Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[Donegal Hibby]

Five English Championship clubs are after Birmingham City forward Siriki Dembele, Blackburn and Swansea City have already made contact with the club.

Hopefully Swansea City get him as it might help with us getting Mykola back .

[.Sean.]

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🤣🤣🤣
We must’ve been paying them an absolute fortune 😂😂

[SunshineOnLeith]

If he's fit and can stay fit, Kukharevych scores a million goals in this league in a full season. Buzzing if we can pull that one off.

[Smartie]

If he's fit and can stay fit, Kukharevych scores a million goals in this league in a full season. Buzzing if we can pull that one off.

Has an “if” ever done so much heavy lifting?

[Jones28]

Smashing signing

:agree:

He's been playing well in China.

[Since452]

We must’ve been paying them an absolute fortune 😂😂

We would have been. The McLeish era almost crippled us financially.

[Callum_62]

Between more sponsors and hospitality pushing I'm about done with this season

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[MartinfaePorty]

We would have been. The McLeish era almost crippled us financially.

To be fair, everybody in the league at that time was spending buckets of cash getting very decent players in, but when the bubble burst at least Hibs took steps quickly to get rid of the high earners and try and balance the books, which was not popular at the time. Other teams like Hearts, Motherwell, Dundee and Livvy ended up going into administration.

[HibsGW]

Between more sponsors and hospitality pushing I'm about done with this season

[emoji23]

Hospitality sold out again 🔥 💰

[Bostonhibby]

Hospitality sold out again [emoji91] [emoji383]Scrap the football and move into the catering game, none of the angst around trying to sign players and don't think there are any golden quadrants in catering to deflect our attention from what really matters.

Fondant fancies on the other hand...........

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[SaulGoodman]

Well no signings so far today but Sponsorship FC are delighted to sign another sleeve sponsor.

[hibee-boys]

Well no signings so far today but Sponsorship FC are delighted to sign another sleeve sponsor.

If only all these fantastic commercial partnerships led to an improvement on the park we might actually give a sxxx. Read the room Hibs, literally no one cares about how many alcohol and betting companies we try to punt.

[bingo70]

If only all these fantastic commercial partnerships led to an improvement on the park we might actually give a sxxx. Read the room Hibs, literally no one cares about how many alcohol and betting companies we try to punt.

The companies paying for the sponsorship probably care.

[Fanforlife]

We must’ve been paying them an absolute fortune 😂😂
We were. Sky tv etc at time, led to most clubs being burdened by long term horrendous debts though

[Donegal Hibby]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge

[Nicho87]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge
Hoillet certainly wasn’t squashed - can see that happening spoke highly enough of him

Reports this morning suggesting Swansea open to letting big myk go once they find a striker

I hate transfer windows

[Hibernian Verse]

If only all these fantastic commercial partnerships led to an improvement on the park we might actually give a sxxx. Read the room Hibs, literally no one cares about how many alcohol and betting companies we try to punt.

Read the room, stop bringing in more money? WTF?

Which room are you in exactly?

[Stuart93]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge

Canny be hard when there’s nout to give away 😁

[weecounty hibby]

Do people realise that you can still do the running of the club during transfer windows. The club doesn't close down. Bringing in revenue from sponsors is part of the day to day running if the club. Well done on securing more funding. Let's hope it helps us to recruit better players going forward

[04Sauzee]

Reading the Hibs Observer, Gray didn't downplay the Hoilet or Mykola Kukharevych rumour, obviously didn't say we were 100 % after them either tbh

[Dan Sarf]

Read the room, stop bringing in more money? WTF?

Which room are you in exactly?


The panic room?

[Spike Mandela]

Reading the Hibs Observer, Gray didn't downplay the Hoilet or Mykola Kukharevych rumour, obviously didn't say we were 100 % after them either tbh

Didn't really say anything about Myko but seemed to know more than he should have about Hoilet. 😃

[hibee-boys]

Read the room, stop bringing in more money? WTF?

Which room are you in exactly?

Where did I suggest we should stop bringing in money? If I was a new commercial partner I’d want the announcement to be timed to try and maximise fan engagement, another sponsorship announcement at the moment will not in my opinion.

[hibee-boys]

The companies paying for the sponsorship probably care.

Sure they’ll love all the positive comments on social media🙄

[AlbertK86]

Do people realise that you can still do the running of the club during transfer windows. The club doesn't close down. Bringing in revenue from sponsors is part of the day to day running if the club. Well done on securing more funding. Let's hope it helps us to recruit better players going forward

Well said mate


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[Lago]

Read the room, stop bringing in more money? WTF?

Which room are you in exactly?
Certainly not in the chill out room you seem to inhabit:confused:

[Hibernian Verse]

Sure they’ll love all the positive comments on social media��

Well they pay Hibs to tweet (or whatever it's called now) so they can't really be that bothered about what a few bams manage to comment from behind faceless accounts.

[Hibernian Verse]

Certainly not in the chill out room you seem to inhabit:confused:

I'm chill, Lago, thank you though. Just fed up of every area of the club getting stick as if the social media and commercial team guys are actually Ben Kensell & Ian Gordon in disguise.

[JimBHibees]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge

Enjoyed that. Spoke well

[Iain G]

When did we transfer our medical team to Old Trafford? 😁

[Unseen work]

Gray was very complimentary about Hoilett in that interview

[Lago]

Enjoyed that. Spoke well
Spoke well but said nothing of substance.

[scm70nyd1973]

Enjoyed that. Spoke well

It’s great listening to SDG. Much better than the last two IMHO.

Although I really liked NM I found him a hard listen TBH - the constant “yeah” usage was a bit meh but that’s just him - just me but I can’t explain why it bugged me but I can’t deny it 🫢

[tonyrougier123]

I’d be extremely underwhelmed if hoillet and kukharevych are the extent of our recruitment department. Shocking in fact.

This type of signing would reek of desperation and absolutely bereft of any ambition.
Also I think the support will see right through it.

I’m all for taking time to sign the right players but that would be cheating the support and be worse or at most on a par with our lesser clubs in the league.

I don’t mind being patient for the right players, but i think if patience leads to these type of signings it’s no wonder folk think we are fumbling in the dark.

As the days and weeks go on it’s becoming slightly disconcerting we haven’t cajoled the fans with a decent signing before the start of a new league campaign.

[HFC93]

I’d be extremely underwhelmed if hoillet and kukharevych are the extent of our recruitment department. Shocking in fact.

This type of signing would reek of desperation and absolutely bereft of any ambition.
Also I think the support will see right through it.

I’m all for taking time to sign the right players but that would be cheating the support and be worse or at most on a par with our lesser clubs in the league.

I don’t mind being patient for the right players, but i think if patience leads to these type of signings it’s no wonder folk think we are fumbling in the dark.

As the days and weeks go on it’s becoming slightly disconcerting we haven’t cajoled the fans with a decent signing before the start of a new league campaign.

I couldn't disagree more. Hoillet and Kukharevych would be solid signings for us.

[Stuart93]

I couldn't disagree more. Hoillet and Kukharevych would be solid signings for us.

Eh? There’s nothing solid about them.

Ones 34 who’s just getting over an injury.

The other has barely played since he left us due to injuries.

Solid for me is players you’d be able to rely on week in week out, bringing these two in would be a big risk.

[JohnM1875]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge

***** they didn't ask about Bowie. Probably the signing I’d prefer out of the three on the go right now. Hopefully with an option to buy of it’s a loan.

[Hibstrooper]

I couldn't disagree more. Hoillet and Kukharevych would be solid signings for us.

I’m in both camps on this one. I think both are good players that would improve the team however also smacks of a real lack of planning or the game changing investment we were promised.

[Golden Bear]

I’d be extremely underwhelmed if hoillet and kukharevych are the extent of our recruitment department. Shocking in fact.

This type of signing would reek of desperation and absolutely bereft of any ambition.
Also I think the support will see right through it.

I’m all for taking time to sign the right players but that would be cheating the support and be worse or at most on a par with our lesser clubs in the league.

I don’t mind being patient for the right players, but i think if patience leads to these type of signings it’s no wonder folk think we are fumbling in the dark.

As the days and weeks go on it’s becoming slightly disconcerting we haven’t cajoled the fans with a decent signing before the start of a new league campaign.

A contract is a two way negotiation. For all we know, the Club has already identified their preferred signing targets but for whatever reason deals have not been concluded so far. Let's face it, as a Club, Hibs are not such an attractice proposition as we once were.

And of course, we seem to have more than our fair share of greetin faced "fans" who seem to take great delight in deriding the Club at every opportunity.

[McGruber]

I couldn't disagree more. Hoillet and Kukharevych would be solid signings for us.

Ability wise yes. Availability wise/value for money - that's where the debate is. Hoillet pulled out of the Copa America injured, one of those things or a vision of things to come for a 34 year old winger? Mykola was out more often than in last time round - not played a lot of football since.

[Mcbizz1998]

David Gray here , doesn't give much away about signings ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188652/really-enjoying-the-pressure-david-gray-embracing-hibs-challenge

Based on that I'd be surprised if Hoilett isn't coming in. Gray very keen to say how well he had done, even corrected the interviewer on how well he did at Aberdeen.

[Donegal Hibby]

Enjoyed that. Spoke well

He did . Nothing to do with transfers though here's another one .... That's a tenner 😂

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/12606/13188599/hes-not-my-mate-martin-boyle-on-david-grays-switch-from-hibs-team-mate-to-manager

[tonyrougier123]

Eh? There’s nothing solid about them.

Ones 34 who’s just getting over an injury.

The other has barely played since he left us due to injuries.

Solid for me is players you’d be able to rely on week in week out, bringing these two in would be a big risk.

I’m with you here Stuart, alarm bells are ringing if this is the extent of our business this summer.

[TrinityHFC]

I’m in both camps on this one. I think both are good players that would improve the team however also smacks of a real lack of planning or the game changing investment we were promised.

Why would it be lack of planning? I’d bet big Myko has been wanted by us since we first looked at bringing him in but he has been out our price range. He might come back into our range now. Hoillet too. I’d have expected that we’ve been aware of him for some time and perhaps did t expect to be in a position to get him in.

The market is fluid and often names that come up are better than the other options you have.

[Donegal Hibby]

Based on that I'd be surprised if Hoilett isn't coming in. Gray very keen to say how well he had done, even corrected the interviewer on how well he did at Aberdeen.

He's probably the one I'm least keen on of the names mentioned just due to his age for the position he plays in . I would be happy enough with Bowie and Mykola .

Hoillett just feels abit like we aren't exactly flush with money and because he's free , he'll do . I suppose I find it abit disappointing after there was some hints earlier of a marquee signing and now it seems we are only looking at frees and loans .

[Coco Bryce]

Read the room, stop bringing in more money? WTF?

Which room are you in exactly?

The rubber room!

[Heisenberg]

He's probably the one I'm least keen on of the names mentioned just due to his age for the position he plays in . I would be happy enough with Bowie and Mykola .

Hoillett just feels abit like we aren't exactly flush with money and because he's free , he'll do . I suppose I find it abit disappointing after there was some hints earlier of a marquee signing and now it seems we are only looking at frees and loans .

I think it’s been clear for a while now that we are being quite cautious with our budget, can’t really be surprised about that given how much money we’ve wasted in the past few years. Still got a high number on the books that we won’t use but still pick up very good wages.

[Saint Hibee]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?

[GreenPJ]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?

I thought he turned down their offer and then they moved onto other targets?

[Greenworld]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?Out of contract never signed a new one

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[Onceinawhile]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?

They offered him a contract and he turned it down.

[McGruber]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?

Old & injured :na na:

[sauzee1989]

It’s beyond a joke now. Fans getting treated like fools again. Over one month and no outfielder has signed for a team that’s badly needing 6/7 new players.

[Iain G]

We are clearly not flush with cash as our transfer dealings are going down the Hoillet.

[Iain G]

It’s beyond a joke now. Fans getting treated like fools again. Over one month and no outfielder has signed for a team that’s badly needing 6/7 new players.

How is this treating fans like fools?

[Jones28]

Why are Aberdeen letting Hoillet go? Any thoughts?

Stalled on a new deal, a bit like what with us and Fraser Fyvie.

[yerauldda]

Hoilett a good, sensible signing. Something we haven't done enough of.
Showed at Aberdeen his ability to impact games at this level, his deliveries/assists against Celtic in the cup were excellent. Something Vente could certainly do with.

The other positive to signing him is that it allows us to swap him and Molotnikov in and out and manage both of their game time. Hoilett at his age probably isn't going to play week in week out and you don't want to overuse Rudi at his age. Let's hope he signs!

[McGruber]

Hoilett a good, sensible signing. Something we haven't done enough of.
Showed at Aberdeen his ability to impact games at this level, his deliveries/assists against Celtic in the cup were excellent. Something Vente could certainly do with.

The other positive to signing him is that it allows us to swap him and Molotnikov in and out and manage both of their game time. Hoilett at his age probably isn't going to play week in week out and you don't want to overuse Rudi at his age. Let's hope he signs!

He has ability no doubt but still a risk given he was out for 5 or 6 weeks at Aberdeen before recovering from that and getting injured again, in training missing the Copa America. At 34 wouldn't be a stretch to think injuries might become more of a regular occurrence.

[Hibees1973]

[QUOTE=Bostonhibby;7724023]Scrap the football and move into the catering game, none of the angst around trying to sign players and don't think there are any golden quadrants in catering to deflect our attention from what really matters.

Fondant fancies on the other hand...........

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I have heard a rumour Ian Gordon has an eye for scouting a promising wine.

[matty_f]

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.

As a podcaster I can very easily say without any fear of contradiction that I'm wholly unsuitable and unequipped to identify players for Hibs.

I couldn't name any more than 3 or 4 players maximum from any team outside Hibs.

[Souter96Mac]

As a podcaster I can very easily say without any fear of contradiction that I'm wholly unsuitable and unequipped to identify players for Hibs.

I couldn't name any more than 3 or 4 players maximum from any team outside Hibs.

Consider yourself hired Matty

[Callum_62]

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[tamig]

He's probably the one I'm least keen on of the names mentioned just due to his age for the position he plays in . I would be happy enough with Bowie and Mykola .

Hoillett just feels abit like we aren't exactly flush with money and because he's free , he'll do . I suppose I find it abit disappointing after there was some hints earlier of a marquee signing and now it seems we are only looking at frees and loans .
Did you ever see Hoilett for Aberdeen? He had an excellent spell with them - including the game at ER. Someone else mentioned Chris Burke as an ageing winger who played for a good few years and did extremely well back up here.

[Donegal Hibby]

Did you ever see Hoilett for Aberdeen? He had an excellent spell with them - including the game at ER. Someone else mentioned Chris Burke as an ageing winger who played for a good few years and did extremely well back up here.

I watched a few Aberdeen games last year and tbh can't say he really stood out , not saying the guys a bad player though the thought of us signing a 34 year old winger , I cant say I'm overly excited about it . Maybe that's just me though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Just seen this ...
https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-preston-hibernian-race-to-sign-adama-sidibeh-sources/

[Aldo]

I watched a few Aberdeen games last year and tbh can't say he really stood out , not saying the guys a bad player though the thought of us signing a 34 year old winger , I cant say I'm overly excited about it . Maybe that's just me though.

Maybe he plays as a 10?

[GreenCastle]

Jamie Murphy…still getting over how crap he was for us on left wing.

[SHODAN]

Just seen this ...
https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-preston-hibernian-race-to-sign-adama-sidibeh-sources/

Swansea and Preston linked? Forget it.

[EskbankHibby]

Just seen this ...
https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-preston-hibernian-race-to-sign-adama-sidibeh-sources/

Was a pest against us at Easter Road at the end of last season, very impressed with him that day.

[Heisenberg]

Just seen this ...
https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-preston-hibernian-race-to-sign-adama-sidibeh-sources/

There’s no chance if we are up against Championship teams.

[Albert Kidd 86’]

Well,if we dont get him, then lets hope swansea do, cos we would stand better chance of getting mykola, everyone's a winner then.

[CapitalGreen]

I watched a few Aberdeen games last year and tbh can't say he really stood out , not saying the guys a bad player though the thought of us signing a 34 year old winger , I cant say I'm overly excited about it . Maybe that's just me though.

Only 2 players scored and assisted more regularly than Hoilett in the league last season. Of the 19 goals Aberdeen scored under Peter Leven, Hoilett either scored or assisted 11 of them.

[Unseen work]

Would be happy with Sidibie.

Absolutely handful and rapid

Scores a few headers for his size too

[CapitalGreen]

He has ability no doubt but still a risk given he was out for 5 or 6 weeks at Aberdeen before recovering from that and getting injured again, in training missing the Copa America. At 34 wouldn't be a stretch to think injuries might become more of a regular occurrence.

He didn’t miss any games at Aberdeen through injury.

[Souter96Mac]

Just seen this ...
https://www.footballinsider247.com/swansea-preston-hibernian-race-to-sign-adama-sidibeh-sources/

Took his goal well against us at ER last season and looked like he played a big part in keeping St J up.

I think there's a couple English sides after him, I think Burnley and Hull have shown interest in him too. It looks like Swansea already had a bid rejected earlier this window.

Whilst I think he looks decent, I'd probably rather see him go to Swansea and allow us to get big Myk back.

[tonyrougier123]

Would be happy with Sidibie.

Absolutely handful and rapid

Scores a few headers for his size too

Don’t hold your breathe, Swansea had a bid rejected earlier in summer by Swansea. Unless we are finally opening the cheque book this summer it’s not on the cards.
St Johnstone also his first professional club, done well looked decent.

[Donegal Hibby]

There’s no chance if we are up against Championship teams.

There's been a host of other clubs linked with him .. Blackburn , Burnley etc . And while I agree our chances are limited if clubs like that are interested but so far none of them none of them have tried apart from Swansea , who placed a low ball bid in for him that was quickly rejected .

Exciting player had a great game against us at ER ...

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/5035597/adama-sidibeh-st-johnstone-swansea-city-reject-bid/

[Joe6-2]

The panic room?

😂😂😂

[HFC93]

He has ability no doubt but still a risk given he was out for 5 or 6 weeks at Aberdeen before recovering from that and getting injured again, in training missing the Copa America. At 34 wouldn't be a stretch to think injuries might become more of a regular occurrence.

He started pretty much every game for Aberdeen from when he signed in Feb to the end of last season. He was on the bench for a few but definitely wasn't out for 5-6 weeks. You've just made that up.

[Donegal Hibby]

Took his goal well against us at ER last season and looked like he played a big part in keeping St J up.

I think there's a couple English sides after him, I think Burnley and Hull have shown interest in him too. It looks like Swansea already had a bid rejected earlier this window.

Whilst I think he looks decent, I'd probably rather see him go to Swansea and allow us to get big Myk back.

There's a host of clubs linked with him and If Swansea did get him over the other clubs it could be beneficial to us in getting Mykola.

[Callum_62]

Don’t hold your breathe, Swansea had a bid rejected earlier in summer by Swansea. Unless we are finally opening the cheque book this summer it’s not on the cards.
St Johnstone also his first professional club, done well looked decent.They owed it to themselves

Dunno why they'd reject it

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[Hibiza]

There's a host of clubs linked with him and If Swansea did get him over the other clubs it could be beneficial to us in getting Mykola.

Thinking of getting the bus to Donegal for a few days . Can't stand this anymore.

[Joe6-2]

Thinking of getting the bus to Donegal for a few days . Can't stand this anymore.

Might have a signed someone by the time the bus got there, but don’t hold your breath

[Donegal Hibby]

Non transfer news , Hibs Gks here . Sky busy today on the Hibs front.....

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13188597/hibernian-craig-samson-jordan-smith-josef-bursik-at-training

[Gordy M]

Got to love this place, linked with a player......he isnt good enough....rubbish etc

Linked to a better player.....ah we have no chance of signing him......

[Springbank]

I couldn't disagree more. Hoillet and Kukharevych would be solid signings for us.

Agree

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/swansexpresss/status/1819002814032408692?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Right myko get that deal signed son


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[Unseen work]

Don’t hold your breathe, Swansea had a bid rejected earlier in summer by Swansea. Unless we are finally opening the cheque book this summer it’s not on the cards.
St Johnstone also his first professional club, done well looked decent.

At least if he goes to Swansea it frees up no Myk?

[Donegal Hibby]

Thinking of getting the bus to Donegal for a few days . Can't stand this anymore.

You'd be choosing a good time . Local festival is on and the sun is out , the beers are flowing and the craic is mighty in Donegal this week. 🥳🍻

[Heedersnvolleys]

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Hamstring injuries become more common and rarely heal 100% as you get older, from personal experience but then again not receiving the excellent medical treatment Hibs will be giving.

[tonyrougier123]

At least if he goes to Swansea it frees up no Myk?

It’s no a deal I’m fussed about myk to be honest.
Doesn’t get the juices flowing.

[tonyrougier123]

They owed it to themselves

Dunno why they'd reject it

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😂😂🤦*♂️

[McGruber]

He didn’t miss any games at Aberdeen through injury.

Yeah, you're right - done him a disservice there, just seen the transfermarket page listing him as hamstring, 42 days out and 4 games missed, should have checked my sources! Apologies Junior

[McGruber]

He started pretty much every game for Aberdeen from when he signed in Feb to the end of last season. He was on the bench for a few but definitely wasn't out for 5-6 weeks. You've just made that up.

Why would I make it up 😂 Googled it yes, duff info!

[McGruber]

Hamstring injuries become more common and rarely heal 100% as you get older, from personal experience but then again not receiving the excellent medical treatment Hibs will be giving.

Check your sources man 😬

[number9dream]

Regardless of injury history, Hoilett is injured at the moment so there's no big rush if he can't play yet.

[Hibiza]

You'd be choosing a good time . Local festival is on and the sun is out , the beers are flowing and the craic is mighty in Donegal this week. 🥳🍻

Dungloe / Aran?

[flash]

Not transfer news as such but O'Hora trained today which is good news.

[ThatDayInMay]

Only a matter of time… 🇺🇦

[JasonC1875]

Only a matter of time… 🇺🇦

Swansea have announced the signing of their new striker 👀👀👀

[basehibby]

I’d be extremely underwhelmed if hoillet and kukharevych are the extent of our recruitment department. Shocking in fact.

This type of signing would reek of desperation and absolutely bereft of any ambition.
Also I think the support will see right through it.

I’m all for taking time to sign the right players but that would be cheating the support and be worse or at most on a par with our lesser clubs in the league.

I don’t mind being patient for the right players, but i think if patience leads to these type of signings it’s no wonder folk think we are fumbling in the dark.

As the days and weeks go on it’s becoming slightly disconcerting we haven’t cajoled the fans with a decent signing before the start of a new league campaign.

If it was near the end of Aug I'd agree with you. It's not and Mikko and Hoilett look like a couple of low risk signings to bolster the squad ahead of the league kicking off. They have both proven they can play at this level so the only gamble is fitness over the course of the season- yet neither would be a long term signing at this stage so the risk is low.
It would have been nice to be ahead of the game with signings but the reality is we have just changed our entire management team so that was never a realistic possibility this close season. There was at least early movement to address the most vital priorities at CB and keeper though.

Edit: if Hoilett is currently injured then some of the above does not count. Still a relatively low risk signing in the mold of ALF last season though. Hammy tweak should not be long term

[1875M]

If we start with a front 3 of Vente, Boyle and Rudi on Sunday, that’s a combined 10 league goals between them last season. We cannot afford to lose Youan’s assists and goals and replace him with someone who won’t provide as much. We need attacking players in asap.

[B.H.F.C]

If it was near the end of Aug I'd agree with you. It's not and Mikko and Hoilett look like a couple of low risk signings to bolster the squad ahead of the league kicking off. They have both proven they can play at this level so the only gamble is fitness over the course of the season- yet neither would be a long term signing at this stage so the risk is low.
It would have been nice to be ahead of the game with signings but the reality is we have just changed our entire management team so that was never a realistic possibility this close season. There was at least early movement to address the most vital priorities at CB and keeper though.

Edit: if Hoilett is currently injured then some of the above does not count. Still a relatively low risk signing in the mold of ALF last season though. Hammy tweak should not be long term

I wouldn’t say Myko is low risk. He’s hardly played any football in the last couple of years and has 10 career goals. We have enough non contributors so we need the players coming in to be on the pitch most weeks. Obviously anyone can get injured but he has no history of being on the park weekly.

I thought he was a good player when available but there is definitely a risk in that sense and that would leave us short.

[Nicho87]

Swansea have signed their striker

Hopefully this means hibs get the green light

[JohnM1875]

Swansea have signed their striker

Hopefully this means hibs get the green light

Does anyone know if Myko actually wants to come back here?

He’ll absolutely want to go out and get game time you’d imagine.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I wouldn’t say Myko is low risk. He’s hardly played any football in the last couple of years and has 10 career goals. We have enough non contributors so we need the players coming in to be on the pitch most weeks. Obviously anyone can get injured but he has no history of being on the park weekly.

I thought he was a good player when available but there is definitely a risk in that sense and that would leave us short.

:agree:

He’s arguably low risk if he’s coming in as a backup striker.

If he’s coming in as our main striker, then he’s actually very high risk.

[LaMotta]

If we start with a front 3 of Vente, Boyle and Rudi on Sunday, that’s a combined 10 league goals between them last season. We cannot afford to lose Youan’s assists and goals and replace him with someone who won’t provide as much. We need attacking players in asap.

Whilst I get your point and agree with the sentiment, I have to say that stat (which I've seen a couple of times now) isn't particularly fair because Rudi didn't play any league games for us last season! :greengrin I think he looks like he's in a good place to contribute goals and assists this year though.

[flash]

:agree:

He’s arguably low risk if he’s coming in as a backup striker.

If he’s coming in as our main striker, then he’s actually very high risk.

We have a main striker.

[AlbertK86]

:agree:

He’s arguably low risk if he’s coming in as a backup striker.

If he’s coming in as our main striker, then he’s actually very high risk.

Get him in as a back up but if he’s fit and stays fit I’m certain he will become the 1st pick.

If its obvious he isn’t fit or firing on full cylinder we still have time to sign a first choice striker


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[B.H.F.C]

Whilst I get your point and agree with the sentiment, I have to say that stat (which I've seen a couple of times now) isn't particularly fair because Rudi didn't play any league games for us last season! :greengrin I think he looks like he's in a good place to contribute goals and assists this year though.

I also think Boyle will be much better this season. May not be the Boyle of 3 years ago but he looks fitter and sharper than he did last year coming back from injury.

[B.H.F.C]

We have a main striker.

We’re weak in that position and any striker coming in shouldn’t be with a view to them being a back up player.

[Paulie Walnuts]

We have a main striker.

There’s been talk of Vente potentially leaving on here but on top of that, he posed very little threat last season. He needs to be improved upon imo but that can’t be done by signing someone who’s likely to miss masses of games.

[JohnM1875]

We’re weak in that position and any striker coming in shouldn’t be with a view to them being a back up player.

McKirdy missing this weekend as well. So the only real option we’d have from the bench is out.

Aye, its ‘only’ one game. But its grim we’re going into the league campaign without additions in the forward areas.

[flash]

McKirdy missing this weekend as well. So the only real option we’d have from the bench is out.

Aye, its ‘only’ one game. But its grim we’re going into the league campaign without additions in the forward areas.

It's still 3 days away.....

[JohnM1875]

It's still 3 days away.....

Far too late for a signing to come in and start this weekend or be up to speed with the way we play. You know this.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Far too late for a signing to come in and start this weekend or be up to speed with the way we play. You know this.

:agree:

Safe to say nothing will be happening tonight now id think and then anyone signed on Saturday morning won’t be involved I wouldn’t think. So in terms of signing players, its really 1 day now.

[truehibernian]

Far too late for a signing to come in and start this weekend or be up to speed with the way we play. You know this.

Thankfully no one told Martin that when he returned for the derby. I get your point but a pro football player should be at least be able to turn in a decent half an hour (on debut) away from home in front of his new manager (at the very least).

[TrinityHFC]

McKirdy missing this weekend as well. So the only real option we’d have from the bench is out.

Aye, its ‘only’ one game. But its grim we’re going into the league campaign without additions in the forward areas.

Yeah. The one area we could do without players missing and we have Youan and McKirdy out.

[flash]

Far too late for a signing to come in and start this weekend or be up to speed with the way we play. You know this.

Plenty time to give us much better bench options.

[badabing67]

Is that JDH behind Josh

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT6KSsxWYAAy2uE?format=jpg&name=large

[CapitalGreen]

If we start with a front 3 of Vente, Boyle and Rudi on Sunday, that’s a combined 10 league goals between them last season. We cannot afford to lose Youan’s assists and goals and replace him with someone who won’t provide as much. We need attacking players in asap.

- Non-forwards are also able to contribute goals, both Newell and Campbell will be playing against St Mirren and they both scored against them last season.
- Both Boyle (x2) and Vente scored against St Mirren last season in the cup.
- Martin Boyle has scored more goals against St Mirren than any other team in his career (8 goals) and only against Hamilton does he have more assists.

[Exuberance1875]

Is that JDH behind Josh

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT6KSsxWYAAy2uE?format=jpg&name=large

Just in time to make his customary league appearance for the season 😂

[easty]

If we start with a front 3 of Vente, Boyle and Rudi on Sunday, that’s a combined 10 league goals between them last season. We cannot afford to lose Youan’s assists and goals and replace him with someone who won’t provide as much. We need attacking players in asap.

It’s also a front 3 with 8 goals between them in 4 games so far this season.

[badabing67]

Just in time to make his customary league appearance for the season 😂


Hope he makes the squad

[JohnM1875]

Hope he makes the squad

Same and I hope he's finally over his injuries. I've always thought he's a good squad player.

[Exuberance1875]

Hope he makes the squad

He’ll no impact the game in anyway shape or form as he’s basically been posted missing since beginning of last season.

LJ said he was good at the boxes in training though so we’ve always got that

[Ray_]

Far too late for a signing to come in and start this weekend or be up to speed with the way we play. You know this.

Someone should have told that to Johnny Graham, signed from Falkirk in the afternoon, scored a brace on his debut, in a 3-1 win against Airdrie, that evening. :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

Huns confirm Robin Propper for an undisclosed fee.

[Aldo]

Huns confirm Robin Propper for an undisclosed fee.

Funny how they’ve a reported £10 million shortfall before season starts and maybe another £9.5 million if they lose court case yet they still spend millions on players

[Smartie]

Is that JDH behind Josh

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT6KSsxWYAAy2uE?format=jpg&name=large

That’s the most we’ve seen of him for a while.

[flash]

That’s the most we’ve seen of him for a while.

To be fair to him he has been training for weeks.

[Phil MaGlass]

We have a main striker.
Exactly

[Callum_62]

Adu-adjei signs for Carlisle on loan

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[bingo70]

Adu-adjei signs for Carlisle on loan

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ffs

I was absolutely convinced he’d be coming to us.

[Onceinawhile]

What's wrong with mckirdy ahead of this weekend?

[JohnM1875]

What's wrong with mckirdy ahead of this weekend?

Chest infection I think Gray said

[Since452]

https://youtu.be/q6K18_yV4hM?si=9CVobskvECleHijS


Absolutely love SDG's interviews. Such a contrast from the previous two's waffling.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bernardo returns to sellick in a five year deal, Sevco sign some dude from FC Twente

[Nicho87]

I was hoping Malky links might have meant asking Charles regan Cooke to return to Scotland

Always thought he looked half decent

[JohnM1875]

I was hoping Malky links might have meant asking Charles regan Cooke to return to Scotland

Always thought he looked half decent

Personally prefer we keep a hold of Youan

[Nicho87]

Personally prefer we keep a hold of Youan

Never said selling Youan in the post from what I remember

[JohnM1875]

Never said selling Youan in the post from what I remember

Charles-cook a left winger though, well, mainly.

Can't see us spending big on a left winger without selling Youan

[bingo70]

Charles-cook a left winger though, well, mainly.

Can't see us spending big on a left winger without selling Youan

Is that no Joseph Hungbo?

Sure he played left wing for that Ross County team and Charles-Cook played up front.

[JohnM1875]

Is that no Joseph Hungbo?

Sure he played left wing for that Ross County team and Charles-Cook played up front.

Always remember Charles Cook cutting in from the left. He was class at Ross County. No idea how he's done in Belgium

[Nicho87]

How I envisaged this investment going was having real squad depth

How wrong that looks

Sorry johnm wasn’t being a wido re-reading my response

[Callum_62]

https://youtu.be/q6K18_yV4hM?si=9CVobskvECleHijS


Absolutely love SDG's interviews. Such a contrast from the previous two's waffling.I like them too

But he might need to amend his go to "days instead of weeks" pretty soon [emoji38]

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[Mrimbetween]

How I envisaged this investment going was having real squad depth

How wrong that looks

Sorry johnm wasn’t being a wido re-reading my response
I think that's whats most frustrating about things right now
Its got to the stage for some where anyone will do

Still time eh !!

[JimBHibees]

Is that no Joseph Hungbo?

Sure he played left wing for that Ross County team and Charles-Cook played up front.

Personally think Hungbo a better player than Cooke

[JohnM1875]

How I envisaged this investment going was having real squad depth

How wrong that looks

Sorry johnm wasn’t being a wido re-reading my response

Nah, all good 👍

Aye, I'm exactly the same as you in terms of investment expectations. Can't get my head around it.

[Joe6-2]

I like them too

But he might need to amend his go to "days instead of weeks" pretty soon [emoji38]

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Just hope those in charge 🙄 are doing their best to back him

[bingo70]

Personally think Hungbo a better player than Cooke

Just signed for Rotherham.

[Scotty Leither]

Just hope those in charge 🙄 are doing their best to back him

Rooney scores for St Mirren. A versatile player that can play all across the back line and chips in with the odd goal. Knows the SPL too. Ian Gordon must have his eyes painted on.

I don’t think we’ve ever had an owner like him that attracts so much derision, yet the wall of silence continues.

[B.H.F.C]

Rooney scores for St Mirren. A versatile player that can play all across the back line and chips in with the odd goal. Knows the SPL too. Ian Gordon must have his eyes painted on.

I don’t think we’ve ever had an owner like him that attracts so much derision, yet the wall of silence continues.

Plenty things to criticise Gordon for but this isn’t one of them. We already have Miller and Cadden at RB/RWB backed up by Megwa and Whittaker. No the best players but neither is he and signing a RB was probably one of the last things on the list this summer.

[Joe6-2]

Rooney scores for St Mirren. A versatile player that can play all across the back line and chips in with the odd goal. Knows the SPL too. Ian Gordon must have his eyes painted on.

I don’t think we’ve ever had an owner like him that attracts so much derision, yet the wall of silence continues.

The silence is deafening, not good

[JimBHibees]

Just signed for Rotherham.

Fair enough wasn’t suggesting we got for him just that thought he was a better player

[Callum_62]

I don't really get the fascination for wanting to hear from the owner

It's Mackays jobs to sort of the failing football dept and he's had 2 lengthy interviews since June

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[EGL2000]

Fair enough wasn’t suggesting we got for him just that thought he was a better player

I really liked him at county as well but hasn't really kicked on. No goals last season in the second division in Germany.

[Col2]

I don't really get the fascination for wanting to hear from the owner

It's Mackays jobs to sort of the failing football dept and he's had 2 lengthy interviews since June

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I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Foley that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.

[Joe6-2]

I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Filey that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.

Totally agree

[JohnM1875]

I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Foley that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.

Spot on, good post. Especially the last part about SDG.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Chest infection I think Gray said

May be true maybe not but Mckirdys Hibs career has been totally snake bit and we just need to move the guy on.

[ancient hibee]

I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Foley that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.


Can't visualise Tom Farmer or Rod Petrie leaping into print in the same situation. Can you?

[gbhibby]

Bernardo returns to sellick in a five year deal, Sevco sign some dude from FC Twente

Robin Propper perfect name for what that club did to their creditors.

[Lago]

:thumbsup:
I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Foley that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.

[Callum_62]

I would agree if we hadn’t had a major new investor, expectations raised around squad transformation, a clear tension with Foley that came out last week and a visible frustration by a new head coach that he can’t get a bloody striker in despite wanting one for weeks.

Kensall has literally disappeared. Gordon has yet to have a single interview (ever) and didn’t say a word at the last AGM and Mackay has not been heard from for a few weeks now.

So it’s all down to SDG whose job is to coach and pick the team not deal with all the other questions coming out.Ofcourse answering questions is part of Gray's job

He's part of the recruitment team and should be very aware of what is happening

I don't get what another interview with Mackay would achieve a few weeks after Holland

I'm sure from there pov they are just getting with trying to get folk in the door

What would another interview at this point achieve?

I also don't think Gray pointing out the English market was slow due to bigger teams holding younger players to fulfill fixtures etc was an accident

I say all think as someone disappointed with our activity so far

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[Since452]

I don't want to hear anything from Kensell. I just want him to do his job. Same with Malky and Gordon.

[Stuart93]

Was having a wee thought. We’ve brought in one player who’s not replaced another that’s left.

Frightening

[JohnM1875]

Was having a wee thought. We’ve brought in one player who’s not replaced another that’s left.

Frightening

Wait, isn't it none? Two cb’s replace Hanlon and Fish and 2 keepers replace Marshall and Wollacott

Unless I've misunderstood you

[Stuart93]

Wait, isn't it none? Two cb’s replace Hanlon and Fish and 2 keepers replace Marshall and Wollacott

Unless I've misunderstood you

Aw **** yea forgot about Fish.

Even scarier.

See hearts are signing someone else from South America

[paddy1875]

I might be losing my mind here but I’m sure somebody mentioned ian murray saying something along the lines of hibs don’t have as much money to spend as some people think, when we were searching for a new manager?

Makes sense now with the one in one out that’s going on. Maybe some players are not wanting to leave to give up there over inflated contracts and are happy to sit back and pick up hefty wage while holding the club back from signing new players.

Still time left but going into Sundays game and the start of a new season it’s more frustrating than anything.


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[bingo70]

Aw **** yea forgot about Fish.

Even scarier.

See hearts are signing someone else from South America

Wouldn’t have thought so, good players aren’t available until the end of the month.

[Exuberance1875]

McBurnie got himself a move to LaLiga, insane stuff, his agent deserves an award. I wouldn’t have been happy if he signed for us

[Davy Mac]

McBurnie got himself a move to LaLiga, insane stuff, his agent deserves an award. I wouldn’t have been happy if he signed for us

Agreed, but i believe £15,000 a week will say otherwise.

[Haymaker]

Funny how they’ve a reported £10 million shortfall before season starts and maybe another £9.5 million if they lose court case yet they still spend millions on playersBecause they will get away with it

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[Col2]

Can't visualise Tom Farmer or Rod Petrie leaping into print in the same situation. Can you?

Did you read my post about the circumstances and major developments of the club in recent months?

[scoopyboy]

Was having a wee thought. We’ve brought in one player who’s not replaced another that’s left.

Frightening

When you have an oversized squad is that not the right way to go about it

[Col2]

I don't want to hear anything from Kensell. I just want him to do his job. Same with Malky and Gordon.

And that’s fine I am happy not to hear from them either under normal circumstances. I think Gordon is out of his depth and wants to play about with recruitment and Kensall has frankly been a disaster. However these are not normal circumstances.

The club pay Kensall £350k a year to run the club. We are miles away from being ready for the season ahead, we have a worse squad than last season and an inexperienced head coach. Kensall could not have been clearer about the Foley investment being a game changer on the field. In fact back in Feb he couldn’t shut up about it, happy to speak to all the media. Now he looks like he has been kidnapped.

I think many of us can see that we are sleep walking into another disastrous start to the season. Any many of us don’t know why given the context above. Gray look very uncomfortable today answering questions about the Bournemouth link and last week about his position being undermined. It’s a total mess.

[Stuart93]

When you have an oversized squad is that not the right way to go about it

We need more in though.

We can’t just go with one out one in because we’re seriously lacking in strength in depth

[ancient hibee]

Did you read my post about the circumstances and major developments of the club in recent months?


Obviously I did.

[Scotty Leither]

The silence is deafening, not good

In all honesty, I think the club is for sale but The Quiet Man is wanting too much money...and before the financial gurus on here deride me for being "misinformed", I was told before Foley spoke out that his investment went to plug debt and he wasn't happy at how the place was being run.

I'm not overly enthused about the Hoilett rumour, it's got shades of McGeady's signing about it with injury issues and his age. Ditto Kukareyvich (sp).

We're being taken for fools, and it's high time we got an honest interview with the CEO and/or the OWNER as to where we're at. Mackay and Gray will be obliged to spout the party line, which currently has a strong whiff of BS about it.

[tamig]

Was having a wee thought. We’ve brought in one player who’s not replaced another that’s left.

Frightening

There’s a lot more frightening stuff than who we’ve signed or not signed unfortunately.

[Paulie Walnuts]

McBurnie got himself a move to LaLiga, insane stuff, his agent deserves an award. I wouldn’t have been happy if he signed for us

McBurnie would be a superb striker in our league imo.

[JimBHibees]

When you have an oversized squad is that not the right way to go about it

Absolutely

[Paulie Walnuts]

When you have an oversized squad is that not the right way to go about it

We’ve got 25 players. Kilmarnock, for example, have 29, as do Hearts. Aberdeen have 28. St Johnstone have 27, St Mirren have 25. There may be some with less, but I decided to pick the teams in Europe, the two teams of a similar size and a team of a smaller size as random teams to check and that was the result.

Our squad isn’t oversized.

[tamig]

In all honesty, I think the club is for sale but The Quiet Man is wanting too much money...and before the financial gurus on here deride me for being "misinformed", I was told before Foley spoke out that his investment went to plug debt and he wasn't happy at how the place was being run.

I'm not overly enthused about the Hoilett rumour, it's got shades of McGeady's signing about it with injury issues and his age. Ditto Kukareyvich (sp).

We're being taken for fools, and it's high time we got an honest interview with the CEO and/or the OWNER as to where we're at. Mackay and Gray will be obliged to spout the party line, which currently has a strong whiff of BS about it.

What’s the party line with a strong whiff of BS you mention?

[Stuart93]

There’s a lot more frightening stuff than who we’ve signed or not signed unfortunately.

There is. But I’m positing on a fans forum and I think it’s a perfect word to describe our transfer window so far.

[Callum_62]

I'd be pretty happy to add Hoilett to the squad to be honest

Type of guy who's played at a level whom I'd expect to perform in the big moments

He was very be good for Aberdeen last year

Get in someone who can header the ball and I think he will get alot of assists

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[tamig]

There is. But I’m positing on a fans forum and I think it’s a perfect word to describe our transfer window so far.

I’d say frustrating rather than frightening. And its not done yet.

[JohnM1875]

I'd be pretty happy to add Hoilett to the squad to be honest

Type of guy who's played at a level whom I'd expect to perform in the big moments

He was very be good for Aberdeen last year

Get in someone who can header the ball and I think he will get alot of assists

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Same. Looked good every time I watched him play last season.

Definitely adds a bit of quality up top.

[Winston Ingram]

McBurnie got himself a move to LaLiga, insane stuff, his agent deserves an award. I wouldn’t have been happy if he signed for us

The consensus among the Sheffield United fans was that they really liked him and were disappointed he left.

[Scotty Leither]

What’s the party line with a strong whiff of BS you mention?

Mackay being questioned about Gordon still playing an active role in recruitment and replying along the lines of "he's the owner", so basically saying that Gordon still is meddling in something he knows nothing about, notwithstanding his diploma in "good player spotting" of course, and Davy Gray being hung out to dry on the question of when another forward is coming in.

Like I say, total BS.

[Callum_62]

Mackay being questioned about Gordon still playing an active role in recruitment and replying along the lines of "he's the owner", so basically saying that Gordon still is meddling in something he knows nothing about, notwithstanding his diploma in "good player spotting" of course, and Davy Gray being hung out to dry on the question of when another forward is coming in.

Like I say, total BS.In what way is gray being hung out to dry with a recruitment question on a striker?

How do you know it wasnt gray that was holding off for Mykola being available?

Now Swansea have signed a striker id expect that to happen imminently

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[tamig]

Mackay being questioned about Gordon still playing an active role in recruitment and replying along the lines of "he's the owner", so basically saying that Gordon still is meddling in something he knows nothing about, notwithstanding his diploma in "good player spotting" of course, and Davy Gray being hung out to dry on the question of when another forward is coming in.

Like I say, total BS.

You never hide your feelings towards the hierarchy - same under previous owner. But in what way is David Gray being “hung out to dry” by being quizzed about future signings? You’re blinded.

[PHeffernan]

He's probably the one I'm least keen on of the names mentioned just due to his age for the position he plays in . I would be happy enough with Bowie and Mykola .

Hoillett just feels abit like we aren't exactly flush with money and because he's free , he'll do . I suppose I find it abit disappointing after there was some hints earlier of a marquee signing and now it seems we are only looking at frees and loans .

Hoilett would be a marquee signing of sorts and would still be 34 when this season finishes.
He has played;
161 English Premier League Games and 266 English Championship Games
I thought he looked good playing for Aberdeen last season and that only ended 2 months ago.

[Stuart93]

I’d say frustrating rather than frightening. And its not done yet.

The “it’s not done yet” sounds ominous despite it meaning the opposite

[Rumble de Thump]

In all honesty, I think the club is for sale but The Quiet Man is wanting too much money...and before the financial gurus on here deride me for being "misinformed", I was told before Foley spoke out that his investment went to plug debt and he wasn't happy at how the place was being run.

I'm not overly enthused about the Hoilett rumour, it's got shades of McGeady's signing about it with injury issues and his age. Ditto Kukareyvich (sp).

We're being taken for fools, and it's high time we got an honest interview with the CEO and/or the OWNER as to where we're at. Mackay and Gray will be obliged to spout the party line, which currently has a strong whiff of BS about it.

You're not misinformed. You're a fantasist.

[KeithWright9]

May be true maybe not but Mckirdys Hibs career has been totally snake bit and we just need to move the guy on.

Agree… Far too lightweight for this league , if he ever makes it at SPL level I’ll eat my hat.

[Col2]

You never hide your feelings towards the hierarchy - same under previous owner. But in what way is David Gray being “hung out to dry” by being quizzed about future signings? You’re blinded.

1. He isn’t in charge of recruitment - Mackay is (with Ian Gordon playing about in the background like championship manager)

2. He isn’t in charge of the budget that underpins recruitment.

3. He isn’t in charge of the Bournemouth / BK and agreed or not agreed player model

4. He isn’t responsible for the clear fallout/tension between BK/Foley and the Gordon’s.

5. Or responsible for his role being undermined by the Gordon’s briefing EEN last week (to protect themselves)

SDG IS responsible for identifying what he needs and has been crystal clear for many weeks we need striker(s).

How difficult is it to understand that he is being hung out to dry on the points above given he is the only person from the club having to face the media just now.

[Callum_62]

1. He isn’t in charge of recruitment - Mackay is (with Ian Gordon playing about in the background like championship manager)

2. He isn’t in charge of the budget that underpins recruitment.

3. He isn’t in charge of the Bournemouth / BK and agreed or not agreed player model

4. He isn’t responsible for the clear fallout/tension between BK/Foley and the Gordon’s.

5. Or responsible for his role being undermined by the Gordon’s briefing EEN last week (to protect themselves)

SDG IS responsible for identifying what he needs and has been crystal clear for many weeks we need striker(s).

How difficult is it to understand that he is being hung out to dry on the points above given he is the only person from the club having to face the media just now.

Are you saying David Grays only input is "striker please" and Ian Gordon brings in Bojang?



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[sauzee1989]

Here’s us over a month without signing an out field player and hearts now signing a Colombian international. We really need to get our finger out.

[tamig]

Are you saying David Grays only input is "striker please" and Ian Gordon brings in Bojang?



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Its crazy the way some folk think things work. Who are the press meant to ask about signings, if not the manager/head coach? Mental stuff at times on here.

[007]

Here’s us over a month without signing an out field player and hearts now signing a Colombian international. We really need to get our finger out.

So what if Hearts have signed someone, what is the relevance of that?

[Col2]

So what if Hearts have signed someone, what is the relevance of that?

Our main and local rivals. Finished 3rd for last three seasons. Where we aspire to be. Miles ahead of us. Fairly relevant to me unless you think the new benchmark is Dundee?

[Big_Franck]

Our main and local rivals. Finished 3rd for last three seasons. Where we aspire to be. Miles ahead of us. Fairly relevant to me unless you think the new benchmark is Dundee?

They've not finished 3rd for the last three seasons. Aberdeen finished 3rd the season before last.

[SHODAN]

Starting to get 2010/2011 era vibes where we knew the squad wasn't good enough and things were going to be ***** before a ball was kicked.

[Big_Franck]

Starting to get 2010/2011 era vibes where we knew the squad wasn't good enough and things were going to be ***** before a ball was kicked.

Yeah, I agree. I've zero belief that we'll even challenge for 3rd and we're as good as out of one cup already. Ian Gordon still being instrumental in recruitment is going to result in a long, hard season yet again.

[Callum_62]

Here’s us over a month without signing an out field player and hearts now signing a Colombian international. We really need to get our finger out.Suspended more than he can play. [emoji6]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240801/fff130015622fb89ce8c56878ae37fb2.jpg

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[Callum_62]

Yeah, I agree. I've zero belief that we'll even challenge for 3rd and we're as good as out of one cup already. Ian Gordon still being instrumental in recruitment is going to result in a long, hard season yet again.I keep reading that about Gordon

But the signings we have made so far all seem very sensible Mackay type signings

I can't marry up they 2 bits of info

If the next 2 in are Hoilett and Myko, even more so

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[Donegal Hibby]

1. He isn’t in charge of recruitment - Mackay is (with Ian Gordon playing about in the background like championship manager)

2. He isn’t in charge of the budget that underpins recruitment.

3. He isn’t in charge of the Bournemouth / BK and agreed or not agreed player model

4. He isn’t responsible for the clear fallout/tension between BK/Foley and the Gordon’s.

5. Or responsible for his role being undermined by the Gordon’s briefing EEN last week (to protect themselves)

SDG IS responsible for identifying what he needs and has been crystal clear for many weeks we need striker(s).

How difficult is it to understand that he is being hung out to dry on the points above given he is the only person from the club having to face the media just now.

1. He isn't in charge of the recruitment , as he said there's a process which will very much involve him and he will probably have a major say in it too .

2. Is any manager in charge of the budget at their clubs :dunno:

3 . Point one I think covers this .

4 . Your right ,he's not responsible and has conducted himself very well on the matter . ( Hopefully a storm in a teacup).

5. Maybe the strikers Gray are wanting are unavailable at this stage ... Like in , if he's wanting Mykola though Swansea ain't wanting to part with him till they have signed a few because they have a squad that's depleted ( guessing) .

He's not long after saying we do need to add a few players though he's generally happy with the training camp in the Netherlands , staff , signings so far, players attitude , start we've made etc etc ..

Doesn't look like somebody that's unhappy and hung out to dry IMO .

[PHeffernan]

Personally think Hungbo a better player than Cooke

Hungbo playing English 3rd tier football this season
Cooks team were relegated from the top Belgian tier last season. This is the last year of his contract.

[Ronniekirk]

I keep reading that about Gordon

But the signings we have made so far all seem very sensible Mackay type signings

I can't marry up they 2 bits of info

If the next 2 in are Hoilett and Myko, even more so

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According to some other posters our two new centre backs were lined up before gray got the job so was that Malky or did it predate him
It’s hard to know what’s going on just now ,but to go a month plus now from our last signing just creates a vacuum filled by speculation

[007]

Our main and local rivals. Finished 3rd for last three seasons. Where we aspire to be. Miles ahead of us. Fairly relevant to me unless you think the new benchmark is Dundee?

I am not going to get my knickers in a twist because they have signed a guy who's got 15 starts in the Colombian top league and played 1 senior international friendly against Iraq. Maybe you are but I'm not.

[Unseen work]

Here’s us over a month without signing an out field player and hearts now signing a Colombian international. We really need to get our finger out.

We were linked with a South African international who was bought last summer for over 1 million and people were losing their mind saying he wasn’t good enough

Also linked with a Canadian international who was at Copa America last month and got 7 assists in 13 games in the league last year and folk aren’t convinced

Funny how it differs depending on who is signing these internationals

[Since452]

I’d say frustrating rather than frightening. And its not done yet.

Yeah agree with this. Having Hanlon and Fish as our CB's this season would have been frightening. We've addressed that. It was the most critical part and we did it early. We have enough talent in the squad as it stands to wait until the right players become available. I'm still fairly comfortable with it.

[Unseen work]

Yeah agree with this. Having Hanlon and Fish as our CB's this season would have been frightening. We've addressed that. It was the most critical part and we did it early. We have enough talent in the squad as it stands to wait until the right players become available. I'm still fairly comfortable with it.

I agree with this.

A huge issue last season imo was how poor we were defensively and we seem to have addressed that.

The 2 new centre halves seem an improvement on what we had (still not seen enough of Bursik) and along with SDG being in charge and how he will approach games I think will see us improve quite a bit just from our style.

We still have good players in the team, we just need a bit more firepower up top and some creativity.

A couple of signings really change the look of the team

[SHODAN]

I have a feeling!. Today is the Happening day of the Signing!

[Alfred E Newman]

I agree with this.

A huge issue last season imo was how poor we were defensively and we seem to have addressed that.

The 2 new centre halves seem an improvement on what we had (still not seen enough of Bursik) and along with SDG being in charge and how he will approach games I think will see us improve quite a bit just from our style.

We still have good players in the team, we just need a bit more firepower up top and some creativity.

A couple of signings really change the look of the team

Time will tell if they are a better defensive pairing. I think I’ll judge them after a few games against better opposition than we have played so far.

[Onceinawhile]

I'd be happy with hoillet.

Good pedigree, did well with Aberdeen last season.

Also gives us another option out wide instead of molotnikov, Boyle and the currently injured youan.

[KeithWright9]

I have a feeling!. Today is the Happening day of the Signing!

Yep! You are band on , progress today for sure!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

We were linked with a South African international who was bought last summer for over 1 million and people were losing their mind saying he wasn’t good enough

Also linked with a Canadian international who was at Copa America last month and got 7 assists in 13 games in the league last year and folk aren’t convinced

Funny how it differs depending on who is signing these internationals

It’s almost as if … we need a filter for that.

[blackpoolhibs]

Why are we signing players today, when the window does not close for another month?

Does it mean we are just signing any old player, as i've heard the really good ones dont sign for anyone until nearer the end of the transfer window, albeit apart from the ones we signed early?:confused:

[JimBHibees]

Why are we signing players today, when the window does not close for another month?

Does it mean we are just signing any old player, as i've heard the really good ones dont sign for anyone until nearer the end of the transfer window, albeit apart from the ones we signed early?:confused:

:greengrin

[Col2]

We were linked with a South African international who was bought last summer for over 1 million and people were losing their mind saying he wasn’t good enough

Also linked with a Canadian international who was at Copa America last month and got 7 assists in 13 games in the league last year and folk aren’t convinced

Funny how it differs depending on who is signing these internationals

That would be Hearts 9th signing, in a squad that is already better than our before the window opened. The original point was we do compare ourselves with them and they are miles ahead. It wasn’t specific to one South American player.

[Col2]

You know it’s so tiring this debate.

I guess I look at it and assess if we are on track to be better this season. And right now we are not.

We all hope we are better off by end of the window. And that is the time to truly assess. But we can only comment on the here and now and on the eve of the league season and we are far away from where we need to be.

I take we ALL agree with that?

[Since452]

You know it’s so tiring this debate.

I guess I look at it and assess if we are on track to be better this season. And right now we are not.

We all hope we are better off by end of the window. And that is the time to truly assess. But we can only comment on the here and now and on the eve of the league season and we are far away from where we need to be.

I take we ALL agree with that?

If the window closed now I'm still convinced we'd do way, way better than last season.

[Unseen work]

That would be Hearts 9th signing, in a squad that is already better than our before the window opened. The original point was we do compare ourselves with them and they are miles ahead. It wasn’t specific to one South American player.

That’s was your original point, not the poster I replied to.

[Paulie Walnuts]

If the window closed now I'm still convinced we'd do way, way better than last season.

So am I (although I’d maybe stop at better rather than way way better) but we’ve just got rid of probably our worst manager since relegation, so that’s not a huge ask.

[Aldo]

If the window closed now I'm still convinced we'd do way, way better than last season.

Not so sure.

Injuries to any of our CH’s and at LB and we struggle. We have one for CF.

So if the window close now there is no way we are stronger than last season and as I have mentioned once injuries and suspensions kick into those area’s we will struggle.

[WestStandWillie]

Le Fondre signed for FC United of Manchester. Very bizarre he's went there. He's much better than the Northern Premier League.

[yerauldda]

Le Fondre signed for FC United of Manchester. Very bizarre he's went there. He's much better than the Northern Premier League.

$$$

[EGL2000]

If the window closed now I'm still convinced we'd do way, way better than last season.

I think it would probably balance out and be the exact same. Early indications we look more solid and structured. However we have lost are key attacking threat from last season. So I feel like we would concede less goals but also score less leaving us in a similar position for different reasons. We also currently have less depth than we did last year.

[Carheenlea]

While McKirdy could be a useful back up for striking options the management of his recovery from illness suggests he’s maybe never going to be fit enough for regular competitive top flight football again.

I think he’s maybe closer to retirement from the game than he is to a week in week out player.

I wouldn’t be classing him as one of our striking options right now, which leaves us obviously with not a lot of firepower.

[easty]

You know it’s so tiring this debate.

I guess I look at it and assess if we are on track to be better this season. And right now we are not.

We all hope we are better off by end of the window. And that is the time to truly assess. But we can only comment on the here and now and on the eve of the league season and we are far away from where we need to be.

I take we ALL agree with that?

I think we’re better placed at the moment.

Even without new attacking players (which we’ll definitely get) I fancy us to be top 6.

Its conceding less goals that will see us picking up more points.

[raeburnhibs]

I think we’re better placed at the moment.

Even without new attacking players (which we’ll definitely get) I fancy us to be top 6.

Its conceding less goals that will see us picking up more points.

Your point is valid if we concede less goals, but we don't yet know if what has been brought in is better or worse than we had v the teams we are measured against

[SHODAN]

If the window closed now I'm still convinced we'd do way, way better than last season.

The window should close now. Clubs should be forced to get their business done before the first league game.

[easty]

Your point is valid if we concede less goals, but we don't yet know if what has been brought in is better or worse than we had v the teams we are measured against

I’ve seen enough to think we’ve improved on what we had.

Rocky is utter tatties, and he’ll thankfully not be playing.

[Tyler Durden]

Your point is valid if we concede less goals, but we don't yet know if what has been brought in is better or worse than we had v the teams we are measured against

I’ve seen this a few times….

We do. We know that Marv and WOH are better than Fish and Rocky. The new lads have played a lot of games at a good level.

We’ll also be playing in a more pragmatic style than the madness of Montyball.

[Smartie]

I’ve seen this a few times….

We do. We know that Marv and WOH are better than Fish and Rocky. The new lads have played a lot of games at a good level.

We’ll also be playing in a more pragmatic style than the madness of Montyball.

Whilst man for man I think we're weaker than last year, the upgrade in the dug out should count - also simply by virtue of having a head coach having a summer with the players to get his ideas across, I think we'll be better.

The emergence of youth too - Molotnikov so far has looked to play the part we'd be looking a high profile signing to make, hopefully he'll keep it up.

Maolida alone though leaves big boots to fill though.

[nonshinyfinish]

The window should close now. Clubs should be forced to get their business done before the first league game.

Would absolutely shaft clubs unless the rest of Europe did the same thing – we could still lose players to England etc for the rest of August without the ability to sign replacements.

[MWHIBBIES]

The window should close now. Clubs should be forced to get their business done before the first league game.

Good lord no. Been tried and failed.

[raeburnhibs]

I’ve seen this a few times….

We do. We know that Marv and WOH are better than Fish and Rocky. The new lads have played a lot of games at a good level.

We’ll also be playing in a more pragmatic style than the madness of Montyball.

I hope so. Yes, they have played at a good level with very good experience and yes we will almost certainly play more pragmatically and be tighter. But we don't yet know how they will work as a pair or how they will do in our league; these metrics remain unproven, cause we haven't started yet and Rocky will still play as its a racing certainty that someone will get injured

[easty]

Le Fondre signed for FC United of Manchester. Very bizarre he's went there. He's much better than the Northern Premier League.

I thought he might end up in the national league, or playing away in India/Australia again, but I never thought he’d manage to get signed up in the English top 4 leagues based on last season.

[Ronniekirk]

The st Mirren game will be a good test of where we currently are We have had more games to work on how we are playing under gray and building up understanding among the players
They were hardly tested last night but they are well organised and won’t give us time on the ball and have more pace up top
If we can take anything from them it will be a good result imo it’s lack of quality off the bench partly due to injuries that worries me
Transfers can wait till next week now

[Stuart93]

The st Mirren game will be a good test of where we currently are We have had more games to work on how we are playing under gray and building up understanding among the players
They were hardly tested last night but they are well organised and won’t give us time on the ball and have more pace up top
If we can take anything from them it will be a good result imo it’s lack of quality off the bench partly due to injuries that worries me
Transfers can wait till next week now

Transfers can continue even though we’ve got a game btw.

They’ve waited long enough

[Stuart93]

I’ve seen enough to think we’ve improved on what we had.

Rocky is utter tatties, and he’ll thankfully not be playing.

Until either CB gets injured or suspended

[Ronniekirk]

Transfers can continue even though we’ve got a game btw.

They’ve waited long enough
I meant to put a smiley 😊 after the transfers can wait bit lol

[bingo70]

Until either CB gets injured or suspended

Zero cover at left back as well.

[Stuart93]

I meant to put a smiley 😊 after the transfers can wait bit lol

It’s too early for sarcasm Ronnie

[easty]

Until either CB gets injured or suspended

I’d rather have better, but I’m accepting of the fact that it’ll be unlikely we ever have a squad where the back-ups are of the same quality as the first picks. We can’t afford that.

Just got to hope our first choice team can stay available.

[Stuart93]

I’d rather have better, but I’m accepting of the fact that it’ll be unlikely we ever have a squad where the back-ups are of the same quality as the first picks. We can’t afford that.

Just got to hope our first choice team can stay available.

True but I’d rather have a back up that’s the required quality of a back up who can come on and doesn’t seem to effect the defence as a whole.

When rocky comes on/plays we seem nervous. The guys a bombscare