Summer transfer thread 2024/25

[GloryGlory]

Ian Murray seems to know about Hibs finances from today EEN

Hibs don’t have the money some people think according to Ian Murray - as he opened up on being linked with the club.

A former captain at Easter Road, Murray has won plaudits for his work at Raith Rovers. He narrowly missed out on promotion through the play-offs after a good season in the Championship, and he was linked with becoming the next head coach at Hibs

And how would he know? Does he get copied into the monthly management reports? Is he moonlighting as the director of finance?

[BlackSheep]

And how would he know? Does he get copied into the monthly management reports? Is he moonlighting as the director of finance?

If he interviewed for the managers job then I’m pretty sure that would’ve been a topic discussed. On top of that if he still has loyalty/love to Hibs then he will likely be helping us out by saying that so that any clubs we deal with for players don’t hold out for bigger bids from us in the transfer window.

[GloryGlory]

If he interviewed for the managers job then I’m pretty sure that would’ve been a topic discussed. On top of that if he still has loyalty/love to Hibs then he will likely be helping us out by saying that so that any clubs we deal with for players don’t hold out for bigger bids from us in the transfer window.

Was he interviewed for the managers job? Raith Rovers said there had been no contact from Hibs, which suggests he wasn't as we would need their permission to talk to him.

[Iain G]

If he interviewed for the managers job then I’m pretty sure that would’ve been a topic discussed. On top of that if he still has loyalty/love to Hibs then he will likely be helping us out by saying that so that any clubs we deal with for players don’t hold out for bigger bids from us in the transfer window.

If he interviewed he should not be coming out in tg we don't have the money people think, that's confidential company information.

If he didn't interview then he has no idea and being a dick and is just making look at me noises. Hun prick 😁

[badabing67]

Off topic is NordVPN still a Hibs Partner. Need to renew my subscription in September.

[Alfred E Newman]

Ian Murray seems to know about Hibs finances from today EEN

Hibs don’t have the money some people think according to Ian Murray - as he opened up on being linked with the club.

A former captain at Easter Road, Murray has won plaudits for his work at Raith Rovers. He narrowly missed out on promotion through the play-offs after a good season in the Championship, and he was linked with becoming the next head coach at Hibs

How does he know how much money Hibs have?

[Iain G]

How does he know how much money Hibs have?

He has no idea!

[LaMotta]

Great name for a cardigan wearing rover driver. Are you sure he isn't just their newest ST holder?

:hilarious

[babahibs]

How does he know how much money Hibs have?

He doesn't.

[we are hibs]

Got to say I'm genuinely encouraged for the first time in a long time that we are finally trying to do things the right way after reading the interview with Malky MacKay on recruitment this morning.


Back to the plan of 10 years ago with a starter - back up - youth. Malky giving 3 players to a Gray in a certain position and Gray then deciding who's best fit for his Hibs team.

He also mentioned having good people in good positions which hopefully means qualified people in those positions rather than Ian Gordon having any kind of role in scouting/recruitment.





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[J-C]

Got to say I'm genuinely encouraged for the first time in a long time that we are finally trying to do things the right way after reading the interview with Malky MacKay on recruitment this morning.


Back to the plan of 10 years ago with a starter - back up - youth. Malky giving 3 players to a Gray in a certain position and Gray then deciding who's best fit for his Hibs team.

He also mentioned having good people in good positions which hopefully means qualified people in those positions rather than Ian Gordon having any kind of role in scouting/recruitment.





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We should have a 1st team squad of 22, supplemented by youth if needed.

[Greenside]

THE Rangers have missed out on Ghana youth international Nathaniel Adjei after Lorient paid a £5.5m fee plus £1.5m in add-ons for the defender despite being relegated from France's Ligue 1. (Scottish Sun)

[CapitalGreen]

THE Rangers have missed out on Ghana youth international Nathaniel Adjei after Lorient paid a £5.5m fee plus £1.5m in add-ons for the defender despite being relegated from France's Ligue 1. (Scottish Sun)

Looks like he’d been on loan there since January.

[gbhibby]

Great name for a cardigan wearing rover driver. Are you sure he isn't just their newest ST holder?

My names Gerald but don't have a cardigan in my wardrobe and have never owned a Rover but grew up in Corstorphine.

[hibees 7062]

He doesn't.
According to the tramps we have the same budget as Ross County this season. We couldn’t afford compensation for Mcinnes or Robertson so went with the cheap option. All our loans will be back and will be our main team with a few loan players coming in.

[04Sauzee]

According to the tramps we have the same budget as Ross County this season. We couldn’t afford compensation for Mcinnes or Robertson so went with the cheap option. All our loans will be back and will be our main team with a few loan players coming in.

Makes perfect sense then why we hired MM as he is used to working within a Ross County budget. Smart thinking Hibs

[04Sauzee]

Motherwell close to signing John Koutroumbis from Perth Glory.

[Forza Fred]

Motherwell close to signing John Koutroumbis from Perth Glory.

Strange one.

He’s 26 and can’t say he is seen as a future Socceroo or anything.

He obviously must be ok for Perth, but it’s not as if they are setting the Heather on fire, finishing at the wrong end of the table.

Good luck to him though.

[ElginHibbie]

Tait joins Falkirk

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/14/transfer--dylan-tait-joins-falkirk-fc/

[Paul1642]

Tait joins Falkirk

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/14/transfer--dylan-tait-joins-falkirk-fc/

1 down…. Several more to go. Would be nice to get another confirmed exit today.

[04Sauzee]

Tait joins Falkirk

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/14/transfer--dylan-tait-joins-falkirk-fc/

That's one down 👍 although I'm sure he's not even one of the 25 first teamers as he was listed as a development player?. At least it's one less wage.

[J-C]

Tait was good player but poor attitude and a wee bit unprofessional, hence why he's at Falkirk.

[ian cruise]

Tait was good player but poor attitude and a wee bit unprofessional, hence why he's at Falkirk.

Still time for him but he needs to screw the nut ASAP. He could learn a lot from looking at the career of Stephen Dobbie. Took a step back through the leagues, worked hard and ended up with a very good career in the game.

[ChilliEater]

Strange one.

He’s 26 and can’t say he is seen as a future Socceroo or anything.

He obviously must be ok for Perth, but it’s not as if they are setting the Heather on fire, finishing at the wrong end of the table.

Good luck to him though.

I must have watched almost all his games for Glory. Not concerned in the least that we might have "missed out" on this one - had some great rampaging runs forward, 100% commitment, but not particularly gifted.

[babahibs]

According to the tramps we have the same budget as Ross County this season. We couldn’t afford compensation for Mcinnes or Robertson so went with the cheap option. All our loans will be back and will be our main team with a few loan players coming in.

They'll be proven to be wrong soon enough, I wonder what nonsense they'll start slavering then.

[Unseen work]

THE Rangers have missed out on Ghana youth international Nathaniel Adjei after Lorient paid a £5.5m fee plus £1.5m in add-ons for the defender despite being relegated from France's Ligue 1. (Scottish Sun)

A loan would be very generous…

[Hibiza]

It’s worrying how many players that we have on a decent wage that we will need to shift. McKirdy, Delferriere, Kenneh, Vente, Henderson, Rocky, Mackay, Jair, Levitt, and I’m quite sure I’m missing a fair few.

I’d be genuinely relieved if we start going after players we could consider to be the cheap option as if it means we’re no longer spending big money on players who either aren’t suited to the league or just not good enough then we’re on the right track.

I'd put in Newell . Northern.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I take tam McManus reads through here to get his transfer stories?

[GreenPJ]

It’s worrying how many players that we have on a decent wage that we will need to shift. McKirdy, Delferriere, Kenneh, Vente, Henderson, Rocky, Mackay, Jair, Levitt, and I’m quite sure I’m missing a fair few.

I’d be genuinely relieved if we start going after players we could consider to be the cheap option as if it means we’re no longer spending big money on players who either aren’t suited to the league or just not good enough then we’re on the right track.

Am not saying that they don't need to go (or at least some of them) but would Delferriere, Kenneh, Henderson, Rocky, Mackay, Jair really be on big wages?

[Donegal Hibby]

I do wonder how much money some folk think we have to spend when they talk about moving players that played in the first team on like Newell , Rocky , Campbell etc ? .

I thought moving on the loan players , players who haven't / won't contribute to the team would the priority.

[eastmainsmsh]

Tait joins Falkirk

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/14/transfer--dylan-tait-joins-falkirk-fc/

John Mcglynn will get him going again

[Brooster]

Am not saying that they don't need to go (or at least some of them) but would Delferriere, Kenneh, Henderson, Rocky, Mackay, Jair really be on big wages?

Yes is the simple answer to your question.

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen announce 2 signings in quick succession, Gavin Molloy a CB and Peter Ambrose a CF

[Saint Hibee]

According to the tramps we have the same budget as Ross County this season. We couldn’t afford compensation for Mcinnes or Robertson so went with the cheap option. All our loans will be back and will be our main team with a few loan players coming in.

I hope they're wrong, and we'll certainly have a bigger budget than Ross County, but they might be correct about a continued dependence on loan signings.

[04Sauzee]

Murray Johnson to Airdrie, not sure if it's a loan or permanent?

Edit ... It's a season long loan.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Murray Johnson to Airdrie, not sure if it's a loan or permanent?

Seasons loan.

[Jim44]

Murray Johnson to Airdrie, not sure if it's a loan or permanent?

Edit ... It's a season long loan.

Murray Aiken was on loan at Airdrie last year. Presume he’s now back with us. I think he’s a promising young player …… has anybody any up to date info on him?

[04Sauzee]

Murray Aiken was on loan at Airdrie last year. Presume he’s now back with us. I think he’s a promising young player …… has anybody any up to date info on him?

Think he was close to being their player of the season up to his injury. Think he got a few minutes towards the end of the season. Hopefully fit and raring to go and will be on loan at a decent level.

[GreenPJ]

Yes is the simple answer to your question.

All of them?

[EGL2000]

Aberdeen sign 2 players Gavin Molloy CB from Shelbourne and Peter Ambrose ST from Upjest. Ambrose looks a fairly good signing, young athletic and got 9 league goals for a struggling side.They have used the Hungarian market well in past years. Can definitely get more value for money in these markets, time will tell if he settles. No idea on Connor I'm never really keen on signing players from the Irish league as feel alot struggle to make the step up, but could easily be proven wrong.

[inglisavhibs]

I do wonder how much money some folk think we have to spend when they talk about moving players that played in the first team on like Newell , Rocky , Campbell etc ? .

I thought moving on the loan players , players who haven't / won't contribute to the team would the priority.

None of these players will be moved on and rightly so.

[we are hibs]

None of these players will be moved on and rightly so.We won't be improving anytime soon then if still relying on players like Rocky and Campbell.

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[Wilson]

We won't be improving anytime soon then if still relying on players like Rocky and Campbell.

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False logic.

[we are hibs]

False logic.Ok.

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[Donegal Hibby]

We won't be improving anytime soon then if still relying on players like Rocky and Campbell.

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Over a 38 game season not including cup games we will probably need to rely on them at some point when injuries , suspensions happen or just to freshen up the team at times . We need a decent squad with good options on the bench to have .

Wanting players like these away is only going to put us in the same position we've been in the last two seasons were we have had little or no options from the bench . Losing players like these will only go to further weaken us imo .

[babahibs]

Ok.

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He's right though, if we bring in upgrades for most of our players, then we improve, no?

[Greensunshine]

False logic.

He’s spot on.

[04Sauzee]

Luke McCowan a potential target for Celtic according to one of the red tops.

[Wilson]

He’s spot on.

Hardly.

See Babahibs' reply above.

We aren't getting rid of everyone. Even if some would, it just isn't possible. Many have contributed less than the likes of Campbell.

We improve by recruiting better than those that leave, and getting more out of those that remain. By creating a better team collectively.

[eastmainsmsh]

If Boyle goes Regan Charles Cook?

[Crab apple]

Wouldn't fancy Angus Gunn as our new number 1 keeper after tonight's performance.

[keep the faith]

If Boyle goes Regan Charles Cook?

Serious downgrade right there!

[bingo70]

Serious downgrade right there!

Is it?

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I just remember Charles—Cook having a great scoring record and winning player of the year.

[MWHIBBIES]

Is it?

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I just remember Charles—Cook having a great scoring record and winning player of the year.

At no point has he ever had a great scoring record.

[Tambo]

Murray Johnson to Airdrie, not sure if it's a loan or permanent?

Edit ... It's a season long loan.

I'm happy with this if we don't think he's ready yet, another loan could be good and I'm sure he will have a great season.

[Unseen work]

At no point has he ever had a great scoring record.

He scored 13 goals for Ross County in his last season from the left hand side when they finished second bottom.

That’s very good going.

[Donegal Hibby]

He scored 13 goals for Ross County in his last season from the left hand side when they finished second bottom.

That’s very good going.

I was going to post this about his 13 goals which is very good going though he'd still be a big downgrade on Boyle IMO.

[ian cruise]

Similar scoring record to Boyle however he never looked just as dangerous or enigmatic as Boyle in my opinion. I think he'd fall in to the same category as Liam Craig, Dylan Levitt, etc. where they looked incredibly dangerous for others SPFL clubs but not quite the same level for Hibs. Outside of Hibs they're often the main man, with everything flowing through them, but that's not the same here.

[GloryGlory]

Is it?

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I just remember Charles—Cook having a great scoring record and winning player of the year.

A one season wonder. Did nowt before that and has done nowt since in 10 seasons as a pro. Over 200 games - 38 goals?

[Bridge hibs]

A one season wonder. Did nowt before that and has done nowt since in 10 seasons as a pro. Over 200 games - 38 goals?

For a winger, not too shabby, if he can get by players and pop a few good crosses into the box then job done

[BILLYHIBS]

Hope we don’t end up like Duff Jim’s Hibs under MM with rejects from Ross County the perennial SFPL miracle play off survivors 😀

[Bridge hibs]

Hope we don’t end up like Duff Jim’s Hibs under MM with rejects from Ross County the perennial SFPL miracle play off survivors 😀True but the player in question plays in the Belgian first league with Eupen 😁

[tonyrougier123]

Is it?

I’m not saying you’re wrong but I just remember Charles—Cook having a great scoring record and winning player of the year.

If Boyle goes this window or god forbid is injured badly forget Europe. Boyler is integral to hibs still, there is no replacing what he can do if the team is in good shape next season.
By far still one of the best winger /forwards in this league.

Add to that his character and what he brings to the dressing room.

[Forza Fred]

If Boyle goes this window or god forbid is injured badly forget Europe. Boyler is integral to hibs still, there is no replacing what he can do if the team is in good shape next season.
By far still one of the best winger /forwards in this league.

Add to that his character and what he brings to the dressing room.

Don’t see much chance of Boyle going this window.
He wants to play in Oz, and allegedly there are two clubs interested in him.
However, none of them will pay a transfer fee, and it is extremely unlikely that Hibs will let him leave now for nowt.
It is also debatable if Boyler would accept the terms he would likely be offered.
I think the possibility of him leaving can be revisited in the January window when he can sign a pre contract agreement…..and it might be that Hibs do what they did for Jeggo then if Boyle is not a regular starter, but can’t see any movement just now.

[bingo70]

If Boyle goes this window or god forbid is injured badly forget Europe. Boyler is integral to hibs still, there is no replacing what he can do if the team is in good shape next season.
By far still one of the best winger /forwards in this league.

Add to that his character and what he brings to the dressing room.

Yet all the teams that qualified for Europe this season never had him.

[Greenworld]

Don’t see much chance of Boyle going this window.
He wants to play in Oz, and allegedly there are two clubs interested in him.
However, none of them will pay a transfer fee, and it is extremely unlikely that Hibs will let him leave now for nowt.
It is also debatable if Boyler would accept the terms he would likely be offered.
I think the possibility of him leaving can be revisited in the January window when he can sign a pre contract agreement…..and it might be that Hibs do what they did for Jeggo then if Boyle is not a regular starter, but can’t see any movement just now.I'm sure have the option to trigger a one year extension on Boyle.
Also I would be surprised if other clubs are not interested in trying to sign him .

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[tonyrougier123]

Yet all the teams that qualified for Europe this season never had him.

Didn’t take much tbh. We never had him for a good while either. I think this topic sets us apart by a country mile. I’ll never understand someone who’d get rid of Boyle happily and replace with a hopeful signing. It’s your classic sproule O’Brien situation for me seen it over and over,hibs fans blind to what’s already in the building wanting change for changes sake!

[tonyrougier123]

Don’t see much chance of Boyle going this window.
He wants to play in Oz, and allegedly there are two clubs interested in him.
However, none of them will pay a transfer fee, and it is extremely unlikely that Hibs will let him leave now for nowt.
It is also debatable if Boyler would accept the terms he would likely be offered.
I think the possibility of him leaving can be revisited in the January window when he can sign a pre contract agreement…..and it might be that Hibs do what they did for Jeggo then if Boyle is not a regular starter, but can’t see any movement just now.

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.

[McD]

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.



How many seasons has he achieved 10 and 10 in the whole season, never mind less than 3 months? Mo Salah isn’t on 10 and 10 by November

I’d like to see him stay but that’s hyperbole to say the least

[Smartie]

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.

There are a few big ifs in your first paragraph there tbh.

What if he’s already checked out and any effort we get from him will be a disgruntled bare minimum?

[chippy]

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.

Totally correct

[Unseen work]

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.

He’s never got those stats in the league in a season never mind November. Closest was 12 goals and 6 assists in 2020/2021

[JohnM1875]

Surely to **** we can expect a signing today or over the weekend

[Hibiza]

I don't expect any decent signings this window, perhaps even next . Too much deadwood to get Out!!!

[Iain G]

Get McKenna signed up, got an assist for Scotland! 😁

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Surely to **** we can expect a signing today or over the weekend

Hibs don’t tend to announce signings unless they can get maximum publicity for it, I’m not sure they’d announce anything today in the aftermath of a Scotland game. Because, of course, prominent headlines are far more important than allaying the worries of a fanbase.

[JohnM1875]

Hibs don’t tend to announce signings unless they can get maximum publicity for it, I’m not sure they’d announce anything today in the aftermath of a Scotland game. Because, of course, prominent headlines are far more important than allaying the worries of a fanbase.

Have to admit, really surprised we haven’t signed a single player yet. If the first few are bumpers then fair enough.

[LewysGot2]

Hibs don’t tend to announce signings unless they can get maximum publicity for it, I’m not sure they’d announce anything today in the aftermath of a Scotland game. Because, of course, prominent headlines are far more important than allaying the worries of a fanbase.

SDG has been on holiday. They'll want an interview and fanfare there first...then there's a shop and kit launch on the timeline this week. Maybe some will coincide with a new strip being unveiled- boosting sales will be part of the marketing strategy.

Reckon Monday onwards we'll be starting to get more comms

[WestStandMoaner]

I don't expect any decent signings this window, perhaps even next . Too much deadwood to get Out!!!

If we don’t sign a couple of decent players in particular at the back we will be in regulation trouble. No doubt about it

[J-C]

Any idea why Hanlon hasn't signed for Raith yet.

[GloryGlory]

Any idea why Hanlon hasn't signed for Raith yet.

Supposedly got other offers so maybe just sitting tight to see what else pans out.

[GloryGlory]

If we don’t sign a couple of decent players in particular at the back we will be in regulation trouble. No doubt about it

Mackay's interview said we were needing a goalie, two CBs and forward, implying that was a minimum. Also mentioned we have too many midfielders, so I took that to mean further signings could depend on who we manage to ship out.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

St Pauli looking at Theo bair

[Aldo]

If Boyle comes in pre season full of confidence and in a hibs minded place,he’ll be on 10goals 10assists by November. Integral to David Gray’s tenure as gaffer.

Unless we really do splash the cash there’s no replacing a Martin Boyle next season for me.

So you think he’ll be on 10 goals and 10 assists by November.

We played 11 league games from start of season until end of October last season so basing it on that and the 4 LC games that’s some ask in 15 games.

[Greenworld]

Any idea why Hanlon hasn't signed for Raith yet.Yes he has a three year deal on offer from them and a 1 year deal from st Johnstone.
He is simply mulling it over seeing if anything else comes on but will still likely go to Raith,3 years is a good offer

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[EGL2000]

St Pauli looking at Theo bair

Never a bundesliga standard player. Maolida couldn't even get a game at a mid table bundesliga 2 club. Yeah bair had a good season but just think he's a really limited player ability wise. Never looked good against Hibs either apart from the one game up against Whittaker, that's not much of a test.

[J-C]

Yes he has a three year deal on offer from them and a 1 year deal from st Johnstone.
He is simply mulling it over seeing if anything else comes on but will still likely go to Raith,3 years is a good offer

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I was curious if there may be something happening now Gray is in situ, seems weird he has a 3 year deal there but as yet nothing happening.

[Unseen work]

Never a bundesliga standard player. Maolida couldn't even get a game at a mid table bundesliga 2 club. Yeah bair had a good season but just think he's a really limited player ability wise. Never looked good against Hibs either apart from the one game up against Whittaker, that's not much of a test.

Tbf to Maolida I think the only reason he wasn’t getting a game was because of a fall out with the manager.

None the less I agreed Bair is nowhere near that level

[LewysGot2]

I was curious if there may be something happening now Gray is in situ, seems weird he has a 3 year deal there but as yet nothing happening.

Holidays will be part of the delay all over the board.

Hanlon away abroad.

From our situation SDG is on holiday still.

[Brightside]

Holidays will be part of the delay all over the board.

Hanlon away abroad.

From our situation SDG is on holiday still.

Paul is still in Munich I think. Expect an announcement next week.

[Chipper1875]

Paul is still in Munich I think. Expect an announcement next week.

He’s back home

[Crab apple]

Do we still employ football scouts? I know the City Group have a large number of full and part time scouts. Just wondered if our new arrangement with BK group is similar.

[EGL2000]

Do we still employ football scouts? I know the City Group have a large number of full and part time scouts. Just wondered if our new arrangement with BK group is similar.

I know alot of smaller clubs now just use football analytics and scouting software such as Wyscout. A good number are probably signed without ever seeing play live. It significant reduces cost and is probably more accurate than going to see them in one or two in person games. That being said I'd imagine we would still have at least one that would go and see the player live if we had solid interest.

[JohnM1875]

If we don't announce a signing tomorrow, or at least have a solid confirmed rumour I think I might spontaneously combust.

[Lago]

If we don't announce a signing tomorrow, or at least have a solid confirmed rumour I think I might spontaneously combust.
Far too quiet for piece of mind :confused:

[ddoc]

Far too quiet for piece of mind :confused:


I am hopeful that the lack of activity means we are being a tad more careful in who we recruit to ensure we get the right players in the door.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Holidays will be part of the delay all over the board.

Hanlon away abroad.

From our situation SDG is on holiday still.


i saw a photo of him with a scotland top on over in Munich, taken with a young Hibs fan


maybe clarke will give him a late late call-up seeing as we're short of defenders :)

[Tambo]

Fingers crossed for a week of rumours and maybe a signing or two with more outs.

[04Sauzee]

Fingers crossed for a week of rumours and maybe a signing or two with more outs.

Agreed, even to be linked with a player would be nice 🤣

[Lago]

I am hopeful that the lack of activity means we are being a tad more careful in who we recruit to ensure we get the right players in the door.
But it's not just players a coaching team still to be announced.

[Stuart93]

I am hopeful that the lack of activity means we are being a tad more careful in who we recruit to ensure we get the right players in the door.

Ha.

It’s hibs remember.

[04Sauzee]

I think Liam Gordon is leaving St J with Stockport looking like a likely destination.

[Musselbound]

He’s back home

I'd be surprised if he's the only one back home after Friday's performance.

[easty]

St Pauli looking at Theo bair

He’ll no kick a ball in the bundesliga. A million miles away from being good enough for that level.

Theo Bair will be 25 soon, he’s had a 21 game spell (5 months) in his entire career where he’s scored goals, the rest of his career he’s been murder.

[Iain G]

Looking forward to the meltdown when Hibs announce Paul Hanlon as our first summer signing on a 2 year deal with a 1 year option to extend 😁

[PHeffernan]

He’ll no kick a ball in the bundesliga. A million miles away from being good enough for that level.

Theo Bair will be 25 soon, he’s had a 21 game spell (5 months) in his entire career where he’s scored goals, the rest of his career he’s been murder.

Most young players break through at 22 or 23. Bair broke through at the tail end of 23.
He's certainly not good enough for the Bundesliga but he should improve again this season which would see him at Hibs level. Problem is he may already be worth more than our record ever transfer in.

[Lago]

Looking forward to the meltdown when Hibs announce Paul Hanlon as our first summer signing on a 2 year deal with a 1 year option to extend 😁
At least it would be NEWS!!!!

[04Sauzee]

Cudjoe looks to have played his last game for Dundee Utd , contract run down, talks broken down. Looked a decent player for a while but couldn't get into the Utd team for long parts of last season.

[Smartie]

Cudjoe looks to have played his last game for Dundee Utd , contract run down, talks broken down. Looked a decent player for a while but couldn't get into the Utd team for long parts of last season.

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[Smartie]

It's going to be interesting to see how the Hibs team that starts our first competitive game of this coming season compares to the team who start the final game of the following season - just thinking of Alan Stubbs putting Michael Nelson, Owain Tudor-Jones and co through their paces down at Innerleithen compared to the team that won the Scottish Cup.

We've got a big job ahead.

[Springbank]

Mackay's interview said we were needing a goalie, two CBs and forward, implying that was a minimum. Also mentioned we have too many midfielders, so I took that to mean further signings could depend on who we manage to ship out.

While this makes "business sense" it also makes no sense from a competitve sport point of view.

We need 2CMs who are more mobile than Newell, JDH etc to go alongside NMW

The likes of McCowan at Dundee

You get the engine room right & you don't need a new cf because you're actually suddenly feeding the one you've got

[Unseen work]

While this makes "business sense" it also makes no sense from a competitve sport point of view.

We need 2CMs who are more mobile than Newell, JDH etc to go alongside NMW

The likes of McCowan at Dundee

You get the engine room right & you don't need a new cf because you're actually suddenly feeding the one you've got

See I’m the opposite, I’d much rather see another forward come in than centre mid if it was a choice.

Newell, NMW, JDH, Amos, Campbell, Levitt and even Kenneh would all do a job throughout a season even if it wasn’t ideal.

Vente hasn’t shown enough imo to trust him for a full season as our number 9 and main source of goals.

We can speak about service etc, will he get better players around him than Boyle, Maolida, Youan and Marcondes?

[Chipper1875]

See I’m the opposite, I’d much rather see another forward come in than centre mid if it was a choice.

Newell, NMW, JDH, Amos, Campbell, Levitt and even Kenneh would all do a job throughout a season even if it wasn’t ideal.

Vente hasn’t shown enough imo to trust him for a full season as our number 9 and main source of goals.

We can speak about service etc, will he get better players around him than Boyle, Maolida, Youan and Marcondes?

Time and time that midfield has proven its not good. If we don’t improve the midfield, another poor season awaits

[Unseen work]

Time and time that midfield has proven its not good. If we don’t improve the midfield, another poor season awaits

Half of those players haven’t even played in a 3 together.

If we get a couple of decent centre halves and Gray sets us up better it will make the centre mids job easier and we’ll look a lot more secure.

Vente scored 5 league goals……5. In 30 games. A couple of players that scored more than him

Jordan White
Amadou Bakayoko
Mark Ohara
Nicky Clark
Mika Biereth - left Motherwell in January.

Jordan McGhee, the Dundee centre half scored the same amount!

Now we can talk about tactics etc, but he has got to be doing better. Both in his all round game and amount of goals he scores.

[JohnM1875]

See I’m the opposite, I’d much rather see another forward come in than centre mid if it was a choice.

Newell, NMW, JDH, Amos, Campbell, Levitt and even Kenneh would all do a job throughout a season even if it wasn’t ideal.

Vente hasn’t shown enough imo to trust him for a full season as our number 9 and main source of goals.

We can speak about service etc, will he get better players around him than Boyle, Maolida, Youan and Marcondes?

Issue with the midfield is you can’t seem to rely on JDH being fit, potentially Amos as well. Then add in Newell getting booked every other game and you’re soon down to a shocker of a midfield.

[Unseen work]

Issue with the midfield is you can’t seem to rely on JDH being fit, potentially Amos as well. Then add in Newell getting booked every other game and you’re soon down to a shocker of a midfield.

This is true. However I’d add that Vente has also picked up a few knocks that’s seen him out for spells.

If those 3 were out injured. A midfield of NMW, Levitt and Campbell for example would be very good imo for our level. I’m not sure many in the league would have a better back up than that.

[ancient hibee]

This is true. However I’d add that Vente has also picked up a few knocks that’s seen him out for spells.

If those 3 were out injured. A midfield of NMW, Levitt and Campbell for example would be very good imo for our level. I’m not sure many in the league would have a better back up than that.

Jeez that's some back up.One can't run or tackle,one can't pass and one runs all over the place to little purpose.

[MWHIBBIES]

Issue with the midfield is you can’t seem to rely on JDH being fit, potentially Amos as well. Then add in Newell getting booked every other game and you’re soon down to a shocker of a midfield.

Wait till you find out how many games Joe Newell has missed through yellow card suspensions in his Hibs career.

[blackpoolhibs]

Wait till you find out how many games Joe Newell has missed through yellow card suspensions in his Hibs career.

Not enough.

[Unseen work]

Jeez that's some back up.One can't run or tackle,one can't pass and one runs all over the place to little purpose.

Harsh.

But it’s the perfect balance some would say 😅

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Not enough.

😂😂😂

[GloryGlory]

Kyle McClelland to Coleraine on season long loan:

https://x.com/Record_Sport/status/1802696073963602286

[Aldo]

Not enough.

[emoji1787][emoji1787]

[04Sauzee]

Transfer news LIVE ✍️

Coleraine win Kyle McClelland fight as Hibs star set to join Dean Shiels' team on loan | @ScottBurns75

[Unseen work]

All the best Kyle.

Was really impressed with him when he first joined and if he never started in that game against Falkirk I imagine he would have got another couple of chances throughout the season.

Wish him all the best

[Donegal Hibby]

I really hope we aren't going to see a combination of Newell and Levitt in midfield again this season.

[GreenCastle]

We need a new spine of the team.

GK - needed one last season but now we definitely need a new number 1.
Centre backs - Rocky isn’t a starter
Midfield - energy and something to protect the CBS and someone to chip in with some goals.
Striker - who can reliably score

If we go with the same central midfield then we will fail once again to sort out a major issue with the team.

[eastmainsmsh]

I really hope we aren't going to see a combination of Newell and Levitt in midfield again this season.

It's like both are playing five a side at times

[Hibiza]

Surely not another season of Newell.Decent player but one in ten performances is not good enough.

[MWHIBBIES]

Surely not another season of Newell.Decent player but one in ten performances is not good enough.

Fortunately he does much better than 1 in 10 then. One of our most consistent players.

[500miles]

Surely not another season of Newell.Decent player but one in ten performances is not good enough.

Good that it's not true then. Burst his arse trying to carry a static midfield for half of last season and then played the rest with an injury.

[blackpoolhibs]

Good that it's not true then. Burst his arse trying to carry a static midfield for half of last season and then played the rest with an injury.

That is quite a serious injury to be fair.

[SHODAN]

Signings made so far:

Aberdeen: 2
Hearts: 4
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 26

[JohnM1875]

Signings made so far:

Aberdeen: 2
Hearts: 4
Hibs: 0

Think we’re the only team in the league that hasn’t? Was in the gossip section the other day saying Celtic have made a few, just not announced them yet. Hopefully we’re the same and saving them for the strip reveal, need to be good players for that though!

[Dmas]

Cudjoe at Dundee Utd knocked back contract offer and leaving wonder if we are still interested

[04Sauzee]

Signings made so far:

Aberdeen: 2
Hearts: 4
Hibs: 0

Days until first competitive game: 26
Sure I read we had signed a goalkeeper that would be announced when the window opened 👀 also a few folk on twitter who were wanting to be known as ITK were saying we had already signed Luke McCowan. All to be takes with more that a pinch of salt 😅

[Hibs4185]

Surely not another season of Newell.Decent player but one in ten performances is not good enough.

Newell, JDH and Campbell for the third season in a row.

It’s enough to make you greet

[andrew70]

Sure I read we had signed a goalkeeper that would be announced when the window opened 👀 also a few folk on twitter who were wanting to be known as ITK were saying we had already signed Luke McCowan. All to be takes with more that a pinch of salt 😅

McCowan is definitely on our radar but will take money to get him away from Dundee. Been watching him for months.

I’d imagine a keeper is in the building considering we’ve loaned out Muzz.

[MWHIBBIES]

Newell, JDH and Campbell for the third season in a row.

It’s enough to make you greet

How many games has that midfield started together in the last 2 years? Maybe 3? That isn't our midfield and hasn't been for a long time.

[Billy Whizz]

Cudjoe at Dundee Utd knocked back contract offer and leaving wonder if we are still interested

Has MM not said we have too many midfielders at the moment

[bingo70]

Has MM not said we have too many midfielders at the moment

He’s a winger.

[Billy Whizz]

He’s a winger.

He’s not, he’s an attacking midfielder

[04Sauzee]

He’s not, he’s an attacking midfielder

Stats would suggest he's been mostly played as a Right Winger , has also played right mid & left mid and even a CF

[Hibs4185]

How many games has that midfield started together in the last 2 years? Maybe 3? That isn't our midfield and hasn't been for a long time.

they are still on the books and in the next few weeks, we could potentially be looking at those three as our starting midfield

[The Modfather]

Fortunately he does much better than 1 in 10 then. One of our most consistent players.

Sadly it’s not consistently good, closer to consistently average IMO. Started the season well, Luzern at home being possibly his best game for us. However he got progressively worse and had completely disappeared come the key pre split games. Not alone in that of course, but his best argument seems to be “but others were also poor” and his motto, “least of our problems”.

He should be a good squad player and a natural parting when out of contract at the end of the season IMO

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That is quite a serious injury to be fair.

🤭

[Donegal Hibby]

This says his main position is AM . Whatever position he is , be it AM , RW . Would he be any better than what we have already ? . We need first team players , not more backup options.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mathew-anim-cudjoe/profil/spieler/701322

[GreenCastle]

Did we ever sort the assistant coach role ? Was Craig confirmed as this role or just a coach?

[04Sauzee]

This says his main position is AM . Whatever position he is , be it AM , RW . Would he be any better than what we have already ? . We need first team players , not more backup options.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mathew-anim-cudjoe/profil/spieler/701322

It also says where he's been played this season

https://i.ibb.co/vLwWjqf/Screenshot-20240617-171316.png (https://ibb.co/TPvGg2J)
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I agree though I can't imagine Hibs being interested.

[04Sauzee]

Did we ever sort the assistant coach role ? Was Craig confirmed as this role or just a coach?

Still waiting and think the team are back in the building on Friday for pre-season

[MWHIBBIES]

they are still on the books and in the next few weeks, we could potentially be looking at those three as our starting midfield
They won't be our starting midfield.


Sadly it’s not consistently good, closer to consistently average IMO. Started the season well, Luzern at home being possibly his best game for us. However he got progressively worse and had completely disappeared come the key pre split games. Not alone in that of course, but his best argument seems to be “but others were also poor” and his motto, “least of our problems”.

He should be a good squad player and a natural parting when out of contract at the end of the season IMO

He was good most of the season. Agree, not great at the end, but until March probably our best and most consistent player.

[MrSmith]

Surely not the wee midfielder from Dundee United? He’s got good touches but is tiny and easily pushed off the ball and we don’t need that at all. Any SPL midfield would run right over the top of him.

[Hibiza]

Sign Simon , he can play anywhere.

[AlbertK86]

McCowan is definitely on our radar but will take money to get him away from Dundee. Been watching him for months.

I’d imagine a keeper is in the building considering we’ve loaned out Muzz.

He’s on Celtics radar as well …. Money talks but I would love us to sign him


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[TrinityHibby]

Sure I read we had signed a goalkeeper that would be announced when the window opened 👀 also a few folk on twitter who were wanting to be known as ITK were saying we had already signed Luke McCowan. All to be takes with more that a pinch of salt 😅

I would be astonished if Hibs would offer Dundee enough to part with arguably their best player…really like Luke McCowan however suspect we missed our chance to sign him last summer 😔

[eastmainsmsh]

He’s not, he’s an attacking midfielder

Rather take young Declan Glass than Cudjoe what a talent he is

[Hiber-nation]

Rather take young Declan Glass than Cudjoe what a talent he is

Seriously? Not good enough for Utd, loaned to Cove last season.

[EGL2000]

Surely if we are signing people from the Championship they should be tearing it up. Not struggling to get in the starting 11, nowhere near good enough. Surely not interested. Mind you we signed Henderson after an average loan season at Dunfermline....

[Unseen work]

Really hope we don’t go for Roos now that we have Samson as coach.

Now a free agent

[HibbyAndy]

Really hope we don’t go for Roos now that we have Sammon as coach.

Now a free agent

Now that would be some leap

[Smartie]

Did we ever sort the assistant coach role ? Was Craig confirmed as this role or just a coach?

Been confirmed within the past hour or so - May and Craig to be assistant coaches.

[J-C]

Rather take young Declan Glass than Cudjoe what a talent he is

His contract is up at United, his dad is my neighbour and accountant, says he's looking for a new club, been unlucky with injuries which have hampered his development.

[Crab apple]

I really hope we aren't going to see a combination of Newell and Levitt in midfield again this season.

I'd prefer not to see Levitt in a Hibs strip again. Heart of a mouse and pace of a snail.

[andrew70]

Rather take young Declan Glass than Cudjoe what a talent he is

Declan is a great player. Was outstanding against us when they pumped us 3-0.

As said injuries have held him back but more than enough talent to take a cheap(ish) punt.

He’ll be desperate to get playing again.

[scoopyboy]

Declan is a great player. Was outstanding against us when they pumped us 3-0.

As said injuries have held him back but more than enough talent to take a cheap(ish) punt.

He’ll be desperate to get playing again.

Was a Hibs season ticket holder as a laddie.

[500miles]

Declan is a great player. Was outstanding against us when they pumped us 3-0.

As said injuries have held him back but more than enough talent to take a cheap(ish) punt.

He’ll be desperate to get playing again.

A 7 stone midfielder with no pace isn't what we need.

[andrew70]

Was a Hibs season ticket holder as a laddie.

I know his old man well good guy is S.

[andrew70]

A 7 stone midfielder with no pace isn't what we need.

No that’s right we need big brutes that can’t play football. 🙄

[andrew70]

I'd prefer not to see Levitt in a Hibs strip again. Heart of a mouse and pace of a snail.

Vente described as unathletic by someone on another thread, Levitt ‘heart of a mouse’ sometimes wonder what game people watch because they don’t appear to be watching football.

Disparaging comments don’t help the players but at least they two can shrug it off in the knowledge that is completely false.

[04Sauzee]

Ipswich, West Ham and Fulham are showing interest in Cameron Carter Vickers according to reports.

[Victor]

Vente described as unathletic by someone on another thread, Levitt ‘heart of a mouse’ sometimes wonder what game people watch because they don’t appear to be watching football.

Disparaging comments don’t help the players but at least they two can shrug it off in the knowledge that is completely false.

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[hibbie02]

Newell, JDH and Campbell for the third season in a row.

It’s enough to make you greet

Said that would happen weeks ago. Still think it could happen unfortunately…


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[J-C]

Was a Hibs season ticket holder as a laddie.

His dad is, Declan's a Celtic lad from his mums side.

[GreenCastle]

Stephen Welsh was mentioned a while ago from Celtic - could we see it happening?

[Crab apple]

Vente described as unathletic by someone on another thread, Levitt ‘heart of a mouse’ sometimes wonder what game people watch because they don’t appear to be watching football.

Disparaging comments don’t help the players but at least they two can shrug it off in the knowledge that is completely false.

Make your mind up. Disparaging comments don't help the players but they can shrug it off.
On many occasions last season Levitt pulled out of challenges which other players wouldn't have. We don't need players like that.

[Unseen work]

Right, full management team confirmed. 11 players have left with McLellend close to being the 12th.

Surely some signings this week

[500miles]

No that’s right we need big brutes that can’t play football. 🙄

We've had a barrow load of technical players who cant do the physical or athletic work.

Henderson, Levitt, Hyndman, Gauld, Vente, Marcondes, Jair and on and on.

We're going to have to earn the right to play next season, build a spine that wins by any means necessary. These kinds of players will need to be in the minority. Then we can look to add entertainers, but we need results first and foremost.

[scoopyboy]

His dad is, Declan's a Celtic lad from his mums side.

Both were and travelled on East Lothian Hibs bus.

Stuart took him to Hibs games from a very young age, however Lisa’s Celtic family managed to convert Declan.

[bingo70]

Will Dennis appears to confirm he’s not going back to Killie with his farewell message to the Killie supporters thanking them for their support.

Wonder if he could be signing for us?

[Paul1642]

I can’t see us announcing anyone on days that Scotland are playing so I’m hoping for someone today. Just a hope though.

[bingo70]

I can’t see us announcing anyone on days that Scotland are playing so I’m hoping for someone today. Just a hope though.

Might announce then tomorrow if they’re really ***** 😜

[Callum_62]

#AnnounceHanlon

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[Bayern Bru]

I can’t see us announcing anyone on days that Scotland are playing so I’m hoping for someone today. Just a hope though.

Bojang (I know, I know) was announced *during* a Scotland game

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Bojang (I know, I know) was announced *during* a Scotland game

A signing that more set the hair alight as opposed to the heather.

[Bridge hibs]

A signing that more set the hair alight as opposed to the heather.

🤣

[BlackSheep]

Stephen Welsh was mentioned a while ago from Celtic - could we see it happening?

As much as I would like us to be looking at Welsh I think Lennon is keen on taking him to Bucharest.

[Donegal Hibby]

Will Dennis appears to confirm he’s not going back to Killie with his farewell message to the Killie supporters thanking them for their support.

Wonder if he could be signing for us?

It as been said in the DR that Bournemouth want Dennis as part of their squad since Darren Randolph left .

If true maybe Mitov would be a better option now . Doesn't seem to be any mention of him lately that I can see .

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dennis-kilmarnock-transfer-chase-latest-32993750

[Mcbizz1998]

Vente described as unathletic by someone on another thread, Levitt ‘heart of a mouse’ sometimes wonder what game people watch because they don’t appear to be watching football.

Disparaging comments don’t help the players but at least they two can shrug it off in the knowledge that is completely false.

Disparaging comments might not help but neither will keeping players like Dylan Levitt on the books. He is not good enough.

[J-C]

Both were and travelled on East Lothian Hibs bus.

Stuart took him to Hibs games from a very young age, however Lisa’s Celtic family managed to convert Declan.

Yep.

[Blaster]

It as been said in the DR that Bournemouth want Dennis as part of their squad since Darren Randolph left .

If true maybe Mitov would be a better option now . Doesn't seem to be any mention of him lately that I can see .

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/dennis-kilmarnock-transfer-chase-latest-32993750

Hibs and Aberdeen both interested in Mitov. Aberdeen are the favourites though from what I’ve heard

[jakeshibs]

Time and time that midfield has proven its not good. If we don’t improve the midfield, another poor season awaits

Our midfield is poor and those players are not good enough

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Hibs and Aberdeen both interested in Mitov. Aberdeen are the favourites though from what I’ve heard

****gers were meant to be interested in mccrorie as well

[Donegal Hibby]

****gers were meant to be interested in mccrorie as well

Probably the 500 k Sevco are looking to get for him might have put them of the idea .

[andrew70]

Disparaging comments might not help but neither will keeping players like Dylan Levitt on the books. He is not good enough.

I can guarantee he is. Fantastic player.

He’s had his issues but a full pre season will help him.

[KWJ]

I can guarantee he is. Fantastic player.

He’s had his issues but a full pre season will help him.

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

[andrew70]

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

I agree with the last bit but that could be said for most.

I want him and the rest of the squad to be a lot fitter than the last couple of years.

[JohnM1875]

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

There's massive doubt he's good enough. He's had about two good games in a Hibs shirt.

[andrew70]

There's massive doubt he's good enough. He's had about two good games in a Hibs shirt.

Two good games. Honestly.

He’ll be an important player this season.

[Smartie]

Two good games. Honestly.

He’ll be an important player this season.

If he had as many as two good games, I didn't see them.

He's got an awful lot to prove at Hibs and I don't think he'd have any complaints if David Gray had already decided he'd seen enough and that he was to play no part under him based on what he's shown so far.

I'll fully admit to being a hypocrite here as I thought based on aspects of what he did at United he was going to be a good signing.

His last chance for me should be a shot at playing the "Marcondes role" - he's certainly never going to have the work rate, athleticism or defensive instincts to be anything better than an utter liability playing deeper than that.

[EGL2000]

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

I've also seen very little from him to think he will turn out good. He is unbelievably slow and also has that similar trait that mallan had where he can't really tackle. If you judge him on what he was brought in for he's still not even been much better. His passing been largely underwhelming for me and has only had one good effort from range that I remember. I'd be letting go this season while some clubs might still be willing to pay a minimal fee.

People have also said he's been played too deep but his best games for united where played deep and he would make late runs into the box. He rarely had good games as an out and out attacking midfielder.

[Hibs90]

A bit concerned we are behind most teams by the looks of it, but we didn't have a manager in place at the end of the season *technically.

Hopefully things start to pick up in the next few days or week or so otherwise we could be well behind in terms of signings and getting the squad together.

[Unseen work]

Levitt is a really good technical player imo.

The decision to play him as a central 2 midfielder, when the wingers were Youan and Jair was just mental though. Hes just not mobile enough and poor defensively.

The hearts of a mouse etc comments are poor. I think some players just aren’t good enough defensively to know when/how to tackle or press to win the ball back.

With the majority of our players this season it needs to be the right balance to get the best out of them

[TrinityHFC]

Levitt is a really good technical player imo.

The decision to play him as a central 2 midfielder, when the wingers were Youan and Jair was just mental though. Hes just not mobile enough and poor defensively.

The hearts of a mouse etc comments are poor. I think some players just aren’t good enough defensively to know when/how to tackle or press to win the ball back.

With the majority of our players this season it needs to be the right balance to get the best out of them

His best game was probably v Luzern playing in a 2 in the middle. Difficult to judge since then as nobody was thriving under the way NM had us set up.

[McGruber]

Wonder if we are keeping tabs on Ruari Paton - gives me lower league Nisbet/Shankland vibes.

[Heisenberg]

His best game was probably v Luzern playing in a 2 in the middle. Difficult to judge since then as nobody was thriving under the way NM had us set up.

I thought about that game too, Newell and Levitt were everywhere. Full of energy and flying into tackles.

[Donegal Hibby]

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

Showing fleeting patches of how good he is , isn't enough though . Is it ? I think most of us at the time thought he was going to be a decent signing though up to now he's probably been the most disappointing one .

Problem is , where does he fit into the team? I honestly think having heard Gray on about the non-negotiable's he wants in players working hard , we probably won't see alot of Levitt in the team under Gray ( I might be wrong ) .

[Jakhog1]

Wonder if we are keeping tabs on Ruari Paton - gives me lower league Nisbet/Shankland vibes.

I had the same thought, still relatively young and worth a shot, was at Hibs as a young boy too

[Smartie]

Wonder if we are keeping tabs on Ruari Paton - gives me lower league Nisbet/Shankland vibes.

I must admit - I like these signings.

Someone who stepped back a level, found their feet and started scoring, earning a chance to see what they can do at a higher level when surrounded by better players.

[Mcbizz1998]

I must admit - I like these signings.

Someone who stepped back a level, found their feet and started scoring, earning a chance to see what they can do at a higher level when surrounded by better players.

Agree, that is the type we should be all over imo.

[Mcbizz1998]

Exactly. There's no doubt that he's good enough and he's shown that in patches over the first season. Bizarre comment to say he's not.

He does need fitted into the team better and probably needs to do a bit more himself to adapt to playing for Hibs and at Easter Road.

It really isn't bizarre to say he isn't good enough if you go and watch Hibs play. He has barely got going for us, its going to take a massive turnaround from him and if we are pinning our hopes on Levitt for the new season then that is a massive risk and worry.

[Vini1875]

Showing fleeting patches of how good he is , isn't enough though . Is it ? I think most of us at the time thought he was going to be a decent signing though up to now he's probably been the most disappointing one .

Problem is , where does he fit into the team? I honestly think having heard Gray on about the non-negotiable's he wants in players working hard , we probably won't see alot of Levitt in the team under Gray ( I might be wrong ) .

Exactly, everyone playing for Hibs at the moment has the ability to succeed at this level, otherwise they would not have gotten this far in their career. Our problem is having players who will make sure they are playing to the best of their ability at a consistently high rate. For us most of our players tend to drop off and lack the focus and will to train at play close to their maximum. The players we need to find are triers. If you use Lewis Stevenson as an example, maybe not the most talented footballer, but a consistent 7 out of 10 in almost every game. Levitt as good as he is, has never been close to 7 out of 10 for 2 games in a row.

[Unseen work]

His best game was probably v Luzern playing in a 2 in the middle. Difficult to judge since then as nobody was thriving under the way NM had us set up.

Yeah that was certainly one of his best games for us. I think that game as a whole every player was just at the top of their game and Newell was like a man possessed in the middle.

Also think maybe Luzern playing football on the deck and possession based maybe helped him more? Rather than the teams in this league that’s full of fight and running

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/adamleventhal/status/1803036275567460745?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

More about Youan - interest from France and Italy

[badabing67]

Wonder if we are keeping tabs on Ruari Paton - gives me lower league Nisbet/Shankland vibes.


Liam Craig will know him well enough to know if he has got the Nisbet/Shankland vibe or not. Personally I would like us to sign Simon Murray, but he could be an interesting alternative going by his stats.

Ruari Paton | Football Stats | Queen's Park | Age 23 | Soccer Base (https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=100709)

[ruthven_raiders]

Hibs and Aberdeen both interested in Mitov. Aberdeen are the favourites though from what I’ve heard

We have to start making good signings from the off, this will show how serious we are, we aren't in Europe which could be a drawback, surely we can get in front of Aberdeen. but as Mackay was saying it is going to take 3 windows to sort this mess out, can't be done in one window....what a state to get into, so this window is about getting in good quality first team players and loaning out or letting go to another team, players that are on contract till next year. ie mckirdy, henderson, Mackay, deferriere etc

[PHeffernan]

Now that would be some leap

:not worth

[flash]

https://x.com/adamleventhal/status/1803036275567460745?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

More about Youan - interest from France and Italy

Hopefully this is where our transfer kitty gets filled up.

[04Sauzee]

Hopefully this is where our transfer kitty gets filled up.

Which is why if he's going it gets done quickly, a deal that suit both parties and we can use some of the cash for our priority targets.

[Donegal Hibby]

I see Duks agent saying he will have to leave this summer as he's been played out of position .

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl-transfers-aberdeen-ace-exit-hearts-signing-boost-ex-rangers-mans-medical-hibs-face-greeks-4670514

[04Sauzee]

I see Duks agent saying he will have to leave this summer as he's been played out of position .

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl-transfers-aberdeen-ace-exit-hearts-signing-boost-ex-rangers-mans-medical-hibs-face-greeks-4670514

I seen an Aberdeen fan saying they had a 7m bid for Miovski, can't mind who from. I'd be surprised if that was an opening bid. Think he will be away in the summer though.

[GreenPJ]

Which is why if he's going it gets done quickly, a deal that suit both parties and we can use some of the cash for our priority targets.

If Youan goes (and potentially Boyle as well) those positions become priority for filling. Whilst we can't turn down £3M if we get that offer it just creates another position to fill.

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen will have some amount of money this summer from the money they got competing in Europe, sales of Miovski and Duk and then the normal investments.

I’m not convinced I’d sell Youan for 2.5 million. If he is happy to stay now Monty has gone and Gray in charge then happy days for me. I really don’t get the attitude of sell our best players for the same amount as we’d have sold them for 20 years ago.

We need to recruit smarter, not just with more money. The Foley money, additional investment of 2.2 million, money from Melkersen, sell on of Doig etc all adds up to a healthy amount.

Get the rest of the fringe players away and we’re in a good position.

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen will have some amount of money this summer from the money they got competing in Europe, sales of Miovski and Duk and then the normal investments.

I’m not convinced I’d sell Youan for 2.5 million. If he is happy to stay now Monty has gone and Gray in charge then happy days for me. I really don’t get the attitude of sell our best players for the same amount as we’d have sold them for 20 years ago.

We need to recruit smarter, not just with more money. The Foley money, additional investment of 2.2 million, money from Melkersen, sell on of Doig etc all adds up to a healthy amount.

Get the rest of the fringe players away and we’re in a good position.

The concern is for me we have a price we will sell for, no idea what that is. If this drags on all summer and the price is met as the window closes we have a massive hole in the squad but a nice chunk of cash in the bank.

[Donegal Hibby]

I seen an Aberdeen fan saying they had a 7m bid for Miovski, can't mind who from. I'd be surprised if that was an opening bid. Think he will be away in the summer though.

I wouldn't have thought a club would make an opening bid that high though you never know . Think it's almost a certainty he will be gone this summer .

His goals won't be easy to replace , like Shankland's too , if he goes as well .

[Smartie]

https://x.com/adamleventhal/status/1803036275567460745?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

More about Youan - interest from France and Italy

Calling it here - "we were waiting to see how much we got for Youan" will be the excuse behind the abject summer window 2024.

[flash]

Calling it here - "we were waiting to see how much we got for Youan" will be the excuse behind the abject summer window 2024.

Don't think I have ever heard the club come out with anything like that before.

[JohnM1875]

Don't think I have ever heard the club come out with anything like that before.

Doig transfer dragging on springs to mind

[JohnM1875]

Calling it here - "we were waiting to see how much we got for Youan" will be the excuse behind the abject summer window 2024.

The way things seem to be going I wouldn’t bet against it.

[BlackSheep]

If Youan goes (and potentially Boyle as well) those positions become priority for filling. Whilst we can't turn down £3M if we get that offer it just creates another position to fill.

We have relied heavily on wide attacking players (that rarely contribute to to our defending) for the past few years, I’d quite like to see us provide width using wing backs in a sort of 532/352 formation….

I think it would suit most of the players we currently have, and perhaps play to some of their strengths….

Obita and Cadden as WB providing width and crosses into the box.
3 CBs allowing the younger player like Rocky to maybe be brought on by 2 more experienced CBs.
3 CMs, maybe Newell, Moriah- Welsh and Amos…
With 2 up top….. which is what I think may bring out the best in Vente… up top with a partner both dragging defenders about to create space for the other.

As we attack the WBs move up into the midfield, hopefully blitzing the centre of the park….

As we defend the WBs drop back to form a solid back 5 wall making it difficult for oppositions to break down.

This is how I would set up….. one can dream eh!

[JohnM1875]

I seen an Aberdeen fan saying they had a 7m bid for Miovski, can't mind who from. I'd be surprised if that was an opening bid. Think he will be away in the summer though.

Bologna apparently. From a ‘guy who’s been a season ticket holder for 40 odd year so knows a few folk at the club’

If they’re offered £7m then he’s off.

[Unseen work]

We have relied heavily on wide attacking players (that rarely contribute to to our defending) for the past few years, I’d quite like to see us provide width using wing backs in a sort of 532/352 formation….

I think it would suit most of the players we currently have, and perhaps play to some of their strengths….

Obita and Cadden as WB providing width and crosses into the box.
3 CBs allowing the younger player like Rocky to maybe be brought on by 2 more experienced CBs.
3 CMs, maybe Newell, Moriah- Welsh and Amos…
With 2 up top….. which is what I think may bring out the best in Vente… up top with a partner both dragging defenders about to create space for the other.

As we attack the WBs move up into the midfield, hopefully blitzing the centre of the park….

As we defend the WBs drop back to form a solid back 5 wall making it difficult for oppositions to break down.

This is how I would set up….. one can dream eh!

I agree and think we’ll move to a 352 under Gray. I think both Obita and Cadden are well suited to the wing back role however both would need to massively improve their assists and even goals.

I doubt we would go looking for another right wing back but if we did a Danny McNamara type would be ideal, or a Ryan strain who is now obviously a free agent.

Could Megwa potentially play right of a back 3 or the right wing back role? Is he good en out by defensively or offensively for either of those? Could miller be converted to playing right of a back 3?

If we did play this formation we’d need a top attacking mid and two top strikers who can regularly score and create

[SHODAN]

1. "We need to move players on before we can get any in." Youan not sold.
2. Very few players signed prior to start of season. Centre back in particular not addressed
3. Poor start to season, Youan on bench and blatantly not interested when playing.
4. Transfer deadline day, 18 year old U21 centre back from League One signed on loan.
5. Youan sold for £2.5M last second of window. No time for a replacement.
6. January window opens, Hibs somehow still in with a shot at Europe. What will we do with this £2.5M in the bank? "Ehhh... We need to move players on first before we can get any in"

[Sioux]

1. "We need to move players on before we can get any in." Youan not sold.
2. Very few players signed prior to start of season. Centre back in particular not addressed
3. Poor start to season, Youan on bench and blatantly not interested when playing.
4. Transfer deadline day, 18 year old U21 centre back from League One signed on loan.
5. Youan sold for £2.5M last second of window. No time for a replacement.
6. January window opens, Hibs somehow still in with a shot at Europe. What will we do with this £2.5M in the bank? "Ehhh... We need to move players on first before we can get any in"

Great contribution, well done.

:zzzzz!:

[LeithMike]

We have relied heavily on wide attacking players (that rarely contribute to to our defending) for the past few years, I’d quite like to see us provide width using wing backs in a sort of 532/352 formation….

I think it would suit most of the players we currently have, and perhaps play to some of their strengths….

Obita and Cadden as WB providing width and crosses into the box.
3 CBs allowing the younger player like Rocky to maybe be brought on by 2 more experienced CBs.
3 CMs, maybe Newell, Moriah- Welsh and Amos…
With 2 up top….. which is what I think may bring out the best in Vente… up top with a partner both dragging defenders about to create space for the other.

As we attack the WBs move up into the midfield, hopefully blitzing the centre of the park….

As we defend the WBs drop back to form a solid back 5 wall making it difficult for oppositions to break down.

This is how I would set up….. one can dream eh!

I’m never convinced a back 3/5 is solid as the wing backs have to cover the entire pitch and if you are going to do it well they have to play high up the pitch.

That team is also going to really struggle to break down teams that sit in and would certainly be bottom 6 without major surgery. Where are the goals coming from other than the forwards?

I’m not a fan of 3-5-2 but the two best Hibs teams I’ve seen have played it (McLeish and Lennon). Lennon’s team had a proper winger playing wing back though and both had exceptional number 10s for creativity in the form of Russell Latapy and Scott Allan. When both those players left the formations had to change as they lacked creativity.

I think we should persist with 4-3-3 and get replacement wingers in if we lose Boyle and Youan. Let’s try Levitt as a 10 alongside NMW and Amos/a new signing.


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[Crab apple]

Levitt is a really good technical player imo.

The decision to play him as a central 2 midfielder, when the wingers were Youan and Jair was just mental though. Hes just not mobile enough and poor defensively.

The hearts of a mouse etc comments are poor. I think some players just aren’t good enough defensively to know when/how to tackle or press to win the ball back.

With the majority of our players this season it needs to be the right balance to get the best out of them

Every player in DG's team will be expected to press to win the ball back. If midfielders can't do that or tackle then they shouldn't be here.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I see Celtic are looking for £34m for O'Reilly, mental.

[HibbyAndy]

I see Celtic are looking for £34m for O'Reilly, mental.

It is mental but if he played in England no one would bat an eyelid , That Frimpong that played for them if he was on the market Leverkusen would probably want anywhere between 30 to 40 million for him

[MWHIBBIES]

1. "We need to move players on before we can get any in." Youan not sold.
2. Very few players signed prior to start of season. Centre back in particular not addressed
3. Poor start to season, Youan on bench and blatantly not interested when playing.
4. Transfer deadline day, 18 year old U21 centre back from League One signed on loan.
5. Youan sold for £2.5M last second of window. No time for a replacement.
6. January window opens, Hibs somehow still in with a shot at Europe. What will we do with this £2.5M in the bank? "Ehhh... We need to move players on first before we can get any in"

Hibs spend plenty money. Our transfer budget isn't the issue.

[JohnM1875]

I see Celtic are looking for £34m for O'Reilly, mental.

Be lucky to get half that. Quite rare that one of the better Celtic or Hun players leave Scottish football and do well in the next move these days.

[Heisenberg]

Hibs spend plenty money. Our transfer budget isn't the issue.

Spot on. We spent nearly £2m last summer and the squad is still a totally unbalanced mess.

[andrew70]

Be lucky to get half that. Quite rare that one of the better Celtic or Hun players leave Scottish football and do well in the next move these days.

They’ll get near their valuation. They always do and quite rightly so. Tierney went for 25 and O’Riley is 10x the player albeit diff positions.

[JohnM1875]

They’ll get near their valuation. They always do and quite rightly so. Tierney went for 25 and O’Riley is 10x the player albeit diff positions.

Can’t see them getting anywhere near £34 mil for a player that didn’t make the Denmark squad for the Euros.

[Smartie]

Can’t see them getting anywhere near £34 mil for a player that didn’t make the Denmark squad for the Euros.

Depends who is doing the buying.

He's a good player - and English clubs have chucked far more at far worse.

[EGL2000]

Be lucky to get half that. Quite rare that one of the better Celtic or Hun players leave Scottish football and do well in the next move these days.

I don't think they will be far off 25/30 mill is a fair price for me. Proved his ability in the champions league games this season. Quality player.

[JohnM1875]

I don't think they will be far off 25/30 mill is a fair price for me. Proved his ability in the champions league games this season. Quality player.

Aye he was good in the Champions League this season to be fair. They’ll probably offer £25mil and the player will push for the move.

[andrew70]

Can’t see them getting anywhere near £34 mil for a player that didn’t make the Denmark squad for the Euros.

Denmark will regret that going by their subs the other day.

[Donegal Hibby]

I think he was picked up by MK Dons as a free agent after leaving Fulham , sold to Celtic for around 1.5 mill and now talk of Celtic looking for 34 mil . Some rise in his valuation .

[He's here!]

Tend to break off from keeping daily tabs on Hibs during the close season, but while we haven't sold anyone, which players have actually left the club bar Hanlon and Stevenson?

[PatHead]

Tend to break off from keeping daily tabs on Hibs during the close season, but while we haven't sold anyone, which players have actually left the club bar Hanlon and Stevenson?

First post is kept up to date

[Paul1642]

First post is kept up to date

Thanks. Hadn’t realised that and makes it much easier to keep track (once there’s anything of interest to keep track of)