Summer transfer thread 2025

[Ship of Hope]

If you get the best of him you are laughable but that’s a big ‘If ‘ much like it is with Porto too . Is it worth gambling with the harmony and togetherness that we have in this squad now ? . I’m not sure it is ….

https://millwallonline.com/forum/threads/nisbet-could-return.56731/page-8
How do you know this is the case with these players? Is
It an opinion based on what you observe during games, in other words the same as the rest of us or do you have access to training sessions, dressing room etc that is giving you a more indepth insight? Whilst Porteous did make rash tackles from time to time I also felt his name was in lights as far as the refs were concerned. Nisbet does have a sullen demeanour but does this translate to him being a bad character? I honestly don’t know but will trust that if we sign them SDG does and we can put these rumours to bed. I don’t feel from the perspective I have as a fan I really have enough info to know. Hopefully Porteous will have matured as he will be an upgrade in terms of ability.

[Lago]

Quite possibly. Also glad you managed to get my meaning despite typos 😂
Fat finger syndrome, we all suffer from it 😂🤏

[leith lynx]

Liam Henderson, Stephen Fletcher or Fraser Murray fit that description.

Should have said in the present squad.

[HendoDelivered]

Unsure how accurate but small piece about Triantis… https://t.co/495HlAwnus

[JohnM1875]

Unsure how accurate but small piece about Triantis… https://t.co/495HlAwnus

Hope it's 100% accurate! "A permanent return to Hibs seems most likely at present."

[Wheat Hound]

Sam Dalby will be at Easter Road soon!*




*Having just signed for Bolton, he will play Vs Hibs in July

[random sub]

Getting to that time that players are beginning to be linked to other clubs and moves happening. Quite quiet for us, both in terms of possible incomers and possible leavers.

Would be good to free up some space too…if so who’s needing moved on?

[Daniel's FV]

any player who's almost done the transfer?

[Victor]

Think some folk are getting carried away with the whole team spirit and character thing. Aye it’s important but it also came about through winning. When you win and get that momentum, everything is better, everyone is happier and so on. When we were getting hammered up at Dens last November nobody was pointing out that the all looked together, had a good spirit and were good characters.

If the team spirit really is good, which it appears to be at the moment, they’ll deal with anyone that steps out of line themselves. If you sign good players, the only folk not happy will be the ones who lose their place. The rest will get on with things because that’s the way football is.

Sorry can’t agree with that. In my opinion the team spirit was forged through adversity, during the bad times at the start of the season. Even when things weren’t going right you could see the players weren’t blaming others even when mistakes were being made. Of course the good streak strengthened the bonds, hence the high fives for every block and clearance. My memory of Porteous is him castigating people for making mistakes despite the fact that he was capable of making a lot of them himself. I wasn’t unhappy when he left. He may have matured but I wouldn’t want to take the risk. As for Nisbet I always thought he was a bit ‘meh’ so wouldn’t be clamouring for his return either.

[Donegal Hibby]

How do you know this is the case with these players? Is
It an opinion based on what you observe during games, in other words the same as the rest of us or do you have access to training sessions, dressing room etc that is giving you a more indepth insight? Whilst Porteous did make rash tackles from time to time I also felt his name was in lights as far as the refs were concerned. Nisbet does have a sullen demeanour but does this translate to him being a bad character? I honestly don’t know but will trust that if we sign them SDG does and we can put these rumours to bed. I don’t feel from the perspective I have as a fan I really have enough info to know. Hopefully Porteous will have matured as he will be an upgrade in terms of ability.

I don’t , they are merely concerns I have as a fan based on what I thought since we had both players before .. As I said there’s no doubting either player’s ability though on Nisbet first .

When we signed him I had read the Pars forum some of them stating he would be wanting away before to long and it definitely felt to me like he wanted away early doors and when the move to Birmingham was rejected it just felt like there was a bit of unrest behind the scenes in I just always had the feeling he wanted away and when he did go I genuinely thought it was a good thing in we could move on from having a player that didn’t seem entirely happy which isn’t probably the best thing to have in your squad.

Now after he did get his move the fans at his current club are now questioning his attitude with rumours of being late for training , fitness issues and not showing the right attitude which is why 59 % of them on a poll are wanting him binned because of these issues. We are just after signing a keeper that the club he was at before us have praised him which I think is telling not only about the guy’s ability but also the type character he is too.

Porteous , rash tackles , off field issues and quite frankly thought the last few months before he left with the shouting at other players etc wasn’t good at all . There is grounds for a debate on who is the better defender in Rocky or Porteous as I know some fans rate Porteous highly but as to who has the better character and attitude I don’t really think there’s any doubts there whatsoever . Anyhow like you I trust Gray as well which is why I would be surprised if he was looking at either player , considering the money they’d cost and what they’d both be wanting in wages I think we’d probably have a lot of other good options available to us out there we could look at signing instead . 👍

[Cabbage-Patch]

I really can't see Porteous coming back. Gray played with him enough to know he can't be trusted. Stupid bookings, failure to take the blame for mistakes. Completely goes against the team spirit the current squad have developed over the season.

Kind of where i am and let's face it if he had been a success down south there's no way he would even be linked to us right now. Id prefer we look at other options. Scott McKenna would be a better option if we could tempt him

[Ship of Hope]

I don’t , they are merely concerns I have as a fan based on what I thought since we had both players before .. As I said there’s no doubting either player’s ability though on Nisbet first .

When we signed him I had read the Pars forum some of them stating he would be wanting away before to long and it definitely felt to me like he wanted away early doors and when the move to Birmingham was rejected it just felt like there was a bit of unrest behind the scenes in I just always had the feeling he wanted away and when he did go I genuinely thought it was a good thing in we could move on from having a player that didn’t seem entirely happy which isn’t probably the best thing to have in your squad.

Now after he did get his move the fans at his current club are now questioning his attitude with rumours of being late for training , fitness issues and not showing the right attitude which is why 59 % of them on a poll are wanting him binned because of these issues. We are just after signing a keeper that the club he was at before us have praised him which I think is telling not only about the guy’s ability but also the type character he is too.

Porteous , rash tackles , off field issues and quite frankly thought the last few months before he left with the shouting at other players etc wasn’t good at all . There is grounds for a debate on who is the better defender in Rocky or Porteous as I know some fans rate Porteous highly but as to who has the better character and attitude I don’t really think there’s any doubts there whatsoever . Anyhow like you I trust Gray as well which is why I would be surprised if he was looking at either player , considering the money they’d cost and what they’d both be wanting in wages I think we’d probably have a lot of other good options available to us out there we could look at signing instead . 👍
Good reply.. Nisbet does look miserable and a bit spoiled at times. Only met him once when my son was a mascot and he was great. Just saw Doku gesticulating wildly at his teammates with a face like fizz.. hope we don’t sign him. 😂

[leith lynx]

Watching the Belgium v Wales game, a guy called Arthur Theate coming on as a sub for Belgium, surely got to sign him on name alone!

[Tambo]

Dessers to AEK?

[Iain G]

Watching the Belgium v Wales game, a guy called Arthur Theate coming on as a sub for Belgium, surely got to sign him on name alone!

Has he a lisp?

[HoboHarry]

Watching the Belgium v Wales game, a guy called Arthur Theate coming on as a sub for Belgium, surely got to sign him on name alone!
Is big Mixu running laps around him?

[easty]

Kind of where i am and let's face it if he had been a success down south there's no way he would even be linked to us right now. Id prefer we look at other options. Scott McKenna would be a better option if we could tempt him

If Scott McKenna had been a success elsewhere there’s no way he would even be linked with us.

[flash]

Hertz award winning analytics has now picked out Stuart Findlay.

[Bostonhibby]

Hertz award winning analytics has now picked out Stuart Findlay.Theyve definitely set the dial to Kilmarnock and its stuck there. They're really going to be having another go at being bottom six champions again

Sounds like Del and the Analytics are getting the old band together......

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[Fifeshirehibs]

Theyve definitely set the dial to Kilmarnock and its stuck there. They're really going to be having another go at being bottom six champions again

Sounds like Del and the Analytics are getting the old band together......

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This time next year Rodney we'll all be millionaires like James Town

[Nicho87]

Hertz award winning analytics has now picked out Stuart Findlay.

What are the odds!!!

Ex manager all the data in the servers and they land on Stuart Findlay!

Jamestown funkytown

[B.H.F.C]

Findlay isn’t exactly imaginative but McInnes will do better with that type of player than what the computer throws up for him I reckon. Not seen anything from them so far that has me particularly fearful of them.

[Unseen work]

Findlay is a good centre half tbf, will do well for them.

They’re signing a shed loads of players, if it wasn’t for the JTA they’d be getting compared to our recruitment strategy when we ended up with Kenneh, Jair etc..

[Bostonhibby]

This time next year Rodney we'll all be millionaires like James TownThe likes of us will never really understand how massive big teams use this technology to trawl the world for a manager, land on bottom six Kilmarnock's manager, then repeat the process for a top defender and the analytics landed in Ayrshire again.

It must be some kind of hot spot.

I think Jamestown will shortly tell Hearts to buy up all the Killie pies and I'm sure their chief executive and everyone's favourite jambo journalist will be drooling at the prospect.

They signed Findlay first then to hoodwink the flumps, stuck his name on bits of paper inside Savage's top hat then got Mrs doctor Budge to pull the lucky ticket out.



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[LaMotta]

Watching the Belgium v Wales game, a guy called Arthur Theate coming on as a sub for Belgium, surely got to sign him on name alone!

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

[Aldo]

The likes of us will never really understand how massive big teams use this technology to trawl the world for a manager, land on bottom six Kilmarnock's manager, then repeat the process for a top defender and the analytics landed in Ayrshire again.

It must be some kind of hot spot.

I think Jamestown will shortly tell Hearts to buy up all the Killie pies and I'm sure their chief executive and everyone's favourite jambo journalist will be drooling at the prospect.

They signed Findlay first then to hoodwink the flumps, stuck his name on bits of paper inside Savage's top hat then got Mrs doctor Budge to pull the lucky ticket out.



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Wonder if we will hear how Jamestown identified the player using the game changing analytics and was the standout candidate during their search for a CH.

So as it stands they have 7 CH’s (unless they’ve released a few) vying for a couple of places.

Steinwender and McCart (top JTA targets) must fear for their places?

[TrinityHibby]

Wonder if we will hear how Jamestown identified the player using the game changing analytics and was the standout candidate during their search for a CH.

So as it stands they have 7 CH’s (unless they’ve released a few) vying for a couple of places.

Steinwender and McCart (top JTA targets) must fear for their places?

i remember McInnes playing 6 centre halves in a midweek game at Easter Road as Aberdeen manager

[Aldo]

i remember McInnes playing 6 centre halves in a midweek game at Easter Road as Aberdeen manager

I vaguely remember that. Going for a 6-1-3 formation.

[makaveli1875]

Evening news reporting Sunderland name their price for Triantis . They're saying over 1 million

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/sunderland-hibs-transfer-news-nectar-triantis-5167835

[Stuart93]

Evening news reporting Sunderland name their price for Triantis . They're saying over 1 million

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/sunderland-hibs-transfer-news-nectar-triantis-5167835

I reckon we’d pay that

[JohnM1875]

Evening news reporting Sunderland name their price for Triantis . They're saying over 1 million

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/sunderland-hibs-transfer-news-nectar-triantis-5167835

Ties in with what a few folk have said, I’m sure we’re willing to pay it. Could be an interesting few days/weeks!

[PatHead]

Ties in with what a few folk have said, I’m sure we’re willing to pay it. Could be an interesting few days/weeks!

Wonder if that is where they got their information?

[Gmack7]

I reckon we’d pay that

We were reportedly prepared to pay 1 million for McCowan so I think we'll be offering similar, we might have to put in a large % sell on though

[yerauldda]

Evening news reporting Sunderland name their price for Triantis . They're saying over 1 million

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/sunderland-hibs-transfer-news-nectar-triantis-5167835

We'd be looking for a lot more than that if he was our player.

[HendoDelivered]

The important word there is it “could” cost us over a mill. Doesn’t sound like that it’s set in stone. There was an article a few weeks ago that they valued him in the high six figure bracket. Lets see what happens…

[Centre Hawf]

We were reportedly prepared to pay 1 million for McCowan so I think we'll be offering similar, we might have to put in a large % sell on though

I think the bonus now that we didn't really have in McCowans case is that we have a chance to make back the £1m and more with Triantis. If he joins us, goes to the World Cup and plays well he could be worth 2/3/4x that very quickly. Alternatively if he never leaves but is one of our better players for 10 years it's a worthwhile investment.

[jonny]

The important word there is it “could” cost us over a mill. Doesn’t sound like that it’s set in stone. There was an article a few weeks ago that they valued him in the high six figure bracket. Lets see what happens…

The big question on my mind is how would they know what Sunderland would accept for the player? Has someone from Sunderland spoken openly to a journalist about it?
I'd suggest it's purely guess work as the detail of any negotiations will be kept private.
That said, I think Hibs would go to £1m to sign Triantis permanently

[Hibs90]

It could also be Hibs putting the info out there through the EEN...

[JohnM1875]

Wonder if that is where they got their information?

Think the info was posted on here a few days ago, could have got the info from the same source mind you!

Hopefully hear we’ve submitted a bid in the next few days. No point waiting now. Surely won’t be the only team bidding though!

[Aldo]

Think the info was posted on here a few days ago, could have got the info from the same source mind you!

Hopefully hear we’ve submitted a bid in the next few days. No point waiting now. Surely won’t be the only team bidding though!

The next thing I want to hear and see is the [emoji2768] and with Triantis signing the contract.

I don’t want this played out in the media/press like the McCowan saga.

[Centre Hawf]

The big question on my mind is how would they know what Sunderland would accept for the player? Has someone from Sunderland spoken openly to a journalist about it?
I'd suggest it's purely guess work as the detail of any negotiations will be kept private.
That said, I think Hibs would go to £1m to sign Triantis permanently

It could easily be Triantis' agent that knows what the asking price is and is putting it out there.

[EH21Hibee]

“Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Blackpool are now all in the hunt for the midfielder”


https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/xavier-simons-may-be-staying-in-england-despite-spl-links-but-hull-city-man-will-have-to-drop-to-league-one/

[Centre Hawf]

“Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Blackpool are now all in the hunt for the midfielder”


https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/xavier-simons-may-be-staying-in-england-despite-spl-links-but-hull-city-man-will-have-to-drop-to-league-one/

Hopefully we can tempt him but I do worry if Plymouth and Bolton are in for him we may not land him unless our offer is surprisingly better.

[eastmainsmsh]

If we can get Deal done can only add to that if NT was ever to move on

[aberhibsfc]

Hopefully we can tempt him but I do worry if Plymouth and Bolton are in for him we may not land him unless our offer is surprisingly better.

Such is the nightmare of competing with English clubs. Hibs can compete comfortably with their gates. But can't scale their wages. Crazily some have recently been bankrupt. One thing they cannot ascend is Hibs playing in their domestic top league with access to Europe.

Triantis, who has national ambitions, will be keen to play at the highest level avaliable to him. It's going to be a big decision for him to decide between wages and platform.

[Souter96Mac]

Has there been any chat to suggest we're looking at bringing Triantis and Simons in?

Or is one or the other?

I'd personally be surprised if we're wanting both - unless there's a departure planned from the current midfield

[Centre Hawf]

Such is the nightmare of competing with English clubs. Hibs can compete comfortably with their gates. But can't scale their wages. Especially when some have recently been bankrupt. One thing they cannot ascend is Hibs playing in their domestic top league with access to Europe. Triantis who has national ambitions will be keen to play at the highest level avaliable to him. It's going to be a big decision for him to decide between wages and platform.

The link was for the lad from Hull. But can be applied to Triantis as well.

The issue you have when trying to go for someone like Simons is that Scotland just isn't on their radar for most of their lives. So the idea of playing for Hibs vs Bolton might not seem like the hard decision we'd like it to be. If we had the group stage football however that does change the conversation drastically.

[KeithTheHibby]

“Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Blackpool are now all in the hunt for the midfielder”


https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/xavier-simons-may-be-staying-in-england-despite-spl-links-but-hull-city-man-will-have-to-drop-to-league-one/


Jeezo, quite a honking list of clubs give mentioned there.

[aberhibsfc]

Has there been any chat to suggest we're looking at bringing Triantis and Simons in?

Or is one or the other?

I'd personally be surprised if we're wanting both - unless there's a departure planned from the current midfield

I think Simmons has been identified as a replacement, however if we want to push on, and with Euro games, we need to build quality and resilience in the squad. I'd be keen to take both if possible, much as I'd also greedily take Bushiri and Porteous.

[at last 61]

If you look at the wording, it could be over a million, with the number of games he plays etc, so it won't be a million up front, obviously a sell on clause as well, so definitely doable 💚💚

[Hibbyradge]

I reckon we’d pay that

Pay what?

£4m is "over £1m".

[Paulie Walnuts]

I think Simmons has been identified as a replacement, however if we want to push on, and with Euro games, we need to build quality and resilience in the squad. I'd be keen to take both if possible, much as I'd also greedily take Bushiri and Porteous.

Newell also struggled with an injuries last season and is only getting older.

No idea what sorts of player Simons is to be fair, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see us sign a couple of centre mids.

[bingo70]

Has there been any chat to suggest we're looking at bringing Triantis and Simons in?

Or is one or the other?

I'd personally be surprised if we're wanting both - unless there's a departure planned from the current midfield

Simons to replace Kwon?

[GloryGlory]

Simons to replace Kwon?

Who? :greengrin

[Tyler Durden]

The big question on my mind is how would they know what Sunderland would accept for the player? Has someone from Sunderland spoken openly to a journalist about it?
I'd suggest it's purely guess work as the detail of any negotiations will be kept private.
That said, I think Hibs would go to £1m to sign Triantis permanently

You could apply that to any transfer. Journalists have sources - that's their job.

[Centre Hawf]

Newell also struggled with an injuries last season and is only getting older.

No idea what sorts of player Simons is to be fair, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see us sign a couple of centre mids.

I don't think it's unreasonable to say we may see Newell get phased out of a starting role more into a older head type who comes on or rotates more often with the starters. Similarly I think there's a decent chance we see Levitt leave if he doesn't want to sign a new deal as well as NMW. That would leave us looking at a potential centre mid group of Triantis, Simons, Manneh, Newell and then potentially Campbell as a last resort. I think between them we'd be well covered in that area of the park.

Big ask to secure both Triantis and Simons though.

[Donegal Hibby]

Has there been any chat to suggest we're looking at bringing Triantis and Simons in?

Or is one or the other?

I'd personally be surprised if we're wanting both - unless there's a departure planned from the current midfield

So would I . If we take in the two of them you could be looking at a transfer fee paid between £1mill and £1.5mil at a conservative guess , seems a lot when we are going to need to strengthen the attacking position quite a bit plus maybe the defence too.

[Centre Hawf]

So would I . If we take in the two of them you could be looking at a transfer fee paid between £1mill and £1.5mil at a conservative guess , seems a lot when we are going to need to strengthen the attacking position quite a bit plus maybe the defence too.

If we manage to bank a decent amount of money from Elie, Vente, Miller, and Levitt (just a guess at who could shift on for varying amounts of money) I don't think a reinvestment of that type of money is out of the question when there's scope for it to be made back. But I do agree it's likely something will need to go towards a Rocky replacement and a centre forward or two.

[Thatdayinmay16]

I don't think it's unreasonable to say we may see Newell get phased out of a starting role more into a older head type who comes on or rotates more often with the starters. Similarly I think there's a decent chance we see Levitt leave if he doesn't want to sign a new deal as well as NMW. That would leave us looking at a potential centre mid group of Triantis, Simons, Manneh, Newell and then potentially Campbell as a last resort. I think between them we'd be well covered in that area of the park.

Big ask to secure both Triantis and Simons though.

I think you could be right, Newell will be here for another few years and with the leadership/community role he has I think it would be excellent for him to be the guy who leads the next generation of midfielders and players at hibs, a great role model, pro and human being for people to look up to at hibs.

Certainly hope he decides to stick around at ER beyond his retirement.

[Since452]

“Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Blackpool are now all in the hunt for the midfielder”


https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/xavier-simons-may-be-staying-in-england-despite-spl-links-but-hull-city-man-will-have-to-drop-to-league-one/

What's a SPL?

[04Sauzee]

Love to see who out striker options are going to be next season.

[Donegal Hibby]

Love to see who out striker options are going to be next season.

I know this will go down like a lead balloon with some though I see Celtic are close to signing another young striker from Fulham . I’ve been impressed with Johnny Kenny the few times I’ve seen him , think there’s a player there and wouldn’t be against taking him on loan …

https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/1932148758990750005

[JohnM1875]

I know this will go down like a lead balloon with some though I see Celtic are close to signing another young striker from Fulham . I’ve been impressed with Johnny Kenny the few times I’ve seen him , think there’s a player there and wouldn’t be against taking him on loan …

https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/1932148758990750005

Kenny would be a good signing. We were interested in him when he signed for Celtic.

[Jock O]

I don't think it's unreasonable to say we may see Newell get phased out of a starting role more into a older head type who comes on or rotates more often with the starters. Similarly I think there's a decent chance we see Levitt leave if he doesn't want to sign a new deal as well as NMW. That would leave us looking at a potential centre mid group of Triantis, Simons, Manneh, Newell and then potentially Campbell as a last resort. I think between them we'd be well covered in that area of the park.

Big ask to secure both Triantis and Simons though.

I agree re Newell, sadly, it has possibly been worst time for him to get a bad injury with his age and I think he would have shone in that team of last year, I really feel for him. I hope as you say he still has a role to play, but like you I think it will be a diminishing one, and I suppose it would be whether he is happy with that.

[Centre Hawf]

I agree re Newell, sadly, it has possibly been worst time for him to get a bad injury with his age and I think he would have shone in that team of last year, I really feel for him. I hope as you say he still has a role to play, but like you I think it will be a diminishing one, and I suppose it would be whether he is happy with that.

I get the impression he loves it here and in Edinburgh in general so I'd be surprised if its a case of use him or lose him but I think for the next season or two he may need to be okay with that role. Time will tell of course but I think the club will be looking to try and keep him as he's the right type of character you want in a dressing room, especially leading it.

[Big_Franck]

Kenny would be a good signing. We were interested in him when he signed for Celtic.

Kenny has been terrible when I've seen him, although it has only been a few minutes here and there. His performance in the cup final against Aberdeen was pathetic.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't think it's unreasonable to say we may see Newell get phased out of a starting role more into a older head type who comes on or rotates more often with the starters. Similarly I think there's a decent chance we see Levitt leave if he doesn't want to sign a new deal as well as NMW. That would leave us looking at a potential centre mid group of Triantis, Simons, Manneh, Newell and then potentially Campbell as a last resort. I think between them we'd be well covered in that area of the park.

Big ask to secure both Triantis and Simons though.

Wither I’m right or wrong I’ve had the feeling that since Gray became manager NMW doesn’t exactly fit in with his plans for the team and is one he’d possibly like to move on . Levitt I’m still not convinced on either and with his contract situation he could be one to move on if we can recoup what we paid for him .

If we could get Triantis 🤞 he’d be one of the first names on the team sheet , the other one will be McGrath ( rate him highly) after that it’s a case who else plays with Triantis and McGrath in Midfield . If we get Simons too then we have a good option from the bench for Triantis and Campbell for McGrath would give us something different too .

[Donegal Hibby]

Kenny would be a good signing. We were interested in him when he signed for Celtic.

I remember seeing a picture of him at ER before they moved in for him . I think there’s a player there and with the way Gray and his staff have improved some of the players we have I wouldn’t be against taking him on loan if it were a possibility.

[Centre Hawf]

Wither I’m right or wrong I’ve had the feeling that since Gray became manager NMW doesn’t exactly fit in with his plans for the team and is one he’d possibly like to move on . Levitt I’m still not convinced on either and with his contract situation he could be one to move on if we can recoup what we paid for him .

If we could get Triantis 🤞 he’d be one of the first names on the team sheet , the other one will be McGrath ( rate him highly) after that it’s a case who else plays with Triantis and McGrath in Midfield . If we get Simons too then we have a good option from the bench for Triantis and Campbell for McGrath would give us something different too .

Agree with NMW, he did do well for a period around the Hearts/Celtic/United win stretch where he stepped up from a place I thought he was as good as finished here. But he seems to not have kicked on the same way Levitt did and ended the season a bit out of favour again. I think Levitt can be a real player if he builds on how he finished the season but I doubt the club will want him to run his contract down.

I think you're likely to see McGrath start most games either in a wider area or as the number 10 if we stick with the current system with Campbell rotating with him similar to Hoilett did. But if we signed Simon and Triantis I would be surprised if they both don't start together more often than not.

[gorgie greens]

I remember seeing a picture of him at ER before they moved in for him . I think there’s a player there and with the way Gray and his staff have improved some of the players we have I wouldn’t be against taking him on loan if it were a possibility.

Personally I am not in favour of taking players from other Scottish clubs due to the disruption it causes when playing parenting clubs .
We should be using the clubs in the Black Knights group

[BILLYHIBS]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule

[Donegal Hibby]

Agree with NMW, he did do well for a period around the Hearts/Celtic/United win stretch where he stepped up from a place I thought he was as good as finished here. But he seems to not have kicked on the same way Levitt did and ended the season a bit out of favour again. I think Levitt can be a real player if he builds on how he finished the season but I doubt the club will want him to run his contract down.

I think you're likely to see McGrath start most games either in a wider area or as the number 10 if we stick with the current system with Campbell rotating with him similar to Hoilett did. But if we signed Simon and Triantis I would be surprised if they both don't start together more often than not.

I agree I think McGrath will be a starter , quite a few times I’ve seen him he’s looked good when playing more wide left. I’m still very interested in seeing what Manneh has to offer though if we could get Triantis back I think we’d have a very good midfield … here’s hoping 🤞

[leith lynx]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule

Leigh Griffiths? ☺️

[Centre Hawf]

Fraser Murray confirmed at Wigan. Good move for the laddie.

[SHODAN]

Leigh Griffiths? ☺️

It's time

[Houston7]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule

Yes, we do! After 75 years of supporting Hibs. 😂

[gbhibby]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule

Jamie Vardy🤔

[Hibees1973]

Triantis in a vintage 80s Adidas Hibs top to be announced at 6:59 this evening.

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

“Plymouth Argyle, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, and Blackpool are now all in the hunt for the midfielder”


https://eflanalysis.com/transfers/xavier-simons-may-be-staying-in-england-despite-spl-links-but-hull-city-man-will-have-to-drop-to-league-one/

What’s their European ambitions :cb

[BILLYHIBS]

I agree I think McGrath will be a starter , quite a few times I’ve seen him he’s looked good when playing more wide left. I’m still very interested in seeing what Manneh has to offer though if we could get Triantis back I think we’d have a very good midfield … here’s hoping 🤞

Still no convinced about McGrath but happy to be proved wrong have never really noticed him any time I have seen him play seems to flit in and out of games is inconsistent and injury prone but nevertheless has chipped in with 10 goal contributions in each of his last three seasons 4 goals six assists then 9 and 1 then 8 and 2

A four year contract seems a bit risky for someone Aberdeen signed on a free but looking forward to seeing him up close and personal to form a proper opinion and hope the gamble pays off

13 caps for Eire

Was really impressed with Manneh in the late stages of his recent appearance against the Rangers looked a star in the making but still too early to say

[Centre Hawf]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule

Ashley Barnes and Scott Sinclair out of contract.

[chippy]

So would I . If we take in the two of them you could be looking at a transfer fee paid between £1mill and £1.5mil at a conservative guess , seems a lot when we are going to need to strengthen the attacking position quite a bit plus maybe the defence too.

True , but we’ll likely sell Vente, Youan perhaps Miller. Will Newell be ok again? Even if we only play two Euro ties we will possibly earn near enough £1million. A bit of pragmatic team strengthening will go a long way in Europe and to try and get 3rd again

[BILLYHIBS]

Is this a clue to a big summer signing ? ( watch till the end )


https://youtu.be/pDPUHGEbbNE?si=QbEGrBevxBDeB-Ev

[Thatdayinmay16]

Is this a clue to a big summer signing ? ( watch till the end )


https://youtu.be/pDPUHGEbbNE?si=QbEGrBevxBDeB-Ev

That video is from 2023?

[Centre Hawf]

Is this a clue to a big summer signing ? ( watch till the end )


https://youtu.be/pDPUHGEbbNE?si=QbEGrBevxBDeB-Ev

Would be some work if a video from 3 years ago was made to tease a signing this window.

[BILLYHIBS]

Would be some work if a video from 3 years ago was made to tease a signing this window.
:greengrin

It’s quiet

[EGL2000]

I know this will go down like a lead balloon with some though I see Celtic are close to signing another young striker from Fulham . I’ve been impressed with Johnny Kenny the few times I’ve seen him , think there’s a player there and wouldn’t be against taking him on loan …

https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/1932148758990750005

Agree think he looks a good player. Also scored a good number of goals in Europe already.

[04Sauzee]

Dundee Utd sign a striker

🔥 An exciting addition to kick-off the summer

#DUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Zac Sapsford from Western Sydney Wanderers 🇦🇺

👋 The Australian frontman arrives on a three-year deal, subject to SFA and international clearance

[Pete70]

Is this a clue to a big summer signing ? ( watch till the end )


https://youtu.be/pDPUHGEbbNE?si=QbEGrBevxBDeB-Ev

IIRC, that was the season ticket promo vid.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Fraser Murray confirmed at Wigan. Good move for the laddie.

I always liked him whenever he got a game for us, mainly because he wasn't afraid to get himself into the box, or to run past the ball carrier ..... both things we absolutely lacked from midfield at the time. He also had what to me looked like a Lewis Stevenson type attitude, I was disappointed when we let him go to be honest and thought it was a mistake.

Delighted for him to get that move, if nothing else he's probably at least doubled his wages.

[Callum_62]

Dundee Utd sign a striker

[emoji91] An exciting addition to kick-off the summer

#DUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Zac Sapsford from Western Sydney Wanderers [emoji1037]

[emoji112] The Australian frontman arrives on a three-year deal, subject to SFA and international clearanceZac was a player who piqued our interest after being flagged by the clubs internal data models.... " added Head of Recruitment, Ross Goodwin

[emoji50][emoji50][emoji50]

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[Spudster]

Cannae wait to see who our Grandad Wildcard will be this season?

Old gits rule
Steven Fletcher I reckon

[Lago]

Jeezo, quite a honking list of clubs give mentioned there.
Yes your probably right, unfortunately I'll bet everyone of them will beat Hibs hands down where wages are concerned, I'll be happily surprised in he comes back, but don't see it to be honest.

[Lago]

That video is from 2023?
Only on hibs dot net 😂😂😂

[KWJ]

Wither I’m right or wrong I’ve had the feeling that since Gray became manager NMW doesn’t exactly fit in with his plans for the team and is one he’d possibly like to move on . Levitt I’m still not convinced on either and with his contract situation he could be one to move on if we can recoup what we paid for him .

If we could get Triantis 🤞 he’d be one of the first names on the team sheet , the other one will be McGrath ( rate him highly) after that it’s a case who else plays with Triantis and McGrath in Midfield . If we get Simons too then we have a good option from the bench for Triantis and Campbell for McGrath would give us something different too .

I really like Levitt but if he's not going to sign a new deal, and with McGrath in the team, it seems a smart time to sell him if we can get some decent dosh.

[headshrinker]

Kenny has been terrible when I've seen him, although it has only been a few minutes here and there. His performance in the cup final against Aberdeen was pathetic.

As was most of that celtic team in the finai.

[Donegal Hibby]

Still no convinced about McGrath but happy to be proved wrong have never really noticed him any time I have seen him play seems to flit in and out of games is inconsistent and injury prone but nevertheless has chipped in with 10 goal contributions in each of his last three seasons 4 goals six assists then 9 and 1 then 8 and 2

A four year contract seems a bit risky for someone Aberdeen signed on a free but looking forward to seeing him up close and personal to form a proper opinion and hope the gamble pays off

13 caps for Eire

Was really impressed with Manneh in the late stages of his recent appearance against the Rangers looked a star in the making but still too early to say

I know he was out a long time with his last injury but I suppose that is understandable due to him having surgery and then needing rehabilitation , apart from that he seems to have only had a few minor injuries where he’s not missed to many games …

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jamie-mcgrath/verletzungen/spieler/344107

I think Gray mentioned something about Manneh was still adjusting to the pace of our league and that after a good pre-season we should see the best of him , similar to what he said about Bowie to I think.

[18Craig75]

Ben Mee released from
Brentford - could be a decent option for the golden oldie role.

[CapitalGreen]

I really like Levitt but if he's not going to sign a new deal, and with McGrath in the team, it seems a smart time to sell him if we can get some decent dosh.

Levitt and McGrath don’t play the same position/role.

[EGL2000]

Ben Mee released from
Brentford - could be a decent option for the golden oldie role.

Would imagine he's still well out of our range. Played 7 times in the prem last season.

[BILLYHIBS]

I know he was out a long time with his last injury but I suppose that is understandable due to him having surgery and then needing rehabilitation , apart from that he seems to have only had a few minor injuries where he’s not missed to many games …

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jamie-mcgrath/verletzungen/spieler/344107

I think Gray mentioned something about Manneh was still adjusting to the pace of our league and that after a good pre-season we should see the best of him , similar to what he said about Bowie to I think.
Aberdeen fans were calling him the ‘ ghost ‘ for being posted missing when they went on their losing run and the going got tough

Not sure how much of that is sour grapes ?

We shall see

Has averaged 30 games per season over the last three

Cup ties and European ties take him up to 40 per season so no too bad ( Wiki )

[flash]

Aberdeen fans were calling him the ‘ ghost ‘ for being posted missing when they went on their losing run and the going got tough

Not sure how much of that is sour grapes ?

We shall see

Has averaged 30 games per season over the last three

Can't say I saw that anywhere.

[timewilltell]

Sunderland sell Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund, £32m.

[BILLYHIBS]

Can't say I saw that anywhere.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6700736/aberdeen-fans-react-to-jamie-mcgrath-hibs-switch/

Still have an open mind though Flash

[flash]

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6700736/aberdeen-fans-react-to-jamie-mcgrath-hibs-switch/

Still have an open mind though Flash

I think he will be a good addition here.

[BILLYHIBS]

I think he will be a good addition here.

Hope so

[JasonC1875]

Graham Carey to Livi

https://x.com/livifcofficial/status/1932392405581361662?s=46

[EGL2000]

Sunderland sell Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund, £32m.

Dortmund getting mugged off there for me. Would be half of that if Jude wasn't his brother.

[Stuart93]

I think he will be a good addition here.

Sounding confident there flash, I like it

[Stuart93]

See Celtic have just announced Tierney.

Will tear this league apart again IF he stays fit and that’s a massive if.

[Centre Hawf]

See Celtic have just announced Tierney.

Will tear this league apart again IF he stays fit and that’s a massive if.

Its an interesting one, I think he's there to play Europe and the bigger ties. They must be looking at someone to play the Livi away on a Wednesday type games to keep him from overdoing it.

[EGL2000]

See Celtic have just announced Tierney.

Will tear this league apart again IF he stays fit and that’s a massive if.

Still a top quality player when fit. If he wasn't a Celtic fan there's no way they would be able to get a player of that quality.

[Billy Whizz]

Its an interesting one, I think he's there to play Europe and the bigger ties. They must be looking at someone to play the Livi away on a Wednesday type games to keep him from overdoing it.

Greg Taylor obviously didn’t fancy that

[Fifeshirehibs]

As things stand it could be viewed that we already have 10 players that are 'new'for next season. Salinger,Mcgrath,Manneh,Megwa, Ekpiteta,Molotnikov,Bowie,Newell,Youan, Vente

If Dwight Gayle is doing the agency thing, his first job should be to find Hibs a new Dwight Gayle. Think he would make a cracking forwards coach !

[flash]

Sounding confident there flash, I like it

He creates and scores goals from midfield. We need that.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Ben Mee released from
Brentford - could be a decent option for the golden oldie role.

Is he not a defender though? .... surely the golden oldie signing rule only applies to forwards :greengrin

[NC1875]

Aberdeen fans were calling him the ‘ ghost ‘ for being posted missing when they went on their losing run and the going got tough

Not sure how much of that is sour grapes ?

We shall see

Has averaged 30 games per season over the last three

Cup ties and European ties take him up to 40 per season so no too bad ( Wiki )

Pretty sure McGraths injury tied in with the bad run they went on.

[Centre Hawf]

Greg Taylor obviously didn’t fancy that

I think that's going to be the issue, whoever you sign will have to be happy being the cold thursday night left back instead of the live from the Nou Camp left back.

Still, they'll find someone i'm sure.

[BILLYHIBS]

Pretty sure McGraths injury tied in with the bad run they went on.

Played in 0-6 Celtic
1-2 St Mirren
3-3 Hibs
1-1 Hearts
0-1 Celtic
1-1 St Johnstone
1-3 Hibs
0-4 Killie
0-1 Dundee United
1-2 Ross County
0-0 Hearts 12/1/2025 injured
(Aberdeen score first)

Aberdeen would lose to St Mirren Hibs and Celtic before the split

returned SCSF 19/4/2025 2-1 versus Hearts as a sub

Scored 4 and 6 assists during their good early season run

Sofascore

[HendoDelivered]

Hibs looking at Porto return according to Pat McP at Hibs Observer

[Centre Hawf]

Hibs looking at Porto return according to Pat McP at Hibs Observer

I would assume this means Rocky isn't staying. But either way I'm happy if we can bring Porteous back in to the club. I think it ticks a lot of boxes for us.

[B.H.F.C]

See Celtic have just announced Tierney.

Will tear this league apart again IF he stays fit and that’s a massive if.

Think they’re taking a big risk giving him a 5 year deal on, presumably, good money with his injury record.

[hibeedonald]

Could Vente come back for the Europa/conf qualifiers, only to be sold after?

He would be much better suited to those games and could be a real asset to get qualified.

I remember Molde using Haaland to knock us out, only for him to leave immediately after.

[CapitalGreen]

Could Vente come back for the Europa/conf qualifiers, only to be sold after?

He would be much better suited to those games and could be a real asset to get qualified.

I remember Molde using Haaland to knock us out, only for him to leave immediately after.

Likewise we used McGinn to knock out Asteras but lost him for the Molde games.

[CapitalGreen]

I would assume this means Rocky isn't staying. But either way I'm happy if we can bring Porteous back in to the club. I think it ticks a lot of boxes for us.

I’d be surprised if SDG isn’t looking to upgrade the RCB position.

[EGL2000]

Could Vente come back for the Europa/conf qualifiers, only to be sold after?

He would be much better suited to those games and could be a real asset to get qualified.

I remember Molde using Haaland to knock us out, only for him to leave immediately after.

I think get him sold quickly get the money in a reinvest. Think it's pretty clear he doesn't want to play here next season and we will get a good fee so win win.

[Centre Hawf]

Could Vente come back for the Europa/conf qualifiers, only to be sold after?

He would be much better suited to those games and could be a real asset to get qualified.

I remember Molde using Haaland to knock us out, only for him to leave immediately after.

I guess if there isn't a moved lined up by the time pre-season comes around he'll come away with us on it and likewise if no deals are done by the time any games come around he'll be involved. We still pay his wages and he's a Hibs player until he isn't.

[Souter96Mac]

A back 3 of Iredale Rocky Porto would be v tidy. Also good footballing ability either side of Rocky to get attacking moves set up.

[Souter96Mac]

Could Vente come back for the Europa/conf qualifiers, only to be sold after?

He would be much better suited to those games and could be a real asset to get qualified.

I remember Molde using Haaland to knock us out, only for him to leave immediately after.

Not sure how it works, but I wonder if there might be some teams keen to sign him from us before the qualifiers - so that he's not cup tied, but unsure how/if that works in these comps.

[KWJ]

Levitt and McGrath don’t play the same position/role.

They are both playmakers, I can't seem them on the pitch too much at the same time. McGrath could maybe play wider but I don't think that gets the best out of him.

[ElginHibbie]

Hibs looking at Porto return according to Pat McP at Hibs Observer

Give me Dundee United first game, Porto scoring the winner and Goodwin having a meltdown

[Unseen work]

I’d be surprised if SDG isn’t looking to upgrade the RCB position.

Porteous linked in Hibs Observer today

[B.H.F.C]

They are both playmakers, I can't seem them on the pitch too much at the same time. McGrath could maybe play wider but I don't think that gets the best out of him.

McGrath plays further up the park than Levitt. Position wise you’re looking at him against Campbell (even though he has a totally different style) or Hoilett from last season.

[S4uzee]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen fans were calling him the ‘ ghost ‘ for being posted missing when they went on their losing run and the going got tough

Not sure how much of that is sour grapes ?

We shall see

Has averaged 30 games per season over the last three

Cup ties and European ties take him up to 40 per season so no too bad ( Wiki )

He was getting described as a very good signing who they should tie down on another contract and it was even stated he was one of their top 3 players just before he signed for us. After that the tone changed and he was boarding on easily replaceable to just being ***** 😂….

https://www.whoscored.com/players/247881/show/jamie-mcgrath

[WillowbraeHibby]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

Would tend to agree... Hoping this is just rumour, and nothing else.

[BILLYHIBS]

Is this a clue to a big summer signing ? ( watch till the end )


https://youtu.be/pDPUHGEbbNE?si=QbEGrBevxBDeB-Ev

Told you all 😂

[Centre Hawf]

Told you all 😂

I don't know how you did it... but fair play.

[Pretty Boy]

If the Observer are reporting Porteous coming back then you can safely say it's happening.

[JasonC1875]

If the Observer are reporting Porteous coming back then you can safely say it's happening.

They’re referencing the Herald article which only really mentions January interest from the club

[Tambo]

Can understand some's concerns regarding Porteous coming back, lets hope SDG can get the best out of him.

[B.H.F.C]

Get that Porteous splits opinion but it can’t be disputed that he has quality. Even since leaving us, he’s made the best part of a hundred appearances in the Championship and got more international caps.

Loads of questions about his character but we have a manager who knows that side of him better than any of us.

Would be a good signing for me.

[Aldo]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

So did Rocky and look how that’s turned out,

Ryan is only 26 and still to hit his peak. Very experienced player, knows the league etc.

If SDG wants him then that’ll do for me.

No brainer imho.

[Centre Hawf]

So did Rocky and look how that’s turned out,

Ryan is only 26 and still to hit his peak. Very experienced player, knows the league etc.

If SDG wants him then that’ll do for me.

No brainer imho.

I agree. In my opinion he was still one of the better players outside the old firm when he left and in the time since he's had a great run for Scotland in my opinion and looked to have taken another step. I do genuinely believe that stupid tackle vs Germany has derailed him in some way and it's hopefully a huge learning moment for him.

If SDG is happy that the Porteous we're getting to come back up the road is a more mature and well rounded version of the one who left then we'd be stupid not to take him back. Especially as now it could mean we have him for his peak years for the next 6 to 8 years at centre back.

[Donegal Hibby]

I agree. In my opinion he was still one of the better players outside the old firm when he left and in the time since he's had a great run for Scotland in my opinion and looked to have taken another step. I do genuinely believe that stupid tackle vs Germany has derailed him in some way and it's hopefully a huge learning moment for him.

If SDG is happy that the Porteous we're getting to come back up the road is a more mature and well rounded version of the one who left then we'd be stupid not to take him back. Especially as now it could mean we have him for his peak years for the next 6 to 8 years at centre back.

I wonder if we are after him does this mean Rocky’s going ? .

[Lago]

Supprised there has been no yes or no from Hoilett yet.

[B.H.F.C]

Supprised there has been no yes or no from Hoilett yet.

The fact there hasn’t been a yes, yet, makes me think he won’t be back.

Can only think that it’s down to looking for more playing time than he thinks he’s going to get here or something along those lines.

Id really like to keep him.

[EGL2000]

Kille sign Jamie Brandon from Livi

[CapitalGreen]

They’re referencing the Herald article which only really mentions January interest from the club

It’s the same company.

[JohnM1875]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

Have to say, this is where I am as well.

Doesn’t look like he’s improved much either since leaving. This isn’t based on a handful of games either. I watched loads of Watford after he moved there. Started off really well, then the same wee mistakes started creeping in.

If he does come back I’ll obviously hope it goes well! Just not sure it will.

[HFC93]

They’re referencing the Herald article which only really mentions January interest from the club

The Hibs Observer is essentially the Herald.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Porteous as a massive step up in quality. Delighted with this if it happens.

[flash]

Each to their own but I am happy to head down there and drive him back home.
Would be a fantastic signing.

[ruthven_raiders]

The fact there hasn’t been a yes, yet, makes me think he won’t be back.

Can only think that it’s down to looking for more playing time than he thinks he’s going to get here or something along those lines.

Id really like to keep him.

Think it is more down to his family being down south..maybe wrong on thatu but has been mentioned...

[Billy Bunter 07]

Each to their own but I am happy to head down there and drive him back home.
Would be a fantastic signing.

Spot on.

[04Sauzee]

Gary Mackay-Steven signs for Ross County

[SHODAN]

Let's hope Porteous can have a Rocky-esque improvement in attitude.

[Silky]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

Nick Walsh will have his red card out already!

[04Sauzee]

Nick Walsh will have his red card out already!

24 yellows and 1 red card for club and country since he left Hibs.

In saying that the guys played a good number of games in Scotland, had 12 Scotland caps and has played 80+ games in the English Championship.

[Donegal Hibby]

Porteous return not for me. Brings too much chaos and can be a liability at times

Agree with this but if we are after him maybe it means Rocky’s going and Gray’s going for a player he knows has ability as a replacement and thinks he can get him to caught out the chaos/ nonsense and mistakes . Rocky certainly became a more consistent performer since Gray became manager . Personally think Rocky is a better all round player though.

[Wilson]

Let's hope Porteous can have a Rocky-esque improvement in attitude.

I'm still confused by this attitude problem the likes of Porteous and Nisbet have. This attitude that sees them train, and play, and succeed to International standard, and draw transfer fees.

Surely their attitudes are right somewhere?

[S4uzee]

Agree with this but if we are after him maybe it means Rocky’s going and Gray’s going for a player he knows has ability as a replacement and thinks he can get him to caught out the chaos/ nonsense and mistakes . Rocky certainly became a more consistent performer since Gray became manager . Personally think Rocky is a better all round player though.

Agreed, if it was a choice, I’d much rather Rocky stayed. Quicker and stronger

[Donegal Hibby]

Agreed, if it was a choice, I’d much rather Rocky stayed. Quicker and stronger

Fingers crossed Rocky still might stay …

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-news-ryan-porteous-5170886

[Unseen work]

I want a back 3 of Porteous Rocky Iredale

That back 3, with a new right wing back and Nicky Cadden on the left would leave us in a very strong position

Think Miller will be off.

Rocky’s pace, strength and all round athleticism is a huge reason we can play how we do with a high line

[flash]

Agreed, if it was a choice, I’d much rather Rocky stayed. Quicker and stronger

No offence but I would be amazed if Rocky is quicker than Porto.

[PortoHSC]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree

[04Sauzee]

Celtic sign a young guy from Fulham

UPDATE: Fulham striker Callum Osmand has completed a medical with Celtic.

It’s understood the 19-year-old has now agreed terms to join the Scottish champions this summer.

Fulham will be due training compensation, once the deal is completed.

(w/@skysports_sheth)

#CelticFC #FFC

[04Sauzee]

No offence but I would be amazed if Rocky is quicker than Porto.

I actually think he might be,.wouldn't be putting any money on it though 😁

[Iain G]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree

If it was a choice between Rocky and Porto, I would pick Rocky right now. Maybe we can have both but wouldn't be fussed if Porto didn't come back.

[S4uzee]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree

Iredale and Rocky have been better in the last season IMO

[Paulie Walnuts]

Iredale and Rocky have been better in the last season IMO

Absolutely. :agree:

[Unseen work]

Celtic sign a young guy from Fulham

UPDATE: Fulham striker Callum Osmand has completed a medical with Celtic.

It’s understood the 19-year-old has now agreed terms to join the Scottish champions this summer.

Fulham will be due training compensation, once the deal is completed.

(w/@skysports_sheth)

#CelticFC #FFC

Would think that would be Kenny away in some capacity

[Unseen work]

No offence but I would be amazed if Rocky is quicker than Porto.

I think Rocky would be quicker than Porteous by a considerable amount

[04Sauzee]

Dundee Utd announce their 2nd signing of the day.

🧱🇲🇩 Defensive reinforcement

#DUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Iurie Iovu from NK Istra 1961 ✍️

🖊️ The defender joins the Terrors on an initial two-year deal, with a club-held option of an additional 12 months, subject to SFA and international clearance

[we are hibs]

Hibs remain open to the idea of Ryan Porteous returning to Easter Road. But they are not actively pursuing a move for the former club captain, as negotiations with out-of-contract defender Rocky Bushiri continue to progress.


Evening news

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[Dmas]

I think Rocky would be quicker than Porteous by a considerable amount

Absolutely big man’s rapid

[cameronw-hfc]

I think Rocky would be quicker than Porteous by a considerable amount

Yeah same here, not sure it'd even be a competitive race? Rocky is rapid, Porto I've never looked at as a quick player. Not noticeably slow either but never seen him as particularly quick, whereas it's one of Ricky's biggest strengths

[flash]

I think Rocky would be quicker than Porteous by a considerable amount

Not so sure but would be delighted if we have them both next season to make a comparison.

[superfurryhibby]

Absolutely big man’s rapid

Agreed, he is as quick as any defender I can recall seeing at Hibs. I always feel confident he'll catch a guy who has pace.

I would take a more mature and composed Porto back, but would also be fearful as to how he copes with any return to Scotland. If he had options, he'd be better steering well clear.

[Unseen work]

Hibs remain open to the idea of Ryan Porteous returning to Easter Road. But they are not actively pursuing a move for the former club captain, as negotiations with out-of-contract defender Rocky Bushiri continue to progress.


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Hibs observer always seem more connected to the club than most places imo. Hopefully they’re right.

[HoboHarry]

Hibs remain open to the idea of Ryan Porteous returning to Easter Road. But they are not actively pursuing a move for the former club captain, as negotiations with out-of-contract defender Rocky Bushiri continue to progress.


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Whoever it was at Hibs that fed them that line is a poker player. :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

I think Rocky would be quicker than Porteous by a considerable amount

:agree:

Rapid over 20 yards fastest I have seen since Geebs

Rocky is fast and powerful

Did he not hold some record on 1 on 1’s last season ?

Even when he got ripped a new one when he let the ball bounce twice against the Hun 3-3 and got caught wrong side he still managed to get back and get a tackle in and put the guy off scoring a hat-trick with his pace at the death

[Donegal Hibby]

Iredale and Rocky have been better in the last season IMO

100% :agree:

[HoboHarry]

Is he not a defender though? .... surely the golden oldie signing rule only applies to forwards :greengrin
Well then, Danny Ings is out of contract? :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

Kilmarnock sign Brandon 😳…

https://x.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1932466790203867252

[Hibbyradge]

Kilmarnock sign Brandon 😳…

https://x.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1932466790203867252

That's pretty good. 😃

[Aldo]

I agree. In my opinion he was still one of the better players outside the old firm when he left and in the time since he's had a great run for Scotland in my opinion and looked to have taken another step. I do genuinely believe that stupid tackle vs Germany has derailed him in some way and it's hopefully a huge learning moment for him.

If SDG is happy that the Porteous we're getting to come back up the road is a more mature and well rounded version of the one who left then we'd be stupid not to take him back. Especially as now it could mean we have him for his peak years for the next 6 to 8 years at centre back.

I think SDG will have that conversation with him about what’s expected (and not expected) from him.

He will know and will have a point to prove imho.

I wonder what some would say if we had signed Findlay yet Ryan was available??

[JimBHibees]

That's pretty good. 😃

Really 😄

[Jock O]

It would be crazy for me for us not to sign Porteous if available in our budget. We need to believe in Gray knowing what he is getting, on football ability alone he would at least equal the current Rocky, and Iredale, although I get with his left foot Iredale has a specific advantage. However I think on ability Porteous would be a massive improvement for defence in the squad, especially if Miller is now eying a move, and in all honesty even if Miller is staying, who I like a lot, but Porteous I would say should be streets ahead of most defenders in Scotland. Although I appreciate that should is a huge unknown at moment, and there is no doubt it presents an element of risk to us sinking a significant part of our budget on him, especially if Rocky stays.

I think keeping Triantis and Rocky, and signing Porteous and Simons would be a huge statement of intent, and a real attempt to improve significantly, keeping us clearly ahead of both Aberdeen and Hearts based on current recruitment. We still have potential big gaps up front off course, but maybe we need to really, after all this time, trust the process, and see who comes in there.

Exciting, if slightly nervous times.

[IanM]

Dundee Utd announce their 2nd signing of the day.

🧱🇲🇩 Defensive reinforcement

#DUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Iurie Iovu from NK Istra 1961 ✍️

🖊️ The defender joins the Terrors on an initial two-year deal, with a club-held option of an additional 12 months, subject to SFA and international clearance

This boy looks an absolute menace -l😂

[J-C]

Fingers crossed Rocky still might stay …

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-transfer-news-ryan-porteous-5170886

Was he a club captain as it states in this piece?

[AlbertK86]

Nick Walsh will have his red card out already!

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[Centre Hawf]

Was he a club captain as it states in this piece?

He was in a “leadership role” when that fanny Johnson decided to lift the captaincy off Hanlon for Marshall and have a “team captain” a “club captain” and a “leadership role”.

Someone read one book on leadership and took it to heart it seemed.

[Waxy]

Kilmarnock sign Brandon 😳…

https://x.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1932466790203867252

Dont know why i was expecting Brandon Barker

[Donegal Hibby]

He was in a “leadership role” when that fanny Johnson decided to lift the captaincy off Hanlon for Marshall and have a “team captain” a “club captain” and a “leadership role”.

Someone read one book on leadership and took it to heart it seemed.

I think he was given the captain’s armband in one game when Lewis Stevenson went off , might have been around the time when Maloney was our manager .. could be wrong there though.

[Centre Hawf]

I think he was given the captain’s armband in one game when Lewis Stevenson went off , might have been around the time when Maloney was our manager .. could be wrong there though.

He’ll definitely have had it on a few occasions. That was around the time the club were desperate for him to sign a new deal so did everything to make him fall in love with us again.

[Donegal Hibby]

Dont know why i was expecting Brandon Barker

I actually forgot is first name when posting so just went along with Brandon 🤭

[Pretty Boy]

They’re referencing the Herald article which only really mentions January interest from the club

The Observer is essentially an extension of Hibs own PR department. I'm inclined to believe if they are running it then they have something.

They essentially done the soft launch of Gray last year for the club. Daily articles with former players, other coaches and then even current players all saying how great he was (true) and touting him for the job.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Kieran Tierney 5-year contract at sellick

[McD]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree



McGregor, Ambrose, Iredale. Those aren’t too long ago

[JimBHibees]

Dont know why i was expecting Brandon Barker

So was i

[McD]

Kilmarnock sign Brandon 😳…

https://x.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1932466790203867252



That’s good, very creative 😄

[Radge70]

Dundee Utd announce their 2nd signing of the day.

🧱🇲🇩 Defensive reinforcement

#DUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Iurie Iovu from NK Istra 1961 ✍️

🖊️ The defender joins the Terrors on an initial two-year deal, with a club-held option of an additional 12 months, subject to SFA and international clearance

Iurie Iovu's in the air

[Tambo]

Cherki completes City move.

[aberhibsfc]

On talent,Porteous would be a good move, but he needs to come back with a better attitude regards responsibility and teamwork. No more pissing about with risky passes at the back. If he could bring that to the team brilliant, but our top target for defence has to be resigning Bushiri.

If we are serious about developing as a threat in this league, we need to bolster our team.

I shiver when I think of what the development team money could have put on the park if we had went that way.

The way the young teams are going is the model we should be sticking to.

Apologies, unpacked a lot more than I planned to.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Fraser Murray signs for Wigan. Great move for him.

[BILLYHIBS]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree
Rocky followed by Iredale

Porto needs to cut out the errors stop taking risky chances at the back change his Billy big time attitude and learn from his mistakes cut out the rash tackles and become more of a team player

Coming back under SDG might be the making of him as a legend he has the ability no doubt plus he is one of us

Porto Rocky and Iredale sounds good with Miller O’Hora and Ekpiteta fighting for their places with Europe looming injuries suspensions and squad rotation

[Since90+2]

Porteous would be one of the best centre halfs in the league if we can get him back.

[Since452]

I am in utter disbelief that there are any Hibs fans that would not want to have Porto back at Hibs. Best defender we have had in a LONG time and I’d love to hear who has been better than him if you disagree

Hi Ryan

[Iain G]

Porteous would be one of the best centre halfs in the league if we can get him back.

And third best at Hibs 😁

[flash]

And third best at Hibs 😁

The one season he played in a really decent Hibs team he was arguably the best central defender in the country never mind at the club.

[Billy Bunter 07]

And third best at Hibs 😁

You’ll change your mind if he signs.

[04Sauzee]

Cláudio Braga

Aalesund FK striker arrives in Edinburgh to meet with Tynecastle officials to finalise a move. ✍️

The 25 year old who bagged 14 goals & 9 assists for Aalesund FK is rumoured to be costing the Jambos in the region of £400k 💰⚽️

[Iain G]

You’ll change your mind if he signs.

4th best? 😁

[Ray_]

IMHO it is very Jambo-esque that we turn our noses up at a 26 YO player who has already achieved double figures in Scotland caps and who would add to our home-grown quantity.

Some of us forget the mistakes we have made at the back, including after the split, where we were far from being an impregnable fortress. If SDG and Co decide that Porto could do a job, I'm more than happy with that.

[Centre Hawf]

Cláudio Braga

Aalesund FK striker arrives in Edinburgh to meet with Tynecastle officials to finalise a move. ✍️

The 25 year old who bagged 14 goals & 9 assists for Aalesund FK is rumoured to be costing the Jambos in the region of £400k 💰⚽️

On the surface this looks like a good bit of business. That said I've never seen him play so hopefully he's not built for McInness ball.

[B.H.F.C]

On the surface this looks like a good bit of business. That said I've never seen him play so hopefully he's not built for McInness ball.

Would seem like a lot of money for a player in the Norwegian second tier who’s not played above that level. Suppose the magic computer is there to uncover players they wouldn’t find otherwise.

[Paulie Walnuts]

IMHO it is very Jambo-esque that we turn our noses up at a 26 YO player who has already achieved double figures in Scotland caps and who would add to our home-grown quantity.

Some of us forget the mistakes we have made at the back, including after the split, where we were far from being an impregnable fortress. If SDG and Co decide that Porto could do a job, I'm more than happy with that.

What on earth is Jambo-esque about it? :confused:

He doesn’t get a game for Scotland anymore, got bombed out of Watford and couldn’t get a game at PNE. You would think it was Van Dijk people were turning their noses up at when in reality it’s a bottom half English Championship squad player who wasn’t short of problems last time he was here.

[flash]

What on earth is Jambo-esque about it? :confused:

He doesn’t get a game for Scotland anymore, got bombed out of Watford and couldn’t get a game at PNE. You would think it was Van Dijk people were turning their noses up at when in reality it’s a bottom half English Championship squad player who wasn’t short of problems last time he was here.

He was also one of the best defenders in the league for a decent period of time.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He was also one of the best defenders in the league for a decent period of time.

He was desperately poor when he left us. He’s been poor at Watford, hence why they’re quite happy to get rid of him and he hasn’t even got a game at PNE. It’s been a good few years since he’s been playing really well consistently.

If he hadn’t played here before then I’m not convinced people would be gushing over him in the way they are.

[Ray_]

What on earth is Jambo-esque about it? :confused:

He doesn’t get a game for Scotland anymore, got bombed out of Watford and couldn’t get a game at PNE. You would think it was Van Dijk people were turning their noses up at when in reality it’s a bottom half English Championship squad player.

So he has missed the boat, and that is the end for him and his Scotland career?

ON the same scenario as Van Dijk, all season we have shipped dreadful goals, including post-split. So we have some way to go before believing we are the finished article, even if Rocky stays.

As for the Jambo-esque, Triantis wasn't good enough for us last summer, nor was Nisbet, now it is Porteous. I don't think I need to add anymore.

[flash]

He was desperately poor when he left us. He’s been poor at Watford, hence why they’re quite happy to get rid of him and he hasn’t even got a game at PNE. It’s been a long time since he’s been playing really well.

If he hadn’t played here before then I’m not convinced people would be gushing over him in the way they are.

He has played 76 games for Watford- basically 2 full seasons.
None of our current defence will ever reach that point.

[Paulie Walnuts]

So he has missed the boat, and that is the end for him and his Scotland career?

ON the same scenario as Van Dijk, all season we have shipped dreadful goals, including post-split. So we have some way to go before believing we are the finished article, even if Rocky stays.

I never said his Scotland career was finished, although it wouldn’t surprise me. His stupidity cost us big time at a national tournament.

Using the fact he has double figures of Scotland caps when he doesn’t get in the squad anymore though doesn’t really tell you much. The current version of Porteous is a poorer player than the one that was getting into Scotland squads previously.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He has played 76 games for Watford- basically 2 full seasons.
None of our current defence will ever reach that point.

I fully expect Rocky will comfortably manage that and more.

[flash]

I fully expect Rocky will comfortably manage that and more.

We shall see. I love Rocky but have my doubts.

[500miles]

I never said his Scotland career was finished, although it wouldn’t surprise me. His stupidity cost us big time at a national tournament.

Using the fact he has double figures of Scotland caps when he doesn’t get in the squad anymore though doesn’t really tell you much. The current version of Porteous is a poorer player than the one that was getting into Scotland squads previously.

If Porteous pulls out of the challenge against Germany, wouldn’t we have went 3-0 down anyway?

[J-C]

Would seem like a lot of money for a player in the Norwegian second tier who’s not played above that level. Suppose the magic computer is there to uncover players they wouldn’t find otherwise.

Compared to the £700k we paid for Vente from the same league, did we use the same magic computer.

[Paulie Walnuts]

We shall see. I love Rocky but have my doubts.

Ekpiteta also managed roughly the same amount of games over two seasons in the Championship.

It’s not exactly a level we’re unable to sign from.

[Fergus52]

Porteous is better than Rocky and Iredale, easily

The recency bias is mad on here

[Paulie Walnuts]

Porteous is better than Rocky and Iredale, easily

The recency bias is mad on here

He’s really not.

Porteous was a player that a huge portion of Hibs fans were quite happy to see the back of by the time he left.

If he was ‘easily’ a better player than those two he wouldn’t have been sitting in the bench every week for PNE in a relegation battle.

Your opinion is based on the total opposite of recency bias. Performances from years ago rather than performances now. Recent form is a hell of a better indicator of what you’ll get from a player than what they were delivering 4 years ago.

[flash]

If Porteous pulls out of the challenge against Germany, wouldn’t we have went 3-0 down anyway?

We would and he has been in several Scotland squads since then too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

If Porteous pulls out of the challenge against Germany, wouldn’t we have went 3-0 down anyway?

We also went down to 10 men which ultimately made the chances of an absolute doing, which we ended up getting, infinitely higher. That meant our chances of qualifying diminished massively.

[500miles]

We also went down to 10 men which ultimately made the chances of an absolute doing, which we ended up getting, infinitely higher. That meant our chances of qualifying diminished massively.

We lost less goals with 10 men than 11. We got a doing because we were levels beneath Germany in their own back yard, showpiece fixture.


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[Paulie Walnuts]

We lost less goals with 10 men than 11. We got a doing because we were levels beneath Germany in their own back yard, showpiece fixture.


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No we didn’t. We lost 3 with 10 men, 2 with 11.

[flash]

No we didn’t. We lost 3 with 10 men, 2 with 11.

Did you actually watch that game? It could have been 4 or 5 before the red card.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Did you actually watch that game? It could have been 4 or 5 before the red card.

And yet it wasn’t. Because it’s much easier to keep the score down with 11 men on the pitch.

[B.H.F.C]

He’s really not.

Porteous was a player that a huge portion of Hibs fans were quite happy to see the back of by the time he left.

If he was ‘easily’ a better player than those two he wouldn’t have been sitting in the bench every week for PNE in a relegation battle.

Your opinion is based on the total opposite of recency bias. Performances from years ago rather than performances now. Recent form is a hell of a better indicator of what you’ll get from a player than what they were delivering 4 years ago.

Is it no just possible that a player can lose their way a bit. We’ve seen it plenty times before. You don’t like him, that’s fairly obvious. But since he left us he’s made about a hundred appearances in the Championship and been a mainstay in a Scotland team that qualified for a tournament (I know he made a mistake once we got there).

There is plenty of evidence to suggest Porteous would improve us with a manager who could get the best out of him.

[Centre Hawf]

Would seem like a lot of money for a player in the Norwegian second tier who’s not played above that level. Suppose the magic computer is there to uncover players they wouldn’t find otherwise.

£400k isn't that bad for a 25 year old striker who has been fairly consistent at scoring since he started playing. But you're right the level he's at isn't the highest either.

[Ribs1875]

Ryan Porteous heavily linked up back to us. Never mind what has went on in the past. We need to look forward. Ever since the start of December we went from strength to strength. Porteous is the best centre half we have had come out the youth academy since the turn of the millennium. He's still a young guy with time to turn it around. I think it's a logical signing.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is it no just possible that a player can lose their way a bit. We’ve seen it plenty times before. You don’t like him, that’s fairly obvious. But since he left us he’s made about a hundred appearances in the Championship and been a mainstay in a Scotland team that qualified for a tournament (I know he made a mistake once we got there).

There is plenty of evidence to suggest Porteous would improve us with a manager who could get the best out of him.

It’s absolutely possible a player can lose his way. Infact I’d suggest it’s fairly clear Porteous has, something which he done when he was here towards the end as well.

He’s still not currently ‘easily’ a better player than Rocky or Iredale though, whether that’s because he’s lost his way or not. PNE bench warmer Porteous is in no way, shape or form ‘easily’ better than those two.

For me I’d rather be looking for players on the up, rather than pinning our hopes on a player who’s lost his way coming good again.

[500miles]

No we didn’t. We lost 3 with 10 men, 2 with 11.

The penalty occurred with 11 men in the pitch, come on.


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[ElginHibbie]

I am def more critical of Porto than some, maybe even most, on here, but he gets far too much stick for the Germany red card

His challenge after coming on against Greece recently on other hand does give me fear he's not progressed much since leaving us and might now be going backwards

If Malkay and Gray think we can get him back to his best though it's a no brainer with or without Rocky

[flash]

And yet it wasn’t. Because it’s much easier to keep the score down with 11 men on the pitch.

What are you on about? Gundogan was tapping the ball into an empty net if Porto hadn't attempted to stop him.
That would have been 3-0 at half time against 11 men.
Surely you understand that.

[keep the faith]

Porteous is better than Rocky and Iredale, easily

The recency bias is mad on here

Porto is well behind that pair.

[Paulie Walnuts]

What are you on about? Gundogan was tapping the ball into an empty net if Porto hadn't attempted to stop him.
That would have been 3-0 at half time against 11 men.
Surely you understand that.

No, you presume that’s what he was going to do.

He was on the stretch, Porteous was still goal side of him. He still had a bit to do. It was pointed out at the time that the xG for the chance was significantly lower than the xG for the penalty.

[flash]

Porto is well behind that pair.

The Porto from the season we finished 3rd?

[flash]

No, you presume that’s what he was going to do.

He was on the stretch, Porteous was still goal side of him. He still had a bit to do. It was pointed out at the time that the xG for the chance was significantly lower than the xG for the penalty.

OK with that i am out.

[500miles]

The Porto from the season we finished 3rd?

Up until LJ we had the best defensive record in the league outside the OF for 3 seasons. Porto was heavily featured.


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[Centre Hawf]

It’s absolutely possible a player can lose his way. Infact I’d suggest it’s fairly clear Porteous has, something which he done when he was here towards the end as well.

He’s still not currently ‘easily’ a better player than Rocky or Iredale though, whether that’s because he’s lost his way or not. PNE bench warmer Porteous is in no way, shape or form ‘easily’ better than those two.

For me I’d rather be looking for players on the up, rather than pinning our hopes on a player who’s lost his way coming good again.

Some of Hibs best signings of the last decade or so are players who have lost their way. Allan lost his way about 3 times before joining us and being a stellar player, Fraser Fyvie was a lost player after failing down south. Martin Boyle failed at Dundee. I don't think it's as simple as saying you can only sign players on the back of good seasons.

Porteous is a player at 26 years old who has both incredible amounts of career experience not just in Scotland but now in a very competitive division down south and has played against some top opposition for Scotland. Yet despite all that he still arguably has his best years ahead of him still as a defender. If you were to offer me ANY player with the CV of Ryan Porteous I think we would all jump at it.

I would agree that on current form he isn't 'easily' better than Rocky or Iredale but I don't think it's a choice of either of them or Porteous. The best case scenario would be he would come into RCB with they two, although I think it's sadly a case of a replacement for Rocky personally. If we're looking for a replacement centre back then I think we'd honestly struggle to do any better in this current market than Ryan Porteous.

[MacGruber]

I think Porteous would be a very good signing. Would love us to keep Rocky too but not sure if this is a one or the other arrangement. Concerns like anyone that he hasn't learned not to dive in and go in hard and reckless but think the positive attributes he brings outweigh those traits. Home grown international defender from the Chanpionship still to hit peak years - yes from me