Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[truehibernian]

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

I think we’ll bring in a left sided centre half/full back before the window shuts. Obita will need both competition and cover in case of injury/suspension.

[Donegal Hibby]

Not really much given away here though did find it interesting a Simon Murray type striker was mentioned along with a more physical one , maybe we will take in both types which would give us a good mix in having a poacher, target man and one like Murray...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-striker-hunt-latest-as-gray-weighs-up-recruitment-options-4709948

[GreenCastle]

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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Surely next week we add 1 or 2 players.

St Mirren away will be a difficult game.

[Spike Mandela]

Not really much given away here though did find it interesting a Simon Murray type striker was mentioned along with a more physical one , maybe we will take in both types which would give us a good mix in having a poacher, target man and one like Murray...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-striker-hunt-latest-as-gray-weighs-up-recruitment-options-4709948

All sounds a bit vague as if nobody specific is targeted yet. No mention of midfield needing enhanced either which is a bit surprising as it seems an obvious target for improvement as well.

[JohnM1875]

All sounds a bit vague as if nobody specific is targeted yet. No mention of midfield needing enhanced either which is a bit surprising as it seems an obvious target for improvement as well.Or left back which we absolutely need an option for! Article does make it clear they're working hard in the background though, which I've never doubted. Just expected more incomings, third game of the season today and the league starts in two weeks.

[Gordy M]

It has been quite a quiet transfer window for all the teams. Celtuc and Rangers hardly signed anyone, Hearts signed 5 i think, not sure there are all 1st team regulars, Aberdeen not too sure but cant think of many so far. All been very quiet, not sure why?

[bingo70]

All sounds a bit vague as if nobody specific is targeted yet. No mention of midfield needing enhanced either which is a bit surprising as it seems an obvious target for improvement as well.

Midfield won’t be added to I don’t think until we have got rid of people.

Newell, Campbell, NMW, Amos, Levitt, (Molotnikov?) all likely to be expecting decent game time.

JDH can be added to the above group if he can stay fit.

Kenneh probably miles out the picture but still a midfield wage.

I think we will feel like we addressed the midfield issue in January and with Amos and Campbell returning from injury along with Molotnikov breaking through to cover the attacking midfield role/number 10 position, I’d be surprised if we bring in other midfielders.

[Billy Whizz]

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

Good luck, Malik! 💚

👉 tinyurl.com/2hc6svaz

Good move for him

[JohnM1875]

It has been quite a quiet transfer window for all the teams. Celtuc and Rangers hardly signed anyone, Hearts signed 5 i think, not sure there are all 1st team regulars, Aberdeen not too sure but cant think of many so far. All been very quiet, not sure why?

Aberdeen - 4
Celtic - 2
Dundee - 4
Dundee Utd - 7
Hearts - 7
Hibs - 4
Kilmarnock - 2
St Mirren -6
Motherwell - 8
Rangers - 6
Ross County - 6
St Johnstone - 7

Really surprised at Kilmarnock, especially with having European games. There's a few more in there that I've not added as its loan players from last season signing on permanently. Halliday at Motherwell for example.

[K-Zazu]

It has been quite a quiet transfer window for all the teams. Celtuc and Rangers hardly signed anyone, Hearts signed 5 i think, not sure there are all 1st team regulars, Aberdeen not too sure but cant think of many so far. All been very quiet, not sure why?

Rangers have signed 6 I think.

[Donegal Hibby]

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

Rocky came on in the 60 minute along with Megwa when we were 3 nil up , we went on to make 3 more changes , Levitt for NMW , Amos for Vente and Youan for Rudi which changed the team .

We went on to score two more and imo it felt towards the end we took our foot of the gas a little bit rather than it being Rocky's fault.

[Gordy M]

Rangers have signed 6 I think.Jeez i must have missed them. Anyone decent? I know they signed Connor Barron, and thought they had retained a few on loan but thats it.

[SJNB Hibby]

Aberdeen - 4Celtic - 2Dundee - 4Dundee Utd - 7Hearts - 7Hibs - 4Kilmarnock - 2St Mirren -6Motherwell - 8 Rangers - 6Ross County - 6St Johnstone - 7Really surprised at Kilmarnock, especially with having European games. There's a few more in there that I've not added as its loan players from last season signing on permanently. Halliday at Motherwell for example.Killie have one meaningful European game...after the first leg they'll be out. St Mirren will be in Europe longer

[jakeshibs]

Midfield won’t be added to I don’t think until we have got rid of people.Newell, Campbell, NMW, Amos, Levitt, (Molotnikov?) all likely to be expecting decent game time.JDH can be added to the above group if he can stay fit.Kenneh probably miles out the picture but still a midfield wage.I think we will feel like we addressed the midfield issue in January and with Amos and Campbell returning from injury along with Molotnikov breaking through to cover the attacking midfield role/number 10 position, I’d be surprised if we bring in other midfielders.We need better than JDH if we are to improve.

[Unseen work]

Not really much given away here though did find it interesting a Simon Murray type striker was mentioned along with a more physical one , maybe we will take in both types which would give us a good mix in having a poacher, target man and one like Murray...

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-striker-hunt-latest-as-gray-weighs-up-recruitment-options-4709948

Yeah same, think it sounds he is someone we wanted however for whatever reason never got him

Going by what he says I think Bowie fits the mould from what I’ve read about him.

[bingo70]

We need better than JDH if we are to improve.

We’ve got 6 ahead of him in the queue just now so I don’t see that being much of an issue.

[JohnM1875]

We’ve got 6 ahead of him in the queue just now so I don’t see that being much of an issue.

Agree. I’d like a more attack minded midfielder to come in, but don't think it'll be a priority.

I know most will disagree, but I think JDH is a fine squad player. The issue is he's never fit.

[chippy]

Yeah same, think it sounds he is someone we wanted however for whatever reason never got him

Going by what he says I think Bowie fits the mould from what I’ve read about him.

Bowie would be a terrific signing but another poster said it’s not happening

[Up-the-slope]

Midfield won’t be added to I don’t think until we have got rid of people.Newell, Campbell, NMW, Amos, Levitt, (Molotnikov?) all likely to be expecting decent game time.JDH can be added to the above group if he can stay fit.Kenneh probably miles out the picture but still a midfield wage.I think we will feel like we addressed the midfield issue in January and with Amos and Campbell returning from injury along with Molotnikov breaking through to cover the attacking midfield role/number 10 position, I’d be surprised if we bring in other midfielders.yup thats pretty much the way i see it. there is a decent midfield in there played the right way with a more solid defence behind and some increased forward player so the midfield actually have movement and forward players to hit. Often the complaints about midfield passing sideways & back without much end product are the result of formation lack of the right players in other areas.Good example being getting Vente to actually camp in the box between the posts as often as possible and in 2 games he gets 7 very good chances. once this becomes the norm he will score a very good percentage of chances created, and midfield will look way more positive

[Forza Fred]

Portsmouth agreed terms with left back Jacob Farrell of Central Coast Mariners and negotiating transfer fee with the club.

Best left back in Oz, and would have been good acquisition……be interesting to see the transfer fee

[Ray_]

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.

You could also mention the Scottish cup final in 2013.

Hibs fans on the road are great, and they always have been, in my time, it is at ER and sites like this, people go OTT.

There have been times when the media have stated the pressure is off, as we are playing away and you only have to go back through this particular thread, to find negative narratives about potential signings.

[A Hi-Bee]

4 or 5 quality players still required or we face a long battle to Xmas

[we are hibs]

Well that puts to bed the nonsense that "we've actually got a good squad" and don't need a clear out. Still multiple of players who are miles off and will always been miles off the standard needed.

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[Nicho87]

Left winger
Left back
Centre half
2 forward players

Minimum

[cabbageandribs1875]

Brighton knock back a first bid of £8m from Napoli for Billy Gilmour

[JohnM1875]

Left winger
Left back
Centre half
2 forward players

Minimum

I'm with you. Don't think we’ll get all that we need though

[Nicho87]

What are hibs doing with the investment cash?

Get that cheque book oot

[Unseen work]

Left winger
Left back
Centre half
2 forward players

Minimum

Ndaba as left back/centre half cover
McCowan or similar attacking midfielder who can beat or man or play a forward pass
2 x strikers
1 x winger

Move on JDH, Kenneh, Harbottle, Boruc, Jair

[Nicho87]

Ndaba as left back/centre half cover
McCowan or similar attacking midfielder who can beat or man or play a forward pass
2 x strikers
1 x winger

Move on JDH, Kenneh, Harbottle, Boruc, Jair

Yes agree

[Unseen work]

“The more quality you have in that area of the pitch, the better. The more competition for places, the better. No-one is shying away from the fact we need players in the forward areas. That’s what we’re working hard to add."

David Gray on Hibs' need for more attacking options.

[B.H.F.C]

“The more quality you have in that area of the pitch, the better. The more competition for places, the better. No-one is shying away from the fact we need players in the forward areas. That’s what we’re working hard to add."

David Gray on Hibs' need for more attacking options.

After today they can **** off with any excuses about how difficult it is and so on. We’ve known all along we need players in that area, we need to act now.

[04Sauzee]

Not sure I'd we could afford it but I'd love to go for a few guys who know the Scottish game and the top flight. Armstrong from Killie and McCowan from Dundee, not sure who we get as the central strikers.

[Unseen work]

After today they can **** off with any excuses about how difficult it is and so on. We’ve known all along we need players in that area, we need to act now.

Found it really interesting when asked about strikers that SDG mentioned Simon Murray and what he offers.

Wonder if that was a bit of a sly hint at who he wanted

[Scotty Leither]

What are hibs doing with the investment cash?Get that cheque book ootThe "investment cash" sound more and more like the utter corporate BS that continually emanates from Easter Road. Still no creative midfielder brought in,, nor any sign of a forward to complement Vente, or give us another option up front. Still there'll be some 19-year old loanee along shortly, no doubt.

[NC1875]

Portsmouth agreed terms with left back Jacob Farrell of Central Coast Mariners and negotiating transfer fee with the club.

Best left back in Oz, and would have been good acquisition……be interesting to see the transfer fee

I said last week he’d signed for Portsmouth. Was never a realistic target for us.

[K-Zazu]

Good move for him

How?

[Spike Mandela]

Found it really interesting when asked about strikers that SDG mentioned Simon Murray and what he offers.

Wonder if that was a bit of a sly hint at who he wanted

Also a bit sad if that is the limit of your ambition for the club going forward. Surely Maolida and that standard should be our aspiration.

[GreenCastle]

Left winger
Left back
Centre half
2 forward players

Minimum

Plus central midfielder ideally a CDM and a 10. If I’m being greedy a box to box type.

Our midfield continues to be woeful.

Evident today also the lack of any left footed players - lack of good left footed crosses and difficulty playing down the wing.

[TrinityHFC]

Also a bit sad if that is the limit of your ambition for the club going forward. Surely Maolida and that standard should be our aspiration.

He was just talking about the different styles of forwards you’d want. He didn’t say he wanted Simon Murray or that he was the only player he wanted.

[Mikey_1875]

I really hope we are looking for a star striker rather than a “competition for Vente” striker.

[TrinityHibby]

I really hope we are looking for a star striker rather than a “competition for Vente” striker.Vente is not a great centre forward and we definitely need an upgrade

[keep the faith]

I will keep saying this weekly - Jamie Maclaren is a free agent....

[SHODAN]

I will keep saying this weekly - Jamie Maclaren is a free agent....

Need to get the ball to him first.

[GreenCastle]

Only positive from today is we might actually sign someone in near future after realising how crap we are.

[MWHIBBIES]

Need to get the ball to him first.

We have no problem creating chances. Vente should've scored twice today.

[Hiber-nation]

I really hope we are looking for a star striker rather than a “competition for Vente” striker.

We've got to be otherwise we're in trouble. I've almost written off the need for a creative midfielder such is the urgency to get a first choice striker in.

[Stairway 2 7]

And people wouldn't take Nisbet I'd take Rab C

[K-Zazu]

Players like Dhanda and Spitall would walk into our midfield at the moment, pretty depressing.

[JohnM1875]

Players like Dhanda and Spitall would walk into our midfield at the moment, pretty depressing.Personally don't think either would start for us. Maybe be better options from the bench but that's about it.

[Bridge hibs]

Players like Dhanda and Spitall would walk into our midfield at the moment, pretty depressing.

Naw 🤣

[sambajustice]

Found it really interesting when asked about strikers that SDG mentioned Simon Murray and what he offers.

Wonder if that was a bit of a sly hint at who he wanted

If that's who he wanted Gray needs emptied now

[snedzuk]

If that's who he wanted Gray needs emptied now

I doubt Simon Murray would have disturbed the crows in the 20m tall Leilandi behind the north goal had that chance fallen to him instead of Vente.

[K-Zazu]

Naw 🤣

11 assists in the league for spitall last season?

[GreenCastle]

Personally don't think either would start for us. Maybe be better options from the bench but that's about it.

Having watched Hearts game the other night Dhanda is exactly what we are missing in the 10 role.

Hearts are miles ahead of us with their squad.

Better keepers - better defenders -more options / better balance in the middle and a striker who scores goals.

[TrinityHFC]

If that's who he wanted Gray needs emptied now

Try reading what he said.

[Hibs90]

We need off the top of my head

Left back
Another CB
Some quality midfielders
A couple of wingers
A couple of strikers

[Scorrie]

We need off the top of my head

Left back
Another CB
Some quality midfielders
A couple of wingers
A couple of strikers

We’ve had weeks to sort this out as well.

[EGL2000]

We need off the top of my head

Left back
Another CB
Some quality midfielders
A couple of wingers
A couple of strikers

Being realistic I think we see one striker, winger and LB. Then maybe a couple other loans at the end of the window from the BK group. Obviously if we sell youan things will change. Sadly past failures in the market and handing out contracts constantly means we are stuck with what we have in the middle. I do think we could get someone to take Levitt of our hands if we are lucky!

[matty_f]

The "investment cash" sound more and more like the utter corporate BS that continually emanates from Easter Road. Still no creative midfielder brought in,, nor any sign of a forward to complement Vente, or give us another option up front. Still there'll be some 19-year old loanee along shortly, no doubt.

The thing is, that money HAS gone into the club, so if we’ve found ourselves in a position that we can’t actually spend it on sorting this ****ing squad out, then the folk running the club need chased.

I’m not convinced that it’s the case that we’re skint, though - hopefully just trying to be more prudent in getting value for money than we have been up until now under the Gordons and Kensell.

[The Modfather]

Why haven’t we had our loans from Bournmouth and why weren’t they in for day 1 of pre season? If it’s not the usual squad fillers like Matthew Hope and first team ready (at our level) players then I don’t see why that couldn’t, and wasn’t, sorted as our first quick win.

[GreenCastle]

Why haven’t we had our loans from Bournmouth and why weren’t they in for day 1 of pre season? If it’s not the usual squad fillers like Matthew Hope and first team ready (at our level) players then I don’t see why that couldn’t, and wasn’t, sorted as our first quick win.

Bournemouth are in USA - until that trip is over doubt we will see any movement from players if any at all though Bevan still follows Hibs on socials.

[Scotty Leither]

The thing is, that money HAS gone into the club, so if we’ve found ourselves in a position that we can’t actually spend it on sorting this ****ing squad out, then the folk running the club need chased. I’m not convinced that it’s the case that we’re skint, though - hopefully just trying to be more prudent in getting value for money than we have been up until now under the Gordons and Kensell.I’m not so sure, Matty. If we were flush with money there surely would have been more additions by now, and not recycling the same midfield that we have had for the last 4 seasons which is utterly devoid of any creativity. This “golden quadrant” thing that’s also surfaced today might seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but it certainly shines a light on how some of the individuals on the Board at ER see themselves, and the word “deluded” springs to mind.

[Ozyhibby]

Only positive from today is we might actually sign someone in near future after realising how crap we are.

You’d think last season would have been enough?


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[TrinityHFC]

You’d think last season would have been enough?


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You think we haven’t thought about signing anyone else?

[Ozyhibby]

You think we haven’t thought about signing anyone else?

So long as they have thought about it then I guess that is ok then.[emoji106]


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[TrinityHFC]

So long as they have thought about it then I guess that is ok then.[emoji106]


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Yeah I’m sure that’s all that’s happened.

[GreenCastle]

You’d think last season would have been enough?


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Exactly - still don't trust those running this club to sort it.

[matty_f]

I’m not so sure, Matty. If we were flush with money there surely would have been more additions by now, and not recycling the same midfield that we have had for the last 4 seasons which is utterly devoid of any creativity. This “golden quadrant” thing that’s also surfaced today might seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but it certainly shines a light on how some of the individuals on the Board at ER see themselves, and the word “deluded” springs to mind.
I think/hope it’s because we’re trying to avoid making the mistakes we’ve made with recruitment over the last few years.

Couldn’t really tell what Smith is like on today’s performance but the three that have come in look like they’re what we need. If we repeat that in the other areas we need then we’re in a good place.

It’s easy to spend money, we’ve seen that in the last few years - spending it well is much harder.

We will know for definite when we get to the end of the window and see what’s actually been done in the window, and when the accounts come out we’ll know for definite what the position is.

It’s easy to draw a conclusion that the club’s got no money because we’ve not rushed to spend it, but it’s not necessarily the correct conclusion.

I don’t know for certain one way or another, but I don’t want to go steaming in with criticism until there’s more information available.

[Ronniekirk]

I think/hope it’s because we’re trying to avoid making the mistakes we’ve made with recruitment over the last few years. Couldn’t really tell what Smith is like on today’s performance but the three that have come in look like they’re what we need. If we repeat that in the other areas we need then we’re in a good place. It’s easy to spend money, we’ve seen that in the last few years - spending it well is much harder. We will know for definite when we get to the end of the window and see what’s actually been done in the window, and when the accounts come out we’ll know for definite what the position is. It’s easy to draw a conclusion that the club’s got no money because we’ve not rushed to spend it, but it’s not necessarily the correct conclusion. I don’t know for certain one way or another, but I don’t want to go steaming in with criticism until there’s more information available. I think we need to see how the new players acquit themselves against teams in the League before we make any firm judgements

[matty_f]

I think we need to see how the new players acquit themselves against teams in the League before we make any firm judgements

Absolutely, we can only go on what we’ve seen so far, though.

[Wheat Hound]

Owen Bevan off injured in Bournemouths friendly in the US.

[matty_f]

Owen Bevan off injured in Bournemouths friendly in the US.

Announced as a loan here on Monday, back to Bournemouth by next Friday.

[Wheat Hound]

Announced as a loan here on Monday, back to Bournemouth by next Friday.

😄

Might have a productive week at Hibs at least

[Unseen work]

The only positive from today is hopefully it makes the club think **** and they spend some money to get the targets we need.

If we don’t commit to Malky and Gray then we’ll find ourselves in the same position in 8 months time.

Managers can only do so much, we need quality.

[matty_f]

😄

Might have a productive week at Hibs at least

That’s the dream!

[neil7908]

The only positive from today is hopefully it makes the club think **** and they spend some money to get the targets we need.

If we don’t commit to Malky and Gray then we’ll find ourselves in the same position in 8 months time.

Managers can only do so much, we need quality.

I'd be very worried after last season if the club didn't already realise we had a big rebuilding job to do. We need to start seeing this BK investment in action. I have absolutely zero interest in being part of any group or pyramid unless we can see tangible benefits on the park.

Time still to get the right players in but I really hope we see 2 or 3 eye catching names this week.

[Forza Fred]

I will keep saying this weekly - Jamie Maclaren is a free agent....

Think he has signed with Mohun Bagan in India

[Unseen work]

I'd be very worried after last season if the club didn't already realise we had a big rebuilding job to do. We need to start seeing this BK investment in action. I have absolutely zero interest in being part of any group or pyramid unless we can see tangible benefits on the park.

Time still to get the right players in but I really hope we see 2 or 3 eye catching names this week.

Unfortunately the rumours of being skint etc or struggling won’t go away until the club make a real statement signing or spend some money this window.

The last thing I want to happen is to sell Youan as I don’t believe we would then spend 2.5 - 3 million on the squad.

It would be stored in the bank and a small amount spent whilst losing a huge talent and threat

[Nicho87]

Early test for SDG to be bumping his gums to Malky and the board.

He has went on about the league cup being competitive and a chance to lift a trophy.

Having a squad with 5-6 players that shouldn’t be anywhere near the first eleven should be a wake up call to our awful recruitment dept that excuses won’t wash anymore.

Posted before

1 x centre half
1 x left winger
2 x forward players

Minimum

Players I’d be happy to ship out would include

Levitt
Rocky
Vente
Jair
Mckirdy
Megwa (loan)

Players required to make an impact and affect a game

The five senior players above have had numerous chances and don’t offer enough.

[GreenArmy1875]

I've said this before the challenge with us being labelled as loaded is it automatically puts extra value on our targets by the selling club especially if they don't want to sell. We might see our incomings towards the end of the transfer window like we did in January with Maolida etc. These players/clubs wether we like it or not will be holding out for the best money they can get. Come the end of the window they realise that we are the best move/money they can get. Also I think we will see more movement when all players return from Euros and the domino effect kicks in.We also have to be careful if we need 5 is to overspend on 2 leaving us short. The budget needs carefully managed.

[Callum_62]

I've said this before the challenge with us being labelled as loaded is it automatically puts extra value on our targets by the selling club especially if they don't want to sell. We might see our incomings towards the end of the transfer window like we did in January with Maolida etc. These players/clubs wether we like it or not will be holding out for the best money they can get. Come the end of the window they realise that we are the best move/money they can get. Also I think we will see more movement when all players return from Euros and the domino effect kicks in.We also have to be careful if we need 5 is to overspend on 2 leaving us short. The budget needs carefully managed.Hearts signed a 7 cap international right back while year on year getting the European money,.FOH contributing millions and getting free money to the multi millions from a benefactor

You don't think other clubs think they might have cash to spend?

We always seem to have excuses as to why we don't sign big and early

No one should expect the squad to be finished in mid July

We could expect far more than 2 centre Half's, a goalie and a reserve goalie after finishing bottom half last season and currently having 1 striker on our books

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[NC1875]

I've said this before the challenge with us being labelled as loaded is it automatically puts extra value on our targets by the selling club especially if they don't want to sell. We might see our incomings towards the end of the transfer window like we did in January with Maolida etc. These players/clubs wether we like it or not will be holding out for the best money they can get. Come the end of the window they realise that we are the best move/money they can get. Also I think we will see more movement when all players return from Euros and the domino effect kicks in.We also have to be careful if we need 5 is to overspend on 2 leaving us short. The budget needs carefully managed.

Excuses excuses. There’s always something that stops us being prepared early.

That would be plausible if we needed one or two players. But we need half a team.

What happens when the targets get to the end of the window and sign for someone else ? We end up with bargain basement or young inexperienced loans again.

Ah well, there’s always next season.

The people running the club need chased, we will never be even remotely successful with these clowns here. They’ve shown already, despite all these new jobs being filled by there mates, that nothing has changed.

[scm70nyd1973]

Is anyone else getting sick of this latest garbage about us falling apart again which seems to have replaced the “Hibsd@#” pish (I just can’t bring myself to type that piece of poo🤬🤬).

We set ourselves up for it so we do but we can do something about it - we won the Scottish cup and the “Hisd@#” nonsense sort of disappeared (mainly due to the post final interview with SJM).

For goodness sake HIBS just stop setting ourselves up for this kind of stuff - it does my head in - gonnae just dae something about it please 🙏

[Forza Fred]

I said last week he’d signed for Portsmouth. Was never a realistic target for us.


You did, but he hasn’t actually signed yet as the Mariners are still negotiating the fee..but expect that will be finalised tomorrow.

He was never a realistic target this time because presumably Hibs weren’t interested….or are still reliant on their usual pet agents.

For the record, Jacob Farrell was first brought to the attention of the Recruitment Department on 6 April 2022….over 2 years ago.

He was Mariners left back……2 months later we signed Mariners right back!

[CallumLaidlaw]

Is anyone else getting sick of this latest garbage about us falling apart again which seems to have replaced the “Hibsd@#” pish (I just can’t bring myself to type that piece of poo[emoji2959][emoji2959]).

We set ourselves up for it so we do but we can do something about it - we won the Scottish cup and the “Hisd@#” nonsense sort of disappeared (mainly due to the post final interview with SJM).

For goodness sake HIBS just stop setting ourselves up for this kind of stuff - it does my head in - gonnae just dae something about it please [emoji120]

One of the block 7 lads was walking through the crowd singing that song at the top of his voice yesterday. Utterly bizarre.


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[Callum_62]

Signings so far

Aberdeen - 4
Celtic- 2
Dundee - 5
Dundee Utd -7
Hearts -7
Hibs - 4
Killie - 2
St Mirren - 7
Motherwell - 10
Rangers -6
Ross county - 6
St Johnstone - 7

So we are only infront of Celtic (different ball game really) and Killie

Given 1 of our signings is a reserve goalie it's a pretty slow start given where we were last season

2 weeks to the league starts and 1 recognised striker. Sure Boyle can fill in there as can Ellie but we are already taking about compromises

We better get our arse into gear




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[scm70nyd1973]

One of the block 7 lads was walking through the crowd singing that song at the top of his voice yesterday. Utterly bizarre.


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He’s lucky he’s still alive then - Jesus wept ☹️

Hearts have had as many abhorrations as us if not worse - in fact they have been worse - but yet this garbage gets bolted on to us - utterly farcical 😡

[huggie1875]

I’m not so sure, Matty. If we were flush with money there surely would have been more additions by now, and not recycling the same midfield that we have had for the last 4 seasons which is utterly devoid of any creativity. This “golden quadrant” thing that’s also surfaced today might seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of things, but it certainly shines a light on how some of the individuals on the Board at ER see themselves, and the word “deluded” springs to mind.Or we are waiting for the right players rather than the usual jumping in with both feet and end up with a pile of dross we need to move on the following season

[The Modfather]

Or we are waiting for the right players rather than the usual jumping in with both feet and end up with a pile of dross we need to move on the following season

We’ve been waiting on the right players for about 4 or 5 years and around 8 or so transfer windows. We must be due to find them soon by law of averages if nothing else.

[NC1875]

We’ve been waiting on the right players for about 4 or 5 years and around 8 or so transfer windows. We must be due to find them soon by law of averages if nothing else.

It’s ok though. The windows not closed yet. We just have to be patient and we’ll sign everything we need later in the window according to some on here.

What’s the point of forward planning.

[hibsbollah]

It’s ok though. The windows not closed yet. We just have to be patient and we’ll sign everything we need later in the window according to some on here.

What’s the point of forward planning.

As long as we work within the Parallelogram of Platinum all will be well.

[keep the faith]

Think he has signed with Mohun Bagan in India

I keep googling that one and can only see rumours but that he hasn't signed for anyone yet.

[TrinityHibby]

The thing is, that money HAS gone into the club, so if we’ve found ourselves in a position that we can’t actually spend it on sorting this ****ing squad out, then the folk running the club need chased. I’m not convinced that it’s the case that we’re skint, though - hopefully just trying to be more prudent in getting value for money than we have been up until now under the Gordons and Kensell.Money has definitely been spent, however not very wisely e.g. £700k on Vente who apparently Ian Gordon was particularly desperate to secure. Unfortunately a large percentage of the current budget is being spent honouring contracts to players who are simply not good enough for this league. That is 100% down to the Owners, Board and Recruitment Team who appear to have been ‘all of the same’. We need to hope that Malky Mackay’s appointment will bring some football know how to this crucial discipline as the reality is Hibs haven’t had a decent team under the ownership of the Gordon family or whilst Kensell has been CEO.

[J-C]

Owen Bevan off injured in Bournemouths friendly in the US.

Still to understand why folk on here are wanting Bevan, done nothing on loan, pretty young and seems very injury prone, there must be better out there.

[.Sean.]

This could be it boys. This might finally be the week we announce the remaining pieces of the jigsaw, the obligatory 19 year old superstar striker on loan from Stoke or Blackburn or somewhere else equally as crap, or pick up some League 1 freebies nobody else has bothered to swoop in for. It’s so boringly predictable. Transfer war chest indeed 😂

[TrinityHibby]

Announced as a loan here on Monday, back to Bournemouth by next Friday.That would definitely be a Hibs thing to do

[Col2]

Imagine we don’t sell Youan and player goes in the huff/falls out with club.

Who will we sell then to get some much needed cash in and to fund a couple of loan players from English Div 2?

On the face of it this looks like where we are and the risks we are running. Fantastic.

[SHODAN]

This could be it boys. This might finally be the week we announce the remaining pieces of the jigsaw, the obligatory 19 year old superstar striker on loan from Stoke or Blackburn or somewhere else equally as crap, or pick up some League 1 freebies nobody else has bothered to swoop in for. It’s so boringly predictable. Transfer war chest indeed 😂

Yup. Absolutely pathetic.

[thebausburst]

Yup. Absolutely pathetic.

Duff and Gray 2.0, investment has gone the same way as our shares money back in the day.

[HFC93]

Mad looking back at posts on this thread earlier in the week turning their noses up at Nisbet. After watching yesterday's ****show it's clear that he would vastly improve us.

[flash]

Duff and Gray 2.0, investment has gone the same way as our shares money back in the day.

Are you seriously comparing our owners with Duff and Gray?

[Col2]

Motherwell have agreed a deal worth £260,000 for Newcastle Jets forward Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

It’s understood the 25yo has agreed terms on a three-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club.

The Australia international has scored 24 goals in 60 A League appearances.

[JohnM1875]

The fact there isn't even a solid rumour about a signing. Just so boring.

[Hibees1973]

As my late father used to say. Fail to plan, plan to fail. That's what happened yesterday and for the last 3 - 4 years.

[jakeshibs]

Early test for SDG to be bumping his gums to Malky and the board.He has went on about the league cup being competitive and a chance to lift a trophy.Having a squad with 5-6 players that shouldn’t be anywhere near the first eleven should be a wake up call to our awful recruitment dept that excuses won’t wash anymore.Posted before1 x centre half1 x left winger2 x forward players MinimumPlayers I’d be happy to ship out would includeLevittRockyVenteJair Mckirdy Megwa (loan)Players required to make an impact and affect a gameThe five senior players above have had numerous chances and don’t offer enough.You missed out JDH in that list

[Callum_62]

Motherwell have agreed a deal worth £260,000 for Newcastle Jets forward Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

It’s understood the 25yo has agreed terms on a three-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club.

The Australia international has scored 24 goals in 60 A League appearances.Make that £260k back with letters on the back of shirts this season

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[04Sauzee]

Motherwell have agreed a deal worth £260,000 for Newcastle Jets forward Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

It’s understood the 25yo has agreed terms on a three-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club.

The Australia international has scored 24 goals in 60 A League appearances.
That's a decent outlay for Motherwell, obviously spending some of the Bair money. Good to see.

[Hibiza]

If there was a prize for TALKING about progress / improvement , we'd win the league every year .

[Callum_62]

That's a decent outlay for Motherwell, obviously spending some of the Bair money. Good to see.17 goals in 25 appearances last year

Worth it just to hear how Craigan pronounces his name

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[Forza Fred]

Time is running out to sign Josh Nisbet.

Out of contract, no transfer fee involved, and his energy definitely would make a significant difference in midfield……would already be in the building if Montgomerey was still here.

Monty’s not, but Nisbet can do a job for any manager.

Makes me wonder just where we are looking.

[Ronniekirk]

Time is running out to sign Josh Nisbet.Out of contract, no transfer fee involved, and his energy definitely would make a significant difference in midfield……would already be in the building if Montgomerey was still here.Monty’s not, but Nisbet can do a job for any manager.Makes me wonder just where we are looking.In the short term I think it’s clear Malky has been brought in to shift as many player on as he can While at the same time bring fewer players on lower wages in

[Paulie Walnuts]

Time is running out to sign Josh Nisbet.

Out of contract, no transfer fee involved, and his energy definitely would make a significant difference in midfield……would already be in the building if Montgomerey was still here.

Monty’s not, but Nisbet can do a job for any manager.

Makes me wonder just where we are looking.

Have seen him a few times and it doesn’t concern me in the slightest that he might go elsewhere.

[Lago]

In the short term I think it’s clear Malky has been brought in to shift as many player on as he can While at the same time bring fewer players on lower wages inPretty much my thoughts, the club will probably spin it as "stabilisation"

[TrinityHFC]

It’s ok though. The windows not closed yet. We just have to be patient and we’ll sign everything we need later in the window according to some on here.

What’s the point of forward planning.

Forward planning doesn’t mean all your targets are instantly available. Scary how many people think it is as easy as just picking some players then signing them.

[Donegal Hibby]

Time is running out to sign Josh Nisbet.

Out of contract, no transfer fee involved, and his energy definitely would make a significant difference in midfield……would already be in the building if Montgomerey was still here.

Monty’s not, but Nisbet can do a job for any manager.

Makes me wonder just where we are looking.

Considering the midfield display we watched yesterday I'd say Nisbet would be a good signing for us , out of contract , no transfer fee , 25 year old with his best years in front of him . I don't know what's not to like about the possibility of signing him tbh .

[Coco Bryce]

Considering the midfield display we watched yesterday I'd say Nisbet would be a good signing for us , out of contract , no transfer fee , 25 year old with his best years in front of him . I don't know what's not to like about the possibility of signing him tbh .

We probably couldn't afford his wages now.

He'd be looking for around £10k a week?

[sauzee1989]

So not only Murray turning down hibs for Dundee seems like Ndaba going to killie now.

[Donegal Hibby]

So not only Murray turning down hibs for Dundee seems like Ndaba going to killie now.

Did Murray turn us down ?

[HendoDelivered]

So not only Murray turning down hibs for Dundee seems like Ndaba going to killie now.

Not exactly a shock that he’s going back there and not to us tbf.

[Forza Fred]

In the short term I think it’s clear Malky has been brought in to shift as many player on as he can While at the same time bring fewer players on lower wages in

Well if that is the priority, and reinforcements who actually improve the current squad aren’t signed then we’d better accept the likelihood of a relegation struggle.

[Nicho87]

Hopefully see some incomings this week

Not in the know

But it just has to happen

[CallumLaidlaw]

So not only Murray turning down hibs for Dundee seems like Ndaba going to killie now.

Not seen that anywhere about Ndaba


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[JohnM1875]

So not only Murray turning down hibs for Dundee seems like Ndaba going to killie now.Disappointed if we miss out on Ndaba. Appreciate we might never have been in for him, just a signing that makes so much sense

[Scotty Leither]

Well if that is the priority, and reinforcements who actually improve the current squad aren’t signed then we’d better accept the likelihood of a relegation struggle.Watching that game unfold yesterday gave me the fear. Their captain, no 4, was a total cart horse that someone like Paatelainen or Brewster would have made a mess of, yet the guy managed to put his head on every ball, and defended doggedly against our powder puff attack, nullifying our “threat” through the middle. There are systemic problems within our club and our team that need fixed NOW, not at the end of August where if nothing is done, we’ll be in the bottom three, forget the pipe dream of top three.

[sauzee1989]

Not seen that anywhere about Ndaba


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Kilmarnock hoping to have him in squad for European game Thursday night apparently

[One Day Soon]

Forward planning doesn’t mean all your targets are instantly available. Scary how many people think it is as easy as just picking some players then signing them.

And yet our competitors seem to be managing it…

[GreenCastle]

Watching that game unfold yesterday gave me the fear. Their captain, no 4, was a total cart horse that someone like Paatelainen or Brewster would have made a mess of, yet the guy managed to put his head on every ball, and defended doggedly against our powder puff attack, nullifying our “threat” through the middle. There are systemic problems within our club and our team that need fixed NOW, not at the end of August where if nothing is done, we’ll be in the bottom three, forget the pipe dream of top three.

St Mirren away - tough game
Celtic home - very tough game
Dundee home - tough game
Killie away - pretty tough game

All these 4 games before window shuts. 3 games against direct competition for top 6.

We just have to add players otherwise we will be bottom 6 again…

In no order…

Rangers
Celtic
Hearts
Aberdeen

100% make top 6.

So that leaves..Hibs / Killie / St Mirren / Dundee / Dundee Utd / Motherwell fighting out for 2 remaining spots.

Don’t think St J or Ross County will be in contention.

[Unseen work]

Don’t think there’s anything concrete about Ndaba on Twitter.

One killie fans page saving about Europe and one Ipswich fan saying they think he’ll come back upto Scotland to either us or killie.

Hope it’s us.

Surely for him if it’s on a permanent were much more attractive with stadium, facilities and money.

Hopefully knows O’Hora too

[MWHIBBIES]

St Mirren away - tough game
Celtic home - very tough game
Dundee home - tough game
Killie away - pretty tough game

All these 4 games before window shuts. 3 games against direct competition for top 6.

We just have to add players otherwise we will be bottom 6 again…

In no order…

Rangers
Celtic
Hearts
Aberdeen

100% make top 6.

So that leaves..Hibs / Killie / St Mirren / Dundee / Dundee Utd / Motherwell fighting out for 2 remaining spots.

Don’t think St J or Ross County will be in contention.

Aberdeen just as likely to be utter crap as we are. 100% top 6 my arse.

[JohnM1875]

Aberdeen just as likely to be utter crap as we are. 100% top 6 my arse.Aberdeen will be top six. Just needed a decent/competent manager, already had a good squad

[GreenCastle]

Aberdeen just as likely to be utter crap as we are. 100% top 6 my arse.

Who makes your top 6 ?

[B.H.F.C]

Aberdeen will be top six. Just needed a decent/competent manager, already had a good squad

We don’t know that they’ve got a competent manager yet. Plenty folk come to Scotland with decent records, be it players or managers, and end up being ****.

[MWHIBBIES]

Who makes your top 6 ?

I'll tell you in April. Because it certainly wouldn't have included Dundee last season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen will be top six. Just needed a decent/competent manager, already had a good squad

We don't really know how Aberdeen will be under Thelin yet , how hertz would cope if they lose Shankland .
I think it will be Celtic, Sevco , Hertz ,after that it's a toss up between us , dons , Killie , Dundee and Motherwell possibly. Depending if we recruit 4/5 good players though !.

[Iain G]

Time is running out to sign Josh Nisbet.

Out of contract, no transfer fee involved, and his energy definitely would make a significant difference in midfield……would already be in the building if Montgomerey was still here.

Monty’s not, but Nisbet can do a job for any manager.

Makes me wonder just where we are looking.

If Monty was still in place the rebuild would be more progressed than it is just now 😁

[LunasBoots]

We don't really know how Aberdeen will be under Thelin yet , how hertz would cope if they lose Shankland .
I think it will be Celtic, Sevco , Hertz ,after that it's a toss up between us , dons , Killie , Dundee and Motherwell possibly. Depending if we recruit 4/5 good players though !.

Aberdeen don't have European football so think they'll be up there, have strengthened pretty well on a team that finished pretty decently at times towards the end of last season.

[Lago]

Aberdeen will be top six. Just needed a decent/competent manager, already had a good squadThey recruited an experienced manager, Hibs didn't and that could be the difference.

[JohnM1875]

We don’t know that they’ve got a competent manager yet. Plenty folk come to Scotland with decent records, be it players or managers, and end up being ****.They have a better manager than they've had the past few season. They'll be top six.

[B.H.F.C]

They recruited an experienced manager, Hibs didn't and that could be the difference.

Hibs have had experienced managers that were absolutely hopeless.

I’m no fan of what we’re doing at the moment but see absolutely no reason to be talking Aberdeen up, especially when they’ll more than likely lose their best player before the window closes.

[JohnM1875]

Hibs have had experienced managers that were absolutely hopeless. I’m no fan of what we’re doing at the moment but see absolutely no reason to be talking Aberdeen up, especially when they’ll more than likely lose their best player before the window closes.Who's talking Aberdeen up? Top six should be the absolute minimum for them as well. With the new manager and the squad they have I think they'll achieve that.

[Donegal Hibby]

They recruited an experienced manager, Hibs didn't and that could be the difference.

I was really feeling optimistic about Gray going into the new season though the team he picked for the Kelty game as certainly given me cause to be concerned now .

[B.H.F.C]

Who's talking Aberdeen up? Top six should be the absolute minimum for them as well. With the new manager and the squad they have I think they'll achieve that.

There seems to be an assumption that they’re just going to be much better than last season. I’m no sure what that’s based on. They and/or the new manager might be decent, they might not be. I don’t think anyone has a clue what they’re going to look like under this guy. What is it that he’s going to do that’ll drastically improve them?

[JohnM1875]

There seems to be an assumption that they’re just going to be much better than last season. I’m no sure what that’s based on. They and/or the new manager might be decent, they might not be. I don’t think anyone has a clue what they’re going to look like under this guy.Based on the fact that they already had a good squad, just had two diddies managing it. I genuinely don't think you need to be a good team to finish top six in our league which shows how poor we've been lately.

[TrinityHFC]

And yet our competitors seem to be managing it…

Are they?

[andrew70]

Jebbison going on loan to Leeds United.

[JohnM1875]

Jebbison going on loan to Leeds United.

Way out our league then.

I'm sure the 19 year old striker who's barely played a professional game that we eventually get on loan from them will be exactly what's needed.

[tonyrougier123]

Watching that game unfold yesterday gave me the fear. Their captain, no 4, was a total cart horse that someone like Paatelainen or Brewster would have made a mess of, yet the guy managed to put his head on every ball, and defended doggedly against our powder puff attack, nullifying our “threat” through the middle. There are systemic problems within our club and our team that need fixed NOW, not at the end of August where if nothing is done, we’ll be in the bottom three, forget the pipe dream of top three.

Tam O’Ware the no.4 I’ve praised him before,decent CB tbh injuries blighted him. Playing below his level. No excuse like if we were a better side with better players in the squad we would’ve and should’ve won comfortably.

[GreenCastle]

I'll tell you in April. Because it certainly wouldn't have included Dundee last season.

You can’t just say Aberdeen won’t make it - not name who you will think will make the top 6 and say you will tell us in April. Not exactly hard to predict when…3 or 4 out of the 6 are predictable due to players and recruitment.

Celtic
Rangers
Hearts
Aberdeen

Having watched Aberdeen so far they look decent enough - obviously will depend if they keep Miovski but several of their starting 11 would get into the Hibs team.

[Paul1642]

They recruited an experienced manager, Hibs didn't and that could be the difference.

Neil Warnock was as experienced as they come and look how that turned out. Time will tell but someone who has never managed outwith Sweden is certainly not a guaranteed success.

That’s not to say he won’t be one.

[theonlywayisup]

You can’t just say Aberdeen won’t make it - not name who you will think will make the top 6 and say you will tell us in April. Not exactly hard to predict when…3 or 4 out of the 6 are predictable due to players and recruitment. CelticRangersHearts Aberdeen Having watched Aberdeen so far they look decent enough - obviously will depend if they keep Miovski but several of their starting 11 would get into the Hibs team.I agree, but also agree with MWHIBBIES comment noting that at this stage last season no-one would have predicted Dundee to be top six.IMO, I think Dundee will build on last season's 6th place finish. It will be interesting to see how St. Mirren and Killie cope with European games early in the season. We didn't manage it well last season and neither did Aberdeen. I think Aberdeen will be much stronger with a better manager to get more out of a good nucleus of a team.Us, I think we are sorely lacking quality in the midfield and the forward positions. Could be a long difficult season again!

[MWHIBBIES]

You can’t just say Aberdeen won’t make it - not name who you will think will make the top 6 and say you will tell us in April. Not exactly hard to predict when…3 or 4 out of the 6 are predictable due to players and recruitment.

Celtic
Rangers
Hearts
Aberdeen

Having watched Aberdeen so far they look decent enough - obviously will depend if they keep Miovski but several of their starting 11 would get into the Hibs team.

I didn't say Aberdeen won't make it. I said they are not 100%.

[tonyrougier123]

Fresh week, experimental 11 didn’t win didn’t work and hopefully that’s put a rocket up to get some signings in of quality cmon hibs 🙏🏻

Maybe we are tracking decent talent and just not heard anything. But I think we need a decent couple signings to get us a wee bit excited for the coming season.

[GreenCastle]

Neil Warnock was as experienced as they come and look how that turned out. Time will tell but someone who has never managed outwith Sweden is certainly not a guaranteed success.

That’s not to say he won’t be one.

That’s a fair point - I just think they have a few decent players and surely can’t be as bad as last couple seasons. Even though they got to a final last season at our expense and with 10 men and beat us 4-0 last time they played us.

[BoomtownHibees]

That’s a fair point - I just think they have a few decent players and surely can’t be as bad as last couple seasons. Even though they got to a final last season at our expense and with 10 men and beat us 4-0 last time they played us.

“Surely can’t be as bad as last couple seasons”

Does that go for us as well?

[Paulie Walnuts]

That’s a fair point - I just think they have a few decent players and surely can’t be as bad as last couple seasons. Even though they got to a final last season at our expense and with 10 men and beat us 4-0 last time they played us.

Folk who don’t watch Hibs every week would likely say the same about us.

Fans of other teams would look at Boyle, Youan, Obita, Newell, Amos etc and think we have decent players and think we can’t be as bad again as well. On paper I don’t think Aberdeen have any more ‘decent’ players than us. Miovski is probably the best out of both our squads combined, but I’m not sure they have anyone outside of him at the level of Boyle for example.

I don’t think there’s anything so far to tell us how good Aberdeen are going to be. I would probably also say they’re unlikely to be bottom 6, but I’d say the same for us. Same as last season, even a competent manager takes Hibs to top 6.

[easty]

Folk who don’t watch Hibs every week would likely say the same about us.

Fans of other teams would look at Boyle, Youan, Obita, Newell, Amos etc and think we have decent players and think we can’t be as bad again as well. On paper I don’t think Aberdeen have any more ‘decent’ players than us. Miovski is probably the best out of both our squads combined, but I’m not sure they have anyone outside of him at the level of Boyle for example.

I don’t think there’s anything so far to tell us how good Aberdeen are going to be. I would probably also say they’re unlikely to be bottom 6, but I’d say the same for us. Same as last season, even a competent manager takes Hibs to top 6.

Amos is an enigma. I keep hearing he’s a good player but I’ve never seen it. Don’t think I ever actually saw him play a game on tv for QPR.

I doubt many other SPL team fans think much of him.

[flash]

“Surely can’t be as bad as last couple seasons”

Does that go for us as well?

Of course it doesn't.

[Ronniekirk]

Amos is an enigma. I keep hearing he’s a good player but I’ve never seen it. Don’t think I ever actually saw him play a game on tv for QPR.I doubt many other SPL team fans think much of him.He has hardly played and was coming back from an injury and never got a run of games He needs to show he can stay fit and get a run of games in before we will know how good or otherwise he will be Also needs to play in our best team in a position that suits him But yea jury is still out on whether he will be any good

[04Sauzee]

Former Hibs loanee Myziane Maolida looks set to finally leave Hertha Berlin.

According to a report, he's undergone a medical at Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood.

[Nicho87]

Former Hibs loanee Myziane Maolida looks set to finally leave Hertha Berlin.

According to a report, he's undergone a medical at Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood.

Massive loss for us losing his goals

Not surprised our recruitment team are slow to react and were 2 weeks before our first league game and we only have one recognised striker

That striker now having serious questions being asked about him too

You just can’t write it

Never mind the golden board being questioned, who is in the failed recruitment team that seems to get window after window.

[NGoloGrantie]

Looks like Jamie maclaren signed for the same Indian team as Jason Cummings


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[TrinityHibby]

I agree, but also agree with MWHIBBIES comment noting that at this stage last season no-one would have predicted Dundee to be top six.IMO, I think Dundee will build on last season's 6th place finish. It will be interesting to see how St. Mirren and Killie cope with European games early in the season. We didn't manage it well last season and neither did Aberdeen. I think Aberdeen will be much stronger with a better manager to get more out of a good nucleus of a team.Us, I think we are sorely lacking quality in the midfield and the forward positions. Could be a long difficult season again!With some decent recruitment we have an opportunity to finish 5th this season…….if we don’t address current shortcomings bottom six beckons again with likely position between 7th and 10th …..Ross County and St Johnstone below the rest imo

[Crab apple]

This was never going to be an easy fix. We have a good few recent transfer window failures to sort out. We've only just addressed some of the defensive deficiencies that should have been dealt with last January. Our recruitment strategy seems to have gone downhill from the time Chris Muller was signed apparently without the knowledge of Jack Ross. Lots of money apparently spent on new signings with little in the way of success. I'm hopeful that Malky McKay and David Gray have more input into recruitment going forward.

[keep the faith]

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We just dont ever want to make the obvious signings do we...

[SHODAN]

13 days until our first league game.

[NC1875]

13 days until our first league game.

That doesn’t matter though apparently, 6 weeks until the window closes.

It takes ages to sign the good players, deals take time bla bla bla.

[Leitherhibs]

Was told by an ex-colleague to expect 3 new players in before Peterhead. He's never been right with his info previously, but there's a first for everything.

[B.H.F.C]

Was told by an ex-colleague to expect 3 new players in before Peterhead. He's never been right with his info previously, but there's a first for everything.

In the absence of anything else positive, I’m taking this as a guarantee.

In all seriousness though, I’d be surprised (and concerned) if something doesn’t happen this week.

[raeburnhibs]

I agree, but also agree with MWHIBBIES comment noting that at this stage last season no-one would have predicted Dundee to be top six.IMO, I think Dundee will build on last season's 6th place finish. It will be interesting to see how St. Mirren and Killie cope with European games early in the season. We didn't manage it well last season and neither did Aberdeen. I think Aberdeen will be much stronger with a better manager to get more out of a good nucleus of a team.Us, I think we are sorely lacking quality in the midfield and the forward positions. Could be a long difficult season again!It's just as likely (probably more so) that Dundee won't build on last season and that last season was a bit of a one off Killie and St Miren will be out of Europe before September. Aberdeen likely stronger.

[Ronniekirk]

Was told by an ex-colleague to expect 3 new players in before Peterhead. He's never been right with his info previously, but there's a first for everything.That was doing the rounds a few weeks back and didn’t materialise Will settle for one new signing Tgat would be progress ffs

[Nicho87]

Hibs to a tee would be

Under 21 centre half on loan from premiership team

Followed by

Under 21 centre forward who has been capped at under 17 level with France or something

[Green-Hibee-7]

Not heard of any imminent signings, but I believe the 3rd strip is being released on the day of the Watford game.

Strip is ok. Can’t see releasing another kit before new signings going down well though.

[Souter96Mac]

Hibs to a tee would beUnder 21 centre half on loan from premiership teamFollowed byUnder 21 centre forward who has been capped at under 17 level with France or somethingBoth with quality youtube clips titled 'X Player's Amazing Skills, Goals and Assists!!' Would love to be a fly on the wall in our recruitment team's office and actually see what's going on behind the scenes.

[04Sauzee]

UPDATE: Celtic have knocked back a second offer from Atalanta for midfielder Matt O’Riley.

The improved bid consisted of a £14.3m initial fee, plus add-ons.

Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, but there is still a significant gap in valuation.

(w/@SkySportsLyall)

[Jones28]

Former Hibs loanee Myziane Maolida looks set to finally leave Hertha Berlin.

According to a report, he's undergone a medical at Saudi Pro League club Al-Kholood.

Could have been a hero in Edinburgh. Set to become a nobody in Saudi Arabia.

See ya Myziane.

[Alex Trager]

Could have been a hero in Edinburgh. Set to become a nobody in Saudi Arabia.

See ya Myziane.

Probably set to become (more of?) a millionaire in Saudi.

[Jones28]

Probably set to become (more of?) a millionaire in Saudi.

Good on him, sets him up for life.

Could have been a millionaire here too, maybe just not quite as obscenely.

[SunshineOn1875]

Heard about a McCowan £400,000 bid today however could be complete nonsense.

[04Sauzee]

Heard about a McCowan £400,000 bid today however could be complete nonsense.

Wouldn't mind it to be true but I'd imagine that would get laughed at.

[SunshineOn1875]

Wouldn't mind it to be true but I'd imagine that would get laughed at.Agree, definitely the type of player we need . Having said that I'd have imagined 500k-750k would have been enough to secure his services as he only has a year left on his current deal. I'd imagine Hibs would make a lot more than 500k if we were to sell him in 3-4 years time.

[Hibernian Verse]

Agree, definitely the type of player we need . Having said that I'd have imagined 500k-750k would have been enough to secure his services as he only has a year left on his current deal. I'd imagine Hibs would make a lot more than 500k if we were to sell him in 3-4 years time.

He's not a kid, he's 26 and had one good season. In 4 years he will be 30 and of little to no sell on value.

That said, I think he would be a good addition but then again I thought Levitt would too!

[SunshineOn1875]

He's not a kid, he's 26 and had one good season. In 4 years he will be 30 and of little to no sell on value.That said, I think he would be a good addition but then again I thought Levitt would too!Agree with what you say however even 2-3 good years takes him to 28/29 and there's still huge sell on at that age. (Boyle being the main example, however I know there were complications with that deal, we'd were still on our way to making 7 figures selling him at nearly 30.)

[Souter96Mac]

McCowan would be a good start - I imagine it would spell the end for 1 or maybe even 2 from the current crop of midfielders we have.

[Donegal Hibby]

Agree, definitely the type of player we need . Having said that I'd have imagined 500k-750k would have been enough to secure his services as he only has a year left on his current deal. I'd imagine Hibs would make a lot more than 500k if we were to sell him in 3-4 years time.

Wonder if we could offer them a player or two as well with the 400k ?

[Northernhibee]

Wonder if we could offer them a player or two as well with the 400k ?

Could offer them Jair and £600k.

[hibee1875]

Was told by an ex-colleague to expect 3 new players in before Peterhead. He's never been right with his info previously, but there's a first for everything.

Probably read it on here or Facebook. All of a sudden more people hear it but it’s all the same source

[SunshineOn1875]

Could offer them Jair and £600k.Jair brings the value of the 400k down to £6.50.

[eastterrace]

Could offer them Jair and £600k. Maybe jair just happy to see out his contract and not that bothered to go to another club, so we are stuck with him for another two years.

[Nicho87]

400k

Plus a quarter of golden 4

Mon Dundee, say aye

[chippy]

Could offer them Jair and £600k.

So that would drop the offer to £400k

[Unseen work]

Heard about a McCowan £400,000 bid today however could be complete nonsense.

I hope it’s true for 2 reasons;

1) I think McCowan is a really good player and exactly what we need

2) It would stop people thinking we’re completely skint

[Mrimbetween]

If it was only so easy

[SunshineOn1875]

I hope it’s true for 2 reasons;1) I think McCowan is a really good player and exactly what we need 2) It would stop people thinking we’re completely skintHibs have apparently been trying/looking at him since before the season ended. However I'm sure it will like all other deals take some time to get over the line. Fingers crossed it does

[BILLYHIBS]

Onana joins Villa from Everton in 50m move

Livescores

We sold SJM too cheap

[SunshineOn1875]

Onana joins Villa from Everton in 50m move LivescoresWe sold SJM too cheapWhat's his name?

[Donegal Hibby]

Could offer them Jair and £600k.

I was thinking more along the lines of Levitt , JDH or even Newell .

[Unseen work]

Money and Kenneh for McCowan would be tremendous.

We don’t particularly rate Kenneh but in fairness he’s a 21 year old centre mid, capped for his country and played 28 games in league 1 last year and 31 league games in the SPFL the year before - not including cup competitions.

I actually think he’s one that will improve with experience and learning his role.

Wouldn’t be bad for Dundee surely…

[04Sauzee]

Money and Kenneh for McCowan would be tremendous.

We don’t particularly rate Kenneh but in fairness he’s a 21 year old centre mid who played 28 games in league 1 last year and 31 league games in the SPFL the year before - not including cup competitions.

I actually think he’s one that will improve with experience and learning his role.

Wouldn’t be bad for Dundee surely…
If people are to be believed Kenneh is on a very decent wage, would Dundee be willing to take that on? Does Kenneh fancy Dundee? How are Dundee fixed for Kenneh type players? We both know it's not as simple as chucking a player in the opposite direction.

[SteveHFC]

Could offer them Jair and £600k.We could give them a few more players and £600k.

[Callum_62]

I was thinking more along the lines of Levitt , JDH or even Newell .Newell?

Crikey

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[MWHIBBIES]

I was thinking more along the lines of Levitt , JDH or even Newell . Newell :faf: stop it.

[Donegal Hibby]

Newell :faf: stop it.

I just added that in to see if you'd bite , and you did 😂

[K-Zazu]

So no Bournemouth players any time soon then?

[CentreForward]

I just added that in to see if you'd bite , and you did 😂Or how about sending Boyle back to his old club plus cash !

[Donegal Hibby]

Newell?

Crikey

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Seen Joe Newells No 1 fan was on the thread so threw Newells name in as a joke 👍

[Col2]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKay

[MWHIBBIES]

I just added that in to see if you'd bite , and you did 😂 A classic defense for posting pish that is ;)

[04Sauzee]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKay

That would be a real good signing for them.

[04Sauzee]

⏳ Corrie Ndaba transfer decision has Kilmarnock and Hibs playing waiting game as Ipswich give both green-light

📎 footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-…

[One Day Soon]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKay

That automatically means we won't get him.

[Callum_62]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKayBarrie McKay is still there isn't he?

Edit

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/barrie-mckay-top-hearts-category-28967919

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[Heisenberg]

⏳ Corrie Ndaba transfer decision has Kilmarnock and Hibs playing waiting game as Ipswich give both green-light

📎 footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-…

Ah great another “Hibs beaten to players signature” story to lighten the mood later in the week when he signs for Killie.

[Unseen work]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKay

Surely not as that would indicate he would play wide left?

Already signed Dhanda and Spittal as the attacking centre midfielder

[Unseen work]

Can’t help but feel Ndaba will go to killie.

McCinnes seems to always have a good connection with players and manages to get them signing

I imagine he’ll also point out we’re a mess and mention the stuff with Foley today.

Think he’d be a starter for killie too however for us would depend on injuries, form and formation.

Some Killie fans yesterday said they heard he was signing with them too

[One Day Soon]

Can’t help but feel Ndaba will go to killie.

McCinnes seems to always have a good connection with players and manages to get them signing

I imagine he’ll also point out we’re a mess and mention the stuff with Foley today.

Some Killie fans yesterday said they heard he was signing with them too


Then we can look forward to an interview with David Gray in which he tells us that Ndaba is the kind of player we are looking for...

[B.H.F.C]

Can’t help but feel Ndaba will go to killie.

McCinnes seems to always have a good connection with players and manages to get them signing

I imagine he’ll also point out we’re a mess and mention the stuff with Foley today.

Think he’d be a starter for killie too however for us would depend on injuries, form and formation.

Some Killie fans yesterday said they heard he was signing with them too

He’ll go there. Knows the club and will play every week. Unless it’s down to money and we’re able to offer him a decent bit more, which you’d think we could.

[Callum_62]

Then we can look forward to an interview with David Gray in which he tells us that Ndaba is the kind of player we are looking for...Totally normal thing to do apparently

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[Northernhibee]

Then we can look forward to an interview with David Gray in which he tells us that Ndaba is the kind of player we are looking for...

That struck me as a potential message being sent to those above. I could be totally wrong but it felt like that from the outside looking in. He’s not a man of many words is SDG so I can’t see him waffling about another teams player for the sake of it.

[JohnM1875]

⏳ Corrie Ndaba transfer decision has Kilmarnock and Hibs playing waiting game as Ipswich give both green-light

📎 footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-…

At least we’ve agreed a fee so will spend money if needed.

Think he’ll end up at Killie though

[TrinityHFC]

Then we can look forward to an interview with David Gray in which he tells us that Ndaba is the kind of player we are looking for...Are you talking about Simon Murray? Did you actually read all of what he said and in what context? He was just talking about different styles of players and he used him as an example of a type of player. He didn’t suggest in any way that he wanted to sign him.

[Callum_62]

Are you talking about Simon Murray? Did you actually read all of what he said and in what context? He was just talking about different styles of players and he used him as an example of a type of player. He didn’t suggest in any way that he wanted to sign him.Come on,.it's still odd

I can't think of another example of a manger doing something similar with a player in there league?

He could quite easily have said a striker that runs the channels and is full of energy with naming the guy we were reported to want and went to Dundee instead

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[One Day Soon]

Are you talking about Simon Murray? Did you actually read all of what he said and in what context? He was just talking about different styles of players and he used him as an example of a type of player. He didn’t suggest in any way that he wanted to sign him.

Sure. That's absolutely why we spent time talking to Murray, because we didn't want him. Happens all the time.

[Wheat Hound]

Are you talking about Simon Murray? Did you actually read all of what he said and in what context? He was just talking about different styles of players and he used him as an example of a type of player. He didn’t suggest in any way that he wanted to sign him.

I think it is more than a coincidence or straight comparison. He used a player we were heavily linked with and reported to have lost out on as the template for who he wants.

[LunasBoots]

Ah great another “Hibs beaten to players signature” story to lighten the mood later in the week when he signs for Killie.

Kind of sums things up when Killie are beating us to signings. Let's hope we get some signings soon too lighten the mood a bit.

[SHODAN]

Hearts want McCowan to replace Billy McKay

Oh they will absolutely ****ing love gazumping us on this one.

[JohnM1875]

Oh they will absolutely ****ing love gazumping us on this one.

Just like we did with Levitt last summer. What a signing that’s been to date.

[JammyDoidger]

I honestly can't believe players would pick Dundee and even Kilmarnock over Hibs, crazy. If we have a shocking start to the season and aren't in European places by Christmas I honestly it will get nasty.

[JohnM1875]

I honestly can't believe players would pick Dundee and even Kilmarnock over Hibs, crazy. If we have a shocking start to the season and aren't in European places by Christmas I honestly it will get nasty.

Have you seen the chaos that's gone on today with the Foley announcement? Haha.

Starting to think a reason we haven't made more signing are players are steering well clear.

[HFC93]

I honestly can't believe players would pick Dundee and even Kilmarnock over Hibs, crazy. If we have a shocking start to the season and aren't in European places by Christmas I honestly it will get nasty.

I can completely understand players choosing stability at Killie opposed to our basket case of a club. They're not daft.

[LunasBoots]

Oh they will absolutely ****ing love gazumping us on this one.

Yup a signing I thought we should have been in and about. Mentioned him in January.

[TrinityHFC]

I honestly can't believe players would pick Dundee and even Kilmarnock over Hibs, crazy. If we have a shocking start to the season and aren't in European places by Christmas I honestly it will get nasty.There’s all sorts of reasons they would including family reasons or just getting more game time. If you aren’t playing where you are and you have an offer as starter versus a back up then that might tempt you. All being equal then no, I don’t believe any player would look at Hibs as any sort of basket case compared with another club.

[Billy Whizz]

I can completely understand players choosing stability at Killie opposed to our basket case of a club. They're not daft.

A club where the Football Manager is the most important staff member
Pay attention Hibs

[flash]

Oh they will absolutely ****ing love gazumping us on this one.

Are we after him?

[LunasBoots]

Are we after him?

Think it was rumoured we where in for him as where Celtic seemingly.

[flash]

Think it was rumoured we where in for him as where Celtic seemingly.

Nothing remotely concrete though.

[B.H.F.C]

Fair to say we could absolutely be doing with a bit of a lift this week. We really need to get some business done.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/liambryce_/status/1815471934316101725?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g


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[04Sauzee]

Liam Bryce of the Hibs Observer

Understand that Hibs aren’t in for Corrie Ndaba.

Immediate priority remains the forward areas but don’t rule out another left-back later in the window

[JohnM1875]

https://x.com/liambryce_/status/1815471934316101725?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g


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😐

[JohnM1875]

Doesn't sound like we’re close to making a signing does it? Worrying stuff.

[flash]

Liam Bryce of the Hibs Observer

Understand that Hibs aren’t in for Corrie Ndaba.

Immediate priority remains the forward areas but don’t rule out another left-back later in the window
Would imagine he would know.

[Lago]

Liam Bryce of the Hibs Observer Understand that Hibs aren’t in for Corrie Ndaba. Immediate priority remains the forward areas but don’t rule out another left-back later in the windowWell that's exciting, not!!

[berwickhibee]

Would love to see Owen beck in at Hibs, left back I know but superb for Dundee last year.

Back playing at liverpool

[Joe6-2]

Oh they will absolutely ****ing love gazumping us on this one.

Just like us to roll over and let it happen

[easty]

I’m not in the slightest bit arsed about Hibs not being in for Ndaba. He wouldn’t even start for us.

Fully expect people to be raging we “missed out” on him though.

[Joe6-2]

Doesn't sound like we’re close to making a signing does it? Worrying stuff.

It really is

[flash]

Just like us to roll over and let it happen

Is there even the slightest suggestion anywhere that this is what's happening?

[SteveHFC]

Doesn't sound like we’re close to making a signing does it? Worrying stuff.

Really hope we have signed a striker or two before next Sunday.

[Joe6-2]

Is there even the slightest suggestion anywhere that this is what's happening?

No, but would you really be surprised?

[04Sauzee]

Would love to see Owen beck in at Hibs, left back I know but superb for Dundee last year.

Back playing at liverpool

Sure I read a couple of weeks back that Birmingham and Celtic were showing an interest amongst others.