Jamie McGrath

[BoomtownHibees]

Has signed a pre-contract with us

4 year deal

[Mcbizz1998]

Where the hell has that come from!? Outta nowhere!

[Langlee Hibs]

Is he an upgrade? Genuine question, I never take any notice of opposition players and how well they play.

[Hibs90]

Presume it's a squad option

[Callum_62]

Is he an upgrade? Genuine question, I never take any notice of opposition players and how well they play.I'd say on Campbell, yes but he also can quite easily cover what Hoilett provides too

Again on the face of it a quite sensible signing

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[Bad Habits]

Gives another option for that attacking mid spot when we need a little more guile, bit of a meh signing but if he provides good depth with no fee you can't really complain!

[TrinityHFC]

I like him. Has something different to what we have. Also good to have another body in from the off.

[Hibs90]

4 year deal :doh:

[Callum_62]

Gives another option for that attacking mid spot when we need a little more guile, bit of a meh signing but if he provides good depth with no fee you can't really complain!He was outstanding in the early part of this season to be fair - before his injury



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[Pete70]

4 year deal, bit surprised by that.

[Johnny_Leith]

Good player, gets goals from midfield, good age, international experience. Happy with that.

[Pretty Boy]

One that has been a long term target for us. This is at least the 3rd time we have tried for him and finally have our man.

I can only assume it has been announced as someone was going to leak it in the press. Looks a solid bit of business on paper if we can get him playing at close to his best.

[Allant1981]

Good solid player, hopefully improves us

[Unseen work]

Really surprised at this

Must be paying him a decent amount and the 4 year deal!

Will be just shy of 33 when his contract is up

[B.H.F.C]

Presume it's a squad option

I think we’ll be looking at him to do a bit more than just be a squad option on a 4 year deal.

We needed a different type of player to Campbell in that area. It’s been quite clear, at times for me, that he is much more suited to certain games than others.

[Hibernian Verse]

We're massive

[IanM]

See nothing wrong with this at all - pre injury he looked very good for Aberdeen

Can’t moan we’re not getting our targets in early 😂

[gbhibby]

Planning ahead as Nectar will probably return to Sunderland end of the season.

[HendoDelivered]

Good signing on a pre contract I’d say! Welcome Jamie.

[Mcbizz1998]

Didn’t see that coming at all but we have signed well on the whole under SDG. If he wants McGrath then I’m happy enough with it and means we have someone in the door from day 1 of pre-season.

[Centre Hawf]

Is he an upgrade? Genuine question, I never take any notice of opposition players and how well they play.

I think it's an excellent piece of business. He's an upgrade on the likes of Kwon, Levitt, NMW imo but he's probably going to find himself in more forward areas so Campbell may rotate with him too.

[BoomtownHibees]

Didn’t see that coming at all but we have signed well on the whole under SDG. If he wants McCart then I’m happy enough with it and means we have someone in the door from day 1 of pre-season.

Hope we are not signing McCart

[Hibernian Verse]

Very surprising signing. He will be wanting Aberdeen to fall down the league and for us to finish 3rd. Odd.

[Since452]

Not for me but happy to give him a chance. Good luck Jamie.

[Pagan Hibernia]

He's a good player that I have admired from afar for a while.

Gives Josh Campbell something to think about and the incentive to keep working and improving

[DarlingtonHibee]

Anyone would think there was an AGM tonight!!

[Mcbizz1998]

Hope we are not signing McCart

Whoops! Thankfully we didn’t sign McCart by accident 😂

[J-C]

The rumour was he was wanting silly money at Aberdeen, maybe the 4 year deal is to offset the lower wage he's agreed, sometimes security is what players are looking for.

[Crutch]

Like most pretty surprised. Explains his drop off/disappearance since mid Jan for Dons. Fills a pretty obvious gap in our squad.

I imagine he was the Youan leaving contingency plan that was talked about in the last window.

[Onceinawhile]

He was by all accounts excellent in aberdeen's start to the season and has been missing for most of their bad run. Doesn't mean a huge amount on its own, but a good sign.

Not entirely sure where he fits, as don't think I'd have him ahead of Newell, don't think he's capable of playing where Triantis does and doesn't have similar attributes to Campbell. Maybe he'll be the player to help us when teams like Dundee, Ross County and St Johnstone etc... sit in with 10 behind the ball.

[jonny]

I suspect we'll see his game time at Aberdeen restricted now. Can't imagine their fans will be too happy at this.
The timing of the announcement is strange, as someone above suggested we were perhaps anticipating a leak on the news so wanted to get ahead of it.
I'm really pleased with the signing. I don't think he has the guile or work rate of Campbell but in games when we're struggling to break down a turgid defence he's got bags of technical ability and has that spark that can get a goal.

[Not In The Know]

What’s his injury record been like recently?

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Is he currently injured or just fallen out of favour?

[flash]

Provides goals and assists from midfield. Happy with that.

[jonny]

What’s his injury record been like recently?

He's played 16 games for Aberdeen so far this season and played in over 40 last season.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_McGrath

[we are hibs]

I was never a fan when he was at St.Mirren but when I watched him early season for Aberdeen away to st.johnstone he looked a different player and was the best player on the park by a mile. Perhaps he's a confidence player and needs to feel like he's the main man to get the best out him.

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[JohnM1875]

He was by all accounts excellent in aberdeen's start to the season and has been missing for most of their bad run. Doesn't mean a huge amount on its own, but a good sign.

Not entirely sure where he fits, as don't think I'd have him ahead of Newell, don't think he's capable of playing where Triantis does and doesn't have similar attributes to Campbell. Maybe he'll be the player to help us when teams like Dundee, Ross County and St Johnstone etc... sit in with 10 behind the ball.

Been playing left wing for Aberdeen. So can cover plenty positions.

Still think the timing is a bit weird. Surely we could’ve pushed to get it done in Jan then payed a small fee to get him in permanently?

Anyway! I quite like McGrath. Good signing I reckon.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He’s injured just now. A shoulder injury which will keep him out most of the season.

[JohnM1875]

He’s injured just now. A shoulder injury which will keep him out most of the season.

Ah, for enough. Didn’t know that.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Roughly a goal every 4 games, right footed winger. We will have him for his peak years as a footballer. Gives the manager more options and adds to the strength and depth of the squad, possible replacement for Boyler if he nips off the the antipodes at the end of the season. What's not to like?

[BILLYHIBS]

Good at diving and winning free kicks will give us a new dimension with no little skill 😀

[joe breezy]

I’d be unhappy if an Aberdeen fan - us playing them for 3rd and he’s on the pitch [emoji102]

*I see he is injured - hope he’s fully recovered for the summer

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[Unseen work]

https://youtu.be/040RHrb9GCo?si=P_EBx6weENTSODn9

His assist in this game is an absolute joke

Hopefully able to recreate it

[Donegal Hibby]

Mentioned him a few times having watched him with Ireland , see him more as an attacking midfielder but is versatile in I have seen him play LW ,RW. Good player who will chip in with some goals and give Josh Campbell competition…

https://youtu.be/hYwGlwMpOTI?si=A-5uK_C_HfhF9AeD

[PatHead]

Great signing. Welcome to the club Jamie.

[LaMotta]

I think this is a tremendous signing. A guy that can create something out of nothing. And he is a the perfect age right now, in his prime years.

For anyone worried about the four year deal taking him into his 30s I would say his game isn't really all about pace, its about creativity, ability on the ball, finishing. And look at Boyle and Gayle for the impact players can make in their 30's.

[Pagan Hibernia]

https://youtu.be/040RHrb9GCo?si=P_EBx6weENTSODn9

His assist in this game is an absolute joke

Hopefully able to recreate it

That's a delicious ball. Scott Allan would have been proud of it. 2:55 on the video of anyone wants a look

[Trinity Hibee]

Superb signing this on a free too.

[KWJ]

I think it's an excellent piece of business. He's an upgrade on the likes of Kwon, Levitt, NMW imo but he's probably going to find himself in more forward areas so Campbell may rotate with him too.

I'm not sure about it being an upgrade on Levitt. Similar players in my book and Levitt is 4 years younger.

Guess we'll be selling him on the cheap now.

On the plus side, can't see him playing for Aberdeen again this season. If he wants to play in Europe next season it's in his interest for Aberdeen to lose.

[kentao]

Hope we are not signing McCart
Why not? He loves a goal against the Hearts :faf::faf::faf:

[Greenbeard]

Not keen on too many midfield changes at the one time so hopefully Manneh gets himself established and in the team groove over the rest of the season before McGrath slots in and Triantis leaves (presumably).
What's the first choice midfield going to look like next season?
As some have said, that will likely depend on who we are playing. Maybe three options?
Games where we dominate possession against lower placed teams who play defensively.
Games where we are closely matched with the opposition.
Games where we will be dominated.

[CentreForward]

Mentioned him a few times having watched him with Ireland , see him more as an attacking midfielder but is versatile in I have seen him play LW ,RW. Good player who will chip in with some goals and give Josh Campbell competition…

https://youtu.be/hYwGlwMpOTI?si=A-5uK_C_HfhF9AeD


Good to see those goals. One against us, how dare he celebrate it :na na:

[HibeeCraig]

He reminds me a lot of Campbell in that he seems to pop up in the right place at the right time and scores goals.

[PatHead]

If we do win the cup or finish 3rd we will need a much larger squad.

[CentreForward]

I'm not sure about it being an upgrade on Levitt. Similar players in my book and Levitt is 4 years younger.

Guess we'll be selling him on the cheap now.

On the plus side, can't see him playing for Aberdeen again this season. If he wants to play in Europe next season it's in his interest for Aberdeen to lose.


Think you have to look at what the two of them have done so far in their careers. Would say McGrath some way ahead of Levitt in that respect.

[HibbyAndy]

Good signing :aok: And you can absolutely guarantee Dave Gray will get the best out of him

[Northernhibee]

Think you have to look at what the two of them have done so far in their careers. Would say McGrath some way ahead of Levitt in that respect.

McGrath is light years ahead of Levitt, and besides they’re quite different players IMO

[JohnM1875]

Think you have to look at what the two of them have done so far in their careers. Would say McGrath some way ahead of Levitt in that respect.

By some distance for me.

[Just_Jimmy]

I'm delighted with this. 11 goals in 27. Adds to us in a big way and weakens Aberdeen.

I'm also delighted with the fact we've announced it so they know he's going. Hopefully it'll help destabilise Aberdeen even more.

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[Since452]

He'll finally achieve his ambition to play for a big club. Can't blame him for wanting the move.

[Northernhibee]

Aberdeen fan I know thinks it’s an excellent signing for us and he’s really disappointed.

Imagine if we’d backed Jack Ross in his vision all that time ago to sign known quantities in key positions rather than thinking the rest of the league had missed a trick by not throwing wads of money at the likes of Bojang, Hauge, and Delferriere.

Sorry to throw in a negative, but after spending so much money and giving up so much ground in the league we’ve come full circle in our signings. Glad we’ve learned a lesson, but it’s a lesson we already knew.

[marinello59]

That’s a very good signing. Pleased with that. .

[Donegal Hibby]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/february/25/career-so-far--jamie-mcgrath/

[gbhibby]

Hope the medical team have done their due diligence.

[we are hibs]

Jamie McGrath will leave Aberdeen at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract.

We were informed by fellow Premiership side Hibernian that he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Edinburgh club.

Both Jamie, who will miss the rest of the season through injury, and his representative made it clear he was happy at Pittodrie, and was keen to stay, but we were not prepared to offer him a four-year extension.

Everyone at Aberdeen FC respects Jamie’s decision to look elsewhere, thanks him for his time at the club and wishes him all the best for his future career.

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[Brooster]

Had two messages from Aberdeen season ticket holders to say we've signed a great player. I'm happy with this early signing well done Hibs.

[James70]

A good signing, just hope that Josh isn't being sold.

[Centre Hawf]

Jamie McGrath will leave Aberdeen at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract.

We were informed by fellow Premiership side Hibernian that he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Edinburgh club.

Both Jamie, who will miss the rest of the season through injury, and his representative made it clear he was happy at Pittodrie, and was keen to stay, but we were not prepared to offer him a four-year extension.

Everyone at Aberdeen FC respects Jamie’s decision to look elsewhere, thanks him for his time at the club and wishes him all the best for his future career.

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The fact they don't want to offer him a 4 year deal is interesting. I think this is great business from us to secure a player that will impact Hibs straightaway and potentially every year for the 4 years through his prime years.

I think Aberdeen can be a bit like us at times and try and be too clever with their recruitment, there's nothing wrong with going out and signing a 29 year old who has the quality to come in and do it now and not worry about selling them on for money and having a 33 year old on the books in 4 years time.

Really enjoying the shift in our recruitment so far.

[500miles]

Aberdeen fans saying he's a crock. Played 27 games this season before an impact injury, 48 games the season before and 38 at United before that.

Contract ending when he's 32 is a good deal as well, would be unusual to drop off before then these days.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Aberdeen fan I know thinks it’s an excellent signing for us and he’s really disappointed.

Imagine if we’d backed Jack Ross in his vision all that time ago to sign known quantities in key positions rather than thinking the rest of the league had missed a trick by not throwing wads of money at the likes of Bojang, Hauge, and Delferriere.

Sorry to throw in a negative, but after spending so much money and giving up so much ground in the league we’ve come full circle in our signings. Glad we’ve learned a lesson, but it’s a lesson we already knew.

Can see where you are coming from with the Jack Ross thing but the whole recruitment strategy at that time was a mess and the negativity surrounding the club at that time I think it was only a matter of time until unfortunately he would have been sacked/replaced. A likeable character who could have steered us in the right direction given the players he wanted though imo.

[AdidasHibernian]

Aberdeen fans are truly one of the most deluded fan base in Scotland. Saying it's a backwards step and that it's mental a 4 year deal for him at 28? They gave a 33 year old a 3 year deal this season 😂

Haven't won a game recently up until a week or so ago yet banging on like they are world beaters again.

Hopefully he comes here and plays blinders against them next year.


Welcome Jamie, good signing and one I am happy about. 🇳🇬

[Lago]

I think this is a tremendous signing. A guy that can create something out of nothing. And he is a the perfect age right now, in his prime years.

For anyone worried about the four year deal taking him into his 30s I would say his game isn't really all about pace, its about creativity, ability on the ball, finishing. And look at Boyle and Gayle for the impact players can make in their 30's.
Spot on, excellent summary 👍

[hibsbollah]

Aberdeen fans saying he's a crock. Played 27 games this season before an impact injury, 48 games the season before and 38 at United before that.

Contract ending when he's 32 is a good deal as well, would be unusual to drop off before then these days.

:dunno: Those stats dont say crock to me. The occasional mild injury; Yes. The next Kyle Magennis, No.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Aberdeen fans are truly one of the most deluded fan base in Scotland. Saying it's a backwards step and that it's mental a 4 year deal for him at 28? They gave a 33 year old a 3 year deal this season 😂

Haven't won a game recently up until a week or so ago yet banging on like they are world beaters again.

Hopefully he comes here and plays blinders against them next year.


Welcome Jamie, good signing and one I am happy about. 🇳🇬

Just came here to say exactly this.

The guy they offered a 3 year deal to as well is absolutely woeful.

4 year deal for a 28 year old who has Scottish & International experience is a great bit of business on paper.

[JimBHibees]

Is he currently injured or just fallen out of favour?

Injured think shoulder

[JimBHibees]

Jamie McGrath will leave Aberdeen at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract.

We were informed by fellow Premiership side Hibernian that he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Edinburgh club.

Both Jamie, who will miss the rest of the season through injury, and his representative made it clear he was happy at Pittodrie, and was keen to stay, but we were not prepared to offer him a four-year extension.

Everyone at Aberdeen FC respects Jamie’s decision to look elsewhere, thanks him for his time at the club and wishes him all the best for his future career.

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Bit worrying he is missing the rest of the season maybe that is Dons covering the fact they wouldn’t play him

[jacomo]

I was never a fan when he was at St.Mirren but when I watched him early season for Aberdeen away to st.johnstone he looked a different player and was the best player on the park by a mile. Perhaps he's a confidence player and needs to feel like he's the main man to get the best out him.

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Hope not, I don't think he'll get that status at Hibs.

As others have said, more like a good squad option.

[GreenCastle]

I trust David Gray - if he thinks it’s what we need then happy with it and good to start planning early for next season. Full pre-season etc.

[Ozyhibby]

If I remember correctly Jack Ross wanted him in his last window and Mathie did not get the deal done. Mathie was promptly sacked when the window closed and our midfield was woeful. The board did not have the patience to give Ross until the next window to sort the problem and he was sacked soon too. The midfield remained unsorted until a couple of months ago.
This is a good signing. Well done Hibs.[emoji106]


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[Centre Hawf]

Bit worrying he is missing the rest of the season maybe that is Dons covering the fact they wouldn’t play him

I suspect that he maybe could have been back this season but this probably puts to bed any idea of rushing him back for the split.

[BennyB]

Good addition but 4 years!

[PHeffernan]

Jamie McGrath will leave Aberdeen at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract.

We were informed by fellow Premiership side Hibernian that he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Edinburgh club.

Both Jamie, who will miss the rest of the season through injury, and his representative made it clear he was happy at Pittodrie, and was keen to stay, but we were not prepared to offer him a four-year extension.

Everyone at Aberdeen FC respects Jamie’s decision to look elsewhere, thanks him for his time at the club and wishes him all the best for his future career.

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Love this between the lines statement.
Cormack is ragin' :faf:

Great signing. Peak years 28-32.
Well done again McKay and the owners.

Midfielders Kwon and Triantis back to their clubs in 3 months time and Hoilett gone..
Manneh and McGrath in.

[jacomo]

Aberdeen fan I know thinks it’s an excellent signing for us and he’s really disappointed.

Imagine if we’d backed Jack Ross in his vision all that time ago to sign known quantities in key positions rather than thinking the rest of the league had missed a trick by not throwing wads of money at the likes of Bojang, Hauge, and Delferriere.

Sorry to throw in a negative, but after spending so much money and giving up so much ground in the league we’ve come full circle in our signings. Glad we’ve learned a lesson, but it’s a lesson we already knew.


Yup, the key thing is not forgetting this lesson yet again.

Even Ron admitted the mistake.

[SHODAN]

Lol

Nice!

[OtleyHibs]

There's getting your business done early, and then there's this 😁

Pleasantly surprised with this very unexpected announcement today

[Stevie Reid]

Always liked him and very glad to get him. I'd have been disappointed if Hearts had signed him.

Goals from midfield are always vital and he provides them. Looks like he has in 33 goals in 136 SPL starts, 45 in 174 overall in Scotland.

We should have his peak years if he stays fit too.

[blackpoolhibs]

Good solid signing. :thumbsup:

[Onion]

Great to see Hibs planning ahead, and looks like a vg signing. 👍

[Since452]

Aberdeen statement sounds like tears and snotters. They gave a 32 year old a 3 year contract. We've taken one of their best players and they are upset.

[supermcginn]

Presume it's a squad option

He'll be on a big wage and we aren't handing out four year contracts to 28 yr olds for them to be a squad player.

[Smartie]

Surely the Aberdeen fans will be raging at him for this? Can't imagine us taking kindly to paying a big wage to a player to be injured only to disappear to a rival on a free as soon as the rehabilitation is complete. Chris Killenesque.

He's a good player, exactly the type I think we've lacked at times.

More than anything though, I love the fact that we've signed a player at this stage of the season. We have a settled head coach and our recruitment team are already working towards next season. At this stage of the season we're normally dithering, wondering if we'll be punting the manager if he doesn't get top six and dithering over what our budget might be if we don't get top six. Getting players in from day one of pre-season is only ever a good thing imo.

There are a few bits and pieces about this signing over and above it just being the signing of a good player that suggests we're in a decent place as a club, fairly unfamiliar territory when compared to recent years.

[Since452]

Love this between the lines statement.
Cormack is ragin' :faf:

Great signing. Peak years 28-32.
Well done again McKay and the owners.

Midfielders Kwon and Triantis back to their clubs in 3 months time.
Manneh and McGrath in.

Good forward planning. Are we finally getting things right?

[leith lynx]

Very good from the penalty spot ( the new Joe Davis!) free agent, sensible signing considering we will probably unfortunately losing Triantis in the summer. Welcome to Hibernian Jamie.

[Silky]

Gives another option for that attacking mid spot when we need a little more guile, bit of a meh signing but if he provides good depth with no fee you can't really complain!

That was said about Iredale as well!

[tonyrougier123]

Always imagined he’d play for us at some point. Good signing by all accounts.

[AdidasHibernian]

Yams seem to think he will be on 8k per week?

They are a good laugh as well when it comes to who we sign right enough. Between them and the Sheep it's like music chairs to see who's fans are more delusional. 😂🎶

[JimBHibees]

Love this between the lines statement.
Cormack is ragin' :faf:

Great signing. Peak years 28-32.
Well done again McKay and the owners.

Midfielders Kwon and Triantis back to their clubs in 3 months time and Hoilett gone..
Manneh and McGrath in.

Yes not happy good

[GloryGlory]

Good at diving and winning free kicks will give us a new dimension with no little skill 😀

Him and Boyler - the Dream Team! :greengrin :wink:

[GloryGlory]

There's getting your business done early, and then there's this 😁

Pleasantly surprised with this very unexpected announcement today

Not sure it's unexpected. Read in The Hibs Observer at the end of the January window that the club had been working on pre contracts - hopefully some more in the works.

[The Harp Awakes]

Wondered if Hibs would be looking at him, when it became obvious he wasn't signing a deal with Aberdeen.

Ive watched a good few Aberdeen games over the last couple of seasons and it's obvious he's a very good player. Exactly the type of player we should be signing. He will improve our team.

Absolutely delighted with this news.

[badabing67]

So that's Samson, Hoilett and now McGrath..... Will it be Nizzy next to replace Vente in the summer

[Springbank]

I think this is a smashing signing

He really was the main man in Aberdeen's remarkable early season form

In the 3-3 at Easter Road he was a proper handful, drifting into great spaces where you could see he could hurt the opposition (us, that night)

4 year deal means he has a place to call home - reminds me of the Michael O'Neill signing in the 90s

[PHeffernan]

So that's Samson, Hoilett and now McGrath..... Will it be Nizzy next to replace Vente in the summer

Nah Nisbet has a contract at Millwall for another 16 months

That is unless they pay up the mad part of his wage and we pick up the rest

[Nicho87]

Heard we beat Celtic to the signing

No actual factual evidence of this

Just a guess

[Billy Whizz]

Well done Hibs, I’m sure he’ll do well for us

[O'Rourke3]

Good signing. Didn't he score a cracker for St Midden for an away win at ER after a poor pass out from us? 4/5 years back?

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[Coach Jon]

Very good player, an upgrade in quality for our midfield.

[Shrekko]

As others have said, more like a good squad option.

11 goals in 27 from midfield and you think he's a potential 'squad player'? Wow.

Genuinely stunned to see comments like 'meh' on the thread. We've just signed a full international with a proven record in this league just coming into his peak years and it's not exciting? Hard to imagine what some fans are looking for.

[Nicho87]

This type of signing rather than the Tavares, Melkerson, Marcondes type

Tried and established in this league

Astute and well done I think the recruitment team….. maybe

[Pagan Hibernia]

Heard we beat Celtic to the signing

No actual factual evidence of this

Just a guess

:greengrin 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

11 goals in 27 from midfield and you think he's a potential 'squad player'? Wow.

Genuinely stunned to see comments like 'meh' on the thread. We've just signed a full international with a proven record in this league just coming into his peak years and it's not exciting? Hard to imagine what some fans are looking for.

He’s got 5 goals in 27. 6 assists.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Yams seem to think he will be on 8k per week?

They are a good laugh as well when it comes to who we sign right enough. Between them and the Sheep it's like music chairs to see who's fans are more delusional. 😂🎶

Quite a lengthy thread over the road on this Hibs signing.

If they signed a player we'd be calling him pish too. It's the 'two bald men fighting over a comb' nature of Scottish football outside Glasgow.

[Tyler Durden]

Good signing. Can play multiple roles.

Hard to argue with the recruitment overall since Mackay and SDG have come in. Lot of emphasis on experience and the physical side of the game, which is serving us well so far.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Heard we beat Celtic to the signing

No actual factual evidence of this

Just a guess

You're just looking at it from the wrong angle.

[Shrekko]

He’s got 5 goals in 27. 6 assists.

ah yeah -I missed the words 'contributed to'.

Regardless- I think it's an intent signing and one I'm delighted with. Always looks like creating something when i've seen him.

[leith lynx]

Heard we beat Celtic to the signing

No actual factual evidence of this

Just a guess
Glad we got it over the line...

[GreenPJ]

Will be interesting to see where he fits in. I know we have let go 2 midfielders already and will likely lose another 4-5 in the summer but other than Triantis I don't see any of them being first team starters currently who will go and don't see McGrath as a Triantis type player but will leave in the capable hands of SDG as to where he fits.

[Thatdayinmay16]

So that's Samson, Hoilett and now McGrath..... Will it be Nizzy next to replace Vente in the summer

There seems to be some rumours circling on social media about a potential loan for Miovski (in the summer) but unsure how credible it is.

[Wilson]

Good signing. Can play multiple roles.

Hard to argue with the recruitment overall since Mackay and SDG have come in. Lot of emphasis on experience and the physical side of the game, which is serving us well so far.

Agree. Good signing.

[Since452]

A good signing, just hope that Josh isn't being sold.

Reckon it'll be more to replace Triantis and Kwon

[Trinity Hibee]

There seems to be some rumours circling on social media about a potential loan for Miovski (in the summer) but unsure how credible it is.

What miovski back to Aberdeen on loan? Would be very surprised at that

[Thatdayinmay16]

What miovski back to Aberdeen on loan? Would be very surprised at that

Nope to hibs on loan, as I said just some folk on twitter saying about it, unsure how factual the information is. You know what social media can be like at times.

[Trinity Hibee]

Nope to hibs on loan, as I said just some folk on twitter saying about it, unsure how factual the information is. You know what social media can be like at times.

Wow. Can’t see it either but would be some signing

[Centre Hawf]

Nope to hibs on loan, as I said just some folk on twitter saying about it, unsure how factual the information is. You know what social media can be like at times.

Fantasy land stuff that. The boy is off in La Liga now, even if he doesn't cut it there (12 games 2 goals suggests he isn't) I'd be amazed if he landed in Scotland again.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Fantasy land stuff that. The boy is off in La Liga now, even if he doesn't cut it there (12 games 2 goals suggests he isn't) I'd be amazed if he landed in Scotland again.

As I said, twitter talk. Not saying anything factual in it, I'd agree its highly unlikely, suppose from a club standpoint if he isn't playing and Girona fancy cutting there losses, a good season in the SPFL would attract buyers for them, can't see it though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen not prepared to offer a 28 year old a four year deal but quite happy to offer a 32 year old a three year deal …

https://x.com/AberdeenFC/status/1894341038333898939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1894341038333898939%7Ctwgr% 5Eebf91d46df92d731baa6daa9de23db70c802229d%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nottheoldfirm.com%2Fnews %2Faberdeen-and-hibs-fans-react-as-dons-reveal-why-jamie-mcgrath-didnt-sign-new-deal%2F

[Hibbyradge]

4 year deal :doh:

Folk would have complained if it had been a 1 year loan.

4 years is excellent imo.

[Trinity Hibee]

Folk would have complained if it had been a 1 year loan.

4 years is excellent imo.

Agree. Should get his best years and it’s a free transfer.

[bingo70]

https://x.com/_vitamint__/status/1894345276149625296?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Interesting thread about him on Twitter from an Aberdeen perspective.

Mostly really positive.

[Ralphy C]

Heard we beat Celtic to the signing

No actual factual evidence of this

Just a guess
They were in talks with him but couldny get it over the line!:wink:

[JohnM1875]

Nope to hibs on loan, as I said just some folk on twitter saying about it, unsure how factual the information is. You know what social media can be like at times.

Think folk are just trying to bam up Aberdeen fans. Don’t think it’s actually a rumour

[allezsauzee]

I think you would have to try really hard to view this as anything other than an excellent piece of business. Well done Hibs!

[K-Zazu]

Nope to hibs on loan, as I said just some folk on twitter saying about it, unsure how factual the information is. You know what social media can be like at times.

Wow that’s a shocker 🤣

[Since452]

Aberdeen fans all seem experts on what Hibs are paying him. They are absolutely spewing.

[Alfred E Newman]

Good signing. He was outstanding in the 3-3 game earlier in the season.

[eastmainsmsh]

Aberdeen not prepared to offer a 28 year old a four year deal but quite happy to offer a 32 year old a three year deal …

https://x.com/AberdeenFC/status/1894341038333898939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1894341038333898939%7Ctwgr% 5Eebf91d46df92d731baa6daa9de23db70c802229d%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nottheoldfirm.com%2Fnews %2Faberdeen-and-hibs-fans-react-as-dons-reveal-why-jamie-mcgrath-didnt-sign-new-deal%2F


He is poor that boy as well aberdeen signed think Thelin has been found out after a great start

[Bridge hibs]

Good solid signing and one of whom Gray will get the best out of if current player form is anything to go by.

[Tambo]

Well this is a surprise and news from no where, welcome to the Hibees and make sure you don't help the sheep to 3rd/4th :wink:

[HoboHarry]

Well this is a surprise and news from no where, welcome to the Hibees and make sure you don't help the sheep to 3rd/4th :wink:
Doubt he will, he's out for the remainder of the season I think. :greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

Doubt he will, he's out for the remainder of the season I think. :greengrin

Plus the fact the aberdeen management will be in the fluff so wouldnt play him anyway

[Stokesy's on fire]

Love that we have signed aberdeens best player and sent them into meltdown. Welcome to a much bigger club Jamie.

[Not In The Know]

Love that we have signed aberdeens best player and sent them into meltdown. Welcome to a much bigger club Jamie.

Jumbos were after him too.

[Hibiza]

Welcome Jamie .

[K-Zazu]

Welcome 💚

[Cabbage-Patch]

He was by all accounts excellent in aberdeen's start to the season and has been missing for most of their bad run. Doesn't mean a huge amount on its own, but a good sign.

Not entirely sure where he fits, as don't think I'd have him ahead of Newell, don't think he's capable of playing where Triantis does and doesn't have similar attributes to Campbell. Maybe he'll be the player to help us when teams like Dundee, Ross County and St Johnstone etc... sit in with 10 behind the ball.

Mcgrath is twice the player Newell is tbh.

[Aldo]

Jumbos were after him too.

Funnily enough he’s utter ***** now! [emoji1787][emoji1787]

They will never sign another player unless the analytical data says so.

Any team that does sign a player without it and they think the players is *****.

[04Sauzee]

Jumbos were after him too.

How do we know this? I can't even recall seeing anyone mention a possible pre-contract agreement with Hibs.

[JohnM1875]

How do we know this? I can't even recall seeing anyone mention a possible pre-contract agreement with Hibs.

Daily Record;

‘Capital rivals Hearts were also said to be chasing a deal for the 28-year-old.’

[04Sauzee]

Daily Record;

‘Capital rivals Hearts were also said to be chasing a deal for the 28-year-old.’

Ok I hadn't read that 😅
It's the Daily Record though so I'll take it with a pinch.

[JohnM1875]

Ok I hadn't read that 😅
It's the Daily Record though so I'll take it with a pinch.

Aye same. Seems like something they've tagged on just to make it more of a story.

[CapitalGreen]

Hearts fans on Kickback were talking about him being in talks about a pre-contract for most of January.

[FilipinoHibs]

Sign of the times we can out bid Aberdeen.

[The Spaceman]

Outmuscled Aberdeen and Hearts to sign Aberdeen’s star midfielder in his prime years. Statement. Big statement. Well done Hibs - very happy with this signing and exactly the sort we should be pursuing.

Had a text from an Aberdeen supporting mate saying we are paying him £10k per week 😂 anyone else got £12k? £14k? £18k yet?

[Trinity Hibee]

Hearts fans on Kickback were talking about him being in talks about a pre-contract for most of January.

He’s been linked with us and hearts each time he’s moved last few years

[HoboHarry]

Outmuscled Aberdeen and Hearts to sign Aberdeen’s star midfielder in his prime years. Statement. Big statement. Well done Hibs - very happy with this signing and exactly the sort we should be pursuing.

Had a text from an Aberdeen supporting mate saying we are paying him £10k per week 😂 anyone else got £12k? £14k? £18k yet?
Plus a club provided gold credit card for spending as he sees fit at casinos, nightclubs etc. I read it on the internet so it must be true.

[Hibspur]

For me that's a really good signing. One we've been pursuing for quite some time I believe.

[worcesterhibby]

Great signing… I love what SDG and the back room team are building.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Summer plans for me (new contracts for Boyle etc):

GK: TBC / Smith / Johnson

RCB: O'Hora /
CB: Rocky / Marvin
LCB: Iredale / TBC


RWB: C. Cadden / Miller
CM: Triantis / NMW
CM: Manneh / Newell
LWB: N. Cadden / Obtia

AM: McGrath / Campbell

FW: Boyle / TBC
FW: Bowie / Kuchy

Out:

Vente
Molitnikov (loan)
Youan
Hoilett (free)
Levitt
Kwon (end of loan)
Gayle (free)
Kenneh (free)
Tavares
McClelland

[Mcbizz1998]

Summer plans for me (new contracts for Boyle etc):

GK: TBC / Smith / Johnson

RCB: O'Hora /
CB: Rocky / Marvin
LCB: Iredale / TBC


RWB: C. Cadden / Miller
CM: Triantis / NMW
CM: Manneh / Newell
LWB: N. Cadden / Obtia

AM: McGrath / Campbell

FW: Boyle / TBC
FW: Bowie / Kuchy

Out:

Vente
Molitnikov (loan)
Youan
Hoilett (free)
Levitt
Kwon (end of loan)
Gayle (free)
Kenneh (free)
Tavares
McClelland

Can’t see us letting Molotnikov go on loan, he’s ready and will be part of squad. And Kucharevych? Really? Why would we be trying to make his loan a perm? He’s been anonymous.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Can’t see us letting Molotnikov go on loan, he’s ready and will be part of squad. And Kucharevych? Really? Why would we be trying to make his loan a perm? He’s been anonymous.

I think Rudi is ready for the level, but would benefit from a loan to get 30 starts vs 5-7 & cameos from the bench.

On Kuchy, ive seen enough to say there is a player there. Every chance he would be available free.

[Since452]

McGrath is arguably Aberdeens best player and we've just signed him on a free. He was one of the main reasons for their freakish start and have struggled without him.

It's like Aberdeen signing Nicky Cadden.

Times are changing.

[Springbank]

Summer plans for me (new contracts for Boyle etc):

GK: TBC / Smith / Johnson

RCB: O'Hora / Lewis Miller
CB: Rocky / Marvin
LCB: Iredale / Obita


RWB: C. Cadden / Lewis Miller
CM: Triantis / NMW
CM: Manneh / Newell
LWB: N. Cadden / Obtia

AM: McGrath / Campbell

FW: Boyle / TBC
FW: Bowie / TBC

Out:

Vente
Molitnikov (loan)
Youan
Hoilett (free)
Levitt
Kwon (end of loan)
Gayle (free)
Kenneh (free)
Tavares
McClelland

I love big Myko but he has to look at the next 10games as make or break.
If we don't see improvement in the movement, we can't be going permanent.

I've suggested that Lewis Miller and Obita offer cover at both RCB/RWB (Miller) and LCB/LWB (Obita) and as such are invaluable for the squad, as they allow our spending focus to go on Triantis, plus the forward areas and GK instead of additional defensive cover

[Donegal Hibby]

Just on the Jamie McGrath signing , that’s two players in Manneh and McGrath we have signed who have been coming to the end of their contracts … could there be more like this signed ? , are Mulligan and Olusanya possibilities?, is there any other players coming to the end of their contracts in Scotland worth looking at ? ….

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/david-gray-drops-further-hibs-transfers-hint-after-jamie-mcgrath-statement/

[Unseen work]

I love big Myko but he has to look at the next 10games as make or break.
If we don't see improvement in the movement, we can't be going permanent.

I've suggested that Lewis Miller and Obita offer cover at both RCB/RWB (Miller) and LCB/LWB (Obita) and as such are invaluable for the squad, as they allow our spending focus to go on Triantis, plus the forward areas and GK instead of additional defensive cover

Agree about Miller and Obita providing cover for a couple of positions and how important that is

It shows the importance of having a clear shape/formation in mind too imo.

For example example we have Miller and Cadden out of contract. Josh Mulligan is also out of contract and is a stand out right wing back in the league, also a young Scottish player with potential re sale value

Miller proves the defensive side as seen on Saturday. If we lose him and went to a flat back 4 we would need another right back as Cadden and Mulligan aren’t good enough there imo

If we change to a 433 then again mulligan and Cadden aren’t going to play on the right of a front 3

[Jones28]

I think Rudi is ready for the level, but would benefit from a loan to get 30 starts vs 5-7 & cameos from the bench.

On Kuchy, ive seen enough to say there is a player there. Every chance he would be available free.

Really?

If anything he's gone backwards since his first spell IMO.

Shame re his injury and his confidence might be short but he's not physical enough for me, we've seen Bowie can bring in that regard and someone like Olusanya from St Mirren would be a great partner up front. Those 2 would run defences in to the ground.

[Centre Hawf]

Really?

If anything he's gone backwards since his first spell IMO.

Shame re his injury and his confidence might be short but he's not physical enough for me, we've seen Bowie can bring in that regard and someone like Olusanya from St Mirren would be a great partner up front. Those 2 would run defences in to the ground.

I agree. There aren't many during our positive spell of form that make me question their future but Mykola is one that, although injured, hasn't proven anything to me this season to suggest he's worth a decent chunk of wage budget on persisting with.

[JohnM1875]

McGrath is arguably Aberdeens best player and we've just signed him on a free. He was one of the main reasons for their freakish start and have struggled without him.

It's like Aberdeen signing Nicky Cadden.

Times are changing.

You're really not wrong, he's at least up there in most of the stats that matter for his position;

https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/teams/8485/stats/aberdeen

Great signing.

[Donegal Hibby]

Seen this Daily Record article about McGrath ….

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jamie-mcgrath-hibs-deal-wage-34753540

[Centre Hawf]

Seen this Daily Record article about McGrath ….

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jamie-mcgrath-hibs-deal-wage-34753540

It only really averages out to about £5k a week without bonuses/sign ons which is probably a good but not some budget busting move people will try and paint this as to spare Aberdeen's blushes.

[HoboHarry]

It only really averages out to about £5k a week without bonuses/sign ons which is probably a good but not some budget busting move people will try and paint this as to spare Aberdeen's blushes.
Exactly, seemed a daft article even at a first glance. Ah well it's the DR so we shouldn't expect anything else - as my auld Granda used to say, can't expect anything from a pig except a grunt :greengrin

[ian cruise]

Summer plans for me (new contracts for Boyle etc):

GK: TBC / Smith / Johnson

RCB: O'Hora /
CB: Rocky / Marvin
LCB: Iredale / TBC


RWB: C. Cadden / Miller
CM: Triantis / NMW
CM: Manneh / Newell
LWB: N. Cadden / Obtia

AM: McGrath / Campbell

FW: Boyle / TBC
FW: Bowie / Kuchy

Out:

Vente
Molitnikov (loan)
Youan
Hoilett (free)
Levitt
Kwon (end of loan)
Gayle (free)
Kenneh (free)
Tavares
McClelland

I don't see Triantis leaving, and I have a suspicion that Levitt may stay.

Similar to others I wouldn't be re-signing Kukharevych, it's just not working for him up here this time around and can likely find others more suited to the role.

Aside from that, I think you've pretty much got it right.

If possible re-sign Rocky, Cadden, Boyle, Miller and focus on another CB, another keeper, a winger and a fwd.

Means consistency between this season and next rather than trying to bed in 8 to 10 new faces. I know some will say we can get better than Rocky, Miller, etc and realistically, we might be able to, but it's another do over and potentially transitional season without the guarantee our competition will allow us to gain ground again if we have a slow start.

[badabing67]

It only really averages out to about £5k a week without bonuses/sign ons which is probably a good but not some budget busting move people will try and paint this as to spare Aberdeen's blushes.


Exactly, seemed a daft article even at a first glance. Ah well it's the DR so we shouldn't expect anything else - as my auld Granda used to say, can't expect anything from a pig except a grunt :greengrin


It's still quite a big signing for us though and a player we need to be available for selection more than JDH and Maginnis were to make a difference

[Centre Hawf]

I don't see Triantis leaving, and I have a suspicion that Levitt may stay.

Similar to others I wouldn't be re-signing Kukharevych, it's just not working for him up here this time around and can likely find others more suited to the role.

Aside from that, I think you've pretty much got it right.

If possible re-sign Rocky, Cadden, Boyle, Miller and focus on another CB, another keeper, a winger and a fwd.

Means consistency between this season and next rather than trying to bed in 8 to 10 new faces. I know some will say we can get better than Rocky, Miller, etc and realistically, we might be able to, but it's another do over and potentially transitional season without the guarantee our competition will allow us to gain ground again if we have a slow start.

Levitt is another one that goes into the category with Youan and Vente in that they've got 1 more year left on their deals and cost the club money to bring in. I could see us cashing in on him if anyone offered us something to get out of the deal with something positive to show for what has been a lacklustre signing overall.

[Since452]

Seen this Daily Record article about McGrath ….

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jamie-mcgrath-hibs-deal-wage-34753540

So despite all the toy throwing, tears and snotters from Aberdeen and their fans they were actually going to offer/offered him a 3 year deal? Thought that was againt their "model"?

[Centre Hawf]

It's still quite a big signing for us though and a player we need to be available for selection more than JDH and Maginnis were to make a difference

It is a decent sized signing for sure and it isn't peanuts. But as I say I don't think the necessarily puts him as our top earner or drags our average wage up by an excessive amount. It feels a fairly decent going rate for someone who has performed like he has at this level and will be signed with the intention of being a consistent starter.

[Unseen work]

Struggling to believe one additional year for Aberdeen was that much of a deal breaker

They gave 32 year old Nilsen a three year deal in the summer and he isn’t exactly mobile as it is

They also signed 27 year old Mitov on a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

Give me a break about their “transfer model” and how it will leave them with no resale value etc

[Donegal Hibby]

It only really averages out to about £5k a week without bonuses/sign ons which is probably a good but not some budget busting move people will try and paint this as to spare Aberdeen's blushes.

Exactly,Seen on the hertz forum it had him on 8 grand a week and other stories of even more . The 4 year deal as a supposed to the 3 year deal Aberdeen apparently offered him was a good move by Hibs if true. I also wonder maybe with it being easier to travel back to Ireland from Edinburgh could also have been a factor in him moving too .

[Jones28]

Struggling to believe one additional year for Aberdeen was that much of a deal breaker

They gave 32 year old Nilsen a three year deal in the summer and he isn’t exactly mobile as it is

They also signed 27 year old Mitov on a 3 year deal with an option of a 4th

Give me a break about their “transfer model” and how it will leave them with no resale value etc

It's a loady pish IMO, deflecting from the fact that one of their star players told them to get knotted and signed for the Hibees.

Like Hoilett did last year, the difference being is that McGrath is in his prime.

Shinny and Nilsen have a combined age of about 85, and they quibbled over a single year for one of their standouts form their good run?

Nonsense.

[Nicho87]

Media darlings Aberdeen didn’t want to keep him that long anyway.

Big bad Hibs came along and offered him a 27 year deal.

[Percy Vere]

Has signed a pre-contract with us

4 year deal

McGrath is a quality signing. He was looking very good before his injury. Couple of my Aberdeen mates are pretty disappointed we've signed him. I've always had a feeling he'd be a good fit for us. We shall see. Welcome to the mighty Hibees.

[Cocaine&Caviar]

Can’t see us letting Molotnikov go on loan, he’s ready and will be part of squad. And Kucharevych? Really? Why would we be trying to make his loan a perm? He’s been anonymous.

Did alright for that goal.

[Ribs1875]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

[Pagan Hibernia]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

So just over half of what the economists on kickback assured each other he was on. Nice.

[Coco Bryce]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

That has to be rubbish surely?

£1m over 4 years is not a lot for an International footballer.

[CropleyWasGod]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

Not sure they've interpreted it correctly.

You'd have to deduct his signing-on fee before working out the weekly wage.

[HoboHarry]

So just over half of what the economists on kickback assured each other he was on. Nice.
Revealed by the Daily Record according to the article. Lol, must be true then.....

[Shrekko]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

It'll be more than that- considerably I'd guess.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Salary speculations are the staple of the pundits. Seldom if ever disputed or confirmed by clubs. Generates a buzz. Call me an old sceptic.

[tamig]

That has to be rubbish surely?

£1m over 4 years is not a lot for an International footballer.

Its decent money for non-OF players up here. He’s not exactly playing for an elite national team either.

But its probably nonsense in any case.

[ian cruise]

Levitt is another one that goes into the category with Youan and Vente in that they've got 1 more year left on their deals and cost the club money to bring in. I could see us cashing in on him if anyone offered us something to get out of the deal with something positive to show for what has been a lacklustre signing overall.

Hadn't realised he only had a year left. You're probably right about moving him on.

[worcesterhibby]

Levitt’s a funny one. On paper a good signing.. technically good and shone for another SPFL club.. quiet and hardworking too by all accounts. Just shows you, no transfer is 100%

[Wilson]

Salary speculations are the staple of the pundits. Seldom if ever disputed or confirmed by clubs. Generates a buzz. Call me an old sceptic.

You're an old sceptic.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

You're an old sceptic.merci.

[PHeffernan]

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/transfers/how-much-jamie-mcgrath-will-earn-at-hibs-as-aberdeen-star-to-net-four-year-fortune/

Interesting article, if accurate he is on £4,800 per week.

Made up rubbish.
My guess is he will make more like 1.4 million from his 4 year Hibs contract.
My guess and anyone elses educated guess is as likely to be as accurate as the cut and paste nottheoldfirm guys.