielder in Levitt and playing him deep. I know the whole quarterback stuff, I just don’t agree with it.

Get creative players up the park and creating things where we cause them problems.

I agree, Levitt should be higher up the pitch imo

[Green-Hibee-7]

It’s early days but Levitt in that holding role is not going to work. We are not good enough to hold onto the ball for prolonged periods of time, get turned over easily and will concede on the counter.

[Callum_62]

Vente be having second thoughts.Same,.it's about £6 now for one!

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[Johnny_Leith]

Levitt clearly likes to come deep and get on the ball. I don't think he's specifically being told to stay deep, he's that kind of player.

[Northernhibee]

https://twitter.com/VI_nl/status/1684602531039543305?s=20

I'm not sure if it's a trusted source or not.

Apparently paying 900k in Euros on a three year deal.

Translation:

Roda JC has reached an agreement with Scottish side Hibernian FC on the transfer of Dylan Vente. The Scots pay the top price for the striker, who was stuck in Kerkrade for one year.

Roda JC takes the top prize: Vente to Scotland for three years

Hibernian is reportedly paying around 900,000 euros for Vente. That's the top prize, because otherwise he would walk out the door transfer-free next year. Both Roda and Vente were therefore open to a transfer. Roda announced earlier this week that Vente was kept on the sidelines so he could complete a switch. Almost all Championship clubs have been linked to him, but now it is clear that Hibernian has won the battle. Vente signs in Scotland for three seasons.

Vente accounted for 21 goals and six assists in the Kitchen Champion Division last season. That is why there was interest in him from several countries, including from the Eredivisie, but not all clubs could or wanted to meet the asking price, which was a lot higher at the time because Vente's contract ran longer.

It scares me that we're spending what is for us huge money, when our recruitment has been so poor recently.

[Stuart93]

https://twitter.com/VI_nl/status/1684602531039543305?s=20

I'm not sure if it's a trusted source or not.

Apparently paying 900k in Euros on a three year deal.

Translation:

Roda JC has reached an agreement with Scottish side Hibernian FC on the transfer of Dylan Vente. The Scots pay the top price for the striker, who was stuck in Kerkrade for one year.

Roda JC takes the top prize: Vente to Scotland for three years

Hibernian is reportedly paying around 900,000 euros for Vente. That's the top prize, because otherwise he would walk out the door transfer-free next year. Both Roda and Vente were therefore open to a transfer. Roda announced earlier this week that Vente was kept on the sidelines so he could complete a switch. Almost all Championship clubs have been linked to him, but now it is clear that Hibernian has won the battle. Vente signs in Scotland for three seasons.

Vente accounted for 21 goals and six assists in the Kitchen Champion Division last season. That is why there was interest in him from several countries, including from the Eredivisie, but not all clubs could or wanted to meet the asking price, which was a lot higher at the time because Vente's contract ran longer.

The Twitter page that’s posted the article has 508,000 followers, I reckon it’s probably pretty reliable at that

[GloryGlory]

https://twitter.com/VI_nl/status/1684602531039543305?s=20

I'm not sure if it's a trusted source or not.

Apparently paying 900k in Euros on a three year deal.

Translation:

Roda JC has reached an agreement with Scottish side Hibernian FC on the transfer of Dylan Vente. The Scots pay the top price for the striker, who was stuck in Kerkrade for one year.

Roda JC takes the top prize: Vente to Scotland for three years

Hibernian is reportedly paying around 900,000 euros for Vente. That's the top prize, because otherwise he would walk out the door transfer-free next year. Both Roda and Vente were therefore open to a transfer. Roda announced earlier this week that Vente was kept on the sidelines so he could complete a switch. Almost all Championship clubs have been linked to him, but now it is clear that Hibernian has won the battle. Vente signs in Scotland for three seasons.


Vente accounted for 21 goals and six assists in the Kitchen Champion Division last season. That is why there was interest in him from several countries, including from the Eredivisie, but not all clubs could or wanted to meet the asking price, which was a lot higher at the time because Vente's contract ran longer.

That's just over £770k - a big fee for Hibs and given the outlay I'm surprised it's only 3 years. If we're speculating to accumulate then he will need to be be sold in 18-24 months.

[Alex Trager]

Aye, so a CF and a CM. At least.

Scweamimg. Scweamimg.

[Aldo]

Aye, so a CF and a CM. At least.

Scweamimg. Scweamimg.

Myko and a CM

[hibees 7062]

Sunderland linked to Dylan Vente two hours ago

[JimBHibees]

It scares me that we're spending what is for us huge money, when our recruitment has been so poor recently.

Think it has been much better recently

[GloryGlory]

Sunderland linked to Dylan Vente two hours ago

The earlier chatter seemed to be that work permit for the English Championship would be an issue, but not for the SPFL.

[Callum_62]

That's massive money of true but he does have some scoring rate last few years

Him, youan and Levitt are all big outlays

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[bingo70]

Sunderland linked to Dylan Vente two hours ago

Roda DoF has confirmed he’s not going to England

[Unseen work]

That's massive money of true but he does have some scoring rate last few years

Him, youan and Levitt are all big outlays

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Yup, and the more we spend and better players we bring in the more pressure goes on Johnson to get results.

Don’t think the club will tolerate garbage like that today after the amount they’ve spent (and about to spend)

[hibees 7062]

The earlier chatter seemed to be that work permit for the English Championship would be an issue, but not for the SPFL.

Finally something in our favour

[badabing67]

That's just over £770k - a big fee for Hibs and given the outlay I'm surprised it's only 3 years. If we're speculating to accumulate then he will need to be be sold in 18-24 months.

I wonder how much Troyes were wanting for Kukharevych

[SHODAN]

I wonder how much Troyes were wanting for Kukharevych

Twoyes as much as we were offering.

[churchie16]

Sunderland linked to Dylan Vente two hours ago

Be the old agent trying to get a better deal for his player not a chance if Coventry or Sunderland want this guy he signs for hibs they will be using this story to get better wages between they two or too get the price out what it will be to secure him, this guy does simply not sign for hibs if championship clubs are in for him, wouldn’t get too excited

[One Day Soon]

Two strikers
Left back
Right back
At least one more centre half
Two midfielders
Winger

Minimum needed. Probably a goalkeeper too if Marshall is deemed to be better than Wollacot.

You missed out manager. I suspect we need a new one of those too.

[Hibees1973]

Can't fault the Gordon's on splashing out money on players, the pitch and the stadium.

Can blame Johnson and his recruitment team for today's display and the dross signed.

I feel very uncomfortable giving Johnson and his lot more money to spend.

Long term I'm concerned the debt Hibs are falling into.

[WeeRussell]

Be the old agent trying to get a better deal for his player not a chance if Coventry or Sunderland want this guy he signs for hibs they will be using this story to get better wages between they two or too get the price out what it will be to secure him, this guy does simply not sign for hibs if championship clubs are in for him, wouldn’t get too excited

You’d think football clubs would cotton-on to this age old trick that a few hibs.net posters are wise to but never seems to actually happen.

[Donegal Hibby]

Looks a good goalscorer Dylan Vente .
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/dylan-vente-to-hibs-easter-road-side-closing-in-on-move-for-51-goal-roda-jc-striker-4234987

[007]

Can't fault the Gordon's on splashing out money on players, the pitch and the stadium.

Can blame Johnson and his recruitment team for today's display and the dross signed.

I feel very uncomfortable giving Johnson and his lot more money to spend.

Long term I'm concerned the debt Hibs are falling into.

How much is the debt?

[Smartie]

So do people still belive we're only a centre-forward away?

Miles away from the required standard.

The midfield isn’t what it needs to be. RB is still a problem imo. The depth is pitiful and if we lose a few through injury, we’re in deep trouble ie having to rely on 5 or 6 of the players who featured tonight.

There are some who were poor tonight who I’m prepared to give the benefit of the doubt to, to write it off as a bad night.

But I do think that our first XI - on paper - is close to what it needs to be.

[Smartie]

Levitt clearly likes to come deep and get on the ball. I don't think he's specifically being told to stay deep, he's that kind of player.

I think a lot of players like to be that player but if they know what’s good for them they’ll listen when someone tells them they’re not.

There’s still not a proper centre of midfield to be made out if our current players imo.

[Col2]

I don’t think we can rate the squad based on that performance. Most of the players we know and are more than decent.

We were shocking today, exception Joe Newell.

[thegaffer12]

https://youtu.be/MToDR18Nr90

[Real Emerald]

The midfield isn’t what it needs to be. RB has a a problem imo. The depth is pitiful and if we lose a few through injury, we’re in deep trouble ie having to rely on 5 or 6 of the players who featured tonight.

There are some who were poor tonight who I’m prepared to give the benefit of the doubt to, to write it off as a bad night.

But I do think that our first XI - on paper - is close to what it needs to be.

I’m 100% with you on the right back situation, it feels like a forgotten subject on here but a good experienced right back is a must. Miller really doesn’t look like the answer at right back and I don’t think ever will. Megwa maybe given time, who knows. If we have any aspirations of improving then it’s a position we really need to look at too.

[B.H.F.C]

So do people still belive we're only a centre-forward away?

Miles away from the required standard.

Players we have signed and/or weren’t available tonight was a bigger issue than players not signed IMO.

Although signing a goalie and continuing to play Marshall doesn’t say much for the goalie and/or Johnson.

[Donegal Hibby]

Can't fault the Gordon's on splashing out money on players, the pitch and the stadium.

Can blame Johnson and his recruitment team for today's display and the dross signed.

I feel very uncomfortable giving Johnson and his lot more money to spend.

Long term I'm concerned the debt Hibs are falling into.
Some of you aren't that concerned about Hibs falling into debt as you have the football club changing the manager and staff after every bad result if you could get your way :rolleyes:

[BSEJVT]

Vente reminds me of prime Leigh Griffith,hope rumours are true

[number9dream]

I’m 100% with you on the right back situation, it feels like a forgotten subject on here but a good experienced right back is a must. Miller really doesn’t look like the answer at right back and I don’t think ever will. Megwa maybe given time, who knows. If we have any aspirations of improving then it’s a position we really need to look at too.

Ryan Strain for RB
New striker, someone that can drive us on in midfield.

[JohnM1875]

Vente reminds me of prime Leigh Griffith,hope rumours are true

A ****ger?

[The Modfather]

Some of you aren't that concerned about Hibs falling into debt as you have the football club changing the manager and staff after every bad result if you could get your way :rolleyes:

The opposite to your hyperbolic scenario is to then let every manager and player see out their contract regardless of what’s happening on the park as that’s the most financially prudent solution.

[Callum_62]

A ****ger?Scores goals like LG scores burds

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[WhileTheChief..]

The opposite to your hyperbolic scenario is to then let every manager and player see out their contract regardless of what’s happening on the park as that’s the most financially prudent solution.

Yup, let's stick with average players and manager, cause it's better than changing them, seems to be the best on offer.

If we had a better manager and players we'd have a better chance of doing better!

[itslegaltender]

phenomenal signing. Well done to the Gordon family for continued investment. Looks like Myko is no longer though.

[Bridge hibs]

phenomenal signing. Well done to the Gordon family for continued investment. Looks like Myko is no longer though.

Has he signed ?

[Hibernian Verse]

Has he signed ?

Don’t think so yet. We could use some good news though and presumably as Fish has been put in the Euro squad this guy could too.

[B.H.F.C]

Don’t think so yet. We could use some good news though and presumably as Fish has been put in the Euro squad this guy could too.

Fish was signed last week. If the Dutch boy is signed he won’t be able to play next week having not been registered for the first leg. He’ll also need a work permit so we’ll probably no see him for a few weeks.

[scoopyboy]

Don’t think so yet. We could use some good news though and presumably as Fish has been put in the Euro squad this guy could too.

Can they play in the second leg though?

There used to be a rule that you couldn't play in the second leg of a tie if you weren't registered before the first leg.

I appreciate that rule may have changed.

[scoopyboy]

Fish was signed last week. If the Dutch boy is signed he won’t be able to play next week having not been registered for the first leg. He’ll also need a work permit so we’ll probably no see him for a few weeks.

You sure about that?

Not sure he would have been able to play for Man Utd against Wrexham the other night if that was correct

[overdrive]

Can they play in the second leg though?

There used to be a rule that you couldn't play in the second leg of a tie if you weren't registered before the first leg.

I appreciate that rule may have changed.

Fish can. He was registered for this round. Anyone signed between now and next week’s game isn’t.

[Alex Trager]

Can't fault the Gordon's on splashing out money on players, the pitch and the stadium.

Can blame Johnson and his recruitment team for today's display and the dross signed.

I feel very uncomfortable giving Johnson and his lot more money to spend.

Long term I'm concerned the debt Hibs are falling into.

Are they ( the gordon’s) spending the money or are they loaning it against the club?

[Hibernian Verse]

Can they play in the second leg though?

There used to be a rule that you couldn't play in the second leg of a tie if you weren't registered before the first leg.

I appreciate that rule may have changed.

Fish can. Not sure about this lad.

[Real Emerald]

The opposite to your hyperbolic scenario is to then let every manager and player see out their contract regardless of what’s happening on the park as that’s the most financially prudent solution.

I once said to a good friend and now late Jambo during the Romanov years that it was all false, it would fall to bits and lead to a disaster. He said, I know but it’s the best time I’ve had at Tynecastle for 50 years. There’s a balance I know.

[Since452]

Hanlon and Stevenson needed replaced a few years ago and here they are still contributing to some of the worst results in our history.

[BoomtownHibees]

You sure about that?

Not sure he would have been able to play for Man Utd against Wrexham the other night if that was correct

Hibs tweeted this earlier:

“Before travelling out to Manchester United's training camp in the USA, Will stopped off at the Hibernian Training Centre to complete his medical, sign, and of course, meet the Club's photographers”

Seems strange him then travelling and playing for Man Utd

[Real Emerald]

Hanlon and Stevenson needed replaced a few years ago and here they are still contributing to some of the worst results in our history.

Stevenson had a stinker tonight, Hanlon wasn’t the worst but at least they have some credit in the bank and have proved they at least were up to it in the past for us. I would say Melkerson, Alf, Marshall deserve a lot more criticism than those 2. Having said that it’s probably the worst I’ve ever seen Stevenson play.

[B.H.F.C]

You sure about that?

Not sure he would have been able to play for Man Utd against Wrexham the other night if that was correct

Was Hibs that said it. We’ve had young players go away and train with other teams and play in bounce matches before so don’t suppose it’s too different to that.

[Gmack7]

The back 5 were hopeless, midfield equally as crap and we were non existent up front, not the best combinations

[007]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/dylan-vente-makes-transfer-switch-27410255?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Though article probably just off the back of the tweet someone posted the link to a couple of pages ago.

[WhileTheChief..]

A ****ger?

This post probably wasn't meant to look like it turned out.

Really hoping the first letter was a W and not an N :faf:

[Donegal Hibby]

The opposite to your hyperbolic scenario is to then let every manager and player see out their contract regardless of what’s happening on the park as that’s the most financially prudent solution.

No though after a bad result in our first competitive game with another tie to come and still a very good chance to go through which I think we will is definitely the wrong time to do it imo.

Then again there does seem to be a pattern with some fans on here when we have a bad result were they just want the manager and other people at the club changed after a defeat . Last season I remember it was get rid of the current manager and appoint McInnes, Martindale , Malky Mackay or lennon.So far today it's Roy Keane and Jack Ross who's names have been mentioned .It wouldn't take the same fans long to turn on these either when we lost .

If LJ has us losing on a regular basis and we are struggling in the league than yes he should be replaced no question about it though after one game is ridiculous and a complete OTT reaction imo .

Though that's been the story all of last season too . Happy to back the team when we're winning though at the first sign of trouble some want heads to roll . Think it's quite sad TBH .

[JohnM1875]

This post probably wasn't meant to look like it turned out.

Really hoping the first letter was a W and not an N :faf:

Haha! Started with Sha

[Real Emerald]

No though after a bad result in our first competitive game with another tie to come and still a very good chance to go through which I think we will is definitely the wrong time to do it imo.

Then again there does seem to be a pattern with some fans on here when we have a bad result were they just want the manager and other people at the club changed after a defeat . Last season I remember it was get rid of the current manager and appoint McInnes, Martindale , Malky Mackay or lennon.So far today it's Roy Keane and Jack Ross who's names have been mentioned .It wouldn't take the same fans long to turn on these either when we lost .

If LJ has us losing on a regular basis and we are struggling in the league than yes he should be replaced no question about it though after one game is ridiculous and a complete OTT reaction imo .

Though that's been the story all of last season too . Happy to back the team when we're winning though at the first sign of trouble some want heads must roll . Think it's quite sad really TBH .

He said he wasn’t concerned over the first 3 or 4 games when he must have known how weak his team was. I’m not calling for his head as it must be difficult to get the right players in early and turn around the shambolic recruitment from the past season or so but he’s definitely got his coat on shougly peg if he doesn’t get through this round.

[brog]

I didn’t see much of todays game but as a more general point, I’m really surprised we’ve signed a creative midfielder in Levitt and playing him deep. I know the whole quarterback stuff, I just don’t agree with it.

Get creative players up the park and creating things where we cause them problems.

I agree, I think everyone thought JDH would be our sitting player and DL our creator. I suspect LJ may be having 2nd thoughts now!

[Paulie Walnuts]

No though after a bad result in our first competitive game with another tie to come and still a very good chance to go through which I think we will is definitely the wrong time to do it imo.

Then again there does seem to be a pattern with some fans on here when we have a bad result were they just want the manager and other people at the club changed after a defeat . Last season I remember it was get rid of the current manager and appoint McInnes, Martindale , Malky Mackay or lennon.So far today it's Roy Keane and Jack Ross who's names have been mentioned .It wouldn't take the same fans long to turn on these either when we lost .

If LJ has us losing on a regular basis and we are struggling in the league than yes he should be replaced no question about it though after one game is ridiculous and a complete OTT reaction imo .

Though that's been the story all of last season too . Happy to back the team when we're winning though at the first sign of trouble some want heads to roll . Think it's quite sad TBH .

Why do people keep referring to first game etc. This is his second season. The idea of him being sacked is being discussed because last season was also a failure, it’s not off the back of this one tie and nothing else.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He said he wasn’t concerned over the first 3 or 4 games when he must have known how weak his team was. I’m not calling for his head as it must be difficult to get the right players in early and turn around the shambolic recruitment from the past season or so but he’s definitely got his coat on shougly peg if he doesn’t get through this round.

It should already be on a shoogly peg regardless of whether we get through. If we don’t go through he should be sacked immediately after Thursdays game.

[CapitalGreen]

Stevenson had a stinker tonight, Hanlon wasn’t the worst but at least they have some credit in the bank and have proved they at least were up to it in the past for us. I would say Melkerson, Alf, Marshall deserve a lot more criticism than those 2. Having said that it’s probably the worst I’ve ever seen Stevenson play.

Melkerson was as poor as anyone but I wouldn’t say any young player being played out of position deserves heavy criticism The manager should receive the criticism for putting the player in that position, like Fish being played at RB at Tynie or Maloney playing Campbell as a DM.

[brog]

Stevenson had a stinker tonight, Hanlon wasn’t the worst but at least they have some credit in the bank and have proved they at least were up to it in the past for us. I would say Melkerson, Alf, Marshall deserve a lot more criticism than those 2. Having said that it’s probably the worst I’ve ever seen Stevenson play.

A perfect summary for me.

[SHODAN]

Hanlon and Stevenson needed replaced a few years ago and here they are still contributing to some of the worst results in our history.

That was Stevenson's first bad game in like, three years.

[Chorley Hibee]

That was Stevenson's first bad game in like, three years.

Come on, that's utterly delusional to suggest that's Stevenson's only bad game in three years.

[Greencore]

That was Stevenson's first bad game in like, three years.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Real Emerald]

Melkerson was as poor as anyone but I wouldn’t say any young player being played out of position deserves heavy criticism The manager should receive the criticism for putting the player in that position, like Fish being played at RB at Tynie or Maloney playing Campbell as a DM.

Melkerson had a great one on one chance through the middle and messed it up, all strikers do but at some point he has to grab his chance. Good players do. Didier Agathe was brilliant for us as a centre forward, Celtic stole him, made him play right back and he was sensational. You don’t get too many chances at this level, you have to make the most of the ones you get.

[CapitalGreen]

Melkerson had a great one on one chance through the middle and messed it up, all strikers do but at some point he has to grab his chance. Good players do. Didier Agathe was brilliant for us as a centre forward, Celtic stole him, made him play right back and he was sensational. You don’t get too many chances at this level, you have to make the most of the ones you get.

Agathe was 25 plus he had spent the majority of his career playing right midfield/wing. He only started playing as a striker after joining Raith Rovers. The majority of the games he played under O’Neill was as a right wing back in a 3-5-2 so hardly a massive change for him.

[Unseen work]

Melkerson had a great one on one chance through the middle and messed it up, all strikers do but at some point he has to grab his chance. Good players do. Didier Agathe was brilliant for us as a centre forward, Celtic stole him, made him play right back and he was sensational. You don’t get too many chances at this level, you have to make the most of the ones you get.

Tbf I do get your point, the really good players that deserve force themselves in.

Fish was completely wrote off however took his chance when he got it.

Newell and Doidge played themselves into it.

Melkersen must not be showing enough in training to get much chance through the middle, and even when he does there’s little impact. He rarely manages to get a shot off never mind score.

[Solonleith1]

Out of interest, does anybody know if Laidlaw signed for anybody yet? Saw he was close to signing for Watford but then no update.

[Donegal Hibby]

He said he wasn’t concerned over the first 3 or 4 games when he must have known how weak his team was. I’m not calling for his head as it must be difficult to get the right players in early and turn around the shambolic recruitment from the past season or so but he’s definitely got his coat on shougly peg if he doesn’t get through this round.
I honestly think we will win the 2nd leg comfortably at ER TBH mate 👍

[CockneyRebel]

Out of interest, does anybody know if Laidlaw signed for anybody yet? Saw he was close to signing for Watford but then no update.


Brentford

[Real Emerald]

I honestly think we will win the 2nd leg comfortably at ER TBH mate 👍

So do I but that was embarrassing. I’m looking forward to it. 👍

[Donegal Hibby]

Why do people keep referring to first game etc. This is his second season. The idea of him being sacked is being discussed because last season was also a failure, it’s not off the back of this one tie and nothing else.

Last season we knew or some of us did that the team wasn't good enough and any manager would need time to turn things around with him having players signed by two previous manager's that lost there jobs . This is basically is first season in what you can say is his team .

It was discussed last season him being sacked . Some if they had there wish at the time we would now have Martindale or Malky Mackay as our manager which would a downgrade on our current manager imo . Was last season a failure ? I thought we turned it around quite well and qualified for Europe and improved our league position from the previous year by 3 places .

It is very much on the back of our tie today from the usual pant wetters even though there's every chance we will turn this around and go through though some just seem to like a crisis 😂

[Dmas]

Tbf I do get your point, the really good players that deserve force themselves in.

Fish was completely wrote off however took his chance when he got it.

Newell and Doidge played themselves into it.

Melkersen must not be showing enough in training to get much chance through the middle, and even when he does there’s little impact. He rarely manages to get a shot off never mind score.

He’s not suited to the game here, it looked a master stroke sending him to Dutch league last season but he obviously didn’t impress there either, it’s unfortunate for the guy that day at fir park I’m sure we all thought that was him off and running but he’s needing let go so we can get a player in who can contribute to the team same goes for Henderson, Jair and Delferierre

[Since452]

I honestly think we will win the 2nd leg comfortably at ER TBH mate 👍

So do I

[007]

So do I

Think we'll get through but not so sure it will be comfortable, unless we get an early goal.

[MikeyS]

Last season we knew or some of us did that the team wasn't good enough and any manager would need time to turn things around with him having players signed by two previous manager's that lost there jobs . This is basically is first season in what you can say is his team .

It was discussed last season him being sacked . Some if they had there wish at the time we would now have Martindale or Malky Mackay as our manager which would a downgrade on our current manager imo . Was last season a failure ? I thought we turned it around quite well and qualified for Europe and improved our league position from the previous year by 3 places .

It is very much on the back of our tie today from the usual pant wetters even though there's every chance we will turn this around and go through though some just seem to like a crisis 😂

You talk some amount of pish! LJ was falling over himself to take credit on last summers signings then he did the same again with the January ones when bragging about his city group links. Think you are way off the mark with the "this is his 1st season with his team" chat.

[K-Zazu]

Last season we knew or some of us did that the team wasn't good enough and any manager would need time to turn things around with him having players signed by two previous manager's that lost there jobs . This is basically is first season in what you can say is his team .

It was discussed last season him being sacked . Some if they had there wish at the time we would now have Martindale or Malky Mackay as our manager which would a downgrade on our current manager imo . Was last season a failure ? I thought we turned it around quite well and qualified for Europe and improved our league position from the previous year by 3 places .

It is very much on the back of our tie today from the usual pant wetters even though there's every chance we will turn this around and go through though some just seem to like a crisis 😂

What do u mean it’s his first season his team etc.. he was here last summer when we signed Jair, kenneh so last season was on him

[MikeyS]

What do u mean it’s his first season his team etc.. he was here last summer when we signed Jair, kenneh so last season was on him

It's total nonsense 🤣

[Real Emerald]

Agathe was 25 plus he had spent the majority of his career playing right midfield/wing. He only started playing as a striker after joining Raith Rovers. The majority of the games he played under O’Neill was as a right wing back in a 3-5-2 so hardly a massive change for him.

But regardless of his playing position he took his chance, first playing as a centre forward for Hibs which was not his normal position and then moving to right wing back for Celtic and starring in Europe. He came from nothing to take his chance regardless of his playing position, it was just an example of clutching the moment or forever losing it.

[Nicho87]

Marshall
Delferrier
Henderson
Tavares

Mackay
Doidge

All free too go.

[Unseen work]

Is Henderson still out injured?

I know a lot on here don’t rate him and think he’s inconsistent but a player like him is what we needed tonight.

If he’s moving on we need to get a similar type but better quality

[CapitalGreen]

But regardless of his playing position he took his chance, first playing as a centre forward for Hibs which was not his normal position and then moving to right wing back for Celtic and starring in Europe. He came from nothing to take his chance regardless of his playing position, it was just an example of clutching the moment or forever losing it.

Well done to 25 year old Agathe for adapting, it doesn’t really change my opinion that a young player deserves heavy criticism for performances when they are being played in a position they’re not suited. Agathe suited his new role, Melkersen clearly doesn’t and however much he clutches the moment or whatever won’t change that. The manager had a winger on the bench who he should have played on the wing.

[CapitalGreen]

Is Henderson still out injured?

I know a lot on here don’t rate him and think he’s inconsistent but a player like him is what we needed tonight.

If he’s moving on we need to get a similar type but better quality

Doesn’t appear to have travelled.

[Nicho87]

Is Henderson still out injured?

I know a lot on here don’t rate him and think he’s inconsistent but a player like him is what we needed tonight.

If he’s moving on we need to get a similar type but better quality

Sorry but he would have hid tonight just like a good few others did

He’s had numerous chances and failed consistently

Time to move on to

[tamig]

Marshall
Delferrier
Henderson
Tavares

Mackay
Doidge

All free too go.

Is this in your opinion or has it come from the club?

[Real Emerald]

Well done to 25 year old Agathe for adapting, it doesn’t really change my opinion that a young player deserves heavy criticism for performances when they are being played in a position they’re not suited. Agathe suited his new role, Melkersen clearly doesn’t and however much he clutches the moment or whatever won’t change that. The manager had a winger on the bench who he should have played on the wing.

He absolutely doesn’t deserve heavy criticism just like Hanlon and Stevenson. My point is that both Hanlon and Stevenson have a bit of credit in the bank and can be somewhat forgiven for their bad performances, although Hanlon wasn’t that bad. I’m just pointing out that Melkerson amongst other have yet to have good performances for Hibs and he has had a lot of opportunities. I don’t dislike him and really hope he can shine but at some point he needs to clutch his opportunity or he should move on. I really hoped it would work.

[Donegal Hibby]

You talk some amount of pish! LJ was falling over himself to take credit on last summers signings then he did the same again with the January ones when bragging about his city group links. Think you are way off the mark with the "this is his 1st season with his team" chat.

There was players in our team like Mitchell , Henderson, Magennis and Doidge in the team too that were signed before LJ and it was well stated from the club that the recruitment had failed and needed changed which is why Brian McDermott was appointed . We have cleared out alot of players and added over six signings so far with a few more to come in yet hopefully.

Whatever manager we had last year it wasn't really going to be his team probably till there was a clearout and the recruitment was sorted to provide better players that the manager wanted which is why I have the opinion that this year is more LJ team than last year

You don't have to agree with me on this which is fine as I didn't when some wanted LJ sacked and Martindale or Mackay appointed as they thought they were better managers who would improve us though I didn't come at them and tell them they were talking pish simply because I thought it would be a arrogant thing to do !

[Cameron1875]

We punt Doidge and Melkerson last season and both seemed surplus to requirements. In the meantime we crack on and get a European spot after a pretty stressful 38 games of ups and downs.

First game in Europe after all that hard work, Johnson starts Melkerson then relies on Doidge to try save him.

Absolutely shocking from him starting a guy he clearly doesn't rate and a joke from the board to leave us this short of players. We've taken this tie far too lightly hoping we'll be fine for opening day of the league season and it's backfired.

New RB needed, CF urgently, and a decent back up to Boyle if he doesn't fancy Mackay as a player.

[neil7908]

We punt Doidge and Melkerson last season and both seemed surplus to requirements. In the meantime we crack on and get a European spot after a pretty stressful 38 games of ups and downs.

First game in Europe after all that hard work, Johnson starts Melkerson then relies on Doidge to try save him.

Absolutely shocking from him starting a guy he clearly doesn't rate and a joke from the board to leave us this short of players. We've taken this tie far too lightly hoping we'll be fine for opening day of the league season and it's backfired.

New RB needed, CF urgently, and a decent back up to Boyle if he doesn't fancy Mackay as a player.

This. And it's also why I couldn't understand how many folk seemed so happy with our business.

We are haven't improved the team from last year. Like you say, the options we have outwith our first 11 have shown they are not good enough, yet we seem to think they will magically just get better with another spell on the bench.

Last summers recruitment and decision to give big contracts to guys like Doidge and Tavares has really cost us.

It's clear we need a big rebuild, and I suspect we ultimately can't do that as huge chunks of our budget and wage build is tied up on players that aren't good enough and won't get the same money elsewhere.

I was hopeful Levitt would add some dynamism to our midfield, and I am by no means writing him off, but it feels like he's done nothing to address the same midfield issues we've been discussing on here for years. Individually we hear that Campbell is worth millions, JDH is one of our best players etc but I think our options are extremely limited in games where we want to take it to the opposition and play on the front foot. Far too much similarity.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

We are close to signing forward Vente from Dutch club Roda for 700k according to Sky sports news

[sleeping giant]

We are close to signing forward Vente from Dutch club Roda for 700k according to Sky sports news

Oooft

[Tambo]

Keep Youan and Eventually Boyle quiet then we will struggle to break most teams down again this season.

No doubt these two will be a threat but I honestly still think something is needed through the centre.

[Since452]

We are close to signing forward Vente from Dutch club Roda for 700k according to Sky sports news

Fair play to the board. We've never spent this kind of money in one window before.

[flash]

Keep Youan and Eventually Boyle quiet then we will struggle to break most teams down again this season.

No doubt these two will be a threat but I honestly still think something is needed through the centre.

That's our two main attacking weapons.

Keep any teams star players quiet and they will struggle.

[Winston Ingram]

That's our two main attacking weapons.

Keep any teams star players quiet and they will struggle.

This

[Ozyhibby]

We are close to signing forward Vente from Dutch club Roda for 700k according to Sky sports news

Hope this happens, he looks decent.


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[Tambo]

That's our two main attacking weapons.

Keep any teams star players quiet and they will struggle.

I have said these two will be a threat, it was more the fact that it's so predictable for team's to play against us.

Again yesterday showed that we needed something through the middle and we don't have that.

[Winston Ingram]

What do u mean it’s his first season his team etc.. he was here last summer when we signed Jair, kenneh so last season was on him

They were club signings and agreed before he got here.

[GloryGlory]

Marshall
Delferrier
Henderson
Tavares

Mackay
Doidge

All free too go.

If Hibs decided to do that it would cost a huge amount to pay them off. Our best hope is 1) someone wants to take a punt on them and Hibs are easy to deal with, or 2) we can negotiate loan deals and/or 3) the player is willing to go along with it.

[neil7908]

I have said these two will be a threat, it was more the fact that it's so predictable for team's to play against us.

Again yesterday showed that we needed something through the middle and we don't have that.

I think you are right. I am desperate for us to get a forward as we all are but we need a goalscoring midfielder. There are so many games where teams sit in against us and I find our midfield far too defensive. Campbell got a few last season but I'm not sure about him. Out of Jeggo, JDH and Newell we are struggling for firepower.

[GloryGlory]

There was players in our team like Mitchell , Henderson, Magennis and Doidge in the team too that were signed before LJ and it was well stated from the club that the recruitment had failed and needed changed which is why Brian McDermott was appointed . We have cleared out alot of players and added over six signings so far with a few more to come in yet hopefully.

Whatever manager we had last year it wasn't really going to be his team probably till there was a clearout and the recruitment was sorted to provide better players that the manager wanted which is why I have the opinion that this year is more LJ team than last year

You don't have to agree with me on this which is fine as I didn't when some wanted LJ sacked and Martindale or Mackay appointed as they thought they were better managers who would improve us though I didn't come at them and tell them they were talking pish simply because I thought it would be a arrogant thing to do !

Once we get the Dutch forward in the door, the rest would I think be dependent on shipping some bodies out. So a not a given if any player deemed surplus to requirements decides to sit it out rather than move on.

[flash]

I have said these two will be a threat, it was more the fact that it's so predictable for team's to play against us.

Again yesterday showed that we needed something through the middle and we don't have that.

That's hopefully where our new Dutch striker will come in.

[GloryGlory]

Brentford

So Hibs should be due a bit of cash as a development fee.

[Gmack7]

I think you are right. I am desperate for us to get a forward as we all are but we need a goalscoring midfielder. There are so many games where teams sit in against us and I find our midfield far too defensive. Campbell got a few last season but I'm not sure about him. Out of Jeggo, JDH and Newell we are struggling for firepower.
I thought Levitt was going to be our attacking/goal scoring midfielder, LJ seems to have him as the deepest midfielder

[Clarence]

No Porteous, no Cadden, no Egan Riley, no Nisbet. We are definitely weaker than last year. Granted we have Fish who goes some way to replace Porteous but we are severely lacking in quality elsewhere.

[Since452]

No Porteous, no Cadden, no Egan Riley, no Nisbet. We are definitely weaker than last year. Granted we have Fish who goes some way to replace Porteous but we are severely lacking in quality elsewhere.

I'd remove Porteous from that list. He was woeful in the LC group stage games last season and poor in the league.

[Stokesy's on fire]

No Porteous, no Cadden, no Egan Riley, no Nisbet. We are definitely weaker than last year. Granted we have Fish who goes some way to replace Porteous but we are severely lacking in quality elsewhere.

I absolutely agree with this.

[CapitalGreen]

I'd remove Porteous from that list. He was woeful in the LC group stage games last season and poor in the league.

He’d be a huge improvement on Rocky.

[sauzeelegod]

I thought Levitt was going to be our attacking/goal scoring midfielder, LJ seems to have him as the deepest midfielder

Yeah I’m completely puzzled with this too.
Everything I read or hear about Levitt indicates he’s better further forward yet we seem hell bent on playing him deep.

[BILLYHIBS]

Yeah I’m completely puzzled with this too.
Everything I read or hear about Levitt indicates he’s better further forward yet we seem hell bent on playing him deep.

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed him

[Jones28]

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed him

I thought he was anonymous at best. Seemed to be nowhere near the ball.

Please get Vente over the line Hibs, ALF and Doidge are not the answer without some real quality to back them up.

[hibee1875]

Keep Youan and Eventually Boyle quiet then we will struggle to break most teams down again this season.

No doubt these two will be a threat but I honestly still think something is needed through the centre.

How do teams keep two players on the pitch quiet again once?

They can’t double up on them both

[Scooter]

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed him


I hope there's a Youan moment with Johnson and Levitt. Early last season LJ was adamant about playing Youan as a main striker it wasn't until he finally started playing him out wide again where he started to flourish.

Going by what UTD fans have said and what we've seen so far Levitt isn't a sitting midfielder

[MWHIBBIES]

How do teams keep two players on the pitch quiet again once?

They can’t double up on them both

They certainly can.

[Callum_62]

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed himI said this before but the Twitter post by someone on here showed Levitt has never played as a 10 for Utd before

He's a 6 that likes getting the ball deep and drifting forward

Misconception amongst many (me included btw) that he was a Scott allan type player

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[Bridge hibs]

I said this before but the Twitter post by someone on here showed Levitt has never played as a 10 for Utd before

He's a 6 that likes getting the ball deep and drifting forward

Misconception amongst many (me included btw) that he was a Scott allan type player

Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using TapatalkGood read here about his playing style

https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/dylan-levitt-at-dundee-united-202122-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics

[Brightside]

I said this before but the Twitter post by someone on here showed Levitt has never played as a 10 for Utd before

He's a 6 that likes getting the ball deep and drifting forward

Misconception amongst many (me included btw) that he was a Scott allan type player

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Yep. And we didn’t appear to do any of that last night. We had no confidence the play through the midfield. That’s worrying against such a poor team.

[Cheshire Hibee]

I hope we can get this deal done

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/dylan-vente-makes-transfer-switch-27410255?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar


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[Callum_62]

Yep. And we didn’t appear to do any of that last night. We had no confidence the play through the midfield. That’s worrying against such a poor team.Disagree

He got the ball deep

Blootererd it out the park, then drifted forward

[emoji1787]

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[Stokesy's on fire]

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed him

He was hooked because he wasnt looking for space he spent his time on the pitch pretty much hiding from play.

[JohnM1875]

I hope we can get this deal done

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/dylan-vente-makes-transfer-switch-27410255?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar


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If possible, I appreciate it's probably not, but after last nights result we should be rushing this through for a bit of good news

I'm sure everything is probably agreed but just need to do medical etc, but it's normal to worry another team will gazump us until it's announced.

[Bridge hibs]

He was hooked because he wasnt looking for space he spent his time on the pitch pretty much hiding from play.

*****, he had plenty of the ball and didnt hide so stop making things up, he just didnt do much if anything positive when he had the ball but in fairness no-one did because they were all *****

[LaMotta]

[/B]

I hope there's a Youan moment with Johnson and Levitt. Early last season LJ was adamant about playing Youan as a main striker it wasn't until he finally started playing him out wide again where he started to flourish.

Going by what UTD fans have said and what we've seen so far Levitt isn't a sitting midfielder

I think Youan actually had his best run of games for us playing as a striker in Feb/March when Nisbet was out for a while again.

Youan scored 5 goals in 5 games during that period, with a number of MOM performances before he eventually got that ludicrous red card at Celtic Park, which ended his time playing through the middle.

He can definitely be useful as a main striker.

[lucky]

I don't know if the Dutch striker will be any good or if he's even coming to Hibs but I bet the Gordon family must be thinking are we really going to allow Johnson to spend circa £700k on one player?

[Stokesy's on fire]

*****, he had plenty of the ball and didnt hide so stop making things up, he just didnt do much if anything positive when he had the ball but in fairness no-one did because they were all *****

Levitt hardly touched the ball if he had plenty of the ball why was he taken off at HT? Lee Johnson clearly felt he wasnt playing well enough to make the 2nd half and thats because he wasnt getting involved even JDH stayed on ahead of him.

[Jones28]

I don't know if the Dutch striker will be any good or if he's even coming to Hibs but I bet the Gordon family must be thinking are we really going to allow Johnson to spend circa £700k on one player?

It’s probably McDermott that’s actioning these kinds of transfers.

[CockneyRebel]

So Hibs should be due a bit of cash as a development fee.

Yeah. I read two reports, one said £150k the other said £200k, but definitely some compensation due.

[Callum_62]

I don't know if the Dutch striker will be any good or if he's even coming to Hibs but I bet the Gordon family must be thinking are we really going to allow Johnson to spend circa £700k on one player?I'm sure they are thinking they trust the structure they put in place for this season and are backing it

As they should

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[GloryGlory]

I'm wondering if it is possible that the Dutch player Vente could play as a trialist at Blackpool tomorrow? Since his club seem to have accepted his offer, presumably they would give consent. I just don't know if there are any SFA/UEFA rules that would prevent it?

[Jones28]

I'm sure they are thinking they trust the structure they put in place for this season and are backing it

As they should

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:agree:

[Callum_62]

I'm wondering if it is possible that the Dutch player Vente could play as a trialist at Blackpool tomorrow? Since his club seem to have accepted his offer, presumably they would give consent. I just don't know if there are any SFA/UEFA rules that would prevent it?I very much doubt any in demand player is going to turn out for a potential new club as a trialist

This boy will likely break our transfer record and be due wages in line with that

He's not doing anything until everything is signed, sealed and delivered

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[Allant1981]

Just don’t get this LJ’s tactics and ideas defy logic

Levitt had his best season for United playing further forward scoring a barrow load

He is a 10 FFS !

The fact he got hooked at halftime tells you all you need to know barely noticed him

Think you need to look at the amount of goals he scored, he certainly didn't score a barrow load, and he isn't a 10

[GloryGlory]

Yeah. I read two reports, one said £150k the other said £200k, but definitely some compensation due.

All very helpful. I think if we get Vente over the line, that will be the Porteous and Nisbet money basically spent on bringing in Youan, Levitt and Vente. Don't know if we also paid fees for Obita and Wollacot - ISTR "undisclosed" at the time they signed. Unless we can ditch a few of the non performers like Henderson, Melkersen and Doidge I think that could be it for us this window, barring a loan or two.

[MWHIBBIES]

I don't know if the Dutch striker will be any good or if he's even coming to Hibs but I bet the Gordon family must be thinking are we really going to allow Johnson to spend circa £700k on one player?

Eh, they hired him. They should be backing him. It's their fault if it goes wrong imo.

They hired Kensell, Johnson, McDermott. Everyone. I think that might be the real recruitment issue.

[CapitalGreen]

It’s probably McDermott that’s actioning these kinds of transfers.

Transfer decisions aren’t being made by individuals alone.

[GloryGlory]

I very much doubt any in demand player is going to turn out for a potential new club as a trialist

This boy will likely break our transfer record and be due wages in line with that

He's not doing anything until everything is signed, sealed and delivered

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It was just a thought - bit out there, I know. :greengrin I imagine it'll be mostly a reserve team with a scattering of players who didn't get on the pitch in Andorra (Boyle maybe get some minutes? Fish? Wollacot?).

[HIBS NUTS]

I very much doubt any in demand player is going to turn out for a potential new club as a trialist

This boy will likely break our transfer record and be due wages in line with that

He's not doing anything until everything is signed, sealed and delivered

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My dutch mate says he’s very good, and he supports rodas main rivals.
Quite excited to get him in 🙏

[BILLYHIBS]

Think you need to look at the amount of goals he scored, he certainly didn't score a barrow load, and he isn't a 10

Maybe not a 10 but needs to play further forward to create and add goals

Scored 11 in 62 appearances no too shabby from midfield

[Bridge hibs]

Levitt hardly touched the ball if he had plenty of the ball why was he taken off at HT? Lee Johnson clearly felt he wasnt playing well enough to make the 2nd half and thats because he wasnt getting involved even JDH stayed on ahead of him.

I dont know, tactical, wanted us on the front foot more ? Im not the manager but from what I saw Levitt wasnt hiding, as I said previously he didnt do a lot when he had the ball and some of his passing was way off, even simple passes, but again, you could have said that about any of those players yesterday, 5 yard passes getting played out of the park, balls getting launched up the park at 100mph, it was chronic all round and not just by Levitt

[Heisenberg]

Levitt had the ball plenty the issue was he kept giving it away.

[Allant1981]

Maybe not a 10 but needs to play further forward to create and add goals

Scored 11 in 62 appearances no too shabby from midfield

Campbell scored almost that many in 1 season, Levitt is not a goal scorer so no point in getting your hopes up on that front, he doesn't create that many goals either. Got a couple of mates who watched him every week at utd and both agreed he is not that type of player

[Stokesy's on fire]

Levitt had the ball plenty the issue was he kept giving it away.

The whole team seemed keen on giving the ball away or punting it out of play.

[BILLYHIBS]

Campbell scored almost that many in 1 season, Levitt is not a goal scorer so no point in getting your hopes up on that front, he doesn't create that many goals either. Got a couple of mates who watched him every week at utd and both agreed he is not that type of player

Josh Campbell hasn’t scored 11 in his whole Hibs career

Strikes me that we have more than enough holding midfielders hiding in midfield giving the ball away as it is without adding another

Needs to improve

[JimBHibees]

I dont know, tactical, wanted us on the front foot more ? Im not the manager but from what I saw Levitt wasnt hiding, as I said previously he didnt do a lot when he had the ball and some of his passing was way off, even simple passes, but again, you could have said that about any of those players yesterday, 5 yard passes getting played out of the park, balls getting launched up the park at 100mph, it was chronic all round and not just by Levitt

Personally was surprised he was taken off. Thought he at least showed for the ball and some of his early passes were quick and good.

[04Sauzee]

Josh Campbell hasn’t scored 11 in his whole Hibs career

Strikes me that we have more than enough holding midfielders hiding in midfield giving the ball away as it is without adding another

Needs to improve

Josh Campbell has scored 11 goals in his Hibs career

[Allant1981]

Josh Campbell hasn’t scored 11 in his whole Hibs career

Strikes me that we have more than enough holding midfielders hiding in midfield giving the ball away as it is without adding another

Needs to improve

You do realise I said almost, 10 is pretty close to 11 as you will know(9 last season), I'll go back to my original point, Levitt isn't the type of player you think he is, never has been

[Jones28]

Transfer decisions aren’t being made by individuals alone.

McDermott is the one signing off on them no?

[Greenworld]

We punt Doidge and Melkerson last season and both seemed surplus to requirements. In the meantime we crack on and get a European spot after a pretty stressful 38 games of ups and downs.

First game in Europe after all that hard work, Johnson starts Melkerson then relies on Doidge to try save him.

Absolutely shocking from him starting a guy he clearly doesn't rate and a joke from the board to leave us this short of players. We've taken this tie far too lightly hoping we'll be fine for opening day of the league season and it's backfired.

New RB needed, CF urgently, and a decent back up to Boyle if he doesn't fancy Mackay as a player.Very good point on doidge and melkerson ,what the manager is thinking is unexplainable both need moved on . Marshall needs replaced asap you cannot build a team with
Him in goals

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[Since452]

If we're spending millions on players we really need to be looking at the European group stage. The owners/board are delivering. The manager and players need to as well. Starting Marshall and Melkersen is on the manager and i've been a big defender of him on here.

[BILLYHIBS]

Josh Campbell has scored 11 goals in his Hibs career

10:59 all competitive games

www.fitbastats.com

[Gmack7]

If we're spending millions on players we really need to be looking at the European group stage. The owners/board are delivering. The manager and players need to as well.

I'm sure we are, it'll be a big ask this season, but we should be right in the mix for 3rd in the coming season, and a fast start is vital for momentum

[Heisenberg]

Very good point on doidge and melkerson ,what the manager is thinking is unexplainable both need moved on . Marshall needs replaced asap you cannot build a team with
Him in goals

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This is the issue though, we are still stuck with these players because of poor recruitment/contract decisions. Players won’t just leave if the offers don’t suit them and they have good contracts to sit on.

We’ve had loads of opportunity to properly replace Stevenson since Doig left but have failed with every signing we’ve made in that position. The latest attempt is injured and hasn’t had a pre season.

[BoomtownHibees]

Josh Campbell has scored 11 goals in his Hibs career

10 goals in 78 appearances (according to Wiki)

[BILLYHIBS]

You do realise I said almost, 10 is pretty close to 11 as you will know(9 last season), I'll go back to my original point, Levitt isn't the type of player you think he is, never has been

Needs to show more of his incisive through balls and goals as shown on his video reel

I now sadly appreciate he is not the player I and many others thought he was but I live in hope as he cost us a lot of money

[Smartie]

This is the issue though, we are still stuck with these players because of poor recruitment/contract decisions. Players won’t just leave if the offers don’t suit them and they have good contracts to sit on.

We’ve had loads of opportunity to properly replace Stevenson since Doig left but have failed with every signing we’ve made in that position. The latest attempt is injured and hasn’t had a pre season.

Stevenson had a terrible afternoon but he’s one of the few I’d trust to bounce back from yesterday with a run of better games.

He deserves his appropriate share of criticism but not replaced imo.

[EGL2000]

I said this before but the Twitter post by someone on here showed Levitt has never played as a 10 for Utd before

He's a 6 that likes getting the ball deep and drifting forward

Misconception amongst many (me included btw) that he was a Scott allan type player

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Yeah never played there for them. Think people just assume he did because of the goals he scored.

[One Day Soon]

Very good point on doidge and melkerson ,what the manager is thinking is unexplainable both need moved on . Marshall needs replaced asap you cannot build a team with
Him in goals

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Wait, we fielded Doidge yesterday?!?!?!

[Brightside]

Levitt had the ball plenty the issue was he kept giving it away.

In the first half he was pretty much ignored. We went across the back four then up the wing and gave it away. We didn't have the confidence to play through the middle.

[Brightside]

Wait, we fielded Doidge yesterday?!?!?!

Doidge was just as good as ALF tbf.

[Smartie]

Needs to show more of his incisive through balls and goals as shown on his video reel

I now sadly appreciate he is not the player I and many others thought he was but I live in hope as he cost us a lot of money

Who is he going to play a through ball to though? Youan wants the ball to feet to do step overs. No way Adam Le Fondre’s dad is making a pacy run in behind a defence. Melkersen I hear is good at making runs that nobody picks out, I don’t expect he’d do much if he got onto the end of it.

I don’t see any way how you get these players to work together and create chances, sort of hangs Levitt out to dry a bit.

[BoomtownHibees]

Who is he going to play a through ball to though? Youan wants the ball to feet to do step overs. No way Adam Le Fondre’s dad is making a pacy run in behind a defence. Melkersen I hear is good at making runs that nobody picks out, I don’t expect he’d do much if he got onto the end of it.

I don’t see any way how you get these players to work together and create chances, sort of hangs Levitt out to dry a bit.

ALF is old enough, never mind his Dad

[BILLYHIBS]

Who is he going to play a through ball to though? Youan wants the ball to feet to do step overs. No way Adam Le Fondre’s dad is making a pacy run in behind a defence. Melkersen I hear is good at making runs that nobody picks out, I don’t expect he’d do much if he got onto the end of it.

I don’t see any way how you get these players to work together and create chances, sort of hangs Levitt out to dry a bit.
The new Dutch superstar who can score all types of goals his specialty being running onto a neat defence splitting through pass 😀

[The Modfather]

Stevenson had a terrible afternoon but he’s one of the few I’d trust to bounce back from yesterday with a run of better games.

He deserves his appropriate share of criticism but not replaced imo.

I think Stevenson benefits from low expectations and a career of good will in the bank. His bar for a good performance is no defensive mistakes and simple 5 yard passes IMO. A low bar others don’t have the benefit of. His limitations on the ball contribute to blunting us as a team IMO.