Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[allezsauzee]

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.

Not nearly as good as Myko IMO.

[Greenio]

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.

Agree. The slating he gets is unjust.

He's not been faultless, but overall, from what ive seen, he's all round play is strong, he can do a lot of things quite well as you say.

Just think no one likes losing a lot of goals so folk are, understanbly prob, looking for where to point the finger.

IMO our perfromances haven't been down to really poor individual play, i just dont think we've clicked as a team yet, we dont seem to know what movement we want to make to get up the park, or what to do when we're there, it's all very reactive and changes every time

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Not nearly as good as Myko IMO.

In what universe? Not this one

[allezsauzee]

In what universe? Not this one

Yes, in this universe. I'm not sure what other ones there are. He's more mobile, works harder, much better at holding the ball up (important asset if you are playing as a centre forward), better header of a ball, at least as good a finisher. The only negative with Myko is his injury record. If he stays fit we've won a watch getting him in on loan ( apologies for the positivity).

[Donegal Hibby]

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

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:agree:

[badabing67]

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


Don't think that will happen

[BSEJVT]

Not nearly as good as Myko IMO.

Myko is very good but has a lot to do to match Nisbet’s record

[BILLYHIBS]

Don't think that will happen
:greengrin

[TrinityHFC]

Don't think that will happen

Nah, a guy who’s played successfully in the Championship is never going to be able to recover from a couple of mistakes right enough.

[Ardenttwo]

Nah, a guy who’s played successfully in the Championship is never going to be able to recover from a couple of mistakes right enough.

See Aberdeen interested in Nesbit.

[easty]

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

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Well, he looked ***** playing alongside Paul Hanlon.


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.

He's almost 25.

[BSEJVT]

Find it strange that there are folk who expect Rocky to improve don’t think the same of Campbell

What’s the difference

Sadly I don’t see it in either

By their ages I don’t see one learning to head a ball or the other control it.

Or one learning to pass a ball or the other learning to pay attention

[TrinityHibby]

See Aberdeen interested in Nesbit.

🤔 Nesbit? ……is it Edith or Evelyn Nesbit they are after?

[Lago]

Hecky in charge of PNE
Please for Hecky always liked him.

[JohnM1875]

Appreciate we’ll be just as focussed on outgoings just now, but I am
surprised we haven't heard anything about incomings yet. Fair enough it was Celtic, but was expecting a reaction after going out the cup.

Was one of the ‘no news is good news’ folk in regards to McCowan, that was last week though! Something has to have happened by now. Wonder if we’ll reconsider Josh Nisbet if McCowan falls through? Don't think he's signed for Ross County yet?

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Yes, in this universe. I'm not sure what other ones there are. He's more mobile, works harder, much better at holding the ball up (important asset if you are playing as a centre forward), better header of a ball, at least as good a finisher. The only negative with Myko is his injury record. If he stays fit we've won a watch getting him in on loan ( apologies for the positivity).

That’s your opinion. More than entitled to it.

Would love Myko to go on and prove that he is at least as good a goalscorer / player as Nisbet. However that remains to be seen.

Nisbets numbers for Hibs are in the books. Very good player

[badabing67]

Appreciate we’ll be just as focussed on outgoings just now, but I am
surprised we haven't heard anything about incomings yet. Fair enough it was Celtic, but was expecting a reaction after going out the cup.

Was one of the ‘no news is good news’ folk in regards to McCowan, that was last week though! Something has to have happened by now. Wonder if we’ll reconsider Josh Nisbet if McCowan falls through? Don't think he's signed for Ross County yet?


Thought there would of been some news about Joe Hodge by now but not seen anything

[Callum_62]

It struck me how confident Gray came across about the squad getting stronger

I suspect that might be from the Black Knights group

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[Ardenttwo]

🤔 Nesbit? ……is it Edith or Evelyn Nesbit they are after?

Sorry Nisbet.

[TrinityHibby]

Sorry Nisbet.

No worries ……I personally rate Kevin very highly and in my opinion his football ability was under appreciated at Hibs …..not helped of course by his desire to move on so quickly after joining the club so I totally understand why some are sceptical

[TrinityHibby]

It struck me how confident Gray came across about the squad getting stronger

I suspect that might be from the Black Knights group

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I have been totally underwhelmed by what the BK Group have brought to the table after the way the investment was positioned as transformational at the AGM …..maybe that means we will be transformed into a permanent bottom six side whilst our competitors sail off into the sunset? ……empty words so far ….time for action and not convinced anything material is in the post ….youngster to develop on behalf of the Group?

[Callum_62]

I have been totally underwhelmed by what the BK Group have brought to the table after the way the investment was positioned as transformational at the AGM …..maybe that means we will be transformed into a permanent bottom six side whilst our competitors sail off into the sunset? ……empty words so far ….time for action and not convinced anything material is in the post ….youngster to develop on behalf of the Group?To be fair we are up for spending about 2 million quid in transfer fees

Possibly breaking our transfer record in the process

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[Hibiza]

We should be well above talking about the Nisbets and Rockys of this world, unfortunately we're not.

[easty]

We should be well above talking about the Nisbets and Rockys of this world, unfortunately we're not.

Nisbet and Rocky are very different levels of player.

I'm not sure why we should think we are above the level of Kevin Nisbet though?

[tamig]

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

Seriously? Ekpiteta looks much more solid to me than Rocky. No comparison. Couple of unfortunate shaky moments in the opening league games but much more good work. Never out his depth - as you put it. I don’t think we’ll see the same frequency of errors from Marv compared to Rocky.

[bordergreen]

Agree. The slating he gets is unjust.

He's not been faultless, but overall, from what ive seen, he's all round play is strong, he can do a lot of things quite well as you say.

Just think no one likes losing a lot of goals so folk are, understanbly prob, looking for where to point the finger.

IMO our perfromances haven't been down to really poor individual play, i just dont think we've clicked as a team yet, we dont seem to know what movement we want to make to get up the park, or what to do when we're there, it's all very reactive and changes every time

Well said. Give the guy a chance.

[MWHIBBIES]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

[tamig]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

Don’t forget the Maolida pile-on after his debut. “Worst debut ever for a Hibs striker” being one of the more outlandish quotes.

[Waxy]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

Sunday was the goalies fault.He will learn from it.

[The Tubs]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

Darren Jackson took a couple of months before he became even half decent.

[theonlywayisup]

Darren Jackson took a couple of months before he became even half decent.

And Brian Kerr started well and went missing after that.

[Groathillgrump]

And Brian Kerr started well and went missing after that.

He wasn't missing, just doing 'unseen' work. :wink:

[TrinityHFC]

Darren Jackson took a couple of months before he became even half decent.

Roy Keane actually apologised on sky the other night for his early views on Lisandro Martinez and acknowledged it could take up to a season or two for players to settle and show how good they are. Might be a bit of an extreme timescale but the point was valid enough.

Fine I think to point out where players have made mistakes but to write them of and demand we try and get rid of them in their first few games is a bit daft.

[Keepthefaith]

Sunday was the goalies fault.He will learn from it.

It really wasn't...all for giving Ek a chance but he played the keeper into trouble when he had other options less risky.

[MWHIBBIES]

Sunday was the goalies fault.He will learn from it.

I probably agree. Just pump it into touch. No goal. Goalie played it to the one place he shouldn't have.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

It really wasn't...all for giving Ek a chance but he played the keeper into trouble when he had other options less risky.

A bit of both in the end, Ek had other options and so did Bursic

[AlbertK86]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

Well said


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[greenlex]

I have been totally underwhelmed by what the BK Group have brought to the table after the way the investment was positioned as transformational at the AGM …..maybe that means we will be transformed into a permanent bottom six side whilst our competitors sail off into the sunset? ……empty words so far ….time for action and not convinced anything material is in the post ….youngster to develop on behalf of the Group?
I’m sure that like January there might be one or two of BK influenced loan or permanent deals as the end of window ins and outs over the group settle and trickle down.

[easty]

It really wasn't...all for giving Ek a chance but he played the keeper into trouble when he had other options less risky.

It was a poor ball to give the keeper, but a professional footballer should be doing so much better. It looked like he’d given up on it before he even went to play it. Half hearted swing of the leg.

[HoboHarry]

It was a poor ball to give the keeper, but a professional footballer should be doing so much better. It looked like he’d given up on it before he even went to play it. Half hearted swing of the leg.
By that logic, a professional footballer should never ever make a mistake. It happens, even at EPL level.

[easty]

By that logic, a professional footballer should never ever make a mistake. It happens, even at EPL level.

Did you read what I wrote at all?

It wasn’t that.

[badabing67]

Sunday was the goalies fault.He will learn from it.


The ball should never of gone near the goalie though

[badabing67]

Bring him home Hibs

Hibernian Keeping Close Watch On Attacker (insidefutbol.com) (https://insidefutbol.com/2024/08/20/hibernian-keeping-close-eye-on-attackers-situation/657518/)

[JimBHibees]

You'd think we'd learn from guys like Bogdan, Newell, Doidge. Started poorly and ended up being good players for us. Hopefully Ekpiteta can be the same. Certainly doesn't look out of his depth. Just had a couple brainfarts. Happens.

Totally agree

[Logie]

Goalies fault all day. Not a great back pass but keeper could have swung a right leg at it rather than letting it come across his body while already under pressure. For me lack of movement/options for Marv the only pass he realistically could have played was O’hora for a punt down the line.

[Springbank]

The ball should never of gone near the goalie though

Are you saying anything near our goalie goes in?

If so, I'd probably agree.

Just hoof the fxxxer out of play & you don't concede

Should be any keepers Natural Instinct

That it wasn't his natural instinct feels like it tells a story

Let's hope we're wrong & he settles down...

[JohnM1875]

Bring him home Hibs

Hibernian Keeping Close Watch On Attacker (insidefutbol.com) (https://insidefutbol.com/2024/08/20/hibernian-keeping-close-eye-on-attackers-situation/657518/)

No danger we’re going with Myko, Bowie and Nisbet. I get Bowie can play wide. But that's three starters.

Be class though, just can't see it happening.

[ruthven_raiders]

No danger we’re going with Myko, Bowie and Nisbet. I get Bowie can play wide. But that's three starters.

Be class though, just can't see it happening.

SDG did say that he was looking for a direct replacement for Vente, meaning a no 9, who knows tho..if Youan is going then I see that definitely happening.... Boyle isn't the same player anymore so why not those 3 up front and wide....

[Sioux]

No danger we’re going with Myko, Bowie and Nisbet. I get Bowie can play wide. But that's three starters.

Be class though, just can't see it happening.

If DG wants to play two strikers, then he needs at least three, whether classed as starters or not is irrelevant.

That's not a call for KN though.

[JohnM1875]

SDG did say that he was looking for a direct replacement for Vente, meaning a no 9, who knows tho..if Youan is going then I see that definitely happening.... Boyle isn't the same player anymore so why not those 3 up front and wide....

Ken he said that but I have a feeling the striker will be a player from Bournemouth on loan.

[JohnM1875]

If DG wants to play two strikers, then he needs at least three, whether classed as starters or not is irrelevant.

That's not a call for KN though.

It does matter in my opinion. If you have three starters and only play two (more often than not only one through the middle) then you constantly have a pissed off player.

The striker coming will be a loan from Bournemouth or someone I reckon, not a player as good as Nisbet.

[Sioux]

It does matter in my opinion. If you have three starters and only play two (more often than not only one through the middle) then you constantly have a pissed off player.

The striker coming will be a loan from Bournemouth or someone I reckon, not a player as good as Nisbet.

How many 'pissed off' midfielders have we had over the last two seasons, and what ones are still pissed off now?

At the moment we are an injury away from a major problem up front.

[JohnM1875]

How many 'pissed off' midfielders have we had over the last two seasons, and what ones are still pissed off now?

At the moment we are an injury away from a major problem up front.

How many of our midfielders would be classed as starters though? Probably two in total.

Don't disagree that we need another striker in though! Think it'll definitely happen.

[badabing67]

Goalies fault all day. Not a great back pass but keeper could have swung a right leg at it rather than letting it come across his body while already under pressure. For me lack of movement/options for Marv the only pass he realistically could have played was O’hora for a punt down the line.


https://x.com/i/status/1825616977433604127

[CentreForward]

Bring him home Hibs

Hibernian Keeping Close Watch On Attacker (insidefutbol.com) (https://insidefutbol.com/2024/08/20/hibernian-keeping-close-eye-on-attackers-situation/657518/)

Will never happen if Aberdeen are genuinely interested in him.

[TrinityHFC]

How many 'pissed off' midfielders have we had over the last two seasons, and what ones are still pissed off now?

At the moment we are an injury away from a major problem up front.

I don't think one injury give us a major problem.

Assuming the same players stay we have Myko, Bowie and Mckirdy who could all play as a central striker. We have Youan and Boyle in addition who could probably play as part of a two. We have Hoilett, Molotnikov, Cadden and Cadden to add to the mix as others that could play as part of a three.

[Since452]

Will never happen if Aberdeen are genuinely interested in him.

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?

[Alfred E Newman]

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?

One club on the rise, the other stuck in a continual state of turmoil.

[Paul1642]

One club on the rise, the other stuck in a continual state of turmoil.

But have you ever been to Aberdeen. It’s nae Edinburgh.

[Broken Gnome]

https://x.com/i/status/1825616977433604127

So easy to say in hindsight, but he can just shift the ball on to his right and then give it back to where it came from. Attacker was completed sold.

What's Boyle doing in that clip? No effort to move short, no spinning off behind, just does nothing.

[Real Emerald]

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?

This is also exactly the scenario where the BK investment should be benefitting us, getting the McCowan deal done and bringing Nisbet back, if that’s what the club are trying to do. It should be the catalyst to make the difference from where we were before. We’ll see.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/i/status/1825616977433604127

Thanks for showing that . I was of the opinion that it should never have went back to the keeper and I think this confirms that .

I read Gray say something like the ball was played on the wrong side of the keeper.

[Sioux]

I don't think one injury give us a major problem.

Assuming the same players stay we have Myko, Bowie and Mckirdy who could all play as a central striker. We have Youan and Boyle in addition who could probably play as part of a two. We have Hoilett, Molotnikov, Cadden and Cadden to add to the mix as others that could play as part of a three.

If you take one of Myko or Bowie out of the equation, none of those you've mentioned are a serious goal threat. We'd become too reliant on one striker.

Rudi might be, but not guaranteed. Boyle is not the player he was, Youan's on his way out by all accounts, and the Caddens, McKirdy and Hoilett are predominately wide players, and don't seem suited to regular goal scoring.

I wouldn't want to go until January with only two strikers, nor do I think that DG would be happy with it, but I'm not in his head so can't be sure of that.

[TrinityHFC]

One club on the rise, the other stuck in a continual state of turmoil.

Bottom six too last year. Remains to be seen how on the rise they are. The play in a tip too.

[SaulGoodman]

One club on the rise, the other stuck in a continual state of turmoil.

Aberdeen have been “on the rise” since the day I was born.

[HoboHarry]

Said it yesterday, we can buy all the attackers we want but it'll count for little if the midfield isn't addressed.

[theonlywayisup]

https://x.com/i/status/1825616977433604127

Clearly shows it's the defenders mistake. He had ample time pick out one of four Hibs outfield players, but took too much time on the ball and then his pass back to the wrong side of the goalkeeper.

[theonlywayisup]

Said it yesterday, we can buy all the attackers we want but it'll count for little if the midfield isn't addressed.

Fully agree! Disappointed to only see Kwon signed to date.

[Real Emerald]

Said it yesterday, we can buy all the attackers we want but it'll count for little if the midfield isn't addressed.

It quite simply has to be addressed and I’m hoping that things are progressing in the background to do so. However there’s probably been at least 6 consecutive transfers windows where I’d hoped the same.

[number9dream]

No danger we’re going with Myko, Bowie and Nisbet. I get Bowie can play wide. But that's three starters.

Be class though, just can't see it happening.

It would be sensational - and very expensive - and we have burning issues in other areas of the pitch.
3-4-3 with Bowie and Nisbet buzzing around big Myko?
Might be a nightmare for the midfield two though!
Or two up top, with those three rotating and fighting for places?
Sounds like a bit of a pipe dream but it would be gutting to see Nissy at Aberdeen.

[Coco Bryce]

Said it yesterday, we can buy all the attackers we want but it'll count for little if the midfield isn't addressed.

But Newell is our best player and Campbell has a great engine on him 🙄

[EGL2000]

It does matter in my opinion. If you have three starters and only play two (more often than not only one through the middle) then you constantly have a pissed off player.

The striker coming will be a loan from Bournemouth or someone I reckon, not a player as good as Nisbet.

I've looked at Bournemouth squad and can't see any fitting the bill. Either all at a highler level than us or have no senior team football experience.

[JohnM1875]

I've looked at Bournemouth squad and can't see any fitting the bill. Either all at a highler level than us or have no senior team football experience.

Probably thought Marcondes was at a higher level and he ended up here on loan. Maybe just to get fans onboard initially and would totally depend on the player wanting to come I suppose.

[Golden Bear]

Said it yesterday, we can buy all the attackers we want but it'll count for little if the midfield isn't addressed.

Here here! And that's been the case for a good number of years now.

[Hibiza]

But Newell is our best player and Campbell has a great engine on him 🙄

You can't criticise ," the Teflon Two," Coco

[Keepthefaith]

Wonder if any of our players would be considered for Auckland FC? League starts October, possible opportunity for jair/ mckirdy/ Delf / levitt/ jdh??

[badabing67]

Wonder if any of our players would be considered for Auckland FC? League starts October, possible opportunity for jair/ mckirdy/ Delf / levitt/ jdh??


Boyle???

[Cabbage-Patch]

Probably thought Marcondes was at a higher level and he ended up here on loan. Maybe just to get fans onboard initially and would totally depend on the player wanting to come I suppose.

Only one I thought would be a fit is Jebbison but he was on the bench at the weekend and came on. Still think he will get limited game time and if Bournemouth sign another attacker late in the window he's even further down the list so could present an opportunity..

In saying that if the fall out between the BKs and the golden quadrant is that bad they are unlikely to want to send us any of thier players under this current regime

[J-C]

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?

Nisbet will go to whoever pays him the most

[JohnM1875]

Nisbet will go to whoever pays him the most

It'll be a loan deal so Millwall will be paying his wages.

[Aldo]

Probably thought Marcondes was at a higher level and he ended up here on loan. Maybe just to get fans onboard initially and would totally depend on the player wanting to come I suppose.

I think we should go down the Ossie Ardiles all attacking route he tried at Spurs. 4-2-4

Keeper
Back 4
Kwon McCowan
Bowie Myko Nisbet Maolida

That would be a statement of intent and decent front line

[J-C]

It'll be a loan deal so Millwallwill be paying his wages.

Not all of them, loan club pay a % but I was having a dig at why he wanted to leave the last time as soon as he hear a club down south was interested in him, couldn't wait to get away and get higher wages.

[J-C]

I think we should go down the Ossie Ardiles all attacking route he tried at Spurs. 4-2-4

Keeper
Back 4
Kwon McCowan
Bowie Myko Nisbet Maolida

That would be a statement of intent and decent front line

I've only ever seen that working on Football Manager, although some teams that are free flowing like Man City etc do go from 4231-424 very quickly at times.

[TrinityHFC]

Only one I thought would be a fit is Jebbison but he was on the bench at the weekend and came on. Still think he will get limited game time and if Bournemouth sign another attacker late in the window he's even further down the list so could present an opportunity..

In saying that if the fall out between the BKs and the golden quadrant is that bad they are unlikely to want to send us any of thier players under this current regime

Yeah, nonsense. David Gray has mentioned that they continue to talk to them constantly about players.

[Aldo]

I've only ever seen that working on Football Manager, although some teams that are free flowing like Man City etc do go from 4231-424 very quickly at times.

We’d be free flowing…..[emoji2957]

[cubehindthegoal]

SDG did say that he was looking for a direct replacement for Vente, meaning a no 9, who knows tho..if Youan is going then I see that definitely happening.... Boyle isn't the same player anymore so why not those 3 up front and wide....

That’d be worth a ticket for anyone … coach them to work together and switch about positions … might not be the solution we need to win .. we’d probably lose 6-4 to celtic next time … still …

… ideal world ? … well … if only we can get the defence working right, one good CH in could transform it I think, and couple new midfielders too … then you have the team we all want. We have some good players now in the “first team” … Bowie, O’Hora, Kuharevich, Molotnikov, Kwon … and a few others that might get better with more quality around them … it’s getting there …

Manager … I always would rather we gave them a bit more time … but time always tells, it seems.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?

Holliet picked us over over Aberdeen...just the other week.

[Iain G]

I think we should go down the Ossie Ardiles all attacking route he tried at Spurs. 4-2-4

Keeper
Back 4
Kwon McCowan
Bowie Myko Nisbet Maolida

That would be a statement of intent and decent front line

41212

Keeper

Cadden Marv Scarlett Obita

Kwon

Newell. Toffee

Rudi

MajorTom Myko

[The Spaceman]

Honestly couldn’t give a toss about Nisbet. Questionable attitude and has failed to make the most of his obvious talents despite many opportunities. Handed his notice in at the first opportunity when he was here - no thanks.

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/theleishy/status/1825980022081085542?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

[TrinityHibby]

I've looked at Bournemouth squad and can't see any fitting the bill. Either all at a highler level than us or have no senior team football experience.

Bournemouth cleared out the last of their dross when they sent us NMW in January.

[McGruber]

https://x.com/theleishy/status/1825980022081085542?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Walta signing that would be

[TrinityHibby]

To be fair we are up for spending about 2 million quid in transfer fees

Possibly breaking our transfer record in the process

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Do you honestly believe that? ….if so, we have a hell of a long way to go to hit that 😂😂

[McGruber]

If there is a deal to be had to be bringing Nisbet back it's a deal we should be doing. Can put up with the moany faces as long as he scores goals - which if he's fit, he will

[JohnM1875]

If there is a deal to be had to be bringing Nisbet back it's a deal we should be doing. Can put up with the moany faces as long as he scores goals - which if he's fit, he will

If he's coming back up the road it'll be to Aberdeen I reckon. Guaranteed starter there and did he not have a few arguments with our fans when he was here? Cupping his ears towards them after scoring I seem to remember?

[Unseen work]

Because of the Finnish lad that’s randomly linked on Twitter I done the good old Instagram check for new followers

Souleymane Diarra is now following us

29 year old centre mid

Doesn’t look like he’s had a club the past year though….

https://youtu.be/LlwXe0WVXx8?si=bASI1mT5To0fHyNj

[easty]

You can't criticise ," the Teflon Two," Coco

Nah, nobody criticises them at all. Nowt but support for both of them on here of course.

[Callum_62]

Do you honestly believe that? ….if so, we have a hell of a long way to go to hit that [emoji23][emoji23]How much has Bowie and (potentially) McLukan costing us?

That's about 1.3 or so apparently



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[JohnM1875]

How much has Bowie and (potentially) McLukan costing us?

That's about 1.3 or so apparently

Spending money hasn't been the issue for us the past few years, spent plenty on players. It's just poor players that haven't improved the team more often that not.

Hopefully starting to get our act together on that front too.

[Allant1981]

Do you honestly believe that? ….if so, we have a hell of a long way to go to hit that 😂😂

Can you not ask your 2 "sources"

[JohnM1875]

Surely still plenty outgoings in the next 10 days? You'd think;

Kenneh
JDH
McKirdy (probably struggle to get him a loan)
Jair
Delferriere

Will be allowed to move on/actively trying to move on. Wouldn't mind if Amos was moved on as well, assuming we get McCowan.

[cubehindthegoal]

Surely still plenty outgoings in the next 10 days? You'd think;

Kenneh
JDH
McKirdy (probably struggle to get him a loan)
Jair
Delferriere

Will be allowed to move on/actively trying to move on. Wouldn't mind if Amos was moved on as well, assuming we get McCowan.

Agree with all that if we can do it. Still feel we won’t see the benefit of changes properly until next year, when players who shouldn’t ever have been at our club, go out of contract … what we are doing now looks better than before mostly (but mistakes will always happen, I acknowledge, even Alex Ferguson bought some not good enough for his teams) .. and if that continues next summer, then we might have a team. But patience ain’t easy … and of course, we don’t know if we have a manager yet that will do it … but I hope to hell he proves he is. That would be utter perfect, to see SDG become a success with us.

[badabing67]

https://x.com/theleishy/status/1825980022081085542?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Is that guy the same size as Josh Nisbet


Leo Walta ▶ Skills, Goals & Highlights 2023ᴴᴰ (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7IEXDzsv50)

[chippy]

Is that guy the same size as Josh Nisbet


Leo Walta ▶ Skills, Goals & Highlights 2023ᴴᴰ (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7IEXDzsv50)

5 ft 10 ins on wiki

[we are hibs]

Millwall not interested in Rocky according to their manager.

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[04Sauzee]

5 ft 10 ins on wiki

A smidge under 5'7 on transfermrkt which looks more likely, even then that looks generous.

[04Sauzee]

Millwall not interested in Rocky according to their manager.

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And the reports from the Belgian reporters on twitter were saying he wasn't on the radar of the Belgian team that was linked with him.

[cubehindthegoal]

Millwall not interested in Rocky according to their manager.

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We need a proper good centre half now .. we have one in the making in O’Hora, so I hope we don’t find he gets better after he leaves us .. I hope we get that partner for him now … Rocky going will help .. Marv is a back up or part of three when needed .. and hopefully learns and becomes better with us ..

[chippy]

A smidge under 5'7 on transfermrkt which looks more likely, even then that looks generous.

He does look wee ish but then again he’s playing with giants in Scandinavia -

[cubehindthegoal]

We need a proper good centre half now .. we have one in the making in O’Hora, so I hope we don’t find he gets better after he leaves us .. I hope we get that partner for him now … Rocky going will help .. Marv is a back up or part of three when needed .. and hopefully learns and becomes better with us ..

.. I should say too … I don’t mean Rocky bad by that … I mean we need to lose some to find some … I really do hope he moves on and is successful, he is a good guy.

[stokesmessiah]

Is walta is true, is this plan B ?

[TrinityHibby]

How much has Bowie and (potentially) McLukan costing us?

That's about 1.3 or so apparently



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McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

[theonlywayisup]

You can't criticise ," the Teflon Two," Coco

I think you are misunderstanding what many are saying. You can't drop Newell and Campbell as we don't have better players at the moment. However, many believe that they are not good enough and need replaced.

[Lago]

Why not? Do you think he'd pick Aberdeen over Hibs?
Yes

[04Sauzee]

Is walta is true, is this plan B ?

I'd be surprised

IK Sirius
edit
On 8 March 2024, Walta joined Allsvenskan side Sirius on a deal until 30 June 2028 for an undisclosed fee, reported to be €1.25 million.[11][12]

[TrinityHFC]

McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

Do you know what the budget is? How many years we are planning to use it over? How it breaks down in transfer fees, agents, sign ons, wages?

If not you’re unlikely to get any answer on how it has been or will be spent.

[CropleyWasGod]

McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

You're forgetting about the signing-on fees for Ekpiteta, Ohora, Cadden, Hoilett, and Bowie.

[cubehindthegoal]

McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

Hibs can’t be faulted in our pursuit of McC … Dundee have played a clever game around that … and it’s mainly because they are in a reassuring position with their start to the season, and lesser so because of their confidence in their manager (as is always the case, all managers are sacked or leave). What’ll be will be there.

[cubehindthegoal]

You're forgetting about the signing-on fees for Ekpiteta, Ohora, Cadden, Hoilett, and Bowie.

Yep .. and most of these I would suggest will be well spent, on reflection. Makes a change to the past few years.

[TrinityHibby]

Do you know what the budget is? How many years we are planning to use it over? How it breaks down in transfer fees, agents, sign ons, wages?

If not you’re unlikely to get any answer on how it has been or will be spent.

The budget has been confirmed as all smoke and mirrors

[CropleyWasGod]

The budget has been confirmed as all smoke and mirrors

So how much smoke, and how many mirrors, have we left in the kitty?

[cubehindthegoal]

The budget has been confirmed as all smoke and mirrors

By anyone other than yourself ?

[ElginHibbie]

By anyone other than yourself ?

The "sources" of course

[TrinityHFC]

You're forgetting about the signing-on fees for Ekpiteta, Ohora, Cadden, Hoilett, and Bowie.

I also suspect we knew the future budget when signing NMW and Amos. Not that they’ve been great but it is all money being spent.

[cubehindthegoal]

The "sources" of course

I come back here on occasion, and try to engage in the intelligent conversation about my club, and - I admit - get so p***** off with what I read, I get annoyed with the nonsense (and probably voice it unfairly sometimes to some, I apologise to anyone if I have, right now) … and then I leave.

Then I come back, in hope, and encounter some nonsense (but lots of intelligent thoughts and fun too, don’t get me wrong) ..

No wonder the jambo accusations appear now and then … but then, I have read here that some here go on their equivalent to our site here .. and post there .. so maybe it’s inevitable …

Pretty sad though. And not that I’m accusing anyone. But if you are .. then, jeezo, you know what I mean ?

… just be a Hibee my friend, whoever you are. And any jambos here .. go back and enjoy some time with your fans of your club.

Who wants to be the first to accuse me of being an idealist 😉

[babahibs]

the budget has been confirmed as all smoke and mirrors

ltyf

[Hibernian Verse]

Why is Trinity speaking to himself? Am I missing something obvious!

[cubehindthegoal]

McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

Have to ask … what are you planning while you wait for the excuses … a party perhaps ? You did say you can’t wait … 😆 How many of us Hibbies will be invited if so 😂🤣

Or am I misunderstanding?

[HoboHarry]

I come back here on occasion, and try to engage in the intelligent conversation about my club, and - I admit - get so p***** off with what I read, I get annoyed with the nonsense (and probably voice it unfairly sometimes to some, I apologise to anyone if I have, right now) … and then I leave.

Then I come back, in hope, and encounter some nonsense (but lots of intelligent thoughts and fun too, don’t get me wrong) ..

No wonder the jambo accusations appear now and then … but then, I have read here that some here go on their equivalent to our site here .. and post there .. so maybe it’s inevitable …

Pretty sad though. And not that I’m accusing anyone. But if you are .. then, jeezo, you know what I mean ?

… just be a Hibee my friend, whoever you are. And any jambos here .. go back and enjoy some time with your fans of your club.

Who wants to be the first to accuse me of being an idealist 😉

Ooh ooh me me, pick me, pick me..... 😁

[cubehindthegoal]

Ooh ooh me me, pick me, pick me..... 😁

It’s your choice, not mine.

[cubehindthegoal]

More importantly ..

Transfer rumours anyone ?

[badabing67]

More importantly ..

Transfer rumours anyone ?


yeah what happened to the Joe Hodge one

[Just_Jimmy]

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.The profile of striker we should be looking for is someone who scores goals at this level and improves the team.

If they do that they'll play most weeks. I'm not bothered about feelings, perform.

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[Just_Jimmy]

'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)Highest earners?
Cut price fee?
Pressures on the Edinburgh club?

Either that's a huge scoop, or utter dross. I know what I think.

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[JohnM1875]

Highest earners?
Cut price fee?
Pressures on the Edinburgh club?

Either that's a huge scoop, or utter dross. I know what I think.

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Think you're spot on. Their manager has apparently rubbished the Rocky rumour.

[Forza Fred]

Forlorn hope I’m my part I know, but..

Ross County have been successful in obtaining a visa for Josh Nisbet and he is expected to travel to the UK in the next 48 hrs.

If The MCCowan deal IS close to collapse and Hibs are looking for alternatives, them we can safely remove Nisbet from the list of possible unless they move very soon.

[tonyrougier123]

Forlorn hope I’m my part I know, but..

Ross County have been successful in obtaining a visa for Josh Nisbet and he is expected to travel to the UK in the next 48 hrs.

If The MCCowan deal IS close to collapse and Hibs are looking for alternatives, them we can safely remove Nisbet from the list of possible unless they move very soon.

If mccowan deal goes cold, Nisbet and Nisbet in?🤷*♂️.
Let’s get a game of snap here.

Two Nisbets
Two caddens
Two Rocky’s

What’s Marciano up to these days 😁

[JimBHibees]

McCowan to Hibs looks highly unlikely so only £1.4m to go……can’t wait for the excuses when the budget remains unspent.

Highly unlikely why?

[GreenCastle]

If mccowan deal goes cold, Nisbet and Nisbet in?🤷*♂️.
Let’s get a game of snap here.

Two Nisbets
Two caddens
Two Rocky’s

What’s Marciano up to these days 😁

BK and BKs (Ben Kensell and Black Knights)

[tonyrougier123]

BK and BKs (Ben Kensell and Black Knights)

😬😬😬

[Springbank]

If mccowan deal goes cold, Nisbet and Nisbet in?🤷*♂️.
Let’s get a game of snap here.

Two Nisbets
Two caddens
Two Rocky’s

What’s Marciano up to these days 😁


OHora & oHara I could definitely live with

[ruthven_raiders]

Marciano has only played 9 times for his Israeli club, so so r know what's going on there. 34 years old.....maybe injured?

[04Sauzee]

Now into the last 10 days of the window.

[Since452]

Forlorn hope I’m my part I know, but..

Ross County have been successful in obtaining a visa for Josh Nisbet and he is expected to travel to the UK in the next 48 hrs.

If The MCCowan deal IS close to collapse and Hibs are looking for alternatives, them we can safely remove Nisbet from the list of possible unless they move very soon.

I don't think Nisbet was ever on the list

[GreenCastle]

Now into the last 10 days of the window.

“Only the best players become available at end of the window”
“Wait till the Euros / Copa America is over”
“Let’s see what the big clubs do and that trickles down to other clubs”
“Quality over quantity”
“Winter transfer window is especially hard to sign players”

Going to be an interesting 10 days for Hibs to see what we do…2 games in those 10 days too.

[easty]

“Only the best players become available at end of the window”
“Wait till the Euros / Copa America is over”
“Let’s see what the big clubs do and that trickles down to other clubs”
“Quality over quantity”
“Winter transfer window is especially hard to sign players”

Going to be an interesting 10 days for Hibs to see what we do…2 games in those 10 days too.

Who are you quoting? And why?

[Brightside]

I don't think Nisbet was ever on the list

He was on A list. But didn't get past Malky.

[easty]

He was on A list. But didn't get past Malky.

Given that the only list he ended up being considered on was Ross County's, he's maybe not as good as some people on here thought?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Given that the only list he ended up being considered on was Ross County's, he's maybe not as good as some people on here thought?

I’ve saw him a few times and he’s not good enough imo. Have absolutely zero issue with us not going for him.

[Lago]

Now into the last 10 days of the window.
Be the usual last minute scramble to sign players, it's the way Hibs operate these days.

[easty]

Be the usual last minute scramble to sign players, it's the way Hibs operate these days.

You mean apart from the 9 players we’ve already signed?

[JimBHibees]

Be the usual last minute scramble to sign players, it's the way Hibs operate these days.

What ? we have signed and got rid of loads of players. It is not the activity that is lacking it is whether the guys brought in are good enough which time will tell

[.Sean.]

Now into the last 10 days of the window.
Good, means we are getting near that time of the transfer window when all these good players magically become available all of a sudden then according to some on here

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Given that the only list he ended up being considered on was Ross County's, he's maybe not as good as some people on here thought?

My thinking was that Malky maybe passed him onto his pals at Ross C, on the agreement if he does well we would have first dibs. Probably reaching on that one 😂

[Centre Hawf]

Be the usual last minute scramble to sign players, it's the way Hibs operate these days.

We signed 9 players, all of them first team and no projects. This has been a better window than we've seen in a while. Of course though the proof will be in the results over the next few months but I'm not sure how many more we could realistically add without running the risk of just stretching our recruitment far too thin.

[bingo70]

We signed 9 players, all of them first team and no projects. This has been a better window than we've seen in a while. Of course though the proof will be in the results over the next few months but I'm not sure how many more we could realistically add without running the risk of just stretching our recruitment far too thin.

I quite like a project signing. Exciting players with potential that might just be brilliant. Granted I can’t think of too many successful ones but still, if we were to sign say a fast striker from an unknown Gambian club with no YouTube reel to speak of I’d be delighted just now. As long as we don’t sign too many of that type of player of course.

[badabing67]

Millwall boss refuses to rule out former Hibs star's exit amid swirling Aberdeen transfer speculation (scotsman.com) (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/millwall-boss-refuses-rule-out-former-hibs-star-exit-aberdeen-transfer-noise-4750283)

[hibee-boys]

Millwall boss refuses to rule out former Hibs star's exit amid swirling Aberdeen transfer speculation (scotsman.com) (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/millwall-boss-refuses-rule-out-former-hibs-star-exit-aberdeen-transfer-noise-4750283)

“For their own agendas” Sounds like Kevin itching for a move……again🤔

[Alex Trager]

Millwall boss refuses to rule out former Hibs star's exit amid swirling Aberdeen transfer speculation (scotsman.com) (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/millwall-boss-refuses-rule-out-former-hibs-star-exit-aberdeen-transfer-noise-4750283)

I’d be mightily disappointed if he signs for the sheep.

[Spudster]

Be the usual last minute scramble to sign players, it's the way Hibs operate these days.

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

[TrinityHFC]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

Are we?

[badabing67]

I’d be mightily disappointed if he signs for the sheep.


Think I would be gutted if that happened

[KeithTheHibby]

I think if Nisbet goes anywhere it’s to Aberdeen.
They’ve got cash and a big hole to fill with Miovski leaving.
Plus I’m not sure we need him. Other areas of the park are more pressing.
Wouldn’t be averse to the idea but with Myko and Bowie both vying for the number 9 role where does Nisbet fit in? Add in Boyle, Hoilett and potentially Youan we can’t play them all.
Think it’s a nap he ends up at the sheep.

[Alex Trager]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

Was someone not hailing the ‘9 quality signings’ Hearts have made so far this summer?

The same number as us, despite being in a much better position than us?

If there are other teams laughing at us, they certainly can’t be laughing at the number of signings we’ve made.

The impact of them is another thing.

[ElginHibbie]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

We are getting it tight from a lot of people cause of the last few windows culminating in the current situation, but everyone is aware of that and guy who has been brought in to sort admitted be next summer until we can fully sort it, but not seen anyone giving us a hard time due to current window's signings

SPFL Premiership
Summer SigningsAs at 19/08
(Includes loans & loans to perm)
Motherwell 14
Dundee Utd 12
Hearts 11
St.Johnstone 10
Hibernian 9
Rangers 9
Ross County 9
St.Mirren 8
Dundee 7
Aberdeen 6
Kilmarnock 5
Celtic 4

[badabing67]

Has Lennon been sacked by Rapid

[TrinityHibby]

I come back here on occasion, and try to engage in the intelligent conversation about my club, and - I admit - get so p***** off with what I read, I get annoyed with the nonsense (and probably voice it unfairly sometimes to some, I apologise to anyone if I have, right now) … and then I leave.

Then I come back, in hope, and encounter some nonsense (but lots of intelligent thoughts and fun too, don’t get me wrong) ..

No wonder the jambo accusations appear now and then … but then, I have read here that some here go on their equivalent to our site here .. and post there .. so maybe it’s inevitable …

Pretty sad though. And not that I’m accusing anyone. But if you are .. then, jeezo, you know what I mean ?

… just be a Hibee my friend, whoever you are. And any jambos here .. go back and enjoy some time with your fans of your club.

Who wants to be the first to accuse me of being an idealist ��

Well said, I will certainly bear that in mind in my future posts. Unfortunately it is abundantly clear certain posters on here will not allow you to criticise the club in any way and are ready to jump down your throat if you do. In any walk of life you should be open to constructive challenge and held accountable for your actions should they lead to a negative outcome.

[Jones28]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

Who is? Our business is on par with every other club.

[Bostonhibby]

Has Lennon been sacked by RapidLooks like it.

Could probably still do a job in our midfield.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240821/d432bd4ccb35b1f2ddbfec61d5027eb4.jpg

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[Just_Jimmy]

I think if Nisbet goes anywhere it’s to Aberdeen.
They’ve got cash and a big hole to fill with Miovski leaving.
Plus I’m not sure we need him. Other areas of the park are more pressing.
Wouldn’t be averse to the idea but with Myko and Bowie both vying for the number 9 role where does Nisbet fit in? Add in Boyle, Hoilett and potentially Youan we can’t play them all.
Think it’s a nap he ends up at the sheep.He starts and instantly makes us better.

It's a no brainer. If we can agree a deal, get him back.

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[TrinityHibby]

Has Lennon been sacked by Rapid

https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12507208/football-latest-news-and-gossip-chelseas-cole-palmer-named-pfa-young-player-of-the-year

it would appear so 😢

[.Sean.]

https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12507208/football-latest-news-and-gossip-chelseas-cole-palmer-named-pfa-young-player-of-the-year

it would appear so 😢
And we’ll probably still have some zoomer on here pleading for the return of saint Lenny next time we gave a vacancy 😂😂

[Jones28]

Looks like it.

Could probably still do a job in our midfield.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240821/d432bd4ccb35b1f2ddbfec61d5027eb4.jpg

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Someone start a thread asking him to come back.

[easty]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1826185457299870013?s=46&t=D_9KaoRnzKU_iJPtdJwUXQ

Man City after Kyogo??

[tonyrougier123]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1826185457299870013?s=46&t=D_9KaoRnzKU_iJPtdJwUXQ

Man City after Kyogo??

Big money for him you’d imagine. 4yrs left on his deal.

[ElginHibbie]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1826185457299870013?s=46&t=D_9KaoRnzKU_iJPtdJwUXQ

Man City after Kyogo??

Even one of the richest clubs in the world knows the best players only become available late into the window :wink:

[Hibs90]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1826185457299870013?s=46&t=D_9KaoRnzKU_iJPtdJwUXQ

Man City after Kyogo??

Pretty certain he isn't a winger :greengrin

[ElginHibbie]

Everyone's favourite journalist Scott Burns saying Cove after Reuben McAllister, would presume as a loan?

[Bostonhibby]

Someone start a thread asking him to come back.Count me out

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[BSEJVT]

In any walk of life you should be open to constructive challenge and held accountable for your actions should they lead to a negative outcome.

Agree 100% with the remaining part of your post left above.

However if you think that is all you are doing you are beyond deluded.

You are just constantly moaning your tits off and complaining about everything.

It is extremely tiresome.

[Centre Hawf]

I quite like a project signing. Exciting players with potential that might just be brilliant. Granted I can’t think of too many successful ones but still, if we were to sign say a fast striker from an unknown Gambian club with no YouTube reel to speak of I’d be delighted just now. As long as we don’t sign too many of that type of player of course.

I know what you mean, I think there is a time and place for some of these signings, for example a Melkersen type now wouldn't be the worst thing to come off the bench behind Myko and Bowie in the pecking order. But the problem is we're still paying for the excessive failed ones we went for.

Hopefully it's a lesson learned that in order to have say a Melkersen thrive at the club long term it requires coming into a better environment than they were before with more experienced pros ready to help them settle, but also not have a huge amount of pressure on them to succeed instantly like he did at that point.

[Col2]

I’d be mightily disappointed if he signs for the sheep.

If he goes on a perm or a loan with upfront fee then Aberdeen have just got £6m+ and have a need for a first choice striker

We are probably better placed up front just now and while we need Vente replacements we have other problem areas just as high priority.

If I was him and given he left under a cloud, the sheep would be more attractive IMHO.

[Waxy]

Looks like it.

Could probably still do a job in our midfield.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240821/d432bd4ccb35b1f2ddbfec61d5027eb4.jpg

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Gee that was rapid

[Hibiza]

“For their own agendas” Sounds like Kevin itching for a move……again🤔

It's what he does.

[Donegal Hibby]

Gee that was rapid

Not as rapid as it took to appoint another manager , apparently it took only 15 minutes after the had announced Lennon was leaving .

[Spudster]

Are we?

Yes, wether that is warranted is of course hugely debatable


Was someone not hailing the ‘9 quality signings’ Hearts have made so far this summer?

The same number as us, despite being in a much better position than us?

If there are other teams laughing at us, they certainly can’t be laughing at the number of signings we’ve made.

The impact of them is another thing.

Are you assuming these are the same people? I would assume they are not.

[Houston7]

Agree 100% with the remaining part of your post left above.

However if you think that is all you are doing you are beyond deluded.

You are just constantly moaning your tits off and complaining about everything.

It is extremely tiresome.

I agree. I have to say that the last post by TrinityHibby was an attempt at either irony or humour!

[TrinityHFC]

Yes, wether that is warranted is of course hugely debatable



Are you assuming these are the same people? I would assume they are not.

You said we are being mocked by every other Scottish club about the number of players we have signed and you are sticking to that statement?

[joehibs]

Like many, im torn on Nisbet given some of his previous, but I dont begrudge anyone banging in goals and angling for a move away - its a short career and these guys, although well paid, are hardly making Ronaldo money.

There is a part of me saying go for it if he was available cut price in a permanent contract. I know we have gaps that desperately need filled now, but Nisbet seems like a great opportunity to plug a gap for next season (or is that sort of forward planning being crazy!) as well as contribute now.

With Myko being on loan, if he does well for us, we wont get him back again. If he does poorly, we likely wont want him back.

Nisbet is likely only going to be available this window by the sounds of it, and there is very little chance of Hibs being able to attract a player with his strike rate for what could be a cut price deal.

[Lago]

You mean apart from the 9 players we’ve already signed?
Still looking for important ones rather than squad fillers.

[Lago]

What ? we have signed and got rid of loads of players. It is not the activity that is lacking it is whether the guys brought in are good enough which time will tell
Shouldn't have to wait for time to tell.!!!

[Lago]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)
Are we really, haven't seen those comments 🤔

[Since452]

Nisbet knows how to put the ball in the net. I'd love us to sign him. If he goes to the sheep he'll score goals.

[Donegal Hibby]

Shouldn't have to wait for time to tell.!!!

Players need time to gel with new teammates , get their fitness up and so on . Even in the case of McCowan if we got him , I’d still expect him to need some time to settle in too .

[JimBHibees]

Shouldn't have to wait for time to tell.!!!

It is genuinely the only way of finding out

[WestStandWillie]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

Haven't seen a single criticism - we're around mid table in terms of number of new players this summer.

[Lago]

It is genuinely the only way of finding out
So as ABBA once sung "Take a chance on me" :greengrin"

[andrew70]

Shouldn't have to wait for time to tell.!!!

No player fits in straight away, especially not at the money we are paying.

We are buying players for the future or guys who have hit the skids.

We can’t afford the finished article.

Every player will take time whether it be moving country, uprooting family or even just trying to find form again.

[SHODAN]

:confused: We are being mocked by every other Scottish club for the huge amount of players we have signed (so far)

No, we aren't.

[Lago]

No player fits in straight away, especially not at the money we are paying.

We are buying players for the future or guys who have hit the skids.

We can’t afford the finished article.

Every player will take time whether it be moving country, uprooting family or even just trying to find form again.
Why the is big Marv already getting pelters and told he's no good a poor League 1 standard etc etc etc

[marinello59]

Nisbet knows how to put the ball in the net. I'd love us to sign him. If he goes to the sheep he'll score goals.

:agree:

A proven goal scorer in our league, we should be trying to get him back.

[andrew70]

Why the is big Marv already getting pelters and told he's no good a poor League 1 standard etc etc etc

Because people love to jump the gun.

[richard_pitts]

Because people love to jump the gun.

Because we know less than we think we do. Previous targets on here include Alen Orman - played Champions League Football, Duncan Watmore - subsequently capped for England, Steven Fletcher - not in the same class as Brown and Riordan and Steven Whittaker - apparently a bombscare. Saint Brebner on the other hand could do no wrong. :confused:

[nonshinyfinish]

And we’ll probably still have some zoomer on here pleading for the return of saint Lenny next time we gave a vacancy 😂😂

I think you need to call him 'Neil Francis Lennon' to have the full effect

[tamig]

No player fits in straight away, especially not at the money we are paying.

We are buying players for the future or guys who have hit the skids.

We can’t afford the finished article.

Every player will take time whether it be moving country, uprooting family or even just trying to find form again.

Which one of those two stalls does a player like McCowan fit in? Think your view is a bit off.

[Donegal Hibby]

Probably it told off about posting Celtic stuff but it is rumoured that if Celtic lose O’Riley which is looking likely now . They are supposedly wanting two midfielders in , one was rumoured to be Arne Engels . It is rumoured that they are now after a guy call Mateusz Bogusz as well . Hopefully these two players are who they are after leaving us in the driving seat 🤞 for McCowan.

[500miles]

Why the is big Marv already getting pelters and told he's no good a poor League 1 standard etc etc etc

Particularly horrendous mistakes to be fair. They stand out badly in highlights.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Saw something earlier saying Chelsea’s squad currently have contracts that combined, total 191 years. The second highest in the EPL is Spurs with 97.

Im sure they have about 40 first team players, so that equates to an average of nearly 5 years left on deals for every player. Absolutely mental.

A sad sign of where football is that there’ll be guys in that Chelsea squad who are almost completely forgotten about sitting on contracts worth about double what our whole club is worth.

[andrew70]

Which one of those two stalls does a player like McCowan fit in? Think your view is a bit off.

There’s no danger he comes in and immediately plays in the same swashbuckling style. If he does I’d be pleasantly surprised. He’s going to be one that will make us better in the future.

Not everything is immediate. McCowan is a fantastic player but he would need to blend with his teammates, deal with moving away from Dundee (which I accept isn’t a major uprooting) possibly with a young family etc etc.

I wouldn’t be expecting amazing things straight away from him either way. Another good player who will make us stronger as the weeks go on.

There will also be undoubted pressure on him so again that may prevent immediate success. Hibs are a big club with big expectations that gives very little room for error.

We are building (again) for the next two or three years (going by contracts handed out) this isn’t future proof but we do need to realise that a lot more goes into a move than just signing a contract.

Let’s hope we sign him and find out.

[TrinityHibby]

Agree 100% with the remaining part of your post left above.

However if you think that is all you are doing you are beyond deluded.

You are just constantly moaning your tits off and complaining about everything.

It is extremely tiresome.

👏

[Billy Whizz]

Saw something earlier saying Chelsea’s squad currently have contracts that combined, total 191 years. The second highest in the EPL is Spurs with 97.

Im sure they have about 40 first team players, so that equates to an average of nearly 5 years left on deals for every player. Absolutely mental.

A sad sign of where football is that there’ll be guys in that Chelsea squad who are almost completely forgotten about sitting on contracts worth about double what our whole club is worth.

Disgraceful club. Read some things the other day that the owner was stepping on Tuchel’s area of responsibility

They’ve just extended Cole Palmer’s contact to 2033, 9 years for goodness sake. I thought these length of deals were stopped a number of years ago

[He's here!]

I know what you mean, I think there is a time and place for some of these signings, for example a Melkersen type now wouldn't be the worst thing to come off the bench behind Myko and Bowie in the pecking order. But the problem is we're still paying for the excessive failed ones we went for.

Hopefully it's a lesson learned that in order to have say a Melkersen thrive at the club long term it requires coming into a better environment than they were before with more experienced pros ready to help them settle, but also not have a huge amount of pressure on them to succeed instantly like he did at that point.

Benji was one who came into a good environment and provided some key goals. On his day he looked like he could go really far in the game and he and Zemmama (who I think was a wee bit more experienced) were different class in the 2007 League Cup final. Never fulfilled his potential but a clever signing nonetheless.

[tonyrougier123]

Kyle Wootton Stockport county.
Big strong CF plays across the front.
Physical mobile striker last year of contract. Would be perfect.
Not a rumour.

[bingo70]

Why the is big Marv already getting pelters and told he's no good a poor League 1 standard etc etc etc

Because people are just giving their opinions based on what they’ve seen so far?

Nobody’s opinion is set in stone but it’s pretty normal on a forum for people to give opinions on players that play for us.

If he plays well, people will soon change their opinion.

[tamig]

There’s no danger he comes in and immediately plays in the same swashbuckling style. If he does I’d be pleasantly surprised. He’s going to be one that will make us better in the future.

Not everything is immediate. McCowan is a fantastic player but he would need to blend with his teammates, deal with moving away from Dundee (which I accept isn’t a major uprooting) possibly with a young family etc etc.

I wouldn’t be expecting amazing things straight away from him either way. Another good player who will make us stronger as the weeks go on.

There will also be undoubted pressure on him so again that may prevent immediate success. Hibs are a big club with big expectations that gives very little room for error.

We are building (again) for the next two or three years (going by contracts handed out) this isn’t future proof but we do need to realise that a lot more goes into a move than just signing a contract.

Let’s hope we sign him and find out.

I agree with all you say about McCowan but I’d still be expecting good things from him within a relatively short period. I think he is definitely as close to a finished article type as we’re likely to see. Although at 26, plenty time for further improvement.

[Heisenberg]

No idea how reliable a source this is, kind of looks similar to what we have with the Hibs Observer.

https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/24532605.dundees-luke-mccowan-still-firmly-celtics-radar/

[BonnieFitbaTeam]

There’s no danger he comes in and immediately plays in the same swashbuckling style. If he does I’d be pleasantly surprised. He’s going to be one that will make us better in the future.

Not everything is immediate. McCowan is a fantastic player but he would need to blend with his teammates, deal with moving away from Dundee (which I accept isn’t a major uprooting) possibly with a young family etc etc.

I wouldn’t be expecting amazing things straight away from him either way. Another good player who will make us stronger as the weeks go on.

There will also be undoubted pressure on him so again that may prevent immediate success. Hibs are a big club with big expectations that gives very little room for error.

We are building (again) for the next two or three years (going by contracts handed out) this isn’t future proof but we do need to realise that a lot more goes into a move than just signing a contract.

Let’s hope we sign him and find out.


Would disagree with the gist of this.

McLeish signed John O'Neill and told him he expected him to perform from day1 because of his experience. I would bracket McCowan in identical fashion.

[NC1875]

No idea how reliable a source this is, kind of looks similar to what we have with the Hibs Observer.

https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/24532605.dundees-luke-mccowan-still-firmly-celtics-radar/

Just doing there usual.

Keep it in the press that they’re interested.

They’ll never bid for him but hope the paper talk is enough for him to stay put at Dundee and sign a pre contract with them. Then they’ll offer peanuts to take him in January.

Be pleasantly surprised if he ends up here. I really hope we have other targets that we’re talking to already.

[GreenCastle]

No idea how reliable a source this is, kind of looks similar to what we have with the Hibs Observer.

https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/24532605.dundees-luke-mccowan-still-firmly-celtics-radar/

Feels like Dundee just holding out till late in window for most money which is fair enough.

Guess it depends who leaves Celtic too.

Ideally we want players who really want to be at Hibs.

[Stuart93]

Feels like Dundee just holding out till late in window for most money which is fair enough.

Guess it depends who leaves Celtic too.

Ideally we want players who really want to be at Hibs.

It’s a bit of a risk from Dundee as well to be honest. You’d imagine they’d want to replace McCowan if he does move on & the longer the wait the less time they’ll have

[HoboHarry]

Disgraceful club. Read some things the other day that the owner was stepping on Tuchel’s area of responsibility

They’ve just extended Cole Palmer’s contact to 2033, 9 years for goodness sake. I thought these length of deals were stopped a number of years ago
That's madness if true. Clearly he'll have been given a huge pay hike but does it really help Chelsea get a possible huge transfer fee for him? If Palmers agent hasn't included a reasonable release clause then he is a fool.

[He's here!]

Would disagree with the gist of this.

McLeish signed John O'Neill and told him he expected him to perform from day1 because of his experience. I would bracket McCowan in identical fashion.

Yep, the guy's 26 with circa 150 appearances behind him. He should be expected to hit the ground running.

[GreenCastle]

It’s a bit of a risk from Dundee as well to be honest. You’d imagine they’d want to replace McCowan if he does move on & the longer the wait the less time they’ll have

Fair point.

Celtic will be waiting to see what happens with MOR and Brighton and Kyogo and Man City.

[HoboHarry]

Fair point.

Celtic will be waiting to see what happens with MOR and Brighton and Kyogo and Man City.
Kyogo is a terrific player no doubt but Man City level? Not sure about that. Celtic by losing O'Riley and Kyogo at this late stage would seem to be keeping Sevco in a two horse race instead of disappearing into the sunset...

[Spudster]

No, we aren't.

Swear this place was less toxic when we were relegated :faf:

On other clubs forums and on twitter I have seen clubs mocking the amount of signing we have made. Jokes along the lines of "are they doing a Chelsea?".
Please excuse my hyperbole on using the word every, it hasn't been EVERY club.

[Greenworld]

Swear this place was less toxic when we were relegated :faf:

On other clubs forums and on twitter I have seen clubs mocking the amount of signing we have made. Jokes along the lines of "are they doing a Chelsea?".
Please excuse my hyperbole on using the word every, it hasn't been EVERY club.It's a reasonable comment though we need to be careful it was supposed to be something that might take 3 windows to get what we want .

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[Spudster]

That's madness if true. Clearly he'll have been given a huge pay hike but does it really help Chelsea get a possible huge transfer fee for him? If Palmers agent hasn't included a reasonable release clause then he is a fool.

I think it was the same show I watched on SSN also explained that they would actually be easier to sell on as they aren't on huge wages (comparative to other big premier league players). So any potential move would be beneficial to the player as they would get a pay rise. Whereas at Chelsea they have the safety of a long term contract which in turn helps Chelsea with FFP because the amortisation is spread so long.

[JimBHibees]

It’s a bit of a risk from Dundee as well to be honest. You’d imagine they’d want to replace McCowan if he does move on & the longer the wait the less time they’ll have

Dundee will be lining up his replacement imo

[Lago]

And we’ll probably still have some zoomer on here pleading for the return of saint Lenny next time we gave a vacancy 😂😂
Guaranteed if the result on Saturday is bad that will be the first post, get Lenny in :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

I think it was the same show I watched on SSN also explained that they would actually be easier to sell on as they aren't on huge wages (comparative to other big premier league players). So any potential move would be beneficial to the player as they would get a pay rise. Whereas at Chelsea they have the safety of a long term contract which in turn helps Chelsea with FFP because the amortisation is spread so long.
I doubt this is true in this case - Palmer was terrific last season and there's no way he signed a new contract for anything less than top dollar. The obvious question still exists though - if he was to get a career ending injury then Chelsea are seriously out of pocket.

[Donegal Hibby]

Kyogo is a terrific player no doubt but Man City level? Not sure about that. Celtic by losing O'Riley and Kyogo at this late stage would seem to be keeping Sevco in a two horse race instead of disappearing into the sunset...

Kyogo to Man City is like the McCowan to Celtic rumour, at best they will be squad players. Both don’t improve those teams . Can’t see the Kyogo one being true .

[Paulie Walnuts]

I doubt this is true in this case - Palmer was terrific last season and there's no way he signed a new contract for anything less than top dollar. The obvious question still exists though - if he was to get a career ending injury then Chelsea are seriously out of pocket.

They claim that their average wage is less than the average EPL wage of £70k.

I’ve zero doubt there’s something dodgy going on, no idea what though.

[andrew70]

Would disagree with the gist of this.

McLeish signed John O'Neill and told him he expected him to perform from day1 because of his experience. I would bracket McCowan in identical fashion.

Unfortunately it’s a different era we are in now.

O’Neil was exemplary and I am sure McCowan will be too but there’s a lot more to any signing nowadays.

Some settle, some don’t.

What they don’t need is supporters placing unnecessary pressure on them or exacting their fury on them in the first few weeks of their career.

Loved O’Neil by the way he was a favourite of mine growing up so good.

[Not In The Know]

That's madness if true. Clearly he'll have been given a huge pay hike but does it really help Chelsea get a possible huge transfer fee for him? If Palmers agent hasn't included a reasonable release clause then he is a fool.
Is it not some way of trying to get round financial fair play. Eg the deal is supposedly stretched out over a longer time so it doesn’t show as a huge investment now.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/wd18fans/status/1826266704185585679?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Ach well


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[He's here!]

Just doing there usual.

Keep it in the press that they’re interested.

They’ll never bid for him but hope the paper talk is enough for him to stay put at Dundee and sign a pre contract with them. Then they’ll offer peanuts to take him in January.

Be pleasantly surprised if he ends up here. I really hope we have other targets that we’re talking to already.

If he's under the impression Celtic will offer him a pre-contract he'll just want to stay put until January. Any player in that situation would do the same. We don't represent a big enough move to turn his head.

If the Celtic talk is just talk though and we're the best offer on the table he'll hopefully sign.

[Heisenberg]

Just doing there usual.

Keep it in the press that they’re interested.

They’ll never bid for him but hope the paper talk is enough for him to stay put at Dundee and sign a pre contract with them. Then they’ll offer peanuts to take him in January.

Be pleasantly surprised if he ends up here. I really hope we have other targets that we’re talking to already.

Yeah I’d like to think we have something else lined up and ready to go. Surely we’ve a pretty clear idea now whether a deal is likely or not.

[wookie70]

Kyle Wootton Stockport county.
Big strong CF plays across the front.
Physical mobile striker last year of contract. Would be perfect.
Not a rumour.

My bairns would love their surname on a strip. Million to one shot

[badabing67]

https://x.com/wd18fans/status/1826266704185585679?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Ach well


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Thought that was going to be the 3rd bid rejected

[nonshinyfinish]

Is it not some way of trying to get round financial fair play. Eg the deal is supposedly stretched out over a longer time so it doesn’t show as a huge investment now.

Originally yes, because they could amortise the transfer over more years. However UEFA changed their rules so that no matter how long the contract, the fee can't be amortised over more than five years (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66046836). Don't know if this is true of the Premier League's rules or not.

[Smartie]

My bairns would love their surname on a strip. Million to one shot

It still disappoints me that Allan Smart was a bit pish.

Still, at least it happened.

[greenlex]

They claim that their average wage is less than the average EPL wage of £70k.

I’ve zero doubt there’s something dodgy going on, no idea what though.
In the SSN programme in question this seemed to being said was the case. The big money came in for performance related activity and appearances. Obviously if most of the players remuneration is based on this then if they aren’t playing they would most likely be both wanting to move on and perhaps not cost the buyer a fortune and easier to move on. If that’s correct although a decent wage to sit tight it might not be as insane as we think.

[JohnM1875]

Pretty obvious McCowan is our main transfer target and looks like we won't hear anything until we play them this weekend. Hope there’s at least been dialogue between the clubs and we’re confident the bid will be accepted.

If not, it’s a real risk for us waiting and going into the last week of the window. Our other options might have other clubs already in for them.

[hibsbollah]

https://x.com/wd18fans/status/1826266704185585679?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Ach well


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This is the kind of signing we would be able to make in our sleep, if the Foley relationship is as it was sold to us.

[Lago]

This is the kind of signing we would be able to make in our sleep, if the Foley relationship is as it was sold to us.
Perhaps the player isn't too keen on signing for a mid table club in Scotland, just a thought.

[Paulie Walnuts]

This is the kind of signing we would be able to make in our sleep, if the Foley relationship is as it was sold to us.

It’s certainly the kind you’d have hoped to see.

[JohnM1875]

This is the kind of signing we would be able to make in our sleep, if the Foley relationship is as it was sold to us.

Aye, maybe just me being stupid, but I thought if Bournemouth were sending a player out on loan us and Lorient would have been the first two choices.

Looks like it'll just be younger players they think might be able to make it to the English Prem one day.

[Greenworld]

This is the kind of signing we would be able to make in our sleep, if the Foley relationship is as it was sold to us.Yup would have been nice if we had worked on the relationship

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[MWHIBBIES]

Aye, maybe just me being stupid, but I thought if Bournemouth were sending a player out on loan us and Lorient would have been the first two choices.

Looks like it'll just be younger players they think might be able to make it to the English Prem one day.

The player is the one who ultimately agrees.

[Unseen work]

We were never getting Jebbison on loan.

No chance he’d have agreed to sign for them if that was his development plan