Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[Donegal Hibby]

𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 🗣

Sammy Braybrooke 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Dundee are rumoured to be interested in signing the former England U19s captain ©️

Braybrooke is highly rated at Leicester City having played for the first team in the League Cup.🏆

Braybrooke has been a first team squad member at Leicester City for several years, regularly training with the likes of James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi over the years 👥️

The midfielder is said to be defensively minded whilst also very effective as a set-piece taker 🧐

He has been nicknamed "Modric" by former Leicester City teammate Caglar Soyuncu & nicknamed "Leicester Iniesta" by teammates in the England youth set-up. 🗣

In February 2023, the youngster suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and was out for a long period of time - he has been back in full training since last spring 💪🏻

Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described him as "an outstanding player". 👔

Nicknamed “ Modric “ and the “ Leicester Iniesta “ is some compliment.

Maybe if Dundee sign a midfielder or two we might get McCowan 🤞.

Rumour Owen Becks to Blackburn too .

Thanks for that 👍

[HoboHarry]

Referring to Celtic

Ah ok, I wasn't following who they were talking about.

[BS44]

Bogusz & Engels

I'm not convinced.

[CentreForward]

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Dundee are rumoured to be interested in signing the former England U19s captain ©️

Braybrooke is highly rated at Leicester City having played for the first team in the League Cup.��

Braybrooke has been a first team squad member at Leicester City for several years, regularly training with the likes of James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi over the years ��️

The midfielder is said to be defensively minded whilst also very effective as a set-piece taker ��

He has been nicknamed "Modric" by former Leicester City teammate Caglar Soyuncu & nicknamed "Leicester Iniesta" by teammates in the England youth set-up. ��

In February 2023, the youngster suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and was out for a long period of time - he has been back in full training since last spring ����

Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described him as "an outstanding player". ��


If he’s as good as Modric and Iniesta maybe we should be going for him rather than McCowan!

[GreenPJ]

If he’s as good as Morris and Iniesta maybe we should be going for him rather than McCowan!

IF he was that good then surely he would have been on Rodgers radar.

[Stuart93]

𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 🗣

Sammy Braybrooke 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Dundee are rumoured to be interested in signing the former England U19s captain ©️

Braybrooke is highly rated at Leicester City having played for the first team in the League Cup.🏆

Braybrooke has been a first team squad member at Leicester City for several years, regularly training with the likes of James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi over the years 👥️

The midfielder is said to be defensively minded whilst also very effective as a set-piece taker 🧐

He has been nicknamed "Modric" by former Leicester City teammate Caglar Soyuncu & nicknamed "Leicester Iniesta" by teammates in the England youth set-up. 🗣

In February 2023, the youngster suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and was out for a long period of time - he has been back in full training since last spring 💪🏻

Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described him as "an outstanding player". 👔

Be interesting to see what he’s like tbh. Dundee have done really well recruiting from down south recently

[CentreForward]

IF he was that good then surely he would have been on Rodgers radar.

Yes!

[JimBHibees]

𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 🗣

Sammy Braybrooke 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Dundee are rumoured to be interested in signing the former England U19s captain ©️

Braybrooke is highly rated at Leicester City having played for the first team in the League Cup.🏆

Braybrooke has been a first team squad member at Leicester City for several years, regularly training with the likes of James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi over the years 👥️

The midfielder is said to be defensively minded whilst also very effective as a set-piece taker 🧐

He has been nicknamed "Modric" by former Leicester City teammate Caglar Soyuncu & nicknamed "Leicester Iniesta" by teammates in the England youth set-up. 🗣

In February 2023, the youngster suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury and was out for a long period of time - he has been back in full training since last spring 💪🏻

Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described him as "an outstanding player". 👔

Some spin in that summary. Modric and Iniesta 😄

[Alex Trager]

He didn’t though he had scored 5 goals by the end of August last year.

You sure?

Was that not the season prior?

[Donegal Hibby]

Some spin in that summary. Modric and Iniesta ��

Looks a wee bit like a young Modric ….. https://images.app.goo.gl/tGTz1tdMpc8exGGY6

https://youtu.be/RU6w4UqNYvA?feature=shared

[Stairway 2 7]

Looks a wee bit like a young Modric ….. https://images.app.goo.gl/tGTz1tdMpc8exGGY6

https://youtu.be/RU6w4UqNYvA?feature=shared

His playing career so far is more Baldrick than Modric

[flash]

His playing career so far is more Baldrick than Modric

You saying he looks a bit of a tumshie?

[04Sauzee]

Decent thread on twitter by a Celtic fan as to why McCowan to Celtic could make sense, especially for European football.

https://x.com/Moravcik67_/status/1828156790237802959?t=jAnU3siJ7ByNC8TQDv6Z4g&s=19

[GordonHFC]

Our new defence is the reason I would have retained Hanlon for one more year. O'Hora struggles on the LHS.

[Paulie Walnuts]

You sure?

Was that not the season prior?

He scored 1 league goal in the first 8 games.

He had scored 3 in Europe, his 1 league goal and a league cup goal by the end of August, so he had scored 5, but he did have a slow start in the league.

[JohnM1875]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.

[04Sauzee]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.
Probably at least 3 players to many in that squad?

Should be a busy end to the window again.

[Jim44]

Decent thread on twitter by a Celtic fan as to why McCowan to Celtic could make sense, especially for European football.

https://x.com/Moravcik67_/status/1828156790237802959?t=jAnU3siJ7ByNC8TQDv6Z4g&s=19

Quite a logical and reasoned argument. McCowan and/or Miller seems to be a probable solution to their problem.

[theonlywayisup]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.


Just highlights that it's going to take a season or two to get rid of the rubbish players recruited in recent seasons.

[theonlywayisup]

What's the latest with Jair? Not been involved in a matchday squad since the St. Mirren game, not played since the Peterhead game.

[Cabbage-Patch]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.


Genuinely terrifying how much dross is still in that squad. I think we just need to batten down the hatches this season and embrace damage limitation mode. Try and avoid getting sucked into the play offs and next summer when the majority of these contracts expire the rebuild can begin proper. The recruitment team have a lot to answer for for the state of that squad

[Callum_62]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.Is 26 really a massive squad?

We seem to have cut it down a fair bit but I wouldn't class 26 as ridiculous

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Is 26 really a massive squad?

We seem to have cut it down a fair bit but I wouldn't class 26 as ridiculous

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26 is probably about exactly where you’d want it to be.

[JohnM1875]

Is 26 really a massive squad?

We seem to have cut it down a fair bit but I wouldn't class 26 as ridiculous

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Think it is slightly too big aye, we're already out the league cup and don't have European football. Not massive, but a few too many in my opinion.

[KeithWright9]

There are players missing not listed here though… it’s way more than 26.

[Keepthefaith]

Genuinely terrifying how much dross is still in that squad. I think we just need to batten down the hatches this season and embrace damage limitation mode. Try and avoid getting sucked into the play offs and next summer when the majority of these contracts expire the rebuild can begin proper. The recruitment team have a lot to answer for for the state of that squad

Genuinely terrifying... really? Guess you're not a fan of scary movies haha. I do wish as fans we'd remember that the club have stated their intention to improve the quality and move fringe players on, whilst acknowledging it's not always easy. Mistakes have been made with some extended contracts etc but I do wish folk would stop raking up the past and recognise what the club are trying to do in the present and future...

[04Sauzee]

Is 26 really a massive squad?

We seem to have cut it down a fair bit but I wouldn't class 26 as ridiculous

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I counted 27 including possible incomings, I need glasses

[sauzee1989]

Is 26 really a massive squad?

We seem to have cut it down a fair bit but I wouldn't class 26 as ridiculous

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We are desperate for a goalkeeper and one decent centre half. O’Hora reminds me a bit of Adam Jackson a bit slow. Marvin I think will be alright with a decent partner

[JohnM1875]

I counted 27 including possible incomings, I need glasses

It is 27 in my list, was guessing Callum didn't really count Boruc as he'll mainly play for dev squad

[Callum_62]

It is 27 in my list, was guessing Callum didn't really count Boruc as he'll mainly play for dev squadYou give me too much credit - more than likely miscounted

[emoji1787]

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[IanM]

Dundee agree loan deal for Leicester City midfielder Sammy Braybrooke

[Smartie]

26 is probably about exactly where you’d want it to be.

It is, but the number of players within that correct number who will never make a single positive first team contribution from this point on is the number of concern.

[Paulie Walnuts]

It is, but the number of players within that correct number who will never make a single positive first team contribution from this point on is the number of concern.

Absolutely. I suppose most squads have these players as well though, nobody has 26 contributing players.

I’d suspect we’ll see 2 or 3 in and 2 or 3 out.

[Cooshed Kid]

We are desperate for a goalkeeper and one decent centre half. O’Hora reminds me a bit of Adam Jackson a bit slow. Marvin I think will be alright with a decent partner

Funny how people remember things differently. I was really disappointed when Adam Jackson returned south for family reasons. He was secure like Daz at the back but fearlessly bulleted in headers at the other end like Porto would subsequently do. That's the way I remember him. I thought he was a big loss. He was the only one of the English players Hecky brought who got up to Premiership pace immediately, faster than Newell and less said about Vela the better. But maybe my memory plays me false.

[WestStandWillie]

Hope = 3 players in, 3 players moved on
Reality = Bevan in, McKirdy out on loan.

I've seen too many transfers windows before. The club will make an eleventh hour final play for McCowan and then trot out some hard luck story. McKirdy leaving will be one of those ones that happen in the wee small hours as he goes to Solihull Moors or Aldershot on loan.

[.Sean.]

So I'm going to guess we'll sign McCowan (or plan B), Bevan and a young striker this week. I'll also guess Youan will leave and a few out on loan (Kenneh, JDH and Delf minimum). That would leave us with;

GK;
Bursik
Smith
Boruc (development)

Defenders;
Obita
O'Hora
Ekpiteta
Rocky
Bevan
Miller
Megwa
C. Cadden

Midfielders;
Kwon
Newell
McCowan (or plan B)
Campbell
Amos
Levitt
Molotnikov
N. Cadden
Moriah-Welsh

Forwards;
Myko
Bowie
Boyle
McKirdy
Hoilett
Jair
New forward option

Big squad that and still a fair few I'd like to sell/loan out. Rocky, Levitt, Jair, McKirdy and Amos for sure.A big bang average squad. We have so much ***** that will make next to no impact over the course of a season

[One Day Soon]

A big bang average squad. We have so much ***** that will make next to no impact over the course of a season

As it stands right now there are just five players in that squad I'd be keen to keep. None of them is a goalkeeper. The rest are either proven meh or we've yet to find out what they've got.

As a defence to the slow and largely unimpressive transfer window we have had so far some posters on here have been implying a big end to the window throughout the period since it opened. I hope they are right but I fear this is a Fringe show we've all seen many times before that's well past its sell-by date when it wasn't even that good the first time...

[Ronniekirk]

Dundee agree loan deal for Leicester City midfielder Sammy Braybrooke
Have to assume that’s to allow MCowan to move on Tve only question is where
if Celtic were genuinely interested they could of signed him by now Dundee maybe prepared on hang on another day or two in hope some other club outbids us

[JohnM1875]

Have to assume that’s to allow MCowan to move on Tve only question is where
if Celtic were genuinely interested they could of signed him by now Dundee maybe prepared on hang on another day or two in hope some other club outbids us

Celtic will just wait and chuck him a contract in January. If they sign him it’ll be as a squad filler. Won’t get a sniff of a start.

They’ll have young players they could use to fill out the homegrown champions league quota. They’d have the same chance as getting minutes in Europe as McCowan would.

[Coco Bryce]

Have to assume that’s to allow MCowan to move on Tve only question is where
if Celtic were genuinely interested they could of signed him by now Dundee maybe prepared on hang on another day or two in hope some other club outbids us

Judging by the calibre of players being discussed for Celtic just now means there is virtually no chance their fans would accept McCowan.

[Ronniekirk]

As it stands right now there are just five players in that squad I'd be keen to keep. None of them is a goalkeeper. The rest are either proven meh or we've yet to find out what they've got.

As a defence to the slow and largely unimpressive transfer window we have had so far some posters on here have been implying a big end to the window throughout the period since it opened. I hope they are right but I fear this is a Fringe show we've all seen many times before that's well past its sell-by date when it wasn't even that good the first time...
I was pleasantly surprised we managed a draw on Saturday So green shoots to build on v Killie But we really can’t afford to loose against them and go into break bottom of league
Biggest disappointment for me is we prioritised the defence and yet we are still shipping goals and conceding late goals This suggests so far recruitment hasn’t been good enough
Hanlon and Stevenson were deemed not good enough They have been moved on but we look so fragile
We really need three quality players in minimum Squad fillers are no use ,we have loads already
I remain hopeful if we do that then the break gives gray time to get everyone up to speed and hopefully know his best 16 and how best and when to deploy subs

[JohnM1875]

Judging by the calibre of players being discussed for Celtic just now means there is virtually no chance their fans would accept McCowan.

Strangely a lot of their fans on twitter seem to be quite happy about him being linked. Though I think that’s if they sign the other two players. If it’s just McCowan they end up with you’re spot on.

[Chorley Hibee]

Funny how people remember things differently. I was really disappointed when Adam Jackson returned south for family reasons. He was secure like Daz at the back but fearlessly bulleted in headers at the other end like Porto would subsequently do. That's the way I remember him. I thought he was a big loss. He was the only one of the English players Hecky brought who got up to Premiership pace immediately, faster than Newell and less said about Vela the better. But maybe my memory plays me false.

For what it's worth, I agree with you regards Jackson.

He was doing well, and I was disappointed he returned South, as he was really coming on to a game.

[Unseen work]

Just saw a couple of clips of Braybrooke, lad looks a player.

Similar to Levitt which is interesting as the Dundee midfield don’t really have a player like that.

Still holding out hope Levitt comes good for us

[Paulie Walnuts]

Strangely a lot of their fans on twitter seem to be quite happy about him being linked. Though I think that’s if they sign the other two players. If it’s just McCowan they end up with you’re spot on.

I think McCowan makes a huge amount of sense for Celtic.

If they go out and sign the more expensive players they’re being linked with, they’ll obviously be first choice. Mccowan then becomes a relatively inexpensive option that knows the league should any of those guys not settle/flop/get injured. If they do settle, then they could probably sell McCowan next summer for the same amount they’d pay for him this summer.

He’d even just be a good option to keep them ticking along domestically while they rotate out some of their bigger names after European games etc.

[Nicho87]

I think they’ll sign him purely just cause

The McGinn one will always be the one that got away

I expect them to sign him out of spite

[tonyrougier123]

I’ve heard we are interested in Daniel Crowley of notts county.

[Callum_62]

I’ve heard we are interested in Daniel Crowley of notts county.Done pretty well in the league he's been in

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[tonyrougier123]

Done pretty well in the league he's been in

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If it turns out to be solid info might be we’ve moved away from mccowan deal.

[Unseen work]

I’ve heard we are interested in Daniel Crowley of notts county.

He used to be very highly rated and a really good player.

Surprising we’d want him and Mccowan along with the other midfielders we have

https://x.com/owenward14x/status/1828091562644910184?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Would surely be him or Mccowan

[JohnM1875]

I’ve heard we are interested in Daniel Crowley of notts county.

Think we’ve been linked with him in the past? Could be wrong. Out of contract next season, same as McCowan.

16 goals and 11 assists last season. Not too shabby. No idea what kind of player he is to be honest.

[Hibernian Verse]

Think we’ve been linked with him in the past? Could be wrong. Out of contract next season, same as McCowan.

16 goals and 11 assists last season. Not too shabby. No idea what kind of player he is to be honest.

I'd caveat that with McKirdy scoring 20 in the same league.

[southern hibby]

Sure he was the player I thought was outstanding against us for William II in a preseason match in Portugal.

Ran the show that day and did very good at being in the right place at the right time. Sure he was an England under 21 player and started at Arsenal.

Not sure how he’s developed since then but if we got the player that played against us that day I’d be more than happy


GGTTH

[Heisenberg]

If it turns out to be solid info might be we’ve moved away from mccowan deal.

Would assume that would be the case. Seems more of an attacking midfielder than McCowan is now, probably take Rudi’s place.

[eastmainsmsh]

Our new defence is the reason I would have retained Hanlon for one more year. O'Hora struggles on the LHS.

Agree and maybe give OHora and Ekpiteta bit time to bed in but I don't think they are any better than Rocky and Hanlon

[Jim44]

I think McCowan makes a huge amount of sense for Celtic.

If they go out and sign the more expensive players they’re being linked with, they’ll obviously be first choice. Mccowan then becomes a relatively inexpensive option that knows the league should any of those guys not settle/flop/get injured. If they do settle, then they could probably sell McCowan next summer for the same amount they’d pay for him this summer.

He’d even just be a good option to keep them ticking along domestically while they rotate out some of their bigger names after European games etc.

So do I, but on the other hand, does Celtic make a huge amount of sense for McCowan? At 26, he’s at or approaching the peak of his career and will want to be playing every week. He knows that he will not start any games, unless in the unlikely event of them hitting a really bad spell. If it’s purely about money, he’s theirs.

[tonyrougier123]

He used to be very highly rated and a really good player. No idea what he’s like now.

Surprising we’d want him and Mccowan along with the other midfielders we have

https://x.com/owenward14x/status/1828091562644910184?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Would surely be him or Mccowan
Looks decent,quite a lot of highlights for one game there.

[04Sauzee]

Owen Beck to Blackburn Rovers on loan

[Heisenberg]

Dykes going to Birmingham for £1m.

[chippy]

Done pretty well in the league he's been in

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If he’s Aleister’s grandson then he’ll be a wizard on the ball

[Donegal Hibby]

About Crowley the fact he plays in league 2 is a bit worrying as our league is a step up from it or league 1 . In saying that he looks a player though I’d still rather McCowan …..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6M9XNaDV8I

[Since90+2]

About Crowley the fact he plays in league 2 is a bit worrying as our league is a step up from it or league 1 . In saying that he looks a player though I’d still rather McCowan …..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6M9XNaDV8I

Looks like he's played over 70 league games at the top level of Dutch football, admittedly a few years ago now but he must be technically very good.

[SHODAN]

Does the window shut at midnight on Monday or Tuesday?

[JohnM1875]

Does the window shut at midnight on Monday or Tuesday?

This Friday, closes at 11PM

[NGoloGrantie]

About Crowley the fact he plays in league 2 is a bit worrying as our league is a step up from it or league 1 . In saying that he looks a player though I’d still rather McCowan …..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6M9XNaDV8I

Reminds me of stevie mallan. He’s definitely more attacking then McCowan wonder if we are after both


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[JohnM1875]

Looks like he's played over 70 league games at the top level of Dutch football, admittedly a few years ago now but he must be technically very good.

I now want both McCowan and Crowley and will be irrationally disappointed if we don't get both.

Kwon, McCowan and Crowley.

[andrew70]

I now want both McCowan and Crowley and will be irrationally disappointed if we don't get both.

Kwon, McCowan and Crowley.

Harsh on Rudi but perhaps he needs to blossom out wide first.

[JohnM1875]

Harsh on Rudi but perhaps he needs to blossom out wide first.

Play him as well actually. Midfield diamond, **** it.

Kwon, McCowan, Rudi and Crowley.

[Greenworld]

So do I, but on the other hand, does Celtic make a huge amount of sense for McCowan? At 26, he’s at or approaching the peak of his career and will want to be playing every week. He knows that he will not start any games, unless in the unlikely event of them hitting a really bad spell. If it’s purely about money, he’s theirs.He makes no sense at all for Celtic no money to be made on him

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[Jones28]

This Friday, closes at 11PM

Ahem, it "Slams Shut" at 11pm.

[Paulie Walnuts]

So do I, but on the other hand, does Celtic make a huge amount of sense for McCowan? At 26, he’s at or approaching the peak of his career and will want to be playing every week. He knows that he will not start any games, unless in the unlikely event of them hitting a really bad spell. If it’s purely about money, he’s theirs.

Money I suppose. From a football point of view it probably doesn’t make that much sense for him, but he’d likely be happy to trade playing every week to be walking out with £500k-£1m a year compared to about £100k now.

[GordonHFC]

I thought we were 11:30?

[Heisenberg]

EEN saying this on McCowan

“Despite reported interest from Celtic, Hibs are confident that they’re in contention for McCowan’s services, with Dundee still make an official response to their third bid.”

Also saying the fee is in excess of £750k.

[JohnM1875]

I thought we were 11:30?

We’re usually midnight but the article I read said we were 11pm this year as well.

[Donegal Hibby]

Reminds me of stevie mallan. He’s definitely more attacking then McCowan wonder if we are after both


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It won’t be great if we were ,Transfermarkt has his value at 750K . Would we be in the position to spend between a million and 1.5 on two players especially after we forked out on Bowie ? .

Midfield of Kwon , McCowan and Crowley I’d be happy with .

[flash]

Dykes going to Birmingham for £1m.

Good move for them. He will cause havoc in that division.

[Cabbage-Patch]

About Crowley the fact he plays in league 2 is a bit worrying as our league is a step up from it or league 1 . In saying that he looks a player though I’d still rather McCowan …..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6M9XNaDV8I

I only watched about 30 seconds of that video and turned it off as the defending for the 1st 4 or 5 goals was absolutely shocking. Despite what the average English punter thinks the SPL is significantly higher standard than league 2. If this lad is the back up option for McCowan then I will be extremely disappointed.

Need I remind folk that McKirdy and Harbottle were signed from league 2.

[JohnM1875]

I only watched 30 seconds of that video and turned it off as the defending for the 1st 4 or 5 goals was absolutely shocking. Despite what the average English punter thinks the SPL is significantly higher standard than league 2. If this lad is the back up option for McCowan then I will be extremely disappointed.

Need I remind folk that McKirdy and Harbottle were signed from league 2.

… have you seen our defending recently? 😉

[Alex Trager]

EEN saying this on McCowan

“Despite reported interest from Celtic, Hibs are confident that they’re in contention for McCowan’s services, with Dundee still make an official response to their third bid.”

Also saying the fee is in excess of £750k.
Dundee need to get their finger out their arse, stop looking at OASIS twitter, and make a ****ing call one way or tother.

[GloryGlory]

Dundee need to get their finger out their arse, stop looking at OASIS twitter, and make a ****ing call one way or tother.

Hibs need to toughen the message - take it or leave it today, we'll move on to other targets.

[BoomtownHibees]

I'd caveat that with McKirdy scoring 20 in the same league.

This guy is a midfielder though. Decent return

[Since452]

Dundee need to get their finger out their arse, stop looking at OASIS twitter, and make a ****ing call one way or tother.

Definitely Maybe agree with that

[Joe6-2]

Hibs need to toughen the message - take it or leave it today, we'll move on to other targets.

This, we can’t let it drag on any longer, three days to go

[Cabbage-Patch]

Definitely Maybe agree with that

We might look back in anger on that decision though if we miss out

[Pytheas]

It won’t be great if we were ,Transfermarkt has his value at 750K . Would we be in the position to spend between a million and 1.5 on two players especially after we forked out on Bowie ? .

Midfield of Kwon , McCowan and Crowley I’d be happy with .


If we get 2.5 - 3mil for Youan then maybe.

Initial budget of approx 1mil paid for Bowie and the other guys signing on.

Re-invest half the Youan fee to get McCowan and 1 other?

Just guessing.

[Smartie]

We might look back in anger on that decision though if we miss out

It would be tough to see him just Slide Away after all the effort we've put into signing him.

[Silky]

EEN saying this on McCowan

“Despite reported interest from Celtic, Hibs are confident that they’re in contention for McCowan’s services, with Dundee still make an official response to their third bid.”

Also saying the fee is in excess of £750k.

I think we've went in too high. I didn't see anything on Saturday which would put him anywhere near that price range. I honestly think if we get him, he will become another stick to beat the club with.

[Unseen work]

I think we've went in too high. I didn't see anything on Saturday which would put him anywhere near that price range. I honestly think if we get him, he will become another stick to beat the club with.

I think the price is about right.

750k is nothing in football now a days, even though it’s a lot for us to spend

Look at guys like Melkersen etc. even Josh Campbell who is slated on here, Rocky etc would still command a decent enough fee

[Donegal Hibby]

A number of Bournemouth prospects being offered to Hibs , taking that we have a bid in for McCowan and a rumour of Crowley which would pretty much sort the midfield out if we got them . What areas would we still need to strengthen by taking in a few Bournemouth loans , Bevan has been mentioned , maybe a backup striker and LB a possibility if they have any that would suit us ? .

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-pursuit-of-top-transfer-target-ongoing-as-deadline-day-looms-4757199

[Since452]

I think we've went in too high. I didn't see anything on Saturday which would put him anywhere near that price range. I honestly think if we get him, he will become another stick to beat the club with.

John McGinn didn't particularly stand out to me at St Mirren. Didn't watch him every week to be fair. I think McCowan is someone we could build the midfield around.

[SteveHFC]

We might look back in anger on that decision though if we miss out

Some might say we don’t need McCowan. Hopefully both clubs are gonna talk tonight to get this deal sorted.

[Nicho87]

Bournemouth signing Chelsea goalie kepa

Surely that means they need to ship out a goalie on loan to someone

……….

[Walter]

Whatever happens we are just going to have to roll with it, a bad season could see a fair bit of abuse of the cigarettes and alcohol

[Cabbage-Patch]

Bournemouth signing Chelsea goalie kepa

Surely that means they need to ship out a goalie on loan to someone

……….

Will Dennis to Hibs. Make it happen BKs

[Onceinawhile]

I'm just going to acquiesce and let the golden quadrants masterplan play out. Hopefully though there'll he soke talk tonight about signings.

[Hibees1973]

Hibs need to toughen the message - take it or leave it today, we'll move on to other targets.

Ian Gordon should throw in a case of his Californian wine to get it over the line.

[EGL2000]

A number of Bournemouth prospects being offered to Hibs , taking that we have a bid in for McCowan and a rumour of Crowley which would pretty much sort the midfield out if we got them . What areas would we still need to strengthen by taking in a few Bournemouth loans , Bevan has been mentioned , maybe a backup striker and LB a possibility if they have any that would suit us ? .

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-pursuit-of-top-transfer-target-ongoing-as-deadline-day-looms-4757199

Looking at their squad and youth squad I see very few I think would actually improve us. Dennis is about the only one. Either players who are already too good for us or youngsters with pretty much zero first team experience.

Think Lorient probably have more players that fit the profile of what we could get that would still improve us.

[number9dream]

Bournemouth signing Chelsea goalie kepa

Surely that means they need to ship out a goalie on loan to someone

……….

Neto is a great keeper, although he is 35.
Travers may be the one sent out on loan and he’d want a higher level than us, surely?
Dennis could hang about as number 3, but they may have another option for that rather miserable role.

[Iain G]

Looking at their squad and youth squad I see very few I think would actually improve us. Dennis is about the only one. Either players who are already too good for us or youngsters with pretty much zero first team experience.

Would have loved Alex Poulsen but that one has gone, Dennis and Bevan and some wonder forward would be nice! And McCowan.

[tonyrougier123]

Little by little the squad will get there whatever happens. There’s no importance of being idle with transfer activity, some might say we will have to roll with it no matter what but I’m hoping for a signing that brings on some morning glory d’a know what I mean. 😉

[EGL2000]

Neto is a great keeper, although he is 35.
Travers may be the one sent out on loan and he’d want a higher level than us, surely?
Dennis could hang about as number 3, but they may have another option for that rather miserable role.

Travers would be an unreal signing. Before marcondes came in I would of thought we had zero chance getting him so you never know.

[Jock O]

Would have loved Alex Poulsen but that one has gone, Dennis and Bevan and some wonder forward would be nice! And McCowan.

Isn't there still a limit of two players from one club or is that just in Scotland?

[TrinityHFC]

Will Dennis to Hibs. Make it happen BKs

Before Kilmarnock Dennis had played a few games in non league.

Perhaps we give more than a few games to see how our keeper with over 50 English Championship appearances actually does?

Very much doubt another keeper is going to come in.

[badabing67]

If we get 2.5 - 3mil for Youan then maybe.

Initial budget of approx 1mil paid for Bowie and the other guys signing on.

Re-invest half the Youan fee to get McCowan and 1 other?

Just guessing.

I'm hoping Elie will still be here at least until the January window.

[Bobby's Cinema]

It would be tough to see him just Slide Away after all the effort we've put into signing him.
It's all part of a masterplan

[Cooshed Kid]

Can't get excited about signings now. It's like after a night of heavy drinking, there's 10 minutes before the music stops and the lights go up in the disco and if you leave with someone now, you know you'll both regret it in the morning if not within the next 5 minutes.

Agreed, Harry?

If McCowan signs, fine. That panto - does the prince love Cinderella or is he going to succumb to the temptations of one of the Ugly Sisters - has dragged on long enough and there have been no laughs. If he's a lost cause, we've no shortage of players so let's save our money. Let's just coach them better and aim for top 6 with what we've got. We're not trying to re-create Man City, just a team which is hard to beat. That's the fundamental state we should aim for, being the hardest team to score against. We will inevitably score a few ourselves. Then when we have the ability to clean out the lockers next summer let's use what we have saved now for someone we really desire. We don't need League 2 signings. They will not prosper.

[Dan Sarf]

[QUOTE=Cooshed Kid;7755270]Can't get excited about signings now. It's like after a night of heavy drinking, there's 10 minutes before the music stops and the lights go up in the disco and if you leave with someone now, you know you'll both regret it in the morning if not within the next 5 minutes.

You haven't seen my wife, have you? She didn't come home from the disco last night.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Drug Capital?? Are you serious ? What an utterly stupid immature comment.

Maybe, it’s factually correct though


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[supermcginn]

Travers would be an unreal signing. Before marcondes came in I would of thought we had zero chance getting him so you never know.

Signing for Burnley today by the looks of it.

[eastmainsmsh]

If it turns out to be solid info might be we’ve moved away from mccowan deal.

Be a better Midfield if we could get both

[GreenCastle]

Before Kilmarnock Dennis had played a few games in non league.

Perhaps we give more than a few games to see how our keeper with over 50 English Championship appearances actually does?

Very much doubt another keeper is going to come in.

We need a new number 1 - if we don’t we will continue to leak goals.

We actually need another CB too but I think if we get a better keeper than Bursik the centre backs will improve.

I’ve watched enough football and goalkeepers to know a solid keeper - unfortunately we haven’t signed that in either keepers.

This is development or youth football waiting weeks for a player to develop and improve - we need an improvement now. Even Conrad Logan came in and made saves and the rest is history.

[Donegal Hibby]

According to the Dundee forum Braybrooke has signed for them …..

https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/topic/34859-dundees-summer-transfer-business-2425/page/475/#comments

[Since452]

This transfer window is going to drive me to cigarettes and alcohol

[Souter96Mac]

Crowley looks like a player, if that's an available option, I'd suggest we get all over that.

You have to wonder, with the timing of this rumour, it might suggest Crowley is the plan B for McCowan - but it's interesting to see a couple posters say it's a done deal that end.

If we could get both in, alongside a centre half, and maybe another goalie (Bevan & Dennis perhaps), that would be as good a window as I can recently remember - it'd be at the very least an indication that Gray is getting financially backed.

I suspect, in order to achieve anything close to the above, there will need to be 2-3 players leaving between now and the window closing.

[JohnM1875]

According to the Dundee forum Braybrooke has signed for them …..

https://www.thedarkblues.co.uk/topic/34859-dundees-summer-transfer-business-2425/page/475/#comments

From that thread;

‘I was told yesterday by someone that is close to the club, that Hibs are not LM first choice to go to, but the money is quite a bit more than we have offered , Which is obviously going to happen. But the worry he's got and his agent is the managerial situation at Hibs.’

I mean obviously Celtic would be his first choice, but I just get the impression he’s not overly bothered about joining us.

[Jones28]

Little By Little these Oasis puns are going to start getting annoying.

[HoboHarry]

Little By Little these Oasis puns are going to start getting annoying.
Don't look back in Anger....

[Walter]

Little By Little these Oasis puns are going to start getting annoying.

I listened to a songbird yesterday who told me that McCowan was definitely maybe signing today

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Little By Little these Oasis puns are going to start getting annoying.

Just need to Acquiesce these puns mate.


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[Gordy M]

From that thread;

‘I was told yesterday by someone that is close to the club, that Hibs are not LM first choice to go to, but the money is quite a bit more than we have offered , Which is obviously going to happen. But the worry he's got and his agent is the managerial situation at Hibs.’

I mean obviously Celtic would be his first choice, but I just get the impression he’s not overly bothered about joining us.
Yeh i read that, not sure if i believe that though. Every manager is about 6 months away from the sack. Not sure that comes into a players reason for not moving. What if the next manager is someone McCowan really likes?

[flash]

These puns are unnecessary but I am just gonna roll with it.

[Callum_62]

Oasis are pish.

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[Biffo]

Round Our Way we're hoping for a signing that'll make us erupt into a Champagne Supernova, but the worry is that the closer we get to deadline day those hopes will start to Fade Away.

We don't want to be in the position where we're hoping for someone to Stop The Clocks just so we can get a desperate last minute signing made, D' you Know What I Mean?

Right now the team is Half The World Away from where we''d like it to be but I'm sure we'll Talk Tonight to a couple of players and get something done soon.

[emoji38]

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[dunfyhibby]

Oasis are pish.

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👍🏻👍🏻

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Oasis are pish.

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Hi Damon


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[McD]

Little By Little these Oasis puns are going to start getting annoying.



Half a world away from that surely

[Donegal Hibby]

From that thread;

‘I was told yesterday by someone that is close to the club, that Hibs are not LM first choice to go to, but the money is quite a bit more than we have offered , Which is obviously going to happen. But the worry he's got and his agent is the managerial situation at Hibs.’

I mean obviously Celtic would be his first choice, but I just get the impression he’s not overly bothered about joining us.

He is apparently a Celtic fan , maybe he was hoping they would/ might still make a move . There’s always a danger some English club will come in for him late in the window too .

If nobody comes in I wonder might he just sit tight at Dundee and take a chance something better than us happens in January for him rather then doubling or tripling his wages while getting a decent signing on fee now.

Whatever way it goes , can we really wait much longer on Dundee or him to make up their minds ?

[JohnM1875]

He is apparently a Celtic fan , maybe he was hoping they would/ might still make a move . There’s always a danger some English club will come in for him late in the window too .

If nobody comes in I wonder might he just sit tight at Dundee and take a chance something better than us happens in January for him rather then doubling or tripling his wages while getting a decent signing on fee now.

Whatever way it goes , can we really wait much longer on Dundee or him to make up their minds ?

Personally think we’ve already waited too long. I’m over McCowan now anyway, I’m a Daniel Crowley man.

[Callum_62]

Personally think we’ve already waited too long. I’m over McCowan now anyway, I’m a Daniel Crowley man.You mean Dan Crooley surely

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[Iain G]

Personally think we’ve already waited too long. I’m over McCowan now anyway, I’m a Daniel Crowley man.

There is Noel way we will sign both.

[badabing67]

Oasis are pish.

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Oh no their not.... Hearts are pish

[Smartie]

I certainly hope it's sooner rather than later that all the new players will get the chance to hear Sunsheeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine on Leith blasting out around the stadium after a handsome victory.

[Donegal Hibby]

This transfer window is going to drive me to cigarettes and alcohol

What about Rollerblading as an alternative?

[JimBHibees]

I only watched about 30 seconds of that video and turned it off as the defending for the 1st 4 or 5 goals was absolutely shocking. Despite what the average English punter thinks the SPL is significantly higher standard than league 2. If this lad is the back up option for McCowan then I will be extremely disappointed.

Need I remind folk that McKirdy and Harbottle were signed from league 2.

Folk probably watching the recent goals we have shipped and think the reverse.😄

[JohnM1875]

What about Rollerblading as an alternative?

👏👏 classic Father Ted.

[JimBHibees]

From that thread;

‘I was told yesterday by someone that is close to the club, that Hibs are not LM first choice to go to, but the money is quite a bit more than we have offered , Which is obviously going to happen. But the worry he's got and his agent is the managerial situation at Hibs.’

I mean obviously Celtic would be his first choice, but I just get the impression he’s not overly bothered about joining us.

Sounds like nonsense imo

[JimBHibees]

Before Kilmarnock Dennis had played a few games in non league.

Perhaps we give more than a few games to see how our keeper with over 50 English Championship appearances actually does?

Very much doubt another keeper is going to come in.

Couldn’t agree more

[H18S NX]

Hibs should tell Dundee to forget it,fed up waiting day in/day out to get an answer,time to move on.

[Callum_62]

Chelsea look likey to sign Ivan Toney

Nketieh looks like heading to palace

Wonder if that free up Eduoard back to Celtic

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[hhibs]

I thought we were 11:30?



I thought Scotland was midnight,if this has been changed to same as England ,11pm,I believe this to be a shooting yourself in the foot move.

[GreenCastle]

Dundee were always going to take as long as they wanted over this.

They have a player they want to get the most ££ for.

The question is - has a deadline been set or are we just waiting / hoping no one comes in with a bigger bid / better contract.

You would think Hibs and Dundee don’t want to leave little time for replacement / plan B etc.

Hibs desperately need more energy and pace into the team - watching the X clip today of Scott Brown assisting Sproule at Ibrox in the 3-0 win. It was frightening how quick we played on counter attack for the goal.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Yeh i read that, not sure if i believe that though. Every manager is about 6 months away from the sack. Not sure that comes into a players reason for not moving. What if the next manager is someone McCowan really likes?

Tbh I would not be surprised at that. From what I've been told he's been offered a contract and is considering it. With the shambles at boardroom and management level we have seen at the club in the last few years it's no surprise despite the obvious stature/financial benefits players will see coming to us as a risk.

In saying that even if Gray does go McCowan will still be 1st choice CM you would imagine whoever comes in

[Paulie Walnuts]

Before Kilmarnock Dennis had played a few games in non league.

Perhaps we give more than a few games to see how our keeper with over 50 English Championship appearances actually does?

Very much doubt another keeper is going to come in.

The problem with that is if he continues to show himself to be completely out his depth, as he done in his 50 English Championship appearances where Stoke fans said he was murder.

Not signing a new goalkeeper this window could put us in a position where top 6 is highly doubtful by the time January rolls round. It’s not a gamble we should be taking imo.

[Joe6-2]

Oasis are pish.

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At last

[Joe6-2]

Personally think we’ve already waited too long. I’m over McCowan now anyway, I’m a Daniel Crowley man.

I agree, although he’d be a good signing, if it’s not a done deal we should be walking away

[Cooshed Kid]

The problem with that is if he continues to show himself to be completely out his depth.

Not signing a new goalkeeper this window could put us in a position where top 6 is highly doubtful by the time January rolls round. It’s not a gamble we should be taking imo.

Sadly, I agree. Bursik is here and so I want him to do well but I don't think we can afford to take the chance. And, as I pointed out somewhere else, he's only a loanee so if we do well enough to achieve that lofty goal of European football we will be scrambling around to find a replacement and get him in sync with his defence right around the time we're in the European qualifiers. That's a terrible situation and reeks of inadequate thought going into planning.

[Onion]

Hibs should tell Dundee to forget it,fed up waiting day in/day out to get an answer,time to move on.

Hibs need to have a plan B, so we’re not forced to pay much more than we want or worse still end up with no one. SDG might as well start negotiating his severance if this is the midfield he’s left with.

[sauzee1989]

I agree, although he’d be a good signing, if it’s not a done deal we should be walking away

People said the same about Josh vela. Let’s get someone that’s proven in this league or league further a field than English league 2 players. It’s not like the couple of centre halfs look like they have improved us

[Smartie]

Dundee were always going to take as long as they wanted over this.

They have a player they want to get the most ££ for.

The question is - has a deadline been set or are we just waiting / hoping no one comes in with a bigger bid / better contract.

You would think Hibs and Dundee don’t want to leave little time for replacement / plan B etc.

Hibs desperately need more energy and pace into the team - watching the X clip today of Scott Brown assisting Sproule at Ibrox in the 3-0 win. It was frightening how quick we played on counter attack for the goal.

I've not long since finished watching the same clip, and it blew me away a bit.

Sproule rightly gets the main plaudits but Scott Brown's contribution to a couple of the goals is phenomenal - the pace with which he carries the ball, then the actuall quality of the final pass when travelling at pace is incredible.

If you compare it to one time on Sunday - Bursik bowls it out to Boyle who tanks down the right side. In fairness to Boyle, he's still possibly the only player we have who is able to travel at pace like that. At the end of the move though, without even looking he plays a very poor ball in, and the rest of the team have had neither the energy nor the desire to be anywhere near the play. The vast of the majority of them were still more than half the pitch away. It was a fairly pitiful spectacle, and miles of what was actually required.

So I'd agree heartily with the bit in bold.

[Gordy M]

People said the same about Josh vela. Let’s get someone that’s proven in this league or league further a field than English league 2 players. It’s not like the couple of centre halfs look like they have improved us
The issue is wages. League 1 is about our level of wages. Im sure it was Stuart Kettlewell who said they were struggling to compete with National League wages.

[Hibernian Verse]

Drug Capital?? Are you serious ? What an utterly stupid immature comment.

I suggest you do some research before getting all upset about a tongue in cheek post.

[at last 61]

At last

Stop using my name 😂

[CapitalGreen]

Hibs should tell Dundee to forget it,fed up waiting day in/day out to get an answer,time to move on.

Who are we moving on to and will it be done quicker than waiting to get the LM deal done?

[hibee-boys]

First question by Hibs TV interviewer at the end of this transfer window. “Gaffer, the McCowan deal…..where did it all go wrong?”🤔

[hibee-boys]

Oasis are pish.

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Whatever

[GreenCastle]

I've not long since finished watching the same clip, and it blew me away a bit.

Sproule rightly gets the main plaudits but Scott Brown's contribution to a couple of the goals is phenomenal - the pace with which he carries the ball, then the actuall quality of the final pass when travelling at pace is incredible.

If you compare it to one time on Sunday - Bursik bowls it out to Boyle who tanks down the right side. In fairness to Boyle, he's still possibly the only player we have who is able to travel at pace like that. At the end of the move though, without even looking he plays a very poor ball in, and the rest of the team have had neither the energy nor the desire to be anywhere near the play. The vast of the majority of them were still more than half the pitch away. It was a fairly pitiful spectacle, and miles of what was actually required.

So I'd agree heartily with the bit in bold.

I also have said this with our 4-2-3-1

2 defensive midfielders means less players in the box.

Happened a few times with crosses - only a few Hibs players - max 2 or 3 even close - sometimes 1.

8 players behind the ball isn’t going to win you many games.

[EGL2000]

The problem with that is if he continues to show himself to be completely out his depth, as he done in his 50 English Championship appearances where Stoke fans said he was murder.

Not signing a new goalkeeper this window could put us in a position where top 6 is highly doubtful by the time January rolls round. It’s not a gamble we should be taking imo.

Hes also not our player so not much point in persisting with him in the off chance he develops. Luckily we haven't bought him so get him sent back now if that's in any way possible.

[JohnM1875]

Will Mikey Johnston leaving Celtic mean they might actually go for McCowan? Still can’t see it. Lennon Miller is more Celtic type signing, though more expensive.

[badabing67]

I also have said this with our 4-2-3-1

2 defensive midfielders means less players in the box.

Happened a few times with crosses - only a few Hibs players - max 2 or 3 even close - sometimes 1.

8 players behind the ball isn’t going to win you many games.


I am growing to hate that formation it's essentially a 4-5-1

[Smartie]

I am growing to hate that formation it's essentially a 4-5-1

I’ve never really liked Hibs playing it.

It normally flounders around not having anyone who can do justice to the central striker role - imo we’ve only ever had Chris Killen, Leigh Griffiths and Myko who can do it.

Trying to get 2 central strikers into a team brings other problems though, which I accept.

[WestStandWillie]

I see ALF was in the media saying he feels he exceeded fans expectations. Not sure where I sit on that one.

He's chose to play for FC United of Manchester to be closer to his family and play with his best mate.

Still reckon he could have done a job for us when fully fit.

[Gordy M]

Poster on Pie and Bovril saying McCowan leaving Dundee for a club record fee. Doesnt say who to? But id imagine Celtic if its a club record?

Edit - now posted that it is to Celtic. He is claiming to have a good record for ITK.....we will see i suppose

[Smartie]

I see ALF was in the media saying he feels he exceeded fans expectations. Not sure where I sit on that one.

He's chose to play for FC United of Manchester to be closer to his family and play with his best mate.

Still reckon he could have done a job for us when fully fit.

He exceeded my expectations.

I thought he did well for us.

[JohnM1875]

Poster on Pie and Bovril saying McCowan leaving Dundee for a club record fee. Doesnt say who to? But id imagine Celtic if its a club record?

We really need to move on.

[Gordy M]

We really need to move on.

Im sure they are looking at other target and im sure if someone on P&B does actually know....then im sure we will too!!

[TrinityHFC]

We really need to move on.

Based on someone posting on a message board?

Clearly if we want him we will keep ant it until it becomes clear we aren’t going to get him.

[JohnM1875]

Im sure they are looking at other targets.

No doubt, hopefully have some bids accepted.

Wonder if Hibs Observer will confirm or rubbish the Crowley chat soon.

[TrinityHFC]

Poster on Pie and Bovril saying McCowan leaving Dundee for a club record fee. Doesnt say who to? But id imagine Celtic if its a club record?

Edit - now posted that it is to Celtic. He is claiming to have a good record for ITK.....we will see i suppose

Rab Douglas was over £1.2m. Can’t see Celtic needing to pay near that for McCowan if they did want him.

[Gordy M]

No doubt, hopefully have some bids accepted.

Wonder if Hibs Observer will confirm or rubbish the Crowley chat soon.
Yeh hopefully have someone else lined up.

[JohnM1875]

Based on someone posting on a message board?

Clearly if we want him we will keep ant it until it becomes clear we aren’t going to get him.

Dundee fans will be ITK as well, can’t find a single one suggesting he’s coming to us. We’ve tried our best, can’t fault the club. But it’s been dragging on too long now.

[Gordy M]

Rab Douglas was over £1.2m. Can’t see Celtic needing to pay near that for McCowan if they did want him.

I think Jack Hendry was more than that?? Anyway if it is, then we were never going to that

[NGoloGrantie]

I think Jack Hendry was more than that?? Anyway if it is, then we were never going to that

Aye Jack hendry was 1.5 mill. We might have included hefty add ons on top of our 750k which could be a possibility. But don’t think we’d give them that much that it would break the 1.5mill mark


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[Smartie]

Rab Douglas was over £1.2m. Can’t see Celtic needing to pay near that for McCowan if they did want him.

Would it be possible that all the add ons from our offer could take it over that?

I know that St Mirren’s record sale is John McGinn to us after all the clauses are rotted up - more than they got for Ian Ferguson from Rangers (£750k - £850k iirc).

£750k up front then hypothetical add ons could make it a big one?

[Gruff]

Poster on Pie and Bovril saying McCowan leaving Dundee for a club record fee. Doesnt say who to? But id imagine Celtic if its a club record?

Edit - now posted that it is to Celtic. He is claiming to have a good record for ITK.....we will see i suppose

The club record as far as i can see was 1.2 Million they received for Rab Douglas when he went to.......Celtic, so if correct they have paid at least 1/2 million over what Hibs were rumoured to have offered.

Buttons to Celtic in the grand scheme of things and the pot they have to play with

[Donegal Hibby]

Rab Douglas was over £1.2m. Can’t see Celtic needing to pay near that for McCowan if they did want him.

Might be wrong though I thought Jack Hendry went to Celtic for about 1.6m and is their current record transfer sale .

Can’t really see Celtic paying 1.5m or over for a player they’d get for nowt in January if he waits .

[Lancs Harp]

Celtic are also reported to have a £6.5 million bid in for Arne Engels at Augsberg and in taljs with Bogusz a Polish lad from LAFC both midfielders. Do they really want McCowan too? Can understand him wanting to sign for a Club like Celtic and he will back his own ability but I cant see him being anything but a bit part player there.

[Blurhibee]

Oasis are pish.

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They aren’t pish just massively overrated

[CapitalGreen]

I also have said this with our 4-2-3-1

2 defensive midfielders means less players in the box.

Happened a few times with crosses - only a few Hibs players - max 2 or 3 even close - sometimes 1.

8 players behind the ball isn’t going to win you many games.

Never thought I’d see the day when a visiting Dundee team came to Easter Road with a more adventurous starting line up than the home team.

[GordonHFC]

Celtic are also reported to have a £6.5 million bid in for Arne Engels at Augsberg and in taljs with Bogusz a Polish lad from LAFC both midfielders. Do they really want McCowan too? Can understand him wanting to sign for a Club like Celtic and he will back his own ability but I cant see him being anything but a bit part player there.

They have upped the Engels bid to 9M apparently

[Since452]

They aren’t pish just massively overrated

Is this the Joe Newell thread? 😉

[NGoloGrantie]

Celtic are also reported to have a £6.5 million bid in for Arne Engels at Augsberg and in taljs with Bogusz a Polish lad from LAFC both midfielders. Do they really want McCowan too? Can understand him wanting to sign for a Club like Celtic and he will back his own ability but I cant see him being anything but a bit part player there.

I think if Celtic were to even bid for LM it would be all over the media. Celtic get linked with a new player every day. No chance in hell could they bid for/sign McCowan this quietly without the media picking up on it.


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[Hibiza]

Beginning to think (probably lately) that it's time to move on from McCowan

[JohnM1875]

I think if Celtic were to even bid for LM it would be all over the media. Celtic get linked with a new player every day. No chance in hell could they bid for/sign McCowan this quietly without the media picking up on it.


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Definitely don’t think Celtic have bid yet, which is why Dundee are stalling. Think they might now they’re selling Johnston though.

[TrinityHFC]

Dundee fans will be ITK as well, can’t find a single one suggesting he’s coming to us. We’ve tried our best, can’t fault the club. But it’s been dragging on too long now.

Why would Dundee fans know anything?

[badabing67]

Off topic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV-s0a8WoAA9bHK?format=jpg&name=small

[JohnM1875]

Why would Dundee fans know anything?

The same way some folk on here know stuff about Hibs before it’s agreed/announced.

[Dalianwanda]

Beginning to think (probably lately) that it's time to move on from McCowan

I’m guessing we will have another preferred options but doesn’t mean nothings being done to work on them while LM is being persued

[Smartie]

Off topic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV-s0a8WoAA9bHK?format=jpg&name=small

Who the **** is Max Johnston?

[HoboHarry]

Who the **** is Max Johnston?
Ex Motherwell full back. Son of Allan Johnston I think.

[ThatDayInMay]

Beginning to think (probably lately) that it's time to move on from McCowan

Dundee and McCowan know where we stand but they are both holding out for Celtic.

Celtic prioritising Engels and Bogusz. McCowan the backup option if those deals don’t materialise. Would also fill a home grown slot in the Champions League squad registration. Lots of moving parts and will go right to the deadline.

[Heisenberg]

Dundee and McCowan know where we stand but they are both holding out for Celtic.

Celtic prioritising Engels and Bogusz. McCowan the backup option if those deals don’t materialise. Would also fill a home grown slot in the Champions League squad registration. Lots of moving parts and will go right to the deadline.

If that’s the case then we should 100% be moving on.

[Billy Whizz]

Poster on Pie and Bovril saying McCowan leaving Dundee for a club record fee. Doesnt say who to? But id imagine Celtic if its a club record?

Edit - now posted that it is to Celtic. He is claiming to have a good record for ITK.....we will see i suppose

Record is over £2.25m Rab Douglas to Celtic


https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dundee-fc/rekordabgaenge/verein/511/saison_id//pos//detailpos/0/w_s//plus/1

[Hibiza]

Drop ) send back Bursik. Yet another terrible signing. No time to wait on potential form .👋

[Donegal Hibby]

Off topic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV-s0a8WoAA9bHK?format=jpg&name=small

Just my opinion but the weakness in that Scotland squad is the goalkeepers which is an area that was always pretty good going back through the years .

[HoboHarry]

If that’s the case then we should 100% be moving on.

I'd imagine we already have, he won't have been our only target.

[CapitalGreen]

I see Alex Lowry has been told to find a new club by the Huns. He’s rumoured to have some issues with his attitude but in terms of ability his ceiling is very high.

[Lancs Harp]

Who the **** is Max Johnston?

Had to look Tommy Conway up to. I'd never heard of him.

[Fergus52]

I see Alex Lowry has been told to find a new club by the Huns. He’s rumoured to have some issues with his attitude but in terms of ability his ceiling is very high.

I thought he was excellent against us at Tynie the game Youan got a double, but didn't seem to do much for Hearts after that

[Donegal Hibby]

Dundee and McCowan know where we stand but they are both holding out for Celtic.

Celtic prioritising Engels and Bogusz. McCowan the backup option if those deals don’t materialise. Would also fill a home grown slot in the Champions League squad registration. Lots of moving parts and will go right to the deadline.

Not something we can actually do though is to wait right up to the deadline to see how Celtic fair out with their targets before we know if we are getting McCowan . I’m hoping we have given them an ultimatum of take it or leave it at this stage.

[NGoloGrantie]

I see Alex Lowry has been told to find a new club by the Huns. He’s rumoured to have some issues with his attitude but in terms of ability his ceiling is very high.

Think I saw something yesterday saying Carlisle are after him.


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[Onceinawhile]

Who the **** is Max Johnston?

Won the league in Austria with sturm graz last season.

[HoboHarry]

Had to look Tommy Conway up to. I'd never heard of him.

Didnt play but he went to the Euros with Scotland.

[Onceinawhile]

Had to look Tommy Conway up to. I'd never heard of him.

He was in our squad for the euros. Late call up after dykes got injured.

[ruthven_raiders]

Not something we can actually do though is to wait right up to the deadline to see how Celtic fair out with their targets before we know if we are getting McCowan . I’m hoping we have given them an ultimatum of take it or leave it at this stage.

We should have walked away from this as all I can see is being disappointed on deadline hour, and scrambling around for someone from lower leagues in England....which is par for the course with this club...

[Pagan Hibernia]

Not something we can actually do though is to wait right up to the deadline to see how Celtic fair out with their targets before we know if we are getting McCowan . I’m hoping we have given them an ultimatum of take it or leave it at this stage.

It seems to me the player isnt too bothered about coming to us. Let him go to Glasgow. He'll likely struggle to get a game for them.

[Lago]

The same way some folk on here know stuff about Hibs before it’s agreed/announced.
The ones that assured me last week it was a done deal, they've all gone very quiet now.

[we are hibs]

It seems to me the player isnt too bothered about coming to us. Let him go to Glasgow. He'll likely struggle to get a game for them.On what basis do you think he isn't bothered about coming to Hibs?


I find the whole Celtic thing weird. we signed a player on loan from them a few days after playing them and apparently Mackay and Rodgers went out for a meal after that game. You'd assume McCowan would've came up in the discussion, considering it was public we were after him, if Celtic were also keen on him.

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[JohnM1875]

On what basis do you think he isn't bothered about coming to Hibs?


I find the whole Celtic thing weird. we signed a player on loan from them a few days after playing them and apparently Mackay and Rodgers went out for a meal after that game. You'd assume McCowan would've came up in the discussion, considering it was public we were after him, if Celtic were also keen on him.

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I think the same. I think he would sign for us for bump up in wage, but I don't think it's something he's overly arsed about. Just with how long the whole things gone on.

[04Sauzee]

On what basis do you think he isn't bothered about coming to Hibs?


I find the whole Celtic thing weird. we signed a player on loan from them a few days after playing them and apparently Mackay and Rodgers went out for a meal after that game. You'd assume McCowan would've came up in the discussion, considering it was public we were after him, if Celtic were also keen on him.

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Celtic had to also shuffle their pack. Perhaps if McCowan wasn't available when they were ready to move then they would have been ok with that. Now with some movement their side and he's still available then they are now interested. It could help their squad for Europe as posted earlier.

[HoboHarry]

The ones that assured me last week it was a done deal, they've all gone very quiet now.
In all of the years I've been on this forum there's been two posters who I believed had a source for inside knowledge and neither of them are currently posting.

[Potty78]

The ones that assured me last week it was a done deal, they've all gone very quiet now.

I believe its still done🤞

[Callum_62]

I believe its still done[emoji1696]I can't believe that

If it's done, Luke actually done - he would be announced - we wouldn't delay that

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[Paulie Walnuts]

I can't believe that

If it's done, Luke actually done - he would be announced - we wouldn't delay that

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:agree:

Luke McCowan is absolutely not currently a Hibs player and we’re just not bothering telling anyone.

[easty]

I see ALF was in the media saying he feels he exceeded fans expectations. Not sure where I sit on that one.

He's chose to play for FC United of Manchester to be closer to his family and play with his best mate.

Still reckon he could have done a job for us when fully fit.

I think it’s mad the way ALF managed to convince some people he was worth keeping.

Did basically nowt 90% of the time.

[NGoloGrantie]

I can't believe that

If it's done, Luke actually done - he would be announced - we wouldn't delay that

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We announced Bowie a day after we actually signed him, could’ve announced it then and there but waited. Could be that his media stuff getting sorted.


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[Donegal Hibby]

It seems to me the player isnt too bothered about coming to us. Let him go to Glasgow. He'll likely struggle to get a game for them.

It’s dragging out too long there’s no doubt about that though one thing I do wonder about is would Hibs really have persisted with this for so long in thinking he wasn’t too bothered about coming to us ? .

The lad Celtic have upped their offer for has apparently agreed terms and wants to join them and is now a case of the clubs agreeing a fee .

Maybe it’s a case of Hibs and Dundee still negotiating the add ons and such though it really needs to get done soon or we could miss out on other players like this one that has been linked with a move recently who’s been mentioned on here ….

https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/topic/12750-dan-crowley-to-mk-dons/

[Ozyhibby]

Just my opinion but the weakness in that Scotland squad is the goalkeepers which is an area that was always pretty good going back through the years .

Strikers not that hot either. And it lacks a genuine superstar player.


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[04Sauzee]

It’s dragging out too long there’s no doubt about that though one thing I do wonder about is would Hibs really have persisted with this for so long in thinking he wasn’t too bothered about coming to us ? .

The lad Celtic have upped their offer for has apparently agreed terms and wants to join them and is now a case of the clubs agreeing a fee .

Maybe it’s a case of Hibs and Dundee still negotiating the add ons and such though it really needs to get done soon or we could miss out on other players like this one that has been linked with a move recently who’s been mentioned on here ….

https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/topic/12750-dan-crowley-to-mk-dons/

Only seen this boy mentioned on here and not sure if that was taken from Twitter, on Twitter it's the same Hibs fan that linked us to Leo Walta

[Golden Bear]

On the positive side there's been no news from the Club that they have exhausted all options and are now looking at alternatives to McCowan.

[TrinityHFC]

On the positive side there's been no news from the Club that they have exhausted all options and are now looking at alternatives to McCowan.

When have we ever commented on players unless we have signed them?

[Alfred E Newman]

Off topic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV-s0a8WoAA9bHK?format=jpg&name=small

What is the purpose of these games out of interest.
Qualifiers of some sort? Friendlies?

[B.H.F.C]

On the positive side there's been no news from the Club that they have exhausted all options and are now looking at alternatives to McCowan.

And even if we are, or ever are, at that stage they’re pretty unlikely to ever actually say so.

[Lancs Harp]

I see Efe Ambrose is still playing, now 35 has just signed for Workington in the Northern Premier League

[Jim44]

I think the few saying he’s ER bound are wishfully speculating and the one on P&B about a club record fee is spouting nonsense. Why would Celtic pay £1.6M when Dundee would bite their hand off for less than £1M. If it were true, it must be from, say, an English Championship club.

[Billy Whizz]

What is the purpose of these games out of interest.
Qualifiers of some sort? Friendlies?

It’s another way into World Cup 2026 qualification

[Iain G]

Strikers not that hot either. And it lacks a genuine superstar player.


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Based on his game time already, Bowie is a better option than most of our strikers 😁

[ekhibee]

I think it’s mad the way ALF managed to convince some people he was worth keeping.

Did basically nowt 90% of the time.

That's just *****. He improved the team when he came on. Vente was a waste of space not Le Fondre.

[Hibiza]

We should just move on .

[Jim44]

We should just move on .

I think we probably have. We just haven’t announced it and neither have Dundee as they’ll be thinking it will keep any others offers as high as possible.

[BoomtownHibees]

Folk saying “move on” without any idea where we are at with it. Maybe we’ve already moved on. Maybe a fee has been agreed. Maybe the signing is done but we are waiting to announce it.

Nobody on here knows

[flash]

I think we probably have. We just haven’t announced it and neither have Dundee as they’ll be thinking it will keep any others offers as high as possible.

I think if we had given up on him we would let it be known through friendly media thus making Dundee sweat if nobody else wants him at the price.

[Potty78]

I think the few saying he’s ER bound are wishfully speculating and the one on P&B about a club record fee is spouting nonsense. Why would Celtic pay £1.6M when Dundee would bite their hand off for less than £1M. If it were true, it must be from, say, an English Championship club.
What is our biggest transfer? De La Cruz?

[big gogs]

On what basis do you think he isn't bothered about coming to Hibs?


I find the whole Celtic thing weird. we signed a player on loan from them a few days after playing them and apparently Mackay and Rodgers went out for a meal after that game. You'd assume McCowan would've came up in the discussion, considering it was public we were after him, if Celtic were also keen on him.

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Hibs never made it public,it was the media,hibs in my experience,never tell anything until it’s done and dusted ,I’ll wait till I see a player wearing the jersey ,and holds the scarf above his head ,then sings sunshine on leith.

[Joe6-2]

Stop using my name 😂

Sorry mate 😂

[HoboHarry]

What is our biggest transfer? De La Cruz?
Scott Brown no?

[Aldo]

Scott Brown no?

That’s received.

Think £700k for de la Cruz is most we’ve paid. Might be wrong though about fee but in that region

[HoboHarry]

That’s received.

Think £700k for de la Cruz is most we’ve paid. Might be wrong though
Ah fair enough, misunderstood the question.

[He's here!]

That's just *****. He improved the team when he came on. Vente was a waste of space not Le Fondre.

Le Fondre was very good when fit. Thought he was one of LJ's best signings. We just didn't see enough of him.

He had a lovely touch and the way he set up that Vente header in the European tie was sublime.

[GordonHFC]

That’s received.

Think £700k for de la Cruz is most we’ve paid. Might be wrong though about fee but in that region

Think Youan was more than that.

[Billy Whizz]

Scott Brown no?

Brown on departures, although we must have got a decent chunk of add ons for Fletcher

De La Cruz our more expensive purchase

[Greenworld]

That’s received.

Think £700k for de la Cruz is most we’ve paid. Might be wrong thoughYup agree I'm getting to the no fussed stage with MCc we are tying up a hell of a money on a player that not many others as far as we know are bidding for .
Wages will be up there guessing 10k a week so some outlay

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[Aldo]

Think Youan was more than that.

I wasn’t sure as couldn’t find what we paid for him anywhere. High six figures is all I can find?

[Aldo]

Yup agree I'm getting to the no fussed stage with MCc we are tying up a hell of a money on a player that not many others as far as we know are bidding for .
Wages will be up there guessing 10k a week so some outlay

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Tbh no one knows what’s happening and I’m quite chilled about it and think it will happen. (Not itk) I can understand folks frustrations.

As others have mentioned I don’t think it helped we played them at weekend.

It is a big outlay but if he turns up on the pitch every week it’ll be more than worth it and I think he will.

[badabing67]

Record is over £2.25m Rab Douglas to Celtic


https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dundee-fc/rekordabgaenge/verein/511/saison_id//pos//detailpos/0/w_s//plus/1


The record was €2.25m Euro's not £2.25m Sterling I couldn't find a historical currency convertor, but some posters were saying £1.6m which will probably be about right

[geohibby]

i wasn’t sure as couldn’t find what we paid for him anywhere. High six figures is all i can find?

£700k

[Aldo]

£700k

That for Youan??

[badabing67]

What is the purpose of these games out of interest.
Qualifiers of some sort? Friendlies?

I think they are Nation League games

[Lago]

In all of the years I've been on this forum there's been two posters who I believed had a source for inside knowledge and neither of them are currently posting.
There are a number of posters on the forum that I followed but many of them no longer post on here at all.

[GreenPJ]

Dundee have signed the boy on loan from Leicester that I don't believe they would have done if McCowan was not going to be moving. If Celtic were/are interested then I think they would have had the deal done by now or there would have been enough noise in the press that they were negotiating with Dundee.

Am not saying that he won't go to Celtic but think we are not out of it (yet).

It may be that Dundee have someone in addition lined up that will be announced tomorrow and have asked Hibs to hold off on announcing until they are ready to share their second signing.

As someone else said, no one, not even Jambo McLaughlin really knows where we are at at this stage.

[Since452]

Were Vente and Youan not both around the 700k mark?