January Transfer Window

[GreenCastle]

Never too early to start discussing transfer targets / key positions needed etc.

This is one of our most important transfer windows ever - add quality and we avoid relegation hopefully…add duds or players who make zero impact and the Championship awaits.

Shopping list..in no order..and zero chance we add this many without getting rid of several..

New Number 1 Goalkeeper
Number 10
Centre midfielder - new captain (won’t happen)
Right back who can defend 1v1s
Right winger who can add goals and assists
Goalscorer (think Myziane)
Possibly a centre back on left but doubt they will go there with Iredale here.

[Unseen work]

For I think the 5th window in a row I’m saying we badly need a number 10

A real creative player that can find pockets of space, return the ball on the half turn, dribble, play a through ball, score some goals and dictate a game

And a keeper, ffs please sign a keeper of we’re down

[Centre Hawf]

First things first is to sell the sellable players that is pointless in them being here now -

1. Youan - Can we get the bids we turned down back on the table somehow? At this point any 7 figure fee looks a success.
2. Levitt - I say sellable, but potentially more of a can we cut a deal for someone to effectively let us break even or include a sell on that gets us there.
3. Moriah-Welsh - Again, unlikely to make us any money but can someone take him for a nominal fee to get us out without incurring any costs?

After that we need to try and find a way to get the guys who have 6 months left of their deals to go without killing the budget so we can get some replacements in.

1. Amos
2. Kenneh
3. McKirdy
4. Rocky
5. Miller/Cadden (I'd happily let one go and bring Megwa back into the fold in their place. Don't really care who)
6. JDH
7. Boruc

We won't get all of them to go but that's the list of lads that we should be considering routes out the club for. After that we need to go get BKFC to give us a couple of gimmes to fill out the squad if we get rid of some of these guys.

1. Will Dennis (an absoute must)
2. Owen Bevan (I know the eyes will roll at this one again but if it's going to be a cheap loan to the summer then I see no reason why he can't be a Rocky replacement on the bench at least).
3. Is there a Lorient boy or two that need games? Bring them in if we think they're better than what's currently soaking up wages in our wasted pile.

That's probably what I'd be focusing on going into this window. After we've done all that we can then step back and look at the squad and what budget we have left to then go get a new number 10, striker, winger, whoever.

[GreenCastle]

Has Bevan even played any games ? Don’t think this is what we need - 21 year old injured / rehab.

Will Dennis is a no brainer - not playing - not in squads - surely he wants to play?

When does Boyle contract expire ?

Agree would be good to clear more deadwood out.

[Centre Hawf]

Has Bevan even played any games ? Don’t think this is what we need - 21 year old injured / rehab.

Will Dennis is a no brainer - not playing - not in squads - surely he wants to play?

When does Boyle contract expire ?

Agree would be good to clear more deadwood out.

I'll admit I've never watched him play, but if the new recruitment lad thinks he would be a decent addition then I would bring Bevan in if we can get him for next to nothing to be our 4th choice centre back.

Boyle's contract is up in the summer but I'd be amazed if we could get someone to cover his wages.

[HIBS NUTS]

MEGWA should be straight into our team in January
On his very small cameo at united away, I woudnt be giving iredale a left back spot, I would however bring in Oscar McIntyre as cover, he’s playing well at left back, and has had loads of games in that position.
PLEASE GET A NEW GOALKEEPER or 2
If Smith can’t get a game at present, he must be useless .

[Donegal Hibby]

Some of the players getting mentioned I’d imagine we will be keeping like Boyle , Miller etc …

If we can move on some of our fringe players great though I don’t think we will see a major overhaul done to the squad until the summer.

How many did we take in last January window, about 6 or 7 ? How many left ? ..

[GreenCastle]

I'll admit I've never watched him play, but if the new recruitment lad thinks he would be a decent addition then I would bring Bevan in if we can get him for next to nothing to be our 4th choice centre back.

Boyle's contract is up in the summer but I'd be amazed if we could get someone to cover his wages.

Think we need first choice players. Don’t see the point of 4th choice.

We have enough squad fillers and folk getting free money.

Only way we get off bottom of league is improved manager and better players.

[Centre Hawf]

Think we need first choice players. Don’t see the point of 4th choice.

We have enough squad fillers and folk getting free money.

Only way we get off bottom of league is improved manager and better players.

We definitely need first choice players too. But my point on someone like Bevan is that if we got Rocky's wages off the books in January and replaced him with Bevan for next to nothing that could in theory pay for our number 10 or even a new starting CB. Especially if the odds are the guys going to come in and play about 5 games.

[CapitalGreen]

Has Bevan even played any games ? Don’t think this is what we need - 21 year old injured / rehab.

Will Dennis is a no brainer - not playing - not in squads - surely he wants to play?

When does Boyle contract expire ?

Agree would be good to clear more deadwood out.

Will Dennis has been in a number of Bournemouth squads this season, most recently their win over Man City a fortnight ago. Unless they sign a new keeper, I can’t see Dennis coming to us as they need cover when Kepa can’t play.

[Hiber-nation]

MEGWA should be straight into our team in January
On his very small cameo at united away, I woudnt be giving iredale a left back spot, I would however bring in Oscar McIntyre as cover, he’s playing well at left back, and has had loads of games in that position.
PLEASE GET A NEW GOALKEEPER or 2
If Smith can’t get a game at present, he must be useless .

I saw him the other week aagainst a very poor Dunfermline side. First half he was dreadful, passing really poor. Very good 2nd half but doesn't look good enough on that evidence.

[Since452]

MEGWA should be straight into our team in January
On his very small cameo at united away, I woudnt be giving iredale a left back spot, I would however bring in Oscar McIntyre as cover, he’s playing well at left back, and has had loads of games in that position.
PLEASE GET A NEW GOALKEEPER or 2
If Smith can’t get a game at present, he must be useless .

Megwa isn't good enough imo. I'd be trying to move him on too.

[Centre Hawf]

Megwa isn't good enough imo. I'd be trying to move him on too.


I saw him the other week aagainst a very poor Dunfermline side. First half he was dreadful, passing really poor. Very good 2nd half but doesn't look good enough on that evidence.

Good thing we signed him to a 4 year deal then.

[kentao]

New GK
Box to Box Midfielder
Creative Midfielder
Proven Goalscoring CF

Is the minimum requirement for this squad to get us out the **** anything else would be a bonus for me.

[Smartie]

Problem is, we badly need good players for positions where we already have plenty cash tied up on a good number of players.

Definitely need a new GK and attacking midfielder the most. After that, left sided CB, striker and RB have been problem positions for us all season.

It’s a huge window with loads needing done.

Nearly half a team in bad need of significant improvement.

[angus hibby]

John Ruddy. Currently about 4th choice GK at Newcastle.

Loris Karius is a free agent too. Might be pie in the sky but would never had thought we'd get Bogdan from Liverpool a few years ago.

[WestStandWillie]

If we don't get a new GK signed in January then start planning for Championship. Simple as that.

It's been mentioned a few times but seriously how bad must Smith be if he can't take the jersey from Bursik?

I'm at a point with Hibs where I honestly don't care who leaves. Other than Bowie and Rudi, none of that squad register on my radar. A bit of fight and desire could change that though!

[IanM]

Twitter - not sure if extra funds or just extra help (players)

Cannae Holdings, which holds an ~ 48% interest in Black Knight Football ("BKF"), issued a 3Q24 update:
- AFCB exhibiting strong comm rev and MD rev growth;
- View to strengthen ties (invest further in?) Hibernian in coming months;
- Inv of $204m to date (vs $176m as of Aug '24).

[Brightside]

I dont think Owen Bevan has kicked a ball yet this season? If hes fit he will be on his way here in Jan as will Dennis. Would also expect a few striking options and a CM that can actually run and work hard

[Since452]

We need a Myziane Maolida type in January and a new keeper or it's Championship football next season. We are a crap team with no talisman to carry us like last season or when Griffiths was here.

[we are hibs]

We need pace and creativity. We are such a slow, lethargic team in possession. Someone who moves the ball with a bit of urgency and someone who can open up defences.


Oh and an actual goalkeeper would be nice.

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[04Sauzee]

Had a quick look at the Lorient squad and filtered it by minutes played. A number of players haven't had much game time , I have no idea if they have been injured, not fancied or just struggled to get into the team who's doing well in the league. No idea if this is useful or not 😅

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-lorient/leistungsdaten/verein/1158

Done the same with the Bournemouth squad , we can but dream

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-bournemouth/leistungsdaten/verein/989

[JohnM1875]

Had a quick look at the Lorient squad and filtered it by minutes played. A number of players haven't had much game time , I have no idea if they have been injured, not fancied or just struggled to get into the team who's doing well in the league. No idea if this is useful or not 😅

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-lorient/leistungsdaten/verein/1158

Done the same with the Bourne squad , we can but dream

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-bournemouth/leistungsdaten/verein/989

Julien Laporte and Mohamed Bamba please, Lorient.

Dennis from Bournemouth as well, ta.

[Springbank]

Any team with £6m who wants to turn £6m into £10m (which is The Trading Model after all) buys Lennon Miller

That's what you do

[wookie70]

A new Keeper would be my first position to address. I'd also be looking at any position where we can ship two players and bring one better player in. There is no-one in the squad I would be that bothered losing

[superfurryhibby]

Any team with £6m who wants to turn £6m into £10m (which is The Trading Model after all) buys Lennon Miller

That's what you do

Is he really that good?

I watched him at ER and thought he was decent on the ball, but didn't see a multi million pound player.

I also watched him v Belgium u21's. he didn't shine there either.

[JohnM1875]

Is he really that good?

I watched him at ER and thought he was decent on the ball, but didn't see a multi million pound player.

I also watched him v Belgium u21's. he didn't shine there either.

He set up their first goal against us.

I think its more a transfer due to how good he could be. Already playing every minute for Motherwell, two goals, three assists and has captained them. Just turned 18 in August.

[superfurryhibby]

He set up their first goal against us.

I think its more a transfer due to how good he could be. Already playing every minute for Motherwell, two goals, three assists and has captained them. Just turned 18 in August.

Sure, an assist but he didn’t seem like multi million pound talent in either game. Appreciate that potential is a factor, but still over hyped. Time will tell, but I doubt he’ll be sold for the kind money mentioned anytime in the near future. As I said he was far from the pick of the talent v Belgium ( Barron neither) .

[Unseen work]

I think Miller is a brilliant player.

The biggest compliment is he looks like a seasoned pro and not an 18 year old.

So calm, makes good decisions, really good on the ball and does the other side of the game

[HIBS NUTS]

I think Miller is a brilliant player.

The biggest compliment is he looks like a seasoned pro and not an 18 year old.

So calm, makes good decisions, really good on the ball and does the other side of the game
Agree a great talent.

[wookie70]

Had a quick look at the Lorient squad and filtered it by minutes played. A number of players haven't had much game time , I have no idea if they have been injured, not fancied or just struggled to get into the team who's doing well in the league. No idea if this is useful or not 😅

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-lorient/leistungsdaten/verein/1158

Done the same with the Bournemouth squad , we can but dream

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-bournemouth/leistungsdaten/verein/989

Would Lorient players who can't get their game in the lower league in France improve us. Not convinced

[007]

Had a quick look at the Lorient squad and filtered it by minutes played. A number of players haven't had much game time , I have no idea if they have been injured, not fancied or just struggled to get into the team who's doing well in the league. No idea if this is useful or not 😅

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-lorient/leistungsdaten/verein/1158

Done the same with the Bournemouth squad , we can but dream

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-bournemouth/leistungsdaten/verein/989

Well done, you have passed the Hibs recruitment team application test. When can you start?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Would Lorient players who can't get their game in the lower league in France improve us. Not convinced

They look a good bet for going back up to Ligue 1, so whilst I wouldn’t expect every player to be excellent I’d suspect they’ll still have one or two on the fringes who could improve us.

[04Sauzee]

Well done, you have passed the Hibs recruitment team application test. When can you start?

🤣 What's my budget 😁

[04Sauzee]

34 year old Johnny Russell is available.

Would have loved him at Hibs a few years back.

[HoboHarry]

34 year old Johnny Russell is available.

Would have loved him at Hibs a few years back.

Is he really looking to leave the USA? He was loving the life over here and I'd be amazed if he wanted to return.

[04Sauzee]

Is he really looking to leave the USA? He was loving the life over here and I'd be amazed if he wanted to return.

Probably is happy to stay in the USA, just read he'd been dropped by his club

[Souter96Mac]

Dennis & James Hill from Bournemouth on the 1st Jan would be a good start.

Not actually sure how many players we're allowed to loan from one team?

[EGL2000]

Will Dennis has been in a number of Bournemouth squads this season, most recently their win over Man City a fortnight ago. Unless they sign a new keeper, I can’t see Dennis coming to us as they need cover when Kepa can’t play.

Travers and kepa are both ahead of him so don't see why they wouldn't let their 3rd choice go out on loan, especially to us.

[CapitalGreen]

Travers and kepa are both ahead of him so don't see why they wouldn't let their 3rd choice go out on loan, especially to us.

Because their first choice keeper can’t play every game and has a history of picking up niggly injuries. Dennis has been on the bench for 4 of their previous 10 matches.

[overdrive]

Dennis & James Hill from Bournemouth on the 1st Jan would be a good start.

Not actually sure how many players we're allowed to loan from one team?

3.

[Brightside]

3.

or as many as you like u21.

[EGL2000]

Because their first choice keeper can’t play every game and has a history of picking up niggly injuries. Dennis has been on the bench for 4 of their previous 10 matches.

Marcondes was also on the bench before we got him. I think it's fairly realistic to expect Dennis up here in January just makes sense. They will likely bring in their youth GK or sign or project to be their 3rd choice.

[CapitalGreen]

3.

There is no limit on International loan players - https://spfl.co.uk/admin/filemanager/images/shares/pdfs/MASTER%20-%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CLEAN%20-%202%20AUGUST%202024).pdf


International Temporary Transfers

60. Nothing in these Regulations shall have the effect of imposing any limit on the number of Players a Club shall be permitted to have Scottish FA Registered and/or League Registered with that Club at any time and/or over any period of time on the basis of a Temporary Transfer(s) where such Temporary Transfer(s) has/have required, in order to take place, the issue of an International Transfer Certificate(s) or its equivalent, in terms of the FIFA Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players for the time being in force or any amending or replacement Regulations promulgated by FIFA or its successor. All such Players, for whom such certificate(s) were so required in order to be Temporarily Transferred, shall not be counted for the purposes of any of the limits, in particular, but without prejudice to the forgoing generality, the limits specified in Regulation 57, provided for in these Regulations on the numbers of Players who may be Scottish FA Registered and/or League Registered with a Club on the basis of a Temporary Transfer(s) at any time or over any period of time and/or who may not be eligible to Play in an Official Match by reason of the number of Players from time to time Scottish FA Registered and/or League Registered with a Club on the basis of Temporary Transfers.

[Unseen work]

You’d like to think if Dennis is 3rd choice and only on the bench in emergencies, that they have a younger keeper that could take his place.

I like Dennis, but he is 24 years old and the highest level he has played at is Kilmarnock for one season. Before that it was some games at non league

He’s not going to play regularly for Bournemouth.

If he joined us he would be a huge improvement on Bursik, but he still did make a couple of mistakes at Killie at the beginning and would probably take time to get match sharp having not played a competitive game this season

[CapitalGreen]

Marcondes was also on the bench before we got him. I think it's fairly realistic to expect Dennis up here in January just makes sense. They will likely bring in their youth GK or sign or project to be their 3rd choice.

Once, during an injury crisis.

Their youth keeper is a 17 year old they signed from Queens Park and they signed a project keeper during the summer who they already have out on loan.

[overdrive]

There is no limit on International loan players - https://spfl.co.uk/admin/filemanager/images/shares/pdfs/MASTER%20-%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CLEAN%20-%202%20AUGUST%202024).pdf

This on the FIFA website, suggests otherwise:

https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/fifa-to-introduce-new-loan-regulations

Specifically states it relates to international loan transfers.

[CapitalGreen]

This on the FIFA website, suggests otherwise:

https://inside.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/media-releases/fifa-to-introduce-new-loan-regulations

Specifically states it relates to international loan transfers.

That doesn’t apply to players aged 21 and under or club-trained players.

[overdrive]

That doesn’t apply to players aged 21 and under or club-trained players.

I know - but James Hill and Will Dennis (the two players mentioned when I posted that) don't fulfil that criteria. They have to pass both criteria, not one or the other. Both are over 21.

https://blog.transferroom.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fifas-new-loan-rules

Last season, we couldn't have loaned out Paul Hanlon, Lewis Stevenson, Josh Campbell (all three club trained but >21) and Max Boruc (<21 but not club trained) to the one club, for example.

[Greenio]

Pivotal window.

The difference between us being in a relegation fight or not.

When you have so many players on loan or at the end on their contract, and you find yourself in this situation, deliberately or not, they tend not to rise to the occasion - hard to pint point where, but overall the team suffers, which is what's happening now.

To get out of this, we need to bring in new players with something to prove and a quality to give. Same as last window - this one could be a lifted by two or three players - a keeper, attacking mid and a goalscorer should be the aim

We also badly need to move on Youan, for his benefit more than ours really, and the others mentioned previously cos its zapping a culture and fresh momentum is needed in this team or else we are in serious trouble

[Paulie Walnuts]

I know - but James Hill and Will Dennis (the two players mentioned when I posted that) don't fulfil that criteria. They have to pass both criteria, not one or the other. Both are over 21.

https://blog.transferroom.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fifas-new-loan-rules

Last season, we couldn't have loaned out Paul Hanlon, Lewis Stevenson, Josh Campbell (all three club trained but >21) and Max Boruc (<21 but not club trained) to the one club, for example.

I’m pretty sure they don’t have to meet both?

[overdrive]

I’m pretty sure they don’t have to meet both?

I didn't either but this suggest you do:

https://blog.transferroom.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fifas-new-loan-rules

Players aged 21 and younger and club-trained players (those who have spent three seasons with their current club between ages of 15 and 21) can be loaned outside of the limit, but both conditions must be met. For example, a 22-year-old club trained player and a 20-year-old foreign player who has only been with the club two years would each take up one of those eight spots

[Since452]

Pivotal window.

The difference between us being in a relegation fight or not.

When you have so many players on loan or at the end on their contract, and you find yourself in this situation, deliberately or not, they tend not to rise to the occasion - hard to pint point where, but overall the team suffers, which is what's happening now.

To get out of this, we need to bring in new players with something to prove and a quality to give. Same as last window - this one could be a lifted by two or three players - a keeper, attacking mid and a goalscorer should be the aim

We also badly need to move on Youan, for his benefit more than ours really, and the others mentioned previously cos its zapping a culture and fresh momentum is needed in this team or else we are in serious trouble

Totally agree. We have nobody the players can hang their hat on and say "he can dig us out a hole". Said it before but a Myziane Maolida type player. Youan and Boyle are for whatever reason not those players anymore.

[bingo70]

Totally agree. We have nobody the players can hang their hat on and say "he can dig us out a hole". Said it before but a Myziane Maolida type player. Youan and Boyle are for whatever reason not those players anymore.

I’ve still got faith in those two, they won’t be effective while we are shelling 70 yard balls to the full back hoping he can win flick ons though.

If we can start to pass the ball and get them up against defenders on their own in the right areas they can be effective again, we got glimpses of that in the second half at the weekend.

I’m not convinced Maolida would be that good in this team either.

[NC1875]

Jonny Russell now a free agent.

[eastmainsmsh]

Ryan Fredericks right sided player is available 32 tho

[04Sauzee]

Having a quick look at transformer just now to see who's out of contract in Scotland in the summer so may be available in Jan on the cheap or on a pre-contract ( not saying we should target them btw 😁)

Danny Armstrong
Jamie McGrath
Lyall Cameron
Toyosi Olusanya
Scott Tanser
Victor Loturi
Kyle Vassell

[GreenCastle]

Having a quick look at transformer just now to see who's out of contract in Scotland in the summer so may be available in Jan on the cheap or on a pre-contract ( not saying we should target them btw 😁)

Danny Armstrong
Jamie McGrath
Lyall Cameron
Toyosi Olusanya
Scott Tanser
Victor Loturi
Kyle Vassell

Shankland....

It's close to 1 month before window opens - I really hope we announce a new keeper January 1st and he can play in the massive January 2nd away game v St Johnstone.

I think it's important Hibs try find ways to move players on who aren't playing too. It can't be good for the mood around East Mains / group chats etc. Amos etc.

This could be the most important window we have had for a long time - who will be heading it up? That's the million dollar question. Surely we can all look forward to a better keeper at the back though as a starting point - if the club don't bring one in they are bigger fools than I thought.

[GloryGlory]

Shankland....

It's close to 1 month before window opens - I really hope we announce a new keeper January 1st and he can play in the massive January 2nd away game v St Johnstone.

I think it's important Hibs try find ways to move players on who aren't playing too. It can't be good for the mood around East Mains / group chats etc. Amos etc.

This could be the most important window we have had for a long time - who will be heading it up? That's the million dollar question. Surely we can all look forward to a better keeper at the back though as a starting point - if the club don't bring one in they are bigger fools than I thought.

My worry is that we get a new keeper and the board thinks that that will sort out our problems and only get a couple more youth loanees to pad the squad, when actually we still urgently need players who will be starters not squad players throughout the team. And we need to give the current loanees one way tickets out as soon as, too, because they're bringing nothing to the table and costing us money that we can ill afford..

[Still Smiling]

I’d go for Ross Laidlaw as safe pair of hands. Big commanding keeper.

[Hibernian Verse]

Ryan Fredericks right sided player is available 32 tho

He would make a massive difference to us in a 3-5-2. Wages might be an issue but guess it depends on whether he has other offers or not.

[Gruff]

A keeper has to be the number 1 priority here and hopefully the new guy from Bournemouth is on the case.
A striker and midfielder would be nice as well, but if it can only be one in, then it has to be a solid keeper. This will play a massive part in us staying up, if we don't address this, then we probably will end up either relegated or in the play off spot

[Is It On....]

Shankland....

It's close to 1 month before window opens - I really hope we announce a new keeper January 1st and he can play in the massive January 2nd away game v St Johnstone.

I think it's important Hibs try find ways to move players on who aren't playing too. It can't be good for the mood around East Mains / group chats etc. Amos etc.

This could be the most important window we have had for a long time - who will be heading it up? That's the million dollar question. Surely we can all look forward to a better keeper at the back though as a starting point - if the club don't bring one in they are bigger fools than I thought.

It has to be led by our new Bournemouth recruit (who you would assume is already working on it)...anything else would be scandalous..

[Fifeshirehibs]

We really really need a new keeper before Jan,can Bournemouth not free a good keeper before then. To have signed 1 shocking keeper pre season is careless recruitment to have signed 2 is farcical recruitment.

[CapitalGreen]

We really really need a new keeper before Jan,can Bournemouth not free a good keeper before then. To have signed 1 shocking keeper pre season is careless recruitment to have signed 2 is farcical recruitment.

We couldn’t register them before January even if they did.

[Is It On....]

A keeper has to be the number 1 priority here and hopefully the new guy from Bournemouth is on the case.
A striker and midfielder would be nice as well, but if it can only be one in, then it has to be a solid keeper. This will play a massive part in us staying up, if we don't address this, then we probably will end up either relegated or in the play off spot

A new goalkeeper is the only priority at the moment because, as you have said, we are staring relegation in the face as you can only assume that Hearts will also improve with the formal Brighton link.

[Centre Hawf]

Having a quick look at transformer just now to see who's out of contract in Scotland in the summer so may be available in Jan on the cheap or on a pre-contract ( not saying we should target them btw 😁)

Danny Armstrong
Jamie McGrath
Lyall Cameron
Toyosi Olusanya
Scott Tanser
Victor Loturi
Kyle Vassell

Don't think it would happen but I would pulling out all the stops to try and get these two signed. McGrath would be a player I'd happily finally take as well but his turn up in form maybe means it's unlikely too.

[Is It On....]

MEGWA should be straight into our team in January
On his very small cameo at united away, I woudnt be giving iredale a left back spot, I would however bring in Oscar McIntyre as cover, he’s playing well at left back, and has had loads of games in that position.
PLEASE GET A NEW GOALKEEPER or 2
If Smith can’t get a game at present, he must be useless .

Your last statement is ironically funny after last night 🤦

[Donegal Hibby]

Don't think it would happen but I would pulling out all the stops to try and get these two signed. McGrath would be a player I'd happily finally take as well but his turn up in form maybe means it's unlikely too.

I mentioned McGrath away back having watched him for Ireland .. would have been a good signing imo

[Centre Hawf]

I mentioned McGrath away back having watched him for Ireland .. would have been a good signing imo

Agree. Easy for me to say now but he's the type of player I'd happily sit as the advanced midfielder week in week out in place of people like Campbell, Levitt, even Hoilett currently. Would still need to work out who plays behind him but someone like Lyle Cameron would be a start.

[The Modfather]

Having a quick look at transformer just now to see who's out of contract in Scotland in the summer so may be available in Jan on the cheap or on a pre-contract ( not saying we should target them btw 😁)

Danny Armstrong
Jamie McGrath
Lyall Cameron
Toyosi Olusanya
Scott Tanser
Victor Loturi
Kyle Vassell

Josh Mulligan (who was excellent on Saturday and the kind of drive abd evergreen our team sorely miss) expiring as well.

I’d be trying to sign Armstrong, Cameron & Mulligan as priorities. Would also take Glen Middleton on a pre contract too. A sensible, unglamorous, quality squad player.

[Donegal Hibby]

Agree. Easy for me to say now but he's the type of player I'd happily sit as the advanced midfielder week in week out in place of people like Campbell, Levitt, even Hoilett currently. Would still need to work out who plays behind him but someone like Lyle Cameron would be a start.

Lyle Cameron would be a good start .. wonder would they be interested in cash plus a player , wasn’t Levitt rumoured to have been offered as part of our bid for McCowan ?

[Centre Hawf]

Lyle Cameron would be a good start .. wonder would they be interested in cash plus a player , wasn’t Levitt rumoured to have been offered as part of our bid for McCowan ?

That was the chat at the time with Levitt. Would be a great move if we could somehow shift him as part of it but I think it would be a big ask currently.

[JohnM1875]

Lyle Cameron would be a good start .. wonder would they be interested in cash plus a player , wasn’t Levitt rumoured to have been offered as part of our bid for McCowan ?

Chat Rangers are interested in Cameron so can't see it happening.

[Centre Hawf]

Chat Rangers are interested in Cameron so can't see it happening.

I remember reading that at time when we were going for McCowan. I suspect that one is all but sealed up as a soon to be pre-contract if they're still interested in him.

[Tambo]

What do we think about players like Boyle and Youan leaving in January? Rather keep Youan over Boyle.

[The Modfather]

What do we think about players like Boyle and Youan leaving in January? Rather keep Youan over Boyle.

Meh. Boyle can go for free and would take any semi decent fee for Youan.

[JohnM1875]

What do we think about players like Boyle and Youan leaving in January? Rather keep Youan over Boyle.

Happily see Boyle leave to be honest. Frees up a huge wage and he rightly hasn't been starting lately.

[HIBS NUTS]

Your last statement is ironically funny after last night 🤦
Aye!!!! the fact he wasent even getting a game in the development team.said it all.
He was probably expecting another 2 years sitting on a bench, until his next contract to sit on a bench somewhere else, his agent must be brilliant.
However he wasent expecting to given his first chance in years, and hopefully now he can get back to picking up the cones, when training has finished .

[Centre Hawf]

What do we think about players like Boyle and Youan leaving in January? Rather keep Youan over Boyle.

Would happily see Boyle leave to be honest but at his wage it looks rather unlikely he goes anywhere in January. Youan I still think has something to offer us and could be key to us staying safe this season, but only if he's interested throughout the season, but I think the reality is probably any half decent bid we receive will likely see him go and it would be wise to do so.

[Hibiza]

Goalkeeper and a creative midfielder ( as ever ).

[Donegal Hibby]

What do we think about players like Boyle and Youan leaving in January? Rather keep Youan over Boyle.

Probably in the minority here but even though Boyle hasn’t been playing well I’d rather we took up the option for another year , I’d like to keep Youan too though if he wants to go as some are saying and we got a decent offer maybe if we could recruit wisely we’d end up with a couple of players who’d make us better .

[essexhibee]

He would make a massive difference to us in a 3-5-2. Wages might be an issue but guess it depends on whether he has other offers or not.


He’s chucked football. About the only scoop I will likely ever have but I know his best pal.

[AdidasHibernian]

Johnny Russell for me if we could get it done as reckon he could score enough for us to help keep us up, providing we get a decent 10. Obviously a GK is pivotal as we all know.

Failing that I would like to see us make a bid for the lad Aidan Nesbitt from Falkirk, unlikely we would get him in January however maybe help turn him for the summer. Watched Falkirk a few times and they are a good team playing some great football and he is always a stand out for them.

[CapitalGreen]

Johnny Russell for me if we could get it done as reckon he could score enough for us to help keep us up, providing we get a decent 10. Obviously a GK is pivotal as we all know.

Failing that I would like to see us make a bid for the lad Aidan Nesbitt from Falkirk, unlikely we would get him in January however maybe help turn him for the summer. Watched Falkirk a few times and they are a good team playing some great football and he is always a stand out for them.

Russell is on $20k pw, he’ll get more than we can offer elsewhere.

[Fifeshirehibs]

An u21, will do anybody other than what we have. Boruc looked equally poor at Arbroath and Airdrie fans want to return Johnson !!!!

[TrinityHFC]

An u21, will do anybody other than what we have. Boruc looked equally poor at Arbroath and Airdrie fans want to return Johnson !!!!

When people ask could they be worse, unfortunately yes they could.

[ekhibee]

Josh Mulligan (who was excellent on Saturday and the kind of drive abd evergreen our team sorely miss) expiring as well.

I’d be trying to sign Armstrong, Cameron & Mulligan as priorities. Would also take Glen Middleton on a pre contract too. A sensible, unglamorous, quality squad player.

Middleton was with us before and it didn't really work out, but this is a different team.

[ekhibee]

I’d go for Ross Laidlaw as safe pair of hands. Big commanding keeper.

I always liked Laidlaw when he was at Hibs before, would definitely take him back. Not sure why he was moved on from Hibs in the 1st

[Bobby's Cinema]

Josh Mulligan (who was excellent on Saturday and the kind of drive abd evergreen our team sorely miss) expiring as well.

I’d be trying to sign Armstrong, Cameron & Mulligan as priorities. Would also take Glen Middleton on a pre contract too. A sensible, unglamorous, quality squad player.
He was never that when he was here. Add to that he seems like a wee *****.

[ekhibee]

I’d go for Ross Laidlaw as safe pair of hands. Big commanding keeper.

I always liked Laidlaw when he was at Hibs before, would definitely take him back. Not sure why he was moved on from Hibs in the 1st place mind you, I can only think of a European game when he gad a poor game really.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Russell is on $20k pw, he’ll get more than we can offer elsewhere.

He’s a free agent is he not?

[The Modfather]

Middleton was with us before and it didn't really work out, but this is a different team.

He was poor the first time with us. He’s looked fast and direct and given Miller a tough time the last few times we’ve played Dundee Utd IMO. Not seen much of him but from what I have he looks like he would be good squad player.

[JohnM1875]

He was poor the first time with us. He’s looked fast and direct and given Miller a tough time the last few times we’ve played Dundee Utd IMO. Not seen much of him but from what I have he looks like he would be good squad player.

Can't believe he's only 24, seems to have been around for ages. Think I've honestly only seen him play well twice, both against Miller.

[we are hibs]

Middleton only looked interested when we played Celtic in a 1-1 under Hecky. Largely anonymous outside of that.

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[AdidasHibernian]

Russell is on $20k pw, he’ll get more than we can offer elsewhere.

I'm positive he is a free agent now?

[JohnM1875]

I'm positive he is a free agent now?

Will be 1st of Jan I'm sure.

[Tambo]

Probably in the minority here but even though Boyle hasn’t been playing well I’d rather we took up the option for another year , I’d like to keep Youan too though if he wants to go as some are saying and we got a decent offer maybe if we could recruit wisely we’d end up with a couple of players who’d make us better .

Would be happy for both to stay in January, don't think we should be taking up the option for another year, rather get a fee but let him leave in the summer.

I would like to think Youan is up for the fight and not got his mind on a move in January, summer move would have non-issue with but can't blame him if he does force a move in January.