Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hamilton Accies trying to sign Docherty

Safe to say they’ll not be signing him.

[04Sauzee]

Hamilton Accies trying to sign Docherty

Is there another Docherty?

[04Sauzee]

Ryan Strain leaving St Mirren.

[Smartie]

Ryan Strain leaving St Mirren.

Good player but arguably the position we're best covered in with Cadden, Miller and Megwa.

[badabing67]

Good player but arguably the position we're best covered in with Cadden, Miller and Megwa.


Just shows you at one point we only had Whittaker

[JammyDoidger]

Good player but arguably the position we're best covered in with Cadden, Miller and Megwa.

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Ryan Strain leaving St Mirren.

He was quality early season. Never saw much of saints afterwards.

Get Miller and Cadden punted if necessary. Where better players become available. Sign them

On paper our defence wasn't too bad. On the pitch they were horrific

[JammyDoidger]

Good player but arguably the position we're best covered in with Cadden, Miller and Megwa.

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

[Smartie]

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

So that's us got how much of our budget tied up in the right back position and how much to allocate to the 10 other positions that are badly needing strengthened?

[CapitalGreen]

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

Strain isn’t that good.

[LaMotta]

He's probably not that precious.

I suppose you've been called a weirdo often enough for pretending to be in the know about Hibs:hilarious

[JimBHibees]

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

Miller isn’t garbage

[Iain G]

So the most recent press release indicates we are t prepared to pay compensation to get the right candidate in as Head Coach .If true we are limiting our options from the outset
All the money wasted over the last few years on paying off management teams and speculating on players, who in the main have made us no money ,but are getting better wages than we have previously paid
It’s all led to nothing but Debt being incurred
it remains to be seen who we appoint and who we recruit and how our tie in with The Black Knoghts works in practice
Interesting few months ahead

What press release?

[raeburnhibs]

Miller isn’t garbage

Not completely, but largely. An Aussie rules footballer who can barely get his brain to communicate with his feet. When he isn't brain farting on something he does have a decent long throw and if you really want someone launched into the stand, he could probably do that

[JimBHibees]

Not completely, but largely. An Aussie rules footballer who can barely get his brain to communicate with his feet. When he isn't brain farting on something he does have a decent long throw and if you really want someone launched into the stand, he could probably do that

He has had some excellent games for us

[MWHIBBIES]

Not completely, but largely. An Aussie rules footballer who can barely get his brain to communicate with his feet. When he isn't brain farting on something he does have a decent long throw and if you really want someone launched into the stand, he could probably do that

He's a decent player. Had some very good games for us. Decent with his left foot. Good in the air. Gets a few goals for a fullback.

[blackpoolhibs]

Good player but arguably the position we're best covered in with Cadden, Miller and Megwa.

I've no idea how good Strain is, but none of those 3 players you mentioned above are anywhere near good enough to start at full back for us next season.

[Broken Gnome]

He's a decent player. Had some very good games for us. Decent with his left foot. Good in the air. Gets a few goals for a fullback.
Two goals?

Some of that is fair, can't quite recall being blown away by his left foot though as something to laud him with.

He was ultimately disappointing - looked like he has something but was very raw, started to come on to a game mid-season (or thereabouts) but by the time he fell out the team/was injured he was as guilty as ever of the poor decision making and rashness that dogged his early games. Almost regressed rather than ironing out his flaws.

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[Smartie]

I've no idea how good Strain is, but none of those 3 players you mentioned above are anywhere near good enough to start at full back for us next season.

I’d argue that with with a couple of good centre halves, a tweak in midfield, a better striker and an improvement in our ability to get the ball to Martin Boyle, all 3 could be.

I’l less a fan of Miller (another of the hot and cold brigade) but he’s probably good enough to be 2nd or 3rd choice and it’s not a problem position and not where I’d be starting the rebuild.

We have literally 10 positions where we need improvement more.

[MWHIBBIES]

Two goals?

Some of that is fair, can't quite recall being blown away by his left foot though as something to laud him with.

He was ultimately disappointing - looked like he has something but was very raw, started to come on to a game mid-season (or thereabouts) but by the time he fell out the team/was injured he was as guilty as ever of the poor decision making and rashness that dogged his early games. Almost regressed rather than ironing out his flaws.

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His left foot is quite decent for a right footed player yes.

He's a decent player. Garbage was guys like Michael hart.

[Unseen work]

I’d be moving miller on.

Think we’d get a decent enough fee and I just don’t think he’s great.

He does have really good games but Caddens ability to drive forward and stay on his feet has made a big difference.

The amount of times Miller has been able to start a good counter but he’s too busy in diving or exaggerating to buy a foul is so frustrating. Hes an absolute unit and could easily stay on his feet.

Also his passing is shocking at times and I think it really effected Boyle, at times he was in acres of space and Miller really struggled to pick him out.

Sell him and let Megwa compete with Cadden.

If we were to look at a new right back, it’s got to be Ryan Strain or Danny McNamara who I believe is out of contract too.

[blackpoolhibs]

I’d argue that with with a couple of good centre halves, a tweak in midfield, a better striker and an improvement in our ability to get the ball to Martin Boyle, all 3 could be.

I’l less a fan of Miller (another of the hot and cold brigade) but he’s probably good enough to be 2nd or 3rd choice and it’s not a problem position and not where I’d be starting the rebuild.

We have literally 10 positions where we need improvement more.

I cant agree we have 10 positions we need to improve more, i personally think keeper and every member of that back 4 need replaced, again for me they are all poor, even our new POTY.

Midfield, jeesus where do i start?

Up front Youan has done his bit, but he's inconsistant. We really are in a mess, another cull needed. :boo hoo:

[jeffers]

I cant agree we have 10 positions we need to improve more, i personally think keeper and every member of that back 4 need replaced, again for me they are all poor, even our new POTY.

Midfield, jeesus where do i start?

Up front Youan has done his bit, but he's inconsistant. We really are in a mess, another cull needed. :boo hoo:

I agree with you, but unless MacKay can work miracles we’ll need to accept that we won’t be able to replace a lot of the players still under contract. So whoever the new manager is will need to get a tune out of guys at least initially who we don’t believe are good enough.

[tonyrougier123]

Miller isn’t garbage

There’s a player there in miller,right back in flashes, but I have a feeling he’s got a very good chance of being a decent CB,but I might be trippin’ about that.

[B.H.F.C]

I agree with you, but unless MacKay can work miracles we’ll need to accept that we won’t be able to replace a lot of the players still under contract. So whoever the new manager is will need to get a tune out of guys at least initially who we don’t believe are good enough.

Which is why we need to make unpopular decisions IMO. It’s the only way we can start reshaping the squad and, frankly, there isn’t anyone there that I’d be fussed about losing.

There is no point in going with largely the same squad. Even some of the so called good players aren’t good enough, or don’t have the character, to drag the others along with them.

We need to, and obviously will add to the squad, but someone is going to need to use a fair bit of what we’ve got. We need to avoid giving out any stupid contract extensions like we’ve done in the past as a lot of them are going in to their last year. That in itself will probably wake a few of them up.

[Jones28]

Two goals?

Some of that is fair, can't quite recall being blown away by his left foot though as something to laud him with.

He was ultimately disappointing - looked like he has something but was very raw, started to come on to a game mid-season (or thereabouts) but by the time he fell out the team/was injured he was as guilty as ever of the poor decision making and rashness that dogged his early games. Almost regressed rather than ironing out his flaws.

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Just like every one of his colleagues then.

The more I think about it and the number of players who regressed over the course of the season the more convinced I am that there was something rotten about the coaching team.

[Jones28]

His left foot is quite decent for a right footed player yes.

He's a decent player. Garbage was guys like Michael hart.

**** sake I'd just about gotten over that.

[worcesterhibby]

Just like every one of his colleagues then.

The more I think about it and the number of players who regressed over the course of the season the more convinced I am that there was something rotten about the coaching team.

A coaching team that includes SDG who many want as our next manager.

[jeffers]

Which is why we need to make unpopular decisions IMO. It’s the only way we can start reshaping the squad and, frankly, there isn’t anyone there that I’d be fussed about losing.

There is no point in going with largely the same squad. Even some of the so called good players aren’t good enough, or don’t have the character, to drag the others along with them.

We need to, and obviously will add to the squad, but someone is going to need to use a fair bit of what we’ve got. We need to avoid giving out any stupid contract extensions like we’ve done in the past as a lot of them are going in to their last year. That in itself will probably wake a few of them up.

What’s encouraging me is the little I’ve heard MacKay is under no illusions about where we are at squad wise and neither is SDG if he gets the job. The task for MacKay is to move on a lot of the guys who just aren’t good enough and replace them with better. From what I’ve been told moving forward IG will no longer be involved in recruitment.

[jeffers]

A coaching team that includes SDG who many want as our next manager.

How much influence do you think SDG had ?

[Jones28]

A coaching team that includes SDG who many want as our next manager.

Including me. SDG is not the issue here, you know that.

[Jones28]

What’s encouraging me is the little I’ve heard MacKay is under no illusions about where we are at squad wise and neither is SDG if he gets the job. The task for MacKay is to move on a lot of the guys who just aren’t good enough and replace them with better. From what I’ve been told moving forward IG will no longer be involved in recruitment.

This can only be a positive thing IMO, as much as he's tried it's been our biggest failing over the last 3 years.

[easty]

There’s a player there in miller,right back in flashes, but I have a feeling he’s got a very good chance of being a decent CB,but I might be trippin’ about that.

I’d worry massively about him playing at centre half.

[blackpoolhibs]

I agree with you, but unless MacKay can work miracles we’ll need to accept that we won’t be able to replace a lot of the players still under contract. So whoever the new manager is will need to get a tune out of guys at least initially who we don’t believe are good enough.
:agree: We wont get rid of everyone, the new manager has his work cut out. :boo hoo:

[BILLYHIBS]

I’d be moving miller on.

Think we’d get a decent enough fee and I just don’t think he’s great.

He does have really good games but Caddens ability to drive forward and stay on his feet has made a big difference.

The amount of times Miller has been able to start a good counter but he’s too busy in diving or exaggerating to buy a foul is so frustrating. Hes an absolute unit and could easily stay on his feet.

Also his passing is shocking at times and I think it really effected Boyle, at times he was in acres of space and Miller really struggled to pick him out.

Sell him and let Megwa compete with Cadden.

If we were to look at a new right back, it’s got to be Ryan Strain or Danny McNamara who I believe is out of contract too.

Agree with this

Miller is raw rash awkward cumbersome clumsy on the ball and in the tackle

His first touch is heavy and his second touch is invariably a tackle

Cannae weight a pass and doesn’t stay on his feet when he should be playing the whistle instead of just diving hoping for the best poor decision making imho

Cannot read a game not aware of his surroundings so not suited to CB

Looks as though he has never seen a football before at times and better suited to Aussie Rules

Never ever noticed this brilliant left peg he is supposed to have will have to look out for that :greengrin

His forays forward are more like a bull in a China Shop battering ram rather than a mazy dribble

Cannot see him as a centre back Obita looks a better cover option

Needs to stay on his feet and channel his aggression

Not fussed if he left tomorrow



Positives excellent physique good engine best long throw since Shades looked an upgrade on young Whittaker ( who I rate highly ) when he came back into the side before regressing and getting himself injured

[ruthven_raiders]

:agree: We wont get rid of everyone, the new manager has his work cut out. :boo hoo:

This is a two season rebuild to transform the playing staff, no easy fix for this I'm afraid....

[flash]

:agree: We wont get rid of everyone, the new manager has his work cut out. :boo hoo:

We won't get rid of everybody but the new manager, whoever it might be, has to get more out of whoever is left from the current squad.

No way the previous manager was achieving that.

[Northernhibee]

What’s encouraging me is the little I’ve heard MacKay is under no illusions about where we are at squad wise and neither is SDG if he gets the job. The task for MacKay is to move on a lot of the guys who just aren’t good enough and replace them with better. From what I’ve been told moving forward IG will no longer be involved in recruitment.

IG should have had nothing to do with recruitment after the mess of a window that seen the likes of Melkersen, Hauge, Balde, and Delferriere come in. Appreciate he’s got a bit of paper with player identification on it but it became apparently very quickly he doesn’t have the talent for it.

Far too late, but that’s reassuring that’s been taken off his plate.

[04Sauzee]

Zach Hemming leaves St Mirren. That's Baccus, Strain and Hemming they have lost so far.

[easty]

Zach Hemming leaves St Mirren. That's Baccus, Strain and Hemming they have lost so far.

Hemming the only one that started over half of St Mirrens games last season.

[04Sauzee]

Hemming the only one that started over half of St Mirrens games last season.

TBF Strain was out for 3 months, think he picked up an injury at the World Cup?

[AlbertK86]

This is a two season rebuild to transform the playing staff, no easy fix for this I'm afraid....

Correct. Hopefully the fans acknowledge this and show a bit of patience with the new regime, MM and the new coach whoever it may be


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[Unseen work]

Blackburn keen on Greg Docherty

[Greencore]

Zach Hemming leaves St Mirren. That's Baccus, Strain and Hemming they have lost so far.

Good.

[ruthven_raiders]

Correct. Hopefully the fans acknowledge this and show a bit of patience with the new regime, MM and the new coach whoever it may be


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Exactly steady progress, top six next season, team looking difficult to beat and signings all first team picks, and a path way for younger players into the squad. Then next summer we improve the squad further with more players moving moving on when contracts expire. Would rather an experienced coach and SDG as assistant, but who knows what will happen.....

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Mccrorie from Der Hun ? With Kelly going back he'll be further down the pecking order

[JohnM1875]

Mccrorie from Der Hun ? With Kelly going back he'll be further down the pecking order

I like that as a shout. Think McCrorie is a good keeper. 26 as well so could be here for a while.

[JimBHibees]

Mccrorie from Der Hun ? With Kelly going back he'll be further down the pecking order

Fair chance i think

[bingo70]

I like that as a shout. Think McCrorie is a good keeper. 26 as well so could be here for a while.

Whenever I’ve seen him, he’s been absolutely gash.

Seems to have a good reputation though.

[Iain G]

This is a two season rebuild to transform the playing staff, no easy fix for this I'm afraid....

No manager will get that level of patience and understanding from our fans to be able to build a new squad if there is any sign of things dropping below their expectations.

[JohnM1875]

No manager will get that level of patience and understanding from our fans to be able to build a new squad if there is any sign of things dropping below their expectations.

Surely no reasonable fan would expect the current state of the squad to be a single summer window fix? We still have so many duds contracted til next summer!

That’s why I think they’ll give it to Gray. They know fans will give him more time than anyone else.

[Unseen work]

Mccrorie from Der Hun ? With Kelly going back he'll be further down the pecking order

Hope not, he’s brutal

[andrew70]

Mccrorie from Der Hun ? With Kelly going back he'll be further down the pecking order

Tried to sign him in Jan. Likely we’ll go back in for him but he was a bit more reluctant to leave despite his brother saying he’d be best too. Staunch. And then some more staunch.

[Iain G]

Surely no reasonable fan would expect the current state of the squad to be a single summer window fix? We still have so many duds contracted til next summer!

That’s why I think they’ll give it to Gray. They know fans will give him more time than anyone else.

Plenty of fans haven't been very reasonable about giving our last managers more than one window, can't see them giving Gray or anyone else the time they need if it's not going how they think it should. There is a lack of realistic awareness that whoever through manager or coach is, that they cannot correct everything with one transfer window.

[Alfred E Newman]

This is a two season rebuild to transform the playing staff, no easy fix for this I'm afraid....

Another two seasons of transition to look forward to. Exciting times.

[Alfred E Newman]

Ryan Strain leaving St Mirren.

He's maybe feeling it.

[MrRobot]

Miller is garbage, Megwa still unproven at this level, strain would be up against cadden for starting. Get him in, miller oot.

Miller isn’t garbage at all imo.

[The Modfather]

Whatever happened with the rumoured contract extensions for Rocky & Newell?

[Aldo]

Whatever happened with the rumoured contract extensions for Rocky & Newell?

Let’s hope they have been shelved.

[CapitalGreen]

Whatever happened with the rumoured contract extensions for Rocky & Newell?

Hopefully in negotiations to end their contracts early.

[Donegal Hibby]

Whatever happened with the rumoured contract extensions for Rocky & Newell?

Keeping both as backup options wouldn't be a bad idea in it allows us to use whatever budget we have add better to the first team .

[jeffers]

Whatever happened with the rumoured contract extensions for Rocky & Newell?

Not sure if they were put on hold as they were offered on the say of Monty. If I was to post the details of Newell’s offer some people would lose their ****.

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1793661922291945700?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Bournemouth getting a new ‘President if Football Operations’

Not a title/job I’ve ever heard of, assume it’s the same as director of football and it’s because he’s replacing Hughes

A Bournemouth fan on Twitter says he heard a rumour that he’ll oversee transfers at Bournemouth, Hibs and Lorient.

Guessing the last bit is nonsense

[Frogga]

Hemming the only one that started over half of St Mirrens games last season.Hemming looked to be their weak link as well. I think every time I've watched him at St Mirren or Killie he's looked shaky.

He was only on loan anyway.

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[J-C]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1793661922291945700?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Bournemouth getting a new ‘President if Football Operations’

Not a title/job I’ve ever heard of, assume it’s the same as director of football and it’s because he’s replacing Hughes

A Bournemouth fan on Twitter says he heard a rumour that he’ll oversee transfers at Bournemouth, Hibs and Lorient.

Guessing the last bit is nonsense

Not with just 25% shares he won't.

[TrinityHFC]

Not with just 25% shares he won't.

If that’s what Hibs agree to then yes he will. The 25% means nothing. See Man Utd. It is all in the agreement on working practices.

Not that I think this guy will do that.

[we are hibs]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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[Since452]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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Cheerio Elie if that's the case

[JohnM1875]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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You have to think Elie would definitely want the move as well so can see it happening. Gutted he's leaving personally.

[HendoDelivered]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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Good money we cannot turn down. He’ll be away.

[The Modfather]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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Bite their hand off IMO. 5 goals and 7 assists in the league this season. 6 goals and 7 assists in the league last season.

Good player on his day but replaceable.

[CapitalGreen]

Bite their hand off IMO. 5 goals and 7 assists in the league this season. 6 goals and 7 assists in the league last season.

Good player on his day but replaceable.

Why do you ignore goals and assists in the only competitions we have a realistic chance of winning?

[B.H.F.C]

Bite their hand off IMO. 5 goals and 7 assists in the league this season. 6 goals and 7 assists in the league last season.

Good player on his day but replaceable.

I’d agree with this. We need to make space to reshape things properly and that type of money, used properly, can make a big difference. We need to build a team not a bunch of individuals which is what I think we’ve been. Whether we use the money properly is a completely different question.

[Unseen work]

I’d be keeping Elie and playing him off the left where I think he’s at his best.

Unfortunately think he’ll be desperate to go though so 2 million isn’t the worst.

Just annoying to think we’ll probably struggle to replace him based on our previous

[Brightside]

Not with just 25% shares he won't.

We did say we would utilise the best people and practice across the group. The % makes no odds.

[Heisenberg]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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Good profit and helps go towards strengthening the squad as a whole. Ideally I’d keep him but don’t see us being able to turn down that cash.

[Brightside]

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-mull-over-fresh-elie-youan-bid-as-club-faces-big-call-on-forwards-future-4640908?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1716483354


2 million offer with add-ons on the table for Youan from a French club.

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Scotsman finally picking up on the news that has been on here since Jan.

[Blaster]

I’d be keeping Elie and playing him off the left where I think he’s at his best.

Unfortunately think he’ll be desperate to go though so 2 million isn’t the worst.

Just annoying to think we’ll probably struggle to replace him based on our previous

He will be desperate to go. He was unhappy we triggered his signing clause in the first place

[The Modfather]

Why do you ignore goals and assists in the only competitions we have a realistic chance of winning?

Because the league is a constant and a fair like for like comparison between seasons. Cups are dependent on luck of the draw. One season you could get lower league draws and the next season drawn away to the Old Firm in the first round.

[CapitalGreen]

Because the league is a constant and a fair like for like comparison between seasons. Cups are dependent on luck of the draw. One season you could get lower league draws and the next season drawn away to the Old Firm in the first round.

Why would you need to do a comparison of his seasons, nobody was debating whether he had been better in one season over the other.

[The Modfather]

He will be desperate to go. He was unhappy we triggered his signing clause in the first place

He should have made himself unavailable for selection until Hibs agreed to remove the clause :devil:

[The Modfather]

Why would you need to do a comparison of his seasons, nobody was debating whether he had been better in one season over the other.

Because I don’t think he has scored enough goals or assists in the league over two seasons now for someone who cost a rumoured fee similar to Vente (a sizeable fee whatever it was) and the wage that goes with that kind of fee. Plus £2m could make us a lot better overall than keeping Youan, IMO.

[LaMotta]

Not sure if they were put on hold as they were offered on the say of Monty. If I was to post the details of Newell’s offer some people would lose their ****.

Interesting. I'm assuming you mean on the high side re Newell?

[Dmas]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1793661922291945700?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Bournemouth getting a new ‘President if Football Operations’

Not a title/job I’ve ever heard of, assume it’s the same as director of football and it’s because he’s replacing Hughes

A Bournemouth fan on Twitter says he heard a rumour that he’ll oversee transfers at Bournemouth, Hibs and Lorient.

Guessing the last bit is nonsense

Hughes’ assistant has replaced him in that role so this is a new position, unsure if the DoF is the same role hughes has done or if the new guy overseas the whole operation for black knights

[Stairway 2 7]

700k, scores 19 goals and 20 assists in 79 games, gets sold for 2 mil plus. Hibs get flak when it doesn't work, well done whoever sorted this. Not sure if the loan from the Gordon's to get him signed is true

[04Sauzee]

700k, scores 19 goals and 20 assists in 79 games, gets sold for 2 mil plus. Hibs get flak when it doesn't work, well done whoever sorted this. Not sure if the loan from the Gordon's to get him signed is true

A goal or an assist every other game, not to shabby

[truehibernian]

Ellie is a funny one for me. Undoubted talent, pace and ability however this is tempered by the fact he plays as an individual too often and his decision making in final third areas is many a time frustrating - too many tricks and flicks and not enough vision and unselfishness. Doesn’t play with a smile on his face and body language appears to me that he’s unhappy in this team and league. It’s maybe just his demeanour but he always looks downbeat.

He’s replaceable as all players are, doesn’t deserve all the horrid abuse online, but that fee is terrific for Hibs to rebuild - I wish him well and hope he kicks on and enjoys his football.

[AlbertK86]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1793661922291945700?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Bournemouth getting a new ‘President if Football Operations’

Not a title/job I’ve ever heard of, assume it’s the same as director of football and it’s because he’s replacing Hughes

A Bournemouth fan on Twitter says he heard a rumour that he’ll oversee transfers at Bournemouth, Hibs and Lorient.

Guessing the last bit is nonsense

Rumour may be right but if anything I reckon he will oversee the movement of players moving on loans / sales between the three clubs


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[Broken Gnome]

700k, scores 19 goals and 20 assists in 79 games, gets sold for 2 mil plus. Hibs get flak when it doesn't work, well done whoever sorted this. Not sure if the loan from the Gordon's to get him signed is true

Almost feels like this is a more successful version of the permanent Kamberi move, and it still doesn't really feel like anyone's very content about it. Sigh...

[degenerated]

Because I don’t think he has scored enough goals or assists in the league over two seasons now for someone who cost a rumoured fee similar to Vente (a sizeable fee whatever it was) and the wage that goes with that kind of fee. Plus £2m could make us a lot better overall than keeping Youan, IMO.That's always gonna be the case if you don't include them all, I suppose.

[bod]

Ellie is a funny one for me. Undoubted talent, pace and ability however this is tempered by the fact he plays as an individual too often and his decision making in final third areas is many a time frustrating - too many tricks and flicks and not enough vision and unselfishness. Doesn’t play with a smile on his face and body language appears to me that he’s unhappy in this team and league. It’s maybe just his demeanour but he always looks downbeat.

He’s replaceable as all players are, doesn’t deserve all the horrid abuse online, but that fee is terrific for Hibs to rebuild - I wish him well and hope he kicks on and enjoys his football.

My feeling exactly

[Brooster]

Over £2m plus add ons......no brainer for Hibs.

[badabing67]

Can we afford Myziane Maolida then if he wants to come back

[Crab apple]

Can we afford Myziane Maolida then if he wants to come back

Like Ellie I believe he wants to play in France. Shame as I think he could have been a standout in our league next season.

[we are hibs]

Daily record claiming it's around 2.5 million we've been offered

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[Greencore]

Daily record claiming it's around 2.5 million we've been offered

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Take it hibs.

[Tyler Durden]

Great piece of business by Hibs. Hopefully wrap it up quickly

[flash]

I love Elie but not sure we can turn that sort of money down.

[Nicho87]

Accept the bid. Only want players 100% commitment, no distractions

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/record_sport/status/1793711292207018221?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Aberdeen want McCrorie

[Winston Ingram]

Daily record claiming it's around 2.5 million we've been offered

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I don’t think Hearts will get that for Shankland👀

[Winston Ingram]

Miller isn’t garbage at all imo.

This

[LaMotta]

Great piece of business by Hibs. Hopefully wrap it up quickly


I love Elie but not sure we can turn that sort of money down.

:agree::agree: From his highlights reel alone it would look like they are getting him for a steal. From what we all actually know its a great piece of business by Hibs.

[BH Hibs]

https://x.com/record_sport/status/1793711292207018221?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Aberdeen want McCrorie

Scott Burns exclusive nae doubt.

[worcesterhibby]

700k, scores 19 goals and 20 assists in 79 games, gets sold for 2 mil plus. Hibs get flak when it doesn't work, well done whoever sorted this. Not sure if the loan from the Gordon's to get him signed is true

Good bit of business. A good buy in the first place and a good sell if it goes through. Hibs take enough flak when things go wrong, lets give some credit when it goes right. :agree:

[Eyrie]

Youan isn't anywhere near the top of the list of players we need to move out, but £2m will help fill some of the holes elsewhere.

[easty]

Can we afford Myziane Maolida then if he wants to come back

In what world will someone pay us £2.5m for Youan, when you can apparently get Maolida for less?

I like Youan, but I can't understand this.

[Lago]

Well if hibs get that kind of money for him it's very, very good piece of business, I wonder who was responsible for drawing up the contract?
It also makes a fool out of me as I had a difference of opinion on his value earlier in the week, no way would I have him at £2m,shows what I know :confused:

[J-C]

We did say we would utilise the best people and practice across the group. The % makes no odds.

But they can't dictate who we sign, there'll be a bonus with the tie in like loans or wee deals like NMW.

[J-C]

I think it was Jeffers on here that said Youan didn't want to sign after the loan but it was already agreed, if that's the case and his hearts not fully in it, then take the money and re invest, decent player but another who blows hot and cold.

[GreenCastle]

Who was the last pre-contract player we signed early?

Seems we rarely do these signings compared to some other clubs.

Wonder why we don’t do more?

[jeffers]

Who was the last pre-contract player we signed early?

Seems we rarely do these signings compared to some other clubs.

Wonder why we don’t do more?

Mueller is the last one I can think of.

[Smartie]

Who was the last pre-contract player we signed early?

Seems we rarely do these signings compared to some other clubs.

Wonder why we don’t do more?

The reason we don’t do more is because we’re a disorganised shambles whose recruitment has been abysmal for a while.

It’s a huge bugbear of mine. Players can talk to clubs from January onwards. Many will want to have security and their futures tied up, many of whom will be comfortably good enough to excel at our level.

We justify inaction with pish like “quality only becoming available at the end of the window” and the like.

It’s all symptomatic of a club in permanent transition who don’t know what their budget is going to be, who their manager is going to be etc etc - and basically don’t know what they’re doing.


Was Marshall not lined up early? He was certainly rumoured early, same with McGeady.

[Exuberance1875]

Was hoping to have heard some more news about outgoings already, clear out needs to start ASAP

[Iain G]

Was hoping to have heard some more news about outgoings already, clear out needs to start ASAP

We are announcing the out of contract ones as they leave, those under contract need a buyer or we need to pay them off, and the season is not quite finished yet...

[Ronniekirk]

I love Elie but not sure we can turn that sort of money down.
The only way we would turn it down is if we thought the club interested would come back in with a higher bid imo Think player will want to go and we need money to rebuild a team

[bingo70]

We are announcing the out of contract ones as they leave, those under contract need a buyer or we need to pay them off, and the season is not quite finished yet...

What’s happening with Marshall then? Has he left or waiting to see if the new manager wants him to stay?

[Alex Trager]

The reason we don’t do more is because we’re a disorganised shambles whose recruitment has been abysmal for a while.

It’s a huge bugbear of mine. Players can talk to clubs from January onwards. Many will want to have security and their futures tied up, many of whom will be comfortably good enough to excel at our level.

We justify inaction with pish like “quality only becoming available at the end of the window” and the like.

It’s all symptomatic of a club in permanent transition who don’t know what their budget is going to be, who their manager is going to be etc etc - and basically don’t know what they’re doing.


Was Marshall not lined up early? He was certainly rumoured early, same with McGeady.

Ding dong.

Arse elbow, piss up brewery.

All come to mind.

[Willis1875]

Is there any chance the French side that are in for Elie is Lorient 🙈

[Logie]

The reason we don’t do more is because we’re a disorganised shambles whose recruitment has been abysmal for a while.

It’s a huge bugbear of mine. Players can talk to clubs from January onwards. Many will want to have security and their futures tied up, many of whom will be comfortably good enough to excel at our level.

We justify inaction with pish like “quality only becoming available at the end of the window” and the like.

It’s all symptomatic of a club in permanent transition who don’t know what their budget is going to be, who their manager is going to be etc etc - and basically don’t know what they’re doing.


Was Marshall not lined up early? He was certainly rumoured early, same with McGeady.

Ridiculous we don’t take advantage of this side of the market, in the Scottish Premiership according to transfermarkt here are some of the players we could be snapping up (not suggesting all should be signed, not posted all players available. Apologies if previously posted)

Kelle Roos
Connor Barron
Bruce Anderson
Liam Gordon
Callum Slattery
Joel Nouble
Bevis Mugabi
Simon Murray

[CapitalGreen]

Ridiculous we don’t take advantage of this side of the market, in the Scottish Premiership according to transfermarkt here are some of the players we could be snapping up (not suggesting all should be signed, not posted all players available. Apologies if previously posted)

Kelle Roos
Connor Barron
Bruce Anderson
Liam Gordon
Callum Slattery
Joel Nouble
Bevis Mugabi
Simon Murray

Kelle Roos - wouldn’t come
Connor Barron - wouldn’t come
Bruce Anderson - not good enough
Liam Gordon - not good enough
Callum Slattery - long term injured
Joel Nouble - not good enough
Bevis Mugabi - not good enough
Simon Murray - we have signed him before

[superfurryhibby]

Well if hibs get that kind of money for him it's very, very good piece of business, I wonder who was responsible for drawing up the contract?
It also makes a fool out of me as I had a difference of opinion on his value earlier in the week, no way would I have him at £2m,shows what I know :confused::


|Don't worry about it :wink:

[Lago]

:


|Don't worry about it :wink:

Cheers, my bad, as I say shows what I know 🙄

[badabing67]

In what world will someone pay us £2.5m for Youan, when you can apparently get Maolida for less?

I like Youan, but I can't understand this.


In this world hopefully.

[badabing67]

What’s happening with Marshall then? Has he left or waiting to see if the new manager wants him to stay?


he was goalie coach against Livi maybe its something under consideration

[PHeffernan]

Kelle Roos - wouldn’t come
Connor Barron - wouldn’t come
Bruce Anderson - not good enough
Liam Gordon - not good enough
Callum Slattery - long term injured
Joel Nouble - not good enough
Bevis Mugabi - not good enough
Simon Murray - we have signed him before

:aok:

[PHeffernan]

I don’t think Hearts will get that for Shankland��

Shankland, like Nisbet last summer, only has a year left on his contract and that messes adversely with the transfer fee.
The other kicker on Shankland is he will be 29 in a couple of months so no realistic sell on value for the buyer.
Youan just turned 25 last month and has two years left on his contract so we hold the cards to get a good fee.

[04Sauzee]

Youan out for £2m+, and get Armstrong in from Killie would be fantastic business.

[McGruber]

You have to think Elie would definitely want the move as well so can see it happening. Gutted he's leaving personally.

I'd be gutted too, love watching Youan play. He'll want the move and Hibs as a club despite the Foley investment can't turn down that money either.

Think what's a bit sad is that the likely scenario is we will sign a less talented player, less skill and ability that isn't as good a watch and have a more successful team with doing so. Most of the time in this league your workmanlike, dependable, robust, efficient types put more points on the board.

[Since452]

I really rate Youan and think he was hamstrung this season by a poor manager. Our attacking threat was non existent for months because of the way we were set up. Our attack was clearly our biggest threat and we didn't play to it's strenghts. It's a pity as we'd have been offered a lot more that 2 million otherwise.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I really rate Youan and think he was hamstrung this season by a poor manager. Our attacking threat was non existent for months because of the way we were set up. Our attack was clearly our biggest threat and we didn't play to it's strenghts. It's a pity as we'd have been offered a lot more that 2 million otherwise.

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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[Paul1642]

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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It’s a big ‘if’, with a bit of good scouting we can easily replace Youan with a player of similar ability and sign a good player elsewhere on the pitch for that money.

Vente cost us £700k and although it never worked out (yet), that was seen as a very ambitious transfer for us. We can make 3 transfers of that value from Youan’s sale, even if you call it two to factor in wages and keeping some of the money for other jobs such as helping get rid of some duds.

I’ve spent the last 25 years watching Hibs sell our best players and not re invest the money on the pitch. It feels like we are finally past that stage and a £2 million player leaving = near enough £2million extra on pitch investment.

[B.H.F.C]

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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£2m would be a good price for Youan. His inconsistency isn’t all down to how he’s been played, look at the last game pre split at Motherwell. If he gets a decent move to the French top flight that would be his limit IMO.

[bingo70]

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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I can’t speak for anyone else but I’m always happy to lose players who don’t want be here and I think it’s been quite clear he’s no been happy for a while. Guy looks miserable.

I think he’ll be happier elsewhere and if we replace him with someone who wants to be here and hopefully as good then we will be a lot better off.

[Tyler Durden]

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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Surely there needs to be an appreciation of 1. What we paid for him and 2. The league we operate in.

Not many Hibs, Hearts, Aberdeen players gone for much more than £2m. And he's not shown some crazy improvement, we've just given him games basically. £2m seems good price to me.

[The Modfather]

Agree totally. I can’t get my head around folk thinking we are getting a great deal for him at £2m.


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We found an upgrade on Youan in January, albeit only short term. I’d be taking the money and throwing it all at Maolida.

Youan would be a good option to have but he’s no more of a team player than when he arrived and still an individual. He’s also not anymore consistent. What we see is what we’ll always get, IMO, at 25.

We desperately need to move away from players that are “the least of our problems”, and good individually and who would hypothetically be better in a better team. In favour of players that make us more than the sum of our parts.

[blackpoolhibs]

He was brought to the club to sell at a later date, 2.5m seems a good deal.

I'd like to have kept him, and strengthened the defence and midfield, and i think with a better team he would be even better too.

Although he probably needs sold to help fund the rebuild, so he will have to go.

[Hibiza]

Let’s hope they have been shelved.

Yup , time for them to go.

[Tambo]

I understand it's never good selling one of your better players, I was hoping Monty would have sharpened the rough edges of his game, still has his moments but produced some half decent numbers.

[Springbank]

I'd be gutted too, love watching Youan play. He'll want the move and Hibs as a club despite the Foley investment can't turn down that money either.

Think what's a bit sad is that the likely scenario is we will sign a less talented player, less skill and ability that isn't as good a watch and have a more successful team with doing so. Most of the time in this league your workmanlike, dependable, robust, efficient types put more points on the board.

I take you back to Love Street

Yes, he was our most potent attacking threat

But he cost us St Mirrens equaliser

Like a boat that looks good above the waterline but that's shipping water underneath it, you can't keep going like that forever

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Did anyone pay any attention to harbottle when he went to Colchester? Would he likely be sold/freed

[BoltonHibee]

Did anyone pay any attention to harbottle when he went to Colchester? Would he likely be sold/freed

Very unlikely to be sold, would have to be a free I think


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[McGruber]

I take you back to Love Street

Yes, he was our most potent attacking threat

But he cost us St Mirrens equaliser

Like a boat that looks good above the waterline but that's shipping water underneath it, you can't keep going like that forever

I know he has his defensive faults but he never cost us the equaliser at St Mirren. Certainly never helped but laying all the blame at his door was agenda setting at the time as it was the theme of the month with him.

[A Hi-Bee]

We as a club sell players to supplement the finances, we cannot compete with the glasgow 2 and the gunts.

[badabing67]

Did anyone pay any attention to harbottle when he went to Colchester? Would he likely be sold/freed

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

[Paul1642]

We as a club sell players to supplement the finances, we cannot compete with the glasgow 2 and the gunts.

We can’t compete with hearts at the moment because they have qualified for European groups stage football 2 of the last 3 seasons. If we can match their on field succeeds then we can match their budget.

[Mrimbetween]

We can’t compete with hearts at the moment because they have qualified for European groups stage football 2 of the last 3 seasons. If we can match their on field succeeds then we can match their budget. Thats the harsh reality sadly. Just shows you what 3rd brings Thats got to be the target for next season please

[babahibs]

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

Just what I was thinking :confused:

[bod]

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

We’ll chase that bus & read the article

[Bridge hibs]

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

Im gonna need that translated 🤣

[Alfred E Newman]

Thats the harsh reality sadly. Just shows you what 3rd brings Thats got to be the target for next season please

Hearts have signed 3 players on pre contacts, players that many on here say are not the standard of player we should be looking to sign.

[LaMotta]

I take you back to Love Street

Yes, he was our most potent attacking threat

But he cost us St Mirrens equaliser

Like a boat that looks good above the waterline but that's shipping water underneath it, you can't keep going like that forever


I know he has his defensive faults but he never cost us the equaliser at St Mirren. Certainly never helped but laying all the blame at his door was agenda setting at the time as it was the theme of the month with him.

He played a huge part in that equaliser at St Mirren no doubt. He was 99% to blame up at Ross County for their equaliser. He also massively helped Celtic get all three points in the last minute at Easter Road because he shat out of a 70/30 challenge in his favour and Celtic went on to get a penalty 10 seconds later.

The main person to actually blame for all that happening though was Monty because he kept leaving him on the pitch late in games. As Since 452 says above Monty seriously mismanaged him - example leaving him on the bench in the festive derby after his heroics in the previous one. Hearts fans were jubilant about that.

[McGruber]

He played a huge part in that equaliser at St Mirren no doubt. He was 99% to blame up at Ross County for their equaliser. He also massively helped Celtic get all three points in the last minute at Easter Road because he shat out of a 70/30 challenge in his favour and Celtic went on to get a penalty 10 seconds later.

The main person to actually blame for all that happening though was Monty because he kept leaving him on the pitch late in games. As Since 452 says above Monty seriously mismanaged him - example leaving him on the bench in the festive derby after his heroics in the previous one. Hearts fans were jubilant about that.

Can't argue with any of that.

Yes, big part to play at St Mirren (along with 4 or 5 others) and culpable for other goals. Should have been game managed better and under Monty was hampered and misused

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

If I read this in the voice of Yoda it makes sense.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I seen an article a while I'm one of the Nottingham papers encouraging Notts County to sign him on a bus right now so ain't searching for it

Sign him as a player or coach? 🤭

[04Sauzee]

St Mirren sign a GK on loan from Brentford.

[Iain G]

Hearts have signed 3 players on pre contacts, players that many on here say are not the standard of player we should be looking to sign.

Do you disagree with that view or just having a dig?

[beensaidbefore]

If I read this in the voice of Yoda it makes sense.

🤣🤣🤣

[Alfred E Newman]

Do you disagree with that view or just having a dig?

No dig. I think they are just the type of player we are crying out for.

[Smartie]

No dig. I think they are just the type of player we are crying out for.

Spittal especially, coming off the season he’s had and in a position we’re needing filled, was the sort of signing we should have been making.

[badabing67]

A few have been calling for Greg Docherty: This from the EEN.

Former Rangers and Hibs star Greg Docherty is reportedly in line for a move into Europe after his departure from English Championship club Hull City was confirmed.

With thoughts turning towards Docherty’s future, journalist Alan Nixon has revealed the midfielder is ready to snub interest from several Championship clubs and accept an offer from Polish side Legia Warsaw with talks set to take place over the coming weeks.

[Groathillgrump]

I read an article in one of the Nottingham papers a while ago encouraging Notts County to sign him. On a bus right now so ain't searching for the article

FTFY :wink:

[Percy Vere]

£2m would be a good price for Youan. His inconsistency isn’t all down to how he’s been played, look at the last game pre split at Motherwell. If he gets a decent move to the French top flight that would be his limit IMO.

He's 7th in league for assists, above McGregor.
and he sat out a fair few games.
he's a flair player, there's lots more to come from him but as usual half the muppets in here can't see what's in front of them. I think £2m is a bargain.

[badabing67]

FTFY :wink:


Nice one m8... It's appreciated.

[B.H.F.C]

He's 7th in league for assists, above McGregor.
and he sat out a fair few games.
he's a flair player, there's lots more to come from him but as usual half the muppets in here can't see what's in front of them. I think £2m is a bargain.

I’d expect our winger to have more assists than someone tho plays, predominantly deep, in the middle of the park to be fair.

He’s worth what folk are willing to pay. If he’s worth double or triple the reported £2m someone will offer it. I don’t think he is and I don’t think they will though. It’s not that often Hibs get that type of money for a player though, it would be good money even if I’d be happy enough to keep him.

[Winston Ingram]

I take you back to Love Street

Yes, he was our most potent attacking threat

But he cost us St Mirrens equaliser

Like a boat that looks good above the waterline but that's shipping water underneath it, you can't keep going like that forever

Monty’s ridiculous tactics caused that. He thought being 2-1 in a tight game was the ideal time to give a 16 yr old striker his debut, rather than sticking on an extra midfielder.

[jacomo]

He's 7th in league for assists, above McGregor.
and he sat out a fair few games.
he's a flair player, there's lots more to come from him but as usual half the muppets in here can't see what's in front of them. I think £2m is a bargain.


:agree:

But it’s not ‘the muppets in here’… it’s a sizeable proportion of Hibs fans (and just reflected on Hibs.net, as you would expect.

[JimBHibees]

Monty’s ridiculous tactics caused that. He thought being 2-1 in a tight game was the ideal time to give a 16 yr old striker his debut, rather than sticking on an extra midfielder.

Not Elie giving the ball away or the central midfielders posted missing.

[tonyrougier123]

He's 7th in league for assists, above McGregor.
and he sat out a fair few games.
he's a flair player, there's lots more to come from him but as usual half the muppets in here can't see what's in front of them. I think £2m is a bargain.

Spot on!

Some folk have a slightly skewed assessment of players,I’d like to think it’s because we had a bad season but I’ve been a hibbby too long to know it’s our fan base.
Consistently shoot ourselves down as a club by emptying the wrong players.

Ellie youan is easily a £3million player,such a spark at times. Frustrating also,could find way more assists if he applied awareness or less selfishness when in good positions.
If he himself wants to leave fair enough don’t want anyone that doesn’t want to be here,but it’s back to the drawing board if we let him go,and as always no guarantees the next flair player will be half as good.

[NGoloGrantie]

Maolida – speaking exclusively to The Evening News - revealed: “I don’t think I will come back. But I will always be grateful to Hibernian. Grateful to the fans, the coaches, the players who helped me return to football. I will never forget this wonderful time in Scotland.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/exclusive-hibs-loan-star-grateful-easter-road-career-rescue-4644064


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[WeeRussell]

Maolida – speaking exclusively to The Evening News - revealed: “I don’t think I will come back. But I will always be grateful to Hibernian. Grateful to the fans, the coaches, the players who helped me return to football. I will never forget this wonderful time in Scotland.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/exclusive-hibs-loan-star-grateful-easter-road-career-rescue-4644064


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No surprise - he’ll be going to a good team on wages we can’t/won’t get near to.

It’s just a shame we didn’t have more to play for and more around him for the short time we were able to enjoy his talent.

On Youan. I like him and have stuck-up for him a lot this season. But I could understand people/the club wanting to accept 2m for him. If we do however, I hope we’re ready to bring some serious attacking flair to replace the gap he’ll leave.

[Since452]

Maolida – speaking exclusively to The Evening News - revealed: “I don’t think I will come back. But I will always be grateful to Hibernian. Grateful to the fans, the coaches, the players who helped me return to football. I will never forget this wonderful time in Scotland.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/exclusive-hibs-loan-star-grateful-easter-road-career-rescue-4644064


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He was very good, especially considering he was part of a struggling team that didn't create a lot. Did his bit so should be pleased with his time here. Good luck to him.

[Mrimbetween]

So who's left I'm ?? totally lost to has gone TIA

[we are hibs]

Looks like Youan is away. From EEN


"Hibs are considering cashing in on Elie Youan just a year after securing his services on a permanent basis, with an unnamed French club putting together a package worth £2.5 million in order to land the former France Under-20 attacker. And the Easter Road outfit are already looking at potential replacements for Youan, who can play on either wing or up front."


"it is understood that the bid now on the table is being taken seriously by Hibs, who see an opportunity to make a quick return on their investment."



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[KWJ]

Looks like Youan is away. From EEN


"Hibs are considering cashing in on Elie Youan just a year after securing his services on a permanent basis, with an unnamed French club putting together a package worth £2.5 million in order to land the former France Under-20 attacker. And the Easter Road outfit are already looking at potential replacements for Youan, who can play on either wing or up front."


"it is understood that the bid now on the table is being taken seriously by Hibs, who see an opportunity to make a quick return on their investment."



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If we can get that sort of money then it's a great bit of business. It'd be nice to have a sell on fee in there but that's good cash even if a lot of it is performance based.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Looks like Youan is away. From EEN


"Hibs are considering cashing in on Elie Youan just a year after securing his services on a permanent basis, with an unnamed French club putting together a package worth £2.5 million in order to land the former France Under-20 attacker. And the Easter Road outfit are already looking at potential replacements for Youan, who can play on either wing or up front."


"it is understood that the bid now on the table is being taken seriously by Hibs, who see an opportunity to make a quick return on their investment."



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Was there not quite a hefty seller on fee for him with st gallen?

[04Sauzee]

Was there not quite a hefty seller on fee for him with st gallen?

Think we paid a high six figure fee for him. I can't see anything anywhere about a sell on fee, not to say there wasn't one.

Also I think he'd be happy to move on so I think we will accept the bid if it is around the £2.5m mark

[GloryGlory]

Looks like Youan is away. From EEN


"Hibs are considering cashing in on Elie Youan just a year after securing his services on a permanent basis, with an unnamed French club putting together a package worth £2.5 million in order to land the former France Under-20 attacker. And the Easter Road outfit are already looking at potential replacements for Youan, who can play on either wing or up front."


"it is understood that the bid now on the table is being taken seriously by Hibs, who see an opportunity to make a quick return on their investment."



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"Hibs are considering" and "it is understood" is hardly conclusive. Hedging their bets a bit there, the EEN. Not that I doubt there is an offer.

Edit: "Package" could also mean loads of add ons and not as much cash upfront.

[Up-the-slope]

"Hibs are considering" and "it is understood" is hardly conclusive. Hedging their bets a bit there, the EEN. Not that I doubt there is an offer.

Edit: "Package" could also mean loads of add ons and not as much cash upfront.

No could about it - most deals have this kind of structure - makes you wonder if Hibs leaked the 'package' amount to gauge fan reaction - they will be aware in the current circumstances the first big decision thats made needs to not be something that will further alienate the support.

Selling a 1st team player without new manager in the door is always a risk..

lets say deal was 1.5m upfront - 250,000 for so many appearances 500,000 for getting into Europe 250,000 when he reaches 30 goals (hypothetical.... but would be viewed entirely differently by support I would guess)

[Greenworld]

No could about it - most deals have this kind of structure - makes you wonder if Hibs leaked the 'package' amount to gauge fan reaction - they will be aware in the current circumstances the first big decision thats made needs to not be something that will further alienate the support.

Selling a 1st team player without new manager in the door is always a risk..

lets say deal was 1.5m upfront - 250,000 for so many appearances 500,000 for getting into Europe 250,000 when he reaches 30 goals (hypothetical.... but would be viewed entirely differently by support I would guess)But it's a coach not manager ..however I agree but if is 2.5 up front with add ones that helps the new coach shape the team big time pay off a lot of guys to clear the decks

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[CentreForward]

That EEN article claiming that the £2.5m would include add-on clauses and sell-on fees so sounds as if the upfront fee would be much less.

[04Sauzee]

That EEN article claiming that the £2.5m would include add-on clauses and sell-on fees so sounds as if the upfront fee would be much less.

The bizarre thing is how can anyone predict what he may be sold for? Would there be a ceiling on what we could get from a sell on?

[CentreForward]

The bizarre thing is how can anyone predict what he may be sold for? Would there be a ceiling on what we could get from a sell on?

Very good point. Sounds like there’s a bit of speculation there but not sure how they can give any really accurate figures.

[McIntosh]

It has been mentioned before but what are the realistic chances of Hibs signing Greg Docherty and Jason Kerr?

[Unseen work]

It has been mentioned before but what are the realistic chances of Hibs signing Greg Docherty and Jason Kerr?

I think slim is being generous, more likely none.

[Bertie Wooster]

No could about it - most deals have this kind of structure - makes you wonder if Hibs leaked the 'package' amount to gauge fan reaction - they will be aware in the current circumstances the first big decision thats made needs to not be something that will further alienate the support.

Selling a 1st team player without new manager in the door is always a risk..

lets say deal was 1.5m upfront - 250,000 for so many appearances 500,000 for getting into Europe 250,000 when he reaches 30 goals (hypothetical.... but would be viewed entirely differently by support I would guess)

I see the fee paid last season was always a speculative investment with a quick sale always on the cards to the first interested party.

You could re-frame the comment in bold by saying to a new manager that there is a number of the higher wage earners off the books, with now aother one who was inconsistent. More money in the wage pool and a bigger war-chest to be flexible with could be attractive to a new manager.

Additionally , the money from the transfer could pay compo for a new manager

[Tambo]

I would rather keep Youan but if he's unhappy and wants to leave then 2.5 all in with add ons could come in handy.

[Tambo]

I see Mallan wants a return to Scotland in the summer.

[Paul1642]

I see Mallan wants a return to Scotland in the summer.

I’d be amazed if was to a top championship club let alone a premiership team. I also just realised that Marc McNulty is playing for Spartans. Thought he could easily have got a spot at a championship team if not bottom end of the SPL.

[Iain G]

I see Mallan wants a return to Scotland in the summer.

We have enough waste of space midfielders already!!

[McIntosh]

I think slim is being generous, more likely none. Thanks

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Get it done Hibs.

Perfect fit.

Centre back, 23 Spanish - Viktor B£&&&ardo.

[badabing67]

Get it done Hibs.

Perfect fit.

Centre back, 23 Spanish - Viktor B£&&&ardo.

Ok you got me who are you talking about

[PHeffernan]

It has been mentioned before but what are the realistic chances of Hibs signing Greg Docherty and Jason Kerr?

Kerr is possible. His injury issues over the last 18 months will hopefully put off possible Championship suitors.
Docherty is a no. He wants to stay in England but is apparently going to speak to a top flight Polish club.

[PHeffernan]

I see Mallan wants a return to Scotland in the summer.

Injured badly in Turkey and since then has barely played during his 2 years, in the English 4th tier, at Salford due to injury.
The Scottish Championship beckons.

[MelbourneHibees]

Very good point. Sounds like there’s a bit of speculation there but not sure how they can give any really accurate figures.

Maybe it's as simple as "if we sell him for more than x amount we will pay you a set fee of x amount.


For example anything over 3 million and we will give you another 250k.

[KeithTheHibby]

I’m surprised there hasn’t been a statement from Hibs with a round up of who has been released / returned to parent clubs?
Can only assume they are waiting until 1st June when MM is in the door.

[04Sauzee]

Ok you got me who are you talking about
😅
https://www.transfermarkt.com/victor-*******o/profil/spieler/632448

[J-C]

I’m surprised there hasn’t been a statement from Hibs with a round up of who has been released / returned to parent clubs?
Can only assume they are waiting until 1st June when MM is in the door.

Contracts run till May 31st, anyone on a longer contract will be here unless deal can be done to move them on.

[BegbieHSC]

Josh Doig to Roma.

https://romapress.net/roma-launch-talks-for-sassuolos-josh-doig/

Been playing more as a winger in Serie A. Great move for him in theory - dunno how much game time he’ll get.

Wonder if we will get anything sell-on wise.

[BegbieHSC]

Josh Doig to Roma.

https://romapress.net/roma-launch-talks-for-sassuolos-josh-doig/

Been playing more as a winger in Serie A. Great move for him in theory - dunno how much game time he’ll get.

Wonder if we will get anything sell-on wise.

Competing for a place against Spinazolla/El-Sharaway. Roma also looking at Federico Chiesa. Josh must be more likely a back-up option. Still a fantastic move for him.

[JimBHibees]

Competing for a place against Spinazolla/El-Sharaway. Roma also looking at Federico Chiesa. Josh must be more likely a back-up option. Still a fantastic move for him.

Is El Sharaway all that? What a move that would be for Josh however have been here before with teams being linked to him and nothing materialising

[Wilson]

Is El Sharaway all that? What a move that would be for Josh however have been here before with teams being linked to him and nothing materialising

Struggled with injuries his whole career it seems. Not all that at all.

[BegbieHSC]

It does make you question the wisdom of Doig not being included in the international setup

[Unseen work]

It does make you question the wisdom of Doig not being included in the international setup

He’s very unfortunate with Tierney, Robertson and Taylor being ahead of him.

Hopefully he breaks into it over the next couple of years, I wonder if we’d be due more money if he did?

[Unseen work]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/david-gray-perfect-hibs-fit-29259925

Sound like Gray has promised Mallan a contract……🤣

[04Sauzee]

Bruce Anderson signs for Killie and Killie also extend the contract of GMS.

[LaMotta]

Josh Doig to Roma.

https://romapress.net/roma-launch-talks-for-sassuolos-josh-doig/

Been playing more as a winger in Serie A. Great move for him in theory - dunno how much game time he’ll get.

Wonder if we will get anything sell-on wise.

Doig must have neen linked with every club in Serie A at some point over the last 18 months! :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

Bruce Anderson signs for Killie and Killie also extend the contract of GMS.

Wouldn’t want either at us so not too bothered about them. Smart getting business started early before Europe though.

[CentreForward]

Maybe it's as simple as "if we sell him for more than x amount we will pay you a set fee of x amount.


For example anything over 3 million and we will give you another 250k.



Certainly quite possibly something like that.

[The Modfather]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/david-gray-perfect-hibs-fit-29259925

Sound like Gray has promised Mallan a contract……🤣

A midfield of Mallan, Levit & Newell next season.

[04Sauzee]

Filip Helander is available on a free, surprised to see how few games he's played for a 31 year old.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Filip Helander is available on a free, surprised to see how few games he's played for a 31 year old.

Sure he’s always injured. Looks like he’s played about 12 seasons at first team level and missed roughly half a season or more about 6 or 7 times.

[Unseen work]

With the Malky Mackay factor, I wonder if Regan Charles Cook will be a player identified.

Maolida gone and Youan appears to be following him, Boyle has a poor season. We’ll need options.

[Donegal Hibby]

Celtic are trying to move 11 players out , there's two that interested me . One I know would improve us in Benjamin Siegrist.

https://youtu.be/BeDkrnbCf-E?si=l9WoIhPquIezy0qY

The other one I don't know much about as he's not played much for them . 6'1 Japanese CH , left footed too . Yuki Kobayashi.
https://youtu.be/aLESD_NQywI?si=boPBTNijm4Wul3I7

[The Wireless]

A midfield of Mallan, Levit & Newell next season.
And who is going to win the ball back ?

[The Modfather]

And who is going to win the ball back ?

I should have put a smiley on my post. That midfield would get relegated!

[Silky]

Celtic are trying to move 11 players out , there's two that interested me . One I know would improve us in Benjamin Siegrist.

https://youtu.be/BeDkrnbCf-E?si=l9WoIhPquIezy0qY


My son mentioned him to me the other day. I'd forgotten he was at celtic. I always thought he was a good keeper at Dundee United and I don't think he'd be a bad signing.

[JohnM1875]

My son mentioned him to me the other day. I'd forgotten he was at celtic. I always thought he was a good keeper at Dundee United and I don't think he'd be a bad signing.

Wants a move away from Scotland is the chat apparently. Agree though, good keeper.

[JimBHibees]

Wants a move away from Scotland is the chat apparently. Agree though, good keeper.

Was he not quite ropey with ball at feet

[Jones28]

Celtic are trying to move 11 players out , there's two that interested me . One I know would improve us in Benjamin Siegrist.

https://youtu.be/BeDkrnbCf-E?si=l9WoIhPquIezy0qY

The other one I don't know much about as he's not played much for them . 6'1 Japanese CH , left footed too . Yuki Kobayashi.
https://youtu.be/aLESD_NQywI?si=boPBTNijm4Wul3I7

I’d rather we went for St Johnstones keeper over Siegrist. He’s saved them from some real pumpings this season.

[04Sauzee]

Celtic are trying to move 11 players out , there's two that interested me . One I know would improve us in Benjamin Siegrist.

https://youtu.be/BeDkrnbCf-E?si=l9WoIhPquIezy0qY

The other one I don't know much about as he's not played much for them . 6'1 Japanese CH , left footed too . Yuki Kobayashi.
https://youtu.be/aLESD_NQywI?si=boPBTNijm4Wul3I7

There must be a reason Siegrest was behind Bain?

[GloryGlory]

My son mentioned him to me the other day. I'd forgotten he was at celtic. I always thought he was a good keeper at Dundee United and I don't think he'd be a bad signing.

He's hardly played in the years he's been at Celtic.

[GloryGlory]

With the Malky Mackay factor, I wonder if Regan Charles Cook will be a player identified.

Maolida gone and Youan appears to be following him, Boyle has a poor season. We’ll need options.

A one season wonder who did nowt before he went to RC and has done nowt since?

[JohnM1875]

Was he not quite ropey with ball at feet

Think you’re probably being kind there

[Hibiza]

A midfield of Mallan, Levit & Newell next season.

Starting to feel a bit unwell.

[Hibs4185]

Starting to feel a bit unwell.

Know the feeling…..Newell and Levitt 🤢

[chippy]

A one season wonder who did nowt before he went to RC and has done nowt since?

69 games fir KAS Eupen in Belgian Pro league. 22-24. 10 goals and 5 assists. Injured nov 23, back playing at end of season. Team relegated end of 23/24.

[GloryGlory]

A midfield of Mallan, Levit & Newell next season.

I'd think about getting my eyes welded shut if that comes about! :greengrin

[Since452]

Bring him home

https://youtu.be/PQTpJDKxa6c?si=PrCu-ZUZME_KhMmA

[Iain G]

Bring him home

https://youtu.be/PQTpJDKxa6c?si=PrCu-ZUZME_KhMmA

**** footballer who can hit a decent free kick.

[Iain G]

Celtic are trying to move 11 players out , there's two that interested me . One I know would improve us in Benjamin Siegrist.

https://youtu.be/BeDkrnbCf-E?si=l9WoIhPquIezy0qY

The other one I don't know much about as he's not played much for them . 6'1 Japanese CH , left footed too . Yuki Kobayashi.
https://youtu.be/aLESD_NQywI?si=boPBTNijm4Wul3I7

You will never win with Kobayashi.

[SickBoy32]

**** footballer who can hit a decent free kick.

Of course he’s no a **** player, 20 goals from midfield in 95 games for Hibs is a decent return.

Could do with a midfielder chipping in like that now, currently relying on Campbell to do this (and some folk don’t like him either, odd!)

Not the answer now though , given his injury history.

[andrew70]

Bournemouth trying to sign highly rated Wellington Phoenix keeper, Alex Paulsen. I wonder if they’d be keen to send him on loan here.

[04Sauzee]

Bournemouth trying to sign highly rated Wellington Phoenix keeper, Alex Paulsen. I wonder if they’d be keen to send him on loan here.

£850k plus add ons could be worth £2m, he's meant to be away with NZ for the Olympics. They must have a plan for him I'd suspect.

[andrew70]

£850k plus add ons could be worth £2m, he's meant to be away with NZ for the Olympics. They must have a plan for him I'd suspect.

Would be better than Will Dennis for sure.

[Hibernian Verse]

Bournemouth trying to sign highly rated Wellington Phoenix keeper, Alex Paulsen. I wonder if they’d be keen to send him on loan here.

Probably more chance of him going to Auckland.

[Squealing pig]

Next manager will hopefully get a tune outta levitt 🎶

[Iain G]

Bournemouth trying to sign highly rated Wellington Phoenix keeper, Alex Paulsen. I wonder if they’d be keen to send him on loan here.

He is a great prospect!

[Iain G]

Of course he’s no a **** player, 20 goals from midfield in 95 games for Hibs is a decent return.

Could do with a midfielder chipping in like that now, currently relying on Campbell to do this (and some folk don’t like him either, odd!)

Not the answer now though , given his injury history.

Yeah he can score a goal but has less presence than Levitt and less football knowhow than Ian Gordon 😁

[Unseen work]

Bournemouth trying to sign highly rated Wellington Phoenix keeper, Alex Paulsen. I wonder if they’d be keen to send him on loan here.

Wonder if we’ll get Dennis as a permanent.

Not his biggest fan tbf, would prefer Mitov

[keep the faith]

Anyone know much about the lad Baldwin at Ross County? A centre half who I thought looked really comfortable in the play offs.
Appreciate I'm only looking at two games.

[Brightside]

Anyone know much about the lad Baldwin at Ross County? A centre half who I thought looked really comfortable in the play offs.
Appreciate I'm only looking at two games.

Right footed. Decent basic defender. Would be better than Rocky but at 30 not someone I'd get exited about.

[HendoDelivered]

Ikpeazu to St J 😂😂😂

[Since452]

Ikpeazu to St J 😂😂😂

Will be a decent signing for them. Imagine they will be playing pretty direct with plenty hoofing.

[andrew70]

Probably more chance of him going to Auckland.

I thought that but he’s already proven he can play in that league so time for a step up maybe?

[Newcastlehibby]

Anyone know much about the lad Baldwin at Ross County? A centre half who I thought looked really comfortable in the play offs.
Appreciate I'm only looking at two games.

Ross County shipped 67 goals in their 38 league games. Maybe not.

[keep the faith]

Right footed. Decent basic defender. Would be better than Rocky but at 30 not someone I'd get exited about.

Thanks Brightside. 👍

[nonshinyfinish]

You will never win with Kobayashi.

Not without cheating anyway.

[Nicho87]

Ikpeazu to St J 😂😂😂

Certainty to score against us next season.