Summer transfer thread 2023

[Silky]

Did the medical find something that means he’s no to get on planes anymore?

Maybe he's scared of flying, like Bergkamp was, and drove here.

[cabbageandribs1875]

He was back in the Netherlands over the weekend.


just picking up a few last minute things ? :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

Did the medical find something that means he’s no to get on planes anymore?

:faf:

[Cat Stanton]

Is he any good?

(not being funny - have obviously never heard of him, and don't know much about him)

[JohnM1875]

Is his brother still following Hibs on instagram?

[sleeping giant]

Is his brother still following Hibs on instagram?

Do you care ?

[JohnM1875]

Do you care ?

Not entirely sure why you think I would have asked otherwise?

[CapitalGreen]

just picking up a few last minute things ? :greengrin

I imagine he’s been picking up a lot of things. He’s about to move to Scotland for 3 years and players don’t tend to bring all their worldly possessions along with them when they fly in to do a medical.

[sleeping giant]

Not entirely sure why you think I would have asked otherwise?

What difference does it make?

[JohnM1875]

What difference does it make?

It would be very weird if his brother started following Hibs, before Dylan signed for us, and has now unfollowed Hibs. Why would he unfollow after his brother had signed?

[007]

What difference does it make?

Hiya Morrissey. 👋🏻

[Green Reaper]

What difference does it make?

If it means the Vente deals off, then heaven knows I'm miserable now

[JohnM1875]

If it means the Vente deals off, then heaven knows I'm miserable now

Please, please, please, no more Smiths puns

[Northernhibee]

Please, please, please, no more Smiths puns

Can he also be effective on the right wing?

[WeeRussell]

Some posters really need to shut their mouths. Totally going about things the wrong way.

[bringbackbenny]

Please, please, please, no more Smiths puns

Yes! that joke isn't funny anymore (:

[HoboHarry]

Please, please, please, no more Smiths puns

Bigmouth strikes again.

[hibees 7062]

just picking up a few last minute things ? :greengrin

Forgot his togs 😆

[sleeping giant]

Some posters really need to shut their mouths. Totally going about things the wrong way.

:agree:

[sleeping giant]

Hiya Morrissey. 👋🏻

🤣I wish I had his sense of humour

[sleeping giant]

Mon the hibees though

[Vault Boy]

This better be a Vente Monday or I’ll take to the streets. Not sure what Norwich City Council will be able to do about it mind, but that won’t stop me.

[KWJ]

I wasn't a big Myko fan but I think someone of his build would be useful when our main threats are going to be Boyle and Youan. Would rather we kept Doidge if we can't bring another like that in.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Yes! that joke isn't funny anymore (:

It’s too close to home and it’s too near the bone.


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[WeAreHibs]

Forgot his togs 😆

Togs and clogs

[Waxy]

Please, please, please, no more Smiths puns

Dont panic

[Clarence]

Was there not a tweet from someone from a Roda point of view saying Vente and his family were travelling today?


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When you say it's gonna happen now
When exactly do you mean?

[BILLYHIBS]

Dream forward line

Boyle Vente Youan

Make it happen Hibs

🙏

[Northernhibee]

Another thread marred by **** puns.

[Springbank]

Another thread marred by **** puns.

It gets Marred every Sumner

[BigKev]

Another thread marred by **** puns.

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

[Clarence]

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

This is the most Morrissey post of all. Warning May contain traces of whoosh.

[flash]

Apparently Fish went through Boyle in training with a really heavy tackle.
He was terrified that he had hurt him badly but Boyler just jumped back up and told him "William it was really nothing."

[Libby Hibby]

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

What a Charming Man

[WhileTheChief..]

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

I was getting confused with the Bond puns from the other thread (also crap), wondering how they morphed into Smith's ones.

The Smith's were bad enough. To try and have fun with puns about them is, as you say, pish patter.

Generally you know a thread has run its course when it gets to this stage.

[147lothian]

Gone are the days when we sold the golden generation and the money made wasn't invested back into finding replacements. Hats off to the club for looking for Kevin Nisbet's replacement, hopefully we can get this one over the line before the season starts

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hopeful-of-sealing-dylan-vente-transfer-ahead-of-league-curtain-raiser-4236967

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

I was getting confused with the Bond puns from the other thread (also crap), wondering how they morphed into Smith's ones.

The Smith's were bad enough. To try and have fun with puns about them is, as you say, pish patter.

Generally you know a thread has run its course when it gets to this stage.
Tells you that the season needs to start.

[MWHIBBIES]

Gone are the days when we sold the golden generation and the money made wasn't invested back into finding replacements. Hats off to the club for looking for Kevin Nisbet's replacement, hopefully we can get this one over the line before the season starts

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hopeful-of-sealing-dylan-vente-transfer-ahead-of-league-curtain-raiser-4236967

I get what you're saying, but the season has already started.

[flash]

Tells you that the season needs to start.

The season needs to start immediately but how soon is now?

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

The season needs to start immediately but how soon is now?

This is why I don't mind puns 🙂

[Waxy]

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

I know. That joke isnt funny anymore.

[degenerated]

The season needs to start immediately but how soon is now?What difference does it make how soon it is?

[WhileTheChief..]

The season needs to start immediately but how soon is now?

See, I'm guessing that's a pretty clever pun, but not knowing any Smith's tunes I kinda feel left out!

[HIBS NUTS]

I love the smiths 👍🏻
but heaven knows i’m miserable now.

[WeeRussell]

Aye, all the comedians are up early. Wouldn’t be so bad if they were decent but they’re not. Pish patter.

My favourite is when someone comes on to strop about puns, and replies to a ‘pun post’ thinking they’re agreeing with someone’s moan..

I know these things take time but the Vente thing is going nowhere fast so why not let “the comedians” enjoy themselves in the meantime?

[flash]

My favourite is when someone comes on to strop about puns, and replies to a ‘pun post’ thinking they’re agreeing with someone’s moan..

I know these things take time but the Vente thing is going nowhere fast so why not let “the comedians” enjoy themselves in the meantime?

I see what you did there.

[gbhibby]

The season needs to start immediately but how soon is now?
Yes we all need to get back to the old house watching the team play otherwise these puns will go on and on.

[WeeRussell]

I know. That joke isnt funny anymore.

What she said.

[flash]

Just heard about potential overnight activity at East Mains.

Apparently there is a light that never goes out.

[WhileTheChief..]

These are all going over my head.

For any other non-Smith's fans, my post doesn't contain any puns, so no point trying to figure it out.

Edit - I don't even know if you guys are posting puns or not now.

[Since452]

Gone are the days when we sold the golden generation and the money made wasn't invested back into finding replacements. Hats off to the club for looking for Kevin Nisbet's replacement, hopefully we can get this one over the line before the season starts

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hopeful-of-sealing-dylan-vente-transfer-ahead-of-league-curtain-raiser-4236967

:agree: I really can't fault the board. This will be the most expensive transfer window in our history in terms of transfer fees paid. The board/owners are doing their bit, it's over to the management team to make it come together.

[GloryGlory]

Come on, Hibs. Announce Vente or some other striker and let this thread go off track to discuss transfers for five minutes! :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

These are all going over my head.

For any other non-Smith's fans, my post doesn't contain any puns, so no point trying to figure it out.

Edit - I don't even know if you guys are posting puns or not now.

Rank.

[WeeRussell]

Rank.

Oh here he is, the boy with the thorn in his side.

[Sean1875]

This website has ruined puns for me.


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[Hibbyradge]

Oh here he is, the boy with the thorn in his side.

:applause:

Almost a LoB connection too. Well played, sir.

[Hibbyradge]

This website has ruined puns for me.


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:tee hee:

[Smartie]

This website has ruined puns for me.


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The contrived ones are awful but you can't help but chuckle when you get one that fits Hand in Glove with the other posts around it.

[Donegal Hibby]

Dream forward line

Boyle Vente Youan

Make it happen Hibs

🙏
These things take time.

[MWHIBBIES]

These are all going over my head.

For any other non-Smith's fans, my post doesn't contain any puns, so no point trying to figure it out.

Edit - I don't even know if you guys are posting puns or not now.

I think the smiths fans should be admired. Even anonymously on here I wouldn't admit to listening to the smiths.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I see ventes wiki page has already been updated 😂

[CropleyWasGod]

The contrived ones are awful but you can't help but chuckle when you get one that fits Hand in Glove with the other posts around it.

Every day is, like, pun day.

[007]

Dream forward line

Boyle Vente Youan

Make it happen Hibs

🙏

🤞🤞🤞

If you don't ask, you don't get.

#announcevente

[147lothian]

:agree: I really can't fault the board. This will be the most expensive transfer window in our history in terms of transfer fees paid. The board/owners are doing their bit, it's over to the management team to make it come together.

Me too, I was highly critical of the excuses for penny pinching that went on before but I have to say credit is due here in going for a replacement for Nisbet, all we can hope for is a 2 goal win within 90 minutes on Thursday and Vente and maybe even Boyle being ready for the next round.

[matty_f]

Gone are the days when we sold the golden generation and the money made wasn't invested back into finding replacements. Hats off to the club for looking for Kevin Nisbet's replacement, hopefully we can get this one over the line before the season starts

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-hopeful-of-sealing-dylan-vente-transfer-ahead-of-league-curtain-raiser-4236967

It's brilliant eh? These days were always going to come, once the foundations were laid - HTC, the stadium... But I can't deny that it's great to see the club genuinely pushing the boat out on players now.

Hopefully we see that translated into a great team to watch.

[matty_f]

Every day is, like, pun day.

I hope the puns stop now. But then, just how soon is now?

[wookie70]

How comparable is Dutch football to Scottish football in terms of quality, speed and physicality. His record is excellent the last couple of seasons but he didn't play too many games as a teen or first couple of years of his twenties. He strikes me as a similar type of signing to Nisbet. I had no doubt he would be a success but my lack of knowledge on Dutch football means I don't have the same vibe about Velde. No doubting the ambitions of the club though

[Hibbyradge]

There's an easyJet flight from Amsterdam arriving in Edinburgh at 13.45 today.

There are several other airlines arriving too, and there are several other airports in the Netherlands, but I'm going for that one.

[Springbank]

There's an easyJet flight from Amsterdam arriving in Edinburgh at 13.45 today.

There are several other airlines arriving too, and there are several other airports in the Netherlands, but I'm going for that one.

I suspect we are a KLM kind of club these days

[degenerated]

There's an easyJet flight from Amsterdam arriving in Edinburgh at 13.45 today.

There are several other airlines arriving too, and there are several other airports in the Netherlands, but I'm going for that one.Just as long as the club don't put him on one of those planes with propellers, not wanting him falling out with LJ before he even arrives :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

I think the smiths fans should be admired. Even anonymously on here I wouldn't admit to listening to the smiths.

Depressed enough following Hibs thanks :greengrin

[WhileTheChief..]

I suspect we are a KLM kind of club these days

Tammy Wynette been linked with us too?

[04Sauzee]

Tammy Wynette been linked with us too?

Fully Justified

[gbhibby]

Fully Justified
And ancient

[Wilson]

How comparable is Dutch football to Scottish football in terms of quality, speed and physicality. His record is excellent the last couple of seasons but he didn't play too many games as a teen or first couple of years of his twenties. He strikes me as a similar type of signing to Nisbet. I had no doubt he would be a success but my lack of knowledge on Dutch football means I don't have the same vibe about Velde. No doubting the ambitions of the club though

I'd say hibs are a somewhere between NEC and Twente.

Not Even Close to winning the league and at least Twente points behind the winners.

[et_hibby]

I hope the puns stop now. But then, just how soon is now?
You’re the one for me, Matty!

[Hibbyradge]

I suspect we are a KLM kind of club these days

In which case, they land at 12.40, 16.40 and 22.40.

[grunt]

Just as long as the club don't put him on one of those planes with propellers, not wanting him falling out with LJ before he even arrives :greengrin
:aok:

[SHODAN]

I need a coffee.

[Donegal Hibby]

🛬
https://youtu.be/nJMeENk3t74

[Brightside]

I think the smiths fans should be admired. Even anonymously on here I wouldn't admit to listening to the smiths.

Not miserable enough for you? :greengrin

[One Day Soon]

In which case, they land at 12.40, 16.40 and 22.40.


Keep out of this Radge, plane-spotting isn't your forty.

[Hibbyradge]

Keep out of this Radge, plane-spotting isn't your forty.

Don't you know What time is, love?

[JeMeSouviens]

Depressed enough following Hibs thanks :greengrin

Come on William, It was really nothing ...

[MWHIBBIES]

Not miserable enough for you? :greengrin

Am I actually considered a miserable poster? I don't think I'd make a top 25 on here after a defeat.

[Vault Boy]

Am I actually considered a miserable poster? I don't think I'd make a top 25 on here after a defeat.

Now please support that statement by name dropping all 25.


:greengrin

[Brightside]

Am I actually considered a miserable poster? I don't think I'd make a top 25 on here after a defeat.

:greengrin:greengrin

[Hibees1973]

I see ventes wiki page has already been updated 😂

Good spot. Below is an extract from his wiki page.

Dylan Vente (born 9 May 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) who plays as a forward (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football)) for Hibernian Football Club (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_Football_Club).

Does seem a bit odd before it has been announced. I'm not really sure how authentic wiki is. My daughter uses wiki a lot for her studies and she is now at Uni so may be a good sign.

[Callum_62]

Anyone heard anything on Henderson?

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[Brightside]

Good spot. Below is an extract from his wiki page.

Dylan Vente (born 9 May 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) who plays as a forward (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football)) for Hibernian Football Club (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_Football_Club).

Does seem a bit odd before it has been announced. I'm not really sure how authentic wiki is. My daughter uses wiki a lot for her studies and she is now at Uni so may be a good sign.

Anyone can update wiki.

[Oscar T Grouch]

How comparable is Dutch football to Scottish football in terms of quality, speed and physicality. His record is excellent the last couple of seasons but he didn't play too many games as a teen or first couple of years of his twenties. He strikes me as a similar type of signing to Nisbet. I had no doubt he would be a success but my lack of knowledge on Dutch football means I don't have the same vibe about Velde. No doubting the ambitions of the club though

There are league ranking for all leagues in Europe. Scottish Premiership ranks 40th the Championship is 104th. In the Netherlands Eredivisie is 11th and Eerste Divisie is 64th. Roda are top end Eerste Divisie so probably rank the same or better than most of the Premiership.

[Hibees1973]

Anyone can update wiki.

Ah.

Cheers Brightside.....I'm not that bright with that kind of stuff.

Remember looking at Boris Johnson's wiki page a few years back which said the children he had was '6 or 7'. :greengrin

[Since452]

Had never heard of Vente before the weekend and no idea if he'll be good for us or not but i'm close to going AWOL from work when he's announced and going on a celebratory drink binge. It'll be like the Sunday after we won the Scottish cup. I'll go down to the stadium to solo clap at the main stand, hurl slurfull abuse at random pedestrians and wake up on a bench in Leith Links with Vente's name tattoo'd on my arse. Get it done Hibs.

[Callum_62]

Good spot. Below is an extract from his wiki page.

Dylan Vente (born 9 May 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) who plays as a forward (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football)) for Hibernian Football Club (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_Football_Club).

Does seem a bit odd before it has been announced. I'm not really sure how authentic wiki is. My daughter uses wiki a lot for her studies and she is now at Uni so may be a good sign.Anyone can alter it

Happens all the time with joke entries

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[Hibernian Verse]

Groningen are in the same division as Roda if that helps gauge anything.

[LaMotta]

I think the smiths fans should be admired. Even anonymously on here I wouldn't admit to listening to the smiths.

There is no shame in admitting to listening to Jonny Marr's creations. One of the most influential bands of all time with one of the greatest albums of all time (as per NME poll), but each to their own.:greengrin

On Vente, he is at the perfect age for us to be signing him. Just read Arsene Wengers book one of his key things about building a winning team was having a core of players between ages of 24-28, as that is when most players excel. Hopefully we get 2 brilliant years out of him then can cash in start of year 3.

[04Sauzee]

A little bit analysis on Vente by irvinganalysis on twitter

https://twitter.com/IrvingAnalysis/status/1685958424431849472?t=wgp3szYRCYD9LcPgOsFdRA&s=19

[HIBS NUTS]

There is no shame in admitting to listening to Jonny Marr's creations. One of the most influential bands of all time with one of the greatest albums of all time (as per NME poll), but each to their own.:greengrin

On Vente, he is at the perfect age for us to be signing him. Just read Arsene Wengers book one of his key things about building a winning team was having a core of players between ages of 24-28, as that is when most players excel. Hopefully we get 2 brilliant years out of him then can cash in start of year 3.
Johnnie Marr is a guitar genius,
The Smiths are renowned for some of the most ingenious lyrics .
But Vente is a very exciting prospect, please bring him in
It would be hibs most expensive front 3 ever, Boyle,Vente,and Youan .

[HIBS NUTS]

A little bit analysis on Vente by irvinganalysis on twitter

https://twitter.com/IrvingAnalysis/status/1685958424431849472?t=wgp3szYRCYD9LcPgOsFdRA&s=19

Fantastic info, if i could understand it.

[Hibernian Verse]

Fantastic info, if i could understand it.

Read the comments below, he explains the stats.

[Hibbyradge]

A little bit analysis on Vente by irvinganalysis on twitter

https://twitter.com/IrvingAnalysis/status/1685958424431849472?t=wgp3szYRCYD9LcPgOsFdRA&s=19

As he says, I wonder why Vente wasn't picked up by teams in their top division.

[CapitalGreen]

As he says, I wonder why Vente wasn't picked up by teams in their top division.

Could ask that of any signing really.

Why did better clubs than Hibs not sign any of our succesful signings over the years?

[HIBS NUTS]

Read the comments below, he explains the stats.

Cheers that’s good.👍🏻

[007]

Johnnie Marr is a guitar genius,
The Smiths are renowned for some of the most ingenious lyrics , since the Beatles .
But Vente is a very exciting prospect, please bring with in
It would be hibs most expensive front 3 ever, Boyle,Vente,and Youan .

Can't wait until the release of the first album. 💿🎶 😀

[Hibernian Verse]

Could ask that of any signing really.

Why did better clubs than Hibs not sign any of our succesful signings over the years?

Very sensible comment, will never catch on :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

Could ask that of any signing really.

Why did better clubs than Hibs not sign any of our succesful signings over the years?

Yeah, I suppose so. I guess I just can't believe our good fortune. Assuming he really is as good as we hope.

[007]

A little bit analysis on Vente by irvinganalysis on twitter

https://twitter.com/IrvingAnalysis/status/1685958424431849472?t=wgp3szYRCYD9LcPgOsFdRA&s=19

Thanks, I always enjoy those sort of analyses. It has defensive aerial duels won but it doesn't tell you what they are like scoring with their head. I noticed from Vente's Youtube clips that he seems to have scored a reasonable amount, which I was pleased to see, albeit it there was some fairly poor defending.

[degenerated]

albeit it there was some fairly poor defending.

Fortunately that is something there is plenty of in SPFL :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

Yeah, I suppose so. I guess I just can't believe our good fortune. Assuming he really is as good as we hope.

Good fortune would be picking him up as a free transfer. We are paying a sizeable fee for him.

[WeeRussell]

I guess I just can't believe our good fortune.

Well good luck to them - yes they’re very pretty!

[Since90+2]

There are league ranking for all leagues in Europe. Scottish Premiership ranks 40th the Championship is 104th. In the Netherlands Eredivisie is 11th and Eerste Divisie is 64th. Roda are top end Eerste Divisie so probably rank the same or better than most of the Premiership.

I find it hard to believe there are 40 better leagues than the Scottish Premier in Europe.

Our standard isn't brilliant, but that's seems very low to me.

[Donegal Hibby]

I do wonder what kind of standard the league Vente has been playing in compared to our own?

[Paulie Walnuts]

I find it hard to believe there are 40 better leagues than the Scottish Premier in Europe.

Our standard isn't brilliant, but that's seems very low to me.

:agree:

England likely have a better standard top 2 leagues. After that I’d be very surprised if any other country has 2 that are better.

I’d have put Scotland probably about top 15-20.

[HFC93]

There are league ranking for all leagues in Europe. Scottish Premiership ranks 40th the Championship is 104th. In the Netherlands Eredivisie is 11th and Eerste Divisie is 64th. Roda are top end Eerste Divisie so probably rank the same or better than most of the Premiership.

What are the 39 league's better than the Scottish Premiership?

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Ah.

Cheers Brightside.....I'm not that bright with that kind of stuff.

Remember looking at Boris Johnson's wiki page a few years back which said the children he had was '6 or 7'. :greengrin

Some folk us into have great fun with the rangers and lee Wallace page😂😂

[007]

40th does seem far too low, particularly when our co-efficient is 9th.
https://www.uefa.com/nationalassociations/uefarankings/country/#/yr/2024

[Numptie]

What are the 39 league's better than the Scottish Premiership?
Different sites have Scottish Premiership as 14th or 15th

[theonlywayisup]

I find it hard to believe there are 40 better leagues than the Scottish Premier in Europe.

Our standard isn't brilliant, but that's seems very low to me.

The 5th best team in our league has just been beaten by the team that finished 2nd in last season's Andorran league. :cb

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Every day is, like, pun day.

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

How can anyone be annoyed at that ffs, 10/10


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[Hibbyradge]

40th does seem far too low, particularly when our co-efficient is 9th.
https://www.uefa.com/nationalassociations/uefarankings/country/#/yr/2024

Here you go. We're 40th, just above English League One.

https://www.teamform.com/en/league-ranking/europe

[LancsHibs]

What are the 39 league's better than the Scottish Premiership?

SPFL is ranked 9th by UEFA, just below the Belgian league and just above the Austrian league. That’s why we get 2 teams in the Champions League and 2 in the Europa league

[007]

Here you go. We're 40th, just above English League One.

https://www.teamform.com/en/league-ranking/europe

Thanks

Cyprus 1st division 25th.

Would be interesting to know how they calculate it all.

[SHODAN]

Thanks

Cyprus 1st division 25th.

Would be interesting to know how they calculate it all.

The Cypriot champions could probably give Celtic a game.

[Hibbyradge]

Thanks

Cyprus 1st division 25th.

Would be interesting to know how they calculate it all.

They use "a unique and sophisticated algorithm".

Whatever that is.

[theonlywayisup]

Good spot. Below is an extract from his wiki page.

Dylan Vente (born 9 May 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) who plays as a forward (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football)) for Hibernian Football Club (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_Football_Club).

Does seem a bit odd before it has been announced. I'm not really sure how authentic wiki is. My daughter uses wiki a lot for her studies and she is now at Uni so may be a good sign.

It was like that last week when his name was first mentioned. I looked it up on Thursday.

I was wondering how his stats compared with Edwin de Graaf, so had a look.

Edwin de Graaf - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_de_Graaf)

The above includes the sentence "His later performances were not as productive, however, as he missed clear goalscoring chances in games against The Rangers, Inverness and Kilmarnock." Obviously, the 'author' knows his history.

Let's hope that Vente doesn't end up as productive as de Graaf.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Thanks

Cyprus 1st division 25th.

Would be interesting to know how they calculate it all.

Some good sides in Cyprus nowadays, decent amount of money floating about from Russian owners etc


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[SHODAN]

Boyle, Vente and Youan between them would have cost us >£2 million. Better ****in' be worth it!

[SHODAN]

It was like that last week when his name was first mentioned. I looked it up on Thursday.

I was wondering how his stats compared with Edwin de Graaf, so had a look.

Edwin de Graaf - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_de_Graaf)

The above includes the sentence "His later performances were not as productive, however, as he missed clear goalscoring chances in games against The Rangers, Inverness and Kilmarnock." Obviously, the 'author' knows his history.

Let's hope that Vente doesn't end up as productive as de Graaf.

Lmao I actually remember writing part of that back in the day, someone else added the "The" though.

[Since90+2]

Is it prounounced Vent (like Tent) or Venty (like twenty)?

[Hibbyradge]

SPFL is ranked 9th by UEFA, just below the Belgian league and just above the Austrian league. That’s why we get 2 teams in the Champions League and 2 in the Europa league

Yes, but that's the counties' coefficients.

Leagues below the top divisions, eg English Championship, don't have European qualification so don't feature in that list.

[007]

Some good sides in Cyprus nowadays, decent amount of money floating about from Russian owners etc


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Fair enough, surprising their co-efficient is only 23rd.

[BoomtownHibees]

Is it prounounced Vent (like Tent) or Venty (like twenty)?

It’s pronounced Vente

[LancsHibs]

Yes, but that's the counties' coefficients.

Leagues below the top divisions, eg English Championship, don't have European qualification so don't feature in that list.

The maths don’t add up, if there are 9 leagues ranked above ours and if every one of those leagues second tier is better than the SPL (which they are not, realistically only the English Championship is better) that would make our league 18th

[wookie70]

There are league ranking for all leagues in Europe. Scottish Premiership ranks 40th the Championship is 104th. In the Netherlands Eredivisie is 11th and Eerste Divisie is 64th. Roda are top end Eerste Divisie so probably rank the same or better than most of the Premiership.

That seems unbelievable to me. Absolutely no danger the Scottish Top League has 39 leagues above it imo. I'd be with other posters and say it is between 8 and 15th. I wouldn't rank the teams top end of our Championship as the same quality as Premiership teams so no idea why you would do that in Holland particularly when there are 18 teams in their top league and none seem to be wanting to buy a prolific scorer in the league below. Looking at the team he plays for they were 15th in that League so scoring that many goals in a relatively poor side is a good sign but it will still be a massive jump up in quality and speed of play coming to Hibs.

This signing reminds me a bit of the Mueller signing. Fingers crossed it ends up more like the signing of Nisbet and that a lower league scorer can continue that against more athletic, better organised and better technically defenders. If it is the sum being quoted it seems like a massive risk to me but if he scores 20 for us we will get that back easy enough. One thing for sure the board are not holding back in terms of supporting the Coaching Team

[Hibbyradge]

The maths don’t add up, if there are 9 leagues ranked above ours and if every one of those leagues second tier is better than the SPL (which they are not, realistically only the English Championship is better) that would make our league 18th

I don't know how it's calculated, but we're 40th in the list I posted.

[CapitalGreen]

SPFL is ranked 9th by UEFA, just below the Belgian league and just above the Austrian league. That’s why we get 2 teams in the Champions League and 2 in the Europa league

Our coefficient is essentially based on the performance of 2 teams, it isn’t a representation of the strength of our league as a whole. For that to to be true, every team in the league would be a comparable standard to the Old Firm.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I don't know how it's calculated, but we're 40th in the list I posted.

The list you’ve posted is an absolute pile of ***** imo.

That’s not a go at you btw but there’s no chance the majority of those leagues are above ours.

[theonlywayisup]

The list you’ve posted is an absolute pile of ***** imo.

That’s not a go at you btw but there’s no chance the majority of those leagues are above ours.

Andorran League is ranked 155 :greengrin

[BlackSheep]

No transfer news today then...?

[PHeffernan]

There are league ranking for all leagues in Europe. Scottish Premiership ranks 40th the Championship is 104th. In the Netherlands Eredivisie is 11th and Eerste Divisie is 64th. Roda are top end Eerste Divisie so probably rank the same or better than most of the Premiership.

Finished well away from the top end last season, 15th out of 20 teams

[Hibbyradge]

The list you’ve posted is an absolute pile of ***** imo.

That’s not a go at you btw but there’s no chance the majority of those leagues are above ours.

I don't know much about a few of the leagues listed above us, but there aren't many I'd immediately say were definitely worse than us.

That's not to say it's 100% an accurate list, but I don't have any stats to counter their calculations.

[gbhibby]

No transfer news today then...?
People on here will be Venting their anger at the lack of any news today.

[PHeffernan]

SPFL is ranked 9th by UEFA, just below the Belgian league and just above the Austrian league. That’s why we get 2 teams in the Champions League and 2 in the Europa league

we get 1 in the Europa League and 2 in the Europa League

[Ronniekirk]

Anyone heard anything on Henderson?

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Still injured was last update I saw but likely to be back before Obita Assume we will get an update on injured players before European Game

[GloryGlory]

People on here will be Venting their anger at the lack of any news today.

Dilannae you start!

[007]

Dylan Vente's 7 days

Got announced on Monday
Trained with the lads on Tuesday
Was banging them in by Wednesday
And on Thursday and Friday and Saturday
We lost on Sunday

[PHeffernan]

Anyone heard anything on Henderson?

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He is injured hence he hasn't been in the recent match day squads.
If you mean an injury update, nothing has been forthcoming from Hibs.
Hopefully we get an update on Obita and Henderson in the pre match presser for the St Mirren game.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I do wonder what kind of standard the league Vente has been playing in compared to our own?

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Not factual obviously, but based on transfermarkt squad/player values, the top half of the Dutch second division is similar to our league outwith the old firm.


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[K-Zazu]

Dylan Vente's 7 days

Got announced on Monday
Trained with the lads on Tuesday
Was banging them in by Wednesday
And on Thursday and Friday and Saturday
We lost on Sunday

Oh dear

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

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Not factual obviously, but based on transfermarkt squad/player values, the top half of the Dutch second division is similar to our league outwith the old firm.


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It doesn’t really matter on the standard of league though, see Ivan Sproule, it’s about the quality of the scout and assessment of the player compared to whether they will add value to our team or not.

[CallumLaidlaw]

It doesn’t really matter on the standard of league though, see Ivan Sproule, it’s about the quality of the scout and assessment of the player compared to whether they will add value to our team or not.

Oh I know. Just answering the question.


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[Stevie Reid]

I do wonder what kind of standard the league Vente has been playing in compared to our own?

I hate to mention his name, and this was a long time ago, but I think that Mark De Vries came to Scotland from the Dutch second division.

[Smartie]

I do wonder what kind of standard the league Vente has been playing in compared to our own?

I'd be amazed if the Dutch second tier was any / much worse than the Scottish second tier, and that's where Nisbet and Shankland were banging them in before earning their moves to a higher level.

There's not really been anyone standing out in the Scottish one for a few years since then.

I'm happy with the idea of a player playing well, scoring loads and getting an opportunity to test himself at a higher level.

Players who are proven at our level or higher are automatically out of our price range so punts of varying degrees of risk / uncertainty are what we're left to choose from.

[Donegal Hibby]

Oh I know. Just answering the question.
Top half teams in league look to be similar standard to our own . Thanks 👍

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I hate to mention his name, and this was a long time ago, but I think that Mark De Vries came to Scotland from the Dutch second division.
I think he did . Hopefully we get Vente signed and he rattles in the goals too.

[Hibernian Verse]

Dylan Vente's 7 days

Got announced on Monday
Trained with the lads on Tuesday
Was banging them in by Wednesday
And on Thursday and Friday and Saturday
We lost on Sunday

That was mildly amusing, 6/10.

[Fergus52]

I find it hard to believe there are 40 better leagues than the Scottish Premier in Europe.

Our standard isn't brilliant, but that's seems very low to me.

We're also ranked 9th in the country ranking for the UEFA coefficient, so don't see how we can be 40th when there will be very few second divisions ranked higher.

[MWHIBBIES]

Is it prounounced Vent (like Tent) or Venty (like twenty)?

Vent-uh

[Fergus52]

I don't know how it's calculated, but we're 40th in the list I posted.

I'd trust the Uefa coefficient more than the algorithm on that website.

No way are we poorer than the Belarusian, Bosnian, Georgian or Bulgarian leagues.

It also ranks Turkey well below leagues like Norway, Croatia, Sweden, Israel which seems nonsense to me.

[CapitalGreen]

We're also ranked 9th in the country ranking for the UEFA coefficient, so don't see how we can be 40th when there will be very few second divisions ranked higher.

Our coefficient is based on the performances of Celtic and Rangers in Europe, it isn’t a measure or the total strength of all 12 teams in the league.

[Hibees1973]

Our coefficient is based on the performances of Celtic and Rangers in Europe, it isn’t a measure or the total strength of all 12 teams in the league.

If our league is ranked 40th in strength, performances & results like ours last Thursday is an accurate reflection then.

We are kind of dragging the league down.

Oh the embarassment.

[007]

That was mildly amusing, 6/10.

👍 Exactly what I was aiming for. 😀

[wookie70]

I'd be amazed if the Dutch second tier was any / much worse than the Scottish second tier, and that's where Nisbet and Shankland were banging them in before earning their moves to a higher level.

There's not really been anyone standing out in the Scottish one for a few years since then.

I'm happy with the idea of a player playing well, scoring loads and getting an opportunity to test himself at a higher level.

Players who are proven at our level or higher are automatically out of our price range so punts of varying degrees of risk / uncertainty are what we're left to choose from.

The boy from Ayr was excellent last year but York signed him for £450K.

Velte's club finished in 33rd place in Dutch football last year so more akin to our 1st Division. As said though it is more about the player than the club. Knowing the standard he has been excelling in though does allow us to have reasonable expectations. I am nowhere near as enthused as most given the level he has played at, the move to another country and the lack of competition for his signature in his own nation. It might be a masterstrokeand I hope it is. However, like most signings it is as much to do with how the player fits a system than just the player's ability. Hopefully his style of play complements that of Youan and Boyle.

[erin go bragh]

we get 1 in the Europa League and 2 in the Europa League

3 then 🤔😁
2 in the Champions league you mean

[Oscar T Grouch]

I find it hard to believe there are 40 better leagues than the Scottish Premier in Europe.

Our standard isn't brilliant, but that's seems very low to me.


:agree:

England likely have a better standard top 2 leagues. After that I’d be very surprised if any other country has 2 that are better.

I’d have put Scotland probably about top 15-20.


What are the 39 league's better than the Scottish Premiership?

Sorry at work today so couldn't respond. The rankings do have a methidology behind them but it they come from a betting site and is weighted for the bigger matches. They include the methodology in their website though and it is consistant. I agree that the Premiership is probably higher ranked than 40, but if you use the same method to rank teams/leagues across Europe you get a comparison that has some substance to it. The Premiershp falls down due to only Celtc and the huns doing anything in Europe. Anyway not worth me explaining, I have linked the site below for your own perusal.

https://www.teamform.com/en/league-ranking/europe

[04Sauzee]

The boy from Ayr was excellent last year but York signed him for £450K.

Velte's club finished in 33rd place in Dutch football last year so more akin to our 1st Division. As said though it is more about the player than the club. Knowing the standard he has been excelling in though does allow us to have reasonable expectations. I am nowhere near as enthused as most given the level he has played at, the move to another country and the lack of competition for his signature in his own nation. It might be a masterstrokeand I hope it is. However, like most signings it is as much to do with how the player fits a system than just the player's ability. Hopefully his style of play complements that of Youan and Boyle.

Did they really pay £450k for him? Their previous highest fee paid was £140k in 1995. It's a fair amount to shell out.

[CentreForward]

Think one of the best ways to get an idea of how good he might be and what sort of standard that league is is to look at the various videos of him on YouTube. I know these videos can be deceptive, but he certainly looks very good on there. As for the standard hard to tell. A lot of the games seem to be in front of fairly small crowds in small stadiums.

Having said that you never know with YouTube as I remember watching Melkerson on there after we had just signed him and he did look really good, although the standard he was playing at in Norway looked worse than second division Holland.

[Hibbyradge]

The boy from Ayr was excellent last year but York signed him for £450K.

Velte's club finished in 33rd place in Dutch football last year so more akin to our 1st Division. As said though it is more about the player than the club. Knowing the standard he has been excelling in though does allow us to have reasonable expectations. I am nowhere near as enthused as most given the level he has played at, the move to another country and the lack of competition for his signature in his own nation. It might be a masterstrokeand I hope it is. However, like most signings it is as much to do with how the player fits a system than just the player's ability. Hopefully his style of play complements that of Youan and Boyle.

If it's Dipo Akinyemi you're referring to, I don't think York paid anything like £450k for him. I thought I'd read that it was £100k but I can't find confirmation of that as the reports just say "undisclosed".

Their most expensive signing to date was only £140k and that was in 1995. They have got new owners who are spending a bit, but not to that level.

[Fergus52]

Our coefficient is based on the performances of Celtic and Rangers in Europe, it isn’t a measure or the total strength of all 12 teams in the league.

Most leagues outside the top 5 or 6 have the bulk of their coefficient coming from only a couple of teams.

There's several leagues on that list that was posted that are ranked higher than Scotland which pay less wages than the Scottish league and have most of their sides outside of the biggest 2 or 3 faring similar to us Hearts and Aberdeen in Europe.

[Lago]

Kensell told someone in Blackpool yesterday that a new striker was coming on Monday.

He has previous for telling people things doesn't he?
And don't happen :wink:

[JammyDoidger]

Currently at East mains..

[147lothian]

I'm not sure how good a source Jack Herrall is? But he says Dylan Vente will be in the squad for the first game against St Mirren on Sunday.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/dylan-vente-transfer-timeline-revealed-27423679

[Pytheas]

Currently at East mains..

:hyper

[04Sauzee]

EXCLUSIVE: Major update on Hibs' transfer pursuit of Dylan Vente as Lee Johnson chases 21-goal hitman as his NINTH summer signing

thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football…

[hibee-boys]

:hyper

….he never said who🤔😂

[Stuart93]

£700k is a huge fee for us

Buzzing with that

[wookie70]

If it's Dipo Akinyemi you're referring to, I don't think York paid anything like £450k for him. I thought I'd read that it was £100k but I can't find confirmation of that as the reports just say "undisclosed".

Their most expensive signing to date was only £140k and that was in 1995. They have got new owners who are spending a bit, but not to that level.
I must have read Market Value as fee paid. Point stands though there was a player in the league below who was banging them in. It could have been a one season thing but if he was 100K then far less risk given he was already at the speed of Championship football in Scotland

[Aldo]

Our Chums along the road cannot fathom how such a wee team can afford such a fee and the debt is apparently building!

[GGTTH07]

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

Done deal

[Since452]

£700k is a huge fee for us

Buzzing with that

We are minted

[hibees 7062]

Our Chums along the road cannot fathom how such a wee team can afford such a fee and the debt is apparently building!

Nowt else to spend our money on . Everything’s finished 😜

[GloryGlory]

I'm not sure how good a source Jack Herrall is? But he says Dylan Vente will be in the squad for the first game against St Mirren on Sunday.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/dylan-vente-transfer-timeline-revealed-27423679

He's just regurgitating previous reports, nothing new in that article.

Sorry - I was directed to an article earlier this afternoon. It's now been updated and there is indeed more news. Vente apparently at EM just now!

[hibees 7062]

Our Chums along the road cannot fathom how such a wee team can afford such a fee and the debt is apparently building!
One of them was at the game on Saturday, he said they’ve nowt to worry about if that’s the best we can do 😂

[Waxy]

Our Chums along the road cannot fathom how such a wee team can afford such a fee and the debt is apparently building!

Did we no just sell Kevin Nisbet for more?
Funny bunch they are.

[Silky]

Our Chums along the road cannot fathom how such a wee team can afford such a fee and the debt is apparently building!

Best ignored. Until they provide proof of this alleged ever mounting debt, they will be treated with the contempt they deserve.

[Edinburgh Green]

Done deal

Nice scoop! :applause:

[Smartie]

Did we no just sell Kevin Nisbet for more?
Funny bunch they are.

Rather than just baffle them with talk of taking more money in for players than you then shell out being healthy business sense, just spraff a whole load of drivel about borrowing it from ourselves and I'm sure they'll get it.

[CapitalGreen]

I must have read Market Value as fee paid. Point stands though there was a player in the league below who was banging them in. It could have been a one season thing but if he was 100K then far less risk given he was already at the speed of Championship football in Scotland

Did you ever watch Akinyemi? He wasn’t that good. The likes of Oli Shaw, Brian Graham and Simon Murray have all been amongst the top scorers in the Championship in recent seasons.

The 2nd tier in the Netherlands is a higher standard than our Championship. This summer, teams in that league have sold players for over €6m in fees.

[Vault Boy]

Done deal

Unreal

[Earlydelivery]

Hearing it’s a 4 year deal

[HibbyAndy]

Done deal

Well played :aok:

[Vault Boy]

Hearing it’s a 4 year deal

That sounds more like it than the previously reported 3. Gotta secure an investment this large.

[Since452]

Did we no just sell Kevin Nisbet for more?
Funny bunch they are.

We've also signed Youan for £500k and Levitt for £350k. £1.5 million on three players is massive for any non old firm team and thats not including the nominal fees for the rest of our summer signings. If we've just reinvested the Nisbet money then fair play to the board.

[Tambo]

Did we no just sell Kevin Nisbet for more?
Funny bunch they are.

Yep sold a few players and spent some of that money.

If I'm not wrong we seem to be doing well getting sponsorship etc since Ron took over.

Not worried about what they are saying about debt.

Club also confident the Doig deal will go through?

[GloryGlory]

Hearing it’s a 4 year deal

Hope so - £700k for three years was unrealistic for Hibs, as it meant we would probs have to sell him after 12/18 months to get a decent profit (assuming he's any good, that is).

[GloryGlory]

Yep sold a few players and spent some of that money.

If I'm not wrong we seem to be doing well getting sponsorship etc since Ron took over.

Not worried about what they are saying about debt.

Yep the commercial side has developed quite a bit, plus the new hospitality suites seem to be successful.

[cabbageandribs1875]

his name is Dylan Vente
he's only just turned twenty
he's going to score us plenty
he's going to score for fun






Copyright C&R lyrical genius

[MWHIBBIES]

Absolutely no excuses now. Should be consistently good this season with so much Dosh spent. No 10 good games, 10 **** ones Lee.

[Alfred E Newman]

Is it prounounced Vent (like Tent) or Venty (like twenty)?

He will be called Venty by LJ regardless.

[Silky]

He will be called Venty by LJ regardless.

Really? I never heard him say that. Any links?

[Vault Boy]

He will be called Venty by LJ regardless.

Paul Han-Lon

[147lothian]

He's just regurgitating previous reports, nothing new in that article.

Sorry - I was directed to an article earlier this afternoon. It's now been updated and there is indeed more news. Vente apparently at EM just now!

The word is he's at EM on a 4 year deal, if this is true it's a real statement of intent after Nisbet's departure and we can be sure that the club is going in the right direction with a willingness to invest in where it matters for the first team, exciting times.

[Springbank]

Done deal

Excellent info - and a great signing - top job:aok:

[Mikey_1875]

Huge signing if we get it done. Brings with it a lot of pressure and expectation for the player and management at the club but it’s a much better position than scrambling around last minute.

If he is the real deal then that is a phenomenal front three we have.

[04Sauzee]

Huge signing if we get it done. Brings with it a lot of pressure and expectation for the player and management at the club but it’s a much better position than scrambling around last minute.

If he is the real deal then that is a phenomenal front three we have.

Yip think I'm going to start calling him David Dickinson. Dickie for short

[weecounty hibby]

I'm a real greedy *******, would it be too much to get Myko back on loan for a year as well. We need strength in depth for the challenge of the quadruple!!

[WhileTheChief..]

A bold move by the club Here's hoping we've fully researched the player and know exactly what we're getting.

I'm assuming he's fit, available to play from the start of the season, and won't be anywhere near the development squad!

Ideally more of a Nisbett type signing than a Melkerson or Mueller one!! :thumbsup:

[Torto7]

Very exciting signing. The Dutch Eerste division is a far higher standard than our championship. He'll need to adjust to the speed of the game here but he's essentially Nisbet in terms of his profile when we signed him but he's scoring goals at a higher level than Kevin was at the Pars. LJ is getting backed thats for sure. Hopefully we can navigate the early rounds and get some cohesion going because our first 11 looks strong. GGTTH.

[007]

Is he injured yet? 🤔

[Silky]

Is he injured yet? 🤔

Aye, hurt his hand signing the contract. Will be two weeks!😉

[eastmainsmsh]

The seethe on Sickback thought Bene Anderson was the main man

[Stuart93]

Absolutely no excuses now. Should be consistently good this season with so much Dosh spent. No 10 good games, 10 **** ones Lee.

Definitely this. There should be no patchy form anymore. We’ve spent serious cash for us so far this window.

No more we should be good to go 5/6/7 games in either

[04Sauzee]

The seethe on Sickback thought Bene Anderson was the main man

What are they seething about? They have made a few signings.

[Silky]

What are they seething about? They have made a few signings.

It's natural. I'd seethe if I was a Jumbo as well.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Morelos linked with a move to Watford! :wink::take that :faf:

[Since452]

What are they seething about? They have made a few signings.

It upsets their big team theory

[04Sauzee]

It's natural. I'd seethe if I was a Jumbo as well.

Fair point well made 😁

[Tambo]

So the no 9 looks to be a done deal, what does everyone think we still need.

I have been banging on about a number 10 the past week which I think we still need, no idea who though.

I have also been a bit concerned with the defence at times, looks like it will Fish and Hanlon if we play a back 4. A lot of expectations for Fish but I'm sure some said he has played good for United pre-season.

If we can get a quality CAM/no 10 and RB in then we have a really good team on paper, will be up to the players and staff to perform.

[GloryGlory]

Morelos linked with a move to Watford! :wink::take that :faf:

Him and Porteous should get on really well! :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

The word is he's at EM on a 4 year deal, if this is true it's a real statement of intent after Nisbet's departure and we can be sure that the club is going in the right direction with a willingness to invest in where it matters for the first team, exciting times.

I'm glad it's 4 years, as I thought the 3 years that was being talked about was too short for Hibs to commit a fee in excess of £700k.

[Nicho87]

When can we boo him.

[Gordy M]

I'm a real greedy *******, would it be too much to get Myko back on loan for a year as well. We need strength in depth for the challenge of the quadruple!!

Thing is, we would all like Myko back im sure, but how much are we going to pay to have him, or Yohan, or Boyle on the bench? Think this is sometimes the issue buying strength in depth, how much do you pay for a guy to not start? Not sure we can pay big wages for back ups?

[Since452]

It's been a very good transfer window. Best ever? Huge pressure on now to deliver. A poor 10 game run really isn't going to wash now. To be honest I think that's a good thing. Drives up standards.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Him and Porteous should get on really well! :greengrin

I would love to see Porto's face if he signs on :faf: Porto is definitely not a fan of his attitude

[big gogs]

Aye, hurt his hand signing the contract. Will be two weeks!😉
You may be correct,using the multi coloured pen is a curse.

[Big_Franck]

When can we boo him.

Sunday afternoon :greengrin

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

When can we boo him.

as soon as he makes a misplaced pass i suppose!

[Silky]

When can we boo him.

I was thinking more along the lines of when can we pile on here and label him as Tom Kite?

[hibees 7062]

Paul Han-Lon

Han-lawn 😂

[WhileTheChief..]

It's been a very good transfer window. Best ever? Huge pressure on now to deliver. A poor 10 game run really isn't going to wash now. To be honest I think that's a good thing. Drives up standards.

Probably a wee bit early to say, if you're talking about the quality of player signed.

Maybe one we've spent the most in though, certainly for a good number of years.

Let's see how the first few games go?

If Vente and Youane go the first 5 or 6 games without a goal, we will rightly be questioning the recruitment again and I doubt we'll be saying it was the best window ever!!

[Aldo]

The seethe on Sickback thought Bene Anderson was the main man

Thing is they are so used to spending other folks money when other teams splash the cash they cannot understand where it comes from!

Wonder if they are feeling the pressure already as the supposed big team!

[S4uzee]

So the no 9 looks to be a done deal, what does everyone think we still need.

I have been banging on about a number 10 the past week which I think we still need, no idea who though.

I have also been a bit concerned with the defence at times, looks like it will Fish and Hanlon if we play a back 4. A lot of expectations for Fish but I'm sure some said he has played good for United pre-season.

If we can get a quality CAM/no 10 and RB in then we have a really good team on paper, will be up to the players and staff to perform.

You could argue we still need a few more. CF, RB, CAM/winger

[147lothian]

A bold move by the club Here's hoping we've fully researched the player and know exactly what we're getting.

I'm assuming he's fit, available to play from the start of the season, and won't be anywhere near the development squad!

Ideally more of a Nisbett type signing than a Melkerson or Mueller one!! :thumbsup:

What I think is a record fee is not going to be spent without research done first, what I like about the current board is they are willing to engage in big thinking, 700k for a player, on a 4 year deal if this is true, means the club either earn 700k back through league position etc and he see's out his contract or he gets sold for more than this amount, this is the type of big thinking I like and I've no doubt the fans buy into.

[JohnM1875]

So the no 9 looks to be a done deal, what does everyone think we still need.

I have been banging on about a number 10 the past week which I think we still need, no idea who though.

I have also been a bit concerned with the defence at times, looks like it will Fish and Hanlon if we play a back 4. A lot of expectations for Fish but I'm sure some said he has played good for United pre-season.

If we can get a quality CAM/no 10 and RB in then we have a really good team on paper, will be up to the players and staff to perform.

Cover for the right wing and another creative midfielder and I think we're looking great.

Surely we won't be spending any more money! So probably loan players.

Hopefully a few more move on as well.

[hibbyboy1]

Not gonna get excited till it's on official website

[Torto7]

I'd keep Doidge as backup if big Myk isn't coming back. Melkerson is too similar to the other strikers we have. I'd try and sort a loan out for him to the bottom six or the Pars/Utd etc in the championship.

[04Sauzee]

Not gonna get excited till it's on official website

He's now following Rocky on Instagram 😁

[Northern Hibby]

I'm running a book on the game Dylan Vente gets injured and how long he's out for 🤔

[hibees 7062]

Number 9 sorted number 99 next please

[Dashing Bob S]

Not gonna get excited till it's on official website

Won’t believe it until the Daily Record says “Celts/Huns swoop for Hibs Vente” (“And I can reveal they Glasgow giants have earmarked the Flying Dutchman to start their first English Premiership campaign which could be as soon as 2024-25 if a deal can be struck.”)

[gbhibby]

Him and Porteous should get on really well! :greengrinhttps://images.app.goo.gl/VEpGM94qut2iu9ri6


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[Northern Hibby]

It's been a very good transfer window. Best ever? Huge pressure on now to deliver. A poor 10 game run really isn't going to wash now. To be honest I think that's a good thing. Drives up standards.

Buying players and putting a team together are 2 different things.

[Aldo]

#announceventeffs

[Stuart93]

Buying players and putting a team together are 2 different things.

It’s the managers job to put them together as a team though and ensure any signings are signed to fit his plans

[hibees 7062]

When can we boo him.

On Thursday as he could have been playing if he signed earlier

[S4uzee]

It's been a very good transfer window. Best ever? Huge pressure on now to deliver. A poor 10 game run really isn't going to wash now. To be honest I think that's a good thing. Drives up standards.

How can it be described as the best ever? The team have had 1 competitive game so far and failed miserably. It’s always funny how folk say “great window” etc when barely anyone has actually seen the players play

[Paulie Walnuts]

How can it be described as the best ever? The team have had 1 competitive game so far and failed miserably. It’s always funny how folk say “great window” etc when barely anyone has actually seen the players play

:agree:

It’s going to take more than a defeat to an Andorran team before we can claim this is our best window ever.

On paper it looks good in terms of who we’ve brought in, still a bit short though imo.

[Stuart93]

How can it be described as the best ever? The team have had 1 competitive game so far and failed miserably. It’s always funny how folk say “great window” etc when barely anyone has actually seen the players play

Obviously what people mean is it’s been a great window on paper as in the calibre of players we’ve signed should comfortably see us improve.

No-ones trying to predict how it’ll go. I’m struggling to understand if you don’t agree that it’s been a good window. Of course that’ll be re-evaluated as the season goes on

[HendoDelivered]

Vente started following Rocky on Instagram today

[S4uzee]

Obviously what people mean is it’s been a great window on paper as in the calibre of players we’ve signed should comfortably see us improve.

No-ones trying to predict how it’ll go. I’m struggling to understand if you don’t agree that it’s been a good window. Of course that’ll be re-evaluated as the season goes on

I’d say give it a round of fixtures before declaring it as a great window. Also see if we can get through on Thursday.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Obviously what people mean is it’s been a great window on paper as in the calibre of players we’ve signed should comfortably see us improve.

No-ones trying to predict how it’ll go. I’m struggling to understand if you don’t agree that it’s been a good window. Of course that’ll be re-evaluated as the season goes on

On paper I’d suggest last summers was potentially better.

Cabraja probably looked a more exciting signing than Obita, Marshall was going to be our Craig Gordon and single handedly win us games and we signed Martin Boyle back. Aiden McGeady had signed with a bit of fan fare, Tavares was someone that the manager couldn’t quite fathom that we’d managed to sign, McKirdy came off the back of a prolific season down south, again to a lot of fan fare and Kenneh was the next Patrick Vieira.

As we all know though, football isn’t played on paper and that window wasn’t great at all. I’d suggest that any talk of whether it’s the best transfer window ever or not will be impossible to say for a good while yet and that last summers window should serve as a warning to anybody expecting all these signings we’ve made to do well.