Summer transfer thread 2023

[Allant1981]

It is, if you actually look at the pairings he's played with.

If people believe Hanlon and Fish are our best pairing in years, then they are watching a different team to me.

So going by your theory(it's not how it works but we will go with it) you think rocky and porteous was a better pairing because porteous is a better CH?

[Since90+2]

So going by your theory(it's not how it works but we will go with it) you think rocky and porteous was a better pairing because porteous is a better CH?

I think Porteous and Bushiri are a better pairing than Hanlon and Fish, yes. That's not forgetting all the other permutations of pairings over the years that have been better.

Porteous and McGregor for instance played together. Surely nobody is going to claim Fish and Hanlon is a better pairing.

Hanlon and Fish are not our best centre back pairing for years. That's just silly.

[bingo70]

Do you know if he was injured in previous seasons or just couldn't get a game?

No idea, I’m just guessing it’s something Hibs will be investigating before deciding if we want him next season.

[HFC93]

No idea, I’m just guessing it’s something Hibs will be investigating before deciding if we want him next season.

You said it suggests he has an injury problem buy it could also suggest he was a young player not playing first team football.

[The Modfather]

A front line of Youan, Myko, Boyle, Melkerson and McGeady would be tidy.

I’d hope we don’t give Mcgeady another deal. His, presumably, big wage could be much better spent. He’s still a good player, but the return from the games he did play was poor. I think it’s no goals an 2 assists. Ultimately been very poor value for money.

[bingo70]

You said it suggests he has an injury problem buy it could also suggest he was a young player not playing first team football.

Correct, it could be one or the other. I don’t know the answer.

My first reaction when I saw how few games he played was to be concerned there is a pattern here. When I thought about it though, it could just be because he’s young and players don’t generally play too much between 18-20

[Unseen work]

A fit Myko is probably the best striker outwith the OF but it seems impossible to keep him fit.

I rate him highly, but he’s got alot to do to prove he’s better than Shankland, Van Veen, Duk and Miovski.

Has all the potential to though.

[Since90+2]

I rate him highly, but he’s got alot to do to prove he’s better than Shankland, Van Veen, Duk and Miovski.

Has all the potential to though.

Van Veen has scored 23 league goals this season I think, including 9 in a row which no striker, including guys like Henrik Larsson, have ever done apart from Mark Viduka about 23 years ago.

If he scores tonight he becomes the only player ever in Scottish Premier League history to score in 10 league games in a row.

That's playing with a team who didn't have enough quality to even make the top 6.

I think Myko is a good player, but to suggest he's the best striker in the league outside the old firm would seem naive to me.

[Smartie]

I think Porteous and Bushiri are a better pairing than Hanlon and Fish, yes. That's not forgetting all the other permutations of pairings over the years that have been better.

Porteous and McGregor for instance played together. Surely nobody is going to claim Fish and Hanlon is a better pairing.

Hanlon and Fish are not our best centre back pairing for years. That's just silly.

Since Hanlon and Fish have played together I've not really been anxious about the centre of our defence. Part of that is simply that we look better with a pair, any pair, than a 3 but there's a decent balance about them that's not been there with any combination including the likes of Porteous, Bushiri or Egan Riley imo.

If we had a good goalkeeper and a good defensive midfielder that meant the focus was on the centre of the defence and they were failing then I'd maybe agree with you.

Obviously Marshall's been chucking them in for a few months and Cadden was a bit dodgy for a while there at RB but since we've had a back four of Egan Riley, Fish, Hanlon and Stevenson with a fairly competent combo of Jeggo / JDH / Newell or whoever in front of them, I've been much happier with our outfield defensive unit.

[Unseen work]

Van Veen has scored 23 league goals this season I think, including 9 in a row which no striker, including guys like Henrik Larsson, have ever done apart from Mark Viduka about 23 years ago.

If he scores tonight he becomes the only player ever in Scottish Premier League history to score in 10 league games in a row.

That's playing with a team who didn't have enough quality to even make the top 6.

I think Myko is a good player, but to suggest he's the best striker in the league outside the old firm would seem naive to me.

100%

Re Van Veen I think a lot of fans don’t realise just how good he is. I know people will say he played for Scunthorpe etc but every time I see him I’m really impressed by his all round play.

If we sign him, I think fans will be very very impressed.

[Smartie]

100%

Re Van Veen I think a lot of fans don’t realise just how good he is. I know people will say he played for Scunthorpe etc but every time I see him I’m really impressed by his all round play.

If we sign him, I think fans will be very very impressed.

I was just looking at his wiki there - weird career he's had.

Amateur football until he's 23 then one season of senior football in Holland before joining Scunthorpe. Time on loan back in Cambuur then a season with Northampton, back to Scunthorpe for a year then on to Motherwell. Decent scoring record everywhere he's been though and I agree that he's looked a good player whenever I've seen him play.

Odd that you can get to a couple of weeks short of your 32nd birthday looking like you've done well everywhere you've been yet not get a chance at a bigger gig anywhere at any point other than being a youth at PSV for while.

[Lago]

That’s no how you spell it.
OK, not how you spell it.

He has hardly played this season

[Lago]

Correct, it could be one or the other. I don’t know the answer.

My first reaction when I saw how few games he played was to be concerned there is a pattern here. When I thought about it though, it could just be because he’s young and players don’t generally play too much between 18-20
Could end up with another Kyle Magennis

[Chorley Hibee]

Van Veen has scored 23 league goals this season I think, including 9 in a row which no striker, including guys like Henrik Larsson, have ever done apart from Mark Viduka about 23 years ago.

If he scores tonight he becomes the only player ever in Scottish Premier League history to score in 10 league games in a row.

That's playing with a team who didn't have enough quality to even make the top 6.

I think Myko is a good player, but to suggest he's the best striker in the league outside the old firm would seem naive to me.

Van Veen has just managed that 10 in a row.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Wouldn’t be going near Myko. Never fit.

[Donegal Hibby]

Bottled penalties in 2 massive games, rarely turns up when it matters

Good riddance
Shows his bottle in tonight's game and scores penalty in massive game and turns up when it matters too. :thumbsup:

[Unseen work]

Shows his bottle in tonight's game and scores penalty in massive game and turns up when it matters too. :thumbsup:

Noticed he said pre game that prior to the 2 misses he’s had for Hibs he scored 12 out of 12.

Love his confidence

[CapitalGreen]

Noticed he said pre game that prior to the 2 misses he’s had for Hibs he scored 12 out of 12.

Love his confidence

He’d missed his previous 3 for Hibs before tonight. He missed v Hearts, Celtic and Aberdeen. Some baws stepping up to take it again. I thought he was excellent all night, hopefully a few scouts watching to get that price up.

[ekhibee]

I was looking to see if there's any Dundee Utd players worth going for, seeing as they're very likely relegated, I still like Levitt and one or 2 others but there's a lot I wouldn't touch.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

100%

Re Van Veen I think a lot of fans don’t realise just how good he is. I know people will say he played for Scunthorpe etc but every time I see him I’m really impressed by his all round play.

If we sign him, I think fans will be very very impressed.

I think that he would be a great signing. Seems a bit odd that some posters would say that at 31 his age is an issue, while at the same time, Steven Fletcher at 36 with less goals this season, is a no-brainer.

[neil7908]

Played enough to show he’s a very good player.

Yup. He's EXACTLY the kind of striker we need as well. Big and powerful but quick and deceptively good with his feet. Wins headers and knows where the net is but can hold the ball up and bring others into the game. Knows the league and manager so shouldn't need time to bed in. Him, Boyle and Youan - yes please.

Fitness is obviously a huge concern though. I don't know enough about his injuries to say if there are serious issues that should make us think twice, or its just bad luck but if we can keep him fit we should be doing all we can to get him back.

[Unseen work]

He’d missed his previous 3 for Hibs before tonight. He missed v Hearts, Celtic and Aberdeen. Some baws stepping up to take it again. I thought he was excellent all night, hopefully a few scouts watching to get that price up.

When did he miss v Celtic?

Genuinely can’t remember.

I remember a sitter he missed against them where he hit the post from about a yard but not a pen

[Heisenberg]

When did he miss v Celtic?

Genuinely can’t remember.

I remember a sitter he missed against them where he hit the post from about a yard but not a pen

He missed and Murphy scored the rebound (I think), sure it was during the covid season. 2-2 draw, we gifted them an equaliser in the last minute.

[CapitalGreen]

When did he miss v Celtic?

Genuinely can’t remember.

I remember a sitter he missed against them where he hit the post from about a yard but not a pen

3 weeks after he missed v Hearts. He missed but Murphy scored the rebound. We were 2-0 up but ended up drawing 2-2.

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/21/hibernian-celtic-scottish-premiership-match-report

[Tambo]

Miller
Megwa

Stevenson
MacIntyre

Could be our RB/LB options for next season, I did see a post saying some of the youth ain't ready for first team football and would also depend on players leaving which I think Cabraja will do.

Egan-Riley has said recently he wants to try and make it at Burnley and play in the Premier league so bringing him back could be unrealistic.

Wonder where this leaves Cadden who I think has played his best football for Hibs at RWB.

Again I am looking forward to the summer transfer window.

[The Modfather]

Miller
Megwa

Stevenson
MacIntyre

Could be our RB/LB options for next season, I did see a post saying some of the youth ain't ready for first team football and would also depend on players leaving which I think Cabraja will do.

Egan-Riley has said recently he wants to try and make it at Burnley and play in the Premier league so bringing him back could be unrealistic.

Wonder where this leaves Cadden who I think has played his best football for Hibs at RWB.

Again I am looking forward to the summer transfer window.

Cadden is one to move on IMO. Not a bad player but a jack of all trades master of none for me. Not good enough defensively to play RB & not good enough offensively to play RWB/RW and be our sole attacking outlet on the right. A fantastic athlete though.

[Jones28]

Feel like Youan might be the signing of next season already.

[badabing67]

Just reading all the chat about Mykola. I thought it was interesting what LJ said about him in either the Aberdeen or Rangers pre match interview, when he was asked about who's available. He said That Myko was at City for a scan and that they thought he didn't know his own body yet (fitness wise cause he was still young). I instantly thought of Dylan McGeough.

[Unseen work]

Cadden is one to move on IMO. Not a bad player but a jack of all trades master of none for me. Not good enough defensively to play RB & not good enough offensively to play RWB/RW and be our sole attacking outlet on the right. A fantastic athlete though.

Whilst I might not want him staring every week, he’s not one I’d be looking to move on whatsoever.

About 10 players I’d want away before I’d condsider Cadden leaving - unless someone comes in with a fair fee for him

He’s a very handy player to have, can play a couple of positions and fill in for injuries/provide competition etc

[Paulie Walnuts]

Cadden is one to move on IMO. Not a bad player but a jack of all trades master of none for me. Not good enough defensively to play RB & not good enough offensively to play RWB/RW and be our sole attacking outlet on the right. A fantastic athlete though.

Kind of where I am with Cadden.

Not good enough defensively to be a full back and not good enough offensively to be a winger.

A decent enough player overall but if we could get shot of him I’d probably do it. The summer will need some decisions made which might surprise some people.

[04Sauzee]

Falkirk about to announce a signing. Their fans either think or are hopeful it will be Arfield. I know he said he wants to end his career their but surely not ? 👀

It ended up being Ross MacIver from Alloa 😅

[MrSmith]

Whilst I might not want him staring every week, he’s not one I’d be looking to move on whatsoever.

About 10 players I’d want away before I’d condsider Cadden leaving - unless someone comes in with a fair fee for him

He’s a very handy player to have, can play a couple of positions and fill in for injuries/provide competition etc


Spot on!

[Shrekko]

Whilst I might not want him staring every week, he’s not one I’d be looking to move on whatsoever.

About 10 players I’d want away before I’d condsider Cadden leaving - unless someone comes in with a fair fee for him

He’s a very handy player to have, can play a couple of positions and fill in for injuries/provide competition etc

A very good point was made on the Longbangers podcast at the weekend, with regards fans wanting a mass clear-out and some including players like Cadden on their list to ship out. The point was (roughly) we will always NEED guys who are good steady, proven SPL players on our books to hopefully complement a sprinkling of higher quality guys. If you have the foundation of guys like Cadden, Hanlon, JDH etc it's much easier to build and improve.

We'd all love a team full of superstars but you need some realism. Cadden has been a good solid performer for us - we know what we'll get from him and that's maybe more valuable than people think.

[J-C]

Cadden is one to move on IMO. Not a bad player but a jack of all trades master of none for me. Not good enough defensively to play RB & not good enough offensively to play RWB/RW and be our sole attacking outlet on the right. A fantastic athlete though.

Just signed an extension in August till 2025.

[Brightside]

Cadden one of the last players we should be looking to move on. Top pro.

[JohnM1875]

Cadden one of the last players we should be looking to move on. Top pro.

Good squad option for sure. Just not sure he'd be as game to stick around without a lot of first time football. Especially coming into his prime years.

[Since90+2]

Cadden is decent enough. Possibly not a starter for where we want to be but he's about as good as squad filler as you can hope for at our level.

[brog]

Just catching up on this thread and really can't believe the number of negative posts about Kevin Nisbet. Its almost as if people are stuck in a pre Bosman time warp. Football's moved on and we need to also. We signed a young player who was unproven at the top level in Scotland. He's scored a bundle of goals for us, become a full international and we'll sell him for a healthy profit. That's a great model and if we had 11 like that we would be clear 3rd in League.
As for the nonsense about him not trying, his teammates would be the first to call him out. Instead he's a popular player and on several occasions he's been praised by his colleagues.
PS, he'll be here next season anyway because of course he'll fail his medical, again! :wink:

[PatHead]

Just catching up on this thread and really can't believe the number of negative posts about Kevin Nisbet. Its almost as if people are stuck in a pre Bosman time warp. Football's moved on and we need to also. We signed a young player who was unproven at the top level in Scotland. He's scored a bundle of goals for us, become a full international and we'll sell him for a healthy profit. That's a great model and if we had 11 like that we would be clear 3rd in League.
As for the nonsense about him not trying, his teammates would be the first to call him out. Instead he's a popular player and on several occasions he's been praised by his colleagues.
PS, he'll be here next season anyway because of course he'll fail his medical, again! :wink:

You are forgetting to add that Hibs accepted a bid for him last winter and Nisbet turned the move down.

[MrSmith]

Just signed an extension in August till 2025.

Great news :D

[HendoDelivered]

Fuchs and Clarke-Harris available for transfer from Peterborough. Would take both for sure.

[easty]

Fuchs and Clarke-Harris available for transfer from Peterborough. Would take both for sure.

The latter will go to the Championship, be after far more money than we'll be able to pay.

Fuchs...meh. We have Jeggo, and the issue I have with him is that he doesn't use the ball well. Fuchs is just as bad in that respect.

[Dmas]

The latter will go to the Championship, be after far more money than we'll be able to pay.

Fuchs...meh. We have Jeggo, and the issue I have with him is that he doesn't use the ball well. Fuchs is just as bad in that respect.

From what I saw from Fuchs at Dundee Utd he’d be an upgrade on Jeggo I think we need someone who has a bit of dig in there as long as he can find a hibs player from 5yrds that’ll do me, big marv wasn’t technically gifted but could win the ball and give it to someone to use it better and the guys a huge favourite, Fuchs could fill that role

[EGL2000]

Fuchs and Clarke-Harris available for transfer from Peterborough. Would take both for sure.

Clarke-harris way out our range, they paid 1mil for him imagine they will want at least double that.

[Fergus52]

From what I saw from Fuchs at Dundee Utd he’d be an upgrade on Jeggo I think we need someone who has a bit of dig in there as long as he can find a hibs player from 5yrds that’ll do me, big marv wasn’t technically gifted but could win the ball and give it to someone to use it better and the guys a huge favourite, Fuchs could fill that role

Jeggo and Kenneth can both do that role perfectly well, if anything we need a ball playing 6 to provide an alternative there, absolutely no point signing a defensive mid who's as technically limited as the pair of them.

[Tambo]

Talks of a bumper new contract for SJM.

We could be doing with Doig moving for a half decent fee, there was lots of speculation in January so I'm sure there would still be interest in him.

[cameronw-hfc]

Talks of a bumper new contract for SJM.

We could be doing with Doig moving for a half decent fee, there was lots of speculation in January so I'm sure there would still be interest in him.



Realistically with John's age this was the last real chance to cash in, given how drastically his form has improved its looked unlikely for a while.

[Lago]

Realistically with John's age this was the last real chance to cash in, given how drastically his form has improved its looked unlikely for a while.
Can't see see him leaving Villa, why would he?

[cameronw-hfc]

Can't see see him leaving Villa, why would he?

That was my point. Earlier on in the season it was more likely when he was going through his prolonged poor spell, but now he's worked his way back into form there's next to no chance. Club captian and one of the most inform at the club.

[Lago]

That was my point. Earlier on in the season it was more likely when he was going through his prolonged poor spell, but now he's worked his way back into form there's next to no chance. Club captian and one of the most inform at the club.
Agree and apparently loves it there.

[cameronw-hfc]

Agree and apparently loves it there.

He does and he's loved by the majority of the fans. It's a club seriously on the up and would be silly to leave currently. Mega rich as well so I imagine he will be getting quite an impressive contract given the reports of what others are earning.

[Tambo]

Give him a new 2 year deal and then a free transfer back to us in 2027.

[BILLYHIBS]

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy thoroughly deserves any success that comes his way and a true professional

He’s Alan Stubbs’ man

He’s better than Zidane

[PHeffernan]

Fuchs and Clarke-Harris available for transfer from Peterborough. Would take both for sure.

Peterborough put all players with a year left on their contracts onto the transfer list.
Fuchs will be available to sign on a pre contract for hee haw in January if we want him.
Would tie in perfectly with Jeggo leaving next summer.

[HendoDelivered]

Peterborough put all players with a year left on their contracts onto the transfer list.
Fuchs will be available to sign on a pre contract for hee haw in January if we want him.
Would tie in perfectly with Jeggo leaving next summer.

Good point 👌🏼

[Eyrie]

Re McGinn - I think there's merit for us in future having transfer deals with a slightly lower percentage of future profit but additional payments (eg £100k) for every 50 games played for the buying club.

[04Sauzee]

Wigan deducted a further 4 points for next season, meaning they will start the season on minus 8. Think they will struggle and will be looking to move players on. I know McGrath has been talked about but even the Dundee Utd fans haven't been impressed.

[SON OF PADDY]

cadden one of the last players we should be looking to move on. Top pro.

this!

[Billy Whizz]

Wigan deducted a further 4 points for next season, meaning they will start the season on minus 8. Think they will struggle and will be looking to move players on. I know McGrath has been talked about but even the Dundee Utd fans haven't been impressed.

Basket case of a club.
If they’d put in a bid for Campbell in January, we’d not have been paid for him

[CapitalGreen]

Wigan deducted a further 4 points for next season, meaning they will start the season on minus 8. Think they will struggle and will be looking to move players on. I know McGrath has been talked about but even the Dundee Utd fans haven't been impressed.

Because he’s not very good, his whole reputation has been built on people seeing him score a lot of penalties on Sportscene during Covidball.

[bingo70]

Because he’s not very good, his whole reputation has been built on people seeing him score a lot of penalties on Sportscene during Covidball.

I really enjoyed some St Mirren fans contribution to taking the piss out of hearts at the time. They were raving about him then, that and the fact he was called up to play for Ireland suggested he had something about him.

[04Sauzee]

I really enjoyed some St Mirren fans contribution to taking the piss out of hearts at the time. They were raving about him then, that and the fact he was called up to play for Ireland suggested he had something about him.
Was he not MOTM against Portugal? I do however think his performances have fallen of a cliff.

[bingo70]

Was he not MOTM against Portugal? I do however think his performances have fallen of a cliff.

I’ve not seen him but I suspect it’s a lot to do with the teams he’s been playing in. As an attacking midfielder with good wide men to play in he would do well. At Dundee Utd they played Fletcher up front on his own which was no use to him.

[Since452]

Wigan deducted a further 4 points for next season, meaning they will start the season on minus 8. Think they will struggle and will be looking to move players on. I know McGrath has been talked about but even the Dundee Utd fans haven't been impressed.

At least Maloney will have an excuse for being hopeless next season.

[HendoDelivered]

I wonder if we are still in for the Dutch defender ourselves and Aberdeen interested in?

[007]

Good point 👌🏼

Is it? If he's up for transfer now, what are the chances he'll be available in January?

[HendoDelivered]

Is it? If he's up for transfer now, what are the chances he'll be available in January?

If he’s not then so be it. Be plenty other players we will be looking at anyways. Just thought he might be a decent shout seeing as he’s available to move at the moment.

[badabing67]

At least Maloney will have an excuse for being hopeless next season.


To be fair he made a fist of it he nearly kept them up.

[brydekirk]

Talks of a bumper new contract for SJM.

We could be doing with Doig moving for a half decent fee, there was lots of speculation in January so I'm sure there would still be interest in him.

I heard £9m

[madhatter]

So, any rumours?

Also, how long do we normally leave it before we do the "end of season - squad changes"?

Think we need to shift close to 12 players. Thats just to get rid of the worst players. I realise that 12 leaving is doubtful but it's sadly needed.

We've got players on contracts that are essentially cheerleaders. They are never fit and or simply not good enough. Get rid fast Hibs.

[SHODAN]

Players we should definitely keep: Miller, Newell, Stevenson, Youan, Fish, Egan-Riley, Boyle
Players who should definitely go: Marshall, Cabraja, Magennis, Doidge, Hoppe, Devlin, Henderson, Melkersen, Dabrowski, McKirdy

The rest: Wouldn't be bothered either way.

[Cod Boy]

Players we should definitely keep: Miller, Newell, Stevenson, Youan, Fish, Egan-Riley, Boyle
Players who should definitely go: Marshall, Cabraja, Magennis, Doidge, Hoppe, Devlin, Henderson, Melkersen, Dabrowski, McKirdy

The rest: Wouldn't be bothered either way.

Dabrowski couldn’t have done any worse than Marshall

[neil7908]

Players we should definitely keep: Miller, Newell, Stevenson, Youan, Fish, Egan-Riley, Boyle
Players who should definitely go: Marshall, Cabraja, Magennis, Doidge, Hoppe, Devlin, Henderson, Melkersen, Dabrowski, McKirdy

The rest: Wouldn't be bothered either way.

I would add Tavares to the leave list. Also McLelland and Tait.

[SHODAN]

I would add Tavares to the leave list. Also McLelland and Tait.

The only reason Tavares isn't there is that I genuinely forgot he existed lmao

[GreenPJ]

Egan-Riley, Doidge, Hoppe, Devlin, Dabrowski and Fish are all away as it stands. I suspect Henderson and Csbraja and Tavares will be looked to be moved on. That is 9 first squad players. Ideally we would keep Fish and Egan-Riley but that would allow for 3 quality players to come in who would be first team.

[hibee-boys]

Pretty sure Doidge had a year left on his contract so unless he finds another club he’ll be back here next year.

[GreenPJ]

Pretty sure Doidge had a year left on his contract so unless he finds another club he’ll be back here next year.

Ah I thought he was up this summer. Admittedly I would take him over keeping McKirdy.

[Unseen work]

Ah I thought he was up this summer. Admittedly I would take him over keeping McKirdy.

I want Doidge sold as I don’t think he’s good enough anymore, but agree he would contribute more than McKirdy.

At least Doidge got 1 assist for us this season before he went on loan with his header to set up Campbell against rangers.

Then obviously the fantastic hat trick in the cup but that’s not a fair comparison!

Who knows, may McKirdy will change everyone’s mind after a pre season, reset and bit of strength work

[Hibbyradge]

Ah I thought he was up this summer. Admittedly I would take him over keeping McKirdy.

I'd prefer him to Mckirdy and Hoppe. It won't worry me in the slightest if he returns as a back up option.

He's not the player he was before his injury, but he's an honest player and always gives his all.

Of course, it won't worry me if we replace him either.

[Gmack7]

I'd prefer him to Mckirdy and Hoppe. It won't worry me in the slightest if he returns as a back up option.

He's not the player he was before his injury, but he's an honest player and always gives his all.

Of course, it won't worry me if we replace him either.
Doidge and Melkerson for Mckirdy and Hoppe and we have a better squad

[hibees 7062]

Egan-Riley, Doidge, Hoppe, Devlin, Dabrowski and Fish are all away as it stands. I suspect Henderson and Csbraja and Tavares will be looked to be moved on. That is 9 first squad players. Ideally we would keep Fish and Egan-Riley but that would allow for 3 quality players to come in who would be first team.

Depending on his injury Egan-Riley is coming back

[Tambo]

Johnson says he will have to rethink about trying to get Egan-Riley back, Egan-Riley also said last week he thanks Hibs and his main focus was on breaking into the Burnley first team which he is supposed to be doing.

This injury couldn't have come at a worse time but i wish him a speedy recovery and good luck wherever he ends up next season.

I wasn't suggesting selling Cadden in my previous post, I was just wondering where it left him with the emerging Miller and Boyle returning, still a decent squad player so again i wish him a speedy recovery.

[Billy Whizz]

Johnson says he will have to rethink about trying to get Egan-Riley back, Egan-Riley also said last week he thanks Hibs and his main focus was on breaking into the Burnley first team which he is supposed to be doing.

This injury couldn't have come at a worse time but i wish him a speedy recovery and good luck wherever he ends up next season.

I wasn't suggesting selling Cadden in my previous post, I was just wondering where it left him with the emerging Miller and Boyle returning, still a decent squad player so again i wish him a speedy recovery.

Heard him say that CJ could be out for 3/4 months. Must have been a major hamstring tear to be out that long

[PHeffernan]

I'd prefer him to Mckirdy and Hoppe. It won't worry me in the slightest if he returns as a back up option.

He's not the player he was before his injury, but he's an honest player and always gives his all.

Of course, it won't worry me if we replace him either.

It took a long long time but Doidge has finally started looking back to his old self again in the last few months.
Could do a job in the squad next season.

[PHeffernan]

Heard him say that CJ could be out for 3/4 months. Must have been a major hamstring tear to be out that long

Hopefully for his own sake he is back playing by the end of August so he can go somewhere on loan.

[HFC93]

It took a long time but Doidge has finally started looking back to his old self again in the last few months.
Could do a job in the squad next season.

I'd let Killie have Doidge if they want him. We need to look for better.

[Unseen work]

What about Drey Wright?

7 goals and 1 assist this season

🤣

In all seriousness it shows the importance/benefit of giving players a run of games

[PHeffernan]

I'd let Killie have Doidge if they want him. We need to look for better.

Problem is if we are paying Doidge £4k a week and if Kilmarnock are willing to pay £1k a week for his services we will be left picking up the tab for the rest.
I get that for this season given that when he was sent out to Kilmarnock he was a mile off it and needed games but he has now got himself back up to speed and is playing well so might be worth more than the small contribution to his wages of a loan.

[The Modfather]

Problem is if we are paying Doidge £4k a week and if Kilmarnock are willing to pay £1k a week for his services we will be left picking up the tab for the rest.
I get that for this season given that when he was sent out to Kilmarnock he was a mile off it and needed games but he has now got himself back up to speed and is playing well so might be worth more than the small contribution to his wages of a loan.

He’s only scored 3 goals and got 3 assists all season, which he has played with a partner. Don’t think he can play on his own anymore and I’d probably take whatever wage contribution on loan we can get for him before letting his contract expire next summer.

[HendoDelivered]

Armstrong from Killie is a player

[Dr_Regal]

Maybe the injury is a good thing for us in the quest for CJ, he is never getting in the burnley team, another season long loan deal maybe?
We always seem to be after experienced English centre halves, how’s about Harley Dean from Birmingham? Contract expired, 31, leader.

[easty]

Armstrong from Killie is a player

I’d take him as a backup to Youan and Boyle

[PHeffernan]

I’d take him as a backup to Youan and Boyle

Armstrong is contracted at Kilmarnock until Summer 2025 so a transfer fee would be required.
They have very few players contracted for next season so I can't see them wanting to sell this guy.

McInnes has done well to survive with arguably the worst squad in the league.
Can see him signing some better quality in the summer and moving away from the relegation places.
Dundee, St Johnstone and the winner of the play off to scrap it out next season with Killie in 9th.

[HendoDelivered]

Jason Cummings off to the Indian Super League and will become the highest paid player there.

[heretoday]

I'd let Killie have Doidge if they want him. We need to look for better.

Get Fletch back from Dundee United.

[Haymaker]

Jason Cummings off to the Indian Super League and will become the highest paid player there.

Shocked at that, seems to be loving life in Oz and doing well.

[PHeffernan]

Shocked at that, seems to be loving life in Oz and doing well.

JC, King of the Pub Leagues

[neil7908]

The only reason Tavares isn't there is that I genuinely forgot he existed lmao

Hahaha, I think that's say it all about the state of the rebuild required!

[Haymaker]

JC, King of the Pub Leagues

We'd be in a better league position with Griffiths and Cummings as forward options.

[neil7908]

Shocked at that, seems to be loving life in Oz and doing well.

Yup, that's a surprise. Sounds like they may have thrown enough money at him that he can't say no but I think it's going to be a tough place for him. Very, very different environment to the UK and Oz.

[cameronw-hfc]

We'd be in a better league position with Griffiths and Cummings as forward options.

Honestly still not figured out if you're at the wind up or not yet. If it's a wind up, it's brilliant. If it's serious, I'm concerned

[JimBHibees]

Yup, that's a surprise. Sounds like they may have thrown enough money at him that he can't say no but I think it's going to be a tough place for him. Very, very different environment to the UK and Oz.

Yep completely different culture. Good on him for trying different places though.

[Forza Fred]

Jason Cummings off to the Indian Super League and will become the highest paid player there.

Well, it’s rumoured he is going, but he certainly hasn’t gone yet.

He’s got the Grand Final to decide who are champions in Oz this Saturday in Sydney against Jamie MacLaren’s mob, and we’ll see what happens after that.

[JimBHibees]

Well, it’s rumoured he is going, but he certainly hasn’t gone yet.

He’s got the Grand Final to decide who are champions in Oz this Saturday in Sydney against Jamie MacLaren’s mob, and we’ll see what happens after that.

Fred what time that game on uk time?

[Forza Fred]

Fred what time that game on uk time?

10-45 am your time.

On the subject of Jason, the club he’s rumoured to be going to is Mogun Bagan (or similar).

He’s 28 now, so it could be he sees the move as setting himself up for life in much the same way Boyler viewed Saudi Arabia,

Time will tell, but Jason has been a different player and person to the Jason most on here remember him as, and that has mainly been due to the fact that he has been as happy as Larry here.

I’m not sure swapping the beach life of Terrigal for a hotel complex in Calcutta wii see him as happy.

If he does go, then good luck to him..I reckon it’s the end of his Socceroo career though, but he’s obviously thought that through.

[JimBHibees]

10-45 am your time.

On the subject of Jason, the club he’s rumoured to be going to is Mogun Bagan (or similar).

He’s 28 now, so it could be he sees the move as setting himself up for life in much the same way Boyler viewed Saudi Arabia,

Time will tell, but Jason has been a different player and person to the Jason most on here remember him as, and that has mainly been due to the fact that he has been as happy as Larry here.

I’m not sure swapping the beach life of Terrigal for a hotel complex in Calcutta wii see him as happy.

If he does go, then good luck to him..I reckon it’s the end of his Socceroo career though, but he’s obviously thought that through.

Thanks yes didn't realise he was 28 as you say probably money to set him up for a few years. Makes sense from that perspective to be honest. Yes think Oz has been a brilliant move for him and wouldn't be altogether surprised if he moved back there after his football career over.

[Stairway 2 7]

12k per week I saw reported for Cummings, will be more than he'll get in auz I'd think. Also get to taste one of the radgest derby's in the world, they get 90,000 fans against East Bengal

Good luck to him if he can stick it out

[The Modfather]

Having a look at out of contract SPL players. Think Curtis Main would be a good addition and quality backup for someone we sign as a Nisbet replacement. An unfashionable but effective player who found his form again this season.

Some other names for squad depth? Caveated I don’t know much about them and seen others suggest them.

Iacovitti (Ross County)
Fitzwater (Livi)
Ginnelly (Hearts) not realistic but I like him
Fletcher (Dundee Utd)

There’s usually more you could add to a list but not much quality wise and no standouts like Campbell last year. Indicative of the quality of the league?

[Bronson]

It took a long long time but Doidge has finally started looking back to his old self again in the last few months.
Could do a job in the squad next season.

Sorry sorry doidgey but time is up. Like him as a guy but his days of playing for hibs are long gone.

[Smartie]

Sorry sorry doidgey but time is up. Like him as a guy but his days of playing for hibs are long gone.

Whilst I wouldn't exactly say he gets a clean slate, he should probably get the right to come back and have a full pre season and reassess the situation.

He was useful for us in the past and he's on a long, lucrative contract. Doidge's main issue is that he hasn't come back from covid and a terrible achilles injury in anything like the same shape he was in prior to those things happening. If it's just taken a long time for him to get over them and his fitness is where it needs to be then I'm not against keeping him.

If it's not (and I suspect it won't be) then we may be best cutting our losses and just taking what we can for him by getting him out on loan again.

[Unseen work]

Nisbet called up for Scotland

That along with some big goals recently will hopefully add that but more to his value

[Saint Hibee]

Jason Cummings off to the Indian Super League and will become the highest paid player there.

Cumdog in India - what could possibly go wrong?

[Torto7]

Having a look at out of contract SPL players. Think Curtis Main would be a good addition and quality backup for someone we sign as a Nisbet replacement. An unfashionable but effective player who found his form again this season.

Some other names for squad depth? Caveated I don’t know much about them and seen others suggest them.

Iacovitti (Ross County)
Fitzwater (Livi)
Ginnelly (Hearts) not realistic but I like him
Fletcher (Dundee Utd)

There’s usually more you could add to a list but not much quality wise and no standouts like Campbell last year. Indicative of the quality of the league?

He's honking and for some reason always gets touted on here. Fitzwater looked good for a while although Livi play such a deep defence I'm not sure it would translate to us. Fletch is ok as a squad guy although I'm not sure he'd want to be that at this stage of his career.

[hibbie02]

Jason Cummings off to the Indian Super League and will become the highest paid player there.

Didnae know he could play cricket!


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[Not In The Know]

Cumdog in India - what could possibly go wrong?


what kinda wage we talking about?

[04Sauzee]

Cumdog in India - what could possibly go wrong?

Cumdog millionaire

[Tambo]

what kinda wage we talking about?

When he was first linked a few weeks ago to a move it India the article says 9.5k a week so who knows the final amount.

[Billy Whizz]

When he was first linked a few weeks ago to a move it India the article says 9.5k a week so who knows the final amount.

Knowing JC, he’s probably thought he was getting paid in pounds, but it’s actually Indian rupees

[007]

Cumdog millionaire

😂👍

[Unseen work]

Livi confirm players that are leaving - https://twitter.com/livifcofficial/status/1663109180398489600?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Devlin - signed for Aberdeen
Fitzwater - rumoured to have signed for us
Omeonga
Longridge
Schwake
Kabia

[Dalianwanda]

Cumdog millionaire

😅👏🏻

[ekhibee]

Having a look at out of contract SPL players. Think Curtis Main would be a good addition and quality backup for someone we sign as a Nisbet replacement. An unfashionable but effective player who found his form again this season.

Some other names for squad depth? Caveated I don’t know much about them and seen others suggest them.

Iacovitti (Ross County)
Fitzwater (Livi)
Ginnelly (Hearts) not realistic but I like him
Fletcher (Dundee Utd)

There’s usually more you could add to a list but not much quality wise and no standouts like Campbell last year. Indicative of the quality of the league?

Ginelly's out of contract? Wow, didn't know that. Definitely scores goals reguilarly, dunno if we'd be able to get him though.

[ekhibee]

I think we'd be daft not to at least inquire about Van Veen. Not saying we'd get him, but for me the OF won't go for him so in terms of finance, I would imagine Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen would probably be the only other clubs in Scotland that could afford him. On saying that, it wouldn't surprise me if he went abroad, or even back to the Netherlands.

[Donegal Hibby]

Any of these worth trying for ?.
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/10-out-of-contract-players-hibs-could-sign-including-chelsea-man-and-ex-scotland-cap-4161874?page=1

[Unseen work]

I think we'd be daft not to at least inquire about Van Veen. Not saying we'd get him, but for me the OF won't go for him so in terms of finance, I would imagine Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen would probably be the only other clubs in Scotland that could afford him. On saying that, it wouldn't surprise me if he went abroad, or even back to the Netherlands.

I think we’ll be looking wherever we got/ asking whoever recommend Youan and asking for a centre forward 🤣

[tonyrougier123]

He's honking and for some reason always gets touted on here. Fitzwater looked good for a while although Livi play such a deep defence I'm not sure it would translate to us. Fletch is ok as a squad guy although I'm not sure he'd want to be that at this stage of his career.

Lacovitti is definitely worth a look. I’d take him over fitzwater any day. Big strong laddie and a leader,and actually county have a good defensive record. He was out at weekend,they missed his presence.

[04Sauzee]

Lacovitti is definitely worth a look. I’d take him over fitzwater any day. Big strong laddie and a leader,and actually county have a good defensive record. He was out at weekend,they missed his presence.

In all honestly I think he's been dreadful anytime I have seen him this season. The game against Hearts the other week he was shockingly bad. I'd be surprised if Hibs went for a guy like that.

[JimBHibees]

Lacovitti is definitely worth a look. I’d take him over fitzwater any day. Big strong laddie and a leader,and actually county have a good defensive record. He was out at weekend,they missed his presence.

Pretty sure he played in last league game v Killie.

[04Sauzee]

Pretty sure he played in last league game v Killie.

He did and was subbed off in the 66th minute, not sure if it was tactical or injury related.

[bingo70]

In all honestly I think he's been dreadful anytime I have seen him this season. The game against Hearts the other week he was shockingly bad. I'd be surprised if Hibs went for a guy like that.

I touted Hibs to try and sign him as I thought he was really good when I saw him earlier in the season. I’ve seen him a couple of times since though and thought he struggled

Probably worth remembering though, there’s not a massive amount of left sided centre half’s around and any we are after is likely to start as back up to Hanlon who has been excellent this season IMO. In time if he can replace Hanlon then great, he’ll have done well, if he can’t displace Hanlon then it’s not the end of the world as PH a very good player and won’t be easy to replace. If he’s not too expensive and available to come in as back up then I don’t think that would be a bad signing.

[easty]

Lacovitti is definitely worth a look. I’d take him over fitzwater any day. Big strong laddie and a leader,and actually county have a good defensive record. He was out at weekend,they missed his presence.

I think he’s absolute mince. People moan about Hanlon needing replaced, but Hanlons miles better than Iacovetti.

Let’s see how he does against Brian Graham in the play-offs.

[Wheat Hound]

Mikey Devlin joins Livingston. What a Hibs career: 5 minutes played, 1 booking and an unbeaten derby record.

[MartinfaePorty]

Mikey Devlin joins Livingston. What a Hibs career: 5 minutes played, 1 booking and an unbeaten derby record.

Very strange. I can only assume Hibs don't think he's an upgrade on what we have.

[Since452]

Mikey Devlin joins Livingston. What a Hibs career: 5 minutes played, 1 booking and an unbeaten derby record.

Makes me think we've either got targets lined up or Lee doesn't think he's good enough long term.

[04Sauzee]

£250k is the fee being reported for Laidlaw to Watford.

[BlackSheep]

£250k is the fee being reported for Laidlaw to Watford.
Lol, deported... a freudian slip there?

[Hibbyradge]

Makes me think we've either got targets lined up or Lee doesn't think he's good enough long term.

He was brought in as extremely cheap emergency cover after Rocky got injured.

I have no doubt that we plan to recruit another CH.

[flash]

Makes me think we've either got targets lined up or Lee doesn't think he's good enough long term.

Both I would reckon.

[Springbank]

£250k is the fee being reported for Laidlaw to Watford.

I'd have loved to see Laidlaw make his way through the ranks at Easter Road.

However, if he's decided on a different route, this doesn't seem too bad - provided there's a sell-on clause with a big percentage coming to Leith

[bingo70]

See other clubs do a retain/release list. In terms of senior players, are the only out of contract players Dabrowski, Devlin and Macgregor?

Must be quite unusual to have so few players coming out of contract at the end of a season?!

[The Sundance Kid]

See other clubs do a retain/release list. In terms of senior players, are the only out of contract players Dabrowski, Devlin and Macgregor?

Must be quite unusual to have so few players coming out of contract at the end of a season?!

McGeady is the only other out of contract player who there has not yet been confirmation on

[McGruber]

I'd have loved to see Laidlaw make his way through the ranks at Easter Road.

However, if he's decided on a different route, this doesn't seem too bad - provided there's a sell-on clause with a big percentage coming to Leith

Don't think there will be a sell on. He's out of contract so watford are paying compensation fee, we aren't in a position to dictate anything.

[bingo70]

Don't think there will be a sell on. He's out of contract so watford are paying compensation fee, we aren't in a position to dictate anything.

We could maybe try and negotiate a reduced compensation package if they agree to a sell on %. Would be up to Watford if they wanted to accept that though obviously.

[Scooter]

We could maybe try and negotiate a reduced compensation package if they agree to a sell on %. Would be up to Watford if they wanted to accept that though obviously.

That's a gamble that he becomes good enough for Watford to sell

[bingo70]

That's a gamble that he becomes good enough for Watford to sell

Yes, given how few players make it to a level of being sold for large profit, I’m not sure I would take that gamble, I was just meaning that there is a way a deal could be negotiated so we could get a sell on %.

[Hibee Daft]

Would be surprised if Ethan Laidlaw gets much game time at Watford, more likely to go into their u21s.

Seen this too many times... Islam feruz, Lewis Macleod, etc

[McGruber]

We could maybe try and negotiate a reduced compensation package if they agree to a sell on %. Would be up to Watford if they wanted to accept that though obviously.

True. Doubt they'd go for it though

[Unseen work]

The issue with Watford is they’re a shambles and change manager every couple of months.

Unless he is an absolute standout in training/ under 23 games etc I can’t imagine many coming in and giving him much of a chance as they’ll know they’re not far off the sack.


Wish him well though, clearly a very talented boy.

[H18 SFR]

Ourselves and Aberdeen both after Michael Rose who is leaving Coventry.

[007]

I think we'd be daft not to at least inquire about Van Veen. Not saying we'd get him, but for me the OF won't go for him so in terms of finance, I would imagine Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen would probably be the only other clubs in Scotland that could afford him. On saying that, it wouldn't surprise me if he went abroad, or even back to the Netherlands.

We have enquired about him, according to Tam Cowan.

[Dmas]

The issue with Watford is they’re a shambles and change manager every couple of months.

Unless he is an absolute standout in training/ under 23 games etc I can’t imagine many coming in and giving him much of a chance as they’ll know they’re not far off the sack.


Wish him well though, clearly a very talented boy.

An awful move, a member of my family went down there the summer before Ranieri was appointed, they got relegated that year but he was in and around 1st team training with foster Bachman Elliot, in match day squads made the bench a couple of times towards the season end, Ranieri gets punted they go down foster and Elliot leave he thought he’d be up the pecking order a bit they appoint another 2 managers and he didn’t get close to the first team with either so left probably got a better move out it but I think he could have been better placed if he stayed up here for those 2 years than being down at Watford it’s just too big a mess for youngsters not enough stability for them and each manager doesn’t have the chance to take a gamble on bleeding no any in

[HendoDelivered]

Ourselves and Aberdeen both after Michael Rose who is leaving Coventry.

Would he a major upgrade on Devlin anyway. Would probably prefer Fish back though, Rose would be a decent option otherwise

[04Sauzee]

Ourselves and Aberdeen both after Michael Rose who is leaving Coventry.

Played with Aberdeen before ? I know he's. ACB but know nothing else about the guy.

[Lago]

An awful move, a member of my family went down there the summer before Ranieri was appointed, they got relegated that year but he was in and around 1st team training with foster Bachman Elliot, in match day squads made the bench a couple of times towards the season end, Ranieri gets punted they go down foster and Elliot leave he thought he’d be up the pecking order a bit they appoint another 2 managers and he didn’t get close to the first team with either so left probably got a better move out it but I think he could have been better placed if he stayed up here for those 2 years than being down at Watford it’s just too big a mess for youngsters not enough stability for them and each manager doesn’t have the chance to take a gamble on bleeding no any in
It's all a gamble for a youngster I suppose but the temptation to try your luck down south must be huge.

[Dmas]

It's all a gamble for a youngster I suppose but the temptation to try your luck down south must be huge.

Defo it’s all a good adventure whatever happens the money is a different level as well laidlaw will go down there and probably pick up more a week that some Scottish prem players are

[Willis1875]

Ourselves and Aberdeen both after Michael Rose who is leaving Coventry.

His preference is to stay down south

[H18 SFR]

His preference is to stay down south

I’d imagine with the new EFL deal he will know he will get more money even if he drops a league.

[wookie70]

See other clubs do a retain/release list. In terms of senior players, are the only out of contract players Dabrowski, Devlin and Macgregor?

Must be quite unusual to have so few players coming out of contract at the end of a season?!

I just had a look at St Johnstone on Twitter. 14 players released, retiring or back to loan and 1 put up for release. We should be similar but too many of ours will be in contract.

[Billy Whizz]

Mikey Devlin joins Livingston. What a Hibs career: 5 minutes played, 1 booking and an unbeaten derby record.

Is this a windup WH. I thought we brought him in early in the year to have him ready for next season
You have to wonder why he was put on, last Saturday

[Gmack7]

Is this a windup WH. I thought we brought him in early in the year to have him ready for next season
You have to wonder why he was put on, last Saturday

Was a ridiculous decision, he should have put Hoppe on

[cameronw-hfc]

Is this a windup WH. I thought we brought him in early in the year to have him ready for next season
You have to wonder why he was put on, last Saturday

Could have been his choice. Might not have offered him a new deal yet so he took the deal Livi offered for some security

[CapitalGreen]

Is this a windup WH. I thought we brought him in early in the year to have him ready for next season
You have to wonder why he was put on, last Saturday

He was brought in as short term cover in case a starting centre back got injured between Jan and the end of the season. None did.

[SHODAN]

Given Rose is from Aberdeen and played for them I would imagine in a straight shoot-out he'll go there. Also money.

[Billy Whizz]

He was brought in as short term cover in case a starting centre back got injured between Jan and the end of the season. None did.

Fair enough, I thought LJ was bumming him up for next season
Nothing against the lad, good luck at Livvi

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

McGeady is the only other out of contract player who there has not yet been confirmation on


If McGeady is still with us next season it has to be on pay as you play.

[flash]

If McGeady is still with us next season it has to be on pay as you play.

Like anyone in the world is on a deal like that. Think George Best was the last one.

[Gaffer1875]

If McGeady is still with us next season it has to be on pay as you play.

Genuine question, do these deals exist? Who was the last one we had that we are aware of?


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[The Modfather]

Like anyone in the world is on a deal like that. Think George Best was the last one.

When folk talk about pay as you play deals are they not effectively talking about a low basic wage with a high appearance fee type of deal? I don’t think people are saying that if a player doesn’t play they literally won’t earn a penny.

I think signing Mcgeady again would show we haven’t learnt our lessons. Taking a gamble on him last season was fine, no reason to gamble for a second time on a 37 year old.

[bod]

I’d rather not sign him & his wages get us someone younger

[cameronw-hfc]

When folk talk about pay as you play deals are they not effectively talking about a low basic wage with a high appearance fee type of deal? I don’t think people are saying that if a player doesn’t play they literally won’t earn a penny.

I think signing Mcgeady again would show we haven’t learnt our lessons. Taking a gamble on him last season was fine, no reason to gamble for a second time on a 37 year old.

Yeah that's the common way now. Andy Carroll mentioned he got a few of those deals. The old fashioned pay as you play doesn't really exist now, but this format is more common. Low weekly rate but high appearance and bonus'.

[scoopyboy]

Like anyone in the world is on a deal like that. Think George Best was the last one.

Funny you should say that, Mikey Devlin signed for Livvy on a sort of pay as you play type of deal

[Dmas]

Genuine question, do these deals exist? Who was the last one we had that we are aware of?


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Chico not on one of those deals?

[Onceinawhile]

Mcgeady away. Confirmed on the club website.

[Nicho87]

The right decision to let McGeady go.

We can’t keep paying high wages for players plus 32 in my eyes.

Magennis should be getting looked at too

Doidge also.

[Hibernian Verse]

We've offered Laidlaw a deal then

[04Sauzee]

Currently 23 players in the first team squad. With a few still to be moved on

[BSEJVT]

Interesting that McKay is included in first team squad list on official site by no mention of Tait

A lot of dross still to be moved on though.

[J-C]

Interesting that McKay is included in first team squad list on official site by no mention of Tait

A lot of dross still to be moved on though.

Think that's from last season.

Edit. Just seen the official list of players retained, Tait isn't in there, surely he's past being a development player at his age.

[Donegal Hibby]

The right decision to let McGeady go.

We can’t keep paying high wages for players plus 32 in my eyes.

Magennis should be getting looked at too

Doidge also.
And Henderson.

[SHODAN]

That's a shame that McGeady's away.

Haven't hid my personal dislike of him from before he joined but was genuinely impressed by his performances earlier this year and wouldn't have minded us taking a punt on him again.

[Nicho87]

And Henderson.

Definitely

We’ve been far to kind offering long contracts to plays undeserving

[Auckland Hibs]

Hopefully Magennis, Henderson Doidge & McKirdy next to be moved on.

[Ozyhibby]

That's a shame that McGeady's away.

Haven't hid my personal dislike of him from before he joined but was genuinely impressed by his performances earlier this year and wouldn't have minded us taking a punt on him again.

On a £ per game basis he is way too expensive for us. Just can’t keep himself fit. We are not a rich enough club to carry these players.


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[Ozyhibby]

Hopefully Magennis, Henderson Doidge & McKirdy next to be moved on.

To move those guys on I think we will be taking a financial hit on all of them. Will be worth it though.


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[Jones28]

Hopefully Magennis, Henderson Doidge & McKirdy next to be moved on.

Can't disagree with any of that to be honest.

The only one I'd maybe consider is Doidge, he's only got a year left and if he can re-discover his pre-injury form I'd certainly have him in and around the squad.

[bingo70]

Can't disagree with any of that to be honest.

The only one I'd maybe consider is Doidge, he's only got a year left and if he can re-discover his pre-injury form I'd certainly have him in and around the squad.

He never found it for Kilmarnock, has he been injured there? (Genuine question, I’ve no idea)

If there’s any way we can move Doidge on we should take it imo.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think it's right that McGeady is gone, we have Boyle back next season and wide players should he him and Youan.

McGeady would be one of the highest earners, and we cant afford someone who's mainly going to be a sub on those types of wages, and then you throw in the injuries.

It's a no brainer for me.

[big gogs]

Interesting that McKay is included in first team squad list on official site by no mention of Tait

A lot of dross still to be moved on though.
A lot of dross,quite nasty is it not.they might not be good players ,but show some respect.

[Onceinawhile]

He never found it for Kilmarnock, has he been injured there? (Genuine question, I’ve no idea)

If there’s any way we can move Doidge on we should take it imo.

He played 23 games, so if he was injured, it didn't really hinder him playing.

Only scored 3 goals though.

Agree if we can move him on, do so.

[Ozyhibby]

He played 23 games, so if he was injured, it didn't really hinder him playing.

Only scored 3 goals though.

Agree if we can move him on, do so.

Killie played 48 games last season so he played less than half.


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[Since452]

Mad the amount of folk on social media crying about Dabrowski. Wasn't good enough to be our number 1 so needs to move on for the sake of his own career.

[Blaster]

Killie played 48 games last season so he played less than half.


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Not sure exactly when he joined them Ozy? He also wouldn’t be available for the 3 games against us either

[JimBHibees]

To move those guys on I think we will be taking a financial hit on all of them. Will be worth it though.


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Would assume a team down south would buy McKirdy.

[Ozyhibby]

Would assume a team down south would buy McKirdy.

We can but hope. We won’t get a fee but if we can move him on without any further cost then that’s a win.


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[Paulie Walnuts]

Mad the amount of folk on social media crying about Dabrowski. Wasn't good enough to be our number 1 so needs to move on for the sake of his own career.

:agree:

Not good enough and we’re already stuck with Marshall for next year. Would have been crazy to keep Dabrowski as well.

[Onceinawhile]

Killie played 48 games last season so he played less than half.


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Just double checked this and between us and Killie - he played 41 games - scoring 6 and getting 4 assists.

[Donegal Hibby]

Would assume a team down south would buy McKirdy.
Probably Swindon I'd say , seems to be a favourite of there fans . Doidge not that much a problem as he's in his last year and imo could do a job for a team like Ross county or a forest green type team . Henderson had some club trying to loan him in January though wouldn't go , I'd guess it was Shaun Maloney's Wigan doubt with what's going on there he'd want to go there so I think we are stuck with him . Magennis can't see anyone wanting him with his history of injuries and again we are stuck .

[Hibbyradge]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/

Retained players confirmed.

[Tambo]

Johnson should know who's not required for next season and should be firm in telling these players this.

Didn't this happen with Doidge so he decided to go on loan to Kilmarnock? Tell players like Henderson etc they won't be required and I think they would move on.

I thknk St Mirren would take Magennis on a low cost fee if he was available, just a case if he wants to leave I guess.

[JimBHibees]

We can but hope. We won’t get a fee but if we can move him on without any further cost then that’s a win.


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Of course we would get a fee.

[Donegal Hibby]

Johnson should know who's not required for next season and should be firm in telling these players this.

Didn't this happen with Doidge so he decided to go on loan to Kilmarnock? Tell players like Henderson etc they won't be required and I think they would move on.

I thknk St Mirren would take Magennis on a low cost fee if he was available, just a case if he wants to leave I guess.
I think LJ has known for awhile who he'd like to move on which is why we accepted a loan deal for Henderson and a offer for JDH which was a surprising one though maybe the offer was a good one .

Telling players they aren't required I don't think will move them on when they are on a nice wage with 2 years left on there contracts maybe if a suitable club came in for them though can't see many clubs really cueing up for Henderson or Magennis tbh .

This article saying Millwall confident of getting Nisbet according to the Scottish sun other clubs like Blackburn interested too . Personally if I was Nisbet I'd rather Blackburn or one of the other clubs over Millwall every day of the week .

Wee quiz on English club nicknames in article . Got 17 out of 20.
https://the72.co.uk/2023/05/31/encouraging-update-emerges-on-millwalls-chase-of-12-goal-striker-blackburn-rovers-still-keen/

[bingo70]

https://twitter.com/_wfish/status/1663873016596447234?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Tone of this tweet from Fish suggests it’s unlikely he will be back I think.

[Clarence]

https://twitter.com/_wfish/status/1663873016596447234?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Tone of this tweet from Fish suggests it’s unlikely he will be back I think.

Well that’s not the news I was looking for.

[badabing67]

https://twitter.com/_wfish/status/1663873016596447234?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Tone of this tweet from Fish suggests it’s unlikely he will be back I think.

Unfortunately I think your right.

[Tambo]

I think LJ has known for awhile who he'd like to move on which is why we accepted a loan deal for Henderson and a offer for JDH which was a surprising one though maybe the offer was a good one .

Telling players they aren't required I don't think will move them on when they are on a nice wage with 2 years left on there contracts maybe if a suitable club came in for them though can't see many clubs really cueing up for Henderson or Magennis tbh .

This article saying Millwall confident of getting Nisbet according to the Scottish sun other clubs like Blackburn interested too . Personally if I was Nisbet I'd rather Blackburn or one of the other clubs over Millwall every day of the week .

Wee quiz on English club nicknames in article . Got 17 out of 20.
https://the72.co.uk/2023/05/31/encouraging-update-emerges-on-millwalls-chase-of-12-goal-striker-blackburn-rovers-still-keen/

Can only hope it wasn't the right time for the players to move and things change in the summer, we can't go into next season with this same midfield for starters.

Said it a few times in the past month that I'm looking forward to the summer window and think we will get it right. At least we're all on the same page as fans with certain players 👍

[Unseen work]

Wonder if we’ll go for Lewis Mayo.

Really good loan at killie and we were supposedly interested in January.

Remember him up against McGeady one game he he never gave him an inch and was probably the worst I’d seen McGeady.

Just turned 23, 1 year left on his deal and rangers supposedly wanting rid.

[bingo70]

Wonder if we’ll go for Lewis Mayo.

Really good loan at killie and we were supposedly interested in January.

Remember him up against McGeady one game he he never gave him an inch and was probably the worst I’d seen McGeady.

Just turned 23, 1 year left on his deal and rangers supposedly wanting rid.

Brightside was certain we were after him in January im sure.

I don’t know much about the guy but a quick look at transfermarkt suggests he’s the same type of player as Egan-Riley?

If he was a success at Killie would he not likely just go back there again next season though?

[JimBHibees]

Brightside was certain we were after him in January im sure.

I don’t know much about the guy but a quick look at transfermarkt suggests he’s the same type of player as Egan-Riley?

If he was a success at Killie would he not likely just go back there again next season though?

Is he centre half or right back. Always liked the look of Joe Wright at Killie a bit raw but will only get better imo

[Bronson]

Is he centre half or right back. Always liked the look of Joe Wright at Killie a bit raw but will only get better imo

Joe wright is 28 he’s a bit old to be classed as raw. He also trained with hearts pre season and couldn’t get a deal, he’s mince.

As for lewis mayo, also complete and utter mince.

If this is the standard of player we are looking at we’ll be replacing dundee utd in the championship next season.

[JimBHibees]

Joe wright is 28 he’s a bit old to be classed as raw. He also trained with hearts pre season and couldn’t get a deal, he’s mince.

As for lewis mayo, also complete and utter mince.

If this is the standard of player we are looking at we’ll be replacing dundee utd in the championship next season.

Fair enough you obviously know alot more than I do about these players. Is mince good or bad? :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Joe wright is 28 he’s a bit old to be classed as raw. He also trained with hearts pre season and couldn’t get a deal, he’s mince.

As for lewis mayo, also complete and utter mince.

If this is the standard of player we are looking at we’ll be replacing dundee utd in the championship next season.

People wrote off fish for not playing for Stockport and then having a nightmare against hearts, now look at him.

Mayo has at least been a top performer for a team in our league.

[SHODAN]

https://twitter.com/_wfish/status/1663873016596447234?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Tone of this tweet from Fish suggests it’s unlikely he will be back I think.

No Will Fish? Well, ****.

[Unseen work]

Curtis main confirmed as leaving St Mirren.

You can just see Johnson liking him as a cheap option and battering ram up front.

Hope not, but he seems to like a physical and mobile player

[bingo70]

Curtis main confirmed as leaving St Mirren.

You can just see Johnson liking him as a cheap option and battering ram up front.

Hope not, but he seems to like a physical and mobile player

I doubt we are after him but I watched their game against Celtic the other week and he was excellent in that game. Not the sort of guy that’ll score 20 a season but does a good job for a side. Wouldn’t go down well but I wouldn’t be disappointed if we went after him.

[JohnM1875]

Curtis main confirmed as leaving St Mirren.

You can just see Johnson liking him as a cheap option and battering ram up front.

Hope not, but he seems to like a physical and mobile player

For years I've thought he was an awful player. But whenever I've seen him this season he's caused real trouble, wouldn't mind him as a squad player, maybe.

[Col2]

Curtis Main would give us another option upfront. He is hot and cold but when good he is very good. He could have scored 5 at Celtic park recently.

[SHODAN]

Would take Curtis Main. Looks like he's away down south though.

[HendoDelivered]

We’d be as well sticking with Doidge than Main. Main is utter gash IMO.

[bingo70]

For years I've thought he was an awful player. But whenever I've seen him this season he's caused real trouble, wouldn't mind him as a squad player, maybe.

I don’t think it’s uncommon for players like him to get better with age as they get stronger and learn to use their strength better.

I’m with you though, he’s surprised me this season, would be a good squad player if available at the right price. Wouldn’t expect him to start many games though.

[jeffers]

I doubt we are after him but I watched their game against Celtic the other week and he was excellent in that game. Not the sort of guy that’ll score 20 a season but does a good job for a side. Wouldn’t go down well but I wouldn’t be disappointed if we went after him.

Was one that we were considering but we signed Kukharevych instead.

[raeburnhibs]

https://twitter.com/_wfish/status/1663873016596447234?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Tone of this tweet from Fish suggests it’s unlikely he will be back I think.

I'm not really getting tone? just a positive, polite but relatively neutral message which leaves all options open for him

[JimBHibees]

I'm not really getting tone? just a positive, polite but relatively neutral message which leaves all options open for him

Agree just reflecting at this point in time his future is undecided and wants to put on record how much he has enjoyed playing here in case he doesn’t return. Classy message

[Smartie]

I doubt we are after him but I watched their game against Celtic the other week and he was excellent in that game. Not the sort of guy that’ll score 20 a season but does a good job for a side. Wouldn’t go down well but I wouldn’t be disappointed if we went after him.

We're also going to be looking for someone to play up front with Youan and Boyle, a fairly appealing prospect for a player I'd have thought.

Main looks like the sort of player who might be hung out to dry in one team but who might thrive in another.

If we were to get a decent number 10 then he might be exactly the sort of player who compliments those 3 beautifully, forming a robust front 4.

Mixu had limitations as a player but he was also an absolute revelation who helped some excellent players look even better when playing with him due to the strengths he also had.

[easty]

Curtis main confirmed as leaving St Mirren.

You can just see Johnson liking him as a cheap option and battering ram up front.

Hope not, but he seems to like a physical and mobile player

I don't see anything in any the signings Johnson has made so far that would suggest he's the sort of player he'd want.

[eastmainsmsh]

Williams Fitzwater any others linked yet

[Lago]

We’d be as well sticking with Doidge than Main. Main is utter gash IMO.
Is that worse than mince or better 🤔

[Since452]

Curtis main confirmed as leaving St Mirren.

You can just see Johnson liking him as a cheap option and battering ram up front.

Hope not, but he seems to like a physical and mobile player

I've not really seen that to be honest. Would much rather have Main over Nouble but would preferably have neither.

[04Sauzee]

Williams Fitzwater any others linked yet

Jay Idzes?

[Brightside]

Brightside was certain we were after him in January im sure.

I don’t know much about the guy but a quick look at transfermarkt suggests he’s the same type of player as Egan-Riley?

If he was a success at Killie would he not likely just go back there again next season though?

TBF I was certain. And then when I asked BK he looked at me like he had no idea who he was. He's a very good young defender and isn't just a lump it up the park type like Fitzwater. I'd love us to buy him but I assume Ranger will want cash.

[Brightside]

Joe wright is 28 he’s a bit old to be classed as raw. He also trained with hearts pre season and couldn’t get a deal, he’s mince.

As for lewis mayo, also complete and utter mince.

If this is the standard of player we are looking at we’ll be replacing dundee utd in the championship next season.

What makes you say Lewis Mayo is mince. Ive really liked the look of him when I've watched their games. Obv prone to the odd mistake but he's still young and I reckon he'd fit our strategy of buy > develop > sell.

[bingo70]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kevin-nisbet-hibs-transfer-fee-30123760

But accepted for Nisbet. Doesn’t sound like anything will happen quickly though.

[Brightside]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kevin-nisbet-hibs-transfer-fee-30123760

But accepted for Nisbet. Doesn’t sound like anything will happen quickly though.

Weighing up his option in Dubai with Kyle :greengrin:greengrin

[Hibees1973]

Would like us to sign Jason Kerr from Wigan. Know he was injured last season but going on past performances he would be a significant upgrade on any Centre Half we have at present.

I've always been impressed by Mark O'Hara at St Mirren. Great engine. Tall, physically strong and has proved himself at SPFL level over a number of years. Is a goalscoring midfielder and a successful penalty taker at St Mirren. Would prove to be more reliable than the likes of Henderson, Doyle-Hayes and Magennis.

Rumour has it we have been linked with Jamie McGrath but I reckon O'Hara is a better signing and would improve our midfield.

[JohnM1875]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kevin-nisbet-hibs-transfer-fee-30123760

But accepted for Nisbet. Doesn’t sound like anything will happen quickly though.

Aye, think this will drag on for a good while and he won't end up at Millwall.

[Stairway 2 7]

Surely Kevin's fee will be nowhere near the 1mil in that article, brutal if so

[bingo70]

Aye, think this will drag on for a good while and he won't end up at Millwall.

Taking what he said at face value, if he genuinely walked away from them in January at the last minute, you’d imagine Millwall would want a quick answer now. If they allow themselves to be mucked about all summer then I’d be very surprised, if I was a Millwall fan I wouldn’t be impressed with that at all.

[SickBoy32]

Would like us to sign Jason Kerr from Wigan. Know he was injured last season but going on past performances he would be a significant upgrade on any Centre Half we have at present.

I've always been impressed by Mark O'Hara at St Mirren. Great engine. Tall, physically strong and has proved himself at SPFL level over a number of years. Is a goalscoring midfielder and a successful penalty taker at St Mirren. Would prove to be more reliable than the likes of Henderson, Doyle-Hayes and Magennis.

Rumour has it we have been linked with Jamie McGrath but I reckon O'Hara is a better signing and would improve our midfield.

Like yourself been very impressed with what I've seen of O'Hara this year - think it'd take a significant fee to get him though so probably out of our reach at the moment

Maybe we can offer them 7/8 players in exchange :greengrin

[bingo70]

Would like us to sign Jason Kerr from Wigan. Know he was injured last season but going on past performances he would be a significant upgrade on any Centre Half we have at present.

I've always been impressed by Mark O'Hara at St Mirren. Great engine. Tall, physically strong and has proved himself at SPFL level over a number of years. Is a goalscoring midfielder and a successful penalty taker at St Mirren. Would prove to be more reliable than the likes of Henderson, Doyle-Hayes and Magennis.

Rumour has it we have been linked with Jamie McGrath but I reckon O'Hara is a better signing and would improve our midfield.

McGrath is available for transfer but O’Hara isn’t though.

[easty]

Would like us to sign Jason Kerr from Wigan. Know he was injured last season but going on past performances he would be a significant upgrade on any Centre Half we have at present.

I've always been impressed by Mark O'Hara at St Mirren. Great engine. Tall, physically strong and has proved himself at SPFL level over a number of years. Is a goalscoring midfielder and a successful penalty taker at St Mirren. Would prove to be more reliable than the likes of Henderson, Doyle-Hayes and Magennis.

Rumour has it we have been linked with Jamie McGrath but I reckon O'Hara is a better signing and would improve our midfield.

As much as I want a midfielder who can chip in with goals, I think it's more important we get someone who can make something happen in the final third. A more creative player behind the striker. O'Hara and McGrath are decent players, but put either of them into our team on Saturday for the derby...are they players who'd have made something happen- in the last 20 mins? I dinnae think so. We need someone who can.

We should have Boyle, Youan and a new striker up top next season. They'll hopefully get us plenty goals. Get someone in to create the chances for them, rather than a O'Hara/McGrath type.

[The Modfather]

We're also going to be looking for someone to play up front with Youan and Boyle, a fairly appealing prospect for a player I'd have thought.

Main looks like the sort of player who might be hung out to dry in one team but who might thrive in another.

If we were to get a decent number 10 then he might be exactly the sort of player who compliments those 3 beautifully, forming a robust front 4.

Mixu had limitations as a player but he was also an absolute revelation who helped some excellent players look even better when playing with him due to the strengths he also had.

This is where I am. I like Curtis Main, probably not as my main striker and direct replacement for Nisbet. However he could well be the unglamorous player that gets the best out of Youan & Boyle. At worst a good backup who can play up on his own. The type of signing with a defined role, not jack of all trade master of none anywhere across the front 3.

[Donegal Hibby]

I'd be surprised if we have accepted a offer from the first club that's came in for Nisbet as there's meant to be other interested clubs as well . Seen Curtis main and nouble mentioned again . When Nisbet goes we are going to need to replace him with a striker that can actually score goals and I'd rather try for van Veen than the two mentioned.

[Aldo]

I'd be surprised if we have accepted a offer from the first club that's came in for Nisbet as there's meant to be other interested clubs as well . Seen Curtis main and nouble mentioned again . When Nisbet goes we are going to need to replace him with a striker that can actually score goals and I'd rather try for van Veen than the two mentioned.

They’ve met our valuation and accepted it. Will hopefully start a bidding war!

It’s up to player now!

[bingo70]

I'd be surprised if we have accepted a offer from the first club that's came in for Nisbet as there's meant to be other interested clubs as well . Seen Curtis main and nouble mentioned again . When Nisbet goes we are going to need to replace him with a striker that can actually score goals and I'd rather try for van Veen than the two mentioned.

Surely you can see the difference between Main, who is being suggested as a cheap squad filler as he’s out of contract compared to Van Veen who would be a very expensive 32 year old that we are likely not to be able to afford or justify spending big money on when he’s likely got one season left?

[brydekirk]

Would like us to sign Jason Kerr from Wigan. Know he was injured last season but going on past performances he would be a significant upgrade on any Centre Half we have at present.

I've always been impressed by Mark O'Hara at St Mirren. Great engine. Tall, physically strong and has proved himself at SPFL level over a number of years. Is a goalscoring midfielder and a successful penalty taker at St Mirren. Would prove to be more reliable than the likes of Henderson, Doyle-Hayes and Magennis.

Rumour has it we have been linked with Jamie McGrath but I reckon O'Hara is a better signing and would improve our midfield.
Good shout, must agree 👍

[Paulie Walnuts]

Surely you can see the difference between Main, who is being suggested as a cheap squad filler as he’s out of contract compared to Van Veen who would be a very expensive 32 year old that we are likely not to be able to afford or justify spending big money on when he’s likely got one season left?

:agree:

Van Veen would make absolutely no sense given his contract situation. We won’t be signing him.

[bingo70]

:agree:

Van Veen would make absolutely no sense given his contract situation. We won’t be signing him.

I’m trying not to be a dick about it but I don’t really get why people can’t see that?

Unless it was silly money, Motherwell would be as well just keeping him and if we were about to pay silly money for someone, it wouldn’t be a 32 year old who’s had one good season really and probably got one year left in him. Just doesn’t make any sense.

Actually a wee bit arrogance about it that we could just go and take him from a club like Motherwell.

[Brightside]

Surely Kevin's fee will be nowhere near the 1mil in that article, brutal if so

1.5 maybe.

[Brightside]

They’ve met our valuation and accepted it. Will hopefully start a bidding war!

It’s up to player now!

Yep. I don’t really see us getting more than 1.5 tbh.

[Aldo]

I’m trying not to be a dick about it but I don’t really get why people can’t see that?

Unless it was silly money, Motherwell would be as well just keeping him and if we were about to pay silly money for someone, it wouldn’t be a 32 year old who’s had one good season really and probably got one year left in him. Just doesn’t make any sense.

Actually a wee bit arrogance about it that we could just go and take him from a club like Motherwell.

I’d rather get Myko back than spend the money Well are looking for him.

I think we also need a poacher a proper no 9 that can stick chances away. One that can feed off Youan and Boyle

[at last 61]

Fletcher in as back up, and a tall centre forward even on loan as in a year's time Josh,o 'Conner should be ready for the 1st team