Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[blackpoolhibs]

No offence intended as this isn’t directed just at you but phrases like the knives are out annoy me a bit.

This is a fans forum to discuss potential signings. It is possible to give an opinion on players or the thought of signing them without it meaning we are writing them off.

If we are all just to tow the party line and say everyone is brilliant there’s really no point in this thread.
Indeed, if now is not the right time for a moan, i dont know when is, have people not watched us slide into this shambles?

We have a team/squad left at this moment in time that is relegation candidates. The names that have appeared recently are at best squad fillers and thats being kind.

Do we not have enough of them already?

[bingo70]

Played 48 games last season. Sounds interesting.

I’m not keen on judging players by number of games played, could just be the team or level was really *****.

Looks like Wigan are linked with him too though which is promising as he’s obviously stood out in the games he played.

In the face of it, could be a good signing, would be good if the poster who dropped his name in the thread came back and gave us a bit more meat on the bones though. Without wanting to get too nippy about it, quite annoying when people just say a name with nothing else. It’s like they’re in a rush to get in before someone else says their name.

[Gordy M]

Indeed, if now is not the right time for a moan, i dont know when is, have people not watched us slide into this shambles?

We have a team/squad left at this moment in time that is relegation candidates. The names that have appeared recently are at best squad fillers and thats being kind.

Do we not have enough of them already?

But no credible names have appeared? You have just listened to rumours and made up stories and decided thats not good enough? Not sure you can have a moan about stuff thats not even happened?

[04Sauzee]

Interesting

25 year old centre back who is out of contract. Played loads of games for MK Dons and was captain at times.

Predominantly played right of a back 3 and apparently very comfortable on the ball and playing out from the back

Still don't know if it's a rumour or just a player a poster likes the sound of.

[blackpoolhibs]

Robertson is certainly a handy player, and crucially left sided.

I saw a bit of him at Blackpool, was not good enough for us then, has he improved recently?

[bingo70]

But no credible names have appeared? You have just listened to rumours and made up stories and decided thats not good enough? Not sure you can have a moan about stuff thats not even happened?

That’s literally the point of the speculation thread.

People will post rumours, wherever they come from, and posters reply with their thoughts on that rumour.

[blackpoolhibs]

But no credible names have appeared? You have just listened to rumours and made up stories and decided thats not good enough? Not sure you can have a moan about stuff thats not even happened?

Sorry, i dont know whats worse, moaning about the players we are rumoured to be interested in, or not signing anyone yet knowing what we currently have?

[Gordy M]

That’s literally the point of the speculation thread.

People will post rumours, wherever they come from, and posters reply with their thoughts on that rumour.

So the club are a shambles because of players we arent signing.....interesting. By all means , post thoughts on a player but to have a go at the club because a random name appears that we are not even signing?

[Gordy M]

Sorry, i dont know whats worse, moaning about the players we are rumoured to be interested in, or not signing anyone yet knowing what we currently have?

Moan away.......i mean we are obviously going to sign players?? Why not wait and see who it is....then moan!?:wink:

[bingo70]

So the club are a shambles because of players we arent signing.....interesting. By all means , post thoughts on a player but to have a go at the club because a random name appears that we are not even signing?

Pre-season training started back today and we’ve not managed to add to the squad yet. From a recruitment perspective, that’s a shambles.

The good news is that there’s plenty time to turn things around and get good players in, just now though, I’m not filled with confidence, especially when you see good players on our doorstep that would have been ideal for us, going elsewhere.

[blackpoolhibs]

Moan away.......i mean we are obviously going to sign players?? Why not wait and see who it is....then moan!?:wink:

Why waste time? :greengrin

[bingo70]

Why waste time? :greengrin

If only the club were as pro-active as our fan base eh 😜

[Gordy M]

Pre-season training started back today and we’ve not managed to add to the squad yet. From a recruitment perspective, that’s a shambles.

The good news is that there’s plenty time to turn things around and get good players in, just now though, I’m not filled with confidence, especially when you see good players on our doorstep that would have been ideal for us, going elsewhere.

Agree that we need players in the door, but why is it a shambles? If we sign 6 players by monday then is it no longer a shambles? We will clearly sign players, some things take longer. If we sign a player at the start of the window then does that make them better players? Im not sure it does.

[blackpoolhibs]

Agree that we need players in the door, but why is it a shambles? If we sign 6 players by monday then is it no longer a shambles? We will clearly sign players, some things take longer. If we sign a player at the start of the window then does that make them better players? Im not sure it does.

Our club last season was a shambles, bar a new manager and DOF, has anything changed?:wink:

[Hibbyradge]

Our club last season was a shambles, bar a new manager and DOF, has anything changed?:wink:

2 assistants, BTG, and safe standing?

[Donegal Hibby]

Still don't know if it's a rumour or just a player a poster likes the sound of.

I was wondering about that too . Seen this about him suggesting maybe he might go to league 1 , unless the OP has heard something else concerning us though 🤔

https://x.com/reptracker/status/1791418764367483312

[blackpoolhibs]

2 assistants, BTG, and safe standing?

Should win the league now. :greengrin

[Gordy M]

Our club last season was a shambles, bar a new manager and DOF, has anything changed?:wink:

Haha exactly! Folk were saying that SDG will get time.....not on here he wont.....its full on critisizm straight from the off with everything the club do these days and he will be no different i feel. Be an interesting season ahead!

[Stuart93]

Haha exactly! Folk were saying that SDG will get time.....not on here he wont.....its full on critisizm straight from the off with everything the club do these days and he will be no different i feel. Be an interesting season ahead!

SDG will get time providing the club makes a few good signings and moves on the deadwood. If we don’t and there’s a lot of the same faces in the squad there’ll be a lot of frustration understandably.

The manager takes the brunt of it but ready it’s those behind the scenes that need to pull it out of the bag over the summer

[blackpoolhibs]

Haha exactly! Folk were saying that SDG will get time.....not on here he wont.....its full on critisizm straight from the off with everything the club do these days and he will be no different i feel. Be an interesting season ahead!

I feel SDG will get time, in fact if we are poor this season i personally think the board will get it big time, protests, pitchforks and snipers on rooftops for them.:wink:

This is their last chance in my opinion before it gets really nasty for them.:chop:

[bingo70]

Agree that we need players in the door, but why is it a shambles? If we sign 6 players by monday then is it no longer a shambles? We will clearly sign players, some things take longer. If we sign a player at the start of the window then does that make them better players? Im not sure it does.

Presumably there’s a reason the players started back today? I would assume this was designed to give the players the right amount of preparation for the new season? I’m not suggesting we should have had all our transfer targets in by now, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the amount of work needing done to the squad to have prepared in such a way that we could have had one or two in.

Maybe we will get an announcement later and we have signed players for today, if so then great.

[Gordy M]

SDG will get time providing the club makes a few good signings and moves on the deadwood. If we don’t and there’s a lot of the same faces in the squad there’ll be a lot of frustration understandably.

The manager takes the brunt of it but ready it’s those behind the scenes that need to pull it out of the bag over the summer

But we will sign players this summer, its silly to think otherwise. Id love to know the difference between the players we sign early in the window and the ones we sign later?

[Since452]

Haha exactly! Folk were saying that SDG will get time.....not on here he wont.....its full on critisizm straight from the off with everything the club do these days and he will be no different i feel. Be an interesting season ahead!

I think SDG will get cut far more slack than some of our previous managers if he starts badly purely because of who he is. I think the LC groups is actually a blessing in disguise. Hopefully build a wee bit of momentum and start the league strongly.

[JohnM1875]

But we will sign players this summer, its silly to think otherwise. Id love to know the difference between the players we sign early in the window and the ones we sign later?

Probably none. I don’t even think it’s about that. It’s about giving fans something to get up for again.

Great that you don’t mind, wish I didn’t. But even engagement on Twitter is down. It’d usually be full every post of ‘sign a player’ ‘that’s not player name’ etc etc. Those posts are still there, but nowhere near as much.

Some fans are just completely and totally fed up with the club.

[Stuart93]

But we will sign players this summer, its silly to think otherwise. Id love to know the difference between the players we sign early in the window and the ones we sign later?

I’ve not said anything about signing players early or late?

It’s a massive job for recruitment looking at the pictures from training on social media. So much mediocrity in the squad it’s unreal

[04Sauzee]

Probably none. I don’t even think it’s about that. It’s about giving fans something to get up for again.

Great that you don’t mind, wish I didn’t. But even engagement on Twitter is down. It’d usually be full every post of ‘sign a player’ ‘that’s not player name’ etc etc. Those posts are still there, but nowhere near as much.

Some fans are just completely and totally fed up with the club.

Maybe the schools are finishing later this year ? I can't get upset about the lack of engagement on Twitter regarding 'thats not a signing' ' great but can they play up front'

I'm sure now the players are back in things will ramp up shortly.

Who have we signed in the past that has been at the club first day back in pre-season. I know there will be players just wondering who they were.

[JohnM1875]

Maybe the schools are finishing later this year ? I can't get upset about the lack of engagement on Twitter regarding 'thats not a signing' ' great but can they play up front'

I'm sure now the players are back in things will ramp up shortly.

Who have we signed in the past that has been at the club first day back in pre-season. I know there will be players just wondering who they were.

Haha nah, I'm not overly worried about the Twitter engagement either, you could argue it's probably a good thing without the same old responses. Just an example of fan engagement being down and the feeling I get from folk I know who support us. A wee bit fed up.

Elie Youan, Ewan Henderson, Scott Allan

That's just going by that recent 'Hibs first signings of the last 15 year article the other day. To be fair, think they were on loan the season before probably with an option to buy so makes sense.

[RIP]

The thing is, how many times has a summer signing made a significant difference to our league performance?
Last year we spent just under a quarter of a million on a Dutch striker when we needed a centre half.
I'm ignoring the transfer window whilst the Euros are on. If we do sign a player, I'll then ignore their YouTube CV until we see how they perform on the pitch.

[tamig]

If we just wanted someone who was reasonably solid/consistent we should have just kept Hanlon.

I want us to sign good players that could progress on to a higher level.

That policy has worked wonders the past few years. There are absolutely no guarantees. Players could or might progress up the ladder but we’ve failed. Robertson is a few years younger than PH and looks like someone who could come in and do a job right away. The promising youngster project has failed and we need some experienced guys who I’m sure MM and DH will be confident of starting with from day 1.

[bingo70]

That policy has worked wonders the past few years. There are absolutely no guarantees. Players could or might progress up the ladder but we’ve failed. Robertson is a few years younger than PH and looks like someone who could come in and do a job right away. The promising youngster project has failed and we need some experienced guys who I’m sure MM and DH will be confident of starting with from day 1.

To clarify, I never said a promising youngster.

It could be a good player that’s playing at a similar or lower level to us just now but career is on an upward trajectory.

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/jamtarts/status/1804181231153639794?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Hearts sign Daniel Oyegoke

[blackpoolhibs]

That policy has worked wonders the past few years. There are absolutely no guarantees. Players could or might progress up the ladder but we’ve failed. Robertson is a few years younger than PH and looks like someone who could come in and do a job right away. The promising youngster project has failed and we need some experienced guys who I’m sure MM and DH will be confident of starting with from day 1.

I've seen a good bit of him albeit a few years ago, and unless he's improved a hell of a lot, he's a downgrade from PH.

[04Sauzee]

https://x.com/jamtarts/status/1804181231153639794?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Hearts sign Daniel Oyegoke

6 yellows and a red in 20 odd games last season for Bradford

[James70]

How can the club be expecting to sell lots of season tickets when there is absolutely no news of any decent new signings.

Folks would sooner hear news about new players rather than management appointments or stadium improvements.

Hopefully there will be some positive news soon or I predict a long hard season ahead.

[Unseen work]

6 yellows and a red in 20 odd games last season for Bradford

Quick Twitter search but Bradford and MK Dons fans don’t seem to rate him and say he was at fault for a lot of goals

[CapitalGreen]

https://x.com/jamtarts/status/1804181231153639794?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Hearts sign Daniel Oyegoke

The sort of signing folk would raging about if we made it.

[GreenCastle]

That policy has worked wonders the past few years. There are absolutely no guarantees. Players could or might progress up the ladder but we’ve failed. Robertson is a few years younger than PH and looks like someone who could come in and do a job right away. The promising youngster project has failed and we need some experienced guys who I’m sure MM and DH will be confident of starting with from day 1.

Robertson has signed for Dundee.

Dundee will sign Simon Murray too.

[Unseen work]

27987

who is this with gray? First thought was Megwa?

[Aldo]

27987

who is this with gray? First thought was megwa?

nmw??

[HendoDelivered]

27987

who is this with gray? First thought was Megwa?

It is Megwa

[basehibby]

Maybe the schools are finishing later this year ? I can't get upset about the lack of engagement on Twitter regarding 'thats not a signing' ' great but can they play up front'

I'm sure now the players are back in things will ramp up shortly.

Who have we signed in the past that has been at the club first day back in pre-season. I know there will be players just wondering who they were.

I think David Gray was one :cb

There is no doubt a benefit to having a player in for the start of pre-season but it's pretty marginal in the big scheme of things. I'd be pleasantly surprised if we'd already made a significant signing really given that the dust has only just settled following SDG's appointment along with his coaching team.

I have no doubt a lot of work will have been done by now though - I would imagine that MacKay and Gray will have been deep in discussion and targets will have been identified. It's blindingly obvious we need a quality Goalie and central defenders and I would hope to see some movement on that front sooner rather than later.
Midfield is more of a problem in that we have about half a dozen midfielders who have struggled to make the grade so far and we will probably have to move some out before we get more in. Up front we have one striker in Vente who struggled for form last season, two wide players in Boyle and Youan who can offer something but are both rumoured to be away - plus McKirdy and MacKay who both had to go on loan to get games in.

Basically we need quality signings right through the team - MacKay is going to have a very busy summer.

[we are hibs]

Ryan Strain to Dundee united

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[Mrimbetween]

Easy to slate other teams signings, but im more concerned about the lack of signings
Only then we will be able to see what our intent is and can compare with other teams
Hopefully soon

[04Sauzee]

Ryan Strain to Dundee united

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Strange one, St Mirren fans were sure he'd be off down South.

[HendoDelivered]

Ryan Strain to Dundee united

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Decent signing that

[Wheat Hound]

Ryan Strain to Dundee united

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Another decent player we should have been looking at. I hope we have some imminent transfers inbound as at present there is very little for the fans to be excited about the season ahead.

[andrew70]

Another decent player we should have been looking at. I hope we have some imminent transfers inbound as at present there is very little for the fans to be excited about the season ahead.

We have 2 right backs of the same quality as Strain.

Still a very decent signing for United nonetheless.

[we are hibs]

"Hibs are pursuing two experienced central defenders to bolster their back line ahead of David Gray’s first season as manager. But they were NOT in the race for veteran Clark Robertson, who signed for Dundee yesterday."


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[JohnM1875]

"Hibs are pursuing two experienced central defenders to bolster their back line ahead of David Gray’s first season as manager. But they were NOT in the race for veteran Clark Robertson, who signed for Dundee yesterday."


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Good stuff, hopefully first team quality. Two experienced CB's and Bevan in on loan and we should be covered at CB.

[Bridge hibs]

Another decent player we should have been looking at. I hope we have some imminent transfers inbound as at present there is very little for the fans to be excited about the season ahead.

Why should we have been looking at him ? Decent player but we have Cadden and Milller so whats the point in paying wages on a player in the same position ?

[JohnM1875]

Why should we have been looking at him ? Decent player but we have Cadden and Milller so whats the point in paying wages on a player in the same position ?

He’s maybe slightly better than Miller but totally agree with you. Not a problem position for us.

[GreenCastle]

Another video of some pre-season running on X.

Think the social media team enjoy trolling the fans.

[Stuart93]

"Hibs are pursuing two experienced central defenders to bolster their back line ahead of David Gray’s first season as manager. But they were NOT in the race for veteran Clark Robertson, who signed for Dundee yesterday."


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As expected. Another Scott Burns “coup”

[Bridge hibs]

Another video of some pre-season running on X.

Think the social media team enjoy trolling the fans.

Trolling the fans ? My Nephew is loving seeing the X reels of the players training

[04Sauzee]

Another video of some pre-season running on X.

Think the social media team enjoy trolling the fans.

People ask every year for this kind of content.

[bingo70]

"Hibs are pursuing two experienced central defenders to bolster their back line ahead of David Gray’s first season as manager. But they were NOT in the race for veteran Clark Robertson, who signed for Dundee yesterday."


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That’s good. Pleased with the all of that, despite people earlier trying to convince us he’s someone we should have been going for.

[CapitalGreen]

Another video of some pre-season running on X.

Think the social media team enjoy trolling the fans.

In what way does showing the players training on their first day back constitute trolling?

[04Sauzee]

That’s good. Pleased with the all of that, despite people earlier trying to convince us he’s someone we should have been going for.

Were people not saying he fitted a profile? LCB , plenty experience, captained teams , experience in Scotland. I haven't read every post on here but did anyone say we should be signing this guy? Just giving opinions on why this might not be a bad option.

[GreenCastle]

In what way does showing the players training on their first day back constitute trolling?

Obviously fans hoping for a signing - everything but a new player!

I’m pretty confident by this time next week we will have new additions - surely before we head away on July 1st to settle in.

[JammyDoidger]

Dundee United sign Ryan strain, unreal signing for them.

[raeburnhibs]

Dundee United sign Ryan strain, unreal signing for them.

He only played 17 league games for St Mirren last season

[Tully]

Dundee United sign Ryan strain, unreal signing for them.

In what respect is it an unreal signing

[K-Zazu]

In what respect is it an unreal signing

Exactly, 27 years old and he’s played one full season by the looks of it.

[Bridge hibs]

Dundee United sign Ryan strain, unreal signing for them.

Unreal signing ? 🤣

[green day]

Dundee United sign Ryan strain, unreal signing for them.
He spends about as much time on the treatment table than JDH.

But, unreal, aye.......

[Just_Jimmy]

6 yellows and a red in 20 odd games last season for BradfordYou've just hit on what appealed to the hammer throwers no doubt.

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[tamig]

Robertson has signed for Dundee.

Dundee will sign Simon Murray too.

I know he has.

[expresso]

Quite depressing seeing so much mediocrity in the training clips

[Paul1642]

He’s maybe slightly better than Miller but totally agree with you. Not a problem position for us.

I think RB is the one position we can guarantee we won’t be signing. Between Cadden, Miller and Megwa we have 3 players who will want to be playing first team football and at least one is going to be frequently disappointed.

None of the 3 are world beaters but all 3 are just about good enough. Megwa is a bit more of an unknown but very good potential.

[Paul1642]

Quite depressing seeing so much mediocrity in the training clips

What?

[Nicho87]

I think I’ve got an exclusive. Can’t believe no one has seen it.

30 seconds in to hibs video on first day back

Hibs player speaking to gray defo a new signing.

Cudjoe ex united!

You’re welcome

[04Sauzee]

I think I’ve got an exclusive. Can’t believe no one has seen it.

30 seconds in to hibs video on first day back

Hibs player speaking to gray defo a new signing.

Cudjoe ex united!

You’re welcome
No danger

https://i.ibb.co/4Jw56b9/Screenshot-20240621-204622.png (https://ibb.co/jH91cCB)

[Paul1642]

I think I’ve got an exclusive. Can’t believe no one has seen it.

30 seconds in to hibs video on first day back

Hibs player speaking to gray defo a new signing.

Cudjoe ex united!

You’re welcome

Is that not Megwa? I don’t think the currently fairly leakproof Hibs would be dropping a new signing in a training video.

[Nicho87]

No danger

https://i.ibb.co/4Jw56b9/Screenshot-20240621-204622.png (https://ibb.co/jH91cCB)

Cheers - I couldn’t work out how to do such a thing.

[CapitalGreen]

I think I’ve got an exclusive. Can’t believe no one has seen it.

30 seconds in to hibs video on first day back

Hibs player speaking to gray defo a new signing.

Cudjoe ex united!

You’re welcome

Looks nothing like Cudjoe.

[Nicho87]

Looks nothing like Cudjoe.

Guess we will see about that ….

[JammyDoidger]

He spends about as much time on the treatment table than JDH.

But, unreal, aye.......

He's one of st mirrens better players, full international, thought he would get a move to a bigger club than Dundee United, a team that's just been promoted, ability wise he would be a starter for us imo. Him and Tanser were a big part of why St.Mirren were a half decent side.

[Mr Grieves]

Still don't know if it's a rumour or just a player a poster likes the sound of.I heard we're interested but it could be nonsense. Folk wanted a rumour, there it is.

[04Sauzee]

I heard we're interested but it could be nonsense. Folk wanted a rumour, there it is.

I don't mind that at all 😁

[bingo70]

Guess we will see about that ….

I don’t know who that is in the photo, are you confident Cudjoe is signing or that is him in the photo, or both?

FWIW I could see him signing for us too.

[Nicho87]

I don’t know who that is in the photo, are you confident Cudjoe is signing or that is him in the photo, or both?

FWIW I could see him signing for us too.

No insider info.

As Jose mourinho once said

My eyes don’t lie

[Scooter]

No danger

https://i.ibb.co/4Jw56b9/Screenshot-20240621-204622.png (https://ibb.co/jH91cCB)

It's Elle Youan, is it not

[Unseen work]

I think Strain is a very good signing for Dundee United in fairness, especially if played at right wing back. Really good crosser/passer, brilliant set pieces and a goal threat. Out of contract and knows the league, it’s a no brainer for them.

Must admit I did think he was younger than 27 though.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

There is no number on the training top in the photo. In the other photos the players have a number on their training tops

[Nicho87]

It's Elle Youan, is it not

100% not Ellie

If you watch the clip - player turns to camera more face on. I’m certain it’s cudjoe.

Ain’t megwa or Ellie imo likes

[McGruber]

It's Elle Youan, is it not

That's who it looks like to me, same hair (though granted the hair style changes daily)

[Nicho87]

There is no number on the training top in the photo. In the other photos the players have a number on their training tops

To be fair think it has number 27

[Unseen work]

I wonder with Bevan if he was there today for the fitness tests etc for Hibs to assess where he’s at and if he’ll be ready to get right into it

Hence no announcement

[HibbyKeith]

There is no number on the training top in the photo. In the other photos the players have a number on their training tops

There is. #27

It looks like Megwa to me.

[blackpoolhibs]

I think RB is the one position we can guarantee we won’t be signing. Between Cadden, Miller and Megwa we have 3 players who will want to be playing first team football and at least one is going to be frequently disappointed.

None of the 3 are world beaters but all 3 are just about good enough. Megwa is a bit more of an unknown but very good potential.
Along with around 15k others.

[Nicho87]

There is. #27

It looks like Megwa to me.

It could be to be fair. Just read cudjoe is only 5’6

Hmmm I’ve had my fifteen minutes

[04Sauzee]

It's Elle Youan, is it not

That's who I thought earlier but not so sure now

[Fuzzywuzzy]

There is. #27

It looks like Megwa to me.

Christ must be like a magic eye picture!! I could never see them either!!😂

[Hibbyradge]

Quite depressing seeing so much mediocrity in the training clips

:faf:

Well played, sir. :applause:

Wait, what? You were being serious?

[04Sauzee]

There is. #27

It looks like Megwa to me.

What number was Mega last season? Dan MacKay had 27 last season

[GreenCastle]

Was Youan training today ?

Bevan still follows Hibs on his socials - so assume that will happen again.

[HibbyKeith]

What number was Mega last season? Dan MacKay had 27 last season

Megwa was #42 last season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Looks a lot like Megwa . I had hoped seeing it first time it might be Adama Sidibeh but I don't think it is him as he didn't have dreadlocks last season.

Don't think it's Cudjoe either as he's only 5'6 .

[04Sauzee]

Dundee sign Seb Palmer-Houlden on loan from Bristol City, a forward who was on loan at Newport County last season.

[Hibs4185]

Just praying Newell hasn’t been seen in the training videos 🙏

[MWHIBBIES]

Just praying Newell hasn’t been seen in the training videos 🙏

Our best midfield player?

Of course he has. You'll see him every week on the pitch too.

[HFC93]

Just praying Newell hasn’t been seen in the training videos 🙏

Mad take.

[Donegal Hibby]

Our best midfield player?

Of course he has. You'll see him every week on the pitch too.

I doubt very much we will see him every week !.

[Unseen work]

Copied from kickback but shows how strong a squad they have and the amount of work we need to do

Squad update:

Goalkeepers
Clark
Gordon
Fulton

Centre backs
Kent
Rowles
Halkett
Neilson
Sibbick

Right backs
Oyegoke
Atkinson
Taylor - pending

Left backs
Cochrane
Penrice
Kingsley - could be considered centre back

Centre mids
Baningime
Nieuwenhof
Devlin
Denholm
Tait

Wide/central attacking midfielders
McKay
Spittal
Dhanda - pending
Oda
Forrest
Pollock
Grant

Strikers
Shankland
Tagawa
Vargas - can play wide
Boyce - can play deeper

[supermcginn]

Our best midfield player?

Of course he has. You'll see him every week on the pitch too.

What a depressing thought.

[MWHIBBIES]

I doubt very much we will see him every week !.

Why?

[Donegal Hibby]

Why?

Because there's games he disappears in .

For what its worth , what you where answering to I hope he is at training and Gray has every player available for selection.

Though if we don't add to midfield this summer and go with much the same midfield , I'd worry the same inconsistencies will reappear and we will struggle to dominate games again at times .

[007]

Copied from kickback but shows how strong a squad they have and the amount of work we need to do

Squad update:

Goalkeepers
Clark
Gordon
Fulton

Centre backs
Kent
Rowles
Halkett
Neilson
Sibbick

Right backs
Oyegoke
Atkinson
Taylor - pending

Left backs
Cochrane
Penrice
Kingsley - could be considered centre back

Centre mids
Baningime
Nieuwenhof
Devlin
Denholm
Tait

Wide/central attacking midfielders
McKay
Spittal
Dhanda - pending
Oda
Forrest
Pollock
Grant

Strikers
Shankland
Tagawa
Vargas - can play wide
Boyce - can play deeper

Is it that strong?

I know they need a bigger squad for Europe but that's already 30 and you'd think they've not finished in the transfer market. Too big a squad can be problematic.

[bingo70]

Is it that strong?

I know they need a bigger squad for Europe but that's already 30 and you'd think they've not finished in the transfer market. Too big a squad can be problematic.

What size of squad to Rangers and Celtic run with?

[MWHIBBIES]

Because there's games he disappears in .

For what its worth , what you where answering to I hope he is at training and Gray has every player available for selection.

Though if we don't add to midfield this summer and go with much the same midfield , I'd worry the same inconsistencies will reappear and we will struggle to dominate games again at times .

I don't really get why Joe apparently disappears but it's basically never said about others. Joe rarely, very rarely disappears. Even on his bad days, he's involved, getting on the ball, tackling, fouling. Boyle can go 60 minutes without a touch. Vente goes about 6 weeks without a touch. Your favourite Campbell really can go entire games without getting near the ball. Joe is far more involved in play than these guys, and basically everyone else on average.

He has poor games, but disappearing? Completely untrue.

[IberianHibernian]

Copied from kickback but shows how strong a squad they have and the amount of work we need to do

Squad update:

Goalkeepers
Clark
Gordon
Fulton

Centre backs
Kent
Rowles
Halkett
Neilson
Sibbick

Right backs
Oyegoke
Atkinson
Taylor - pending

Left backs
Cochrane
Penrice
Kingsley - could be considered centre back

Centre mids
Baningime
Nieuwenhof
Devlin
Denholm
Tait

Wide/central attacking midfielders
McKay
Spittal
Dhanda - pending
Oda
Forrest
Pollock
Grant

Strikers
Shankland
Tagawa
Vargas - can play wide
Boyce - can play deeperWhich players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

[MWHIBBIES]

Which players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

The guy scores in every derby and you hope he stays at hearts? Are you okay?

[Unseen work]

Which players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

As it stands I’d say Clarke is a good keeper for the league and even back up they’ve good experience.

Defensively I would say they have 3 or 4 good centre halves and very good options at left back. They’ll probably play a back 3 again so I would say a back 3 of Kent Halkett and Kingsley, with Cochrane on Penrice left wing back is good.

I’d say centre mid they’re weak other than Baningime but have good attacking midfield options in Dhanda and Spital.

Going forward obviously Shankland is the main one but have always rated Mackay and Boyce (if he can stay fit). Forrest and Vargas are also handy players who chip in.

[RIP]

Recruitment activity for a summer transfer window usually starts 6-12 months before. Managed by a Head of Recruitment or similar.

Nobody in our club was identifying targets and carrying out the enquiries and pre-contract discussions. We failed to replace Mathie and are now suffering the consequences.

[Mrimbetween]

Which players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

Seriously like it not that shower did well last season and are in Europe as they look to strengthen They are sadly ****ing miles ahead of us right now. Lets see who we bring in and compare, **** Hearts and what they have or don't .Lets concentrate all our energies on Hibs please

[Real Emerald]

Which players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

They’ve got a decent balance of proven professional in almost all positions. As it stands we’re definitely miles behind so we really need a good window. 🤞

[keep the faith]

I don't really get why Joe apparently disappears but it's basically never said about others. Joe rarely, very rarely disappears. Even on his bad days, he's involved, getting on the ball, tackling, fouling. Boyle can go 60 minutes without a touch. Vente goes about 6 weeks without a touch. Your favourite Campbell really can go entire games without getting near the ball. Joe is far more involved in play than these guys, and basically everyone else on average.

He has poor games, but disappearing? Completely untrue.

Spot on!

[HendoDelivered]

100% not Ellie

If you watch the clip - player turns to camera more face on. I’m certain it’s cudjoe.

Ain’t megwa or Ellie imo likes

1000% Kenayo mate.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't really get why Joe apparently disappears but it's basically never said about others. Joe rarely, very rarely disappears. Even on his bad days, he's involved, getting on the ball, tackling, fouling. Boyle can go 60 minutes without a touch. Vente goes about 6 weeks without a touch. Your favourite Campbell really can go entire games without getting near the ball. Joe is far more involved in play than these guys, and basically everyone else on average.

He has poor games, but disappearing? Completely untrue.

As to our current midfielders , yes Campbell would be my favourite , in he's one of our own though I don't necessarily want to see him starting every week .

I'd like to see us take in better .

Which brings us back to your favourite in Newell , I'd like to keep Newell though him playing every week when he's been part of a failing midfield , no thanks to that one !

An injury / suspension to NMW and we are back to a choice of Levitt , Newell or JDH again . Surely that must give you some grounds for concerns going into the new season ? .

Something I hope we try and fix this summer .

Newell has disappeared in games though that's just my opinion . At 31 it's not any better he's getting either.

[Donegal Hibby]

1000% Kenayo mate.

:agree:

https://youtu.be/jBW7DwUUUaQ?si=cKlWk9QzTHQTfFnE

[WeAreHibs]

:agree:

https://youtu.be/jBW7DwUUUaQ?si=cKlWk9QzTHQTfFnE

Looks more like Mayenda

[stokesmessiah]

Looks more like Mayenda

He’s away back isn’t he?

[WeAreHibs]

He’s away back isn’t he?

Thought so but the lack of number could suggest he's around again? Looks more like him than EY or NMW.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I thought it was Rory Whittaker…

[McGruber]

I thought it was Rory Whittaker…

😂

[stokesmessiah]

I thought it was Rory Whittaker…

😂😂

[TrinityHFC]

Recruitment activity for a summer transfer window usually starts 6-12 months before. Managed by a Head of Recruitment or similar.

Nobody in our club was identifying targets and carrying out the enquiries and pre-contract discussions. We failed to replace Mathie and are now suffering the consequences.

Zzzzzzzz

[leith lynx]

I thought it was Rory Whittaker…

My guess is Dominos pizza delivery man...

[Chipper1875]

Recruitment activity for a summer transfer window usually starts 6-12 months before. Managed by a Head of Recruitment or similar.

Nobody in our club was identifying targets and carrying out the enquiries and pre-contract discussions. We failed to replace Mathie and are now suffering the consequences.

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

[McGruber]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

Malky had identified the five key positions as:-

Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Wingers
Strikers

[Paul1642]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

I still think Vente will come good but a second striker is a must.

[Exuberance1875]

Our best midfield player?

Of course he has. You'll see him every week on the pitch too.

Another bottom 6 finish if we do.

[Bridge hibs]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t soldWho is the striker Chipper ?

[eastmainsmsh]

who is the striker chipper ?

kvv ?

[Albert Kidd 86’]

kvv ?

would be happy with that…. Double Dutch attack!

[Greensunshine]

It’s with some trepidation that I post this after my “RANT” thread got halted in its early stages. Mostly due to a few supporters that can’t argue their point and who’d rather try and out you as being a Jambo! 🙄 There were a few reasonable responses and for that I thank those people for being sensible but unfortunately we seem to have moderators who can’t handle supporters trying to have a serious discussion on a football forum! 🙄

Anyway, so I’ll digress.

More negative news this morning on the BBC website saying that we weren’t actually in for Clark Robertson after all. 😵

I can’t wait to get some good news to show the admins and certain other posters that I’m not the profit of doom they all think I am but merely a concerned supporter like them and that I’m not going to be frightened to state my opinions either now or at anytime in the future.

Flash ……you getting this?

[04Sauzee]

kvv ?

I'd hope not.

[degenerated]

It’s with some trepidation that I post this after my “RANT” thread got halted in its early stages. Mostly due to a few supporters that can’t argue their point and who’d rather try and out you as being a Jambo! [emoji849] There were a few reasonable responses and for that I thank those people for being sensible but unfortunately we seem to have moderators who can’t handle supporters trying to have a serious discussion on a football forum! [emoji849]

Anyway, so I’ll digress.

More negative news this morning on the BBC website saying that we weren’t actually in for Clark Robertson after all. [emoji43]

I can’t wait to get some good news to show the admins and certain other posters that I’m not the profit of doom they all think I am but merely a concerned supporter like them and that I’m not going to be frightened to state my opinions either now or at anytime in the future.

Flash ……you getting this?:troll:

[Unseen work]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

I feel like as Hibs fans we can come together and guess the striker you hint at.

He must be known to us if you know him and would be delighted with him

Excellent foil for Vente makes me think he’s more of big/physical/target man striker that will link the play and so the dirty work

Van Veen - January I’d have been delighted but never got a sniff at killie.

Sam Cosgrove - knows the league and had one brilliant season. Seems to have been poor since then

Kieffer Moore - Bournemouth link?

[Iain G]

It’s with some trepidation that I post this after my “RANT” thread got halted in its early stages. Mostly due to a few supporters that can’t argue their point and who’d rather try and out you as being a Jambo! 🙄 There were a few reasonable responses and for that I thank those people for being sensible but unfortunately we seem to have moderators who can’t handle supporters trying to have a serious discussion on a football forum! 🙄

Anyway, so I’ll digress.

More negative news this morning on the BBC website saying that we weren’t actually in for Clark Robertson after all. 😵

I can’t wait to get some good news to show the admins and certain other posters that I’m not the profit of doom they all think I am but merely a concerned supporter like them and that I’m not going to be frightened to state my opinions either now or at anytime in the future.

Flash ……you getting this?

Why is it a negative that we weren't in for this Robert Clarkson chappy?

[Exuberance1875]

kvv ?

Hope not on the wages he’d be wanting

[Bridge hibs]

Hope not on the wages he’d be wanting

What wages would he be wanting ?

[K-Zazu]

I feel like as Hibs fans we can come together and guess the striker you hint at.

He must be known to us if you know him and would be delighted with him

Excellent foil for Vente makes me think he’s more of big/physical/target man striker that will link the play and so the dirty work

Van Veen - January I’d have been delighted but never got a sniff at killie.

Sam Cosgrove - knows the league and had one brilliant season. Seems to have been poor since then

Kieffer Moore - Bournemouth link?

Kieffer Moore? You’re at the wind up surely?

[Donegal Hibby]

Actually forgot KVV was at Killie , take it he didn't do much there ?

[Unseen work]

Kieffer Moore? You’re at the wind up surely?

In what way? As in we have no chance?

Just a suggestion due to age, final year of contract and the Bournemouth link ala Marcondes

[04Sauzee]

In what way? As in we have no chance?

Just a suggestion due to age, final year of contract and the Bournemouth link ala Marcondes

He's still only 31, was banging them in for Ipswich when he was on loan and helped get them promoted from the championship. It's just not happening.
More likely to be Jordan White 😅

[Unseen work]

He's still only 31, was banging them in for Ipswich when he was on loan and helped get them promoted from the championship. It's just not happening.
More likely to be Jordan White 😅

Yeah it’s not to say I think we’ll actually get him. Just chucking names out based on what the poster said!

Tbf Marcondes also performed well for a team that got promoted. He’ll be on the same wage regardless so it will depend where he actually wants to go, I can’t see that place being Easter road though!

[04Sauzee]

Actually forgot KVV was at Killie , take it he didn't do much there ?

12 appearances, 152 minutes, 0 goals, 1 assist.

[Victor]

It’s with some trepidation that I post this after my “RANT” thread got halted in its early stages. Mostly due to a few supporters that can’t argue their point and who’d rather try and out you as being a Jambo! [emoji849] There were a few reasonable responses and for that I thank those people for being sensible but unfortunately we seem to have moderators who can’t handle supporters trying to have a serious discussion on a football forum! [emoji849]

Anyway, so I’ll digress.

More negative news this morning on the BBC website saying that we weren’t actually in for Clark Robertson after all. [emoji43]

I can’t wait to get some good news to show the admins and certain other posters that I’m not the profit of doom they all think I am but merely a concerned supporter like them and that I’m not going to be frightened to state my opinions either now or at anytime in the future.

Flash ……you getting this?

Give it a rest. Nobody is falling for your faux outrage.

[04Sauzee]

Yeah it’s not to say I think we’ll actually get him. Just chucking names out based on what the poster said!

Tbf Marcondes also performed well for a team that got promoted. He’ll be on the same wage regardless so it will depend where he actually wants to go, I can’t see that place being Easter road though!

Nah I get that, I like to see names getting banded about. He'd be a great signing just can't see it.

[Paul1642]

Why is it a negative that we weren't in for this Robert Clarkson chappy?

It’s not. If we HAD been on for him and lost out to Dundee that would be poor. Struggling to see how not trying to sign a player, that the majority on here weren’t happy about when it was rumoured, is a a bad thing.

If anything it hopefully mean that whoever we are actually after is still on the cards.

[Unseen work]

Nah I get that, I like to see names getting banded about. He'd be a great signing just can't see it.

Someone’s got to give a bit of hope in this thread 🤣

[Greensunshine]

:troll:

Strange behaviour 😳

[Donegal Hibby]

Sorry , abit off track here .
Nice to see the players enjoying themselves first day back 😂
Who's voice is that in the background ? .

https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1804213443517677968?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Greensunshine]

Give it a rest. Nobody is falling for your faux outrage.

Another one, absolutely nae need.

Ok, I’ll engage. What seems to be the problem?

[ChilliEater]

Strange behaviour 😳

Yes - that's why he's called you out on it.

[MWHIBBIES]

Another bottom 6 finish if we do.

Or another top 3 finish?

[Greensunshine]

Why is it a negative that we weren't in for this Robert Clarkson chappy?

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞

[Bridge hibs]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞Where has it been said that we were in for Robertson ?

[04Sauzee]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞
Was it only Scott Burns that reported it? Did the other outlets just not use the 'reportedly' angle. I'm not sure Hibs were in for him.

[Brightside]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞

You’re falling into a hole of manure now.

[Greensunshine]

Yes - that's why he's called you out on it.

Called me out on what or for what??

Seriously, pathetic way to act on a football forum.

You’ve obviously got anger issues.

If you can tell me what exactly it is I’ve said or done wrong we can have a discussion about it but I think when you actually engage your brain you’ll probably come to the realisation your being a bit silly really.

[Ronniekirk]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞
They club confirmed we weren’t in for him so non story

[Greensunshine]

They club confirmed we weren’t in for him so non story

👍

[Donegal Hibby]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞

Nothing negative about it because it's a non - story as Hibs weren't in for the player anyhow.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-latest-as-central-defenders-top-priority-list-4675697

[Greensunshine]

You’re falling into a hole of manure now.

I work with Horses so it wouldn’t be the first time. 😂😂😂

[Mcbizz1998]

I’m along at the Ron Gordon charity game at HTC. The team were training on the back pitches and just come in. There was a really tall black guy who I didn’t recognise at all. Any ideas? Afraid I can’t provide any more information than that.

possible signing?

[Heisenberg]

I’m along at the Ron Gordon charity game at HTC. The team were training on the back pitches and just come in. There was a really tall black guy who I didn’t recognise at all. Any ideas? Afraid I can’t provide any more information than that.

possible signing?

Kenneh probably?

[GloryGlory]

By all accounts we were supposedly in for him and now that he’s signed for Dundee we apparently were never in for him.

That’s negative news! Whether it’s true or not is up to the individual to evaluate but it’s a negative slant is not?

As I’ve already said, hopefully we get some positive news in the coming days and weeks in which I’m sure there’ll be plenty hopefully. 🤞

By all accounts we weren't. He was under consideration but we actually decided not to go for him.

[GloryGlory]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

There wouldn't be a lot of point in signing a striker to be an excellent foil for Vente and then sell Vente. But this is Hibs, so hey ho...

[flash]

It’s with some trepidation that I post this after my “RANT” thread got halted in its early stages. Mostly due to a few supporters that can’t argue their point and who’d rather try and out you as being a Jambo! 🙄 There were a few reasonable responses and for that I thank those people for being sensible but unfortunately we seem to have moderators who can’t handle supporters trying to have a serious discussion on a football forum! 🙄

Anyway, so I’ll digress.

More negative news this morning on the BBC website saying that we weren’t actually in for Clark Robertson after all. 😵

I can’t wait to get some good news to show the admins and certain other posters that I’m not the profit of doom they all think I am but merely a concerned supporter like them and that I’m not going to be frightened to state my opinions either now or at anytime in the future.

Flash ……you getting this?

Not sure why you have singled me out?

[JohnM1875]

Could be wrong, but I imagine having someone heading up recruitment with absolutely **** all experience in recruitment might not help.

[Bridge hibs]

Could be wrong, but I imagine having someone heading up recruitment with absolutely **** all experience in recruitment might not help.Im quite sure Malky Mackay has had plenty of experience in player recruitment

[TrinityHFC]

Kenneh probably?

It was Kenneh. No new players training today.

[Unseen work]

Could be wrong, but I imagine having someone heading up recruitment with absolutely **** all experience in recruitment might not help.

Malky will have had plenty dealings as a manager with the recruitment side of things, in his days at the start it would be a lot more old school.

He’ll be fine and know exactly what needs done imo.

If not he’ll have Ian Gordon to lean on for support..,

[Hibbyradge]

Could be wrong, but I imagine having someone heading up recruitment with absolutely **** all experience in recruitment might not help.

How long does it take to get experience?

[JohnM1875]

Im quite sure Malky Mackay has had plenty of experience in player recruitment


Malky will have had plenty dealings as a manager with the recruitment side of things, in his days at the start it would be a lot more old school.

He’ll be fine and know exactly what needs done imo.

If not he’ll have Ian Gordon to lean on for support..,

Malky said Marshall would be doing the recruitment nah?

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

[TrinityHFC]

How long does it take to get experience?

Indeed.

Rod Petrie still not a ‘football guy’ either I suspect.

[JohnM1875]

How long does it take to get experience?

Much much longer than the two weeks David Marshall has been in the job I imagine.

[Greensunshine]

Not sure why you have singled me out?

You called me out as being a Jambo on another thread and some have decided to jump on the bandwagon.

I’m a forgiving type though and I’ll happily accept your apology and anyone else’s if they’re sensible enough.

I have my own opinions on what’s going on at our club at the moment and few of them are positive, hence my negativity.

I’m not interested in towing any Hibs.net narrative of being super duper positive because let’s face it the clubs in an awful mess right now.

If we hopefully manage to start making good progress I’m sure my negativity will subside but from what I read on this site it’s mostly people telling us all is ok and there’s nothing to see here.

Their touchiness tells its own story.

[Scotty Leither]

That’s just silly. I’m no fan of our recruitment. But targets have been identified. Keeper should be announced soon . We missed out on Jason Kerr . Malky has identified five key positions tahg need strengthening. If we get the striker I’d be delighted. He’d be excellent foil
For vente , assuming vente isn’t sold

The keeper you allude to, is he a replacement for Wallacott or back-up? We must be looking to bring in a first choice goalie, surely?

[Greensunshine]

The keeper you allude to, is he a replacement for Wallacott or back-up? We must be looking to bring in a first choice goalie, surely?

Agree with this 100%
The most important position on the field for me being an ex goalie myself.

The very thing that holds the spine of the team together is the goalkeeper.
A top signing is a must.

We’ve seen a lot of great goalkeepers over the years but unfortunately of late we’ve had one or two not so great.

[TrinityHFC]

Much much longer than the two weeks David Marshall has been in the job I imagine.

Is this the new myth? David Marshall in charge of recruitment?

[JohnM1875]

Is this the new myth? David Marshall in charge of recruitment?

Is it a myth?

Malky said himself;

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

You think Malky is going to be head of recruitment with all other aspects he has in his job? Not a chance. Think Marshall will be involved much more than Malky will be.

[Hibbyradge]

I’m not interested in towing any Hibs.net narrative of being super duper positive because let’s face it the clubs in an awful mess right now.

If we hopefully manage to start making good progress I’m sure my negativity will subside but from what I read on this site it’s mostly people telling us all is ok and there’s nothing to see here.



:hilarious

We must be looking in different places if all you see is posivity.

Tbf, it's no wonder people are questioning your motives when you say that another club signing a player we weren't interested is a negative.

[tamig]

Why is it a negative that we weren't in for this Robert Clarkson chappy?

Yes a bit of a head scratcher that one. Bizarre take.

[scm70nyd1973]

Which players there make you think they have a strong squad ? 2 years ago Gordon had a great season , last year Shankland . Gordon is unlikely to be their first goalie again and Shankland may well leave ( personally I hope he stays on a huge new contract ) but apart from them I don`t see any players who are likely to prove superior to other non OF teams . Strength in numbers perhaps but with so many midweek games they will need a bigger squad .

Probably a better way of describing it would be to say it is unfortunately a more settled squad ☹️

[Crab apple]

The keeper you allude to, is he a replacement for Wallacott or back-up? We must be looking to bring in a first choice goalie, surely?

I really hope we are looking to bring in a new number one goalkeeper.

[GloryGlory]

Is this the new myth? David Marshall in charge of recruitment?

I'm wondering that, too.

[CapitalGreen]

Is it a myth?

Malky said himself;

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

You think Malky is going to be head of recruitment with all other aspects he has in his job? Not a chance. Think Marshall will be involved much more than Malky will be.

What are all the other aspects he has in his job?

[Bridge hibs]

Is it a myth?

Malky said himself;

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

You think Malky is going to be head of recruitment with all other aspects he has in his job? Not a chance. Think Marshall will be involved much more than Malky will be.The Director of football role

The sporting director should serve as the club's football expert, providing informed recommendations on crucial matters such as player recruitment, academy strategy, and coaching appointments

Not exhaustive obviously but Im quite sure amongst his other roles he will also be supporting Marshall and others

[TrinityHFC]

Is it a myth?

Malky said himself;

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

You think Malky is going to be head of recruitment with all other aspects he has in his job? Not a chance. Think Marshall will be involved much more than Malky will be.

None of that suggests he is in charge of recruitment.

[JohnM1875]

The Director of football role

The sporting director should serve as the club's football expert, providing informed recommendations on crucial matters such as player recruitment, academy strategy, and coaching appointments

Not exhaustive obviously but I'm quite sure amongst his other roles he will also be supporting Marshall and others

Which is kinda my point, Marshall will be involved in the day to day much more than Malky will.

Anyway, I'm not going on about it. Obviously hope he turns out to be class at it. Find out when we start making signings I guess.

[tamig]

Is it a myth?

Malky said himself;

"The technical performance manager is what we're calling his title, and he's going to really look across the talent ID area, look at the younger players coming through, who we put out on loan, and work on the business side with me"

You think Malky is going to be head of recruitment with all other aspects he has in his job? Not a chance. Think Marshall will be involved much more than Malky will be.

I don’t see anything there suggesting Marshall is heading up recruitment.

[tamig]

You called me out as being a Jambo on another thread and some have decided to jump on the bandwagon.

I’m a forgiving type though and I’ll happily accept your apology and anyone else’s if they’re sensible enough.

I have my own opinions on what’s going on at our club at the moment and few of them are positive, hence my negativity.

I’m not interested in towing any Hibs.net narrative of being super duper positive because let’s face it the clubs in an awful mess right now.

If we hopefully manage to start making good progress I’m sure my negativity will subside but from what I read on this site it’s mostly people telling us all is ok and there’s nothing to see here.

Their touchiness tells its own story.

You’ve hijacked this thread with your nonsense. Its the transfer thread.

[HFC93]

Could be wrong, but I imagine having someone heading up recruitment with absolutely **** all experience in recruitment might not help.

How have you come to the conclusion that Malky Mackay who has been managing clubs in England and Scotland for over ten years has zero experience of player recruitment? Genuinely intrigued?

[JohnM1875]

How have you come to the conclusion that Malky Mackay who has been managing clubs in England and Scotland for over ten years has zero experience of player recruitment? Genuinely intrigued?

Malky MacKay is our Sporting Director. He'll absolutely be involved and provide support, but it's not going to be his sole focus.

[Chipper1875]

The keeper you allude to, is he a replacement for Wallacott or back-up? We must be looking to bring in a first choice goalie, surely?

First choice . Wallacott be away in can get him off the books

[HFC93]

Malky MacKay is our Sporting Director. He'll absolutely be involved and provide support, but it's not going to be his sole focus.

These roles vary club to club but the 'Sporting Director/Director of Football' almost always leads on recruitment. I imagine it's 99% of Malky's focus right now. I notice you've swerved the zero experience part of my previous post which is nonsense from you.

[JohnM1875]

These roles vary club to club but the 'Sporting Director/Director of Football' almost always leads on recruitment. I imagine it's 99% of Malky's focus right now. I notice you've swerved the zero experience part of my previous post which is nonsense from you.

Didn't bother cause you obviously failed to read the rest of the thread. I went on to say I don't think it'll be MacKay leading things day to day and it'll be Marshall, who has zero experience.

[McGruber]

You called me out as being a Jambo on another thread and some have decided to jump on the bandwagon.

I’m a forgiving type though and I’ll happily accept your apology and anyone else’s if they’re sensible enough.

I have my own opinions on what’s going on at our club at the moment and few of them are positive, hence my negativity.

I’m not interested in towing any Hibs.net narrative of being super duper positive because let’s face it the clubs in an awful mess right now.

If we hopefully manage to start making good progress I’m sure my negativity will subside but from what I read on this site it’s mostly people telling us all is ok and there’s nothing to see here.

Their touchiness tells its own story.

All is ok, ya big rampant Jambo 😏

[HFC93]

Didn't bother cause you obviously failed to read the rest of the thread. I went on to say I don't think it'll be MacKay leading things day to day and it'll be Marshall, who has zero experience.

Aye, Hibs have asked David Marshall to lead the recruitment right enough and not Malky Mackay. The quote you shared doesn't say that at all. You're just making things up here.

[Victor]

I don’t think just one person should be responsible for recruitment. Someone has to make the final decision but there should be input from the management team. I would guess that MM will have the final say, but his decision will have to be rubber stamped by whoever holds the purse strings.

[ruthven_raiders]

First choice . Wallacott be away in can get him off the books

Then can't be the former u21 player, which is good news as experienced no 1 is essential..

[bingo70]

I see Arthur Okonkwo has said his goodbyes to Arsenal.

He was the goalie that had a howler against us for Arsenal but since then he’s had a couple of good loan spells and was League 2’s goalie of the season last year.

I know McDermott has left us now but if he has been involved in laying the groundwork for the summer, he could be a goalie that was on our radar as BM will have known all about him from his time at Arsenal.

[Tully]

I see Arthur Okonkwo has said his goodbyes to Arsenal.

He was the goalie that had a howler against us for Arsenal but since then he’s had a couple of good loan spells and was League 2’s goalie of the season last year.

I know McDermott has left us now but if he has been involved in laying the groundwork for the summer, he could be a goalie that was on our radar as BM will have known all about him from his time at Arsenal.. Think he is Wrexham bound

[Greensunshine]

All is ok, ya big rampant Jambo 😏

😵😂😂😂😂

[ruthven_raiders]

. Think he is Wrexham bound

Yup ryan reyanalds desperate to bring him back, super season at Wrexham last season

[Tambo]

I'm happy to see that we are looking for two experienced CB's, no idea what the future holds for harbottle so if he leaves then i guess Bevan on loan?

Regarding the midfield I think we will be looking for a number 10 role player who can create instead of relying on Boyle and Youan/Maolida who all 3, at least 2 won't be here next season, unless Henderson stays 😁

We have to do something in the upcoming weeks regarding ins and major outs, maybe waiting for Youan to leave and hopefully taking the time to get the right players.

[Donegal Hibby]

I'm happy to see that we are looking for two experienced CB's, no idea what the future holds for harbottle so if he leaves then i guess Bevan on loan?

Regarding the midfield I think we will be looking for a number 10 role player who can create instead of relying on Boyle and Youan/Maolida who all 3, at least 2 won't be here next season.


We have to do something in the upcoming weeks regarding ins and major outs, maybe waiting for Youan to leave and hopefully taking the time tk get the right players.

I would guess that Harbottle's future will be away from Hibs if we can get any takers .

Does Owen Bevan fall into the category of a experienced CH ? .

[jakeshibs]

Getting nervous as there are not even any rumours of players that we are trying to sign, our current squad lacks quality.

[Iain G]

Aye, Hibs have asked David Marshall to lead the recruitment right enough and not Malky Mackay. The quote you shared doesn't say that at all. You're just making things up here.

Course they haven't asked him! That's Ian Gordon's job 😁

[Paul1642]

Getting nervous as there are not even any rumours of players that we are trying to sign, our current squad lacks quality.

Nervous why? Do folk think we’re just not going to sign anyone?

[04Sauzee]

I would guess that Harbottle's future will be away from Hibs if we can get any takers .

Does Owen Bevan fall into the category of a experienced CH ? .
20 year old with 33 appearances for Yeovil and 14 appearances for Cheltenham.

Will fish isn't in the category of Experienced and he's 21 with 1 appearance for Man Utd, 2 appearances for Stockport and 66 appearances for Hibs

[Donegal Hibby]

Course they haven't asked him! That's Ian Gordon's job 😁

So it's Ian Gordon's job to ask him then ? 😳🤭

[Iain G]

So it's Ian Gordon's job to ask him then ? 😳🤭

No it's Ian Gordon's job to head up recruitment don't you know!

[Exuberance1875]

Or another top 3 finish?

You stick some money on that and let me know how you get on.

[Donegal Hibby]

20 year old with 33 appearances for Yeovil and 14 appearances for Cheltenham.

Will fish isn't in the category of Experienced and he's 21 with 1 appearance for Man Utd, 2 appearances for Stockport and 66 appearances for Hibs

Has me wondering since we have had change in management and going by what the EEN said about we are after two experienced CHs , maybe Bevan is no longer a target for us now ?.

[Iain G]

Has me wondering since we have had change in management and going by what the EEN said about we are after two experienced CHs , maybe Bevan is no longer a target for us now ?.

We need 4 centre backs in the squad so let's hope it's Bevan + 2 experiencer players, and we are still unsure if we will play with 3 or 4 at the back?

[Bridge hibs]

We need 4 centre backs in the squad so let's hope it's Bevan + 2 experiencer players, and we are still unsure if we will play with 3 or 4 at the back?

Yeah I think Gray would want to see what the lad can offer if given the opportunity to come back up and no doubt Bournemouth will be wanting him to get some mileage into his legs

[J-C]

I would guess that Harbottle's future will be away from Hibs if we can get any takers .

Does Owen Bevan fall into the category of a experienced CH ? .

I read that and thought the same thing, Bevan has 69 games the majority of them in the National league for Truro and Yeovil with just 12 games for Cheltenham in League 2, is he any better than Harbottle who has played mostly in League 1 and 2.

[bingo70]

I read that and thought the same thing, Bevan has 69 games the majority of them in the National league for Truro and Yeovil with just 12 games for Cheltenham in League 2, is he any better than Harbottle who has played mostly in League 1 and 2.

You can’t judge them based on number of games played.

They’re two entirely different people and players even if their careers up to this point look similar on paper.

[J-C]

You can’t judge them based on number of games played.

They’re two entirely different people and players even if their careers up to this point look similar on paper.

I'm basing them on the standard of football they've been playing at, we need experience and a solid backbone to the team, Bevan and Harbottle are not that. I'm hoping we're looking further afield and for far better quality that those 2 players.

[bingo70]

I'm basing them on the standard of football they've been playing at, we need experience and a solid backbone to the team, Bevan and Harbottle are not that. I'm hoping we're looking further afield and for far better quality that those 2 players.

Bevan might be brilliant, Harbottle isn’t from what we’ve seen so far.

TBH though being realistic, Harbottle won’t be relied upon next year, Bevan might be, if we sign him.

[Bridge hibs]

I'm basing them on the standard of football they've been playing at, we need experience and a solid backbone to the team, Bevan and Harbottle are not that. I'm hoping we're looking further afield and for far better quality that those 2 players.

Fish didnt do too badly albeit better in his first spell than his second, I think with a good experienced partner he could really step up, Man U will probably think otherwise though

[04Sauzee]

You can’t judge them based on number of games played.

They’re two entirely different people and players even if their careers up to this point look similar on paper.

People though were talking about experience, off course ability is still the main factor.

[bingo70]

People though were talking about experience, off course ability is still the main factor.

Yeah, that’s loosely my point and it’s important that point isn’t lost when discussing players.

You’ll get great signings coming from ***** levels and you’ll get ***** signings coming from good levels.

[MWHIBBIES]

You stick some money on that and let me know how you get on.

I don't think we will, but I don't think Joe will be to blame. About 20 players to replace first.

[Sioux]

You’ll get great signings coming from ***** levels and you’ll get ***** signings coming from good levels.

Wow that's on the level of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

[McD]

You called me out as being a Jambo on another thread and some have decided to jump on the bandwagon.

I’m a forgiving type though and I’ll happily accept your apology and anyone else’s if they’re sensible enough.

I have my own opinions on what’s going on at our club at the moment and few of them are positive, hence my negativity.

I’m not interested in towing any Hibs.net narrative of being super duper positive because let’s face it the clubs in an awful mess right now.

If we hopefully manage to start making good progress I’m sure my negativity will subside but from what I read on this site it’s mostly people telling us all is ok and there’s nothing to see here.

Their touchiness tells its own story.


You’ve called out the admin team in a number of posts across multiple threads, now this Hibs.net narrative nonsense. If you don’t like the chat on the site, no one’s forcing you to be here.


As for that narrative being super duper positive, have you actually read anything on here? There’s plenty criticism being shared, and from the admins too. It’s not hard to find if you bother to read what’s there and not just your own opinion being shouted loud and repetitively

[Eyrie]

Wow that's on the level of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Those were the days when Greece had a team that was the envy of the known world.

[RIP]

We are suggesting different names for the person who is heading up recruitment.

Ian Gordon, Malky Mackay and David Marshall.

The job is actually vacant.

Thats very worrying.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I’ll be honest with you, Van Veen and Vente has got me particularly horny. It might be the red wine, perhaps it’s delusion…either way, Mrs Pedantic is in for one helluva pestering.

[TrinityHFC]

We are suggesting different names for the person who is heading up recruitment.

Ian Gordon, Malky Mackay and David Marshall.

The job is actually vacant.

Thats very worrying.

If you’re going to post about the structure and titles multiple times a day because you haven’t been invited in this time to talk to them about it then why don’t you pick up the phone and ask them to talk you through it?

[Wilson]

Yup ryan reyanalds desperate to bring him back, super season at Wrexham last season

Ryan Reynolds needs to be careful. Some things get worse the more times he brings them back. Deadpool, the hitman's wife...

[Victor]

Ryan Reynolds needs to be careful. Some things get worse the more times he brings them back. Deadpool, the hitman's wife...

Fortunately he didn’t revive Green Lantern. Maybe he does know his limits!

[SHODAN]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 3
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 21

[supershotmo]

I reckon we are waiting on what Bournemouth players can come up.

[matty_f]

We are suggesting different names for the person who is heading up recruitment.

Ian Gordon, Malky Mackay and David Marshall.

The job is actually vacant.

Thats very worrying.


Malky will be in charge, and from what he said Marshall has a key role in it as well. Who else needs to take charge?

[K-Zazu]

I reckon we are waiting on what Bournemouth players can come up.

Yes definitely will be.

[Scotty Leither]

Malky will be in charge, and from what he said Marshall has a key role in it as well. Who else needs to take charge?

Mackay and Marshall will do for me, Matty. Gordon needs to declare himself that he is in no way involved in sourcing or recommending players.

[Unseen work]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 3
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 21

I know there’s absolutely no chance and he’ll probably be announced Monday. But I hope Mackay manages to speak to Dhanda and make him change his mind and sign for us instead

[Dalianwanda]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 3
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 21

🥱

[The Spaceman]

I know there’s absolutely no chance and he’ll probably be announced Monday. But I hope Mackay manages to speak to Dhanda and make him change his mind and sign for us instead

No thank you 😂😂😂

[Wilson]

I know there’s absolutely no chance and he’ll probably be announced Monday. But I hope Mackay manages to speak to Dhanda and make him change his mind and sign for us instead

I hope he's announced for them Monday and we do our own thing. If Malky's only resource is players he's managed at Ross County then we are in trouble.

[Wilson]

Fortunately he didn’t revive Green Lantern. Maybe he does know his limits!

Fair point 😀

[K-Zazu]

Signings so far:

Aberdeen: 3
Hearts: 6
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 21

So if went out and bought 10 players tomorrow that were absolutely mince and couldn’t get a game for Cowdenbeath would that make you feel better?

[Unseen work]

I hope he's announced for them Monday and we do our own thing. If Malky's only resource is players he's managed at Ross County then we are in trouble.

Who is saying we’d only be targeting players he’s managed at Ross county though?

Dhanda is a good player imo, regardless of where he came from or who knows him

Mackay also recruited Harry Clarke, Charles Cook and Joseph Hungbo at county…..

They to me suggest he at least has good contacts and is able to convince good players to move to a place many would consider undesirable due to location

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Mackay and Marshall will do for me, Matty. Gordon needs to declare himself that he is in no way involved in sourcing or recommending players.

100%.

[Iain G]

We are suggesting different names for the person who is heading up recruitment.

Ian Gordon, Malky Mackay and David Marshall.

The job is actually vacant.

Thats very worrying.

What job is vacant? People are just making stuff up now because we don't have someone with a specific job title!?