Kevin Nisbet - Millwall Fall out

[LaMotta]

Things not going well for Nisbet at Millwall - dropped from the squad yesterday for internal disciplinary issues.....

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/kevin-nisbet-banished-millwall-squad-29116216

[FastEddieFelson]

Bring him home

[Gatecrasher]

We had a bot of bother with him as well. No thanks.

[ancient hibee]

A very troublesome player won the cup final for us. We need a few more absolute narks in the team.

[Since90+2]

We had a bot of bother with him as well. No thanks.

What bother did we have with him?

[Centre Hawf]

The guy did everything he could to leave the club until he failed his medical in January last year. His injury record since going down south has gotten worse and he's missing months on end at this point.

I wouldn't go anywhere near him at this point. Good luck to him but that chapter is over.

[timewilltell]

Poor attitude. No thanks.

[we are hibs]

What bother did we have with him?His attitude and body language was stinking before his injury. He also handed in a transfer request after 6 months. We are better well away from him.

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[supermcginn]

Very unlikeable character, not surprised at this news at all.

[hibee-boys]

Decent goal scorer when fit and up for it but all the signs point to him being a bit of a knob.

[BILLYHIBS]

A very troublesome player won the cup final for us. We need a few more absolute narks in the team.

What Cup Final was that ?

Are you getting confused with Anthony Stokes ?

[McGruber]

What Cup Final was that ?

Are you getting confused with Anthony Stokes ?

He means Stokes

[LewysGot2]

What Cup Final was that ?

Are you getting confused with Anthony Stokes ?

They're using Stokes as a comparator

[BILLYHIBS]

they're using stokes as a comparator

ok

👍

[MrSmith]

Wouldn’t surprise me to see hearts go for him.

[JohnM1875]

Wouldn’t surprise me to see hearts go for him.

No chance he'd go there if Naismith is still in charge.

[KeithTheHibby]

Such a terrible move for him to Millwall. Another season at Hibs would have seen him score 20 odd goals and be guaranteed to be heading to the Euros and a way better move to a far bigger club than Millwall.
A total mercenary only interested in making money.

[WeeRussell]

Such a terrible move for him to Millwall. Another season at Hibs would have seen him score 20 odd goals and be guaranteed to be heading to the Euros and a way better move to a far bigger club than Millwall.
A total mercenary only interested in making money.

Not sure about the last line, Keith (albeit I’m not certain you’re wrong either!) it may have seemed like a good move at the time and things just haven’t worked out as he’d hoped down there. Injuries obviously don’t help either.

[Donegal Hibby]

Such a terrible move for him to Millwall. Another season at Hibs would have seen him score 20 odd goals and be guaranteed to be heading to the Euros and a way better move to a far bigger club than Millwall.
A total mercenary only interested in making money.

Aren't all footballers to a degree only interested in making money though , it's a short career that one really bad injury could put an end too.

[jeffers]

Not sure about the last line, Keith (albeit I’m not certain you’re wrong either!) it may have seemed like a good move at the time and things just haven’t worked out as he’d hoped down there. Injuries obviously don’t help either.

I think most fans are realistic about player’s ambitions and their desire to make the most of their career from a financial perspective. However there are the right ways to go about it and there is the Kevin Nisbet way.

[Greensunshine]

Poor attitude, no surprise there.

A very good player on his day but trouble does seem to follow him.

No thank you very much!

[SHODAN]

No

[Hibees1973]

From what I've heard he was very selfish and single minded when he was with us.

Sign him.

Will fit it with our recruitment strategy cos we have signed loads others like this of similiar qualities such as Youan and Jair, for example.

[Smartie]

6 month loan where he’s playing to try to earn a transfer to a new club?

We don’t need to love each other - he just needs to play the way he did during his first and last few months at Hibs and it might be that everybody ends up happy?

[Stokesy's on fire]

Quality player if theres a chance to bring him back we should take it hes been a hugr miss.

[Hibrandenburg]

Very unlikeable character, not surprised at this news at all.

His huffy teenager facial expression when things weren't going his way used to wind me up. By all means get wound up and use that to spur yourself on but his bottom lip was tripping him and he looked like a bulldog licking piss from stingy nettles.

[Since90+2]

Referring to him as a very unlikeable character is a bit ott IMO.

[KeithTheHibby]

Aren't all footballers to a degree only interested in making money though , it's a short career that one really bad injury could put an end too.

You do have a point to an extent however Nisbet wanted to leave after 6 months to the first club that showed interest in him then the minute a bang average Millwall team wanted him he was off. I hope he is enjoying the money because he’s a forgotten man up here Scotland wise. Shame to as he’s a quality player.

[GloryGlory]

We had a bot of bother with him as well. No thanks.

My thoughts too. He seems to last a season (if that) at a new club before he starts agitating to move somewhere else. Did it with us, did it with Dunfermline in the window before we finally signed him.

[supermcginn]

Referring to him as a very unlikeable character is a bit ott IMO.

Some of his former teammates are much more scathing about him.

[Is It On....]

Such a terrible move for him to Millwall. Another season at Hibs would have seen him score 20 odd goals and be guaranteed to be heading to the Euros and a way better move to a far bigger club than Millwall.
A total mercenary only interested in making money.

Nothing wrong with going for big money but a much bigger salary (reputed to be >£10k per week) requires a massive step up in commitment and attitude. According to my Millwall friend, he has seemed to have a lazy "Billy Big Time" attitude even when he is fit.

[LewysGot2]

A good finisher from open play. Backs himself.

Not sure he was ever trusted again by the fans after his transfer request went in after less than half a year with us. Disrespectful and selfish action.

Thoughts of him coming "home" are off target. Don't think he saw us as anything other than a short term stepping stone. Celtic are his team and he never hid it.

One positive was he seemed to dislike Hearts as much as us. He'd not go there under Naismith if rumours about that Hampden game are right...

[Hibrandenburg]

Referring to him as a very unlikeable character is a bit ott IMO.

Unfortunately for him, he's one of these guys whose thoughts are written all over his face and his face rarely had something nice to say.

[Since452]

Wouldn’t surprise me to see hearts go for him.

Think they will if Shankland goes. And I think he'd go.

[bod]

My thoughts too. He seems to last a season (if that) at a new club before he starts agitating to move somewhere else. Did it with us, did it with Dunfermline in the window before we finally signed him.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him at a new club next season aswell

[JOD]

Don't want him anywhere near us.

Bad attitude always moaning at other players.Hes a bit of a dick really.
BTW will never forgive him for his penalty miss against them as well.
Millwall is a good place for him.
Hope he rots there.

[Keith_M]

I'm not sure why anybody would think Nisbet would come back to Hibs when he was so desperate to leave.

[Northernhibee]

After handing in a transfer request after six months, all I can say is it’s good to see his big move has worked out for him.

[Smartie]

I'm not sure why anybody would think Nisbet would come back to Hibs when he was so desperate to leave.

I don’t think he’d ever actually want to be at Hibs but if it was a stark choice between playing for us and footballing oblivion then he might grudgingly accept that we represent his best chance of earning a move to a level he deems more befitting.

Pretty much what his last spell with us was all about.

[Gmack7]

Don't want him anywhere near us.

Bad attitude always moaning at other players.Hes a bit of a dick really.
BTW will never forgive him for his penalty miss against them as well.
Millwall is a good place for him.
Hope he rots there.

To far, you do remember the circumstances at the time of the penalty miss?

[babahibs]

Don't want him anywhere near us.

Bad attitude always moaning at other players.Hes a bit of a dick really.
BTW will never forgive him for his penalty miss against them as well.
Millwall is a good place for him.
Hope he rots there.

That's a bit harsh tbh, hadn't he just lost his dad. Even Messi missed penalties.

[babahibs]

Nisbet's a better player than Shankland imo when he pulls his finger out and puts in the effort, serious attitude problem though, looks like he'll never get to the level he could have.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i'd take him back at ER :agree: wouldn't like to see him at the Budge arena

[Hermit Crab]

He couldn't wait to leave us, thinks he's better than he is. Bit of a flop down south. I wouldn't have him back.

[tonyrougier123]

Bring him home

I honestly wouldn’t,undoubted talent can’t deny that. But attitude was a real issue for me. Wanted out before the ink dried on his original Hibs contract.
The Millwall gaffer has said he has big future at the den so this may be a wee kick up the backside. His last 6 months with us was exemplary but a move was incoming.

[Jones28]

His face was tripping him since he was denied the chance to leave six months after signing.

[Heisenberg]

There’s no doubt he’s a total dick of a man but a much better striker than anyone we’ve brought in to replace him.

[Waxy]

He does seem to fit us.

[ChuckNor]

This thread is mental but also an interesting insight into the minds of some hibs fans. Why do we hate players and managers who achieve success with us? Nisbet was the last striker we had who had the nasty streak needed to bag goals, which he did for us with plenty success. Him being ambitious and wanting to play at the highest level possible is great, I wish we had more players wanting to push themselves on and achieve greatness. Couldn’t care less if they look happy on the pitch or not.

It’s the same with the way fans on here still slate Jack Ross. What we would give to have a manager capable of getting wins, pushing us to third place and cup finals.

[Greenbeard]

Nisbet's a better player than Shankland imo when he pulls his finger out and puts in the effort, serious attitude problem though, looks like he'll never get to the level he could have.
When Nisbet was at Hibs he certainly WAS better than The Foreheid at that time, not just through green tinted specs, but also in Steve Clarke's eyes. I've not seen Nisbet play for Millwall other than a few goal highlights in his first season but all the evidence is that The Foreheid is way ahead of Nisbet now in terms of value - both financially and his worth on the park to his club and Scotland.
It's interesting to compare the paths of the two players. One takes the cash on offer from down south at a mediocre club and hits a downward spiral; the other stays put in Scotland at a mediocre club and develops to become his club's MVP, PFA player of the year, and pretty much a certainty to go to Germany.

[WhileTheChief..]

I'd take a miserable, moaning Nisbet over any of our current players.

At least he shows some sort of emotion!

[Hibiza]

No thank you.

[Saint Hibee]

I really don't get the grief Nisbet gets on here. He's the best striker we'd had for ages, and contrary to what some people on here seem to remember, he worked his socks off every game. It's amazing how much people on here can read into "body language". I'd love to have him back.

[Alex Trager]

Don't want him anywhere near us.

Bad attitude always moaning at other players.Hes a bit of a dick really.
BTW will never forgive him for his penalty miss against them as well.
Millwall is a good place for him.
Hope he rots there.
Gie yersel peace mate.

Plenty players miss penalties.

[Alex Trager]

This thread is mental but also an interesting insight into the minds of some hibs fans. Why do we hate players and managers who achieve success with us? Nisbet was the last striker we had who had the nasty streak needed to bag goals, which he did for us with plenty success. Him being ambitious and wanting to play at the highest level possible is great, I wish we had more players wanting to push themselves on and achieve greatness. Couldn’t care less if they look happy on the pitch or not.

It’s the same with the way fans on here still slate Jack Ross. What we would give to have a manager capable of getting wins, pushing us to third place and cup finals.

Seems a bit mad really?

A player that scores goals? Na no thanks. He looked huffy on the pitch.

[ancient hibee]

This thread is mental but also an interesting insight into the minds of some hibs fans. Why do we hate players and managers who achieve success with us? Nisbet was the last striker we had who had the nasty streak needed to bag goals, which he did for us with plenty success. Him being ambitious and wanting to play at the highest level possible is great, I wish we had more players wanting to push themselves on and achieve greatness. Couldn’t care less if they look happy on the pitch or not.

It’s the same with the way fans on here still slate Jack Ross. What we would give to have a manager capable of getting wins, pushing us to third place and cup finals.

There are often fans on here talking about how we accept mediocrity. I've never gone along with that but reading this thread it seems there are a number that only want what they consider to be nice players. Whether they're any good or not doesn't seem to matter as long as they show no ambition,kiss the jersey frequently and never want to leave Hibs.If Nisbet had been here this season we would not be in the bottom six.

[The Modfather]

This thread is mental but also an interesting insight into the minds of some hibs fans. Why do we hate players and managers who achieve success with us? Nisbet was the last striker we had who had the nasty streak needed to bag goals, which he did for us with plenty success. Him being ambitious and wanting to play at the highest level possible is great, I wish we had more players wanting to push themselves on and achieve greatness. Couldn’t care less if they look happy on the pitch or not.

It’s the same with the way fans on here still slate Jack Ross. What we would give to have a manager capable of getting wins, pushing us to third place and cup finals.

It’s interesting that Nisbet is seen as a bit of a bad egg and didn’t treat Hibs well. Yet Riordan is idolised. He agreed to join Celtc on a set date that fell after we would have been due compensation for him. We managed to come to a middle ground and get something for him with Celtc getting him in the door earlier as a result.

From a purely footballing perspective I’d definitely take him back. Quality and can actually play up on his own.

[Tyler Durden]

It’s interesting that Nisbet is seen as a bit of a bad egg and didn’t treat Hibs well. Yet Riordan is idolised. He agreed to join Celtc on a set date that fell after we would have been due compensation for him. We managed to come to a middle ground and get something for him with Celtc getting him in the door earlier as a result.

From a purely footballing perspective I’d definitely take him back. Quality and can actually play up on his own.

Pretty terrible comparison. Riordan was an incredible player and a Hibby. Scored regularly against Hearts and in big games. Hibs made a mess of his contract situation and he was under valued. Also a bit unlucky from our perspective that we’d accepted bids from abroad and he didn’t want to go.

Nisbet was a decent striker who had no affinity with the fans. Played to his potential in short spells only, missed great chances to win a trophy and basically didn’t seem bothered either way. Bang average in derbies and couldn’t wait to leave the club

He couldn’t lace Riordans boots

[The Modfather]

Pretty terrible comparison. Riordan was an incredible player and a Hibby. Scored regularly against Hearts and in big games. Hibs made a mess of his contract situation and he was under valued. Also a bit unlucky from our perspective that we’d accepted bids from abroad and he didn’t want to go.

Nisbet was a decent striker who had no affinity with the fans. Played to his potential in short spells only, missed great chances to win a trophy and basically didn’t seem bothered either way. Bang average in derbies and couldn’t wait to leave the club

He couldn’t lace Riordans boots

I wasn’t comparing them ability wise, just their exits. Riordan was happy to go to Celtc and happy to do so in a way that deliberately circumvented Celtc needing to pay Hibs a fee. Yet that’s never held against Riordan while Nisbets transfer request is.

[Tyler Durden]

I wasn’t comparing them ability wise, just their exits. Riordan was happy to go to Celtc and happy to do so in a way that deliberately circumvented Celtc needing to pay Hibs a fee. Yet that’s never held against Riordan while Nisbets transfer request is.

Right but Riordans ability and history gave him credit in the bank from the support. It was also Hibs fault that he had a contract expiring in January

Nisbet is a bit of a prick and therefore he’s not liked

[JimBHibees]

I'd take a miserable, moaning Nisbet over any of our current players.

At least he shows some sort of emotion!

Totally agree

[JimBHibees]

This thread is mental but also an interesting insight into the minds of some hibs fans. Why do we hate players and managers who achieve success with us? Nisbet was the last striker we had who had the nasty streak needed to bag goals, which he did for us with plenty success. Him being ambitious and wanting to play at the highest level possible is great, I wish we had more players wanting to push themselves on and achieve greatness. Couldn’t care less if they look happy on the pitch or not.

It’s the same with the way fans on here still slate Jack Ross. What we would give to have a manager capable of getting wins, pushing us to third place and cup finals.

Totally agree genuinely don’t get the dislike

[JimBHibees]

Pretty terrible comparison. Riordan was an incredible player and a Hibby. Scored regularly against Hearts and in big games. Hibs made a mess of his contract situation and he was under valued. Also a bit unlucky from our perspective that we’d accepted bids from abroad and he didn’t want to go.

Nisbet was a decent striker who had no affinity with the fans. Played to his potential in short spells only, missed great chances to win a trophy and basically didn’t seem bothered either way. Bang average in derbies and couldn’t wait to leave the club

He couldn’t lace Riordans boots

He was excellent in his last two derbies including a winner

[JimBHibees]

I wasn’t comparing them ability wise, just their exits. Riordan was happy to go to Celtc and happy to do so in a way that deliberately circumvented Celtc needing to pay Hibs a fee. Yet that’s never held against Riordan while Nisbets transfer request is.

Agree totally not getting away from how poorly Deek left the club he loves

[Tyler Durden]

He was excellent in his last two derbies including a winner

Too little too late

[JimBHibees]

Too little too late

Why?

[Tyler Durden]

Why?

Poor in his first 3 derbies, including missing a penalty at Hampden. No goals and no wins.

2 goals in his last 2 but one win out of 5 games. He was part of a team that couldn’t beat 10 man Hearts for an hour. He also missed another penalty in the games before that (at Pittodrie) which ultimately cost us finishing above Hearts. I doubt he lost any sleep over any of that. As I said, bang average derby record.

[JimBHibees]

Poor in his first 3 derbies, including missing a penalty at Hampden. No goals and no wins.

2 goals in his last 2 but one win out of 5 games. He was part of a team that couldn’t beat 10 man Hearts for an hour. He also missed another penalty in the games before that (at Pittodrie) which ultimately cost us finishing above Hearts. I doubt he lost any sleep over any of that. As I said, bang average derby record.

He missed a penalty it happens to some of the best players in the world. Not many Hibs players score a winner in the derby. He was a very decent footballer for Hibs also playing for his country. He certainly enjoyed both goals he scored against Hearts and was correctly heartbroken when he missed the pen at Hampden.

[Since90+2]

Poor in his first 3 derbies, including missing a penalty at Hampden. No goals and no wins.

2 goals in his last 2 but one win out of 5 games. He was part of a team that couldn’t beat 10 man Hearts for an hour. He also missed another penalty in the games before that (at Pittodrie) which ultimately cost us finishing above Hearts. I doubt he lost any sleep over any of that. As I said, bang average derby record.

The majority of Hibs players have bang average derby records. Some of them have absolutely terrible records.

Not sure that's a stick to beat him with IMO.

[MWHIBBIES]

Poor in his first 3 derbies, including missing a penalty at Hampden. No goals and no wins.

2 goals in his last 2 but one win out of 5 games. He was part of a team that couldn’t beat 10 man Hearts for an hour. He also missed another penalty in the games before that (at Pittodrie) which ultimately cost us finishing above Hearts. I doubt he lost any sleep over any of that. As I said, bang average derby record.

Now do Martin Boyle

[MWHIBBIES]

I just don't think his face fit here. Good player for us. Like Newell and Doidge. Never quite got the love.

Was angry when he missed that pen but reality is, he should never have taken it. His head would've been totally off it that day.

[McD]

I really don't get the grief Nisbet gets on here. He's the best striker we'd had for ages, and contrary to what some people on here seem to remember, he worked his socks off every game. It's amazing how much people on here can read into "body language". I'd love to have him back.



He gets grief because he never showed any sign of wanting to be here. Players will always want to push for a higher level, no one begrudges them that, as long as they show they want to be here whilst they are. Nisbet had a transfer request in 5 months after arriving.


I’m not a Newell fan by any means, but he’s well known for enjoying being at the club and wanting to be here. Mcginn was always going to go onto bigger things, but made no secret of his affection for Hibs and gave his all. Nisbet? nothing like those situations.

[Tyler Durden]

Now do Martin Boyle

Played his part in a squad that went 9 unbeaten in derbies was it? And won a cup.

4 or 5 goal involvements in derbies since that team was broken up. Laid 2 or 3 sitters on a plate for Nisbet and Doidge in that awful semi final.

Most importantly actually gives 100% every game, which couldn’t be said for Kevin Nisbet.

[WeeRussell]

Best striker we’ve had in years. I never got the impression he wasn’t trying in any of our games. Just because he wasn’t running around daft, caked in mud and blowing out his arse doesn’t mean he wasn’t putting any effort in.

Didn’t pretend to be a huge Hibs fan, so what? Didn’t always play with a smile on his face, so what?

There’s apparent Hibs fans on here far more ****ing miserable than Nisbet ever looked on the pitch, who come across as loving the club less than him.

Good player for us that got his move away. Things perhaps not working out great for him now.. I for one don’t hold any bitterness or ill-feeling towards him and don’t see why any other Hibs fans should either.

[jeffers]

Best striker we’ve had in years. I never got the impression he wasn’t trying in any of our games. Just because he wasn’t running around daft, caked in mud and blowing out his arse doesn’t mean he wasn’t putting any effort in.

Didn’t pretend to be a huge Hibs fan, so what? Didn’t always play with a smile on his face, so what?

There’s apparent Hibs fans on here far more ****ing miserable than Nisbet ever looked on the pitch, who come across as loving the club less than him.

Good player for us that got his move away. Things perhaps not working out great for him now.. I for one don’t hold any bitterness or ill-feeling towards him and don’t see why any other Hibs fans should either.

People can choose to believe this or not, but I was told from two unconnected people that when news of Millwall’s interest become known in the January he was told if would stay until the summer he could leave with the club’s blessing. Ron even spoke to him offering a cut of the transfer fee. His response was let me go now or he’d be “injured” for the remainder of the season. So absolutely I feel bitter towards him.

[MWHIBBIES]

People can choose to believe this or not, but I was told from two unconnected people that when news of Millwall’s interest become known in the January he was told if would stay until the summer he could leave with the club’s blessing. Ron even spoke to him offering a cut of the transfer fee. His response was let me go now or he’d be “injured” for the remainder of the season. So absolutely I feel bitter towards him.

Surely the fact that he wasn't "injured" and played every week, scoring plenty, after January, proves this is pure rubbish?

[jeffers]

Surely the fact that he wasn't "injured" and played every week, scoring plenty, after January, proves this is pure rubbish?

No it doesn’t prove that at all. He got to down to Millwall in the January after his threat and subsequently failed the medical.

[MWHIBBIES]

No it doesn’t prove that at all. He got to down to Millwall in the January after his threat and subsequently failed the medical.

Did he? Was a lot of different stories about that iirc.

Ultimately, it's a job to the guy. He wants to make the most money and play at the best level he can. He takes a lot more stick for it than many others.

[jeffers]

Did he? Was a lot of different stories about that iirc.

Ultimately, it's a job to the guy. He wants to make the most money and play at the best level he can. He takes a lot more stick for it than many others.

Yes. He’d made up his mind to join Millwall before he went down there, had cleared out his locker at EM and said goodbye to the other players.

I have no issue with players looking to make the most of a short career, there are others ways to go about it than the way he did.

[Bobby's Cinema]

I wouldn't be disappointed if it happened, but he didn't want to be here, he sees himself playing at a higher level and I don't expect that has changed. I'd move on.

[WeeRussell]

People can choose to believe this or not, but I was told from two unconnected people that when news of Millwall’s interest become known in the January he was told if would stay until the summer he could leave with the club’s blessing. Ron even spoke to him offering a cut of the transfer fee. His response was let me go now or he’d be “injured” for the remainder of the season. So absolutely I feel bitter towards him.

Nothing against you Jeffers but I absolutely choose not to believe that 👍

[ancient hibee]

No it doesn’t prove that at all. He got to down to Millwall in the January after his threat and subsequently failed the medical.

so presumably he was injured but continued to play on despite that?

[McD]

so presumably he was injured but continued to play on despite that?



I think the chat at the time was along the lines of the type of knee injury he sustained takes a significant period of time to show up well on a scan, even if the player is back playing. Millwall apparently chose not to take the risk in the January

[ancient hibee]

I think the chat at the time was along the lines of the type of knee injury he sustained takes a significant period of time to show up well on a scan, even if the player is back playing. Millwall apparently chose not to take the risk in the January

Yes. The point I was trying to make was that despite this he was willing to take the risk of playing on for us even though he probably knew he was going at the end of the season and aggravating the injury would kybosh that. Not the action of someone who was going to down tools to get a transfer as has been alleged on here.

[WhileTheChief..]

so presumably he was injured but continued to play on despite that?

I'm thinking the opposite!

He said he would be injured for the rest of the season despite being fit and able to play. As in, he would throw the toys out the pram and claim to be injured if he didn't get his move.

That's the way I read it to mean anyways.

[jeffers]

I think the chat at the time was along the lines of the type of knee injury he sustained takes a significant period of time to show up well on a scan, even if the player is back playing. Millwall apparently chose not to take the risk in the January

That’s exactly it.

As for the other chat, he wasn’t actually injured as was proved by his ability to play for us. What he had said was if you don’t let me move in January then I’ll not be available to play for Hibs as I’ll be “injured”.

I have no issues with people disbelieving the information but given where the information came from and it being two unconnected friends I absolutely do believe it.

[Since90+2]

That’s exactly it.

As for the other chat, he wasn’t actually injured as was proved by his ability to play for us. What he had said was if you don’t let me move in January then I’ll not be available to play for Hibs as I’ll be “injured”.

I have no issues with people disbelieving the information but given where the information came from and it being two unconnected friends I absolutely do believe it.

I'm not disbelieving you've heard it but I wouldn't read too much into it coming from 2 seperate sources. We know how these things go, someone tells someone and another ect and within hours it's went round loads of folk.

The original source was probably the same person.

[jeffers]

I'm not disbelieving you've heard it but I wouldn't read too much into it coming from 2 seperate sources. We know how these things go, someone tells someone and another ect and within hours it's went round loads of folk.

The original source was probably the same person.

No. It absolutely wasn’t the same source. You can choose to trust me on this or not which is fair enough.

[A Hi-Bee]

Good striker for Hibs, what was no to like, no going to blame someone for making a better life.
A whole lot more have taken the gold road along the m8 over many years.

[ancient hibee]

I'm thinking the opposite!

He said he would be injured for the rest of the season despite being fit and able to play. As in, he would throw the toys out the pram and claim to be injured if he didn't get his move.

That's the way I read it to mean anyways.
He was alleged to have said that. In fact Millwall wouldn’t take him as they were not convinced he was injury free. He played on for Hibs which could have rebounded on him by making his injury worse. He could easily have refused to play citing the injury but didn’t. All the exact opposite of what he’s supposed to have done.

[jeffers]

He was alleged to have said that. In fact Millwall wouldn’t take him as they were not convinced he was injury free. He played on for Hibs which could have rebounded on him by making his injury worse. He could easily have refused to play citing the injury but didn’t. All the exact opposite of what he’s supposed to have done.

Read McD’s post on the subject which explains it well.

[Eyrie]

He was alleged to have said that. In fact Millwall wouldn’t take him as they were not convinced he was injury free. He played on for Hibs which could have rebounded on him by making his injury worse. He could easily have refused to play citing the injury but didn’t. All the exact opposite of what he’s supposed to have done.

Or he could have played for Hibs to show that he had fully recovered.

All depends on how you want to view what happened.

PS: Not ITK, jut speculating.

[McD]

Read McD’s post on the subject which explains it well.



To be fair mate, I think my understanding came from what you posted at the time, you must have explained it well and it’s managed to stick in my head :greengrin

[WeeRussell]

To be fair mate, I think my understanding came from what you posted at the time, you must have explained it well and it’s managed to stick in my head :greengrin

So two unconnected posters have ended up posting the same story… which ultimately came from the same original source? 😁

[Unseen work]

Would I take him back? 100%

Will he come back? No danger

Nisbet wanted away from pretty much the moment he joined us - I don’t blame him, I think he knows he mucked up the start of his career with his attitude and was trying to make up time so when he was scoring goals and offers coming in he wanted to go.

There does seem a bit of an attitude problem, getting dropped for disciplinary issues only a couple of months before the euros when we’re lacking strikers just shows this again.

He's also injury prone and missed a bit of this season again.

I honestly think he’d have absolutely zero interest in coming back here.

[sauzee1989]

Would I take big time Charlie back? No
Would he come back? No

[BILLYHIBS]

The Millwall Manager says he still has a big future at Millwall

He needs to kick on and progress his career and move on to a bigger club

I watched one of his early Millwall games and he was doing that ‘hiding’ thing he sometimes does not showing for the ball and standing behind defenders and eventually got hooked

Needs to get back showing what he is capable of looks the real deal when highly motivated and in the mood

Would I take him back ? Yes in a heartbeat

Would he come ? No ddnae want to be here in the first place only saw us as a stepping stone

His definition of a big club was always the size of the wage packet

Maybes the BK’s can convince him that we are a big club if he did not already know that ?

[blackpoolhibs]

The Millwall Manager says he still has a big future at Millwall

He needs to kick on and progress his career and move on to a bigger club

I watched one of his early Millwall games and he was doing that ‘hiding’ thing he sometimes does not showing for the ball and standing behind defenders and eventually got hooked
:agree:
Needs to get back showing what he is capable of looks the real deal when highly motivated and in the mood

Would I take him back ? Yes in a heartbeat

Would he come ? No ddnae want to be here in the first place only saw us as a stepping stone

His definition of a big club was always the size of the wage packet

Maybes the BK’s can convince him that we are a big club if he did not already know that ?

I dont think he will get a bigger club than Milwall, i too watched a bit of him at the Den, and he's just not that good in that league.

Add in his injuries, and lack of game time, substitute a fair bit, who else would want him in the Championship?

[BILLYHIBS]

I dont think he will get a bigger club than Milwall, i too watched a bit of him at the Den, and he's just not that good in that league.

Add in his injuries, and lack of game time, substitute a fair bit, who else would want him in the Championship?

Hard to disagree with any of that tbh

Might find his way back to ER yet :greengrin

[Hiber-nation]

I dont think he will get a bigger club than Milwall, i too watched a bit of him at the Den, and he's just not that good in that league.

Add in his injuries, and lack of game time, substitute a fair bit, who else would want him in the Championship?

Nobody. To get a regular game in that league you need something more than what he has got. Pace, height, attitude....take your pick. He's a good finisher and has good movement and Steve Clarke clearly likes him. Seems like a complex character as well. Needs a move but I'd imagine it would only be to League One.

[blackpoolhibs]

Hard to disagree with any of that tbh

Might find his way back to ER yet :greengrin

I'd take his miserable puss back at ER, although he does try your patience at times. :greengrin

[tamig]

It’s interesting that Nisbet is seen as a bit of a bad egg and didn’t treat Hibs well. Yet Riordan is idolised. He agreed to join Celtc on a set date that fell after we would have been due compensation for him. We managed to come to a middle ground and get something for him with Celtc getting him in the door earlier as a result.

From a purely footballing perspective I’d definitely take him back. Quality and can actually play up on his own.

Agreed. The adoration afforded to “Deek” on here is a bit mindblowing at times.

[MrSmith]

I'll stick by my assertion that KN will end up at the jumbos especially once LS leaves in the summer. KN is perfect fit for them and I reckon he will flourish as their wee John Robertson clone. KN has the jumbo's arrogance written all over him. For me, it is telling that Celtic never came in for him given his support of them.

[babahibs]

I'll stick by my assertion that KN will end up at the jumbos especially once LS leaves in the summer. KN is perfect fit for them and I reckon he will flourish as their wee John Robertson clone. KN has the jumbo's arrogance written all over him. For me, it is telling that Celtic never came in for him given his support of them.

No chance as long as Naismiths there.

[MrSmith]

No chance as long as Naismiths there.

Mo Johnson ended up signing for Rangers, anything can happen and change especially when the jumbos will be looking for a new striker come the end of the season.

[superfurryhibby]

I'll stick by my assertion that KN will end up at the jumbos especially once LS leaves in the summer. KN is perfect fit for them and I reckon he will flourish as their wee John Robertson clone. KN has the jumbo's arrogance written all over him. For me, it is telling that Celtic never came in for him given his support of them.

Perhaps because he wasn't considered good enough to play for Celtic?

I can't see Hearts paying (considerably) more than a million pounds and a substantial wage for Nisbet, who remains under contract at Millwall for another two season. Not happening.

[MrSmith]

Perhaps because he wasn't considered good enough to play for Celtic?

I can't see Hearts paying (considerably) more than a million pounds and a substantial wage for Nisbet, who remains under contract at Millwall for another two season. Not happening.

I guess it all depends on what Hearts get for Shankland in the summer.

[BILLYHIBS]

No chance as long as Naismiths there.

This in spades

[Colr]

Perhaps because he wasn't considered good enough to play for Celtic?

I can't see Hearts paying (considerably) more than a million pounds and a substantial wage for Nisbet, who remains under contract at Millwall for another two season. Not happening.

Presume we have a sell on clause in his contract.

[Is It On....]

Did he? Was a lot of different stories about that iirc.

Ultimately, it's a job to the guy. He wants to make the most money and play at the best level he can. He takes a lot more stick for it than many others.

Rumoured £12k per week contract at Millwall probably means 2 years at Millwall is the equivalent of 8 years money at Hibs. Sadly, that's a no brainer.