Winter transfer thread 2024/25

[Donegal Hibby]

My mate was telling that Celtic might loan out Stephan Welsh , again don’t know much about the guy .

[HIBS NUTS]

My mate was telling that Celtic might loan out Stephan Welsh , again don’t know much about the guy .
Can we just not get a known decent goalkeeper.
Personally I just want a reliable dependable goalkeeper.
Keven in a good one, I really don’t understand the comments about championship players, especially youngish goalkeepers.
Please no loans of untried keepers .

[Donegal Hibby]

Can we just not get a known decent goalkeeper.
Personally I just want a reliable dependable goalkeeper.
Keven in a good one, I really don’t understand the comments about championship players, especially youngish goalkeepers.
Please no loans of untried keepers .

Welsh is a CH btw .. honestly don’t know a lot about Dabrowski even though he was at us before, is he any better than say Smith what we have seen of him so far ?

[HIBS NUTS]

Welsh is a CH btw .. honestly don’t know a lot about Dabrowski even though he was at us before, is he any better than say Smith what we have seen of him so far ?
Miles better than smith, I’m really not convinced by him, raith have been on bbc Scotland a fair few times , and he has always impressed .
Really good shot stopper .

[HIBS NUTS]

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Welsh is a CH btw .. honestly don’t know a lot about Dabrowski even though he was at us before, is he any better than say Smith what we have seen of him so far ?
Welsh is a decent PLAYER .

[babahibs]

My mate was telling that Celtic might loan out Stephan Welsh , again don’t know much about the guy .
I'm sure we've been linked with him in the past, centre half.

[TrinityHFC]

Miles better than smith, I’m really not convinced by him, raith have been on bbc Scotland a fair few times , and he has always impressed .
Really good shot stopper .

Nah.

[Since452]

Miles better than smith, I’m really not convinced by him, raith have been on bbc Scotland a fair few times , and he has always impressed .
Really good shot stopper .

My recollection of Drabrowski was that he made easy, routine saves look more theatrical than needed. OK keeper but he's at Raith Rovers for a reason.

[Bridge hibs]

I'm sure we've been linked with him in the past, centre half.

Im sure he was touted for a loan deal end of last season but due to celtcs injury list it didnt go ahead as he was needed as cover. Unsure if there was anything concrete or it was just chat on here

[HIBS NUTS]

My recollection of Drabrowski was that he made easy, routine saves look more theatrical than needed. OK keeper but he's at Raith Rovers for a reason.
I think after 2 seasons playing regularly,for raith, he has improved a lot, from the young inexperienced keeper you seen at hibs.

[Bridge hibs]

My mate was telling that Celtic might loan out Stephan Welsh , again don’t know much about the guy .

KV Mechelen back in for Welsh

The 24 year-old has been linked with a move to Belgian outfit KV Mechelen in recent transfer windows, and it looks like this deal could accelerate early in the next few weeks if all parties are willing to agree on terms.

As reported by Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, the Belgian Pro-League side want Stephen Welsh on loan in January until the end of the season.

[Donegal Hibby]

KV Mechelen back in for Welsh

The 24 year-old has been linked with a move to Belgian outfit KV Mechelen in recent transfer windows, and it looks like this deal could accelerate early in the next few weeks if all parties are willing to agree on terms.

As reported by Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, the Belgian Pro-League side want Stephen Welsh on loan in January until the end of the season.

Ah well ,plenty more Fish in the sea :greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

Ah well ,plenty more Fish in the sea :greengrin

He has only played around 3 games for Cardiff this season 😆

[JimBHibees]

Miles better than smith, I’m really not convinced by him, raith have been on bbc Scotland a fair few times , and he has always impressed .
Really good shot stopper .

Don't think he is better never mind miles better

[JohnM1875]

‘ Aberdeen have submitted a bid for Grasshoppers' Latvia defender Kristers Tobers, 24.’

Surely only a matter of time until the Hibs rumours start!

[Jim Herriot]

‘ Aberdeen have submitted a bid for Grasshoppers' Latvia defender Kristers Tobers, 24.’

Surely only a matter of time until the Hibs rumours start!
Rumours like 'Dons plot swoop for Hibs target Tobers'?

[JohnM1875]

Rumours like 'Dons plot swoop for Hibs target Tobers'?

A Scott Burns special, as it’s commonly known

[Bridge hibs]

‘ Aberdeen have submitted a bid for Grasshoppers' Latvia defender Kristers Tobers, 24.’

Surely only a matter of time until the Hibs rumours start!

Hibs are also looking at 25 yo Grasshoppers Swiss international goalkeeper Tob Lerone

[HoboHarry]

Hibs are also looking at 25 yo Grasshoppers Swiss international goalkeeper Tob Lerone
He's very good with shots directly above him and really low to both the left and right of him but anything else within that triangle he's rubbish. Still, he'd be good for three points a game probably.

[McD]

Ok, maybe not the best signing! but with the benefit of hindsight, he would of been better staying with us rather than mr Bursik arriving surely?


2 events separated by a year, it wasn’t a choice between the 2

[matty_f]

My mate was telling that Celtic might loan out Stephan Welsh , again don’t know much about the guy .

You don’t know much about your mate?

[Bridge hibs]

You don’t know much about your mate?

🤣

[Donegal Hibby]

You don’t know much about your mate?

😂👍

[Tambo]

Not long to go now, if we can get rid of a few bodies permanently that would be good. At least 4 bodies the minimum coming in.

[Donegal Hibby]

KV Mechelen back in for Welsh

The 24 year-old has been linked with a move to Belgian outfit KV Mechelen in recent transfer windows, and it looks like this deal could accelerate early in the next few weeks if all parties are willing to agree on terms.

As reported by Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, the Belgian Pro-League side want Stephen Welsh on loan in January until the end of the season.

Probably been mentioned before though another possibility maybe?🤔….

https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/matai-akinmboni.20152/

[PHeffernan]

Probably been mentioned before though another possibility maybe?��….

https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/matai-akinmboni.20152/

Ah, an 18 year old centre back from the US of A that has played 439 minutes in 8 games in the MLS.
Deep joy.

Compare his stats with our hopeless owl pal, Chris Mueller, who has played 1355 minutes in 27 MLS games, this season whilst, coincidentally, earning 12,500 dollars per week!

[Donegal Hibby]

Ah, an 18 year old centre back from the US of A that has played 439 minutes in 8 games in the MLS.
Deep joy.

Compare his stats with our hopeless owl pal, Chris Mueller, who has played 1355 minutes in 27 MLS games, this season whilst, coincidentally, earning 12,500 dollars per week!

Know absolutely nothing about the guy other than Bournemouth must see something in him .

[bingo70]

Know absolutely nothing about the guy other than Bournemouth must see something in him .

I’d assume they’ve done more research than comparing him to Mueller as well.

[Lago]

I’d assume they’ve done more research than comparing him to Mueller as well.
Forgot all about Mueller, anyone know how his career went after returning to the States?

[GreenCastle]

Forgot all about Mueller, anyone know how his career went after returning to the States?

Pretty much how he was before he came to Hibs.

Scored 0 goals this past season in 27 games.

2 goals in 10 season before that.

4 goals in 24 games after he left Hibs.

3 / 2 / 5 assists also.

[Smartie]

Pretty much how he was before he came to Hibs.

Scored 0 goals this part season in 27 games.

2 goals in 10 season before that.

4 goals in 24 games after he left Hibs.

3 / 2 / 5 assists also.

Has he remained prolific with the motivational quotes though?

[PHeffernan]

Forgot all about Mueller, anyone know how his career went after returning to the States?

Mueller was paid 712,000 dollars this season and has another season left on his contract.
He will have earned over 2.5 million dollars from his 4 year contract at Chicago Fire when it ends in December 2025.
Fair to say his career has gone well since returning stateside.

He has a child now so not all good :wink:














So rich, a husband and father but still a very average player and a slaver :wink:

[PHeffernan]

Know absolutely nothing about the guy other than Bournemouth must see something in him .

I'm sure he will be a good player in the future but what we don't need is Foley placing a barely 18 year old centre half, with 400 minutes MLS playing experience, at Hibs and expecting him to play.
Even 8 months development work at Bournemouth could see the guy ready to be farmed out to one of the Bournemouth player development clubs but not next month.

[Lago]

Pretty much how he was before he came to Hibs.

Scored 0 goals this past season in 27 games.

2 goals in 10 season before that.

4 goals in 24 games after he left Hibs.

3 / 2 / 5 assists also.
Thanks for that👍

[hibsbollah]

Ah, an 18 year old centre back from the US of A that has played 439 minutes in 8 games in the MLS.
Deep joy.

Compare his stats with our hopeless owl pal, Chris Mueller, who has played 1355 minutes in 27 MLS games, this season whilst, coincidentally, earning 12,500 dollars per week!

Beggars. Belief.

[hibsbollah]

He's very good with shots directly above him and really low to both the left and right of him but anything else within that triangle he's rubbish. Still, he'd be good for three points a game probably.

:faf: i thought you actually had some keeper insight at first reading, great work.

[Up-the-slope]

Not long to go now, if we can get rid of a few bodies permanently that would be good. At least 4 bodies the minimum coming in.

That sounds like a line from the Godfather :greengrin

[Unseen work]

This becomes a lot more exciting with us climbing the table and getting some wins under our belt

Hopefully some players that weren’t so sure due to league position etc are now convinced

[bingo70]

This becomes a lot more exciting with us climbing the table and getting some wins under our belt

Hopefully some players that weren’t so sure due to league position etc are now convinced

Much better recruiting from a position of strength than desperation. Anybody coming in now will have to meet and beat current levels to get in rather than signing someone and hoping they’re less *****.

I think that young American defender who Bournemouth are signing will join us, coming in as a squad player with potential to start games if he does well is much better than relying on a young player to come in and fix things.

[04Sauzee]

Talk amongst the Hearts fans is that Jamie McCart has been lined up for them ,not sure if it's a loan or permanent. Mind we had several offers for him turned down a few years back.

[Bridge hibs]

Talk amongst the Hearts fans is that Jamie McCart has been lined up for them ,not sure if it's a loan or permanent. Mind we had several offers for him turned down a few years back.

Good, he is *****

[TrinityHFC]

Talk amongst the Hearts fans is that Jamie McCart has been lined up for them ,not sure if it's a loan or permanent. Mind we had several offers for him turned down a few years back.

He’s barely played since.

[Waxy]

Remember when we didnt sign Dhanda?

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1872386270200000550?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Not a bring back Fraser Murray post.

But how good does he look in those highlights? Good to see ex Hibees going out and doing well at other teams

[wookie70]

Remember when we didnt sign Dhanda? I wasn't that bothered about him but thought they did well signing Penrice and Spittal. There are decent players in the lower Premiership sides and you normally have a decent idea what they will do in a Hibs shirt. Devlin at Aberdeen was a no-brainer particularly given our right side defenders and even Anderson who signed for Killie would have been a very good squad player. They all probably cost less that players coming from League One in England too. Our recruitment is starting to look decent though. Iredale and Cads have been very good and big Marv looks like he will be a good signing. Triantis has been fine, Gayle and Hoillet both contributed quite a bit and won us points. O'Hora looks a bit suspect but we have signed plenty worse over the years. Perhaps we have started to get the formula correct, outwith Keepers, and if we can sign another few players who will contest to start particularly down the right, between the sticks and a creative midfielder and big striker then we could go on to have a very good season. Lots of deadwood needs got rid off first though

[MacGruber]

I wasn't that bothered about him but thought they did well signing Penrice and Spittal. There are decent players in the lower Premiership sides and you normally have a decent idea what they will do in a Hibs shirt. Devlin at Aberdeen was a no-brainer particularly given our right side defenders and even Anderson who signed for Killie would have been a very good squad player. They all probably cost less that players coming from League One in England too. Our recruitment is starting to look decent though. Iredale and Cads have been very good and big Marv looks like he will be a good signing. Triantis has been fine, Gayle and Hoillet both contributed quite a bit and won us points. O'Hora looks a bit suspect but we have signed plenty worse over the years. Perhaps we have started to get the formula correct, outwith Keepers, and if we can sign another few players who will contest to start particularly down the right, between the sticks and a creative midfielder and big striker then we could go on to have a very good season. Lots of deadwood needs got rid off first though

Not forgetting Bowie who but for injury might well have been the pick of the bunch

[Donegal Hibby]

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1872386270200000550?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Not a bring back Fraser Murray post.

But how good does he look in those highlights? Good to see ex Hibees going out and doing well at other teams

My Dad mentioned he looked good today .

Maybe we need better though i mentioned this guy earlier who I thought looked decent a while ago .. scored Wycombe’s first two goals today be it from mistakes . That’s now 11 goals in 21 games…

https://youtu.be/36JSax4_QG4?si=W9vC7xRbn5QE2C_m

[PHeffernan]

He’s barely played since.

That's not right.
McCart after struggling for game time in his 1st season down south has played regularly for Barnsley and Rotherham in the English 3rd tier over the last 2 seasons.

Wouldn't want him at Hibs but Hearts have broken Kent and Kingsley long term and Halkett looks likely to break again at any point so they might be desperate enough to try for McCart when the window opens.

[PHeffernan]

My Dad mentioned he looked good today .

Maybe we need better though i mentioned this guy earlier who I thought looked decent a while ago .. scored Wycombe’s first two goals today be it from mistakes . That’s now 11 goals in 21 games…

https://youtu.be/36JSax4_QG4?si=W9vC7xRbn5QE2C_m

Wycombe are currently a point behind Birmingham at the top of the English 3rd tier so they won't be selling Richard Kone in January ... and he signed a new contract 5 weeks ago.

[Bobby's Cinema]

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1872386270200000550?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Not a bring back Fraser Murray post.

But how good does he look in those highlights? Good to see ex Hibees going out and doing well at other teams
That was four going on seven.

[AdidasHibernian]

That boy Kirk for St Johnstone seems to be doing well..plus being an ex Jambo be nice to see him come to a big Edinburgh club..

Also as I stated early in the thread a while back I would be looking at a few from Falkirk. The lad Nesbitt in midfield is a player.

[Donegal Hibby]

Wycombe are currently a point behind Birmingham at the top of the English 3rd tier so they won't be selling Richard Kone in January ... and he signed a new contract 5 weeks ago.

Yeah I’ve been watching quite a bit of Wycombe this season so though they are doing really well though at the same time they have Wrexham only 2 points behind them for the automatic promotion …

Only natural that they tied him up till 2026 . I didn’t actually mention January though it’s still possible with the right offer or if they don’t get promoted he would be an option in the summer. Looks a good player with potential that might suit the Scottish game .

[AdidasHibernian]

Sam Dalby doing well for Dundee Utd this season, could be a good addition.

[PHeffernan]

Yeah I’ve been watching quite a bit of Wycombe this season so though they are doing really well though at the same time they have Wrexham only 2 points behind them for the automatic promotion …

Only natural that they tied him up till 2026 . I didn’t actually mention January though it’s still possible with the right offer or if they don’t get promoted he would be an option in the summer. Looks a good player with potential that might suit the Scottish game .

Ah, I didn't see anything about the length of his new contract but was aware he had signed one.
I've only seen him on goal highlights programmes so you will be much better versed on his wider playing abilities.

[Unseen work]

Every time I see Noah Chilvers from County I think he looks a really good player and, dare I say it, almost Scott Allan esque

Only 23 years old and was previously at Colchester.


His numbers aren’t as good as his play deserves but he got a goal and an assist yesterday again

https://youtu.be/mn84XV82hYI?si=SF7lzvKGzLsUpCT1

[04Sauzee]

Every time I see Noah Chilvers from County I think he looks a really good player and, dare I say it, almost Scott Allan esque

Only 23 years old and was previously at Colchester.


His numbers aren’t as good as his play deserves but he got a goal and an assist yesterday again

https://youtu.be/mn84XV82hYI?si=SF7lzvKGzLsUpCT1

I'm not saying he's not but realistically how much have you seen of the guy? He's appeared 18 times for county playing 1077 minutes of football.

[Unseen work]

I'm not saying he's not but realistically how much have you seen of the guy? He's appeared 18 times for county playing 1077 minutes of football.

Admittedly not a huge amount but a couple against us, old firm and Aberdeen then the highlights etc

Every weeks highlights he seems to be at the heart of all of their play and creates good chances

[wookie70]

That boy Kirk for St Johnstone seems to be doing well..plus being an ex Jambo be nice to see him come to a big Edinburgh club..

Also as I stated early in the thread a while back I would be looking at a few from Falkirk. The lad Nesbitt in midfield is a player.

I've been at a few of their games and he is a very decent player. Very good attitude too so may be able to step up.

[04Sauzee]

That boy Kirk for St Johnstone seems to be doing well..plus being an ex Jambo be nice to see him come to a big Edinburgh club..

Also as I stated early in the thread a while back I would be looking at a few from Falkirk. The lad Nesbitt in midfield is a player.

Kirk is the son of Andy who played for Hearts, certainly looks a decent prospect.
Nesbitt looked decent with Morton, think the championship is his level tbh

[AdidasHibernian]

Kirk is the son of Andy who played for Hearts, certainly looks a decent prospect.
Nesbitt looked decent with Morton, think the championship is his level tbh

Andy Kirk loved a goals against us so may as well try and turn the tables in our favour 😂

[HibbyAndy]

Andy Kirk loved a goals against us so may as well try and turn the tables in our favour 😂

He opened the scoring at Easter road one time...

[HoboHarry]

He opened the scoring at Easter road one time...
Then the wheels fell off the barrow..... :)

[HibbyAndy]

Then the wheels fell off the barrow..... :)

The very one :greengrin

[Cabbage-Patch]

No confirmed links but surely we should be looking at Lyall Cameron in January if reasonably priced

[Unseen work]

No confirmed links but surely we should be looking at Lyall Cameron in January if reasonably priced

Rumours the Rangers want him.

Unfortunately think if not rangers it will be a high end championship team that get him

[04Sauzee]

Rumours the Rangers want him.

Unfortunately think if not rangers it will be a high end championship team that get him

Boy on the bounce reckons he's signing a pre in Jan. Like you I doubt it very much.

[Musselbound]

Rumours the Rangers want him.

Unfortunately think if not rangers it will be a high end championship team that get him

Wouldn't be too surprising after McCowan going to Celtic. Caneron is a player we should certainly be looking at though as you suggest might be out of our range..

[Scotty Leither]

No confirmed links but surely we should be looking at Lyall Cameron in January if reasonably priced

Rumour of Levitt going to Dundee and him coming the other way to us. Does he not have a £500k release clause if the buying side reach that?

[Iain G]

Kirk is the son of Andy who played for Hearts, certainly looks a decent prospect.
Nesbitt looked decent with Morton, think the championship is his level tbh

Not for me, I am not putting up with a other Nisbet/Nesbitt/Whizzbit series of posts on here again...

[Cabbage-Patch]

Rumour of Levitt going to Dundee and him coming the other way to us. Does he not have a £500k release clause if the buying side reach that?

Be happy with that if true

[Unseen work]

Rumours of JDH to Dundee United, did Goodwin have him at St Mirren before?

[JohnM1875]

Rumour of Levitt going to Dundee and him coming the other way to us. Does he not have a £500k release clause if the buying side reach that?

That would be sensational if true. Just can’t see us being Cameron’s next club.

[tonyrougier123]

Wycombe are currently a point behind Birmingham at the top of the English 3rd tier so they won't be selling Richard Kone in January ... and he signed a new contract 5 weeks ago.

Beryly lubala at Wycombe might be worth a look.

I’d honestly be looking at some of the Notts county players. Ethan chislett at port vale decent midfielder.

[04Sauzee]

Zander Clark to Hibs is being mentioned a lot on Twitter to tonight. Surely nothing in that one?

[bingo70]

Zander Clark to Hibs is being mentioned a lot on Twitter to tonight. Surely nothing in that one?

The rumour doing the rounds is a pre-contract agreement.

The funny thing is if it’s true his time at Hearts would be completely untenable and they’d just need him off the wage bill for whatever they could get. Could be a potential bargain to be had there.

You’d imagine he’d have no loyalty to them either, he’s not been treated particularly well since Gordon returned.

[SHODAN]

The rumour doing the rounds is a pre-contract agreement.

The funny thing is if it’s true his time at Hearts would be completely untenable and they’d just need him off the wage bill for whatever they could get. Could be a potential bargain to be had there.

You’d imagine he’d have no loyalty to them either, he’s not been treated particularly well since Gordon returned.

There is absolutely no chance a Hearts player would sign a pre-contract with Hibs, or vice versa.

Would be a fantastic signing if it did happen though.

[bingo70]

There is absolutely no chance a Hearts player would sign a pre-contract with Hibs, or vice versa.

Would be a fantastic signing if it did happen though.

Why?

Can think of a few good reasons why a move to Hibs would be a great move for him. He’s bound to be pissed off at how he’s been treated by Hearts.

I can’t believe they’ve not given him more game time this season considering how well he did for them in Gordon’s absence, Gordon’s age, Gordon’s injury record and the amount of football Hearts have played this season.

[Nicho87]

Clark aware he won’t get same attention for international call ups in the championship maybe.

[bingo70]

Clark aware he won’t get same attention for international call ups in the championship maybe.

Family stay here so gets to stay close to home, also won’t be guaranteed number one spot going down south.

Looking at his situation when Hearts signed him, I’m sure we could give him a bump up in his wages too.

Tbh I can’t see it happening and sure the rumour is a lot of nonsense but it’s a move that would make a lot of sense for Hibs and him. If it was going to happen in the summer, you’d imagine it could be quite easy to force the deal to bring it forward.

[tonyrougier123]

Good chance Gordon will retire, and Clarke is decent I don’t see them shedding two good keepers like that.

[Cabbage-Patch]

There is absolutely no chance a Hearts player would sign a pre-contract with Hibs, or vice versa.

Would be a fantastic signing if it did happen though.

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind

[bingo70]

Good chance Gordon will retire, and Clarke is decent I don’t see them shedding two good keepers like that.

If that’s their thinking, you’d imagine he’s asking why he’s not getting more game time this season then.

[bingo70]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind

Brian Hamilton

[Gmack7]

Zander Clark to Hibs is being mentioned a lot on Twitter to tonight. Surely nothing in that one?

Not very often a reserve keeper in a team floundering around the bottom of the league gets a move to a much better team

[04Sauzee]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind

Andy Watson

[HoboHarry]

Beryly lubala at Wycombe might be worth a look.

I’d honestly be looking at some of the Notts county players. Ethan chislett at port vale decent midfielder.

Beryly Lubala? Is that no that coffee bean that civet cats poop out and costs a fortune?

[HoboHarry]

Brian Hamilton
Beat me to it.

[Springbank]

Clark seemingly detests the hearts hierarchy for the way he's been treated since turn of 2024, all to get Gordon to the Euros (in the end Clarke went) and he's been binned off at Hearts since

Make them pay Zander, come to a club on the up

[tonyrougier123]

Beryly Lubala? Is that no that coffee bean that civet cats poop out and costs a fortune?

😂😂

[Hibee Daft]

Would take Clarke, only down side is his lack of games.


Shanklands contract is up aswell, his lack of work rate is a big red flag tho. Prefer Campbell over him.

[Ribs1875]

I doubt there is any truth to that rumour about Clarke signing a pre contract with us. I think we should set our stall higher than someone who is kept out his current team by a 42 year old fairy.

[PHeffernan]

Not very often a reserve keeper in a team floundering around the bottom of the league gets a move to a much better team

What about a winger? Tavares got a move to Motherwell earlier this season :wink:

[PHeffernan]

Good chance Gordon will retire, and Clarke is decent I don’t see them shedding two good keepers like that.

Both Clark and Gordon are out of contract in the summer so are free to negotiate with other clubs in a couple of days time.
Don't think it will happen but Clark would be a good signing for Hibs.
At 32 he is arguably Scotlands best current goalkeeper given Gordons age and Gunn being English.

[PHeffernan]

I doubt there is any truth to that rumour about Clarke signing a pre contract with us. I think we should set our stall higher than someone who is kept out his current team by a 42 year old fairy.

Which world beater is signing for Hibs for 5k a week?

[Ozyhibby]

Clark is decent. Would be a good signing and less of a gamble than an unknown.


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[Baader]

There is absolutely no chance a Hearts player would sign a pre-contract with Hibs, or vice versa.

Would be a fantastic signing if it did happen though.

Good keeper. It's not beyond the realms of possiblity. Avoids the Championship (🙏,) probably knows he'd be no 1 and doesn't need to move house! Noises up the Gorgie lot. Like it!!

[Bridge hibs]

Clark is decent. Would be a good signing and less of a gamble than an unknown.


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Would be surprised if he would be prepared to swap benches

[SHODAN]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind

Cup winning legend James Keatings!

[eastmainsmsh]

Ian Black snr

[Unseen work]

There’s a few Scott Bain rumours doing the rounds too

Hopefully not true

[MacGruber]

Rumours Hearts in for Armstrong at Killie - one we should think about aswell IMO. Fell off the boil this season but good player

[Bridge hibs]

There’s a few Scott Bain rumours doing the rounds too

Hopefully not true

Oh please ****ing no, poppadum hands 🖐🏻🖐🏻

[percy veer]

Saw a post saying zander Clark to hibs, surprised we never went for him when his contract ran out at St j tbh

[PatHead]

Clark has not spoken to Hibs so is not coming to us. True he is not happy with Hearts.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind
Eamon Bannon?

[04Sauzee]

According to the EEN Hearts are after forward Elton Kabangu on loan from Union Saint-Gilloise who have links to Tony Bloom.

[JimBHibees]

That's not right.
McCart after struggling for game time in his 1st season down south has played regularly for Barnsley and Rotherham in the English 3rd tier over the last 2 seasons.

Wouldn't want him at Hibs but Hearts have broken Kent and Kingsley long term and Halkett looks likely to break again at any point so they might be desperate enough to try for McCart when the window opens.

Was also on loan at Orient i think

[JimBHibees]

Rumour of Levitt going to Dundee and him coming the other way to us. Does he not have a £500k release clause if the buying side reach that?

If he did someone would have triggered it

[Blaster]

Clark has not spoken to Hibs so is not coming to us. True he is not happy with Hearts.

There is interest from us though. Whether it goes any further time will tell.

[bingo70]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216

Cameron Dawson??!! I should really have learned my lesson to not judge a player on their Wikipedia page but is Rotherham’s sub goalie the best we can come up with?!

[bingo70]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216

Cameron Dawson??!! I should really have learned my lesson to not judge a player on their Wikipedia page but is Rotherham’s sub goalie the best we can come up with?!

https://x.com/smith98_josh/status/1866588119707029543?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Replies to that video aren’t particularly encouraging either.

[GloryGlory]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216

Cameron Dawson??!! I should really have learned my lesson to not judge a player on their Wikipedia page but is Rotherham’s sub goalie the best we can come up with?!

I assume this means Bursik's loan will be terminated and Dawson comes in as cover for Smith?

[bingo70]

I assume this means Bursik's loan will be terminated and Dawson comes in as cover for Smith?

Why not just recall Murray Johnstone?

[GloryGlory]

Why not just recall Murray Johnstone?

Maybe felt he needs more development before being ready?

[we are hibs]

Tbf it makes sense not to try and sign a new permanent number 1 in January. Take the time and sign the right guy. Would also rather Johnson went out on loan again and got game time than sat on the bench at either Airdrie or Hibs.

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[04Sauzee]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216

Cameron Dawson??!! I should really have learned my lesson to not judge a player on their Wikipedia page but is Rotherham’s sub goalie the best we can come up with?!

He had some good games for Sheffield Wednesday but also had some dreadful games for Wednesday

[JohnM1875]

So, Garvan Stewart comes in, what was the stat? He'd never signed a player over 27 or something like that for Bournemouth? I appreciate it’s completely different here. But I’d be surprised if his first signing is a 29-year-old backup keeper from League One.

Saying that, the ‘never signs older players’ things could have been made up pish.

[eastmainsmsh]

According to the EEN Hearts are after forward Elton Kabangu on loan from Union Saint-Gilloise who have links to Tony Bloom.

There is a Canadian playing for them striker called PROMISE David sign him 6.5 and built like a brick Sh8tehoos

[Ribs1875]

Which world beater is signing for Hibs for 5k a week?

Never once did I mention anything about a world beater signing for us.

[CapitalGreen]

So, Garvan Stewart comes in, what was the stat? He'd never signed a player over 27 or something like that for Bournemouth? I appreciate it’s completely different here. But I’d be surprised if his first signing is a 29-year-old backup keeper from League One.

Saying that, the ‘never signs older players’ things could have been made up pish.

Stewart wasn’t responsible for signing policy at Bournemouth.

[JohnM1875]

Never once did I mention anything about a world beater signing for us.

Or that we, as fans, should have extensive knowledge of every available keeper within our budget.

I wouldn't want Clark either.

[JohnM1875]

Stewart wasn’t responsible for signing policy at Bournemouth.

Or recommended a player over 27. There was some stat doing the rounds before he came to us. Again, might have been nonsense.

[NGoloGrantie]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216

Cameron Dawson??!! I should really have learned my lesson to not judge a player on their Wikipedia page but is Rotherham’s sub goalie the best we can come up with?!

Could mean we are sticking with smith as number one and sending Bursik back as no doubt he won’t be happy being number 2, so maybe a wee short loan for Dawson as back up till end of the season?


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[Ribs1875]

I think we should be looking further a field for a goalkeeper like we did when we signed Andersson or Marciano.

That said, Smith has been steady enough. I wouldn't be overly concerned if they let him be. Let's not forget we have finished 3rd before with Simon Brown and 4th with Zibbi.

[Donegal Hibby]

Or that we, as fans, should have extensive knowledge of every available keeper within our budget.

I wouldn't want Clark either.

I don’t think Clark would come to us and neither do I think hertz would accommodate us on it either.. what I would say is he would improve us and more than likely be our No 1 .

[Springbank]

I don’t think Clark would come to us and neither do I think hertz would accommodate us on it either.. what I would say is he would improve us and more than likely be our No 1 .

A lot of seemingly itk jambos take a different view

They seem to think their whole squad hate their fanbase, have no respect forCritchley or Budge, and would relish the chance to say giruy to hearts

Signing a pre contract at Hibs guarantees no Gametime at Hearts

[JohnM1875]

I don’t think Clark would come to us and neither do I think hertz would accommodate us on it either.. what I would say is he would improve us and more than likely be our No 1 .

I think Clark is a pretty average keeper who granted, seems to always play well against us.

[Chorley Hibee]

Eamon Bannon?

Brian Hamilton

[Victor]

I think Clark is a pretty average keeper who granted, seems to always play well against us.

I don’t think he is that good! Was less than inspiring when he played for Scotland.

[gbhibby]

Clark and Shankland on a pre contract imagine the seethe. Shankland looks a shadow of the player last season but would be a good addition to the squad,would he start ahead of Bowie though?

[wookie70]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind Brian Hamilton

[SHODAN]

Rotherham's second choice keeper doesn't sound like much of an improvement if I'm honest.

[JohnM1875]

Rotherham's second choice keeper doesn't sound like much of an improvement if I'm honest.

He did play 18 games in the Championship last season for Sheffield Wednesday, guessing that was due to their first choice being injured though.

213 games played in total, 83 in the Championship so not bad.

[B.H.F.C]

Rotherham's second choice keeper doesn't sound like much of an improvement if I'm honest.

Montrose’s second choice keeper would be an improvement on Bursik.

I don’t think we’ll do that much in the window. Will be short term stuff to see us through the season with proper rebuild in the summer.

[percy veer]

Brian Hamilton

Keatings?

[raeburnhibs]

I don’t think Clark would come to us and neither do I think hertz would accommodate us on it either.. what I would say is he would improve us and more than likely be our No 1 .

of course he would especially as he is ****** off with Hearts

[He's here!]

Has a Hibs or Hearts player ever directly permantly signed (not including loans) from one club to the other?

Michael Stewart is the only one who springs to mind

Gordon Smith signed for Hearts after being released by Hibs. Not sure if Willie Hamilton came direct to us from Hearts. Others I remember were Jim Brown, Malcolm Robertson and Eamonn Bannon but again not sure if they came direct. Stewart I think you're right about, while as someone else has mentioned Brian Hamilton went direct to Hearts from us.

[He's here!]

Keatings?

Forgot about him. I liked Keatings as a player.

[Hibernian Verse]

Worth noting that it is Barry Anderson putting Dawson’s name forward. I’d be more inclined to believe it if one of the Observers guys posted it.


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[Mcbizz1998]

I’d be very pleased with Zander Clark tbh. Rate him highly and would be incredibly short sighted if Hearts to let him go in favour of a guy that’s surely on the verge of retirement.

Hope there’s truth in it!

[leith lynx]

Brian Hamilton

Fraser Mullen, circa 2013.

[superfurryhibby]

Gordon Smith signed for Hearts after being released by Hibs. Not sure if Willie Hamilton came direct to us from Hearts. Others I remember were Jim Brown, Malcolm Robertson and Eamonn Bannon but again not sure if they came direct. Stewart I think you're right about, while as someone else has mentioned Brian Hamilton went direct to Hearts from us.

Not so sure that Malky Robertson came straight from Hearts. Was he not with Ayr before joining Hibs?

Back in the 50's, Hibs reserve Iain Crawford left Hibs for Hearts and became a Hearts great winning League, League and Scottish Cup.

Eric Stevenson joined Hibs from Hearts, became a huge fans favourite (*TBF, he never played a game for them, but he was signed direct).

[CentreLine]

Not so sure that Malky Robertson came straight from Hearts. Was he not with Ayr before joining Hibs?

Back in the 50's, Hibs reserve Iain Crawford left Hibs for Hearts and became a Hearts great winning League, League and Scottish Cup.

Eric Stevenson joined Hibs from Hearts, became a huge fans favourite (*TBF, he never played a game for them, but he was signed direct).

Did not realise Eric Stevenson had come from hearts. We did very well there, what a player he was and shone v hearts.

I can never understand why fans don’t want players just because of the team they previously earned wages through. Yes footballers have childhood allegiances and a few go a bit OTT to kill their chances of earning a living at certain sides. The vast majority of players are simply determined to play at a high level and to do their best for whoever pays their wages. With that in mind I’d take Clark in a heartbeat. He is a very good keeper and a big presence for opposing players to get past

[HibbyAndy]

I used to serve Eric Stevenson every other day when i worked in Booker cash & carry in Joppa , Lovely lovely man

[TrinityHFC]

Rotherham's second choice keeper doesn't sound like much of an improvement if I'm honest.

The sort of place most of the keepers have come from that folk on here go on about for years once they’ve had a decent season at St Johnstone or Killie.

[badabing67]

I assume this means Bursik's loan will be terminated and Dawson comes in as cover for Smith?

Also looks like Will Dennis is not coming up.

[davhibby]

Montrose’s second choice keeper would be an improvement on Bursik.

I don’t think we’ll do that much in the window. Will be short term stuff to see us through the season with proper rebuild in the summer.

There’s a significant improvement on anything we have that’s spent the first half of the season doing nothing at Bournemouth. That should have been the first port of call for this window. If we’re serious about aiming for europe this season we need a proper first choice keeper

[CapitalGreen]

Also looks like Will Dennis is not coming up.

It was obvious he wouldn’t be coming up unless Bournemouth signed a new keeper. He’s been in a number of their squads this season and will be again soon.

[A Hi-Bee]

Shankland, was seen at Greggs in Easter Road, was in the shop for an hour and a half, last seen moving slowly up Easter Road with a large load of pies and sausage rolls tucked inside his dirty colour track suit.

[Billy Whizz]

I used to serve Eric Stevenson every other day when i worked in Booker cash & carry in Joppa , Lovely lovely man

When did you work there Andy? I used to call into that depot during my years on the road
Was it Bruce or Brian who was the manager

[A Hi-Bee]

We stole/got many players from the gorgie gimps including Peter Cormack, and they got some from us.

[bingo70]

It was obvious he wouldn’t be coming up unless Bournemouth signed a new keeper. He’s been in a number of their squads this season and will be again soon.

I thought for him to continue his progress they’d have wanted him to play some football this season and used one of the other younger goalies as third choice.

[HibbyAndy]

When did you work there Andy? I used to call into that depot during my years on the road
Was it Bruce or Brian who was the manager

1993 till 1994 Billy , Was my YTS ( youth training scheme ) :greengrin


Manager was a guy called Neil Buist ....Assistant manager was Andrew Thomson

[Billy Whizz]

1993 till 1994 Billy , Was my YTS ( youth training scheme ) :greengrin


Manager was a guy called Neil Buist ....Assistant manager was Andrew Thomson

I can remember Neil, but before it was Booker, McNabs A1, was Bruce Lawson who was the manager

[He's here!]

Not so sure that Malky Robertson came straight from Hearts. Was he not with Ayr before joining Hibs?

Back in the 50's, Hibs reserve Iain Crawford left Hibs for Hearts and became a Hearts great winning League, League and Scottish Cup.

Eric Stevenson joined Hibs from Hearts, became a huge fans favourite (*TBF, he never played a game for them, but he was signed direct).

You're probably right about Robertson although I vaguely remember he'd been playing in the US. Seem to recall Pat Stanton happened to bump into him at Waverley and asked what he was up to. Ended up playing for us the next weekend.

Think Peter Cormack also started at Hearts but, like Jason Cummings, got released (or got a better offer from Hibs).

[HibbyAndy]

I can remember Neil, but before it was Booker, McNabs A1, was Bruce Lawson who was the manager

Neil was a Hearts cant :greengrin


Their was a guy called Mcnab , White hair ...Probably late 50's early 60's ? He was a manager too ...Cannae believe that was 30 years ago !!

[superfurryhibby]

You're probably right about Robertson although I vaguely remember he'd been playing in the US. Seem to recall Pat Stanton happened to bump into him at Waverley and asked what he was up to. Ended up playing for us the next weekend.

Think Peter Cormack also started at Hearts but, like Jason Cummings, got released (or got a better offer from Hibs).

That's right enough about Robertson. He was playing NASL for Toronto Blizzard and had a couple of games for Dundee Utd before joining Hibs. Hibs were in a dire state back then, we were signing guys from the junior who were going straight into the side (Graham Harvey) .

Another one who joined direct, from Hearts to Hibs, was......................Lawrie Tierney :greengrin

[Hiber-nation]

That's right enough about Robertson. He was playing NASL for Toronto Blizzard and had a couple of games for Dundee Utd before joining Hibs. Hibs were in a dire state back then, we were signing guys from the junior who were going straight into the side (Graham Harvey) .

Another one who joined direct, from Hearts to Hibs, was......................Lawrie Tierney :greengrin

Halcyon days 😂

Ian Black snr was another.

[leith lynx]

You're probably right about Robertson although I vaguely remember he'd been playing in the US. Seem to recall Pat Stanton happened to bump into him at Waverley and asked what he was up to. Ended up playing for us the next weekend.

Think Peter Cormack also started at Hearts but, like Jason Cummings, got released (or got a better offer from Hibs).

Did Peter not crash the Tynie groundsman's tractor, ran away and (thankfully) ended up at Easter Road?!

[eastmainsmsh]

That's right enough about Robertson. He was playing NASL for Toronto Blizzard and had a couple of games for Dundee Utd before joining Hibs. Hibs were in a dire state back then, we were signing guys from the junior who were going straight into the side (Graham Harvey) .

Another one who joined direct, from Hearts to Hibs, was......................Lawrie Tierney :greengrin

Big G was quality Jimmy sirell of Notts County phoned primrose manager after signing pumper to see if they had any more some cracking players Ormiston primrose had over years

[Spike Mandela]

A lot of seemingly itk jambos take a different view

They seem to think their whole squad hate their fanbase, have no respect forCritchley or Budge, and would relish the chance to say giruy to hearts

Signing a pre contract at Hibs guarantees no Gametime at Hearts

This story smacks of an agent trying to get his player an improved deal at current club.

[leith lynx]

Thomson Allen, Ralph Callachan and Alan Gordon (although not direct signings).

[leith lynx]

That's right enough about Robertson. He was playing NASL for Toronto Blizzard and had a couple of games for Dundee Utd before joining Hibs. Hibs were in a dire state back then, we were signing guys from the junior who were going straight into the side (Graham Harvey) .

Another one who joined direct, from Hearts to Hibs, was......................Lawrie Tierney :greengrin

Think John McGachie was another junior straight into the team, must have been really skint in that season or two!

[Hiber-nation]

Think John McGachie was another junior straight into the team, must have been really skint in that season or two!

We signed him from Aberdeen and his only goal for us was against them at Pittodrie.

[MartinfaePorty]

Think John McGachie was another junior straight into the team, must have been really skint in that season or two!

Think he came from Aberdeen, did he not? His brother was in my class at school and John came in to talk to us about being a footballer. He talked about scoring against his old team (in a 2-2 draw, where we were robbed by an appalling refereeing decision, after Roughy was fouled and the ref played on, allowing them to score the equaliser - not that I'm still bitter!).

[Billy Whizz]

Thomson Allen, Ralph Callachan and Alan Gordon (although not both direct signings).

Mikey Stewart too

[leith lynx]

We signed him from Aberdeen and his only goal for us was against them at Pittodrie.

Ah, ok, must be thinking of somebody else, Hugh Hamil?

[AlbertK86]

This story smacks of an agent trying to get his player an improved deal at current club.

Hibs Observer saying they believe there is genuine interest from Hibs in Clark

https://x.com/hibsobserver_/status/1873055315916358056?s=61&t=OF92l2LN2JQolxP6qOI_lg

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[04Sauzee]

Hibs Observer reporting that there is concrete interest in Xander Clark.

[superfurryhibby]

Big G was quality Jimmy sirell of Notts County phoned primrose manager after signing pumper to see if they had any more some cracking players Ormiston primrose had over years

TBF Graham had a decent career, but he wasn't a huge success at Hibs, left after one season , having scored three goals. He didn't play for Notts County though?

[HibbyAndy]

Hibs Observer reporting that there is concrete interest in Xander Clark.

Hard to not be interested now then , Any other names to throw into the mix ?

[K-Zazu]

Liam Craig will know Clark well from St Johnstone.

[AlbertK86]

Hard to not be interested now then , Any other names to throw into the mix ?

No mention of Rotherham keeper or anybody else. Just says Hibs seem to be prioritising a new no 1


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[Ozyhibby]

Hibs Observer reporting that there is concrete interest in Xander Clark.

I think he’s a decent solid option for this league. And def better than what we have. I do think we need a goalie in January and I don’t know if Clark will be possible in January.


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[bingo70]

I think he’s a decent solid option for this league. And def better than what we have. I do think we need a goalie in January and I don’t know if Clark will be possible in January.


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He was good enough for Hearts last season when they skooshed to third place by a million points so he’s definitely good enough for us now.

I know there’s lots of talk about them being a one man team with Shankland but they never conceded many either.

[AlbertK86]

Herald now running with same story but looks like a direct lift from Hibs Observer


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[JohnM1875]

I think he’s a decent solid option for this league. And def better than what we have. I do think we need a goalie in January and I don’t know if Clark will be possible in January.


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If he agrees a pre-contract with us I can see Hearts being awkward and just chucking him in their B team and not playing him the rest of the season.

[Ozyhibby]

If he agrees a pre-contract with us I can see Hearts being awkward and just chucking him in their B team and not playing him the rest of the season.

Difficult to say, they don’t have unlimited funds either and having him on the payroll when they won’t use him isn’t to their benefit either.[emoji2369]


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[SHODAN]

Hearts won't sell what would be a first choice keeper to us in the middle of the season. It'll be a pre contract (which is mad in itself).

[HoboHarry]

If he agrees a pre-contract with us I can see Hearts being awkward and just chucking him in their B team and not playing him the rest of the season.

Utterly pointless from a business point of view. Why would they pay him X thousands of pounds until the end of the season when they could save all that money and probably get a transfer fee as well?

[Bobby's Cinema]

Hearts won't sell what would be a first choice keeper to us in the middle of the season. It'll be a pre contract (which is mad in itself).
Smith has done an admirable job of steadying the ship after his debut but we need a goalie now.

Clark is a good goalie at our level and would clearly strengthen us.

[JohnM1875]

Utterly pointless from a business point of view. Why would they pay him X thousands of pounds until the end of the season when they could save all that money and probably get a transfer fee as well?

You do realise it's Hearts we’re talking about here, right?

Fans are already fuming at them, it’d only be worse if they sell a player to us to strengthen us.

[blackpoolhibs]

Utterly pointless from a business point of view. Why would they pay him X thousands of pounds until the end of the season when they could save all that money and probably get a transfer fee as well?

They would only owe it to themselves.

[Hibee Daft]

John Souttar away to Rangers for free, Shankland soon away aswell (both club captains)


Zander Clarke will be away soon possibly to us?


I'd be absolutely spewing if this was hibs...
Hearts are an absolute basket case lol

[Jones28]

Smith has done an admirable job of steadying the ship after his debut but we need a goalie now.

Clark is a good goalie at our level and would clearly strengthen us.

We need a goalie but imo Smith has been great since he came in, I even thought he had some really good distribution in the derby.

I don’t see why we can’t bin off Bursic and bring in a number two, promoting Smith.

[Ozyhibby]

We need a goalie but imo Smith has been great since he came in, I even thought he had some really good distribution in the derby.

I don’t see why we can’t bin off Bursic and bring in a number two, promoting Smith.

He’s not a number 1 and was never intended to be. He’s been solid enough and thankfully was not tested v hearts but we def need a number 1 goalie.


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[Irish_Steve]

There's virtually a full thread on Brokeback about Zander Clark signing a pre-contract with us.

The seethe is high amongst the maroon flumps

[bingo70]

He’s not a number 1 and was never intended to be. He’s been solid enough and thankfully was not tested v hearts but we def need a number 1 goalie.


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Agreed.

Smith deserves credit for steadying the ship but right now we are going game to game hoping he doesn’t make a mistake. He’s also clearly come to an understanding with the defenders not to come for any crossed and short term that’s worked well but it’s not a long term solution.

I think we need a goalie who will win us points, not just someone who we are relieved doesn’t make a mistake.

[B.H.F.C]

Agreed.

Smith deserves credit for steadying the ship but right now we are going game to game hoping he doesn’t make a mistake. He’s also clearly come to an understanding with the defenders not to come for any crossed and short term that’s worked well but it’s not a long term solution.

I think we need a goalie who will win us points, not just someone who we are relieved doesn’t make a mistake.

Majority of our improvement is down to what is happening going the other way. We still need big improvements defensively for me, although I don’t expect too much to happen in January. We have got players, particularly in Rocky and Iredale whose attitude and will to win is what is really helping us at the moment but, similar to Smith, that will only take us so far IMO.

[Northernhibee]

Agreed.

Smith deserves credit for steadying the ship but right now we are going game to game hoping he doesn’t make a mistake. He’s also clearly come to an understanding with the defenders not to come for any crossed and short term that’s worked well but it’s not a long term solution.

I think we need a goalie who will win us points, not just someone who we are relieved doesn’t make a mistake.

I think that’s a bit unfair. He had a terrible first game but has been solid at worst since. Happy to wit the 3-3 game off as nerves or being rusty.

[C_hendo04]

In contrast to what would have been my opinion a couple of weeks ago, I don’t think we need to make many signings this window. If it was up to me I’d be trying to get Zander Clark and Dan Crowley from Notts County, who we were supposedly linked with in the summer, on pre-contracts before offering about £100k and £250k for each respectively using the money that was meant for McCowan. I also wouldn’t be against finally bringing in Bevan on loan to increase our centre back options. In terms of outgoings I’d be willing to let JDH, Amos, McKirdy and Kenneh all leave for nothing to free up wages as well as cancelling Bursik’s loan as soon as we sign a new number one

[Donegal Hibby]

Agreed.

Smith deserves credit for steadying the ship but right now we are going game to game hoping he doesn’t make a mistake. He’s also clearly come to an understanding with the defenders not to come for any crossed and short term that’s worked well but it’s not a long term solution.

I think we need a goalie who will win us points, not just someone who we are relieved doesn’t make a mistake.

Just about Clark , the year they finished 3rd one of them said on their forum his save rate that year was 73% .. be interesting to see if this was correct because if it was I’d imagine that would be an upgrade on what our recent keepers had .

[bingo70]

I think that’s a bit unfair. He had a terrible first game but has been solid at worst since. Happy to wit the 3-3 game off as nerves or being rusty.

I’m not going to labour the point slating him as he’s done a good steady job recently and it’s been hugely important for our improvement. IMO though, I’m still far from convinced and would like us to sign a goalie who will win us points, I don’t see him being that guy.

[04Sauzee]

Just about Clark , the year they finished 3rd one of them said on their forum his save rate that year was 73% .. be interesting to see if this was correct because if it was I’d imagine that would be an upgrade on what our recent keepers had .

The only keepers this season hitting these numbers in the Celtic and Dundee utd keeper

Hearts keepers/keepers were 73.8%

Killie keeper last season was 74.1%

[andrew70]

In contrast to what would have been my opinion a couple of weeks ago, I don’t think we need to make many signings this window. If it was up to me I’d be trying to get Zander Clark and Dan Crowley from Notts County, who we were supposedly linked with in the summer, on pre-contracts before offering about £100k and £250k for each respectively using the money that was meant for McCowan. I also wouldn’t be against finally bringing in Bevan on loan to increase our centre back options. In terms of outgoings I’d be willing to let JDH, Amos, McKirdy and Kenneh all leave for nothing to free up wages as well as cancelling Bursik’s loan as soon as we sign a new number one

Yeah, Crowley is the one I want.

[Unseen work]

https://youtu.be/6thJqX7T0PQ?si=cstfZOVfE-mvb4xg

https://youtu.be/BKftUjryjX8?si=cH6i5wvhTwuOcrxp

Never thought I’d be posting highlight reels of a Hearts player

But Clark is certainly capable of making big saves

[Lago]

I’m not going to labour the point slating him as he’s done a good steady job recently and it’s been hugely important for our improvement. IMO though, I’m still far from convinced and would like us to sign a goalie who will win us points, I don’t see him being that guy.
Agree

[Jones28]

He’s not a number 1 and was never intended to be. He’s been solid enough and thankfully was not tested v hearts but we def need a number 1 goalie.


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If somebody comes in a performs like he has, solid, minimal goal concession since the Celtic game and in that time he’s made some good saves against Celtic and the swirling save from a cross I’d be more than happy with him until the end of the season.

Hes a major component in our upturn of form imo, id not be keen on signing a goalie who hasn’t kicked a ball in recent months expecting to come in as number 1.

[Unseen work]

https://x.com/heartsstandard_/status/1873042466552594722?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Clark appears to have better stats that Gordon

[ancient hibee]

Not so sure that Malky Robertson came straight from Hearts. Was he not with Ayr before joining Hibs?

Back in the 50's, Hibs reserve Iain Crawford left Hibs for Hearts and became a Hearts great winning League, League and Scottish Cup.

Eric Stevenson joined Hibs from Hearts, became a huge fans favourite (*TBF, he never played a game for them, but he was signed direct).

Jim Souness played a handful of games for us.His highlights were to score a couple of goals in a game which won us the league and 4 goals in a friendly against Manchester City. As a winger he was competing against Smith and Ormond.Went to Hearts and played regularly including,I think,winning the League Cup.Retired early to concentrate on his business career. Also played cricket for Scotland.

[Waxy]

https://x.com/heartsstandard_/status/1873042466552594722?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Clark appears to have better stats that Gordon

They have two goalies and they cant even analyse between them properly.
I thought they were all about analysis?
Or did i mishear?

[Since452]

https://x.com/heartsstandard_/status/1873042466552594722?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

Clark appears to have better stats that Gordon

Gordon saved Hearts from an utter spanking on Thursday. Not sure what he's like in other games but against us he's always very good. I'm gutted he's a Hearts fan.

[hibsbollah]

No mention of Rotherham keeper or anybody else. Just says Hibs seem to be prioritising a new no 1


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Im hearing positive feedback on Cameron Dawson from Wednesday supporting cousins; he was ‘good for us, great at times’ …if Rotherham fans dont like him thats very surprising. Exeter fans also seemed to love him.

[JimBHibees]

Agreed.

Smith deserves credit for steadying the ship but right now we are going game to game hoping he doesn’t make a mistake. He’s also clearly come to an understanding with the defenders not to come for any crossed and short term that’s worked well but it’s not a long term solution.

I think we need a goalie who will win us points, not just someone who we are relieved doesn’t make a mistake.

Bit unfair as think he is getting better each game and has been excellent recently

[04Sauzee]

You can see Cameron Dawson's stats by season here

https://footystats.org/players/england/cameron-dawson

[McD]

I think that’s a bit unfair. He had a terrible first game but has been solid at worst since. Happy to wit the 3-3 game off as nerves or being rusty.



Was also the first match of the formation shift which probably won’t have helped him

[CentreForward]

Dawson is 6 foot 4. Certainly quite a bit taller than Smith who just doesn’t look tall enough.

[O'Rourke3]

We stole/got many players from the gorgie gimps including Peter Cormack, and they got some from us.Was going to use PC, the steal was Gordon Smith.....

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[O'Rourke3]

Did Peter not crash the Tynie groundsman's tractor, ran away and (thankfully) ended up at Easter Road?!He crashed the tractor because he had never operated any vehicle with an engine. He even remonstrated with the groundsman but got told to get on with it. Then got sacked for driving it through a gate. He was 15. Hibs picked him up a couple of days later. Source, Peter Cormack on Liverpool TV. Great story.

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[Glory Lurker]

Would be happy with Clark coming in, but agree with posters sticking up for Smith. I've a lot of confidence in him. He's settled now and is dealing with what's chucked at him and his distribution is excellent. Can't ask for more.

[Cooshed Kid]

Would be happy with Clark coming in, but agree with posters sticking up for Smith. I've a lot of confidence in him. He's settled now and is dealing with what's chucked at him and his distribution is excellent. Can't ask for more.

Agreed. Smith has come on a long way in the few games since the 3-3 with the Dons. There are still times when I wish we had someone taller between the sticks, however, and while ZC is no giant he is a mite taller and always looked competent whenever I have seen him.

One thing Hearts have got going for them is two high quality ‘keepers and one thing we know about Smith is that unlike Clark he’s content to be the number two if we get someone we consider a better number one.

[JohnM1875]

Would be happy with Clark coming in, but agree with posters sticking up for Smith. I've a lot of confidence in him. He's settled now and is dealing with what's chucked at him and his distribution is excellent. Can't ask for more.

I'd prefer keeping Smith over signing Clark. Other than the home Aberdeen game the guy hasn't put a foot wrong. Be harsh dropping him now.

[CentreLine]

Dawson is 6 foot 4. Certainly quite a bit taller than Smith who just doesn’t look tall enough.

I was looking at Thomson Allan’s stats on wiki the other day. If it’s accurate I can’t believe he was only 5’ 10”. He was an excellent keeper.

[Donegal Hibby]

I'd prefer keeping Smith over signing Clark. Other than the home Aberdeen game the guy hasn't put a foot wrong. Be harsh dropping him now.

I might be wrong though when we signed Smith I think he knew it was as a back up keeper and while he’s done incredibly well I do think we need better and Clark would be IMO . Bursik going and Clark coming would significantly improve us with us having two good keepers .

[HoboHarry]

I'd love to know why some think Smith was only signed as a back up and is happy to be just that? Seriously, why would he not believe that he should be first choice?

[worcesterhibby]

Im hearing positive feedback on Cameron Dawson from Wednesday supporting cousins; he was ‘good for us, great at times’ …if Rotherham fans dont like him thats very surprising. Exeter fans also seemed to love him.

people from Rotherham moan about everything, I used to have to work there occasionally, bloody horrible place and the least friendly people I have ever met.

[Hibernian Verse]

I'd love to know why some think Smith was only signed as a back up and is happy to be just that? Seriously, why would he not believe that he should be first choice?

Even if he had been happy being second choice, I doubt he would now. Hasn’t done anything to deserve being dropped (yet).


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[bingo70]

I'd love to know why some think Smith was only signed as a back up and is happy to be just that? Seriously, why would he not believe that he should be first choice?

Because that’s been his whole career to date.

[Donegal Hibby]

Because that’s been his whole career to date.

That’s what I was basing it on too and the fact even though it hasn’t worked out I think it was always the case that Bursik was signed as the No1 …

If Bursik goes back which looks likely now IMO it would be good to take in better than we have even though Smith as been good .

[malcolm]

people from Rotherham moan about everything, I used to have to work there occasionally, bloody horrible place and the least friendly people I have ever met.

They tried to make me go there but I said no no no :greengrin



https://youtu.be/TiWMY_glelc?si=kWWCL5fr5EKWdoyY

[WhileTheChief..]

There is interest from us though. Whether it goes any further time will tell.

We're more than interested and I fully expect Clark to sign for us.

Be a good move for us and the player.

[Dibben]

Why not just recall Murray Johnstone?

There has been talk that we may have requested him back in January.

[JohnM1875]

Yeah, Crowley is the one I want.

Anything in the Crowley chat or just someone you'd like us to sign? Was mentioned in the summer and I thought then he'd be a good signing. Looks like he can sign a pre-contract in Jan so you'd imagine he'll have options.

[JohnM1875]

Clark on the bench for Hearts, not sure that really makes a difference.

[snedzuk]

Clark on the bench for Hearts, not sure that really makes a difference.

See Shankland is out of their squad.

[JohnM1875]

See Shankland is out of their squad.

Wonder where he’ll end up. Surely the Huns won't want him in his current state. Could be a cheap option for them I guess.

[Callum_62]

300k for Shankland

Would we....[emoji318][emoji23]

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[Ribs1875]

Let's not forget, there was money fronted by us for the lad McCowan we failed to land is still sitting there.

[Ozyhibby]

That’s what I was basing it on too and the fact even though it hasn’t worked out I think it was always the case that Bursik was signed as the No1 …

If Bursik goes back which looks likely now IMO it would be good to take in better than we have even though Smith as been good .

We should aim to get better than Smith because that’s how we become better. We should not be signing an inferior keeper just to reward Smith for have a good few weeks.


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[sleeping giant]

Let's not forget, there was money fronted by us for the lad McCowan we failed to land is still sitting there.

Where's it sitting?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hearts are eyeing a move for Kilmarnock winger Danny Armstrong, with the 27-year-old about to enter the final six months of his deal at Rugby Park. (Scottish Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/14083033/kilmarnock-danny-armstrong-hearts/)

Hearts have opened talks with Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise about a loan for 26-year-old forward Elton Kabangu. (Edinburgh Evening News), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-make-their-move-to-sign-a-new-striker-ahead-of-the-january-transfer-window-opening-4924208)

Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark is on the Hibs list of potential transfer targets for next season, while the Easter Road club intend to sign a new keeper in January and are keen on a loan move for Rotherham United's Cameron Dawson. (Edinburgh Evening News) (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-man-is-on-hibs-transfer-radar-but-theres-another-january-transfer-move-in-prospect-4924216)

[Ribs1875]

Where's it sitting?

In my bank account.

[sleeping giant]

In my bank account.

Excellent Ian 😄

[Ribs1875]

Excellent Ian 😄

Keep it up and I'll sign Oli Shaw

[sleeping giant]

Keep it up and I'll sign Oli Shaw

Best young Striker in Europe apparently:-)

[Ribs1875]

Best young Striker in Europe apparently:-)

I remember that one, sure the same was said about Cummings at one point.

[Unseen work]

Delighted we’re going into the window in good form and now a position of strength

Will hopefully make us more attractive

Even more impressive we’ve had injuries to key players and in key positions

Some smart recruitment could see it being a good season still

[Iain G]

Best young Striker in Europe apparently:-)

What is "Things not even Ian Gordon would have claimed" 😁

[PHeffernan]

Best young Striker in Europe apparently:-)

Oli is the top scorer in the Championship this season with another ex Hibs player 2nd top

[500miles]

Oli is the top scorer in the Championship this season with another ex Hibs player 2nd top
14 goals all told. Doing well. Genuinely believe he would have pushed on if it wasn't for his goal against Hearts getting chopped.

[andrew70]

Anything in the Crowley chat or just someone you'd like us to sign? Was mentioned in the summer and I thought then he'd be a good signing. Looks like he can sign a pre-contract in Jan so you'd imagine he'll have options.

Just someone I want to be honest but there was legitimate contact in the summer.

[sleeping giant]

Oli is the top scorer in the Championship this season with another ex Hibs player 2nd top

Delighted for him.

[JohnM1875]

Just someone I want to be honest but there was legitimate contact in the summer.

Same! Hopefully it happens

[PHeffernan]

14 goals all told. Doing well. Genuinely believe he would have pushed on if it wasn't for his goal against Hearts getting chopped.

Players find their level. Oli at 26 is getting towards his peak years so could yet pop up again in the top league for one of the lesser lights.
Surprised he signed a 3 year deal at Hamilton. A bit on the long side.

[Bostonhibby]

Thomson Allen, Ralph Callachan and Alan Gordon (although not direct signings).The late, great Willie Hamilton?

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[Ray_]

See Shankland is out of their squad.

Thought he was serving a suspension?

[GreenCastle]

Thought he was serving a suspension?

Radio said calf issue.

[J-C]

Radio said calf issue.

Eating one.

[Real Emerald]

Eating one.

👏🤣

[JohnM1875]

See Jebbison is getting slaughtered online for his performances. ‘Worst striker ever to play for the club’