Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[JohnM1875]

Who else do you think from Bournemouth could have done a job for us?

James Hill, would want him over Bevan.

[HoboHarry]

Sure I read previously celtic have a supporters association in almost half the American states and I know rangers have quite a few also, they have a decent support regardless of what we think of them
I can believe that but for context there would have to be a breakdown of how many in those Celtic/Rangers pubs, supporters clubs etc were ex-pat Scots and how many were locals. I see people here wearing the tops of all the big clubs, Liverpool to Barcelona to PSG but none for the Old Firm.

[CapitalGreen]

James Hill, would want him over Bevan.

James Hill is on the bench every week for Bournemouth.

[JohnM1875]

James Hill is on the bench every week for Bournemouth.

Bournemouth signed Huijsen for a big fee, Can't see Hill getting much if any game time in the league this season. Still probably unrealistic though, you're right.

[Tambo]

Have seen a few articles now regarding free agents, another today on BBC.

If we're serious and have an idea on who we would be interested in then get them in asap.

[TT07]

Only at Hibs can the previous years POTY be mince 4 games into the next season🙄

Maybe we are missing our much maligned Mr Hanlon at LCB assisting Obita through games.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Have seen a few articles now regarding free agents, another today on BBC.

If we're serious and have an idea on who we would be interested in then get them in asap.

Saw that also. Of the names listed obviously Marcondes and Ryan Jack stand out as midfielders. I would rather have Jack tbh but he is an injury risk.

Ryan Frederick's ex Bournemouth RB also stood out and would be a better option than Miller.

[ian cruise]

Maybe we are missing our much maligned Mr Hanlon at LCB assisting Obita through games.

Big Hanlon fan, however he wasn't really getting a game last season and Obita won player of the year (granted it wasn't hotly contested). He's just in poor form or not suited to the style we're attempting to play/the role he's being asked to do.

[JohnM1875]

Saw that also. Of the names listed obviously Marcondes and Ryan Jack stand out as midfielders. I would rather have Jack tbh but he is an injury risk.

Ryan Frederick's ex Bournemouth RB also stood out and would be a better option than Miller.

If John Fleck has recovered from his injury we should go for him. Think he's a better player than Ryan Jack

[stuart-farquhar]

What about the winters 😄

Amazing. Winters there are poor, summer meh. Culture ditto. That's it really. Seattle mibbes.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I can believe that but for context there would have to be a breakdown of how many in those Celtic/Rangers pubs, supporters clubs etc were ex-pat Scots and how many were locals. I see people here wearing the tops of all the big clubs, Liverpool to Barcelona to PSG but none for the Old Firm.

We think of Boston as a big Irish American city but I'm sure I read recently that the No.1 selling top in the state of Massachusetts is Napoli due to the large proportion of the population with southern Italian heritage.

With every passing year the proportion of the US with Scots or Irish heritage diminishes, not to mention the globalisation of the big clubs from the major European leagues.

[Smartie]

Big Hanlon fan, however he wasn't really getting a game last season and Obita won player of the year (granted it wasn't hotly contested). He's just in poor form or not suited to the style we're attempting to play/the role he's being asked to do.

Having seen Tavernier absolutely toasted for the umpteenth time by Maeda and having seen another goal flogged by a player for Hibs who has a healthy back catalogue of doing just that in just over a year at the club... I'm constantly baffled by modern football's tolerance for full backs who don't appear to have the first idea how to defend properly.

It seems to be a very old fashioned view but I'll always consider a FB to be someone whose primary role is defensive - positional discipline, tackling, a bit of pace and making sure we're not losing goals through being attacked down that side.

Any attacking threat they carry can be considered to be a bonus, but ultimately it feels to me like the majority of the goalscoring threat should be from our most advanced 4 or 5 players.

[Since90+2]

No one outside Scotland cares a jot about Scottish football either in spite of what the uglies would have you believe. In 24 years here I could count on my two hands the number of Scottish jerseys I've seen (excluding Aberdeen, seen a good few of those due to the number of oil guys here in the Houston area). Not once have I seen someone wearing a Rangers top, not a single time.

I've never once seen an MLS top in Scotland in my life. Not once.

Pretty certain I'd see Scottish ones if I spent any significant amount of time in any of the major cities in the US though.

[itslegaltender]

I've never once seen an MLS top in Scotland in my life. Not once.

Pretty certain I'd see Scottish ones if I spent any significant amount of time in any of the major cities in the US though.

Will wear my Atlanta Utd one next game for you pal.

[GreenCastle]

The MLS has more going for it in many ways than Scottish Premier League.

Money talks and the MLS is 10th richest league in Sport.

Scottish League is 34th.

Rangers and Celtic obviously make a difference to Scottish league quality but if they went to MLS they wouldn’t be guaranteed to win the league every year mainly due to the draft and confusing transfer rules.

MLS stadiums etc are better but you can’t beat a local Scottish game with years of history.

Soccer is massive in America - you have to remember they have so many sports but it’s even more popular than ever plus World Cup coming up in near future - obviously women’s usa team is hugely popular too.

Scottish football lives in its own little goldfish bowl -which is fine but I’ve seen plenty Inter Miami tops with Messi on the back.

Scottish football could only sadly dream of Messi being in its league.

Hibs are Hibs though and history / local passion etc etc many Americans would love to have that

[HoboHarry]

The MLS has more going for it in many ways than Scottish Premier League.

Money talks and the MLS is 10th richest league in Sport.

Scottish League is 34th.

Rangers and Celtic obviously make a difference to Scottish league quality but if they went to MLS they wouldn’t be guaranteed to win the league every year mainly due to the draft and confusing transfer rules.

MLS stadiums etc are better but you can’t beat a local Scottish game with years of history.

Soccer is massive in America - you have to remember they have so many sports but it’s even more popular than ever plus World Cup coming up in near future - obviously women’s usa team is hugely popular too.

Scottish football lives in its own little goldfish bowl -which is fine but I’ve seen plenty Inter Miami tops with Messi on the back.

Scottish football could only sadly dream of Messi being in its league.
Excellent post and sums things up well. :aok:

[Since90+2]

Will wear my Atlanta Utd one next game for you pal.

To be fair, I wouldn't recognise any MLS top anyway 😅

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I've never once seen an MLS top in Scotland in my life. Not once.

Pretty certain I'd see Scottish ones if I spent any significant amount of time in any of the major cities in the US though.

Seriously? I've seen countless kids (and even many adults) wearing Inter Miami tops. It must rank in the top 10 sold in kids sizes in Scotland.

Honestly the MLS is leaving us in the dark ages.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ym8H5EdUc&pp=ygULU3QgbG91aXMgZmM%3D

[LaMotta]

Seriously? I've seen countless kids (and even many adults) wearing Inter Miami tops. It must rank in the top 10 sold in kids sizes in Scotland

Boy at my work just bought 2 Inter Miami tops for him and his son. I've got an Austin FC away kit, only cause its what a Hibs away kit should look like :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

Without going completely off topic I’ve seen more Al Nassr tops with Ronaldo on the back recently than some Scottish teams.

These mega stars global appeal is massive.

Hibs should marketing should all be about supporting local and importance of the club in the local community and beyond.

[HoboHarry]

Boy at my work just bought 2 Inter Miami tops for him and his son. I've got an Austin FC away kit, only cause its what a Hibs away kit should look like :greengrin
That's funny - I've thought about doing the same thing but after my previous years in Kansas City I'd feel a bit unfaithful to Sporting KC :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I've never once seen an MLS top in Scotland in my life. Not once.

Pretty certain I'd see Scottish ones if I spent any significant amount of time in any of the major cities in the US though.I've even seen a Dunfermline shirt over here...

You'll probably see some Messi shirts at a UK football practice, was loads when I was last back.

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[Renfrew_Hibby]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a4_6rm5Vjgg&pp=ygUVZmMgY2luY2lubmF0aSBiYWlsZXkg

Again we are now dinosaurs

[HoboHarry]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a4_6rm5Vjgg&pp=ygUVZmMgY2luY2lubmF0aSBiYWlsZXkg

Again we are now dinosaurs
Jeezo, delete that before Sevco fans see that blue and orange jersey, don't want those manky b******s heading over stateside next summer :greengrin

[Haymaker]

The MLS has more going for it in many ways than Scottish Premier League.

Money talks and the MLS is 10th richest league in Sport.

Scottish League is 34th.

Rangers and Celtic obviously make a difference to Scottish league quality but if they went to MLS they wouldn’t be guaranteed to win the league every year mainly due to the draft and confusing transfer rules.

MLS stadiums etc are better but you can’t beat a local Scottish game with years of history.

Soccer is massive in America - you have to remember they have so many sports but it’s even more popular than ever plus World Cup coming up in near future - obviously women’s usa team is hugely popular too.

Scottish football lives in its own little goldfish bowl -which is fine but I’ve seen plenty Inter Miami tops with Messi on the back.

Scottish football could only sadly dream of Messi being in its league.

Hibs are Hibs though and history / local passion etc etc many Americans would love to have thatSome Stadiums are amazing in the MLS, however some are not purpose built offering tighter pitches, 3gs and are half filled (especially outdoors in colder areas) and Abu Dhabi FC play in the outfield of Baseball Stadiums that have to put grass over part of the diamond that isn't knitted and causes plenty injuries. Either that or they play at their far, far superior rivals purpose built football stadium where they put coverings over the Red seats because they have no fans who turn up to games.

While the MLS has more "money" than the Scottish league, it doesn't always reach the regular players, often leading to poor standards. Add to that, some teams attempt to play styles of football the players simply cannot perform.

It's alright the MLS, but it ain't great most of the time.


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[Renfrew_Hibby]

[QUOTE=Haymaker;7766805]Some Stadiums are amazing in the MLS, however some are not purpose built offering tighter pitches, 3gs and are half filled (especially outdoors in colder areas) and Abu Dhabi FC play in the outfield of Baseball Stadiums that have to put grass over part of the diamond that isn't knitted and causes plenty injuries. Either that or they play at their far, far superior rivals purpose built football stadium where they put coverings over the Red seats because they have no fans who turn up to games.

While the MLS has more "money" than the Scottish league, it doesn't always reach the regular players, often leading to poor standards. Add to that, some teams attempt to play styles of football the players simply cannot perform.

It's alright the MLS, but it ain't great most of the time.


Most MLS stadiums are now soccer specific and blow ER out the water. Cincinnati, Columbus and St.Louis are 3 examples of amazing down town venues that most clubs this side of the pond could only dream about.

[Haymaker]

[QUOTE=Haymaker;7766805]Some Stadiums are amazing in the MLS, however some are not purpose built offering tighter pitches, 3gs and are half filled (especially outdoors in colder areas) and Abu Dhabi FC play in the outfield of Baseball Stadiums that have to put grass over part of the diamond that isn't knitted and causes plenty injuries. Either that or they play at their far, far superior rivals purpose built football stadium where they put coverings over the Red seats because they have no fans who turn up to games.

While the MLS has more "money" than the Scottish league, it doesn't always reach the regular players, often leading to poor standards. Add to that, some teams attempt to play styles of football the players simply cannot perform.

It's alright the MLS, but it ain't great most of the time.


Most MLS stadiums are now soccer specific and blow ER out the water. Cincinnati, Columbus and St.Louis are 3 examples of amazing down town venues that most clubs this side of the pond could only dream about.Yep, some are brilliant, no doubt.

New England Revs for example play at Gillette Stadium. Miles from anywhere and half empty.

As a regular at games in the league, it's an alright league, not great.

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[JohnM1875]

Further Observer article on possible use of free agent market;

https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/24561168.hibs-make-use-free-agents-supplement-squad/

Marcondes unlikely, it'll probably be a striker if we do use it and the money set aside for McCowan won't be used for wages to break wage structure.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Seriously? I've seen countless kids (and even many adults) wearing Inter Miami tops. It must rank in the top 10 sold in kids sizes in Scotland.

Honestly the MLS is leaving us in the dark ages.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ym8H5EdUc&pp=ygULU3QgbG91aXMgZmM%3D

Yup, I’ve seen absolutely loads.

I’ve never done a count, but I genuinely think I’ve seen more Inter Miami Messi tops than pretty much any other top over the last couple of years.

[NGoloGrantie]

Further Observer article on possible use of free agent market;

https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/24561168.hibs-make-use-free-agents-supplement-squad/

Marcondes unlikely, it'll probably be a striker if we do use it and the money set aside for McCowan won't be used for wages to break wage structure.

Scott Hogan
Aaron Connelly
Freddie Ledapo

Any of those three would be ideal


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[EVENTUALLY]

Scott Hogan
Aaron Connelly
Freddie Ledapo

Any of those three would be ideal

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Ledapo was shockingly bad for Charlton last season. Idle and slow

[eastmainsmsh]

Dwight Gayle and Waghorn available know where goal is perfect foil for Myk or Bowie 😆

[worcesterhibby]

Proper competition for the left back slot feels more important to me. Everything else can wait until January, unless there is a super goalie out there.

[Callum_62]

Proper competition for the left back slot feels more important to me. Everything else can wait until January, unless there is a super goalie out there.Isn't iredale the competition?

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[SHODAN]

Further Observer article on possible use of free agent market;

https://www.hibsobserver.co.uk/news/24561168.hibs-make-use-free-agents-supplement-squad/

Marcondes unlikely, it'll probably be a striker if we do use it and the money set aside for McCowan won't be used for wages to break wage structure.

Wonder if we were in for Nisbet then.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/notthe_oldfirm/status/1831273521403584895?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Great signing if true!


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[JohnM1875]

https://x.com/notthe_oldfirm/status/1831273521403584895?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Great signing if true!


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Hmm, they've only posted twice in two years from what I can see?

Would be all for it if true though

[Centre Hawf]

Hmm, they've only posted twice in two years from what I can see?

Would be all for it if true though

It was a defunct publication thats being revived, owned by a proper media company. Journalist that wrote the story is legit. I think there’s legs in this one.

[JohnM1875]

It was a defunct publication thats being revived, owned by a proper media company. Journalist that wrote the story is legit. I think there’s legs in this one.

Class 👍

[Wilson]

https://x.com/notthe_oldfirm/status/1831273521403584895?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Great signing if true!


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Not so sure. He hasn't been that prolific for a couple of years. Getting Shefki Kuqi vibes from this one...

[JohnM1875]

Not so sure. He hasn't been that prolific for a couple of years. Getting Shefki Kuqi vibes from this one...

Won't be coming in to start games though. Plenty experience at the top level to pass on to Bowie. Can cover anywhere up top if needed as well.

As long as we're not going OTT with wages then I'm onboard.

[The Modfather]

https://x.com/notthe_oldfirm/status/1831273521403584895?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Great signing if true!


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I’d rather go with Bowie and Myko and promote a youngster (Landers? Clelland) until January than a 34 year old signed after the window closed.

[JohnM1875]

I’d rather go with Bowie and Myko and promote a youngster (Landers? Clelland) until January than a 34 year old signed after the window closed.

I get what you're saying, but in reality we have two promising youngsters. Myko has just turned 23 and Bowie is 21 about to be 22

[Hibernian Verse]

I’d rather go with Bowie and Myko and promote a youngster (Landers? Clelland) until January than a 34 year old signed after the window closed.

If they were ready they'd be in the squad with Rudi.

[badabing67]

Not so sure. He hasn't been that prolific for a couple of years. Getting Shefki Kuqi vibes from this one...

Not sure if he was a player that relied on pace to score goals or not, but on the face of it, it looks like its a player that has lost his pace and the goals have dried up. If we bring him in it doesn't look good for McKirdy who I was kinda hoping might get a chance or two from the bench.

[andrew70]

I’d rather go with Bowie and Myko and promote a youngster (Landers? Clelland) until January than a 34 year old signed after the window closed.

Landers has a broken arm, Deano not ready yet.

As has been said we have a very young strike force so need a bit of wily old experience. Something a bit different.

[SHODAN]

Dwight Gayle would be a great signing.

[Paulie Walnuts]

If they were ready they'd be in the squad with Rudi.

:agree:

Landers is nowhere near first team ready. If we’re short on forwards, we need to sign one.

[supermcginn]

I’d rather go with Bowie and Myko and promote a youngster (Landers? Clelland) until January than a 34 year old signed after the window closed.

Gayle was a cracking player and will be a brilliant option for the likes of Bowie to learn off. I'd rather have a guy who scored stacks of goals in England for clubs such as Newcastle come on in games rather than two kids.

[Ronniekirk]

Dwight Gayle would be a great signing.
Better than Alf ?

[Callum_62]

Better than Alf ?he definitely had a better career than alf - or played at a prolonged higher level I think

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[CockneyRebel]

Better than Alf ?


All day long - if fit.

I remember him coming on as a sub for Palace and scoring twice in a 3 - 3 draw which spoiled Liverpool's chances of winning the League (Suarez sitting on his erchie greeting his eyes out at the final whistle-shame eh?)

[hibsbollah]

Interesting Gayle was a late developer, still playing non league at 22 but three years later he’s scoring regularly at the top tier in England. Also scored just about everywhere he’s played except Stoke in 2022-24 when bizarrely he seems to have been deployed in midfield. Doesn’t seem to have had many injuries either.

[CapitalGreen]

He’s done a preseason program and been training up to last week with the PFA so should be up to speed pretty quickly.

https://x.com/pfa/status/1829051357824762125?s=46&t=brEurjABCqnZmqhpqvZvEA

[flash]

If true this would make sense even if just to pass his knowledge on to our young strikers.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Also being reported in the Derby telegraph.

[JimBHibees]

If true this would make sense even if just to pass his knowledge on to our young strikers.

Would expect him to contribute significantly to the team to be honest. Goal scorer.

[SaulGoodman]

Would rather have a midfielder..

[Unseen work]

Would be happy with that

Experience, a finisher and quality

Wonder if he’s got any pace left at all

Importantly too imo is that he’s completely different to Myk and Bowie

Can see him being similar for us as Defoe was for rangers

[ekhibee]

Would be happy with that

Experience, a finisher and quality

Wonder if he’s got any pace left at all

Importantly too imo is that he’s completely different to Myk and Bowie

Can see him being similar for us as Defoe was for rangers

I hope so, Defoe scored quite a few for the Huns. Good point as well, he's totally different to Khukarevich and Bowie. It's an interesting rumour, fascinated to see if there's any truth to it.

[delaCalz]

I'll take a guess that he will be average and not as good as some are making out

[gbhibby]

If he scores the winner in a match will it be a Gayle force win.

I'll get ma coat.

[Heisenberg]

Gayle has certainly been places and done things. Happy enough to have him in the squad

[HoboHarry]

If he scores the winner in a match will it be a Gayle force win.

I'll get ma coat.
Hopefully he'll put the wind up those Jambo goons in the derby...

[Bridge hibs]

Hopefully he'll put the wind up those Jambo goons in the derby...

I hope your dwight 🫣

[sauzee1989]

Sounds like it’s fake news

[badabing67]

He’s done a preseason program and been training up to last week with the PFA so should be up to speed pretty quickly.

https://x.com/pfa/status/1829051357824762125?s=46&t=brEurjABCqnZmqhpqvZvEA


Is he shorter than Shaun Maloney

[JimBHibees]

I'll take a guess that he will be average and not as good as some are making out

Certainly isn’t average

[Northernhibee]

Something tells me no. Only three goals for Stoke over 45 games and only 3 goals for Derby.

Strikes me as the potential to be no better than what we have as backup at best and Kuqi-esque at worst.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/edinburghsport/status/1831320959212572684?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

That’s that then, not a target apparently.

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[delaCalz]

Certainly isn’t average

Not sure why he is a free agent then if he's better than what we have got presently. I'm not understanding how a soon to be 35 year old that hasn't played much football in recent times will be such a great signing...

[McGruber]

Something tells me no. Only three goals for Stoke over 45 games and only 3 goals for Derby.

Strikes me as the potential to be no better than what we have as backup at best and Kuqi-esque at worst.

Apparently spent most of his time at Stoke in midfield and scored 3 in 6 for Derby. My bigger concern would be his season was ended at Derby with a hamstring injury, and he's 35 next month.

[Col2]

https://x.com/edinburghsport/status/1831320959212572684?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

That’s that then, not a target apparently.

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Bollocks. Was a bit excited about this signing. Always rated him.

[Lago]

The way Gray was talking after Killie game don't think he expects any more signings.

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/edinburghsport/status/1831320959212572684?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

That’s that then, not a target apparently.

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Boooooooo

[darwenhibby]

More likely get Gayle from Coronation Street

[Since452]

I did think signing another striker would be a bit strange

[Since452]

More likely get Gayle from Coronation Street

Or Dwight from The Office

[JohnM1875]

I did think signing another striker would be a bit strange

According to Hibs Observer, it would be a striker we’d be looking to add if we do use the free agent market

[Cabbage-Patch]

I did think signing another striker would be a bit strange

Why? We only have Myko and Bowie as recognised strikers? If one gets injured we are short. I know Boyle and Youan can play up front but it's not thier natural position

[Pagan Hibernia]

I don't know how you all have the patience for more transfer gossip and speculation after the 4 week McCowan fiasco.

I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

[lyonhibs]

I did think signing another striker would be a bit strange

Yup, me too. The only position we haven't touched in the window has been an attacking central midfielder - they don't go on trees right enough but that's where, I'd hope, we'd be looking to strengthen using the free agents market

[NGoloGrantie]

https://x.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1831331755250590050?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Update from Patrick


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[Unseen work]

The striker I could see us going for is Freddie Ladapo

[Callum_62]

The striker I could see us going for is Freddie LadapoOver 6foot - check

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[Donegal Hibby]

Dwight Gayle would have been the type of striker we don’t have , bit of a poacher though his injuries over the years would have made him to much a gamble even as a backup striker IMO .

I wouldn’t have thought a striker was high on our priority list , more maybe a creative midfielder and a Left back if any are available on a free .

[JimBHibees]

Dwight Gayle would have been the type of striker we don’t have , bit of a poacher though his injuries over the years would have made him to much a gamble even as a backup striker IMO .

I wouldn’t have thought a striker was high on our priority list , more maybe a creative midfielder and a Left back if any are available on a free .

Iredale can cover left back

[Ship of Hope]

Would expect him to contribute significantly to the team to be honest. Goal scorer.
read he has had a baron patch and not scored for 2 years! Thats some drought.. and certainly does not sound like much of a goal scorer if correct.

[Haymaker]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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[HoboHarry]

I don't know how you all have the patience for more transfer gossip and speculation after the 4 week McCowan fiasco.

I'm exhausted just thinking about it.
Oh come now my good man, we didn't build the empire with that sort of defeatism....

[gbhibby]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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Only 34 seems to have been around for ages.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Dwight Gayle would have been the type of striker we don’t have , bit of a poacher though his injuries over the years would have made him to much a gamble even as a backup striker IMO .

I wouldn’t have thought a striker was high on our priority list , more maybe a creative midfielder and a Left back if any are available on a free .
I don't think it's the top, but we are not exactly overflowing with options.

[CentreForward]

read he has had a baron patch and not scored for 2 years! Thats some drought.. and certainly does not sound like much of a goal scorer if correct.


incorrect! He scored several goals for Derby just a few months ago at the end of last season. Anyway apparently doesn’t seem to be happening now.

[Squealing pig]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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I would take him on trial

[Haymaker]

Only 34 seems to have been around for ages.Knows the league, good record as well.

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[JohnM1875]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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It's genuinely a sin how the tail end of his career panned out. What a talent.

Always dreamed of him seeing things out here. Sad.

[ruthven_raiders]

Knows the league, good record as well.

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Evening news saying not likely, other areas of the team will be looked at in the free agent pool...

[HoboHarry]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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Thought he was coaching for an Australian club? He'd be mad to leave there.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think it's the top, but we are not exactly overflowing with options.

We have Myko and Bowie as our main strikers, then we have Boyle who can play there as Hoilett has a few times , maybe Youan too . Tin hat on now in Campbell has and we have Mckirdy as an option too . Maybe some not ideal though that’s 7 we could play in that position.

We are loaded with midfielders though genuinely think none of them have that creative ability a Scotty Allan had and that’s what I’d most like to see us add which I think would really help the good attacking options already at the club .

[JohnM1875]

We have Myko and Bowie as our main strikers, then we have Boyle who can play there as Hoilett has a few times , maybe Youan too . Tin hat on now in Campbell has and we have Mckirdy as an option too . Maybe some not ideal though that’s 7 we could play in that position.

We are loaded with midfielders though genuinely think none of them have that creative ability a Scotty Allan had and that’s what I’d most like to see us add which I think would really help the good attacking options already at the club .

Think that's been our issue for ages now. We've had players that can play a position. It often results in poor performances and poor results.

IMO we absolutely need another striker in. I'm a big fan of both Myko and Bowie, but we need a third option in there if injuries or suspensions kick in.

[CentreForward]

Think that's been our issue for ages now. We've had players that can play a position. It often results in poor performances and poor results.

IMO we absolutely need another striker in. I'm a big fan of both Myko and Bowie, but we need a third option in there if injurie or suspensions kick in.


Agreed !

[supermcginn]

read he has had a baron patch and not scored for 2 years! Thats some drought.. and certainly does not sound like much of a goal scorer if correct.

Absolute nonsense.

[eastmainsmsh]

More likely get Gayle from Coronation Street

We just about got Platt back in day 😆

[blackpoolhibs]

He might sign for Weatherfield Town?

[HoboHarry]

He might sign for Weatherfield Town?
B******s better not steal Sunshine on Leith then....

[Smartie]

I don't think it's the top, but we are not exactly overflowing with options.

It’s a tough one imo.

3 strikers feels excessive in a way, if we’re to keep playing a central striker.

If Bowie still isn’t fit to play 90 minutes though, we’re probably an injury to a fairly injury-prone player (Myko) away from being in a bit of a pickle.

When Bowie reaches full fitness and if we can have both him and Youan fit at the same time, we certainly have makeshift options but it will require a bit of shuffling of the pack.

[gbhibby]

He might sign for Weatherfield Town?

Is it no Weatherfield County and the play in green and white.

[blackpoolhibs]

Is it no Weatherfield County and the play in green and white.

You could be right, i never watch it. :greengrin

[gbhibby]

You could be right, i never watch it. :greengrin
I really need to get out more😁

[hibsbollah]

Only 34 seems to have been around for ages.

:hyper

[gbhibby]

Leigh Griffiths is a free agent

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Could Deek still do a job for us.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1831331755250590050?s=46&t=teWgCfrX60lbBmqMtdAt4g

Update from Patrick


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Could familiar face return? Interesting one , did Marcondes get a club yet ?

[overdrive]

read he has had a baron patch and not scored for 2 years! Thats some drought.. and certainly does not sound like much of a goal scorer if correct.

His last club played him in midfield which would explain that

[gbhibby]

read he has had a baron patch and not scored for 2 years! Thats some drought.. and certainly does not sound like much of a goal scorer if correct.https://images.app.goo.gl/wto96zxktwoCV1v26

Like this one.?[emoji16]

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[007]

https://images.app.goo.gl/wto96zxktwoCV1v26

Like this one.?[emoji16]

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😂

[Donegal Hibby]

Looking at strikers that are free agents who had played in Scotland and there’s two Kemar Roofe and a guy that once played for Killie that I don’t remember called Souleymane Coulibaly .

[bingo70]

Looking at strikers that are free agents who had played in Scotland and there’s two Kemar Roofe and a guy that once played for Killie that I don’t remember called Souleymane Coulibaly .

He was tremendous for them, scored a screamer at Celtic park.

Think he joined a team in Saudi then was in a contract dispute that meant he couldn’t play for a couple of years despite not getting paid.

[Haymaker]

Could Deek still do a job for us.You don't lose that sort of ability to strike a ball, he could still get us 20 goals.

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[Spudster]

He was tremendous for them, scored a screamer at Celtic park.

Think he joined a team in Saudi then was in a contract dispute that meant he couldn’t play for a couple of years despite not getting paid.
Was some strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFvN5IFBFLk

Looks like he's done very little since including a stint at Partick Thistle

[CockneyRebel]

I would take him on trial

Think he's been on trial quite enough this last few years :greengrin

[Ship of Hope]

https://images.app.goo.gl/wto96zxktwoCV1v26

Like this one.?[emoji16]

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haha..exactly like that!

He also had a 2yr barren patch with Stoke according to not the old firm article.

Whilst not his last club it does not seem as though he was a prolific goal scorer with Derby either.

[Percy Vere]

You don't lose that sort of ability to strike a ball, he could still get us 20 goals.

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seriously?
I thought all the Deek stuff was tongue in cheek
get a grip o yersels
oh but mibbe Stevie Archibald could do a job come to think of it hmmm

[Squealing pig]

seriously?
I thought all the Deek stuff was tongue in cheek
get a grip o yersels
oh but mibbe Stevie Archibald could do a job come to think of it hmmm

Coaching roll maybe

[gbhibby]

seriously?
I thought all the Deek stuff was tongue in cheek
get a grip o yersels
oh but mibbe Stevie Archibald could do a job come to think of it hmmm
Could Deek do a job is hibs.net transfer thread tradition. The Haymaker emoji and the snacks transfer deadline day thread are traditions as well. Long may they continue.

By the way Deek is younger than Craig Gordon who is still playing.😁

[CropleyWasGod]

seriously?
I thought all the Deek stuff was tongue in cheek
get a grip o yersels
oh but mibbe Stevie Archibald could do a job come to think of it hmmm

What's Lawrie Reilly up to these days?

[Lago]

What's Lawrie Reilly up to these days?
😇

[GreenPJ]

seriously?
I thought all the Deek stuff was tongue in cheek
get a grip o yersels
oh but mibbe Stevie Archibald could do a job come to think of it hmmm

Archigoal looked fitter than Griffiths and almost all of the other players from the HSF charity game last year.

[lyonhibs]

Coaching roll maybe

Bacon roll more like 😂

[Gerard]

😇

Playing for the Great eternal team.

[HoboHarry]

What's Lawrie Reilly up to these days?
He plays heavenly 5 a sides every day. Even God says "gi the ba' tae Reilly".....

[gbhibby]

He plays heavenly 5 a sides every day. Even God says "gi the ba' tae Reilly".....
God sits at the right hand of Gordon Smith.

[worcesterhibby]

God sits at the right hand of Gordon Smith.

God sits where Eric Schaedler tells him to !

[Hibiza]

C'mon Malky get us in an out
of contract ,creative midfielder. That should be enough ,till next window.

[HIBS NUTS]

C'mon Malky get us in an out
of contract ,creative midfielder. That should be enough ,till next window.
In my opinion Jacob McIntyre is this type of player ,just back from a broken foot, and only 18, but a really good prospect, he played in hibs closed door game yesterday,
It would be great to see another young player get a chance at some game time this season.

[flash]

In my opinion Jacob McIntyre is this type of player ,just back from a broken foot, and only 18, but a really good prospect, he played in hibs closed door game yesterday,
It would be great to see another young player get a chance at some game time this season.

Do you know if Elie and Hoilett played?

[HIBS NUTS]

Do you know if Elie and Hoilett played?
No brooster on development thread commented on development thread.
jacob got 30 minutes in 3-2 win over Dundee united .

[BILLYHIBS]

Jacob MacIntyre signs 3 year deal

[HIBS NUTS]

Jacob MacIntyre signs 3 year deal
He must have played well, cracking player .

[JimBHibees]

Jacob MacIntyre signs 3 year deal

Good news

[JohnM1875]

Juan Mata just joined Western Sydney Wanderers! Would have loved to see Mata in a Hibs strip.

[Iain G]

Juan Mata just joined Western Sydney Wanderers! Would have loved to see Mata in a Hibs strip.

Good player and seems like a nice human!

[IanM]

KVV signs for st mirren

[Hibiza]

C'mon Malky ,you can do it.

[Billy Whizz]

KVV signs for st mirren

Was he released before the window shut?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Was he released before the window shut?

He was signed on loan on deadline day. He must have only just joined up with them for the first time today.


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[Billy Whizz]

He was signed on loan on deadline day. He must have only just joined up with them for the first time today.


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Ok Callum thanks, can’t remember it being reported

[A Hi-Bee]

All gone quite on the free targets that we could get at Hibs.

[McGruber]

Suspect that's us until Jan. Think we only missed out on an attacking midfielder and striker option but having kept Youan (provided he's interested) don't think we are too light. Would also like to see Levitt playing the 10 backed up by Triantis and Kwon doing the running

[TrinityHFC]

Suspect that's us until Jan. Think we only missed out on an attacking midfielder and striker option but having kept Youan (provided he's interested) don't think we are too light. Would also like to see Levitt playing the 10 backed up by Triantis and Kwon doing the running

We don’t play a 10 at the weekend. Suspect Triantis will now sit deeper with two ahead of him. Think it worked well.

[JohnM1875]

All gone quite on the free targets that we could get at Hibs.

We won't be signing anyone until January now I reckon.

[Ronniekirk]

All gone quite on the free targets that we could get at Hibs.
If we were t going to bring someone in Malky should have said we are not looking at the free agent market The fact he did mention it suggests we are still looking and the money is there to make it happen Am still hopeful we bring in someone before our next game
But if we have decided against it you would hope the club would confirm they are now no longer pursuing thst avenue

[McGruber]

If we were t going to bring someone in Malky should have said we are not looking at the free agent market The fact he did mention it suggests we are still looking and the money is there to make it happen Am still hopeful we bring in someone before our next game
But if we have decided against it you would hope the club would confirm they are now no longer pursuing thst avenue

I think Malky was just saying what he knew the fans wanted to hear, been doing a lot of that

[McGruber]

We don’t play a 10 at the weekend. Suspect Triantis will now sit deeper with two ahead of him. Think it worked well.

Yeah, maybe not preferred formation but to have the option for certain games, or injuries force into change of shape or even to bring on mid game if plan A fails. Just like to see how it plays out as an option

[Unseen work]

I think Malky was just saying what he knew the fans wanted to hear, been doing a lot of that

Don’t think he seems that type

[TrinityHFC]

I think Malky was just saying what he knew the fans wanted to hear, been doing a lot of that

He’s basically just in the door. Why do we need to go down this route with everyone connected with the club?

Anyway, he was asked if it was something we’d look at. I’m sure we have. He didn’t promise we’d sign a free agent. I also don’t really expect a running commentary on what we are doing.

[JimBHibees]

I think Malky was just saying what he knew the fans wanted to hear, been doing a lot of that

Or they would look at who was available and sign if would improve us.

[Tambo]

Former Bristol Rovers loanee Sylvester Jasper could be set for a return to English football as two clubs reportedly chase his signature.

According to Football Insider, both Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers have made moves to sign Sylvester Jasper this month. Jasper is a free agent and is available on a free transfer after cancelled his contract with Portuguese club Portimonense.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Former Bristol Rovers loanee Sylvester Jasper could be set for a return to English football as two clubs reportedly chase his signature.

According to Football Insider, both Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers have made moves to sign Sylvester Jasper this month. Jasper is a free agent and is available on a free transfer after cancelled his contract with Portuguese club Portimonense.

He was dreadful at us but I’m surprised to see he’s only 22. Seems like a lifetime ago he was at us.

[Unseen work]

I thought Jasper was a good young player.

Needed coached and plenty room for improvement but the ability was there.

Think he struggled, as others did, with the actual players we had and formation we played.

If it was a 4231 like we have now, I’d have him as an option to play wide

[Smartie]

I thought Jasper was a good young player.

Needed coached and plenty room for improvement but the ability was there.

Think he struggled, as others did, with the actual players we had and formation we played.

If it was a 4231 like we have now, I’d have him as an option to play wide

I agree with all of this.

Admittedly I wasn’t at the famous game at Dens Park where he seemingly had a total nightmare, a performance so bad it seems to have put a lot of people off him.

But his good moments were very good, and I thought he had the potential to improve to a very high level, even if he was hot and cold when he was with us.

[Hibees1973]

Reading on the BBC website there is a rumour Liam Cooper, who is out of contract and available to sign, is close to signing for CSKA Sofia.

A very strange move given that the Bulgarian league is widely known as one of the most corrupt in Europe.

Not really sure what kind of wages are available in Bulgaria but Cooper would be a shoe in at central defence for us and would be a significant upgrade on what we currently have.

[Souter96Mac]

Reading on the BBC website there is a rumour Liam Cooper, who is out of contract and available to sign, is close to signing for CSKA Sofia.

A very strange move given that the Bulgarian league is widely known as one of the most corrupt in Europe.

Not really sure what kind of wages are available in Bulgaria but Cooper would be a shoe in at central defence for us and would be a significant upgrade on what we currently have.

He's just posted on socials his goodbye to Leeds, so that suggests there will be an announcement on his destination shortly.

Would very much take Cooper here, but unlikely.

[qiut]

He's just posted on socials his goodbye to Leeds, so that suggests there will be an announcement on his destination shortly.

Would very much take Cooper here, but unlikely.

Heard he arrived at CSKA last night.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Someone on one of the Hibs Facebook supporters page who "is rarely wrong" apparently says we have signed Dwight Gayle until the end of the season

[04Sauzee]

Someone on one of the Hibs Facebook supporters page who "is rarely wrong" apparently says we have signed Dwight Gayle until the end of the season

I thought Hibs had rubbished that rumour unless things have changed because of Bowie?

What other things has the poster been correct about in the past, anything decent?

[Cabbage-Patch]

I thought Hibs had rubbished that rumour unless things have changed because of Bowie?

What other things has the poster been correct about in the past, anything decent?

Not sure tbh but folk saying he's predicted a few signings this season. Time will tell. We do need another striker especially with Bowie being out now so fingers crossed we are working on someone even if it's not Gayle

[eastmainsmsh]

It will be all Dwight on the Night

[Callum_62]

It will be all Dwight on the NightHope it's Yorke

[emoji3517]

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[Wilson]

Juan Mata just joined Western Sydney Wanderers! Would have loved to see Mata in a Hibs strip.

No Mata.

[hibees 7062]

Potter looking to sign Charles Dunne

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Reading on the BBC website there is a rumour Liam Cooper, who is out of contract and available to sign, is close to signing for CSKA Sofia.

A very strange move given that the Bulgarian league is widely known as one of the most corrupt in Europe.

Not really sure what kind of wages are available in Bulgaria but Cooper would be a shoe in at central defence for us and would be a significant upgrade on what we currently have.

I think you've answered your own question here...

[sauzee1989]

Gayle might be signing today. Car with plate DWIGHTG was doing some speed late last night heading to Edinburgh 😂

[Manxhibs]

Dwight is in!

[itslegaltender]

Just announced Gayle.

[IanM]

Gayle and Hoilett could well be the dream team we’ve been waiting on!

[Mcbizz1998]

Quite pleased with that. Hope he is fit.

[Callum_62]

Not against this type of signing at all

Good experience pro who played at a very high level

Guys like Gayle and Hoilett id expect the relish the derby

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[Aldo]

Not against this type of signing at all

Good experience pro who played at a very high level

Guys like Gayle and Hoilett id expect the relish the derby

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Just wonder how fit Gayle is?

Fingers crossed it doesn’t take long for him to get up to speed

[The Modfather]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.

[Callum_62]

Just wonder how fit Gayle is?

Fingers crossed it doesn’t take long for him to get up to speedFitter than Bowie [emoji50]

Suspect he will be in the squad on the weekend but 2 weeks until our next game to get some fitness into him

Id imagine guys like Gayle keep themselves in pretty decent nick

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[jeffers]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.

Do you not think he’s a decent player ?

[BoomtownHibees]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.

That’s one way of looking at it

[Aldo]

Fitter than Bowie [emoji50]

Suspect he will be in the squad on the weekend but 2 weeks until our next game to get some fitness into him

Id imagine guys like Gayle keep themselves in pretty decent nick

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Oft.

You would think he would be and can only hope he is.

Hoping Junior makes an appearance too!

[Ringothedog]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.

Really? A good player available on a free for one season. If he plays to his potential he will not be a “squad filler”

[Callum_62]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.Fairly pessimistic outlook imo

Id rather be bringing someone like Gayle on who's been there and done it than...well we don't have all that many options - mckirdy?

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[Unseen work]

But but but….

I thought Malky was all chat and was just saying stuff about free agents to keep fans happy and tell them what they wanted to hear?

Good signing

[The Modfather]

Do you not think he’s a decent player ?

No idea, he used to be. I’d have been more confident he will be a good signing if we signed him at the start of the window and not in mid September though.

[number9dream]

Quite pleased with that. Hope he is fit.

Last game for Derby was in March…
A £10m player in 2016. Let’s hope he’s got a late purple patch to come.

[Callum_62]

It aint bad
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[jeffers]

No idea, he used to be. I’d have been more confident he will be a good signing if we signed him at the start of the window and not in mid September though.

Not really following that if I’m being honest, unless you think it will take him months to get up to speed.

[JohnM1875]

But but but….

I thought Malky was all chat and was just saying stuff about free agents to keep fans happy and tell them what they wanted to hear?

Good signing

Should be a good signing for sure.

Just hope this doesn't mean the worst in relation to Bowie's injury. We probably won't know about that yet to be fair.

[The Modfather]

Not really following that if I’m being honest, unless you think it will take him months to get up to speed.

I don’t think he’ll have much of an impact, good or bad, and we’ll not remember him after this season. It just feels a bit like signing the best of what’s left after the transfer window rather than someone we identified early and really wanted. He was a good player at Palace, hopefully he’s still a good player and will be a good signing.

[tamig]

I’d hoped we had moved away from needing to sign short term players in mid September, but here we are. A squad filler, no more no less.

Lets see what he can do before making such judgements.

[hibeerealist]

Dwight knows where the goals are watched him a number of times at Palace, superb finisher and a very clever player.

Surprised that he was even a free agent!

[ElginHibbie]

Gayle completed a full pre-season with the Professional Football Association, which included training and matches led by the PFA’s coaching team

He'll be taking Bowie's place on bench but think he'll be ready to contribute right away if needed

Good signing for the year imho

[Donegal Hibby]

Welcome to Hibs Dwight …

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/september/12/dwight-gayle-joins-hibs-/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SW704VP6XOM

[Sheffhibee]

Quite pleased with that. Hope he is fit.

Saw a video on social media about the English FA doing a pre season program for free agents and he was featured on that. So hopefully fit 👍

[Cabbage-Patch]

Just wonder how fit Gayle is?

Fingers crossed it doesn’t take long for him to get up to speed

He's been training with the PFA in England. Played a few games. He won't be 100% but be an option off the bench in the coming weeks. A better option than McKirdy anyway

[Iain G]

Welcome Dorothy!

[Cabbage-Patch]

Gayle might be signing today. Car with plate DWIGHTG was doing some speed late last night heading to Edinburgh 😂

I assumed this was a wind up. Did you actually see it:greengrin

[Aldo]

He's been training with the PFA in England. Played a few games. He won't be 100% but be an option off the bench in the coming weeks. A better option than McKirdy anyway

Thanks just read that.

[sauzee1989]

I assumed this was a wind up. Did you actually see it:greengrin

No it’s not a wind up! I was going at 80mph and he whizzed by me in his Range Rover 👀😂 about 10.30 last night. Must have been in a hurry to sign

[lyonhibs]

Someone will be along to correct me momentarily, but I thought as our window is shut, even free agents could sign but not be registered to play until January??

[Callum_62]

Someone will be along to correct me momentarily, but I thought as our window is shut, even free agents could sign but not be registered to play until January??If they were freed by the close of the window they can be signed and play immediately

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[tamig]

No it’s not a wind up! I was going at 80mph and he whizzed by me in his Range Rover 👀😂 about 10.30 last night. Must have been in a hurry to sign

Assume the plate was DW16 at the start?

[HoboHarry]

Someone will be along to correct me momentarily, but I thought as our window is shut, even free agents could sign but not be registered to play until January??
If a player was a free agent when the window closed he can sign and play now for a new club.

[jeffers]

I don’t think he’ll have much of an impact, good or bad, and we’ll not remember him after this season. It just feels a bit like signing the best of what’s left after the transfer window rather than someone we identified early and really wanted. He was a good player at Palace, hopefully he’s still a good player and will be a good signing.

Fair enough. I’m a bit surprised we brought in another forward if I’m honest, it feels like the one part of the pitch we had decent options. It’s going to be a challenge for DG to fit them all in. Then you consider the lack of real creativity and goals from the midfield :confused:

[Donegal Hibby]

I remember him well at Newcastle , striker I really liked that’s career was hampered by injuries unfortunately . Totally different striker to what we have already and should be a good backup option for us to have if he stays fit ….

https://youtu.be/4SaFWPqVSOo?si=iSmbRhuEyCMw_A9j

[tamig]

Fair enough. I’m a bit surprised we brought in another forward if I’m honest, it feels like the one part of the pitch we had decent options. It’s going to be a challenge for DG to fit them all in. Then you consider the lack of real creativity and goals from the midfield :confused:

Having a real striker available rather than a wide player who can fill in is a better option considering we could be without Bowie though?

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t think he’ll have much of an impact, good or bad, and we’ll not remember him after this season. It just feels a bit like signing the best of what’s left after the transfer window rather than someone we identified early and really wanted. He was a good player at Palace, hopefully he’s still a good player and will be a good signing.

To be fair, we did identify two strikers we wanted and got them in. Unfortunately, the one that cost 600k is injured now.

There are different types of signings and sometimes you just need someone to come in and do you a job for a bit. Third choice striker is never likely to be one you’ve identified and have big plans for IMO.

[jeffers]

Having a real striker available rather than a wide player who can fill in is a better option considering we could be without Bowie though?

It looks more sensible now after Bowie’s injury, but it’s clear from his interview that we’d been looking to bring in Gayle anyway.

[Since452]

Can only imagine Bowie has a bad one. Sensible enough.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/

Gayle confirmed.

[Posh Swanny]

Remember Posh signing him in 2012 - we were in the Champ and very much bottom of it as usual. Bringing some kid in on loan from Dagenham & Redbridge just before Christmas with an option to buy for £500,000 didn't really get the pulses racing, but he was unbelievable in his six months with us. Pace, movement and finishing were a calss apart from most in the division. He turned our season around and we were in playoff form from the new year. Relegated with 54 f*****g points and sold him to Palace in the summer for £6 million.

Excited to see him in the green and white. But also a little nervous how it might all turn out.

[J-C]

Fair enough. I’m a bit surprised we brought in another forward if I’m honest, it feels like the one part of the pitch we had decent options. It’s going to be a challenge for DG to fit them all in. Then you consider the lack of real creativity and goals from the midfield :confused:

If we play 3 up top that gives us Myko, Bowie, Youan, Boyle, Gayle and Hoilett, 2 for each position and frees up Rudi to move back to the middle where he's better.

[Since90+2]

Can only imagine Bowie has a bad one. Sensible enough.

I don't think Bowie has even had his scan yet to assess the damage. Could turn out bad but don't think they are necessarily linked.

[HoboHarry]

I remember him well at Newcastle , striker I really liked that’s career was hampered by injuries unfortunately . Totally different striker to what we have already and should be a good backup option for us to have if he stays fit ….

https://youtu.be/4SaFWPqVSOo?si=iSmbRhuEyCMw_A9j
If he's anywhere near the level he was he won't be a back up.

[Lancs Harp]

Had to laugh some wag on FB remarked he's had to continue playing because he's just lost his winter fuel allowance. Made me smile anyway.

[Brightside]

If he's anywhere near the level he was he won't be a back up.

He's nowhere near the level he once was.

[WestStandWillie]

A half decent stop gap until Bowie is fit/match ready and will act as back up after that. Can't really argue with the signing.

[HoboHarry]

He's nowhere near the level he once was.
Think I'll wait to see him in a Hibs shirt before making judgements like that.

[Squealing pig]

Quite a lot of tap ins needs service

[Lancs Harp]

Id expect more from Dwight than ALF and hes a much better player than Grant Holt who did OK with us at the end of his career. I think he' ll do well for us. At 34 hes not likely to be playing 90 minutes week in week out. Played at high level and scored goals. Not a bad out of contract player to pick up IMO

[SHODAN]

Pretty good

[raeburnhibs]

Pretty good

pretty, pretty, pretty good

[hibsbollah]

He's nowhere near the level he once was.

You have no idea what shape he’s in. Its an educated guess he’s not quite as good as he was but you don’t know that. And saying ‘nowhere near’ is just flexing.

[flash]

He's nowhere near the level he once was.

3 goals in 6 games for Derby before getting injured last season with the Derby fans almost all wanting him to stay and play for them in the Championship so presumably still got something about him.

[flash]

pretty, pretty, pretty good

Oi! Curb your enthusiasm.

[Hibees1973]

He's nowhere near the level he once was.

Need to be realistic. This is why he is now here.

I would expect he is ready to start now and will be in the squad tomorrow. Often with guys like this it takes a month to get them fit but as Ian Gordon has said Hibs have learned from previous mistakes.

[hibsbollah]

3 goals in 6 games for Derby before getting injured last season with the Derby fans almost all wanting him to stay and play for them in the Championship so presumably still got something about him.

…also, his only barren spell in his career was at Stoke; looks bad until you realise they had him in midfield for some reason, as a striker hes scored wherever hes been. Derby obviously didnt sign him up but there could be a multitude of reasons for that.

[SHODAN]

Taken Melkersen's old number, some statement.

[CockneyRebel]

No it’s not a wind up! I was going at 80mph and he whizzed by me in his Range Rover 👀😂 about 10.30 last night. Must have been in a hurry to sign
#

Reported!

[ElginHibbie]

Need to be realistic. This is why he is now here.

I would expect he is ready to start now and will be in the squad tomorrow. Often with guys like this it takes a month to get them fit but as Ian Gordon has said Hibs have learned from previous mistakes.

Prefer he is in Saturday's squad, if he is in one tomorrow don't think Hibs learning our lessons just yet :grr:

[Since90+2]

You have no idea what shape he’s in. Its an educated guess he’s not quite as good as he was but you don’t know that. And saying ‘nowhere near’ is just flexing.

Of course he's not going to be close to the standard he once was. The guy played over 100 games in the English Premier League.

It's not hard to conclude he's not going to be at that level these days.

[Hibees1973]

Prefer he is in Saturday's squad, if he is in one tomorrow don't think Hibs learning our lessons just yet :grr:

Normal practice is for Gray to name his squad the day before the game so the players know. :wink:

[supermcginn]

He's nowhere near the level he once was.

As if you would know Dave, seen a lot of him at Derby and Stoke have you? Thought not.

[lyonhibs]

As if you would know Dave, seen a lot of him at Derby and Stoke have you? Thought not.

If you think we've signed Gayle of his Palace and Newcastle days on a free transfer , I fear you're in for a disappointment

[Hibees1973]

If you think we've signed Gayle of his Palace and Newcastle days on a free transfer , I fear you're in for a disappointment

Don't spoil it with facts, lyon.

[Dalianwanda]

Who in their right minds would want to play for us given so many are written off before they kick a ball for us.... (or 10 mins after they have :wink:)

[Joe6-2]

No idea, he used to be. I’d have been more confident he will be a good signing if we signed him at the start of the window and not in mid September though.

I really feel it’s because of Bowie’s injury

[may 21/05/2016]

I'm hearing its not good news about bowie

[Sioux]

Don't spoil it with facts, lyon.

Guys like you will be delighted if he's not as good as Lawrie Reilly.

I'll go to the games and judge for myself, along with others that attend games.

[HoboHarry]

Guys like you will be delighted if he's not as good Lawrie Reilly.

I'll go to the games and judge for myself, along with others that attend games.
:agree:

[Sioux]

I really feel it’s because of Bowie’s injury

Did Hibs anticipate Bowie getting injured?

[Houston7]

Taken Melkersen's old number, some statement.

Maybe because 34 is his age? 😂

[patstanton70]

:thumbsup:
Guys like you will be delighted if he's not as good Lawrie Reilly.

I'll go to the games and judge for myself, along with others that attend games.

[tamig]

Guys like you will be delighted if he's not as good as Lawrie Reilly.

I'll go to the games and judge for myself, along with others that attend games.

Well said 👍

[Since452]

Taken Melkersen's old number, some statement.

What? We didn't retire that number after his two goals at Motherwell?

[lyonhibs]

Guys like you will be delighted if he's not as good as Lawrie Reilly.

I'll go to the games and judge for myself, along with others that attend games.

Just to be clear, I think he'll still be easily good enough to make an impact in the SPFL, and I hope he does obviously. But expecting the same calibre of player as he was 5-10 years ago is obviously unrealistic.

[Brightside]

Of course he's not going to be close to the standard he once was. The guy played over 100 games in the English Premier League.

It's not hard to conclude he's not going to be at that level these days.

Exactly - it's just common sense. Not sure what some would have a wee paddy about that. He was a £12m player a few years back. HE IS NOWHERE NEAR THAT now. Thats just a common sense fact. :greengrin. That's not to say he wont score goals for us.. he may well do.