Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[KeithTheHibby]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/junior-hoilett-hibs-transfer-chance-29650576

He ticks a lot of boxes. Him and big Myko in gives us a lot more presence up top.

[JohnM1875]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/junior-hoilett-hibs-transfer-chance-29650576

Be happy with that to be honest. Hopefully add Bowie, Myko and a LB and we're in much better shape.

[TheBruce]

You know this from a good source?

I’m not doubting anyone on here but I am doubting Hibs signing someone as it seems like it’s never going to happen!

[JasonC1875]

Very quiet from the official Twitter, reckon at least one announcement coming at some point today.

[007]

Believe 2 players signed this morning. Announcements soon…
👍
Myko and Hoilett please.

[007]

Very quiet from the official Twitter, reckon at least one announcement coming at some point today.

Seem to favour evening announcements these days. Presumably better for views and likes.

[04Sauzee]

Seem to favour evening announcements these days. Presumably better for views and likes.

They definitely liked a 5pm announcement/teaser

[CockneyRebel]

​He ticks a lot of boxes. Him and big Myko in gives us a lot more presence up top.


Apart from the fact he is recovering from an injury picked up in international training!

[JohnM1875]

Very quiet from the official Twitter, reckon at least one announcement coming at some point today.

Goal of the month goals posted on WhatsApp Hibs channel but not Twitrer. Interesting, interesting! Usually always do Twitter first.

[Stuart93]

Apart from the fact he is recovering from an injury picked up in international training!

He’s nearly back at full fitness. Seen someone saying that yesterday

[GloryGlory]

Very quiet from the official Twitter, reckon at least one announcement coming at some point today.

Or there's actually nowt to report. :devil:

[we are hibs]

Apart from the fact he is recovering from an injury picked up in international training!Does that not tick a box to sign for Hibs?

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[JasonC1875]

Or there's actually nowt to report. :devil:

Would still be posting the usual nonsense

[Donegal Hibby]

👍
Myko and Hoilett please.

I'm more hoping on Mykola and Bowie . I can't say I'm overly excited about a 34 year old winger who's probably lost his pace though there seems to be quite a few of you on here that seems to rate him so I'm probably wrong on this .

[GloryGlory]

Would still be posting the usual nonsense

There's only so many murder mystery nights, evenings with Joe Bloggs talking about his fascinating career and new commercial partnerships to go around! :greengrin

[McD]

There's only so many murder mystery nights, evenings with Joe Bloggs talking about his fascinating career and new commercial partnerships to go around! :greengrin



Certainly spamming us with plenty on WhatsApp 😂

[leith lynx]

Mason Hancock from Airdrie?

Honestly hope not, seen the guy a few times, nothing personal but not good enough for us, let go by Aberdeen a couple of years ago, would be better going for Harry Milne at Partick or the boy Strapp who was at Morton until recently. Failing that I'd rather recall Oscar McIntyre and give him an opportunity, so much for the promised significant squad investment!

[GloryGlory]

Does that not tick a box to sign for Hibs?

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Ticks the only box to sign for Hibs. He'll get a longer contract if he brings his own treatment table.

[04Sauzee]

Goal of the month goals posted on WhatsApp Hibs channel but not Twitrer. Interesting, interesting! Usually always do Twitter first.

Twitter caught up now.

[JohnM1875]

Twitter caught up now.

Made me look a right mug.

[ruthven_raiders]

5k a week is not 750k a year, it’s 260k a year

If you read my post properly I said there quality players would be around 750k not one player, I am not numerically illiterate 🤣🤣🤣

[GloryGlory]

Twitter caught up now.

The pen must be due an appearance soon? :hyper

[ruthven_raiders]

If people can’t do p7 arithmetic they should be banned from the internet.

Well if only people would read my post originally and I iday that it was three players for that money, so hoping I don't get a Internet ban 🤣🤣

[badabing67]

Goal of the month goals posted on WhatsApp Hibs channel but not Twitrer. Interesting, interesting! Usually always do Twitter first.

Yeah you did tell us that the Ukraine flag was one of the icons, got to be a hint

[matty_f]

Well if only people would read my post originally and I iday that it was three players for that money, so hoping I don't get a Internet ban 🤣🤣

If people can't do p7 reading they shouldn't be on the internet. 👀

[04Sauzee]

Yeah you did tell us that the Ukraine flag was one of the icons, got to be a hint

Is that people not liking the post with the Ukrainian flag

[badabing67]

Is that people not liking the post with the Ukrainian flag

No idea but why would that flag be there

[LaMotta]

Well if only people would read my post originally and I iday that it was three players for that money, so hoping I don't get a Internet ban 🤣🤣

Exactly, it was pretty clear what you meant!

[007]

No idea but why would that flag be there

A cryptic signing clue, though not quite Brandon Barker photo of car stereo level of cryptic.

[at last 61]

The pen must be due an appearance soon? :hyper

Normally Thursday,so not long now

[badabing67]

This is just out from BBC

Hibernian eye Mykola Kuharevich as Swansea City's transfer struggles go on - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4ng120pj8ro)

[CapitalGreen]

Honestly hope not, seen the guy a few times, nothing personal but not good enough for us, let go by Aberdeen a couple of years ago, would be better going for Harry Milne at Partick or the boy Strapp who was at Morton until recently. Failing that I'd rather recall Oscar McIntyre and give him an opportunity, so much for the promised significant squad investment!

Wait until you hear what club let Harry Milne go a few seasons ago

[leith lynx]

Wait until you hear what club let Harry Milne go a few seasons ago

Milne over Hancock anyday, even though he was a fellow Dons reject!

[Scooter]

Well looks like another day gone without anything

[Hibby70]

Yeah you did tell us that the Ukraine flag was one of the icons, got to be a hint

I've added a Trinidad flag in the hope that wee Russell comes back.

[JohnM1875]

Well looks like another day gone without anything

Said yesterday I honestly don't think we’ll announce anything this week. Nothing appears imminent.

Really hope I'm wrong though, boring without signings.

[Unseen work]

All the articles published today don’t seem like a signing or two are imminent

EEN just posted another about Hoilett, Bowie and Big Myk being options

[A Hi-Bee]

All guess work, only ones who know are the intrepid duo Kensell and IG, we need to wait for them to find us a real good one, cheap but good.
:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

Happy now the funny faces are back working.

[badabing67]

I've added a Trinidad flag in the hope that wee Russell comes back.


Is there a wee Russell Jnr

[Donegal Hibby]

Don't like the bit where Gray says if we don't get somebody in , he's not going to moan about it, surely we are going to sign a striker before our first game ? ....
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/can-hibs-land-forward-before-sundays-big-kick-off-state-of-play-on-hoilett-kukharevych-bowie-interest-4724378

[Col2]

Said yesterday I honestly don't think we’ll announce anything this week. Nothing appears imminent.

Really hope I'm wrong though, boring without signings.

I agree. I think we are miles away from anything meaningful.

[A Hi-Bee]

Don't like the bit where Gray says if we don't get somebody in , he's not going to moan about it, surely we are going to sign a striker before our first game ? ....
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/can-hibs-land-forward-before-sundays-big-kick-off-state-of-play-on-hoilett-kukharevych-bowie-interest-4724378

He is in no position to moan about things, they know that as well.

[007]

Is there a wee Russell Jnr

Yes but it stays mostly inside the troosers these days.

[Unseen work]

Before the EEN are mentioning Kukharevych, Bowie and Hoilett you’d think were working on them.

Especially Bowie as that’s a while we’ve been linked and they’ve mentioned it a lot

[B.H.F.C]

Before the EEN are mentioning Kukharevych, Bowie and Hoilett you’d think were working on them.

Especially Bowie as that’s a while we’ve been linked and they’ve mentioned it a lot

I’m pretty sceptical about how much they know. Just regurgitating what has been mentioned in various other places. I don’t think they have any more idea than we do.

[BoomtownHibees]

No idea but why would that flag be there

It’s random folk replying with the flag, it’s not Hibs who have added it

[GordonHFC]

Before the EEN are mentioning Kukharevych, Bowie and Hoilett you’d think were working on them.

Especially Bowie as that’s a while we’ve been linked and they’ve mentioned it a lot

It will come out we are not interested in him a couple of days before he is announced elsewhere.

[Joe6-2]

This is depressing

[Lago]

This is just out from BBC

Hibernian eye Mykola Kuharevich as Swansea City's transfer struggles go on - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4ng120pj8ro)
Just regurgitating what been said for last couple of days.

[Paul1642]

This is depressing

It’s the hope that gets me :(

[Coco Bryce]

If we don't sign any strikers then get beat on Sunday. This site will actually implode.

[AlbertK86]

https://x.com/record_sport/status/1818691894550864087?s=46


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[Joe6-2]

It’s the hope that gets me :(

That’s being eroded fast too, want to believe the club has targets and they could materialize

[AlbertK86]

So if having to wait on Myko that’s is maybe what SDG is referring to.

The post about 2 signed if true means Myko not one of them IF the daily record (big if) aren’t be believed


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[EGL2000]

So if having to wait on Myko that’s is maybe what SDG is referring to.

The post about 2 signed if true means Myko not one of them IF the daily record (big if) aren’t be believed


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Move on we aren't in the position to be waiting around of then get stung.

[Donegal Hibby]

If we don't sign any strikers then get beat on Sunday. This site will actually implode.

Then again if we win it will be a place tranquility ,happiness and positivity ,Ok , maybe I am stretching that abit far😂

[Hibs90]

If we don't sign any strikers then get beat on Sunday. This site will actually implode.

And rightly so, and it won’t be SDG’s fault in the slightest unless he makes some very obvious error on Sunday.

The blame is entirely with the CEO, Owners and board. They need to go.

[007]

And rightly so, and it won’t be SDG’s fault in the slightest unless he makes some very obvious error on Sunday.

The blame is entirely with the CEO, Owners and board. They need to go.

Maybe SDG has said he wants to wait on Myko rather than move onto the next choice.

[JohnM1875]

Maybe SDG has said he wants to wait on Myko rather than move onto the next choice.

He's not though if we're still in for Bowie and Hoilett as reported.

[tamig]

Don't like the bit where Gray says if we don't get somebody in , he's not going to moan about it, surely we are going to sign a striker before our first game ? ....
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/can-hibs-land-forward-before-sundays-big-kick-off-state-of-play-on-hoilett-kukharevych-bowie-interest-4724378

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?

[hibee-boys]

Picked up the latest Hibs official post on Facebook, flogging hospitality again……got excited thinking they must have announced a player or 2 earlier…..no such luck. The social media team must be as keen to post news about signings as we are waiting to read them. If I see anymore posts around sponsorship deals/hospitality before we get our finger out and add to squad I might explode🙈😂

[JohnM1875]

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?

Doesn't matter now. Even if we do they won’t be up to speed with the way we play etc so will be on the bench at best.

Still disappointing not to have one in after we forced ALF out, so known for ages we’d only have Vente.

[EGL2000]

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?

I think it's pretty obvious we need at least one. Our current starter isn't scoring enough goals. We can't really count on Mckirdy and probably isn't good enough anyway. Meaning we really have no attacking option off the bench.

[McD]

If you read my post properly I said there quality players would be around 750k not one player, I am not numerically illiterate 🤣🤣🤣



Sorry bud, misinterpreted what you said

[hibee-boys]

Our lack of striker options may settle the Newell/Campbell midfield debate anyway…….Josh may have to play upfront when Vente inevitably gets taken off.

[tamig]

Doesn't matter now. Even if we do they won’t be up to speed with the way we play etc so will be on the bench at best.

Still disappointing not to have one in after we forced ALF out, so known for ages we’d only have Vente.

Its disappointing and frustrating but its not imperative it happens before the weekend. A few folk getting a bit het up about it. It leaves us a bit light of options up front for sure - but not the end of the world yet.

[MWHIBBIES]

Our lack of striker options may settle the Newell/Campbell midfield debate anyway…….Josh may have to play upfront when Vente inevitably gets taken off.

I don't think there is a Newell/Campbell debate. Totally different players.

[California-Hibs]

Our lack of striker options may settle the Newell/Campbell midfield debate anyway…….Josh may have to play upfront when Vente inevitably gets taken off.

McKirdy?

[Springbank]

McKirdy?

Campbell is 5 to 10 times more likely to score

[Donegal Hibby]

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?

Probably not essential though if things aren't going our way or we need to change things up front it would have been good to have another option for it , as it is we don't have an awful lot of other options at the moment.

[GloryGlory]

Move on we aren't in the position to be waiting around of then get stung.

Yep. Swansea could string us along and then pull the rug close to deadline day leaving us scrabbling about for an alternative.

Mind you, that would just be like any other deadline day for Hibs really.

[Real Emerald]

Its disappointing and frustrating but its not imperative it happens before the weekend. A few folk getting a bit het up about it. It leaves us a bit light of options up front for sure - but not the end of the world yet.

The biggest disappointment is the expectations that this scenario wouldn’t happen now the BK were involved. The reality is, this is probably the worst position squad wise we’ve been in for years a few days to league KO. We have no idea what difficulties there’s been in trying to recruit players so probably unfair to have a go BUT given the amount of areas we desperately need to fill with a bit quality, it is hugely disappointing.

[NC1875]

Its disappointing and frustrating but its not imperative it happens before the weekend. A few folk getting a bit het up about it. It leaves us a bit light of options up front for sure - but not the end of the world yet.

And if we lose the game because Vente can’t score ? Not the end of the world eh.

Can’t believe the lax attitude of some people on here. Yes the window is still open but we must be the most unprepared team in the league.

After the ****show of last season you think the club would put a bit emphasis on giving Gray the right squad to get off to the best possible start.

All this ***** about waiting for the right players, Kuki with his injury history ? Bowie a young untested laddie ? Another Ian Gordon pick from the MLS ?

Very game changing Ben. Cheers mate 👍🏼

[LunasBoots]

And if we lose the game because Vente can’t score ? Not the end of the world eh.

Can’t believe the lax attitude of some people on here. Yes the window is still open but we must be the most unprepared team in the league.

After the ****show of last season you think the club would put a bit emphasis on giving Gray the right squad to get off to the best possible start.

All this ***** about waiting for the right players, Kuki with his injury history ? Bowie a young untested laddie ? Another Ian Gordon pick from the MLS ?

Very game changing Ben. Cheers mate 👍🏼

Yup I was expecting a big difference in the transfer market but it's looked far to similar to past seasons to me.

[B.H.F.C]

The biggest disappointment is the expectations that this scenario wouldn’t happen now the BK were involved. The reality is, this is probably the worst position squad wise we’ve been in for years a few days to league KO. We have no idea what difficulties there’s been in trying to recruit players so probably unfair to have a go BUT given the amount of areas we desperately need to fill with a bit quality, it is hugely disappointing.

I can’t believe we’ve taken £8 million in to the club and we have done so little in the transfer market. I’m not talking about signing a whole new team but I thought we’d be able to go and add a real decent couple of players. We’re desperate for a striker for example, I thought we’d be in a position where we could make something happen with relatively little fuss. To be a few days from the league kicking off and to be looking weaker than last season is unbelievable.

[Hibernian Verse]

I can’t believe we’ve taken £8 million in to the club and we have done so little in the transfer market. I’m not talking about signing a whole new team but I thought we’d be able to go and add a real decent couple of players. We’re desperate for a striker for example, I thought we’d be in a position where we could make something happen with relatively little fuss. To be a few days from the league kicking off and to be looking weaker than last season is unbelievable.

If we’re shopping in a market above what we normally do all we are doing is competing with even bigger clubs with bigger budgets.

I don’t think it necessarily becomes any easier to sign the players you’re after, unless you’re shopping in the same market you always have but are over spending on fees.

[Ozyhibby]

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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[B.H.F.C]

If we’re shopping in a market above what we normally do all we are doing is competing with even bigger clubs with bigger budgets.

I don’t think it necessarily becomes any easier to sign the players you’re after, unless you’re shopping in the same market you always have but are over spending on fees.

I don’t really think we look to be shopping in a particularly different market though.

[TrinityHFC]

Yup I was expecting a big difference in the transfer market but it's looked far to similar to past seasons to me.

Why would the deal make us any different to any other club in the world in the transfer window? I think with some it is your own expectations that are off, not what Hibs are doing.

Man Utd have actually been getting a bit of praise in the media the last few days for being more proactive in the transfer window. They’ve signed two players and one of them is already injured.

Brendan Rogers was on Sky today saying they are working on players but it all takes time.

Liverpool have signed no one…

[Real Emerald]

I can’t believe we’ve taken £8 million in to the club and we have done so little in the transfer market. I’m not talking about signing a whole new team but I thought we’d be able to go and add a real decent couple of players. We’re desperate for a striker for example, I thought we’d be in a position where we could make something happen with relatively little fuss. To be a few days from the league kicking off and to be looking weaker than last season is unbelievable.

That’s exactly what I thought too. We really need a good creative midfielder, a proven striker, a left winger?, a back up left back and another centre back. I’m not naive to think we’d get them all but we currently don’t have an adequate starting 11 (IMO) let alone back up for injuries and suspensions. I really do have concerns about what’s going on and think SDG is being hung out to dry.

[tamig]

And if we lose the game because Vente can’t score ? Not the end of the world eh.

Can’t believe the lax attitude of some people on here. Yes the window is still open but we must be the most unprepared team in the league.

After the ****show of last season you think the club would put a bit emphasis on giving Gray the right squad to get off to the best possible start.

All this ***** about waiting for the right players, Kuki with his injury history ? Bowie a young untested laddie ? Another Ian Gordon pick from the MLS ?

Very game changing Ben. Cheers mate 👍🏼

If we lose on Sunday it’ll be disappointing. But correct, it won’t be the end of the world.

[TrinityHFC]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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Yeah, so you’ve predicted every one of the last eight games or whatever we’ve played.

[blackpoolhibs]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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Not me, Gray in my opinion is being hung out to dry, my anger is the owners now. Manager after manager has been fed a load of bull**** from them, the buck stops with the mysterious Ian Gordon and His mother Kit.

[jeffers]

If we’re shopping in a market above what we normally do all we are doing is competing with even bigger clubs with bigger budgets.

I don’t think it necessarily becomes any easier to sign the players you’re after, unless you’re shopping in the same market you always have but are over spending on fees.

There has been absolutely nothing other than fan talk to suggest we are shopping in a market above what we’ve normally done in.

[tamig]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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You’ve made a few comments digging out Gray. The fans won’t turn on him after the first few games. No chance. Others in the hierarchy will get it. It won’t be nice.

[Hibernian Verse]

I don’t really think we look to be shopping in a particularly different market though.

It doesn’t appear so, but will be clear by 31st August.

I wasn’t debating which market we’re shopping in, I just meant that we all (I think) assumed we’d be able to just go and get the players we wanted using our £8m but if we are now looking at a level above behind the scenes we will find it just as hard if not harder to sell the club as we would be in a market we havent typically been in before.

[EGL2000]

Why would the deal make us any different to any other club in the world in the transfer window? I think with some it is your own expectations that are off, not what Hibs are doing.

Man Utd have actually been getting a bit of praise in the media the last few days for being more proactive in the transfer window. They’ve signed two players and one of them is already injured.

Brendan Rogers was on Sky today saying they are working on players but it all takes time.

Liverpool have signed no one…

You can't be comparing us to Liverpool and Celtic who need far less additions than us. We need a complete squad overhaul I know that is never going to happen in one window. but I think everyone expected more than we currently have.

[NC1875]

Why would the deal make us any different to any other club in the world in the transfer window? I think with some it is your own expectations that are off, not what Hibs are doing.

Man Utd have actually been getting a bit of praise in the media the last few days for being more proactive in the transfer window. They’ve signed two players and one of them is already injured.

Brendan Rogers was on Sky today saying they are working on players but it all takes time.

Liverpool have signed no one…

Comparing the state of our squad and the need for signings with Man Utd, Liverpool and Celtic.

Come on eh.

[Broken Gnome]

There has been absolutely nothing other than fan talk to suggest we are shopping in a market above what we’ve normally done in.

We were told "game changing" to be fair.

That was reason enough to believe that the game we were changing to might resemble football once in a while.

[Coco Bryce]

You’ve made a few comments digging out Gray. The fans won’t turn on him after the first few games. No chance. Others in the hierarchy will get it. It won’t be nice.

This 100%

[matty_f]

There has been absolutely nothing other than fan talk to suggest we are shopping in a market above what we’ve normally done in.

Apart from the chat of increased budget and a free million to spend in the summer...

[Keepthefaith]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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Really? What if we play well and narrowly lose? Folk on here say most important thing is being competitive against old firm first and foremost. If we are but still lose you think we'll all turn on him?

You're catastrophising to suit your own narrative...

[B.H.F.C]

You’ve made a few comments digging out Gray. The fans won’t turn on him after the first few games. No chance. Others in the hierarchy will get it. It won’t be nice.

Yep. He’s no quite got a free pass but starting the season with this squad is not on him. The vast majority of people can see that. If he can manage to drag a couple of results out of them, good. But he’s not been given a proper crack at it as it stands.

[Ozyhibby]

Not me, Gray in my opinion is being hung out to dry, my anger is the owners now. Manager after manager has been fed a load of bull**** from them, the buck stops with the mysterious Ian Gordon and His mother Kit.


You’ve made a few comments digging out Gray. The fans won’t turn on him after the first few games. No chance. Others in the hierarchy will get it. It won’t be nice.

Gray is being hung out to dry. I’m in total agreement with you both. The blame 100% lies elsewhere.
That’s doesn’t mean Gray won’t get the blame. You know how this works. The manager of a failing team always gets the blame. Hibs fans won’t be any different. His status buys him some extra time but not enough if it goes really badly.


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[Donegal Hibby]

Yep. Swansea could string us along and then pull the rug close to deadline day leaving us scrabbling about for an alternative.

Mind you, that would just be like any other deadline day for Hibs really.

From what I've read maybe we'll have to wait till they sign some strikers as their squad seems to be down to the bare bones by the looks of it .....

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cnl07vjkwxro

[babahibs]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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This again from you, it's almost like you want it to happen.

It won't happen.

[babahibs]

Gray is being hung out to dry. I’m in total agreement with you both. The blame 100% lies elsewhere.
That’s doesn’t mean Gray won’t get the blame. You know how this works. The manager of a failing team always gets the blame. Hibs fans won’t be any different. His status buys him some extra time but not enough if it goes really badly.


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Nonsense

[BoomtownHibees]

Gray is being hung out to dry. I’m in total agreement with you both. The blame 100% lies elsewhere.
That’s doesn’t mean Gray won’t get the blame. You know how this works. The manager of a failing team always gets the blame. Hibs fans won’t be any different. His status buys him some extra time but not enough if it goes really badly.


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You said on the PM board that SDG has made us worse

[jeffers]

Apart from the chat of increased budget and a free million to spend in the summer...

The few million chat is looking more and more like utter pish from Foley. Even if we did have that it’s not giving us more to spend that Hearts and Aberdeen. Their signings certainly don’t look to me as if they are shopping in a different market.

[Greenworld]

The few million chat is looking more and more like utter pish from Foley. Even if we did have that it’s not giving us more to spend that Hearts and Aberdeen. Their signings certainly don’t look to me as if they are shopping in a different market.It certainly looking more and more like a shambles but how can anyone lay blame for Whats happening on either side when we don't really know anything.

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[Smartie]

Gray will get the benefit of the doubt from the fans in a way that other managers / coaches wouldn't enjoy but he's not going to get a free pass from anyone.

If selections like the Kelty one became a common occurrence or if he looked to have lost the dressing room or the like then he'd quickly find himself under pressure and rightly so.

Kelty aberration aside, I've quite liked what he's done with our squad so far. Proper pudding eating begins on Sunday though.

The role the fans play remains to be seen. Our board haven't exactly indulged in "under promise, over deliver" so far so there is a degree of expectation there. That's tempered by the extreme pragmatism that stems from having watched these players play for a few seasons and whilst the transfer activity so far has been decent, it appears to have fallen short of what we would have really hoped for if we were being serious about being competitive for 3rd.

[TrinityHFC]

Comparing the state of our squad and the need for signings with Man Utd, Liverpool and Celtic.

Come on eh.

I was referring, obviously, to the way the transfer market works and being able to get your targets.

And aye, those squads need additions to meet their expectations. Especially Man U.

[Cabbage-Patch]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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For the record I think there's a very good chance we lose our 1st three games however the (majority) of fans aren't daft and won't turn on Gray. He's been hung out to dry by our illustrious Golden Quadrant of a Leadership.

The lack of updates at executive level coming out the club is actually a disgrace. There is obviously issues with thr BK deal and fans who they expect to turn up every week and spend hard earned money on tickets and merch deserve the truth.

[ancient hibee]

Gray is being hung out to dry. I’m in total agreement with you both. The blame 100% lies elsewhere.
That’s doesn’t mean Gray won’t get the blame. You know how this works. The manager of a failing team always gets the blame. Hibs fans won’t be any different. His status buys him some extra time but not enough if it goes really badly.


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And if we beat St.Mirren?

[Lago]

If we don't sign any strikers then get beat on Sunday. This site will actually implode.
And it will have every right to do so.

[Lago]

If we’re shopping in a market above what we normally do all we are doing is competing with even bigger clubs with bigger budgets.

I don’t think it necessarily becomes any easier to sign the players you’re after, unless you’re shopping in the same market you always have but are over spending on fees.
What makes you think Hibs are shopping in a higher market? This season so far looks identical to last year.

[DinkyTwo]

Even the happiest of clappers has to be wondering just wtf is going on now.

Multi-million £ investment and we're shopping in the 'try-again' market for ex players that are perpetually injured. All this after letting Alf go, who turned out wasn't as injured as we once thought and actually a very useful player every time he was on the pitch.

Shocking management from all involved in that situation. You've simply not got a clue what you're doing to end up in that situation.

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[California-Hibs]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.

[sleeping giant]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.

Yip.
Something clearly not right.

[Lago]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.
Wonder if the Gordon family have had enough and want out?

[Callum_62]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.Foley never said that at all

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[Scottie]

What makes you think Hibs are shopping in a higher market? This season so far looks identical to last year.
:agree: We have & will always shop in Farm Foods & Iceland looking for best before & reduced items. Thats Hibs for you it's always been like that since i started following us in the 70's & i can't see it changing anytime soon.

Just hope our partnership with Folley comes to fruition & some loans come in asap to get us up and running from the get go this season but by hell they are leaving it late again like every season.

[Unseen work]

Genuinely surprised we’ve not signed someone this week yet

[B.H.F.C]

Genuinely surprised we’ve not signed someone this week yet

I thought we’d get things moving last week after Kelty. Was surprised we didn’t.

Then I really thought there would have been something done by now.

I can’t believe we’re going to go in to our first league game with the forward options we have.

[Hibiza]

The few million chat is looking more and more like utter pish from Foley. Even if we did have that it’s not giving us more to spend that Hearts and Aberdeen. Their signings certainly don’t look to me as if they are shopping in a different market.

Foley isn't the Messiah he just talks urine and he's a very nasty boy

[Hibiza]

Soz ,naughty

[Alex Trager]

If we lose then you’ll see. Especially if we then lose twice to Celtic. Fans will turn on Gray unfortunately.


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Unless Gray is evidently culpable then I don’t think this assessment is correct.

The board/owners have all my fury as it stands. Nothing they are doing so far is changing that.

We have no money because of their decisions (take your pick).

[Ronniekirk]

Why is it essential we sign a striker before the first game?
The Manager said he wanted one in weeks ago as we lack options up top

[Alex Trager]

The few million chat is looking more and more like utter pish from Foley. Even if we did have that it’s not giving us more to spend that Hearts and Aberdeen. Their signings certainly don’t look to me as if they are shopping in a different market.

If only our owners/board would come out with some comms to tell us an acceptable level of detail about this deal.

You know, how they told us about the development team they scrapped, oh wait the now…

[ancient hibee]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.


Yip.
Something clearly not right.


Wonder if the Gordon family have had enough and want out?

Other than Foley not saying that and us having his six million quid I almost agree:greengrin.

[B.H.F.C]

If only our owners/board would come out with some comms to tell us an acceptable level of detail about this deal.

You know, how they told us about the development team they scrapped, oh wait the now…

Come on, remember Ben said we should all be excited and that it was groundbreaking stuff. Is that not enough for you?

[TrinityHFC]

The Manager said he wanted one in weeks ago as we lack options up top

He also said he is more concerned about getting the right players.

[loanhead hibs]

I feel Gray was appointed to get us through the season with a limited budget, knowing that the fans will give him some slack for what he has done for the club in the past.

Fwiw, I think gray will be a good manager, sets the team up well but he can only do so much with the players he has. I hope he is backed properly and we can kick on, but in the back of my mind he’s going to be another scapegoat for the board.

[easty]

I thought we’d get things moving last week after Kelty. Was surprised we didn’t.

Then I really thought there would have been something done by now.

I can’t believe we’re going to go in to our first league game with the forward options we have.

We’ve scored 14 in 4 cup games, with 2 against Watford in between. Dundee got 18, Aberdeen got 15. All the other Prem clubs in the cup scored less (Dundee Utd 10, St Johnstone 11, Motherwell 7, Ross County 10).

Our biggest problem last season was conceding. We’ve tried to fix that with 3 key signings. Of course we’re weaker without Maolida, but you don’t need a striker banging in 15+ league goals to get up the table.

Killie got 4th with Marley Watkins as top scorer getting 13 across all competitions. For St Mirren 5th, Mikel Mandron got 11 in all comps. For Dundee 6th, Luke McCowan got 10 in all comps.

I’m positive we need more players up top, but I’m not overly worried, and won’t be unless we get to the end of the window without bodies in.

[SHODAN]

The Signing has not transpired.

[Ronniekirk]

He also said he is more concerned about getting the right players.
Ok he wanted the right forward player in weeks ago But we are still spinning plates He woukd of wanted to have been able to work with the player prior to first league game
Given Youan is out injured and McKirdy still needing game time managed , and Vente hadn’t build on his hat trick in first game I think he is entitled to have expected another forward in by now

[007]

Believe 2 players signed this morning. Announcements soon…

If that's the case then we could do with at least one of them being announced sooner rather than later. Fancy announcement video not essential.

[Alex Trager]

Wonder if the Gordon family have had enough and want out?

I doubt it, though that would be a positive move.

*ducks from incoming missiles*

[LaMotta]

Gray is being hung out to dry. I’m in total agreement with you both. The blame 100% lies elsewhere.
That’s doesn’t mean Gray won’t get the blame. You know how this works. The manager of a failing team always gets the blame. Hibs fans won’t be any different. His status buys him some extra time but not enough if it goes really badly.


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I think things are different this time. Some Hibs fans can be harsh on managers (see Jack Ross). Collectively though I think 95% of fans know Gray can't be turned on even if results are poor. Kensell and Gordon? Well thats a different story.

[Keepthefaith]

We’ve scored 14 in 4 cup games, with 2 against Watford in between. Dundee got 18, Aberdeen got 15. All the other Prem clubs in the cup scored less (Dundee Utd 10, St Johnstone 11, Motherwell 7, Ross County 10).

Our biggest problem last season was conceding. We’ve tried to fix that with 3 key signings. Of course we’re weaker without Maolida, but you don’t need a striker banging in 15+ league goals to get up the table.

Killie got 4th with Marley Watkins as top scorer getting 13 across all competitions. For St Mirren 5th, Mikel Mandron got 11 in all comps. For Dundee 6th, Luke McCowan got 10 in all comps.

I’m positive we need more players up top, but I’m not overly worried, and won’t be unless we get to the end of the window without bodies in.

Really measured post. We didn't have maolida until Jan either. Not having youan fit is more of a concern tbh, anyone who saw us play queens park could see we played good attacking football and youan coming off the bench reignited the intent.

Everyone having a go at the club, but ignoring what the club are saying they're trying to do! If they'd said they're happy with the squad then absolutely let rip but they've stated they want quality not just anyone.

Patience is needed. In the interim who knows there may be an opportunity for a young striker to get some time?

[Since452]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.

Shambolic? That's a bit OTT

[sleeping giant]

Other than Foley not saying that and us having his six million quid I almost agree:greengrin.

Something isn't going to plan though.

Not what a lot of folk expected this close season.
It's the hope that kills you though :-)

[Silky]

I'm worried there's significantly deep problems going on with our club at the top end. This summer has been nothing short of shambolic. Foley coming out with a dig that he didn't want Gray and Mackay in, money clearly being kept way at bay when we expected the exact opposite. It's just so concerning when you put it all together.

It's not about what Foley wants though! He's a minor shareholder. A bit like other minor shareholders before him, they can bump their gums but, ultimately they don't call the shots.

[WeAreHibs]

Even the happiest of clappers has to be wondering just wtf is going on now.

Multi-million £ investment and we're shopping in the 'try-again' market for ex players that are perpetually injured. All this after letting Alf go, who turned out wasn't as injured as we once thought and actually a very useful player every time he was on the pitch.

Shocking management from all involved in that situation. You've simply not got a clue what you're doing to end up in that situation.

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I'm guilty of being a happy clapper and I'm hugely deflated. Was this what Foley meant by "not listening"? Letting ALF go and knowing Myziane was leaving and Elie likely too with no back up plan is embarrassingly bad planning.

It sure is the hope that kills you.

[Springbank]

:agree: We have & will always shop in Farm Foods & Iceland looking for best before & reduced items. Thats Hibs for you it's always been like that since i started following us in the 70's & i can't see it changing anytime soon.

Just hope our partnership with Folley comes to fruition & some loans come in asap to get us up and running from the get go this season but by hell they are leaving it late again like every season.

No offence but Franck Sauzee?

Russel Latapy?

John McGinn, Ulrik Laursen, hell even Liam Miller, David Zitelli, Dylan McGeough, Scott Allan, Marciano

These guys are very far from Farmfoods they're serious Valvona & Crolla

[B.H.F.C]

Really measured post. We didn't have maolida until Jan either. Not having youan fit is more of a concern tbh, anyone who saw us play queens park could see we played good attacking football and youan coming off the bench reignited the intent.

Everyone having a go at the club, but ignoring what the club are saying they're trying to do! If they'd said they're happy with the squad then absolutely let rip but they've stated they want quality not just anyone.

Patience is needed. In the interim who knows there may be an opportunity for a young striker to get some time?

When do you ever hear them say any different about adding quality? A statement like that means nothing. Every team, every manager, say it every window.

[B.H.F.C]

We’ve scored 14 in 4 cup games, with 2 against Watford in between. Dundee got 18, Aberdeen got 15. All the other Prem clubs in the cup scored less (Dundee Utd 10, St Johnstone 11, Motherwell 7, Ross County 10).

Our biggest problem last season was conceding. We’ve tried to fix that with 3 key signings. Of course we’re weaker without Maolida, but you don’t need a striker banging in 15+ league goals to get up the table.

Killie got 4th with Marley Watkins as top scorer getting 13 across all competitions. For St Mirren 5th, Mikel Mandron got 11 in all comps. For Dundee 6th, Luke McCowan got 10 in all comps.

I’m positive we need more players up top, but I’m not overly worried, and won’t be unless we get to the end of the window without bodies in.

At the start of the window I was in no doubt that our first three signings should be a goalie and two centre halves. When we did that I thought we were building the right way for a change. I just didn’t expect us to have strengthened no further over a month later.

Obviously different challenges coming up in the next few weeks. Would be good if we continue to score freely with what we have. I’m not sure on that but time will obviously tell.

[JimBHibees]

Something isn't going to plan though.

Not what a lot of folk expected this close season.
It's the hope that kills you though :-)

Maybe finding some of the deals difficult to conclude. Pretty sure the decent January deals came in late

[Keepthefaith]

When do you ever hear them say any different about adding quality? A statement like that means nothing. Every team, every manager, say it every window.

Except when they say that they're happy with the squad and any addition is dependent on players our?

We've done the later, got the defensive situation improved and have stated clear intention to strengthen. It's a case of getting the right players.

Trouble is folk have decided the club are almost intentionally being negligent in strengthening which I find bizarre.

I trust we'll get the quality improvements before the end of the window, but then I'm not a naturally negative guy!

[Ozyhibby]

And if we beat St.Mirren?

Winning games fixes everything.[emoji106]


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[B.H.F.C]

Except when they say that they're happy with the squad and any addition is dependent on players our?

We've done the later, got the defensive situation improved and have stated clear intention to strengthen. It's a case of getting the right players.

Trouble is folk have decided the club are almost intentionally being negligent in strengthening which I find bizarre.

I trust we'll get the quality improvements before the end of the window, but then I'm not a naturally negative guy!

Whatever the circumstances, managers always say they only want the right player. Whether they need to get a player out first, they’ll still tell you they’ll only add one if it’s the right one or whatever.

I don’t consider myself to be naturally negative either, but where Hibs are concerned I don’t feet terribly positive at the moment.

Separately, whilst I quite like what I’ve seen particularly with O’Hora, we really have no idea if we’ve improved the defensive side yet.

[Alfred E Newman]

Gray will get the benefit of the doubt from the fans in a way that other managers / coaches wouldn't enjoy but he's not going to get a free pass from anyone.

If selections like the Kelty one became a common occurrence or if he looked to have lost the dressing room or the like then he'd quickly find himself under pressure and rightly so.

Kelty aberration aside, I've quite liked what he's done with our squad so far. Proper pudding eating begins on Sunday though.

The role the fans play remains to be seen. Our board haven't exactly indulged in "under promise, over deliver" so far so there is a degree of expectation there. That's tempered by the extreme pragmatism that stems from having watched these players play for a few seasons and whilst the transfer activity so far has been decent, it appears to have fallen short of what we would have really hoped for if we were being serious about being competitive for 3rd.

I think the fans will be reluctant to turn on Gray even if we have a poor start to the season but I can see the heat really being turned up on the Board. I hope not but things could become really toxic in the next few months however a win on Sunday would give us all a lift before the forthcoming Celtic games.

[Nicho87]

Is this a case of the board not giving gray what he wants? Thinking he’s a young manager we can say no, no funds not the right player

I can’t believe a Neil Lennon would be accepting this rubbish

Not a go at gray I’m 100% behind him but I think the current board, recruitment team are the biggest bunch of imposters going.

I don’t get what the end goal is if they’re going to not back the manager, fan pressure hatred towards them is only going to grow

All fans know we are 3-5 players short of being realistically challenging for Europe

[ChuckNor]

The fact we are beginning this season with Vente and McKirdy as our only two first team strikers is beyond concerning.

[007]

Is this a case of the board not giving gray what he wants? Thinking he’s a young manager we can say no, no funds not the right player

I can’t believe a Neil Lennon would be accepting this rubbish

Not a go at gray I’m 100% behind him but I think the current board, recruitment team are the biggest bunch of imposters going.

I don’t get what the end goal is if they’re going to not back the manager, fan pressure hatred towards them is only going to grow

All fans know we are 3-5 players short of being realistically challenging for Europe

No. It has been widely reported the club are working on getting players in.

[oneone73]

No offence but Franck Sauzee?

Russel Latapy?

John McGinn, Ulrik Laursen, hell even Liam Miller, David Zitelli, Dylan McGeough, Scott Allan, Marciano

These guys are very far from Farmfoods they're serious Valvona & Crolla

Not to mention George Best and Steve Archibald. Nonsense statement.

[Kato]

And if we beat St.Mirren?Can't go suggesting that, ah. Ruining people's doom cycle.

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[04Sauzee]

Ross County FC are delighted to confirm the signing of Noah Chilvers from Colchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Noah, is an attacking midfielder, who has scored 26 goals in 222 games in his career to date, joins the Staggies on a 3-year deal.

Welcome to the club, Noah!

[B.H.F.C]

Is this a case of the board not giving gray what he wants? Thinking he’s a young manager we can say no, no funds not the right player

I can’t believe a Neil Lennon would be accepting this rubbish

Not a go at gray I’m 100% behind him but I think the current board, recruitment team are the biggest bunch of imposters going.

I don’t get what the end goal is if they’re going to not back the manager, fan pressure hatred towards them is only going to grow

All fans know we are 3-5 players short of being realistically challenging for Europe

I don’t think they’re intentionally not backing him. Over the last few years we’ve been willing to spend. If we’re not spending there will be a reason for not spending. I don’t buy the waiting for the right player stuff, I think it’s far more likely that we’ve been in for players who we haven’t got and are working our way further down the list until it comes to a point where we do get one.

I was happy with prioritising the defence. Even though I’d love a midfielder or two, I’m accepting with the contract situation in that area why we’ve not done anything about that. In the forward areas, with space opening up, I’m disappointed we’ve not done anything yet. I just thought we’d have the ability to make something happen with the investment, there is definitely valid questions on what is going on with that.

[JimBHibees]

Can't go suggesting that, ah. Ruining people's doom cycle.

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Indeed

[bingo70]

Ross County FC are delighted to confirm the signing of Noah Chilvers from Colchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Noah, is an attacking midfielder, who has scored 26 goals in 222 games in his career to date, joins the Staggies on a 3-year deal.

Welcome to the club, Noah!

Wonder if that means they’re not getting Josh Nisbet.

[04Sauzee]

Wonder if that means they’re not getting Josh Nisbet.

Im sure Fred will be along to correct me 😅 I'm sure Nisbet can play as a 10 or an 8 tbh but you are right I forgot about the Nisbet link.

[Spudster]

No offence but Franck Sauzee?

Russel Latapy?

John McGinn, Ulrik Laursen, hell even Liam Miller, David Zitelli, Dylan McGeough, Scott Allan, Marciano

These guys are very far from Farmfoods they're serious Valvona & Crolla

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

[JimBHibees]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

Zitelli was certainly not unknown

[TrinityHFC]

When do you ever hear them say any different about adding quality? A statement like that means nothing. Every team, every manager, say it every window.

Brendan Rogers today for example.

‘Everyone would love to get their work done as soon as they can. We would love to have had everything done for the first game of the season but that doesn't always end up being the case.

My hope is we can be much stronger coming out of the August window than what we finished last season.’

[supermcginn]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

Zitelli had scored 82 goals in ligue 1 and was in the running for the European golden boot before he joined us.

[Clarence]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

Fair enough on most of those but Zitelli scored against Rangers for Strasbourg so was already known and loved. It’s mentioned in this match report from 2000 which I’ve added for a bit of context as to how good that team was.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/hibee-history-class-of-david-zitelli-and-franck-sauzee-sees-off-rangers-805581

[Brightside]

Brendan Rogers today for example.

‘Everyone would love to get their work done as soon as they can. We would love to have had everything done for the first game of the season but that doesn't always end up being the case.

My hope is we can be much stronger coming out of the August window than what we finished last season.’

But apart from that. 😂

[HibbyAndy]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown



Zitelli unknown ? Aye right !

[MWHIBBIES]

Whatever the reason for not having players in yet, it's very frustrating. 4 easy fixtures to get a striker banging in goals, raring to go. Now well likely get someone without many minutes so far, that needs a few weeks to get fit, maybe struggles to get going.

[Mcbizz1998]

Yet again, we aren’t ready for the season. When will these jokers learn?

[B.H.F.C]

Brendan Rogers today for example.

‘Everyone would love to get their work done as soon as they can. We would love to have had everything done for the first game of the season but that doesn't always end up being the case.

My hope is we can be much stronger coming out of the August window than what we finished last season.’

I don’t really give a **** about Celtic to be honest. They have by far the best team in the league and will be favourites to win all their games before the window closes. They could do with strengthening for the Champions League but don’t play in that until 3 weeks after the window closes.

I didn’t expect Hibs to have everything done by this point. I did expect us to have a bit more done than we have.

[Centre Hawf]

I still think the biggest stumbling block so far, as has always been the case going into this window regardless of Foley money, will be the outs before the ins.

We've pretty much operated on one out one in so far this window with Hanlon/Lewy being replaced by Marv and O'Hora, we replaced our two keepers from last year, the only real one not replaced that offered anything is ALF.

I maintain what some of us have said for months in that do not be surprised at how buggered we are budget wise because of the stupid overspend on some guys who were still here when this window opened. Hendo (gone now thankfully) Kenneh, Delf, Jair, Boruc, Harbottle, JDH, guys who should be nowhere near this club. That's all before you get to debate the merits of Rocky, McKirdy, Levitt, Elie, Miller, Vente who all have their own detractors.

In terms of numbers in each position we actually do have nearly a full squad with depth, it's just a huge percentage of them are so ***** we don't want to use them, can't yet shift them, or they're injured. Either way my sympathy for Malky (whose appointment put me off coming back here in the first place, but yet here I am) and Gray is that the squad they're inheriting is full of overpaid talentless hacks that quite rightly won't leave until their next offer suits them first.

The short of it is I suspect they two/the club can't really go signing a bunch more players until we see more leave, even then we may end up picking up some of the wage tab on guys who do leave still. There will be no miraculous window here that transforms us into a third place force, we're in for a slog this season and the hope is that SDG can pish with whatever cock he is given come September.

Pass me a drink.

[The Modfather]

Brendan Rogers today for example.

‘Everyone would love to get their work done as soon as they can. We would love to have had everything done for the first game of the season but that doesn't always end up being the case.

My hope is we can be much stronger coming out of the August window than what we finished last season.’

Steven Naismith on Hearts recruitment

“Naismith was speaking ahead of the start of the new season which kicks off on Saturday at Tynecastle in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

The Hearts head coach explained the importance of getting his transfer business done early and what the club's status would be regarding the rest of the window if they added signing number eight.

"We are happy we got them in," he said of the early recruitment. "It makes a difference, the longer the players are here the more settled they become. That was important, we learned that from last pre-season.

He added: "After that, for us, it is more about reacting to anything that happens. In football in general you can't plan for things that are unexpected. We do as much planning as we can but you need to be reactive on that front."

[Real Emerald]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

There’s no one in Scottish football could come close to Sauzee even now. He was an utter class European Cup winner. This is a joke comparison and embarrassing regarding some on that list compared to the dross we currently have.

[TrinityHFC]

I don’t really give a **** about Celtic to be honest. They have by far the best team in the league and will be favourites to win all their games before the window closes. They could do with strengthening for the Champions League but don’t play in that until 3 weeks after the window closes.

I didn’t expect Hibs to have everything done by this point. I did expect us to have a bit more done than we have.

Yeah, same as people who think Man Utd have a good squad compared to us. It isn’t really relevant is it? The fact is they want to add to the squad and would like to have done it by now but it isn’t that easy. Every club in the world is the same but we think we should be different and we can just decide we’d like players then just get them?

[Cabbage-Patch]

Hearing through a friend with connections to the club we are in for Frankie Musonda from Ayr. Centre back and Zambian International. Don't know much about the lad but hopefully means Harbottle away

[Fanforlife]

There’s no one in Scottish football could come close to Sauzee even now. He was an utter class European Cup winner. This is a joke comparison and embarrassing regarding some on that list compared to the dross we currently have.coupled with the fact that wee Russell had been voted 33rd best player in the world a couple of seasons before signing for Hibs and Zitteli had scored v Currents and Liverpool to put them out of Europe perhaps poster had a point🤣🤣🤣

[Donegal Hibby]

Yet again, we aren’t ready for the season. When will these jokers learn?

We have addressed our main problem from last season in our defence , improved on the goalkeeper situation too . I have no doubt we will strengthen our attack soon though ....

In the meantime we have imo enough at the club to go to paisley and get a result if we don't get anyone in by then .

I'd like to add that while some clubs have done business there is other clubs bigger than our own who have been quieter than us so far like Celtic and Liverpool.

[JohnM1875]

Yeah, same as people who think Man Utd have a good squad compared to us. It isn’t really relevant is it? The fact is they want to add to the squad and would like to have done it by now but it isn’t that easy. Every club in the world is the same but we think we should be different and we can just decide we’d like players then just get them?

And just like some of our fans Celtic fans online are fuming at their window so far and are slaughtering Lawell.

Fine that some seem more relaxed and chilled about the situation. Others clearly aren't. Only thing that's going to change that is a signing or two.

[Unseen work]

Hearing through a friend with connections to the club we are in for Frankie Musonda from Ayr. Centre back and Zambian International. Don't know much about the lad but hopefully means Harbottle away

Signed a one year extension for Ayr in June.

Going by the comments he is another that is regularly out injured

[Real Emerald]

We have addressed our main problem from last season in our defence , improved on the goalkeeper situation too . I have no doubt we will strengthen our attack soon though ....

In the meantime we have imo enough at the club to go to paisley and get a result if we don't get anyone in by then .

I'd like to add that while some clubs have done business there is other clubs bigger than our own who have been quieter than us so far like Celtic and Liverpool.

We have signed two centre backs. Time will tell if they’ve solved our defence and we have no up back for them if injuries and suspensions kick in. So saying we’ve addressed that issue isn’t really correct or proven.

[bingo70]

And just like some of our fans Celtic fans online are fuming at their window so far and are slaughtering Lawell.

Fine that some seem more relaxed and chilled about the situation. Others clearly aren't. Only thing that's going to change that is a signing or two.

Celtic won the league last season, always more likely to improve a team from a position of strength.

They’ve replaced Hart, not sure if they’ve lost anyone else apart from Adam Idah and that Portuguese midfielder who it’s looking like they will probably sign again?

[B.H.F.C]

Yeah, same as people who think Man Utd have a good squad compared to us. It isn’t really relevant is it? The fact is they want to add to the squad and would like to have done it by now but it isn’t that easy. Every club in the world is the same but we think we should be different and we can just decide we’d like players then just get them?

I think the whole comparison is irrelevant. Celtic are in a more than strong position going in to the league season. Their need, at this point in time, isn’t as pressing as ours (relative to where we want to be).

I think we all realise that you don’t just go out and get a player and that’s that. My gripe isn’t so much to do with us not having players in. I (along with quite a few others) thought that the 8 million quid that has come in to the clubs would help us do things a wee bit differently and I don’t see anything to suggest that is the case so far in this window.

[TrinityHFC]

Signed a one year extension for Ayr in June.

Going by the comments he is another that is regularly out injured

His wiki starts with the fact he ‘sometimes’ plays for Ayr.

[Eaststandee]

Did anyone else see Hibs tweeted a load of red balloons around lunch time today and then deleted it, I feel like I'm tripping as I can't see anything on twitter or mentioned any where else.

[04Sauzee]

Hearing through a friend with connections to the club we are in for Frankie Musonda from Ayr. Centre back and Zambian International. Don't know much about the lad but hopefully means Harbottle away

I know absolutely nothing about the guy other than he's 26 and has played for Raith and Ayr for the past few seasons and has had a few injuries. I just can't see this being a Hibs signing!

[BoomtownHibees]

Did anyone else see Hibs tweeted a load of red balloons around lunch time today and then deleted it, I feel like I'm tripping as I can't see anything on twitter or mentioned any where else.

Saw a few tweets with the red balloons from Hibs fans but not from Hibs themselves. I have notifications on in the hope we do announce a player or 2 soon but never saw anything from them today in regards what you saw

[CallumLaidlaw]

Did anyone else see Hibs tweeted a load of red balloons around lunch time today and then deleted it, I feel like I'm tripping as I can't see anything on twitter or mentioned any where else.

Nah, they definitely didn’t. I have alerts on. One of the hibs transfers pages did tweet a load of red balloons tho so maybe that popped up for you.


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[JohnM1875]

Celtic won the league last season, always more likely to improve a team from a position of strength.

They’ve replaced Hart, not sure if they’ve lost anyone else apart from Adam Idah and that Portuguese midfielder who it’s looking like they will probably sign again?

Celtic could sign no one and lose a player or two and still walk the league. Their fans know that yet they're still fizzing about the lack of signings. They’re raging about their defensive options.

Fans wanting players signed early isn't uncommon, that's fans of every team. Transfer window is (supposed to be) an exciting time

[hibee1875]

Nah, they definitely didn’t. I have alerts on. One of the hibs transfers pages did tweet a load of red balloons tho so maybe that popped up for you.


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What’s the significance of the red balloon’s anyway?

[JohnM1875]

What’s the significance of the red balloon’s anyway?

The song 99 red balloons. Myko’s number when he was here was 99

[CallumLaidlaw]

What’s the significance of the red balloon’s anyway?

There was a song for Myko to Nina’s 99 red balloons.


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[Iain G]

Not to mention George Best and Steve Archibald. Nonsense statement.

Keith Wright, Darren Jackson, Andy Goram, Ulises de la Cruz, Pat McGinlay (the return!), Michael O'Neill, Paul Wright etc etc etc

[Unseen work]

Tbf Musonda is a left sided centre half by the looks of it

Cheap option as back up?

Seems to love playing for his country though so would he not want to play most weeks?

Also would be pretty poor planning to pay a fee for a guy who was out of contract 2 months ago before signing a new deal!

Brown maybe saying to Gray he’s a good player?

[SteveHFC]

Did anyone else see Hibs tweeted a load of red balloons around lunch time today and then deleted it, I feel like I'm tripping as I can't see anything on twitter or mentioned any where else.

maybe 99 red balloons
Last player to wear 99 Mykola

[Eaststandee]

Nah, they definitely didn’t. I have alerts on. One of the hibs transfers pages did tweet a load of red balloons tho so maybe that popped up for you.


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Saw a few tweets with the red balloons from Hibs fans but not from Hibs themselves. I have notifications on in the hope we do announce a player or 2 soon but never saw anything from them today in regards what you saw


Ahh it may well have been a fan site and I've got mixed up with the official. :aok:

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/the_tman10/status/1818750059011621365?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Tam McManus saying striker and playmaker imminent.

Who is the playmaker?

Hoilet? Mailula? Marcondes? McCowan? Nisbet?

Someone we’ve not heard of?

[Callum_62]

https://x.com/the_tman10/status/1818750059011621365?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Tam McManus saying striker and playmaker imminent.

Who is the playmaker?

Hoilet? Mailula? Marcondes? McCowan? Nisbet?

Someone we’ve not heard of?Scott Allan

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[bingo70]

https://x.com/the_tman10/status/1818750059011621365?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Tam McManus saying striker and playmaker imminent.

Who is the playmaker?

Hoilet? Mailula? Marcondes? McCowan? Nisbet?

Someone we’ve not heard of?

I think it’s a joke and he’s talking about him and Scott Allan as they were both on that PLZ soccer podcast earlier.

[B.H.F.C]

https://x.com/the_tman10/status/1818750059011621365?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Tam McManus saying striker and playmaker imminent.

Who is the playmaker?

Hoilet? Mailula? Marcondes? McCowan? Nisbet?

Someone we’ve not heard of?

Would not surprise me one little bit if we go out and sign someone that hasn’t been mentioned or we hadn’t heard of.

Hopefully something in his tweet though.

[matty_f]

He also said he is more concerned about getting the right players.

I've been posting on this site for over twenty years, I've seen that one and defended it many times over the years.

We're being linked with a player that we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and has barely kicked a ball in anger since, and a 34 year old free agent that has just left Aberdeen.

If these are the right players, I'd hate to see the ones we've been turning away.

[Pytheas]

https://x.com/the_tman10/status/1818750059011621365?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Tam McManus saying striker and playmaker imminent.

Who is the playmaker?

Hoilet? Mailula? Marcondes? McCowan? Nisbet?

Someone we’ve not heard of?


Yass finally!

I'd imagine Hoilett is the playmaker, or an unknown. Don't think we would be able to get McCowan without anything leaking to the press.

Edit: Think he's actually talking about his podcast, didn't think i could find him more irritating but he's achieved it.

[McGruber]

We have addressed our main problem from last season in our defence , improved on the goalkeeper situation too . I have no doubt we will strengthen our attack soon though ....

In the meantime we have imo enough at the club to go to paisley and get a result if we don't get anyone in by then .

I'd like to add that while some clubs have done business there is other clubs bigger than our own who have been quieter than us so far like Celtic and Liverpool.

I hope you are right with us having improved the defence and goalkeeper, early signs are good however remains to be seen having not played anyone at our level yet

[Donegal Hibby]

We have signed two centre backs. Time will tell if they’ve solved our defence and we have no up back for them if injuries and suspensions kick in. So saying we’ve addressed that issue isn’t really correct or proven.

We are lacking some depth in the squad alright . I do think the way we will set up under Gray , we will see a defense that's much tighter , more organised and will take less chances in passing it about at the back .

The two CHs look good in the air , dominate and I do think both will improve our defence from what it was like last season. Keeper is more than likely an upgrade too imo .

I hope we get a few signings in before our game on Sunday but if we don't I do think that our first team is more than capable of getting a result though .

[Springbank]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

Tbf I'd quit now matey

[B.H.F.C]

I've been posting on this site for over twenty years, I've seen that one and defended it many times over the years.

We're being linked with a player that we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and has barely kicked a ball in anger since, and a 34 year old free agent that has just left Aberdeen.

If these are the right players, I'd hate to see the ones we've been turning away.

This.

[aberhibsfc]

coupled with the fact that wee Russell had been voted 33rd best player in the world a couple of seasons before signing for Hibs and Zitteli had scored v Currents and Liverpool to put them out of Europe perhaps poster had a point🤣🤣🤣

If memory serves me correctly, I think at this time Liverpool were looking at Zitelli given his European performance, I think there was talk a fee of around £6m, but the deal wasn't concluded. It was only a few short years following that until he joined his countryman Sauzee at ER.

I remember watching Hibs at Dens park and Zitelli scoring with a bicycle kick.

[Real Emerald]

I've been posting on this site for over twenty years, I've seen that one and defended it many times over the years.

We're being linked with a player that we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and has barely kicked a ball in anger since, and a 34 year old free agent that has just left Aberdeen.

If these are the right players, I'd hate to see the ones we've been turning away.

It’s a constant erosion in standards that lowers expectations. From a strong position we’re systematically chipping away at what our ambitions should be. We’re either going to get a barrow load of talent turning up at the last minute or there’s something really wrong. Who knows?

[Lago]

:greengrin
I've been posting on this site for over twenty years, I've seen that one and defended it many times over the years.

We're being linked with a player that we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and has barely kicked a ball in anger since, and a 34 year old free agent that has just left Aberdeen.

If these are the right players, I'd hate to see the ones we've been turning away.

[Hibeesforever]

If memory serves me correctly, I think at this time Liverpool were looking at Zitelli given his European performance, I think there was talk a fee of around £6m, but the deal wasn't concluded. It was only a few short years following that until he joined his countryman Sauzee at ER.

I remember watching Hibs at Dens park and Zitelli scoring with a bicycle kick.

I loved that game, some goal...think it was a Sunday game because I went to the station on the Saturday by mistake...well worth the journey the next day....

[7Hero]

Just cos they ended up good doesn't mean they didn't come with a level of concern when joining.

Franck Sauzee: old, past it?
Russel Latapy: nobody had heard of him when he joined
John McGinn: St Mirren youngster
Laursen: unknown
Liam Miller: played 100 games in 6 years since leaving Celtic (only played for them 26 times too)
Zitelli: unknown
McGeough: Celtic youth player
Scott Allan: failed down south
Marciano: unknown

Good scouts clearly doing there jobs .

The scouts we allegedly only pay expenses to right now are poor.

[Lago]

If memory serves me correctly, I think at this time Liverpool were looking at Zitelli given his European performance, I think there was talk a fee of around £6m, but the deal wasn't concluded. It was only a few short years following that until he joined his countryman Sauzee at ER.

I remember watching Hibs at Dens park and Zitelli scoring with a bicycle kick.
I was there, loved that goal:aok:

[NC1875]

Steven Naismith on Hearts recruitment

“Naismith was speaking ahead of the start of the new season which kicks off on Saturday at Tynecastle in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

The Hearts head coach explained the importance of getting his transfer business done early and what the club's status would be regarding the rest of the window if they added signing number eight.

"We are happy we got them in," he said of the early recruitment. "It makes a difference, the longer the players are here the more settled they become. That was important, we learned that from last pre-season.

He added: "After that, for us, it is more about reacting to anything that happens. In football in general you can't plan for things that are unexpected. We do as much planning as we can but you need to be reactive on that front."

But but but…… the windows still open 😂👍🏼

[Green Reaper]

I was there, loved that goal:aok:

Great goal, didn't get goal if the Month though, ridiculously

[Rumble de Thump]

I've been posting on this site for over twenty years, I've seen that one and defended it many times over the years.

We're being linked with a player that we had on loan a couple of seasons ago and has barely kicked a ball in anger since, and a 34 year old free agent that has just left Aberdeen.

If these are the right players, I'd hate to see the ones we've been turning away.

It takes most people a lot less than 20 years to understand that the players hacks and random Twitter accounts link us with has little to no bearing on who we're actually try to sign.

[bingo70]

Great goal, didn't get goal if the Month though, ridiculously

I think it was on or around fireworks night as I remember fireworks going off as it hit the back of the net.

In my head, I’m sure a firework went off the very moment it connected with his foot but I suspect my memory is being a bit creative there.

[matty_f]

It takes most people a lot less than 20 years to understand that the players hacks and random Twitter accounts link us with has little to no bearing on who we're actually try to sign.

This is true. Let's wait and see who the right players turn out to be. :aok:

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

[Real Emerald]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

That’s a decent rumour to sleep on, regardless if true I like it. 👍

[Stuart93]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

How do we cut ties with part owners? It’s not as easy just cutting ties. It’s not a link up

[JohnM1875]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

Imagine Bevan ends up at Hearts 😂

[Spudster]

Forgot Zitelli came with such high pedigree.

[Unseen work]

How do we cut ties with part owners? It’s not as easy just cutting ties. It’s not a link up

Yeah I know but you get the jist - if it’s a player between us and hearts it’s got to be us.

Tbf I wouldn’t want them loaning hearts regardless if we want them or not

[Stuart93]

Yeah I know but you get the jist

Yea I do but if that was to happen we’d be stuck with them! It would make no sense for BF to shoot himself in the foot tbh

[McGruber]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

Sounds a lot of nonesense tbh

[NAE NOOKIE]

I have nothing to add to this thread. Unfortunately neither do Hibs it would seem :confused:

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

Thing that puzzles me about this is , if Dundee have sold one of their best midfielders , would their priority not be to find a replacement for him ? From what I can see is they have signed a GK , 2 CH's, RB , LB and two strikers . Have my doubts about this tbh .

[500miles]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

He's responding to Tam McManus saying a striker and playmaker are imminent..... just before him and scott Allan were on plz together.

[matty_f]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

Would reckon that's closer to 100% pish

[badabing67]

Thing that puzzles me about this is , if Dundee have sold one of their best midfielders , would their priority not be to find a replacement for him ? From what I can see is they have signed a GK , 2 CH's, RB , LB and two strikers . Have my doubts about this tbh .

There is an improved contract offer at Dundee waiting to be signed by McCowan. As far as I am aware he has not signed it. They possibly don't know if they need to replace him.

[Unseen work]

Would reckon that's closer to 100% pish

Yeah I agree, but times like this we need a bit of hope from somewhere so I’m just going to believe it’s Ben Kensells burner account

[Springbank]

Imagine Bevan ends up at Hearts 😂

I imagine Kukharevych dumping him on his erchie on route to banging in the Hibs opening goal, yep

[SHODAN]

Today.

Will The Signing occur?

[Heisenberg]

https://x.com/blairrr16985188/status/1818770185194758643?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Anyone know this lad?

Saying McCowan is done and during the afternoon said 2 signings done and would be announced within 24 hours.

Hes mentioned about black knights and says us and hearts want Bevan? If that happens we surely cut the ties. He’s also mentioned Hornby and Koumas from Liverpool

Never noticed him posting about Hibs before……slaver or ITK?

There’s surely no chance we could even bid for McCowan without it being all over the press let alone have a deal done.

[Iain G]

Today.

Will The Signing occur?

Will it be Overlooked today, if so it will be redruM on here

[Hibernian Verse]

What makes you think Hibs are shopping in a higher market? This season so far looks identical to last year.

I don't, I said "if" in response to BHFCs posted which I quoted.

[Alfred E Newman]

Signed a one year extension for Ayr in June.

Going by the comments he is another that is regularly out injured

Good news.

[RIP]

Anyone mystified by slow signing progress needs to consider how early some signings are lined up.

Proven players who are nearing the end of their contracts start receiving enquiries from January if not earlier. We had McDermott on recruitment then and Malky only arrived a dew weeks ago.

As a result we have been late to the party. Given that few talented players fancy the SPL, It’s hardly a surprise that we are struggling to sign players in this window.

Malky needs to stick around for a few windows to maintain continuity.

[Brightside]

Anyone mystified by slow signing progress needs to consider how early some signings are lined up.

Proven players who are nearing the end of their contracts start receiving enquiries from January if not earlier. We had McDermott on recruitment then and Malky only arrived a dew weeks ago.

As a result we have been late to the party. Given that few talented players fancy the SPL, It’s hardly a surprise that we are struggling to sign players in this window.

Malky needs to stick around for a few windows to maintain continuity.

The 2 CBs were lined up long before SDG got the job

[Jones28]

The 2 CBs were lined up long before SDG got the job

I'm assuming that we had targets in other areas of the pitch, like Marv and O'Hora as centre backs, have we moved on from some initial targets for some reason or are we still targeting the same players?

[J-C]

Am I the only one that wonders why Bevan keeps getting people excited, a young 20yr old who's had a few injuries and not done anything yet anywhere.

[CapitalGreen]

Am I the only one that wonders why Bevan keeps getting people excited, a young 20yr old who's had a few injuries and not done anything yet anywhere.

Where has anyone got excited?

[Greenworld]

Am I the only one that wonders why Bevan keeps getting people excited, a young 20yr old who's had a few injuries and not done anything yet anywhere.
Where has anyone got excited?I've not seen anyone excited by him either hardly mentioned to be honest

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[Ronniekirk]

Today.

Will The Signing occur?

No The Plates are still spinning But we are getting closer

[Callum_62]

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[Not In The Know]

Sounds a lot of nonesense tbh
I agree clearly trolling with the Hearts comment.

Shame tho...

[Ronniekirk]

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is this our new forward lol 😜

[Callum_62]

is this our new forward lol [emoji12]It's Ben Kensell systematically destroying the plates.

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[Brightside]

I'm assuming that we had targets in other areas of the pitch, like Marv and O'Hora as centre backs, have we moved on from some initial targets for some reason or are we still targeting the same players?

Who knows. But I very much doubt the 2 strikers recently mentioned were on any list. I admit I expected much more from our Sporting Director. The pod casts could quickly find 3 or 4 available players that would improve us without costing much money. So my hope is we have some big players coming in soon. Above and beyond the 3 in the press

[Unseen work]

Who knows. But I very much doubt the 2 strikers recently mentioned were on any list. I admit I expected much more from our Sporting Director. The pod casts could quickly find 3 or 4 available players that would improve us without costing much money. So my hope is we have some big players coming in soon. Above and beyond the 3 in the press

Podcasts.

They can suggest players yes, as can every fan, but there is absolutely no comparison as there are so many details we don’t know about the player.

[CapitalGreen]

Who knows. But I very much doubt the 2 strikers recently mentioned were on any list. I admit I expected much more from our Sporting Director. The pod casts could quickly find 3 or 4 available players that would improve us without costing much money. So my hope is we have some big players coming in soon. Above and beyond the 3 in the press

When you put it like that it’s crazy that clubs don’t just employ podcasters to be in charge of recruitment.

[nonshinyfinish]

When you put it like that it’s crazy that clubs don’t just employ podcasters to be in charge of recruitment.

To avoid more turnover wouldn't it make more sense to get the existing recruitment team to start a podcast?

[Scotty Leither]

When you put it like that it’s crazy that clubs don’t just employ podcasters to be in charge of recruitment.

In fairness they’d probably do a better job than Ian Gordon has/still does.

[blackpoolhibs]

Brendan Rogers today for example.

‘Everyone would love to get their work done as soon as they can. We would love to have had everything done for the first game of the season but that doesn't always end up being the case.

My hope is we can be much stronger coming out of the August window than what we finished last season.’
Saying that from a position of strength is a lot easier to say than our current position.

[Hibiza]

is this our new forward lol 😜

😂

[IanM]

Podcasts.

They can suggest players yes, as can every fan, but there is absolutely no comparison as there are so many details we don’t know about the player.

I watched a podcast the other day where some chap says it can’t be possible to take 2 months to bring a player in

Comments like that are what clubs are up against these days - clearly they can be done quicker but some just can’t

[GloryGlory]

is this our new forward lol ��

Nah that's Dylan Vente still playing and missing.

[Nicho87]

Smashing signing

[Brightside]

When you put it like that it’s crazy that clubs don’t just employ podcasters to be in charge of recruitment.

Sounds like the future to me.