Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[coldingham hibs]

The contrast between Hibs and Aberdeen is stark. Both teams were dug***** last season but there seems to be a feel good factor around that club now. They've brought in a proven manager and have started the season well. Complete opposite feeling at Hibs.

Aberdeen have played St.Johnstone and a much changed St.Mirren team, stats show the game against St .Mirren was much closer than the result indicated. We have played a close to full strength St.Mirren and Celtic. So I think it’s best waiting until a quarter of the season has gone before judging. Personally I don’t think Aberdeen are any better than us.

[B.H.F.C]

We seem to have a tendency to look more fondly at what other teams are doing.

The new manager has come in and won 6 out of 6. Pittodrie was also packed yesterday for a game against St Mirren. Fair to say things are looking a bit brighter for them at the moment.

[LunasBoots]

The contrast between Hibs and Aberdeen is stark. Both teams were dug***** last season but there seems to be a feel good factor around that club now. They've brought in a proven manager and have started the season well. Complete opposite feeling at Hibs.

Aberdeen performed pretty well towards the end of last season in a few games, don't know why they had such a bad season but you can already see they are on for a decent season this time round, possibly learned from mistakes and have signed a few decent players.

[NAE NOOKIE]

The contrast between Hibs and Aberdeen is stark. Both teams were dug***** last season but there seems to be a feel good factor around that club now. They've brought in a proven manager and have started the season well. Complete opposite feeling at Hibs.

Over 17,000 at Pittodrie yesterday, which is something our owners need to pay attention to. Give the fans a feeling that things might work out on the park and you make money, it's the most basic fact in Scottish football where gate money matters more than practically any other league in Europe.

[Pretty Boy]

Annoyingly great business from Aberdeen, fair play.

They have done some great business in recent times.

Miovski, Ramsey, Ferguson, McKenna and I'm sure a couple I have missed all sold for big money after being brought in for a relative pittance, Must be talking over £15M in fees.

[ChuckNor]

Over 17,000 at Pittodrie yesterday, which is something our owners need to pay attention to. Give the fans a feeling that things might work out on the park and you make money, it's the most basic fact in Scottish football where gate money matters more than practically any other league in Europe.

To think when the Gordons took over that was where we were at. All they had to do was build on it. Honestly, handing the reins to Ben Kensell (an unmitigated disaster of an appointment who I am told has pissed off yet another player) and giving Ian Gordon a role in recruitment have set us back over a decade.

But remember, the chairman of the board and supposed hibs fan thinks we are the ones that are wrong...

[EGL2000]

They have done some great business in recent times.

Miovski, Ramsey, Ferguson, McKenna and I'm sure a couple I have missed all sold for big money after being brought in for a relative pittance, Must be talking over £15M in fees.

Seen on twitter they are over 20mil in fees received.

[GreenCastle]

We need two quality centre mids, and we need them now.

Newell
JDH
Kenneh
Delferiere
Campbell
Levitt
NMW
Amos

That’s 8 centre mids we’ve got, and we still can’t pick an effective 2 or 3 man midfield.

This is the Kensell / Gordons legacy. Let’s hope they’ve no pushed us too far towards the trap door, but I fear it’s going to be a bleak season - due to our total absence of midfield. We’re in big trouble.

You wonder how the morale is of these players who aren't playing.

Can't be good having guys around the training ground who rarely get minutes especially when we aren't doing well on the pitch.

Important we get the deadwood shipped out even if it means a short term loss.

[Iain G]

I will start by saying that I don’t disagree with going to a back three and getting the two strikers up top together. Think it looks a fairly obvious thing to do with what we currently have.

What does concern me though is that pretty much nobody would agree on our strongest team. If you asked 50 folk there would hardly be anyone suggesting the same 11 and that’s never a good sign. More importantly, I’m not sure Gray will know it either. Concerns me that we think the answer is to simply keep signing players but we end up with no clear idea about how they fit together.

Bursic

Marv O'Hora Obita

Cadden NMW Newell Cadden

Rudi

Ziggy Myko

Kinda works better than the 4231?

[eastmainsmsh]

Midfield is problem Needs sorted badly McGowan would be brilliant

[NC1875]

To think when the Gordons took over that was where we were at. All they had to do was build on it. Honestly, handing the reins to Ben Kensell (an unmitigated disaster of an appointment who I am told has pissed off yet another player) and giving Ian Gordon a role in recruitment have set us back over a decade.

But remember, the chairman of the board and supposed hibs fan thinks we are the ones that are wrong...

Who’s he pissed off now ? Care to elaborate ?

The boys an absolute clown and the sooner he’s gone the better. I don’t think that’ll happen while the Gordon’s are here unfortunately.

[Souter96Mac]

Bursic

Marv O'Hora Obita

Cadden NMW Newell Cadden

Rudi

Ziggy Myko

Kinda works better than the 4231?

Defo agree with looking to play Rudi more centrally - he's got the ability and quick feet to be effective there for sure

[Since452]

Over 17,000 at Pittodrie yesterday, which is something our owners need to pay attention to. Give the fans a feeling that things might work out on the park and you make money, it's the most basic fact in Scottish football where gate money matters more than practically any other league in Europe.

That's an unprecedented crowd for Aberdeen. I can't ever remember them having a crowd that big for a game not involving the uglies. They are doing something right.

[HendoDelivered]

Bursic

Marv O'Hora Obita

Cadden NMW Newell Cadden

Rudi

Ziggy Myko

Kinda works better than the 4231?

Would have marv in the middle as thats where he was best for blackpool in a back three. Apart from that looks good!

[Joe6-2]

Aberdeen have played St.Johnstone and a much changed St.Mirren team, stats show the game against St .Mirren was much closer than the result indicated. We have played a close to full strength St.Mirren and Celtic. So I think it’s best waiting until a quarter of the season has gone before judging. Personally I don’t think Aberdeen are any better than us.

My thoughts too

[Joe6-2]

To think when the Gordons took over that was where we were at. All they had to do was build on it. Honestly, handing the reins to Ben Kensell (an unmitigated disaster of an appointment who I am told has pissed off yet another player) and giving Ian Gordon a role in recruitment have set us back over a decade.

But remember, the chairman of the board and supposed hibs fan thinks we are the ones that are wrong...

Get Kensell out of our club

[Heisenberg]

Get Kensell out of our club

It’s impossible unless he chooses to go of his own accord. Him and the owner are best pals.

[McGruber]

Bursic

Marv O'Hora Obita

Cadden NMW Newell Cadden

Rudi

Ziggy Myko

Kinda works better than the 4231?

Obita isn't a better centre back option than Rocky (would also be lucky getting a game anywhere at the minute, he's had a poor start). Not that I'm championing Rocky being in the team either btw.

[.Sean.]

Mccowan is the big one for us - and we are actively working on Campbell. BUT. we really need a proper no6 instead of players who don't have the bollocks to play there.
Do you think there’s a chance we sign both, or is it one or the other

[.Sean.]

Totally agree.

I think big Marvin looks absolutely hopeless so far to be honest, I was trying to be diplomatic though 😂
I’ve been really disappointed with him, and Bursik. O’Hora on the other hand looks class and is captain material

[AlbertK86]

Would have marv in the middle as thats where he was best for blackpool in a back three. Apart from that looks good!

I’d rather have OHora in the middle as that’s where he was best for MK Dons.

I would feel much safer with him talking the other two through the game in the way Sauzee did with Smith and Fenwick.

I am not comparing him to Sauzee as a player but he is a very good communicator and I really think we would benefit as a team him controlling and sweeping behind another two.

We need a left sided CH.

Think Marv has made two absolute howlers so far and his passing ain’t great but think he will come good and would be ok in this system


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[GreenPJ]

They have done some great business in recent times.

Miovski, Ramsey, Ferguson, McKenna and I'm sure a couple I have missed all sold for big money after being brought in for a relative pittance, Must be talking over £15M in fees.

And they finished bottom 6 last season.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Aberdeen have played St.Johnstone and a much changed St.Mirren team, stats show the game against St .Mirren was much closer than the result indicated. We have played a close to full strength St.Mirren and Celtic. So I think it’s best waiting until a quarter of the season has gone before judging. Personally I don’t think Aberdeen are any better than us.
There would have to be quite a dramatic change for me to think we will be anywhere close to European football this season.
If we are honest it has been another pathetic unprepared start to a new season. Disappointing to hear our own manager post match speaking of short term pain for long term gain.

[Hibees1973]

You wonder how the morale is of these players who aren't playing.

Can't be good having guys around the training ground who rarely get minutes especially when we aren't doing well on the pitch.

Important we get the deadwood shipped out even if it means a short term loss.

Those hoping for a quick fix and transformation after years of poor recruitment are going to be disappointed.

The best bit of business done so far by MacKay is shipping out some of the rubbish we had. As you state there are still around 8 or 9 in our squad who have been given loads of opportunities but have failed repeatedly. Most could be hanging around the squad for some time picking up a wage, getting little game time and spreading discontentment around the squad.

After the start we have had, all I'm hoping for this season is after the first quarter of fixtures to be clear of the relegation/play off spots, when hopefully some of the new signings have settled in and have proved to be better that those they have replaced. And this is the crux of the matter, if they are not any better than those they have replaced we are in trouble.

[Trinity Hibee]

Do you think there’s a chance we sign both, or is it one or the other

If we were in for both then that would instantly change the dynamics in midfield. Would be pleasantly stunned if we got both

[ruthven_raiders]

If we were in for both then that would instantly change the dynamics in midfield. Would be pleasantly stunned if we got both

I will faint ������ exactly what we need, along with a goalkeeper, maybe another CH, but with so many players getting a wage and not contributing, then it will be next season before we really see a good squad emerging....

[Real Emerald]

I will faint ������ exactly what we need, along with a goalkeeper, maybe another CH, but with so many players getting a wage and not contributing, then it will be next season before we really see a good squad emerging....

If we wait until next season we could be in the Championship it’s that urgent. Failure to fix this now could have all sorts of consequences. Our midfield has to be sorted and that isn’t the end of the issues but would help hugely.

[Gruff]

Looking at the Bournemouth website and the players listed in the first team, they have 10 Midfielders listed, maybe they could loan us one? I'm thinking that a mid table EPL player is possibly better than what we have just now and might not get stage fright when the ball comes near him

[Since90+2]

Looking at the Bournemouth website and the players listed in the first team, they have 10 Midfielders listed, maybe they could loan us one? I'm thinking that a mid table EPL player is possibly better than what we have just now and might not get stage fright when the ball comes near him

That might sound like a lot initially but probably not actually that high for a Premier league team. I'm guessing they'll also be different positions so some will be deeper sitting players, some further forward and then wide midfielders.

You'd then have the issue is any of them want to come to a Scottish club, who's league they probably think very little of, who are struggling at the moment.

[04Sauzee]

Looking at the Bournemouth website and the players listed in the first team, they have 10 Midfielders listed, maybe they could loan us one? I'm thinking that a mid table EPL player is possibly better than what we have just now and might not get stage fright when the ball comes near him
I don't even know who if any of them they would look to send to Hibs. Kilkenny is probably the most obvious but even then I'm not sure if he's a level above? Or what kind of player he is.

[GloryGlory]

Looking at the Bournemouth website and the players listed in the first team, they have 10 Midfielders listed, maybe they could loan us one? I'm thinking that a mid table EPL player is possibly better than what we have just now and might not get stage fright when the ball comes near him

Marcondes the Sequel? :greengrin

[keep the faith]

Brian Mclair now suggesting celtic go for mcgowan(and porteous)

[ruthven_raiders]

If we wait until next season we could be in the Championship it’s that urgent. Failure to fix this now could have all sorts of consequences. Our midfield has to be sorted and that isn’t the end of the issues but would help hugely.

I agree that if we don't address midfield issue then we could be in serious trouble....

[Hibees1973]

Marcondes the Sequel? :greengrin

Marcondes is the last thing we need just now.

We already have 2 or 3 show ponies we need to ship out to free some wages and remove them from the squad.

A defensive midfielder, even two if one gets injured, is crucial in this transfer window. Our midfield is soft and easily broken through.

[Alex Trager]

If we wait until next season we could be in the Championship it’s that urgent. Failure to fix this now could have all sorts of consequences. Our midfield has to be sorted and that isn’t the end of the issues but would help hugely.

Just listened to Longbangers who ended on a Q of will this midfield get us relegated. John and Colin said no. Matty less convinced.

Here’s my thoughts on why they can/will and why I agree entirely with you.

First I do think it could get us relegated.

If you tie up to the Marvin episode, it’s quite a simple reality for me.

They don’t work hard enough. They may individually be decent (ish) quality wise, but they simply do not work hard enough.

Marvin stressed that a massive amount. And it comes from the Yogi school of ‘hard work beats quality when quality does not work hard’.

The last two managers have said they expect hard work as a minimum. I have bought it each time. But they have proceded to play the likes of JN or DL who have consistently proved that they cannot work hard. Or will not.

Newell is the captain and I see nothing that tells me why. I’m no arsed if he says a few things on the pitch, he certainly does not lead by example. He gets booked consistently because he is lazy and slow in the tackle. He’s not malicious, he’s just slow. That makes him late.
His whole game is slow.

Levitt is the same.

JC is the opposite. All action but rarely in the right position. Touch is *****. Passing is *****.

On top of that we have years of JN and JC being involved in a midfield and it is no coincidence that we have complained about having massive gaps and being slow and over run in the midfield.

So, as it stands, when we are in the bottom six and fighting to avoid relegation, we will be outworked. There will be no drive, no energy, no geeing up of the players.

We had a quality player in MM last year that saw us fairly out of trouble. He’s gone. I’m no sure KB and MK will combine to bring the level of quality that he had, we have to hope so because if not, this ****hole midfield will be our undoing.

We see glimpses of it, JC scores a goal. JN takes proper control of a game and leads us through it. We see that a few times a season and try to convince ourselves that they are not actually really quite ***** - we hope that is the case.

And so many of us are surprised when teams outplay and outrun and outfight us. Then we are equally surprised that we do not do that against the huns and tims.

It should be no surprise. We have what? 3/4/5 years of evidence of it.

Midfield upgrades are sorely required OR we need a MM to score goals to cover their deficiency.

[Real Emerald]

Just listened to Longbangers who ended on a Q of will this midfield get us relegated. John and Colin said no. Matty less convinced.

Here’s my thoughts on why they can/will and why I agree entirely with you.

First I do think it could get us relegated.

If you tie up to the Marvin episode, it’s quite a simple reality for me.

They don’t work hard enough. They may individually be decent (ish) quality wise, but they simply do not work hard enough.

Marvin stressed that a massive amount. And it comes from the Yogi school of ‘hard work beats quality when quality does not work hard’.

The last two managers have said they expect hard work as a minimum. I have bought it each time. But they have proceded to play the likes of JN or DL who have consistently proved that they cannot work hard. Or will not.

Newell is the captain and I see nothing that tells me why. I’m no arsed if he says a few things on the pitch, he certainly does not lead by example. He gets booked consistently because he is lazy and slow in the tackle. He’s not malicious, he’s just slow. That makes him late.
His whole game is slow.

Levitt is the same.

JC is the opposite. All action but rarely in the right position. Touch is *****. Passing is *****.

On top of that we have years of JN and JC being involved in a midfield and it is no coincidence that we have complained about having massive gaps and being slow and over run in the midfield.

So, as it stands, when we are in the bottom six and fighting to avoid relegation, we will be outworked. There will be no drive, no energy, no geeing up of the players.

We had a quality player in MM last year that saw us fairly out of trouble. He’s gone. I’m no sure KB and MK will combine to bring the level of quality that he had, we have to hope so because if not, this ****hole midfield will be our undoing.

We see glimpses of it, JC scores a goal. JN takes proper control of a game and leads us through it. We see that a few times a season and try to convince ourselves that they are not actually really quite ***** - we hope that is the case.

And so many of us are surprised when teams outplay and outrun and outfight us. Then we are equally surprised that we do not do that against the huns and tims.

It should be no surprise. We have what? 3/4/5 years of evidence of it.

Midfield upgrades are sorely required OR we need a MM to score goals to cover their deficiency.

Our aim was Europe and challenge for top 3, we need to fix the midfield just to keep our heads above water. I think challenging for 3rd needs quite a bit more but we have to fix the midfield or in my opinion we’re in trouble as your description suggests.

[Iain G]

McCowan and Hodge or Campbell to fix the midfield as a minimum.

[Real Emerald]

McCowan and Hodge or Campbell to fix the midfield as a minimum.

Yep agree, one would help but we’re really needing 2.

[keep the faith]

McCowan and Hodge or Campbell to fix the midfield as a minimum.

Mcgowan, Allan Campbell, and Newell would be a fantastic midfield.

[BoomtownHibees]

Mcgowan, Allan Campbell, and Newell would be a fantastic midfield.

McCowan, Allan Campbell with Rudi in front of them would be better

[04Sauzee]

Yep agree, one would help but we’re really needing 2.

It's 2 out of 3 he's talking about , I'm being greedy and happy to have the 3 😄

[Real Emerald]

It's 2 out of 3 he's talking about , I'm being greedy and happy to have the 3 😄

Yes, I’m being probably over optimistic at 2 but being greedy I’d have 3 as well.

[FastEddieFelson]

good lord can people please stop calling him mcgowan

[kentao]

Mcgowan, Allan Campbell, and Newell would be a fantastic midfield.

Newell has had too many chances and failed to deliver for me, if possible i would replace the full midfield asap.

[Gmack7]

Newell has had too many chances and failed to deliver for me, if possible i would replace the full midfield asap.

So would I, with the entire Dundee midfield

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Just listened to Longbangers who ended on a Q of will this midfield get us relegated. John and Colin said no. Matty less convinced.

Here’s my thoughts on why they can/will and why I agree entirely with you.

First I do think it could get us relegated.

If you tie up to the Marvin episode, it’s quite a simple reality for me.

They don’t work hard enough. They may individually be decent (ish) quality wise, but they simply do not work hard enough.

Marvin stressed that a massive amount. And it comes from the Yogi school of ‘hard work beats quality when quality does not work hard’.

The last two managers have said they expect hard work as a minimum. I have bought it each time. But they have proceded to play the likes of JN or DL who have consistently proved that they cannot work hard. Or will not.

Newell is the captain and I see nothing that tells me why. I’m no arsed if he says a few things on the pitch, he certainly does not lead by example. He gets booked consistently because he is lazy and slow in the tackle. He’s not malicious, he’s just slow. That makes him late.
His whole game is slow.

Levitt is the same.

JC is the opposite. All action but rarely in the right position. Touch is *****. Passing is *****.

On top of that we have years of JN and JC being involved in a midfield and it is no coincidence that we have complained about having massive gaps and being slow and over run in the midfield.

So, as it stands, when we are in the bottom six and fighting to avoid relegation, we will be outworked. There will be no drive, no energy, no geeing up of the players.

We had a quality player in MM last year that saw us fairly out of trouble. He’s gone. I’m no sure KB and MK will combine to bring the level of quality that he had, we have to hope so because if not, this ****hole midfield will be our undoing.

We see glimpses of it, JC scores a goal. JN takes proper control of a game and leads us through it. We see that a few times a season and try to convince ourselves that they are not actually really quite ***** - we hope that is the case.

And so many of us are surprised when teams outplay and outrun and outfight us. Then we are equally surprised that we do not do that against the huns and tims.

It should be no surprise. We have what? 3/4/5 years of evidence of it.

Midfield upgrades are sorely required OR we need a MM to score goals to cover their deficiency.

Yep, you’re seeing what I’m seeing. I asked on Sunday if we were the laziest team in the SPFL.

[SHODAN]

good lord can people please stop calling him mcgowan

No. From now on the letter "C" is banned on this forum.

[Joe6-2]

We can discuss this until we are blue, yuk, in the face but has anybody any faith in the club to deliver?

[GloryGlory]

Brian Mclair now suggesting celtic go for mcgowan(and porteous)

Good. They can go for McGowan, whoever he is, and we'll keep trying to get McCowan from Dundee. :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

The Miovski deal is being as resorted as a guaranteed £4.2m with all the £4.2m up front. The rest of the proposed deal is up to £3m in add ins. No idea what he has to do to net Aberdeen a further £3m. There is also talk of a sell on clause likely to be around 15%

[Joe6-2]

Yes, I have.

Man I hope so, the alternative is scary

[DarlingtonHibee]

Mcgowan, Allan Campbell, and Newell would be a fantastic midfield.

I guess we need a few out to balance the wage bill.

[Paloschi]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

[04Sauzee]

I guess we need a few out to balance the wage bill.

When you look at our bench and who didn't even make the bench on Sunday, there is still so much work to be done.

On the Bench

Vente
C Cadden
Bowie
Mariah-Welsh
Smith
Amos
Mckirdy
Megwa
Bushiri

Didn't make the bench

Boruc
Harbottle
JDH
Youan
Tavares
Delferriere
N.Cadden
Hoilet

I may have missed a few?

It's going to be a crazy last couple of weeks

[04Sauzee]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

Why was lowe punted by Preston after 1 game?

I'm not sure getting rid of David Gray after 2 games is the answer tbf

[USA_Hibee]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

I think if we got rid of Gray this early the current leadership team would struggle to get a sane, credible candidate in to replace him.

[Northernhibee]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

It’s beyond parody that two games into the league season we’re asking the q question if we should replace the manager.

[Allant1981]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

Obviously struggling!! 2 league games in, one against the best team in the country by a long shot and this crap is being spouted already

[eastmainsmsh]

David Turnbull Allan Campbell and Luke fae Dundee bin the rest apart from Rudi

[JimBHibees]

Obviously struggling!! 2 league games in, one against the best team in the country by a long shot and this crap is being spouted already

Yep ridiculous

[Paulie Walnuts]

David Turnbull Allan Campbell and Luke fae Dundee bin the rest apart from Rudi

David Turnbull signed for Cardiff in January for a reported £2m despite only having 6 months left on his deal. He won’t be anywhere near Hibs.

[Hibees1973]

When you look at our bench and who didn't even make the bench on Sunday, there is still so much work to be done.

On the Bench

Vente
C Cadden
Bowie
Mariah-Welsh
Smith
Amos
Mckirdy
Megwa
Bushiri

Didn't make the bench

Boruc
Harbottle
JDH
Youan
Tavares
Delferriere
N.Cadden
Hoilet

I may have missed a few?

It's going to be a crazy last couple of weeks

Sorry Sauzee, you are going to have to stomach many of this lot in and around the club for some time, some even playing this season. It will take another 2 or 3 windows to get rid of these failures. Will have to wait until their contracts expire as I can't see many clubs wanting the likes of Tavares, Levitt, Delferriere, JDH, McKirdy, Bushiri, Harbottle, Kenneh, Vente, never mind meeting their wage demands. Well done to MacKay for moving some on but this is a huge amount of players in the squad who have proved to be not good enough.

Our wage to turnover ratio was over 80% last season which Kensell has committed to reduce so this is restricting the club. We are in the midst of paying for past mistakes. Gray has already alluded to singings being late.

[Hibiza]

Be ruthless Dave on team selection. The buck will stop at you and the usual failures . By which time they'll be far off . All the best

[Hibeesforever]

Sorry Sauzee, you are going to have to stomach many of this lot in and around the club for some time, some even playing this season. It will take another 2 or 3 windows to get rid of these failures. Will have to wait until their contracts expire as I can't see many clubs wanting the likes of Tavares, Levitt, Delferriere, JDH, McKirdy, Bushiri, Harbottle, McKirdy, Kenneh, Vente, never mind meeting their wage demands. Well done to MacKay for moving some on but this is a huge amount of players in the squad who have proved to be not good enough.

Our wage to turnover ratio was over 80% last season which Kensell has committed to reduce so this is restricting the club. We are in the midst of paying for past mistakes. Gray has already alluded to singings being late.

Club needs to pay up these contracts and acknowledge the mistakes made in previous windows...one million to pay up contracts and then £2 million on a new midfield...now is the time to invest not in the Championship, if no action is taken...

[keep the faith]

Ryan Lowe leaves Preston. Maybe we should bring him in? David Gray is a club legend but is obviously struggling. A big decision like this could save our season. A lot will say SDG isn’t the problem and I agree but he isn’t showing anything to suggest he can do this.

There was a horrible right wing post last week which prevents this being the worst post of the year. Very much a second place though.

[Paloschi]

Obviously struggling!! 2 league games in, one against the best team in the country by a long shot and this crap is being spouted already

We’ve looked fairly unconvincing in the LC and lost to Kelty Hearts.

Over the two games in the league we lost 3-0 to St Mirren and then the weak performance and team selection yesterday. We haven’t scored a goal yet. Literally struggling. Can you see it improving?

[DarlingtonHibee]

Club needs to pay up these contracts and acknowledge the mistakes made in previous windows...one million to pay up contracts and then £2 million on a new midfield...now is the time to invest not in the Championship, if no action is taken...
Where have you got the £1 million figure from?

[Donegal Hibby]

We’ve looked fairly unconvincing in the LC and lost to Kelty Hearts.

Over the two games in the league we lost 3-0 to St Mirren and then the weak performance and team selection yesterday. We haven’t scored a goal yet. Literally struggling. Can you see it improving?

What about the other league cup games ? . St mirren away is never an easy place to go . Was the team selections weak yesterday? As for the performance we were just outplayed by a vastly superior team .

Goals will come and once we add to the midfield we will also improve , talk of replacing the manager after two games with all due respect is utter madness.

[DunblaneHibby]

It’s beyond parody that two games into the league season we’re asking the q question if we should replace the manager.

You are right. Absolutely ridiculous

[marinello59]

What about the other league cup games ? . St mirren away is never an easy place to go . Was the team selections weak yesterday? As for the performance we were just outplayed by a vastly superior team .

Goals will come and once add to the midfield we will also improve , talk of replacing the manager after to games with all due respect is utter madness.

They are a vastly superior team, the gap between us and the Old Firm is now bigger than it has ever been. We didn't do ourselves any favours though. Far too many passes were misplaced and some of the decisions made by our players were baffling. We can't do that against any team in the league , let alone Celtic.

[McD]

Bring factual isn't being arsey!


No it isn’t, but apparently it’s ok to get snippy when someone points out the errors in what you’ve said :greengrin

[flash]

It’s beyond parody that two games into the league season we’re asking the q question if we should replace the manager.

We aren't.

[JimBHibees]

What about the other league cup games ? . St mirren away is never an easy place to go . Was the team selections weak yesterday? As for the performance we were just outplayed by a vastly superior team .

Goals will come and once add to the midfield we will also improve , talk of replacing the manager after to games with all due respect is utter madness.

Agree the league cup games with an obvious exception sounded comprehensive wins with loads of attempts on goal

[hibees 7062]

No. From now on the letter "C" is banned on this forum.
So it’s Mgowan then ?

[MWHIBBIES]

Club needs to pay up these contracts and acknowledge the mistakes made in previous windows...one million to pay up contracts and then £2 million on a new midfield...now is the time to invest not in the Championship, if no action is taken...

:faf:

Where on earth are Hibs getting 3 million to pay out immediately?

[Hibeesforever]

:faf:

Where on earth are Hibs getting 3 million to pay out immediately?

The cost of a relegation would be a lot more...small investment really as players might even have a resale value...

[Gruff]

What about the other league cup games ? . St mirren away is never an easy place to go . Was the team selections weak yesterday? As for the performance we were just outplayed by a vastly superior team .

Goals will come and once we add to the midfield we will also improve , talk of replacing the manager after two games with all due respect is utter madness.

Celtic will probably pummel most teams in this league, they are so far ahead of everyone in Scotland just now.
However the team selection was probably the best we could do, however it was weak due to the glaring problem that is our midfield and the problem this presents to the the other areas of the team.
Celtic didn't out play us, as in they had to up their game, they played as they normally do, what we didn't do was address this.

St Mirren away isn't an easy place, but they didn't really have to do much other than play their normal game, we made it so easy for them.

What i fear is that we don't address the Midfield, the defence get more stressed as they don't have an outball as they are not confident of whats in front of them to move the ball forward and just resort to hooooofffff to clear the ball away, or try and bypass the midfield to attack.

[marinello59]

The cost of a relegation would be a lot more...small investment really as players might even have a resale value...

A small investment we can't afford.

[Donegal Hibby]

They are a vastly superior team, the gap between us and the Old Firm is now bigger than it has ever been. We didn't do ourselves any favours though. Far too many passes were misplaced and some of the decisions made by our players were baffling. We can't do that against any team in the league , let alone Celtic.

We certainly could have made things harder for them alright. I thought when we lost the goal after two minutes we were going to get a right doing and I was relieved in the end it finished only 2-0. We have got to do much better in most things in the next game.

[MWHIBBIES]

The cost of a relegation would be a lot more...small investment really as players might even have a resale value...

And where are Hibs getting 3 million from?

Hibs spending 3 million right now is a lot more likely to lead to problems than spending nothing.

[hibeerealist]

Sorry Sauzee, you are going to have to stomach many of this lot in and around the club for some time, some even playing this season. It will take another 2 or 3 windows to get rid of these failures. Will have to wait until their contracts expire as I can't see many clubs wanting the likes of Tavares, Levitt, Delferriere, JDH, McKirdy, Bushiri, Harbottle, Kenneh, Vente, never mind meeting their wage demands. Well done to MacKay for moving some on but this is a huge amount of players in the squad who have proved to be not good enough.

Our wage to turnover ratio was over 80% last season which Kensell has committed to reduce so this is restricting the club. We are in the midst of paying for past mistakes. Gray has already alluded to singings being late.


I may be wrong here but think IG has been very involved in the ridiculous contracts handed out to so many useless "players", IF he had a conscience he could do the right thing by assisting the club with the cost he has burdened the club with and help soften the blow/ease them moving on.

That would buy him some credit and he really needs to work with the BK's as they could save him........and HFC!

What a mess

[TrinityHFC]

I may be wrong here but think IG has been very involved in the ridiculous contracts handed out to so many useless "players", IF he had a conscience he could do the right thing by assisting the club with the cost he has burdened the club with and help soften the blow/ease them moving on.

That would buy him some credit and he really needs to work with the BK's as they could save him........and HFC!

What a mess

The Gordons just wiped out our debt and then invested more cash. They've paid for making mistakes.

[Donegal Hibby]

Celtic will probably pummel most teams in this league, they are so far ahead of everyone in Scotland just now.
However the team selection was probably the best we could do, however it was weak due to the glaring problem that is our midfield and the problem this presents to the the other areas of the team.
Celtic didn't out play us, as in they had to up their game, they played as they normally do, what we didn't do was address this.

St Mirren away isn't an easy place, but they didn't really have to do much other than play their normal game, we made it so easy for them.

What i fear is that we don't address the Midfield, the defence get more stressed as they don't have an outball as they are not confident of whats in front of them to move the ball forward and just resort to hooooofffff to clear the ball away, or try and bypass the midfield to attack.

I thought we were the better team in the first half against St Mirren , the goal we lost was again down to individual errors and once they scored it seemed to give them a lift while we collapsed .

When Celtic play like that then there’s nobody outside sevco that can live with them . We did make it easier in we give the ball away cheaply, made the wrong decisions at times and again individual errors cost us two goals.

I think if we are after McCowan then we are well aware the midfield needs improving, wither we get McCowan or not I do think we will take in one quality midfielder and maybe another that’s different to what we already have .

[Ozyhibby]

And where are Hibs getting 3 million from?

Hibs spending 3 million right now is a lot more likely to lead to problems than spending nothing.

There is a cost of doing nothing as well. It might be more than £3m.


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[Unseen work]

I thought we were the better team in the first half against St Mirren , the goal we lost was again down to individual errors and once they scored it seemed to give them a lift while we collapsed .

When Celtic play like that then there’s nobody outside sevco that can live with them . We did make it easier in we give the ball away cheaply, made the wrong decisions at times and again individual errors cost us two goals.

I think if we are after McCowan then we are well aware the midfield needs improving, wither we get McCowan or not I do think we will take in one quality midfielder and maybe another that’s different to what we already have .

Agree about st Mirren

I know it’s the “all about if buts and maybes” classic but;

They scored right after half time
After they scored the game was then stopped for a lengthy period due to bar failure which killed any immediate comeback/ reaction
The second was an individual error gifting them a goal
The third a minute later killed us

Not saying we would have won or anything, but I think if var still worked we would have seen a more immediate reaction

[Ozyhibby]

https://youtu.be/ZyBGGPWXll4?si=uSGh2Amu2VpQltrO

Was just watching this highlights video of McCowan from just last season and I realised that all of our midfielders full careers highlights videos altogether wouldn’t have been as impressive as his one season.


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[PHeffernan]

Midfield is problem Needs sorted badly McGowan would be brilliant

Nah, he's a bit old, has funny hair and often has to abide by a curfew

[04Sauzee]

Lee Bonis has moved from Larne to ADO Den Haag, that seems like a decent move for him.

[hibeerealist]

The Gordons just wiped out our debt and then invested more cash. They've paid for making mistakes.


Who ran the debt up?

Who is responsible for these contracts and the current mess?

Yes, they converted some loans to shares and subscribed for more in the share issue, but they have not lost a penny thus far that would only be determined IF they sell up. IG must have made some mess of things for us to still have all these contracted players that nobody wants, yes BK as CEO is on the hook too but IF the owner decides he wants to do something then he can hardly say no!

The Gordon's have NOT paid for all the mistakes as we are still burdened with a number of IG signings.

[Rumble de Thump]

Who ran the debt up?

Who is responsible for these contracts and the current mess?

Yes, they converted some loans to shares and subscribed for more in the share issue, but they have not lost a penny thus far that would only be determined IF they sell up. IG must have made some mess of things for us to still have all these contracted players that nobody wants, yes BK as CEO is on the hook too but IF the owner decides he wants to do something then he can hardly say no!

The Gordon's have NOT paid for all the mistakes as we are still burdened with a number of IG signings.

You've incorrectly described the signings of the various head coaches, approved by the board, as Ian Gordon signings.

[leith lynx]

That Ronan Hale at Ross County looks like a good signing for them, bet it didn't cost 700K either. Another missed opportunity.

[USA_Hibee]

That Ronan Hale at Ross County looks like a good signing for them, bet it didn't cost 700K either. Another missed opportunity.

Were we even linked with him or we just moaning about other teams in the league signing good players?

[hibee1875]

That Ronan Hale at Ross County looks like a good signing for them, bet it didn't cost 700K either. Another missed opportunity.

Can’t believe we didn’t get that Mbappe who’s went to real Madrid on a free. Another missed opportunity

[Bridge hibs]

That Ronan Hale at Ross County looks like a good signing for them, bet it didn't cost 700K either. Another missed opportunity.

How good is he ? Played all his football in the Irish leagues, a missed opportunity 😁

[Jock O]

Can’t believe we didn’t get that Mbappe who’s went to real Madrid on a free. Another missed opportunity

He doesn't know enough about Scottish game, would probably struggle to settle......

[easty]

That Ronan Hale at Ross County looks like a good signing for them, bet it didn't cost 700K either. Another missed opportunity.

I’m raging that we didn’t sign *insert name of any player who’s doing well just now that someone else signed*, it just shows how bad we are at scouting. I blame Kensell.

[Eyrie]

He doesn't know enough about Scottish game, would probably struggle to settle......

And people would also complain we should have signed Haaland instead.

Of course, if we signed Haaland, people would complain that we should have signed Mbappe instead.

And if we signed both, people would complain that they aren't a good combination.

[Hibiza]

Ian Gordon has been involved in all or most of shambolic signings through his tenure. Remember Chris Mueller

[JimBHibees]

Agree about st Mirren

I know it’s the “all about if buts and maybes” classic but;

They scored right after half time
After they scored the game was then stopped for a lengthy period due to bar failure which killed any immediate comeback/ reaction
The second was an individual error gifting them a goal
The third a minute later killed us

Not saying we would have won or anything, but I think if var still worked we would have seen a more immediate reaction

Boyle also missed a sitter at 1 0 as did Vente at 0 0

[leith lynx]

How good is he ? Played all his football in the Irish leagues, a missed opportunity 😁

Not good enough for Hibs then?😁😁

[ian cruise]

Ian Gordon has been involved in all or most of shambolic signings through his tenure. Remember Chris Mueller

I genuinely think the problem is more they've signed poor managers who have in turn approved or asked for players that weren't up to scratch. McDermott was intended to resolve that problem, he didn't, now hopefully MacKay does.

I'm not saying Ian Gordon is blameless, I'm not even disputing he scouts players but the managers are signing off on the players joining, or at least they're telling us they are and if they're not and being given player after player to work with that's not good enough more fool them for not walking and telling the world that's the problem rather than risk their reputation getting a hammering for being a poor manager in the Scottish league.

[Alfred E Newman]

And people would also complain we should have signed Haaland instead.

Of course, if we signed Haaland, people would complain that we should have signed Mbappe instead.

And if we signed both, people would complain that they aren't a good combination.

Already having one player with a Mohican is bad enough but signing one with a ponytail would make us more of a laughing stock than we already are.

[Scotty Leither]

Ian Gordon has been involved in all or most of shambolic signings through his tenure. Remember Chris Mueller

The same agents that have managed to get a large portion of mediocre players bumper deals at ER will be the same ones now telling them to sit tight.

There’s a continual argument on here as to who signed Jair, Kenneh, McKirdy, JDH etc, was it the manager(s) or was it McDermott (whom I’ve still never worked out exactly what he did in the time he was here).

The common denominator is Gordon and Kensell and there’s very little goodwill left unless we spend £££££ in the remainder of the window, which will probably entail the Black Knights group bailing them out.

[AlbertK86]

Agree about st Mirren

I know it’s the “all about if buts and maybes” classic but;

They scored right after half time
After they scored the game was then stopped for a lengthy period due to bar failure which killed any immediate comeback/ reaction
The second was an individual error gifting them a goal
The third a minute later killed us

Not saying we would have won or anything, but I think if var still worked we would have seen a more immediate reaction

And if Vente had scored that massive chance or Boyle had scored when one on one I reckon we would would have won or at very least drawn


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[Unseen work]

Boyle also missed a sitter at 1 0 as did Vente at 0 0

Yep

The fine margains line gets said a lot but it is the

I don’t think we’ll be anywhere near as bad as some think over the season

[Cabbage-Patch]

I may be wrong here but think IG has been very involved in the ridiculous contracts handed out to so many useless "players", IF he had a conscience he could do the right thing by assisting the club with the cost he has burdened the club with and help soften the blow/ease them moving on.

That would buy him some credit and he really needs to work with the BK's as they could save him........and HFC!

What a mess

From a source close to the club I was told Kenneh is on 7k a week. That's on Ian Gordon and Ian Gordon alone. Will take years to address to failings of the last couple of seasons. Until the Gordon's sell up we will only go backwards

[CallumLaidlaw]

From a source close to the club I was told Kenneh is on 7k a week. That's on Ian Gordon and Ian Gordon alone. Will take years to address to failings of the last couple of seasons. Until the Gordon's sell up we will only go backwards

Not correct.


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[hibee1875]

From a source close to the club I was told Kenneh is on 7k a week. That's on Ian Gordon and Ian Gordon alone. Will take years to address to failings of the last couple of seasons. Until the Gordon's sell up we will only go backwards

Gary Neville on the stick to football podcast stated that one bad transfer window takes about 3 years to fix. This coming from his time being hands on at Salford.

We’re seeing that play out right now

[Iain G]

From a source close to the club I was told Kenneh is on 7k a week. That's on Ian Gordon and Ian Gordon alone. Will take years to address to failings of the last couple of seasons. Until the Gordon's sell up we will only go backwards

How is this figure, accurate or not, on Ian Gordon alone and not the manager, the scouts, Ron, BK, McDermott (if he was here?!).

Ian Gordon is responsible for **insert bad thing here** is getting a bit dull now!

[andrew70]

How is this figure, accurate or not, on Ian Gordon alone and not the manager, the scouts, Ron, BK, McDermott (if he was here?!).

Ian Gordon is responsible for **insert bad thing here** is getting a bit dull now!

Very dull. Poor taste and in the main factually incorrect.

They have a bit of work to do and I am confident they will do.

[NC1875]

How is this figure, accurate or not, on Ian Gordon alone and not the manager, the scouts, Ron, BK, McDermott (if he was here?!).

Ian Gordon is responsible for **insert bad thing here** is getting a bit dull now!

Had to have a chuckle at you defending Gordon with your username 😂

[04Sauzee]

Wouldn't even been adverse to having Triantis back as No6. Wonder what the issue is with Hodge if he was training? Hibs not interested I wonder or mulling over other offers?

[Iain G]

Had to have a chuckle at you defending Gordon with your username 😂

Not defending him, just curious as to why he gets all the blame for Kenneh?! 🤔

[Unseen work]

Wouldn't even been adverse to having Triantis back as No6. Wonder what the issue is with Hodge if he was training? Hibs not interested I wonder or mulling over other offers?

Would be happy with signing Triantis permanent . Think he’s just back from injury

Would suit the 6 role to a tee.

Think Newell is better further up too so would get more out of him especially if partnered with Mccowan.

[bingo70]

Wouldn't even been adverse to having Triantis back as No6. Wonder what the issue is with Hodge if he was training? Hibs not interested I wonder or mulling over other offers?

Not for me.

I know people look for different things from their defensive midfielders but I want mine to be a passer of the ball, someone that will demand the ball from the defence and control the tempo of the game.

A midfielder that runs around winning tackles is appealing when you don’t have one but in time the novelty wears off imo.

[Unseen work]

Not for me.

I know people look for different things from their defensive midfielders but I want mine to be a passer of the ball, someone that will demand the ball from the defence and control the tempo of the game.

A midfielder that runs around winning tackles is appealing when you don’t have one but in time the novelty wears off imo.

I actually thought Triantis passing and ability on the ball was really good

Don’t think he’d control a game like a Mcgeouch, but would have a big impact and free up the more forward thinking players whilst also being able to get on it and give them the ball more than a Gogic etc would

[AlbertK86]

Not for me.

I know people look for different things from their defensive midfielders but I want mine to be a passer of the ball, someone that will demand the ball from the defence and control the tempo of the game.

A midfielder that runs around winning tackles is appealing when you don’t have one but in time the novelty wears off imo.

Triantis passing is miles ahead of any of our current dozen midfielders


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[Lago]

Had to have a chuckle at you defending Gordon with your username 😂
Unmasked :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

Not for me.

I know people look for different things from their defensive midfielders but I want mine to be a passer of the ball, someone that will demand the ball from the defence and control the tempo of the game.

A midfielder that runs around winning tackles is appealing when you don’t have one but in time the novelty wears off imo.

Triantis’ passing was one of the only things he had going for him.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Triantis’ passing was one of the only things he had going for him.

To be fair he could pick out Newell & Fish with the same pass. No mean feat

[matty_f]

The Gordons just wiped out our debt and then invested more cash. They've paid for making mistakes.

While they’ve wiped out the debts and invested more, both actions should see them recoup what they invested and more over time.

To say they’ve paid for making mistakes is not accurate. Investing is not the same as losing or spending money.

[matty_f]

I genuinely think the problem is more they've signed poor managers who have in turn approved or asked for players that weren't up to scratch. McDermott was intended to resolve that problem, he didn't, now hopefully MacKay does.

I'm not saying Ian Gordon is blameless, I'm not even disputing he scouts players but the managers are signing off on the players joining, or at least they're telling us they are and if they're not and being given player after player to work with that's not good enough more fool them for not walking and telling the world that's the problem rather than risk their reputation getting a hammering for being a poor manager in the Scottish league.
When Vente looked like he was going to be a superstar, the club couldn’t stress enough how he’d been identified by Ian Gordon. McDermott was very quick to drop the whole committee/approved by the manager rhetoric to give credit to Gordon. They can’t have it all ways.

[EGL2000]

Can't believe Celtic are going to pay 9.5 mil for Idah. Such an average player for me, there's a reason he can't get a game in the championship. Paid roughly the same amount for Édouard!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Can't believe Celtic are going to pay 9.5 mil for Idah. Such an average player for me, there's a reason he can't get a game in the championship. Paid roughly the same amount for Édouard!

A few years ago though to be fair. Also paid a pittance for Dembele who was superb

[HFC93]

Can't believe Celtic are going to pay 9.5 mil for Idah. Such an average player for me, there's a reason he can't get a game in the championship. Paid roughly the same amount for Édouard!

Glad it's not just me that doesn't think he's that good. Great business for Norwich.

[Donegal Hibby]

Wouldn't even been adverse to having Triantis back as No6. Wonder what the issue is with Hodge if he was training? Hibs not interested I wonder or mulling over other offers?

Neither would i . I think once we moved him to the DM role he looked good , at over 6 foot , his age , there’s potential for him to improve . Would be a good signing imo if Sunderland weren’t wanting more than the 300k they are rumoured to have paid for him .

Been trying to find out about him though can’t see anything about him at all . I did read a Sunderland article were they say Mayenda has potential though . Strange signing for us as we didn’t really play him .

[Callum_62]

Neither would i . I think once we moved him to the DM role he looked good , at over 6 foot , his age , there’s potential for him to improve . Would be a good signing imo if Sunderland weren’t wanting more than the 300k they are rumoured to have paid for him .

Been trying to find out about him though can’t see anything about him at all . I did read a Sunderland article were they say Mayenda has potential though . Strange signing for us as we didn’t really play him .

Mayenda started for Sunderland on the weekend

Missed a great chance too

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[PHeffernan]

From a source close to the club I was told Kenneh is on 7k a week. That's on Ian Gordon and Ian Gordon alone. Will take years to address to failings of the last couple of seasons. Until the Gordon's sell up we will only go backwards

Did the same source sell you magic beans?

[tonyrougier123]

I think triantis would be worth a punt at DM again.🤷*♂️

[Iain G]

Unmasked :greengrin

Yeah proper deep lying long term Hibs.net sleeper agent for the Gordons 🤣

[WestStandWillie]

A few years ago though to be fair. Also paid a pittance for Dembele who was superb

On his way to QPR for 1.5 million. 8 goals for Blackpool last season

[Mcbizz1998]

Where is this clamour for Triantis coming from? The guy barely played in the DM role and was completely forgettable in general - other than that viral embarrassment of freekick he took at Ibrox.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

On his way to QPR for 1.5 million. 8 goals for Blackpool last season

The boy I’m referring to plays in Saudi now I think (Moussa) Signed for a free transfer from Fulham and sold to Lyon for £20m(ish)

[Willis1875]

On his way to QPR for 1.5 million. 8 goals for Blackpool last season

Wrong Dembele

[WestStandWillie]

The boy I’m referring to plays in Saudi now I think (Moussa) Signed for a free transfer from Fulham and sold to Lyon for £20m(ish)

Oh yes, the other Dembele.

[nonshinyfinish]

Oh yes, the other Dembele.

The other Dembele plays for PSG. This is the other other Dembele.

[Cabbage-Patch]

How is this figure, accurate or not, on Ian Gordon alone and not the manager, the scouts, Ron, BK, McDermott (if he was here?!).

Ian Gordon is responsible for **insert bad thing here** is getting a bit dull now!

So Ian Gordon didn't sign off on Delfierres contract being extended for years despite showing absolutely nothing to warrant it? I could pick other examples but Ian Gordon is not a football man and has no business being involved in player recruitment and contracts. He is the owner yes and ultimately will have final say but should have the wherewithal to know he has no experience in these matters and is ultimately damaging the club.

Sitting laughing at half time with his mate Malky whilst we had just been rolled over by celtic spoke volumes for me. Hibs are a community club not a vanity project

[DunblaneHibby]

All quiet on the transfer front?

[Centre Hawf]

So Ian Gordon didn't sign off on Delfierres contract being extended for years despite showing absolutely nothing to warrant it? I could pick other examples but Ian Gordon is not a football man and has no business being involved in player recruitment and contracts. He is the owner yes and ultimately will have final say but should have the wherewithal to know he has no experience in these matters and is ultimately damaging the club.

Sitting laughing at half time with his mate Malky whilst we had just been rolled over by celtic spoke volumes for me. Hibs are a community club not a vanity project

I've rationalised this to myself that it was a clause in his contract that triggered because as soon as we announced it I don't think the guy ever played again. Very very strange situation.

[SHODAN]

Mayenda started for Sunderland on the weekend

Missed a great chance too

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Good to see Ebeneezer coming Goode.

[04Sauzee]

All quiet on the transfer front?

Sure last week or the weekend I read that Harbottle and Kenneh were signing for clubs in England and we were close to a signing maybe a surprise signing or was that Cadden 🤔 can't remember now

[easty]

So Ian Gordon didn't sign off on Delfierres contract being extended for years despite showing absolutely nothing to warrant it? I could pick other examples but Ian Gordon is not a football man and has no business being involved in player recruitment and contracts. He is the owner yes and ultimately will have final say but should have the wherewithal to know he has no experience in these matters and is ultimately damaging the club.

Sitting laughing at half time with his mate Malky whilst we had just been rolled over by celtic spoke volumes for me. Hibs are a community club not a vanity project

man laughs about something, probably completely unrelated to the game, while his football team is losing to a much better team :grr:

I cannae believe he wasn't sitting there looking raging and shouting at Malky.

[Since452]

At least we don't have to play Celtic every week....

[04Sauzee]

man laughs about something, probably completely unrelated to the game, while his football team is losing to a much better team :grr:

I cannae believe he wasn't sitting there looking raging and shouting at Malky.
Incredible really, maybe one of them farted, who's never laughed at a fart!! Like you say people get angry at the slightest thing.

[we are hibs]

He was probably laughing at the fools who keep defending him [emoji57]

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[Jones28]

Where is this clamour for Triantis coming from? The guy barely played in the DM role and was completely forgettable in general - other than that viral embarrassment of freekick he took at Ibrox.

I don't get it either, a forgettable player from a more than forgettable season.

He'll make an excellent trivia quiz tie-break in 15 years.

[Jones28]

At least we don't have to play Celtic every week....

Yeah, it's just giving other clubs the chance to beat us :greengrin

[Since452]

Where is this clamour for Triantis coming from? The guy barely played in the DM role and was completely forgettable in general - other than that viral embarrassment of freekick he took at Ibrox.

We're scraping the barrel if we're wanting Triantis back. A woeful CB shoehorned into midfield and he wasn't particularly good there either. Like you say, forgettable.

[Centre Hawf]

Triantis filled a slot almost accidentally, but the fact we haven't really replaced even him is quite a damning indictment of our midfield.

[tonyrougier123]

Triantis definitely left an impression on me in midfield, not that I don’t understand folk no fancying his return though. I just seen a few things I liked with him mid.

[Lago]

Yeah proper deep lying long term Hibs.net sleeper agent for the Gordons 🤣
Mmmmm :greengrin

[Smartie]

Where is this clamour for Triantis coming from? The guy barely played in the DM role and was completely forgettable in general - other than that viral embarrassment of freekick he took at Ibrox.

He actually did have a handful of decent performances in midfield… and seemed to bring a bit more out of our other midfielders, for some reason. He was part of some respectable team performances.

It’s not the worst shout imo, even if he’s maybe short of being of the sort of standard we should be “clamouring” to sign.

It’s so hard to pick a solid combination out of the midfielders we currently have.

[ChuckNor]

Incoming.

[flash]

Incoming.

Oooh.

[Joe6-2]

Really?

[Wheat Hound]

Incoming.

Who?

[Lago]

Incoming.
Yipee, good news, I hope :aok:

[Jones28]

Oooh.


Who?

Who, who? Ritchie T-OWL

[TrinityHibby]

Incoming.

Hopefully another commercial partnership :confused:

[GloryGlory]

Hopefully another commercial partnership :confused:

Nah. Murder Mystery Night in BTG. :greengrin

[Greenworld]

Incoming.Macyowan ?

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[WestStandWillie]

It's a sign of the times when folk want Triantis back.

I get fans wanting old players back if they actually contributed something positive but he was such a nervous player for us. Took him 20 minutes to get a foothold in the game and was bad for mistiming headers. There were glimpses of a player but that's not what we need given what we currently have in midfield.

[Saint Hibee]

Incoming.

A sponsor for the other sleeve?

[Col2]

A sponsor for the other sleeve?

🤣🤣🤣

Or murder mystery nights at Easter road.

[Nicho87]

Contract extention for the golden boys

[Souter96Mac]

Not itk, just a shout for some left sided centre half cover, just seen that Charles Dunne is currently without a club.

Maybe not the most exciting player on paper but an experienced pro who knows the league.

[Basildon Hibs]

New personal male groomer for Newell..

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Rob Jones new u18s coach at middlesbrough. Good luck Jonesy!

Link (https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2024/august/13/rob-jones-steps-up-as-u18s-lead-coach/)

[sleeping giant]

Bevan ?

[leith lynx]

Not itk, just a shout for some left sided centre half cover, just seen that Charles Dunne is currently without a club.

Maybe not the most exciting player on paper but an experienced pro who knows the league.

Good call.

[04Sauzee]

No teasers on twitter or WhatsApp??

[Basildon Hibs]

Bevan ?

Bev? Quite a good drummer in his day..

[Unseen work]

Apertura Sports just started following Hibs.

One of their players is Kwon from Celtic, potential loan?

Centre mid

[Donegal Hibby]

It's a sign of the times when folk want Triantis back.

I get fans wanting old players back if they actually contributed something positive but he was such a nervous player for us. Took him 20 minutes to get a foothold in the game and was bad for mistiming headers. There were glimpses of a player but that's not what we need given what we currently have in midfield.

He looked nervous playing as a CH though when we moved him to the DM role he looked good and has potential to improve …. DM is position we could do with getting a player in for and least with Triantis we know we’d be getting someone decent….

https://x.com/HibsSpotlight/status/1791203528096051612

[Heisenberg]

Apertura Sports just started following Hibs.

One of their players is Kwon from Celtic, potential loan?

Centre mid

Was good for St Mirren on loan last season I’m sure.

[Billy Whizz]

Was good for St Mirren on loan last season I’m sure.

He was, wondered where he was this season
Big tall South Korean defensive midfielder. Contracted to Celtic until 2028

[yerauldda]

Apertura Sports just started following Hibs.

One of their players is Kwon from Celtic, potential loan?

Centre mid

He'd be the only one in their list of players that would make much sense. Good effort!

[04Sauzee]

Apertura Sports just started following Hibs.

One of their players is Kwon from Celtic, potential loan?

Centre mid
I was looking at the Celtic squad last night and actually thought he'd be great in the DM role but didn't fancy a loan and he's worth a fair bit I'd think. He's a big lad as well.

[H18S NX]

Bev? Quite a good drummer in his day......Nice one:aok:

[EGL2000]

Was good for St Mirren on loan last season I’m sure.

St Mirren fans really liked him so always a good sign!

[McGruber]

Apertura Sports just started following Hibs.

One of their players is Kwon from Celtic, potential loan?

Centre mid

Would be a very good signing

[leith lynx]

Bev? Quite a good drummer in his day..

Horace Wimp?

[Souter96Mac]

Looks like he'd do well in the elusive 6 that we need, strong but can play out.

[Joe6-2]

Incoming.

?

[Basildon Hibs]

Horace Wimp?

AKA, J. Newell..

[flash]

AKA, J. Newell..

What a relentless bore you are.

[DarlingtonHibee]

Bev? Quite a good drummer in his day..

Don't bring me down...

[easty]

What a relentless bore you are.

:agree:

[keep the faith]

AKA, J. Newell..

And this is a hibs fan??

[DIXIHIBS]

AKA, J. Newell..
Certainly didn't wimp out that tackle against Johnston on Sunday...

[babahibs]

And this is a hibs fan??
Absolutely no chance

[500miles]

Certainly didn't wimp out that tackle against Johnston on Sunday...Was right in front of me, it was a cracker, nailed him and won the ball. Any mistake and it was a straight red, never mind second yellow.



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[HIBERNIAN-0762]

AKA, J. Newell..

😂👍

[NAE NOOKIE]

I was looking at the Celtic squad last night and actually thought he'd be great in the DM role but didn't fancy a loan and he's worth a fair bit I'd think. He's a big lad as well.

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

[04Sauzee]

Tony Watt signs for Motherwell on loan.

[Unseen work]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Scottish cup is ages away.

We’ll put Celtic out this weekend so he’ll be available for the league cup final 👍🏻

[McGruber]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Lets take the improving massively and reaching cup finals bit and worry about the rest after

[easty]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Aye that sounds terrible. A player coming in and improving us and getting to the cup final. Sounds crap.

[AlbertK86]

Certainly didn't wimp out that tackle against Johnston on Sunday...

Correct


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[AlbertK86]

Scottish cup is ages away.

We’ll put Celtic out this weekend so he’ll be available for the league cup final [emoji1303]

[emoji16][emoji16][emoji122]


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[NthCarolinaHibs]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

He's no even signed,and this...deary deary me..😂

[bingo70]

He's no even signed,and this...deary deary me..😂

Aye, relying on loans for a cup final would be a nightmare and would never work 😜

[SHODAN]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Wait, we'd get to a cup final if we sign him? Based

[Unseen work]

It’s funny what one poster saying “incoming” does to a fan base.

Got losers like me checking Instagram for a potential sign

I then link it to Kwon

Everyone gets excited about the potential of Kwon

Now we’re reaching a cup final and are raging Kwon can’t play 🤣

[Joe6-2]

It’s funny what one poster saying “incoming” does to a fan base.

Got losers like me checking Instagram for a potential sign

I then link it to Kwon

Everyone gets excited about the potential of Kwon

Now we’re reaching a cup final and are raging Kwon can’t play 🤣

😂😂

[McGruber]

It’s funny what one poster saying “incoming” does to a fan base.

Got losers like me checking Instagram for a potential sign

I then link it to Kwon

Everyone gets excited about the potential of Kwon

Now we’re reaching a cup final and are raging Kwon can’t play 🤣

🤣🤣

[NAE NOOKIE]

It’s funny what one poster saying “incoming” does to a fan base.

Got losers like me checking Instagram for a potential sign

I then link it to Kwon

Everyone gets excited about the potential of Kwon

Now we’re reaching a cup final and are raging Kwon can’t play 🤣

Bloody right mate. I knew this would happen, the guy has the game of his life in the quarters where we beat Hearts 4 - 0 and then tops it in the 3 - 0 semi win against the The Rangers .... just oor luck we get Sellic in the final :grr:

[JimBHibees]

Triantis definitely left an impression on me in midfield, not that I don’t understand folk no fancying his return though. I just seen a few things I liked with him mid.

Had a few good games in midfield however not sure got the impression he was totally comfortable there.

[JimBHibees]

Not itk, just a shout for some left sided centre half cover, just seen that Charles Dunne is currently without a club.

Maybe not the most exciting player on paper but an experienced pro who knows the league.

Genuinely think he is very poor

[JimBHibees]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Think I could settle for us getting to the cup final 😁

[Donegal Hibby]

Even though Aberdeen have agreed a fee with Fulham for Ibane Bowat , according to the EEN Lask and RB Salzburg have entered the race to sign him too.

Celtic apparently looking at Owen Becks that was on loan at Dundee along with QPR and other clubs .

[007]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

Imagine if we'd taken that attitude with Stokes and Liam Henderson so decided not to bother with them because of who'd be back up v Celtic in the cup final.

[JimBHibees]

It’s funny what one poster saying “incoming” does to a fan base.

Got losers like me checking Instagram for a potential sign

I then link it to Kwon

Everyone gets excited about the potential of Kwon

Now we’re reaching a cup final and are raging Kwon can’t play 🤣

:faf:

[Brummie_Hibs]

28099?

[007]

28099?

South Korea. Do I win a prize?

[CapitalGreen]

Really hope he’s announced with some banging K-Pop number 🎶

[007]

Really hope he’s announced with some banging K-Pop number 🎶

Dynamite.

https://youtu.be/gdZLi9oWNZg?si=k_Mxr7BtmYHW4fIT

[LaMotta]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

How did that pan out in 2016?? :wink:

Kwon looked very good for St Mirren last year. Would not be unhappy with this.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Would this be our first player from South Korea?

If so we better sign his brother too, after all it takes Kwon to know Kwon.

I’ll get my coat…

[Paulie Walnuts]

So the Kwon rumour is purely based on an agent following Hibs on social media, something I’d expect a lot of agents to do? Or is there more to it?

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/ee_sport/status/1823341384998215984?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Be a good signing for Aberdeen

[WestStandWillie]

So we manage to get this lad on loan. He's a revelation and ties the whole thing together in the number 6 role. We improve massively and reach the cup final. It's against Celtic and he can't play so we end up with Dylan Levitt filling in for him. :confused:

That's the spirit

[Paulie Walnuts]

Would this be our first player from South Korea?

If so we better sign his brother too, after all it takes Kwon to know Kwon.

I’ll get my coat…

First from either south or east Asia I think. Although we have had one from South East Asia off the top of my head. Anyone know who?

[Cat Stanton]

Incoming.

No offence, but this is quite annoying. I mean, could you not just say who it is, and thereby avoid a further 12 pages of hibs.net speculation and in-fighting..?

Unless of course that was your plan...

[Stuart93]

No offence, but this is quite annoying. I mean, could you not just say who it is, and thereby avoid a further 12 pages of hibs.net speculation and in-fighting..?

Unless of course that was your plan...

Maybe not allowed to say who or when

[K-Zazu]

First from either south or east Asia I think. Although we have had one from South East Asia off the top of my head. Anyone know who?

Guy from the Philippines? Can’t remember his name or I might be talking rubbish

[Jones28]

No offence, but this is quite annoying. I mean, could you not just say who it is, and thereby avoid a further 12 pages of hibs.net speculation and in-fighting..?

Unless of course that was your plan...

And then nobody tells anyone anything. :confused:

[Stuart93]

https://x.com/ee_sport/status/1823341384998215984?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Be a good signing for Aberdeen

Yep putting their miovski cash to good use unfortunately for us.

Looking like we’re going to be some distance from them and hearts this season

[LEaston87]

First from either south or east Asia I think. Although we have had one from South East Asia off the top of my head. Anyone know who?

Yrik Galantes from Phillipines

[Rumble de Thump]

Outgoing.

[flash]

Outgoing.

Where you off to?

[Real Emerald]

Winter is coming

[SaulGoodman]

Ongoing.

[Northernhibee]

Boing.

[Donegal Hibby]

Yep putting their miovski cash to good use unfortunately for us.

Looking like we’re going to be some distance from them and hearts this season

If we can get McCowan or another quality midfielder hopefully we will be alright, Sidlbeh is a player I wanted us to sign awhile back though is he any better than Mykola and Bowie ?

[Trinity Hibee]

Going going gone

[04Sauzee]

Outgoing.

Out out or just out?

[Callum_62]

Yep putting their miovski cash to good use unfortunately for us.

Looking like we’re going to be some distance from them and hearts this season500k

Is he actually any good?

Haven't been that impressed with what little I've seen if him

Playing up top for at Johnstone must be tough tho

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[Stuart93]

500k

Is he actually any good?

Haven't been that impressed with what little I've seen if him

Playing up top for at Johnstone must be tough tho

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Mustve been decent in his last match

Reckon he’ll get more chances created and better opportunities for Aberdeen

[JimBHibees]

500k

Is he actually any good?

Haven't been that impressed with what little I've seen if him

Playing up top for at Johnstone must be tough tho

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Ok a bit of pace not great imo

[Lago]

😂👍
There's two of you:confused:

[BILLYHIBS]

Sidibeh scored two excellent goals for St Johnstone at the weekend guy is rapid burnt off Triantis and Rocky for pace at ER to score running into a headwind in a recent defeat

[04Sauzee]

Sibideh scored two excellent goals for St Johnstone at the weekend guy is rapid burnt off Triantis and Rocky for pace at ER to score running into a headwind in a recent defeat

Bizarrely he was atrocious first game of the season on TV against Aberdeen as well

[Lago]

Maybe not allowed to say who or when
And infighting is now an established feature of do net :greengrin

[we are hibs]

I worked with a boy who's a st.johnstone season ticket holder a few weeks back and he reckoned their other striker Kimpioka was a better player than him. Said Sibideh was very quick and good player when it clicks but very raw.

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[LaMotta]

500k

Is he actually any good?

Haven't been that impressed with what little I've seen if him

Playing up top for at Johnstone must be tough tho

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9 goals in 14 starts for a team that has struggled to score isn't bad ......

[BILLYHIBS]

Bizarrely he was atrocious first game of the season on TV against Aberdeen as well

Must have been tapped

[04Sauzee]

Celtic have been linked with a Peruvian DM who currently plays for Celta Vigo so maybe there is some legs in that boy coming in from Celtic

[McGruber]

what's going on with ongoing incoming and outgoing causing infighting?

[ChuckNor]

Outgoing.

Plural.