Summer transfer thread 2023

[Iain G]

Hopefully McDermott is in for a busy few days.
We have a new left-back and four centre-halves, so is he going to admit his part in the apparent weaknesses?
It might be hard to persuade those in charge of the purse strings to fund a new keeper.
We're running out of guys to get rid of... Any word on Tavares? I doubt anyone is going to take JDH.
A midfield monster and right-back are absolutely essential I'd say.

Why is McDermott at fault for Marshall, Hanlon and Rocky? That was all before his time here.

And we have a new keeper, he is just injured.

[A Hi-Bee]

Why is McDermott at fault for Marshall, Hanlon and Rocky? That was all before his time here.

And we have a new keeper, he is just injured.

So we still don’t know if this new goalie is any use or even how long out injured, then we just need a good right back, good left back and good centre half, good midfield player or two (as one of them is injured for now) not to much for a good manager to get to work with, when does the transfer window close, can we still get players on loan from city group or was that only done through Lee Johnson, with his many contacts.

[SanFranHibs]

NBC reporting that today was Salah's last game for Liverpool.

Reportedly will earn more in a day than he currently does in a week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GMtgWjt7Tg

Don't see it reported elsewhere. Indeed, Sky reported only 2 hours ago he was staying.

[SteveHFC]

NBC reporting that today was Salah's last game for Liverpool.

Reportedly will earn more in a day than he currently does in a week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GMtgWjt7Tg

Don't see it reported elsewhere. Indeed, Sky reported only 2 hours ago he was staying.

Obscene amount of money on offer EPL will be panicking if more players move

[Lago]

Obscene amount of money on offer EPL will be panicking if more players move
Will it last? Can't see loads of people flying to Saudi to watch pro league.

[badabing67]

Why is McDermott at fault for Marshall, Hanlon and Rocky? That was all before his time here.

And we have a new keeper, he is just injured.

Yeah but for how long

[Haymaker]

Will it last? Can't see loads of people flying to Saudi to watch pro league.

Don't need people flying there when you can sell a streaming package to people all over the world.

See: MLS

[Nicho87]

Wonder who Brian McDermott will try and get in. Said it since LJ car crash methods of 4 centre half’s with only one knowing the league well this would back fire.

I’d say a centre half and utility full back / midfielder would be enough


I think forward thinking players were not too shabby

[Brightside]

No chance will we get more CHs. We have 4 and megwa. It’s a dominant CM we really need.

[Winston Ingram]

Wonder who Brian McDermott will try and get in. Said it since LJ car crash methods of 4 centre half’s with only one knowing the league well this would back fire.

I’d say a centre half and utility full back / midfielder would be enough


I think forward thinking players were not too shabby

No chance we get in CB's. We're crying out for wingers. We only have 2

[jeffers]

Wonder if we will pursue the targets we had in mind even though Johnson has gone. I’d hope with a DoF in place that we will.

[Dmas]

Wonder if we will pursue the targets we had in mind even though Johnson has gone. I’d hope with a DoF in place that we will.

This is what worries me new guy coming in with a god awful midfield and a RB issue need to be a miracle worker to salvage the season, but on the other hand someone else signing player isn’t the best look for a new manager either

[BoomtownHibees]

No chance we get in CB's. We're crying out for wingers. We only have 2

We need winger for backup imo but we 100% need something in the middle of the park. 1 or 2 who will come in and be first choice

[B.H.F.C]

This is what worries me new guy coming in with a god awful midfield and a RB issue need to be a miracle worker to salvage the season, but on the other hand someone else signing player isn’t the best look for a new manager either

I still think a competent manager comes in and sorts out what we have to an extent. Our squad isn’t brilliant but it’s capable of performing a lot better and picking wins up.

We’ve got goals in us and that’s the hardest part of the game. A decent manager will get a bit of organisation and structure behind that and stop you conceding as many goals IMO.

It’s a joke that we’re on to the last few days of the window in this position but I don’t think we need any miracles to improve us. Just a competent manager. That’s not me saying we don’t need players though, we absolutely do, especially in the middle of the park.

[GloryGlory]

This is what worries me new guy coming in with a god awful midfield and a RB issue need to be a miracle worker to salvage the season, but on the other hand someone else signing player isn’t the best look for a new manager either

You don't employ a DoF and a recruitment department and then allow the manager total free rein in getting players in. Yes the manager has input, but recruitment is no longer solely the domain of the manager in football. Most managers will be used to coming in and working with the players already at a club.

[ScottB]

Given any manager, for good or for ill, isn’t likely to last more than 2 or 3 seasons, they shouldn’t be getting a free hand on transfers and we should be ensuring we hire managers and coaches that prefer similar tactics and formations to get the most out of the squad, from youth to first team.

[Billy Whizz]

Wonder if we will pursue the targets we had in mind even though Johnson has gone. I’d hope with a DoF in place that we will.

I was thinking of that too. Also what is more important to Hibs just now, getting a new manager in or new players

[McGruber]

Wonder if we will pursue the targets we had in mind even though Johnson has gone. I’d hope with a DoF in place that we will.

Money seemed to be tight, then we had the boost of getting through Luzern and a wedge of cash generated from the Villa tie. I just wonder if the money required to pay off Johnson, McCallister, Owen eats up most of remainder of the budget

[Blaster]

I was thinking of that too. Also what is more important to Hibs just now, getting a new manager in or new players

Probably players because there is a deadline. We’ve not been quick to appoint a manager recently so with the international break coming up I think it’ll be after the Aberdeen game before we get one in

I’d like to be wrong

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Liam Henderson signs for Palermo. Bit of an enigma. Seems a player clubs target to get them promoted from Serie B but then use sparingly once in the top flight

[Donegal Hibby]

Another Hibby here watched the Dundalk game . Didn't think the RB we are linked with was anything special. Did say he thought the best player on the park was Daryl Horgan btw .

[SHODAN]

Don't need people flying there when you can sell a streaming package to people all over the world.

See: MLS

Not convinced people will buy it. I wouldn't contribute to any channel that bought it either.

[WestStandWillie]

Liam Henderson signs for Palermo. Bit of an enigma. Seems a player clubs target to get them promoted from Serie B but then use sparingly once in the top flight

The Stephen Dobbie of Italian football :greengrin

[Smartie]

The Stephen Dobbie of Italian football :greengrin

Or James Keatings?

Always seemed to do fine in the Championship then get a move back there after getting his team promoted from it?

[500miles]

Liam Henderson signs for Palermo. Bit of an enigma. Seems a player clubs target to get them promoted from Serie B but then use sparingly once in the top flight

I think he was a regular 20/21, and most used sub 21/22.

I'd suggest that he's a signing teams like Palermo target when they want players they know give them the best chance of promotion and will pay well for that.

[B.H.F.C]

Liam Henderson signs for Palermo. Bit of an enigma. Seems a player clubs target to get them promoted from Serie B but then use sparingly once in the top flight

I’d have Henderson back here in a minute if he got bored of his Italian adventure. Offers a lot of things we miss.

[Haymaker]

Not convinced people will buy it. I wouldn't contribute to any channel that bought it either.

We wouldn't but the target audience is Africa, Asia and the millions of wee kids who only follow their star player.

[brog]

I still think a competent manager comes in and sorts out what we have to an extent. Our squad isn’t brilliant but it’s capable of performing a lot better and picking wins up.

We’ve got goals in us and that’s the hardest part of the game. A decent manager will get a bit of organisation and structure behind that and stop you conceding as many goals IMO.


It’s a joke that we’re on to the last few days of the window in this position but I don’t think we need any miracles to improve us. Just a competent manager. That’s not me saying we don’t need players though, we absolutely do, especially in the middle of the park.

Agreed, and with LJ gone we may no longer have a RB issue!

[Paloschi]

Liam Henderson joins Serie B Palermo on loan. For some reason, the Empoli manager Zanetti doesn’t rate him. Empoli looked a better side with him in the team.

With LJ gone you would like to think McDermott is looking at bringing the players we need in. Please a LB, CB, DM and CM. Hopefully we can let a few that are not good enough or never fit leave.

Ideally I also want Marshall gone and GK in and another striker with Doidge leaving.

[A Hi-Bee]

Liam Henderson signs for Palermo. Bit of an enigma. Seems a player clubs target to get them promoted from Serie B but then use sparingly once in the top flight

Great player and real Hibs legend living the dream.

[chippy]

We need winger for backup imo but we 100% need something in the middle of the park. 1 or 2 who will come in and be first choice

Why do we need a winger we’ve got two and there’s an argument that we should only play with one anyway

[B.H.F.C]

Why do we need a winger we’ve got two and there’s an argument that we should only play with one anyway

I’ve no seen much argument for playing with a single winger.

Do you think we’ll go through a whole season without an injury, suspension or loss of form to either?

Another wide option is important.

[chippy]

I’ve no seen much argument for playing with a single winger.

Do you think we’ll go through a whole season without an injury, suspension or loss of form to either?

Another wide option is important.
You need to get out more , spoken to plenty Hibs fans who feel we are far too open playing 433. Agreed some of that is a lack of a central midfield. If I was playing both Boyle and Youan then I’d have one of them up front in a 442 with Vente/ Le Fondre. Against Villa I’d play Youan up front in a 451. Boyle on bench

[B.H.F.C]

You need to get out more , spoken to plenty Hibs fans who feel we are far too open playing 433. Agreed some of that is a lack of a central midfield. If I was playing both Boyle and Youan then I’d have one of them up front in a 442 with Vente/ Le Fondre. Against Villa I’d play Youan up front in a 451. Boyle on bench

Get out more lol.

The fact you want to play a wide player up front makes the signing of another wide player even more essential surely! Any system you’ve mentioned still requires a couple of wide players.

By the way, surely after seeing Youan playing up front against Villa in the first leg you don’t want to see a repeat of that?

[04Sauzee]

Max Anderson signs for ICT on loan from Dundee. Looked a really good player a couple of seasons back.

[chippy]

Get out more lol.

The fact you want to play a wide player up front makes the signing of another wide player even more essential surely! Any system you’ve mentioned still requires a couple of wide players.

By the way, surely after seeing Youan playing up front against Villa in the first leg you don’t want to see a repeat of that?
A half for Youan and a half for Boyle up front defend from the half way line with 5 in midfield JDH , Josh, Newell , Jeggo, Molitnokov

[Lago]

Wonder if we will pursue the targets we had in mind even though Johnson has gone. I’d hope with a DoF in place that we will.
Have we any idea what the targets were?

[IanM]

Liam Henderson joins Serie B Palermo on loan. For some reason, the Empoli manager Zanetti doesn’t rate him. Empoli looked a better side with him in the team.

With LJ gone you would like to think McDermott is looking at bringing the players we need in. Please a LB, CB, DM and CM. Hopefully we can let a few that are not good enough or never fit leave.


Ideally I also want Marshall gone and GK in and another striker with Doidge leaving.

Doidge leaving?

[Phil MaGlass]

I'm more surprised nobody has came in for Newell yet?

[HendoDelivered]

I'm more surprised nobody has came in for Newell yet?

Would rather it stayed that way as well

[Eyrie]

Would rather it stayed that way as well

Ditto.

Newell is our midfield at the moment. We need to sign at least one player to support him because right now there is only the injured Levitt, two limited players in Jeggo and Campbell, the inexperienced Delferriere and the anonymous Doyle-Hayes.

[BoomtownHibees]

Why do we need a winger we’ve got two and there’s an argument that we should only play with one anyway

No sure where to start with this

[Billy Whizz]

I'm more surprised nobody has came in for Newell yet?

I think Joe values playing for Hibs, and his quality of life over a shock transfer
Shows you how much Hibs means to him

[superfurryhibby]

Ditto.

Newell is our midfield at the moment. We need to sign at least one player to support him because right now there is only the injured Levitt, two limited players in Jeggo and Campbell, the inexperienced Delferriere and the anonymous Doyle-Hayes.

The notion that signing only Levitt would fix our midfield shows how deluded and weak our signing strategy has been.

It’s beyond a joke to think that we still haven’t addressed the issue.

Doesn’t matter who we appoint as manager if they are hamstrung by mediocrity in midfield. A scraping the bottom of the barrel signing/ loanee from down south isn’t going to sort things.

I thought this summer would be a real wake up call for the club and that there would more first team ready incomers. Serious questions needing asked of our ownership/ chief executive after this current debacle.

[Mon Dieu4]

I'm more surprised nobody has came in for Newell yet?

Someone told me at the weekend that 4 teams have come in for him this summer but he told the club that him and his Mrs love it up here and have no thoughts of leaving

[Keepthefaith]

Ditto.

Newell is our midfield at the moment. We need to sign at least one player to support him because right now there is only the injured Levitt, two limited players in Jeggo and Campbell, the inexperienced Delferriere and the anonymous Doyle-Hayes.

Except that's not all is it? We have very promising young midfielders in Rudi and Reuben who given the chance alongside Newell could really flourish. They've both been included in the team this season already so why not give them a chance. Really frustrated me that we don't develop our young players more.

[chippy]

Except that's not all is it? We have very promising young midfielders in Rudi and Reuben who given the chance alongside Newell could really flourish. They've both been included in the team this season already so why not give them a chance. Really frustrated me that we don't develop our young players more.

Im inclined to agree with you. I’d include one of them , or both for a half each vs Villa and Dons in a 4 man midfield

[Paulie Walnuts]

Except that's not all is it? We have very promising young midfielders in Rudi and Reuben who given the chance alongside Newell could really flourish. They've both been included in the team this season already so why not give them a chance. Really frustrated me that we don't develop our young players more.

Neither of them are anywhere near ready for regular first team football imo.

[Keepthefaith]

Neither of them are anywhere near ready for regular first team football imo.

I'm just basing it on what I've seen of them. Think there's a danger we think other loans may be better, but these boys have the advantage too of having been in the club, the team, forged good relationships with the squad etc. If they've been good enough to be included in the squads so far and get some minutes then why not?

They're not going to be perfect for sure but are any of our senior players??!

[chippy]

I'm just basing it on what I've seen of them. Think there's a danger we think other loans may be better, but these boys have the advantage too of having been in the club, the team, forged good relationships with the squad etc. If they've been good enough to be included in the squads so far and get some minutes then why not?

They're not going to be perfect for sure but are any of our senior players??!

Rudi looks solid physically , a bit of a unit

[Greenside]

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean wants to sign Australian midfielder "destroyer" Sven Sprangler, who is a free agent. (Courier)

What a name, get him signed. 😁

[Ronniekirk]

Except that's not all is it? We have very promising young midfielders in Rudi and Reuben who given the chance alongside Newell could really flourish. They've both been included in the team this season already so why not give them a chance. Really frustrated me that we don't develop our young players more.

You csnt through young players into a team that's losing as easily as we are though and any new manager will be tasked to get us up the table as quick as he can so agsin he ain’t going to entrust his faith in largely untried youngsters to do that

[eastmainsmsh]

Except that's not all is it? We have very promising young midfielders in Rudi and Reuben who given the chance alongside Newell could really flourish. They've both been included in the team this season already so why not give them a chance. Really frustrated me that we don't develop our young players more.

Also like Malik Zaid skilful Blaney at Centre Half and Megwa

[Hibbyradge]

The notion that signing only Levitt would fix our midfield shows how deluded and weak our signing strategy has been.

It’s beyond a joke to think that we still haven’t addressed the issue.

Doesn’t matter who we appoint as manager if they are hamstrung by mediocrity in midfield. A scraping the bottom of the barrel signing/ loanee from down south isn’t going to sort things.

I thought this summer would be a real wake up call for the club and that there would more first team ready incomers. Serious questions needing asked of our ownership/ chief executive after this current debacle.

I don't think that was ever the "notion". Hibs have been actively trying to recruit another midfielder m

[Forza Fred]

Agreed, and with LJ gone we may no longer have a RB issue!

Be interesting to see if David Gray plays Miller or not.

[Hibbyradge]

Be interesting to see if David Gray plays Miller or not.

I would. I like him.

He's a bit raw, but he's big and strong, looks athletic and he's young so, with the right coaching, he can get better and better.

[badabing67]

It's getting close to the window closing has anybody heard anything. Are we trying to get CJ back..... Anything at all.

[Nicho87]

David gray might play himself

[Saint Hibee]

I would. I like him.

He's a bit raw, but he's big and strong, looks athletic and he's young so, with the right coaching, he can get better and better.

And he can throw the ball a really, really long way!

[johncrobertson@]

Interesting when most people want a left back in now. Marvin Bartley is waxing lyrical about Oscar McIntyre’s debut. Great energy up and down the pitch - great in the air etc.

[The Tubs]

I would. I like him.

He's a bit raw, but he's big and strong, looks athletic and he's young so, with the right coaching, he can get better and better.

Me too. The right back situation over the past three games has been bizarre. Megwa played well against admittedly lower-level opposition but Miller rightly came in against Villa but got roasted for playing too narrow. On Saturday, we then played an inexperienced centre half who got roasted for playing too wide and getting skinned on the inside. If they wanted to drop Miller on Saturday, surely we should have picked Megwa, who at least has been coached to play there.

[superfurryhibby]

I don't think that was ever the "notion". Hibs have been actively trying to recruit another midfielder m

Does not signing one at this stage, two days before the window ahem, slams shut, not mean our recruitment has been flawed, hence my scraping the barrel comment?

I can understand the gamble on a right back, the same with CH (we have 4 first team CH's in the squad), the glaring issue has been lack of quality in midfield for a good number of years. I'm perplexed.

[SHODAN]

I'm reasonably sure that every window for the last five years we've been "trying to get another midfielder in" before the deadline.

[Dmas]

Interesting when most people want a left back in now. Marvin Bartley is waxing lyrical about Oscar McIntyre’s debut. Great energy up and down the pitch - great in the air etc.

What league they in?

[Hibernian Verse]

Interesting when most people want a left back in now. Marvin Bartley is waxing lyrical about Oscar McIntyre’s debut. Great energy up and down the pitch - great in the air etc.

In league One. It'll be a good experience for him in the long run.

[JimBHibees]

Be interesting to see if David Gray plays Miller or not.

Certain to I would have thought

[Paulie Walnuts]

I wonder if LJ leaving might mean Jair might be back in with a shout?

[Hibbyradge]

And he can throw the ball a really, really long way!

And that's a very, very good thing. 👍

[HFC93]

I wonder if LJ leaving might mean Jair might be back in with a shout?

It wiil take the new manager 5 minutes to figure out he is rotten.

[McGruber]

Me too. The right back situation over the past three games has been bizarre. Megwa played well against admittedly lower-level opposition but Miller rightly came in against Villa but got roasted for playing too narrow. On Saturday, we then played an inexperienced centre half who got roasted for playing too wide and getting skinned on the inside. If they wanted to drop Miller on Saturday, surely we should have picked Megwa, who at least has been coached to play there.

Yeah, it was bizarre. Though highly doubt Miller playing so narrow was anything other than the instruction from LJ/tactical. Was weird he never addressed it as the game went on though.
Miller 1st choice right back, Megwa deputy or play Harbottle in a back 3. Typical of LJ's reign playing folk out of position

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Anyone know who the trialist might be playing for the development team today?

[Unseen work]

Anyone know who the trialist might be playing for the development team today?

One of the lads from Villarreal? Anyone know how they got on/if we’re still interested?

[MrRobot]

I wonder if LJ leaving might mean Jair might be back in with a shout?

Back in the development squad today which is interesting.

All players have to get a clean slate, including Jair. Would love to see him turn it around and solve our back up winger position.

[04Sauzee]

One of the lads from Villarreal? Anyone know how they got on/if we’re still interested?

One of the Villarreal lads defo signed for someone else. Not sure if the RB is still over but if so he's been here forever.

[Stuart93]

I’m hoping the lack of manager doesn’t mean no more new signings cause we badly need them.

The current midfield has seen another manager off and no doubt see off the next

And that’s without mentioning the defence

[JammyDoidger]

The job of Brian McDermott is to identify and help make signings? Surely he can see our deficiencies, id understand not making any permanent signings but if we can't at least address these problems with loans then we are in real bother. Get the signings made so the new manager stands a chance!

[bingo70]

It wiil take the new manager 5 minutes to figure out he is rotten.

Maybe he isn’t rotten but his confidence was shot to pieces?

[leithsansiro]

Back in the development squad today which is interesting.

All players have to get a clean slate, including Jair. Would love to see him turn it around and solve our back up winger position.


True. I wonder if Jair is one of the "younger first team players" that got a rough ride from LJ that has been alluded to. Would certainly make sense, given the fanfare when he signed, being given the number 10 and then basically vanishing. Not that I'm saying if he's actually any good or not, I've no idea. Maybe with a fresh slate and with a different manager's eyes on them, we might need less transfer reinforcements that we currently think.

I'm not convinced though!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Gonna be hard to get signings over the line without a manager, you’d think?

[leithsansiro]

Gonna be hard to get signings over the line without a manager, you’d think?

I think it'd be very hard and would certainly make players think twice. Can you imagine being a player arriving for potential negotiations and not knowing who they'll be playing under?

[Heisenberg]

Gonna be hard to get signings over the line without a manager, you’d think?

We did it before when Lennon left. Can’t remember exactly who we signed, McNulty maybe? Sure there was a couple others.

[The Sundance Kid]

We did it before when Lennon left. Can’t remember exactly who we signed, McNulty maybe? Sure there was a couple others.

Yeah, Marc McNulty, Gael Bigirimana and Darnell Johnson were all signed on deadline day after Lennon left the club

[Hibernian Verse]

I think it'd be very hard and would certainly make players think twice. Can you imagine being a player arriving for potential negotiations and not knowing who they'll be playing under?

They'll not care if they're increasing their wage. It's a short career.

One of the reasons we have a DoF is for continuity whilst managers change.

[leithsansiro]

They'll not care if they're increasing their wage. It's a short career.

One of the reasons we have a DoF is for continuity whilst managers change.

True, but players care who they play for. If there's nobody in the manager's seat, it opens a wedge in their thoughts. If we're looking to get quality in that's going to be here longer term, we want players who have bought into the vision the manager's selling. But then, that would imply we have a long term recruitment strategy...

[truehibernian]

Gonna be hard to get signings over the line without a manager, you’d think?

I’d wager the new manager has already been identified prior to LJ’s sacking and will be consulted on incomings (and outgoings).

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I’d wager the new manager has already been identified prior to LJ’s sacking and will be consulted on incomings (and outgoings).

I’d more be concerned from the players perspective, why would they join a manager less club?

[GreenPJ]

I’d more be concerned from the players perspective, why would they join a manager less club?

The intent is not to stay managerless though. Footballers know the craic. Managers come and go all the time - if you sign a 3 or 4 year contract with a club its very likely that you and/or the manager will ever see the 3 or 4 years out.

[brog]

I’m hoping the lack of manager doesn’t mean no more new signings cause we badly need them.

The current midfield has seen another manager off and no doubt see off the next

And that’s without mentioning the defence

The lack of Johnson speaking in riddles may be a bonus for us in our pursuit of players!

[Torto7]

They'll not care if they're increasing their wage. It's a short career.

One of the reasons we have a DoF is for continuity whilst managers change.

Not this cliché again. It isn't any shorter than any other and there's an entire industry of prospective roles for them when they retire the poor wee bairns.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

The intent is not to stay managerless though. Footballers know the craic. Managers come and go all the time - if you sign a 3 or 4 year contract with a club its very likely that you and/or the manager will ever see the 3 or 4 years out.

I’d say a player moving clubs would seek assurances from the manager their role in the team etc. A DoF couldn’t give assurances that the new manager would fancy them, rate them etc

[Hibbyradge]

Not this cliché again. It isn't any shorter than any other and there's an entire industry of prospective roles for them when they retire the poor wee bairns.

Of course it's a short career.

How many people are playing football at the age of 66?

The vast majority of professional footballers retire by the age of 36.

[Callum_62]

Not this cliché again. It isn't any shorter than any other and there's an entire industry of prospective roles for them when they retire the poor wee bairns.Being a professional football player isn't any shorter than other careers?

Really?

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[badabing67]

One of the lads from Villarreal? Anyone know how they got on/if we’re still interested?


Was there not 2 guys from Villareal that played in a development game in St Andrews a few weeks back against Burnley maybe

[badabing67]

We did it before when Lennon left. Can’t remember exactly who we signed, McNulty maybe? Sure there was a couple others.

I think Omeonga came in around then

[Baader]

Not this cliché again. It isn't any shorter than any other and there's an entire industry of prospective roles for them when they retire the poor wee bairns.

What careers outside of sport do you need to retire mid - late thirties, like???

[archie]

Not this cliché again. It isn't any shorter than any other and there's an entire industry of prospective roles for them when they retire the poor wee bairns.

I think the point is that for many footballers their peak earnings will be during their football career. Most people don't anticipate a significant and lasting earnings drop in their mid 30s.

[Dmas]

Was there not 2 guys from Villareal that played in a development game in St Andrews a few weeks back against Burnley maybe

1 of them signed for another team name escapes me but back in Spain I believe

[theonlywayisup]

Rumoured in:
None

Rumoured new contracts:
N/A

Rumoured out:
Jair Tavares

:tumble:

[A Hi-Bee]

I was told 2 weeks ago, that we had a goal scoring mid arriving that would go right into the first team, still waiting....

[GordonHFC]

I was told 2 weeks ago, that we had a goal scoring mid arriving that would go right into the first team, still waiting....

Changed his mind.

[Torto7]

Of course it's a short career.

How many people are playing football at the age of 66?

The vast majority of professional footballers retire by the age of 36.

Retire from playing. The industry had umpteen other roles they can train for. 16/18 years in one role is a long career these days.

[JohnM1875]

Changed his mind.

Who was the player?

[GordonHFC]

Who was the player?

No idea. Just heard he changed his mind at the weekend.

[JohnM1875]

No idea. Just heard he changed his mind at the weekend.

Cheers for sharing 👍🏻

[Borderhibbie76]

I'd imagine any new signings coming in this week will be loans till Jan given the manager situ but surely we will get a few reinforcements in before Fri

[SaulGoodman]

There’s a lad playing for Salford tonight that looks like the box to box midfielder we’ve been missing..

[007]

I'd imagine any new signings coming in this week will be loans till Jan given the manager situ but surely we will get a few reinforcements in before Fri

Or might need to go free agents.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/vertragslosespieler

[hibee1875]

There’s a lad playing for Salford tonight that looks like the box to box midfielder we’ve been missing..

Showed he has a tackle in him

[overdrive]

I think Omeonga came in around then

I think Omeonga played in Lennon’s final game.

[Callum_62]

Aberdeen signed that Pape Habib Gueye for 500k apparently

Surely Miovski or Duk are away?

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[badabing67]

1 of them signed for another team name escapes me but back in Spain I believe

Thanx for info

[badabing67]

There’s a lad playing for Salford tonight that looks like the box to box midfielder we’ve been missing..

Who is that

[badabing67]

Showed he has a tackle in him

Who

[SaulGoodman]

Who is that

Stevie Mallan

[JammyDoidger]

Brandon barker free agent..

[Greenio]

I’d wager the new manager has already been identified prior to LJ’s sacking and will be consulted on incomings (and outgoings).

They would have certainly been drawing up a shortlist of replacements before, during and after LJ was binned.

Doubt very much they'd have gotten any further than that though

[Souter96Mac]

I see that Allan Campbell didn't feature in Luton's squad at all yesterday in the league cup.
Appreciate there will be plenty teams that would outbid us, but would suspect he's away.

[JammyDoidger]

I see that Allan Campbell didn't feature in Luton's squad at all yesterday in the league cup.
Appreciate there will be plenty teams that would outbid us, but would suspect he's away.

Aberdeen no doubt, they're throwing their weight about just now.

[EGL2000]

I see that Allan Campbell didn't feature in Luton's squad at all yesterday in the league cup.
Appreciate there will be plenty teams that would outbid us, but would suspect he's away.

Would love him, but surely out of our league.

[Brightside]

I see that Allan Campbell didn't feature in Luton's squad at all yesterday in the league cup.
Appreciate there will be plenty teams that would outbid us, but would suspect he's away.

What are we thinking about £600k? 8 to 10 k a week? He would be perfect for us tbh.

[Northernhibee]

Brandon barker free agent..

I suppose we’ve been missing a left sided player to be perma-injured now McGeady has gone.

[EGL2000]

What are we thinking about £600k? 8 to 10 k a week? He would be perfect for us tbh.

Valued at 3 mil on transfermarket. I would imagine the only slight possibility would be a loan.

[neil7908]

Would love him, but surely out of our league.

Guys like him will get an English Championship team no bother, with wages well above what we could do, even at a stretch.

[EGL2000]

Guys like him will get an English Championship team no bother, with wages well above what we could do, even at a stretch.

Beat championship teams to getting vente. Yes it's very difficult but on the off chance shows it can be done. I'd say one the small advantages we have is we can offer a chance at European football, which is pretty much impossible in the English champ.

[Scooter]

What are we thinking about £600k? 8 to 10 k a week? He would be perfect for us tbh.

Read something the other day he was their highest paid player

[CapitalGreen]

Beat championship teams to getting vente. Yes it's very difficult but on the off chance shows it can be done. I'd say one the small advantages we have is we can offer a chance at European football, which is pretty much impossible in the English champ.

Vente didn’t move to the Championship because he wasn’t eligible for a work permit in England.

[EGL2000]

Vente didn’t move to the Championship because he wasn’t eligible for a work permit in England.

Another small reason why we can sometimes get a player they want then!

[Paulie Walnuts]

What are we thinking about £600k? 8 to 10 k a week? He would be perfect for us tbh.

I’d be surprised if Campbell was available for any less than 7 figures.

[ZitellZeTime]

Brandon barker free agent..

Aye I saw he was on a free, wonder what has happened with him. He looked raw but definitely had talent when we had him on loan. I remember he went to Preston North End after us Man City loaned him to them.

I can only remember hearing he started well but not much more then rangers signed him and he hardly played.

I checked on wiki, since he left us he only played 16 for PNE then 16 games for the couple years rangers had him, 19 games at Oxford on loan from them.

Then it shows reading signed him but only played 4 games for them then 16 games for Omonia from Cyprus last season now hes a free agent.

I thought he was going to have a decent career, atleast as a good player in the Championship in England. Not sure if its Injuries or what the issue is but has hardly played in 5 years at different clubs and keeps going lower level. Weird one like.

[badabing67]

Stevie Mallan

I would take him back

[ZitellZeTime]

I would take him back

Is he available? Seems a lot more involved this season in the starting line up at Salford than he was before and with who runs them he is probably on better wages than what we could give him even though they're in league 2. Mind they took Adam Rooney from Aberdeen when he was one of their top players before they even made it to league 2, players who were getting regular games levels above them in England as well so we'd prob have to make him a top earner to stand a chance if they or him were even interested.

I wasn't his biggest fan but we seriously do lack options in the middle if we get hit with injuries, likw right now with Levitt who is a good player. Brutal seeing Magennis fit and playing every week for Killlie !!

right back needs sorted out too. Its leaving Fish and other central defenders exposed with Johnsons tinkering. We knew Cadden would be out ages ago as well its mental. Harbottle has played RB in the past but is mainly a CB as far as I was led to believe, even young Megwa would be better given another chance than just trying other players. CJ looked ok on the right when we had him, teams are targetting down that side every game.

How much do Luzern pay for their players and wages, I'm no familiar with the finances of that league, the number 30 they had, Beka his name was I think he looked good at CB and a threat at set pieces, plus he was running forward with the ball with ease through us. Not sure how much he's worth. I think we need an experienced RB,CB and another midfielder, no cover on the wings either. It's scary

When does the transfer window actually close? If this is what we're left with then we're going to have to hope we get a decent manager in who can lift the players and get a tune out of them

[random sub]

Transfer windows don’t close they slam shut

[Springbank]

Transfer windows don’t close they slam shut

To the tune of Goldie Lookin Chain "guns don't kill people, rappers do"?

[flash]

I would rather have 2 or 3 first team ready players in than a new manager if I had to choose.
SDG can caretake for a wee while.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean wants to sign Australian midfielder "destroyer" Sven Sprangler, who is a free agent. (Courier)

What a name, get him signed. 😁

The sort of name you would've expected Melchester Rovers to sign about 40 years ago if "Blackie" Gray picked up an injury. 🙂

[nonshinyfinish]

How much do Luzern pay for their players and wages, I'm no familiar with the finances of that league, the number 30 they had, Beka his name was I think he looked good at CB and a threat at set pieces, plus he was running forward with the ball with ease through us. Not sure how much he's worth.

I'm sure the Luzern fan that posted on here said something like they 'rarely pay more than €1m for a player'. Suggests their transfer spending (and therefore probably their wage bill) is higher than ours but not ridiculously so.

[Smartie]

I would rather have 2 or 3 first team ready players in than a new manager if I had to choose.
SDG can caretake for a wee while.

Me too, every day of the week.

My concern is that without those players, we’re setting up another manager to fail.

We’re at that magic, end of the window time that the patience brigade tell us we need to wait for so the quality becomes available and it’s all a bit quiet.

[chippy]

I’m sure Lenny will be consulted on any signings prior to the window slamming shut

[Paulie Walnuts]

Me too, every day of the week.

My concern is that without those players, we’re setting up another manager to fail.

We’re at that magic, end of the window time that the patience brigade tell us we need to wait for so the quality becomes available and it’s all a bit quiet.

Ah, the mythical end of window quality. You can’t beat it.

[Tyler Durden]

I think we'll get a few loans and that'll be it. Hopefully a left back and a number 6.

Hopefully more at the Egan Riley end of the spectrum rather than the Boateng/Darnell Johnson end, quality wise.

[Brightside]

I think we'll get a few loans and that'll be it. Hopefully a left back and a number 6.

Hopefully more at the Egan Riley end of the spectrum rather than the Boateng/Darnell Johnson end, quality wise.

I think we need a RB too. They clearly don't like Miller.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/ismajl-beka/profil/spieler/452560

[Tyler Durden]

I think we need a RB too. They clearly don't like Miller.

Surely David Gray reinstates Miller? Something not right with Johnson's treatment of him. I'm not convinced he's gonna make it but hopefully a new coach can develop Miller and/or Megwa enough to cope this season.

In an ideal world I'd agree we need a LB and a RB though. None of our options look great at the moment.

[Smartie]

Surely David Gray reinstates Miller? Something not right with Johnson's treatment of him. I'm not convinced he's gonna make it but hopefully a new coach can develop Miller and/or Megwa enough to cope this season.

In an ideal world I'd agree we need a LB and a RB though. None of our options look great at the moment.

Miller's a relic of our "project" era - he clearly has something, is very raw and will have decent games and some absolute stinkers - all whilst he learns the league, the opponents and probably being targeted for a bit. Our fans have been pretty good with him so far but aren't the most forgiving bunch - and he's piling up a few rotten performances to go with the good ones.

If we're gong with him as a 1st choice RB with someone who has no (??) league appearances as backup then we're simply not taking "being the best of the rest" seriously.

The squad is paper thin and has no chance of achieving it's targets this season imo, albeit we might have the odd good day out along the day when everything clicks and we have minimal players out injured.

We're maybe a starter or two short but the squad is 5 or 6 short imo.

[MrRobot]

I think we need a RB too. They clearly don't like Miller.

Think the one who didn’t rate him has already left.

Miller is clearly showing he is capable for me. If rumours about the poor defensive drills, or lack of, are true then hopefully his development will come on further with a new head coach in.

[Gmack7]

Has our special relationship with the City group gone with Johnson? I was hoping for a loan or 2 from them

[Dmas]

Miller's a relic of our "project" era - he clearly has something, is very raw and will have decent games and some absolute stinkers - all whilst he learns the league, the opponents and probably being targeted for a bit. Our fans have been pretty good with him so far but aren't the most forgiving bunch - and he's piling up a few rotten performances to go with the good ones.

If we're gong with him as a 1st choice RB with someone who has no (??) league appearances as backup then we're simply not taking "being the best of the rest" seriously.

The squad is paper thin and has no chance of achieving it's targets this season imo, albeit we might have the odd good day out along the day when everything clicks and we have minimal players out injured.

We're maybe a starter or two short but the squad is 5 or 6 short imo.

A bit harsh I think, he’s been really good on a couple of occasions v Celtic was good against hearts was good against luzern also, wasn’t picked v st.mirren or livi I think a bit of a run in the team would be just what he needs.

He’s not a great forward threat but of a throwback RB but I think he’s better than some give him credit for

[The Modfather]

Has our special relationship with the City group gone with Johnson? I was hoping for a loan or 2 from them

Who did we get from the City Group? Youan. Kukhareravech (sp?). Anyone else? Not sure we ever benefited much more, in terms of how many players we brought in, than we ever did with the likes of Barker & Ayepong.

[EGL2000]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/ismajl-beka/profil/spieler/452560

Even though we beat Luzern I think most of their starting 11 would instantly improve our team. They all looked way more comfortable with the ball than us.

[A Hi-Bee]

Who did we get from the City Group? Youan. Kukhareravech (sp?). Anyone else? Not sure we ever benefited much more, in terms of how many players we brought in, than we ever did with the likes of Barker & Ayepong.

Never mind City group, our CEO has a great connection with Brighton.

[Dalianwanda]

Has our special relationship with the City group gone with Johnson? I was hoping for a loan or 2 from them

Did we ever actually have one? Apart from one loan and a lot of chat from LJ there was nothing else of note i can remember?

[BSEJVT]

I think Miller is pretty poor and pretty unreliable selection wise.

For a big broth of a guy he gets bounced out if a lot of tackles and seldom seems to win the ball clearly

He is desperately limited going forward and I woukd be astonished if he is our long term right back without major major improvement which I just don’t see in him

[EGL2000]

Did we ever actually have one? Apart from one loan and a lot of chat from LJ there was nothing else of note i can remember?

CJ, myko and le Fondre all came from the city group.

[Callum_62]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/ismajl-beka/profil/spieler/452560Remember his name but not sure if he was decent or not

He scored at ER though I think

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[SChibs]

Miller's a relic of our "project" era - he clearly has something, is very raw and will have decent games and some absolute stinkers - all whilst he learns the league, the opponents and probably being targeted for a bit. Our fans have been pretty good with him so far but aren't the most forgiving bunch - and he's piling up a few rotten performances to go with the good ones.

If we're gong with him as a 1st choice RB with someone who has no (??) league appearances as backup then we're simply not taking "being the best of the rest" seriously.

The squad is paper thin and has no chance of achieving it's targets this season imo, albeit we might have the odd good day out along the day when everything clicks and we have minimal players out injured.

We're maybe a starter or two short but the squad is 5 or 6 short imo.

He was hung out to dry against Villa as it looked like he was told not to defend out wife as he never closed down Digne all night. 4 of their goals came down his side but looked like it was more of a tactics problem rather than Miller himself

[Paulie Walnuts]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/ismajl-beka/profil/spieler/452560

?

[SChibs]

?

?

[CapitalGreen]

CJ, myko and le Fondre all came from the city group.

CJ came from Burnley and ALF was a free agent.

[badabing67]

Has our special relationship with the City group gone with Johnson? I was hoping for a loan or 2 from them

I have no idea but Lennon got Agepong and Barker from City. But that counts for nothing as it stands

[Unseen work]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/ismajl-beka/profil/spieler/452560

Any context?

Would be a good signing based on the two games I’ve seen of him imo.

Tall, strong, athletic and a left sided centre half which is a position we really need. Only 23 years old.

[stokesmessiah]

Has our special relationship with the City group gone with Johnson? I was hoping for a loan or 2 from them

I’m not convinced it ever existed in anywhere but LJ head….that talk seemed to take off when we were in that terrible run last season.

[Gmack7]

I’m not convinced it ever existed in anywhere but LJ head….that talk seemed to take off when we were in that terrible run last season.

Agreed, my question was a bit tongue in cheek, I do think we need a couple of loans who will go straight into the starting 11, over to our DOF

[Dmas]

Chelsea opening the cheque book again 40m for the lad cole palmer at city surprised to see city sell him he looked a right good prospect

[Gaffer1875]

Two former Falkirk players I’d be looking at - Will Vaulks now at Sheffield Wednesday who are struggling and he’s not playing every week and Luke Leahy the left back now at Wycombe.
Always rated them both.


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[Paulie Walnuts]

Chelsea opening the cheque book again 40m for the lad cole palmer at city surprised to see city sell him he looked a right good prospect

I remember Hibs fans claiming we should sign him on loan. And before that, I remember Hibs fans claiming we should sign Phil Foden on loan. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Chelsea opening the cheque book again 40m for the lad cole palmer at city surprised to see city sell him he looked a right good prospect

Yep, don't get selling him and probably spending twice that on a replacement.

[Unseen work]

Two former Falkirk players I’d be looking at - Will Vaulks now at Sheffield Wednesday who are struggling and he’s not playing every week and Luke Leahy the left back now at Wycombe.
Always rated them both.


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Completely agree, should have went for both them about 5 years ago too!

[McD]

I think Miller is pretty poor and pretty unreliable selection wise.

For a big broth of a guy he gets bounced out if a lot of tackles and seldom seems to win the ball clearly

He is desperately limited going forward and I woukd be astonished if he is our long term right back without major major improvement which I just don’t see in him



I feel he’s more good athlete than good footballer, there’s times where it looks like he’s not sure what position he should be in, or where he should move to.

That said, none of that is his fault, and I do think he puts the effort in, perhaps with some focussed training he can develop (the former right back on the coaching staff will be able to help I’m sure), he certainly has the pace, physique and strength to cope with this league. Someone said the other day that having someone like Stevenson playing on his side would be perfect, the older experienced head there to bring him on, and give him time out the side when needed, but not unhappy to see the younger player getting game time

[McD]

Completely agree, should have went for both them about 5 years ago too!

Wasn’t there a few fans pushing for us to sign Vaulks when we were in the championship (when Falkirk suddenly thought we were their rivals), but he signed on a Bosman down south?

[Gaffer1875]

Wasn’t there a few fans pushing for us to sign Vaulks when we were in the championship (when Falkirk suddenly thought we were their rivals), but he signed on a Bosman down south?

Yeah, he went to Rotherham I think with Stubbs


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[badabing67]

Off topic does anyone know who was in the squad that travelled down

[Brightside]

Off topic does anyone know who was in the squad that travelled down

No missing that I could see. Rudi travelled despite playing the other day.

[badabing67]

No missing that I could see. Rudi travelled despite playing the other day.


Hope he gets some game time

[Hamish]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-hibernian-line-up-move-for-bournemouth-star-jamal-lowe/

[04Sauzee]

Jamal Lowe being linked with us

[EGL2000]

CJ came from Burnley and ALF was a free agent.

I meant more a city group connection. They had recently played for city group teams so would be know to the manager.

[EGL2000]

Chelsea opening the cheque book again 40m for the lad cole palmer at city surprised to see city sell him he looked a right good prospect

I actually think that's one of their first bits of sensible business under the new ownership. Cole Palmer is some prospect and 40 mil is actually fairly cheap in todays market.

[Callum_62]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-hibernian-line-up-move-for-bournemouth-star-jamal-lowe/Must be on loan I'd imagine

Wages would be far in excess of what we can


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[Edinburgh Green]

Jamal Lowe being linked with us

I’m sure we were in for him a few years back when he was at Portsmouth

[GloryGlory]

Must be on loan I'd imagine

Wages would be far in excess of what we can


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Unless he gets a payoff from Bournemouth? :dunno:

[number9dream]

Two former Falkirk players I’d be looking at - Will Vaulks now at Sheffield Wednesday who are struggling and he’s not playing every week and Luke Leahy the left back now at Wycombe.
Always rated them both.


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Did Wycombe not just sign Leahy to replace Obita?
Vaulks would be a welcome addition if we could afford it.

[ballengeich]

Jamal Lowe being linked with us
I know nothing about him, but I'd have thought with Boyle and Youan in the team another winger is not a priority.

[Willis1875]

I know nothing about him, but I'd have thought with Boyle and Youan in the team another winger is not a priority.

If one gets injured then we are desperately short in that area but on the flip of that why would we be looking at a winger,what if the new manager plays a system that doesn’t utilise that position…can rest assured he will play a centre midfielder and play full backs though,both of which we appear to be desperately short of quality in

[Callum_62]

If one gets injured then we are desperately short in that area but on the flip of that why would we be looking at a winger,what if the new manager plays a system that doesn’t utilise that position…can rest assured he will play a centre midfielder and play full backs though,both of which we appear to be desperately short of quality inWe are definitely short in wide players regardless, particularly that Boyle is just back from a very long period out

Jamal lowe should be pretty decent too

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[04Sauzee]

I know nothing about him, but I'd have thought with Boyle and Youan in the team another winger is not a priority.

I think it's evident we need another wide player.

[blackpoolhibs]

Two former Falkirk players I’d be looking at - Will Vaulks now at Sheffield Wednesday who are struggling and he’s not playing every week and Luke Leahy the left back now at Wycombe.
Always rated them both.


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How old are they, i remember thinking they were decent when they played up the road, but no idea how they are now or how old they are?

[Unseen work]

I’d be very surprised if we managed to get Jamal Lowe.

[Since452]

I’d be very surprised if we managed to get Jamal Lowe.

Can't say i've ever heard of him but looks to have played/be playing at a good level.

[1875Sean]

We are definitely short in wide players regardless, particularly that Boyle is just back from a very long period out

Jamal lowe should be pretty decent too

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Agreed but I would think a player like that would be coming to us to play, not sure he starts over Boyle

[HendoDelivered]

Lowe on paper would be a tremendous signing. Almost sounds too good to be true and maybe agents/journo’s at it trying to put him in the shop window for other clubs.

Unless McDermott knows him?

[ElginHibbie]

Messaged a QPR supporting pal and he says "I reckon he’s be a good signing. He’s got a lot of pace and works hard, just low in confidence"

Fit right in with the confidence level!

[IanM]

Messaged a QPR supporting pal and he says "I reckon he’s be a good signing. He’s got a lot of pace and works hard, just low in confidence"

Fit right in with the confidence level!

Yup - didn’t quite show his best at QPR but this would get us off our seats. Seen him play quite a few times and this would most definitely complete our attacking options

[Tambo]

Cover on the wings is needed I guess.

Don't think we will see 2 midfielders and a RB also.

[Hibbyradge]

Unless he gets a payoff from Bournemouth? :dunno:

How could we afford to pay him longer term? :dunno:

[.Sean.]

I’d be very surprised if we managed to get Jamal Lowe.
Why?

[SHODAN]

When does the window shut?

[ElginHibbie]

When does the window shut?

SLAMS shut tomorrow at midnight

[One Day Soon]

When does the window shut?

It 'slams shut' at midnight tomorrow. By which time we need to have signed at least one and probably two midfielders, first 11 starters, not cover. Otherwise don't ****ing bother wasting the money.

[Hibbyradge]

It 'slams shut' at midnight tomorrow. By which time we need to have signed at least one and probably two midfielders, first 11 starters, not cover. Otherwise don't ****ing bother wasting the money.

And a new manager.

Ok, not necessarily by tomorrow.

[One Day Soon]

And a new manager.

Ok, not necessarily by tomorrow.

Or possibly a recycled old one...

[GloryGlory]

How could we afford to pay him longer term? :dunno:

Maybe he comes for 2-3 years and puts himself in the shop window.

[Hibbyradge]

Or possibly a recycled old one...

Johnson?

[blackpoolhibs]

Maybe he comes for 2-3 years and puts himself in the shop window.

He's 29 apparently.

[Tyler Durden]

Why?

Because there will be Championship teams in for him.

Lowe would be our best player if he signed and played to his capabilities

Personally can’t see this being true.

[Unseen work]

Why?

Had a good career in England, especially in league 1 and championship.

Think he’ll have plenty offers, some teams will be able to pay a higher % of his wage than us which could come into it for Bournemouth. Also not sure how he would feel about coming to us when we don’t have a manager.

I think the players we get in will be the ones genuinely buzzing to play for a club the size of us or younger boys on loan, unsure a 29 year old with that many options would fancy it.

Just my personal opinion.

[Donegal Hibby]

The journalist reporting the article about Jamal Lowe is the same one that reported Steve Evans was in the frame for the Hibs job. Would have my doubts about both articles tbh .

[04Sauzee]

The journalist reporting the article about Jamal Lowe is the same one that reported Steve Evans was in the frame for the Hibs job. Would have my doubts about both articles tbh .

He's also reporting that Aberdeen have had a bid for Baccus rejected.

[Dmas]

The journalist reporting the article about Jamal Lowe is the same one that reported Steve Evans was in the frame for the Hibs job. Would have my doubts about both articles tbh .

I’ve stopped trusting any of these guys that just seem to pop up, the last guy that appeared out of nowhere signed for aberdeen yesterday my trust in them has gone

[allezsauzee]

Can Jamal Lower play full back or centre midfield? positions we are desperately in need of strengthening. I don't think we need any more forwards.

[badabing67]

It 'slams shut' at midnight tomorrow. By which time we need to have signed at least one and probably two midfielders, first 11 starters, not cover. Otherwise don't ****ing bother wasting the money.


Would love to see CJ back even if he will be out for a while

[Since452]

I think we're really missing Egan Riley. Sure he'd have been back if it wasn't for the injury He was a big reason for our good form last season.

[Unseen work]

Can Jamal Lower play full back or centre midfield? positions we are desperately in need of strengthening. I don't think we need any more forwards.

See I think we desperately need someone else capable of playing off the left or right. Anything happens to Youan or Boyle and we’re struggling imo

[allezsauzee]

See I think we desperately need someone else capable of playing off the left or right. Anything happens to Youan or Boyle and we’re struggling imo

whereas we are struggling at full back or centre mid without anyone being injured!

[Big_Franck]

We need cover in several positions before another forward in my opinion.

We still need a goalkeeper, we really need both full back areas strengthened and we need to sort out the midfield for the umpteenth summer in a row. We're going nowhere with Jeggo, JDH, Campbell and Newell in there.

[04Sauzee]

'The Evening News understands that Lowe is one of a number of players under consideration by the Easter Road side and no move is imminent'

[Lancs Harp]

Is Cameron McCgeehan still a free agent? Released by Ostende in the summer and not signed for anyone as im aware. Midfielder capped by Northern Ireland, went through the Chelsea youth system and had a few seasons at Luton prior to going to Belgium.

[Smartie]

I think we're really missing Egan Riley. Sure he'd have been back if it wasn't for the injury He was a big reason for our good form last season.

Yeah, he was strong in 2 positions that we're struggling badly with right now.

Maybe didn't quite appreciate him enough at the time.

[04Sauzee]

Is Cameron McCgeehan still a free agent? Released by Ostende in the summer and not signed for anyone as im aware. Midfielder capped by Northern Ireland, went through the Chelsea youth system and had a few seasons at Luton prior to going to Belgium.

Looks like he's still without a club.

Wonder how fit these guys are if they haven't had a proper pre-season and probably haven't played a game of football in months.

[JohnM1875]

'The Evening News understands that Lowe is one of a number of players under consideration by the Easter Road side and no move is imminent'

Surely any move will need to be imminent. Window closes in a day!

Good there are a number of players we're looking at though.

[Joe6-2]

Chelsea opening the cheque book again 40m for the lad cole palmer at city surprised to see city sell him he looked a right good prospect

Chelsea never close their cheque book!

[Joe6-2]

Do you guys still think we will get any players in? Desperately needed players

[GreenCastle]

We need cover in several positions before another forward in my opinion.

We still need a goalkeeper, we really need both full back areas strengthened and we need to sort out the midfield for the umpteenth summer in a row. We're going nowhere with Jeggo, JDH, Campbell and Newell in there.

100%

Can't see us signing another keeper.

Full backs...well we have Obita signed but we need more on left - left footed winger.

Central midfield - again if we don't improve this area we will continue to have same issues as last few seasons.

[CapitalGreen]

Do you guys still think we will get any players in? Desperately needed players

Yes

[Joe6-2]

Yes

Hope you are right CC

[NAE NOOKIE]

Can Jamal Lower play full back or centre midfield? positions we are desperately in need of strengthening. I don't think we need any more forwards.

Absolutely this. We are so ok up front we can afford to leave a £700,000 player with 40 goals in two seasons and 2 in 4 for us on the bench.

We absolutely need a left back, possibly a right back, though as long as he stays fit I think Miller will be ok in this league and improve, and without doubt a forceful and dynamic midfield player. If we do make more signings and none of them can play in any of these positions you would have to ask what the actual ( insert swear word ) our director of football is doing.

[Gordy M]

When is Chris Cadden due to return?

[Smartie]

Just because we desperately need a right back a couple of central midfielders doesn't mean we're not also very short of depth in the wide forward positions.

The failure to address these issues will only ever lead to us punting more managers.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

When is Chris Cadden due to return?

I thought it was Feb/March 24? Could well be wrong mind

[Springbank]

Do you guys still think we will get any players in? Desperately needed players

One player would improve our team dramatically imo

An all-rounder in midfield (a Greg Docherty, Alan Campbell type)

[Fuzzywuzzy]

One player would improve our team dramatically imo

An all-rounder in midfield (a Greg Docherty, Alan Campbell type)

Would happily take docherty back.

Currently out with knee ligament damage

[Gordy M]

I thought it was Feb/March 24? Could well be wrong mind

Ah jeez as long as that. Def need cover then. Cheers:aok:

[Donegal Hibby]

'The Evening News understands that Lowe is one of a number of players under consideration by the Easter Road side and no move is imminent'

This article says Sheff weds, stoke , Norwich city and West brom interested .
https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-jamal-lowe-stoke-city-hibs-west-brom-4275541

[Ronniekirk]

Aston Villa 4 Hibs 1

[one day maybe...]

Aston Villa 4 Hibs 1

Already :greengrin

[Heisenberg]

This article says Sheff weds, stoke , Norwich city and West brom interested .
https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-jamal-lowe-stoke-city-hibs-west-brom-4275541

No chance for us then.

[21sMay]

I think minimum 2 signings before the window closes . 1 will definitely be a loan deal I'd imagine

[HoboHarry]

Aston Villa 4 Hibs 1
Johnson oot.

[Since452]

Aston Villa 4 Hibs 1

GTF Hibs. Get that imposter Gray out

[Donegal Hibby]

No chance for us then.

Wouldn't have thought so . Abit surprised we were getting linked with a winger of that quality anyhow tbh .

[Alfred E Newman]

I think minimum 2 signings before the window closes . 1 will definitely be a loan deal I'd imagine

What if the next incumbent of the hot seat doesn't rate them?

[Smartie]

Is it not strangely quiet and low key on here today, given it's deadline day?

Not many rumours or the like.

Is everybody on the pish in Birmingham maybe?

[Billy Whizz]

Is it not strangely quiet and low key on here today, given it's deadline day?

Not many rumours or the like.

Is everybody on the pish in Birmingham maybe?

Deadline day is tomorrow

[Jim44]

Wouldn't have thought so . Abit surprised we were getting linked with a winger of that quality anyhow tbh .

No great loss as the powers that be should be fully occupied bringing in a couple of defenders to shore up our obvious problem area. I think an improved defence would let our present forwards do the job they’re capable of.

[Smartie]

Deadline day is tomorrow

Ah - thanks.

That explains it then.

I'll just go untwist my knickers.

[SteveHFC]

Johnson oot.

This is a family forum.

[superfurryhibby]

No great loss as the powers that be should be fully occupied bringing in a couple of defenders to shore up our obvious problem area. I think an improved defence would let our present forwards do the job they’re capable of.

That would require a midfield, which we sadly lack, Newell (sometimes) aside.

[Callum_62]

Ah - thanks.

That explains it then.

I'll just go untwist my knickers.I suspect at 18.20 tomorrow if it mirrors today the forum might not be quite as serene

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[overdrive]

Is Cameron McCgeehan still a free agent? Released by Ostende in the summer and not signed for anyone as im aware. Midfielder capped by Northern Ireland, went through the Chelsea youth system and had a few seasons at Luton prior to going to Belgium.

Is he the one married to the girl on Made in Chelsea?

[One Day Soon]

I have a nagging feeling we are going to again make a last minute and underwhelming intervention in the transfer market.

If they go Moneyballing for youngsters, squad fillers injury-prone prone oldies it is going to be pretty hard to swallow. We've known where we are weak - particularly in midfield - for literally years now. Surely to God we are going to sign a first pick playmaker of some sort for that threadbare midfield?

[Smartie]

I have a nagging feeling we are going to again make a last minute and underwhelming intervention in the transfer market.

If they go Moneyballing for youngsters, squad fillers injury-prone prone oldies it is going to be pretty hard to swallow. We've known where we are weak - particularly in midfield - for literally years now. Surely to God we are going to sign a first pick playmaker of some sort for that threadbare midfield?

I have that feeling too.

The window started well but this isn't a great place to be with one day to go.

We have the makings of a good first team but are still a couple of starters short at least. That's before you get onto the depth of squad which is truly woeful.

A couple of injuries and we could be in big trouble, unless we do quite a lot of smart business tomorrow.