Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[Donegal Hibby]

I’m not sure why West Ham would see a loan move to Scotland being an upgrade on a move to the Championship.

More game time ?

[Unseen work]

I’m not sure why West Ham would see a loan move to Scotland being an upgrade on a move to the Championship.

I think that’s the point though, he never played at West Brom.

[04Sauzee]

I’m not sure why West Ham would see a loan move to Scotland being an upgrade on a move to the Championship.

He had his loan cut short as he wasn't getting game time.

[AlbertK86]

I’m not sure why West Ham would see a loan move to Scotland being an upgrade on a move to the Championship.

Think he maybe never got enough game time in championship


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[Tambo]

https://x.com/wearescottishfb/status/1817897095820411005?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Not a very credible source but hopefully true!

Would be very happy with this, hopefully a permanent deal.

[tamig]

Thanks guys. I was lazy and never looked at his stats so wasn’t aware he never played at the Albion. Cheers and sorry for being an erse.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Smith-rowe to Fulham for 34 million.Good signing for them I would think.

[CentreForward]

lad from West Ham, was on loan to West Brom last season.Thanks for that. Somehow I had missed on his name being mentioned!

[04Sauzee]

Good signing for them I would think.

40 appearances 3 seasons ago, 39 appearances over the last 2 seasons. Good player, not sure if he's had injury issues.

[MWHIBBIES]

40 appearances 3 seasons ago, 39 appearances over the last 2 seasons. Good player, not sure if he's had injury issues.

Yeah. Awful injury problems. Seems to have been fit for 6 months or so now. Just difficult to get back into such a good side.

I think it will be a good pick up for Fulham. Still young, very talented. But excellent money for Arsenal. If they can move nelson and Nketiah, it gives them room to spend big.

[Donegal Hibby]

Good signing for them I would think.

According to Skysports Fulham are going to submit a improved offer for Scott McTominay and West Ham in advanced talks with Wan- Bissaka of Man U too .

I wonder how the talk of Man U leaving Old Trafford and building a brand new 100,000 capacity stadium will effect them if it gets the go ahead? .

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/13186637/man-utd-stadium-plans-club-favour-building-new-stadium-rather-than-redeveloping-old-trafford

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Smith-Rowe is quality. Good signing for Fulham

[California-Hibs]

Another day goes by with no announcements 😔

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

WTF is going on here? 😡

[Saint Hibee]

Bowie doesn’t seem to have a very good goal return for the number of games he’s played. Is he more of a winger than a striker? I have to admit I’d never heard of him.

[LunasBoots]

Another day goes by with no announcements 😔

Stil time

[TrinityHFC]

WTF is going on here? 😡

This?

"It's something I've said many times about bringing the right ones in. Obviously I'd rather done it three to four weeks ago, we always want to do it as quickly as we can because the earlier you can get working with the players, the better. But we also know it needs to be the right person. Would I like someone in before the weekend to give us strength and depth? One hundred per cent, but it's not as simple as that. There's hard work going on every single day to do that, and that's all we can do at the moment, keep working as hard as we can to bring in the right people to strengthen what we've got. It can't just be a number coming in, it has to be someone who enhances what we've already got."

"It can be frustrating for everyone involved. I understand that. That's the nature of when a transfer window is open, you'll naturally get ins and outs and it's about making sure the process is right to bring the right people in. That's what we need to trust in. Hopefully we'll get it right in days rather than weeks.

[Unseen work]

Bowie doesn’t seem to have a very good goal return for the number of games he’s played. Is he more of a winger than a striker? I have to admit I’d never heard of him.

I think he can play both.

Read some fans comments that he’s a really good player, an absolute nuisance who just needed to add goals to his game. That was after his year in league 2, he went back to them in league 1 and scored more.

So seems like there is improvement and he’s learning.

He’s not a target man type of striker though.

[B.H.F.C]

Bowie doesn’t seem to have a very good goal return for the number of games he’s played. Is he more of a winger than a striker? I have to admit I’d never heard of him.

Looks like he’s played as many games wise as through the middle.

One thing that I think is positive is that he’s just had a better return in League One than in League Two the previous year so he’s obviously improving and still only 21.

[Unseen work]

No photos from the players training today….lets just hope it’s because a new signing was there

[04Sauzee]

No photos from the players training today….lets just hope it’s because a new signing was there

Every time I log in to .net and see your name as the last person to post on this thread gets my hopes up 😅

[Unseen work]

Every time I log in to .net and see your name as the last person to post on this thread gets my hopes up 😅


😂 likewise.

The observer have just posted an article saying we’re interesting in Bowie and big Mike but reports about Marcondes and Mailula are wide of the mark

[timewilltell]

This is soooooo tedious. I'm losing the will to live! Announce someone!!!!

[Iain G]

Bowie doesn’t seem to have a very good goal return for the number of games he’s played. Is he more of a winger than a striker? I have to admit I’d never heard of him.

Don't worry, he's the man who goal'd the world 😁

[04Sauzee]

Hibs Observer saying Bowie is still of interest but a few other Scottish clubs are also interested.

Mykola Kukharevych on Hibs radar


Marcondes and Mailula played down.

[B.H.F.C]

Hibs Observer saying Bowie is still of interest but a few other Scottish clubs are also interested.

Mykola Kukharevych on Hibs radar


Marcondes and Mailula played down.

Kukharevych would be a bad idea IMO. Missed most of his time here and not really played since.

[04Sauzee]

Kukharevych would be a bad idea IMO. Missed most of his time here and not really played since.

His injury record for a 23 year old is worrying tbh, depends on the types of injuries I guess

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mykola-kukharevych/verletzungen/spieler/730126

[JohnM1875]

Hibs Observer saying Bowie is still of interest but a few other Scottish clubs are also interested.

Mykola Kukharevych on Hibs radar


Marcondes and Mailula played down.

Be class is we could get Bowie and Myko in. Especially if one of them is a permanent, or at least a loan with an option on Bowie.

[dunfyhibby]

Kukharevych would be a bad idea IMO. Missed most of his time here and not really played since.

Agreed, don't get the big hype over him! No doubt he's talented but injuries and Hibs, well we know how that goes!

[Donegal Hibby]

Be class is we could get Bowie and Myko in. Especially if one of them is a permanent, or at least a loan with an option on Bowie.

Don't know much about Bowie though Mykola is a quality player who'd improve us if we could keep him fit . Be happy with both .

[Winston Ingram]

Don't know much about Bowie though Mykola is a quality player who'd improve us if we could keep him fit . Be happy with both .

This

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed, don't get the big hype over him! No doubt he's talented but injuries and Hibs, well we know how that goes!

Good player but I just don’t think we can take the risk. Pretty clear that we’re not going to have loads of options so we need to have players that are likely to be on the pitch.

[Nicho87]

Hibs Observer saying Bowie is still of interest but a few other Scottish clubs are also interested.

Mykola Kukharevych on Hibs radar


Marcondes and Mailula played down.

That in the article?

Sorry I don’t subscribe

Tight-arse I know

[Musselbound]

Good player but I just don’t think we can take the risk. Pretty clear that we’re not going to have loads of options so we need to have players that are likely to be on the pitch.

That's the question really. I liked him a lot when he was playing but missed quite a lot of games last time through injury.

[Silky]

Bowie doesn’t seem to have a very good goal return for the number of games he’s played. Is he more of a winger than a striker? I have to admit I’d never heard of him.

Neither had I. I'm not sure how much to read into the stats tbh. Vente came with a good goal return and that hasn't manifested itself. How they play when they come to Hibs is far more important imo.

[bingo70]

Don't know much about Bowie though Mykola is a quality player who'd improve us if we could keep him fit . Be happy with both .

Bowie not getting the juices flowing for me. Probably more to do with my ignorance than anything else though.

If he was really good in league 1 down south, why aren’t English championship clubs after him? Suspect he’d be alright, no more, no less.

[Since90+2]

Mykolo if he could stay fit would be a very good striker in our league. He has a bit of everything to his game.

It would be a gamble with his injury record though.

[andrew70]

Bowie not getting the juices flowing for me. Probably more to do with my ignorance than anything else though.

If he was really good in league 1 down south, why aren’t English championship clubs after him? Suspect he’d be alright, no more, no less.

He’s wanting to come back to Scotland as he’s just become a dad.

[CropleyWasGod]

Bowie not getting the juices flowing for me. Probably more to do with my ignorance than anything else though.

If he was really good in league 1 down south, why aren’t English championship clubs after him? Suspect he’d be alright, no more, no less.

There are about 5 or 6 teams who have him on their radar. But it will be Fulham's call.

The bit about the house and the (twin) kids is a bit of a red herring, as that's been the case for about a year now.

[04Sauzee]

He’s wanting to come back to Scotland as he’s just become a dad.

Das to twins and his partner has just moved into a new house in Kirkcaldy

[Shrekko]

He’s wanting to come back to Scotland as he’s just become a dad.

He also does have lots of interest from English teams….

[04Sauzee]

There are about 5 or 6 teams who have him on their radar. But it will be Fulham's call.

The bit about the house and the (twin) kids is a bit of a red herring, as that's been the case for about a year now.
He has definitely made it known that his preferred option was a move back here because of the kids. Obviously things may have changed over the last few weeks.

[04Sauzee]

He also does have lots of interest from English teams….

Wigan and Wrexham and a few others

[Donegal Hibby]

Hibs Observer saying Bowie is still of interest but a few other Scottish clubs are also interested.

Mykola Kukharevych on Hibs radar


Marcondes and Mailula played down.

I wonder who the few other Scottish clubs are ?

[JohnM1875]

I wonder who the few other Scottish clubs are ?

You have to think he’ll end up at the team that’s promises him the most game time. Could well be us in that case.

[AlbertK86]

I wonder who the few other Scottish clubs are ?

The mob from the PBS are one


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[Silky]

The mob from the PBS are one


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Another stick to best the club with when he goes there.

[CropleyWasGod]

Another stick to best the club with when he goes there.

Not sure why. If it's a loan, it will largely be because Fulham want him to go there.

[JohnM1875]

The mob from the PBS are one


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No one is meeting their valuation for Shankland so can't see him leaving. Bowie wont play over Shankland, unless he’s happy playing out wide of course.

[RossScott1991]

I’d be delighted with Big Myk. If we can just get him fit and he has that season injury free he’d be the perfect striker I feel we need. Powerful, strong and a right handful

[Unseen work]

Had a read of some Swansea fans forum.

Some think he’s not played because he’s not good enough and others think he’s not been given a fair chance.

Appears to be rumours of the club saying he’s injured when he wasn’t (no idea why that would be a thing) and also that he’s not played more because of an additional fee they would need to pay Troyes - I’d be stunned if the fee was after such a low amount of games as he only played about 10 times iirc?

Does seem hugely suspicious that he last played for Swansea in February 2024 and before that was December despite appearing to make a few appearances at the start of the season.

On Tranfermkt he’s down as having an unknown injury between 2 March and 6 April however he played for the Ukraine under 23 team on 25th of March.

An article here about what’s going on - https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/62303/mykola-kukharevych-international-man-of-mystery-!-a-real-pro-star-%E2%80%A6

[One Day Soon]

I think we can safely conclude at this stage that we're going to St Mirren with Vente or McKirdy as our options up front.

Can't see a new signing playing so quickly after coming in - assuming we actually do make a signing this week.

[JohnM1875]

I think we can safely conclude at this stage that we're going to St Mirren with Vente or McKirdy as our options up front. Can't see a new signing playing so quickly after coming in - assuming we actually do make a signing this week.So realistically Vente. McKirdy has barely played any minutes

[TrinityHFC]

So realistically Vente. McKirdy has barely played any minutes

St Mirren on the other hand have James Scott to call upon!

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/tombogert/status/1818049115550347664?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Jacen Russell-Rowe from Columbus Crew is linked to an unnamed Scottish club who have put in a bid which was rejected.

Some fans thinking Celtic due to amount it would cost for him (heard similar re Mueller)

Couple mentioned us because of Tim Bezbatchenko of the Black Knights

[Forza Fred]

Article here in Oz ..by questionable ‘journalist’ it must be said……that Ross County are trying to sign A League player of the year, and Socceroo midfielder Josh Nisbet.

My appreciation of Nisbet is well documented in previous posts so I’ll dispense with the recommendation here, but I would have thought it was a step up for someone to leave Dingwall and play for Central Coast Mariners rather than the other way around.

I guess the weather in Dingwall in December would be a little less attractive than the NSW Central Coast beaches too, so can’t see it happening

Still think Nisbet would significantly improve our midfield though and cost nowt.

[TrinityHFC]

Article here in Oz ..by questionable ‘journalist’ it must be said……that Ross County are trying to sign A League player of the year, and Socceroo midfielder Josh Nisbet.

My appreciation of Nisbet is well documented in previous posts so I’ll dispense with the recommendation here, but I would have thought it was a step up for someone to leave Dingwall and play for Central Coast Mariners rather than the other way around.

I guess the weather in Dingwall in December would be a little less attractive than the NSW Central Coast beaches too, so can’t see it happening

Still think Nisbet would significantly improve our midfield though and cost nowt.

Out of contract and linked with Ross County and a Dutch second division team. I’m not so sure he’d significantly improve our midfield. Scotland probably not the place for a 5’3” midfielder.

[Forza Fred]

Out of contract and linked with Ross County and a Dutch second division team. I’m not so sure he’d significantly improve our midfield. Scotland probably not the place for a 5’3” midfielder.

You are entitled to your opinion, but several professional coaches would disagree with you, having stated they expected him to go to a Championship club.

He’s played throughout the world against bigger players than there are in Scotland, and while we may like to think we’re tough and scary, there are just as tough and scary players outside of Scotland

I agree though that his 5’ 3” height is the thing that is putting clubs off going for him as they automatically think he is at a disadvantage because of his small stature…yet he has proven he is an extremely talented footballer.

If the A League player of the year was 6’ 0” I’m pretty sure he would have been signed by a European club way before now…..

A shame for the player that ‘sizeism’ will probably see him miss out on a European move.

[Albert Kidd 86’]

From all this it appears Hibs have at least patched up the “leak” regards letting slip signing targets,(Aberdeen will be disappointed), small positive but hey you take what you can get!I do not think we will see a “bojang” (that one still fascinates me!),this year, most probably MM has sealed the leak and scattergun approach.Overall, I suppose we are now seeing a more “normal” approach to signings, which after the last few years feels boring is all?

[04Sauzee]

https://x.com/tombogert/status/1818049115550347664?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Jacen Russell-Rowe from Columbus Crew is linked to an unnamed Scottish club who have put in a bid which was rejected.

Some fans thinking Celtic due to amount it would cost for him (heard similar re Mueller)

Couple mentioned us because of Tim Bezbatchenko of the Black Knights

This YouTuber reckons it would cost in the region of €2.5 to €3.5, think that counts us out.
https://youtu.be/E__9drsJlc0?si=Sc4gD_MAMr9wtmk4

[tonyrougier123]

This YouTuber reckons it would cost in the region of €2.5 to €3.5, think that counts us out.
https://youtu.be/E__9drsJlc0?si=Sc4gD_MAMr9wtmk4

Looks big and fast. Probably depends on how the deal is structured. If there’s connections there and due diligence has been done on the player,might very well be us. I don’t think it will be Celtic for what it’s worth. I also dislike YouTube scouting. 😬🤦*♂️

[Springbank]

You are entitled to your opinion, but several professional coaches would disagree with you, having stated they expected him to go to a Championship club.

He’s played throughout the world against bigger players than there are in Scotland, and while we may like to think we’re tough and scary, there are just as tough and scary players outside of Scotland

I agree though that his 5’ 3” height is the thing that is putting clubs off going for him as they automatically think he is at a disadvantage because of his small stature…yet he has proven he is an extremely talented footballer.

If the A League player of the year was 6’ 0” I’m pretty sure he would have been signed by a European club way before now…..

A shame for the player that ‘sizeism’ will probably see him miss out on a European move.

Dingwall is in Europe

And the 2024 market seems to be saying that's the entry level for him & it'll be up to the wee man to prove everyone else wrong

[tonyrougier123]

Article here in Oz ..by questionable ‘journalist’ it must be said……that Ross County are trying to sign A League player of the year, and Socceroo midfielder Josh Nisbet.

My appreciation of Nisbet is well documented in previous posts so I’ll dispense with the recommendation here, but I would have thought it was a step up for someone to leave Dingwall and play for Central Coast Mariners rather than the other way around.

I guess the weather in Dingwall in December would be a little less attractive than the NSW Central Coast beaches too, so can’t see it happening

Still think Nisbet would significantly improve our midfield though and cost nowt.

Like yourself I’ve been watching Aussie league, he’s a player I find could be very useful for us. Maybe the issue is we are stuffed in his position. Be a good acquisition for county.

The issue of height shouldn’t put people off,his low centre of gravity quick feet and tenacity for me makes him perfect for Scottish game.

I’d add we could at least get him over take a look both ways see what he and we think.

[bod]

I think we can safely conclude at this stage that we're going to St Mirren with Vente or McKirdy as our options up front.

Can't see a new signing playing so quickly after coming in - assuming we actually do make a signing this week.


Didn’t Andy Dow sign on the Friday & score at Tyne the following day ?

[04Sauzee]

Didn’t Andy Dow sign on the Friday & score at Tyne the following day ?

Andy Watson signed on a Wednesday night, way before the internet 😅 and he was in the squad away to Motherwell that evening. I remember everyone at the game unaware he had even signed and trying to figure out who it was in the warm up 🤣
Don't think he scored that night though.

[bod]

Folk on here will be asking “ before the internet “ how did you manage ? 😂

[IanM]

Folk on here will be asking “ before the internet “ how did you manage ? 😂

The Pink

[GreenCastle]

You are entitled to your opinion, but several professional coaches would disagree with you, having stated they expected him to go to a Championship club.

He’s played throughout the world against bigger players than there are in Scotland, and while we may like to think we’re tough and scary, there are just as tough and scary players outside of Scotland

I agree though that his 5’ 3” height is the thing that is putting clubs off going for him as they automatically think he is at a disadvantage because of his small stature…yet he has proven he is an extremely talented footballer.

If the A League player of the year was 6’ 0” I’m pretty sure he would have been signed by a European club way before now…..

A shame for the player that ‘sizeism’ will probably see him miss out on a European move.

According to Wiki..

Cammy Devlin is 5’7
Zemmama 5’7

Josh is a decent player - teams will be aware of him.

[GloryGlory]

This YouTuber reckons it would cost in the region of €2.5 to €3.5, think that counts us out.
https://youtu.be/E__9drsJlc0?si=Sc4gD_MAMr9wtmk4

We can't even afford 2.5/3.5 Euros. Jeez things must be bad.

I've got more than that left over in change from my holiday in France last week!

[04Sauzee]

Folk on here will be asking “ before the internet “ how did you manage ? 😂

EEN, The Pink, Teletext and the Hibs Club-Line 🤣

[Aldo]

Didn’t Andy Dow sign on the Friday & score at Tyne the following day ?

Games finished 1-1 with an very late equaliser from Mackay I think!

[theonlywayisup]

Didn’t Andy Dow sign on the Friday & score at Tyne the following day ?
Games finished 1-1 with an very late equaliser from Mackay I think!Memories from the past are great, but where are the new signings.

[Aldo]

Memories from the past are great, but where are the new signings.

I know. Hopefully something will happen today?

[CraigHibee]

I know. Hopefully something will happen today?

Hope, all we seem to have at the moment. Still waiting for this "marquee signing"

[Bostonhibby]

You are entitled to your opinion, but several professional coaches would disagree with you, having stated they expected him to go to a Championship club.

He’s played throughout the world against bigger players than there are in Scotland, and while we may like to think we’re tough and scary, there are just as tough and scary players outside of Scotland

I agree though that his 5’ 3” height is the thing that is putting clubs off going for him as they automatically think he is at a disadvantage because of his small stature…yet he has proven he is an extremely talented footballer.

If the A League player of the year was 6’ 0” I’m pretty sure he would have been signed by a European club way before now…..

A shame for the player that ‘sizeism’ will probably see him miss out on a European move.Height alone shouldn't ever be an issue, Billy Bremner seemed to manage okay at 5ft 5.

Our issue might be we have too many tall midfielders who aren't up to it / we can't offload?

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[Ronniekirk]

I think we can safely conclude at this stage that we're going to St Mirren with Vente or McKirdy as our options up front. Can't see a new signing playing so quickly after coming in - assuming we actually do make a signing this week. McKirdy missed last game as was ill We have been managing his game time so sub probably

[Onceinawhile]

McKirdy missed last game as was ill We have been managing his game time so sub probably

Jake doyle-hayes missed the trip to the Netherlands as he was ill and hasn't been seen since!

[Forza Fred]

Dingwall is in Europe

And the 2024 market seems to be saying that's the entry level for him & it'll be up to the wee man to prove everyone else wrong

Even the Romans kept away from Dingwall😂

[Brooster]

Jake doyle-hayes missed the trip to the Netherlands as he was ill and hasn't been seen since!

I doubt he was ill.

[tonyrougier123]

I doubt he was ill.

One whole calendar year out, looked like he wanted sent off against the Andorran mob,miraculously plays in Villa game in the biggest game of his career down there then out again for whole season, doesn’t partake in pre season due to “illness”.

I think professionalism and attitude may be at play here can’t figure out why though.

[Onceinawhile]

I doubt he was ill.

I'd tend to agree.

Do you reckon we're trying to get rid, or he's just given up?

[Heisenberg]

Jake doyle-hayes missed the trip to the Netherlands as he was ill and hasn't been seen since!

Kenneh seems to have joined him recently in missing out on squads without any real explanation. Hopefully both will be moved on soon.

[SunshineOn1875]

I wonder If Stephen Welsh will be one we look at? Only 24 been told to find a new club by Celtic. Haven't seen much of him but sure he was highly rated at one point.

[04Sauzee]

I wonder If Stephen Welsh will be one we look at? Only 24 been told to find a new club by Celtic. Haven't seen much of him but sure he was highly rated at one point.

Sure he was linked with a foreign club the other day, can't remember who. Don't think with us signing O'Hora and Big Marv he'd be one we'd be looking at.

[bingo70]

Sure he was linked with a foreign club the other day, can't remember who. Don't think with us signing O'Hora and Big Marv he'd be one we'd be looking at.

Am I right in saying we’ve currently only got 3 centre half’s though? Do we have young defenders who could cover if needed or are they out on loan?

[007]

Had a read of some Swansea fans forum.Some think he’s not played because he’s not good enough and others think he’s not been given a fair chance.Appears to be rumours of the club saying he’s injured when he wasn’t (no idea why that would be a thing) and also that he’s not played more because of an additional fee they would need to pay Troyes - I’d be stunned if the fee was after such a low amount of games as he only played about 10 times iirc?Does seem hugely suspicious that he last played for Swansea in February 2024 and before that was December despite appearing to make a few appearances at the start of the season. On Tranfermkt he’s down as having an unknown injury between 2 March and 6 April however he played for the Ukraine under 23 team on 25th of March. An article here about what’s going on - https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/62303/mykola-kukharevych-international-man-of-mystery-!-a-real-pro-star-%E2%80%A6Bring him home!

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Kenneh seems to have joined him recently in missing out on squads without any real explanation. Hopefully both will be moved on soon.

Surely we can't keep players on the books who quite clearly (for whatever reasons) we don't wish to play or even be part of matchday squads. Players that clearly don't want to be here but happy to pick up a wage, wonder what other guys in the squad make of them?

[Onceinawhile]

Am I right in saying we’ve currently only got 3 centre half’s though? Do we have young defenders who could cover if needed or are they out on loan?

O'hora
Marv
Rocky
Harbottle

Be surprised if we got another one in before one of the bottom two moves on.

[04Sauzee]

Am I right in saying we’ve currently only got 3 centre half’s though? Do we have young defenders who could cover if needed or are they out on loan?

We are the 2 mentioned plus Harbottle and Rocky ( I know) I guess if we really needed to Miller and Obita can fill in. I think we will get another CB , just not the fee Celtic will want for Welsh or the wages he will command after getting the 2 in we already have. Just my opinion mind

[GreenCastle]

I wonder If Stephen Welsh will be one we look at? Only 24 been told to find a new club by Celtic. Haven't seen much of him but sure he was highly rated at one point.

Mentioned him ages ago on this thread.

100% should be looking at him.

We need 3 good centre backs.

[SunshineOn1875]

Am I right in saying we’ve currently only got 3 centre half’s though? Do we have young defenders who could cover if needed or are they out on loan?Harbottle surplus to requirements. Rocky only fit cover, another LCB/LB ideally needed as Obita can cover the LCB role. Boy who was on loan last season at killie would have been ideal tbh.

[Nicho87]

I do worry one of the first choice centre backs gets injured and we’re suddenly back with three of 4 defenders that got so badly found out last season

Tin hat on, Rocky isn’t good enough. Squad and bit part but to be starting consistently - not for me

[Tambo]

One that has been mentioned on here once or twice, didn't even know he was linked with Ross County.

Josh Nisbet, the 25-year-old attacking midfielder twice capped by Australia, has an offer from Ross County on the table but is still considering his options amid interest from an unnamed second-tier Dutch club after leaving Central Coast Mariners.

[Donegal Hibby]

I can't see us taking in another CH . In reality we need two forwards , a LB and a midfielder . I think we will sign a couple of forwards and maybe, just maybe a LB . The midfielder would depend on someone moving which I think is looking unlikely at this moment in time .

[B.H.F.C]

Am I right in saying we’ve currently only got 3 centre half’s though? Do we have young defenders who could cover if needed or are they out on loan?

We’ve currently got 4 centre halve but 2 of them are Rocky and Harbottle.

I think we’ll sign another one but it’ll be a left footed player who also provides cover at left back. And Harbottle will go.

[Jones28]

I can't see us taking in another CH . In reality we need two forwards , a LB and a midfielder . I think we will sign a couple of forwards and maybe, just maybe a LB . The midfielder would depend on someone moving which I think is looking unlikely at this moment in time .

Kenneh and JDH being moved on would free up space for another midfielder. But then we still have Newall, Amos, NMW, Levitt and at a push Josh Campbell.

Without at least 1 other departure I don't see us having the space for another midfielder.

[Ozyhibby]

Bring him home!

Please don’t. Players with his injury record rarely work out. We’ll just be paying for constant rehab. On the budget we have, we need more robust players. No more JDH or Magennis types.


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[Donegal Hibby]

Kenneh and JDH being moved on would free up space for another midfielder. But then we still have Newall, Amos, NMW, Levitt and at a push Josh Campbell.

Without at least 1 other departure I don't see us having the space for another midfielder.

We simply haven't got the space for another midfielder , while Kenneh and JDH are the obvious ones to move it's hard to see who is going to want them if they are on a decent wages .

It still leaves us then probably needing as you say to move one of the remaining ones that's left too . Again that won't be easy.

I think we are probably going to be stuck with the midfield we have unless we get extremely lucky..

[007]

Please don’t. Players with his injury record rarely work out. We’ll just be paying for constant rehab. On the budget we have, we need more robust players. No more JDH or Magennis types.


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The article says Swansea have been claiming he's been injured when he hasn't been so we don't know what his injury record actually is.

[SunshineOn1875]

The article says Swansea have been claiming he's been injured when he hasn't been so we don't know what his injury record actually is.I had heard he had fell out of favour with the manager and hadn't actually been injured but not sure how true that is.

[Col2]

Kenneh seems to have joined him recently in missing out on squads without any real explanation. Hopefully both will be moved on soon.

We should contact the authorities to raise a missing persons file on JDH, Kennah and Kensall. I would add Ian Gordon but he is yet to do a single interview.

[bod]

Memories from the past are great, but where are the new signings.

In my defence , I was merely pointing out you don’t have to train with your new team mates to be involved in a competitive game

[davemcbain]

O'hora
Marv
Rocky
Harbottle


I might be imagining this, but fairly sure Kenneh was playing centre half at/before Leeds and people felt he was being played out of position in the midfield. Stand to be corrected though.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Thinking positive, i'd be relatively happy with the below by the end of the window:GK: Bursik / Smith / BorucRCB: Miller / MegwaCB: Marvin / RockyLCB: O'Hora / *Bevan*RWB: Boyle / CaddenCM: Moriah-Welsh / AmosAM: *Marcondes* / CampbellCM: Newell / LevittLWB: Obita / NdabaST: *Kuchy* / McKirdy / MolotnikovST: Vente / YouanOut: JDH, Kenneh, Harbottle, Delferiere, Tavares

[MWHIBBIES]

I'd tend to agree.

Do you reckon we're trying to get rid, or he's just given up?

Given up? What?

[Brightside]

We should contact the authorities to raise a missing persons file on JDH, Kennah and Kensall. I would add Ian Gordon but he is yet to do a single interview.

None of those people are missing. BK missed one game. (Holiday) JDH is training every week, as is Kennah. Ian Gordon is also at all the games. Im not sure if people are expecting them to tour the schools and offices of Edinburgh?

[Brightside]

One whole calendar year out, looked like he wanted sent off against the Andorran mob,miraculously plays in Villa game in the biggest game of his career down there then out again for whole season, doesn’t partake in pre season due to “illness”.

I think professionalism and attitude may be at play here can’t figure out why though.

Really poor thing to say imo.

[Donegal Hibby]

Connor Goldson signs for a Cyprus club Limassol.

[GreenCastle]

Thinking positive, i'd be relatively happy with the below by the end of the window:GK: Bursik / Smith / BorucRCB: Miller / MegwaCB: Marvin / RockyLCB: O'Hora / *Bevan*RWB: Boyle / CaddenCM: Moriah-Welsh / AmosAM: *Marcondes* / CampbellCM: Newell / LevittLWB: Obita / NdabaST: *Kuchy* / McKirdy / MolotnikovST: Vente / YouanOut: JDH, Kenneh, Harbottle, Delferiere, Tavares

Bevan seems to be constantly injured.

Not worth the risk.

Would be nice just to sign players who are robust and are available more than they aren’t.

[One Day Soon]

None of those people are missing. BK missed one game. (Holiday) JDH is training every week, as is Kennah. Ian Gordon is also at all the games. Im not sure if people are expecting them to tour the schools and offices of Edinburgh?

Strong Comical Ali vibes here.

[McGruber]

None of those people are missing. BK missed one game. (Holiday) JDH is training every week, as is Kennah. Ian Gordon is also at all the games. Im not sure if people are expecting them to tour the schools and offices of Edinburgh?JDH always seems to be training - is this still the same ankle problem. If he isn't over that by now would suspect he never will be.

[SunshineOn1875]

Bevan seems to be constantly injured. Not worth the risk. Would be nice just to sign players who are robust and are available more than they aren’t.That wouldn't be very hibs of us would it.

[Col2]

None of those people are missing. BK missed one game. (Holiday) JDH is training every week, as is Kennah. Ian Gordon is also at all the games. Im not sure if people are expecting them to tour the schools and offices of Edinburgh?

Kensall is our CEO and hasn’t been heard officially since Feb (6 months ago). Ian Gordon has never done a single interview (stand to be corrected).

Given the new investment and multi club model and recent fallout (or tension at best), do you not think we should maybe hear from them even once?

[Springbank]

Even the Romans kept away from Dingwall😂

Ha fair point!

If Nisbet does end up at Ross County then he can at least count on a great "99" at a fine Scots-Italian institution, Capaldi's of Brora

From what you say he could be a big success there (and he should be motivated to impress)

Edit: I meant he should be a great success at Ross County, not at Capaldis of Brora, from what you've said😄

[Unseen work]

Kensall is our CEO and hasn’t been heard officially since Feb (6 months ago). Ian Gordon has never done a single interview (stand to be corrected).

Given the new investment and multi club model and recent fallout (or tension at best), do you not think we should maybe hear from them even once?

I know everyone has different opinions on wanting to hear from them but the less I hear from Kensell and Gordon the better. Thats nothing to do with them in particular, I just don’t like hearing from people in those sort of positions too often.

Cormack at Aberdeen is an absolutely awful listen for example and cringeworthy beyond belief.

I don’t think 6 months is a long time for not hearing from a CEO and if I’m honest I don’t think now would be the time to discuss it. The leagues not started and transfer window still open.

Since February Malky has came in and done 2 lengthy interviews and then the press conference with SDG. There’s a lot going on at the club at the moment and I believe the next update is when they will be clearer about everything.

For me that’s when the window closes so they can reflect on business done and where we go moving forward

[Alex Trager]

I know everyone has different opinions on wanting to hear from them but the less I hear from Kensell and Gordon the better. Thats nothing to do with them in particular, I just don’t like hearing from people in those sort of positions too often.

Cormack at Aberdeen is an absolutely awful listen for example and cringeworthy beyond belief.

I don’t think 6 months is a long time for not hearing from a CEO and if I’m honest I don’t think now would be the time to discuss it. The leagues not started and transfer window still open.

Since February Malky has came in and done 2 lengthy interviews and then the press conference with SDG. There’s a lot going on at the club at the moment and I believe the next update is when they will be clearer about everything.

For me that’s when the window closes so they can reflect on business done and where we go moving forward

You are focussing on the transfer activity and team’s performance though. That should be left to DG and MM, which in fairness, it has been. No one is bothered what BK has to say about transfers.

We have become a part of a group of football clubs in the last six months.

Has he (or anyone) sat in front of a camera and told us what we should expect from being part of this group? I just searched his name on YouTube and the first thing that comes up is an interview with him from 10/1/23 when he introduced that they were searching for a DoF.

Since then, we have:
Hired a DoF.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a manager.
Became part of a multi club group.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a technical director.
Let the DoF’s contract expire.
Removed the DoF role.
Hired a new manager.

There is plenty in there, I could be missing more btw, that he can talk to.

[Hibiza]

We should contact the authorities to raise a missing persons file on JDH, Kennah and Kensall. I would add Ian Gordon but he is yet to do a single interview.

Ian and Ben probably be part of a packed midfield, plenty others to blame and hide.

[Ronniekirk]

Kensall is our CEO and hasn’t been heard officially since Feb (6 months ago). Ian Gordon has never done a single interview (stand to be corrected). Given the new investment and multi club model and recent fallout (or tension at best), do you not think we should maybe hear from them even once? You would think so .But it reflects how little they care about what fans think They will realise questions are being asked and fans would like some clarity .Yet they chose to say silent

[007]

You are focussing on the transfer activity and team’s performance though. That should be left to DG and MM, which in fairness, it has been. No one is bothered what BK has to say about transfers.

We have become a part of a group of football clubs in the last six months.

Has he (or anyone) sat in front of a camera and told us what we should expect from being part of this group? I just searched his name on YouTube and the first thing that comes up is an interview with him from 10/1/23 when he introduced that they were searching for a DoF.

Since then, we have:
Hired a DoF.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a manager.
Became part of a multi club group.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a technical director.
Let the DoF’s contract expire.
Removed the DoF role.
Hired a new manager.

There is plenty in there, I could be missing more btw, that he can talk to.

Did you look anywhere else or just Youtube?

[Forza Fred]

Ha fair point!

If Nisbet does end up at Ross County then he can at least count on a great "99" at a fine Scots-Italian institution, Capaldi's of Brora

From what you say he could be a big success there (and he should be motivated to impress)

Edit: I meant he should be a great success at Ross County, not at Capaldis of Brora, from what you've said😄
He’s actually got dual Oz/Italian citizenship…so pretty sure he would spend a bit of time in Capaldi’s…but Cannae see him dropping money to sign with Ross County

[Alex Trager]

Did you look anywhere else or just Youtube?

Only on youtube.

I think youtube (Hibs TV) is the most accessible platform for fans, could be wrong ofc.

[JohnM1875]

Starting to think we wont sign anyone this week either.

[bingo70]

Starting to think we wont sign anyone this week either.

It’s a bit early to be writing off the week I think!

[Hibby70]

Starting to think we wont sign anyone this week either.

I think the pen is making an appearance tonight.

[RMQ1967]

You are focussing on the transfer activity and team’s performance though. That should be left to DG and MM, which in fairness, it has been. No one is bothered what BK has to say about transfers.

We have become a part of a group of football clubs in the last six months.

Has he (or anyone) sat in front of a camera and told us what we should expect from being part of this group? I just searched his name on YouTube and the first thing that comes up is an interview with him from 10/1/23 when he introduced that they were searching for a DoF.

Since then, we have:
Hired a DoF.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a manager.
Became part of a multi club group.
Sacked a manager.
Hired a technical director.
Let the DoF’s contract expire.
Removed the DoF role.
Hired a new manager.

There is plenty in there, I could be missing more btw, that he can talk to.

It's utterly pointless. While there's still concerns about the product on the pitch, people would just pick faults in in whatever they have to say - same old crap blah blah blah.

Their on a hiding to nothing until we sign some players that excite the fans & the team is performing on the pitch. Until that happens guys like yourself will only use their words as a stick to beat them with.

They're doing the right thing under current circumstances, keeping quiet until they have something positive to say.

[JohnM1875]

It’s a bit early to be writing off the week I think!

Just a feeling! Obviously hope I'm spectacularly wrong

[The Wireless]

I might be imagining this, but fairly sure Kenneh was playing centre half at/before Leeds and people felt he was being played out of position in the midfield. Stand to be corrected though.

Never played for Leeds 1st team

[GreenCastle]

Starting to think we wont sign anyone this week either.

I think we will make a signing but whether or not they will play Sunday is a totally different discussion.

[Donegal Hibby]

Lots of plates spinning ? , it's about time one of them was falling 🙄

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/david-gray-reiterates-hibs-transfer-29640355

[Hibernian Verse]

You right about Ian Gordon, I was struck at the time of his father's funeral that it was his younger brother that gave the eulogy and spoke very well I. G never opened his mouth.

Right, and?

[Brightside]

You right about Ian Gordon, I was struck at the time of his father's funeral that it was his younger brother that gave the eulogy and spoke very well I. G never opened his mouth.

Are we really dropping to the level of how a son acts at his dad's funeral.

[flash]

Well this has taken an unexpected turn.

[Ozyhibby]

It's utterly pointless. While there's still concerns about the product on the pitch, people would just pick faults in in whatever they have to say - same old crap blah blah blah.

Their on a hiding to nothing until we sign some players that excite the fans & the team is performing on the pitch. Until that happens guys like yourself will only use their words as a stick to beat them with.

They're doing the right thing under current circumstances, keeping quiet until they have something positive to say.

Even signing don’t really matter. It’s all about results. Until they improve then nobody will be really happy. Just a little more hopeful. Long way to go I think.


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[Lago]

Right, and?Is he incapable of speech, what do you think?

[Hibernian Verse]

Is he incapable of speech, what do you think?

I think people have a number of reasons for speaking or not at a funeral and that it's got nothing to do with me or you. Pathetic comment.

[nonshinyfinish]

I think people have a number of reasons for speaking or not at a funeral and that it's got nothing to do with me or you. Pathetic comment.Yep, well out of order

[Lago]

Are we really dropping to the level of how a son acts at his dad's funeral.Merely an example, probably should have referred to the time he sat next to Kensell again unwilling or unable to speak, at a time of Foley's investment, fairly important time in his family ownership of Hibs.

[Alex Trager]

It's utterly pointless. While there's still concerns about the product on the pitch, people would just pick faults in in whatever they have to say - same old crap blah blah blah.

Their on a hiding to nothing until we sign some players that excite the fans & the team is performing on the pitch. Until that happens guys like yourself will only use their words as a stick to beat them with.

They're doing the right thing under current circumstances, keeping quiet until they have something positive to say.
Fair enough.

I disagree.

I think MM and DG should deal with Qs about the squad etc.

One of the leaders should absolutely be answering/explaining the direction the club will take with all the recent changes.

[007]

Only on youtube.

I think youtube (Hibs TV) is the most accessible platform for fans, could be wrong ofc.

If you Google you'll get interviews done with Sky and written ones by newspapers.

[tomhorn]

Merely an example, probably should have referred to the time he sat next to Kensell again unwilling or unable to speak, at a time of Foley's investment, fairly important time in his family ownership of Hibs.

Funeral comment is poor. I'd remove that tbh.

[sauzee1989]

Funeral comment is poor. I'd remove that tbh.

Concur

[Septimus]

As we appear to have recruited two competent centre halves from the lower reaches of the English leagues perhaps we could ask them to recommend players who have given them trouble in the recent past. Seems to me that might be more productive than scrolling through endless lists of unknowns

[04Sauzee]

Not sure If there has been a follow up post on the Canadian striker but it's being reported it was indeed Celtic who have had 2 bids turned down.

[IanM]

Junior Hoilett not getting another gig at Aberdeen as he stalled on the initial offer

Has options in Scotland and England

[7Hero]

So not much news on summer transfers then ? Just the same old chat on the kensell / Gordon dream team..

[jeffers]

Junior Hoilett not getting another gig at Aberdeen as he stalled on the initial offer Has options in Scotland and EnglandI could be talking rubbish but I have it in my head he was a player the club quite liked.

[JohnM1875]

So not much news on summer transfers then ? Just the same old chat on the kensell / Gordon dream team..

***** eh? I was really looking forward to the season as well, expecting good signings in early doors to complete the squad.

The three main signings so far definitely look like good ones, no complaints there, just expected a lot more by this stage.

Bored and disappointed at this stage already.

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Motherwell sign striker on 3year deal.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjr4jz4k21zo

[IanM]

I could be talking rubbish but I have it in my head he was a player the club quite liked.

Yeah club and fans alike - 13 games, 2 goals, 7 assists

New gaffer doesn’t seem to be mucking about mind

[TrinityHFC]

Merely an example, probably should have referred to the time he sat next to Kensell again unwilling or unable to speak, at a time of Foley's investment, fairly important time in his family ownership of Hibs.

Kit spoke at length to the media at the AGM. Do we really need to hear from Ian about anything?

The family seem like very nice people who are doing their best for the club. The personal angle of the comments is very poor.

Kit and Ian are at most of the Community Foundation events if anyone really wants to speak with them.

[JohnM1875]

Yeah club and fans alike - 13 games, 2 goals, 7 assists New gaffer doesn’t seem to be mucking about mindQuite impressive in a rank Aberdeen team last season. 34 now but could well be worth a years contract.

[we are hibs]

Kit spoke at length to the media at the AGM. Do we really need to hear from Ian about anything?

The family seem like very nice people who are doing their best for the club. The personal angle of the comments is very poor.

Kit and Ian are at most of the Community Foundation events if anyone really wants to speak with them.[emoji23]

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[Alex Trager]

If you Google you'll get interviews done with Sky and written ones by newspapers.

I googled and came up with a sky interview pre AGM.

BK does not go into much detail at all about what to expect.

The article states:
Hibernian FC chief executive Ben Kensell said: "This deal is ground-breaking in Scottish football and game-changing for Hibernian Football Club, so I'm really pleased it was ratified this evening.

"The Gordon Family and I spent months in dialogue with Bill and Black Knight Football Club to ensure they were the right partners for this fantastic club, and during that time we quickly realised we were totally aligned with our ambitions for Hibernian FC. I'd also like to thank the Scottish FA for their openness, transparency, and support in getting this deal agreed.

"This is a really exciting time for everyone involved with Hibernian FC. The future looks very bright and fans should be excited."

As an aside, BK says in that interview ‘we do not budget for going out of the cups’ this idea has been discussed quite a bit on here recently, and I found that an interesting take.

Surely they are not budgeting for us to win a double yearly?

Here is the link if anyone wants to check it out and see if I am wrong in my interpretation.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11792/13082422/bournemouth-owner-bill-foleys-6m-hibernian-investment-approved-at-agm

[IanM]

Quite impressive in a rank Aberdeen team last season. 34 now but could well be worth a years contract.

His performances past me by last season but I wasn’t looking at much else but us - if he was the 3rd striker we bring in I’d be happy enough - based on his career

[Lago]

Funeral comment is poor. I'd remove that tbh.Consider it done, I'll leave the other comment re his inability to speak in place as I don't think it can be considered out of place.

[Donegal Hibby]

St Johnstone sign Lewis Neilson from hertz ( any connection to the caveman ?) . St Johnstone use to be a club I didn't mind though with Levein the manager and them turning into a mini hertz , my opinion has since changed 😁

[Hibernian Verse]

St Johnstone sign Lewis Neilson from hertz ( any connection to the caveman ?) . St Johnstone use to be a club I didn't mind though with Levein the manager and them turning into a mini hertz , my opinion has since changed 😁

When they signed him from Dundee Utd they were meant to be getting the next Beckenbauer, hasn't worked out that way.

[04Sauzee]

St Johnstone sign Lewis Neilson from hertz ( any connection to the caveman ?) . St Johnstone use to be a club I didn't mind though with Levein the manager and them turning into a mini hertz , my opinion has since changed 😁

Assuming that's a loan deal?

[Rumble de Thump]

[emoji23]

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This is the inane level of trolling that's been creeping onto this forum.

[Donegal Hibby]

When they signed him from Dundee Utd they were meant to be getting the next Beckenbauer, hasn't worked out that way.

Thanks , now I remember him . There was a lot of hype about him signing right enough. I remember some of them saying H Cochrane was going to be better than SJM at one point too , he's now at QotS 😆

[HH81]

This thread has got a bit nuts recently.

Needs a signing or two.

[JimBHibees]

Are we really dropping to the level of how a son acts at his dad's funeral.

That is genuinely a shocker. Despicable it really is.

[Alfred E Newman]

That is genuinely a shocker. Despicable it really is.

I think the poster has acknowledged that and deleted the comment and rightly so.

[number9dream]

Killie teasing the return of Ndaba...*permanent deal.

[EGL2000]

Killie teasing the return of Ndaba...*permanent deal.

That's a really good signing for them tbf. Surprised they have managed to get him permanently.

[Broken Gnome]

Killie teasing the return of Ndaba...*permanent deal.

IF that happens and IF it's at the expense of Hibs, a player is naturally going to feel a bit of attachment to a club he was previously at.

If that club had a good season, qualified for Europe and finished above other options, I doubt we're offering THAT better an incentive to turn his head.

Possibly suffering for past mistakes.

[04Sauzee]

Killie teasing the return of Ndaba...*permanent deal.

The boy from the Hibs Observer said a number of weeks back we weren't after him ? I'm sure that's what was said anyway.

[we are hibs]

This is the inane level of trolling that's been creeping onto this forum.You should look up the definition of trolling, mate.

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[Hibernian Verse]

IF that happens and IF it's at the expense of Hibs, a player is naturally going to feel a bit of attachment to a club he was previously at.

If that club had a good season, qualified for Europe and finished above other options, I doubt we're offering THAT better an incentive to turn his head.

Possibly suffering for past mistakes.

Hibs squashed the rumour via the observer.

[Brightside]

Hibs squashed the rumour via the observer.

Indeed. A while ago too.

[bingo70]

Hibs squashed the rumour via the observer.

I’m more disappointed we didn’t go for him than the fact we didn’t get him.

Just seems like the type of player we need and has been proven to do well in this league. If we weren’t interested in him, and it sounds like we weren’t, I wonder why?

We need cover and competition for left back and left centre half , I thought he’d have been a no brainer.

[Broken Gnome]

Hibs squashed the rumour via the observer.

Didn't see that - mind you, I'd be squashing everything that didn't go our way to appease us moaning buggers.

[Donegal Hibby]

Killie sign Ndaba on a 3 year deal .

[Callum_62]

Didn't see that - mind you, I'd be squashing everything that didn't go our way to appease us moaning buggers.I wouldn't be surprised if that's what we done

Realised he was killie bound and leaked we aren't interested

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[JohnM1875]

Killie sign Ndaba on a 3 year deal .

Seemed like he's been Killie bound for a while now.

Wasn't fussed when it first broke we were in for him then the more I looked into it the more it just seemed to make complete sense we'd be in for him.

Without doubt still need cover at the back and someone for LB, hope we have a good one lined up.

[NC1875]

Another day goes by….

Or still time for a signing today ?

[JohnM1875]

Another day goes by…. Or still time for a signing today ?Just can't see it. Honestly wouldn't be surprised if we go into the weekends game with the current squad.

Genuinely think we're struggling to sign players.

[sauzee1989]

Killie sign Ndaba on a 3 year deal .

Should have been all over that deal. Would have been a massive upgrade on Rocky

[NC1875]

Just can't see it. Honestly wouldn't be surprised if we go into the weekends game with the current squad.

Genuinely think we're struggling to sign players.

Yeah I get that impression as well. Gray saying we’ll have a look and reassess doesn’t sound good. It’s like we’re now onto option c or d.

Also worrying that he keeps just mentioning top of the pitch. We need a midfielder, the thought of Campbell playing most weeks and Newell only turning up when he wants gives me the fear.

Another long boring season awaits I think.

[California-Hibs]

Another day goes by….

Or still time for a signing today ?

I think it's a case of another day goes by. It's honestly beyond a joke how under prepared we are for the new season. It's like we're treating it as a complete write off.

[KeithWright9]

I think it's a case of another day goes by. It's honestly beyond a joke how under prepared we are for the new season. It's like we're treating it as a complete write off.

Almost like the Board didn’t recognise that we were cannon fodder last season and we’ve since lost better players from amount that group….

[SaulGoodman]

5 days until the first league game and we’ve signed 2 defenders and a backup goalie.

[Stuart93]

Killie sign Ndaba on a 3 year deal .

Madness that we’re sitting stagnant whilst other teams roundabout is to some shrewd business.

We’ve improved the defence but still need another CB and back up LB on top of that, and that’s not even mentioning the needs for quality signings in attacking areas ready for the starting 11.

It’s all shaping up to be much of the same this window as the previous few where we come out of it still light in key areas. As soon as suspension and injuries hit we’re back to having to play players that aren’t good enough.

And I’m not buying this whole instability being the cause argument because fans have been told that the structure within the club means recruitment follows the same path regardless of who’s in charge. Yet again we’ve went into another summer window underprepared.

[04Sauzee]

5 days until the first league game and we’ve signed 2 defenders and a backup goalie.

Surely a first team GK as well then.

[04Sauzee]

Larkeche joins The Dee!

Dundee Football Club are excited to announce the loan signing of Ziyad Larkeche from Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan deal, subject to international clearance.
Left-back Larkeche moves north of the border after playing 22 times for the Championship side last season.
Ziyad Larkeche will wear the number 21 jersey for Dundee.
Welcome to The Dee Ziyad!
Read the full announcement on the club website: buff.ly/4dmEwq3
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[Since452]

Madness that we’re sitting stagnant whilst other teams roundabout is to some shrewd business.

We’ve improved the defence but still need another CB and back up LB on top of that, and that’s not even mentioning the needs for quality signings in attacking areas ready for the starting 11.

It’s all shaping up to be much of the same this window as the previous few where we come out of it still light in key areas. As soon as suspension and injuries hit we’re back to having to play players that aren’t good enough.

Have other teams around us done any more shrewed business than us? Who else have Kilmarnock signed?

[Real Emerald]

Madness that we’re sitting stagnant whilst other teams roundabout is to some shrewd business.

We’ve improved the defence but still need another CB and back up LB on top of that, and that’s not even mentioning the needs for quality signings in attacking areas ready for the starting 11.

It’s all shaping up to be much of the same this window as the previous few where we come out of it still light in key areas. As soon as suspension and injuries hit we’re back to having to play players that aren’t good enough.

The thing is we still don’t even know if we’ve improved the defence, that test has yet to come. The squad is beyond belief as it stands especially on top of the expectations of improved budgets bringing in better players. There may still be a few players to come in but I’m starting to have my doubts reading between the lines.

[GreenCastle]

Almost like the Board didn’t recognise that we were cannon fodder last season and we’ve since lost better players from amount that group….

You would think as soon as they knew Myziane wasn’t staying about they would be desperate to find a player who could help with goal contributions.

I never understand why their are staff in full time recruitment roles and they don’t have transfer succession planning.

For example…

If Stevenson leaves we have…1st choice X - 2nd choice Y and 3rd choice Z lined up who are all within our budget and would be suitable for the club.

I understand things change but what is the point of a recruitment department .

This weekends game is massive - if we lose we could easily lose 3 in a row (Celtic home / Celtic away) and come middle of August be on 0 points and out the cup! Then we face Dundee home and Killie away. It’s an important month and we don’t look prepared so far for 5 games in 4 weeks.

[JohnM1875]

Larkeche joins The Dee!Dundee Football Club are excited to announce the loan signing of Ziyad Larkeche from Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan deal, subject to international clearance. Left-back Larkeche moves north of the border after playing 22 times for the Championship side last season.Ziyad Larkeche will wear the number 21 jersey for Dundee.Welcome to The Dee Ziyad!Read the full announcement on the club website: buff.ly/4dmEwq3#Dundee1893That on paper sounds like an excellent signing. Dundee have had some pre-season, think they'll be right up there this year challenging for Europe again.

[LaMotta]

With the appointment of big Malky I really thought we'd be on the ball with pre season signings. Surprised how things have panned out.

[Since452]

Dundee seem to be signing anyone that moves. Bit of a scattergun approach.

[JohnM1875]

With the appointment of big Malky I really thought we'd be on the ball with pre season signings. Surprised how things have panned out.I'm really pissed off with it if I'm honest. Just feel lied to.

Have to add, that is to-date though. Of course things could change before the weekend or the window closing. Still be a bit late for my liking.

[B.H.F.C]

The thing is we still don’t even know if we’ve improved the defence, that test has yet to come. The squad is beyond belief as it stands especially on top of the expectations of improved budgets bringing in better players. There may still be a few players to come in but I’m starting to have my doubts reading between the lines.

Was expecting so much more this summer on the back of all the investment coming in. Never thought we’d be ripping things up completely, impossible given all the players who are still contracted despite not contributing. I did hope that we’d have went and made some proper signings at the top end of the park by now. It’s over a month since we did anything to enhance the squad.

[GreenCastle]

Have other teams around us done any more shrewed business than us? Who else have Kilmarnock signed?

Have Killie who finished 4th last year lost anyone or just adding to the squad ?

[Since452]

Have Killie who finished 4th last year lost anyone or just adding to the squad ?

No idea. They haven't shipped out an underperforming manager though.

[04Sauzee]

Have Killie who finished 4th last year lost anyone or just adding to the squad ?

Not updated with today's signing

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kilmarnock-fc/transfers/verein/2553

[JimBHibees]

Larkeche joins The Dee!

Dundee Football Club are excited to announce the loan signing of Ziyad Larkeche from Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan deal, subject to international clearance.
Left-back Larkeche moves north of the border after playing 22 times for the Championship side last season.
Ziyad Larkeche will wear the number 21 jersey for Dundee.
Welcome to The Dee Ziyad!
Read the full announcement on the club website: buff.ly/4dmEwq3
#Dundee1893

Where have Dundee got the money from?

[Numptie]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz779w964kyo All the Ins and Outs for the Premiership

[sauzee1989]

Kilmarnock already had a better squad than us and have kept players like Marley Watkins and Ndaba. Hibs on the other hand have lost the one bit of top Quailty we had in attacking areas and not replaced him. We are now 5 days away from starting the season with a young lad in midfield that couldn’t get into Stirling Albion team about 3 mknths ago albeit he’s done well pre season

[Brightside]

I'm really pissed off with it if I'm honest. Just feel lied to.

Have to add, that is to-date though. Of course things could change before the weekend or the window closing. Still be a bit late for my liking.

Cmon. Are you serious. “Just feel lied to”. It’s like some sort of teenage soap opera.

[Real Emerald]

Kilmarnock already had a better squad than us and have kept players like Marley Watkins and Ndaba. Hibs on the other hand have lost the one bit of top Quailty we had in attacking areas and not replaced him. We are now 5 days away from starting the season with a young lad in midfield that couldn’t get into Stirling Albion team about 3 mknths ago albeit he’s done well pre season

And a midfield of Newell and Campbell again. That’s really worked wonders over the past few seasons!!!! There just feels like something isn’t right at the club just now. Hopefully it’s just a log jam of talent we’re about to get. 😂

[JohnM1875]

Cmon. Are you serious. “Just feel lied to”. It’s like some sort of teenage soap opera.

I agree, it does feel like that. Says a lot about the folk running the club

[Not In The Know]

I cant believe there is not one player at Bournemouth near the first team that would not benefit from a season with us on loan AND improve on what we have.Has the relationship broken down that badly already?

[TrinityHFC]

I agree, it does feel like that. Says a lot about the folk running the club

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies?

Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past?

Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.

[blackpoolhibs]

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies? Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past? Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.Who are these players we just signed because they were available in the past?

[andrew70]

Think those wanting a hand to get through day to day will hear more from the club this week. I believe the sky cameras are due on Thursday to preview the new season.

Will hear from key figures which might placate some but no doubt anger others.

[JohnM1875]

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies? Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past? Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.I'm not talking about being lied to in the past week, I'm talking about over the past year or so. Just been fed constant pish to keep folk onside and quiet.

Grays comments are what any head coach would put out there. Don't blame him one bit for the way I'm feeling. I wish to **** we'd back him.

[thebausburst]

Rumour 3 Swansea players about to be loaned out and one of them is Myko, poss to us 👍

[B.H.F.C]

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies?

Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past?

Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.

Every manager says the same things, every year. It’s always about quality or waiting to get the right one or whatever. What a manager says means **** all. I’d bet Gray is as frustrated, in fact more frustrated than a lot of us. It’s him that’ll get the sack even if he’s not given the tools to do the job at the end of the day.

I don’t think we’ve just signed anyone available in the past either. It’s just that they’ve not turned out to be very good in many cases.

[04Sauzee]

Rumour 3 Swansea players about to be loaned out and one of them is Myko, poss to us 👍

It's not a rumour without a link or a source 😁😁😁

Is it this?

https://x.com/VitalSwansea/status/1818317396215493066?t=8tiqKJmWbI-RwjU4Dca3vw&s=19

[Callum_62]

Can't believe nearly every other club in the league have more ins than us

Hasnt anyone told them that quality isn't available until an unspecified later date?

More fool them eh!



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[007]

Rumour 3 Swansea players about to be loaned out and one of them is Myko, poss to us 👍https://x.com/JamesFleming03/status/1818323028628910308

[JohnM1875]

https://x.com/JamesFleming03/status/1818323028628910308Buzzing if true. Hope he's not the Swansea equivalent of Hibs Central

[04Sauzee]

https://x.com/JamesFleming03/status/1818323028628910308

Bizarrely just seeing that. Freelance journalist 👀👀

[LunasBoots]

I'm not talking about being lied to in the past week, I'm talking about over the past year or so. Just been fed constant pish to keep folk onside and quiet.

Grays comments are what any head coach would put out there. Don't blame him one bit for the way I'm feeling. I wish to **** we'd back him.

Yup can't really blame him if we have a bad season, past managers have been backed better than currently, all other clubs getting decent business done now, and we're still waiting on strengthening certain positions.

[Stuart93]

https://x.com/JamesFleming03/status/1818323028628910308

I’m happy it’ll be a striker in the door.

BUT it’s a massive risk given his injury record. IF he stays fit he’ll score goals no doubt but it’s a big IF and not sure it’s an IF we can afford

[GreenCastle]

Every manager says the same things, every year. It’s always about quality or waiting to get the right one or whatever. What a manager says means **** all. I’d bet Gray is as frustrated, in fact more frustrated than a lot of us. It’s him that’ll get the sack even if he’s not given the tools to do the job at the end of the day.

I don’t think we’ve just signed anyone available in the past either. It’s just that they’ve not turned out to be very good in many cases.

Yeah we are running out of reasons why we haven’t added a striker, central midfielder or left back.

Gray won’t be happy 100% with his squad as it’s pretty much the same group as last season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Bizarrely just seeing that. Freelance journalist 👀👀

Swansea forum , last page a couple of mentions....
https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/forum/309006/page:23/#569

[04Sauzee]

I’m happy it’ll be a striker in the door.

BUT it’s a massive risk given his injury record. IF he stays fit he’ll score goals no doubt but it’s a big IF and not sure it’s an IF we can afford

Also has he had any kind of pre-season?

[Paul1642]

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies?

Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past?

Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.

I tend to be supper patient when it comes to transfers but even I can see that entering the league campaign with with no 2nd choice striker is not part of the plan. We are a Vente injury away from hanging no senior squad natural striker.

We shouldn’t be signing just anybody but likewise, we don’t just start looking for players on June 14, and whilst certain deals take longer, 6 weeks plus is enough time to make more progress than we have.

[we are hibs]

If we can keep him fit he would be our best striker imo.

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[Ozyhibby]

Yeah we are running out of reasons why we haven’t added a striker, central midfielder or left back.

Gray won’t be happy 100% with his squad as it’s pretty much the same group as last season.

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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[LunasBoots]

If we can keep him fit he would be our best striker imo.

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Yup, that's the problem though, good player but his injury issues speak for themselves, who knows though, maybe we are looking at other signings for that area to cover that.

[GreenCastle]

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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100% weaker

Keep saying it but without Youan and Myzianes goals and assists that’s a massive gap in the team.

[007]

Bizarrely just seeing that. Freelance journalist 👀👀

James the journalist with his 217 followers. Fabrizio Romano better watch out.

[SteveHFC]

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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Hopefully this news about Mykola is true and we’ve finally signed a striker before our first league game on Sunday.

[04Sauzee]

James the journalist with his 217 followers. Fabrizio Romano better watch out.

Everybody has to start somewhere 😁

[Real Emerald]

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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As it stands we have a weaker starting 11 and weaker squad than the one that got us 8th place. Plus we’re relying on a rookie manager turning things around with very little backing (so far) in the transfer market. No idea what this investment was meant to achieve but maybe things will play out at the end of the window,. It’s quite worrying though.

[Mrimbetween]

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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Fingers crossed a couple come in and like now. Apathy rules when there is with nothing to get really excited about. Poor ST sales, in fact **** Att's become more of the norm
Dont hit the ground running then its gonny get messy. Gray and Co must be fuming at the lack of support in the market that shows real intent after the excitement of the Investment

[LunasBoots]

If we got Myko and Bowie then that would be decent, covers any injury issues that may occur.

[sauzee1989]

Hopefully this news about Mykola is true and we’ve finally signed a striker before our first league game on Sunday.

Doubt he would play don’t think he’s featured for Swansea all pre season

[Donegal Hibby]

Buzzing if true. Hope he's not the Swansea equivalent of Hibs Central

Me too , if we can keep him fit , I honestly think we will have one of the best strikers in the league .

https://youtu.be/Yf5wGnhZAtw?si=KUjtwcLTWS2raDjo

[Real Emerald]

Doubt he would play don’t think he’s featured for Swansea all pre season

That sounds like a Hibs signing. 4 weeks away from being ready, not firing all season coz he’s not had a real pre season and gets injured in his first game. 😂 I’ve seen the movie before.

[SteveHFC]

That sounds like a Hibs signing. 4 weeks away from being ready, not firing all season coz he’s not had a real pre season and gets injured in his first game. 😂 I’ve seen the movie before.Signs tomorrow and gets injured on Thursday. :greengrin

[Scotty Leither]

Think those wanting a hand to get through day to day will hear more from the club this week. I believe the sky cameras are due on Thursday to preview the new season. Will hear from key figures which might placate some but no doubt anger others.Kensell will be glad handing all his media mates at that event, and Davey Gray will be trotted out to regurgitate his lines that will have been given to him that morning. Ian Gordon will be naewhere in sight, as usual. Bluff and bluster and bull****, it’s the only kind of “trading” that Hibs do at the moment, it’s certainly not player trading, that’s for sure.

[Callum_62]

Kensell will be glad handing all his media mates at that event, and Davey Gray will be trotted out to regurgitate his lines that will have been given to him that morning. Ian Gordon will be naewhere in sight, as usual. Bluff and bluster and bull****, it’s the only kind of “trading” that Hibs do at the moment, it’s certainly not player trading, that’s for sure.I hope they cancel anything they had planned now

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[Ozyhibby]

Hopefully this news about Mykola is true and we’ve finally signed a striker before our first league game on Sunday.

And that’s a good one to be just a loan due to his injury history. [emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]


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[Scotty Leither]

I hope they cancel anything they had planned now Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using TapatalkSeriously, what’s the point of having a puff piece to show off our “state of the art” training facility when the fans can see through it for the PR ***** that it is? I’d prefer a press conference to be held where Gordon is announcing the club is for sale, because it looks increasingly like they’re not putting another ha’penny into the place.

[Billyy]

Doubt he would play don’t think he’s featured for Swansea all pre seasonHe scored the other week against Swindon.

[Ringothedog]

Kensell will be glad handing all his media mates at that event, and Davey Gray will be trotted out to regurgitate his lines that will have been given to him that morning. Ian Gordon will be naewhere in sight, as usual. Bluff and bluster and bull****, it’s the only kind of “trading” that Hibs do at the moment, it’s certainly not player trading, that’s for sure.
Out of interest, how many club owners do you think will be interviewed by Sky? I will make a guess at zero. I really don’t see the Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen owners being in the programme. The only person I reasonably expect to be interviewed are David Gray and Malky McKay

[Jones28]

I was hoping we’d have an announcement made by today.

[Onion]

It looks weaker than that.
Only a few month on from the ‘game changing investment’ and it looks like we were all played for fools.


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Can't be true. Hibs are an ethical club that would never pull a fast one over supporters. Looking forward to seeing a few decent signings when time is right.

[CropleyWasGod]

Seriously, what’s the point of having a puff piece to show off our “state of the art” training facility when the fans can see through it for the PR ***** that it is? I’d prefer a press conference to be held where Gordon is announcing the club is for sale, because it looks increasingly like they’re not putting another ha’penny into the place.

Over and above the £7m+ they've put in so far this year? :wink:

[Mrimbetween]

Can't be true. Hibs are an ethical club that would never pull a fast one over supporters. Looking forward to seeing a few decent signings when time is right.

The right times passing by and very quickly Had an age to bring players in

[Clarence]

I was hoping we’d have an announcement made by today.

We need a Hibs version of Comical Ali from the Iraq war, reading a statement every day about the great success of our pre season recruitment and league cup campaign.

[Scotty Leither]

Out of interest, how many club owners do you think will be interviewed by Sky? I will make a guess at zero. I really don’t see the Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen owners being in the programme. The only person I reasonably expect to be interviewed are David Gray and Malky McKayIan Gordon has never spoken publicly about Hibs in ANY public forum that I’ve been in attendance. Kensell was asked some awkward questions at the last AGM, and he was bailed out by the club lawyer. Gordon sat impassively throughout the whole meeting. I find Gordon’s lack of engagement with the wider fan base to be rather “odd” and that’s me putting it kindly.

[Ringothedog]

Over and above the £7m+ they've put in so far this year? :wink:

That doesn’t count as far as some on here would have you believe.

[The Modfather]

You think David Gray’s comments on signings and timing are lies?

Could we actually have learned something about just signing anyone who was available in the past?

Yeah we are playing a league game next week but we have players we’ve been landed with previously on long contracts still here and just adding to that for the sake of the early games wouldn’t be sensible.

We could wait and pay a fee to sign quality like McKirdy on the final day of the window again.

[TrinityHFC]

I tend to be supper patient when it comes to transfers but even I can see that entering the league campaign with with no 2nd choice striker is not part of the plan. We are a Vente injury away from hanging no senior squad natural striker.

We shouldn’t be signing just anybody but likewise, we don’t just start looking for players on June 14, and whilst certain deals take longer, 6 weeks plus is enough time to make more progress than we have.

We have McKirdy who is a striker. How do you know we could get the players we actually want before now? Wouldn’t we have just done it then?

[Scotty Leither]

Over and above the £7m+ they've put in so far this year? :wink:So for us less financially informed ones on here, does the BK’s investment of £6m as an equivalent of 30% of the equity make the Gordons’ valuation of the club at around £20m?