Garvan Stewart

[Unseen work]

I know he’s been mentioned in the last couple of days, but really interesting the Hibs Observer have said it will be a permanent move to us and not that he will just be splitting his time between both clubs

“ Yesterday, we reported that Hibs were keen to bring in Garvan Stewart from Bournemouth to head up the club's recruitment process, as part of wider changes to the player ID department. Reporting to sporting director Malky Mackay, it is hoped the Irishman can help overhaul the Hibs first-team squad.

This would be a permanent move for the 38-year-old Stewart, rather than dividing his time between the Cherries and Hibs, and all being well the appointment could be announced by the end of this week.

Stewart's anticipated arrival from the Vitality Stadium will no doubt fuel rumours of a string of Bournemouth players heading north to the Scottish Premiership, but that may not be the case.

Twice they have tried to bring in defender Owen Bevan from Bournemouth and twice injuries have scuppered any deal, for example. But while they won't rule out intra-group moves, there will be a focus on bringing in the right players for particular roles. Defensive midfielder Bonke Innocent, then of Lorient, was another possibility but David Gray favoured a return for Nectar Triantis rather than a move for the Nigerian internationalist, now plying his trade for Adanaspor in the Turkish second tier.”

[Winston Ingram]

Nowt wrong with an Innocent Bonke

[04Sauzee]

Read the observer earlier and like you found it interesting that this would be a permanent move, wasn't sure yesterday how this was going to play out. I'm pleasantly surprised Bournemouth are happy for this to be a permanent appointment at Hibs.

[CentreForward]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

[B.H.F.C]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

I’d suggest the usual suspects at Hibs aren’t the key ones in the appointment here, given where he’s coming from.

[cameronw-hfc]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

He's been promoted, no? Would suggest the opposite. Don't think his role at Bounemouth was as big as the one he's getting here. Seems like he's done well down there so they're promoting him within the group to a more influential role at one of their other clubs

[CallumLaidlaw]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

Come on eh.

He’s been at Bournemouth for 12 years. Promoted a couple of times and has played a massive part in getting Bournemouth to a settled Premier League team.

Plenty to moan about for hibs but this can surely only be seen as a positive.


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[Winston Ingram]

Come on eh.

He’s been at Bournemouth for 12 years. Promoted a couple of times and has played a massive part in getting Bournemouth to a settled Premier League team.

Plenty to moan about for hibs but this can surely only be seen as a positive.


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A lot more qualified and experienced than anyone we have on our staff.

[CentreForward]

Ok ok maybe you three now have me convinced but time will tell.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

A lot more qualified and experienced than anyone we have on our staff.

Correct. On the face of it, a great appointment.

[TrinityHFC]

A lot more qualified and experienced than anyone we have on our staff.

Give it a few weeks before the personal abuse starts.

[JimBHibees]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

What a view point that is :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Any changes at boardroom and recruitment level is good enough for me.

[B.H.F.C]

Whatever way it goes, it’s a clear sign that increased levels of involvement from the Black Knights is more than just chat.

[Crab apple]

This will surely increase the likelihood of us getting players from Bournemouth and the wider BK group which has got to be better than what we have had for the last four years recruitment wise.

[Unseen work]

This will surely increase the likelihood of us getting players from Bournemouth and the wider BK group which has got to be better than what we have had for the last four years recruitment wise.

I’m hoping that he’ll have a very good knowledge of players they’ve looked at that have been deemed at not quite Bournemouth’s level but would be a brilliant unknown gem for us.

[CentreForward]

:thumbsup:
What a view point that is :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

Anyone that’s been at Bournemouth for over 12 years and helped them get where they are now plus being a chief analyst to Eddie Howe for over 350 games surely can only be seen as a positive move for the club .

[xyz23jc]

Anyone that’s been at Bournemouth for over 12 years and helped them get where they are now plus being a chief analyst to Eddie Howe for over 350 games surely can only be seen as a positive move for the club .

DISAGREE! :confused:

[Basildon Hibs]

It's all very well and good bringing these guys in from the BK Group, but we're still stuck with Gray, who hasn't a clue what he's doing..🙄

We desperately need an experienced manager ASAP.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Anyone that’s been at Bournemouth for over 12 years and helped them get where they are now plus being a chief analyst to Eddie Howe for over 350 games surely can only be seen as a positive move for the club .

You might think so, but I’m a crabbit little man and I’ll find something to whinge about. I promise.


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[Stuart93]

It's all very well and good bringing these guys in from the BK Group, but we're still stuck with Gray, who hasn't a clue what he's doing..🙄

We desperately need an experienced manager ASAP.

Especially when you see he was in favour of a CB returning to the club to be a midfielder than sign a proper ****ing midfielder.

I hope Stewart is just the start of things to come. I want a total BKFC takeover behind the scenes.

[gorgie greens]

It's all very well and good bringing these guys in from the BK Group, but we're still stuck with Gray, who hasn't a clue what he's doing..🙄

We desperately need an experienced manager ASAP.

I am sure it's nothing more than a stay of execution and they are currently sourcing suitable victims/candidates

[Jim44]

It's all very well and good bringing these guys in from the BK Group, but we're still stuck with Gray, who hasn't a clue what he's doing..🙄

We desperately need an experienced manager ASAP.

:agree: We could be deep in relegation trouble before this guy has a chance to have an effect.

[Donegal Hibby]

You might think so, but I’m a crabbit little man and I’ll find something to whinge about. I promise.


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Nah , not buying that one … have you down as one of the good guys on here :aok:

[ruthven_raiders]

I am sure it's nothing more than a stay of execution and they are currently sourcing suitable victims/candidates

That's what I'm thinking too....

[JimBHibees]

Nowt wrong with an Innocent Bonke

Indeed 😄 aren’t they all that

[lyonhibs]

Any changes at boardroom and recruitment level is good enough for me.

Indeed. At the moment they could say they're bringing in the Cookie Monster and Mr Magoo to the exec level and I'd be happy enough, as long as they replaced 2 of the jesters we are currently lumbered with.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Looks like a positive step. Recruitment has been a real weakness.

[Trinity Hibee]

https://t.co/KJkMm3tekd

Posted this before but an interesting conversation with Graham potter on the role of a sporting director and a manager. Starts about 16 mins in

[S4uzee]

Nowt wrong with an Innocent Bonke

He ended up in the Turkish 2nd tier ….

[theonlywayisup]

Looks like a positive step. Recruitment has been a real weakness.

Yes, ever since the Gordon's took over.

[Lendo]

Hope he's got extensive knowledge of the Scottish Championship in preparation for next season......

[Heisenberg]

Hope he's got extensive knowledge of the Scottish Championship in preparation for next season......

This is the problem. There’s a very real threat of us going down this season so hopefully he’s in and able to make a difference in January before the big rebuild in the summer.

It’s incredibly frustrating that Ian Gordon seems to have only just decided to take on their advice now instead of in the summer when there was a perfect opportunity to sort the squad out.

[S4uzee]

This is the problem. There’s a very real threat of us going down this season so hopefully he’s in and able to make a difference in January before the big rebuild in the summer.

It’s incredibly frustrating that Ian Gordon seems to have only just decided to take on their advice now instead of in the summer when there was a perfect opportunity to sort the squad out.

Here’s hoping we’re not out of sight by January

[B.H.F.C]

This is the problem. There’s a very real threat of us going down this season so hopefully he’s in and able to make a difference in January before the big rebuild in the summer.

It’s incredibly frustrating that Ian Gordon seems to have only just decided to take on their advice now instead of in the summer when there was a perfect opportunity to sort the squad out.

These are the type of changes that should have been made ass soon as the investment happened. There was zero point in taking the investment and getting involved with the BK but still trying to make our own decisions and appointments. All we’ve done is waste more money and time as a result.

[Tyler Durden]

Surprised that this seems to be a permanent move but can only be a good thing if true.

[tamig]

Give it a few weeks before the personal abuse starts.

Only if Craig Samson hasn’t been emptied by then though.

[eastmainsmsh]

Nowt wrong with an Innocent Bonke

Could’ve paraded innocent outside Scorpio if it was still open lol

[KWJ]

This is the problem. There’s a very real threat of us going down this season so hopefully he’s in and able to make a difference in January before the big rebuild in the summer.

It’s incredibly frustrating that Ian Gordon seems to have only just decided to take on their advice now instead of in the summer when there was a perfect opportunity to sort the squad out.

I reckon he's spoken to Scottish Football folk which has led to him bringing in MM. That move has gone done badly with the fans but the media all saying it was a smart move. MM has come in and wanted to take control and make his mark so I'd expect he's told IG and BK that he's got this, don't bother bringing in more people.

[Murphys Touch]

Come on eh.

He’s been at Bournemouth for 12 years. Promoted a couple of times and has played a massive part in getting Bournemouth to a settled Premier League team.

Plenty to moan about for hibs but this can surely only be seen as a positive.


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https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-mcgrath-86353214/

Our current "Head of" Academy Talent ID & Recruitment worked for RBS as a change/project manager before getting this role at Hibs. Fair play like but recruiting people with experience and knowledge of the industry should be a priority.

Saying that, our 1st team coach is learning on the job too

[Centre Hawf]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.

Either that or Foley etc have given a guy they trust a nod to come sort the mess out at one of their investments before it goes tits up within the first year of it.

[H18S NX]

Indeed. At the moment they could say they're bringing in the to the exec level and I'd be happy enough, as long as they replaced 2 of the jesters we are currently lumbered with....That made me laugh m8 :aok:

[Winston Ingram]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-mcgrath-86353214/

Our current "Head of" Academy Talent ID & Recruitment worked for RBS as a change/project manager before getting this role at Hibs. Fair play like but recruiting people with experience and knowledge of the industry should be a priority.

Saying that, our 1st team coach is learning on the job too

Tbf that was a decade ago that he worked at RBS.

[GordonHFC]

It's the reporting to Malky Mackay that frightens me.

[Murphys Touch]

Tbf that was a decade ago that he worked at RBS.

True but then being a contractor in Change Management (90% likely working with RBS on that). I was part of the Change Management team at RBS when they decided to "outsource" the roles. Turned out they just let staff go from permanent roles and re-hired the same people on a contract basis.

One thing for sure if there aint no experience there to be "Head of" something at a football club.

[CapitalGreen]

True but then being a contractor in Change Management (90% likely working with RBS on that). I was part of the Change Management team at RBS when they decided to "outsource" the roles. Turned out they just let staff go from permanent roles and re-hired the same people on a contract basis.

One thing for sure if there aint no experience there to be "Head of" something at a football club.

The majority of scouts at that level do it part time, often voluntarily, alongside a full time career. As youth football games are not typically played within the hours of 9-5, having a long career in a “normal job” wont have been an impediment to doing youth scouting.

[B.H.F.C]

True but then being a contractor in Change Management (90% likely working with RBS on that). I was part of the Change Management team at RBS when they decided to "outsource" the roles. Turned out they just let staff go from permanent roles and re-hired the same people on a contract basis.

One thing for sure if there aint no experience there to be "Head of" something at a football club.

Depends what the actual responsibilities are. Some of the job titles have been a bit ridiculous. Derek Whyte was Head of Football Operations and folk thought that meant he was involved in the football side when really he looked after the admin, dealt with travel and whatever.

[overdrive]

Depends what the actual responsibilities are. Some of the job titles have been a bit ridiculous. Derek Whyte was Head of Football Operations and folk thought that meant he was involved in the football side when really he looked after the admin, dealt with travel and whatever.

Yep and added to that, he’s probably been a youth scout in his spare time during his prior career.

He’s probably doing a bit of scouting himself at night/weekends and during the week identifying which games the club should have someone watch or which players were flagged by a scout to have another look at, allocating scouts to go to these games, etc.

[7Hero]

So Gray went with the Safe option in triantis, rather than take a recommendation (if you want to call it that !) from Bournemouth. Sounds about right for the situation we find ourselves in with the BK.

[Lendo]

The majority of scouts at that level do it part time, often voluntarily, alongside a full time career. As youth football games are not typically played within the hours of 9-5, having a long career in a “normal job” wont have been an impediment to doing youth scouting.

Pal of mine is Hull's part-time scout in Scotland. Got a full-time job and just goes to whatever game they suggest each weekend. Doesn't get paid but does get his expenses. Just does it because he loves fitbaw.

[Not So Young]

Whatever way it goes, it’s a clear sign that increased levels of involvement from the Black Knights is more than just chat.

Agreed but it also makes me slightly concerned.

The BK did not want Gray and we can now see his appointment has not had the desired effect. So why have they now sanctioned a statement that backs him.

Have the BK said " in future you listen to us because your decision making so far has not been clever" have the board done a trade off ? Kept Gray but rolled over on control and input.

In keeping Gray we've got a Hibs Legend as the public face of Hibs but back of house\behind the scenes are we about to become just a feeder club with no local decision making powers.

[Springbank]

Pal of mine is Hull's part-time scout in Scotland. Got a full-time job and just goes to whatever game they suggest each weekend. Doesn't get paid but does get his expenses. Just does it because he loves fitbaw.

Scouting Report
14 November

Hull need a maverick striker
Recommend Harry McKirdy £0.5m

Hull need a midfield playmaker
Recommend Dylan Levitt £0.6m

Hull need an international right back with a handy long throw
Recommend Lewis Miller £2m

Hull need an international CB with Championship experience
Recommend Rocky Bushiri £1.25m

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed but it also makes me slightly concerned.

The BK did not want Gray and we can now see his appointment has not had the desired effect. So why have they now sanctioned a statement that backs him.

Have the BK said " in future you listen to us because your decision making so far has not been clever" have the board done a trade off ? Kept Gray but rolled over on control and input.

In keeping Gray we've got a Hibs Legend as the public face of Hibs but back of house\behind the scenes are we about to become just a feeder club with no local decision making powers.

I don’t think it’s anything to be concerned about. We have people at local level making decisions now and look how that is going for us. If we have professional people making the decisions going forward then that can only benefit us.

I also don’t read too much in to the statement about their thoughts. They only have a say, not control, I think there will be an element of them playing the game until they get to that point. Them starting to get their people involved with the day to day running of things is a big step forward IMO.

[Docker]

Agreed but it also makes me slightly concerned.

The BK did not want Gray and we can now see his appointment has not had the desired effect. So why have they now sanctioned a statement that backs him.

Have the BK said " in future you listen to us because your decision making so far has not been clever" have the board done a trade off ? Kept Gray but rolled over on control and input.

In keeping Gray we've got a Hibs Legend as the public face of Hibs but back of house\behind the scenes are we about to become just a feeder club with no local decision making powers.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Does SDG stick with the same style/tactics/formation and the new guy will identify recruits with that skill-set or was SDG remaining in position on condition he changes the current failing approach and the new guy recruits more aligned to the BK Group style??

[Since452]

Scouting Report
14 November

Hull need a maverick striker
Recommend Harry McKirdy £0.5m

Hull need a midfield playmaker
Recommend Dylan Levitt £0.6m

Hull need an international right back with a handy long throw
Recommend Lewis Miller £2m

Hull need an international CB with Championship experience
Recommend Rocky Bushiri £1.25m

Not sure about Rocky but I'd definitely recommend ex Aston Villa wonderkid JDH and former Stoke shot stopper stalwart Joe Bursik 😉

[Not So Young]

I don’t think it’s anything to be concerned about. We have people at local level making decisions now and look how that is going for us. If we have professional people making the decisions going forward then that can only benefit us.

I also don’t read too much in to the statement about their thoughts. They only have a say, not control, I think there will be an element of them playing the game until they get to that point. Them starting to get their people involved with the day to day running of things is a big step forward IMO.


I hope you're right in your first paragraph.

Do you think their plan is to get to the point of having control ? If it is, it makes sense to get their own people in but it will need a change in rules to allow multi ownership.

I still have concerns with being part of a pyramid

[B.H.F.C]

I hope you're right in your first paragraph.

Do you think their plan is to get to the point of having control ? If it is, it makes sense to get their own people in but it will need a change in rules to allow multi ownership.

I still have concerns with being part of a pyramid

I think that has been their aim since the start.

In the absence of being able to change the rules, they can still get their own people in to the club, as is the case with this guy. Control of the football side wouldn’t necessarily mean they need to take more shares. Could be similar to the situation at Man Utd where Ratcliffe only has 25% but is in control.

[Baldy Foghorn]

Come on eh.

He’s been at Bournemouth for 12 years. Promoted a couple of times and has played a massive part in getting Bournemouth to a settled Premier League team.

Plenty to moan about for hibs but this can surely only be seen as a positive.


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:top marks

[Donegal Hibby]

So Gray went with the Safe option in triantis, rather than take a recommendation (if you want to call it that !) from Bournemouth. Sounds about right for the situation we find ourselves in with the BK.

How many times have we seen over the years situations where managers move clubs only to go back to raid their previous club for players .. Warnock signed Hoilett at Aberdeen, McInnes ..Watkins , Kennedy , Yogi.. stokes etc . Gray just went for what he knew as opposed to what he didn’t even if it was a recommendation.

[Joe6-2]

My only worry about this is he is he’s answerable to MM, really!

[Bobby's Cinema]

https://t.co/KJkMm3tekd

Posted this before but an interesting conversation with Graham potter on the role of a sporting director and a manager. Starts about 16 mins in
:aok: good listen cheers.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

:aok: good listen cheers.

not listened but did we not make a decent fist of it with Leeann and George Craig plus Stubbsy FFs (not a response to you just the club not recognising a good model when they had the makings of it in place - we ripped it up)

[Ozyhibby]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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[easty]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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I hope it's not true.

There's no need to rule out players over 27.

[Unseen work]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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27 seems very young.

Hoilett has been our best player this season and is well over that. Ekpiteta to me seems another good signing and is 29.

Nilsen at Aberdeen has been brilliant in the middle of the pitch for them and shows great leadership.

It would be very ignorant of us to turn our nose up at players over 27 imo.

I listened to a Derek McCinnes interview recently and he was saying he hates when clubs are too specific about what type of player they want. The example he used is the club wanted a left back and he couldn’t be smaller than 5’qp which he said was ridiculous and what would happen if they could get Ashley Cole, would they turn their nose up at him?

Same goes with age imo - we’re not turning down Callum McGregor, James Forrest etc

[Hibeesforever]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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That policy will cost you to implement or high risk with Developmental players..older players have a valid place...

[Baader]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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Hope not as that isn't what's required right now. Guys like Latapy, Sauzee and Mixu were long past 27 when we signed them. And players can generally go on for longer now than they did 20 years ago.

[Tyler Durden]

Sure I read somewhere he doesn’t sign players over 27? I’m in favour of that.[emoji106]


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They signed Kepa in the summer (on loan) and he's 29.

It may have been Bournemouth's policy in the last few years and would work for them. Doubt it would be replicated here as a matter of course.

[04Sauzee]

@robertsantonna4

He's the guy I follow on twitter about Bournemouth stuff

He posted the other day

'What will this mean for Hibs 🤔

For the #hibs fans reading this, be pleased!

Stewart has been involved with #afcb since 2012, initially as Chief Analyst. In 2023 he was made head of scouting. Since then the Cherries have made some big signings 👀

While the budgets obviously differ, Hibs having spent under £1,000,000 in the summer. Stewart will be a great asset. 👍

Bournemouth have not signed anyone permanently over 27 in the last 3 windows.

However, given Hibs’ league situation, experience might be what’s required 🤷*♂️

Wouldn’t surprise me if the Cherries look to loan Hibernian some players. If they are in need of a GK then Will Dennis would make sense 🧤'

[whiskyhibby]

So in other words Bournemouth don’t rate him and want rid of him. Wouldn’t trust one single appointment that Hibs might make at the moment.
:troll::troll::troll:

[erin go bragh]

@robertsantonna4

He's the guy I follow on twitter about Bournemouth stuff

He posted the other day

'What will this mean for Hibs 🤔

For the #hibs fans reading this, be pleased!

Stewart has been involved with #afcb since 2012, initially as Chief Analyst. In 2023 he was made head of scouting. Since then the Cherries have made some big signings 👀

While the budgets obviously differ, Hibs having spent under £1,000,000 in the summer. Stewart will be a great asset. 👍

Bournemouth have not signed anyone permanently over 27 in the last 3 windows.

However, given Hibs’ league situation, experience might be what’s required 🤷*♂️

Wouldn’t surprise me if the Cherries look to loan Hibernian some players. If they are in need of a GK then Will Dennis would make sense 🧤'

Sounds a positive appointment. We need more.

[cammy1969]

Let’s hope this is a positive move for hibs, but why would this guy leave Bournemouth for us he must be on a much better salary than we can offer


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[CapitalGreen]

Let’s hope this is a positive move for hibs, but why would this guy leave Bournemouth for us he must be on a much better salary than we can offer

Career advancement, in coming to Hibs he has been promoted in terms of his role and responsibilities.

[The Modfather]

27 seems very young.

Hoilett has been our best player this season and is well over that. Ekpiteta to me seems another good signing and is 29.

Nilsen at Aberdeen has been brilliant in the middle of the pitch for them and shows great leadership.

It would be very ignorant of us to turn our nose up at players over 27 imo.

I listened to a Derek McCinnes interview recently and he was saying he hates when clubs are too specific about what type of player they want. The example he used is the club wanted a left back and he couldn’t be smaller than 5’qp which he said was ridiculous and what would happen if they could get Ashley Cole, would they turn their nose up at him?

Same goes with age imo - we’re not turning down Callum McGregor, James Forrest etc

To play devils advocate, has Hoilet been a good signing? 1 goal and no assists. I do agree that you watch the games and he looks a class act, and set against the context of how badly coached and set up we are, but given his age and goal return that’s as poor as everyone else.

Back to the point, I’d like to see Hibs stop signing players over the age of say 31. Marshall, McGeady, ALF, Hoilett, Gayle etc, no real successes in there and various levels of “fine” as good as it gets.

[Itsnoteasy]

To play devils advocate, has Hoilet been a good signing? 1 goal and no assists. I do agree that you watch the games and he looks a class act, and set against the context of how badly coached and set up we are, but given his age and goal return that’s as poor as everyone else.

Back to the point, I’d like to see Hibs stop signing players over the age of say 31. Marshall, McGeady, ALF, Hoilett, Gayle etc, no real successes in there and various levels of “fine” as good as it gets.

Hibs have signed over 30's that worked out. Brewster, Mixu, Le God,Leighton to name a few.

[The Modfather]

Hibs have signed over 30's that worked out. Brewster, Mixu, Le God,Leighton to name a few.

Your list were all good signings. However, given we’ve signed 5 or so in the last few transfer windows, yet have to go back 20 years to list the successful over 30s we’ve signed probably strengthens my thoughts of staying clear of the short term veteran signings.

[Joe6-2]

27 seems very young.

Hoilett has been our best player this season and is well over that. Ekpiteta to me seems another good signing and is 29.

Nilsen at Aberdeen has been brilliant in the middle of the pitch for them and shows great leadership.

It would be very ignorant of us to turn our nose up at players over 27 imo.

I listened to a Derek McCinnes interview recently and he was saying he hates when clubs are too specific about what type of player they want. The example he used is the club wanted a left back and he couldn’t be smaller than 5’qp which he said was ridiculous and what would happen if they could get Ashley Cole, would they turn their nose up at him?

Same goes with age imo - we’re not turning down Callum McGregor, James Forrest etc

Hoilett hasn’t got much competition for best player

[Is It On....]

A lot more qualified and experienced than anyone we have on our staff.

The MSC he has in Sport Performance Analysis and over 10yrs at a Bournemouth appears a bit more comprehensive than some "senior" people at Hibs. And, let's be honest, he can't really make a worse mess of it than the current incumbents.

[matty_f]

Did anything get confirmed with this?

[04Sauzee]

Did anything get confirmed with this?

Haven't heard anything since beginning of last week where the media talk was he could be appointed by Friday last week.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Did anything get confirmed with this?

Good timing…

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[Basildon Hibs]

Let’s hope this is a positive move for hibs, but why would this guy leave Bournemouth for us he must be on a much better salary than we can offer


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All well and good getting this 'messiah' to oversee recruitment. But, we might be well adrift at the bottom of the league before he can work his 'magic' (and we'll still have far too much dross on our books). 🙄

[gbhibby]

Let’s hope this is a positive move for hibs, but why would this guy leave Bournemouth for us he must be on a much better salary than we can offer


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Don't know if he is with us in a troubleshooting capacity.

[portycabbage]

Hibs have signed over 30's that worked out. Brewster, Mixu, Le God,Leighton to name a few.

Russell Latapy was turning 30 when he signed. Would probably have him back now!

[Stuart93]

I’m quite happy with this appointment

[gbhibby]

Russell Latapy was turning 30 when he signed. Would probably have him back now!
The rest of the team couldn't handle his night outs

[GreenCastle]

I’m quite happy with this appointment

Only time will tell..

The January opens in just over 1 month so not leaving much time to sort things..

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Fortunately he has agreed to go teetoal ans 9pm curfew from within 3 miles of George Street so he has a chance :)

[Hibiza]

Welcome to our beloved club , Garvan.

[blackpoolhibs]

Coming in to listen and learn from Ian Gordon. :wink: