Summer transfer thread 2025

[JohnM1875]

Lewis Miller yeat option triggered. No brainer.

[Centre Hawf]

Lewis Miller yeat option triggered. No brainer.

Makes sense to me. Get it done, protect the investment of sorts, doesn't mean we can't renew him longer or even sell him in the summer.

[JohnM1875]

Makes sense to me. Get it done, protect the investment of sorts, doesn't mean we can't renew him longer or even sell him in the summer.

Think we’ll be selling him this summer and we’re making sure we get as much as we can.

[Centre Hawf]

Was reading up on Maolida, done reasonably well at a mid table Saudi club, wages under 5g a week surprisingly. Out of contract in June.

I wouldn't believe any reported wages you read on the internet, especially in regards to players out in Saudi of all places.

[overdrive]

Think we’ll be selling him this summer and we’re making sure we get as much as we can.

That’s what I thought when I saw it was just the 1 year option that had been triggered rather than trying to extend that any.

[Centre Hawf]

Think we’ll be selling him this summer and we’re making sure we get as much as we can.

I suspect you may be right. I'd like to think the conversations about his contract extension would have started with a "do you want to go beyond the one year?" and us activating it probably means he doesn't or we can't agree what it will take to do so.

[Stuart93]

Wonder if the clubs thinking of squad size by millers year extension.

If we get Europe our squad size and depth needs to improve big time

[B.H.F.C]

Wonder if the clubs thinking of squad size by millers year extension.

If we get Europe our squad size and depth needs to improve big time

Think it’ll just be down to form as much as anything. The position change has really helped him.

Or it’s with an eye on selling him in the summer.

[JimBHibees]

Not so sure about that, since Jensen came in there form has gotten a lot better

Not sure it would be down to him. Think he is pretty average to be honest

[badabing67]

Lewis Miller yeat option triggered. No brainer.

I would of preferred they negotiated a completely new contract. But good news on the face of it.

[Ringothedog]

I suspect you may be right. I'd like to think the conversations about his contract extension would have started with a "do you want to go beyond the one year?" and us activating it probably means he doesn't or we can't agree what it will take to do so.

Or they are in discussions which now are not as immediate as they were before the contract extension was triggered

[JimBHibees]

Lewis Miller yeat option triggered. No brainer.

Wee bit surprised we haven't signed him on longer.

[ElginHibbie]

I would of preferred they negotiated a completely new contract. But good news on the face of it.

Wonder if that is still on cards, all just depends on our European situation

[Since452]

Miller will be available for the Europa league final then. Good news.

[WhileTheChief..]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

[3pm]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

He had no choice.

[B.H.F.C]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

He never signed an extension. We had an option on his contract.

[JimBHibees]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

Think the deal could be triggered by the club.

[Centre Hawf]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

It was an option the club triggered, not a normal sit down and sign extension.

[McD]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?



It’s not an extension, it’s a clause in his current contract that Hibs had the right to keep him for another year if they so chose

[badabing67]

Wonder if that is still on cards, all just depends on our European situation


I think that is what it is at the moment, if we get confirmed group stage Euro football next season it completely changes the outlook for the club and the players. Next few games are really massive for us now

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I hope for the laddie the years extension comes with a small bump up in salary. Just enough to keep him hungry to earn an extended deal.

[MacGruber]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

I was hoping the delay in announcing was due to them agreeing a longer term deal. The fact it is just the year option perhaps suggests we couldn't reach agreement on a longer deal and activating the option means we will get some cash if he leaves. Obviously.. perhaps not. Glad he's at least tied on another year contract and maybe buys us time to get a longer deal agreed. Think he is a big asset.

[HoboHarry]

BBC reporting that we've started talks to keep Junior Hoilett for another season.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0jzv2nygxlo

[Smartie]

Why do we think Miller will be sold?

I’m thinking the opposite. If he wanted away why sign the extension?

There’s still a bit of me has that £7m+ loss from last year’s accounts in the back of my mind. That’s not a wee half million or the sort of thing that needs a tweak to make ends meet - it’s an absolutely brutal and significant amount of money.

The squad we currently have looks to be perfectly capable of being very competitive in our league going forward, if we can keep it together a wee bit longer. Obviously European group stage football would be massive but I just feel like something fairly significant is going to need to happen to get us back on an even keel financially. It’s much easier to talk about extensions and offers for x, h and a bit there’s also a financial reality to consider.

With his recent excellent form for Hibs and for Australia, Miller with something left on his contract becomes a fairly sellable asset. Maybe it’s that?

[JohnM1875]

There’s still a bit of me has that £7m+ loss from last year’s accounts in the back of my mind. That’s not a wee half million or the sort of thing that needs a tweak to make ends meet - it’s an absolutely brutal and significant amount of money.

The squad we currently have looks to be perfectly capable of being very competitive in our league going forward, if we can keep it together a wee bit longer. Obviously European group stage football would be massive but I just feel like something fairly significant is going to need to happen to get us back on an even keel financially. It’s much easier to talk about extensions and offers for x, h and a bit there’s also a financial reality to consider.

With his recent excellent form for Hibs and for Australia, Miller with something left on his contract becomes a fairly sellable asset. Maybe it’s that?

Ian Gordon has already confirmed they’ll be covering that loss, did he not?

Fully expect financial help from BKFC as well to get us in a good place for next season and Europe.

[Thatdayinmay16]

BBC reporting that we've started talks to keep Junior Hoilett for another season.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0jzv2nygxlo

Excellent, hopefully one we can get done soon, an absolutely outstanding player and one who will be very useful for European football.

[HoboHarry]

Ian Gordon has already confirmed they’ll be covering that loss, did he not?

Fully expect financial help from BKFC as well to get us in a good place for next season and Europe.
I read the same (at the AGM perhaps?) where Ian Gordon said they would cover the losses. Not so sure about financial help from the Black Knights - if we are participating in Europe we'd be subject to FSR would we not? Happy to stand corrected but won't our expenditure be tied to our football income?

[Smartie]

Ian Gordon has already confirmed they’ll be covering that loss, did he not?

Fully expect financial help from BKFC as well to get us in a good place for next season and Europe.

He confirmed they’d be covering the loss for last year but I think it would be naive to expect them to cover losses of that magnitude indefinitely going forward.

Tbh I think I’ve just got Stockholm syndrome ingrained into me from the penny-pinching Petrie era and have had my tendencies towards largesse eroded in favour of miserly pragmatism.

[JohnM1875]

I read the same (at the AGM perhaps?) where Ian Gordon said they would cover the losses. Not so sure about financial help from the Black Knights - if we are participating in Europe we'd be subject to FSR would we not? Happy to stand corrected but won't our expenditure be tied to our football income?

Aye, you're right about FSR

“The UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations (FSR) are the new rules replacing Financial Fair Play (FFP) and aim to improve the financial health of football clubs. They focus on a "squad cost ratio" limiting spending on wages, transfers, and other related costs to a percentage of club revenue. Specifically, from the 2025/26 season, clubs participating in UEFA competitions must ensure that their squad cost ratio doesn't exceed 70% of their turnover.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key Features of the FSR:

Squad Cost Ratio: Clubs are required to keep their "squad cost ratio" below a certain percentage of their revenue.

Gradual Implementation: The 70% cap is being implemented gradually, starting with 90% in 2023/24, 80% in 2024/25, and 70% in 2025/26.

No Overdue Payments Rule: Clubs must ensure all financial obligations are met on time.

Football Earnings Rule: Clubs are allowed a certain level of losses over a three-year period, with the allowance varying based on their financial health.

Net Equity Rule: Clubs must maintain a positive net equity position.

Penalties for Breaches: Breaches of the FSR can result in financial penalties and even sporting measures.

Impact on Clubs:

Limited Spending:
The FSR aims to restrict excessive spending on player wages, transfers, and other related costs, according to UEFA.com.

Focus on Financial Health:
The regulations encourage clubs to prioritize long-term financial sustainability, says Linklaters.

Pressure on Owner Investment:
Clubs may need to rely more on owner investment to cover potential losses, according to Sky Sports”

[JohnM1875]

He confirmed they’d be covering the loss for last year but I think it would be naive to expect them to cover losses of that magnitude indefinitely going forward.

Tbh I think I’ve just got Stockholm syndrome ingrained into me from the penny-pinching Petrie era and have had my tendencies towards largesse eroded in favour of miserly pragmatism.

Aye that's a fair point about moving forwards. Think we were told to expect a stinker in our annual reports next year as well.

[Centre Hawf]

He confirmed they’d be covering the loss for last year but I think it would be naive to expect them to cover losses of that magnitude indefinitely going forward.

Tbh I think I’ve just got Stockholm syndrome ingrained into me from the penny-pinching Petrie era and have had my tendencies towards largesse eroded in favour of miserly pragmatism.

I haven't had a look to see where the bulk of the losses have come from. But I can imagine it's all problems that may no just disappear in a single financial year such as players wages etc. Will be interesting to know what our plan is this summer in regards to recruitment with that loss in mind, considering we already went really low key in January with Manneh.

[WhileTheChief..]

Struggling to get my head around this extension thing….

From Hibs’ side of things, we could let him go as his contract is ending, or, as we’ve done, we take up the option to keep him another year. That bit I get.

What’s in it for Miller though? If he was wanting away, then having this option is crap for him.

If he was playing gash, we’d release him anyway.

If he was playing well, which he is, we’d have offered him improved terms to extend his expired contract no?

Kinda feels like heads we win, tails you lose.

[CapitalGreen]

Struggling to get my head around this extension thing….

From Hibs’ side of things, we could let him go as his contract is ending, or, as we’ve done, we take up the option to keep him another year. That bit I get.

What’s in it for Miller though? If he was wanting away, then having this option is crap for him.

If he was playing gash, we’d release him anyway.

If he was playing well, which he is, we’d have offered him improved terms to extend his expired contract no?

Kinda feels like heads we win, tails you lose.

Perhaps we have offered him improved terms but he is wanting more.

[WhileTheChief..]

Perhaps we have offered him improved terms but he is wanting more.

Yeah, but again, that’s kinda crap from Miller’s point of view.

[tonyrougier123]

I know we are being more cautious with long deals, but in millers case I do feel we could’ve extended his deal by 2-3 quite easily. He’s much improved, and is only getting better at right cb. Minimal impact to us I’d feel. Maybe it’s in the pipeline for next season see how we progress over next six months.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Struggling to get my head around this extension thing….

From Hibs’ side of things, we could let him go as his contract is ending, or, as we’ve done, we take up the option to keep him another year. That bit I get.

What’s in it for Miller though? If he was wanting away, then having this option is crap for him.

If he was playing gash, we’d release him anyway.

If he was playing well, which he is, we’d have offered him improved terms to extend his expired contract no?

Kinda feels like heads we win, tails you lose.

He signed the contract with the option of an extension as part of the terms. Moving abroad to a different country, if he proves himself he has another year in the Scottish shop window. A year where he can kick on again to earn a more lucrative contract at Hibs or a potentially a bigger one elsewhere (Down South, wherever) when the extension expires next summer.

If there are suitors interested in him he will have the chance to make big money as a free agent.

[andrew70]

Yeah, but again, that’s kinda crap from Miller’s point of view.

Why, he’s well worth it. One of the only ones in the squad who could make us a lot of money.

[B.H.F.C]

I know we are being more cautious with long deals, but in millers case I do feel we could’ve extended his deal by 2-3 quite easily. He’s much improved, and is only getting better at right cb. Minimal impact to us I’d feel. Maybe it’s in the pipeline for next season see how we progress over next six months.

I’m happy with how Miller has done over the last 2 or 3 months but, prior to that, I’d have been happy enough to release him. There’s multiple scenarios and risks with them all. I reckon there will have been some discussion around extending further. He’s maybe happy enough with no longer commitment and we maybe didn’t want to overly commit financially either.

[1875Sean]

Struggling to get my head around this extension thing….

From Hibs’ side of things, we could let him go as his contract is ending, or, as we’ve done, we take up the option to keep him another year. That bit I get.

What’s in it for Miller though? If he was wanting away, then having this option is crap for him.

If he was playing gash, we’d release him anyway.

If he was playing well, which he is, we’d have offered him improved terms to extend his expired contract no?

Kinda feels like heads we win, tails you lose.

When he signed the deal he would have been well aware of the club having that option, not sure what’s to get your head around?

Thought we would be trying to give him a longer deal so maybe he is holding out for another club, either we get him for another year or get cash for him in the summer, win, win

[Nicho87]

For all we know miller might move in the summer

Maybe miller does want to leave, hibs have said we’re taking up our right for the years option as we want some money back rather than lose you for nowt.

As someone said miller signed his initial contract knowing Hibs had this available to them.

Think miller looks really good at RCB and already prefer him over O’Hora in there personally.

[matty_f]

I don't think the year's option is particularly uncommon in contracts, it offers the club some protection against a player leaving for nothing save for the player, the extra year is unlikely to be prohibitive if a more attractive club wants to sign them - a bigger club than Hibs is more likely to be able to afford the fee so it won't be a deal breaker.

[Centre Hawf]

Struggling to get my head around this extension thing….

From Hibs’ side of things, we could let him go as his contract is ending, or, as we’ve done, we take up the option to keep him another year. That bit I get.

What’s in it for Miller though? If he was wanting away, then having this option is crap for him.

If he was playing gash, we’d release him anyway.

If he was playing well, which he is, we’d have offered him improved terms to extend his expired contract no?

Kinda feels like heads we win, tails you lose.

It's fairly common now in all these type of deals. Certain things can trigger the extensions like appearances etc.

He signed the deal with us when he joined that had that clause in the contract. What's in it for him could be anything from "if you sign it with this clause we'll give you £1k a week more" or "if we do activate the clause you get 10% of whatever you're sold for". Genuinely could be anything or nothing at this point.

We have a similar clause in Boyle's contract which I would imagine we'll activate too.

[hibsforeurope]

For all we know miller might move in the summer

Maybe miller does want to leave, hibs have said we’re taking up our right for the years option as we want some money back rather than lose you for nowt.

As someone said miller signed his initial contract knowing Hibs had this available to them.

Think miller looks really good at RCB and already prefer him over O’Hora in there personally.

Totally agree, he's made the RCB of the back 3 his own, performances since moving there have been excellent and well worth a new deal/taking up the option. i probably wouldn't have se-signed him as a right back/RWB.

[badabing67]

Looks like we are still linked with Jordan Thomas from Cheltenham Town pretty sure we were linked in January but so were Millwall and Blackpool

Manager expects player to leave as Millwall, Blackpool and Hibernian eye transfer (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/cheltenham-town-michael-flynn-expects-departure-of-blackpool-millwall-hibernian-target/)

Millwall set for Hibernian transfer race as QPR transfer plans emerge (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/qpr/millwall-hibernian-transfer-race-qpr-5093642)

[worcesterhibby]

Looks like we are still linked with Jordan Thomas from Cheltenham Town pretty sure we were linked in January but so were Millwall and Blackpool

Manager expects player to leave as Millwall, Blackpool and Hibernian eye transfer (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/cheltenham-town-michael-flynn-expects-departure-of-blackpool-millwall-hibernian-target/)

Millwall set for Hibernian transfer race as QPR transfer plans emerge (https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/qpr/millwall-hibernian-transfer-race-qpr-5093642)

Love the fact that we are described as "Scottish Premier League Giants" :greengrin

[badabing67]

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[JohnM1875]

Olusanya to Houston Dynamo confirmed. Undisclosed six-figure fee. Think £200k was mentioned somewhere.

Not bad for a player put of contract in a few weeks time.

[Centre Hawf]

Olusanya to Houston Dynamo confirmed. Undisclosed six-figure fee. Think £200k was mentioned somewhere.

Not bad for a player put of contract in a few weeks time.

Not sure what their rules are over there for free agents but I seen someone say their window closes soon and the deal would have to be done soon. Considering their season is pretty much over it's decent time to get a chunk of cash for someone already leaving as you say.

[McD]

Yeah, but again, that’s kinda crap from Miller’s point of view.



He was happy enough to sign the contract, he’d rightly expect Hibs to keep paying his wages if he’d been a total flop, Hibs rightly expect to exercise clauses in the contract if they see fit.


If we’ve offered him improved terms and he’s wanting more than we can afford/want to go to, the club are within their rights to exercise the clause, just as it was his right to reject the new terms

[BILLYHIBS]

Aston Villa considering shock swoop for Man City’s departing KDB

SSN

[badabing67]

Aston Villa considering shock swoop for Man City’s departing KDB

SSN

Thought they would try and get Jack back

[tug.lismore]

He was happy enough to sign the contract, he’d rightly expect Hibs to keep paying his wages if he’d been a total flop, Hibs rightly expect to exercise clauses in the contract if they see fit.


If we’ve offered him improved terms and he’s wanting more than we can afford/want to go to, the club are within their rights to exercise the clause, just as it was his right to reject the new termsI wonder if it is even more simple than that.

Presumably the year's extension had a deadline date in the contract. And this date would no doubt be a few months before the contract ends so that the player has the opportunity to find a new club whilst still under contract.

So Hibs trigger the extension clause to make sure that the player is tied in for at least another year.

This doesn't mean that a new contract is not still being discussed. So many factors to consider for both club and player.

The extension just creates breathing space and surety for both sides in the meantime.

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[04Sauzee]

Leicester City confirm Jamie Vardy is leaving them at the end of the season.

[Smartie]

Leicester City confirm Jamie Vardy is leaving them at the end of the season.

Next season's ALF / Dwight Gayle?

[HendoDelivered]

Leicester City confirm Jamie Vardy is leaving them at the end of the season.

Gayle replacement sorted then :greengrin

[Thatdayinmay16]

Next season's ALF / Dwight Gayle?

Currently on £140k a week.

Him joining Wrexham or Sheffield Wednesday would be my guess.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Currently on £140k a week.

Him joining Wrexham or Sheffield Wednesday would be my guess.

Wouldn't rule out the Glasgow two.

[HoboHarry]

Wouldn't rule out the Glasgow two.
Sevco won't be paying that kind of salary, takeover or not.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Sevco won't be paying that kind of salary, takeover or not.

That's what people have said for years now.

[Centre Hawf]

Sevco won't be paying that kind of salary, takeover or not.

To be fair he won't be getting £140k a week from anyone else unless Saudi comes in for him.

Could see Rangers trying to get him on the Jermaine Defoe type deal, whether he wants it is another question.

[HoboHarry]

That's what people have said for years now.
They've got rid of/are getting rid of their high earners.

[Billy Bunter 07]

They've got rid of/are getting rid of their high earners.

Before take over. Remains to be seen what happens now mate and no point trying to second guess. They ****ers along side the maroon pals of theirs always seem to come out smelling of ***** flavored roses.

[Alex Trager]

Before take over. Remains to be seen what happens now mate and no point trying to second guess. They ****ers along side the maroon pals of theirs always seem to come out smelling of ***** flavored roses.
I'm no sure either of they clubs have come out of anything recently smelling of roses.

[Billy Bunter 07]

I'm no sure either of they clubs have come out of anything recently smelling of roses.

Huns should have died for good. Instead they got a lifeline in the lower leagues, won the Premiership and been in Euro finals and loads of big matches against big clubs in amazing arenas.

Hertz should have been shut down and dealt with a lot more harshly than they were when they bumped Lithuania for tens of millions only to get a decent deal in admin. Came back and been in group stage european football a few times when they should have been suffering down the lower leagues if anywhere. That was after them not having to sell the pink **** tip to cover debts which would have lead to playing at an empty murrayfield and us being the main elite team in Edinburgh. That was after years of spending money they didnt have to gain a sporting advantage over us, who sold all our best players to cover debts, build a training ground and an East and West stand.

Off topic though but it was good to get that off my chest :greengrin

[K-Zazu]

Anyone think Josh Campbell could be away in the summer? Not sure when his deal runs out but with McGrath coming in and Hoillet possibly staying Campbell might fancy a move where he will play more regularly?

[overdrive]

Anyone think Josh Campbell could be away in the summer? Not sure when his deal runs out but with McGrath coming in and Hoillet possibly staying Campbell might fancy a move where he will play more regularly?

I think somebody said he was wanting to leave last summer but SDG convinced him to stay, so he could well want to leave to get more game time.

[04Sauzee]

The rangers review on twitter tweeting that Rangers are interested in Josh Mulligan.

[HoboHarry]

The rangers review on twitter tweeting that Rangers are interested in Josh Mulligan.
If that's true then along with the other Dundee player they already signed then they are fishing in the same transfer pool as we are pretty much, certainly nowhere near the level needed to catch up with Celtic. Doesn't quite square with the mega bucks takeover some of them think is coming their way.

[Donegal Hibby]

Anyone think Josh Campbell could be away in the summer? Not sure when his deal runs out but with McGrath coming in and Hoillet possibly staying Campbell might fancy a move where he will play more regularly?

Like every player in our team if the price is right it’s possible though I do think Gray is a fan of Campbell and will want to keep his better players . What I seen of McGrath and I see some dons saying it too is he looks more effective out wide at times. I do think Campbell has more grit and a better engine than the other two players as well .

[Onceinawhile]

The rangers review on twitter tweeting that Rangers are interested in Josh Mulligan.

If Rangers keep signing Dundee level players, they'll end up with a Dundee level team.

[Trinity Hibee]

Jamie Vardy to Hibs anyone?

[easty]

If Rangers keep signing Dundee level players, they'll end up with a Dundee level team.

:agree:

Lyall Cameron isn't going to improve them anymore than Connor Barron did. Mulligan would be a squad player at best at Hibs, he's doing nowt at Rangers to close the gap on Celtc.

[Since90+2]

Jamie Vardy to Hibs anyone?

He won't be anywhere near Scotland, certainly not Hibs anyway.

He's been linked to the MLS so I could see that happening, he'd still get big money there. Probably 10x what we'd pay him.

[eastmainsmsh]

Jamie Vardy to Hibs anyone?

Big yogi was interested when he was in charge Iirc

[Centre Hawf]

The only part of me that sees reasoning in signing guys like Barron, Cameron, Mulligan is that it maybe allows them to ship out guys like Lawrence, Bajrami etc who are on serious wages. As much as these guys don't elevate Rangers they'll probably offer more than some of the guys on big wages who aren't interested and the wage saving perhaps allows them to go get better elsewhere.

Celtic somehow manage to win things with guys like Jack Hendry, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Tony Ralston, Scott Bain, Luke McCowan all in their squad. You just have to get the big pieces right to make it work or else as someone else pointed out you end up with a Dundee team.

[tamig]

Jamie Vardy to Hibs anyone?

Jamie Vardy is a notoriously poor trainer. I don’t think he fits the type of personality we’re looking to bring into the club. ALF and DG were/are both model pros. That’s the type of character we need.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Jamie Vardy is a notoriously poor trainer. I don’t think he fits the type of personality we’re looking to bring into the club. ALF and DG were/are both model pros. That’s the type of character we need.

Can be as poor as you want in training especially if you put out the numbers he has over the years.

[Lago]

Sevco won't be paying that kind of salary, takeover or not.
That take over has really got under your skin, but irrespective they always find cash.

[Centre Hawf]

Can be as poor as you want in training especially if you put out the numbers he has over the years.

I think that's true when you are actually banging them in being the big man. But the problem is when that isn't happening anymore or if your form dips all that goes out the window and it just fosters resentment within the training centre if you're not seen to be pulling your weight.

[ancient hibee]

Doesn’t seem to have harmed his career. Stilll holds the record for goals in consecutive Premier League games.

[HoboHarry]

That take over has really got under your skin, but irrespective they always find cash.
It really hasn't, I just question everything and the "facts" as the media would have us believe don't add up in my opinion. Maybe I'll be proved wrong, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it if I am though I'll continue to wish ruin on the entire Sevco name and everything associated with it.

[Thatdayinmay16]

I think that's true when you are actually banging them in being the big man. But the problem is when that isn't happening anymore or if your form dips all that goes out the window and it just fosters resentment within the training centre if you're not seen to be pulling your weight.

If he brought out his winners medals for the losers he's been playing with all year, then potentially the others would start to see what he's accomplished at Leicester and start pulling there own weight.

[Donegal Hibby]

Jamie Vardy is a notoriously poor trainer. I don’t think he fits the type of personality we’re looking to bring into the club. ALF and DG were/are both model pros. That’s the type of character we need.

I’ll probably get some of this wrong as it was ages ago since I read an article but the jest of it was he didn’t train the same way as he did from around 2016 and use to miss training in order to save himself for games at times , he didn’t do weights and had his own something or other chambers installed in his house plus a oxygen tent which is stuff I don’t know about . I think Ranieri or Rodger’s at one point praised him for his professionalism / dedication..

I do remember that it said in the article he use to drink three cans of red bull ,eat a Ham and cheese omelette plus have an expresso which he said helped him run around like a nut job 😆…

[Unseen work]

From listening to alot of football podcasts it sounds quite alot of elite players are ‘poor trainers’, especially ones from outwith Britain.

Dont know if it’s a British mentality thing where we think in training you should be 100mph and smashing players, the old ‘treat it like a game’ mentality.

Whereas they say alot of players from overseas just go through the motions and do the bare minimum so that they’re as fit and fresh for the game as possible

[AugustaHibs]

Jamie Vardy is a notoriously poor trainer. I don’t think he fits the type of personality we’re looking to bring into the club. ALF and DG were/are both model pros. That’s the type of character we need.

Can’t believe what I’m reading here

[Smartie]

Can’t believe what I’m reading here

I don’t know the facts but I’d have been surprised if a “poor trainer” would be able to get a gig for £140k pw in the Prem at 38 yo.

He may need to have an adapted schedule to get the best out of him at his age but that’s a different thing to being poor.

David Narey and Paul McGrath weren’t poor trainers they just had to adapt their training schedules to allow for not flaring up chronic injuries.

[Tambo]

I see burke is on the move again in the summer, it's like his 11th club in 11 years including loans.

[worcesterhibby]

I see burke is on the move again in the summer, it's like his 11th club in 11 years including loans.

be great to see him team up with Josh Hare who’s currently playing for Boreham Wood.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen are rumoured to have signed Australian winger Nicolas Milanovic

[JohnM1875]

Aberdeen are rumoured to have signed Australian winger Nicolas Milanovic

12 goals and six assists in 23 games this season. Great going for a winger.

Apparently cost them $800,0000 (guessing AUD) so about £400k

Aberdeen certainly spent some money the past year or so.

[Donegal Hibby]

12 goals and six assists in 23 games this season. Great going for a winger.

Apparently cost them $800,0000 (guessing AUD) so about £400k

Aberdeen certainly spent some money the past year or so.

I think the price would have been more only for the fact he’s nearing the end of his contract. He looks like a good player unfortunately from what I seen of him on utube .

[Paul1642]

I think the price would have been more only for the fact he’s nearing the end of his contract. He looks like a good player unfortunately from what I seen of him on utube .

I find the Australian league hard to judge. Good stats in that league but then wasn’t Josh Nisbet one of the better players in the league?

Nisbet hasn’t been a standout for Ross County yet is capped for Australia whilst Milanovic Isn’t yet. Then again neither is out POTY Iredale so not necessarily a good indicator.

[CapitalGreen]

I find the Australian league hard to judge. Good stats in that league but then wasn’t Josh Nisbet one of the better players in the league?

Nisbet hasn’t been a standout for Ross County yet is capped for Australia whilst Milanovic Isn’t yet. Then again neither is out POTY Iredale so not necessarily a good indicator.

Definitely need to apply an A-League tax when looking at goal contributions over there - Jamie McLaren was scoring near enough a goal a game at one point.

[Nicho87]

I look forward to the implosion next season when Aberdeen are sitting bottom six and Jimmy thelin doesn’t have the incredible start like this season.

A lot of money being spent on players that have no familiarity with Scottish football.

We’ve all seen that movie before

[McD]

I wonder if it is even more simple than that.

Presumably the year's extension had a deadline date in the contract. And this date would no doubt be a few months before the contract ends so that the player has the opportunity to find a new club whilst still under contract.

So Hibs trigger the extension clause to make sure that the player is tied in for at least another year.

This doesn't mean that a new contract is not still being discussed. So many factors to consider for both club and player.

The extension just creates breathing space and surety for both sides in the meantime.

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Good point mate

[tamig]

Can’t believe what I’m reading here

In what sense? This was from one of his 2016 league winning team mates. The point I am making is that SDG and Malky seem to be putting a lot of emphasis on players character/attitude. ALF and Dwight Gayle both received plaudits for their model professionalism and being an influence off the pitch as well as on it. Jamie Vardy doesn’t sound like that type.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Definitely need to apply an A-League tax when looking at goal contributions over there - Jamie McLaren was scoring near enough a goal a game at one point.

Out of interest what was his record in his first spell at Hibs when fully fit?

[Forza Fred]

I find the Australian league hard to judge. Good stats in that league but then wasn’t Josh Nisbet one of the better players in the league?

Nisbet hasn’t been a standout for Ross County yet is capped for Australia whilst Milanovic Isn’t yet. Then again neither is out POTY Iredale so not necessarily a good indicator.

I think it would be difficult for most players to stand out for Ross County who are perennial strugglers.

I’ve probably seen Nisbet more times than 98% of people on here and there is no doubt he is a quality player.

Scott Allan was also a quality player but if you ask Rotherham fans they would most likely say he was crap and look at you sideways.

I still harbour hopes that we could sign him one day.

As for Milanovic if he does come to Aberdeen it will be interesting how he deals with much tighter Scottish defences.

The play in the A League is much more open and less frenetic than in Scotland and I frequently shake my head at the space afforded to attackers in the 18 yard in Oz.

[1875Sean]

I think it would be difficult for most players to stand out for Ross County who are perennial strugglers.

I’ve probably seen Nisbet more times than 98% of people on here and there is no doubt he is a quality player.

Scott Allan was also a quality player but if you ask Rotherham fans they would most likely say he was crap and look at you sideways.

I still harbour hopes that we could sign him one day.

As for Milanovic if he does come to Aberdeen it will be interesting how he deals with much tighter Scottish defences.

The play in the A League is much more open and less frenetic than in Scotland and I frequently shake my head at the space afforded to attackers in the 18 yard in Oz.

He would need to improve his game in this league before we would go near him, he isn’t always a regular for Ross County seems to be in and out the team

[Winston Ingram]

I see burke is on the move again in the summer, it's like his 11th club in 11 years including loans.

A terrible footballer

[Bridge hibs]

He would need to improve his game in this league before we would go near him, he isn’t always a regular for Ross County seems to be in and out the teamIm sure he has played 33 times for Ross County this season, 32 in the league and 1 in the cup, County have only played 33 league games so he has played in all bar one game.

[04Sauzee]

Im sure he has played 33 times for Ross County this season, 32 in the league and 1 in the cup, County have only played 33 league games so he has played in all bar one game.

2030 minutes for Ross County this season. The player with the most minutes for County has played 3404 minutes

Similar number of minutes as Iredale at Hibs.

All the above is according to transfermrkt

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ross-county-fc/leistungsdaten/verein/2759#google_vignette

[green day]

I think the issue with Josh Nisbet is not his ability but his height.

Its been clear since last summer that we have looked - where possible - to sign tall, athletic players.

I think Nisbet has looked decent when I have seen him for County, but he gets a wee bit lost when up against bigger teams like Hibs.

[Godsahibby]

Aberdeen are rumoured to have signed Australian winger Nicolas Milanovic

Playing the now on TNT sports 3 if anyone interested in seeing what he is like.

[1875Sean]

Im sure he has played 33 times for Ross County this season, 32 in the league and 1 in the cup, County have only played 33 league games so he has played in all bar one game.

Yeah 33 appearances, my comment is more than he starts 2 games then on the bench and comes on for 8 mins or 15 mins, that counts as an appearance but he doesn’t start every week and one of there main players

[04Sauzee]

With Plymouth all but relegated I wonder if Ryan Hardie will get a move, 28 years of age and scores goals. I'd imagine he's well out of our range , salary and fee but will be interesting to see if he gets a move or if he will be playing league 1 football next season.

Will Fish also relegated with Cardiff.

[JohnM1875]

With Plymouth all but relegated I wonder if Ryan Hardie will get a move, 28 years of age and scores goals. I'd imagine he's well out of our range , salary and fee but will be interesting to see if he gets a move or if he will be playing league 1 football next season.

Will Fish also relegated with Cardiff.

Take fish back

[HIBS NUTS]

I would be going for Bobby wales Kilmarnock, and Josh mulligan Dundee, two young good players, and out of contract this summer.

[CapitalGreen]

I would be going for Bobby wales Kilmarnock, and Josh mulligan Dundee, two young good players, and out of contract this summer.

and both would require sizeable development fees to acquire.

[HIBS NUTS]

and both would require sizeable development fees to acquire.
Hopefully we finish 3rd, and receive a good fee from Vente, with the likely departure of gayle, I feel we need to bolster the attack.
Most good players come at a price, and these two, are young enough, 20 and 22, to be a real asset going forward.
I actually think they may go to a bigger club than us, if that’s possible.😔

[J-C]

Take fish back

Dear God no!! He was stinking last season.

[Mcbizz1998]

Dear God no!! He was stinking last season.

Agreed, no thanks.

Wouldn’t be an improvement on any of our current options.

[one day maybe...]

If the black knights ard serious about taking Hibs in the first instance to 3rd then we need proper investment.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Jamie Vardy to Hibs anyone?

Delete the smiley by mistake?

[Bridge hibs]

Dear God no!! He was stinking last season.

Would rather have Scales

[DIXIHIBS]

Would rather have Scales

At least he knows his plaice at the back...

[RIP Bestie]

Would rather have Scales



No weigh.

[Eyrie]

No weigh.

I think John Stones is outwith our budget.

[HoboHarry]

Cod you lot stop that?

[Silky]

Cod you lot stop that?

I'm Floundering reading this.

[SHODAN]

Cod you lot stop that?

No.




ah

[HoboHarry]

Nae mair puns ya Bass.

[Donegal Hibby]

Sorry I missed this earlier as I’m hooked on puns .

[badabing67]

With Plymouth all but relegated I wonder if Ryan Hardie will get a move, 28 years of age and scores goals. I'd imagine he's well out of our range , salary and fee but will be interesting to see if he gets a move or if he will be playing league 1 football next season.

Will Fish also relegated with Cardiff.

We were linked to Julio Pleguezuelo in January but he extended his contract to 2027 in March

[HoboHarry]

Sorry I missed this earlier as I’m hooked on puns .
Some of the miserable posters find them Sole destroying.

[Donegal Hibby]

Some of the miserable posters find them Sole destroying.

Puns are fun for most of us on hibs NET 👍

[hibsbollah]

Would rather have Scales

Just for the halibut

[Hibs4185]

For Hakes sake, no more puns

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Are we sure he is angling for a move?

[darwenhibby]

Wouldn’t it be good to get the investment needed and knock the old firm off their perch

[Up-the-slope]

Surely someone has heard a proper rumour when they have been trout and about?

[badabing67]

Not been herring anything worth reporting tbf

[GloryGlory]

Not been herring anything worth reporting tbf

Maybe Hibs will mackerel our day by announcing extensions for Rocky and Boyle! :greengrin

[Paulie Walnuts]

With Plymouth all but relegated I wonder if Ryan Hardie will get a move, 28 years of age and scores goals. I'd imagine he's well out of our range , salary and fee but will be interesting to see if he gets a move or if he will be playing league 1 football next season.

Will Fish also relegated with Cardiff.

Didn’t realise Cardiff had been relegated. Love that.

[gbhibby]

Maybe Hibs will mackerel our day by announcing extensions for Rocky and Boyle! :greengrin
Any more Fish puns and I will be feeding you all to the sharks.

[HoboHarry]

Any more Fish puns and I will be feeding you all to the sharks.
I'd like to see that, I'd have a whale of a time.

[JeMeSouviens]

I'd like to see that, I'd have a whale of a time.

Think this thread needs re-porpoised...

[Since452]

Don't know about anyone else but I'm stick to death of these puns on here. It's a football forum where people are actually interested in transfer news not stupid puns. Every time I come on I think there's maybe a rumour of some sorts. Pissing me off. Really not the plaice.

[PatHead]

Don't know about anyone else but I'm stick to death of these puns on here. It's a football forum where people are actually interested in transfer news not stupid puns. Every time I come on I think there's maybe a rumour of some sorts. Pissing me off. Really not the plaice.

You are right. The sole purpose of this thread is to talk about transfers. There is a time and plaice for everything.

These puns have caught me many a time.

[HoboHarry]

Don't know about anyone else but I'm stick to death of these puns on here. It's a football forum where people are actually interested in transfer news not stupid puns. Every time I come on I think there's maybe a rumour of some sorts. Pissing me off. Really not the plaice.
Pollocks.

[badabing67]

Yeah the .nets become a tangled mess... get it sorted admins

[Trinity Hibee]

Cod sake, not another pun thread

[GloryGlory]

Cod sake, not another pun thread

Salmon should do something about it.

[JeMeSouviens]

Salmon should do something about it.

Careful, you'll bring down the wrasse of the mods if you keep this up.

[Aldo]

FFS not this again!! This plaice gets worse is nuts at times??

[gbhibby]

I'd like to see that, I'd have a whale of a time.

All these fish puns are making me feel a bit Moby Dick

Before someone corrects me I know a whale is a mammal not a fish.🐳🐳🐳

[we are hibs]

Scott Burns saying Martin Boyle still waiting to hear if Hibs will extend his deal. Apparently Hibs have until next month to activate his extension and he has interest from England and the middle east.

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[JohnM1875]

Scott Burns saying Martin Boyle still waiting to hear if Hibs will extend his deal. Apparently Hibs have until next month to activate his extension and he has interest from England and the middle east.

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Scott Burns talks **** most of the time.

[SteveHFC]

Scott Burns talks **** most of the time.

Wouldn’t believe him if he told me it was sunny outside.

[gbhibby]

Scott Burns talks **** most of the time.

Does the word rhyme with Fish

[Eyrie]

Careful, you'll bring down the wrasse of the mods if you keep this up.

Finally some originality :not worth Reading the same puns as the last twenty times Will Fish was mentioned was making me eel.

[ancient hibee]

Rod!!!!

[HoboHarry]

Oh aw rite, back tae transfers - is the defender Jonathon Tomkinson at Ross County any good? Being released by Norwich City along with keeper Archie Mair on loan at Motherwell.

[Lago]

According to BBC Boyle attracting interest from Australia, Middle East and England, Hibs may trigger 1 year option.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Oh aw rite, back tae transfers - is the defender Jonathon Tomkinson at Ross County any good? Being released by Norwich City along with keeper Archie Mair on loan at Motherwell.

Angus Gunn to be released by Norwich too. Could we tempt him?

[SaulGoodman]

Angus Gunn to be released by Norwich too. Could we tempt him?

Tempt him away from us?

[Forza Fred]

According to BBC Boyle attracting interest from Australia, Middle East and England, Hibs may trigger 1 year option.

If he’s attracting interest from Australia, it must be a closely guarded secret, as to whom from.

[Springbank]

Tempt him away from us?

I think he's actually a very good goalie, with an unfortunate weakness for losing goals low to his left hand corner

[theonlywayisup]

According to BBC Boyle attracting interest from Australia, Middle East and England, Hibs may trigger 1 year option.

My thoughts are that Hibs will be looking to offer a 2 or 3 year deal on reduced wages. Martin will naturally be considering his options and if he's got better options elsewhere, he may decide not to accept a new offer. Which then gives Hibs a decision to make, trigger the extra year or release him. I would be surprised if we release him, as trying to find someone of a similar standard and attitude will be difficult to find. So, I think the triggering of the extra year is the likely next step and that gives us another 6 months to try and get Martin to accept a longer term offer.

[GloryGlory]

My thoughts are that Hibs will be looking to offer a 2 or 3 year deal on reduced wages. Martin will naturally be considering his options and if he's got better options elsewhere, he may decide not to accept a new offer. Which then gives Hibs a decision to make, trigger the extra year or release him. I would be surprised if we release him, as trying to find someone of a similar standard and attitude will be difficult to find. So, I think the triggering of the extra year is the likely next step and that gives us another 6 months to try and get Martin to accept a longer term offer.

Or we trigger the option and any clubs interested in him this summer have to pony up some dosh to get him? :dunno:

[Smartie]

I think he's actually a very good goalie, with an unfortunate weakness for losing goals low to his left hand corner

Is that not Butland's weakness as well?

My Celtic-supporting mate keeps going on about it.

[Centre Hawf]

My thoughts are that Hibs will be looking to offer a 2 or 3 year deal on reduced wages. Martin will naturally be considering his options and if he's got better options elsewhere, he may decide not to accept a new offer. Which then gives Hibs a decision to make, trigger the extra year or release him. I would be surprised if we release him, as trying to find someone of a similar standard and attitude will be difficult to find. So, I think the triggering of the extra year is the likely next step and that gives us another 6 months to try and get Martin to accept a longer term offer.

I think either way, like with Miller, we should trigger it. He's been our more important attacking threat once during our resurgence up the table. If Martin Boyle plays well, we play well and it would take a lot of work to find a replacement for him again.

Letting him go for free in the summer when we don't have to would be lunacy now. If someone is really interested in him and he wants to go again (last pay day etc) then we can perhaps talk the amount it would take to get him but there's no way at the very least he shouldn't be renewed for next season.

[itslegaltender]

Angus Gunn to be released by Norwich too. Could we tempt him?

Mr Poppadom hands? No!

[MikeyS]

Mr Poppadom hands? No!

I'd imagine he would have been on something around 20k a week too, not a chance he's coming to Scotland unless its Celtic or Rangers.

[bingo70]

I'd imagine he would have been on something around 20k a week too, not a chance he's coming to Scotland unless its Celtic or Rangers.

He’s no on that in about a months time though.

He won’t be able to command anywhere near that amount in his next contract, unless he gets lucky with a deal somewhere abroad like the middle east or the MLS

[Bostonhibby]

Is that not Butland's weakness as well?

My Celtic-supporting mate keeps going on about it.I don't know why but this came into my head

https://youtu.be/njK6zQp2Fdk?si=b7PCKJDBbj8KuY6n

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[MikeyS]

He’s no on that in about a months time though.

He won’t be able to command anywhere near that amount in his next contract, unless he gets lucky with a deal somewhere abroad like the middle east or the MLS

I reckon a 29 year old international will quite easily get that again down there when his contract expires. Ridiculous amount of cash swilling about in championship

[Thatdayinmay16]

I reckon a 29 year old international will quite easily get that again down there when his contract expires. Ridiculous amount of cash swilling about in championship

Especially now new boys Wrexham and Birmingham are back in it.

[heretoday]

I reckon a 29 year old international will quite easily get that again down there when his contract expires. Ridiculous amount of cash swilling about in championship

You're right. A self-perpetuating circus of B-list players.

[Shrekko]

He’s no on that in about a months time though.

He won’t be able to command anywhere near that amount in his next contract, unless he gets lucky with a deal somewhere abroad like the middle east or the MLS

He could get a job as an EPL no 3 keeper and still earn miles more than we could offer.

[Thatdayinmay16]

You're right. A self-perpetuating circus of B-list players.

Harsh, Leeds & Burnley have some great players.
Conway & Doak currently play with Boro, Azaz also a top talent.

Some really good players have come from the Championship over the years.

[Centre Hawf]

Mr Poppadom hands? No!

If Angus Gunn came to Hibs he'd be in the conversation as one of the best keepers we've had in the last 25 years.

This idea that he's ***** because he's conceded some goals for Scotland is mental to me. He's a step above guys like Zander Clark and Liam Kelly who are fairly okay keepers for this league. He's probably at least been on par with Craig Gordons peak over the last 6/7 years as well, if you had ever offered me our own version of Craig Gordon i'd have bitten your hand off for it.

[MacGruber]

All the noises suggest that Alex Paulsen is likely to be coming anyway

[bingo70]

I reckon a 29 year old international will quite easily get that again down there when his contract expires. Ridiculous amount of cash swilling about in championship

He couldn’t get his game for a mid table championship club, normally the next move is down the way when that’s the case and that’ll reflect the wages he can command.

[BILLYHIBS]

If Angus Gunn came to Hibs he'd be in the conversation as one of the best keepers we've had in the last 25 years.

This idea that he's ***** because he's conceded some goals for Scotland is mental to me. He's a step above guys like Zander Clark and Liam Kelly who are fairly okay keepers for this league. He's probably at least been on par with Craig Gordons peak over the last 6/7 years as well, if you had ever offered me our own version of Craig Gordon i'd have bitten your hand off for it.

First five competitive games for Scotland he only conceded one goal in five wins Norway away

[Centre Hawf]

He couldn’t get his game for a mid table championship club, normally the next move is down the way when that’s the case and that’ll reflect the wages he can command.

He's played 34 games out of 45 so far in the Championship this season and 40 the year before. I wouldn't call that "couldn't get a game"

[SHODAN]

A few months ago I'd have a keeper as a top priority.

Now? I honestly think we could do far worse than Smith as #1.

[HibbyAndy]

If Angus Gunn came to Hibs he'd be in the conversation as one of the best keepers we've had in the last 25 years.

This idea that he's ***** because he's conceded some goals for Scotland is mental to me. He's a step above guys like Zander Clark and Liam Kelly who are fairly okay keepers for this league. He's probably at least been on par with Craig Gordons peak over the last 6/7 years as well, if you had ever offered me our own version of Craig Gordon i'd have bitten your hand off for it.

:agree::top marks

[Billy Bunter 07]

If Angus Gunn came to Hibs he'd be in the conversation as one of the best keepers we've had in the last 25 years.

This idea that he's ***** because he's conceded some goals for Scotland is mental to me. He's a step above guys like Zander Clark and Liam Kelly who are fairly okay keepers for this league. He's probably at least been on par with Craig Gordons peak over the last 6/7 years as well, if you had ever offered me our own version of Craig Gordon i'd have bitten your hand off for it.

That's what I thought when we signed his old man :greengrin

[Iain G]

That's what I thought when we signed his old man :greengrin

And Angus is a son of a Gunn 😁

[jeffers]

A few months ago I'd have a keeper as a top priority.

Now? I honestly think we could do far worse than Smith as #1.

If we can improve on what we have then we should look to do so. That applies to every single player. I’ve no idea how good Paulsen is but if he is better than Smith, tough as it may be, we should be all over it.

[easty]

If we can improve on what we have then we should look to do so. That applies to every single player. I’ve no idea how good Paulsen is but if he is better than Smith, tough as it may be, we should be all over it.

:agree:

We'll need a keeper for next season, so if the possibility is there to bring in a good one (I've no idea if Paulsen will be good or not) then we should do it.

[JohnM1875]

If we can improve on what we have then we should look to do so. That applies to every single player. I’ve no idea how good Paulsen is but if he is better than Smith, tough as it may be, we should be all over it.

I'm a massive fan of Smith but totally agree. It’s surely exactly what the link-up with the Black Knights is for as well, bring in players that we think will improve our starting XI.

Have to assume Paulsen would only be a loan.

[Centre Hawf]

:agree:

We'll need a keeper for next season, so if the possibility is there to bring in a good one (I've no idea if Paulsen will be good or not) then we should do it.

I think it's always good to try and get better than you already have currently. It's not always possible but if we think Paulsen is someone who can come in and make us better than we should take it, even if it turns out he's similar to Smith it at least might keep him honest and on top of his game knowing he's there waiting. The issue is whether BK want him to be sitting watching Smith from the bench instead of playing himself.

No ones position is ever really safe if better is available.

[Donegal Hibby]

I think it's always good to try and get better than you already have currently. It's not always possible but if we think Paulsen is someone who can come in and make us better than we should take it, even if it turns out he's similar to Smith it at least might keep him honest and on top of his game knowing he's there waiting. The issue is whether BK want him to be sitting watching Smith from the bench instead of playing himself.

No ones position is ever really safe if better is available.

I just don’t see Gray dropping Smith next season if he continues playing well for the remainder of the season which leaves with what you say in … will BK’s want to see a player sitting on the bench? .

While we all want better players the other issue I have is if we take in Paulsen and play him and Smith is on the bench it’s likely Paulsen will move on after a year and we haven’t helped our own player that’s under contract to get better .

[easty]

I just don’t see Gray dropping Smith next season if he continues playing well for the remainder of the season which leaves with what you say in … will BK’s want to see a player sitting on the bench? .

While we all want better players the other issue I have is if we take in Paulsen and play him and Smith is on the bench it’s likely Paulsen will move on after a year and we haven’t helped our own player that’s under contract to get better .

That's always the case with loans though, would you rather we'd stuck with NMW instead of Triantis this season?

[JohnM1875]

That's always the case with loans though, would you rather we'd stuck with NMW instead of Triantis this season?

Yup. For me, loans should always be players that you can't really afford to buy that come in and make your starting XI better. Else, what's the point really.

[Donegal Hibby]

That's always the case with loans though, would you rather we'd stuck with NMW instead of Triantis this season?

I was one of a few that did want Triantis back as I seen enough to think there was a player there . Paulsen I’ve never seen but what I’ve seen of Smith he is IMO probably one of the top two keepers in our league and I wouldn’t really want to see the progress he’s made been effected by putting him on the bench .

[Centre Hawf]

I was one of a few that did want Triantis back as I seen enough to think there was a player there . Paulsen I’ve never seen but what I’ve seen of Smith he is IMO probably one of the top two keepers in our league and I wouldn’t really want to see the progress he’s made been effected by putting him on the bench .

I do understand what you mean, but the reality is if someone is seen as better (at least on paper in every way) and possible then it's up to Smith to give us the reason to keep him starting. Never seen the lad either so could honestly not say if he is or not.

If we were able to bring in an Angus Gunn for example (not happening, but humour me) then I wouldn't pass up the option because of how nice a lad Jordan Smith is.

Similar to next season I'd like to see Bowie make the step up into more of a focal point of our attack consistently, but if someone offered me the chance to go get another proven goalscorer then he has to perform to keep his space.

[Donegal Hibby]

I do understand what you mean, but the reality is if someone is seen as better (at least on paper in every way) and possible then it's up to Smith to give us the reason to keep him starting. Never seen the lad either so could honestly not say if he is or not.

If we were able to bring in an Angus Gunn for example (not happening, but humour me) then I wouldn't pass up the option because of how nice a lad Jordan Smith is.

Similar to next season I'd like to see Bowie make the step up into more of a focal point of our attack consistently, but if someone offered me the chance to go get another proven goalscorer then he has to perform to keep his space.

Where I’m at with it is wither we take in Paulsen or just say Gunn since you mentioned him . It’s my opinion that if Smith keeps playing like he is then he should keep the jersey.

BK’s will want Paulsen playing and it would be incredible harsh to drop Smith who’s arguably the current best keeper in our league. I’m just not sure Paulsen joining on loan would suit all parties . In saying that it still could happen .

[Since90+2]

Smith is decent enough and has improved with game time, but it's definitely a position we could look to improve on.

[Centre Hawf]

Where I’m at with it is wither we take in Paulsen or just say Gunn since you mentioned him . It’s my opinion that if Smith keeps playing like he is then he should keep the jersey.

BK’s will want Paulsen playing and it would be incredible harsh to drop Smith who’s arguably the current best keeper in our league. I’m just not sure Paulsen joining on loan would suit all parties . In saying that it still could happen .

Yeah I do agree, current form makes it hard to drop him for sure. I also don't think it would serve anyone well for that lad to come in and not play either so unless they think he's an obvious upgrade that justifies dropping Smith then I don't really see the point in bringing him in at this point.

My prediction though is that we find perhaps another number 2 type of keeper on loan or on a free and Smith will continue to start anyway. Either that or we go all in on the idea that Murray Johnson becomes our number 2 with a view of playing him in certain situations down the line, although I'm honestly not sure that's the right approach currently and a proper loan will serve him well.

[skyehibee]

Regan Charles-Cook. Daily record reporting we are potentially after

[Unseen work]

Smith is decent enough and has improved with game time, but it's definitely a position we could look to improve on.

Think that’s incredibly harsh.

Think his name and that he was signed from Stockport is going against him.

He’s been brilliant this season. Even in our latest game against Aberdeen his save again Dabbagh was superb and I don’t think many in the league make that

If he had a more exciting name or previous club I think he would be viewed differently.

He’s been absolutely fantastic since coming in and is a huge part of our turn in fortunes

[HendoDelivered]

Regan Charles-Cook Daily record reporting we are potentially after

If we’d be getting the same player he was at County, I’d probably take.

[JohnM1875]

Regan Charles-Cook.Daily record reporting we are potentially after

Be a big fan of this! Looks to be out of contract in June.

Though mainly plays as a left winger, not sure how good a wingback he'd be. Can play upfront as well though.

[04Sauzee]

Regan Charles-Cook. Daily record reporting we are potentially after

Did he play under Malky?

[JohnM1875]

Did he play under Malky?

I'm sure he did, aye.

[Unseen work]

Charles Cook is a good player.

Wonder where he’d play in our current formation as he routinely played off the left for Ross County.

[Donegal Hibby]

Yeah I do agree, current form makes it hard to drop him for sure. I also don't think it would serve anyone well for that lad to come in and not play either so unless they think he's an obvious upgrade that justifies dropping Smith then I don't really see the point in bringing him in at this point.

My prediction though is that we find perhaps another number 2 type of keeper on loan or on a free and Smith will continue to start anyway. Either that or we go all in on the idea that Murray Johnson becomes our number 2 with a view of playing him in certain situations down the line, although I'm honestly not sure that's the right approach currently and a proper loan will serve him well.

Certainly want another good keeper to come in to challenge Smith and while the Paulsen talk might happen it just doesn’t feel like it’s a deal that suits both parties IMO .

I think that to about us finding another number 2 type as well . If you look at the other keepers in our league that’s currently playing there’s no one you’d really swap Smith for with maybe Sinisalo being the only one possibly?As they say if somethings not broken then …….

I think Johnson would be better going on loan as I do think a loan would be beneficial for Rudi too .

[Centre Hawf]

Certainly want another good keeper to come in to challenge Smith and while the Paulsen talk might happen it just doesn’t feel like it’s a deal that suits both parties IMO .

I think that to about us finding another number 2 type as well . If you look at the other keepers in our league that’s currently playing there’s no one you’d really swap Smith for with maybe Sinisalo being the only one possible? As they say if somethings not broken then …….

I think Johnson would be better going on loan as I do think a loan would be beneficial for Rudi too .

If I'm honest I would still swap him with a Schmeichel, and I don't think it's too much of a difference between someone like Walton or Mitov on their days.

[Thatdayinmay16]

If I'm honest I would still swap him with a Schmeichel, and I don't think it's too much of a difference between someone like Walton or Mitov on their days.

Schmeichel is a whale.

[Centre Hawf]

Schmeichel is a whale.

You not a fan of the starting goalie for the team that has wrapped up the league?

[easty]

You not a fan of the starting goalie for the team that has wrapped up the league?

Not just that. He's also still Denmarks number 1 keeper, keeping out Leicesters current EPL keeper and a guy that Chelsea paid £20m for last summer.

[Donegal Hibby]

If I'm honest I would still swap him with a Schmeichel, and I don't think it's too much of a difference between someone like Walton or Mitov on their days.

Sort of meant keepers currently playing but you are right in Schmeichel is an extraordinary good keeper even at his age. Mitov was one I was wanting us to sign but I think he’s looked shaky and has a mistake in him , certainly did against the RoI recently. Walton I don’t know about though would guess the stats would favour Smith .

[supermcginn]

We are trying to sign Regan Charles Cook according to the record.

[Donegal Hibby]

Reagan Charles cook … Left winger well known player to MM , coming out of contract..

https://youtu.be/LT5pMRfhgPs?si=Ah_VlHte0vctSsRk

[Shrekko]

Reagan Charles cook … Left winger well known player to MM , coming out of contract..

https://youtu.be/LT5pMRfhgPs?si=Ah_VlHte0vctSsRk

He was brilliant for Ross County in his 2nd season and I always saw him as an indicator that Malky could unearth a gem - there were 1 or 2 others during his time there.

He seems to have done well in Belgium as well.

[Thatdayinmay16]

You not a fan of the starting goalie for the team that has wrapped up the league?

I didn't say I was a fan, but have you seen the gut on the guy?

[Donegal Hibby]

He was brilliant for Ross County in his 2nd season and I always saw him as an indicator that Malky could unearth a gem - there were 1 or 2 others during his time there.

He seems to have done well in Belgium as well.

I think a few clubs , hertz rumoured to be one that were interested in him . Funny you mention 1 or 2 others there at that time as I’m trying to remember the other guy they had that looked quite good , think his name began with the letter H ? .

[evy]

I didn't say I was a fan, but have you seen the gut on the guy?

Mind the gut on Conrad Logan...

[Billy Bunter 07]

We are trying to sign Regan Charles Cook according to the record.

Please keep Rocky so we have what the Rock is Cookin'.

[Wilson]

Mind the gut on Conrad Logan...

Which one?

[Thatdayinmay16]

Mind the gut on Conrad Logan...

Aye, I remember my eyes being as big as his gut when he ran onto the pitch that day. Glad he quickly made everyone in the stadium that day look a fool.

[Shrekko]

I think a few clubs , hertz rumoured to be one that were interested in him . Funny you mention 1 or 2 others there at that time as I’m trying to remember the other guy they had that looked quite good , think his name began with the letter H ? .

Hungbo - he was on loan from Watford I think but now at Wigan?

[nonshinyfinish]

I think a few clubs , hertz rumoured to be one that were interested in him . Funny you mention 1 or 2 others there at that time as I’m trying to remember the other guy they had that looked quite good , think his name began with the letter H ? .

Joseph Hungbo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Hungbo

[Billy Bunter 07]

Certainly want another good keeper to come in to challenge Smith and while the Paulsen talk might happen it just doesn’t feel like it’s a deal that suits both parties IMO .

I think that to about us finding another number 2 type as well . If you look at the other keepers in our league that’s currently playing there’s no one you’d really swap Smith for with maybe Sinisalo being the only one possibly?As they say if somethings not broken then …….

I think Johnson would be better going on loan as I do think a loan would be beneficial for Rudi too .

He's a massively highly rated goalkeeper, why wouldn't it be beneficial to have him for a year or two instead of **** like Bursic. :confused:

[Donegal Hibby]

Hungbo - he was on loan from Watford I think but now at Wigan?

Yeah , that’s the guy , thanks . I couldn’t remember his name . I see the record saying Hibs will face stiff competition from teams in England and Scotland for Charles Cook but Hibs are hoping MM’s influence could swing it .

[Donegal Hibby]

He's a massively highly rated goalkeeper, why wouldn't it be beneficial to have him for a year or two instead of **** like Bursic. :confused:

I didn’t say it wouldn’t be beneficial . I’m saying that our current keeper is doing very well it would be very hard to drop him if his form continues . BK’s will want Paulsen playing regularly and I’m not sure we can guarantee that .

[Billy Bunter 07]

I didn’t say it wouldn’t be beneficial . I’m saying that our current keeper is doing very well it would be very hard to drop him if his form continues . BK’s will want Paulsen playing regularly and I’m not sure we can guarantee that .

You said it wouldn't suit both parties. It would if he was good enough to play for us. If not then we wouldn't sign him.

If he's a better goalkeeper there's no room for sentiment if we strive to improve. Smith is doing well but there is better out there.

The whole point in the Bournemouth tie up is to get players to the club that we wouldn't be able to afford nor attract in normal circumstances. Signing the best goalkeeper in Australia is one of them times for me.

[Donegal Hibby]

You said it wouldn't suit both parties. It would if he was good enough to play for us. If not then we wouldn't sign him.

If he's a better goalkeeper there's no room for sentiment if we strive to improve. Smith is doing well but there is better out there.

The whole point in the Bournemouth tie up is to get players to the club that we wouldn't be able to afford nor attract in normal circumstances. Signing the best goalkeeper in Australia is one of them times for me.

If a players playing well like Smith even to the point where his stats are the best or near best in the league then I don’t think he should just be dropped .. for that reason I don’t know if it does suit both parties.

I can understand dropping a player if his form dips and he’s making mistakes though when they are playing well or in Smiths case excellent then it would be really harsh in dropping him …

You say there’s no room for sentiment but we also have to watch that we don’t effect the spirit and togetherness this squad has shown by dropping players who are playing well too .

[04Sauzee]

Regan Charles-Cook. Daily record reporting we are potentially after

The same report saying McGrath will sign a 3 year deal with Hibs in the summer.

[tamig]

I didn’t say it wouldn’t be beneficial . I’m saying that our current keeper is doing very well it would be very hard to drop him if his form continues . BK’s will want Paulsen playing regularly and I’m not sure we can guarantee that .

The BKs can want whatever they want. If any player isn’t up to scratch or has a dip in form they’ll be out the team. SDG will decide on who plays. No guarantees for any player.

[SHODAN]

Would be very happy with Charles-Cook.

[04Sauzee]

Norwich trigger a clause in Emi Marcondes' contract, activating a one-year extension for the midfielder

[HibbyAndy]

Norwich trigger a clause in Emi Marcondes' contract, activating a one-year extension for the midfielder


5 goals and 6 assists since joining in October , Key player for them

[Nicho87]

Always liked Charles-cook when he was in the league before

27, decent age. If he’s still got it, why not.

Again, recruitment team have maybe learnt lessons, knows the league, knows the club, we know him, he’s done it at this level.

Would not be against this one

[bingo70]

Always liked Charles-cook when he was in the league before

27, decent age. If he’s still got it, why not.

Again, recruitment team have maybe learnt lessons, knows the league, knows the club, we know him, he’s done it at this level.

Would not be against this one

Im the same.

Lot of people asking where he fits into the team but we need options. Could be to come off the bench, it might be against certain teams, he might alter the way he plays, we could change formation.

IMO there’s always a place in the squad for fast, creative forwards that score goals,

[hibee bouncer]

Always liked Charles-cook when he was in the league before

27, decent age. If he’s still got it, why not.

Again, recruitment team have maybe learnt lessons, knows the league, knows the club, we know him, he’s done it at this level.

Would not be against this one

Charles-Cook is inconsistent but on his day, is a good player. Wouldn’t imagine he’d be as frustrating as some others out there though 😂. Hopefully, if true, SDG gets the best out of him.

Not sure what lessons the recruitment team would’ve learnt? They scout far and wide, hundreds, if not thousands of players per season before pitching them to the gaffer & co, who will then do the final due diligence. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to whether a player fits in the team - it doesn’t just sit with the recruitment team though.

[Nicho87]

Charles-Cook is inconsistent but on his day, is a good player. Wouldn’t imagine he’d be as frustrating as some others out there though 😂. Hopefully, if true, SDG gets the best out of him.

Not sure what lessons the recruitment team would’ve learnt? They scout far and wide, hundreds, if not thousands of players per season before pitching them to the gaffer & co, who will then do the final due diligence. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to whether a player fits in the team - it doesn’t just sit with the recruitment team though.

Sorry when I say learn lessons I mean directly in comparison with players who were signed with no league experience, few competitive matches even.

Melkerson
Hague
Tavares
Mueller

All epic fails at hibs

[JimBHibees]

I think a few clubs , hertz rumoured to be one that were interested in him . Funny you mention 1 or 2 others there at that time as I’m trying to remember the other guy they had that looked quite good , think his name began with the letter H ? .

Joseph Hungbo currently at Wigan

[Pickle]

According to BBC we’re linked with Regan Charles-Cook. Can remember a stand out season with Ross County but if we achieve Euro group stages I’d be hoping for a higher calibre of player

[Squealing pig]

I’d say Charles cook would be a good signing 👍 ✍️

[Ray_]

Sorry when I say learn lessons I mean directly in comparison with players who were signed with no league experience, few competitive matches even.

Melkerson
Hague
Tavares
Mueller

All epic fails at hibs

The profit made on Melkerson makes him anything but an epic fail.

[Centre Hawf]

According to BBC we’re linked with Regan Charles-Cook. Can remember a stand out season with Ross County but if we achieve Euro group stages I’d be hoping for a higher calibre of player

I think it's a good calibre of player to be fair. I wish we got him before he left County initially but I imagine he went where the money increase was.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Be interesting to see where Sam Dalby now ends up, can't see Wrexham keeping him on.

[Centre Hawf]

Be interesting to see where Sam Dalby now ends up, can't see Wrexham keeping him on.

I imagine he won't want to stay in Scotland and will use this chance to get back down the road. But if it was possible I'd be offering him pre-contract terms to persuade him to stay up here with us.

[Thatdayinmay16]

I imagine he won't want to stay in Scotland and will use this chance to get back down the road. But if it was possible I'd be offering him pre-contract terms to persuade him to stay up here with us.

A lot of our recruitment at the top of the pitch I imagine will depend on Dwight Gayle & Boyle and if they plan on extending deals etc!

Wouldn't be against our attacking options being Boyle, Bowie & Dalby going into next season however! Reckon we would need another though.

[eastmainsmsh]

Turnbull from Cardiff would be decent

[Centre Hawf]

A lot of our recruitment at the top of the pitch I imagine will depend on Dwight Gayle & Boyle and if they plan on extending deals etc!

Wouldn't be against our attacking options being Boyle, Bowie & Dalby going into next season however! Reckon we would need another though.

Yeah I think it will be a case of Youan and Vente sold which means as it stands all we really have is Bowie. Getting someone like Dalby signed up to replace someone like Myko/Gayle would be a good start to building up the front line. Add in a Charles-Cook and Boyle extension it begins to look a lot healthier in the options again.

If we went in with Bowie, Dalby, Boyle, Cook, I'd like to see Gayle stay for one more year as an older head/coachy type mentor.

[04Sauzee]

A lot of our recruitment at the top of the pitch I imagine will depend on Dwight Gayle & Boyle and if they plan on extending deals etc!

Wouldn't be against our attacking options being Boyle, Bowie & Dalby going into next season however! Reckon we would need another though.

Hardie from Plymouth would be a really good signing, unfortunately I think he's well out of our price range and will either be kept by Plymouth to try and fire them to promotion or sold to a decent championship team

[Thatdayinmay16]

Hardie from Plymouth would be a really good signing, unfortunately I think he's well out of our price range and will either be kept by Plymouth to try and fire them to promotion or sold to a decent championship team

I still find it hilarious Rangers sold him when they did, some of the guff they've spent money on over the years and they had a guy right under there nose who would have scored goals for them.

Even back in 2019 when he was leaving Livi I thought we should have been in for him but wasn't to be!

[Billy Whizz]

Turnbull from Cardiff would be decent

If he can play a few games on the trot, has had a lot of injuries

[Donegal Hibby]

I imagine he won't want to stay in Scotland and will use this chance to get back down the road. But if it was possible I'd be offering him pre-contract terms to persuade him to stay up here with us.

Would you not be slightly concerned about signing him as this is I think the first time he’s really been scoring goals ?

[Edinburgh Green]

Would you not be slightly concerned about signing him as this is I think the first time he’s really been scoring goals ?

I think the type of striker he is, goals are more of a bonus to a certain extent. His overall powerful play occupies defenders and brings others into the game like a brewster/mixu type player

[Pickle]

I think it's a good calibre of player to be fair. I wish we got him before he left County initially but I imagine he went where the money increase was.

Playing for a side currently 10th in Belgian 2nd division and aged 28 doesn’t strike me as the type of signing we should be looking at

[Centre Hawf]

Would you not be slightly concerned about signing him as this is I think the first time he’s really been scoring goals ?

No more than any other player. He was 24 when he came here and sometimes guys need somewhere to click for them to get their career going.


Playing for a side currently 10th in Belgian 2nd division and aged 28 doesn’t strike me as the type of signing we should be looking at

Would normally agree but it wasn't long ago he was doing well over here in this league. Out of contract in the summer and knows the league, right side of 30, plays in an area of the park there will likely be changes needed withs ins and outs. It ticks a lot of boxes for me.

[Shrekko]

Playing for a side currently 10th in Belgian 2nd division and aged 28 doesn’t strike me as the type of signing we should be looking at

He played over 60 games in the Belgium top flight in his previous 2 seasons.

Seems like his team are struggling this year but why would that preclude us from signing him? Did you watch him for Ross County?

[Donegal Hibby]

[QUOTE=Centre Hawf;7948970]No more than any other player. He was 24 when he came here and sometimes guys need somewhere to click for them to get their career going.

I watched Dundee Utd quite a bit this season and tbh there were a few games where Dalby looked very ordinary ,can’t argue with his record this season though . Maybe you’re right in he just needed somewhere to kickstart his career . Be interesting to see where he ends up and if he can maintain his current form too .