Summer transfer thread 2025

[CapitalGreen]

Anyone know why he wasn't getting a game at Wycombe? Not doubting he's not a good player but seems strange he only played 5 times last season if he's the quality Hull fans are saying. Noah kenneh and Josh Vela were also very well hyped by there fans and we know how they turned out!

He played 90 minutes most weeks for Wycombe.

He missed 3 games due to suspension following a red card and was cup tied for the FA cup.

He played 1,196 minutes out of a possible 1,440 minutes he was available for selection. Of the 244 minutes he missed, 85 minutes were on his debut when he came on as a sub and another 45 were the game he was sent off.

[Nicho87]

Just seen the list of players killie have released

I’m sure the data team at hearts will have ear-marked Danny Armstrong and vassel long before this news broke anyway 👍🏻

[500miles]

Waste of a jersey for us though! He never tried a leg


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I think he struggles with his weight according to my united supporting mate.

[Aldo]

Just seen the list of players killie have released

I’m sure the data team at hearts will have ear-marked Danny Armstrong and vassel long before this news broke anyway [emoji1303]

Would be quite funny how they put their analytical spin if they sign players released by his former club.

[EGL2000]

He played 90 minutes most weeks for Wycombe.

He missed 3 games due to suspension following a red card and was cup tied for the FA cup.

He played 1,196 minutes out of a possible 1,440 minutes he was available for selection. Of the 244 minutes he missed, 85 minutes were on his debut when he came on as a sub and another 45 were the game he was sent off.

Strange I looked at something and it said he had only played 5 times for them. Thanks

[EGL2000]

We’ve not got enough money to just sign someone in that basis IMO. It’ll still need to be players who can come in and help make the squad better. Murray wouldn’t do that for me.

Doesn't matter about money we need to meet the registration requirements and we currently don't. Think we are 1 or two home grown players short and another 2 trained in Scotland short.

[Paul1642]

Doesn't matter about money we need to meet the registration requirements and we currently don't. Think we are 1 or two home grown players short and another 2 trained in Scotland short.

Lewis Stevenson on a 2 month Loan.

[Fergus52]

Doesn't matter about money we need to meet the registration requirements and we currently don't. Think we are 1 or two home grown players short and another 2 trained in Scotland short.

Out of a squad of 25 players we need 8 trained in Scotland, and 4 of those trained at the club.

Realistically we're not going to be able to sign anyone that was trained at the club, except maybe Porto, so those numbers would have to be made up with youth players.

Could look something like this, trained at club:
3rd choice goalie (Johnson, Owens?)
Josh campbell
Molotnikov
Megwa/Whittaker

Trained in Scotland:
Cadden
Cadden
Bowie
Boyle

[J-C]

I think he struggles with his weight according to my united supporting mate.

He always looked overweight when he was with us.

[Centre Hawf]

Out of a squad of 25 players we need 8 trained in Scotland, and 4 of those trained at the club.

Realistically we're not going to be able to sign anyone that was trained at the club, except maybe Porto, so those numbers would have to be made up with youth players.

Could look something like this, trained at club:
3rd choice goalie (Johnson, Owens?)
Josh campbell
Molotnikov
Megwa/Whittaker

Trained in Scotland:
Cadden
Cadden
Bowie
Boyle

The youth laddies don't really make up the quota as they're under 21 and don't need registered except Megwa who I think does count as he's old enough. Otherwise you just leave the slots empty in the registration.

[Bostonhibby]

Would be quite funny how they put their analytical spin if they sign players released by his former club.It's a bit like this but you just set the dial to Kilmarnock?

All big clubs do this when they are searching for even more bottom Sixers.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250604/fd98978740c1b0a69dff2a214d690ae5.gif

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[nonshinyfinish]

The youth laddies don't really make up the quota as they're under 21 and don't need registered except Megwa who I think does count as he's old enough. Otherwise you just leave the slots empty in the registration.

Exactly, it's only a requirement to meet the homegrown quota if you want to register a full squad of 25 senior players. Obviously signing someone who qualifies (e.g. Porto) would give us more flexibility, but I don't think we'll be going out of our way to sign homegrown players unless it's someone we wanted regardless.

[EGL2000]

Exactly, it's only a requirement to meet the homegrown quota if you want to register a full squad of 25 senior players. Obviously signing someone who qualifies (e.g. Porto) would give us more flexibility, but I don't think we'll be going out of our way to sign homegrown players unless it's someone we wanted regardless.

AHH apologies I thought you had to meet the Quota to be eligible to play.

[Aldo]

It's a bit like this but you just set the dial to Kilmarnock?

All big clubs do this when they are searching for even more bottom Sixers.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250604/fd98978740c1b0a69dff2a214d690ae5.gif

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See I forgot about why big clubs do!

Let’s hope they get their business done early like they did last season!

[eastmainsmsh]

Anyone know why he wasn't getting a game at Wycombe? Not doubting he's not a good player but seems strange he only played 5 times last season if he's the quality Hull fans are saying. Noah kenneh and Josh Vela were also very well hyped by there fans and we know how they turned out!

Vela been released by Relegated Carlisle thought he was decent at Bolton but leagues are hyped down south

[EGL2000]

Vela been released by Relegated Carlisle thought he was decent at Bolton but leagues are hyped down south

Agreed everyone down there thinks players from England will walk it. Rarely the case especially the more hyped up ones.

[easty]

Anyone know why he wasn't getting a game at Wycombe? Not doubting he's not a good player but seems strange he only played 5 times last season if he's the quality Hull fans are saying. Noah kenneh and Josh Vela were also very well hyped by there fans and we know how they turned out!

Kenneh wasn't hyped at all.

I lived in Leeds for a few years and messaged a Leeds seasons ticket holder, a guy who goes home and away every season, about Kenneh when we signed him - he said "I know he plays for our U23's (they got relegated this season) but I've never seen him kick a ball tbf."

[Paulie Walnuts]

Kenneh wasn't hyped at all.

I lived in Leeds for a few years and messaged a Leeds seasons ticket holder, a guy who goes home and away every season, about Kenneh when we signed him - he said "I know he plays for our U23's (they got relegated this season) but I've never seen him kick a ball tbf."

He was heavily hyped by a couple of posters on here who were insistent he would be in the EPL very quickly.

[Centre Hawf]

Exactly, it's only a requirement to meet the homegrown quota if you want to register a full squad of 25 senior players. Obviously signing someone who qualifies (e.g. Porto) would give us more flexibility, but I don't think we'll be going out of our way to sign homegrown players unless it's someone we wanted regardless.

It would certainly be useful to have someone like Porto added or even a Kevin Dabrowski type as your third choice keeper so we can use the 'non-eligble' slots better and get best use out of our squad depth.

At the moment I think we can only sign about 5 new players if we're assuming Hoilett and Rocky aren't staying, if they stay then count them as one of the five. But within that five we need at least 1 (maybe 2) keepers and to replace Myko/Gayle/Triantis. So you can see how easy it is to just keep hold of guys for the sake of it if they tick the club trained box.

The caveat to this is of course that we haven't got the group stage football unless we pull off something special in qualifying, so it probably doesn't hugely matter to our window planning like it would have done if Celtic won the cup.

[Spudster]

He was heavily hyped by a couple of posters on here who were insistent he would be in the EPL very quickly.

I’m sure some Leeds fans on a forum said he would be a good replacement for Kalvin Phillips who signed for Man City around the same time

[WhileTheChief..]

He was heavily hyped by a couple of posters on here who were insistent he would be in the EPL very quickly.

Yeah and at the same time a lot of us thought he was a crap signing from day 1 and that he’d never cut it with us.

Same with loads of our signings since the Gordons took over.

Hopefully these days are in the past and we’ve ditched the whole idea of buying development squad players or whatever the Hell we were doing.

[WestStandWillie]

Anyone know why he wasn't getting a game at Wycombe? Not doubting he's not a good player but seems strange he only played 5 times last season if he's the quality Hull fans are saying. Noah kenneh and Josh Vela were also very well hyped by there fans and we know how they turned out!

Can't believe how much money we've wasted on Kenneh over the years. Offered precious little.

Watched him in the play off final and he couldn't have looked any less interested. Maybe he's fallen out of love with football or going through some personal issues but he's a player that'll be long forgotten by our fanbase.

[jacomo]

Can't believe how much money we've wasted on Kenneh over the years. Offered precious little.

Watched him in the play off final and he couldn't have looked any less interested. Maybe he's fallen out of love with football or going through some personal issues but he's a player that'll be long forgotten by our fanbase.


How much money have we wasted on Kenneh?

[Springbank]

I'd never go out my way to defend Nohan Kenneh, who seems (as others have said) to have lost his zest for the game.

But in fairness to those who took a punt on him, he had been the third midfielder in a fairly successful England youth team alongside Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musialah (before Musialah declared for Germany)

You can see why an analytic approach might have brought him under consideration.

[jeffers]

How much money have we wasted on Kenneh?

In excess of £600k and that’s being conservative.

[Jock O]

I’m sure some Leeds fans on a forum said he would be a good replacement for Kalvin Phillips who signed for Man City around the same time

My understanding is Leeds had offered him another contract when he joined us so were not desperate to get rid of him, and he had played regularly in England under age football, so despite what all the told you so mob on here imply, he was no duffer. My info from Leeds fans was he was very well thought of at youth level with great potential.

Lots of very good, some great players, don't progress from youth level for lots of reasons. To use that as a reason to not sign guys like Kenneh makes no sense. What we need to do is ensure we are getting a better success rate when we do sign players like this, with better recruitment and better development. I don't think we alone have this issue, it was just much more exacerbated and visible here by trying effectively to buy a whole teams worth of development players in one go, it was one of the bits Ron Gordon really underestimated the difficulty of creating this in a short time, the actual vision was not the problem for me

The development squad for me has to be the right direction for us, the bridge between youth and first team, but it needs work and investment, and again needs the right people buying and developing. Without it our chances of growing to where we want to get to are much less in my opinion, and it is exactly the model Bournemouth follow and their CEO is always talking about.

It is no coincidence that everyone is talking about player trading as the way forward, its not new, its proven to work down South, with some of the smaller teams too. It is harder up here as we are not able to sign the same quality, and we are now losing lots of the young quality before they make it to any development squad, but the team that really gets this right will be the team that has the best chance of heading the pack in my opinion.

[jacomo]

In excess of £600k and that’s being conservative.


Really? He was a free transfer was he not?

If you’re just referring to his contract, loan fees will have offset that to some extent.

[Jock O]

Yeah and at the same time a lot of us thought he was a crap signing from day 1 and that he’d never cut it with us.

.

So what made you think he would be crap before you had seen him play?

[jeffers]

Really? He was a free transfer was he not?

If you’re just referring to his contract, loan fees will have offset that to some extent.

Yes his wages. Not sure how much the loan clubs were picking up of that tbf. His contract, I was told, meant that he received a rise each year he was with us unbelievably. Though when you consider we paid McKirdy a loyalty bonus it just shows what stupid deals we were offering players.

[BoomtownHibees]

How much money have we wasted on Kenneh?

All of it

[Groathillgrump]

I’m sure some Leeds fans on a forum said he would be a good replacement for Kalvin Phillips who signed for Man City around the same time

Fans on forums talk crap. You've surely been on here long enough to know that. :greengrin

[04Sauzee]

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[supermcginn]

Fans on forums talk crap. You've surely been on here long enough to know that. :greengrin

Very true, Brightside told us the Hibs staff at east mains couldn't believe we managed to sign Kenneh, he was absolutely *****.

[blackpoolhibs]

Very true, Brightside told us the Hibs staff at east mains couldn't believe we managed to sign Kenneh, he was absolutely *****.

That's a bit strong, sometimes he will get something right.

[Brightside]

Very true, Brightside told us the Hibs staff at east mains couldn't believe we managed to sign Kenneh, he was absolutely *****.

Hibs staff said that in multiple interviews you absolute oddball.


oh look

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/23/Nohan-Kenneh-Becomes-A-Hibee/

[HoboHarry]

In excess of £600k and that’s being conservative.
Id love to see you give us a breakdown of that figure.

[Hibees1973]

Dearie me.

Some posters don't half get caught up in the nitty gritty.

Kenneh has certainly taken a whole lot more from us than what he has given.

End of.

[overdrive]

Id love to see you give us a breakdown of that figure.

I don't have any details but is £600k that ridiculous when you break it down?

He's been here 3 years, so even if it is purely wages, that's less than £4k a week. IIRC he had a few options when we signed him so it probably wouldn't be that unfeasible that £3k-£4k a week is what someone coming from a club like Leeds would command (even as a youth player). He probably got given a decent signing-on fee too.

That would be offset by any contributions from the clubs we've loaned him too but I can't see the likes of Ross County paying that much for him.

[J-C]

Id love to see you give us a breakdown of that figure.

£4k pw X 52 weeks = £208 X 3 years + not far off £600, less anything Ross C paid for him, rough guess.

[Centre Hawf]

I don't have any details but is £600k that ridiculous when you break it down?

He's been here 3 years, so even if it is purely wages, that's less than £4k a week. IIRC he had a few options when we signed him so it probably wouldn't be that unfeasible that £3k-£4k a week is what someone coming from a club like Leeds would command (even as a youth player). He probably got given a decent signing-on fee too.

That would be offset by any contributions from the clubs we've loaned him too but I can't see the likes of Ross County paying that much for him.

My understanding is he was on a good wage that was close to that £4k a week figure. Which is why Ross County probably were a place for him to go twice as they're actually relatively high wage payers for the size of club and position they're in.

Kenneh most certainly came with 'hype', he was an England youth international that was quite well regarded in PL2 and I even think Leeds were interested enough to try and keep him but he chose to come try and get himself playing as Leeds was proving difficult for him to get game time, but also the wage for 3 years probably meant he was happy to come as well. I don't know what other offers he had in England but the club were certainly happy to have landed him and he was certainly identified and signed before even Lee Johnson turned up.

He isn't the only one that picked up silly money in that period of our recruitment. Jair is close to that wage as well without knowing the specific amount which is why getting rid of him has proven to be difficult. How much we've managed to get back in loan fees or covering any of their wages is anyone's guess, but at this point it's been nothing short of a waste of probably £1m+ between those two alone when you account for everything spent by the time they're both gone.

[Donegal Hibby]

Another rumour …

https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-stockport-blackpool-hibs-chase-man-united-ace-ethan-williams/

[04Sauzee]

Another rumour …

https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-stockport-blackpool-hibs-chase-man-united-ace-ethan-williams/

Who are Blackpool Hibs 🧐😜

[badabing67]

We got a pre-season at home v Bolton Saturday 19th July (KO 2pm)

[cabbageandribs1875]

Sunderland have signed midfielder Enzo le Fee on a four-year deal from Roma after a successful loan spell with the club


According to reports in January it was mandatory signing if Sunderland were promoted for a fee of £19.23M.

They got him in on loan for the promotion push but whether he's good enough for the PL we'll have to wait and see. He's now become Sunderland's record signing and they had no choice after agreeing to make the transfer permanent as part of the loan deal.


that's a Big Fee, for Fee

[Donegal Hibby]

Who are Blackpool Hibs 🧐😜

Fair dues him for trying for us 😆 . Watched this of Ethan Williams …

https://youtu.be/96MSZr355RQ?si=p5npHSnpRQSMbxMj

[04Sauzee]

Kilmarnock defender Joe Wright edging towards Bradford switch

[KeithTheHibby]

In excess of £600k and that’s being conservative.

Suspect Jair has cost us a lot more and has been utter crap.

[JimBHibees]

Kilmarnock defender Joe Wright edging towards Bradford switch

Quite rate him

[jeffers]

Id love to see you give us a breakdown of that figure.

I don’t know if that’s one of your not uncommon snidey wee digs or not, but I’ll humour you.

Kenneh was fined a week’s wages by Johnson, he proceeded to tell his teammates what his fine was. That info got out. Hence the figure I posted.

[Hiber-nation]

Hibs staff said that in multiple interviews you absolute oddball.


oh look

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/23/Nohan-Kenneh-Becomes-A-Hibee/

Yeah LJ and IG said he was really good which doesn't mean anything! He was never good enough on the ball. Struggled in a relegated Ross Co team.

[Since90+2]

£4k pw X 52 weeks = £208 X 3 years + not far off £600, less anything Ross C paid for him, rough guess.

You could add any signing on fee to the potential costs. Nobody will know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if your figures are fairly accurate.

[Lago]

Id love to see you give us a breakdown of that figure.
Why, what difference would it make?

[Cabbage-Patch]

BBC claiming we are interested in taking a young Man Utd Winger (Ethan Williams) on loan. Spent last season on loan at Cheltenham. 17 appearances and 2 goals. Interesting considering we didn't play a system with out and out wingers last season

[Iain G]

BBC claiming we are interested in taking a young Man Utd Winger (Ethan Williams) on loan. Spent last season on loan at Cheltenham. 17 appearances and 2 goals. Interesting considering we didn't play a system with out and out wingers last season

I think SDG likes his front two to be able to split and pull wide and be quick, if we lose Ellie then maybe this is a similar, tricky replacement that can get is up the pitch very quickly.

Also gives us options if we want to change shape or formation.

[Callum_62]

Surely talks are going well...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250605/b8fffd54d1a057c4fb131a0b321da948.jpg

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[number9dream]

BBC claiming we are interested in taking a young Man Utd Winger (Ethan Williams) on loan. Spent last season on loan at Cheltenham. 17 appearances and 2 goals. Interesting considering we didn't play a system with out and out wingers last season

A Football Insider story in the BBC gossip, definitely not a BBC claim…
Fast, two footed, could be a good option with Boyle, Bowie and one other.

[04Sauzee]

Ross County FC can confirm Josh Nisbet has left the club after activating a relegation clause within his contract.

Josh joined the club in 2024 and made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times in that period.

The club wishes Josh all the very best for the future.

[Donegal Hibby]

BBC claiming we are interested in taking a young Man Utd Winger (Ethan Williams) on loan. Spent last season on loan at Cheltenham. 17 appearances and 2 goals. Interesting considering we didn't play a system with out and out wingers last season

Can play AM too apparently. I noticed there were some comments from Utd fans that they should try him as a striker , maybe cover for Boyle ? .

[J-C]

Ross County FC can confirm Josh Nisbet has left the club after activating a relegation clause within his contract.

Josh joined the club in 2024 and made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times in that period.

The club wishes Josh all the very best for the future.

I thought he looked pretty decent the few times I saw him.

[Greenworld]

Fraser Murray released by Killie. Worth a second go with Europe in mind (homegrown)?No chance

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[04Sauzee]

I thought he looked pretty decent the few times I saw him.

Loved watching him for CCM, didn't notice him mutch with Ross County tbh. Wonder if he will go back to Australia or if he will go down the leagues in England.

[Brightside]

I thought he looked pretty decent the few times I saw him.

He has been more than decent for a very poor team. I dont think for a second Hibs will go for him but I do think he could do a job for us.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He has been more than decent for a very poor team. I dont think for a second Hibs will go for him but I do think he could do a job for us.

Not according to Ross County fans who think he’s been average at best. He’s been fairly pish any time I’ve seen him as well.

Glad we never went anywhere near him. He’ll be away down to League Two in England or away back to Aus.

[Since90+2]

Ross County FC can confirm Josh Nisbet has left the club after activating a relegation clause within his contract.

Josh joined the club in 2024 and made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times in that period.

The club wishes Josh all the very best for the future.

Do they mean the clause was activated by them or him?

[Donegal Hibby]

Do they mean the clause was activated by them or him?

It was activated by the player …

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/6773085/ross-county-josh-nisbet-leaves/

[Coco Bryce]

Not according to Ross County fans who think he’s been average at best. He’s been fairly pish any time I’ve seen him as well.

Glad we never went anywhere near him. He’ll be away down to League Two in England or away back to Aus.

Was there not some fan on one of the Podcasts that kept banging on about him and why we should sign him?

Never really stuck out when I saw him.

[Donegal Hibby]

Not according to Ross County fans who think he’s been average at best. He’s been fairly pish any time I’ve seen him as well.

Glad we never went anywhere near him. He’ll be away down to League Two in England or away back to Aus.

I think there’s also a possibility you could see him sign for one of the promoted teams or maybe even a Killie , Dundee or Dundee Utd type team .

[Paulie Walnuts]

Was there not some fan on one of the Podcasts that kept banging on about him and why we should sign him?

Never really stuck out when I saw him.

There was a couple of people on here who were banging on about him claiming it was a no brainer for us to sign him.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I think there’s also a possibility you could see him sign for one of the promoted teams or maybe even a Killie , Dundee or Dundee Utd type team .

True :agree:

[Brightside]

I think from now on everyone should just say we shouldn't sign any player. Will make it easier for people to keep score. :thumbsup:

[King Cosell]

Ross County FC can confirm Josh Nisbet has left the club after activating a relegation clause within his contract.

Josh joined the club in 2024 and made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times in that period.

The club wishes Josh all the very best for the future.

FFS, not this again.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I think from now on everyone should just say we shouldn't sign any player. Will make it easier for people to keep score. :thumbsup:

Not sure anyone is keeping score. He was a player that was heavily discussed/pushed on here by yourself and a couple of others, probably even more so than any of the players we actually ended up signing. It’s not exactly out the question for his release to come up in conversation and it to be pointed out that the club were right to avoid him.

He had an average player rating of 6.56 per game throughout the season, putting him 16th in their squad and was the second lowest rated player in their squad with a significant amount of game time under their belt.

When you play for a relegated team and you’re the worst player to have played a significant amount of football then you’re pish.

[Coco Bryce]

I think from now on everyone should just say we shouldn't sign any player. Will make it easier for people to keep score. :thumbsup:

If we signed every player our fans suggest we would be utter *****! :greengrin

[blackpoolhibs]

Never heard of him until he was mentioned as a possible signing when Monty was manager, i doubt i will hear much of him again.

[Brightside]

Not sure anyone is keeping score. He was a player that was heavily discussed/pushed on here by yourself and a couple of others, probably even more so than any of the players we actually ended up signing. It’s not exactly out the question for his release to come up in conversation and it to be pointed out that the club were right to avoid him.

He had an average player rating of 6.56 per game throughout the season, putting him 16th in their squad and was the second lowest rated player in their squad with a significant amount of game time under their belt.

When you play for a relegated team and you’re the worst player to have played a significant amount of football then you’re pish.

I watched him in about 14 games this season. He was very much one of their better players, in a team that clearly doesnt suit his style. He'd be much better in a team like Hibs that actually play ball. Don't worry Malky doesnt want him

[Jones28]

Never heard of him until he was mentioned as a possible signing when Monty was manager, i doubt i will hear much of him again.

The tumble-dried Billy Gilmour.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I watched him in about 14 games this season. He was very much one of their better players, in a team that clearly doesnt suit his style. He'd be much better in a team like Hibs that actually play ball. Don't worry Malky doesnt want him

I seen him plenty as well. He was pish. I’m not surprised Mackay doesn’t want him on that basis, if we didn’t want him when he was unproven then we’re obviously not going to want him when he’s proven he’s not cut out for this level.

[Since452]

Josh Nisbet. A player I'm very relieved we didn't sign. Don't think we were ever interested anyway and it's pretty clear why.

[MikeyS]

The tumble-dried Billy Gilmour.

A tumble-dried Cammy Devlin from the games I watched! Thankfully, it sounds like Malky wants nowt to do with him either.

[blackpoolhibs]

The tumble-dried Billy Gilmour.
:faf:

[flash]

Not according to Ross County fans who think he’s been average at best. He’s been fairly pish any time I’ve seen him as well.

Glad we never went anywhere near him. He’ll be away down to League Two in England or away back to Aus.

https://x.com/RossCounty/status/1930542623044841974?t=GdIJxkWEubND_TCUmIKGYg&s=19

Seem mostly disappointed to see him go here.

[Donegal Hibby]

Josh Nisbet. A player I'm very relieved we didn't sign. Don't think we were ever interested anyway and it's pretty clear why.

Your saying it’s pretty clear why though you have to remember the guys came from half way across the world with all that brings in time change, different culture , new league and in a team that’s been struggling for a few years now , not saying we should sign him or anything though I do think it’s possible that in a better team that has better players he might be ok , heard Gray saying that Manneh has struggled a bit with the pace of our game maybe this guys been chucked in the deep end earlier than he should have considering their plight , just a thought like ..

[Paulie Walnuts]

Your saying it’s pretty clear why though you have to remember the guys came from half way across the world with all that brings in time change, different culture , new league and in a team that’s been struggling for a few years now , not saying we should sign him or anything though I do think it’s possible that in a better team that has better players he might be ok , heard Gray saying that Manneh has struggled a bit with the pace of our game maybe this guys been chucked in the deep end earlier than he should have considering their plight , just a thought like ..

He’ll have adapted to the time difference within about a week and the culture in Scotland is hardly a world apart from Australia. County have also finished 7th the previous two seasons before he arrived, it’s a bit of a stretch to suggest they’ve been struggling.

Ultimately though, you have to be able to adapt to these mild inconveniences if you want to be a good footballer. You can’t just expect everything to be perfectly set up for you at all times.

[B.H.F.C]

He’ll have adapted to the time difference within about a week and the culture in Scotland is hardly a world apart from Australia. County have also finished 7th the previous two seasons before he arrived, it’s a bit of a stretch to suggest they’ve been struggling.

Ultimately though, you have to be able to adapt to these mild inconveniences if you want to be a good footballer. You can’t just expect everything to be perfectly set up for you at all times.

County were in the playoffs three years on the trot.

[Paulie Walnuts]

County were in the playoffs three years on the trot.

So they were. When I googled it it came up saying 11th, 7th, 7th, 10th. :greengrin

[Paulie Walnuts]

https://x.com/RossCounty/status/1930542623044841974?t=GdIJxkWEubND_TCUmIKGYg&s=19

Seem mostly disappointed to see him go here.

Interesting. When County last played at ER I spoke to a couple after the game in the pub and they reckoned he was guff and would end up a squad player. His ratings for the season are fairly dreadful as well.

[andrew70]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

In the summer you were telling us it would be a coup for us to sign him and that we should move quick before bigger teams come in.

He ended up at Ross County and played a significant part in them getting relegated.

Forgive me if I’m not going to expect him to go onto play at a higher level.

And again, it’s not angst to try and prove others wrong. It’s a discussion on a player that was discussed at length last summer on here, one which yourself and a couple of other posters were insistent would be an incredible signing. It’s hardly a surprise he’s being discussed again.

Yourself and Brightside appear to be incredibly precious about a failed Ross County player for some reason.

[andrew70]

In the summer you were telling us it would be a coup for us to sign him and that we should move quick before bigger teams come in.

He ended up at Ross County and played a significant part in them getting relegated.

Forgive me if I’m not going to expect him to go onto play at a higher level.

And again, it’s not angst to try and prove others wrong. It’s a discussion on a player that was discussed at length last summer on here, one which yourself and a couple of other posters were insistent would be an incredible signing. It’s hardly a surprise he’s being discussed again.

Yourself and Brightside appear to be incredibly precious about a failed Ross County player for some reason.

The irony is there’s no one more precious than yourself about our players and the rest.

He’s not a ‘failed’ Ross County player, he’s one of their better players in a horrendous team.

You can never see the wood from the trees though.

[B.H.F.C]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

Whatever anyone’s thoughts on him as a player, I don’t think he’s done anything to suggest he’s one that got away. I’m not sure he will do either.

[jeffers]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

Are you saying the only reason MM doesn’t want Nisbet is because he was identified prior to him getting the job ?

[hibsforeurope]

Having only seen JN play when Hibs played County he looked particularly average at best, not their worst player but nowhere near their best.

Folk were raving about how good he was before he moved to Scotland but like so many before him he's not cut it in the Scottish prem. i'd file him in the same bracket at Jair, Kenneh, etc. not good enough.

[worcesterhibby]

Can play AM too apparently.

thats no use.. we never play games in the morning !

[at last 61]

For what it's worth, I thought he could be a good player in a good team, tune will tell, but I have a feeling that a signing is very, very close,

[Jones28]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

MM won't sign him for Hibs because he didn't identify him?

That's quite a serious allegation to be putting out there.

I've seen nothing from Nisbet that suggests we should sign him.

[Paulie Walnuts]

MM won't sign him for Hibs because he didn't identify him?

That's quite a serious allegation to be putting out there.

I've seen nothing from Nisbet that suggests we should sign him.

It’s also nonsense, much like their bizarre crusade against the club on JDHs behalf. And I say that as someone who has no love for the fact Mackay is at the club.

[Paulie Walnuts]

The irony is there’s no one more precious than yourself about our players and the rest.

He’s not a ‘failed’ Ross County player, he’s one of their better players in a horrendous team.

You can never see the wood from the trees though.

If you’re a poor player in a relegated side then you’re most definitely a failed player at that team. He was a significant part of why they were a horrendous team.

[andrew70]

Are you saying the only reason MM doesn’t want Nisbet is because he was identified prior to him getting the job ?

Definitely what he suggested when speaking to supporters at a do, yes.

Albeit it’s not hard to see a profile that Mackay has implemented in terms of stature, height and domestic awareness.

He did say though that we “needed to move on” from previous choices and people we had looked at. Got to respect that, he’s not got much wrong and now we have McGrath in that position but technically Nisbet is and has proven to be a very good player.

In reply to BHFC, sorry forgot to quote, I do think we need to be looking at players with greater technical ability than we currently have and Nisbet has the attributes that would enhance the skill set. There’s a fine balance to be had but don’t think this team has the ability to get to the group stages in European via the qualifiers like we have to now.

You need different options, let’s see what the next few weeks bring but Nisbet has genuine creative qualities.

[andrew70]

If you’re a poor player in a relegated side then you’re most definitely a failed player at that team.

Your negativity and lack of personal understanding towards our players and others never fails to amaze me.

Quite astounding albeit not the only one.

[jeffers]

Definitely what he suggested when speaking to supporters at a do, yes.

Albeit it’s not hard to see a profile that Mackay has implemented in terms of stature, height and domestic awareness.

He did say though that we “needed to move on” from previous choices and people we had looked at. Got to respect that, he’s not got much wrong and now we have McGrath in that position but technically Nisbet is and has proven to be a very good player.

In reply to BHFC, sorry forgot to quote, I do think we need to be looking at players with greater technical ability than we currently have and Nisbet has the attributes that would enhance the skill set. There’s a fine balance to be had but don’t think this team has the ability to get to the group stages in European via the qualifiers like we have to now.

You need different options, let’s see what the next few weeks bring but Nisbet has genuine creative qualities.

I’m surprised he would take that approach. I know we signed both Ekpiteta and Nicky Cadden who had both been previously scouted by BMcD.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Your negativity and lack of personal understanding towards our players and others never fails to amaze me.

Quite astounding albeit not the only one.

Josh Nisbet isn’t our player, thankfully. Neither is Jake Doyle Hayes, again, thankfully.

[Tyler Durden]

Definitely what he suggested when speaking to supporters at a do, yes.

Albeit it’s not hard to see a profile that Mackay has implemented in terms of stature, height and domestic awareness.

He did say though that we “needed to move on” from previous choices and people we had looked at. Got to respect that, he’s not got much wrong and now we have McGrath in that position but technically Nisbet is and has proven to be a very good player.

In reply to BHFC, sorry forgot to quote, I do think we need to be looking at players with greater technical ability than we currently have and Nisbet has the attributes that would enhance the skill set. There’s a fine balance to be had but don’t think this team has the ability to get to the group stages in European via the qualifiers like we have to now.

You need different options, let’s see what the next few weeks bring but Nisbet has genuine creative qualities.

Can't believe what I'm reading here tbh. Fair to say I would strongly disagree.

Very average player at this level as he's shown this season.

[Brightside]

Josh Nisbet isn’t our player, thankfully. Neither is Jake Doyle Hayes, again, thankfully.

He’s signed for Roda so you can relax. 😂

[Tyler Durden]

Definitely what he suggested when speaking to supporters at a do, yes.

Albeit it’s not hard to see a profile that Mackay has implemented in terms of stature, height and domestic awareness.

He did say though that we “needed to move on” from previous choices and people we had looked at. .

Which is quite different from "Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival" as you said earlier, isn't it.

[Tyler Durden]

He’s signed for Roda so you can relax. 😂

Taking a step back before he gets to that higher level then.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Taking a step back before he gets to that higher level then.

:greengrin

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Taking a step back before he gets to that higher level then.

Nisbet was a stand out in the same Central Coast Mariners team as Miller, Triantis and Jason Cummings. He’s not become a bad player overnight and fully expect him to go on and have a good career in Europe.

[Brightside]

Taking a step back before he gets to that higher level then.

I’d suggest it’s a step up from Ross county tbf.

[blackpoolhibs]

Maybe McKay did not want him because he judged him not good enough for us?

[Lago]

Nothing on Hoilett or Rocky yet, would have thought Hoilett would have been relatively straight forward.

[B.H.F.C]

Maybe McKay did not want him because he judged him not good enough for us?

That seems the most likely assumption I’d say. And a fair one having seen him play IMO.

[JasonC1875]

Nothing on Hoilett or Rocky yet, would have thought Hoilett would have been relatively straight forward.

Think his family are still down south

[007 Mickey Weir]

Nothing on Hoilett or Rocky yet, would have thought Hoilett would have been relatively straight forward.

I think it’s more Hoilett deciding if he wants to return to be with his family. Are they not still down south?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Nothing on Hoilett or Rocky yet, would have thought Hoilett would have been relatively straight forward.

Yeah I’d have thought Hoillet would be relatively straight forward.

I’d like to see him stay but I’m fairly comfortable if he goes with us having McGrath to come in.

[gordie18]

My Oz son in law has just said Josh Nisbet has signed for Roda in the Dutch 2nd tier. Can’t see the standard being much better than the Scottish Championship tbh


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[B.H.F.C]

Nothing on Hoilett or Rocky yet, would have thought Hoilett would have been relatively straight forward.

Only thing I can think of with Hoilett is that he wants to play more often than he will here. He’d play a part here but he’d be in and out the team a fair bit you’d imagine.

I really hope he stays. Him and Gayle were the best two players, of that type of age and experience, that we’ve had in ages.

[Donegal Hibby]

thats no use.. we never play games in the morning !

😂

[EH21Hibee]

Hibs interested in Man United left winger Ethan Williams

Was on loan at Cheltenham in league two last season and got 8 starts

[King Cosell]

My Oz son in law has just said Josh Nisbet has signed for Roda in the Dutch 2nd tier. Can’t see the standard being much better than the Scottish Championship tbh


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Club we got Dylan Vente from, they're not much better than Ross County, but overall the standard will be higher than the Scottish Championship.

[tug.lismore]

So what made you think he would be crap before you had seen him play?20/20 hindsight

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[CentreLine]

My Oz son in law has just said Josh Nisbet has signed for Roda in the Dutch 2nd tier. Can’t see the standard being much better than the Scottish Championship tbh


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Wow! Holland is the land of the giants. He’ll be lost there.

[Mark05]

Wow! Holland is the land of the giants. He’ll be lost there.
He'll never win a header that's for sure :greengrin

[HoboHarry]

'Moan Hibs, gonnae gie us a wee transfer surprise to cheer up a dreary Thursday?

[04Sauzee]

'Moan Hibs, gonnae gie us a wee transfer surprise to cheer up a dreary Thursday?

Has gone very quiet over the GK we were meant to be after.

[bingo70]

Has gone very quiet over the GK we were meant to be after.

He’s probably on holiday.

[Heisenberg]

Has gone very quiet over the GK we were meant to be after.

He’s following the club on Instagram as are his agents…

[Baader]

Wow! Holland is the land of the giants. He’ll be lost there.

He's 5' 3" which I thought must be a mistake. Looked like a mascot was still on the field in that playoff match v Livi I watched!

[Donegal Hibby]

Monty says here he was keen to resign Rocky but it didn’t materialise , did he turn down a contract? .Monty also says they worked hard on his attributes , maybe so but there’s only one manager he’s really improved under tbh …

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/rocky-bushiri-hibs-transfer-montgomery-35342244

[Heisenberg]

Sallinger incoming I guess

[JohnM1875]

Has gone very quiet over the GK we were meant to be after.

Hibs must have heard you 😂

[Callum_62]

Goalie incoming

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[Oscar T Grouch]

New goalie incoming according to Hibs socials :thumbsup:

[Callum_62]

Just me or is that Donald Trump?

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[Unseen work]

Welcome Raphael

[Pretty Boy]

Good.

A position that needs addressed so pleasing to get a deal done early (unless it's Bursik on a permanent deal).

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Good to be getting our signings in early

[One Day Soon]

We're signing a keeper called Sallinger? An actual Catcher in the Rye? This is too good to be true.

[IanM]

Donatello next

[Oscar T Grouch]

Looks a bit like Jason Mewes, at least his Wiki photae does.

[Vault Boy]

Welcome to the greatest club on earth, Raph.

[H18 SFR]

That lad is a number one. No doubts.

[Mcbizz1998]

Looks a decent one on paper. Good height, good age, played at a decent level and was first choice at previous club. Ticks a lot of boxes.

If he can oust Smith then he will have done well.

[yerauldda]

Some nice words from his old club on their website:

Sallinger has been with TSV since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2018. Initially, the now 29-year-old was the reserve goalkeeper behind Rene Swete. However, the Klagenfurt native showed patience and has been the undisputed number one in the TSV goal for the past two and a half years. He played 106 games in blue and white, keeping 31 clean sheets. Raphael Sallinger was the team's calming influence, the "Iceman," who was an important part of the team both on the pitch and in the locker room.Raphael Sallinger: "I know that this decision will mark the end of a very special chapter in my career. A time in which I truly learned a lot, met special people, and experienced special moments. I was there for seven years and am proud that I was able to play a key role, especially in the last two and a half years as No. 1. Those were certainly the club's two most successful years, with the points record and championship playoff last year and the cup final this year. Now I'm looking forward to my new challenge at Hibernian. I will always keep TSV and all those who have accompanied me close to my heart and wish everyone involved only the best!"Chairman and Managing Director Erich Korherr: "Salli approached us with his desire to transfer. He was an absolute pillar of support and a key player until the very end, and played a major role in our success. His strength with his feet and in passing is unparalleled in Austria. He also repeatedly saved points with many brilliant saves and strong reactions on the line. Of course, the loss hurts greatly, but it shows once again that TSV Hartberg is a perfect platform to put yourself in the spotlight and promote yourself for higher responsibilities. The move abroad is the next step. We also warmly congratulate Raphael and wish him a call-up to the red-white-red national team one day. The search for a suitable replacement is in full swing; the requirements profile is clear."Dear Salli, thank you for your loyalty, your commitment, and your outstanding performances. All the best for the exciting challenge in Scotland!

[CropleyWasGod]

That lad is a number one. No doubts.

Eins, eins, baby :wink:

[HoboHarry]

'Moan Hibs, gonnae gie us a wee transfer surprise to cheer up a dreary Thursday?
Ask and ye shall receive lol....

[Vault Boy]

That’s a great send off from both club and player, very classy. Excited about this one!

[Hibees1973]

Will find out how he shapes up next season, but he has the profile to improve our team/squad.

Experienced and plenty of games at a first team level comparable with our league.

[MKHIBEE]

We're signing a keeper called Sallinger? An actual Catcher in the Rye? This is too good to be true.
Sponsored by JD Sports?

[Wull]

This looks a very good signing, welcome to the Hibees :flag:

[Centre Hawf]

That lad is a number one. No doubts.

I agree, I think this guy will come straight in personally.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I agree, I think this guy will come straight in personally.

:agree:

We all like Smith but I’d be astonished ur he’s our number one to start next season.

[B.H.F.C]

Interesting one this. I can’t see a player leaving somewhere where he’s clearly well thought off and is currently number one, not to be number one here.

Between this and McGrath, we certainly don’t look like we’re willing to stand still. Precious years I think we’d just have continued with Smith (he might still have the gloves come the European tie) and just brought in a cheap second choice on loan or something.

[H18 SFR]

“His strength with his feet and in passing is unparalleled in Austria. He also repeatedly saved points with many brilliant saves and strong reactions on the line.”

Hearts are going to batter us the first Derby and we will win 1-0.

[Ribs1875]

This is Chris maxwell trying to replace Ofir Marciano all over again...

[tamig]

That’s a great send off from both club and player, very classy. Excited about this one!

Really nice words and he sounds like the real deal.

[hibsbollah]

That lad is a number one. No doubts.

Its all about who performs though doesn’t it? Happy we have another good keeper and hoping the competition keeps everyones level high.

[PortoHSC]

See that Ethan laidlaws contract is up at Brentford this summer, wonder if he’s someone we may be back in for after he left us before? Liked the look of him for the youth team

[Since452]

Smith has been good but we should always be striving for better. If this lad comes in as number one and is better then I'm all for it. If not then we have a good keeper ready to step in. Hopefully Smith keeps his chin up. He's done nothing wrong but that's what happens at a big club with big ambitions.

[Paul1642]

Hopefully that’s now two good keepers on the books. I can’t forgot the fear I had towards the end of last season (when 3rd was still unconfirmed) when Smith went down injured. I had visions of Bursik fumbling the ball into his own goal, and 3rd place with it. Fortunately Smith got back up.

The think I like about a signing like this is that Goalkeeper is a universal ability. Far to often good players from other leagues (Vente) fail to take to the Scottish game, but shouldn’t be an issue here and it looks on paper like we have made a really good signing. It’s a shame on Smith to loose the number 1 spot but it leaves us strong in the goals.

[Paulie Walnuts]

See that Ethan laidlaws contract is up at Brentford this summer, wonder if he’s someone we may be back in for after he left us before? Liked the look of him for the youth team

Don’t think there’s any chance of that.

More likely he’ll be off to an Edinburgh City or something.

[Lago]

Think his family are still down south
👍

[Iain G]

This is Chris maxwell trying to replace Ofir Marciano all over again...

Huh? 😳

[PortoHSC]

Don’t think there’s any chance of that.

More likely he’ll be off to an Edinburgh City or something.

He was playing at that level back when he left us 2 years ago, I’d imagine he’d be improved after 2 years of training and playing with Brentford b team, perhaps I’m wrong and he will drift off to obscurity but, would love to see a young homegrown player come back and set the Heather alight

[Pretty Boy]

Competition is good for places. If Smith keeps the gloves then it will be because he is performing, if this guy comes in and displaces him it will be because he is better and we know we have a more than able deputy.

Sentiment is for fans. Gray, Mackay etc etc knew we needed another keeper and they'll base their decision on who starts next season on what is best for the team.

[JimBHibees]

MM won't sign him for Hibs because he didn't identify him?

That's quite a serious allegation to be putting out there.

I've seen nothing from Nisbet that suggests we should sign him.

More likely his physique imo

[Paulie Walnuts]

He was playing at that level back when he left us 2 years ago, I’d imagine he’d be improved after 2 years of training and playing with Brentford b team, perhaps I’m wrong and he will drift off to obscurity but, would love to see a young homegrown player come back and set the Heather alight

I don’t think Laidlaw was ever loaned out? Or have I managed to completely forget that? :confused:

[Bridge hibs]

**** sake he looks taller than me and thats him sitting down 😵

[Iain G]

**** sake he looks taller than me and thats him sitting down 😵

Maybe he is, shorty...

[badabing67]

See that Ethan laidlaws contract is up at Brentford this summer, wonder if he’s someone we may be back in for after he left us before? Liked the look of him for the youth team

Bet Elvis will be all over it

[Prof. Shaggy]

Just me or is that Donald Trump?

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Mozart Requiem.

Maybe Austrian connection?

[Bridge hibs]

Maybe he is, shorty...

Oi thats sizeist 🤔🤣

[The Spaceman]

That looks a great signing on paper - ticks many boxes from that leaving statement:

- A good character in the dressing room.
- Played lots of games.
- Rated by his Austrian Bundesliga club/gutted to see him leave.
- Good age.
- Ambition to play for his National Team.

I really like Jordan Smith though, so may the best GK…play.

[badabing67]

https://youtu.be/KI6GJU94ClA


Sounds like he is really pleased to be here.

[Just_Jimmy]

Competition is good for places. If Smith keeps the gloves then it will be because he is performing, if this guy comes in and displaces him it will be because he is better and we know we have a more than able deputy.

Sentiment is for fans. Gray, Mackay etc etc knew we needed another keeper and they'll base their decision on who starts next season on what is best for the team.Absolutely, and I've seen nothing from Smith so far that would make me think he'd have it any other way either.

Which ever keeper is number 1 next season will have earned it.

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[lyonhibs]

Good.

A position that needs addressed so pleasing to get a deal done early (unless it's Bursik on a permanent deal).

Can you imagine if that had been it? 😂😂

[HendoDelivered]

https://youtu.be/KI6GJU94ClA


Sounds like he is really pleased to be here.

Class. Seems like a really good bloke and a good goalkeeper from what I have heard and seen, though limited.

Welcome big Raph!

[Hibiza]

Welcome ,Raph.

[B.H.F.C]

I reckon we must be in the best shape that we’ve been in at this stage as we’ve been in a long time.

We obviously have a bit of work to do but, as it stands today, we could put a pretty decent team on the park.

Goalies taken care of. Bit of work to do defensively, I still think we might see some change in there. But, again, as it stands, we can field a decent defence.

I think the right hand side is somewhere we need to look at. As a minimum we need someone to provide competition. Left hand side is sound with Cadden and Obita. Middle of the park we need a replacement for Triantis but we also have Manneh who were yet to see much of and McGrath coming in who I think will be a solid signing, at worst.

We’ve got a striker who has just scored 20 last season and Bowie who will be good, fitness permitting. Then you’ve still got Vente and Youan who we either sell and reinvest or who come back in to the squad.

All in all, I think we have a real chance to kick on.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Scott Bain joins Falkirk

[greenlex]

https://youtu.be/KI6GJU94ClA


Sounds like he is really pleased to be here.

Looks like he’s had his nose smashed a few times. I like that in a keeper. Shows fearlessness. Even if it is uptown.

[cabbageandribs1875]

former Aberdeen, Morton, Ipswich, Bristol City, QPR and Livingston player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been Transferred to...........








JAIL, for four years Ex-Aberdeen player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas jailed for £600k drugs smuggling plot (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/ex-aberdeen-player-jay-emmanuel-thomas-jailed-for-600k-drugs-smuggling-plot/ar-AA1G9LZq?ocid=msedgntp&pc=WSEDSE&cvid=0553406a514047ca8387dfb41928213b&ei=30)

[Tambo]

Welcome to Easter Road big ralph, gives smith some competition and I'm sure both will be giving a chance but will be interesting to see who SDG goes with as no 1 going into the European games and the league.

[Donegal Hibby]

Comes across well in his interview , another with the right character the club has spoken about . I don’t know much about him though seemed to be liked and rated at his previous club . Looks like we have two good keepers now …

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/05/gallery--raphael-sallinger-s-first-day-at-hibs-/

[NC1875]

**** sake he looks taller than me and thats him sitting down 😵

Is that you Josh Nisbet ?

[LaMotta]

That lad is a number one. No doubts.


I agree, I think this guy will come straight in personally.

He's came from a bottom six Austrian Bundesliga club - he may be very good who knows, but I don't think we can say with any certainty that he is automatically our number one. I think Smith will start the seasons as our number one and it will be his jersey to lose.

[Stuart93]

He's came from a bottom six Austrian Bundesliga club - he may be very good who knows, but I don't think we can say with any certainty that he is automatically our number one. I think Smith will start the seasons as our number one and it will be his jersey to lose.

He was near the top on all stats where goalkeepers were concerned last season in his league.

[HoboHarry]

Impressive English for someone who's never played in an English speaking country before. Not that I should be surprised any more, they are so much better than we are with languages than us generally speaking. Anyway, welcome aboard the Hibee train.....

[JohnM1875]

Much happier now we’ve signed a keeper.

Delighted we’ll have two top keepers fighting it out to be number one, as opposed to bricking it in the last five games that Smith would get injured. Had a few close calls where I thought we’d have to bring Bursik on.

Welcome to Hibs, Raphael

[Bridge hibs]

Is that you Josh Nisbet ?

Nah, he is taller than me 🤣

[degenerated]

Looks a bit like Jason Mewes, at least his Wiki photae does.So on a scale of Jason mewes how do feel about this signing 28869

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[itslegaltender]

Looks like he’s had his nose smashed a few times. I like that in a keeper. Shows fearlessness. Even if it is uptown.

and his ears!

[bingo70]

He was near the top on all stats where goalkeepers were concerned last season in his league.

Erm I think you’ll find it’s Hearts who have access to Data so we would have been unaware of that.

[Allant1981]

Looks good in the highlights the club have posted but smith had some cracking saves since he came in, looks like we have 2 good keepers now

[Iain G]

Erm I think you’ll find it’s Hearts who have access to Data so we would have been unaware of that.

Maybe wee Jamsie Toon has sprung a leak!

[hibsbollah]

He was near the top on all stats where goalkeepers were concerned last season in his league.

He was 4th in save percentage in Austrias top league with 72.5%, comparable to Smiths 75% 2nd best in Scotland and although these comparisons arent exact across leagues they are revealing, and save % is the most useful stats out there (possibly excluding expected saves). He also had the most total saves with 100, so was clearly busy last season, he played in all but one of his teams league games last season, so theres a big body of evidence there.

https://fbref.com/en/comps/56/keepers/Austrian-Bundesliga-Stats

[Stuart93]

Erm I think you’ll find it’s Hearts who have access to Data so we would have been unaware of that.

Damn, I’m going to get sued now amn’t I

[04Sauzee]

Robbin Propper looks to have got a move back to FC Twente

[3pm]

Robbin Propper looks to have got a move back to FC Twente

Their analytics tool must be pish.

Propper pish if you like.

[Unseen work]

Looks good in the highlights the club have posted but smith had some cracking saves since he came in, looks like we have 2 good keepers now

If Smith finds himself number 2 I wouldn’t be surprised if he moved.

His performances with us will have alerted alot of clubs how good a keeper he actually is and now he’s played a consecutive amount of games in a row he might now have a taste of being number 1.

I really like smith, still his gloves to lose as far as I’m concerned.

[1875Sean]

Did we pay a fee for the keeper? Seen his contract wasn’t due to expire until 2026 and there was some chat about him having a release clause but didn’t see anything about us paying a fee?

[Callum_62]

Interesting that Salinger joins on 1st July

Bit odd that no?

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[King Cosell]

Interesting that Salinger joins on 1st July

Bit odd that no?

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He should sign seconds before his debut, to save us a few quid.

[B.H.F.C]

Interesting that Salinger joins on 1st July

Bit odd that no?

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Possibly just means we get him registered then or maybe something contractual. He mentioned in his interview about being in at the start of pre season.

[LaMotta]

He was near the top on all stats where goalkeepers were concerned last season in his league.

As was Smith:cb

[Forza Fred]

Josh Nisbet is a good player who will go on to play at a higher level.

Would like him to stay in Scotland, the better players here helps the game however he’d be good on the continent.

Would like him at Hibs but Mackay is against it because he was identified before his arrival, fair enough. We don’t need him now anyway but one that got away.

County fans are disappointed in his departure but far too good for the Championship.

Good luck to him. The angst amongst some to try and prove others wrong is incredible.

Whether a player is a good player or not a good player is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

As probably the person on this forum who has seen Josh Nisbet more than anybody else…..and I say that after watching nearly all his games in Oz over a period of years….here’s mine.

(He actually made his debut for Mariners the same night as the towering Usain Bolt and the photo of then standing together is a classic!)

Nisbet was voted player of the season prior to him leaving for Ross County.

He was the clear ‘pick of the bunch’ in a very successful team that won trophies not only in Oz but also in Asia.Nick Triantis was part of that team but was certainly overshadowed at that time by Nisbet.

Being 5’3”” he has suffered from ‘sizeism’ everywhere he has been..including at the Mariners at one point……and I believe that is one of the main reasons he ended up at Ross County.

Most European, and certainly Scottish clubs would view his small stature as being not suited to their league.

Nisbet received several lucrative overs to sign for Japanese clubs, but he was intent on playing in Europe, and the only offer forthcoming was from Ross County.

I thought at the time that this was not a good choice…….playing for an always struggling bottom of the table side who spend most of their time battling to avoid defeat….as opposed to side who were more likely to be seen as creative and attacking…was never going to help him show his ability.

Unlike some…..and I guess time will tell…Like you I do think that he will play at a higher level than Div2 in The Netherlands.

Football in Oz is based (roughly) on the Dutch style of play (the Technical Directors were often referred to as the ‘Dutch Mafia’)

The Dutch move is, again in my opinion, much more suited to Josh’s ability, and signing for Ross County was never a good move for him.

A bit like when Scott Allan joined Rotherham.

Again my opinion…and it isn’t worth any more or less than anybody’s…is based on having followed the players career over a number of years..rather than making a snap judgement.

Not really interested in debating whether I am right or wrong…..it is as I say a matter of opinion, but yes, I would have liked to see him play in a Hibs shirt.

[bingo70]

Whether a player is a good player or not a good player is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

As probably the person on this forum who has seen Josh Nisbet more than anybody else…..and I say that after watching nearly all his games in Oz over a period of years….here’s mine.

(He actually made his debut for Mariners the same night as the towering Usain Bolt and the photo of then standing together is a classic!)

Nisbet was voted player of the season prior to him leaving for Ross County.

He was the clear ‘pick of the bunch’ in a very successful team that won trophies not only in Oz but also in Asia.Nick Triantis was part of that team but was certainly overshadowed at that time by Nisbet.

Being 5’3”” he has suffered from ‘sizeism’ everywhere he has been..including at the Mariners at one point……and I believe that is one of the main reasons he ended up at Ross County.

Most European, and certainly Scottish clubs would view his small stature as being not suited to their league.

Nisbet received several lucrative overs to sign for Japanese clubs, but he was intent on playing in Europe, and the only offer forthcoming was from Ross County.

I thought at the time that this was not a good choice…….playing for an always struggling bottom of the table side who spend most of their time battling to avoid defeat….as opposed to side who were more likely to be seen as creative and attacking…was never going to help him show his ability.

Unlike some…..and I guess time will tell…Like you I do think that he will play at a higher level than Div2 in The Netherlands.

Football in Oz is based (roughly) on the Dutch style of play (the Technical Directors were often referred to as the ‘Dutch Mafia’)

The Dutch move is, again in my opinion, much more suited to Josh’s ability, and signing for Ross County was never a good move for him.

A bit like when Scott Allan joined Rotherham.

Again my opinion…and it isn’t worth any more or less than anybody’s…is based on having followed the players career over a number of years..rather than making a snap judgement.

Not really interested in debating whether I am right or wrong…..it is as I say a matter of opinion, but yes, I would have liked to see him play in a Hibs shirt.

Sorry, not directly related to the point you made however I’m sure CCM had a young left back we were heavily linked with.

Whatever happened to him, did he get a move?

[Forza Fred]

Sorry, not directly related to the point you made however I’m sure CCM had a young left back we were heavily linked with.

Whatever happened to him, did he get a move?

Jacob Farrell….who Hibs were aware of.

Jacob went to Portsmouth (who seem to Hoover up most of young Australian talent these days) but suffered a serious injury in training and was basically out for the season.

Hopefully he’ll kick on next season.

[worcesterhibby]

Whether a player is a good player or not a good player is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

As probably the person on this forum who has seen Josh Nisbet more than anybody else…..and I say that after watching nearly all his games in Oz over a period of years….here’s mine.

(He actually made his debut for Mariners the same night as the towering Usain Bolt and the photo of then standing together is a classic!)

Nisbet was voted player of the season prior to him leaving for Ross County.

He was the clear ‘pick of the bunch’ in a very successful team that won trophies not only in Oz but also in Asia.Nick Triantis was part of that team but was certainly overshadowed at that time by Nisbet.

Being 5’3”” he has suffered from ‘sizeism’ everywhere he has been..including at the Mariners at one point……and I believe that is one of the main reasons he ended up at Ross County.

Most European, and certainly Scottish clubs would view his small stature as being not suited to their league.

Nisbet received several lucrative overs to sign for Japanese clubs, but he was intent on playing in Europe, and the only offer forthcoming was from Ross County.

I thought at the time that this was not a good choice…….playing for an always struggling bottom of the table side who spend most of their time battling to avoid defeat….as opposed to side who were more likely to be seen as creative and attacking…was never going to help him show his ability.

Unlike some…..and I guess time will tell…Like you I do think that he will play at a higher level than Div2 in The Netherlands.

Football in Oz is based (roughly) on the Dutch style of play (the Technical Directors were often referred to as the ‘Dutch Mafia’)

The Dutch move is, again in my opinion, much more suited to Josh’s ability, and signing for Ross County was never a good move for him.

A bit like when Scott Allan joined Rotherham.

Again my opinion…and it isn’t worth any more or less than anybody’s…is based on having followed the players career over a number of years..rather than making a snap judgement.

Not really interested in debating whether I am right or wrong…..it is as I say a matter of opinion, but yes, I would have liked to see him play in a Hibs shirt.

Great post Fred, always appreciate your knowledgeable input when it comes to Aussie league players. Sizeism in football is an interesting one.. some of my favourite players to watch over the years have been diminutive….. Strachan, Gemmill, Mickey Weir, Ardiles……and then of course you have Messi and Maradonna. Hibs currently have one of the “biggest” sides we’ve had for a long while and we have been really good at not being physically dominated, particularly in defence. Which has given the whole team confidence, I believe.

I have no opinion of Josh Nisbet having literally never watched him play, but putting a small, technical, creative player into a Ross County Team really doesn’t sound like the way to get the best out of him.

[Centre Hawf]

He's came from a bottom six Austrian Bundesliga club - he may be very good who knows, but I don't think we can say with any certainty that he is automatically our number one. I think Smith will start the seasons as our number one and it will be his jersey to lose.

I understand what you mean and we had similar conversations with Donegal when we were heavily linked with the guy. I think you're right that we will go into the pre season with it being "show us why we should drop Smith for you". But I just have a hunch that this guy will be our starting keeper come the first competitive fixtures.

[Alex Trager]

As was Smith:cb

That’s a good thing.

We want quality competition to ensure quality performances.

[B.H.F.C]

I understand what you mean and we had similar conversations with Donegal when we were heavily linked with the guy. I think you're right that we will go into the pre season with it being "show us why we should drop Smith for you". But I just have a hunch that this guy will be our starting keeper come the first competitive fixtures.

It’s quite a basic way of looking at it, but I just can’t see us spending a good few quid (if it’s even close to what was reported) on a goalie that isn’t coming in as number one.

The guy has come from somewhere where he’d, after a while, established himself as number one and was obviously really well thought of when you read the statement from his club. That’s a bit for him to give up. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t start the season.

[04Sauzee]

Declan Gallagher joins Ross County

[Trinity Hibee]

Declan Gallagher joins Ross County

Been poor at DU when I’ve seen him, championship will be his level now

[jeffers]

It’s quite a basic way of looking at it, but I just can’t see us spending a good few (if it’s even close to what was reported) on a goalie that isn’t coming in as number one.

The guy has come from somewhere where he’d, after a while, established himself as number one and was obviously really well thought of when you read the statement from his club. That’s a bit for him to give up. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t start the season.

:agree: I was expecting a loan keeper to come in via the BKG link, but regardless DG was always looking to bring in a new No 1 for next season.

[Brightside]

See that Ethan laidlaws contract is up at Brentford this summer, wonder if he’s someone we may be back in for after he left us before? Liked the look of him for the youth team

Dundee

[Victor]

Slight digression, but anyone looking to see coverage of the new Hibs signing in the Evening News, our local paper, will be disappointed. Their football coverage on today’s edition, consists of back page stories about Hearts players attracting attention ( probably from moths) and Craig Gordon’s testimonial. 4 pages of Scotland build-up (understandable). Two pages of general sports news featuring woman’s cricket and darts. Then a full page of Hearts news all about Shankland and Penrice attracting suitors and finally a full page of angling news. No mention of Hibs anywhere. Am I just being paranoid, but do you think they are ignoring us in the hope that we will just go away?

[Gorebridge Hibb]

Whether a player is a good player or not a good player is obviously a matter of personal opinion.

As probably the person on this forum who has seen Josh Nisbet more than anybody else…..and I say that after watching nearly all his games in Oz over a period of years….here’s mine.

(He actually made his debut for Mariners the same night as the towering Usain Bolt and the photo of then standing together is a classic!)

Nisbet was voted player of the season prior to him leaving for Ross County.

He was the clear ‘pick of the bunch’ in a very successful team that won trophies not only in Oz but also in Asia.Nick Triantis was part of that team but was certainly overshadowed at that time by Nisbet.

Being 5’3”” he has suffered from ‘sizeism’ everywhere he has been..including at the Mariners at one point……and I believe that is one of the main reasons he ended up at Ross County.

Most European, and certainly Scottish clubs would view his small stature as being not suited to their league.

Nisbet received several lucrative overs to sign for Japanese clubs, but he was intent on playing in Europe, and the only offer forthcoming was from Ross County.

I thought at the time that this was not a good choice…….playing for an always struggling bottom of the table side who spend most of their time battling to avoid defeat….as opposed to side who were more likely to be seen as creative and attacking…was never going to help him show his ability.

Unlike some…..and I guess time will tell…Like you I do think that he will play at a higher level than Div2 in The Netherlands.

Football in Oz is based (roughly) on the Dutch style of play (the Technical Directors were often referred to as the ‘Dutch Mafia’)

The Dutch move is, again in my opinion, much more suited to Josh’s ability, and signing for Ross County was never a good move for him.

A bit like when Scott Allan joined Rotherham.

Again my opinion…and it isn’t worth any more or less than anybody’s…is based on having followed the players career over a number of years..rather than making a snap judgement.

Not really interested in debating whether I am right or wrong…..it is as I say a matter of opinion, but yes, I would have liked to see him play in a Hibs shirt.
Great post Fred. Totally agree. Would have liked to have seen a few others from that Mariners squad at Easter Road. Always liked Storm Roux and Farrell as well

[Centre Hawf]

Slight digression, but anyone looking to see coverage of the new Hibs signing in the Evening News, our local paper, will be disappointed. Their football coverage on today’s edition, consists of back page stories about Hearts players attracting attention ( probably from moths) and Craig Gordon’s testimonial. 4 pages of Scotland build-up (understandable). Two pages of general sports news featuring woman’s cricket and darts. Then a full page of Hearts news all about Shankland and Penrice attracting suitors and finally a full page of angling news. No mention of Hibs anywhere. Am I just being paranoid, but do you think they are ignoring us in the hope that we will just go away?

I think you're being a bit paranoid. Hibs probably announced this a bit late to rejig their paper set up (do they still print at tea time for the evening itself these days?)

It appears he hasn't spoken to any press yet other than Hibs so I would expect a heavier coverage on another day.

[Wilson]

Great post Fred. Totally agree. Would have liked to have seen a few others from that Mariners squad at Easter Road. Always liked Storm Roux and Farrell as well

I'm glad he failed elsewhere. If we stop making excuses for him it boils down to the simple fact he just isn't good enough. This stand out player in Australia can't make any sort of impact at Ross County? I'm not having this unsuited nonsense. Is the guy a player or not?

Well avoided hibs.

[Victor]

I think you're being a bit paranoid. Hibs probably announced this a bit late to rejig their paper set up (do they still print at tea time for the evening itself these days?)

It appears he hasn't spoken to any press yet other than Hibs so I would expect a heavier coverage on another day.

Probably, but still think that it’s a bit strange to have no Hibs stories at all on a Friday, considering the amount of Hearts pish they have filed.

[LaMotta]

I understand what you mean and we had similar conversations with Donegal when we were heavily linked with the guy. I think you're right that we will go into the pre season with it being "show us why we should drop Smith for you". But I just have a hunch that this guy will be our starting keeper come the first competitive fixtures.
Its good to have him either way.



That’s a good thing.

We want quality competition to ensure quality performances.

:agree::

[hibsbollah]

:agree: regardless DG was always looking to bring in a new No 1 for next season.

Theres no way of knowing that, just pure speculation. Its more likely he just wants the best no1 AND no2 we can get, and at this point nobody knows who that is.

[eastmainsmsh]

He was playing at that level back when he left us 2 years ago, I’d imagine he’d be improved after 2 years of training and playing with Brentford b team, perhaps I’m wrong and he will drift off to obscurity but, would love to see a young homegrown player come back and set the Heather alight

Dundee with Pressley ?

[jeffers]

Theres no way of knowing that, just pure speculation. Its more likely he just wants the best no1 AND no2 we can get, and at this point nobody knows who that is.

Aye OK.

[Bayern Bru]

Probably, but still think that it’s a bit strange to have no Hibs stories at all on a Friday, considering the amount of Hearts pish they have filed.

There was no Hibs news in yesterday's paper either. And just the four pages of Hearts.

[CentreForward]

Slight digression, but anyone looking to see coverage of the new Hibs signing in the Evening News, our local paper, will be disappointed. Their football coverage on today’s edition, consists of back page stories about Hearts players attracting attention ( probably from moths) and Craig Gordon’s testimonial. 4 pages of Scotland build-up (understandable). Two pages of general sports news featuring woman’s cricket and darts. Then a full page of Hearts news all about Shankland and Penrice attracting suitors and finally a full page of angling news. No mention of Hibs anywhere. Am I just being paranoid, but do you think they are ignoring us in the hope that we will just go away?


Plenty of Hibs coverage in the EEN including quite a lot about the new goalkeeper.

[J-C]

It's pretty clear Smith was brought in as a backup but has surprised everyone to claim the jersey, whoever is number 1, we need 2 pretty decent keepers to vie for the jersey and keep each other on their toes.

[hibsbollah]

Aye OK.

?

[04Sauzee]

Highly rated German youth international Emmanuel Gyamfi has signed for the Dons from FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee.

[JimBHibees]

Dundee with Pressley ?

Think Pressley was at Brentford so will be aware of Ethan

[superfurryhibby]

Theres no way of knowing that, just pure speculation. Its more likely he just wants the best no1 AND no2 we can get, and at this point nobody knows who that is.

Finding a keeper better than Smith on our budget would be a big ask. It's fair to say we've brought in a guy with some good recent experience, but not a huge amount of games prior to the past couple of seasons.

He'll do well to edge out Smith, but at least he's got a pedigree that suggests he's capable of being Hibs number keeper.

I suspect what Jeffers was saying is that we were always going to sign another keeper, which is of course the case.

[Centre Hawf]

Think Pressley was at Brentford so will be aware of Ethan

I would be surprised if Laidlaw makes it to a top flight team in Scotland.

[JimBHibees]

I would be surprised if Laidlaw makes it to a top flight team in Scotland.

No idea how he got on down south

[Ribs1875]

I would be surprised if Laidlaw makes it to a top flight team in Scotland.

I would love to see it. For the many years I've followed hibs I've yet to see us produce a keeper who got to the first team. He is highly rated or was a few years ago. Don't know what his situation is currently.

[yerauldda]

I would love to see it. For the many years I've followed hibs I've yet to see us produce a keeper who got to the first team. He is highly rated or was a few years ago. Don't know what his situation is currently.

Think you've confused Laidlaw & Johnson, Laidlaw is the winger who left us for Brentford B.

[Stuart93]

I would love to see it. For the many years I've followed hibs I've yet to see us produce a keeper who got to the first team. He is highly rated or was a few years ago. Don't know what his situation is currently.

No wonder they never make it, no-one knows where they play 😉

[Centre Hawf]

I would love to see it. For the many years I've followed hibs I've yet to see us produce a keeper who got to the first team. He is highly rated or was a few years ago. Don't know what his situation is currently.

If you're meaning Johnson then yes I would love to see that too for the reasons you suggest. I think currently Hibs NEED to send him out somewhere on loan that he'll play week in week out.

His loans have been questionable at best recently and he needs to go to quite literally any level in the SPFL and go play 30-40 games otherwise he'll hit his early 20s with under a full seasons worth of game time. Airdrie was a decent pit stop for him last season but naturally fell out of favour, QOTS in the end was a terrible decision for him to go to as they already had a settled keeper.

Hopefully this year we'll see him go somewhere properly.

[Centre Hawf]

No idea how he got on down south

It was a silly situation for everyone involved imo. The only one that probably has benefited is his agent for orchestrating the move.

Hibs have lost what was a great wee talent that, despite everyone's clamour for him to play, still had a lot of work to do to even make it at Hibs. He's now lost a huge chunk of his developmental phase of his career (and the money won't last forever to make up for it), Brentford probably just wrote off whatever money they gave him as an academy expense and he'll leave out the backdoor with the other lads he played beside that won't be given senior team contracts.

He may have enough clout in the bank from his time here as a prospect to entice people to take a chance on him with a view of sending him down on loan, but considering his international youth career has completely evaporated since his move down south even that might be a big ask if he's wanting a Dundee etc.

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen sign Emmanuel Gyamfi from Schalke, looks capable of playing anywhere on the left.

Schalke fans seem surprised to see him leave and one even saying they must have got about 2 million for him.

However he’s 20 years old and never played for their first team, only the second team.

He was on loan at VVV Venelo last season in the Dutch second division

No way Aberdeen would have paid anywhere near what the fan thought and surely if any good would be playing for Schalke as they’re in the second division? Finished 14th out of 18 teams..

[The Modfather]

It was a silly situation for everyone involved imo. The only one that probably has benefited is his agent for orchestrating the move.

Hibs have lost what was a great wee talent that, despite everyone's clamour for him to play, still had a lot of work to do to even make it at Hibs. He's now lost a huge chunk of his developmental phase of his career (and the money won't last forever to make up for it), Brentford probably just wrote off whatever money they gave him as an academy expense and he'll leave out the backdoor with the other lads he played beside that won't be given senior team contracts.

He may have enough clout in the bank from his time here as a prospect to entice people to take a chance on him with a view of sending him down on loan, but considering his international youth career has completely evaporated since his move down south even that might be a big ask if he's wanting a Dundee etc.

He was probably right to take the chance of making it at Brentford or using that as a platform to move elsewhere, IMO. It seems like it hasn’t paid off, however not sure he’s any worse off or lost any more of his development years when he looks at Johnson who didn’t move elsewhere.

[Hibernian Verse]

Highly rated German youth international Emmanuel Gyamfi has signed for the Dons from FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee.

2 assists, no goals in 30 matches in the Dutch second tier...

[Dmas]

Dundee Utd sign Moldovan international defender Iurie Iovu 22yr old

[EGL2000]

Dundee Utd sign Moldovan international defender Iurie Iovu 22yr old

Was playing in the 4th division in Spain this season.

[Stuart93]

2 assists, no goals in 30 matches in the Dutch second tier...

Seems like that transfer hasn’t been run through hearts’ supercomputer

[hibsbollah]

Finding a keeper better than Smith on our budget would be a big ask. It's fair to say we've brought in a guy with some good recent experience, but not a huge amount of games prior to the past couple of seasons.

He'll do well to edge out Smith, but at least he's got a pedigree that suggests he's capable of being Hibs number keeper.

I suspect what Jeffers was saying is that we were always going to sign another keeper, which is of course the case.

Yes, everyone knew we needed another keeper and it clearly cant be Bursik.

[Sergio sledge]

2 assists, no goals in 30 matches in the Dutch second tier...

He's a left back, so I wouldn't necessarily expect goals/assists to be too high on the assessment criteria.

He could be good, he could be another "highly rated" youth international who doesn't develop as expected like Kenneh.

[Unseen work]

I’d take Laidlaw back for a trial period. SDG will know him well

Not long turned 20 and couple of times I’ve saw him he looked a mile ahead of everyone else.

[JohnM1875]

Aberdeen sign Emmanuel Gyamfi from Schalke, looks capable of playing anywhere on the left.

Schalke fans seem surprised to see him leave and one even saying they must have got about 2 million for him.

However he’s 20 years old and never played for their first team, only the second team.

He was on loan at VVV Venelo last season in the Dutch second division

No way Aberdeen would have paid anywhere near what the fan thought and surely if any good would be playing for Schalke as they’re in the second division? Finished 14th out of 18 teams..

Market value of €200k according to Transfermarkt, appreciate that’s not exactly a great source for that kind of thing.

[Hibernian Verse]

I’d take Laidlaw back for a trial period. SDG will know him well

Not long turned 20 and couple of times I’ve saw him he looked a mile ahead of everyone else.

He had his time here, he's 20 and has done nothing in the game. Our signing policy seems to have moved on from development players so I can't see Gray taking him back.

[Centre Hawf]

He was probably right to take the chance of making it at Brentford or using that as a platform to move elsewhere, IMO. It seems like it hasn’t paid off, however not sure he’s any worse off or lost any more of his development years when he looks at Johnson who didn’t move elsewhere.

Maybe, but keepers are a bit of a different breed. You can afford to wait a little longer for one to mature into a first team keeper and actually Johnson despite the last few seasons has come out with more senior appearances than Laidlaw has managed at all in his career.

If he stayed Laidlaw now ideally would have had a spell at say an Edinburgh City and a handful of goals to his name as he looks to kick on in a team that is far more settled and could help younger players than the one he left initially.

I get that these laddies back themselves to do something at any point when they're asked to go play for these teams, but the bar to make it at senior level is so so high and their pockets run so deep that the chances of even one of your teammates making a single Premier League appearance is low enough that the idea of them making 100 appearances seems like a different galaxy. Money aside it just isn't the move I would recommend anyone to make.