Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[JohnM1875]

Could Obita play left side of a CB 3? He’s got the height.

Played there against the huns last season I think? Had a good game. Not sure he could replicate that consistently throughout a season though

[Since452]

Nicky Cadden is an excellent signing

[JohnM1875]

It’s dreadful but 100% going to happen

With a drum constantly banging along to it.

Ban the drum!

[Unseen work]

Our squad is definitely looking better and more competitive, based on the 2 players per position model;

Goalkeeper

Bursik
Smith

Defence

Miller
Cadden

Ekpiteta
Rocky

O’Hora
Harbottle

Obita
N. Cadden

Midfield 3

NMW
Amos
**Potentially Hodge**

Newell
Levitt

Campbell
Rudi
**Potentially McCowan**

Wingers;

Boyle
Bowie

Youan
Hoilett

Strikers

Myk
Vente

With multiple of those players being versatile and able to play different positions

Doesn’t include;


Boruc
Megwa
McKirdy
Kenneh
Delferierre
Doyle Hayes
Jair
McAllister

[AlbertK86]

Mentioned Cadden a while ago.

That’s a great signing. Versatile up the left hand side and I’d say better on the ball than Chris

Real threat from set pieces too

Was just about to say somebody mention him a month or two ago. Top shout


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[Pytheas]

Could Obita play left side of a CB 3? He’s got the height.

I might be wrong but was it not Gray that played him there against rangers in one of his caretaker stints, played really well.

Left winger to CB is a transition not many players will make in their career!

[Tyler Durden]

Played there against the huns last season I think? Had a good game. Not sure he could replicate that consistently throughout a season though

Think that was left CB in a back 4. He could definitely play in a 3

Glad Cadden is into give him some competition though, Obita needs to up his game after that showing on Sunday

[K-Zazu]

Bowie next?

[HibsGW]

Bowie next?

Hoping it happens today get a bit of excitement and optimism back. Hopefully can still move on some of the players who are never going to play, get Bowie in and strengthen the midfield and we’re looking a bit better.

[worcesterhibby]

Our squad is definitely looking better and more competitive, based on the 2 players per position model;

Goalkeeper

Bursik
Smith

Defence

Miller
Megwa

Ekpiteta
Rocky

O’Hora
Harbottle

Obita
N. Cadden

Midfield 3

NMW
Amos
**Potentially Hodge**

Newell
Levitt

Campbell
Rudi
**Potentially McCowan**

Wingers;

Boyle
Bowie

Youan
Hoilett

Strikers

Myk
Vente

With multiple of those players being versatile and able to play different positions

Doesn’t include;

Boruc
McKirdy
Kenneh
Delferierre
Doyle Hayes
Jair
McAllister

Megwa’s in both groups.(you’ve edited !). but agree, looking much brighter

[Since452]

If I finish the hour drive home from work and we haven't signed anyone else I'll be ****ing raging. Kensell out.

[Mcbizz1998]

Our squad is definitely looking better and more competitive, based on the 2 players per position model;

Goalkeeper

Bursik
Smith

Defence

Miller
Megwa

Ekpiteta
Rocky

O’Hora
Harbottle

Obita
N. Cadden

Midfield 3

NMW
Amos
**Potentially Hodge**

Newell
Levitt

Campbell
Rudi
**Potentially McCowan**

Wingers;

Boyle
Bowie

Youan
Hoilett

Strikers

Myk
Vente

With multiple of those players being versatile and able to play different positions

Doesn’t include;

Boruc
McKirdy
Kenneh
Delferierre
Doyle Hayes
Jair
McAllister


And original Cadden!

[The Modfather]

Don’t know anything about Cadden, but with him and Hoillet I hope Rudi will still get a lot of game time and we haven’t just stunted his development. Maybe he will play more centrally now.

[.Sean.]

Another one in later on would be lovely

[Unseen work]

Don’t know anything about Cadden, but with him and Hoillet I hope Rudi will still get a lot of game time and we haven’t just stunted his development. Maybe he will play more centrally now.

Maybe part of the thinking of getting more options on the left is so rudi can play his more natural central position

[BILLYHIBS]

Last brothers to play for Hibs anyone going by latest appearance ?

[Unseen work]

And original Cadden!

Dam! Thought I put him at right back with Miller!

Plenty options now throughout the squad which is good to see

[sauzee1989]

Going by Barnsley forum they didn’t seem to fussed losing him. Had a fairly poor season last year and a bit suspect defending and lacks pace. Sounds like he could just be back up to Obita

[GloryGlory]

Last brothers to play for Hibs anyone going by latest appearance ?

Stephen and Paul McGinn?

[BILLYHIBS]

Stephen and Paul McGinn?

Nope

[chrisski33]

So many false dawns lately when signing players will see how this signing of Cadden plays out....

[worcesterhibby]

Last brothers to play for Hibs anyone going by latest appearance ?

mcginns. But the Caddens aren’t just brothers, they’re twin !

[BILLYHIBS]

Nicky Cadden good signing by the way

Impressed

[Silky]

Going by Barnsley forum they didn’t seem to fussed losing him. Had a fairly poor season last year and a bit suspect defending and lacks pace. Sounds like he could just be back up to Obita

Sounds a bit bitter if you ask me. I'm suspecting that "not fussed" translates to upset in this instance!

[Trinity Hibee]

I might be wrong but was it not Gray that played him there against rangers in one of his caretaker stints, played really well.

Left winger to CB is a transition not many players will make in their career!

Correct. He was really good that game

[HibsGW]

MacIntyre brothers?

[BILLYHIBS]

mcginns. But the Caddens aren’t just brothers, they’re twin !

Nope Nicky Cadden still to play

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Bowie could be announced today, McCowan likely to be later on in the week. Negotiations still ongoing with Dundee who want £400k (not the £1m that’s been rumoured) for him.

Or so I’ve heard.


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[JohnM1875]

Think that was left CB in a back 4. He could definitely play in a 3

Glad Cadden is into give him some competition though, Obita needs to up his game after that showing on Sunday

Ah, so it was, you’re spot on.

Healthy competition for most positions now which can only be a good thing

[Mcbizz1998]

I have no idea if Nicky Cadden is a good or bad signing. I randomly know a Barnsley fan, will see what he reckons.

'Yeah, good signing. Very attacking full back! One of our best players last season'

I did enquire if that was the case then why did they release him but still, good feedback.

[BILLYHIBS]

MacIntyre brothers?

✅

[GloryGlory]

So that's now Hoilett and Cadden on left wing.


Youan must be close to leaving

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Maybe one or two others as well - Kenneh, Harbottle and the like. Wonder if Hodge is still on the radar with N Cadden signing.

Still think we need a decent CH back up.

[Unseen work]

Bowie could be announced today, McCowan likely to be later on in the week. Negotiations still ongoing with Dundee who want £400k (not the £1m that’s been rumoured) for him.

Or so I’ve heard.


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If we got McCowan in before the Celtic game that would lift the support massively

Think it would get a lot of fans back onside and the stadium full

[JohnM1875]

Bowie could be announced today, McCowan likely to be later on in the week. Negotiations still ongoing with Dundee who want £400k (not the £1m that’s been rumoured) for him.

Or so I’ve heard.


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If the price is £400k we have to pay it. Think that’s more than a fair price for their club captain and current player of the year winner.

[Cammy]

If the price is £400k we have to pay it. Think that’s more than a fair price for their club captain and current player of the year winner.

Even with only 1 year left on his contract I too think it's a fair price :agree: .

[GloryGlory]

'Yeah, good signing. Very attacking full back! One of our best players last season'

I did enquire if that was the case then why did they release him but still, good feedback.

With Hoilett, Cadden and very likely Bowie, plus maybe 1 or 2 others, suddenly the starting XI and bench looks a lot better. Still need that elusive creative midfielder and CB cover.

[Souter96Mac]

If the price is £400k we have to pay it. Think that’s more than a fair price for their club captain and current player of the year winner.

100% agree. Get it paid Hibs.

I wonder if they would look at trying to offload a fringe player or two to help sweeten the deal.

He looks exactly what we need. Didn't realise he scored 10 in the league last year, been a while since we had a midfielder do that.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Even with only 1 year left on his contract I too think it's a fair price :agree: .

Bargain at that price imo, I’d give them it myself. I don’t have £400k to spare, but if I did I would[emoji16]


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[chrisski33]

So many false dawns lately when signing players will see how this signing of Cadden plays out....

[Musselbound]

Don’t know anything about Cadden, but with him and Hoillet I hope Rudi will still get a lot of game time and we haven’t just stunted his development. Maybe he will play more centrally now.

Agree. A little bit of a concern for me.

[Steve20]

Our squad is definitely looking better and more competitive, based on the 2 players per position model;

Goalkeeper

Bursik
Smith

Defence

Miller
Cadden

Ekpiteta
Rocky

O’Hora
Harbottle

Obita
N. Cadden

Midfield 3

NMW
Amos
**Potentially Hodge**

Newell
Levitt

Campbell
Rudi
**Potentially McCowan**

Wingers;

Boyle
Bowie

Youan
Hoilett

Strikers

Myk
Vente

With multiple of those players being versatile and able to play different positions

Doesn’t include;


Boruc
Megwa
McKirdy
Kenneh
Delferierre
Doyle Hayes
Jair
McAllister

Midfield is still very poor. Lots of work need done to get better players in there.

And another centre half is needed if you're counting Nicky Cadden as a left back. He'll only work as a wing back if in defence or he's came in as a winger. No chance can he be a left back in a back 4.

Also, we need a proper goalscorer.

Might be a bit better but it's still a poor squad.

[HibsGW]

Agree. A little bit of a concern for me.

He’s apparently more of an attacking midfielder than a winger so might still be plenty chance for him to play there.

[worcesterhibby]

100% agree. Get it paid Hibs.

I wonder if they would look at trying to offload a fringe player or two to help sweeten the deal.

He looks exactly what we need. Didn't realise he scored 10 in the league last year, been a while since we had a midfielder do that.

josh Campbell got 9 in 22/23 (edit 8…1 was in the cup)

[Cocaine&Caviar]

The prospect of 3-5-2 is growing on me:

GK: Bursik / Smith

RCB: Miller /
CB: Marvin / Harbottle
LCB: O'Hora / Rocky

RWB: Boyle / Cadden
CM: TBC / Campbell
CM: Moriah-Welsh / Amos
CM: Newell / Levitt
LWB: Obita / Cadden

ST: Mykola / Youan
ST: Vente / McKirdy

[sauzee1989]

We badly need a centre back. Any hibs team with Rocky playing maybe 10 games a season will fail.

[Musselbound]

He’s apparently more of an attacking midfielder than a winger so might still be plenty chance for him to play there.

I hope so. Molotnikov and Megwa are 2 players I'd like to see get a reasonable amount of game time with Hibs this season rather than have to go out on loan again.

[GloryGlory]

The prospect of 3-5-2 is growing on me:

GK: Bursik / Smith

RCB: Miller /
CB: Marvin / Harbottle
LCB: O'Hora / Rocky

RWB: Boyle / Cadden
CM: TBC / Campbell
CM: Moriah-Welsh / Amos
CM: Newell / Levitt
LWB: Obita / Cadden

ST: Mykola / Youan
ST: Vente / McKirdy

If Marvin and O'Hora are both injured/suspended God help us.

[Hibee Daft]

Really like the signing of Nicky Cadden, Bowie potentially signing as well. Things are feeling more positive.

Two difficult games against Celtic coming though, need to give David Gray a chance he deserves our full backing.

[BILLYHIBS]

We badly need a centre back. Any hibs team with Rocky playing maybe 10 games a season will fail.

Two new boys didn’t cover themselves in glory on Sunday conceding three

Will reserve judgment

Yes another reliable centre back would be good some would say left footed

[SHODAN]

That's a surprise!

[Hibee Daft]

The prospect of 3-5-2 is growing on me:

GK: Bursik / Smith

RCB: Miller /
CB: Marvin / Harbottle
LCB: O'Hora / Rocky

RWB: Boyle / Cadden
CM: TBC / Campbell
CM: Moriah-Welsh / Amos
CM: Newell / Levitt
LWB: Obita / Cadden

ST: Mykola / Youan
ST: Vente / McKirdy

I wonder if Obita could slot in at lcb, he looked really good there before and would prolong his career

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/skybetleagueone/status/1634886240204890117?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

https://x.com/spfl/status/1593227791813808128?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

https://x.com/skybetleagueone/status/1657407767441731586?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

https://x.com/ascensoinglesok/status/1331281296530821120?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

https://x.com/spfl/status/970629814762819584?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Couple of Nicky’s goals.

Finally be a threat from free kicks around the box with him and Hoilett

[number9dream]

The prospect of 3-5-2 is growing on me:

GK: Bursik / Smith

RCB: Miller /
CB: Marvin / Harbottle
LCB: O'Hora / Rocky

RWB: Boyle / Cadden
CM: TBC / Campbell
CM: Moriah-Welsh / Amos
CM: Newell / Levitt
LWB: Obita / Cadden

ST: Mykola / Youan
ST: Vente / McKirdy

Hoilett in a front two or impact sub only?

[21sMay]

I think with Bowie supposedly signing and hoilett already here , spells the end for mckirdy and id imagine Ellie will be on his way . Shame as I really like ellie

[Tambo]

A busy day for Hibs, was surprised with Cadden out of no where, Hoilett should add some creativity out wide, can bowie play in the 10 role?

[Nicho87]

Quote from Fulham academy director when they signed Bowie

“Kieron is an exciting prospect, he is a commanding central striker for his age, he has an eye for goal and knows how to lead the line. He has an excellent temperament and is ideally suited to the Fulham way

Seems he can play as a striker

[Ronniekirk]

That’s actually a great signing. Free transfer as well.

What are we cooking here! Hopefully Bowie and McCowan/Hodge still to come.
Looks like Bowie definite if medical goes ok
Reports said Hodge expected back down south this week and interest from other clubs so will need to wait and see on that one
McCowan looks like we are being persistent trying to get a deal done . Some paper talk about Celtic have been keeping tabs on him but not sure if true

[Tambo]

Looks like Bowie definite if medical goes ok
Reports said Hodge expected back down south this week and interest from other clubs so will need to wait and see on that one
McCowan looks like we are being persistent trying to get a deal done . Some paper talk about Celtic have been keeping tabs on him but not sure if true

If Celtic want him then they'll get him, I honestly don't see him as a replacement for O'Reilly who still has interest in him, think they will be looking for better quality.

Maybe he's waiting for Celtic and will knock us back if a bid is accepted, would be great to have him before Dundee at home.

[Lancs Harp]

Is Joe Hodge still training with us?

[Ronniekirk]

Is Joe Hodge still training with us?
Would be good to know as was reported at weekend he would be back down south this week as interest from other clubs and Wolves hadn’t decided yet what best move for him would be

[Pytheas]

Looks like Bowie definite if medical goes ok
Reports said Hodge expected back down south this week and interest from other clubs so will need to wait and see on that one
McCowan looks like we are being persistent trying to get a deal done . Some paper talk about Celtic have been keeping tabs on him but not sure if true

I'd be shocked if celtic pay half a mil for McCowan. Nowhere near their level. Wouldn't be surprised however if they said have another good season and we'll sign you pre-contract in January as back up. He's a big celtic fan i think.

[badabing67]

I think with Bowie supposedly signing and hoilett already here , spells the end for mckirdy and id imagine Ellie will be on his way . Shame as I really like ellie

Genuinely hoping Elie is staying. I can't see McKirdy moving on this window and anyway I think he has more to offer than either Jair or Vente. Hope McKirdy can get a chance to show us what he can do health permitting that is.

[Nicho87]

Best to play as many of the new signings asap over the next two games to get them up to speed

Shouldn’t take too long given what we seen Sunday

Happy we are trying to sort it out

McGowan would be amazing, Bowie good

If being greedy another centre half

[Dmas]

Best to play as many of the new signings asap over the next two games to get them up to speed

Shouldn’t take too long given what we seen Sunday

Happy we are trying to sort it out

McGowan would be amazing, Bowie good

If being greedy another centre half

Bevan will be up again before window shuts I think

[Alex Trager]

Someone did mention that one ‘would be a surprise’ or something along those lines.

That surprise has just saved me £1M so quite happy about that.


Good to have backup in that position and also should push Jo to fight for his place more.

[Col2]

Malky did mention he could provide cover at LB on the article on the website. Can play anywhere on the left really. Good player.

That’s good to hear as we are really short on that side of Obita is out for any reason 👍

[Unseen work]

That’s good to hear as we are really short on that side of Obita is out for any reason 👍

Good thing with a couple of our players is that even if Obita is out we could swap formation pretty easily to a 352 etc

[Since90+2]

Looks like Bowie definite if medical goes ok
Reports said Hodge expected back down south this week and interest from other clubs so will need to wait and see on that one
McCowan looks like we are being persistent trying to get a deal done . Some paper talk about Celtic have been keeping tabs on him but not sure if true

Don't think he'd even get on Celtic's bench. Can't see them signing him.

[erin go bragh]

If Marvin and O'Hora are both injured/suspended God help us.

Obita can cover if needed.

[Silky]

Don't think he'd even get on Celtic's bench. Can't see them signing him.

If it weakens the opposition, you never know! They pretty much done that with Scott Allan and Ben Seigrist in the recent past. I wouldn't put it past them.

[04Sauzee]

For some reason I always thought Nicky Cadden was a left back , every day is a school day 😅

https://i.ibb.co/Jmk9w3n/Screenshot-20240806-173834.png (https://ibb.co/6rsk7XY)

[CentreForward]

Things certainly looking better and it would be a great signing week if we could end up with McCowan. Still need a new striker. Can’t currently rely on Vente for goals. Very happy we got Myko back but if he gets injured again then we are really short up front.

Cheeky wee bid for Shankland perhaps ? :cb

[Pytheas]

Things certainly looking better and it would be a great signing week if we could end up with McCowan. Still need a new striker. Can’t currently rely on Vente for goals. Very happy we got Myko back but if he gets injured again then we are really short up front.

Cheeky wee bid for Shankland perhaps ? :cb

Think if we land Bowie we will be done up front. Boyle can play there too.
Maybe one more winger when Youan goes?

[sauzee1989]

Think if we land Bowie we will be done up front. Boyle can play there too.
Maybe one more winger when Youan goes?

We need centre half’s more than anything

[matty_f]

Good business from Hibs. Hoilett, Cadden, and Bowie are all good signings and if we can get McCowan over the line then we’re definitely looking better.

[Springbank]

We need centre half’s more than anything

Nope. No no no.

We need centre mids.

The goals we lost at the weekend were scored by runners who nobody tracked

You could put Prime Franco Baresi & Fabio Cannavaro behind our midfield and faced with 5v2 they'd lose goals

I've said it repeatedly - our problems at the back and up top are at root because our midfielders don't work hard enough going back the way & they lack urgency going forward

[CentreForward]

Think if we land Bowie we will be done up front. Boyle can play there too.
Maybe one more winger when Youan goes?

Still think we need one other as you can almost not count Vente unless he magically improves!

[Hibiza]

At last / least we seem to be moving. Keep You an

[Glasgow Hibee]

Things certainly looking better and it would be a great signing week if we could end up with McCowan. Still need a new striker. Can’t currently rely on Vente for goals. Very happy we got Myko back but if he gets injured again then we are really short up front.

Cheeky wee bid for Shankland perhaps ? :cb

Looks like we have a lot of suppliers of balls and may sign more, but I agree, we really need another out and out striker as we can't depend on Myko to stay healthy and, sadly, Vente just doesn't seem to have it.

[Ozyhibby]

Nope. No no no.

We need centre mids.

The goals we lost at the weekend were scored by runners who nobody tracked

You could put Prime Franco Baresi & Fabio Cannavaro behind our midfield and faced with 5v2 they'd lose goals

I've said it repeatedly - our problems at the back and up top are at root because our midfielders don't work hard enough going back the way & they lack urgency going forward

100% agree.[emoji106]


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[Keepthefaith]

Looks like we have a lot of suppliers of balls and may sign more, but I agree, we really need another out and out striker as we can't depend on Myko to stay healthy and, sadly, Vente just doesn't seem to have it.

We do need to be able to give the strikers in the u18s a chance to play too though? Maybe there's a few highly thought of?

[tamig]

I hope so. Molotnikov and Megwa are 2 players I'd like to see get a reasonable amount of game time with Hibs this season rather than have to go out on loan again.

I can’t see Megwa making it at Hibs sadly.

[Wull]

I hope we can keep Youan, the pairing of him and Junior tormenting defences is just the lift the club needs

[CapitalGreen]

For some reason I always thought Nicky Cadden was a left back , every day is a school day 😅

https://i.ibb.co/Jmk9w3n/Screenshot-20240806-173834.png (https://ibb.co/6rsk7XY)

Just FYI, Transfermarkt records players playing left wing back as playing LM. He’ll be here a cover/competition for Obita.

[Donegal Hibby]

For some reason I always thought Nicky Cadden was a left back , every day is a school day 😅

https://i.ibb.co/Jmk9w3n/Screenshot-20240806-173834.png (https://ibb.co/6rsk7XY)

Seems to be similar to Josh Campbell in he’s played in about nearly every position apart from Goalkeeper , handy to have players that are so versatile in our team.

[CentreForward]

Looks like we have a lot of suppliers of balls and may sign more, but I agree, we really need another out and out striker as we can't depend on Myko to stay healthy and, sadly, Vente just doesn't seem to have it.

Agree entirely! You’re right, a lot of suppliers but need one more up front to take the chances we create.

[Winston Ingram]

For some reason I always thought Nicky Cadden was a left back , every day is a school day 😅

https://i.ibb.co/Jmk9w3n/Screenshot-20240806-173834.png (https://ibb.co/6rsk7XY)

He’s literally a left footed version on of his brother.

Not a good enough defender to play left back. Not creative enough to play left wing, so plays left wing back. He’s played left of a 343 for 2 years at Barnsley before they chose to release him at the end of last season.

[CentreForward]

We do need to be able to give the strikers in the u18s a chance to play too though? Maybe there's a few highly thought of?

Landers maybe? Have high hopes for him but still only 17 I think.

[SHODAN]

For some reason I always thought Nicky Cadden was a left back , every day is a school day 😅

https://i.ibb.co/Jmk9w3n/Screenshot-20240806-173834.png (https://ibb.co/6rsk7XY)

Think he's pretty much a mirror to his brother. Left midfielder who can play at the back too.

[McD]

Good business from Hibs. Hoilett, Cadden, and Bowie are all good signings and if we can get McCowan over the line then we’re definitely looking better.



All players with at least some experience of Scottish football as well

[Keepthefaith]

Landers maybe? Have high hopes for him but still only 17 I think.

Yes think he got on the bench one or two games last season? If you're good enough you're old enough...look at yamal at Barca at 16...if he can play at that level I'm sure some of our boys can be given opportunities too.

[HoboHarry]

Good business from Hibs. Hoilett, Cadden, and Bowie are all good signings and if we can get McCowan over the line then we’re definitely looking better.
Is the Bowie signing completed?

[CapitalGreen]

Yes think he got on the bench one or two games last season? If you're good enough you're old enough...look at yamal at Barca at 16...if he can play at that level I'm sure some of our boys can be given opportunities too.

He’s not good enough (yet).

[badabing67]

Not sure about this

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https://t.co/oEObZdQ11W

[Hibby Gav]

Not sure about this

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https://t.co/oEObZdQ11W



hopefully things have moved on from this article which is from yesterday….

[Bridge hibs]

hopefully things have moved on from this article which is from yesterday….

Yep and the one from a few minutes ago

🆕🇳🇬 Hibs transfer latest as Kieron Bowie close and Luke McCowan talks ongoing

[GloryGlory]

Is the Bowie signing completed?

According to this he is at EM tonight having his medical:

https://x.com/Record_Sport/status/1820881253979320818

[Keepthefaith]

He’s not good enough (yet).

I've not seen him play, so it's an uneducated view in regard to him specifically. Just feels to me that we've had a paucity of exciting attacking youngsters coming through and maybe I'm just hoping he could be the exception!

[Greenworld]

Is the Bowie signing completed?Jeffers reckons it's done a 4 year deal.
He is usually spot on .

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[Hibby Kay-Yay]

If Marvin and O'Hora are both injured/suspended God help us.

Indeed but highly unlikely. I’ve no problem with Rocky/Harbottle acting as debutants in those positions. We don’t have the finances (allegedly) to have even more quality players, as back ups.

[JohnM1875]

Indeed but highly unlikely. I’ve no problem with Rocky/Harbottle acting as debutants in those positions. We don’t have the finances (allegedly) to have even more quality players, as back ups.

Rocky fair enough, but Harbottle has never looked comfortable any time I’ve seen him play for us. Need much better even as back up.

[Basildon Hibs]

We need centre hqalf’s more than anything

We need good midfielders !!

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Rocky fair enough, but Harbottle has never looked comfortable any time I’ve seen him play for us. Need much better even as back up.

Isn’t that what Bevan will provide?

[badabing67]

Isn’t that what Bevan will provide?


Hopefully but he got injured in the States on pre-season no idea how serious it is.

[HoboHarry]

Isn’t that what Bevan will provide?
Missed this - is Bevan back at Hibs?

[Trinity Hibee]

Missed this - is Bevan back at Hibs?

No

[Bostonhibby]

People forget the midfielders Dylan played a lot of his football beside at Hibs. Scott Robertson, Fraser Fyvie, Liam Craig etc. He was class on loan aswell so let’s not rewrite history. I’m sure he won POTY ahead of Mcginn aswell. Absolute ballerOverall a wonderful footballer with an eye for how to take us forward in a few touches. I'll reserve that accolade until the next time I see one in a Hibs strip.

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[ChuckNor]

As far as I am aware, we aren’t after anyone on loan from Bournemouth at the moment. That could have changed though.

The ones that are on the cusp of joining are not surprises. One on trial impressed big time during training. Whether deal gets done is another matter. My understanding is we are after McCowan regardless. A wake up call was delivered and then some on Sunday.

I remain to be convinced that the lads we are signing will have the desired effect. My big concern is we have signed another keeper who struggles to save shots. Here is hoping I am wrong on him as we push on.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Overall a wonderful footballer with an eye for how to take us forward in a few touches. I'll reserve that accolade until the next time I see one in a Hibs strip.

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Yup. Had the ball under control at all times, could beat a man with just a shimmy of his hips, decent wee change of pace to get away from his man, had a habit of choosing the right pass, with perfect weight. Loved playing in triangles. A joy to watch. Miss you Dylan 🥹

[Trinity Hibee]

As far as I am aware, we aren’t after anyone on loan from Bournemouth at the moment. That could have changed though.

The ones that are on the cusp of joining are not surprises. One on trial impressed big time during training. Whether deal gets done is another matter. My understanding is we are after McCowan regardless. A wake up call was delivered and then some on Sunday.

I remain to be convinced that the lads we are signing will have the desired effect. My big concern is we have signed another keeper who struggles to save shots. Here is hoping I am wrong on him as we push on.

Is the one who impressed on trial this Hodges guy?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Atletico Madrid agree £81.m deal for man city forward Alvarez £17m of that being add-ons

he cost man city £14m in 2022

[Springbank]

Yup. Had the ball under control at all times, could beat a man with just a shimmy of his hips, decent wee change of pace to get away from his man, had a habit of choosing the right pass, with perfect weight. Loved playing in triangles. A joy to watch. Miss you Dylan 🥹

This just gives me a chance to repeat my favourite quote in football, from journalist Kenny Millar, in the 2-0 Natural Order Derby

"21 men came to Easter Road tonight to play an Edinburgh Derby. Dylan McGeough came to play football".

[JohnM1875]

As far as I am aware, we aren’t after anyone on loan from Bournemouth at the moment. That could have changed though.

The ones that are on the cusp of joining are not surprises. One on trial impressed big time during training. Whether deal gets done is another matter. My understanding is we are after McCowan regardless. A wake up call was delivered and then some on Sunday.

I remain to be convinced that the lads we are signing will have the desired effect. My big concern is we have signed another keeper who struggles to save shots. Here is hoping I am wrong on him as we push on.

Really hope Hodge happens.

[TrinityHFC]

Missed this - is Bevan back at Hibs?

No and he’s injured again.

[HoboHarry]

No and he’s injured again.
Probably already mentioned but Will Fish got booked twice on the USA tour then stretchered off in his last game.

[GloryGlory]

No and he’s injured again.

Can only be a matter of time before he rocks up at the EM treatment room.

[JohnM1875]

Probably already mentioned but Will Fish got booked twice on the USA tour then stretchered off in his last game.

Poor guy, doesn’t sound great. Probably his season gubbed until January at the earliest then.

[GreenCastle]

No and he’s injured again.

Bevan still follows Hibs on social media - but maybe just by chance.

I think his injury history is a massive risk but maybe willing to come as 3rd / 4th choice? Doubt Hibs will want to risk what happened last time and announce him and send him back / he never plays.

[K-Zazu]

https://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/nicky-cadden.331947/

Few fans sad to see him go, and calling the SPFL a pub league of course 😂

[GreenCastle]

As far as I am aware, we aren’t after anyone on loan from Bournemouth at the moment. That could have changed though.

The ones that are on the cusp of joining are not surprises. One on trial impressed big time during training. Whether deal gets done is another matter. My understanding is we are after McCowan regardless. A wake up call was delivered and then some on Sunday.

I remain to be convinced that the lads we are signing will have the desired effect. My big concern is we have signed another keeper who struggles to save shots. Here is hoping I am wrong on him as we push on.

I’ve said the same about keeper - I hope I’m wrong and these x2 Celtic games will be a massive test for him as he will likely be tested.

I’m really not convinced by the back up though - doesn’t look comfortable at all for us when he was playing and there is a reason he’s hardly played elsewhere .

Would be typical Hibs if we finally sort some outfield mess and have a dodgy keeper again.

[TelaStella]

Yup. Had the ball under control at all times, could beat a man with just a shimmy of his hips, decent wee change of pace to get away from his man, had a habit of choosing the right pass, with perfect weight. Loved playing in triangles. A joy to watch. Miss you Dylan 🥹

Wanted to come back for 22/23 and Johnson ignored him all summer lol.

[BoomtownHibees]

A wake up call was delivered and then some on Sunday.

Got to wonder what took them so long

[TrinityHFC]

Got to wonder what took them so long

You think we just decided this week to try and sign some players?

[Joe6-2]

Atletico Madrid agree £81.m deal for man city forward Alvarez £17m of that being add-ons

he cost man city £14m in 2022

Joke

[Iain G]

You think we just decided this week to try and sign some players?

Yeah the lazy barstewards only lifted a finger on these signings after their slap up lunch at Elio's on Monday.

I mean how much effort is actually involved in agreeing contracts with some random out of work 34 year old who would do anything to escape living in Aberdeen and a current players twin.

[Bostonhibby]

https://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/nicky-cadden.331947/

Few fans sad to see him go, and calling the SPFL a pub league of course [emoji23]Understandable with Barnsley being the centre of the universe

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[SaulGoodman]

https://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/nicky-cadden.331947/

Few fans sad to see him go, and calling the SPFL a pub league of course 😂

Barnsley😂😂

[BoomtownHibees]

You think we just decided this week to try and sign some players?

Where did I say that?

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Wanted to come back for 22/23 and Johnson ignored him all summer lol.

Gave Nohan Kenneh a 3 year deal, then Jimmy Jeggo arrived in the January. Now gives Masterclasses on management. 😳

[Paul1642]

Joke

Since moving to City he’s won a World Cup, Copa America (his 2nd one), Champions League, 2 English Premierships, a FA cup, a Super cup and a Club World Cup.

90 career goals and only 24 year old. There are a lot of transfer fees out there that baffle me but this isn’t one of them.

[Nicho87]

Hibs central on Twitter saying Bowie has signed

[MWHIBBIES]

Since moving to City he’s won a World Cup, Copa America (his 2nd one), Champions League, 2 English Premierships, a FA cup, a Super cup and a Club World Cup.

90 career goals and only 24 year old. There are a lot of transfer fees out there that baffle me but this isn’t one of them.

Agreed. This is an incredible deal with the lack of available top strikers.

[Winston Ingram]

Hibs central on Twitter saying Bowie has signed

He gets all his info from the PM board

[Nicho87]

He gets all his info from the PM board

Ah - I get all the info of his/her Twitter page

[Joe6-2]

Since moving to City he’s won a World Cup, Copa America (his 2nd one), Champions League, 2 English Premierships, a FA cup, a Super cup and a Club World Cup.

90 career goals and only 24 year old. There are a lot of transfer fees out there that baffle me but this isn’t one of them.

Fantastic player but my point is the money going around is ludicrous, and probably more annoyed at City making a huge profit

[Silky]

He gets all his info from the PM board

Ahh, must be bawz then!😜

[Cat Stanton]

https://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/nicky-cadden.331947/

Few fans sad to see him go, and calling the SPFL a pub league of course 😂

In fairness, most comments are positive.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Joke

He is dynamite

[wookie70]

I wonder if Cadden signing means Obita will play LCH with the Cadden Left Wing Back.

[RossScott1991]

In fairness, most comments are positive.

GK - Bursik

RB - Cadden/Miller
CB - Marv
CB - O’Hora
LB - Cadden/Obita

CDM - Hodge
CM - Newell
CAM - McCowan

RW - Boyle
ST - Myk
LW - Bowie/Hoilett

Aaaahhh it’s good to dream! Look how much better the squad and bench would look with all these guys rotated.

Subs:
Miller
Rocky
Obita
Levitt
Hoilett
Vente
Campbell
Rudi

Get rid / loan out
Delfierre
JDH
Kenneh
Amos
Mckirdy
Jair

Sell:
Youan (take the 2.5mil)

If all of the above happened I’d be delighted !

[Mrimbetween]

Canny see Yuoan being sold anytime soon but business has been good recently bring on the celtic

[Donegal Hibby]

Scott burn’s article in the DR about McCowan , Docherty says , it will take a big offer , he loves Dundee .

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/luke-mccowan-transfer-dundee-hibs-33408990

[Pytheas]

Canny see Yuoan being sold anytime soon but business has been good recently bring on the celtic

Im the opposite, i reckon all these moves are falling into place because a move for Elie is progressing and he's recovering from his knock.

Wouldn't mind watching him play another year however and sell for 1.5 next summer.

[Baader]

https://barnsleyfc.org.uk/threads/nicky-cadden.331947/

Few fans sad to see him go, and calling the SPFL a pub league of course 😂

Par for the course. Just because the Premier League standard is so good it doesn't mean the standard of the lower leagues is. These type of mugs just trade off that. Seen plenty L1 and L2 games here to know what the standard is. Delusional. Fans of Barnsley, Millwall, Shrewsbury and the like have never seen their team in European competition let alone see them winning a tie. But quick to tell you how much a pub league it is in Scotland. 🙄

[K-Zazu]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.

[Silky]

Par for the course. Just because the Premier League standard is so good it doesn't mean the standard of the lower leagues is. These type of mugs just trade off that. Seen plenty L1 and L2 games here to know what the standard is. Delusional. Fans of Barnsley, Millwall, Shrewsbury and the like have never seen their team in European competition let alone see them winning a tie. But quick to tell you how much a pub league it is in Scotland. 🙄

I find them bitter, delusional and very insular. Never seen their clubs win anything in their puff, and never likely to either. Total delusions of grandeur. I've been to games in these leagues and I have a different take on which one is the "pub league"

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Scott burn’s article in the DR about McCowan , Docherty says , it will take a big offer , he loves Dundee .

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/luke-mccowan-transfer-dundee-hibs-33408990

A big offer like… £400k and whatever Hibs offer him. As much as we’re not great at the minute, our potential ceiling is far far higher than Dundee’s, he’s not a silly laddie he’ll know that. He’s also guaranteed a better wage and standard of living in Edinburgh than he’s getting just now. Not to be arrogant or that but the only thing that I could see stopping us from signing McCowan would be a big offer from down south, or Celtic.


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[flash]

You've been far too specific here :greengrin

Yeah I think a wee bit projection definitely going on here.......:na na:

[Walter]

What's wrong with whippets?! I have one, he's a legend

[theonlywayisup]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.

Mad eh! Our recruitment policy is why we are where we are at the moment and still trying to recover from it. Even more baffling was the signing of Tait and MacKay and never giving them a chance. I think both could have been good players had we taken time embedding them into the team.

[worcesterhibby]

What's wrong with whippets?! I have one, he's a legend

never mind whippets, what’s wrong with Dwarf wrestling? It’s a fast growing sport and fun for all the family :greengrin

[Dalianwanda]

What's wrong with whippets?! I have one, he's a legend

And i’ve half a whippet (lurcher)…..fine noble hounds

[Alfred E Newman]

Absolutely love when fans of some backward hick (yes they’re backward hicks, they’re also suspiciously fond of whippets) towns club like ****ing Barnsley or Scunthorpe call the SPFL a pub league. Do they even have pubs in these places? If so, I’d imagine their evening entertainment included Cock Fighting and two dwarfs wrestling over a packet of crisps.


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Barnsley has a population of almost 250000. Hardly a hick town.

[Walter]

never mind whippets, what’s wrong with Dwarf wrestling? It’s a fast growing sport and fun for all the family :greengrin

The wolf of wall street showed us how they can expand our lives

[theonlywayisup]

Barnsley has a population of almost 250000. Hardly a hick town.

:faf::faf: If Barnsley was in Scotland, it would be the 3rd largest city/town, if Wikipedia is correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_towns_and_cities_in_Scotland_by_population

[worcesterhibby]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.

not that I’m suggesting Mueller was a good signing, but if we only ever look at Scottish teams we never would have signed Latapy, Boozy, Zammama, Malonga, Benji, etc etc

[Chorley Hibee]

Barnsley has a population of almost 250000. Hardly a hick town.

That's the population of the borough.

The town itself is around 80/90k.

[Cat Stanton]

The bigger point (to take this back to transfers) is that most of the comments about Cadden on that site were positive. That's the potentially more useful bit of information.

[EGL2000]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.

It's not like we haven't been trying that model. Tait, McKay , Henderson all ones who are similar and just didn't work out. Then worked with Nisbet. There's definitely going to be more of them that don't work out or turn into fine squad players than develop into players like mcCowan.

[HNA2]

Can we keep the thread on topic please

[Donegal Hibby]

Sorry if already mentioned though looks like Miovski will go this summer, any word on shankland moving now?…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13714083/Battle-Miovski-intensifies-Genoa-Southampton-join-chase-6-5m-rated-Aberdeen-striker.html

[Not In The Know]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.


That sums up the pet project stage perfectly. IG has *****ed MILLIONS

[GloryGlory]

So if Bowie signed last night when do you think Hibs will get around to announcing it? You'd think the powers-that-be would be anxious to get signing news out asap, given the backlash to the poor performance on Sunday.

[Paulie Walnuts]

That sums up the pet project stage perfectly. IG has *****ed MILLIONS

I’m not sure about that.

I’m as willing as anyone to heavily criticise Ian Gordon and Kensell and think they’re absolutely deserving of it. We did however sign guys like Tait, Mackay etc from that level who on paper were probably better signings. They didn’t work out but not every signing will.

[Ronniekirk]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

[EGL2000]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

Thing is I wouldn't really want any of their new signings at us. Potentially Rooney as a squad player but that would be it. Also liked the look of their new GK. Players like James Scott were brutal for us but seems to perform fairly well at other Scottish teams.

[Hibernian Verse]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

All players that our fans would have written off immediately.

[matty_f]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

It’s just assessing data and stats and getting deals done, though?

[kentao]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

Maybe we should be looking to pay above market value to poach some of the recruitment guys from other teams like St Mirren, Motherwell, Kilmarnock they always have a high churn of players every season but their performance appears to stay consistent considering the high turnover and more often than not they pick up a couple of gems on a much lower budget.

[CapitalGreen]

Clearly a system inplace at St Mirren to identify transfer targets

Stephen Robinson hailed St Mirren’s head of recruitment Martin Foyle as “irreplaceable” after some of the most recent recruits helped the Buddies to a blistering start to the season.
The thumping 4-1 UEFA Conference League win over Icelandic side Valur last Thursday night in Paisley which took the home side into the next round was helped by goals from new signings Shaun Rooney and Alex Iacovitti.
More joy came on Saturday when Roland Idowu, the 22-year-old midfielder who joined on a season-long loan from Shrewsbury, opened the scoring in the home William Hill Premiership opener against Hibernian with fellow new boy Oisin Smyth coming off the bench to net a double in the impressive 3-0 win, both goals set up by James Scott, signed from Exeter after a previous loan spell.
Ahead of the first leg of the Europa League conference qualifying tie against Norwegian side SK Brann in Paisley on Thursday night, Robinson paid respect to former York, Northwich and Hereford boss Foyle, with whom he also worked with at Motherwell and Morecambe.
The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve been working with Martin for a long, long time. He is irreplaceable.

Players on loan from Oxford and Shrewsbury showing more hunger and desire to win than our club captain ffs.

[Sioux]

Players on loan from Oxford and Shrewsbury showing more hunger and desire to win than our club captain ffs.

What's that got to do with the recruitment team?

[Mcbizz1998]

Going to be honest, I couldn't care less about St Mirren.

Any news on McCowan?

[gorgie greens]

Maybe we should be looking to pay above market value to poach some of the recruitment guys from other teams like St Mirren, Motherwell, Kilmarnock they always have a high churn of players every season but their performance appears to stay consistent considering the high turnover and more often than not they pick up a couple of gems on a much lower budget.
When Black Knights came on board they already have a recruitment team in place yet IG decided to ignore and play football manager .

[MagicSwirlingShip]

When Black Knights came on board they already have a recruitment team in place yet IG decided to ignore and play football manager .

That’s just speculation on your part.

[Paloschi]

Not ITK and been wrong in the past but heard we are trying to sign Nathan Bitumazala from Eupen in Belgium. Plays for the same team as Charles-Cook. He is a central midfielder, only 21. Permanent deal is what we want apparently.

Assume this is in case we don't sign McCowan or if Levitt/Kenneh are sold. Only passing on info.

[04Sauzee]

Not ITK and been wrong in the past but heard we are trying to sign Nathan Bitumazala from Eupen in Belgium. Plays for the same team as Charles-Cook. He is a central midfielder, only 21. Permanent deal is what we want apparently.

Assume this is in case we don't sign McCowan or if Levitt/Kenneh are sold. Only passing on info.
The kind of rumours I love 😄 thanks 👍

[Centre Hawf]

Just shows you when the likes of McCowan and Armstrong at Killie played for teams like Ayr and Raith Rovers in the championship we were going after players like Chris Mueller.

Let's be honest though, Chris Mueller should have been a better signing than it turned out to be, he scored goals regularly in MLS (admittedly not some world class standard) and was on track to look like a decent US international player. There's was actually a point where we were all annoyed that we didn't get the deal done sooner in the summer window instead of him coming in January.

If we had signed Luke McCowan and Danny Armstrong from Ayr and Raith respectively at the time Killie and Dundee both did the club would have been hounded for being cheapskates at a time when were supposed to be strengthening our position under the Gordons post takeover. They probably both would have crumbled quickly after their first few bad games and chucked out to a Dunfermline on loan to get rid of them.

[Unseen work]

Not ITK and been wrong in the past but heard we are trying to sign Nathan Bitumazala from Eupen in Belgium. Plays for the same team as Charles-Cook. He is a central midfielder, only 21. Permanent deal is what we want apparently.

Assume this is in case we don't sign McCowan or if Levitt/Kenneh are sold. Only passing on info.


Defensive midfielder, wonder if he’s an alternative to Hodge?

Edit- one place has him as a defensive midfielder but transfermkt has him as attacking midfielder

[superfurryhibby]

When Black Knights came on board they already have a recruitment team in place yet IG decided to ignore and play football manager .

Laughable and totally pointless non observation.

[04Sauzee]

Defensive midfielder, wonder if he’s an alternative to Hodge?

Edit- one place has him as a defensive midfielder but transfermkt has him as attacking midfielder

Wiki defensive
Transfermrkt attacking midfielder

Who knows 🤔

[Alfred E Newman]

Thing is I wouldn't really want any of their new signings at us. Potentially Rooney as a squad player but that would be it. Also liked the look of their new GK. Players like James Scott were brutal for us but seems to perform fairly well at other Scottish teams.
And there you have it.

[BILLYHIBS]

Pretty sure the Saintees goalkeeper is on loan from Brentford and looked more than useful

[matty_f]

And there you have it.

They beat us 3-0 😂

Make it make sense?!

[Jones28]

Not ITK and been wrong in the past but heard we are trying to sign Nathan Bitumazala from Eupen in Belgium. Plays for the same team as Charles-Cook. He is a central midfielder, only 21. Permanent deal is what we want apparently.

Assume this is in case we don't sign McCowan or if Levitt/Kenneh are sold. Only passing on info.

Thats a belter of a rumour, thanks for passing on :aok:

[Spike Mandela]

So if Bowie signed last night when do you think Hibs will get around to announcing it? You'd think the powers-that-be would be anxious to get signing news out asap, given the backlash to the poor performance on Sunday.

I think they might be anxious to get signings done but not so much about the announcement. Each signing will have different logistics. They will need to sort things their end, moving house, families, clear out at previous club not to mention media work at Hibs before it's all announced.

If he's signef it will be announced all in good time.

[Ronniekirk]

Going to be honest, I couldn't care less about St Mirren.

Any news on McCowan?

We won’t be getting him imo ( too many other clubs now alerted ) and st Mirren have won the opening game of the season against us two seasons in a row .Scoring three goals on each occasion Unless we get recruitment right we will continue to struggle

[CapitalGreen]

We won’t be getting him imo ( too many other clubs now alerted ) and st Mirren have won the opening game of the season against us two seasons in a row .Scoring three goals on each occasion Unless we get recruitment right we will continue to struggle

Alerted to what?

[Trinity Hibee]

Alerted to what?

That Dundee are receiving offers so it might jolt others into putting bids in

[BegbieHSC]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

[Spike Mandela]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

If true. Game over.

[BegbieHSC]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

Absolutely not what they need, or their level, but that’s what the old firm do.

[Coco Bryce]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

Standard agent move for better deal at Hibs.

[Cat Stanton]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

Can we still get McCowan though?

[kentao]

Mark O'Hara could be a good option if the McCowan deal falls through ( Really want LM though)

[Silky]

If true. Game over.

Career over, you mean? He'll end up like Seigrist and countless others just wasting away, getting a wage and not playing. If that's the level of his ambition then I'd move on to another target.

[MWHIBBIES]

Career over, you mean? He'll end up like Seigrist and countless others just wasting away, getting a wage and not playing. If that's the level of his ambition then I'd move on to another target.

Is that a lack of ambition? The most money for the least work is 99% of people's ambition.

[BegbieHSC]

Career over, you mean? He'll end up like Seigrist and countless others just wasting away, getting a wage and not playing. If that's the level of his ambition then I'd move on to another target.

Remember that Irish striker, Jonny Kenny we were in for a couple of years ago, that Celtic swooped in for? Where even is he?

[flash]

Absolutely not what they need, or their level, but that’s what the old firm do.

To be fair Celtic hardly ever do that. Almost all their signings are from other countries.

[ruthven_raiders]

Career over, you mean? He'll end up like Seigrist and countless others just wasting away, getting a wage and not playing. If that's the level of his ambition then I'd move on to another target.

Think earlier in thread there was a mention of player in Belgium, attacking midfield player...

[GreenCastle]

Hibs should be asking about CJ Egan Riley again - was playing on loan at PSV reserves - can play CDM or at the back.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is that a lack of ambition? The most money for the least work is 99% of people's ambition.

:agree:

If someone wanted to increase my wage 5-10x and let me do next to nothing for it then that would be the absolute best thing that could ever happen to me work wise.

[Souter96Mac]

Remember that Irish striker, Jonny Kenny we were in for a couple of years ago, that Celtic swooped in for? Where even is he?

Still at Celtic, albeit on loan at Shamrock Rovers.

[sauzee1989]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

Hope so because he’s well past it! I hope hibs are still in for McCowan though

[Centre Hawf]

Mark O'Hara could be a good option if the McCowan deal falls through ( Really want LM though)

Big ask but I really wish we could get both. If we managed to get rid of 2 or 3 big wages and had any money left over from the investment/player sales I'd be throwing similar money to McCowan on O'Hara.

[CentreForward]

Remember that Irish striker, Jonny Kenny we were in for a couple of years ago, that Celtic swooped in for? Where even is he?


Celtic loaned him to Queen’s Park in 2022 and he’s now been out on loan at Shamrock Rovers since last season.

[JohnM1875]

I’d prefer O’Hara over McCowan but he’d definitely cost more. Both players would definitely improve us. Sign McCowan now and O’Hara next season. Sorted.

McCowan is 27 in December so will have no resale value for Celtic. They sign young and try and sell on. Surely they won’t be in for him.

[Callum_62]

That Dundee are receiving offers so it might jolt others into putting bids inI'm not certain but in pretty sure they don't get that info from the daily record or SSN

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[Ronniekirk]

Alerted to what?
That there is deal there to be done to prise him away from Dundee

[CentreForward]

Hope so because he’s well past it! I hope hibs are still in for McCowan though


Good one :top marks

[Sioux]

Defensive midfielder, wonder if he’s an alternative to Hodge?

Edit- one place has him as a defensive midfielder but transfermkt has him as attacking midfielder

A good reminder that folk who post information based on something they read on the internet is likely to be a pile of nonsense. :greengrin

[Winston Ingram]

Sorry if already mentioned though looks like Miovski will go this summer, any word on shankland moving now?…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13714083/Battle-Miovski-intensifies-Genoa-Southampton-join-chase-6-5m-rated-Aberdeen-striker.html

I can't see Shankland leaving tbh. He's not athletic enough for the big 5 leagues nor the Championship.

The Huns are skint so I can't see where he'd go. Maybe Saudi or Holland or Belgium at a push.

[Berwickhibby]

Heard Celtic is releasing James McCarthy….. worth a punt?

[Hibernian Verse]

Heard Celtic is releasing James McCarthy….. worth a punt?

12 games in 3 years no thank you

[delaCalz]

Heard Celtic is releasing James McCarthy….. worth a punt?

Hell no!

[Trinity Hibee]

12 games in 3 years no thank you

Nice to know we aren’t the only ones who have paid high wages to someone just for them to sit out injured.

[Billy Whizz]

Hibs should be asking about CJ Egan Riley again - was playing on loan at PSV reserves - can play CDM or at the back.

More chance of him going to Dundee, as they have a link up with Burnley

[JohnM1875]

Heard Celtic is releasing James McCarthy….. worth a punt?

Be better with Melissa McCarthy.

[Donegal Hibby]

Hibs should be asking about CJ Egan Riley again - was playing on loan at PSV reserves - can play CDM or at the back.

I didn’t mind him though did think he looked like the RB position suited him best which we are well covered in .

The player I’d like to see back would be Triantis , looked good as a DM .

[Joe6-2]

The kind of rumours I love 😄 thanks 👍

Great to have one at long last 😃

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Be better with Melissa McCarthy.

Sign me up

[easty]

I can't see Shankland leaving tbh. He's not athletic enough for the big 5 leagues nor the Championship.

The Huns are skint so I can't see where he'd go. Maybe Saudi or Holland or Belgium at a push.

I might just be missing them, but where are the constant stories in the press about how Shankland should be moving to Glasgow?

I feel like whenever it’s a Hibs player the weegie press do their best to unsettle the players.

[easty]

Whispers of Celtic moving for McGowan…

I play 5s on a Monday night with a Dundee fan. He obviously likes McCowan, but reckons his next move is Hibs, Hearts or Aberdeen. Doesn’t think he’s quite good enough for Celtc, Rangers or English Championship.

[Since452]

I think we'll end up paying what Dundee want for McCowan. It'll be down to him.

[Unseen work]

Hibs should be asking about CJ Egan Riley again - was playing on loan at PSV reserves - can play CDM or at the back.

I thought he’d be a certainty to come back due to SDG knowing him but doesn’t seem to be the case.

We’re a bit heavy in right back, right sided centre back and centre mids now too so not sure where he’d fit in.

Sure I saw Huddersfield were interested in him

[badabing67]

Hibs should be asking about CJ Egan Riley again - was playing on loan at PSV reserves - can play CDM or at the back.

This :wink:

[Steve20]

Well if Celtic come in, that'll be another one that we aren't stumping up the money for and losing out on. We need to move quicker for players we want and stop trying to cheap our way into getting players. This is why we keep missing out on targets.

[Hibernian Verse]

Well if Celtic come in, that'll be another one that we aren't stumping up the money for and losing out on. We need to move quicker for players we want and stop trying to cheap our way into getting players. This is why we keep missing out on targets.

Yeah I hate losing out to Celtic because we wouldn't pay enough. What are we like?!

[bingo70]

Yeah I hate losing out to Celtic because we wouldn't pay enough. What are we like?!

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

[Heisenberg]

I don’t see McCowan coming here but I equally don’t see him at Celtc either. He’d never play.

[TrinityHFC]

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

I don’t think that would be how it would have panned out.

He will have an agent who would have been doing his job in finding any other interest before committing to anything.

We also don’t know when our interest started / was made known.

He might also be our third or fourth choice - there’s a big world of players out there we don’t know anything about. We might be down to him having not made progress with our first choices.

[PatHead]

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

I doubt his agent would advise him to jump for the first offer.

[Trinity Hibee]

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

Dundee would be a bit daft to sell him to the first bidder though no? If we’d put a bid in in June what’s to say Celtic wouldn’t do the same? I’m all for getting deals done early but it’s not as simple as if we’d done it weeks ago we’d have got him.

[EGL2000]

I don’t see McCowan coming here but I equally don’t see him at Celtc either. He’d never play.

He's just not good enough for Celtic. Surely if they get the Matt Oreilly money they should be aiming much higher.

[Trinity Hibee]

He's just not good enough for Celtic. Surely if they get the Matt Oreilly money they should be aiming much higher.

You’d think so but Peter lawwell is tight with cash. I’d be amazed if Celtic bought him, it’s been well documented any signings they make really need to have a European impact for them.

[King Cosell]

So if Bowie signed last night when do you think Hibs will get around to announcing it? You'd think the powers-that-be would be anxious to get signing news out asap, given the backlash to the poor performance on Sunday.

Even if their using tin foil, sticky-back plastic and a cardboard box for the spaceship, it'll take them a while to knock-up a Major Tom announcement.

[Aldo]

Dundee would be a bit daft to sell him to the first bidder though no? If we’d put a bid in in June what’s to say Celtic wouldn’t do the same? I’m all for getting deals done early but it’s not as simple as if we’d done it weeks ago we’d have got him.

What if the first team met their valuation for him?

[Centre Hawf]

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

People always assume it's as easy as that, but what if McCowan wanted to go on holiday and think about things first? What if he wasn't sure if he wanted to even move this summer and try his hand at free agency next summer and has now had conversations with Dundee and they've decided it's best for all parties to sell now and move on?

There are a million reasons why something happens when it does, it's not always the case of Hibs being inept (admittedly we are very good at that)

[Trinity Hibee]

What if the first team met their valuation for him?

Again, they may wish to play that off against other interest. Not sure where this is going tbh, we are all pretty aware transfers in football very rarely are agreed after a first offer as the buying club don’t want ripped off and the selling club want as much as they can get. Hibs transfer history does not suggest we go in with a high offer and again even if we did, Celtic could have easily come along and matched it or bettered it

[04Sauzee]

So would it be safe to say we are in the market for 2 midfield players?

Joe Hodge/No 6 type and McCowan or a similar type player?

[Heisenberg]

So would it be safe to say we are in the market for 2 midfield players?

Joe Hodge/No 6 type and McCowan or a similar type player?

I really hope so, get it right and our midfield totally transforms.

[truehibernian]

You’d think so but Peter lawwell is tight with cash. I’d be amazed if Celtic bought him, it’s been well documented any signings they make really need to have a European impact for them.

I’m surprised they’ve not gone for Jordan Henderson given his experience but age might be a factor as well as his wages at Ajax.

[EGL2000]

I’m surprised they’ve not gone for Jordan Henderson given his experience but age might be a factor as well as his wages at Ajax.

I think they are mostly looking at players who they can improve and sell on now. It's a model that's working very well for them.

[Trinity Hibee]

I think they are mostly looking at players who they can improve and sell on now. It's a model that's working very well for them.

I see Lawwells son was involved in recruitment before they got this new guy in in June.

Generally Celtic have had a very good recruitment policy since Rodgers came in first time and have found some real gems

[cameronw-hfc]

I see Lawwells son was involved in recruitment before they got this new guy in in June.

Generally Celtic have had a very good recruitment policy since Rodgers came in first time and have found some real gems


Lawells son, unlike IG, is a respected scout

[brydekirk]

Can we still get McCowan though?

😁

[Hibernian Verse]

Is it not the point we didn’t act quick enough rather than being annoyed we were outbid by Celtic?

I’m sure there’s a good reason for it but on the face of it, could we not have made these moves to try and sign him before the players returned for pre-season training? If we did that, we possibly would have got in before Celtic were ready to move for him.

No, it's not as if his agent has only just found out Celtic are interested they've been quoted for the last month or so online.

There are so many reasons to your second point that we will never be privy too.

[Joe6-2]

No Bowie yet?

[Trinity Hibee]

No Bowie yet?

It takes Time

[SteveHFC]

No Bowie yet?

I’m sure we’ll be dancing in the street later tonight.

[Lester B]

Can we keep the thread on topic please

I'm sure the deleted posts weren't relevant but, with respect, this thread isn't often completely on topic! :duck: