Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[hibee-boys]

I don’t know if we’d let Dundee just string us like that , purely guesswork again here … but with no news of the 3rd bid maybe we are getting close to an agreement . If we can come to some agreement with Dundee for the player i think that they might want to wait till our game is out of the way first though.

‘If’ we are getting close to a deal it will be very interesting to see if he makes Dundee’s squad on Saturday. I know we had a debate on here last week but there’s no way he’d be in their team if he was likely to sign for us a few days later and there’s no way Dundee would want it finalised in time to face us.

[Tambo]

Rocky away? £250k?

[04Sauzee]

Rocky away? £250k?

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[Unseen work]

Rocky away? £250k?

Can’t believe we’re selling our best defender

Petrie!!!!!

[Tambo]

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Millwall and Standard Liege are among a number of clubs who have registered their interest in signing Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri, sources have told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract and is one of the highest earners at Hibs and due to that contract situation, the central defender could be available for a cut-price fee in the region of £250,000.

Could just be nonsense.

[Since452]

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Millwall and Standard Liege trying to sign him. He must be pish...

[hibeerealist]

No wonder Youan wants to leave when he gets messages like this

Absolutely embarrassing 28111


Come on where is the proof this poster isa Hibby??

Could be a fan of any team posting that, there is one in particular given his 2 goals at their dump o a stadium!!

[we are hibs]

Football insider is one of those kind of Alan Nixon/Pete O'Rourke accounts. Throw enough **** out and something will stick but gets plenty wrong.

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[Stuart93]

Millwall and Standard Liege are among a number of clubs who have registered their interest in signing Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri, sources have told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract and is one of the highest earners at Hibs and due to that contract situation, the central defender could be available for a cut-price fee in the region of £250,000.

Could just be nonsense.

That would be great business.

Would hopefully be replaced with two good CB’s

[Brightside]

Football insider is one of those kind of Alan Nixon/Pete O'Rourke accounts. Throw enough **** out and something will stick but gets plenty wrong.

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Alan Nixon is an actual sports journalist.

[Unseen work]

Surely no danger Rocky is one of our highest earners?

[we are hibs]

Alan Nixon is an actual sports journalist.Who gets plenty wrong. Not reliable at all.

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Millwall and Standard Liege are among a number of clubs who have registered their interest in signing Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri, sources have told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract and is one of the highest earners at Hibs and due to that contract situation, the central defender could be available for a cut-price fee in the region of £250,000.

Could just be nonsense.

:faf:

Milwall fans will ****ing hate us if he goes there. First Nisbet with his horrendous attitude then Rocky.

[bingo70]

Who gets plenty wrong. Not reliable at all.

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Of course he does, his job is to report on speculation.

Not all deals come to fruition so if he was to have a 100% success rate, something would be wrong.

If you’re looking for absolute facts you would only ever look at club websites.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I think this is probably nonsense but, if there is anything in it, Hibs should think twice about the wisdom of such a move. His attitude was really poor when he was with us and he was withdrawn from the Millwall squad for non-football reasons. To bring him back to ER would be controversial and alienate a lot of supporters. That’s the last thing we need in our present position.

My thoughts too. Was never entirely convinced by him the first time and his biggest problem after getting the move he was wetting himself over landing was 'anecdotally at least' his attitude. If he can't screw the nut to make it at Millwall why would he make the required effort at Hibs for less money ..... IMO £500,000 on him would be a massive risk.

[Gmack7]

:faf:

Milwall fans will ****ing hate us if he goes there. First Nisbet with his horrendous attitude then Rocky.

Swap Rocky for Nisbet, everyone's happy

[McGruber]

Rocky is better than Ekpiteta based on admittedly a small sample size of games. Also thought he was the best of the 3 centre backs yesterday

[Brightside]

Rocky is better than Ekpiteta based on admittedly a small sample size of games. Also thought he was the best of the 3 centre backs yesterday

Not sure what Ohora did wrong yesterday but he already looks an upgrade on Fish.

[BoomtownHibees]

Come on where is the proof this poster isa Hibby??

Could be a fan of any team posting that, there is one in particular given his 2 goals at their dump o a stadium!!

He’s a Hibs “supporter”

[gorgie greens]

Rocky is better than Ekpiteta based on admittedly a small sample size of games. Also thought he was the best of the 3 centre backs yesterday

Marvin was signed because we needed a centre back that is dominant in the air which he is ,as for Rocky a better player he well could be if he stopped having brain freeze every other game ,totally switched off at the second goal yesterday.

[GreenPJ]

My thoughts too. Was never entirely convinced by him the first time and his biggest problem after getting the move he was wetting himself over landing was 'anecdotally at least' his attitude. If he can't screw the nut to make it at Millwall why would he make the required effort at Hibs for less money ..... IMO £500,000 on him would be a massive risk.

His performances and effort for us when he came back from injury were very good. Yes he knew he was going but he certainly didn't down tools - am not disputing he might have an attitude issue, however, those last 2-3 months with us there was nothing but effort from him. Could he be persuaded to knuckle down for 12-18 months and he might get his long awaited move to Celtic.

[badabing67]

Looks like Celtic probably going to lose O’Riley to Brighton - could be a record Scottish fee ?

Will be a big loss for Celtic though they will still win the league convincingly.

Especially if they can find a better player than O’Riley which wouldn't surprise me

[Billy Whizz]

Especially if they can find a better player than O’Riley which wouldn't surprise me

They’ve already signed his replacement I’d thought in Bernardo

[04Sauzee]

They’ve already signed his replacement I’d thought in Bernardo

Did they not play in the same team together last season or was Bernardo used mainly of the bench?

[Pytheas]

Can't decide if celtic losing O'Reilly would give us more or less chance on McCowan

[TrinityHibby]

Can't decide if celtic losing O'Reilly would give us more or less chance on McCowan

If I was a Celtic supporter I would be seriously underwhelmed if Luke McCowan was a direct replacement for O’Reilly

[SteveHFC]

They’ve already signed his replacement I’d thought in Bernardo

They want a player from Augsburg to replace O'Riley.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Can't decide if celtic losing O'Reilly would give us more or less chance on McCowan

Are they going to loan us some money? 🤔

[TrinityHibby]

They want a player from Augsburg to replace O'Riley.

Unlike their Goven neighbours I believe the current recruitment strategy at Sellick is quality over quantity ….they may still sign McCowan to weaken the competition but he is unlikely to play very much

https://www.hibs.net/blob:https://www.hibs.net/d62e5e53-90d3-402b-baf9-2a59e4b06e38

[Hibiza]

Are they going to loan us some money? 🤔

We loaned them ( never got them back ) Our strips ,circa 1888.

[Hibees1973]

Seems we are not unique then in having a ridiculous recruitment strategy.

If we can get £1m for Melkersen (allegedley) and £250k for Bushiri, things have gone mad.

Or is it possible we have appointed a series of duff managers who have been unable to get a tune out of the squad.

[Alex Trager]

Think we will see more usage from Miller and Obita as 3rd CBs in future games as the season goes on.

Both right backs have the injury concerns and we have no one to cover at LB if Obita moves in.

We are already short at the back and it needs to be addressed.

Incidentally, we let cover for both positions walk out the club a few months ago.

[GreenPJ]

Seems we are not unique then in having a ridiculous recruitment strategy.

If we can get £1m for Melkersen (allegedley) and £250k for Bushiri, things have gone mad.

Or is it possible we have appointed a series of duff managers who have been unable to get a tune out of the squad.

The latter

[Alex Trager]

Seems we are not unique then in having a ridiculous recruitment strategy.

If we can get £1m for Melkersen (allegedley) and £250k for Bushiri, things have gone mad.

Or is it possible we have appointed a series of duff managers who have been unable to get a tune out of the squad.

Melk has 5/19 scoring twice at the weekend.

[Donegal Hibby]

Yes but Vente has left and Youan could be away as well, we need to replace Vente.

I get that we need another striker but I would be surprised if we sign one for 500k of that quality . It would mean we have a Myko , Bowie and Nisbet which would leave us with an expensive striker on the bench most weeks.

Last post on this is interesting ….

https://millwallonline.com/forum/threads/the-definitive-transfer-in-out-thread.51527/page-233

[JohnM1875]

Nisbet is a weird one for me. I'd bizarrely be more keen on a loan move for him.

If we sign him he'd come straight in as one of, if not the highest earner. If he’s fit and firing then it’s a good move, my main worry is he isn't. Patchy injury record as well

[HoboHarry]

I get that we need another striker but I would be surprised if we sign one for 500k of that quality . It would mean we have a Myko , Bowie and Nisbet which would leave us with an expensive striker on the bench most weeks.

Last post on this is interesting ….

https://millwallonline.com/forum/threads/the-definitive-transfer-in-out-thread.51527/page-233
Without addressing the midfield weaknesses we have it won't matter a whole lot who is up front for us.

[The Tubs]

Could only having talk about buying defenders and strikers and not midfielders mean that a deal for McCowan has been done but won't get announced till next week?

[SHODAN]

Come on where is the proof this poster isa Hibby??

Could be a fan of any team posting that, there is one in particular given his 2 goals at their dump o a stadium!!

Your first thought when viewing this shouldn't be "bet he's not a Hibs fan." It doesn't make it any less acceptable.

[Donegal Hibby]

Without addressing the midfield weaknesses we have it won't matter a whole lot who is up front for us.

Without doubt the most important part of the team needing improved alright.

[HibsGW]

Anyone seen Youan replying to a fan who messaged him “can’t wait to get you back on the pitch GGTTH” with “in your dreams lol”. The guy posted a video showing the message on his instagram too so its not an edited screenshot. Not that it’d be a surprise for him to go but poor form.

[04Sauzee]

I get that we need another striker but I would be surprised if we sign one for 500k of that quality . It would mean we have a Myko , Bowie and Nisbet which would leave us with an expensive striker on the bench most weeks.

Last post on this is interesting ….

https://millwallonline.com/forum/threads/the-definitive-transfer-in-out-thread.51527/page-233

Definitely by all accounts 🤔

[ekhibee]

Without addressing the midfield weaknesses we have it won't matter a whole lot who is up front for us.

Yep, that's my take on it as well.

[Donegal Hibby]

Seems we are not unique then in having a ridiculous recruitment strategy.

If we can get £1m for Melkersen (allegedley) and £250k for Bushiri, things have gone mad.

Or is it possible we have appointed a series of duff managers who have been unable to get a tune out of the squad.

All we need now is somebody that would like a Portuguese winger and we’re flying :greengrin

[Unseen work]

If we sell Rocky for 250k then Dundee will be demanding 2 million for McCowan

[Heisenberg]

Rodgers said this about their midfield -

"I still think we need another player in that position. If he (O’Riley) was to go, we'd need two more.”

If the supposed Celtc interest is real then they might go for McCowan once O’Riley leaves as one of two new signings in midfield. I still don’t see it but you never know.

[Lago]

I think it's been torpedoed.
Sunk without trace:confused:

[Chorley Hibee]

Anyone seen Youan replying to a fan who messaged him “can’t wait to get you back on the pitch GGTTH” with “in your dreams lol”. The guy posted a video showing the message on his instagram too so its not an edited screenshot. Not that it’d be a surprise for him to go but poor form.

He's as bad as the fans he's criticising with that.

A bit of respect for his employer, and the thousands of fans who have supported him, wouldn't go a miss.

Really disappointing this is how it's going to end.

[USA_Hibee]

He's as bad as the fans he's criticising with that.

A bit of respect for his employer, and the thousands of fans who have supported him, wouldn't go a miss.

Really disappointing this is how it's going to end.

I think Elie should take a break off social media or make his page private at least.

I also hate this type of abuse. HATE IT - there is no need. I genuinely would have no issue with Elie giving a list of usernames of people who abuse him to Hibs and Hibs banning them from accessing their Instagram posts. The goes for all players.

[ChuckNor]

Anyone seen Youan replying to a fan who messaged him “can’t wait to get you back on the pitch GGTTH” with “in your dreams lol”. The guy posted a video showing the message on his instagram too so its not an edited screenshot. Not that it’d be a surprise for him to go but poor form.

Do you have a link to this?

[Heedersnvolleys]

I agree it’s a culture shock coming from Blackpool to Edinburgh but it’s clear to see he’s not very good with the ball. He’s lost us 3 goals in 3 games with slack passing. That’s the absolute basics.

Playing in this team he’s more likely to drop to there levels of slackness and become even more lackadaisical rather than improve.

Hopefully he improves but as it stands I’m not sure he can get any worse.
Or we don’t ask him to do something he can’t do?

[NC1875]

Or we don’t ask him to do something he can’t do?

Well that is the obvious one. Why he’s been asked to play out from the back is beyond me. But that’s a whole other conversation.

Hopefully finds his feet and kicks on.

[MWHIBBIES]

I expect Bevan to come in and Rocky to go tbh.

Why? has a single source, even a bad one, liked us with Bevan returning?

And there has been nothing to suggest Rocky is leaving. Edit - Seen now some stuff about Rocky moving. Interesting. Dunno if football insider is any kind of decent source.

[hibeerealist]

Your first thought when viewing this shouldn't be "bet he's not a Hibs fan." It doesn't make it any less acceptable.


My first thought was that is most likely some bitter jambo!!

You can try to police what you want on social media, good luck with that but don't try to tell me what I am thinking.

[Unseen work]

Or we don’t ask him to do something he can’t do?

He’s hardly being asked to play out.

He’ll still need to make a pass at some stage in the game.

We’re talking about 3 passes back to the keeper that have resulted in goals. Not playing intricate passes to ‘break the lines’

[Scotty Leither]

Well that is the obvious one. Why he’s been asked to play out from the back is beyond me. But that’s a whole other conversation.

Hopefully finds his feet and kicks on.

Agreed. When we’ve got three CBs on the field on Sunday. and two full backs/wing backs then I don’t know why the goalkeeper is not instructed to miss Ekipeta out.

I hope Gray doesn’t persist with this, any team with quick forwards will capitalise on it. That 3rd goal on Sunday was amateur hour.

[superfurryhibby]

Do you have a link to this?

Wouldn't hold my breath awaiting a response.

[sauzee1989]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

[Real Emerald]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

If Millwall are looking in, Rocky is brilliant and a steal at £250k 👍

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed. When we’ve got three CBs on the field on Sunday. and two full backs/wing backs then I don’t know why the goalkeeper is not instructed to miss Ekipeta out.

I hope Gray doesn’t persist with this, any team with quick forwards will capitalise on it. That 3rd goal on Sunday was amateur hour.

It was but it was individual mistakes. We’re not going to kick the ball long every time we have it. We did that plenty and should have done it on that occasion as well. It was bad decision making from the two players involved.

[Keepthefaith]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

Have to disagree with such an outlandish statement...worst for 20 years? He's actually had some really outstanding games for us, but he's let down by errors that unfortunately have then cost goals/ games.

The derby v hearts at new year, he absolutely bossed shankland all game yet one misjudgement at the end cost us hugely and resulted in folk just seeing his error and not his performance.

He's lots of good attributes, but his concentration lets him down...

[Scottie]

So any transfer links today boys & girls or just the usual squabbling ? :confused:

[HoboHarry]

So any transfer links today boys & girls or just the usual squabbling ? :confused:
Bog off poopy head.

[SteveHFC]

So any transfer links today boys & girls or just the usual squabbling ? :confused:

Millwall and Standard Liege want Rocky says football insider.

[Aldo]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

I’m not Rockys biggest fan but none of the goals were down to his position. First goal he took the man running inside once the ball was played. Obita failed to track back. The second one was down to Marv and more importantly the keeper. Superb ball in behind tracked by Marv the rest is history.

[SteveHFC]

Will Fish signing for Cardiff.

[Unseen work]

Will Fish signing for Cardiff.

Good move for the lad, hope it goes well

[AlbertK86]

I’m not Rockys biggest fan but none of the goals were down to his position. First goal he took the man running inside once the ball was played. Obita failed to track back. The second one was down to Marv and more importantly the keeper. Superb ball in behind tracked by Marv the rest is history.

To me Rocky should have kept tracking the runner. Newell was inside him to take the man he decided to change to and the man ran in behind Obita … Rocky pointed to the man he let go but Obita wouldn’t be able to see his signal. He maybe shouted to him but I reckon either way the time Obita turned Maeda would’ve had the shot away.


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[we are hibs]

https://x.com/sachatavolieri/status/1825577063480181204?t=k2BfRxbtTdcdMDVRp4G6dQ&s=19

Don't know what this means. Presumably means Standard aren't interested in Rocky.


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[Aldo]

To me Rocky should have kept tracking the runner. Newell was inside him to take the man he decided to change to and the man ran in behind Obita … Rocky pointed to the man he let go but Obita wouldn’t be able to see his signal. He maybe shouted to him but I reckon either way the time Obita turned Maeda would’ve had the shot away.


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Rocky is never getting the runner and covers the player inside. Newell was too far away for me. I

The runner is Obitas.

I think he sticks his arm up for offside rather than pointing.

Anyway I’m sure that’ll get looked at in training.

[SunshineOnLeith]

He's as bad as the fans he's criticising with that.

A bit of respect for his employer, and the thousands of fans who have supported him, wouldn't go a miss.

Really disappointing this is how it's going to end.

Aye because "in your dreams lol" is just as bad as calling someone a "hopeless lazy c***" and a "s*** f***er" right enough.

The abuse Elie has had from a certain element of our support is disgraceful and, frankly, dog whistle racist. No wonder he wants away.

[Hibees1973]

Rocky is never getting the runner and covers the player inside. Newell was too far away for me. I

The runner is Obitas.

I think he sticks his arm up for offside rather than pointing.

Anyway I’m sure that’ll get looked at in training.

Good it will be looked at in training.

Puts my mind at rest.

[Billy Whizz]

Will Fish signing for Cardiff.

They are rank rotten, wouldn’t surprise if the manager is sacked soon

[babahibs]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

You must watch games with your eyes shut, every word of this post is nonsense.

[AlbertK86]

Rocky is never getting the runner and covers the player inside. Newell was too far away for me. I

The runner is Obitas.

I think he sticks his arm up for offside rather than pointing.

Anyway I’m sure that’ll get looked at in training.

I would like to hope so [emoji16]


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[Hibiza]

Nisbet wanted away day one. We stood by him thick and thin . Do we want to do that again ?

[Real Emerald]

Nisbet wanted away day one. We stood by him thick and thin . Do we want to do that again ?

I’d rather we picked him up instead of Hearts or Aberdeen. You’d think he’d want to kick on now and get back into the Scotland squad. In my opinion of course.

[Gmack7]

Nisbet wanted away day one. We stood by him thick and thin . Do we want to do that again ?

Stood by him? What does that even mean, stood by him when he got a serious injury playing for Hibs or supported him when his dad passed?

[Billy Whizz]

I’d rather we picked him up instead of Hearts or Aberdeen. You’d think he’d want to kick on now and get back into the Scotland squad. In my opinion of course.

There’s no way he’s signing for Hearts while Naismith is their manager

[HoboHarry]

Will Fish signing for Cardiff.
Is he fit? He was stretchered off in the last game of their US tour and it looked a bad one at the time. Hopefully he's fine now if he's singing for Cardiff...

[04Sauzee]

Where to start with this, I don't mind a rumour but...

https://x.com/Nathan_Andy22/status/1825588891291672630?t=9SQbzx4k9zJk2XOL4MuEKQ&s=19

[Hibiza]

Stood by him? What does that even mean, stood by him when he got a serious injury playing for Hibs or sup + ported him when his dad passed?

Both + being a disinterested passenger for a very long time.

[hibee-boys]

Where to start with this, I don't mind a rumour but...

https://x.com/Nathan_Andy22/status/1825588891291672630?t=9SQbzx4k9zJk2XOL4MuEKQ&s=19

That deserves a transfer thread of its own.

[Alex Trager]

Where to start with this, I don't mind a rumour but...

https://x.com/Nathan_Andy22/status/1825588891291672630?t=9SQbzx4k9zJk2XOL4MuEKQ&s=19

Absolutely sensational.

The end of the message is pure class.

He’s open to Hibs but not if it’s in Scotland 😂

[CMac1988]

Where to start with this, I don't mind a rumour but...

https://x.com/Nathan_Andy22/status/1825588891291672630?t=9SQbzx4k9zJk2XOL4MuEKQ&s=19

Seems to be a culmination of things that have already been posted on here albeit with a few changes. Wouldn't be suprised if they're on the PM board.

[MWHIBBIES]

Nisbet wanted away day one. We stood by him thick and thin . Do we want to do that again ?

He didn't want away day 1.

I'd leave my job, to do the same job, for double the money, quite quickly as well if the chance arrived.

Why do we expect loyalty from guys who aren't Hibs fans? I'll never grudge him. Its guys like Brown, Murray, Riordan and Thomson selling their soul that is far worse.

[ElginHibbie]

Absolutely sensational.

The end of the message is pure class.

He’s open to Hibs but not if it’s in Scotland 😂

He can move to Berwick, be about an hour commute to the training center

[raeburnhibs]

He didn't want away day 1.

I'd leave my job, to do the same job, for double the money, quite quickly as well if the chance arrived.

Why do we expect loyalty from guys who aren't Hibs fans? I'll never grudge him. Its guys like Brown, Murray, Riordan and Thomson selling their soul that is far worse.

You were talking a lot of sense with the first three sentences. Then you wrote a fourth.

[MWHIBBIES]

You were talking a lot of sense with the first three sentences. Then you wrote a fourth.

I mean. I hardly grudge them either tbh. Its life. Money talks.

But honestly, Nisbet gets it far worse than guys who went to the old firm and its weird.

[raeburnhibs]

I mean. I hardly grudge them either tbh. Its life. Money talks.

But honestly, Nisbet gets it far worse than guys who went to the old firm and its weird.

Totally. I'd have him back, couldn't care if he is more bother than most if he scores goals for 18 months and then gets the Celtic move

[ChuckNor]

I mean. I hardly grudge them either tbh. Its life. Money talks.

But honestly, Nisbet gets it far worse than guys who went to the old firm and its weird.
It is absolutely bizarre. It’s a hibs fan myth that he didn’t care about the club and was desperate to leave. Watch the highlights of his last goal for the club against Hearts and tell me he wasn’t desperate to win that game. The guy had a great time here.

[flash]

He's as bad as the fans he's criticising with that.

A bit of respect for his employer, and the thousands of fans who have supported him, wouldn't go a miss.

Really disappointing this is how it's going to end.

Aye so he is.

[Springbank]

It is absolutely bizarre. It’s a hibs fan myth that he didn’t care about the club and was desperate to leave. Watch the highlights of his last goal for the club against Hearts and tell me he wasn’t desperate to win that game. The guy had a great time here.

100% agree

I would love to see Nizzy lining up for the Hibs in the next Derby

I'd hate to see him lining up for the opposition

He is a class act up front

[CapitalGreen]

Where to start with this, I don't mind a rumour but...

https://x.com/Nathan_Andy22/status/1825588891291672630?t=9SQbzx4k9zJk2XOL4MuEKQ&s=19

Allan Campbell is out of contract, Luton are allowing him to train with them so he’s fit for when he sorts out a move.

[Mcbizz1998]

There’s no way any team will pay £2 for Rocky never mind 250k. We can dream. Genuinely the worst centre half in last 20 years positional wise. He was in wrong place for first two goals at weekend.

He was until we signed Ekpiteta.

[scoopyboy]

Allan Campbell is out of contract, Luton are allowing him to train with them so he’s fit for when he sorts out a move.

I didn't think he was out of contract

[04Sauzee]

I didn't think he was out of contract

Don't think he is, I think he's been told he's free to find another club.

[TrinityHFC]

He was until we signed Ekpiteta.

Pathetic chat.

[Saint Hibee]

It is absolutely bizarre. It’s a hibs fan myth that he didn’t care about the club and was desperate to leave. Watch the highlights of his last goal for the club against Hearts and tell me he wasn’t desperate to win that game. The guy had a great time here.

Agreed. His form had its ups and downs but I never saw him give anything less than 100% for Hibs. It’s amazing what the amateur psychologists on here can ascertain from his “body language”.

[tamig]

He was until we signed Ekpiteta.

Pathetic patter.

[AlbertK86]

Allan Campbell is out of contract, Luton are allowing him to train with them so he’s fit for when he sorts out a move.

Still got a year on his contract I think and yes they have said he’s free to move on but they also want a fee


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[MWHIBBIES]

The likes of David Stephens, Sean O'Hanlon and Jordon Forster make Rocky look like Maldini.

[JimBHibees]

He was until we signed Ekpiteta.

Rancid chat

[Callum_62]

I wonder where Marcondes will end up

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[Donegal Hibby]

I wonder where Marcondes will end up

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He said in an article I read he would like to stay in the UK though wouldn’t mind playing somewhere with a warm climate. I suppose this is a bit like Campbell being open to coming to hibs but not to Scotland 🤭

[Cabbage-Patch]

That would be great business.

Would hopefully be replaced with two good CB’s

How on earth Rocky is one of the highest earners at the club is beyond me. Especially if the rumours we signed him by accident are to be believed. If we can get a decent fee for him I think we move him on and get another couple CBs in

[04Sauzee]

Scott Burns

🔴⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport 🔴⚪️

[MWHIBBIES]

How on earth Rocky is one of the highest earners at the club is beyond me. Especially if the rumours we signed him by accident are to be believed. If we can get a decent fee for him I think we move him on and get another couple CBs in

He probably isn't even a top 10 earner at the club.

[SaulGoodman]

Scott Burns

🔴⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport 🔴⚪️

Not actually that fussed. Almost glad if he’s not coming to us. His attitude ****ing stinks.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Scott Burns

[emoji837]⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport [emoji837]⚪️

Good. Don’t want him anywhere near our club after the way he behaved last time. Attitude stinks and thinks he’s a far better footballer than he is, the fact he couldn’t hack it at Millwall is proof of this. Calling him a Scotland international is a bit of a stretch as well, when was he last called up to a Scotland squad?


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[LaMotta]

People not wanting Nisbet anywhere near us because they are precious about his so called attitude is mad.

Would be a great signing for Aberdeen if they get him.

[CallumLaidlaw]

People not wanting Nisbet anywhere near us because they are precious about his so called attitude is mad.

Would be a great signing for Aberdeen if they get him.

Yeah it would be a good signing. It’s a downgrade on Miovski tho so all good.


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[ErinGoBraghHFC]

People not wanting Nisbet anywhere near us because they are precious about his so called attitude is mad.

Would be a great signing for Aberdeen if they get him.

Would be a good signing for Aberdeen for what, 3 months? After that he’ll decide he doesn’t want to be there anymore and pack it in.


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[Heisenberg]

Scott Burns

🔴⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport 🔴⚪️

If he gets back to anywhere near the same level he was at just before he left he’d be a great signing for them.

[LaMotta]

Would be a good signing for Aberdeen for what, 3 months? After that he’ll decide he doesn’t want to be there anymore and pack it in.


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He was at Hibs for 3 years. His best spells were his first 12 months and his last 6 months.

[Donegal Hibby]

Scott Burns

🔴⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport 🔴⚪️

Quality player , i hope we are trying to get him too .

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

He was at Hibs for 3 years. His best spells were his first 12 months and his last 6 months.

I think saying his first 12 months is more than a bit generous. He wasn’t the same player after the bid from Birmingham City until that last 6 months when he was playing for a move down south. Good luck but no thanks from me.


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[LaMotta]

I think saying his first 12 months is more than a bit generous. He wasn’t the same player after the bid from Birmingham City until that last 6 months when he was playing for a move down south. Good luck but no thanks from me.


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Those bids came in for him because he was playing so well though. He scored more often than most against Rangers and Celtic and started to score against Hearts. It wasn't always brilliant for sure, but we could do with someone like that.

[Ringothedog]

I think saying his first 12 months is more than a bit generous. He wasn’t the same player after the bid from Birmingham City until that last 6 months when he was playing for a move down south. Good luck but no thanks from me.


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He was also injured for 9 month's. In his first season he scored 18 goals. His second season he played 36 games and scored 9 goals. His last season 20 games and 12 goals. Hardly sounds like someone who was not trying.

[CentreForward]

Any more news about the Austrian striker Grbic from Lorient. Seeing we probably won’t get Nisbet could Grbic be a possibility or was that just a made up rumour?

[badabing67]

Those bids came in for him because he was playing so well though. He scored more often than most against Rangers and Celtic and started to score against Hearts. It wasn't always brilliant for sure, but we could do with someone like that.

Done more for us than Vente ever has. Surely if we showed an interest he would come back to us ahead of Aberdeen. I mean his family and friends will be in the central belt. I mean what has Aberdeen got to offer, its just a dark cold windy, wet port surrounded by sheep.


Bring him home Hibs :cb

[1875Sean]

Any more news about the Austrian striker Grbic from Lorient. Seeing we probably won’t get Nisbet could Grbic be a possibility or was that just a made up rumour?

Sure it was just a rumour, the people who put it out there came out and said he doesn’t want to come to Scotland

[ChuckNor]

Still can’t believe people on here saying we shouldn’t sign Nisbet because of his “attitude”. He will bang goals in again at this level. His “poor attitude” is an absolute myth. Boy’s a winner and scores goals.

[HFC93]

People not wanting Nisbet anywhere near us because they are precious about his so called attitude is mad.

Would be a great signing for Aberdeen if they get him.

Yeah, it's madness. Scores lots of goals which is all I'm interested in.

[007]

Hibs Observer reporting we are interested in Corrie Ndaba from Ipswich.

[CentreForward]

Hibs Observer reporting we are interested in Corrie Ndaba from Ipswich.


He was mentioned a lot several weeks ago. Was at Killie last season. Bit of a utility defender I think mainly a centre half and left back?

[JohnM1875]

Hibs Observer reporting we are interested in Corrie Ndaba from Ipswich.

Old article? Signed with Killie on a permanent deal at the end of July.

[CentreForward]

Sure it was just a rumour, the people who put it out there came out and said he doesn’t want to come to Scotland


Oh right sounds unlikely then.

[CentreForward]

Old article. Signed with Killie on a permanent deal at the end of July.


Hadn’t heard that he had gone back to Killie, so in that case we move on to try and find another centre half.

[007]

Old article? Signed with Killie on a permanent deal at the end of July.

Ok, my mistake. Bit odd, appears on News Now for Hibs like it's a new article but I now see it's from July.

https://i.ibb.co/FBgKg8x/Screenshot-20240820-001153-Chrome.jpg (https://ibb.co/55B6BsM)

[JohnM1875]

Ok, my mistake. Bit odd, appears on News Now for Hibs like it's a new article but I now see it's from July.

https://i.ibb.co/FBgKg8x/Screenshot-20240820-001153-Chrome.jpg (https://ibb.co/55B6BsM)

Thought signing Ndaba made sense at the time, even more so now after Obitas start to the season!

Shame we weren't in for him but promising we’re still looking for defenders. Less than a fortnight to go now.

[Forza Fred]

Thought signing Ndaba made sense at the time, even more so now after Obitas start to the season!

Shame we weren't in for him but promising we’re still looking for defenders. Less than a fortnight to go now.

Aye and the ‘Newsnow Page’ also tells me Henderson is close to leaving.

Something wrong with thev’newsnow’ feed I’d say.

[tonyrougier123]

Scott Burns

🔴⚪️EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen want to sign Scotland international Kevin Nisbet from Millwall on loan. The forward is one of the options that Jimmy Thelin is keen on. Full story @Record_Sport 🔴⚪️

If they get Nisbet 6months before he went down south,good addition.
However the Billy big baws attitude,moping around and the dry spells in front of goal Kevin Nisbet was an issue for me. Maybe he’s been humbled by Millwall stint but I doubt it.

[tonyrougier123]

The rumours with Rocky leaving for a sizeable fee is welcome.
However I do feel he’d do well in that system we played at weekend with 3cbs.
Still maintain he can’t header the ball well though, I’d like to see us sign a really good cb. Don’t think we’ve filled that area as well as we should’ve yet again.

[tonyrougier123]

Has Josh Nisbet signed for county yet? If not still feel we could nip in there. Tenacious wee player determined and tricky.

[MWHIBBIES]

Scary we'd prefer Aberdeen got a guy who scored 39 goals in 100 games for us, firing us to 3rd and 2 cup finals. Scored in 1 semi, assist in another, 2 goals in his last 2 derbies, goals at Ibrox, Parkhead, against Aberdeen etc.

[AllyT]

Aye and the ‘Newsnow Page’ also tells me Henderson is close to leaving.

Something wrong with thev’newsnow’ feed I’d say.

Looks like an issue with the Hibs Observer feed.

[Since90+2]

We've just spent good money on Bowie and Mykola when fit is a very decent player.

I can't see us being interested in Nisbet when there are other areas of the team we badly need to improve as a priority over a number 9.

[Nicho87]

In a ideal world you’d take Nisbet

However l just don’t know how it would work with big myko and Bowie

I’d much rather give priority to a midfielder and centre half

Even a goalie should one become available

[JimBHibees]

He probably isn't even a top 10 earner at the club.

Yep no idea what the Rocky is a high earner is based on

[Chorley Hibee]

Aye so he is.

You think it's okay showing such levels of disrespect to your employer, and the many people offering him support, all because a few fannys have sent him abuse?

Two wrongs don't make a right, as they say.

[JimBHibees]

People not wanting Nisbet anywhere near us because they are precious about his so called attitude is mad.

Would be a great signing for Aberdeen if they get him.

Agree would take him in a second

[blackpoolhibs]

Rocky is never getting the runner and covers the player inside. Newell was too far away for me. I

The runner is Obitas.

I think he sticks his arm up for offside rather than pointing.

Anyway I’m sure that’ll get looked at in training.

Thank god for that, we dont want it happening again, we will surely learn from it by working on it during the week.:wink:

[easty]

Scary we'd prefer Aberdeen got a guy who scored 39 goals in 100 games for us, firing us to 3rd and 2 cup finals. Scored in 1 semi, assist in another, 2 goals in his last 2 derbies, goals at Ibrox, Parkhead, against Aberdeen etc.

Scored an SPL hat-trick for us, scored for Scotland away in Holland.

But…he didnae ever look happy so that’s why we shouldn’t want him eh.

[Aldo]

Rocky is never getting the runner and covers the player inside. Newell was too far away for me. I

The runner is Obitas.

I think he sticks his arm up for offside rather than pointing.

Anyway I’m sure that’ll get looked at in training.

Thank god for that, we dont want it happening again, we will surely learn from it by working on it during the week.:wink:

🫣[emoji51]

[degenerated]

Scored an SPL hat-trick for us, scored for Scotland away in Holland.

But…he didnae ever look happy so that’s why we shouldn’t want him eh.Ironically, a lot of the people not wanting him back seem a lot less happy at Easter road than nisbet ever was. :greengrin

[thebausburst]

Agree would take him in a second

Our support is mad at times, folk no wanting the best striker we’ve had in years back when we’re struggling to score goals in our last 4 games (keltie, st Mirren, Celtic x2 = 1 goal).

[we are hibs]

Some selective memories on show again..

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[tonyrougier123]

Whatever way anyone looks at Nisbets time at hibs, Dave Gray will know his character and his attributes. If he’s available you’d imagine we’d be in if he’s rated by club coaches. Or maybe a loan is preferred to cover up top for Vente. Lots of permutations before window closes.

[WestStandWillie]

Strikers will struggle without any form of support from midfield - just as our defenders are doing.

[Callum_62]

I'd take a motivated Nisbet but what's he done after leaving us a year ago?

We are spending good chunks of cash on mykola and Bowie so I can't really see it either

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[tonyrougier123]

Strikers will struggle without any form of support from midfield - just as our defenders are doing.

I think our defence is making their own problems,evidence based.

[AlbertK86]

In a ideal world you’d take Nisbet

However l just don’t know how it would work with big myko and Bowie

I’d much rather give priority to a midfielder and centre half

Even a goalie should one become available

Great competition for places and when injuries and suspensions kick in as they always do we will need options.

Madness not to try and get him
If he is available


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[bingo70]

I don’t think Nisbet will fit the profile of striker we are looking for.

We have got Mike and Bowie signed with the expectation of playing first team football every week, we can’t offer that to another striker coming in.

More likely to be a promising youngster that’s not in the first team picture at a bigger club down south or abroad that would benefit from more exposure to first team football, even if that’s just being in squads and sub appearances. That’s not to say there won’t be opportunities to break into the team, it just won’t be someone we are offering first team football to from day one.

IMO we won’t be blowing a significant wage for what will initially be a back up striker.

[Mcbizz1998]

I don’t get why people are so against Nisbet. It seems his supposed attitude problems are being blown way out of proportion. Like the longer he is gone, the worse people like to imagine he was.

He was a top player for Hibs, if he goes to Aberdeen then we have missed a trick.

[Forza Fred]

Has Josh Nisbet signed for county yet? If not still feel we could nip in there. Tenacious wee player determined and tricky.

Not yet, but not on Malky's shopping list apparently..duno why, he'd cost nowt.

[04Sauzee]

I don’t think Nisbet will fit the profile of striker we are looking for.

We have got Mike and Bowie signed with the expectation of playing first team football every week, we can’t offer that to another striker coming in.

More likely to be a promising youngster that’s not in the first team picture at a bigger club down south or abroad that would benefit from more exposure to first team football, even if that’s just being in squads and sub appearances. That’s not to say there won’t be opportunities to break into the team, it just won’t be someone we are offering first team football to from day one.

IMO we won’t be blowing a significant wage for what will initially be a back up striker.

David Gray did say if we were bring in another striker which he is hopeful of doing then he has to be of the same ability, stature as Vente or there would be no point. I don't want to open up an argument on what people think Vente's ability is/was

[Unseen work]

https://youtu.be/ZYOMyaVN7oo?si=2YUAiUNjVoDrmLj_

https://youtu.be/Tlqh0sBpX6Q?si=KaXnZFlMJDXDrhaW

Some absolutely unbelievable finishes in there

[Since90+2]

Great competition for places and when injuries and suspensions kick in as they always do we will need options.

Madness not to try and get him
If he is available


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It's trying to keep the 3 of them happy though and the impact that has on the squad. Mykola, Bowie and Nisbet would all want and expect to start.

Nisbet is a good player but it's not a position we should be looking to add to without improving the centre of the park first IMO.

[B.H.F.C]

Nisbet is a good player but we’re not going to be in for him.

Myko looks like he is going to be our number 9 and we spent 600k on Bowie. We’re not spending that type of money on him to then not play him regularly (although I know he can play off the side as well).

Our priorities need to be elsewhere just now IMO.

[SunshineOnLeith]

Myko is better than Nisbet.

[blackpoolhibs]

If we'd signed him before Mykola or Bowie then yes, a fit Nisbet would be a huge asset, but we need better players in other positions, i dont think we should be after him if it means we dont get the players we need in midfield and defence?

I'd certainly want him if we could afford him though, proven scorer at this level.

[easty]

I'd take a motivated Nisbet but what's he done after leaving us a year ago?

We are spending good chunks of cash on mykola and Bowie so I can't really see it either

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He’s done a lot more than Myko in the last year since leaving.

[easty]

Myko is better than Nisbet.

Based on what? Not what they’ve done at Hibs, or in the English Championship.

[easty]

Nisbet is a good player but we’re not going to be in for him.

Myko looks like he is going to be our number 9 and we spent 600k on Bowie. We’re not spending that type of money on him to then not play him regularly (although I know he can play off the side as well).

Our priorities need to be elsewhere just now IMO.

I agree with this.

I do think Nisbet would be a great signing, and if he signs for Aberdeen I think it’ll work out well for them.

[Souter96Mac]

Difficult one, I'd be raging to see Aberdeen sign him, but I don't think it'd be that wise to bring him here.

Just sign everyone hibs

[B.H.F.C]

I agree with this.

I do think Nisbet would be a great signing, and if he signs for Aberdeen I think it’ll work out well for them.

I think he’ll score goals but I think we also have a striker who will score goals (fitness permitting). We can’t just sign someone because he might be good elsewhere. Get the areas of the team more in need sorted.

[easty]

I think he’ll score goals but I think we also have a striker who will score goals (fitness permitting). We can’t just sign someone because he might be good elsewhere.

I wouldn’t want him cos he’ll be good elsewhere. I want him because he’d be good here.

Im just willing to accept that a first choice centre forward isn’t what we need to be looking to bring in right now.

[Gordy M]

Without starting the whole debate again, i think Nisbet potentially being available is an example of when folk say players become available towards the end of the window.

[Unseen work]

Had a look at the Aberdeen fans forum snd one of them is saying we’ve also made a loan offer - no idea if he is ‘ITK’

It makes sense though. SDG said when Vente left that his replacement needs to be minimum the same standard as Vente or what’s the point. Nisbet would be an upgrade and I’m sure SDG will have confidence he knows how to get the best out of him

[AlbertK86]

It's trying to keep the 3 of them happy though and the impact that has on the squad. Mykola, Bowie and Nisbet would all want and expect to start.

Nisbet is a good player but it's not a position we should be looking to add to without improving the centre of the park first IMO.

Yep I get that. Bowie can play out wide as he has done most of his career


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[Sioux]

Whatever way anyone looks at Nisbets time at hibs, Dave Gray will know his character and his attributes. If he’s available you’d imagine we’d be in if he’s rated by club coaches. Or maybe a loan is preferred to cover up top for Vente. Lots of permutations before window closes.

Like he knows Newell and Campbell?

[Mcbizz1998]

Nisbet is a good player but we’re not going to be in for him.

Myko looks like he is going to be our number 9 and we spent 600k on Bowie. We’re not spending that type of money on him to then not play him regularly (although I know he can play off the side as well).

Our priorities need to be elsewhere just now IMO.

It will be a loan if we are in for him. Myko has a bad injury record we can’t be putting all our eggs in that basket or it’s McKirdy time.

[Halmyre Hibee]

No brainier if Nisbet available. Proven goalscorer, knows the club and if he wants back into the Scotland squad needs to perform consistently at club level.

[Not In The Know]

Defensive solidity is the problem, and it has been for years.

If we sign another forward next then I'll despair.

We just need to be NOT **** for an extended period.

[hibsbollah]

McKirdy time.

:party:
This is now a thing.

[B.H.F.C]

It will be a loan if we are in for him. Myko has a bad injury record we can’t be putting all our eggs in that basket or it’s McKirdy time.

A loan would still cost us a good few quid. Myko might get injured, might not. We also paid a lot of money for Bowie. I don’t think many/any teams would carry three centre forwards who would all be looking at being a starter. Chuck in that as it stands you’ve still got Youan and Boyle who can play up front and I’d just be surprised if we were in for him when other areas of the team are in more need.

[Callum_62]

Difficult one, I'd be raging to see Aberdeen sign him, but I don't think it'd be that wise to bring him here.

Just sign everyone hibsThe Chelsea of the North

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[Winston Ingram]

Defensive solidity is the problem, and it has been for years.

If we sign another forward next then I'll despair.

We just need to be NOT **** for an extended period.

Yep. We're well stocked at CF with Bowie and Myko. We've got far bigger priorities than CF.

[badabing67]

Looking like Rocky has a medical at Millwall, if he is away we need a couple in quick sharp to replace him and Harbottle.

[500miles]

Defensive solidity is the problem, and it has been for years.

If we sign another forward next then I'll despair.

We just need to be NOT **** for an extended period.

It's only really been a problem since LJ took over. Before that we had the best defensive record outside the OF, even under Maloney iirc.

[GreenCastle]

Would rather spend money on a new keeper and CB than Nisbet.

We need to shop losing goals and always have to score 2 to win the game.

[Mcbizz1998]

Looking like Rocky has a medical at Millwall, if he is away we need a couple in quick sharp to replace him and Harbottle.

Great news if we pull that off. And means we are surely bringing in 2 new CH's which means we don't necessarily need to start Ekpiteta. Hopefully any new defensive signings are close to being done.

[nickwhibs]

**** it we can’t defend anyway let’s just go with a front five. We’ll score more than you. Bowie, Myko, Nisbet, Boyle, Rudi/Hoilett/Youan

[ElginHibbie]

Looking like Rocky has a medical at Millwall, if he is away we need a couple in quick sharp to replace him and Harbottle.

Can't imagine we'd be letting Rocky go unless replacement already lined up... or maybe wishful thinking from me

[Alex Trager]

Looking like Rocky has a medical at Millwall, if he is away we need a couple in quick sharp to replace him and Harbottle.

Looking like it where?

[bingo70]

Can't imagine we'd be letting Rocky go unless replacement already lined up... or maybe wishful thinking from me

I thought that about Vente.

Really surprised we let him go without having his replacement lined up.

[Stuart93]

Even if we haven’t got a replacement lined up, we can’t pass up the opportunity to move Rocky on if we’re being offered cash for him.

[badabing67]

Looking like it where?


'Medical booked' - Millwall eye double Celtic and Hibs swoop (londonworld.com) (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/millwall/medical-booked-millwall-eye-double-celtic-and-hibs-swoop-in-response-to-bristol-city-defeat-4748464)

[Hibby Gav]

https://youtu.be/ZYOMyaVN7oo?si=2YUAiUNjVoDrmLj_

https://youtu.be/Tlqh0sBpX6Q?si=KaXnZFlMJDXDrhaW

Some absolutely unbelievable finishes in there


I enjoyed that! :agree:

[skyehibee]

Marcondes put a Instagram story up this morning in Edinburgh.

[GordonHFC]

'Medical booked' - Millwall eye double Celtic and Hibs swoop (londonworld.com) (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/millwall/medical-booked-millwall-eye-double-celtic-and-hibs-swoop-in-response-to-bristol-city-defeat-4748464)

The medical is for the Celtic player though.

[tonyrougier123]

'Medical booked' - Millwall eye double Celtic and Hibs swoop (londonworld.com) (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/millwall/medical-booked-millwall-eye-double-celtic-and-hibs-swoop-in-response-to-bristol-city-defeat-4748464)

I take that as a medical for the Celtic player, need to agree fee with us first before the medical. 500k for Rocky? spend on a CB right away we need another that’s for sure probably 2 for cover.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

I thought that about Vente.

Really surprised we let him go without having his replacement lined up.

It’s not too bad as it looks like we are mainly playing one up front just now.

[easty]

'Medical booked' - Millwall eye double Celtic and Hibs swoop (londonworld.com) (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/millwall/medical-booked-millwall-eye-double-celtic-and-hibs-swoop-in-response-to-bristol-city-defeat-4748464)


Millwall are competing with Standard Liege for the transfer of Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri. The 24-year-old is one of the highest earners at the Scottish side and could be available for a cut-price fee due to pressures on the Edinburgh club.

That's some spin.

[TrinityHFC]

I thought that about Vente.

Really surprised we let him go without having his replacement lined up.

I know Gray has talked about a replacement but with Myko and Bowie already signed I don’t think we have a desperate need.

[erin go bragh]

I know Gray has talked about a replacement but with Myko and Bowie already signed I don’t think we have a desperate need.

One injury and we are donald ducked. Definitely need another striker.

[nonshinyfinish]

'Medical booked' - Millwall eye double Celtic and Hibs swoop (londonworld.com) (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/millwall/medical-booked-millwall-eye-double-celtic-and-hibs-swoop-in-response-to-bristol-city-defeat-4748464)

Good to see local press is crap everywhere:

"Millwall suffered heartbreak on the road at the weekend, losing 3-2 to Bristol City"

"a late flurry of Bristol City action saw the home side claim a 4-3 victory"

[B.H.F.C]

One injury and we are donald ducked. Definitely need another striker.

I don’t think there are many teams carrying more than two out and out centre forwards. We have Myko and Bowie plus players who can provide cover. If we do anything in that area I think it’ll be someone who can play wide as well as through the middle rather than someone who you’d really see as a centre forward.

[CapitalGreen]

I don’t think there are many teams carrying more than two out and out centre forwards. We have Myko and Bowie plus players who can provide cover. If we do anything in that area I think it’ll be someone who can play wide as well as through the middle rather than someone who you’d really see as a centre forward.

Isn’t that what Bowie is?

[Unseen work]

I’m sure a journalist rubbished the Rocky story

Got to say I think he’d do well in the championship

I find him very frustrating as I think 90% of the time he’s a good defender. But he’s just not reliable when you need him most.

If you put him up against a bruiser of a striker (like found in the championship), I think he’ll do well due to his physicality.

If you put him against a clever striker that’s when he starts missing headers, heading it through his legs and acting like his laces are tied together.

He probably still gets a rough time for how well he plays at times, but unfortunately he’s joined us when we’ve been a mess so he’ll always be linked to part of the problem.

Best for both parties if he moves on and I wish him all the best.

[Real Emerald]

I don’t think there are many teams carrying more than two out and out centre forwards. We have Myko and Bowie plus players who can provide cover. If we do anything in that area I think it’ll be someone who can play wide as well as through the middle rather than someone who you’d really see as a centre forward.

Thought Bowie plays anywhere across the front?

[easty]

I’m sure a journalist rubbished the Rocky story

Got to say I think he’d do well in the championship

I find him very frustrating as I think 90% of the time he’s a good defender. But he’s just not reliable when you need him most.

If you put him up against a bruiser of a striker (like found in the championship), I think he’ll do well due to his physicality.

If you put him against a clever striker that’s when he starts missing headers, heading it through his legs and acting like his laces are tied together.

He probably still gets a rough time for how well he plays at times, but unfortunately he’s joined us when we’ve been a mess so he’ll always be linked to part of the problem.

Best for both parties if he moves on and I wish him all the best.

I think you're underselling the quality of strikers in the Championship. Lot of really good players at that level.

[Smartie]

I’m sure a journalist rubbished the Rocky story

Got to say I think he’d do well in the championship

I find him very frustrating as I think 90% of the time he’s a good defender. But he’s just not reliable when you need him most.

If you put him up against a bruiser of a striker (like found in the championship), I think he’ll do well due to his physicality.

If you put him against a clever striker that’s when he starts missing headers, heading it through his legs and acting like his laces are tied together.

He probably still gets a rough time for how well he plays at times, but unfortunately he’s joined us when we’ve been a mess so he’ll always be linked to part of the problem.

Best for both parties if he moves on and I wish him all the best.

In spite of all of that, I think he’s a first pick right now - not as good as O’Hora, better than Ekpiteta.

[Unseen work]

I think you're underselling the quality of strikers in the Championship. Lot of really good players at that level.

Yeah of course there will be some brilliant strikers, but I think as a whole he’s got on fine due to the style of play and physicality down there.

[easty]

In spite of all of that, I think he’s a first pick right now - not as good as O’Hora, better than Ekpiteta.

I've seen Rocky have more bad games for Hibs than we've even had a chance to see Ekpiteta in a Hibs strip yet. He was fine in the cup games, and the last 3 games include 2 against the best team in the country.

I'll definitely be looking to see more of him before writing him off as being worse than Rocky.

[McGruber]

Marcondes put a Instagram story up this morning in Edinburgh.

Up for the Fringe probably

[easty]

Yeah of course there will be some brilliant strikers, but I think as a whole he’s got on fine due to the style of play and physicality down there.

The quality of football there is better than it is here. He'll look like a fish out of water down there in my opinion. He looks lost trying to find good position against Ross County or St Johnstone up here!

[B.H.F.C]

Isn’t that what Bowie is?

He apparently can but I get the impression he sees himself as a 9 and that’s where he will predominantly be used in time. It’s also where he’s come on in his two appearances.

[TrinityHFC]

The quality of football there is better than it is here. He'll look like a fish out of water down there in my opinion. He looks lost trying to find good position against Ross County or St Johnstone up here!

He was with a Championship team before and never played. Ekpiteta in comparison played over 70 times in the league. Reports when he left were all really positive too. Some mention of use of the ball which could be better but no reason to suggest he will make mistakes every week.

[Smartie]

I've seen Rocky have more bad games for Hibs than we've even had a chance to see Ekpiteta in a Hibs strip yet. He was fine in the cup games, and the last 3 games include 2 against the best team in the country.

I'll definitely be looking to see more of him before writing him off as being worse than Rocky.

I don’t think Rocky’s that bad though.

A few gaffes and he’s actually quite unlucky on occasion.

He’s also at an age where you should still expect him to be improving.

I really wouldn’t be against seeing him get a run of games at RCB in a back 4 with Kwon playing DM. Yes, we’ll still get the odd daft moment, but he has strengths in his game.

The St Mirren second then the Celtic 3rd goals might suggest that Ekpiteta then Bursik are going to be targeted with the ball at their feet big time. All strikers who caused those goals with their pressing did well tbf, it’s the sort of thing we all admire in Simon Murray.

Not writing Ekpiteta off yet, but neither am I fully trusting him to be knocking the ball about in the premier league yet.

[worcesterhibby]

He was with a Championship team before and never played. Ekpiteta in comparison played over 70 times in the league. Reports when he left were all really positive too. Some mention of use of the ball which could be better but no reason to suggest he will make mistakes every week.

if Marvin just bans himself from pass backs for a few weeks he will be fine. Very good defender, his first touch isn’t always silky but his ability to hit a long ball is an asset.

[worcesterhibby]

That's some spin.

Almost as good as Lewis Miller’s spin on the edge of the box against Celtic at ER :greengrin

[CentreForward]

Definitely think we need another one in up top and especially with Vente away and Nisbet looking unlikely. We really have only one out and out striker. Bowie really doesn’t have any pedigree as a striker yet even if the intention is to play him there. Certainly think though that he can do well there and you only have to look at that great chance he nearly took against Celtic at ER. Despite having signed 9 players we’re still well short. At the very minimum we need another striker, at least one more in midfield and another centre half (possibly 2 if Rocky is away). If Bursik continues to be as bad as he has been then firstly surely Smith has to be given a chance.

[EGL2000]

I know Gray has talked about a replacement but with Myko and Bowie already signed I don’t think we have a desperate need.

Myko has no record of staying fit and Bowie isn't even an out and out striker. Definitely need another.

[CentreForward]

if Marvin just bans himself from pass backs for a few weeks he will be fine. Very good defender, his first touch isn’t always silky but his ability to hit a long ball is an asset.


Agreed though am guessing his confidence must be a bit shot at the moment.

[MWHIBBIES]

Strikers will struggle without any form of support from midfield - just as our defenders are doing.

So strikers and defenders struggling is entirely midfields fault? Interesting take.

Can't our forwards create chances for themselves?

[EGL2000]

I don’t think there are many teams carrying more than two out and out centre forwards. We have Myko and Bowie plus players who can provide cover. If we do anything in that area I think it’ll be someone who can play wide as well as through the middle rather than someone who you’d really see as a centre forward.

I would argue most in our league have at least 3 out and out strikers, quick example:

Kilmarnock: Vassell, Anderson, Watkins, Wales

St Mirren: Mandron, Ayunga, Scott, Olusanya

Hearts : Shankland, Boyce, Musa

Aberdeen: Sokler, Ambrose , actively looking for at least 1 more

Definitely lacking in options compared to similar teams around us.

[Spudster]

Marcondes put a Instagram story up this morning in Edinburgh.

Marcondes on a one year deal and McCowan at the end of the season on a free :greengrin

[Centre Hawf]

If we can somehow get 250-500k for Rocky that would be fantastic business for us. At that point just go take Owen Bevan for cover and then scout around for another serious long term replacement.

I think we should get another striker too but we might have to wait on McKirdy?

[Stuart93]

So strikers and defenders struggling is entirely midfields fault? Interesting take.

Can't our forwards create chances for themselves?

He didn’t say it’s entirely the midfields fault? He just said both areas of the pitch will struggle with little support from them and he’s not wrong

We’ve zero creativity in the midfield and no-one in there to unlock a defence with a through ball.

Our midfield also fails to track its runners and their positional sense when defending is terrible at times.

In fact, the whole team as a defensive unit is really bad

[PatHead]

Marcondes on a one year deal and McCowan at the end of the season on a free :greengrin

McCowan will be sold in this window. It just depends on whether Celtic put in an offer where he goes.

[BSEJVT]

Kevin Nisbet at his best was very very good indeed and a great finisher

I would take him back in a heart beat.

Attitude problems are all rumoured, but even if they exist I would rather have a player with a questionable attitude that a model professional who is a poor player.

[MWHIBBIES]

He didn’t say it’s entirely the midfields fault? He just said both areas of the pitch will struggle with little support from them and he’s not wrong

We’ve zero creativity in the midfield and no-one in there to unlock a defence with a through ball.

Our midfield also fails to track its runners and their positional sense when defending is terrible at times.

In fact, the whole team as a defensive unit is really bad

Can't agree. Between St Mirren and Kelty defeats our midfield certainly wasn't the worst part. Forwards missed a hatful and defence lost very poor goals.

We don't have a traditional creative midfielder, but we do create chances. Diddies like Vente can't score from under the bar.

[Springbank]

Teams win entire world cups with a good midfield & no striker - its the hallmark of a good team to have a midfield that works hard to protect the defence & creates for the forwards.

Our midfield three has too much of a tendency to stand off opponents, all of St Mirrens goals were from runners who our midfield failed to track. And when they get the ball, none of them take it on the half turn to speed away from their marker & create space for the forwards.

Trust this explains midfield

[Murdoch]

Marcondes put a Instagram story up this morning in Edinburgh.

His next pic was in Copenhagen airport so possibly not much to take from that unfortunately.

[Pretty Green]

His next pic was in Copenhagen airport so possibly not much to take from that unfortunately.

Unless he just posted them the wrong way round, who knows

[Callum_62]

Unless he just posted them the wrong way round, who knows#SaulGoodman

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[LeithMike]

No brainier if Nisbet available. Proven goalscorer, knows the club and if he wants back into the Scotland squad needs to perform consistently at club level.

Hmmmm. I think we should be engaging our brains. Nisbet while a good goal scorer could go missing when things went against him. We’ve already got players in midfield like that and we really needed to improve our spine and get players who will keep going no matter what and drag us back into games when we have a bad spell.

I actually think Rocky is of that ilk and while his ability might be questioned (I like him) he has never ever hidden and always takes responsibility for his mistakes. I think that’s the type of character we need and would be concerned that we’re letting him go and bringing in someone who is good on his day but goes missing. Kind of sums Hibs up and it’s that that needs to change.


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[Unseen work]

Hmmmm. I think we should be engaging our brains. Nisbet while a good goal scorer could go missing when things went against him. We’ve already got players in midfield like that and we really needed to improve our spine and get players who will keep going no matter what and drag us back into games when we have a bad spell.

I actually think Rocky is of that ilk and while his ability might be questioned (I like him) he has never ever hidden and always takes responsibility for his mistakes. I think that’s the type of character we need and would be concerned that we’re letting him go and bringing in someone who is good on his day but goes missing. Kind of sums Hibs up and it’s that that needs to change.


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Nisbet dragged us back into plenty games and scored plenty of quality goals and in big games

Just because some games he was poor doesn’t mean he went missing

[Centre Hawf]

Kevin Nisbet at his best was very very good indeed and a great finisher

I would take him back in a heart beat.

Attitude problems are all rumoured, but even if they exist I would rather have a player with a questionable attitude that a model professional who is a poor player.

I said earlier in the thread but I think the biggest issue I've had with Nisbet is when he's playing for moves he looks hungry and fit. At the moment I'm not sure where his mind will be at. He's reportedly unfit (and looks it tbh), has had disciplinary problems, and is so out of form. I'm not sure it would be worth paying any sort of money to get him back unless people were totally assured his head was screwed on and ready to work again.

The most I could stomach at this stage is a loan.

[easty]

Hmmmm. I think we should be engaging our brains. Nisbet while a good goal scorer could go missing when things went against him. We’ve already got players in midfield like that and we really needed to improve our spine and get players who will keep going no matter what and drag us back into games when we have a bad spell.

I actually think Rocky is of that ilk and while his ability might be questioned (I like him) he has never ever hidden and always takes responsibility for his mistakes. I think that’s the type of character we need and would be concerned that we’re letting him go and bringing in someone who is good on his day but goes missing. Kind of sums Hibs up and it’s that that needs to change.


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When has Rocky ever dragged us back into a game?

I'm not even sure what it is you're trying to say with that last point? Wanting to sign a guy with 10 international caps, who's proven he's a goalscorer at this level, while wanting to move on a defender who's been humpty...how does that sum up Hibs?

[AlbertK86]

He apparently can but I get the impression he sees himself as a 9 and that’s where he will predominantly be used in time. It’s also where he’s come on in his two appearances.

He started at CF in his first sub appearance but dropped back to the ten when Rudi went off.

Agree he will be a CF predominantly in time but I think whilst Mykolo is here on loan he will be the main striker with Bowie in one of the three behind most of the time.

Would love to see both Mykolo and Bowie up top as twin strikers.

Maybe a 3-4-1-2 with Mykolo up top with Bowie or Nisbet and the other one behind them


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[LeithMike]

When has Rocky ever dragged us back into a game?

I'm not even sure what it is you're trying to say with that last point? Wanting to sign a guy with 10 international caps, who's proven he's a goalscorer at this level, while wanting to move on a defender who's been humpty...how does that sum up Hibs?

We seem to have a lot of soft, temperamental players who go missing when the going gets tough. If you’ve got Nisbet and Newell/Levitt then you’re not getting much when the chips are down.

I’m not saying Rocky has dragged us back into games but even when he makes a mistake he never goes missing or hides and takes responsibility. With the right coaching Rocky will be a very good player for us.

But it’s strong characters we need at this point as much as anything. McCowan sounds like he’s cut from the right cloth but not sure at all on. Nisbet.


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[Iain G]

His next pic was in Copenhagen airport so possibly not much to take from that unfortunately.

And he flew Ryanair or easyJet to Copenhagen, cheapskate!

[IanM]

Hecky in charge of PNE

[sauzee1989]

If we can somehow get 250-500k for Rocky that would be fantastic business for us. At that point just go take Owen Bevan for cover and then scout around for another serious long term replacement.

I think we should get another striker too but we might have to wait on McKirdy?

That’s just fantasy land. In reality if a club wants Rocky we should allow him to leave for nothing. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing in the Belgian 3rd division in a few years time.

[Dashing Bob S]

Nisbet has quality but I think attitude problems have derailed his career. I know we’ve taken the ‘rehab hit’ (bringing in damaged but quality goods and effecting repairs) but I’m not sure it’s worth a punt considering our current standing.

McCowan is more the sort of player we should be looking at. I can’t see Celtic bidding as they are rammed with midfielders to the extent that they’ve put a quality one out on loan to us, and in any case I think McCowan at his age has probably peaked as a top 4, but not a top 2, SPL player.

The Dundee game is already looking like serious goods. Lose that one (or even draw) and then go to Killies plastic pitch and we risk being rock bottom before the international break.

Iif I were Hibs I’d lob in an extra 50 grand to temp Dundee to sell before Saturday.

[Unseen work]

We seem to have a lot of soft, temperamental players who go missing when the going gets tough. If you’ve got Nisbet and Newell/Levitt then you’re not getting much when the chips are down.

I’m not saying Rocky has dragged us back into games but even when he makes a mistake he never goes missing or hides and takes responsibility. With the right coaching Rocky will be a very good player for us.

But it’s strong characters we need at this point as much as anything. McCowan sounds like he’s cut from the right cloth but not sure at all on. Nisbet.


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I find it bizarre how people can brand players that go missing and who doesn’t.

If a team are playing poor that’s when the “goes missing” chat seems to come into it. As a centre half, it’s hard for them to go missing as such as they’ll probably be right in the thick of it as the other team are playing better than us. I’m sure plenty people will say Rocky has went missing with numerous goals over his time here.

Re Nisbet and going missing, is it the big games when we’re not playing well and he’s getting a lack of service?

He’s scored goals against Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and scored a couple of hat tricks.

39 goals and 12 assists for us in 101 games,

I do think he had an attitude problem at times and sulked but I’d take a player that goes missing as much as his record every day of the week.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/anthonyrjoseph/status/1825855074876129284?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g


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[Centre Hawf]

That’s just fantasy land. In reality if a club wants Rocky we should allow him to leave for nothing. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing in the Belgian 3rd division in a few years time.

I agree completely that we're likely going to have to let him go for nothing, was just going by that article suggesting we could get 250k but i'm very doubtful that it'll transpire that way.

[BSEJVT]

We seem to have a lot of soft, temperamental players who go missing when the going gets tough. If you’ve got Nisbet and Newell/Levitt then you’re not getting much when the chips are down.

I’m not saying Rocky has dragged us back into games but even when he makes a mistake he never goes missing or hides and takes responsibility. With the right coaching Rocky will be a very good player for us.

But it’s strong characters we need at this point as much as anything. McCowan sounds like he’s cut from the right cloth but not sure at all on. Nisbet.


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What we see here is something we are all guilty off.

Player A, Nisbet gets no allowance for anything as to quote an example, once he has snagged one sheep he will always be a sheep ****ger, despite his many other qualities outweighing that one failing.

Player B, Rocky gets absolved for everything

When you look at players through that prism battle lines are drawn before the debate has started.

We all make judgements on players and through confirmation bias that is the view we take of them despite info to the contrary.

At their absolute best who has brought more to the team?

Absolute no brained for me, Nisbet by the length of Leith Walk

[Greenworld]

I agree completely that we're likely going to have to let him go for nothing, was just going by that article suggesting we could get 250k but i'm very doubtful that it'll transpire that way.Rocky beside a experienced Ch would be fine . He is worth 250k no problem and in my opinion.

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[BILLYHIBS]

That’s just fantasy land. In reality if a club wants Rocky we should allow him to leave for nothing. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him playing in the Belgian 3rd division in a few years time.

By all accounts genuine interest in Rocky from Millwall and Standard Liege if we get an offer we should take it as he is in the final year of his contract

If you see Rocky as Belgium 3rd Division material where would you see Ekpiteta who looks miles out of his depth up here ?

Rocky is ok will be sad to see him go has errors but no as many as Big Marv and also more pace and physicality

Goalkeeper and centre back urgently required

[erin go bragh]

And he flew Ryanair or easyJet to Copenhagen, cheapskate!

Maybe signing for Killie 😁

[BILLYHIBS]

Rocky beside a experienced Ch would be fine . He is worth 250k no problem and in my opinion.

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[worcesterhibby]

Teams win entire world cups with a good midfield & no striker - its the hallmark of a good team to have a midfield that works hard to protect the defence & creates for the forwards.

Our midfield three has too much of a tendency to stand off opponents, all of St Mirrens goals were from runners who our midfield failed to track. And when they get the ball, none of them take it on the half turn to speed away from their marker & create space for the forwards.

Trust this explains midfield

Completely agree. Scotland beat Spain and qualified for the zeros with no strikers of note and out top scorers were all midfielders. it’s also why we were rubbish when we finally got there, because ideally you need goalscorers up top too.

We are desperate for a midfielder who takes the ball on the half turn and drives forward.

[Saint Hibee]

For all his much-discussed faults, I would be very sad to see Rocky leave. He's still a young player whom I think/hope will definitely improve.

[worcesterhibby]

By all accounts genuine interest in Rocky from Millwall and Standard Liege if we get an offer we should take it as he is in the final year of his contract

If you see Rocky as Belgium 3rd Division material where would you see Ekpiteta who looks miles out of his depth up here ?

Rocky is ok will be sad to see him go has errors but no as many as Big Marv and also more pace and physicality

Goalkeeper and centre back urgently required

Ekpiteta doesn’t look miles out of his depth at all. He’s been let down by the keeper in the last match and has made a couple of errors, he’s also been dominant in the air, put in some fantastic blocks and tackles and his long balls up the wing have been excellent. To many on here seem desperate to write players off.

[BILLYHIBS]

Ekpiteta doesn’t look miles out of his depth at all. He’s been let down by the keeper in the last match and has made a couple of errors, he’s also been dominant in the air, put in some fantastic blocks and tackles and his long balls up the wing have been excellent. To many on here seem desperate to write players off.

Looks light easily turned no upper body strength good in the air granted not good on the deck not quick cannot remember any brilliant balls up the line one would have been good on Sunday instead of passing the ball back across the area responsible for three goals in as many games two failed blocks versus Celtic Sunday and one against St Mirren Sorry not seeing what you are seeing So far everything is falling into place to what the Blackpool fans told us good at heading and clearing but don’t expect him to play football

Still early days though and prepared to eat humble pie if he can turn things around