Summer transfer thread 2023

[BoomtownHibees]

Nathan Wood going to Southampton for £10m 😳

[ian cruise]

Nathan Wood going to Southampton for £10m 😳

He barely played for us, it's unfair to judge him on his loan. Just look at Fish, when he came in folk were raging after a few appearances, this summer he was a key signing for most fans.

[One Day Soon]

SHOCKED how many bros fans there are on here 😯😂

That's because we're slaves to fashion and our lives are full of passion.

[nonshinyfinish]

Not going down too well with a lot of Aberdeen fans on Twitter. But then again, it's Twitter and no one is every happy with anything on there.

Yeah, based on the posts on here, if we'd signed him opinion would have been pretty split as well.

[Unseen work]

As much as McGrath wouldn’t excite me and I’d want better, the only two midfielders we have that are without doubt better than him imo are Levitt and Newell.

Given Levitt is out injured it leaves Newell.

If McGrath signed for us I think he would start a large amount of games for us and probably be decent enough.

Hopefully the fact we’re not signing him shows we want someone of higher quality to come in and be an instant starter and high performer.

I think it’s a good signing for Aberdeen as I think he’ll be a squad player for them and a not bad option to come off the bench/rotate the squad.

[Heisenberg]

As much as McGrath wouldn’t excite me and I’d want better, the only two midfielders we have that are without doubt better than him imo are Levitt and Newell.

Given Levitt is out injured it leaves Newell.

If McGrath signed for us I think he would start a large amount of games for us and probably be decent enough.

Hopefully the fact we’re not signing him shows we want someone of higher quality to come in and be an instant starter and high performer.

I think it’s a good signing for Aberdeen as I think he’ll be a squad player for them and a not bad option to come off the bench/rotate the squad.

Do we actually want to sign another midfielder? No doubt we need to get one in my opinion but the club might think we’ve got enough depth in there compared to other areas.

[BoomtownHibees]

Do we actually want to sign another midfielder? No doubt we need to get one in my opinion but the club might think we’ve got enough depth in there compared to other areas.

I reckon it’s still the biggest area of concern for me. I would have wanted one even with the injury to Levitt, now I think we need 2. Don’t think we will get 2 though

[badabing67]

Does any one know how long JDH is going to be out for, and what the issue is, could he be a surprise inclusion for tomorrow.... Will Vente make it. The lack off info coming out the club this last week has been getting on nerves tbh.

[CapitalGreen]

McGrath going to Aberdeen

Good

[The Modfather]

In terms of what we still need who, if anyone, from the U19s is likely to be ready for a first team place next season? Murray Johnson potentially. What about the midfielders? Aiken? Hamilton?

Essentially are there any youngsters that mean we should be looking to sign a quality loan player in a certain position this season so as not to block their pathway next season. Or are there no standouts and those on loan are likely to be backup/squad fillers next season?

[Smartie]

I reckon it’s still the biggest area of concern for me. I would have wanted one even with the injury to Levitt, now I think we need 2. Don’t think we will get 2 though

That's where I am with it.

And it's not like we've got any of the versatile players we've had in the past who could put a shift in there, other than Lewis, who it should really be a big ask for these days.

[hibee1875]

Where’s this “all will be revealed” midfielder?

[Spike Mandela]

Where’s this “all will be revealed” midfielder?

Think he was hinting towards Des bremner.:rolleyes:

[badabing67]

Where’s this “all will be revealed” midfielder?

I thought the poster said 5pm

[Real Emerald]

Good

Don’t get me wrong, I’d have had him in rather than no one but he has never set the heather on fire for me. All the surprising hype when Ross was here and then being virtually anonymous for Dundee UTD, I could never see what the hype was all about.

[KWJ]

I was disappointed we took JDH from St.M before McGrath. I know we tried to get him too but he was the far better player that season IMO.

[badabing67]

Hibs manager Lee Johnson has been talking to the media before his side's Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Aston Villa.
Here are the key lines from his press conference:


Johnson is excited about these two ties. He can feel the buzz and is happy that this is exactly where Hibs want to be, competing against really good opposition with a great chance to enhance the reputation of the club.

The magnitude of the task Hibs face over the two legs is best exemplified, according to Lee Johnson, by the fact that he feels Aston Villa are one of the favourites to win the Europa Conference League.

While Johnson is very happy with Hibs’ status as total underdogs, he’s keen to remind everyone that Villa, like Hibs, are just "11 human beings", and people "can switch off". So he wants his players to bring "pace and individual brilliance" over the two legs and to "raise the bar" for their performances. "I want us to show off our threats".

Lee Johnson says Easter Road will be a total sell-out tomorrow. "We need everyone to come with full voice, and we need to play the moment, not play the history of the two clubs.” Johnson feels that Villa are among the top six or seven clubs in England, if you measure trophies and achievements across the last 100 years - “a fantastic football club” with a top manager in Unai Emery.

Johnson revealed that forward Elie Youan, who has played for France at youth level, has given him "a good insight into three of four Villa players that he knows really well”.

The Hibs squad is strong, according to Johnson, with "no new injuries’" Jake Doyle-Hayes is making good progress and could feature in one or both of the Villa games. Dylan Vente is fine and Dylan Levitt’s injury is not as bad as first feared. He could be back in 2-3 weeks, possibly after the upcoming international break (when Scotland are away to Cyprus).

[badabing67]

Does any one know how long JDH is going to be out for, and what the issue is, could he be a surprise inclusion for tomorrow.... Will Vente make it. The lack off info coming out the club this last week has been getting on nerves tbh.

Good call Bada :aok:

[flash]

That's great news about Levitt.

[PatHead]

That's great news about Levitt.

The dreaded 2 weeks!😁

[flash]

The dreaded 2 weeks!😁

Well aye there is that. See him about Christmas then.

[badabing67]

Well aye there is that. See him about Christmas then.

Come on

[Paulie Walnuts]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.

[MrRobot]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.

Mental.

If Celtic get him back on a free then that would be absolutely unreal business from them.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Mental.

If Celtic get him back on a free then that would be absolutely unreal business from them.

£100k a week over 5 years and he’d essentially be free to them considering what they got a matter of weeks ago.

I’d fancy a mid table premiership team will take him as a squad player.

[McD]

That's great news about Levitt.


The international break will probably come at a good time for him, presumably he’ll not get called up by Wales, and will get an extra couple of weeks to recuperate and get back into training with some of the squad before we’re back to domestic business, rather than rushed back

[leith lynx]

Nathan Wood going to Southampton for £10m 😳

The crazy world of English football! How much would Porto have gone for if he had played for Swansea?

[badabing67]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.

You got to be kidding

[Paulie Walnuts]

You got to be kidding

Sounds like they’ve made a complete arse of it and not accounted for the fact they can only have a certain amount of foreigners. They now want Salah instead.

[badabing67]

Mental.

If Celtic get him back on a free then that would be absolutely unreal business from them.

How funny would it be if Ange nicked him out their grasp. :na na:

[Onceinawhile]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.


I'm beginning to think that when he was signed, that they have signed the wrong Jota. I reckon they thought they were getting the boy from Liverpool and instead got the wish.com version.

[McD]

How funny would it be if Ange nicked him out their grasp. :na na:



To be fair, I think Celtic wouldn’t be too arsed as they’ve already sold him at a massive profit, although they’d definitely try to get him back


Mental that the Saudi club have spent 25m on him, and whatever high wage they’ve signed him for, will pay him up to leave - surely they’d at least try to sell him on first?

[Smartie]

Mental.

If Celtic get him back on a free then that would be absolutely unreal business from them.

I know it wouldn't be great seeing all that money go to a team in our league for nowt, but I think the levels of hun seethe it would generate would be just about worth it.

[Since90+2]

Sounds like they’ve made a complete arse of it and not accounted for the fact they can only have a certain amount of foreigners. They now want Salah instead.

How would that work? Salah is not Saudi either.

[Paulie Walnuts]

How would that work? Salah is not Saudi either.

I presume they want Salah but can’t get him unless they get rid of someone.

[Donegal Hibby]

As much as McGrath wouldn’t excite me and I’d want better, the only two midfielders we have that are without doubt better than him imo are Levitt and Newell.

Given Levitt is out injured it leaves Newell.

If McGrath signed for us I think he would start a large amount of games for us and probably be decent enough.

Hopefully the fact we’re not signing him shows we want someone of higher quality to come in and be an instant starter and high performer.

I think it’s a good signing for Aberdeen as I think he’ll be a squad player for them and a not bad option to come off the bench/rotate the squad.

McGrath will be a good signing for Aberdeen . Seen him play recently for Ireland and he had a good game playing as a LW . With him being able to play LW , AM or RW he would have been a good option for us too .

[Callum_62]

That's absolutely amazing news regarding Levitt

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[badabing67]

How would that work? Salah is not Saudi either.

I'm not really getting this either there must be some rule i am not aware of

[McD]

I'm not really getting this either there must be some rule i am not aware of



They can’t have any more non-Saudi players, ergo they’re trying to get shot of one such player (jota), in order to bring in another (salah)

Edit: if that is indeed the rule

[JimBHibees]

That's absolutely amazing news regarding Levitt

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What news?

[BoomtownHibees]

What news?

2-3 weeks

[JimBHibees]

2-3 weeks

Wow superb news. Guy must have Djokovic ankles

[badabing67]

What news?

Levitt should be back after international break

[Smartie]

That's absolutely amazing news regarding Levitt

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I find it amazing and highly unlikely that a player would recover from what looked like it was - as best - a bad sprain within that timeframe without either having his performance impacted or seriously risking a repeat injury shortly after.

I say that as someone who isn't a professional athlete but who has a lifetime of repeatedly spraining my right ankle behind me.

[Callum_62]

I find it amazing and highly unlikely that a player would recover from what looked like it was - as best - a bad sprain within that timeframe without either having his performance impacted or seriously risking a repeat injury shortly after.

I say that as someone who isn't a professional athlete but who has a lifetime of repeatedly spraining my right ankle behind me.I guess sometimes things can look significantly worse than they turn out to be

Thankfully that seems to be the case here

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[Heisenberg]

Big Pape the striker we were linked with before it was quickly shot down yesterday is signing for Aberdeen. Seems someone in the Belgian media got their wires crossed with where he was going.

[HendoDelivered]

Big Pape the striker we were linked with before it was quickly shot down yesterday is signing for Aberdeen. Seems someone in the Belgian media got their wires crossed with where he was going.

I’ll give their due. On paper anyway, they seem to be making some decent signings.

[Hibernian Verse]

Wonder if Miovski is away

[007]

Wonder if Miovski is away

Maybe just bolstering the squad for Euro group stages.

[SHODAN]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.

Did they actually think they'd signed the other Jota? That is ****ing hilarious.

[Callum_62]

Big Pape the striker we were linked with before it was quickly shot down yesterday is signing for Aberdeen. Seems someone in the Belgian media got their wires crossed with where he was going.Did find it weird he was following Aberdeen on Instagram

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[PatHead]

Big Pape the striker we were linked with before it was quickly shot down yesterday is signing for Aberdeen. Seems someone in the Belgian media got their wires crossed with where he was going.

Imagine the reception he will get at Castle Grey skull.

[davym7062]

Wow superb news. Guy must have Djokovic ankles

:top marks

[Prof. Shaggy]

Levitt should be back after international break

I thought I read 2-3 weeks after the break.

[Lago]

2-3 weeks
Amazing medical team we have at ER :aok:

[wookie70]

I find it amazing and highly unlikely that a player would recover from what looked like it was - as best - a bad sprain within that timeframe without either having his performance impacted or seriously risking a repeat injury shortly after.

I say that as someone who isn't a professional athlete but who has a lifetime of repeatedly spraining my right ankle behind me. I thought 4-6 weeks when he did it but that was only if he hadn't torn the ligaments. Probably just strained so that would be about right.

[badabing67]

I thought I read 2-3 weeks after the break.

The Hibs squad is strong, according to Johnson, with "no new injuries’" Jake Doyle-Hayes is making good progress and could feature in one or both of the Villa games. Dylan Vente is fine and Dylan Levitt’s injury is not as bad as first feared. He could be back in 2-3 weeks, possibly after the upcoming international break (when Scotland are away to Cyprus).

[J-C]

Jota looking likely to be released on a free from Saudi.

Unreal. He’ll presumably get his contract paid up as well.

What the hell happened for that deal to go tits up.

[BoomtownHibees]

I thought I read 2-3 weeks after the break.

He’s talking about him maybe going away with Wales during the international break

[GloryGlory]

I thought I read 2-3 weeks after the break.

Is this a Kyle Magennis two weeks layoff or an actual two weeks layoff? :devil:

[Souter96Mac]

Not a rumour, but a player I reckon we should keep an eye on is that Cudjoe from Dundee United. Only 19 but already scored a couple, looks a good talent. Think his contract is up after this season too.

[Prof. Shaggy]

He’s talking about him maybe going away with Wales during the international break

Aye, you're right.

[Callum_62]

Not a rumour, but a player I reckon we should keep an eye on is that Cudjoe from Dundee United. Only 19 but already scored a couple, looks a good talent. Think his contract is up after this season too.We are

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[Hibbyradge]

That's absolutely amazing news regarding Levitt

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🙏🤞🙏🤞

[Hibbyradge]

Amazing medical team we have at ER :aok:

Meh. It was their fault he got injured in the first place.

[archie]

Meh. It was their fault he got injured in the first place.

How?

[04Sauzee]

We are

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Keeping an eye or negotiating a deal?

[Libby Hibby]

What the hell happened for that deal to go tits up.

Rumours that the Saudis don’t approve of Jota’s alleged sexual orientation.

[Groathillgrump]

How?

WHOOSH! :greengrin

[badabing67]

Have i missed something, I thought there was meant to be a 5pm reveal today.

[badabing67]

How much were Celtic wanting for Liam Scales.... Aberdeen apparently have walked away.

[brog]

I guess if Jamie McGrath signs for Sheep, or even our Tiny neighbours, he'll revert (on here) to being a great player again!

[Borderhibbie76]

I guess if Jamie McGrath signs for Sheep, or even our Tiny neighbours, he'll revert (on here) to being a great player again!

I'm sick of hearing about him on here he's done nothing anywhere since his St Mirren days yet some posters on here wax lyrical about him - not any better that what we already have and am glad he's gone to the Sheep tbh - yet still people are harping on about him on here

[Bridge hibs]

How much were Celtic wanting for Liam Scales.... Aberdeen apparently have walked away.

From another site

Celtic were looking for 'in excess' of £1m for Scales so that may be why any updates on the Irishman moving to Aberdeen went quiet over the summer

[Lago]

How?
Think it's Hibbyradge trying to be funny

[tamig]

Dylan McGeough, played well When McGinn was in the team, so yes please to a player of that ilk to play alongside Joe Newell.

Dylan McGeough had a fantastic first season at ER when McGinn wasn’t even around.

[archie]

WHOOSH! :greengrin

I see...

[Iain G]

Amazing medical team we have at ER :aok:

They have more time on their hands as we have offloads our crocks!

[J-C]

Rumours that the Saudis don’t approve of Jota’s alleged sexual orientation.

Is this a wind up?

[brog]

Dylan McGeough had a fantastic first season at ER when McGinn wasn’t even around.

He had a good 2nd half of the season in a lower league. The season changed when we won 2 0 at Ibrox in Feb. Until then I don't think we had won more than 2 or 3 league games with Dylan in the team.

[CapitalGreen]

He had a good 2nd half of the season in a lower league. The season changed when we won 2 0 at Ibrox in Feb. Until then I don't think we had won more than 2 or 3 league games with Dylan in the team.

If we didn’t win does that necessarily mean that Dylan didn’t play well?

[WeeRussell]

Meh. It was their fault he got injured in the first place.

Oh give the medical team a chance!

[brog]

If we didn’t win does that necessarily mean that Dylan didn’t play well?

No , it just makes it less likely he had a 'fantastic season'. He was also out for over 2 months. I said before he had an excellent last 3 months, as did the whole team.

[cameronw-hfc]

Is this a wind up?

Yes, I assume. A clearly rubbish post appeared on twitter about him and Hatate being caught together or some other crap.

Reminds me on when rumours of James Rodriguez not getting a game for Everton was due to a sex change.

Pretty distasteful whoever made them up, would be very surprised if anyone at all falls for it.

Edit- should say, I mean similar as in just completely mental and clearly false.

[Hibbyradge]

Oh give the medical team a chance!

Well, don't blame me. I didn't ask to sell this stuff.

[Iain G]

Yes, I assume. A clearly rubbish post appeared on twitter about him and Hatate being caught together or some other crap.

Reminds me on when rumours of James Rodriguez not getting a game for Everton was due to a sex change.

Pretty distasteful whoever made them up, would be very surprised if anyone at all falls for it.

Edit- should say, I mean similar as in just completely mental and clearly false.

Two weegies in a bar...
"Were they caught in flagrante?"
"naw, I think it wiz in Lennoxtown"

[Donegal Hibby]

Scotty Allan going to Larne . Enjoyed watching him when he was a Hibs player.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/4662415/scott-allan-arbroath-larne-loan-move/

[Callum_62]

McGrath confirmed at Aberdeen

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[Winston Ingram]

Scotty Allan going to Larne . Enjoyed watching him when he was a Hibs player.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/4662415/scott-allan-arbroath-larne-loan-move/

They make great sausages

[eastmainsmsh]

Is this a wind up?

Hong Kong Rolex apparently

[Allant1981]

Scotty Allan going to Larne . Enjoyed watching him when he was a Hibs player.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/4662415/scott-allan-arbroath-larne-loan-move/

A friends laddie is the Larne goalkeeper so keep an eye on their results

[gbhibby]

McGrath signs for Aberdeen SSN

[Unseen work]

No centre mid then?

[leith lynx]

No centre mid then?

Yes, Des!

[04Sauzee]

No centre mid then?

Only 8 days left of the window 😐

[MWHIBBIES]

Did they actually think they'd signed the other Jota? That is ****ing hilarious.

Obviously not.

[jacomo]

Obviously not.


You say that, but Chelsea are spending £1bn to make a much worse team. I’d believe anything in football these days.

[Unseen work]

Ewan Henderson away? Wasn’t in the squad tonight.

Delferriere coming on centre mid tonight shows how weak we are in there

[Callum_62]

Ewan Henderson away? Wasn’t in the squad tonight.

Delferriere coming on centre mid tonight shows how weak we are in there

I think Henderson will be away yeah

[SaulGoodman]

A midfielder
A left back
And if we’re not going to play Harbottle. A centre back.

[flash]

Right. A week to get a left back, dynamic midfielder and a target man in.
Delferierre, Henderson and Doidge all moved on if not more.

[Chorley Hibee]

A Goalkeeper, Left Back, Right Back, Centre Half, and probably two Central Midfielders (at least one of them having to be a number 10) before we're anywhere near ready to challenge.

What a sad state.

[McD]

A Goalkeeper, Left Back, Right Back, Centre Half, and probably two Central Midfielders (at least one of them having to be a number 10) before we're anywhere near ready to challenge.

What a sad state.



I agree, although wouldn’t be averse to giving Boruc and Megwa a run in the team if we can get the others in. Maybe young Zaid as well

[Heisenberg]

Right. A week to get a left back, dynamic midfielder and a target man in.
Delferierre, Henderson and Doidge all moved on if not more.

Tavares is surely guaranteed to leave. Guessing a mutual consent effort on deadline day.

[B.H.F.C]

I can’t believe we’re still sitting here talking about desperately needing a midfielder.

[Hibs90]

Nothing against Lewis but we are in dire need of a left back urgently.

[Hiber-nation]

Nothing against Lewis but we are in dire need of a left back urgently.

Obita's certainly not a left midfielder so hopefully he will get put back to LB then we'll see if he's actually any good or not.

[Unseen work]

Obita's certainly not a left midfielder so hopefully he will get put back to LB then we'll see if he's actually any good or not.

I was wondering if Cadden was fit how a team for us would do similar to;

…………..…..Marshall………

…….Fish….Harbottle….Hanlon…..

Cadden….Levitt…..Newell…..Obita…..

……..Boyle……Vente….Youan…

Doubt we’ll ever see it.

But the way it’s going we need a good 3 or 4 additions to the starting 11

[Stuart93]

See Aberdeen making their 11th signing and a 12th on the way.

We seemed to have stopped.

[JimBHibees]

I was wondering if Cadden was fit how a team for us would do similar to;

…………..…..Marshall………

…….Fish….Harbottle….Hanlon…..

Cadden….Levitt…..Newell…..Obita…..

……..Boyle……Vente….Youan…

Doubt we’ll ever see it.

But the way it’s going we need a good 3 or 4 additions to the starting 11

Would have played that back three tonight

[LunasBoots]

See Aberdeen making their 11th signing and a 12th on the way.

We seemed to have stopped.

Yup, they have really backed Robson, some of there players are absolute units, defensively they have really strengthened where they needed to, we should be doing similar but so far don't appear to.

[JimBHibees]

I can’t believe we’re still sitting here talking about desperately needing a midfielder.

Thought we would have signed one for tonight's game

[One Day Soon]

I can’t believe we’re still sitting here talking about desperately needing a midfielder.

I can. I really can.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I'm waiting for Johnson to say that the squad has the strength, depth and character and there will be no more incomings

[One Day Soon]

A Goalkeeper, Left Back, Right Back, Centre Half, and probably two Central Midfielders (at least one of them having to be a number 10) before we're anywhere near ready to challenge.

What a sad state.

This is spot on. And they need to be starters, not more pointless makeweights.

[The Modfather]

I can’t believe we’re still sitting here talking about desperately needing a midfielder.

This might be the season JDH, Newell & Campbell come good…

[Ronniekirk]

See Aberdeen making their 11th signing and a 12th on the way.

We seemed to have stopped.
They are guaranteed group stages in Europe and clearly prepared to invest to cope with that and try and finish third again
If Hearts get a good result tomorrow night they could start to do the same
We are still paying the price for not going for third when Ron first came in .Money was invested in potential which rarely materialised and in B Team players ,who in the main we have off loaded loaned out or are stuck with but they aren’t good enough to play
Probably why z Johnston will get a December window and probably next summer as well
But if The Sheep and Hesrts finish third and fourth again this season with both having had group stage money , it’s hard to see how we could catch up unless they mess up recruitment

[Paulie Walnuts]

Left back
Right back
Centre back
Centre mid
Centre mid
Wide man

In no particular order.

[Cod Boy]

Left back
Right back
Centre back
Centre mid
Centre mid
Wide man

In no particular order.
New manager top of list

[Paulie Walnuts]

New manager top of list

Of course.

I also forgot a goalie on that list.

[Haymaker]

Go get Griffiths, we'll get some goals at Villa Park

[MWHIBBIES]

Go get Griffiths, we'll get some goals at Villa Park

Especially if Villa play the kids.

[Haymaker]

Especially if Villa play the kids.

I'm sure they will play professional players as per the rules of the game.

[theonlywayisup]

A Goalkeeper, Left Back, Right Back, Centre Half, and probably two Central Midfielders (at least one of them having to be a number 10) before we're anywhere near ready to challenge.

What a sad state.

IMO getting in largely what you suggest is a new defence is wasted effort if we don't sort out the midfield and the style of play. Our midfield has zero control of games, whether that be in stopping the opposition from playing through it or in the creative sense. There is a real lack of movement, with players running into space.

Our game plan seems to be get the ball to Boyle & Youan hoping that they'll create something or lump the ball forward to Vente/Doidge/ALF. In both cases, our midfield offer little support unless its a backward pass.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that if you play a game with Boyle, Youan plus two strikers, you're virtually giving up any hope of controlling the midfield. If Boyle & Youan don't create opportunities, then our game plan is being undermined.

IMO we need much better in midfield. Trying to perm a midfield from Newell, Campbell, JDH, Jeggo, Henderson, Levitt and Delf is bottom six material. It's not like this hasn't been pointed out before.

That said, we need better in defence, but I just feel the midfield and the style of play needs sorted first.

[Edinburgh Green]

IMO getting in largely what you suggest is a new defence is wasted effort if we don't sort out the midfield and the style of play. Our midfield has zero control of games, whether that be in stopping the opposition from playing through it or in the creative sense. There is a real lack of movement, with players running into space.

Our game plan seems to be get the ball to Boyle & Youan hoping that they'll create something or lump the ball forward to Vente/Doidge/ALF. In both cases, our midfield offer little support unless its a backward pass.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that if you play a game with Boyle, Youan plus two strikers, you're virtually giving up any hope of controlling the midfield. If Boyle & Youan don't create opportunities, then our game plan is being undermined.

IMO we need much better in midfield. Trying to perm a midfield from Newell, Campbell, JDH, Jeggo, Henderson, Levitt and Delf is bottom six material. It's not like this hasn't been pointed out before.

That said, we need better in defence, but I just feel the midfield and the style of play needs sorted first.

Totally agree, the midfield balance is all over the place, jack of all trade players, master of none. Apart from Newall now and again, we don't have a midfielder who tries to drive with the ball.

I've spoke to an opposition player and asked him what their instructions are when they play Hibs and it married up with what I witness most weeks. Don't press the CH's while giving 1 full back more space (usually Stevenson) when the ball is passed to them, instantly press. Most times it goes back to the CH who repeat this on the opposite wing, long to try and play in Youan/Boyle or into midfield who again are pressed with the knowledge it will mostly be played safe (backwards). Rinse and repeat.

[McGruber]

We made a big deal about the failures in recruitment and addressing this issue. We then bring in McDermott which seems like a very shrewd move.
What I find puzzling is the narrative was that part of the recruitment problem was the signing of too many project players/development players. We needed to be signing players for first 11.

The signing of Wollacott felt like a back up signing at the time. He might go on to take over but clearly no intent at start of the season to bring in as number 1 over a badly faltering Marshall

Harbottle - 3 year permanent deal, did we not bring him in to play or is it another project/will come good in time prospect.

Obita - brought in as left back though Stevenson still preferred.

Looking like some very good signings also, Vente, Youan, Levitt but clearly, with week left in window, there is still a bit for the new recruitment team to get right

[KWJ]

IMO getting in largely what you suggest is a new defence is wasted effort if we don't sort out the midfield and the style of play. Our midfield has zero control of games, whether that be in stopping the opposition from playing through it or in the creative sense. There is a real lack of movement, with players running into space.

Our game plan seems to be get the ball to Boyle & Youan hoping that they'll create something or lump the ball forward to Vente/Doidge/ALF. In both cases, our midfield offer little support unless its a backward pass.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that if you play a game with Boyle, Youan plus two strikers, you're virtually giving up any hope of controlling the midfield. If Boyle & Youan don't create opportunities, then our game plan is being undermined.

IMO we need much better in midfield. Trying to perm a midfield from Newell, Campbell, JDH, Jeggo, Henderson, Levitt and Delf is bottom six material. It's not like this hasn't been pointed out before.

That said, we need better in defence, but I just feel the midfield and the style of play needs sorted first.

Top priority should be getting a first teamer in to take over from Stevenson. I love the guy but he can't be first choice these days.

We're strongest up top so will always be looking to play 3 of Boyle, Youan, Vente, Doidge, ALF.

I'd like to see us shift on at least 1 of JDH, Campbell or Henderson and bring in an improvement and either replace Jeggo with someone who can also play football or just fully fill the Matty Jack/Marv Bartley role. If we can do that and keep Jeggo then fine. I'm not sure we need the old school #10 if playing the front 3 but would like to see Levitt further up the park making the passes to get the best out of the team.

Hoping Wollocot is an improvement on Marshall when he's back. Marsh will be on big money so would expect we can replace him better for next season.

Imagine we'll be able to bring in some loans too, hopefully of quality.

[Hibbyradge]

Yup, they have really backed Robson, some of there players are absolute units, defensively they have really strengthened where they needed to, we should be doing similar but so far don't appear to.

Haven't we signed 9 players so far?

Edit: I can only think of 8. 🤔

[GloryGlory]

Top priority should be getting a first teamer in to take over from Stevenson. I love the guy but he can't be first choice these days.

We're strongest up top so will always be looking to play 3 of Boyle, Youan, Vente, Doidge, ALF.

I'd like to see us shift on at least 1 of JDH, Campbell or Henderson and bring in an improvement and either replace Jeggo with someone who can also play football or just fully fill the Matty Jack/Marv Bartley role. If we can do that and keep Jeggo then fine. I'm not sure we need the old school #10 if playing the front 3 but would like to see Levitt further up the park making the passes to get the best out of the team.

Hoping Wollocot is an improvement on Marshall when he's back. Marsh will be on big money so would expect we can replace him better for next season.

Imagine we'll be able to bring in some loans too, hopefully of quality.

I have great respect for Stevenson and his long service to Hibs, however I now think the decision to extend his contract for another year was wrong and in effect an admission of failure by the recruitment department who didn't think they could get anyone else better and/or the development department who have failed to produce a pathway for a young player to be ready to move in.

[KWJ]

I have great respect for Stevenson and his long service to Hibs, however I now think the decision to extend his contract for another year was wrong and in effect an admission of failure by the recruitment department who didn't think they could get anyone else better and/or the development department who have failed to produce a pathway for a young player to be ready to move in.

I've no issue with extending his contract and having him this year but we've not replaced Cabraja if we're looking to play Obita further forward. I don't understand why we've been playing Stevenson in a back 3 either when we do have other centre backs available.

No issues with Lewis being a back up player this season.

[JimBHibees]

Top priority should be getting a first teamer in to take over from Stevenson. I love the guy but he can't be first choice these days.

We're strongest up top so will always be looking to play 3 of Boyle, Youan, Vente, Doidge, ALF.

I'd like to see us shift on at least 1 of JDH, Campbell or Henderson and bring in an improvement and either replace Jeggo with someone who can also play football or just fully fill the Matty Jack/Marv Bartley role. If we can do that and keep Jeggo then fine. I'm not sure we need the old school #10 if playing the front 3 but would like to see Levitt further up the park making the passes to get the best out of the team.

Hoping Wollocot is an improvement on Marshall when he's back. Marsh will be on big money so would expect we can replace him better for next season.

Imagine we'll be able to bring in some loans too, hopefully of quality.

Why don't we just give Obita a run at left back?

[KWJ]

Why don't we just give Obita a run at left back?

Yeah, surely going to happen. Will be scratching my head if he isn't on Saturday. Can see the logic in having him as a back up for Boyle and Youan too as our only wingers but then surely we need to bring in another LB or winger.

[JimBHibees]

Yeah, surely going to happen. Will be scratching my head if he isn't on Saturday. Can see the logic in having him as a back up for Boyle and Youan too as our only wingers but then surely we need to bring in another LB or winger.

Only way of finding out if he is good enough. Apparently he won Reading POY playing left back so assume he is. Need support in front of him though.

[MrRobot]

We absolutely at minimum need to new central midfield players and cover out wide, unless Obita is being signed as a left winger then we need a new LB.

Stevenson has to be a back up player now, as much as i love him.

I’d also like to see the new CB get a run in the team.

[badabing67]

Haven't we signed 9 players so far?

Edit: I can only think of 8. 🤔

Youan
Jojo Wollacott
Levitt
ALF
Harbottle
Vente
Boruc
Obita
Fish

[tonyrougier123]

We need defenders,we let some free cracking cbs get picked up for nowt,and now the back line is a dugs dinner and we need to dip the market again. JDH and Henderson two players who should leave this window for sure,neither good enough. Tavares I’m guessing never going to cut it either. Hopefully McDermott has identified a solid seasoned hardened cb been needing one a long time!

[Hibbyradge]

Youan
Jojo Wollacott
Levitt
ALF
Harbottle
Vente
Boruc
Obita
Fish

Ah, yes, thanks.

I had forgotten Fish.

[jeffers]

Why don't we just give Obita a run at left back?

He absolutely was signed as our new left back. Quite why he’s not starting there I’m not sure.

[JohnM1875]

Could really do with a good signing or rumour to pick the mood up a bit. Usually buzzing for the weekend game by now but not arsed at all about it yet.

[04Sauzee]

Could really do with a good signing or rumour to pick the mood up a bit. Usually buzzing for the weekend game by now but not arsed at all about it yet.

I'm wondering if we need bodies out the door before we get anybody in? Think it's 1 week today the window closes.

[JohnM1875]

I'm wondering if we need bodies out the door before we get anybody in? Think it's 1 week today the window closes.

Managed to get Melkersen out on loan, albeit only til Jan. Have to think Hendo is away now with him not being on the bench last night

[Springbank]

I think one solid midfield signing would make a huge difference to our balance in the team, protecting the defence and feeding the talented forward line (and it is sometimes frustrating but it sure is talented)

We basically need a Graeme Shinnie, a Ryan Jack.

Personally I would pick Jeggo every week in the CDM role, and have the team as

GK (Let's say Marshall for now)

Miller/Cadden...Fish...CB (Harbottle?)...LB (Obita?)

Jeggo
Newell NewCM

Youan Vente Boyle

[Iain G]

Go get Griffiths, we'll get some goals at Villa Park

We would better off with Derek Griffiths, at least he could Play Away 😁

[Brightside]

We need defenders,we let some free cracking cbs get picked up for nowt,and now the back line is a dugs dinner and we need to dip the market again. JDH and Henderson two players who should leave this window for sure,neither good enough. Tavares I’m guessing never going to cut it either. Hopefully McDermott has identified a solid seasoned hardened cb been needing one a long time!

We have 4 CBs. Which ones did we let get picked up for nowt?

[Cod Boy]

Will the board give him funds if there is a chance of him getting the sack.

[JimBHibees]

We would better off with Derek Griffiths, at least he could Play Away 😁

:faf::faf:

[Iain G]

:faf::faf:

One for us oldies 😁

[tonyrougier123]

We have 4 CBs. Which ones did we let get picked up for nowt?

We have 4 cb nowhere near good enough the way we are conceding.

[McD]

I think one solid midfield signing would make a huge difference to our balance in the team, protecting the defence and feeding the talented forward line (and it is sometimes frustrating but it sure is talented)

We basically need a Graeme Shinnie, a Ryan Jack.

Personally I would pick Jeggo every week in the CDM role, and have the team as

GK (Let's say Marshall for now)

Miller/Cadden...Fish...CB (Harbottle?)...LB (Obita?)

Jeggo
Newell NewCM

Youan Vente Boyle


:agree: this

[Iain G]

We have 4 cb nowhere near good enough the way we are conceding.

How do you know Harbottle isn't good enough?

[Joe6-2]

No rumours at all? Desperate times

[Brightside]

We have 4 cb nowhere near good enough the way we are conceding.

If you are looking for CBs that don't concede we will be looking for a long time.

[Smartie]

How do you know Harbottle isn't good enough?

I reckon Harbottle will prove to be this season's version of last season's Fish.

Fish has been a bit wobbly tbh this season and might find himself out the team soon. When Harbottle gets a chance I don't see him relinquishing his place again.

I'm still of the opinion that's it's what is happening right in front of our defence that is our biggest current defensive problem. Our back 4 are being hung out to dry a bit. It'll be interesting to see how they get on over the next half dozen games against teams of similar ability to us, leaving the Villa game aside.

[Stewboy]

I reckon Harbottle will prove to be this season's version of last season's Fish.

Fish has been a bit wobbly tbh this season and might find himself out the team soon. When Harbottle gets a chance I don't see him relinquishing his place again.

I'm still of the opinion that's it's what is happening right in front of our defence that is our biggest current defensive problem. Our back 4 are being hung out to dry a bit. It'll be interesting to see how they get on over the next half dozen games against teams of similar ability to us, leaving the Villa game aside.

Maybe, but been rank rotten so far against similar level opponents to us

[Since90+2]

IMO the only players good enough for where Hibs want to be are Boyle, Newell, Youan on his day and potentially Fish and Vente. Every other player in the squad is either passed it or has never been good enough.

Absolutely massive rebuild needed once again.

[Smartie]

Maybe, but been rank rotten so far against similar level opponents to us

Has he had any chance against similar level opponents?

The odd wobbly outing in pre season friendlies and then a good game against Raith doesn't really equate to being "rank rotten against similar level opponents to us" to me?

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Based on his last 5 or 6 games fish has been rubbish.

[K-Zazu]

IMO the only players good enough for where Hibs want to be are Boyle, Newell, Youan on his day and potentially Fish and Vente. Every other player in the squad is either passed it or has never been good enough.

Absolutely massive rebuild needed once again.

I think Levitt might be alright tbh.

[Paloschi]

No rumours at all? Desperate times

Here is one. Luke Freeman. Just released by Luton Town. 31 year old creative midfielder. A good player who would do well here I think.

Played for Johnson at Bristol City.

[Smartie]

IMO the only players good enough for where Hibs want to be are Boyle, Newell, Youan on his day and potentially Fish and Vente. Every other player in the squad is either passed it or has never been good enough.

Absolutely massive rebuild needed once again.

I'd disagree, depending on whether or not we agree on "where Hibs want to be".

Any Hibs team that has finished 3rd (that's where I'm assuming we want to be) has some some outstanding or very good players and a solid supporting cast.

The players you mention are capable of being the star quality and I think we have a good few more who are capable of being the supporting cast.

We have a few players in our wider squad who aren't good enough and there are players who have featured fairly heavily whose ability to be good enough I question.

But I think you're doing a good few good players a disservice.

[Smartie]

Based on his last 5 or 6 games fish has been rubbish.

He has, absolutely stinking.

Doesn't make him a bad player but he's probably the one who needs to be looking over his shoulder the most as I'm sure both Harbottle and Rocky would love a run in that position - and even though Rocky has his critics, I don't think he'd be as bad as Fish has been over that run of games.

[Donegal Hibby]

IMO the only players good enough for where Hibs want to be are Boyle, Newell, Youan on his day and potentially Fish and Vente. Every other player in the squad is either passed it or has never been good enough.

Absolutely massive rebuild needed once again.

I can't say I'd agree with you on this . The likes of Obita, Miller , Alf , Campbell , Cadden, Levitt, Rocky are all good enough as are most of our other players. Yes we have a few like Henderson and Tavares who we need to move on though with a few good signings I don't think we are to far away from having a decent squad tbh .

[Since90+2]

I can't say I'd agree with you on this . The likes of Obita, Miller , Alf , Campbell , Cadden, Levitt, Rocky are all good enough as are most of our other players. Yes we have a few like Henderson and Tavares who we need to move on though with a few good signings I don't think we are to far away from having a decent squad tbh .

Obits - too early to say for me

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age

Campbell - absolutely not, doesn't offer anything IMO

Cadden - decent squad player, not a starter for me

Levitt - too early, didn't set the heather alight initially though

Rocky - definitely not good enough IMO

Miller - great athlete, horrendous positional sense

Sure others will disagree, but that's how I see the above

[Hibernian Verse]

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age



What's this based on though? A hunch?

He's shown plenty in the time he's been on the park that he can contribute regularly. IMO of course. He hasn't looked like he isn't up to it physically, and actually looks fitter than quite of few of the younger lads according to my untrained eye.

[Brightside]

Based on his last 5 or 6 games fish has been rubbish.

He's been far from rubbish.

[Hibbyradge]

No rumours at all? Desperate times

:faf:

[Unseen work]

Obits - too early to say for me

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age

Campbell - absolutely not, doesn't offer anything IMO

Cadden - decent squad player, not a starter for me

Levitt - too early, didn't set the heather alight initially though

Rocky - definitely not good enough IMO

Miller - great athlete, horrendous positional sense

Sure others will disagree, but that's how I see the above

I was of a similar opinion to you with Cadden when he was starting for us. I would think he offers a lot but his final ball/lack of composure would drive me mental.

Now I think wow we miss him, his energy and drive massively.

Whilst I might still think we could replace with better, especially at right back, for me he is 100% a starter for us when fit

[MrRobot]

I was of a similar opinion to you with Cadden when he was starting for us. I would think he offers a lot but his final ball/lack of composure would drive me mental.

Now I think wow we miss him, his energy and drive massively.

Whilst I might still think we could replace with better, especially at right back, for me he is 100% a starter for us when fit

Cadden is better further forward as his defending is very questionable.

Miller looks to be settling into the team well, he’s only just turned 23 and hasn’t played a lot of football in the last year so probably hasn’t quite got up to speed yet. Definitely think there is more to come and for me is starting RB now.

LB seems an area of priority, as does midfield.

[Not In The Know]

Based on his last 5 or 6 games fish has been rubbish.


Yes fore sure, ive been really surprised how poor he has been. **** knows what the Man U preseason was like but he's so of the pace...

[eastmainsmsh]

Miller can be coached to his potential

[badabing67]

I think one solid midfield signing would make a huge difference to our balance in the team, protecting the defence and feeding the talented forward line (and it is sometimes frustrating but it sure is talented)

We basically need a Graeme Shinnie, a Ryan Jack.

Personally I would pick Jeggo every week in the CDM role, and have the team as

GK (Let's say Marshall for now)

Miller/Cadden...Fish...CB (Harbottle?)...LB (Obita?)

Jeggo
Newell NewCM

Youan Vente Boyle


I think we need way more than one. We only have the following listed as 1st Squad members for the midfield. Campbell, Jeggo, JDH, Newell, Levitt, Henderson and Taveres. With Henderson and Taveres not really featuring. Essentially this makes Campbell, Jeggo, JDH, Newell & Levitt our main midfielders. If we have to fall back on Henderson or Taveres this season is done already imo. I genuinely cant remember the last time we had so few midfielders to select from. I think it is really concerning at this stage in the window we look so threadbare in the middle. A few injuries in there and we are done.

[NGoloGrantie]

Any transfer rumours doing the rounds today?


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[MrRobot]

Miller can be coached to his potential

:agree:

[Stanton Spence]

Yes fore sure, ive been really surprised how poor he has been. **** knows what the Man U preseason was like but he's so of the pace...

I watched a couple of Man Utd pre season games and fish played well and particularly well in the second half against Leeds when he had bamford in his back pocket and he looked really assured.
I don’t know what’s happened since but he’s been pretty poor in nearly every match he’s played

[Donegal Hibby]

Obits - too early to say for me

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age

Campbell - absolutely not, doesn't offer anything IMO

Cadden - decent squad player, not a starter for me

Levitt - too early, didn't set the heather alight initially though

Rocky - definitely not good enough IMO

Miller - great athlete, horrendous positional sense

Sure others will disagree, but that's how I see the above

Disagree with most of that tbh though each to there own opinions. I think we are missing Cadden a lot . Very good player imo . Apologies if you have already seen this .
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/inside-chris-cadden-stunning-hibs-27035150

[Iain G]

Here is one. Luke Freeman. Just released by Luton Town. 31 year old creative midfielder. A good player who would do well here I think.

Played for Johnson at Bristol City.

Are we that skint that we can only afford a Freeman?

[Benny Brazil]

Disagree with most of that tbh though each to there own opinions. I think we are missing Cadden a lot . Very good player imo . Apologies if you have already seen this .
https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/inside-chris-cadden-stunning-hibs-27035150

Cadden is decent in an attacking sense but very poor defensively

[Brightside]

Archie Davies

[Bridge hibs]

Archie Davies

Centre half from Dundalk, to replace Hanlon ?

[McGruber]

Archie Davies

Love the just a name rumour posts, somehow more believable - like it's being whispered and never heard it from me vibe. No logic to it being more believable, just is 😂 I'm sold

[Stewboy]

Has he had any chance against similar level opponents?

The odd wobbly outing in pre season friendlies and then a good game against Raith doesn't really equate to being "rank rotten against similar level opponents to us" to me?

Apologies, misread your post. I was referring to defence in general!

[Unseen work]

Centre half from Dundalk, to replace Hanlon ?

Looks like a right back and his contract is up later this year.

Appears really highly rated on social media.

LoI was a league McDermott recruited from really well when he was a manager so must have decent contacts

[Bridge hibs]

Looks like a right back and his contract is up later this year.

Appears really highly rated on social media.

LoI was a league McDermott recruited from really well when he was a manager so must have decent contactsYeah see that now mate 👍

[JimBHibees]

Here is one. Luke Freeman. Just released by Luton Town. 31 year old creative midfielder. A good player who would do well here I think.

Played for Johnson at Bristol City.

Heard we are interested?

[04Sauzee]

Centre half from Dundalk, to replace Hanlon ?

Is he not a RB?

Edit... Already been pointed out above sorry 👍

[Unseen work]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdeFDaPIOc4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Probably the only footage of Davies.

[JammyDoidger]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdeFDaPIOc4/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Probably the only footage of Davies.

He's put more decent crosses in than Miller and Stevenson have combined in their whole careers, just in that one video.

[HendoDelivered]

Joined them this year so we just be paying a fee if true?

[Unseen work]

Joined them this year so we just be paying a fee if true?

Contract is up at the end of November so would be able to leave for free then.

Suppose would depend how much we offer to tempt them.

If we’re even interested in him….his name has only been said on here with no context

[HendoDelivered]

Contract is up at the end of November so would be able to leave for free then.

Suppose would depend how much we offer to tempt them.

If we’re even interested in him….his name has only been said on here with no context

Ahh right fair enough then, interesting!

[Smartie]

He's put more decent crosses in than Miller and Stevenson have combined in their whole careers, just in that one video.

The crosses deserved much better than some of the finishes the forwards / midfielders put on the end of them.

[One Day Soon]

I reckon Harbottle will prove to be this season's version of last season's Fish.

Fish has been a bit wobbly tbh this season and might find himself out the team soon. When Harbottle gets a chance I don't see him relinquishing his place again.

I'm still of the opinion that's it's what is happening right in front of our defence that is our biggest current defensive problem. Our back 4 are being hung out to dry a bit. It'll be interesting to see how they get on over the next half dozen games against teams of similar ability to us, leaving the Villa game aside.

Agree with this. We need sone fresh blood in that defence but if they were given more protection by a more coherent midfield we'd be half way there. Right now they must spend most of their time worrying about what's going on in front of them and what will happen behind them.

[Hibbyradge]

Love the just a name rumour posts, somehow more believable - like it's being whispered and never heard it from me vibe. No logic to it being more believable, just is 😂 I'm sold

It's like "Expect 2 in".

[HoboHarry]

Agree with this. We need sone fresh blood in that defence but if they were given more protection by a more coherent midfield we'd be half way there. Right now they must spend most of their time worrying about what's going on in front of them and what will happen behind them.
Genuinely don't understand why more people don't see this, no defense can cope when the midfield is dysfunctional.

[Tambo]

Any chance of a couple of extra midfielders to help Joe out? I honestly can't see us finishing 3rd/4th without.

Far to easy to play against, just make sure your ready when Hanlon or Fish try play it long to Youan or Boyle or when the side to side at the back ain't working.

Sounds so easy and simple.

[SteveHFC]

Hendo away on loan to Oostende.

[Heisenberg]

Henderson away on loan to the Belgian second tier.

[jws1875]

Hendo away on loan to Oostende.

With option to buy

[BILLYHIBS]

Ewan Henderson has joined Ostende on loan for the remainder of the season

Hibernian FC

[cabbageandribs1875]

very best of luck to the laddie :agree:

[Nicho87]

Good news.

Time was up a long time ago.

I’m hoping there is more incomings.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Obits - too early to say for me

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age

Campbell - absolutely not, doesn't offer anything IMO

Cadden - decent squad player, not a starter for me

Levitt - too early, didn't set the heather alight initially though

Rocky - definitely not good enough IMO

Miller - great athlete, horrendous positional sense

Sure others will disagree, but that's how I see the above

Agree with all of this.

[B.H.F.C]

Hopefully that is making space for a midfielder to come in.

[Billy Whizz]

Does Henderson still have another year after this season

[Unseen work]

Good move for Henderson

[BILLYHIBS]

Obits - too early to say for me

ALF - not as a regular starter due to age

Campbell - absolutely not, doesn't offer anything IMO

Cadden - decent squad player, not a starter for me

Levitt - too early, didn't set the heather alight initially though

Rocky - definitely not good enough IMO

Miller - great athlete, horrendous positional sense

Sure others will disagree, but that's how I see the above

I like Rocky 😀

[eastmainsmsh]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willie/profil/spieler/212954

[eastterrace]

Good move for Henderson
No good move for hibs getting rid o some dross.

[Smartie]

Henderson away on loan to the Belgian second tier.

Interesting.

He never convinced me and by choice I wouldn't have had him anywhere nearer the first team than we really had to but with Levitt out injured and a few players away on loan it leaves us incredibly light for numbers in midfield.

We must have someone lined up.

Must.

Surely?

[SaulGoodman]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willie/profil/spieler/212954

Willie without club. Good name.

[Billy Whizz]

No good move for hibs getting rid o some dross.

Henderson isn’t dross, just maybe not good enough for Hibs. Was an absolute boy wonder at 16 to 18

[Paulie Walnuts]

Henderson isn’t dross, just maybe not good enough for Hibs. Was an absolute boy wonder at 16 to 18

At our level he is imo.

Why we signed him is anyone’s guess as his career before us was also crap.

I’d suspect if we hadn’t been daft enough to sign him that he’d be playing part time now.

[eastmainsmsh]

Henderson isn’t dross, just maybe not good enough for Hibs. Was an absolute boy wonder at 16 to 18

Another Ruined by crap coaches

[blackpoolhibs]

I loved his brothers time at Hibs, but he's been as weak as my new years days pish since he arrived.

We've had some poor midfielders over the years, but he's up there with the worst.

[Smartie]

Henderson isn’t dross, just maybe not good enough for Hibs. Was an absolute boy wonder at 16 to 18

He really needs to be playing.

I'm not disappointed it's not going to be for us right now, maybe he'll make the required improvement with a decent amount of football under his belt.

[Since90+2]

Henderson isn’t dross, just maybe not good enough for Hibs. Was an absolute boy wonder at 16 to 18

Think boy wonder is stretching things a bit.

[Smartie]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willie/profil/spieler/212954

Might he solve our lack of penetration?

[Callum_62]

Another Ruined by crap coachesThat appears to be some stretch no?

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Another Ruined by crap coaches

He’s been crap everywhere he’s been.

[Mikey_1875]

Guarantees a centre mid for us coming in you would think.

A more technical game with time on the ball in Belgium might suit Henderson.

[CapitalGreen]

Good move for Henderson

Good move for Hibs

[blackpoolhibs]

Hopefully Taverez is next out the door. :pray:

[Lago]

very best of luck to the laddie :agree:
Agree hope it comes good for him

[eastmainsmsh]

That appears to be some stretch no?

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Maybe harsh to extent but laddie has hardly had a look in under Johnson

[Borderhibbie76]

We surely have a couple of midfielders lined up?? Beyond a joke how light in numbers we are - dreadful recruitment/squad management I have to say. Its only Levitt out injured yet we have Campbell/JDH/Newell and Jeggo as midfielders in our squad. Not disappointed to see Hendo leave but can't believe we've allowed this to happen tbh

[Billy Whizz]

Thanks for all the kind replies re Henderson😀
Only 2 people are responsible for signing him and turning his loan into a 3 year deal, and both are still at Hibs

[Callum_62]

Maybe harsh to extent but laddie has hardly had a look in under JohnsonHe was involved in 26 games last season

And was largely poor

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[eastmainsmsh]

He was involved in 26 games last season

And was largely poor

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No wonder with those three clowns Johnson Owen and McAllister

[The Modfather]

Interesting.

He never convinced me and by choice I wouldn't have had him anywhere nearer the first team than we really had to but with Levitt out injured and a few players away on loan it leaves us incredibly light for numbers in midfield.

We must have someone lined up.

Must.

Surely?

Are we still short on numbers? Newell, Jeggo, Delfierre, JDH, Campbell & Mcallister. With Levitt back after the international break it seems.

We still need to actively move on any/all of JDH, Campbell, Delfierre & probably Jeggo IMO

[Eyrie]

Maybe harsh to extent but laddie has hardly had a look in under Johnson

I'm always puzzled that people seem to think that a player hasn't been given a chance as if a manager would deliberately not play someone who is good enough. It's clear from Henderson's limited game time that he hasn't demonstrated enough in training to deserve more opportunities and he has done nothing with those opportunities to justify getting more playing time.

Same goes for Tavares and applied to Melkerson and Mackay.

[Callum_62]

No wonder with those three clowns Johnson Owen and McAllisterSo he's no has a look in.....

But he has

Now he's been pants because of 3 coaches?

He's just been a poor performer for the vast majority of his time here

Shame as he has some talent but has never really looked good enough

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[Callum_62]

What's Des Bremners squad number?

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[Paulie Walnuts]

So he's no has a look in.....

But he has

Now he's been pants because of 3 coaches?

He's just been a poor performer for the vast majority of his time here

Shame as he has some talent but has never really looked good enough

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To add to that he wasn’t good enough at Celtic, Ross County or Dunfermline.

He had no chance of making it here cause he’s guff, not cause of anyone at the club.

[Smartie]

Are we still short on numbers? Newell, Jeggo, Delfierre, JDH, Campbell & Mcallister. With Levitt back after the international break it seems.

We still need to actively move on any/all of JDH, Campbell, Delfierre & probably Jeggo IMO

Delferriere and McAllister don't have a whole lot of appearances in that position between them so not sure if they should be included here.

It also seems to be an area of the park where we pick up injuries, so if we are going to play 3 in there we need to have adequate depth.

I don't disagree that we probably need to be moving players on as I do think we're a player or two away from being able to have a decent blend plus depth in midfield.

[B.H.F.C]

Are we still short on numbers? Newell, Jeggo, Delfierre, JDH, Campbell & Mcallister. With Levitt back after the international break it seems.

We still need to actively move on any/all of JDH, Campbell, Delfierre & probably Jeggo IMO

Numbers no an issue. It’s just quality.

[bingo70]

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willie/profil/spieler/212954

If we sign a Brazilian attacking midfielder named Willie I’ll be as well stopping watching Hibs as it won’t get any better than this.

I don’t even care if he’s any good or not.

[EGL2000]

Great news in regards to moving Henderson on. Must mean with have a midfielder lined up also, which is promising.

[Callum_62]

Great news in regards to moving Henderson on. Must mean with have a midfielder lined up also, which is promising.It' absolutely means no such thing

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[1875Sean]

Would love the shift jeggo and jdh and bring in a quality dm, times I think we will play with 2 in midfield so newell, levitt and a new signing should be enough it with the likes of Campbell and the young lads like rudi and mcallister to cover

[brydekirk]

If we sign a Brazilian attacking midfielder named Willie I’ll be as well stopping watching Hibs as it won’t get any better than this.

I don’t even care if he’s any good or not.

Hope he's a bad Willie and not a Goodwillie

[J-C]

Would love the shift jeggo and jdh and bring in a quality dm, times I think we will play with 2 in midfield so newell, levitt and a new signing should be enough it with the likes of Campbell and the young lads like rudi and mcallister to cover

Funny when Jeggo came here in January, most folk were delighted as he was the type of midfielder we were lacking and the midfield looked better with him.

[CapitalGreen]

Funny when Jeggo came here in January, most folk were delighted as he was the type of midfielder we were lacking and the midfield looked better with him.

It’s not the type of midfielder which is the issue with Jeggo, it’s his ability. He struggles to pass the length of himself.

Jeggo’s arrival also coincided with the arrival of Egan-Riley and Rocky getting injured.

[Since452]

Shame it's only a loan for Henderson

[Johnny_Leith]

Shame it's only a loan for Henderson

Option to buy for 6 figure fee.

[J-C]

It’s not the type of midfielder which is the issue with Jeggo, it’s his ability. He struggles pass the length of himself.

Jeggo’s arrival also coincided with the arrival of Egan-Riley and Rocky getting injured.

No one was commenting on that at the end of last season though, they were saying he's what we've been needing, now suddenly he's pish.

[J-C]

Option to buy for 6 figure fee.

£1000.00

[Iain G]

It’s not the type of midfielder which is the issue with Jeggo, it’s his ability. He struggles to pass the length of himself.

Jeggo’s arrival also coincided with the arrival of Egan-Riley and Rocky getting injured.

So he can't pass, which he can, and somehow he clobbered Egan-Riley and Rocky? 🤣

[easty]

No one was commenting on that at the end of last season though, they were saying he's what we've been needing, now suddenly he's pish.

He stops being what the team needs when he’s not doing the only thing he’s in the team to do.

He’s got one job on the pitch. Protect the defence. If he’s not doing that then he’s doing nothing.

He’s not doing it.

[Heedersnvolleys]

It’s not the type of midfielder which is the issue with Jeggo, it’s his ability. He struggles to pass the length of himself.

Jeggo’s arrival also coincided with the arrival of Egan-Riley and Rocky getting injured.

We looked much more solid if I remember rightly the few games Egan-Riley played in midfield. Exactly the player and aggression we need. Edit when fit

[Pretty Boy]

Option to buy for 6 figure fee.

We are nothing if not ambitious with these loan deals, I'll give Hibs that. A six figure fee for Henderson is up there with £1M for Melkerson.