Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[.Sean.]

Josh Nisbet leaves CCM at the end of his contract.. if we’re not going to pay a fee for anyone, no brainer
Keep seeing him mentioned, how good is he and will the club be aware of him? Surely they will be if he played under Nick Montgomery

[CapitalGreen]

Keep seeing him mentioned, how good is he and will the club be aware of him? Surely they will be if he played under Nick Montgomery

He was A league Player of the Year last season and is in the national team. We’ll definitely be aware of him but so will many other clubs across Europe.

[Trinity Hibee]

Does Armstrong normally play on the left wing ?

Yes

[easty]

Yes

No, he plays on the right. Matty Kennedy plays on the left.

Armstrong is very left footed though.

[CapitalGreen]

Does Armstrong normally play on the left wing ?

Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)

[Hibernian Verse]

Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)

You don't know what you've got till it's gone...

[TrinityHFC]

He was A league Player of the Year last season and is in the national team. We’ll definitely be aware of him but so will many other clubs across Europe.

Wouldn’t be rushing to sign a player who would spend a lot of time on the other side of the world. I’m sure there are other players of that ability that wouldn’t come with the additional time away and the impact of travelling.

[CapitalGreen]

Wouldn’t be rushing to sign a player who would spend a lot of time on the other side of the world. I’m sure there are other players of that ability that wouldn’t come with the additional time away and the impact of travelling.

Hearts managed ok last season with 5 international players who play in that region.

[Greenworld]

Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)It opens your eyes no wonder MM made such a big thing of looking at stuff like that before signing players .
Personally I hope we keep Youan

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[Niffy]

Remember him, he’d get locked up now a days for the tackles he put in. :greengrin

Was at Gordon Hunter's testimonial do and my mate was a big fan boy of Farrel's. Wanted a photo so I shouted across room to him... "Oi Farrell... pic with my mate" and the reply was "MR Farrell to you !"

But he obliged.

Great do actually.

Can't find THAT pic but here's the mate with me and Crunchie, and me and Michael.

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[easty]

Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)

I'm a big Youan fan, but I don't think him staying or leaving should have any impact on whether we should be interested in Armstrong.

Whether or not Danny Armstrong is even interested, I'd hope we're interested and finding out.

[PHeffernan]

Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)

Good stat.

Youan for sale for 2.5 million
Armstrong for circa 500k
which makes Armstrong a good buy

[tonyrougier123]

Keep seeing him mentioned, how good is he and will the club be aware of him? Surely they will be if he played under Nick Montgomery

Convinced his close ball control tenacity and low centre of gravity would act like a glue for our midfield. Watched CCM a few times on TNT he’s a hard working player, good dribbler and gets forward. Think he has the game to make an impact over here in the leagues.

[04Sauzee]

https://i.ibb.co/ryTgpsN/20240709-122914.jpg (https://ibb.co/9YzJ4tS)

[1875Sean]

Good stat.

Youan for sale for 2.5 million
Armstrong for circa 500k
which makes Armstrong a good buy

Doesn’t Armstrong usually play on to right even he’s left footed?

Sure Killie would want double that fee

[SteveHFC]

At that price we should be getting involved IMO.

Agreed.

[ancient hibee]

We
Does Armstrong normally play on the left wing ?


Yes


No, he plays on the right. Matty Kennedy plays on the left.

Armstrong is very left footed though.


Both wings.

Since Youan and Armstrong joined the league in Summer 2022.

Non-penalty Goals & Assists
Youan every 171 mins (league only) & every 160 mins (all comps)
Armstrong every 233 mins (league only) & every 204 mins (all comps)

Hibs .net-the place to get your questions answered.:greengrin
:greengrin

[PHeffernan]

Doesn’t Armstrong usually play on to right even he’s left footed?

Sure Killie would want double that fee

He does play on the right and is left footed.
Don't know if he played there before the arrival of the Matty Kennedy.

The problem Killie have with Armstrong is he has less than 11 months on his contract.
They need to get him on an extended deal, sell him or lose him for nothing next summer.
All clubs know his contract situation so won't be handing over more than 700k.
In Scotland only 5 clubs could pay that and he's not good enough for 2 of them.
If English Championship clubs get involved it's game over for the other 3.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/markmcadamtv/status/1810633213645300153?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Sheff Utd striker Daniel Jebbison having medical at Bournemouth. Lot of Bournemouth fans suggesting a loan to us once he signs


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[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/markmcadamtv/status/1810633213645300153?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Sheff Utd striker Daniel Jebbison having medical at Bournemouth. Lot of Bournemouth fans suggesting a loan to us once he signs


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https://x.com/kristemple/status/1810635099597087057?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Just found another journo saying a loan out for further experience is likely. Would definitely take him and Murray to bolster our front line.


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[04Sauzee]

https://x.com/markmcadamtv/status/1810633213645300153?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Sheff Utd striker Daniel Jebbison having medical at Bournemouth. Lot of Bournemouth fans suggesting a loan to us once he signs


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Just about to post that, £1.5m won't go into their first team, has decent experience. No idea what he's like , I do know he's 6'3 though

[Since452]

https://i.ibb.co/ryTgpsN/20240709-122914.jpg (https://ibb.co/9YzJ4tS)

I think we can safely say that Simon will be a Hibs player again soon.

[Donegal Hibby]

Just about to post that, £1.5m won't go into their first team, has decent experience. No idea what he's like , I do know he's 6'3 though

Just after watching this of him ...
https://youtu.be/Fww2wReTYcA?si=-eSTK1CygjK6-4ZM

[Unseen work]

You don't know what you've got till it's gone...

Yep, I’d much rather Youan than Danny Armstrong

Elie is also 2 years younger

[MikeyS]

I think we can safely say that Simon will be a Hibs player again soon.

Not if there is any truth in the rumours he doesn't want to relocate any further south than Angus/Tayside.

[Paul1642]

Just about to post that, £1.5m won't go into their first team, has decent experience. No idea what he's like , I do know he's 6'3 though

The 1.5 million is a development fee he was a free agent so speak.

[Donegal Hibby]

6'3 though this says he's weak in aerial duels .

https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/daniel-jebbison.19461/

[worcesterhibby]

Just after watching this of him ...
https://youtu.be/Fww2wReTYcA?si=-eSTK1CygjK6-4ZM

he loves a celebration in an empty stadium.. imagine he scored when people were actually watching ! :greengrin

[HendoDelivered]

I think we can safely say that Simon will be a Hibs player again soon.

Unsure, Dundee fan mind.

[CapitalGreen]

Just about to post that, £1.5m won't go into their first team, has decent experience. No idea what he's like , I do know he's 6'3 though

He looked like a great prospect when he first broke through, looks like progress has stalled a bit in the last couple of years. Did well on his previous loan.

[worcesterhibby]

Just about to post that, £1.5m won't go into their first team, has decent experience. No idea what he's like , I do know he's 6'3 though

his actual goal scoring ratio is pretty poor. 2 goals from 30 appearances in the Championship over the last 2 years ( not sure how many of those were starts). Although he did score 9 goals in 23 appearances for Burton in league 1 back in 2021/22

[Paul1642]

He looked like a great prospect when he first broke through, looks like progress has stalled a bit in the last couple of years. Did well on his previous loan.

Sounds like the reason he missed pretty much all of last season was a blood clot issue. Hopefully all resolved now for the laddie.

[Spudster]

Not if there is any truth in the rumours he doesn't want to relocate any further south than Angus/Tayside.
When he played for Queens Park he was he was travelling down from Dundee. Seen him a couple of times when I was passing through

[MikeyS]

When he played for Queens Park he was he was travelling down from Dundee. Seen him a couple of times when I was passing through

There's every chance he travelled back when he was with us too. Sure he's got a young family now and might just not fancy the upheaval now.

Anyway, it may not even be true. Was just something that was posted way back on the thread.

[easty]

There's every chance he travelled back when he was with us too. Sure he's got a young family now and might just not fancy the upheaval now.

Anyway, it may not even be true. Was just something that was posted way back on the thread.

I wonder if he relocated or commuted when he played in South Africa? :greengrin

[J-C]

Was there not talk that Murray wanted to stay up north for family reasons.

[MikeyS]

I wonder if he relocated or commuted when he played in South Africa? :greengrin

He had is own private jet parked on Dundee air strip.

[davemcbain]

I wonder if he relocated or commuted when he played in South Africa? :greengrin

Dunno, but he was so good that the team folded soon after he left :greengrin

[IanM]

Sky football just now - Brentford v Fulham playoff from 2020.. Marcondes not long off the bench, playing behind Ollie Watkins.. get him signed.. miss him

[Stuart93]

Sky football just now - Brentford v Fulham playoff from 2020.. Marcondes not long off the bench, playing behind Ollie Watkins.. get him signed.. miss him

For as much as he’d cost us in wages (not sure we could afford anyway) I’m not too sure he’d be worth it. Certainly not what our midfield is needing just now imo.

Came with massive pedigree but bar a few games, I didn’t think he was that great.

His passing was atrocious considering the level of football he came from.

[Walter]

his actual goal scoring ratio is pretty poor. 2 goals from 30 appearances in the Championship over the last 2 years ( not sure how many of those were starts). Although he did score 9 goals in 23 appearances for Burton in league 1 back in 2021/22

20 goals for me with Derby in the English championship on FM in 25/26 (only there because Hibs sacked me )

[Paul1642]

Non league Maidenhead receiving around £4 million from a sell on clause on Kilman. Crazy money at that level. If only John McGinn would fancy a move 😕

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Can see the Cumdog ending up in the MLS

[SHODAN]

Assuming no further signings, would guess we line up on Saturday with the same XI that started v PAOK?

[B.H.F.C]

Assuming no further signings, would guess we line up on Saturday with the same XI that started v PAOK?

Tweaked slightly. I don’t think we’ll play a back three away to Elgin. Players on the pitch might not be too different.

[CapitalGreen]

Non league Maidenhead receiving around £4 million from a sell on clause on Kilman. Crazy money at that level. If only John McGinn would fancy a move 😕

Were due to receive £8m but Wolves managed to convince them to accept less.

[04Sauzee]

Daniel Jebbison to be loaned out to the championship going by reports on Twitter.

[GloryGlory]

Assuming no further signings, would guess we line up on Saturday with the same XI that started v PAOK?

Yes. Only Youan and Amos I think will be pushing for a place ahead of the XI that started.

[GloryGlory]

Tweaked slightly. I don’t think we’ll play a back three away to Elgin. Players on the pitch might not be too different.

SDG spoke about how the training camp was used to practice different shapes and players adapting to different game plans.

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/july/08/gray-pleased-with-netherlands-training-camp/

[EGL2000]

Daniel Jebbison to be loaned out to the championship going by reports on Twitter.

Don't think he looks like that big a miss to be honest. Hasn't really set the world alight anywhere he's been yet.

[Del Boy]

Ross County have completed the signing of the Irish striker from Cliftonville this afternoon, assume that will hasten the exit of Simon Murray…

[Haymaker]

Can see the Cumdog ending up in the MLSHe'd do well there. Would Love to see him at Energy Drink FC

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[EGL2000]

Ross County have completed the signing of the Irish striker from Cliftonville this afternoon, assume that will hasten the exit of Simon Murray…

Were we not looking at him in January or was that a different striker?

[Donegal Hibby]

Just read about the keeper we are supposedly linked with in FLW . It's one rumour i don't think there's anything in it at all . Might be wrong though doesn't really make any sense for us to be after him imo .

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/blackburn-rovers-enter-race-copenhagen-theo-sander-hibernian/

[Stuart93]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner

[Heisenberg]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner

Depends what he’s motivated by, Dundee are his team and might offer a longer deal than us. It’s not one I’ll be overly bothered by either way

[JimBHibees]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner

As alluded to travel from home length of term and clearly wages would all determine a decision also likelyhood of regular game time also a factor

[Del Boy]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner

Whilst we will offer more money per week it might not be that simple. Grew up a Dundee fan, family probably live in Dundee, possibly longer contract and a guaranteed starter at Dens. Either way hopefully resolved quickly.

[Shrekko]

Depends what he’s motivated by, Dundee are his team and might offer a longer deal than us. It’s not one I’ll be overly bothered by either way

Got to think he'd be motivated by making his last big contract as financially beneficial to him as possible.

You sometimes see guys who sign for their boyhood clubs at the end of their career when they can make more elsewhere- but generally those ones are players who are already financially secure for life anyway.

If Dundee outbid us that would be a concern.

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone reject Swansea City bid for Adama Sidibeh

[King Cosell]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner

It'll come down to who wants him most and I think it'll be Dundee. He's a marquee signing for them, they'll probably offer him 3 years and he's sure to be a first-team regular. Can't see us offering more than 2 and, staring into your crystal ball, can you see him being anything more than a bit-part player for us? I trust SDG and Malky, they know him well, us or Dundee, I'm happy either way.

[Hibees1973]

Got to think he'd be motivated by making his last big contract as financially beneficial to him as possible.

You sometimes see guys who sign for their boyhood clubs at the end of their career when they can make more elsewhere- but generally those ones are players who are already financially secure for life anyway.

If Dundee outbid us that would be a concern.

Dundee won't out bid us. No chance.

If he decides his future is with Dundee, then fair enough. Given how much Hibs seem to have pursued him, it would be a tad humiliating.

[Since90+2]

Got to think he'd be motivated by making his last big contract as financially beneficial to him as possible.

You sometimes see guys who sign for their boyhood clubs at the end of their career when they can make more elsewhere- but generally those ones are players who are already financially secure for life anyway.

If Dundee outbid us that would be a concern.

In a strange way if Dundee outbid us I wouldn't be too unhappy. That would suggest to me we are looking at someone else to use that wage.

I don't think he'd be a bad signing right enough. He's a good squad level player in our league.

[DIXIHIBS]

Dundee won't out bid us. No chance.

If he decides his future is with Dundee, then fair enough. Given how much Hibs seem to have pursued him, it would be a tad humiliating.

A player chooses his home town club, who finished above us in league and where his family may be settled. Why is that humiliating exactly? We haven't lost him to kelty hertz FFS.

[Iain G]

Dundee won't out bid us. No chance.

If he decides his future is with Dundee, then fair enough. Given how much Hibs seem to have pursued him, it would be a tad humiliating.

It really wouldn't, I hope he goes to Dundee and we bring in much better.

[KeithWright9]

I wonder if he relocated or commuted when he played in South Africa? :greengrin

I’d imagine he would commute, from Dundee, lots of Dundee players have commuted from Edinburgh. It’s a shift , but very doable.

[Callum_62]

Ross county sign Ronan Hale

They also sell there captain Jack Baldwin

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[Winston Ingram]

Simon Murray is a Dundee fan

[Baldy Foghorn]

Simon Murray is a Dundee fan

I've seen him in away end, when we played sevco

[Ozyhibby]

Can see the Cumdog ending up in the MLS

He’s not good enough for that level.


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[Stuart93]

It'll come down to who wants him most and I think it'll be Dundee. He's a marquee signing for them, they'll probably offer him 3 years and he's sure to be a first-team regular. Can't see us offering more than 2 and, staring into your crystal ball, can you see him being anything more than a bit-part player for us? I trust SDG and Malky, they know him well, us or Dundee, I'm happy either way.

What’s all the crystal ball pish about?

If we really want him we’ll get him? If we see him as a squad player and he wants more & dundee are prepared to offer a better role he’ll go there.

However if we’re willing to make a bid for him I’d imagine we’re pretty keen. We aren’t spending the money RC are wanting on a player who isn’t going to be a starter imo

[Donegal Hibby]

Dundee won't out bid us. No chance.

If he decides his future is with Dundee, then fair enough. Given how much Hibs seem to have pursued him, it would be a tad humiliating.

If he signs , cool we have a decent squad player . If he doesn't hopefully we sign someone better . Not bothered either way .

[JimBHibees]

He’s not good enough for that level.


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Mls of course he is

[Mcbizz1998]

Simon Murray is a Dundee fan

A Dundee fan who played for Dundee United. It’s fair to say he will go with the money if previous actions are a predictor.

[Iain G]

If he signs , cool we have a decent squad player . If he doesn't hopefully we sign someone better . Not bothered either way .

Squad player last time he was here and will be a squad player again. Le God help us if Simon Murray is our best striking option going into the new season.

[bingo70]

A Dundee fan who played for Dundee United. It’s fair to say he will go with the money if previous actions are a predictor.

Not necessarily.

Maybe Dundee Utd was the best move for him at the time based on the options available to him.

I’m sure finances will play a big factor, as they should, It will just be one of a few factors though.

[Hibernian Verse]

A Dundee fan who played for Dundee United. It’s fair to say he will go with the money if previous actions are a predictor.

That’s not really a big deal in Dundee. Their casuals used to run about together.

[Hibiza]

Hope you sign for us Simon - if not , all the best.

[Shrekko]

Squad player last time he was here and will be a squad player again. Le God help us if Simon Murray is our best striking option going into the new season.

Did you actually watch him last season?

[CapitalGreen]

A Dundee fan who played for Dundee United. It’s fair to say he will go with the money if previous actions are a predictor.

You can add him joining Queens Park in the 4th tier at the age of 28 to your examples of him going with the money too.

[Peanut Shaz]

I’d imagine he would commute, from Dundee, lots of Dundee players have commuted from Edinburgh. It’s a shift , but very doable.
My old manager has commuted from Dundee 4 days a week for 10 years. He says if you time it right to avoid the peak congestion it’s not too bad. Not for me but it seems to suit him.

[truehibernian]

A Dundee fan who played for Dundee United. It’s fair to say he will go with the money if previous actions are a predictor.

Why wouldn’t he ? Has a young family, into his latter football years, he’s not a world beater and Hibs would pay him very well for two years. His fitness is superb and he could easily have another 3 or 4 years in the Scottish top flight. He’ll also be on half of what Jair is on with greater output and end products.

[Aldo]

Why wouldn’t he ? Has a young family, into his latter football years, he’s not a world beater and Hibs would pay him very well for two years. His fitness is superb and he could easily have another 3 or 4 years in the Scottish top flight. He’ll also be on half of what Jair is on with greater output and end products.

You wonder why Jair doesn’t want to move. We’ve still got 2 more years to see if he can improve! [emoji1787][emoji1787]

[Lago]

If it’s between us and dundee wanting Murray there’s surely only one winner
Push comes to shove I wouldn’t be surprised if Dundee was his choice.

[04Sauzee]

No Murray in the Ross County team this evening.

[HendoDelivered]

A poster (who seems itk) on the Bounce reckons we haven’t even bid for Murray and it’s all paper talk.

[Silky]

Simon Murray is a Dundee fan

John Robertson was a hibs fan. Means nothing.

[04Sauzee]

Im not sure how good this source is but if true that would be some signing for Aberdeen. Surely it's nonsense??

https://x.com/MercadoFutbolEC/status/1810682025726156966?t=ymUS6k8-9PzMHZFG5dDeAQ&s=19

[Gordy M]

Im not sure how good this source is but if true that would be some signing for Aberdeen. Surely it's nonsense??

https://x.com/MercadoFutbolEC/status/1810682025726156966?t=ymUS6k8-9PzMHZFG5dDeAQ&s=19

Has played last 2 years on loan in the Championship and not played a huge amount. Potential loan signing to Aberdeen would make sense.

[badabing67]

Im not sure how good this source is but if true that would be some signing for Aberdeen. Surely it's nonsense??

https://x.com/MercadoFutbolEC/status/1810682025726156966?t=ymUS6k8-9PzMHZFG5dDeAQ&s=19

Thought they were Hearts pals

[we are hibs]

Boruc on trial at Swindon?

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[04Sauzee]

Is that Boruc away on loan ?

https://x.com/stfcjosh/status/1810751924976988266?t=pBaboI3sXCnt7IlH_EsgqA&s=19

[badabing67]

Is that Boruc away on loan ?

https://x.com/stfcjosh/status/1810751924976988266?t=pBaboI3sXCnt7IlH_EsgqA&s=19

Looks like they are make more room for another keeper

[tonyrougier123]

Is that Boruc away on loan ?

https://x.com/stfcjosh/status/1810751924976988266?t=pBaboI3sXCnt7IlH_EsgqA&s=19

Guy in the background looks like zibi malkowski

[Paulie Walnuts]

Has played last 2 years on loan in the Championship and not played a huge amount. Potential loan signing to Aberdeen would make sense.

He played 40 of 46 Championship matches last season. 20 of them were for Ipswich who got automatic promotion after only arriving in January.

[Stuart93]

He played 40 of 46 Championship matches last season. 20 of them were for Ipswich who got automatic promotion after only arriving in January.

Canny see it. He’ll no drop down to Scottish football after a season like that surely

[essexhibee]

He was brilliant for Ipswich. No chance he is going to Aberdeen.

[Iain G]

Guy in the background looks like zibi malkowski

Is that the one with the red nose, the crazy big shoes and the car with the doors that fall off? 😁

[CentreForward]

So does that mean that Wollacott is staying or is there another keeper on the way in?

[SHODAN]

John Robertson was a hibs fan. Means nothing.

John Robertson was a Rangers fan but your point still stands.

[bingo70]

So does that mean that Wollacott is staying or is there another keeper on the way in?

Who would be the third choice keeper if Boruc left and Murray Johnston stayed out on loan at Airdrie?

Would it be the goalie who played against Dunbar tonight?

[Gordy M]

He played 40 of 46 Championship matches last season. 20 of them were for Ipswich who got automatic promotion after only arriving in January.

Fair enough, i read he had played 40 games in 3 seasons, so thought he might be right for a loan. If they were all last season then Aberdeen sounds doubtful.

[1875Sean]

So does that mean that Wollacott is staying or is there another keeper on the way in?

We have been linked with a young Danish keeper called Theo Sander

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/blackburn-rovers-enter-race-copenhagen-theo-sander-hibernian/

[Hibernian Verse]

Who would be the third choice keeper if Boruc left and Murray Johnston stayed out on loan at Airdrie?

Would it be the goalie who played against Dunbar tonight?

Don’t think we need one as we don’t have any European games. If push came to shove we could get an emergency loan in to sit on the bench I think?

[ZitellZeTime]

Looks like they are make more room for another keeper

Only allowed to make room for one keeper for each team between the sticks. I think so anyway mate.

[CentreForward]

We have been linked with a young Danish keeper called Theo Sander

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/blackburn-rovers-enter-race-copenhagen-theo-sander-hibernian/


Thanks.Yes remember now seeing his name mentioned.

[CentreForward]

Who would be the third choice keeper if Boruc left and Murray Johnston stayed out on loan at Airdrie?

Would it be the goalie who played against Dunbar tonight?


Had a look at team and think his name is Mallon. As other poster says above maybe a 3rd goalie not really needed at moment.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

I’m not seeing a GK as a priority at all just now, unless Jojo is leaving.

[bingo70]

I’m not seeing a GK as a priority at all just now, unless Jojo is leaving.

There was a lot of talk of Wollacot leaving not long ago though so I think there’s probably still a decent chance of that happening.

[jakeshibs]

John Robertson was a Rangers fan but your point still stands.

I'm quite sure John Robertson was a Hibs supporter when he was growing up and wanted to sign for us, but we refused back in the day.

[Brightside]

I’m not seeing a GK as a priority at all just now, unless Jojo is leaving.

The expectation was that Jojo would be going.

[Hibernian Verse]

I'm quite sure John Robertson was a Hibs supporter when he was growing up and wanted to sign for us, but we refused back in the day.

Yep, and his son still is a Hibs fan despite his Dad playing for Hearts for all that time.

[Aldo]

I'm quite sure John Robertson was a Hibs supporter when he was growing up and wanted to sign for us, but we refused back in the day.

If memory serves me right Hibs offered him a contract but he asked for more time to consider (I think because of a family bereavement) but the then Hibs Chairman Tom Hart told him either sign it now or don’t bother.

The rest is history.

[Hibs07p]

I'm quite sure John Robertson was a Hibs supporter when he was growing up and wanted to sign for us, but we refused back in the day.

Pretty sure robbo was a Hibby, his brother George also a Hibby, and other brother Chris was a sticky. Tom Hart (?) gave him an ultimatum to sign the forms now or never, Robbo refused, I think his dad had died soon before, and the rest they say is history. I stand to be corrected on any of the detail.

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winners 2016

[Bobby's Cinema]

I’m not seeing a GK as a priority at all just now, unless Jojo is leaving.
Really depends on whether the new man emerges as the clear number one. If that is still Wollacott then we need another one in.

[easty]

Greg Docherty signs for Charlton, that’s one rumour put to bed

Charlton have also signed Luke Berry (who were linked to a few years back) on a free from Luton.

Couple of decent signings for midfield in League 1.

[Since452]

Charlton have also signed Luke Berry (who were linked to a few years back) on a free from Luton.

Couple of decent signings for midfield in League 1.

Luke Berry. There's a blast from the past. Did we not end up signing Josh Vela instead?

[gorgie greens]

For the money on offer, I would sell youan. Think we can build a utilise 2.5/3m on better players than youan. I’d like him to start the season with a bang, but if we get offered in the region of 2.5m we can’t turn that down.

Not for me as we would be far weaker ,10 goals,10 assists, we need to strengthen our squad and not make it weaker.

[04Sauzee]

Luke Berry. There's a blast from the past. Did we not end up signing Josh Vela instead?

Luke Berry was a Lennon target im sure

[Donegal Hibby]

We have been linked with a young Danish keeper called Theo Sander

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/blackburn-rovers-enter-race-copenhagen-theo-sander-hibernian/

Copenhagen are wanting to loan him out to play games , Club Brugge have already loaned us Bursik for probably the same reason .

Can't see us signing another keeper that's needing game time when we can't guarantee it tbh .

[Since452]

Luke Berry was a Lennon target im sure

Yeah you're right.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/barryanderson_/status/1810978919794855939?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Simon Murray signing for Dundee.


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[Northernhibee]

https://x.com/barryanderson_/status/1810978919794855939?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Simon Murray signing for Dundee.


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That’s very frustrating.

[ekhibee]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

[bingo70]

That’s very frustrating.

If Gray wanted him and we never got him then that’s disappointing.

IMO though, I would have liked him if he was a cheap option for a year or two. If it turned into a bidding war and we were having to offer silly money to make us more attractive than his home town club and team he supported as a boy then I’m pleased we never over spent.

There’s other Simon Murray’s out there.

[nonshinyfinish]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

Or Dundee valued him higher than we did.

Or Dundee offered a longer contract and Murray preferred that.

Or Dundee told him he'd be first choice and we didn't and Murray preferred that.

Or Murray wanted to stay closer to home.

Or…

[Heisenberg]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

Doesn’t say that anywhere. Dundee paid what County wanted for him and it looks like we weren’t prepared to do so, only mentions we were interested.

[Mikey_1875]

Oh well, would have taken him but it’s not the end of the world. It’s only bad news if we haven’t signed anyone better than him by the end of the window. Not an impossible task to find better.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/barryanderson_/status/1810978919794855939?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Simon Murray signing for Dundee.


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Not bothered about it , plenty of other strikers out there and hopefully we get one better too .

[ekhibee]

Doesn’t say that anywhere. Dundee paid what County wanted for him and it looks like we weren’t prepared to do so.

Fair enough, was just asking.

[Potty78]

I'm not even convinced we were in for him🤷

[Velma Dinkley]

There's no way we're not looking to bring in better players than Simon Murray. I wish him all the best, though.

[bingo70]

I'm not even convinced we were in for him🤷

I think if there wasn’t any interest from us we would have used a Hibs friendly journalist to kill that rumour.

[Wilson]

That’s very frustrating.

We will finish top six this season and Dundee bottom six. Our ambitions and means to get to them extend beyond Dundee's. Murray will have chosen the lesser club because it better suits him.

I'm a fan of what he brings but nobody viewed him as a top target. Let's get someone with greater ambitions than a short commute.

[Hibernian Verse]

I think if there wasn’t any interest from us we would have used a Hibs friendly journalist to kill that rumour.

Not sure Hibs would be that bothered about a transfer rumour. The club have better things to be doing with their collective time.

[Brightside]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

No. He wants to stay up north.

[Smartie]

We will finish top six this season and Dundee bottom six. Our ambitions and means to get to them extend beyond Dundee's. Murray will have chosen the lesser club because it better suits him.

I'm a fan of what he brings but nobody viewed him as a top target. Let's get someone with greater ambitions than a short commute.

Maybe.

Decent signing for a team who finished above us last season though.

Whilst I'd expect and hope that we'd be finishing above Dundee, they'll probably be there and thereabout with Hearts, Aberdeen, ourselves and St Mirren imo.

[Brightside]

I'm not even convinced we were in for him🤷

We were. But was always going to be tricky to get him to move down here

[JohnM1875]

We were. But was always going to be tricky to get him to move down here

It's Scotland, he didn't have to move down here. Hardly a massive commute

[GreenCastle]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

Family stays in Dundee.

Said several times on this thread it was pretty certain he would go to Dundee.

It would have been cool for him to return as great character and works hard for the team but at the same time if we want to really push on we need better.

Almost certain he will score against Hibs at some point.

[Hibernian Verse]

It's Scotland, he didn't have to move down here. Hardly a massive commute

An hour and a half each way to get to the training centre

[tonyrougier123]

Extremely disappointed about Murray if true. Made perfect sense a sensible reliable signing. Well done to Dundee skint but they have themselves a good striker! Beginning to see teams around us recruiting well I hope we have some decent options lined up.

[degenerated]

There’s other Simon Murray’s out there.

An hopefully Dundee sign them too

[Mcbizz1998]

An hour and a half each way to get to the training centre

Jack Ross lived in Northumberland whilst he was managing us. Scott Brown lived in Edinburgh when playing for Celtic.

He maybe couldn't be bothered with the commute but 1 hour 30 really isn't a big issue. Millions of people across the home counties make a longer commute than that into London every day and don't get paid 4/5k a week!

[Hibernian Verse]

Jack Ross lived in Northumberland whilst he was managing us. Scott Brown lived in Edinburgh when playing for Celtic.

He maybe couldn't be bothered with the commute but 1 hour 30 really isn't a big issue. Millions of people across the home counties make a longer commute than that into London every day and don't get paid 4/5k a week!

Think you've nailed it.

[Paul1642]

I’m glad this rumours finally put to bed to be honest. Would have taken him on a free but we can and will attract better.

[Souter96Mac]

This will all be a tactic for us to go and get McCowan from Dundee - they've splashed out on Murray, and will be welcome of money.

[Bobby's Cinema]

https://x.com/barryanderson_/status/1810978919794855939?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Simon Murray signing for Dundee.


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A bit disappointed with that. His energy and enthusiasm will get fans on side straight away. Good signing for Dundee.

[tonyrougier123]

We may or may not continue this Murray debate about our as yet anonymous new forward being better. This was a Brewster mixu type signing we should’ve been all over.

[Del Boy]

Would have liked him but I doubt we were offering much bigger wages than Dundee and given he’s a lifelong Dundee fan and wants to stay in the city the move makes sense for him. Good signing for Dundee but there are better strikers out there for sure, just hope we can find one.

[CapitalGreen]

We may or may not continue this Murray debate about our as yet anonymous new forward being better. This was a Brewster mixu type signing we should’ve been all over.

Or a Paul Heffernan type signing.

[04Sauzee]

Robbie McCrorie confirmed by Killie, undisclosed fee.

[badabing67]

I’m glad this rumours finally put to bed to be honest. Would have taken him on a free but we can and will attract better.

Agreed but it's pretty much nailed on he is going to score against us

[tonyrougier123]

Or a Paul Heffernan type signing.

No chance even at his worst would he have contributed less than heffernan have a word chief.😂

[CapitalGreen]

Agreed but it's pretty much nailed on he is going to score against us

Why? His goal last season was his only goal against us in his whole career. If we avoid Rocky laying it on a plate for him again we’ll probably be fine - his record against decent teams is poor.

[tonyrougier123]

Why? His goal last season was his only goal against us in his whole career. If we avoid Rocky laying it on a plate for him again we’ll probably be fine - his record against decent teams is poor.

Nonsense,he scored against hearts hibs rangers and a double in play off final near end of season. Steps up in big games.

[CapitalGreen]

No chance even at his worst would he have contributed less than heffernan have a word chief.😂

Did you think Heffernan would contribute so little when he signed? They had a very similar record at their previous clubs before he signed.

Heffernan, 31 years old, 38 goals + assists in 71 games for Killie.
Murray, 32 years old, 32 goals + assists in 61 games for RC.

[tonyrougier123]

Did you think Heffernan would contribute so little when he signed? They had a very similar record at their previous clubs before he signed.

Heffernan, 31 years old, 38 goals + assists in 71 games for Killie.
Murray, 32 years old, 32 goals + assists in 61 games for RC.

Difference being I’ve seen plenty of Murray to know he’s a good striker. I’m no interested in stats as a main focal point I like to know what I’m buying when I go shopping. Stats brought us dylan vente canny even get a shot away at the moment against anyone. Take yer heed oot the stats. They rarely replicate when we sign them.

[Brightside]

An hour and a half each way to get to the training centre

and the rest! You can spend 30 mins on the bypass most days.

[SHODAN]

Luke Berry. There's a blast from the past. Did we not end up signing Josh Vela instead?

Think Slivka was the backup signing.

[flash]

Difference being I’ve seen plenty of Murray to know he’s a good striker. I’m no interested in stats as a main focal point I like to know what I’m buying when I go shopping. Stats brought us dylan vente canny even get a shot away at the moment against anyone. Take yer heed oot the stats. They rarely replicate when we sign them.

Not sure he's quite as good as you are making out here.

[we are hibs]

Happy he isn't signing. Didn't rate him much first time. Fair play to him having a good season last season. We can and should sign better

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[sauzee1989]

https://x.com/barryanderson_/status/1810978919794855939?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Simon Murray signing for Dundee.


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Brilliant news we should be aiming far higher.

[tonyrougier123]

Not sure he's quite as good as you are making out here.

Why not flash, scores goals wherever he goes. Steps up in big games,the point for me though is exactly that, we fair better when sign sensibly. Anything Maolida was doing from January Murray was matching at Ross county. Strong cheap option. Would’ve been a low cost option with nearly no risk of him being a dud. Is that not exactly why we are shooting ouselves in the foot recent seasons? Maybe your right,but for me I’m gagging for us to be sensible in the market with a sprinkle of the continent or beyond.

[Stairway 2 7]

Brilliant news we should be aiming far higher.

He's played 109 games in the Premier and scored 32, goal every 3 and a half games. He'd do a job for us but 33 this season I'd reckon he'd want to be starting and have at least a 2 year deal. I'm hopeful we will bring in better

[CapitalGreen]

Difference being I’ve seen plenty of Murray to know he’s a good striker. I’m no interested in stats as a main focal point I like to know what I’m buying when I go shopping. Stats brought us dylan vente canny even get a shot away at the moment against anyone. Take yer heed oot the stats. They rarely replicate when we sign them.

Exactly, which is why talk of Murray being a sure thing is nonsense.

[SteveHFC]

So we were outbid by Dundee?

Bit like when LG Signed for Dundee, at that time Dundee offered a lot more of a signing fee

[hibees 7062]

This will all be a tactic for us to go and get McCowan from Dundee - they've splashed out on Murray, and will be welcome of money.

Are we in for McCowan?

[Henderson2Del]

Are we in for McCowan?

Yes we have made initial bids a week or so ago. Player is considering options

[Since452]

Would have liked Murray but that's life.

[JohnM1875]

So, not getting Murray and the Ndaba chat seems to have died down.

Hopefully get a few more bodies in soon to get them up to speed. Still need a LB, CB, CM (more attack minded) and striker as a minimum.

Think we need covers for the wings as well, though with Gray saying Cadden and Obita will be used there it might not be as much of a priority.

[Phil MaGlass]

Maybe now would be a good idea to have a competition of how many goals will he score against us this season :greengrin or in what minute Simon Murray will score against us?

[Callum_62]

Dunno about anyone else but I'm about to go into my Google wallet, click on mens season 24/25, then click on the three dots, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click REMOVE

I knew I should have went for the physical card too for this very reason!

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[Donegal Hibby]

So, not getting Murray and the Ndaba chat seems to have died down.

Hopefully get a few more bodies in soon to get them up to speed. Still need a LB, CB, CM (more attack minded) and striker as a minimum.

Think we need covers for the wings as well, though with Gray saying Cadden and Obita will be used there it might not be as much of a priority.

If Youan doesn't go and gets ruled out of a few games who have we to play LW ?

[Lago]

That’s very frustrating.
Guarantee to score against us.

[JohnM1875]

If Youan doesn't go and gets ruled out of a few games who have we to play LW ?

Obita. Which is why we need a LB

Wouldn't be my preference, But Gray has already said Obita and Cadden can and will more than likely be used as wingers at times

[Bridge hibs]

Im gutted, I just had Murray printed on my new hibs strip

[Chipper1875]

We were. But was always going to be tricky to get him to move down here

We didn’t ask him to move house. He was based in Dundee for many of his clubs

[WestStandWillie]

Good luck to Murray - whatever his reasoning we move on.

I wonder if we'll push on for the rumoured Ruari Paton?

[B.H.F.C]

I wouldn’t have minded Murray but I wouldn’t lose any sleep about not getting him. We do need to get a striker in the door soon though.

[Callum_62]

Good luck to Murray - whatever his reasoning we move on.

I wonder if we'll push on for the rumoured Ruari Paton?I'd hope we are aiming far higher

I wouldn't mind a punt in paton as a squad player though

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[Billy Whizz]

An hour and a half each way to get to the training centre

Maybe in a formula one car with no traffic

[Callum_62]

I wouldn’t have minded Murray but I wouldn’t lose any sleep about not getting him. We do need to get a striker in the door soon though.Feel the very same - not nearly as bothered as some over Simon Murray

I'd like to see our signing starting again though

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[Brightside]

We didn’t ask him to move house. He was based in Dundee for many of his clubs

And he didn't want to do the travelling. He was pretty clear about that. very similar to Paul Hanlon choosing not to join Kilmarnock or Dundee. These guys are nearing the end of their career and care a bit more about work life balance.

[JimBHibees]

John Robertson was a Rangers fan but your point still stands.

Don’t think he was

[Pedantic_Hibee]

And he didn't want to do the travelling. He was pretty clear about that. very similar to Paul Hanlon choosing not to join Kilmarnock or Dundee. These guys are nearing the end of their career and care a bit more about work life balance.

How do you know this?

[04Sauzee]

https://i.ibb.co/7J0tBY8/Screenshot-20240710-131244.png (https://ibb.co/GvrQGxB)

Good move for the boy. Surprised Dundee have shelled out for him tbh

[Mango Man]

Simon Murray has just posted on twitter, "home is where the heart is".

He would have been a really good addition to the squad, oh well.

[Mcbizz1998]

Little bit disappointed. It is encouraging to me that we had identified him as an obvious target, completely get that the club won't want to pay over the odds for him though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Obita. Which is why we need a LB

Wouldn't be my preference, But Gray has already said Obita and Cadden can and will more than likely be used as wingers at times

Even though both didn't create anything or score many last season I suppose that makes sense , as you say wouldn't be my preference either. Hopefully Gray can get more out of them than Monty did though .

LB and Striker must be the priority now I would have thought.

[keep the faith]

Even though both didn't create anything or score many last season I suppose that makes sense , as you say wouldn't be my preference either. Hopefully Gray can get more out of them than Monty did though .

LB and Striker must be the priority now I would have thought.

Hopefully other strikers have been identified. Time for my monthly reminder that jamie maclaren is still a free agent....

[04Sauzee]

Boy on the bounce has being saying Hibs haven't been in for Murray, he's been posting this for a while now.

[04Sauzee]

🆕🚨 Dundee United eyeing North Macedonia international David Babunski

Graduate of Barcelona's La Masia academy, played under Ange Postecoglu at Yokohama F Marinos, 15 caps for North Macedonia

Talks advancing...

@thecouriersport #DUFC 👇

[Brightside]

How do you know this?

A good hibs source that said it was very doubtful as he wants to stay close to his family. Salary on offer was matched.

[Chipper1875]

And he didn't want to do the travelling. He was pretty clear about that. very similar to Paul Hanlon choosing not to join Kilmarnock or Dundee. These guys are nearing the end of their career and care a bit more about work life balance.

You said we tried to get him to move 🤣

[easty]

Obita. Which is why we need a LB

Wouldn't be my preference, But Gray has already said Obita and Cadden can and will more than likely be used as wingers at times

Where has he said that? I must have missed it, and cannae find anything online about it

[Chipper1875]

How do you know this?

I think he’s hibs central 🤣🤣

[Hibernian Verse]

🆕🚨 Dundee United eyeing North Macedonia international David Babunski

Graduate of Barcelona's La Masia academy, played under Ange Postecoglu at Yokohama F Marinos, 15 caps for North Macedonia

Talks advancing...

@thecouriersport #DUFC 👇

Last played for the team relegated from the Hungarian league, and managed 169 minutes under Big Ange.

Interesting left-field signing anyway.

[allezsauzee]

Simon Murray is 32, maybe has another 2 or 3 years at most at this level so unless we were offering him a daft amount of money, I'd expect him to go to a club where he feels he's a likely starter. He's be a squad player for us , not a first choice striker. Quite apart from the pull of his boyhood team, I think he's probably made the right decision for his own career. Good luck to him apart from when he's playing Hibs.

[SHODAN]

Such is life

[Lago]

Hopefully other strikers have been identified. Time for my monthly reminder that jamie maclaren is still a free agent....
Well we certainly need someone, Dutch training camp was suppose to integrate new players into Gary's team shape, at the moment Hibs are very light on goal scorers, Boyle and Vente, a striker who doesn't strike, bit of urgency please.

[Del Boy]

🆕🚨 Dundee United eyeing North Macedonia international David Babunski

Graduate of Barcelona's La Masia academy, played under Ange Postecoglu at Yokohama F Marinos, 15 caps for North Macedonia

Talks advancing...

@thecouriersport #DUFC 👇

Think Utd signed another Macedonian a couple weeks ago and also have a young Croatian centre half. Goodwin was in the press moaning about being outbid by national league teams for UK players so clearly looking for value in Eastern Europe. Could go one of two ways but they tend to be decent technical players.

[Donegal Hibby]

Well we certainly need someone, Dutch training camp was suppose to integrate new players into Gary's team shape, at the moment Hibs are very light on goal scorers, Boyle and Vente, a striker who doesn't strike, bit of urgency please.

Boyle , Vente and Youan if he stays, still think we have a goalscorer in Vente . His goal stats at his previous club are very good and he started of well at us .

Hoping we sign a target man and a creative midfielder which should hopefully help that situation.

[Lago]

Boyle , Vente and Youan if he stays, still think we have a goalscorer in Vente . His goal stats at his previous club are very good and he started of well at us .

Hoping we sign a target man and a creative midfielder which should hopefully help that situation.
The front line needs a shake up and quick, hopefully some news soon.

[EGL2000]

Think Utd signed another Macedonian a couple weeks ago and also have a young Croatian centre half. Goodwin was in the press moaning about being outbid by national league teams for UK players so clearly looking for value in Eastern Europe. Could go one of two ways but they tend to be decent technical players.

Aberdeen used that market very well. Definitely more value for money if you can find the quality.

[Heisenberg]

Three year deal for him at Dundee. Mental!

[BegbieHSC]

Initially, it felt embarrassing to miss out on a player to ****ing Dundee. But seeing the details, and given they have given him a 3 year deal, I can see why he might have picked them over us, if indeed we were willing to match Ross County’s asking price in the first place. No way would we have offered over 2.

They obviously just really wanted him more than we ever did.

[Donegal Hibby]

Hopefully Boruc does well at Swindon.
https://thedeck.news/swindon-town-take-closer-look-at-21-year-old/

[JohnM1875]

Three year deal for him at Dundee. Mental!

Oft! No wonder he's went there then

[Brightside]

You said we tried to get him to move 🤣

When did I say that?

[Pretty Boy]

Three year deal for him at Dundee. Mental!

Great deal for the player. Big risk for Dundee, a 3 year deal and a fee for a 32 year old is some investment.

If Hibs have walked away then I don't blame the club. I'd have liked Murray, I've said as much, but there has to be a degree of common sense applied.

[st3vie]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

[flash]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

Easy tiger it's Simon Murray not Lewandowski.

[Smartie]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

Yeah, he's a good player and would have been a good signing.

But if he's expressed a desire to stay in Dundee and there was a 3 year deal on the table to join his boyhood favourites then we'd have been having to get into silly territory to coax him away from that offer.

Sometimes you just have to shrug and let them go.

[Stairway 2 7]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

I'd be raging if we gave a player turning 33 this season a three year deal. Would take him on a free on a year with our choice of a second year, he'd obviously not take that rightly. He'd be some climb down from Maolida. Will see who we get in before I'm raging like others..

[Heisenberg]

Great deal for the player. Big risk for Dundee, a 3 year deal and a fee for a 32 year old is some investment.

If Hibs have walked away then I don't blame the club. I'd have liked Murray, I've said as much, but there has to be a degree of common sense applied.

As a free agent I was happy enough to sign him but once it was confirmed he had a year left and we’d be paying a fee (most likely six figures?) plus a three year deal I’m glad we didn’t pursue it any further.

[Pretty Boy]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

He'd have been a good signing at 32 for a season, maybe 2. Far harder to predict how he would be at 35 and that is what Dundee have gambled on.

[Donegal Hibby]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

Did we lose out to Dundee ?

[HH81]

Gutted to have lost out on Murray to Dundee ffs, lets not pretend he wouldnt have been a good signing even at 32. A proper pain in the arse for defences with his work rate and knows where the goal is. A much better all round player than the one who left us.

Would you have been happy with a 3 year deal though?

[theonlywayisup]

I think we'll have our sights on a player much better than the level of Simon Murray

[Stokesy's on fire]

I think we'll have our sights on a player much better than the level of Simon Murray

Like who? Some unknown?

[Hibernian Verse]

Like who? Some unknown?

You don't have to have heard of someone for them to be any good at football.

[Stairway 2 7]

Like who? Some unknown?

Maolida was unknown by most and levels above Murray, patience is a virtue

[at last 61]

Remember that leaks coming out of Easter road has been tightened up so I would be surprised that the press would have any information, maybe Ross county upping the price of him, we really need a centre forward who can hold the ball and add a bit of muscle up front

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Would you have been happy with a 3 year deal though?

I certainly wouldn't have.

[Since452]

Looks to me that Hibs made a bid. Ross County (rightly) said "up your offer". And Hibs (rightfully) said "no thanks". We move on.

[ekhibee]

I certainly wouldn't have.

Me neither, and I was all for him coming to us for a season or two, but it looks like he was always going to go to Dundee anyway and I wouldn't have been in favour of offering him a 3 year contract, no way.

[superfurryhibby]

As a free agent I was happy enough to sign him but once it was confirmed he had a year left and we’d be paying a fee (most likely six figures?) plus a three year deal I’m glad we didn’t pursue it any further.


He'd have been a good signing at 32 for a season, maybe 2. Far harder to predict how he would be at 35 and that is what Dundee have gambled on.


Did we lose out to Dundee ?


Looks to me that Hibs made a bid. Ross County (rightly) said "up your offer". And Hibs (rightfully) said "no thanks". We move on.

No one can really dispute the logic...can they?

[CentreForward]

Absolutely gutted that he’s gone to Dundee but it somehow seemed inevitable all the way along that he wouldn’t come to us ! If we really were in for him then it’s either a big mistake or he always wanted to go to Dundee for family reasons in the first place!

[CapitalGreen]

Absolutely gutted that he’s gone to Dundee but it somehow seemed inevitable all the way along that he wouldn’t come to us ! If we really were in for him then it’s either a big mistake or he always wanted to go to Dundee for family reasons in the first place!

Thoughts and prayers.

[scoopyboy]

Like who? Some unknown?

So it’s not possible to sign better than Simon Murray, ffs man.

I would have preferred he signed for us but it’s hardly a disaster

I hadn’t heard of Malonga or Maolida but they turned out ok.

Our season isn’t in tatters because Simon Murray didn’t sign

[Souter96Mac]

Bournemouth confirm the signing of Jebbison. Wouldn't mind him coming in.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen linked with 32 old Elsborg captain Sivert Heltne Nilson . Defensive midfielder I think .

[SaulGoodman]

Oh no! Can’t believe we aren’t getting Simon Murray!

Anyway..

[MWHIBBIES]

Wouldn't have been giving a 3 year deal to Oli Shaws understudy.

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen linked with 32 old Elsborg captain Sivert Heltne Nilson . Defensive midfielder I think .

From Scott Burns, but don't know if I should believe it as Hibs haven't been linked.

🔴Aberdeen have agreed a deal with SK Brann for their captain. Nielsen has said his goodbyes and is traveling to Aberdeen for a medical and to complete his move. He has previously played for Thelin at Elfsborg.🔴⚪️

[Wilson]

Wouldn't have been giving a 3 year deal to Oli Shaws understudy.

Ouch 😀

[Mrimbetween]

Disappointed.. I think had we been in a better place he would have jumped at the chance to come back

I also think it shows the market we are in and that's a big worry for me. To think a few months ago we were bringing in top rated players, not bottom 6 SPL ones which many laughed at the thought of . This is a reality check and for Murray to say no to Malky speaks volumes

[Steve20]

Bournemouth confirm the signing of Jebbison. Wouldn't mind him coming in.

People playing down Simon Murray, a proven player in our league, but wouldn't mind someone with little experience.

I really hope we aren't brining in young players from Bournemouth on season long loans.

[Since452]

Disappointed.. I think had we been in a better place he would have jumped at the chance to come back

I also think it shows the market we are in and that's a big worry for me. To think a few months ago we were bringing in top rated players, not bottom 6 SPL ones which many laughed at the thought of . This is a reality check and for Murray to say no to Malky speaks volumes

I wanted him but I think it all boils down to Dundee offering more money than Hibs thought he was worth. Personal terms with Hibs wouldn't have even even discussed.

[MikeyS]

Disappointed.. I think had we been in a better place he would have jumped at the chance to come back

I also think it shows the market we are in and that's a big worry for me. To think a few months ago we were bringing in top rated players, not bottom 6 SPL ones which many laughed at the thought of . This is a reality check and for Murray to say no to Malky speaks volumes

Dramatic much?

The reality is he's just signed a longer deal than we were going to offer a player of his age, he was most likely going to be a squad player and more importantly to him he just didn't fancy the driving to Edinburgh everyday!

[B.H.F.C]

Disappointed.. I think had we been in a better place he would have jumped at the chance to come back

I also think it shows the market we are in and that's a big worry for me. To think a few months ago we were bringing in top rated players, not bottom 6 SPL ones which many laughed at the thought of . This is a reality check and for Murray to say no to Malky speaks volumes

There hasn’t been anything that has dramatically changed between January and now that stops us still looking for a higher level of player. What would stop us doing so would be if we started dishing out long term deals to players of that age.

I like Murray and would have been happy to have him. But there is a point where you need to stop. If we’d wanted to, I’m pretty sure we could have outbid Dundee.

[Paul1642]

People playing down Simon Murray, a proven player in our league, but wouldn't mind someone with little experience.

I really hope we aren't brining in young players from Bournemouth on season long loans.

Jebbison’s development fee as a free transfer was worth much more than Simon Murray’s combined career transfer history despite playing for ten clubs (not including loans). The amount of people acting like we’ve just missed out on the next Messi rather than a 32 year old journeyman who had one good season (and by good I mean 7th top scorer in the SPL) is bizarre.

I suspect Dundee are going to regret that 3 year contract. It’s no secret that the legs start to go by 32 and for a player who’s only notable attribute is effort, there’s not much left once the energy is gone.

[Stuart93]

Jebbison’s development fee as a free transfer was worth much more than Simon Murray’s combined career transfer history despite playing for ten clubs (not including loans). The amount of people acting like we’ve just missed out on the next Messi rather than a 32 year old journeyman who had one good season is bizarre.

I suspect Dundee are going to regret that 3 year contract. It’s no secret that the legs start to go by 32 and for a player who’s only notable attribute is effort, there’s not much left once the energy is gone.

For his only notable attribute being effort he managed quite a lot of goals last season

I wish a lot of our players had the attribute of effort. Shows how far it goes in this league

[RIP]

I wanted him but I think it all boils down to Dundee offering more money than Hibs thought he was worth. Personal terms with Hibs wouldn't have even even discussed.

It boils down to him supporting Dundee, his family are in Dundee (childcare?), longer term deal and the opportunity to move into coaching there.

Hibs would never have had a chance, once Dundee made their interest known.

[JohnM1875]

For his only notable attribute being effort he managed quite a lot of goals last season

I wish a lot of our players had the attribute of effort

Its his only real impressive season in a top flight in his career though. Would you honestly say it's more or less likely he has a similar season next season? Career to date would say less likely.

He would have been a good squad played, not going to deny that. But he would’ve been exactly that in my opinion, a squad player.

[JohnM1875]

It boils down to him supporting Dundee, his family are in Dundee (childcare?), longer term deal and the opportunity to move into coaching there.

Hibs would never have had a chance, once Dundee made their interest known.

Its a cracking deal for Murray and he'd have been daft to choose anything else. Genuinely hope he does well except when playing us.

[Ozyhibby]

I’m glad we didn’t get/go for Murray. He has just come off his best season and it’s doubtful he can reproduce that at his age. We need better.


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[Stairway 2 7]

Disappointed.. I think had we been in a better place he would have jumped at the chance to come back

I also think it shows the market we are in and that's a big worry for me. To think a few months ago we were bringing in top rated players, not bottom 6 SPL ones which many laughed at the thought of . This is a reality check and for Murray to say no to Malky speaks volumes

Your disappointed but at the same time worried about him being the market were going for ffs ha. If we wanted him we'd have got him. No way would our fans been happy with a 3 year deal for him. Him getting that is brilliant for him

[Hamish]

Josh Sims departs the club
10/07/2024
Ross County FC can confirm Josh Sims has taken the decision to move onto new challenges following the expiry of his contract.

Josh, played 64 times for the club, scoring 5 times in the process including a memorable winner against Rangers earlier this year.

We wish Josh the very best of luck in his future career.


Wonder if Mackay is interested?