Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[Stuart93]

An attacking mid, a striker, a lb, another CB probably still required imo.

Another winger too if Youan moves on

Certainly still needing more in

[Unseen work]

The comments online suggest he’s a really good guy but not so good a keeper.

I’ll be surprised if we ever really find out how good or bad he is.

I wouldn’t be too surprised.

Bursik had a bad knee injury which ruled him out for a while. Could easily tweak it again or have an injury from compensating for it etc.

[Unseen work]

Players given a squad number, some of those won't be around the 1st team

1. Josef Bursik

2. Lewis Miller

4. Marvin Ekpiteta

5. Warren O'Hora

6. Dylan Levitt

7. Elie Youan

8. Jake Doyle-Hayes

9. Dylan Vente

10. Martin Boyle

11. Joe Newell

12. Chris Cadden

13. Jojo Wollacott

14. Luke Amos

17. Harry McKirdy

21. Jordan Obita

22. Nathan Moriah-Welsh

24. Nohan Kenneh

25. Max Boruc

26. Riley Harbottle

27. Kanayo Megwa

28. Allan Delferrière

29. Jair Tavares

32. Josh Campbell

33. Rocky Bushiri

35. Rudi Molotnikov

39. Josh O'Connor

40. Reuben McAllister

42. Rory Whittaker

Of that list you’ve got to think

O’Connor
Mccalister
Delferriere
McKirdy
Harbottle
Kenneh
Jair
Whittaker
Boruc
JDH

Could all potentially still leave, either on loan or permanent

[Unseen work]

From EEN

Wollacott’s departure came hot on the heels of attacking midfielder Ewan Henderson being sold for £100,000-plus in a deal with Belgian club K Beerschot VA. A number of other players are expected to leave before the transfer window closes.

Mackay’s main priority is identifying and recruiting at least one – but preferably two – forwards to provide back-up and competition for Dylan Vente. Hibs are monitoring the availability of Fulham and Scotland Under-21 attacker Kieron Bowie, who could move north on loan, among several other potential targets.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Or asking for threads to be closed.[emoji849][emoji23]


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Aye, that’s always a good one :greengrin

Admins, I don’t like that opinion, close this thread!!!

[CropleyWasGod]

Fulham's Scotland Under-21 forward Kieron Bowie is one player on the radar with the player understood to favour a return to his homeland for personal reasons.

Lifted from here, I suspect :)

[Unseen work]

Smith interview now up on socials.

Very interesting him mentioning Marshall playing a part in it and phoning him etc

[Lago]

2 year deal for Jordan Smith Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using TapatalkVery generous deal

[WeAreHibs]

Browns interview now up on socials.

Very interesting him mentioning Marshall playing a part in it and phoning him etc

Brown?

[Lago]

Brown?Does he mean Smith?

[badabing67]

Does he mean Smith?Or Bowie

[badabing67]

Does he mean Smith?YesDavid Marshall picked up the phone and wanted to make this happen. When someone like that comes calling, it's difficult to say no."💬 Jordan Smith reveals how his Hibs move came about - and what he wants to bring to the squad | @p_mcpartlin

[Crab apple]

Does he mean Smith?

As long as it's not Graeme Smith I don't care. His performance at Motherwell is legendary for all the wrong reasons.

[Lago]

Or BowieYeah perhaps🤷

[Bobo]

Take your point though that's a good number out the door.

It's needed though, there were too many players not contributing on the pitch but still picking up a wage. Freeing up their salaries will hopefully help towards bringing in a few better quality replacements and a stronger, trimmer squad to build upon over the next couple of transfer windows.

They've made a good start at clearing the decks so far.👍🏻

[flash]

As long as it's not Graeme Smith I don't care. His performance at Motherwell is legendary for all the wrong reasons.

Nobody will ever convince me some sort of betting scam didn’t take place that night.

[Unseen work]

Brown?

Meant smith, no idea how I typed Brown 🤣

[04Sauzee]

Meant smith, no idea how I typed Brown 🤣

Thinking about the old goalkeeping school probably 😅

[Lago]

Meant smith, no idea how I typed Brown 🤣Doesn’t matter got there in the end, according to BBC Sport website David Gray is very excited at his signing, I'll go along with that he knows more about football than I do 😅

[B.H.F.C]

Least we’re most of the way there on the defensive side now.

Really need to get moving on the attacking side. Hoping for much more from Boyle with a proper pre season behind him but with Youan likely to go and Vente having a lot to prove we need bodies in quickly now.

[Alex Trager]

From EEN

Wollacott’s departure came hot on the heels of attacking midfielder Ewan Henderson being sold for £100,000-plus in a deal with Belgian club K Beerschot VA. A number of other players are expected to leave before the transfer window closes.

Mackay’s main priority is identifying and recruiting at least one – but preferably two – forwards to provide back-up and competition for Dylan Vente. Hibs are monitoring the availability of Fulham and Scotland Under-21 attacker Kieron Bowie, who could move north on loan, among several other potential targets.

This gives me the chills thinking of our bench the other day there and indeed that it sounds like we are running with this midfield.

[Alex Trager]

It's needed though, there were too many players not contributing on the pitch but still picking up a wage. Freeing up their salaries will hopefully help towards bringing in a few better quality replacements and a stronger, trimmer squad to build upon over the next couple of transfer windows.

They've made a good start at clearing the decks so far.👍🏻

Agree. Get more out and bring in a further 3/4 quality players and we are in a good position.

[WeAreHibs]

Meant smith, no idea how I typed Brown 🤣

Haha, I'm always getting my Brown and Smith mixed up too.👍🏻

[04Sauzee]

This gives me the chills thinking of our bench the other day there and indeed that it sounds like we are running with this midfield.

We identified CB's and a GK and gor them in, we're now needing to strengthen the forwards areas which we probably all agree with. I don't think he's saying we won't add else where.

[B.H.F.C]

This gives me the chills thinking of our bench the other day there and indeed that it sounds like we are running with this midfield.

The midfield isn’t going to change drastically without any significant outgoings.

With Henderson away I reckon we’ll be looking at shifting Kenneh next. But even at that we’ll still have Newell, Campbell, Moriah-Welsh, Levitt and Amos. Molotnikov looking like making the breakthrough. And then you’ve still got JDH and Delferriere floating around as well. Not saying I’m happy with many of them but it’s the previous crap decisions still impacting us. We can’t/won’t just keep adding.

[Hibbyradge]

Anyone else fed up with all these rapapa puns?

:faf:

[BSEJVT]

There’s still at least half a dozen on the books who won’t impact the first team we need to get rid off

That’s before we begin to start upgrading some of those that will play but aren’t good enough

Until we resolve the former the latter will be tricky as it all costs money

[Eaststand]

Haha, I'm always getting my Brown and Smith mixed up too.👍🏻

I think that'll possibly be due to the famous old TV programme...... Alias Smith and Brown

😂 GGTTH

[04Sauzee]

From Fabrizio

🚨🔵🔴 Turkish side Trabzonspor have sent formal proposal to Rangers for James Tavernier.

[Bridge hibs]

From Fabrizio

🚨🔵🔴 Turkish side Trabzonspor have sent formal proposal to Rangers for James Tavernier.That will be the rangers minus 25 goals a season

[JohnM1875]

That will be the rangers minus 25 goals a seasonThey'll just set a new penalty taker to be fair. Still going to get them awarded ALL the time

[Bridge hibs]

They'll just set a new penalty taker to be fair. Still going to get them awarded ALL the time

Aye but they have to score them, Tavernier didnt miss many to be fair

[Bishop Hibee]

I’ll always have fond memories of Tavernier. The biggest roasting I’ve ever seen a full back get was on 21.5.16.

[JohnM1875]

Aye but they have to score them, Tavernier didnt miss many to be fair

85 taken 18 missed apparently. Eighty ****ing five!!! Insane.

[MWHIBBIES]

Aye but they have to score them, Tavernier didnt miss many to be fair Pretty sure he was just an average penalty taker. Missed a good few.

[Since90+2]

Aye but they have to score them, Tavernier didnt miss many to be fair

He's a below average penalty taker in terms of conversion. It's just Sevco get more penalties than literally anyone else in Europe his numbers are so high.

[davemcbain]

From Fabrizio

🚨🔵🔴 Turkish side Trabzonspor have sent formal proposal to Rangers for James Tavernier.

Do you think the proposal was "We'll give you x, but 2*x if he comes with the penalties" https://www.hibs.net/images/smilies/greengrin2.gif

[basehibby]

As long as it's not Graeme Smith I don't care. His performance at Motherwell is legendary for all the wrong reasons.Overlooked factlet from that game: Smith was actually down and received extensive treatment after receiving a knee to the head on 67 mins with the score at 3-6. He was never the greatest keeper but I suspect that head knock seriously affected his game and, had he been subbed at that point we probably would have hung on for the win. Certainly for Motherwell's fourth a few minutes later he didn't seem to be at the races at all!See 1:10 and 1:15 in this video...https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=motherwell+6+hibernian+6&mid=A967EFD203848BAEC91CA967EFD203848BAEC91C&FORM=VIRE NB - WELCOME to Hibs Jordan - may your Easter Road career be remembered fondly for clean sheets galore rather than calamities like that featured above!

[04Sauzee]

EXCLUSIVE! Dundee keen on Scott Fraser move as former Hearts star lined up for Dens Park loan switch

dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football…

[JohnM1875]

EXCLUSIVE! Dundee keen on Scott Fraser move as former Hearts star lined up for Dens Park loan switch dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football…Good stuff, frees us McCowan to come to us. I like it

[Stuart93]

Good stuff, frees us McCowan to come to us. I like it

Hopefully not mccowan to hearts

[JohnM1875]

Hopefully not mccowan to hearts

If he ends up at them then he's rubbish and I didn't want him anyway.

[04Sauzee]

Kelle Roos signs for Italian 3rd tier team.

US Triestina Calcio is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dutch goalkeeper Kelle Roos.

Roos, born in 1992, has signed a three-year agreement with Triestina, with the option for a further season in the event of promotion to Serie B.

[04Sauzee]

Good stuff, frees us McCowan to come to us. I like it

Does seem to be a similar type player, with some of the fees recently I can't see us shelling out forcCowan., Bair went for around 1.4m although not sure how long was left on his contract. Killie turning down 400k for Armstrong, how much would someone like McCowan cost us?

[JohnM1875]

Does seem to be a similar type player, with some of the fees recently I can't see us shelling out forcCowan., Bair went for around 1.4m although not sure how long was left on his contract. Killie turning down 400k for Armstrong, how much would someone like McCowan cost us?

£700k-ish? Complete guess obviously. McCowan in the last year of his contract.

I know Armstrong is as well but he’ll no doubt be off before the window closes. McInnes saying a week or so ago they’d offered Armstrong a great deal but it wasn't enough.

[King Cosell]

Does seem to be a similar type player, with some of the fees recently I can't see us shelling out forcCowan., Bair went for around 1.4m although not sure how long was left on his contract. Killie turning down 400k for Armstrong, how much would someone like McCowan cost us?He's 27 in December so there's not much sell-on value, they'll have to sell him this window, can't see anyone paying more than 500k.Potential suitors: Hibs, Hearts, Aberdeen, one of the weaker clubs in the English Championship or a top club in League One.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

[GreenCastle]

Least we’re most of the way there on the defensive side now.

Really need to get moving on the attacking side. Hoping for much more from Boyle with a proper pre season behind him but with Youan likely to go and Vente having a lot to prove we need bodies in quickly now.

Still need another CB and definitely a left back.

Not exactly over the moon with this GK back up signing - but will remain positive. I’m curious to see how Bursik is when he’s really tested as that is his main issue at previous clubs saving shots.

Middle to front need additions also..

Really hoping we clear the deadwood - really annoying players are taking money from Hibs and contributing very little.

[B.H.F.C]

Still need another CB and definitely a left back.

Not exactly over the moon with this GK back up signing - but will remain positive. I’m curious to see how Bursik is when he’s really tested as that is his main issue at previous clubs saving shots.

Middle to front need additions also..

Really hoping we clear the deadwood - really annoying players are taking money from Hibs and contributing very little.

I think we’ll sign a lefty that doubles up as centre half and left back cover.

Priority for me would definitely be a couple of additions in the final third.

[Alex Trager]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

The boy from Bournemouth?

Surely that will be laughed out the room?

[JohnM1875]

The boy from Bournemouth?

Surely that will be laughed out the room?

Bowie is the young Scottish boy at Fulham.

Jebbison is the Blurnemouth striker.

[Smartie]

I must admit that whenever I’ve seen McCowan play he’s reminded me of Joe Newell.

Probably just the left foot and the roles they play, he seems to be Dundee’s main man with a lot of their play going through him, not unlike us and Newell.

I did ask myself whether they would be suited to playing in the same team though.

[ruthven_raiders]

The boy from Bournemouth?

Surely that will be laughed out the room?

Fulham, he's been on loan at Northampton for last two years, scored 14 in 81, 21 years old....

[easty]

I must admit that whenever I’ve seen McCowan play he’s reminded me of Joe Newell.

Probably just the left foot and the roles they play, he seems to be Dundee’s main man with a lot of their play going through him, not unlike us and Newell.

I did ask myself whether they would be suited to playing in the same team though.

McCowan would replace the Campbell role in the team I’d have thought. More direct and attacking than Newell is.

[hibsbollah]

I must admit that whenever I’ve seen McCowan play he’s reminded me of Joe Newell.

Probably just the left foot and the roles they play, he seems to be Dundee’s main man with a lot of their play going through him, not unlike us and Newell.

I did ask myself whether they would be suited to playing in the same team though.

When i heard the chat about this signing i was thinking it was that Paul McGowan who played for Dundee a few seasons back, short ersed troublemaker at the end of his career. Im delighted thats not the same guy :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

Had a look in their forum and there was no mention of him on it as yet . A few mentions of the Becks who was at Dundee though.

[04Sauzee]

Had a look in their forum and there was no mention of him on it as yet . A few mentions of the Becks who was at Dundee though.

Same boy who told me on Tuesday, he's spoken to Maloney, Wrexham are interested, as are Hearts, he's not long a dad to twins and think his partner is back up here.

[Alex Trager]

Bowie is the young Scottish boy at Fulham.

Jebbison is the Blurnemouth striker.

And which are we said to be getting?

[GreenCastle]

Same boy who told me on Tuesday, he's spoken to Maloney, Wrexham are interested, as are Hearts, he's not long a dad to twins and think his partner is back up here.

He’s from Fife I think.

Hearts will add more but you have to think he would play more at Hibs possibly.

[Smartie]

He’s from Fife I think.

Hearts will add more but you have to think he would play more at Hibs possibly.

How many fingers does he have?

[tonyrougier123]

Good stuff, frees us McCowan to come to us. I like it

Is McCowan on the wish list?, I’d rather we tried to get O’hara at st mirren deeper midfield. That st mirren team needs raided imo. I’d like both though tbh.

I think as it stands we clearly still need a few out and a few in.

[JohnM1875]

And which are we said to be getting?

Different chat from different folk, interested in both, just depends who you believe I suppose haha

[JohnM1875]

Is McCowan on the wish list?, I’d rather we tried to get O’hara at st mirren deeper midfield. That st mirren team needs raided imo. I’d like both though tbh.

I think as it stands we clearly still need a few out and a few in.

O’Hara and O’Hora would be far too confusing for folk!

Like O’Hara as a player as well though. Think he started last season poorly but came onto a game as the league went on.

[thebakerboy]

O’Hara and O’Hora would be far too confusing for folk! Like O’Hara as a player as well though. Think he started last season poorly but came onto a game as the league went on.Especially for the Premiere Sports commentator who continually called O'Hora O'Hara

[AlbertK86]

I’ll always have fond memories of Tavernier. The biggest roasting I’ve ever seen a full back get was on 21.5.16.

Correct !!!


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[Since452]

O’Hara and O’Hora would be far too confusing for folk!

Like O’Hara as a player as well though. Think he started last season poorly but came onto a game as the league went on.

Reminds me of Hanlon and O'Hanlon

[Paulie Walnuts]

Pretty sure he was just an average penalty taker. Missed a good few.

Yup. Average success rate is 75%, Taverniers is 79%. Slightly better, but not massively.

[04Sauzee]

He’s from Fife I think.

Hearts will add more but you have to think he would play more at Hibs possibly.

Just bought a new house in Kirkcaldy, only info I have is as mentioned above , spoken to Maloney, Wrexham want him, Hibs have supposedly bid , and Hearts are interested. He wants to play through the middle and Maloney has supposedly given him assurances. At this moment he'd prefer a permanent move rather than a loan. His preference is to move back North , all this could change of course.

[Silky]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

Och well, never mind. Next!

[Unseen work]

Just bought a new house in Kirkcaldy, only info I have is as mentioned above , spoken to Maloney, Wrexham want him, Hibs have supposedly bid , and Hearts are interested. He wants to play through the middle and Maloney has supposedly given him assurances. At this moment he'd prefer a permanent move rather than a loan. His preference is to move back North , all this could change of course.

Is our bid a permanent or loan?

If we’re in for him I’d rather it’s a permanent or a loan with option to buy when he’s out of contract.

Dont want to develop a good player who is then out of contract and chooses another team.

Tbf everything I’ve read about him is he’s got a fantastic attitude so hopefully he wouldn’t do the above and he picks us!

[gbhibby]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

That would be a knife to the guts if they got him.

[04Sauzee]

Is our bid a permanent or loan?

If we’re in for him I’d rather it’s a permanent or a loan with option to buy when he’s out of contract.

Dont want to develop a good player who is then out of contract and chooses another team.

Tbf everything I’ve read about him is he’s got a fantastic attitude so hopefully he wouldn’t do the above and he picks us!

I don't know sorry when I was told Bid I assumed to buy , and hearing he'd prefer a permanent move. I have absolutely no idea who's favourite at this time and no idea how concrete Hearts interest is.

[K-Zazu]

Hearts are showing an interest in Bowie btw

Don’t they have about 40 players already?

[04Sauzee]

Michael Devlin signs for Ayr Utd

[JohnM1875]

Is our bid a permanent or loan?

If we’re in for him I’d rather it’s a permanent or a loan with option to buy when he’s out of contract.

Dont want to develop a good player who is then out of contract and chooses another team.

Tbf everything I’ve read about him is he’s got a fantastic attitude so hopefully he wouldn’t do the above and he picks us!

Loan deal according to the DR latest.

[Donegal Hibby]

Same boy who told me on Tuesday, he's spoken to Maloney, Wrexham are interested, as are Hearts, he's not long a dad to twins and think his partner is back up here.

Not doubting your info btw , thanks for sharing it too .

Interesting that he wants to play through the middle , going by the footage I watched he looks to have played out wide as well which I quite liked .

Can't remember if I posted this before from the Fulham forum ( apologies if did ) about him ...

https://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=92891.0

[04Sauzee]

Not doubting your info btw , thanks for sharing it too .

Interesting that he wants to play through the middle , going by the footage I watched he looks to have played out wide as well which I quite liked .

Can't remember if I posted this before from the Fulham forum ( apologies if did ) about him ...

https://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=92891.0
Cheers, just sharing what I know, extremely unusual for me to have any information about Hibs 😂

[J-C]

Not doubting your info btw , thanks for sharing it too .

Interesting that he wants to play through the middle , going by the footage I watched he looks to have played out wide as well which I quite liked .

Can't remember if I posted this before from the Fulham forum ( apologies if did ) about him ...

https://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?topic=92891.0
It's good we could have options to play in multiple positions, makes the team more fluid, we seen on Tuesday when Youan picked the left and ended up on the right when his shot hit the post.

[JohnM1875]

If we could sign Ndaba, McCowan and Bowie I think we'd be in good shape! All three probably really unlikely though you'd imagine.

[Lago]

Marseille complete the signing of Mason Greenwood for £26 million plus add ons, due to play Sunderland in a friendly 3rd Aug.

[Brightside]

If we could sign Ndaba, McCowan and Bowie I think we'd be in good shape! All three probably really unlikely though you'd imagine.

Everything depends on Ellie moving on. Different levels of shopping if we get the 2.5 for him.

[JohnM1875]

Everything depends on Ellie moving on. Different levels of shopping if we get the 2.5 for him.

If we sell Elie then I’d want Ndaba, McCowan, Bowie and a class left winger then

[Forza Fred]

That would be a knife to the guts if they got him.

But if we got him we’d have TWO Starmen

[McGruber]

Everything depends on Ellie moving on. Different levels of shopping if we get the 2.5 for him.We've had the Foley investment and the additional investment from the board. Does 2.5 million more from Youan sale take us to different level of shopping? - I suspect probably not.

[Unseen work]

If we sell Elie then I’d want Ndaba, McCowan, Bowie and a class left winger then

I want them with Elie.

We shouldn’t need to sell Youan to get those sort of players.

Appreciate we can’t change what is done but it is beyond frustrating the money wasted by the club over recent years

We've brought in a fortune and wasted just as much.

I’d be surprised if Ndaba or Bowie cost much at al. McCowan obviously more but nothing crazy.

Even with those 3 I’d still be wanting another winger as cover

[JohnM1875]

We've had the Foley investment and the additional investment from the board. Does 2.5 million more from Youan sale take us to different level of shopping? - I suspect probably not.Was kinda thinking the same. Obviously it'll free up a wage, but we're not going to be getting the fee, whatever it ends up being, in full.

[JohnM1875]

I want them with Elie.We shouldn’t need to sell Youan to get those sort of players.Appreciate we can’t change what is done but it is beyond frustrating the money wasted by the club over recent yearsWe've brought in a fortune and wasted just as much.I’d be surprised if Ndaba or Bowie cost much at al. McCowan obviously more but nothing crazy. Even with those 3 I’d still be wanting another winger as coverAw same. Elie is one of the last players I'd personally be looking to move on and I hope he stays. If he does stay and we sign Ndaba we'd have Youan and Obita who could play LW. I know Obita is better as a LB/LWB now, but Gray has said we'd be using him higher up on occasion.

[gbhibby]

But if we got him we’d have TWO Starmen
If we got him it would be a Bowie knife to the guts for the Jambos.

[CentreForward]

All gone very quiet on Ndaba. Surely we must have a good chance of getting him ahead of Killie or will he end up elsewhere?

[PHeffernan]

Kelle Roos signs for Italian 3rd tier team. US Triestina Calcio is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dutch goalkeeper Kelle Roos. Roos, born in 1992, has signed a three-year agreement with Triestina, with the option for a further season in the event of promotion to Serie B. Has he taken early retirement? That team had average home attendances of 3,105 last season

[gbhibby]

Tavernier leaving The Rangers for Turkey bet his team in Turkey won't get the same number of penalties that Rangers get here.

[PHeffernan]

Any news on who is apparently interested in Jair? Based on Craigan the other night it sounded like there was interested clubs. He doesn't know much about Hibs and was just babbling rubbish

[Bertie Wooster]

If the below story is true , think Tommy Conway would be worth a shout , even for a season loan , although probably out of Hibs reach . https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/other-football/tommy-conway-bombed-bristol-city-29570171?int_source=nba

[SaulGoodman]

If the below story is true , think Tommy Conway would be worth a shout , even for a season loan , although probably out of Hibs reach . https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/other-football/tommy-conway-bombed-bristol-city-29570171?int_source=nba

Way out of our reach. He was their young player of the year and scored 12 goals in the championship.

[ruthven_raiders]

I want them with Elie.

We shouldn’t need to sell Youan to get those sort of players.

Appreciate we can’t change what is done but it is beyond frustrating the money wasted by the club over recent years

We've brought in a fortune and wasted just as much.

I’d be surprised if Ndaba or Bowie cost much at al. McCowan obviously more but nothing crazy.

Even with those 3 I’d still be wanting another winger as cover

We need a top class striker whether youan leaves or not....

[Unseen work]

We need a top class striker whether youan leaves or not....

100%

Removing Youan and maolidas goals and assists would be huge and difficult to replace

[ruthven_raiders]

100%

Removing Youan and maolidas goals and assists would be huge and difficult to replace

We were lucky to get someone of Maolidas class, cause of his circumstances, so to get someone like that will be a big ask, but we will need a replacement for him ...

[NGoloGrantie]

Anyone else just see that ‘thanks mate’ get posted in the hibs WhatsApp lol. Admin must still be half asleep thinking he’s messaging his pals [emoji1787]


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[04Sauzee]

Anyone else just see that ‘thanks mate’ get posted in the hibs WhatsApp lol. Admin must still be half asleep thinking he’s messaging his pals [emoji1787]


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Was wondering what that notification was all about 😂

[superfurryhibby]

We've had the Foley investment and the additional investment from the board. Does 2.5 million more from Youan sale take us to different level of shopping? - I suspect probably not.

After the investment, it would be a horrible indictment of the incompetence of our ownership if we have to sell our best player in order to buy others.

[WellingtonHibby]

If the below story is true , think Tommy Conway would be worth a shout , even for a season loan , although probably out of Hibs reach . https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/other-football/tommy-conway-bombed-bristol-city-29570171?int_source=nba

A loan? For their first pick striker? To us? Not sure they would go for that

[badabing67]

Tavernier leaving The Rangers for Turkey bet his team in Turkey won't get the same number of penalties that Rangers get here.Least of his worries, he better hope he gets paid.

[Shrekko]

If we could sign Ndaba, McCowan and Bowie I think we'd be in good shape! All three probably really unlikely though you'd imagine.

Been told (FWIW) that Bowie won’t be coming. The interest was genuine but other teams involved. Could end up at Wrexham.

[AlbertK86]

Been told (FWIW) that Bowie won’t be coming. The interest was genuine but other teams involved. Could end up at Wrexham.

Rumour was he wanted back up here to be nearer his twins.

Hopefully doesn’t end up at the Jambos


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[Since452]

Rumour was he wanted back up here to be nearer his twins. Hopefully doesn’t end up at the Jambos Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWe should just sign one of his twins instead.

[Shrekko]

Rumour was he wanted back up here to be nearer his twins.

Hopefully doesn’t end up at the Jambos


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Jambos are/were interested apparently.

[04Sauzee]

Been told (FWIW) that Bowie won’t be coming. The interest was genuine but other teams involved. Could end up at Wrexham.

Pretty sure Wrexham have said they will better any offer he gets elsewhere. If that's they case then it's a permanent deal to Wrexham. The chat I heard last night was that he was keen to come home due to the kids and he has bought a new house in Kirkcaldy

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Pretty sure Wrexham have said they will better any offer he gets elsewhere. If that's they case then it's a permanent deal to Wrexham. The chat I heard last night was that he was keen to come home due to the kids and he has bought a new house in Kirkcaldy

That’s the kind of stance that could see Wrexham find themselves in difficulty down the line.

[Shrekko]

Pretty sure Wrexham have said they will better any offer he gets elsewhere. If that's they case then it's a permanent deal to Wrexham. The chat I heard last night was that he was keen to come home due to the kids and he has bought a new house in Kirkcaldy

Well if the figures I was quoted in terms of proposed wages at Hibs are anywhere near true they would be more than worthwhile to come home for if that was his prime motivation. Not looking like it is though.

[Ronniekirk]

I want them with Elie.We shouldn’t need to sell Youan to get those sort of players.Appreciate we can’t change what is done but it is beyond frustrating the money wasted by the club over recent yearsWe've brought in a fortune and wasted just as much.I’d be surprised if Ndaba or Bowie cost much at al. McCowan obviously more but nothing crazy. Even with those 3 I’d still be wanting another winger as coverWe are now paying the price of all that wasted money To an extent there had to be a reset at some point and that’s what’s happening now Hence probably why Malloy said itt will take possibly four transfer windows to get us full up and running Incremental progress this season and off load most by next summer that we don’t see having a future It is what it is , But the frustration is what could it of been like if we had sorted things out before now

[Wheat Hound]

Sure Wrexham were in for Ekpiteta too but he still chose us...

[Souter96Mac]

Must've been offered a hefty sum if he's choosing Wrexham over a move back up north - about 300 miles away from his family. Disappointing if true, but I hope we've got other options ready to move on to.

[thebausburst]

Why don’t we just go for Nisbet, full Scottish international and we know what he’s capable of.

[Iain G]

That would be a knife to the guts if they got him.

Am sure we can do a magic dance if he signs for Hibs

[04Sauzee]

Why don’t we just go for Nisbet, full Scottish international and we know what he’s capable of.

Is he available?

[thebausburst]

Is he available?

Apparently yes, linked with a loan or perm, Dundee United sniffing about, would be sick if he goes elsewhere in the SPL and does the business.

[CropleyWasGod]

That would be a knife to the guts if they got him.

Dunno. He's crockett a lot these days.

[Donegal Hibby]

Apparently yes, linked with a loan or perm, Dundee United sniffing about, would be sick if he goes elsewhere in the SPL and does the business.

According to the Dundee courier , Dundee Utd are in signing talks with a striker called Jort van Der sande .

[Paulie Walnuts]

Apparently yes, linked with a loan or perm, Dundee United sniffing about, would be sick if he goes elsewhere in the SPL and does the business.

I wouldn’t go near him and would prefer he goes elsewhere.

Reckon his attitude is catching up with him and wouldn’t be surprised if he flopped wherever he ends up. Can see him ending up a bit like McNulty, peaking at mid 20s and sliding all the way down the leagues.

[04Sauzee]

According to the Dundee courier , Dundee Utd are in signing talks with a striker called Jort van Der sande .

Yip decent record in the Netherlands, I don't think there was ever anything in the Nisbet rumour.

[NGoloGrantie]

Saw earlier on that Dundee United close to signing a striker from Dutch second tier. Should put the nisbet rumour to bed


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[easty]

Saw earlier on that Dundee United close to signing a striker from Dutch second tier. Should put the nisbet rumour to bed


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van Veen?

edit - no, actual person mentioned a few posts above.

[Stairway 2 7]

Why don’t we just go for Nisbet, full Scottish international and we know what he’s capable of.

Started Millwalls first two preseason games and has been given number 7. Is there anything more than "the rumour is" that he could go

[thebausburst]

I wouldn’t go near him and would prefer he goes elsewhere.

Reckon his attitude is catching up with him and wouldn’t be surprised if he flopped wherever he ends up. Can see him ending up a bit like McNulty, peaking at mid 20s and sliding all the way down the leagues.

I’d take him back in a minute, focused and fit Nisbet (appreciate gamble aspect) is a cracking player.

[KWJ]

As Nisbet would now, presumably, cost us more than he did when he was last with us, I'd rather we spent the money elsewhere. I'd prefer a different type of striker to compliment Vente or a big improvement in centre mid or centre back.

[Since452]

As Nisbet would now, presumably, cost us more than he did when he was last with us, I'd rather we spent the money elsewhere. I'd prefer a different type of striker to compliment Vente or a big improvement in centre mid or centre back.Yes but we'd get the sell on bonus we inserted (emoji not working)

[K-Zazu]

Never in a million years Nisbet signs for Dundee United.

[BILLYHIBS]

AC Milan announce permanent signing of Alvaro Morata on a 4 year deal from Atletico Madrid paying the €13 m release clause on his current contractLivescores

[Exuberance1875]

Nisbet is a great player with a stinking attitude.

Not sure he’d be as focused as we would need him to be, or how realistic it would even be to get him back

[Exuberance1875]

AC Milan announce permanent signing of Alvaro Morata on a 4 year deal from Atletico Madrid paying the €13 m release clause on his current contractLivescores

Got to question the BKG on this one to be honest. Sleeping again it seems

[rileygrieve1]

Nisbet looks massive, wanted to leave hibs as soon as he could (twice). No thanks

[Mango Man]

Obviously Nisbet does have real quality, but his cons outweigh the pros for me, a very sulky player whose face seems to be tripping him all the time, we seem to have a good vibe building at the club just now, wouldn't want him disrupting that.

[Gmack7]

Why would anyone want Nisbet when we have Mckirdy 😉

[GreenPJ]

Obviously Nisbet does have real quality, but his cons outweigh the pros for me, a very sulky player whose face seems to be tripping him all the time, we seem to have a good vibe building at the club just now, wouldn't want him disrupting that.

His performances for us when he came back from injury and a few months before he left us were very good.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I’d take him back in a minute, focused and fit Nisbet (appreciate gamble aspect) is a cracking player.

Wouldn’t argue with that, I just think focussed and fit could be a thing of the past for him.

[Since452]

I'm not too disappointed he's not doing well down there, Milwall fans were a shower of ***** when they were trying to sign him from us. Gloating fannies.

[AugustaHibs]

Is it only me who doesn’t get this ‘attitude problem’ that people mention regarding nisbet? Is it just a .net fact?

[bingo70]

Is it only me who doesn’t get this ‘attitude problem’ that people mention regarding nisbet? Is it just a .net fact?

It’s what the Millwall manager said about him as well to be fair.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Scored plenty goals for Hibs. Lots of revisionism around Nisbet. Would gladly accept him back. He would be the best striker at the club

[Hibiza]

Nisbet wanted away day one . Attitude displayed it. No thank you.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is it only me who doesn’t get this ‘attitude problem’ that people mention regarding nisbet? Is it just a .net fact?

He’s been left out of a Milwall squad(s?) due to a disciplinary issue. He also by all accounts was choking on leaving Hibs 6 months after getting here.

[ancient hibee]

Nisbet wanted away day one . Attitude displayed it. No thank you.In what way?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Scored plenty goals for Hibs. Lots of revisionism around Nisbet. Would gladly accept him back. He would be the best striker at the club

I’m not sure there’s any revisionism. I’ve not saw anyone say he’s pish for example.

[Stairway 2 7]

In what way?

His great goals to games ratio I think, oh wait

[ChuckNor]

Really odd attitudes toward Nisbet. All because he never kissed the badge enough. I remember his last game for Hibs against Hearts when he celebrated his goal with some amount of passion. The guy definietly enjoyed his time with the club. If he was available he would 100pc improve us up front and I would take him. Fortunately, it is people with a football brain like Malky Mackay who makes these decisions, not the posters on here.

[easty]

Really odd attitudes toward Nisbet. All because he never kissed the badge enough. I remember his last game for Hibs against Hearts when he celebrated his goal with some amount of passion. The guy definietly enjoyed his time with the club. If he was available he would 100pc improve us up front and I would take him. Fortunately, it is people with a football brain like Malky Mackay who makes these decisions, not the posters on here.

Absolutely. Kevin Nisbet in this team would make us better, no doubt about it. I couldnae care less how happy he looks when he's playing.

[ChuckNor]

Absolutely. Kevin Nisbet in this team would make us better, no doubt about it. I couldnae care less how happy he looks when he's playing. Yep. Derek Riordan rarely smiled when playing. The lad used to do nothing but moan on the pitch. He also jumped at the first opportunity he got and he suports the club. Welcomed back with open arms. Succeeded second time around as well (for the most part). Would take Nisbet every day of the week.

[Springbank]

Best all round forward in the league if he comes back

I am 100% all in for this one

[Hibee Daft]

Think we'd all be cheering for him if he played for us again. He's a good striker for the SPL

[JDT]

Id take Nisbet back in a heartbeat. Aye he was sulky and there was times I wanted to throttle him but he's SPL quality and that's what we need

[04Sauzee]

Nisbet got 30 minutes in a closed door game Vs Reading today, started against Gillingham the other day.

[at last 61]

Come on, anyone got a good reliable rumour, I thought we might have seen someone signing today

[Mcbizz1998]

People turning their nose up at Nisbet are mental. The guy scored goals for us in the Scottish Prem, he is streets ahead of most strikers in our league. His supposed attitude problems are exaggerated - he was mainly good when he was with us. Couldn't care less what the Millwall manager has to say about it.

[04Sauzee]

People turning their nose up at Nisbet are mental. The guy scored goals for us in the Scottish Prem, he is streets ahead of most strikers in our league. His supposed attitude problems are exaggerated - he was mainly good when he was with us. Couldn't care less what the Millwall manager has to say about it.
I'm not even sure he's available? He was called out by his manager in May, he's come back to preseason and is getting game time. Not sure how much compared to other 1st teamers but apart from some Dundee Utd fans rumours I can't see anything to suggest he's available for loan or permanent transfer.

[Smartie]

People turning their nose up at Nisbet are mental. The guy scored goals for us in the Scottish Prem, he is streets ahead of most strikers in our league. His supposed attitude problems are exaggerated - he was mainly good when he was with us. Couldn't care less what the Millwall manager has to say about it.

Problem is, we had 2 very different Kevin Nisbets at Hibs.

One of them wouldn’t be good enough to play for us, the other so good he shouldn’t really be entertaining a move back to play at this level.

If he was to be coming back, you’d have to question which one.

The one who played for us for the past few months of his final season would be very welcome to return.

[He's here!]

Nisbet wanted away day one . Attitude displayed it. No thank you.

Day one? He chose to sign for us and on that very day he wanted away? Yep, sounds likely.

Utter nonsense aside, I'm not sure he ever had the consistency to really hold down a lead striker role. Lovely finisher on his day but lacked a bit of presence and dig.

I'd have said he was actually a more gifted player than Shankland but didn't get his head down the way Shankland has at Hearts.

[Since452]

People turning their nose up at Nisbet are mental. The guy scored goals for us in the Scottish Prem, he is streets ahead of most strikers in our league. His supposed attitude problems are exaggerated - he was mainly good when he was with us. Couldn't care less what the Millwall manager has to say about it.He was brilliant when he returned from injury under LJ. I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

[GreenCastle]

Nisbet must be kicking himself - playing for Hibs and getting into Scotland set up - came on against England etc. then not selected for Euro 2024.

If he was to come to Hibs you wonder how hungry he would be - World Cup 2026 ahead (will Scotland qualify?!!).

Going by his social media seems to like a party and obviously Gray would know his character well. Last thing we need is someone to upset the current happy squad. Was there not rumours he failed his 1st medical at Milwall also ? He could be the big fish in Scottish football or smaller one in England but obviously he wants £ and his contract expires 2026 so would he just be putting himself in shop window ? Shanklands record is far superior to Nisbet. I would prefer Myziane back over Nisbet but seriously doubt either will happen.

[JimBHibees]

He was brilliant when he returned from injury under LJ. I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

So would i

[Hibees1973]

He was brilliant when he returned from injury under LJ. I'd have him back in a heartbeat.Correct.Not really sure how some on here would turn their nose up at a player who scored regularly for us. Particularly when we have forwards on our books such as McKirdy & Jair who contributed very little when in the team. The combined wages of this pair may not be far away from what Nisbet is on. He would be a massive upgrade on the likes of these.Also, what's this thing about him desperate to move away from us. Is this fact, some on here seem convinced they are. We must have signed plenty of players from other clubs who were wanting a move. Know some may not like this but we are are becoming a smaller fish in world football to the point we are signing players from League 2 in England. If a player plays well for us, scores goals, performs well, gets international recognition then he will want a move. If Nisbet did engineer move for himself, then as far as I can see he was under contract with us, we sold him when it suited us and for a profit of over £1m. Thanks very much.Fine he's a moaning face. Good. Towards the end of last season we had so many players who appeared they did not bother.

[Wheat Hound]

I wonder if Millwall still owe us any of the fee for Nisbet and, if so, whether some deal could be struck a la Boyle and his return 🤔

[Velma Dinkley]

It’s what the Millwall manager said about him as well to be fair.He didn't say that.

[Mrimbetween]

Seriously why would Millwall owe the club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leave

[Stuart93]

Seriously why would Millwall owe our club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leave

Fatty? Right classy that.

[Unseen work]

Nisbet must be kicking himself - playing for Hibs and getting into Scotland set up - came on against England etc. then not selected for Euro 2024.

If he was to come to Hibs you wonder how hungry he would be - World Cup 2026 ahead (will Scotland qualify?!!).

Going by his social media seems to like a party and obviously Gray would know his character well. Last thing we need is someone to upset the current happy squad. Was there not rumours he failed his 1st medical at Milwall also ? He could be the big fish in Scottish football or smaller one in England but obviously he wants £ and his contract expires 2026 so would he just be putting himself in shop window ? Shanklands record is far superior to Nisbet. I would prefer Myziane back over Nisbet but seriously doubt either will happen.


Feel the same about some points.

I bet if he stayed last season with us he’d have been at the Euro’s with Scotland, he must know that himself and be kicking himself.

The second point is one I 100% agree with. Kevin Nisbet is at his absolute best and an animal when he is trying to get something - in the Scotland squad for euros, a transfer etc. What would be his motivation for coming back to us on loan? Would he half heart it and not be overly fussed?

I’ve no idea about his party lifestyle other than him, Magennis and Tiffoney go on holidays together during breaks - no issue with that.

I’d love a fit, firing and motivated Nisbet back.

[CropleyWasGod]

Seriously why would Millwall owe our club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leave

Most transfer deals are paid in instalments.

[04Sauzee]

Seriously why would Millwall owe our club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leave

What market are we in?

[Mrimbetween]

What market are we in? Right now not one i was hoping for or have i missed something ??Dont think big signings will appear until Youan leaves unfortunately

[JimBHibees]

Fatty? Right classy that.

Because they might not have paid all the transfer as per the agreement

[04Sauzee]

5th choice Celtic keeper could be on the move

EXCLUSIVE! Benjamin Siegrist opens Celtic exit talks as Neil Lennon and Rapid Bucharest eye up deal for Swiss stopper | @ScottBurns75 ✍

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone have signed South African winger Arran Cocks - and loaned him out to Forfar immediately.

The 18-year-old impressed on trial in Perth and has put pen to paper on an initial one-year contract.

He'll join Forfar for the first half of the season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Right now not one i was hoping for or have i missed something ??Dont think big signings will appear until Youan leaves unfortunately

Up to now our signings have improved us and haven't cost us in transfer fees which as been excellent business from Hibs .

I suppose we all would like a big signing though if one doesn't happen and we continue to add players that improve us the way we've been doing and keep Youan who is a big player for us , I'd be happy enough with that in fairness.

[Smartie]

St Johnstone have signed South African winger Arran Cocks - and loaned him out to Forfar immediately.

The 18-year-old impressed on trial in Perth and has put pen to paper on an initial one-year contract.

He'll join Forfar for the first half of the season.

Forfar presumably gambling that Cocks will provide the penetration they’ve been lacking?

[GreenCastle]

Up to now our signings have improved us and haven't cost us in transfer fees which as been excellent business from Hibs .

I suppose we all would like a big signing though if one doesn't happen and we continue to add players that improve us the way we've been doing and keep Youan who is a big player for us , I'd be happy enough with that in fairness.

4 players in but lots out so we have less depth.

Both keepers - hard to tell yet as haven’t been tested.

Centre backs look solid and hopefully that will continue but better than Hanlon and Fish - again not even tested yet.

Don’t think anyone is expecting a big signing but some players that will improve us and that means more depth and better starting 11.

Right now last seasons 11 with Myziane would probably still beat the current lot.

[Niffy]

Forfar presumably gambling that Cocks will provide the penetration they’ve been lacking?

Fnarrrr fnarrrr

[Lago]

4 players in but lots out so we have less depth. Both keepers - hard to tell yet as haven’t been tested. Centre backs look solid and hopefully that will continue but better than Hanlon and Fish - again not even tested yet. Don’t think anyone is expecting a big signing but some players that will improve us and that means more depth and better starting 11.Right now last seasons 11 with Myziane would probably still beat the current lot.Had hoped and expected to see more of the Hibs signing pen being exhibited this week.

[MWHIBBIES]

Seriously why would Millwall owe the club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leave

Millwall could very well owe us money, transfer fees are rarely paid on one go.

[NC1875]

Forfar presumably gambling that Cocks will provide the penetration they’ve been lacking?

Heard he’s a bit of a dick

[Hibees1973]

4 players in but lots out so we have less depth.

Both keepers - hard to tell yet as haven’t been tested.

Centre backs look solid and hopefully that will continue but better than Hanlon and Fish - again not even tested yet.

Don’t think anyone is expecting a big signing but some players that will improve us and that means more depth and better starting 11.

Right now last seasons 11 with Myziane would probably still beat the current lot.
Don't get that we now have less depth.

From all the players that have left, think it's around 15, I will miss none of them. Maolida wasn't ours, he was a loan.

The vast majority of the players who have left were bit part players last season which is why we have not lost any depth. The squad was overblown and most a waste of space. There are still 7 or 8 others I would be more than happy to leave.

Mackay should be commended for clearing up some of the mess created by you know who.

[GreenCastle]

Had hoped and expected to see more of the Hibs signing pen being exhibited this week.

Feels like we are waiting to see if someone buys Youan.

Hopefully teams don’t wait till near end of window and try get a lower price leaving Hibs limited time to add what’s actually needed.

[Bostonhibby]

Seriously why would Millwall owe the club money, not a chance, same with fatty returning. You can see what type of market we are in right now, so best being realistic until say Youan or Boyle leaveYou seem to be more on the fringe than somewhere in/im between on this one.

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[Tyler Durden]

Yep. Derek Riordan rarely smiled when playing. The lad used to do nothing but moan on the pitch. He also jumped at the first opportunity he got and he suports the club. Welcomed back with open arms. Succeeded second time around as well (for the most part). Would take Nisbet every day of the week.

1. Riordan didn’t jump at the first opportunity by any means.
2. Nisbet couldn’t lace his boots
3. Nisbet is a prick and most importantly is not even available. If he was, he won’t be coming back to Scotland.

[Donegal Hibby]

4 players in but lots out so we have less depth.

Both keepers - hard to tell yet as haven’t been tested.

Centre backs look solid and hopefully that will continue but better than Hanlon and Fish - again not even tested yet.

Don’t think anyone is expecting a big signing but some players that will improve us and that means more depth and better starting 11.

Right now last seasons 11 with Myziane would probably still beat the current lot.

Quite a few that's left weren't going to make a significant contribution anyhow.

Early days right enough though going by Marshalls performances I'd say it would be hard not to upgrade on our GK situation and what I've seen of Bursik so far has been promising , Smith will be the backup GK .

The two CHs look good and we can only judge them on what we've played so far , 4 clean sheets out of 5 , 17 goals scored and only 1 conceded no matter what the level of opposition is , that's a encouraging start .

Would we have kept 4 clean sheets with Hanlon and Fish last year against the same opposition? I'm not so sure.

I agree that we don't have alot of depth in the squad though that's probably why I think the signings so far have been good in they haven't cost us in transfer fees , it's not a bad market to be in , in our situation.

Myziane was real quality . Whoever managed to get him for us certainly done a fantastic job there .

Even now with us not finished signing players I'd still fancy Grays current team to beat Monty's one from last season even with Myziane in it .

Compared to last year we look a lot better team already imo .

[GreenCastle]

Definitely feels we are learning from mistakes with recruitment and guess I’m just being impatient.

Having watched the Hearts v Spurs game the other day I was thinking are we strong enough to beat Hearts and I don’t think we are yet..we need to add more depth and quality. I’ve been really happy with the first couple cup games and expect us to put another 4 or 5 goals past Kelty and Peterhead too but league business will be so much tougher.

[brianmc]

1. Riordan didn’t jump at the first opportunity by any means.
2. Nisbet couldn’t lace his boots
3. Nisbet is a prick and most importantly is not even available. If he was, he won’t be coming back to Scotland.

100% spot on.

Nisbet only ever looked interested when he knew there was a scout in the stand watching him.

Whilst I never met him in person my take on him was this: A talented laddie lacking the self motivation to fulfil his ability. Unlikeable, selfish and not a team player.
When his career ends it'll be a tale of what might've been.

[SHODAN]

Fatty? Right classy that.

It's pathetic really isn't it? You'd think we'd have moved on from high school insults.

[Since452]

I wish I was a fatty like Nisbet

[ancient hibee]

100% spot on.Nisbet only ever looked interested when he knew there was a scout in the stand watching him. Whilst I never met him in person my take on him was this: A talented laddie lacking the self motivation to fulfil his ability. Unlikeable, selfish and not a team player.When his career ends it'll be a tale of what might've been.That’s some run down on someone you’ve never met. So how did you know when he was trying because a scout was watching him? Or is it a load of tosh?

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone sign a young boy from Hearts

Welcome, Makenzie! 💙

We are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Makenzie Kirk from Heart of Midlothian.

[cameronw-hfc]

Some of the comments on here about nisbet have been very, very poor imo. Things like Fatty, personal digs, questioning the character of a footballer most probably have no personal relationship with.

Even if folk don't want him back due to his rumoured off field stuff, fine, but some really really poor comments either way about a former player who scored plenty goals for us and got a bit of cash for the club.

[eastmainsmsh]

With Nisbet I think Millwall was wrong choice other than Better league and Money and a chance to put himself if he did well to a bigger move When Jimmy Nichol went there he took Crawford Hartley Sinclair and Dair I think and it was similar Crawford came back up to us another quality player just wrong move

[Hibstrooper]

We are taking an approach of signing good characters, it seems to be an important attribute in our recruitment.

SDG will know Nisbet well so I’ll trust his judgement if he thinks Nisbet fits with that or not.

[andrew70]

Some of the comments on here about nisbet have been very, very poor imo. Things like Fatty, personal digs, questioning the character of a footballer most probably have no personal relationship with.

Even if folk don't want him back due to his rumoured off field stuff, fine, but some really really poor comments either way about a former player who scored plenty goals for us and got a bit of cash for the club.

100% this. Glad someone said it.

Great all round striker imo.

[Donegal Hibby]

Read that Trabzonspor are going back in with an improved offer for Sevco player Tavernier , already signed Barisic and lundstram , didn't realise Tavernier is 32 now .

Clemente has apparently said he'd listen to offers for nearly every player there . Wonder are they skint after signing about 6 players already .

[SHODAN]

Are we actually linked with Nisbet or just bored?

[Hibs4185]

Nisbet was picked ahead of Shankland in nearly every Scotland squad when he was here.

Shankland has had a stellar season but I think Nisbet is maybe the the player.

Both have had doubts over their ability and mindset.

If he was cheap, a nisbet with a point to prove may be worth a punt

[McD]

Read that Trabzonspor are going back in with an improved offer for Sevco player Tavernier , already signed Barisic and lundstram , didn't realise Tavernier is 32 now .

Clemente has apparently said he'd listen to offers for nearly every player there . Wonder are they skint after signing about 6 players already .



It’s easy to forget he’s been there 9 years now, doesn’t see, that long, but then it doesn’t seem 8 since we won the cup

[we are hibs]

That ex Ross county boy who went to st.mirren went off tonight with a hamstring injury

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[Lago]

It's pathetic really isn't it? You'd think we'd have moved on from high school insults.Primary school more like, some people just lack a little class.

[GreenCastle]

Nisbet was picked ahead of Shankland in nearly every Scotland squad when he was here.

Shankland has had a stellar season but I think Nisbet is maybe the the player.

Both have had doubts over their ability and mindset.

If he was cheap, a nisbet with a point to prove may be worth a punt

Shankland was way ahead of Nisbet with his stats as a “main striker”

Nisbet was around 15 goals and Shankland around 23/24 - that’s a big difference.

[MWHIBBIES]

Shankland was way ahead of Nisbet with his stats as a “main striker”

Nisbet was around 15 goals and Shankland around 23/24 - that’s a big difference.

Do non penalty goals per minute in 22/23. Nisbet will be clear.

You can't really compare flat goals when Shankland takes 15 penalties a season.

[GreenCastle]

Do non penalty goals per minute in 22/23. Nisbet will be clear.

You can't really compare flat goals when Shankland takes 15 penalties a season.

Why do pens not count ? Still need to score them…a pen is harder than some tap ins for example.

As annoying as it is - it’s pretty clear Shankland has better goal scoring stats than Nisbet in his career and at Hearts.

[04Sauzee]

Why do pens not count ? Still need to score them…a pen is harder than some tap ins for example.

As annoying as it is - it’s pretty clear Shankland has better goal scoring stats than Nisbet in his career and at Hearts.
Definitely has a better goalscoring record at Hearts

[MWHIBBIES]

Why do pens not count ? Still need to score them…a pen is harder than some tap ins for example.

As annoying as it is - it’s pretty clear Shankland has better goal scoring stats than Nisbet in his career and at Hearts.

Comparing penalty takers to non penalty takers is daft.

If Nisbet and Shankland score 15 open play goals, and Shankland scores 10 penalties, that does not make Shankland a better striker.

Shankland isn't better because Boyle takes our penalties and Nisbet was injured for 6 months. Only one got a move to England.

[Donegal Hibby]

Why do pens not count ? Still need to score them…a pen is harder than some tap ins for example.

As annoying as it is - it’s pretty clear Shankland has better goal scoring stats than Nisbet in his career and at Hearts.

If I could pick one for Hibs now , I'd choose Nisbet . If I was a Scotland fan and had the choice to pick one for Scotland to take to the euros , I'd have picked Nisbet. While you can't argue about Shankland's scoring record , for me Nisbet is a better all round striker .

[3pm]

Donegal, do you know any other Hibees in your fair town? And dare I ask, when we're you last in Edinburgh? Not a trick question!

[Hibs4185]

Shankland was way ahead of Nisbet with his stats as a “main striker”

Nisbet was around 15 goals and Shankland around 23/24 - that’s a big difference.

Yet Nisbet was picked ahead of him in nearly every Scotland squad.

[JohnM1875]

If I could pick one for Hibs now , I'd choose Nisbet . If I was a Scotland fan and had the choice to pick one for Scotland to take to the euros , I'd have picked Nisbet. While you can't argue about Shankland's scoring record , for me Nisbet is a better all round striker .

You'd pick current Nisbet over current Shankland? That's just mental (bias)

Nisbet comfortably has it in him to be a much, much better player than Shankland. But the past year or so? Not even close.

Has he really done anything since leaving us?

This is all coming from someone who cannot stand Heid by the way. I've had to eat a lot of humble pie for his past few years at them. Bitter.

[Donegal Hibby]

You'd pick current Nisbet over current Shankland? That's just mental (bias)

Nisbet comfortably has it in him to be a much, much better player than Shankland. But the past year or so? Not even close.

Has he really done anything since leaving us?

This is all coming from someone who cannot stand Heid by the way. I've had to eat a lot of humble pie for his past few years at them. Bitter.

I just think a inform Nisbet would offer more to Hibs than a inform Shankland, put it another way then . Which of them do you think would make a better strike partner for Vente?

[JohnM1875]

I just think a inform Nisbet would offer more to Hibs than a inform Shankland, put it another way then . Which of them do you think would make a better strike partner for Vente?Current Nisbet isn't inform though? Nowhere near it.

I also don't think either of them make particularly good foil Vente

[Coco Bryce]

Yet Nisbet was picked ahead of him in nearly every Scotland squad.

Clarke doesn't like Shankland.

Only took him to the Euros because of his form for them. And probably peer pressure.

[Velma Dinkley]

Current Nisbet isn't inform though? Nowhere near it.I also don't think either of them make particularly good foil VenteHis season begins on August 10.

[Donegal Hibby]

Current Nisbet isn't inform though? Nowhere near it.

I also don't think either of them make particularly good foil Vente

Your probably right about Nisbets current form though the guys a quality striker imo . Not that it's going to happen though Vente and Nisbet I think would work and would be some pairing , where I don't think Shankland would work as i think Nisbet has more pace , maybe more creative etc ..

For all the goals Shankland has scored in Scotland there doesn't seem to be much interest from the old firm, English championship clubs to sign him yet .

[JohnM1875]

Recent outage spoiled a perfect Partridge gif. So disappointed! Probably no paragraph break either seeing as I'm on early tech, a laptop.

[JohnM1875]

Your probably right about Nisbets current form though the guys a quality striker imo . Not that it's going to happen though Vente and Nisbet I think would work and would be some pairing , where I don't think Shankland would work as i think Nisbet has more pace , maybe more creative etc ..

For all the goals Shankland has scored in Scotland there doesn't seem to be much interest from the old firm, English championship clubs to sign him yet .

Nisbet was a quality striker, again though, only in spells here. That could've been down to management. So don't hold it fully against him.

Saw somewhere comparing Nisbet to McNulty. Marc, not Jimmy, West Baltimores finest. Worryingly think Kevin’s career has the potential to go down that route.

[Springbank]

I happened to watch a few Millwall games last season (long story)

My view was Nisbet was Millwall's most talented player, by actually a glaring distance, and he was regularly openly left frustrated, when he'd thread the perfect ball but (time after time) his team mates didn't read it.

The difficulty their boss Neil Harris has is their team mates don't have the footballing nous of a Boyle, Newell etc

If you want an example think Boyles second at Hampden v Rangers. It's a sublime move

Nisbet takes a great first touch, to face Rangers goal & slides a perfect pass - and Boyle has read it.

Last season at the Den Nisbet made that same pass but found his team mate had checked out the run or moved wide etc rather than when, for Hibs, Boyler read the run required & then buried the great pass beyond the keeper

TL:dr - Nisbet is too good for Millwall

[Paulie Walnuts]

Some of the comments on here about nisbet have been very, very poor imo. Things like Fatty, personal digs, questioning the character of a footballer most probably have no personal relationship with.

Even if folk don't want him back due to his rumoured off field stuff, fine, but some really really poor comments either way about a former player who scored plenty goals for us and got a bit of cash for the club.

What’s wrong with questioning his character? His current manager questioned it publicly, of course people are then going to discuss that.

[Ray_]

What’s wrong with questioning his character? His current manager questioned it publicly, of course people are then going to discuss that.

Hibs fans have rightly gained a reputation as one of the most fickle and moaning fan bases in the country, and it is the scale of the abuse, current, past and prospective players get, that is way over the top. To be honest, the stadium and training facilities is a massive draw to any prospective signings, but if any of them was to come on here, the reaction would be to the contrary.

Back in the sixties, it was really a big annoyance as you would hear it in the stands, all the time, where fabulous players, like Peter Cormack, would be abused [to some, they didn't know what they had until it was gone]. Now, in the digital age, there is no escaping it, unless you turn off.

If people adhered to the standards they expected of others!

[mixumatosis]

Clarke doesn't like Shankland.

Only took him to the Euros because of his form for them. And probably peer pressure.

Only picked because of his form ? That's exactly the reason people are supposed to be picked for their national team.

[we are hibs]

Hibs fans have rightly gained a reputation as one of the most fickle and moaning fan bases in the country, and it is the scale of the abuse, current, past and prospective players get, that is way over the top. To be honest, the stadium and training facilities is a massive draw to any prospective signings, but if any of them was to come on here, the reaction would be to the contrary.

Back in the sixties, it was really a big annoyance as you would hear it in the stands, all the time, where fabulous players, like Peter Cormack, would be abused [to some, they didn't know what they had until it was gone]. Now, in the digital age, there is no escaping it, unless you turn off.

If people adhered to the standards they expected of others!

What drivel.

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[GreenCastle]

Comparing penalty takers to non penalty takers is daft.

If Nisbet and Shankland score 15 open play goals, and Shankland scores 10 penalties, that does not make Shankland a better striker.

Shankland isn't better because Boyle takes our penalties and Nisbet was injured for 6 months. Only one got a move to England.

Goals win games..

I want a striker who scores goals regularly.

Shankland scores goals regularly. I wish I could say Nisbet is the better striker / goal scorer / penalty taker but he’s not and I’ve watched plenty of games with both of them.

Hibs need to find someone who scores regularly like Myziane - not easy but it’s what is needed. (Ideally Vente steps it up this season or we add another who does).

[degenerated]

What drivel.

Sent from my SM-A405FN using TapatalkDon't know about the 60s but it's certainly true now.

[Smartie]

What’s wrong with questioning his character? His current manager questioned it publicly, of course people are then going to discuss that.

He’s even questioned his own attitude and was quite open that it wasn’t what it should have been early in his career. He therefore had to make up for lost time, which was an explanation for him wanting to leave clubs and climb up levels as quickly as he could for a few years.

[MWHIBBIES]

Goals win games..

I want a striker who scores goals regularly.

Shankland scores goals regularly. I wish I could say Nisbet is the better striker / goal scorer / penalty taker but he’s not and I’ve watched plenty of games with both of them.

Hibs need to find someone who scores regularly like Myziane - not easy but it’s what is needed. (Ideally Vente steps it up this season or we add another who does).

Nisbet scored 39 in 100 games for us, only a couple were pens. That's a very solid record.

You really should not use penalties when comparing goal stats. Boyle being our penalty taker doesn't make Nisbet worse than Shankland.

To be fully honest, there is very little between them.

[RIP]

Hibs fans have rightly gained a reputation as one of the most fickle and moaning fan bases in the country, and it is the scale of the abuse, current, past and prospective players get, that is way over the top. To be honest, the stadium and training facilities is a massive draw to any prospective signings, but if any of them was to come on here, the reaction would be to the contrary.

Back in the sixties, it was really a big annoyance as you would hear it in the stands, all the time, where fabulous players, like Peter Cormack, would be abused [to some, they didn't know what they had until it was gone]. Now, in the digital age, there is no escaping it, unless you turn off.

If people adhered to the standards they expected of others!

I've been in the East Stand for decades and apart from the odd drunk or loudmouth I rarely hear the abuse you speak of. So unless you spend your time going around other SPL grounds, I can't see where you get your evidence.

Social media is different and Yogi had it bang on when he differentiated between supporters and 'keyboard warriors'. I've been a member of this site for 17 years and from time to time we have certain posters who struggle to find anything positive to say about our players.

They may be prolific but are still a small minority IMO. Some of the time they end up getting launched.

Don't forget that we have a fair few Hibbies who admit to having Kickback accounts so unless our Admins have different software, it's very likely we have a good few Yams with accounts either lurking or even posting on here too.

I was on a supporters bus recently and I struggled to find anyone with a Net or Bounce account. I wouldn't take social media as representative of the support that players enjoy at games. Our away support, for example is almost fanatically loyal.

[CentreLine]

Nisbet scored 39 in 100 games for us, only a couple were pens. That's a very solid record.

You really should not use penalties when comparing goal stats. Boyle being our penalty taker doesn't make Nisbet worse than Shankland.

To be fully honest, there is very little between them.

That and the fact Kevin Nisbet procured some awful penalties 🤔

[Stairway 2 7]

Nisbet scored 39 in 100 games for us, only a couple were pens. That's a very solid record.

You really should not use penalties when comparing goal stats. Boyle being our penalty taker doesn't make Nisbet worse than Shankland.

To be fully honest, there is very little between them.
That's a higher ratio than I thought better ratio than many. Obviously some of them brought other things to the team but I still think it's forgotten how good KNs goalscoring was

Zitelli had 10 goals in 51 games
Mixu 39 in 117
Fletcher 43 in 156
O'connor 58 in 171
Keith Wright 59 in 197
Jackson 50 in 173
Lavety 9 in 62

[Libby Hibby]

Goals win games..

I want a striker who scores goals regularly.

Shankland scores goals regularly. I wish I could say Nisbet is the better striker / goal scorer / penalty taker but he’s not and I’ve watched plenty of games with both of them.

Hibs need to find someone who scores regularly like Myziane - not easy but it’s what is needed. (Ideally Vente steps it up this season or we add another who does).

**** Shankland…**** the Hertz

[MWHIBBIES]

That and the fact Kevin Nisbet procured some awful penalties 🤔

Yes. He did. And he still got a move to a real league before Shankland.

[147lothian]

Nisbet scored 39 in 100 games for us, only a couple were pens. That's a very solid record. You really should not use penalties when comparing goal stats. Boyle being our penalty taker doesn't make Nisbet worse than Shankland. To be fully honest, there is very little between them.Totally agree regarding Nisbets record, I still feel that a lot of fans never quite took to Nisbet because he never came through the youth system, some fans had the perception that he would be off as soon as he got an offer etc, but I honestly think he was a top class striker, there was numerous games when he got a goal out of a half chance or next to nothing, like him or loath him a striker of Nisbet's caliber was always going to be hard to replace. Some people seem to forget what a good bit of business it was for the club signing Nisbet.

[flash]

6 pages on a player we have absolutely no chance of getting.

[Smartie]

Is it not really only last season when Shankland’s done noticeably better than Nisbet?

Recent form is on Shankland’s side. Both have had whispers about suspected attitude and weight issues throughout their careers which may actually have been quite harsh.

Both very good players, especially at this level, when they’re on their game.

I don’t think there’s much between them.

[CentreLine]

Yes. He did. And he still got a move to a real league before Shankland.

Because he scored freely in open play 👌

[MWHIBBIES]

6 pages on a player we have absolutely no chance of getting.

Thank god you were here to point it out.

[Alex Trager]

Yes. He did. And he still got a move to a real league before Shankland.

How many of Nisbets 39/100 were pens?

[Allant1981]

How many of Nisbets 39/100 were pens?

3 I think, might be wrong though

[flash]

Thank god you were here to point it out.

It's either that or make the same point about 15 times on the same thread.

[B.H.F.C]

Is it not really only last season when Shankland’s done noticeably better than Nisbet?

Recent form is on Shankland’s side. Both have had whispers about suspected attitude and weight issues throughout their careers which may actually have been quite harsh.

Both very good players, especially at this level, when they’re on their game.

I don’t think there’s much between them.

Pretty much. In 22/23 Nisbet got 12 in 19 league games when he came back from injury. Shankland got 24 in 37 so pretty identical goals to game. The season before that they both had poor seasons (both got 5 in 26 league games in Scotland and Belgium respectively). Season before that, both playing in the Premiership, Nisbet got 14 in 33, Shankland got 8 in 32.

A fit and focussed Nisbet is a good player. He only really seemed to be focussed on doing well for us for short periods at a time though, usually when it suited him. Like when he first came in the door and had to show he could make the step up or when he came back from injury and had to prove himself again. The in between bit was average.

[Stairway 2 7]

Pretty much. In 22/23 Nisbet got 12 in 19 league games when he came back from injury. Shankland got 24 in 37 so pretty identical goals to game. The season before that they both had poor seasons (both got 5 in 26 league games in Scotland and Belgium respectively). Season before that, both playing in the Premiership, Nisbet got 14 in 33, Shankland got 8 in 32.

A fit and focussed Nisbet is a good player. He only really seemed to be focussed on doing well for us for short periods at a time though, usually when it suited him. Like when he first came in the door and had to show he could make the step up or when he came back from injury and had to prove himself again. The in between bit was average.

How short periods of time his goalscoring is better than all the players I listed .4 goals a game across his time with us is outstanding

[Ray_]

I've been in the East Stand for decades and apart from the odd drunk or loudmouth I rarely hear the abuse you speak of. So unless you spend your time going around other SPL grounds, I can't see where you get your evidence.

Social media is different and Yogi had it bang on when he differentiated between supporters and 'keyboard warriors'. I've been a member of this site for 17 years and from time to time we have certain posters who struggle to find anything positive to say about our players.

They may be prolific but are still a small minority IMO. Some of the time they end up getting launched.

Don't forget that we have a fair few Hibbies who admit to having Kickback accounts so unless our Admins have different software, it's very likely we have a good few Yams with accounts either lurking or even posting on here too.

I was on a supporters bus recently and I struggled to find anyone with a Net or Bounce account. I wouldn't take social media as representative of the support that players enjoy at games. Our away support, for example is almost fanatically loyal.

We never got it much in the shed either, although, venture to other parts of the ground, and it was far more prevalent.

I remember the scores of people, on here, who were telling us Shankland wouldn't score goals in this division, before he signed on next door & even SJM's signing was slatted, by some, "why are we signing a player from a relegated team". Look at this window alone, how many players have been slatted, as "not good enough", just for being rumoured as having Hibs interest, often from divisions where there would have been very little scruity of the said player.

[we are hibs]

Is it not really only last season when Shankland’s done noticeably better than Nisbet?

Recent form is on Shankland’s side. Both have had whispers about suspected attitude and weight issues throughout their careers which may actually have been quite harsh.

Both very good players, especially at this level, when they’re on their game.

I don’t think there’s much between them.It was only around October last year there were plenty hearts fans wanting Shankland dropped because he was contributing little iirc.

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[Lago]

6 pages on a player we have absolutely no chance of getting.And has no interest in coming back.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hibs fans have rightly gained a reputation as one of the most fickle and moaning fan bases in the country, and it is the scale of the abuse, current, past and prospective players get, that is way over the top. To be honest, the stadium and training facilities is a massive draw to any prospective signings, but if any of them was to come on here, the reaction would be to the contrary.

Back in the sixties, it was really a big annoyance as you would hear it in the stands, all the time, where fabulous players, like Peter Cormack, would be abused [to some, they didn't know what they had until it was gone]. Now, in the digital age, there is no escaping it, unless you turn off.

If people adhered to the standards they expected of others!

Have we gained that reputation? What about the reputation we gained when we went away to Villa Park and social media was awash with fans of all clubs praising us? The videos are still going round social media now, a year on.

Hibs fans don’t have some mythical negative reputation. If anything, I’d suggest Hibs fans have a positive reputation in football.

[Fergus52]

Goals win games..

I want a striker who scores goals regularly.

Shankland scores goals regularly. I wish I could say Nisbet is the better striker / goal scorer / penalty taker but he’s not and I’ve watched plenty of games with both of them.

Hibs need to find someone who scores regularly like Myziane - not easy but it’s what is needed. (Ideally Vente steps it up this season or we add another who does).

The last season they both played together in the league nisbet had a far better non penalty goals per minute ratio.

As another poster said penalty goals shouldn't be completely disregarded but nisbet wasn't our penalty taker so it's not a fair comparison with them.

[04Sauzee]

Malik Zaid has joined Annan Athletic on loan for the duration of the 2024/25 season.

Good luck, Malik! 💚

👉 tinyurl.com/2hc6svaz

[Callum_62]

I'm glad we've went someway to fixing our defence but can't say I didn't expect a few more bodies in the door just 2 weeks out from the league starting

Hopefully a few come in this week

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[GreenCastle]

The last season they both played together in the league nisbet had a far better non penalty goals per minute ratio.

As another poster said penalty goals shouldn't be completely disregarded but nisbet wasn't our penalty taker so it's not a fair comparison with them.

This penalty taker chat is just weak argument.

Nisbet missed a penalty in an empty stadium against Hearts to possibly get us into a final.

Shankland and Boyle both missed pens last season in Derby but Shankland scores last minute winner and he gets Hearts +2 points or +3 points over Hibs.

Last season Shankland plays 47 games and scores 31 in all competitions - that’s 0.66 per game. Much better than any Nisbet average.

Last season think Shankland took 5 pens - scored 3 - missed 2 pens. You can’t take his goals in isolation but you can also say he won 21 points for Hearts - without him Hearts could have been in around 47 points. Hibs finished on 46 points!!

Is he a great player .. no..

Did he deserve player of season…well not sure who else helped their team more.

Annoyingly he suits Hearts and the SPL.

28 goals in 47 games - 22-23
31 goals in 47 games last season

He could easily do 20+ again this season. Not sure Nisbet would be able to get that consistency.

[Crab apple]

If we can bring in a striker of the quality of KN or Maolida this season I'll be delighted.

[erin go bragh]

Nisbet scored 39 in 100 games for us, only a couple were pens. That's a very solid record.

You really should not use penalties when comparing goal stats. Boyle being our penalty taker doesn't make Nisbet worse than Shankland.

To be fully honest, there is very little between them.
Put it this way, had Nisbet scored 31 goals last season, he would have started every Scotland game in the Euros.

[sauzee1989]

We desperately need another centre half. We saw how poor we looked when Rocky came on midweek.