Kevin Nisbet

[marinello59]

Surely worthy of a thread to himself.

All the best to him, hope he proves successful down South and bags a few Scotland caps.

[Brightside]

Great player for us and a well deserved move.

[oneone73]

Great player for us and a well deserved move.

Agreed.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Good luck Kevin Nisbet.

[JamesHFC]

Thank you Kevin, the winner against Hearts was appreciated. All the best.

[Bostonhibby]

Good player for us, I wish him all the best

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[Jonnyboy]

Thank you and good luck, Kevin.

[Unseen work]

Very good and very underrated player imo.

Will be a hit down there and get another move to a top championship team.

[The Harp]

Good luck to Kevin, hope it's the right move for him. Can't help thinking he could've done much better than Millwall though.

[gbhibby]

Millwall v Watford will now be an interesting fixture.

[HH81]

Where has it been confirmed?

[O'Rourke3]

Has it been confirmed? Down in the borders with no WiFi and intermittent data connections

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[Billy Whizz]

Where has it been confirmed?

BBC Adair 5pm
Good luck KN

[Jim44]

Good luck to Kevin, hope it's the right move for him. Can't help thinking he could've done much better than Millwall though.

I wish him well but I’m disappointed that he’s gone to a club with such a horrible support.

[BILLYHIBS]

Only player I wanted in that window

Came through some tough times and injuries

Good player

All the best for the future Kevin sad to see you go

[HendoDelivered]

All the best Kev

[the_ginger_hibee]

It's official now.

https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1667562267796459522?s=20

[Stuarty1875]

Wish him all the best.

[Pete70]

Good luck Nizzy

[May21/05/216]

Good luck Kevin

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[Pretty Boy]

Good move for him and good for us that we didn't end up having to lose him for next to nothing in January. The task now is of course to replace him.

He is a player who really grew on me. It was obvious to anyone that he had talent from the off but for whatever reason I couldn't really take to him. Since returning from injury though he has been outstanding and he's worked his socks off for us. No sulking after January and he's taken a risk going down south. Good luck to him.

[hibsfan7]

Good luck kevin up against porteous at watford

[hibee-boys]

Deserves his shot down South, given his age and time spent up here nobody will grudge him a good payday in the championship. I hope it works out well for him and he’s sold on for a substantial fee next summer😂

[Bishop Hibee]

Had his ups and downs but ultimately he was a great goal scorer for us. He’ll be hard to replace.

[Wilson]

Thank you.

[Stuart93]

Meh, good goal scorer. Never wanted to be here. Wanted to go as soon as he was in the door.

Never really cared much for him and I suspect he felt the same about hibs.

[NC1875]

Very good and very underrated player imo.

Will be a hit down there and get another move to a top championship team.

Said that to my mate earlier. He’ll go for 10 million in the next year after a good season at Millwall.

Good luck Kevin

[HIBS NUTS]

good luck kevin.
he has been great since injury.
Poor choice of club though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Sorry to see him go to such a horrible club .
Been a excellent player for us and wish him all the best .
Thanks Nizzy.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Meh, good goal scorer. Never wanted to be here. Wanted to go as soon as he was in the door.

Never really cared much for him and I suspect he felt the same about hibs.


Scored enough goals and celebrated scoring with passion.

[J-C]

Best of luck and thanks for all the effort.

[Torto7062]

Good move for him and good for us that we didn't end up having to lose him for next to nothing in January. The task now is of course to replace him.

He is a player who really grew on me. It was obvious to anyone that he had talent from the off but for whatever reason I couldn't really take to him. Since returning from injury though he has been outstanding and he's worked his socks off for us. No sulking after January and he's taken a risk going down south. Good luck to him.

100% this.....

Heard he's got a high opinion of himself but at least since January he's proved his worth.

Also hats off to the management team and board for NOT selling him in January

[Mon Dieu4]

Great player and will be sadly missed, never really got the whole "sulking" thing, the service to him at that time was rank rotten and he was having to try and drop deep to make things happen for himself, somehow people equated that to him sulking and not being interested, always thought it was utter bull****

[ElginHibbie]

100% this.....

Heard he's got a high opinion of himself but at least since January he's proved his worth.

Also hats off to the management team and board for NOT selling him in January

Was his decision not to go in January was it not?

[Mibbes Aye]

Another player who graced the green and white for a while and gave us some enjoyable moments. It will be interesting to see how LJ shapes the team and squad now - what style of forward(s) we look to bring in.

Given the predictability of this I hope and trust Hibs know what they want to do next. Then it’s a case of persuading the player we want and trying to fend off interest from elsewhere. Same as it ever was.

[basehibby]

Good luck Kev!

Very glad he stayed with us the extra half season when he could have naffed off in Jan - his contribution was excellent and his goals were possibly the difference between playing in Europe and not.

Don't get the comments about him somehow lacking commitment to the Hibees cause - no lack of effort from where I was standing to add to his undoubted talent.

[Waxy]

Good luck Kevin and thanks for the many great goals.

[Wilson]

Meh, good goal scorer. Never wanted to be here. Wanted to go as soon as he was in the door.

Never really cared much for him and I suspect he felt the same about hibs.

Meh.

[Springbank]

Wishing Kevin good luck

From a Hibs perspective, I feel like I did when Josh Doig left for Verona

Fair play to the boy, and can't begrudge him the extra earnings

But it's not like losing an Irreplaceable (a McGinn or a Boyle)

Not looking to rain on any parade, just saying good luck Kev & a front three of Youan Boyle and Kukharevych may score more by Christmas than Millwall get all season

So, good business all round and thanks for the goals Kevin

[WeeRussell]

Great player and will be sadly missed, never really got the whole "sulking" thing, the service to him at that time was rank rotten and he was having to try and drop deep to make things happen for himself, somehow people equated that to him sulking and not being interested, always thought it was utter bull****

Some will go to great lengths to create reasons not to like the best striker we’ve had in a number of years.

All the best Kev. Just wish you weren’t signing for that lot! (Albeit rather that than the auld firm)

[wallpaperman]

Good luck to Kevin, he deserves a chance to try something different, earn more money, and credit to him for not taking the easy old firm option at this time.

His goalscoring record is very decent, and he went through an incredibly difficult period when his Dad passed away at a relatively young age, that must have knocked him for six for a good period.

[Bristolhibby]

Another player who graced the green and white for a while and gave us some enjoyable moments. It will be interesting to see how LJ shapes the team and squad now - what style of forward(s) we look to bring in.

Given the predictability of this I hope and trust Hibs know what they want to do next. Then it’s a case of persuading the player we want and trying to fend off interest from elsewhere. Same as it ever was.

Just don’t let Aberdeen know. We should leak that we are after some utter donkeys, put them off the scent.

J

[weecounty hibby]

Best of luck to him. I liked him and never understood the grief he got at times. Will be hard to replace him

[Nakedmanoncrack]

Was undoubtedly a good signing, and contributed well during his time at ER, and wish him well.
From a financial point of view it may be a good move for him, but otherwise its not an exciting move, but I guess it was the best option he had.

[Keith_M]

Best wishes, Kevin, I hope it works out well for you.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Good luck to Kevin, he's good enough to score goals in that league. Any reports of the fee?

[Hibiza]

Best wishes Kevin.

[GreenGray]

Definitely a case of what could have been. No injuries and if he scored that penalty against hearts he’d be a lot more loved.

Still wish him the best and definitely think we’ll miss his quality unless we properly replace him.


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[Not In The Know]

Good luck to him. Millwall is a ***** hole.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Good luck to him. Millwall is a ***** hole.

Sarf-east London is a tough manor, though I doubt Kevin will be a resident of Nelson Mandela House.

[B.H.F.C]

Will be very difficult to get someone of his quality.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Decent move for him. Down South was always a better option than the Bigots or Bhoys. Hopefully, other younger talented Scottish players look at McGinn, Doig and now Nisbet and think, sign for the Hibs, improve, maybe get a cap or two, and then move on to bigger and better.

[Greenbeard]

Meh, good goal scorer. Never wanted to be here. Wanted to go as soon as he was in the door.

Never really cared much for him and I suspect he felt the same about hibs.
Hope you care for your guide dog more than you cared about Nisbet at Hibs.

[Lago]

Where has it been confirmed?
Hibs have released a statement confirming it.

[Lago]

Was undoubtedly a good signing, and contributed well during his time at ER, and wish him well.
From a financial point of view it may be a good move for him, but otherwise its not an exciting move, but I guess it was the best option he had.
Perhaps he sees it as a stepping stone to better things, as I'm Porteous does with his move to lowly Watford.

[jeffers]

Good player who we will undoubtedly struggle to replace. Wish him zero success though.

[erin go bragh]

Gives us plenty time and money to find his replacement
All the best to the guy.

[Brightside]

It’s odd how some don’t rate his move yet they weren’t saying the same of Portos move to Watford?

[Dmas]

Good luck to him hopefully he can keep scoring and bring that to national team, Millwall narrowly missed out on play offs last year not so sure it’s as bad a move as people are suggesting not the most fashionable club but at the right end of the table

[CapitalGreen]

Good player who we will undoubtedly struggle to replace. Wish him zero success though.

Even though success could result in more money for Hibs or potentially success for Scotland?

[Green Reaper]

Perhaps he sees it as a stepping stone to better things, as I'm Porteous does with his move to lowly Watford.

Will be interesting when they play against each other

[Spike Mandela]

A big loss to Hibs and a player who should really be leaving with a medal with all the missed opportunities we had in semis and finals.

He will be difficult to replace imo.

Good luck Kev.

[Nicho87]

Hope it’s over the 2 million mark plus a sell on and we’ve done well there. For a player of 26 I don’t think that’s a bad deal at all. Liked Nisbet but no where near the quality of a riordan or younger stokes.
Wish him all the best hope we re-invest wisely

[Bostonhibby]

I wish him well but I’m disappointed that he’s gone to a club with such a horrible support.I've got 2 career long friends from the area and their Millwall credentials are as good as my leith born and bred Hibs ones, I hope.

Tarring everyone with the same brush doesn't fit, Millwall have more than their fair share of bellends, but we aren't immune ourselves.

One of my mates reckons he is delighted with the signing but is certain Kev is there for the platform for his next move. Probably right.

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[Tambo]

Gets nothing but good luck from me on his future, would rather see him go down south than across the m8.

He maybe did want out of Hibs a few times and some could say he downed tools when he never got his move. Picked up a bad injury and came back strong, though his overall play improved under Johnson.

Will be hard to replace and interesting to see who we bring in.

[Blaster]

All the best Kevin. Hope you prove your doubters wrong

[HibbyDave]

How much do we pass onto Dunfermline?

[CapitalGreen]

How much do we pass onto Dunfermline?

A % of undisclosed = undisclosed.

[jeffers]

Even though success could result in more money for Hibs or potentially success for Scotland?

On a personal level hope he wins heehaw. Hope we make as much from him as possible though.

[Stuart93]

Hope you care for your guide dog more than you cared about Nisbet at Hibs.

It’s difficult to argue that he wanted to be a hibs player. Pushed for a move every window since he joined

[Greencore]

Bothered we have lost quality. But not bothered we have lost a player who wanted to leave at the first sniff.

[J-C]

Bothered we have lost quality. But not bothered we have lost a player who wanted to leave at the first sniff.

This was my only real grumble with Nisbet, signs a 3 year deal and wanted out after 6 months.

[Since452]

Nisbet will be pushing for a move away from Millwall in the January transfer window

[Johnny_Leith]

Good luck Kev, an excellent player who did well for Hibs. Hoping you'll push on and earn us a decent sell on fee.

[chunk1875]

It’s a tinpot transfer fee. Why are we constantly sold short for transfer fees. Aberdeen and hearts hold on to their best players or get a
Disproportionate fee. Our revenue is already in a negative when compared to Aberdeen and hearts prize money. But we expect to compete for 3rd. I’d rather keep him lose the transfer fee and realistically compete for 3rd next season.

[HFC93]

It’s a tinpot transfer fee. Why are we constantly sold short for transfer fees. Aberdeen and hearts hold on to their best players or get a
Disproportionate fee. Our revenue is already in a negative when compared to Aberdeen and hearts prize money. But we expect to compete for 3rd. I’d rather keep him lose the transfer fee and realistically compete for 3rd next season.

Is there an example of Aberdeen or Hearts getting a better fee than £2 million for a player with a year left on his contract?

[chunk1875]

Is there an example of Aberdeen or Hearts getting a better fee than £2 million for a player with a year left on his contract?

Give an example of being able to generate a positive revenue to make us being able to compete for 3rd when we are already playing catch up, goals win games. There’s no plan to bridge the gap it’s hit and hope. But it’s fine we’re going to have a great pitch and loads of halfwits doing podcasts

[SHODAN]

Can't help but feel really ****ing frustrated that the value of non-OF Scottish teams' best players has actually decreased in the last decade whilst in almost every other country it's increased exponentially.

In 2033 we'll be selling our star striker to Doncaster Rovers for £1 million while Yeovil Town get £30 million for some guy.

[HFC93]

Give an example of being able to generate a positive revenue to make us being able to compete for 3rd when we are already playing catch up, goals win games. There’s no plan to bridge the gap it’s hit and hope. But it’s fine we’re going to have a great pitch and loads of halfwits doing podcasts

So you don't have an example of Aberdeen or Hearts getting a better fee than £2 million for a player with a year left on his contract.

[HibbyDave]

Undisclosed fee???
What about transparency?

Or wait for the accounts.

[cameronw-hfc]

Undisclosed fee???
What about transparency?

Or wait for the accounts.

Almost every transfer goes down officially as an undisclosed fee. It gets reported elsewhere usually but officially they don't announce it as often now

[chunk1875]

So you don't have an example of Aberdeen or Hearts getting a better fee than £2 million for a player with a year left on his contract.

Where does is say £2m or is a .net fact? We’re being sold short season after season. Players sold, players bought, standard of manager, youth development. But it’s fine we’ve got good contacts a city group and you can have a family day at the training centre (that was paid for by transfer fees for an under valued player). On this model is delusional we can be consistently challenging for 3rd and root cause of why we yo-yo as a club

[HFC93]

Where does is say £2m or is a .net fact? We’re being sold short season after season. Players sold, players bought, standard of manager, youth development. But it’s fine we’ve got good contacts a city group and you can have a family day at the training centre (that was paid for by transfer fees for an under valued player). On this model is delusional we can be consistently challenging for 3rd and root cause of why we yo-yo as a club

Multiple media reports.

[cameronw-hfc]

Where does is say £2m or is a .net fact? We’re being sold short season after season. Players sold, players bought, standard of manager, youth development. But it’s fine we’ve got good contacts a city group and you can have a family day at the training centre (that was paid for by transfer fees for an under valued player). On this model is delusional we can be consistently challenging for 3rd and root cause of why we yo-yo as a club


Genuinely, what are you expected for a mid twenties injury prone(ish) striker who has 12 months left on his deal?

12 months ago, if fit, we could have been looking at a higher fee of course, but it's still profit.

Doig moved at the perfect time for him, but another year with us could have seen his price tag improve a bit, but he's basically 100% profit. We even managed to get a team to agree a 1m fee for Melkersen if he done well there, despite him doing not much for us. Sell on fee included on Macey and Doig, now Nisbet, as well as decent money up front for both.

Were not doing bad off the park, under the Gordon's we have always been good off the park in all honesty, on the park is a work in progress, but despite poor seasons on the pitch, we're still spending money and making decent profits.

[MWHIBBIES]

Where does is say £2m or is a .net fact? We’re being sold short season after season. Players sold, players bought, standard of manager, youth development. But it’s fine we’ve got good contacts a city group and you can have a family day at the training centre (that was paid for by transfer fees for an under valued player). On this model is delusional we can be consistently challenging for 3rd and root cause of why we yo-yo as a club

It's a decent fee. Contract length is the major factor.

[chunk1875]

Multiple media reports.

The media reports seven figure with significant sell (undisclosed) on which means shtty end of the stick. But I presume you believe Rebecca Vardy actually lost her phone over board and boris had to change his phone. I’d rather club were honest it’s all smoke and mirrors to make us look like we are competitive. Realistically we won’t and historically have proven that Europe and 3rd place isn’t a constant. But it’s fine we’ve convinced everyone that our facilities are amazing while hiding the fact that our product is terrible.

[HFC93]

The media reports seven figure with significant sell (undisclosed) on which means shtty end of the stick. But I presume you believe Rebecca Vardy actually lost her phone over board and boris had to change his phone. I’d rather club were honest it’s all smoke and mirrors to make us look like we are competitive. Realistically we won’t and historically have proven that Europe and 3rd place isn’t a constant. But it’s fine we’ve convinced everyone that our facilities are amazing while hiding the fact that our product is terrible.

Take a deep breath mate.

[MWHIBBIES]

The media reports seven figure with significant sell (undisclosed) on which means shtty end of the stick. But I presume you believe Rebecca Vardy actually lost her phone over board and boris had to change his phone. I’d rather club were honest it’s all smoke and mirrors to make us look like we are competitive. Realistically we won’t and historically have proven that Europe and 3rd place isn’t a constant. But it’s fine we’ve convinced everyone that our facilities are amazing while hiding the fact that our product is terrible.

Thank god nothing gets passed you.

[chunk1875]

Take a deep breath mate.

Exact attitude why we will continue to be mediocre

[marinello59]

Exact attitude why we will continue to be mediocre

We all have to deal with the reality of the market we operate in. Celtic have just lost their manager to the Premiership down south. I guess they will just have to put up with being mediocre as well.

[chunk1875]

We all have to deal with the reality of the market we operate in. Celtic have just lost their manager to the Premiership down south. I guess they will just have to put up with being mediocre as well.

Different comparison. We are fed that we have the resources to finish 3rd or 4th when actually we struggle to do so. We’re told that redevelopment of different assets will put us on great footing. We’re told that restructuring coaching, youth development and scouting will help grow home grown talent will bring the club to a competitive level. Sadly just doesn’t happen. Nisbet being sold on the cheap is just another disappointment but this wouldn’t be accepted by the teams we are competing with for 3rd

[WeeRussell]

Different comparison. We are fed that we have the resources to finish 3rd or 4th when actually we struggle to do so. We’re told that redevelopment of different assets will put us on great footing. We’re told that restructuring coaching, youth development and scouting will help grow home grown talent will bring the club to a competitive level. Sadly just doesn’t happen. Nisbet being sold on the cheap is just another disappointment but this wouldn’t be accepted by the teams we are competing with for 3rd

We do have the resources to finish 3rd or 4th and were one blown last game of the season opportunity from doing so?

Everything else you have listed is true apart from the bit about Nisbet being sold on the cheap? How much did you expect to get for him given the contract and circumstances?

[givescotlandfreedom]

Didn't think he ever wanted to be here or was really was really commited to the club TBH.

[Forza Fred]

It’s a tinpot transfer fee. Why are we constantly sold short for transfer fees. Aberdeen and hearts hold on to their best players or get a
Disproportionate fee. Our revenue is already in a negative when compared to Aberdeen and hearts prize money. But we expect to compete for 3rd. I’d rather keep him lose the transfer fee and realistically compete for 3rd next season.

Interesting that it’s a tinpot fee when the fee has not been disclosed😂

[Waxy]

The media reports seven figure with significant sell (undisclosed) on which means shtty end of the stick. But I presume you believe Rebecca Vardy actually lost her phone over board and boris had to change his phone. I’d rather club were honest it’s all smoke and mirrors to make us look like we are competitive. Realistically we won’t and historically have proven that Europe and 3rd place isn’t a constant. But it’s fine we’ve convinced everyone that our facilities are amazing while hiding the fact that our product is terrible.Well thats one way of guessing at it.

[marinello59]

Different comparison. We are fed that we have the resources to finish 3rd or 4th when actually we struggle to do so. We’re told that redevelopment of different assets will put us on great footing. We’re told that restructuring coaching, youth development and scouting will help grow home grown talent will bring the club to a competitive level. Sadly just doesn’t happen. Nisbet being sold on the cheap is just another disappointment but this wouldn’t be accepted by the teams we are competing with for 3rd

On the cheap? How much do you think we should have got?

[Onion]

Nisbet will be pushing for a move away from Millwall in the January transfer window

Decent player but not sad he's gone. Hopefully we can use the cash to improve the team.

[Paulie Walnuts]

On the cheap? How much do you think we should have got?

:agree:

I’d be interested to know what people think we should have got for Nisbet and an example as to why we should have got that, such as a comparison to another player with a year left who went for so much more.

[JimBHibees]

Glad it was done early in the window so we can focus on a decent replacement. Will be a difficult job to get same quality as Kevin.

[BILLYHIBS]

2m + add ons sounds fair if that is the deal ?

The guy is real quality and will only improve

Would have preferred he stayed and focused on Hibs but that was never going to happen hopefully some of the dough will be used to bring in experienced starters that will hit the ground running and give us greater strength in depth and consistency

[Rumble de Thump]

I'm disappointed that we only got an undisclosed fee for him. We should have held out for undisclosed.

[Wilson]

Didn't think he ever wanted to be here or was really was really commited to the club TBH.

He couldn't have done much more as a professional footballer that always knew he was moving on. He scored goals. Got injured doing his job. Came back stronger. Earned the club good money.

Some people want badge kissers and guys telling us hibs is the only club they want to play for. These types are often selling us a lie.

Kevin is honest and professional and a good player.

[McGruber]

Different comparison. We are fed that we have the resources to finish 3rd or 4th when actually we struggle to do so. We’re told that redevelopment of different assets will put us on great footing. We’re told that restructuring coaching, youth development and scouting will help grow home grown talent will bring the club to a competitive level. Sadly just doesn’t happen. Nisbet being sold on the cheap is just another disappointment but this wouldn’t be accepted by the teams we are competing with for 3rd

Think it's worth reminding that Hibs signed Kevin Nisbet - for a very significant fee - beating other interesred clubs, including Hearts to his signature. It was one of many transfers that did see us compete for.. and finish 3rd. We have spent big fees relative to our place on the ladder on the likes of Boyle (beating other interested clubs, including Aberdeen) and now Youan. There's been other big outlays on good players under the Gordon stewardship, Magennis I'm sure Ron was in the building for, that's not worked out but nothing to do with ambition or spend. Personally think since Gordon came in and under the Gordon's now we have seen a bigger investment in recruitment and a more speculate to accumulate mindset. The model has to be for us to pick up the likes of Nisbet, get some success on the pitch from him and sell for profit - exactly what we've done.
Of course it hasn't been all rosey on the recruitment front, there's been misses like McCrorrie and duds signed haven't worked out. Injuries also play a huge part in where we end up, as we all know.
Considering the near toxic reaction to the club in recent past over recruitment there has been good players brought in aswell. The mistakes made have been acknowledged and we have brought in McDermott specifically to improve on that front.
I'm looking forward to see who comes in now and looking forward to next season

[DIXIHIBS]

Didn't think he ever wanted to be here or was really was really commited to the club TBH.

Thats where I'm at with him. Clearly a quality player but attitude at times was questionable. Didnt help that didnt always get good service but he spent many a game throwing arms in the air and moaning etc.Played really well and more committed after coming back from injury but maybe that was more about selling himself. Good luck to him though and thanks for a derby winner.

[CapitalGreen]

Ryan Christie moved from Celtic to Bournemouth within the final year of his contract for between £1.5-2.5m according to reports. He’d won 2 trebles with Celtic, scored a number of European goals and had more international caps than Nisbet. He also wasn’t returning from serious injury. As a comparison, to receive a fee in the same ballpark for Nisbet is good going.

[JimBHibees]

He couldn't have done much more as a professional footballer that always knew he was moving on. He scored goals. Got injured doing his job. Came back stronger. Earned the club good money.

Some people want badge kissers and guys telling us hibs is the only club they want to play for. These types are often selling us a lie.

Kevin is honest and professional and a good player.

Agree with that.

[McD]

The media reports seven figure with significant sell (undisclosed) on which means shtty end of the stick. But I presume you believe Rebecca Vardy actually lost her phone over board and boris had to change his phone. I’d rather club were honest it’s all smoke and mirrors to make us look like we are competitive. Realistically we won’t and historically have proven that Europe and 3rd place isn’t a constant. But it’s fine we’ve convinced everyone that our facilities are amazing while hiding the fact that our product is terrible.


just as you ‘believe’ it’s the ****ty end of the stick. Funny how other people need to prove 2mill but you can speculate opinions and present it as fact

[McD]

Ryan Christie moved from Celtic to Bournemouth within the final year of his contract for between £1.5-2.5m according to reports. He’d won 2 trebles with Celtic, scored a number of European goals and had more international caps than Nisbet. He also wasn’t returning from serious injury. As a comparison, to receive a fee in the same ballpark for Nisbet is good going.


nah mate, don’t be bringing that kind of logic here, other folk are making random guesses and applying their own prejudice to speculation, that’s much more reliable

[Lago]

He couldn't have done much more as a professional footballer that always knew he was moving on. He scored goals. Got injured doing his job. Came back stronger. Earned the club good money.

Some people want badge kissers and guys telling us hibs is the only club they want to play for. These types are often selling us a lie.

Kevin is honest and professional and a good player.
At last a honest sensible post, well done.

[Since452]

The sell on will be important. Nisbet isn't shy about moving clubs. Nothing wrong with that, he's ambitious, but he'll not be at Millwall long if he hits the ground running.

[Unseen work]

I think one of the main things with Nisbet is it’s almost like he’s trying to make up for lost time.

He spent a couple of years in the lower divisions due to a poor attitude/professionalism and then the penny dropped.

Now he’s unbelievably focussed and determined and it seems to be a motivator for him to make up for lost time and realise his full potential.

Like it about him

[Allant1981]

Good luck to the guy, came in and done a good job for us, wants to play at a higher level and get more money, personally don't think Millwall are a bigger club but money talks and more exposure for him down south, I'd probably do the same if I was him

[A Hi-Bee]

Best of luck to him, very good player that we will find hard to replace. as for some saying he has/had an atitude, I would be saying to reach the top in any sports you need an atitude, he will go and do well in a move that is tipped to be life changing as far as money goes, who in their right mind would not wish to do the same.
:aok:

[007]

Ryan Christie moved from Celtic to Bournemouth within the final year of his contract for between £1.5-2.5m according to reports. He’d won 2 trebles with Celtic, scored a number of European goals and had more international caps than Nisbet. He also wasn’t returning from serious injury. As a comparison, to receive a fee in the same ballpark for Nisbet is good going.

Plus the salary comes into it too. Ryan Christie would have been on a considerably higher salary than Nisbet so for us to get a similar fee, we've done reasonably well. I'm happy if it's around the £2m mark and hopefully it includes a decent sell-on %age.

[MountcastleHibs]

He was also in the last year of his contract, so to get £2million for him is fair I would say.

[SaulGoodman]

Exact attitude why we will continue to be mediocre

You think anything that gets said on this site remotely affects how Hibs season pans out?

[Brightside]

He couldn't have done much more as a professional footballer that always knew he was moving on. He scored goals. Got injured doing his job. Came back stronger. Earned the club good money.

Some people want badge kissers and guys telling us hibs is the only club they want to play for. These types are often selling us a lie.

Kevin is honest and professional and a good player.

Top class post.

[Hibbyradge]

He was also in the last year of his contract, so to get £2million for him is fair I would say.

Where has that figure come from?

[A Hi-Bee]

Where has that figure come from?

Am just no gonna be able to rest until I find out how much this undiclosed fee for Nizzy was.
:greengrin

[WhileTheChief..]

Couldn’t care less about the money involved, our squad is much weaker without him.

Boyle and Melkerson coming back won’t be enough.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Meh, good goal scorer. Never wanted to be here. Wanted to go as soon as he was in the door.

Never really cared much for him and I suspect he felt the same about hibs.

Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

[Since90+2]

Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

We want young and highly ambitious guys at the club. We'll always have guys like Hanlon and Stevenson who are good pros and dedicated to the club, but with the best will in the world they are not good enough to be moving on to a higher level.

Guys like Nisbet come in, do well and help the team then earn us a return on our investment. If we can repeat the cycle enough we should progress as a club.

I don't see a Gulf state choosing to buy us any time soon and start pumping millions in, so it's the only viable business model to achieve better outcomes.

[Hibiza]

Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

Brilliant Post , spot on.

[A Hi-Bee]

aye its great that we sign young players who can keep us away from relegation by banging in some goals and we get a bit of spare for them and a friendly game thrown in as well. Roll on, whats no to like.
:aok:

[tamig]

Couldn’t care less about the money involved, our squad is much weaker without him.

Boyle and Melkerson coming back won’t be enough.

Do you not think the club will be looking at replacements or maybe even have someone lined up? I’m excited for the new season with the new DOF to see how things go.

[tamig]

Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

Nisbet is highly ambitious. He did an excellent job for us and will be difficult to replace. What more did you want from him? He is on an upward trajectory and I’m glad we’ve been able to benefit from his services over the past few years. He was outstanding after his return from injury. I don’t care that he isn’t a Hibby and I wish him well.

[blackpoolhibs]

Exact attitude why we will continue to be mediocre

I'd love us to get to mediocrity.

[Causewayside PR]

Good post. Let's be honest, he also missed two absolutely massive penalties for us that could have profoundly changed things in a positive light had he scored. Cup against Hearts to set up a Scottish Cup final against a dreadful Celtic team (relatively speaking) and a major chance of getting third with that pen against Aberdeen and £4 million odd in Europe, not to mention all the games. He often went missing when we really needed him. However, he was a very good striker for us.


Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

[Since452]

Nisbet used Hibs as a stepping stone. The same way that he used Raith Rovers, Dunfermline and now Millwall. No issue with it whatsoever. He's ambitious and I like ambitious players. Good on him. Millwall fans will soon find out he'll not be hanging around long and why should he?

What I didn't like was him appearing to sulk when we said no to Birmingham. Hopefully he's learned from that (which he appears to have done) as he really didn't do himself any favours. Good player, highs and lows, but strangely not one I'm particularly bothered about. He got what he wanted and we got some decent coin for a player soon to be out of contract. We move on.

[MWHIBBIES]

Nisbet used Hibs as a stepping stone. The same way that he used Raith Rovers, Dunfermline and now Millwall. No issue with it whatsoever. He's ambitious and I like ambitious players. Good on him. Millwall fans will soon find out he'll not be hanging around long and why should he?

What I didn't like was him appearing to sulk when we said no to Birmingham. Hopefully he's learned from that (which he appears to have done) as he really didn't do himself any favours. Good player, highs and lows, but strangely not one I'm particularly bothered about. He got what he wanted and we got some decent coin for a player soon to be out of contract. We move on.

His dad died. I think that's what actually affected him, not the Birmingham thing. Why would an ambitious player sulk? That how to lose form and not get the move.

[superfurryhibby]

I liked Nisbet. He overcome serious injury and then improved a lot as a player, that doesn’t just happen. He clearly grasped an opportunity and worked his way to a club with much better wages and offering a whole new world of footballing possibilities

Good luck to him, he served us well, scored a decent amount of goals. I hope he prospers, and earns us a decent sell on fee or whatever.

[Since452]

His dad died. I think that's what actually affected him, not the Birmingham thing. Why would an ambitious player sulk? That how to lose form and not get the move.

That's why I said he didn't do himself any favours. He definitely downed tools after the Birmingham bid was turned down. He said he was raging about it.

[WhileTheChief..]

Do you not think the club will be looking at replacements or maybe even have someone lined up? I’m excited for the new season with the new DOF to see how things go.

I think primarily that the club thinks our squad is generally ok.

We’ll hear talk of these players returning as ‘being like new signings’, similar to what we’ve heard in the past.

I don’t expect to see wholesale changes in our first team. Rather, I think we’ll trim the squad and try to add a bit more strength to the bench.

The club / LJ will view Boyle, Merlkerson and Youan as a decent front 3 to choose from.

I don’t think we’ll see any signings that make us think ‘that’s the Nisbet money being spent’.

[J-C]

That's why I said he didn't do himself any favours. He definitely downed tools after the Birmingham bid was turned down. He said he was raging about it.


Did he not hand in a transfer request.

[Donegal Hibby]

Nisbet used Hibs as a stepping stone. The same way that he used Raith Rovers, Dunfermline and now Millwall. No issue with it whatsoever. He's ambitious and I like ambitious players. Good on him. Millwall fans will soon find out he'll not be hanging around long and why should he?

What I didn't like was him appearing to sulk when we said no to Birmingham. Hopefully he's learned from that (which he appears to have done) as he really didn't do himself any favours. Good player, highs and lows, but strangely not one I'm particularly bothered about. He got what he wanted and we got some decent coin for a player soon to be out of contract. We move on.

Most footballers nowadays do use clubs as a stepping stone and considering he's been at us 3 years I think thats a decent amount of time he's been at us in fairness .

I think some Hibs fans underestimate how good Kevin Nisbet is on here . I'd put him up with some of the best strikers I seen at Hibs like Wright and stokes and while some fans aren't bothered about him going I think it's going to be very hard to replace him with a similar quality striker.After coming back from his serious injury he couldn't be faulted for his effort and commitment when playing for us . Wish the guy well in the future.

[Stuart93]

Kind of where I am as well. I never expect players to go about kissing the badge and all that, in most cases it's pretty meaningless. I'm also not daft enough to think that every young player who comes through the door at Easter Road sees us as the pinnacle of their career, not if they have ambition to play in a bigger league and earn more money.

But with Nisbet there was always the feeling that he had little feeling for the club and that he was thinking about his next move before the ink was even dry on his signature from our legendary multi click pen. That made it hard to take to him and in all honesty if his replacement hits the ground running he will be forgotten about before next season is finished so far as his time here is concerned.

I don't wish the guy any ill will, but I doubt I'll take anything more than a pretty tepid passing interest in his future career, apart from hoping he rips it up in the EFL and we get our percentage of a decent transfer fee.

Na no ill will, hope he does well purely so we can get a good % of his next fee.

As for his career on a personal level now? I’ll probably take little interest in it. But that’s just me

[JohnM1875]

Wish him all the best. Came in and scored a tonne of goals for us, some very important. 31 goals in 78 league games is impressive for us.

Never really took to him personally but heard plenty stories of good stuff he's done for fans over his time here.

Hope he smashes it down at Milwall and makes us even more money when he moves.

[tamig]

I think primarily that the club thinks our squad is generally ok.

We’ll hear talk of these players returning as ‘being like new signings’, similar to what we’ve heard in the past.

I don’t expect to see wholesale changes in our first team. Rather, I think we’ll trim the squad and try to add a bit more strength to the bench.

The club / LJ will view Boyle, Merlkerson and Youan as a decent front 3 to choose from.

I don’t think we’ll see any signings that make us think ‘that’s the Nisbet money being spent’.

I’d be very surprised if thats how the club/LJ view our striking options. The Gordon family have committed to moving us forward. That won’t involve making do with what we’ve got. I’m expecting at least two - maybe three - first team starters to arrive. One of those will be a striker.

[Smartie]

I’d be very surprised if thats how the club/LJ view our striking options. The Gordon family have committed to moving us forward. That won’t involve making do with what we’ve got. I’m expecting at least two - maybe three - first team starters to arrive. One of those will be a striker.

I thought Youan signing was the Nisbet money being spent.

The first choice middle of the 3 will be a loan signing, which I'm not too unhappy about, and he'll probably use Boyle and Youan centrally if that player gets injured.

I'm not expecting a lot of arrivals for that part of the team and I expect us to be pretty thin there.

No idea if we'll persist with Melkersen but I suspect we'll fall quite far short of whatever our targets are if he ends up playing a lot of first team football next season.

[JohnM1875]

I thought Youan signing was the Nisbet money being spent.

The first choice middle of the 3 will be a loan signing, which I'm not too unhappy about, and he'll probably use Boyle and Youan centrally if that player gets injured.

I'm not expecting a lot of arrivals for that part of the team and I expect us to be pretty thin there.

No idea if we'll persist with Melkersen but I suspect we'll fall quite far short of whatever our targets are if he ends up playing a lot of first team football next season.

It's annoying cause I think there's definitely a player in there with Melkersen, but I can't see how he possibly could have improved any with that loan.

Also a bit worried that LJ punted him out on loan and we added in a set price for him, don't think LJ see's a future for him here.

Think we'll loan back Myko and spend on a Nisbet replacement. Think both Doidge and Melkersen will be away.

[JamesHFC]

Hopefully gets 20 league goals next season then sold on for millions.

[Carheenlea]

Watch that winner against Hearts again and that goal celebration, then come back and try to claim Nisbet had little feeling for the club.

He's one who I could see returning to Hibs in the future should things not work out in the manner he hopes, and a return to Scotland might hold some appeal.

[Hibernianinc]

Thanks Kev for the goals, the assists and the effort 👍

Let’s not forget, a derby winning goal scorer is a proper badge of honour.

[BILLYHIBS]

Watch that winner against Hearts again and that goal celebration, then come back and try to claim Nisbet had little feeling for the club.

He's one who I could see returning to Hibs in the future should things not work out in the manner he hopes, and a return to Scotland might hold some appeal.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-nisbet-20175061

Said he loved our club and was happy to remain and work his socks off after his move to Birmingham fell through

This was the first window after he signed but you could see his determination and commitment after he recently returned from injury and hated Hearts/Ratboy with a passion

Maybes like most ex players he ‘gets us’ and would be open to returning as a fan or a player

His commitment or desire in the green and white was never in doubt and was not slow to show his frustration when things were not going to plan

[JimBHibees]

Watch that winner against Hearts again and that goal celebration, then come back and try to claim Nisbet had little feeling for the club.

He's one who I could see returning to Hibs in the future should things not work out in the manner he hopes, and a return to Scotland might hold some appeal.

Absolutely

[JimBHibees]

Hopefully gets 20 league goals next season then sold on for millions.

Hope so too

[O'Rourke3]

Sorry to see him leave, but it was inevitable.

Scored many goals but injuries blighted his time here and he never really had a full season. His attitude was questioned but I never saw lack of effort, lack of support was more apparent.

Missing that penalty in the cup probably, unfairly, meant many never took to him after.

His performances since his return showed us what he was capable of with decent support. The two goals versus the yams always help.

All the best Kevin.

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[Brightside]

I’d be very surprised if thats how the club/LJ view our striking options. The Gordon family have committed to moving us forward. That won’t involve making do with what we’ve got. I’m expecting at least two - maybe three - first team starters to arrive. One of those will be a striker.

100% we are signing a no9.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Nisbet is highly ambitious. He did an excellent job for us and will be difficult to replace. What more did you want from him? He is on an upward trajectory and I’m glad we’ve been able to benefit from his services over the past few years. He was outstanding after his return from injury. I don’t care that he isn’t a Hibby and I wish him well.

Was he excellent for us?

In the period he’s been here Boyle, who’s a winger, has an almost identical GPG as him and I’d hazard a guess more assists.

Duk and the other boy at Aberdeen have significantly better GPG over their career in Scotland, so does Van Veen, so does Shankland. Liam Boyce has a better record at Hearts as well despite him playing a lot of games as a 10.

Throw in a couple of big misses at pivotal points of seasons and I think excellent is stretching it tbh. He’s been pretty good for us, but he’s not as good as people are making out imo and I reckon that’ll show down south. I’d be surprised if he goes higher than Milwall and wouldn’t be surprised to see him float around other similar sized teams in that league the rest of his career, the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton, Birmingham etc.

[AgentDaleCooper]

I kind of reckon Doidge could do a job with Boyle and Youan providing ample service on the wings. Once that pair are both fit, all we need is someone to stand in the right place and let the ball bounce of their erse, which is Doidge's speciality. Obviously I'd like someone with a bit more pedigree, but my point is that I think even he would bang/bonk in a few.

[Steven79]

I kind of reckon Doidge could do a job with Boyle and Youan providing ample service on the wings. Once that pair are both fit, all we need is someone to stand in the right place and let the ball bounce of their erse, which is Doidge's speciality. Obviously I'd like someone with a bit more pedigree, but my point is that I think even he would bang/bonk in a few.Sadly I think he's finished at our level and can see him being punted if the opportunity allows.

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[tamig]

Was he excellent for us?

In the period he’s been here Boyle, who’s a winger, has an almost identical GPG as him and I’d hazard a guess more assists.

Duk and the other boy at Aberdeen have significantly better GPG over their career in Scotland, so does Van Veen, so does Shankland. Liam Boyce has a better record at Hearts as well despite him playing a lot of games as a 10.

Throw in a couple of big misses at pivotal points of seasons and I think excellent is stretching it tbh. He’s been pretty good for us, but he’s not as good as people are making out imo and I reckon that’ll show down south. I’d be surprised if he goes higher than Milwall and wouldn’t be surprised to see him float around other similar sized teams in that league the rest of his career.

All about opinions but I think he has been excellent. Every striker will miss big chances at some stage. I don’t really care about diving Duk and co tbh. This is about Nisbet. I think he’ll do well at Millwall and will move on to bigger things.

[Donegal Hibby]

Was he excellent for us?

In the period he’s been here Boyle, who’s a winger, has an almost identical GPG as him and I’d hazard a guess more assists.

Duk and the other boy at Aberdeen have significantly better GPG over their career in Scotland, so does Van Veen, so does Shankland. Liam Boyce has a better record at Hearts as well despite him playing a lot of games as a 10.

Throw in a couple of big misses at pivotal points of seasons and I think excellent is stretching it tbh. He’s been pretty good for us, but he’s not as good as people are making out imo and I reckon that’ll show down south. I’d be surprised if he goes higher than Milwall and wouldn’t be surprised to see him float around other similar sized teams in that league the rest of his career.
I'd have Kevin Nisbet over Duk and the other Aberdeen boy and van Veen, Boyce every day of the week tbh . Much better striker imo . As to Shankland v Nisbet debate I'd still pick Nisbet over Shankland . Nisbet's overall game is better than Shankland imo .Something we seen for ourselves in our Edinburgh derby win , you'd hardly know Shankland was playing in the game ! .

If Millwall create chances Nisbet will score goals and could definitely attract the attention of a bigger English club. Personally I thought he would have got one when he left us .Imo the guys quality and very underated by some on here and it's s going to be very hard to replace Nisbet with another of his quality too .

[Smartie]

All about opinions but I think he has been excellent. Every striker will miss big chances at some stage. I don’t really care about diving Duk and co tbh. This is about Nisbet. I think he’ll do well at Millwall and will move on to bigger things.

I can't decide.

He's got something about him but there is a huge gap between Nisbet at his best and Nisbet at his worst.

You could put that down to a number of things - some choose to blame the creativity of the rest of our team, some go to town on Nisbet, his ability and his attitude but I don't think we can get away from the fact that he's a pretty streaky player.

He's done well and had some great performances since coming back from injury and I think he redeemed himself with us (well, most of us) by staying on beyond January. He can move on without us feeling like he owes us anything, quite the opposite.

If he focuses on Millwall and playing well there then he might well have another upward move in him. If he thinks about his upward move, Scotland, Celtic or anything else then he won't do what he needs to do at Millwall and that will be the pinnacle of his career.

A fit, motivated and happy Nisbet will be an asset to them though. Having seen him look better in every way since his injury, I can't help but think the death of his father affected his performances for quite a while and we should cut him a bit fair bit of slack for that.

Even those of us who have been critical of him though should be wishing him all the best.

[BILLYHIBS]

I can't decide.

He's got something about him but there is a huge gap between Nisbet at his best and Nisbet at his worst.

You could put that down to a number of things - some choose to blame the creativity of the rest of our team, some go to town on Nisbet, his ability and his attitude but I don't think we can get away from the fact that he's a pretty streaky player.

He's done well and had some great performances since coming back from injury and I think he redeemed himself with us (well, most of us) by staying on beyond January. He can move on without us feeling like he owes us anything, quite the opposite.

If he focuses on Millwall and playing well there then he might well have another upward move in him. If he thinks about his upward move, Scotland, Celtic or anything else then he won't do what he needs to do at Millwall and that will be the pinnacle of his career.

A fit, motivated and happy Nisbet will be an asset to them though. Having seen him look better in every way since his injury, I can't help but think the death of his father affected his performances for quite a while and we should cut him a bit fair bit of slack for that.

Even those of us who have been critical of him though should be wishing him all the best.
Agree but 12 goals from 17 starts plus 3 appearances as a sub in the second half of the season just finished is far from streaky form probably kept us in the top six

We will find it hard to replace him

Over to the DOF

[B.H.F.C]

All about opinions but I think he has been excellent. Every striker will miss big chances at some stage. I don’t really care about diving Duk and co tbh. This is about Nisbet. I think he’ll do well at Millwall and will move on to bigger things.

Nisbet started and finished excellently for us. He’d had a pretty poor season overall, up until the point of his injury, in his second season but I think there were reasons for that.

A motivated Nisbet, like we’ve had since December, is going to be extremely difficult to replace. Think he’ll do well down there as there are parts of his game that have massively improved since his injury, possibly helped by the time spent in the gym.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Nisbet is highly ambitious. He did an excellent job for us and will be difficult to replace. What more did you want from him? He is on an upward trajectory and I’m glad we’ve been able to benefit from his services over the past few years. He was outstanding after his return from injury. I don’t care that he isn’t a Hibby and I wish him well.

I didn't care that he wasn't a Hibby and I'm not dissing his goals return, the guy was / is pretty decent. All I'm saying is that I never got a connection with him as a player and in all honesty you didn't really see it between him and his team mates either. There have been tons of players at this club who have moved on over the years and you were sorry to see them go because you felt playing for the club mattered to them more than just the weekly wage and who might be watching from the stand from a 'bigger' club. Kevin Nisbet for me wasn't one of them.

[Forza Fred]

100% we are signing a no9.

:top marks

[Haymaker]

100% we are signing a no9.

:hyper he's coming home!!

[NAE NOOKIE]

:hyper he's coming home!!

Jason Cummings :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

:hyper he's coming home!!

Great news ! He's totally on another planet to what we have at the minute :hyper:hyper:hyper
https://youtu.be/TqeXndn0qyQ

[Haymaker]

Jason Cummings :greengrin

:hyper even better! Both!!

[Haymaker]

Great news ! He's totally on another planet to what we have at the minute :hyper:hyper:hyper
https://youtu.be/TqeXndn0qyQ

:faf:

[BILLYHIBS]

I didn't care that he wasn't a Hibby and I'm not dissing his goals return, the guy was / is pretty decent. All I'm saying is that I never got a connection with him as a player and in all honesty you didn't really see it between him and his team mates either. There have been tons of players at this club who have moved on over the years and you were sorry to see them go because you felt playing for the club mattered to them more than just the weekly wage and who might be watching from the stand from a 'bigger' club. Kevin Nisbet for me wasn't one of them.

Good post

I felt the same disconnect with him to me initially it was like he viewed playing for Hibs as just another job a stepping stone probably coming from the West he did not appreciate how big a deal playing for Hibs was

I felt for him when he lost his Dad the pressure of taking a penalty in a Cup Semi Final and his unfortunate serious injury

In the last six months he won me over though back even better than his early promising start to his Hibs career fitter stronger faster hungrier he looked as though he cared this time and wanted the Club to be the best it could be

As another poster pointed out if in doubt just watch his celebrations in his two goals against Hearts

[JimBHibees]

Good post

I felt the same disconnect with him to me initially it was like he viewed playing for Hibs as just another job a stepping stone probably coming from the West he did not appreciate how big a deal playing for Hibs was

I felt for him when he lost his Dad the pressure of taking a penalty in a Cup Semi Final and his unfortunate serious injury

In the last six months he won me over though back even better than his early promising start to his Hibs career fitter stronger faster hungrier he looked as though he cared this time and wanted the Club to be the best it could be

As another poster pointed out if in doubt just watch his celebrations in his two goals against Hearts

Not sure if he was helped in terms of fan connection given the first part of his career at Hibs was in empty stadiums, there would have been much more interaction if he had scored with a decent crowd in the stadium. His recent goals particularly the ones v Hearts and Celtic at ER were brilliant to see how much he and us enjoyed them.

[BILLYHIBS]

Not sure if he was helped in terms of fan connection given the first part of his career at Hibs was in empty stadiums, there would have been much more interaction if he had scored with a decent crowd in the stadium. His recent goals particularly the ones v Hearts and Celtic at ER were brilliant to see how much he and us enjoyed them.

True

The Celtic goal was a pen but he we enjoyed it nonetheless

Think he scored three goals against Celtic I especially liked his natural finish when the ball fell to him in the box at Parkhead in a 1-1 draw

In that first season 18 goals was a decent return but you always got the feeling he couldn’t wait to move on

The second half of last season convinced me he really cared and I wish him every success

He should really have left Easter Road with a medal imo but that is another story

[LancsHibs]

https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/millwall-flag-heart-midlothian-club-crest-10158433dx
Shame he’s gone to Millwall, this sums them up for me. Anyway good luck KN hope you do well next season and get a move quickly.

[Johnny_Leith]

https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/millwall-flag-heart-midlothian-club-crest-10158433dx
Shame he’s gone to Millwall, this sums them up for me. Anyway good luck KN hope you do well next season and get a move quickly.

I've a mate who's a millwall and moved to Edinburgh and regularly attends ER. Don't tar them all with the same brush!

[overdrive]

Good post

I felt the same disconnect with him to me initially it was like he viewed playing for Hibs as just another job a stepping stone probably coming from the West he did not appreciate how big a deal playing for Hibs was

I felt for him when he lost his Dad the pressure of taking a penalty in a Cup Semi Final and his unfortunate serious injury

In the last six months he won me over though back even better than his early promising start to his Hibs career fitter stronger faster hungrier he looked as though he cared this time and wanted the Club to be the best it could be

As another poster pointed out if in doubt just watch his celebrations in his two goals against Hearts

This wasn't the first time he was signed to us. He was with us as a youth, so he should have some idea. I agree that it did seem to just viewed us as another stepping stone but a lot of players think like that. Maybe even being released by us previously won't have helped either.

[Greenio]

I think we naturally want players to love or 'get' the club. Truth is it's rare and there's nothing wrong with that really. Kevin no doubt had a strong connection to Hibs and always will. But it's a job not a love affair

[MWHIBBIES]

Good post

I felt the same disconnect with him to me initially it was like he viewed playing for Hibs as just another job a stepping stone probably coming from the West he did not appreciate how big a deal playing for Hibs was

I felt for him when he lost his Dad the pressure of taking a penalty in a Cup Semi Final and his unfortunate serious injury

In the last six months he won me over though back even better than his early promising start to his Hibs career fitter stronger faster hungrier he looked as though he cared this time and wanted the Club to be the best it could be

As another poster pointed out if in doubt just watch his celebrations in his two goals against Hearts

Playing for Hibs is a big deal for Hibs fans, no one else really. You go where you get paid most.

[BILLYHIBS]

Playing for Hibs is a big deal for Hibs fans, no one else really. You go where you get paid most.

He now admits to loving our club that’ll do for me thank you very much

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-nisbet-20175061

We have that affect on players

Wish him all the best and hope he makes Hibs and himself lots of dough going forward

[cameronw-hfc]

He now admits to loving our club that’ll do for me thank you very much

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/birmingham-city-transfer-news-nisbet-20175061

We have that affect on players

Wish him all the best and hope he makes Hibs and himself lots of dough going forward


He's said quite a few times he loves the club, this is an article from 2021. Think people assume if a player has an affiliation with a club it means they shouldn't push for a move, when in reality, we're Hibs. Big for our level, but even the biggest Hibs fans would jump at the chance of more money, and as much as Nizzy will love the club, he didn't grow up a fan.

[BILLYHIBS]

He's said quite a few times he loves the club, this is an article from 2021. Think people assume if a player has an affiliation with a club it means they shouldn't push for a move, when in reality, we're Hibs. Big for our level, but even the biggest Hibs fans would jump at the chance of more money, and as much as Nizzy will love the club, he didn't grow up a fan.

Agree but thought he proved in the last six months that he really cared by his attitude and the way he celebrated his goals but of course it was a win win for Kevin Nisbet as he got the move he craved Probably a Celtic fan but I feel he now has a genuine soft spot and bond with Hibernian FC

[basehibby]

I think primarily that the club thinks our squad is generally ok.

We’ll hear talk of these players returning as ‘being like new signings’, similar to what we’ve heard in the past.

I don’t expect to see wholesale changes in our first team. Rather, I think we’ll trim the squad and try to add a bit more strength to the bench.

The club / LJ will view Boyle, Merlkerson and Youan as a decent front 3 to choose from.

I don’t think we’ll see any signings that make us think ‘that’s the Nisbet money being spent’.

I agree that the club thinks the squad is "ok" - and they have proven to be so in as far as getting to Europe is concerned.
What I don't agree with is what seems an unjustifiably gloomy mindset that the club are satisfied with "ok".
I certainly hope that all at Hibs are desperate to improve on "ok" - and I've seen nothing to make me think that hope is misplaced. Amidst choruses on here of doom and cries of "it'll never happen" we have seen the club secure the much desired services of Ellie Youan and Will Fish in recent weeks. So - against that background, what is it that makes you believe that no serious efforts will be made to replace Nisbet using the considerable sums recouped for him? I'm just not seeing the cause of all this dourness!

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

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Shame he’s gone to Millwall, this sums them up for me. Anyway good luck KN hope you do well next season and get a move quickly.[/QUOTE

That's a strange one. Millwall have long established links with Dundee.

[HIBS NUTS]

[quote=lancshibs;7371786]https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/millwall-flag-heart-midlothian-club-crest-10158433dx
shame he’s gone to millwall, this sums them up for me. Anyway good luck kn hope you do well next season and get a move quickly.[/quote

that's a strange one. Millwall have long established links with dundee.

[HIBS NUTS]

Having incurred the wrath, of the millwall fans,in the past, i can confirm that they are horrible club, racism abounds in the stands, and the locals lob missles “signing engaland “when away fans run back to the train station.
They have one of the smallest budgets in championship, so kevin’s agent has stitched him up like a “kipper”.😄

[CockneyRebel]

Playing for Hibs is a big deal for Hibs fans, no one else really. You go where you get paid most.

Not rocket science is it?

[JimBHibees]

Having incurred the wrath, of the millwall fans,in the past, i can confirm that they are horrible club, racism abounds in the stands, and the locals lob missles “signing engaland “when away fans run back to the train station.
They have one of the smallest budgets in championship, so kevin’s agent has stitched him up like a “kipper”.😄

Yet were very close to a play off.

[CockneyRebel]

Yet were very close to a play off.

I have quite a few relatives (mainly cousins and their offspring now) who are Millwall supporters like my late Father's side of the family tree. Most of them have always stated they the feel the club does not want the hassle of a probable yo-yo up and down few seasons. This tends to be backed up by the final few games in many seasons where they look to throw it all away. Not particularly my take on things but then I don't give a Tom Kite about Millwall, horrible, horrible support.

[Greenbeard]

Scored last night and getting praised on Millwall forum, along with comments like "he'll be sold by Xmas", albeit a bit tongue in cheek.
They seem to have nicknamed him Rab. Comic genius eh.

[Johnny_Leith]

He's class. Hope we've a decent sell on fee.

[Smartie]

Scored last night and getting praised on Millwall forum, along with comments like "he'll be sold by Xmas", albeit a bit tongue in cheek.
They seem to have nicknamed him Rab. Comic genius eh.

"He'll be looking to be sold by Xmas" probably isn't far off the mark.

[SHODAN]

"He'll be looking to be sold by Xmas" probably isn't far off the mark.

Aye, not exactly the kind of guy who hangs about.

Glad he's started down there, hope it continues into the league campaign.

[Smartie]

Aye, not exactly the kind of guy who hangs about.

Glad he's started down there, hope it continues into the league campaign.

I'm glad too. I was critical of him at times and I maintain there was some justification but I'm very grateful for the sterling half season he gave us before his move, a move I don't begrudge him one bit.

[Hibernian Verse]

Do we have a sell on %?

[Since452]

Do we have a sell on %?

Yes.

[gbhibby]

The posters on the Millwall Forum seem to have the same problem as this forum had the spelling of his surname. Some getting round it by calling him Rab or Rab C. Should be an interesting match up against Porto when they play Watford.