Summer transfer thread 2025

[EGL2000]

I don't really disagree with both your points and while he probably isn't a like for like replacement for Triantis, I like to imagine if he's ever to actually make it here at Hibs then there will surely be a potential appetite to use him in the meantime. If that appetite isn't there 6 months into his stay and after a pre-season in a time without Triantis/Newell available and with the likes of Kwon and NMW both gone. You have to ask yourself if it will ever happen for him here at the club?

I think he's more likely to fill the levitt role long term.

[easty]

There's a difference between wanting a move and realising it might be the best thing for your career. Villa are at a bit of a crossroads, they followed up a stellar season ( for them ) by finishing two places lower last season, and out of the CL places. If they are to kick on I simply can't see SJM being seen as integral to that ambition.

Like it or not this is where SJM's career is now at, and at some stage every player ends up taking a backward step, even the very best. I fail to see how Goodison Park based Everton struggling against relegation would have been a sideways step a year ago, but has now become "100% a backward step" as they move into a brand new stadium with a capacity 10,000 higher than Villa Park, a support every bit as passionate, if not more, than Villa and a clean slate to start from, with a manager who is clearly a great fit for the club.

There's thousands of players out there who wish they had a backward step like that on the table.

It's a backwards step because he was just starring in a win against Champions League winners PSG in April, and a move to Everton would see him in a much worse football team, who play **** football. Everton are piss poor. Size of stadium doesn't factor into it for me.

Moving from playing with Tielemans, Onana, Rogers etc to playing with Garner, Beto and Harrison. Why would you do it?

[easty]

It's a backwards step because he was just starring in a win against Champions League winners PSG in April, and a move to Everton would see him in a much worse football team, who play **** football. Everton are piss poor. Size of stadium doesn't factor into it for me.

Moving from playing with Tielemans, Onana, Rogers etc to playing with Garner, Beto and Harrison. Why would you do it?

That said...I hope he goes and we get the sell on cash.

[HoboHarry]

So around 2 to 3 million quid ...... bring it on :greengrin
Curious about that amount versus what we realistically lost out on when Aberdeen won the cup? How much of a difference would it have been does anyone know?

[Just_Jimmy]

I really rate this guy . The lads a goal scorer with a lot of potential to get better . I’d probably put his value around about £500k though into day’s market if Hale is valued at £1mil then maybe that valuation isn’t as mad as it sounds. I think it’s just as likely he’ll go out on loan as some clubs have enquired about taking him on loan . I wouldn’t be against the idea of us taking him on loan either…

https://youtu.be/YDWaH4MC1Qs?si=29ZSmhlHYrIezbAeI'd take him on loan with first option to buy for £1m if thats what itll take.

That way if hes great for us, we have some chance of getting him full time.

I think he looks a proper player from what I've seen.

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[Since452]

Curious about that amount versus what we realistically lost out on when Aberdeen won the cup? How much of a difference would it have been does anyone know?

Sure Aberdeen guaranteed themselves around 5 million minimum by winning the cup and guaranteeing themselves Conference League groups. A lot more than that if they get into the Europa League groups. They'll also get prize money for any draws or wins whilst in the groups. A very lucrative cup win for them sadly.

[Donegal Hibby]

It's a backwards step because he was just starring in a win against Champions League winners PSG in April, and a move to Everton would see him in a much worse football team, who play **** football. Everton are piss poor. Size of stadium doesn't factor into it for me.

Moving from playing with Tielemans, Onana, Rogers etc to playing with Garner, Beto and Harrison. Why would you do it?

I thought under Dyche they did play ***** football but watched Everton win at Newcastle at the end of the season and they had a game plan in they were well organised and played some decent stuff at times . I think we’ll see Everton improve under Moyes . Approaching 31 if Villa got a decent offer they might feel it is a good time to cash in . As for McGinn last big pay day in joining another big club with a Scottish manager that are on the up i could happen I think.

Everton buying striker Thierno Barry for £27mil according to Sky Sports…

https://youtu.be/MMImLddx9vw?si=g3qeYEWJfXPUUa0V

[Ship of Hope]

Sure Aberdeen guaranteed themselves around 5 million minimum by winning the cup and guaranteeing themselves Conference League groups. A lot more than that if they get into the Europa League groups.

From potentially 3 home games (to get where we got last year against villa), any tv money, and eufa payout for teams that don’t make the group stages likely to get more than 2m less expenses. Aberdeen will make 4m for conference league less expenses. Approx figures but not as big a difference as you might think..

[McD]

Widely reported by several media sources and also confirmed by Ben Kensell during a conversation with fans at a home game after he had signed saying he would be our highest paid player at the club and was a huge coup seeing as we apparently fought off interest from clubs down south.

Big age of 41 btw, act it.:rolleyes:



Did you actually hear Ben Kensell say it, or are you just taking someone’s word for it?

[NAE NOOKIE]

It's a backwards step because he was just starring in a win against Champions League winners PSG in April, and a move to Everton would see him in a much worse football team, who play **** football. Everton are piss poor. Size of stadium doesn't factor into it for me.

Moving from playing with Tielemans, Onana, Rogers etc to playing with Garner, Beto and Harrison. Why would you do it?

Well, Dwight McNeil isnae a bad player IIRC. :greengrin

The whole point is more and more SJM isn't playing with these guys, he's watching them from the bench, and that's going to happen more often.

If SJM was a centre half, or even a penalty box striker, then yes I could see him chugging along in the Villa team for another few years. But he isn't, he's a midfield player whose whole game is practically based on his high energy style of play and getting stuck in.

When a player's options stop being a team with stellar individuals as team mates, then other attractions come into play, so I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss joining a club on the cusp of a new era in a brand new stadium. Or the prospect that you might be the first player to score in a competitive game in that new stadium and to say you have played in one of the biggest derby matches in world football. That sounds pretty bloody attractive to me. Especially for a player who has made enough money by now that it probably isn't the be all and end all of where priorities lie.

[worcesterhibby]

I'd take him on loan with first option to buy for £1m if thats what itll take.

That way if hes great for us, we have some chance of getting him full time.

I think he looks a proper player from what I've seen.

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as a replacement for Dwight, someone to come off the bench, then I agree, but not if he’s the replacement for Myko. SDG seems to really rate physicality in his players and we’ve all seen how hard it is to physically bully Hibs these days. I really think we will be bringing in someone who is a bit of a unit, can hold the ball up and who can score with their head. None of those are attributes of Johnny Kenny.

[Gmack7]

Sure Aberdeen guaranteed themselves around 5 million minimum by winning the cup and guaranteeing themselves Conference League groups. A lot more than that if they get into the Europa League groups. They'll also get prize money for any draws or wins whilst in the groups. A very lucrative cup win for them sadly.

And when we get to the EL group stage this year we'll make even more after playing an extra couple of rounds, the grand plan is still in place

[GloryGlory]

For what it's worth, Triantis still seems to want to stay at Sunderland and hasn't made any decisions yet. Maybe time for Hibs to move on to another target?

I'm beginning to wonder if the recruitment team have gone away on holiday.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/nectarios-triantis-sunderland-hibs-transfer-35520408

[Northernhibee]

For what it's worth, Triantis still seems to want to stay at Sunderland and hasn't made any decisions yet. Maybe time for Hibs to move on to another target?

I'm beginning to wonder if the recruitment team have gone away on holiday.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/nectarios-triantis-sunderland-hibs-transfer-35520408

Buying players isn’t like buying a bottle of vinegar from the supermarket - the fact we’ve been linked with other midfielders like the one playing in Tunisia suggests we have a few plates spinning.

[GloryGlory]

Buying players isn’t like buying a bottle of vinegar from the supermarket - the fact we’ve been linked with other midfielders like the one playing in Tunisia suggests we have a few plates spinning.

My remark was ever so tongue in cheek! :greengrin

[Centre Hawf]

I think he's more likely to fill the levitt role long term.

I think if we don't see anything of him this summer then the long term will be him playing elsewhere personally.

[Northernhibee]

My remark was ever so tongue in cheek! :greengrin

I started my day off with catching someone trying our front door - my levels of grumpiness are through the roof 😂

[Brooster]

I started my day off with catching someone trying our front door - my levels of grumpiness are through the roof 😂

Let the guy out if he wants to leave haha

[GloryGlory]

Let the guy out if he wants to leave haha

:greengrin

[EGL2000]

I think if we don't see anything of him this summer then the long term will be him playing elsewhere personally.

I'm pretty confident he will turn into a good player for us. Met a few Odense fans in South America who all really rated him.

[AlbertK86]

For what it's worth, Triantis still seems to want to stay at Sunderland and hasn't made any decisions yet. Maybe time for Hibs to move on to another target?

I'm beginning to wonder if the recruitment team have gone away on holiday.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/nectarios-triantis-sunderland-hibs-transfer-35520408

Nothing in this article we didn’t already know re the Hibs situation. Typical Daily Sevco churning out old stuff. Only insight is regarding his future international choices


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[Souter96Mac]

For what it's worth, Triantis still seems to want to stay at Sunderland and hasn't made any decisions yet. Maybe time for Hibs to move on to another target?

I'm beginning to wonder if the recruitment team have gone away on holiday.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/nectarios-triantis-sunderland-hibs-transfer-35520408

It sounds like Sunlun have been back in training for a week or so. They've got 2 friendlies on Saturday, which they're splitting up their squad to play across.

They're then away to Portugal - I think they are setting off on the 18th but not completely sure about that - but they have a couple fixtures there on the 19th & 21st.

You've got to imagine that Gray and the club will need to set a deadline.

Ideally we have it confirmed this week, but I recko it might fall into next week if Triantis is getting looked at by Sunlun this weekend.

[badabing67]

It sounds like Sunlun have been back in training for a week or so. They've got 2 friendlies on Saturday, which they're splitting up their squad to play across.

They're then away to Portugal - I think they are setting off on the 18th but not completely sure about that - but they have a couple fixtures there on the 19th & 21st.

You've got to imagine that Gray and the club will need to set a deadline.

Ideally we have it confirmed this week, but I recko it might fall into next week if Triantis is getting looked at by Sunlun this weekend.


But at least he will be training, so if he does come back. He should be ready to go

[Centre Hawf]

It sounds like Sunlun have been back in training for a week or so. They've got 2 friendlies on Saturday, which they're splitting up their squad to play across.

They're then away to Portugal - I think they are setting off on the 18th but not completely sure about that - but they have a couple fixtures there on the 19th & 21st.

You've got to imagine that Gray and the club will need to set a deadline.

Ideally we have it confirmed this week, but I recko it might fall into next week if Triantis is getting looked at by Sunlun this weekend.

If he gets taken away for pre-season that will probably need to be the moment we pull the trigger on anything else or actively start pushing to find alternatives if we haven't already.

The offer can remain on the table for him until we sign someone in his place but I wouldn't be leaving it as the only option for us.

[Donegal Hibby]

But at least he will be training, so if he does come back. He should be ready to go

Danger is we keep waiting on him and he then decides to go elsewhere and we end up signing someone like Conte who will need time to adapt to a different culture , football etc . I think there has to be a point when we just have to move on from this and that isn’t far off now IMO .

[SHODAN]

Aw yeah three new pages, must be some proper signing rumours at last!

...Nah, just people arguing.

[dangermouse]

Newcastle have £55mil bid accepted for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga ..

Gordon , Isak and Elanga would be a good forward line for the magpies.

I'm not a happy Forest fan now. Elanga was superb last season.

[Northernhibee]

Aw yeah three new pages, must be some proper signing rumours at last!

...Nah, just people arguing.

No there’s not

[badabing67]

Danger is we keep waiting on him and he then decides to go elsewhere and we end up signing someone like Conte who will need time to adapt to a different culture , football etc . I think there has to be a point when we just have to move on from this and that isn’t far off now IMO .


It is possible he has already agreed to come to us if he is not in Sunderland's plans. If that is the case it might be worth waiting for him. Like you say with the timing it's getting a tricky one. But it would be a real pisser if he became available a short time after we've moved on.

[WeAreHibs]

Buying players isn’t like buying a bottle of vinegar from the supermarket - the fact we’ve been linked with other midfielders like the one playing in Tunisia suggests we have a few plates spinning.

Correct, buying a footballer during the transfer window… is very much like making love to a beautiful woman.

First, you’ve got to scout her thoroughly — check her stats, her form, her injury record. Then you make your move — discreet, bold, maybe a bit cheeky — sliding into the DMs, or in this case, the agent's inbox.

Next, comes the negotiation — the delicate dance of give and take… you offer a three-year deal, she wants five and a goal bonus. You want Champions League, she wants TikTok followers.

And just when you think everything’s sealed, you hear she’s flown off to Saudi for a ‘medical’.

It’s tense, it’s sweaty, and it could all fall apart at the last minute…

But when you finally get her signature on that dotted line… oh, it’s magic. You stand back, arms folded, and think: I’ve pulled a worldie.”


Vinegar strokes after a hat-trick possibly.

[Donegal Hibby]

I'm not a happy Forest fan now. Elanga was superb last season.

I don’t think any fans are happy when they lose one of their better players. I was a bit worried about the Isak speculation myself tbh . One thing I would say is while losing Elanga is a blow to Forrest though they’ve certainly made a really good profit from what they paid Utd for him and spent on the right replacement plus another player maybe Forrest won’t be to all that worse off .

[NC1875]

Danger is we keep waiting on him and he then decides to go elsewhere and we end up signing someone like Conte who will need time to adapt to a different culture , football etc . I think there has to be a point when we just have to move on from this and that isn’t far off now IMO .

I agree, anyone with half a brain cell knows he isn’t playing at Sunderland next season. So you either want to be here or you don’t.

I’m sure the club will have set a deadline.

[H18S NX]

:thumbsup::aok:

[H18S NX]

Correct, buying a footballer during the transfer window… is very much like making love to a beautiful woman.

First, you’ve got to scout her thoroughly — check her stats, her form, her injury record. Then you make your move — discreet, bold, maybe a bit cheeky — sliding into the DMs, or in this case, the agent's inbox.

Next, comes the negotiation — the delicate dance of give and take… you offer a three-year deal, she wants five and a goal bonus. You want Champions League, she wants TikTok followers.

And just when you think everything’s sealed, you hear she’s flown off to Saudi for a ‘medical’.

It’s tense, it’s sweaty, and it could all fall apart at the last minute…

But when you finally get her signature on that dotted line… oh, it’s magic. You stand back, arms folded, and think: I’ve pulled a worldie.”


Vinegar strokes after a hat-trick possibly.......:aok::greengrin

[hhibs]

Aw yeah three new pages, must be some proper signing rumours at last!

...Nah, just people arguing.


No they are not .:greengrin

[at last 61]

Nitk, but just a hunch that we will have a signing in before the week is out, going for my hat trick here, if it comes true, I will give you the lottery numbers for Saturdays draw 😜

[04Sauzee]

According to the Bounce we are meant to be looking at 3 Bournemouth players next week 2 forwards and a LWB.

[Since452]

I agree, anyone with half a brain cell knows he isn’t playing at Sunderland next season. So you either want to be here or you don’t.

I’m sure the club will have set a deadline.

I trust the club to play this right. We're a different animal these days.

[RIP]

It sounds like Sunlun have been back in training for a week or so. They've got 2 friendlies on Saturday, which they're splitting up their squad to play across.

They're then away to Portugal - I think they are setting off on the 18th but not completely sure about that - but they have a couple fixtures there on the 19th & 21st.

You've got to imagine that Gray and the club will need to set a deadline.

Ideally we have it confirmed this week, but I reckon it might fall into next week if Triantis is getting looked at by Sunlun this weekend.


The first yardstick on the Triantis saga is whether he is picked to join the travelling squad for Portugal. Travelling to sunny climes with a Premiership side and playing any minutes against Sevilla and Sporting is a far more exciting prospect for young Nectar that playing in Big Dazza's testimonial.

When they come back they travel to Edinburgh to play against the mighty Jambos. He just might get some minutes there. By that time he will have missed the first leg of our European adventure.

Then away to Hull City on 29/7 and Real Betis on 02/08 at the Stadium of Light. He's unlikely to rush back for our European game when he has the opportunity to play against 3 European sides in pre-season.

If he makes the Portugal trip it will be odds on that it will be the start of August before Le Bris and his coaching team decide whether Nectar is a keep or sell.

They may also consider a loan to a Championship team. That option is the current favourite amongst the Sunderland fans.

[B.H.F.C]

According to the Bounce we are meant to be looking at 3 Bournemouth players next week 2 forwards and a LWB.

I don’t think it would make any sense to be looking at a LWB unless there is someone being moved on. Forwards, absolutely.

[badabing67]

According to the Bounce we are meant to be looking at 3 Bournemouth players next week 2 forwards and a LWB.


How many can we have on loan from them

[jeffers]

I trust the club to play this right. We're a different animal these days.

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.

[Greenio]

The first yardstick on the Triantis saga is whether he is picked to join the travelling squad for Portugal. Travelling to sunny climes with a Premiership side and playing any minutes against Sevilla and Sporting is a far more exciting prospect for young Nectar that playing in Big Dazza's testimonial.

When they come back they travel to Edinburgh to play against the mighty Jambos. He just might get some minutes there. By that time he will have missed the first leg of our European adventure.

Then away to Hull City on 29/7 and Real Betis on 02/08 at the Stadium of Light. He's unlikely to rush back for our European game when he has the opportunity to play against 3 European sides in pre-season.

If he makes the Portugal trip it will be odds on that it will be the start of August before Le Bris and his coaching team decide whether Nectar is a keep or sell.

They may also consider a loan to a Championship team. That option is the current favourite amongst the Sunderland fans.

Likes his options open does Nectar. Club and country!

Would love him back but cant see it happening now

[CallumLaidlaw]

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.

What else did we need to bring in in January?


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[eastmainsmsh]

According to the Bounce we are meant to be looking at 3 Bournemouth players next week 2 forwards and a LWB.

Wonder if wingback is Julio Soler

[Souter96Mac]

According to the Bounce we are meant to be looking at 3 Bournemouth players next week 2 forwards and a LWB.

Thinking uber-optimistically, could be Soler (LWB) and Kroupi (forward).

Again, close to no chance of getting either I suspect - think both will be involved in their first team this season. But would be exciting additions.

Most likely to be the likes of: Noa Boutin (LWB), Rees-Dottin (Winger/Forward), Adu-Adjei (Forward)

None of the "more likely" options seem that enticing to me to be honest - but also no harm in having a look at them whilst we're down.

[B.H.F.C]

The first yardstick on the Triantis saga is whether he is picked to join the travelling squad for Portugal. Travelling to sunny climes with a Premiership side and playing any minutes against Sevilla and Sporting is a far more exciting prospect for young Nectar that playing in Big Dazza's testimonial.

When they come back they travel to Edinburgh to play against the mighty Jambos. He just might get some minutes there. By that time he will have missed the first leg of our European adventure.

Then away to Hull City on 29/7 and Real Betis on 02/08 at the Stadium of Light. He's unlikely to rush back for our European game when he has the opportunity to play against 3 European sides in pre-season.

If he makes the Portugal trip it will be odds on that it will be the start of August before Le Bris and his coaching team decide whether Nectar is a keep or sell.

They may also consider a loan to a Championship team. That option is the current favourite amongst the Sunderland fans.

If Triantis is being given any type of chance to make it there, he’d be mad not to take it IMO. Can talk about the World Cup next year and needing to play but he’s uncapped and not even decided what country he wants to play for with under a year to go! If he’s in and about the squad, all it takes is an injury or whatever, you get your chance and you’re in. I actually think he’d stand half a chance down there because he’s got a bit of athleticism. That’s often what holds players who’ve done well up here back when they go down south IMO.

For us though, we need to look after ourselves and if that means moving on from him now, we should.

[jeffers]

What else did we need to bring in in January?


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We could debate what was needed, but our manager wasn’t tucked up in bed before the window closed, he was at EM anticipating players coming in. Our recruitment team failed to deliver.

[badabing67]

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.


Really! the movement of players in and out in the last year, since Malky and the Black Knights have been involved, has been night and day since the Gordon's took over. The only decision so far that I would question in the last year is a 4 year deal for Megwa. But I could be proved wrong about that.

[Lago]

If Triantis is being given any type of chance to make it there, he’d be mad not to take it IMO. Can talk about the World Cup next year and needing to play but he’s uncapped and not even decided what country he wants to play for with under a year to go! If he’s in and about the squad, all it takes is an injury or whatever, you get your chance and you’re in. I actually think he’d stand half a chance down there because he’s got a bit of athleticism. That’s often what holds players who’ve done well up here back when they go down south IMO.

For us though, we need to look after ourselves and if that means moving on from him now, we should.
This

[Hibiza]

A quality stricker please.

[B.H.F.C]

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.

To be fair, we’ve signed three players this summer that’ll be proper first team players, IMO. And not on the cheap.

I do think the lack of January signings was a conscious decision, but if that midfield position isn’t addressed by Midtjylland I’ll be a bit concerned about that. I know we got Manneh in but Gray isn’t going to suddenly chuck him in to that when, debut apart, he only gave him minutes when games were dead (or it was a dead game).

[Unseen work]

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.

I think the McCowan one was a bit of a long shot so don’t really hold it against the club.

January I wanted more signings but they seemed to call it right with not needing much and just getting players fit.

I’m a bit unsure about Manneh though. Even with lack of sharpness etc, if he was an improvement on our current centre mids I think SDG would have played him and got his match fitness from the games

I think he’s looked decent, no better than Levitt though who I thought was brilliant second half of the season. And whoever is centre mids with Levitt/Newell will likely be a more defensive midfielder

[jeffers]

Really! the movement of players in and out in the last year, since Malky and the Black Knights have been involved, has been night and day since the Gordon's took over. The only decision so far that I would question in the last year is a 4 year deal for Megwa. But I could be proved wrong about that.

We’ve managed to move players on, but it cost us. The guys we did bring in were either players known to DG or ones that had been scouted previously. To the best of my knowledge only Manneh was a Garvan Stewart recommendation and it’s fair to say he’s not looked anything special (I’m not writing him off before I get accused of that.)

[04Sauzee]

Wonder if wingback is Julio Soler

I always thought they bought him as a succession plan for losing Kerkez , I think he's struggled although still very young.

When I say struggled, obviously at a Premier League team after coming over from Argentina

[peterharrogate]

BBC reporting Everton are interested in signing John McGinn.

[04Sauzee]

A quality stricker please.

😀

[jeffers]

To be fair, we’ve signed three players this summer that’ll be proper first team players, IMO. And not on the cheap.

I do think the lack of January signings was a conscious decision, but if that midfield position isn’t addressed by Midtjylland I’ll be a bit concerned about that. I know we got Manneh in but Gray isn’t going to suddenly chuck him in to that when, debut apart, he only gave him minutes when games were dead (or it was a dead game).

I guess it depends on the viewpoint that as a collective they are getting it right so deserve credit or if you feel it’s got a lot to do with our manager who is making the big calls on who we bring in. I know what side of that I come down on.

I believe the lack of January signings being a conscious decision was certainly how they chose to portray it. I’m less than convinced.

We’ve had a whole year to line up a replacement for Myko, there was nothing in the pipeline the last I heard.

I’ll caveat some of that by saying I do have some sympathy with the timelines they are operating under. Naturally we are focusing on the squad composition prior to the European tie but the fact that the window doesn’t close until not far off two months away doesn’t do us any favours. I think it’s safe to say we’d all like Triantis to sign and maybe that means we have to wait a bit longer rather than moving on to another target that we may be able to bring in in time for the first tie, but will do well to get up to speed immediately.

[B.H.F.C]

We’ve managed to move players on, but it cost us. The guys we did bring in were either players known to DG or ones that had been scouted previously. To the best of my knowledge only Manneh was a Garvan Stewart recommendation and it’s fair to say he’s not looked anything special (I’m not writing him off before I get accused of that.)

I’d have thought the goalie would have been something to do with Stewart?

I always thought it would be this window, at least, before we saw Stewart’s worth. Obviously still at the time will tell point. For me, a good head of recruitment is going to find the potential gems. With Gray and McKay there I’d expect the sensible signings we’re seeing more of.

[jeffers]

I’d have thought the goalie would have been something to do with Stewart?

I always thought it would be this window, at least, before we saw Stewart’s worth. Obviously still at the time will tell point. For me, a good head of recruitment is going to find the potential gems. With Gray and McKay there I’d expect the sensible signings we’re seeing more of.

I remembered the keeper after I posted. I’m not sure if he was down to Stewart or not.

[Billy Whizz]

I remembered the keeper after I posted. I’m not sure if he was down to Stewart or not.

You’d have hope David Marshall had an input on the goalie

[jeffers]

You’d have hope David Marshall had an input on the goalie

And presumably Bursik too Billy ?

[Unseen work]

Alfarela is surely a Stewart suggestion?

Hibs observer mentioned we tried to get him January too

[cameronw-hfc]

And presumably Bursik too Billy ?

Not sure about that. Marshall isn't here to sign goalies so not sure we can assume outside of Smith that he was involved.

[Hibiza]

😀

Oops , 😄

[Billy Whizz]

And presumably Bursik too Billy ?

Was he in place before Bursik was scouted?

[HoboHarry]

Not sure about that. Marshall isn't here to sign goalies so not sure we can assume outside of Smith that he was involved.
Doesn't mean he wouldn't have been asked for input - official capacity or not any good business leans on experience and knowledge from it's staff.

[jeffers]

Not sure about that. Marshall isn't here to sign goalies so not sure we can assume outside of Smith that he was involved.

The point was if he had input on Salinger you’d have expected him to have had input on Bursik and Smith too ?

[cameronw-hfc]

The point was if he had input on Salinger you’d have expected him to have had input on Bursik and Smith too ?


He knew Smith personally so defo involved in that one but just meaning I'm not sure you can just put 2+2 together and say he'd be involved in signing the other goalies. He might have been but not sure him being a goalie means he'd be involved in our goalie signings.

I'm saying that because I'm still not sure what his role is, ie, is he involved heavily in transfers or is he shadowing Malky on the business side etc.

[Ronniekirk]

Sure Aberdeen guaranteed themselves around 5 million minimum by winning the cup and guaranteeing themselves Conference League groups. A lot more than that if they get into the Europa League groups. They'll also get prize money for any draws or wins whilst in the groups. A very lucrative cup win for them sadly.

And they have not long had an extra 8 million investment plugged into the club

[Alfred E Newman]

Any word of any signings?

[Callum_62]

I can't be too negative of the recruitment since Mackay came in tbh

Most of our signings last year worked out well and the ones we have made this year (along with the resignings) have all seemed wholly sensible

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[Iain G]

He knew Smith personally so defo involved in that one but just meaning I'm not sure you can just put 2+2 together and say he'd be involved in signing the other goalies. He might have been but not sure him being a goalie means he'd be involved in our goalie signings.

I'm saying that because I'm still not sure what his role is, ie, is he involved heavily in transfers or is he shadowing Malky on the business side etc.

He said previously he reached out to Smith about joining us

[Kato]

Any word of any signings?News is we will make some before the transfer window gently closes.











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[ruthven_raiders]

And they have not long had an extra 8 million investment plugged into the club

And only now looking to upgrade some facilities at pittodrie, after years of trying to get the council to pay towards a new stadium!

[04Sauzee]

Rangers busy again

🚨 Rangers agree terms with Djeidi Gassama with fee to be sorted with Sheffield Wednesday

mhendry.substack.com/p/rangers-agre…

[Jim44]

In a recent interview, David Gray, said that they won’t hang around waiting for Triantis to make up his mind. Silence has fallen on this one so I hope the club is actually looking at an alternative signing. If not it was a pointless statement to make.

[AlbertK86]

Not sure about that. Marshall isn't here to sign goalies so not sure we can assume outside of Smith that he was involved.

Sure Sallinger said in a recent interview he had spoken to Marshall before he signed


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[jeffers]

He knew Smith personally so defo involved in that one but just meaning I'm not sure you can just put 2+2 together and say he'd be involved in signing the other goalies. He might have been but not sure him being a goalie means he'd be involved in our goalie signings.

I'm saying that because I'm still not sure what his role is, ie, is he involved heavily in transfers or is he shadowing Malky on the business side etc.

Re your last paragraph it’s a good point. I’d love to know what value he brings to the club, that’s not a criticism of his contribution I genuinely have little knowledge of what he’s doing.

[EGL2000]

Thinking uber-optimistically, could be Soler (LWB) and Kroupi (forward).

Again, close to no chance of getting either I suspect - think both will be involved in their first team this season. But would be exciting additions.

Most likely to be the likes of: Noa Boutin (LWB), Rees-Dottin (Winger/Forward), Adu-Adjei (Forward)

None of the "more likely" options seem that enticing to me to be honest - but also no harm in having a look at them whilst we're down.

Yeah there definitely seems to be a lack of targets for us from Bournemouth. They don't really seem to have many youngers who are good quality but not yet getting a game for the first time or older guys who have fallen out of favour. All seem to be well above our level or not good enough to improve us really.

[Hibees1973]

In a recent interview, David Gray, said that they won’t hang around waiting for Triantis to make up his mind. Silence has fallen on this one so I hope the club is actually looking at an alternative signing. If not it was a pointless statement to make.

Yes.

As others have said, if Triantis is selected for the Sunderland training camp squad, Gray and Hibs will really have to move on. Gray put his cards on the table last week with his 'not waiting around' statement. One of our key objectives this season is to have a real go at trying to get European football until Christmas. I think our squad is at least two or three players short to have a serious go at this. It's only just over two weeks until the European tie and surely it would be best to get any other new players in at least a week beforehand.

I've seen comments from Triantis today saying he is ignoring transfer speculation and concentrating on impressing the Sunderland manager. This is quite a put down for any interest Hibs still have in him. If he is not selected for their training camp squad in the next couple of days we may have a squeak of a chance. How is Triantis going to impress Le Bris if he is not even there.

This speculation has gone on most of the summer and in danger of becoming a distraction to the real season proper. If we are not going to get Triantis it would be nice to have clarity from Hibs and say he's not coming back, so we have moved on.

[CapitalGreen]

Yes.

As others have said, if Triantis is selected for the Sunderland training camp squad, Gray and Hibs will really have to move on. Gray put his cards on the table last week with his 'not waiting around' statement. One of our key objectives this season is to have a real go at trying to get European football until Christmas. I think our squad is at least two or three players short to have a serious go at this. It's only just over two weeks until the European tie and surely it would be best to get any other new players in at least a week beforehand.

I've seen comments from Triantis today saying he is ignoring transfer speculation and concentrating on impressing the Sunderland manager. This is quite a put down for any interest Hibs still have in him. If he is not selected for their training camp squad in the next couple of days we may have a squeak of a chance. How is Triantis going to impress Le Bris if he is not even there.

This speculation has gone on most of the summer and in danger of becoming a distraction to the real season proper. If we are not going to get Triantis it would be nice to have clarity from Hibs and say he's not coming back, so we have moved on.

Where were these quotes?

[Cabbage-Patch]

Yes.

As others have said, if Triantis is selected for the Sunderland training camp squad, Gray and Hibs will really have to move on. Gray put his cards on the table last week with his 'not waiting around' statement. One of our key objectives this season is to have a real go at trying to get European football until Christmas. I think our squad is at least two or three players short to have a serious go at this. It's only just over two weeks until the European tie and surely it would be best to get any other new players in at least a week beforehand.

I've seen comments from Triantis today saying he is ignoring transfer speculation and concentrating on impressing the Sunderland manager. This is quite a put down for any interest Hibs still have in him. If he is not selected for their training camp squad in the next couple of days we may have a squeak of a chance. How is Triantis going to impress Le Bris if he is not even there.

This speculation has gone on most of the summer and in danger of becoming a distraction to the real season proper. If we are not going to get Triantis it would be nice to have clarity from Hibs and say he's not coming back, so we have moved on.

Hes set his stall out, its time to move on. Last thing we need to do is stick all our eggs in one basket like we did with McCowan last year.

Irony isn't lost that we only got triantis back because of this but point stands.

Wonder if Bournemouth may give us a Marcondes type loan if Triantis falls through. Ben Winterburn who is a defensive mid is in the u21 squad but has had a few starts for the 1st team. Someone like that could be a bit of a coup

[Since452]

Rangers busy again

🚨 Rangers agree terms with Djeidi Gassama with fee to be sorted with Sheffield Wednesday

mhendry.substack.com/p/rangers-agre…

It's either going to be a Trainwreck or a good season for them.

[Pytheas]

Are we though ? We had the Luke McCowan shambles only last summer, then only brought in one player in January who was so off the pace he barely featured. I’ll need a bit more convincing.


I agree tbh, there are promising signs and Mulligan is definitely an exciting signing, but we certainly aren't seeing the game changing signings that were promised, guys that were out of our reach before BK got involved.

I'm optimistic that this will change in this window. Triantis on a permanent deal for example. But our big signings so far are Mulligan on a free from Dundee and McGrath who we pretty much signed 4 years ago.

All this best practice stuff and knowledge sharing is great, but if Bill doesn't get his chequebook out a bit this window to back a team that finished 3rd then you start to wonder what's the point.

[EGL2000]

I agree tbh, there are promising signs and Mulligan is definitely an exciting signing, but we certainly aren't seeing the game changing signings that were promised, guys that were out of our reach before BK got involved.

I'm optimistic that this will change in this window. Triantis on a permanent deal for example. But our big signings so far are Mulligan on a free from Dundee and McGrath who we pretty much signed 4 years ago.

All this best practice stuff and knowledge sharing is great, but if Bill doesn't get his chequebook out a bit this window to back a team that finished 3rd then you start to wonder what's the point.

I think we will see a real good quality striker come in. Or that's what I'm hoping for at least!

[Winston Ingram]

We were spending 10k a week on Chris Mueller.

If he was available for 10k a week, I'm not sure many hibs fans would turn it down given his experience and quality.

No we weren’t. An old wives tale which just grew legs.

[Hibees1973]

I agree tbh, there are promising signs and Mulligan is definitely an exciting signing, but we certainly aren't seeing the game changing signings that were promised, guys that were out of our reach before BK got involved.

I'm optimistic that this will change in this window. Triantis on a permanent deal for example. But our big signings so far are Mulligan on a free from Dundee and McGrath who we pretty much signed 4 years ago.

All this best practice stuff and knowledge sharing is great, but if Bill doesn't get his chequebook out a bit this window to back a team that finished 3rd then you start to wonder what's the point.

Word is Mulligan will cost a fairly hefty compensation fee to Dundee.

Rumoured at £500k+.

[04Sauzee]

It's either going to be a Trainwreck or a good season for them.

A 31 man squad so far, only 1 more than Hearts

Transfermrkt has Hibs with a squad of 24

[Tully]

Word is Mulligan will cost a fairly hefty compensation fee to Dundee.

Rumoured at £500k+.
Hearsay but will be budgeted for

[Hibees1973]

Hearsay but will be budgeted for

It will be.

Was just replying to EGL2000 who said it was a free.

[flash]

Word is Mulligan will cost a fairly hefty compensation fee to Dundee.

Rumoured at £500k+.

He will turn out a bargain at that price.

[Hibees1973]

He will turn out a bargain at that price.

Agreed Flash.

Strong, athletic and a powerful runner with the ball. Knows the league and Scottish which helps with regards to this European 'home grown' quota we have to meet.

No guarantees, but all this makes sense and hope he kicks on with us.

[04Sauzee]

From BBC Journo

🚨Rangers have seen an initial offer for Southampton winger Samuel Edozie, 22, rejected. Club is acting on long-term interest but more clubs expected to join the race.

[MacGruber]

Wondering whether the striker is dependant on the Triantis decision first to see what budget is left. I think we would go up to a million on Triantis but any alternative for that position won't be anywhere near that leaving bigger budget for better striker options. Just a thought

[CapitalGreen]

Wondering whether the striker is dependant on the Triantis decision first to see what budget is left. I think we would go up to a million on Triantis but any alternative for that position won't be anywhere near that leaving bigger budget for better striker options. Just a thought

Probably not.

[Donegal Hibby]

Wondering whether the striker is dependant on the Triantis decision first to see what budget is left. I think we would go up to a million on Triantis but any alternative for that position won't be anywhere near that leaving bigger budget for better striker options. Just a thought

I was wondering about this too and came to the conclusion that we probably need another quality striker wither we got Triantis or not .

I could see the club pushing for two quality players that cost a fair bit with maybe a striker in a similar situation as Gayle joining or maybe even a couple of loans coming in .

I don’t think we are far away if no one leaves and 3 or 4 players and we are good to go . I honestly don’t think we will get Triantis now and I’m kinda hoping we move on to someone else rather than it dragging out too long .

[Unseen work]

Rangers certainly seem willing to spend a bit of cash this window

[04Sauzee]

Rangers certainly seem willing to spend a bit of cash this window

Unless they move players on their wage bill will be massive. Expecting them to sign more players, there's talk of Miovski

[tonyrougier123]

Rangers certainly seem willing to spend a bit of cash this window

They’re letting Martin get his own players in at least, from an outsiders pov doesn’t seem anything to get excited about in there. Probably mean they will be sensational next season 😂🤦*♂️. Problem they have is if it starts crap it will end in tears before Christmas. I’m always surprised when players leaving rangers seem to be having medical and still haven’t left 3weeks later 🤷🏼*♂️. But that’s the daily rangers (record) for you.

[Donegal Hibby]

I was thinking about players we could get on loan and naturally was checking on players from Bournemouth that might be realistic targets ( maybe not ) and this one interested me . Only young and a bit light though looks good …

https://youtu.be/NdKVitOb1M4?si=tCAsuGlKyc-sM3i3

[sauzee1989]

I was thinking about players we could get on loan and naturally was checking on players from Bournemouth that might be realistic targets ( maybe not ) and this one interested me . Only young and a bit light though looks good …

https://youtu.be/NdKVitOb1M4?si=tCAsuGlKyc-sM3i3

Unfortunately no chance spent 12m on him and will be on 35k a week

[1875Sean]

Anyone hear about Josh O’Connor, signed for East Kilbride then by the looks of things something has happened as he was on trial with Elgin on Sat, sounds very strange

[Ronniekirk]

Re your last paragraph it’s a good point. I’d love to know what value he brings to the club, that’s not a criticism of his contribution I genuinely have little knowledge of what he’s doing.

Learning Malkys role was what we were told when he was appointed

[K-Zazu]

Really hope we aren’t talking about Triantis will he won’t he until the end of August. The sooner we know what’s happening the better.

[Donegal Hibby]

Unfortunately no chance spent 12m on him and will be on 35k a week

Surprised he would be on as much as £35k a week as i read he was on around £7k at his previous club and a couple of Bournemouths first team players were on that and around £40k a week.

[Smartie]

Really hope we aren’t talking about Triantis will he won’t he until the end of August. The sooner we know what’s happening the better.

The comments from Triantis’ agent a month it so back suggested to me we wanted the same thing but the more time goes by the less I believe that.

If Triantis happens, it will be at the end of the window after he’s failed to attract a better option. Probably not unlike last year’s McCowan situation.

We seem to be wanting someone in soon and he doesn’t seem to be so keen. Fair enough, his business and he’s not our player.

Almost nothing would really surprise me regarding that position - if we move on to another target, if he appears just before the window shuts after we make do (or fail to successfully sign anyone else) until then.

Only thing that would genuinely surprise me would be if we had a scarf above the head photo within the next fortnight and he started either or both of the games against the Danish side. I simply do not see it happening.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Unfortunately no chance spent 12m on him and will be on 35k a week

I was looking at thier squad aswell. Would it be outwith the realms of possibility to get the following?

Julio Soler - 20 year old Argentinian left wing back signed this year but has only 1 first team appearance so far.

Hamed Troare - 25 year old Ivorian attacking midfielder. Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances

Matai Akimboni - 19 year old American centre back youth international. No 1st team appearances.

Ben Winterburn - 20 year English old defensive mid. 4 first team appearances.

Romain Faivre - 26 year old former French under 21 international.
Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances. Been on loan at Lorient and Brest last 2 seasons

[Donegal Hibby]

The comments from Triantis’ agent a month it so back suggested to me we wanted the same thing but the more time goes by the less I believe that.

If Triantis happens, it will be at the end of the window after he’s failed to attract a better option. Probably not unlike last year’s McCowan situation.

We seem to be wanting someone in soon and he doesn’t seem to be so keen. Fair enough, his business and he’s not our player.

Almost nothing would really surprise me regarding that position - if we move on to another target, if he appears just before the window shuts after we make do (or fail to successfully sign anyone else) until then.

Only thing that would genuinely surprise me would be if we had a scarf above the head photo within the next fortnight and he started either or both of the games against the Danish side. I simply do not see it happening.

The comments from Triantis ‘ agent would have suggested we wanted the same things but like you the more time that goes by the less I believe that’s what they want .

I don’t think we can afford to wait that long on him as we might miss out on other potential targets that will improve us .

[Pytheas]

I was looking at thier squad aswell. Would it be outwith the realms of possibility to get the following?

Julio Soler - 20 year old Argentinian left wing back signed this year but has only 1 first team appearance so far.

Hamed Troare - 25 year old Ivorian attacking midfielder. Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances

Matai Akimboni - 19 year old American centre back youth international. No 1st team appearances.

Ben Winterburn - 20 year English old defensive mid. 4 first team appearances.

Romain Faivre - 26 year old former French under 21 international.
Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances. Been on loan at Lorient and Brest last 2 seasons


Akimboni and Winterburn seem possible.

Faivre was playing against Real and Barca in the Champions League last year so doubt he would fancy the SPFL.

Soler is currently one of 2 left backs on the books at Bournemouth after Kirkez left so would imagine any loan for him would require another signing for them.

Napoli had an option to buy Traore for £25mil when they loaned him, so again just seems out of our league.

Soler and Jebbison are the only 2 that stand out to me as being at least semi-realistic and also a cut above the quality that you are normally able to get up here on loan.

[TheKiwiHibee]

Where were these quotes?

There is a good interview with Nectarios in the Greek Herald, he says he is "ready to go again with Sunderland"

https://greekherald.com.au/community/1-people-community/interviews/faith-family-and-football-the-making-of-nectarios-triantis/

It's an Australian site.

[04Sauzee]

I was looking at thier squad aswell. Would it be outwith the realms of possibility to get the following?

Julio Soler - 20 year old Argentinian left wing back signed this year but has only 1 first team appearance so far.

Hamed Troare - 25 year old Ivorian attacking midfielder. Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances

Matai Akimboni - 19 year old American centre back youth international. No 1st team appearances.

Ben Winterburn - 20 year English old defensive mid. 4 first team appearances.

Romain Faivre - 26 year old former French under 21 international.
Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances. Been on loan at Lorient and Brest last 2 seasons
Winterburn is a great young player who they have high hopes for, if he's not around the first team I'd imagine a top end championship side.

Traore scored something like 10 goals in 26 games for Auxere in ligue 1, so doubt it.

[jeffers]

Learning Malkys role was what we were told when he was appointed

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.

[scoopyboy]

Akimboni and Winterburn seem possible.

Faivre was playing against Real and Barca in the Champions League last year so doubt he would fancy the SPFL.

Soler is currently one of 2 left backs on the books at Bournemouth after Kirkez left so would imagine any loan for him would require another signing for them.

Napoli had an option to buy Traore for £25mil when they loaned him, so again just seems out of our league.

Soler and Jebbison are the only 2 that stand out to me as being at least semi-realistic and also a cut above the quality that you are normally able to get up here on loan.

If we are getting any loan players from Bournemouth then they should really be here now or within the next few days.

Want them in before the 24th but for me the earlier the better

[theonlywayisup]

If we are getting any loan players from Bournemouth then they should really be here now or within the next few days.

Want them in before the 24th but for me the earlier the better

Yes, agree.

I'm sure I read that the deadline for registration is 18th July, so they'll need to be signed before that date.

Also, you would expect anyone involved in the Midtjylland game would need to be integrated into the team well in advance of the game if they are going to have a major impact. So certainly well before the Bolton game and possibly the bounce game against Bournemouth.

[CapitalGreen]

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.

If someone is doing their duties well that’s a benefit to the club, same as any other employee.

[EGL2000]

I was looking at thier squad aswell. Would it be outwith the realms of possibility to get the following?

Julio Soler - 20 year old Argentinian left wing back signed this year but has only 1 first team appearance so far.

Hamed Troare - 25 year old Ivorian attacking midfielder. Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances

Matai Akimboni - 19 year old American centre back youth international. No 1st team appearances.

Ben Winterburn - 20 year English old defensive mid. 4 first team appearances.

Romain Faivre - 26 year old former French under 21 international.
Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances. Been on loan at Lorient and Brest last 2 seasons

Would players like Akimboni even be good enough for us? Only played a handful of senior games in the MLS, no thanks.

I do think we are much more likely to see players come in for Lorient. With them going up a league I imagine they will have a few squad players who we would be able to get and would still improve us.

[Dmas]

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.

Why you back to slating the guys upstairs Jeffers something going on? Last summer BK malky McPherson where getting it for signing players bmcd had pied off, now we’ve finished 3rd looked to have signed 3 strong players kept a few on from last year and your back to slating Marshall and recruitment team again this year what more can be done?

Marshall is Technical performance manager, which is working with malky McKay on performance side of things and also Eddie Mays former role looking after loan players and finding pathways for young players to first team, if you have a look at Bournemouth when Richard Hughes left for liverpool it was his assistant Simon Francis that took his role, continuation is good, so there may be no noticeable benefit to us supporters now but if it continues to go well and malky moves on we have marsh to continue that good work.

[Ronniekirk]

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.

Yep unless when Malky moves on Marshall moves into that role you would think by now there will be specific tasks delegated to Marshal but as far as I am aware nothing further has been said about his role
At the time Malky said he’s a good professional to have around the Club

[jacomo]

I was thinking about players we could get on loan and naturally was checking on players from Bournemouth that might be realistic targets ( maybe not ) and this one interested me . Only young and a bit light though looks good …

https://youtu.be/NdKVitOb1M4?si=tCAsuGlKyc-sM3i3


Have the Rangers passed on him already?

[Ronniekirk]

Why you back to slating the guys upstairs Jeffers something going on? Last summer BK malky McPherson where getting it for signing players bmcd had pied off, now we’ve finished 3rd looked to have signed 3 strong players kept a few on from last year and your back to slating Marshall and recruitment team again this year what more can be done?

Marshall is Technical performance manager, which is working with malky McKay on performance side of things and also Eddie Mays former role looking after loan players and finding pathways for young players to first team, if you have a look at Bournemouth when Richard Hughes left for liverpool it was his assistant Simon Francis that took his role, continuation is good, so there may be no noticeable benefit to us supporters now but if it continues to go well and malky moves on we have marsh to continue that good work.

Thanks that explains the role better hadn’t seen that mentioned before

[TrinityHFC]

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.

We haven’t signed anyone for a little while and we are quickly back to people at Hibs not doing their jobs. Very boring.

[nonshinyfinish]

I'm sure I read that the deadline for registration is 18th July, so they'll need to be signed before that date.

The main squad list has to be registered at that point, but you can add up to two more players later. The deadline for that is 11pm (UK time) the day before the first leg.

https://documents.uefa.com/r/Regulations-of-the-UEFA-Champions-League-2025/26/Article-31-Player-lists-Online

[Centre Hawf]

I was thinking about players we could get on loan and naturally was checking on players from Bournemouth that might be realistic targets ( maybe not ) and this one interested me . Only young and a bit light though looks good …

https://youtu.be/NdKVitOb1M4?si=tCAsuGlKyc-sM3i3

No chance. Already tore up Ligue 2 and very likely they'll be wanting him to take the next step in Ligue 1 with Lorient again.

[Callum_62]

No chance. Already tore up Ligue 2 and very likely they'll be wanting him to take the next step in Ligue 1 with Lorient again.Probably - although if they wanted to get someone experience of the more physical British leagues....

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[CapitalGreen]

No chance. Already tore up Ligue 2 and very likely they'll be wanting him to take the next step in Ligue 1 with Lorient again.

I’d be surprised if Kroupi came on loan but them sending a young foreign signing here isn’t outwith the realms of possibility. Last year they were close to close to signing Oscar Zambrano for a few million with the plan of sending him up here on loan.

[EGL2000]

I’d be surprised if Kroupi came on loan but them sending a young foreign signing here isn’t outwith the realms of possibility. Last year they were close to close to signing Oscar Zambrano for a few million with the plan of sending him up here on loan.

Don't know if I'm being widely optimistic but I could see it as well. I don't think the fact he went for a decent fee impacts if he would come here or not. His wages won't be as big as some of the other players as he's younger. Like you said it also gives him experience of Football in the UK as I really don't see him getting many minutes in the prem. Also European competition experience which he isn't going to get at Lorient this season.

[Centre Hawf]

I’d be surprised if Kroupi came on loan but them sending a young foreign signing here isn’t outwith the realms of possibility. Last year they were close to close to signing Oscar Zambrano for a few million with the plan of sending him up here on loan.

I think there will no doubt be times it happens and we're a suitable place for them to come in. But if they're banging on the door of a 'top 5 league' then they're not going to come here in my opinion.

[EGL2000]

I think there will no doubt be times it happens and we're a suitable place for them to come in. But if they're banging on the door of a 'top 5 league' then they're not going to come here in my opinion.

Thing is I think the majority of their signings, especially now they are a very good premier league team will be at minimum that level. Probably means we want see as many loan players from them as we originally thought. Maybe one of the downside for us of them doing so well in recent years.

[Centre Hawf]

Don't know if I'm being widely optimistic but I could see it as well. I don't think the fact he went for a decent fee impacts if he would come here or not. His wages won't be as big as some of the other players as he's younger. Like you said it also gives him experience of Football in the UK as I really don't see him getting many minutes in the prem. Also European competition experience which he isn't going to get at Lorient this season.

Maybe if we qualify for the Groups at any point. But playing in 4 to 8 games between July and August won't factor into where they want to send a player for a 12 month spell of their development.

[number9dream]

I was looking at thier squad aswell. Would it be outwith the realms of possibility to get the following?

Julio Soler - 20 year old Argentinian left wing back signed this year but has only 1 first team appearance so far.

Hamed Troare - 25 year old Ivorian attacking midfielder. Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances

Matai Akimboni - 19 year old American centre back youth international. No 1st team appearances.

Ben Winterburn - 20 year English old defensive mid. 4 first team appearances.

Romain Faivre - 26 year old former French under 21 international.
Signed 2023 but only 3 first team appearances. Been on loan at Lorient and Brest last 2 seasons

I’ve gone from having never heard of Winterburn to being convinced he’s a tailor made replacement for Triantis!
Garvan Stewart make it happen.

[04Sauzee]

I’d be surprised if Kroupi came on loan but them sending a young foreign signing here isn’t outwith the realms of possibility. Last year they were close to close to signing Oscar Zambrano for a few million with the plan of sending him up here on loan.

Zambrano bizarrely ended up at Hull on loan but only played 8 times the last time was 2nd November. I'm sure there was some drug or doping scandal but not sure when that was or if it's been resolved.

[EGL2000]

Maybe if we qualify for the Groups at any point. But playing in 4 to 8 games between July and August won't factor into where they want to send a player for a 12 month spell of their development.

Yeah I was more suggesting we make the groups this year! Yes, I know that's a big ask but got to be going for it.

[Centre Hawf]

Thing is I think the majority of their signings, especially now they are a very good premier league team will be at minimum that level. Probably means we want see as many loan players from them as we originally thought. Maybe one of the downside for us of them doing so well in recent years.

I suspect we won't see that many loans if I'm honest. The likelihood is anyone we get on loan will be from their actual academy (think Owen Bevan). The type of players that go to League 1 on loan. If anyone is worth decent money in a loan fee to someone else then we're already probably deprioritised as a result of that.

[EGL2000]

I suspect we won't see that many loans if I'm honest. The likelihood is anyone we get on loan will be from their actual academy (think Owen Bevan). The type of players that go to League 1 on loan. If anyone is worth decent money in a loan fee to someone else then we're already probably deprioritised as a result of that.

Fairly disappointing if that's the case. As they would all be players we would be able to get on loan before the partnership. I'm not expecting premier league starters or anything but more along the lines of Marcondes. In the first team squad but not getting a game. We haven't also seen any academy players come up yet, which makes me think they aren't at the required level to really improve us.

[Centre Hawf]

Fairly disappointing if that's the case. As they would all be players we would be able to get on loan before the partnership. I'm not expecting premier league starters or anything but more along the lines of Marcondes. In the first team squad but not getting a game.

Marcondes is an interesting one and I think was a bit of a stars aligning case for everyone. He needed to go play somewhere after injuries, Hibs/BKFC probably needed something with a bit of a wow factor in a period where the vote was getting prepared for to keep everyone on side etc.

Not saying it will never happen again, but he was also pretty much a mid Championship level player who was on the way down as a player and needed somewhere to go to show himself again, and as you suggested earlier they're now a pretty good Premier League side who don't have many of those anymore. Everyone is either on the way up as a youngster needing to hit developmental milestones quickly, or are in their prime aged players who would rather leave to go play for a Rangers or another mid championship team like Marcondes did with Norwich this year.

[MacGruber]

Still hoping for a striker before the Euro tie. Bowie, Myko and Gayle were used for presence up front and we are down to Bowie who I can't see playing 90 mins in both if either game. Boyle, Youan, Hoillet all good attacking options but aren't going to put themselves about or hold it in. Triantis or replacement needed too but that doesn't look like it is getting resolved any time soon.

Sure that's us brought in the least amount of players to date this summer - which means hee haw, just pointing it out. This was primed as the big summer rebuild for long enough last year. It's a good thing the team doesn't need the major surgery, that's for the likes of bottom 6 teams that want to try and break into the elite group this season

[EGL2000]

Marcondes is an interesting one and I think was a bit of a stars aligning case for everyone. He needed to go play somewhere after injuries, Hibs/BKFC probably needed something with a bit of a wow factor in a period where the vote was getting prepared for to keep everyone on side etc.

Not saying it will never happen again, but he was also pretty much a mid Championship level player who was on the way down as a player and needed somewhere to go to show himself again, and as you suggested earlier they're now a pretty good Premier League side who don't have many of those anymore. Everyone is either on the way up as a youngster needing to hit developmental milestones quickly, or are in their prime aged players who would rather leave to go play for a Rangers or another mid championship team like Marcondes did with Norwich this year.

Agree with that. That's why I think it's much more likely to see a Lorient/Moreirense player come in this year.

[jeffers]

Why you back to slating the guys upstairs Jeffers something going on? Last summer BK malky McPherson where getting it for signing players bmcd had pied off, now we’ve finished 3rd looked to have signed 3 strong players kept a few on from last year and your back to slating Marshall and recruitment team again this year what more can be done?

Marshall is Technical performance manager, which is working with malky McKay on performance side of things and also Eddie Mays former role looking after loan players and finding pathways for young players to first team, if you have a look at Bournemouth when Richard Hughes left for liverpool it was his assistant Simon Francis that took his role, continuation is good, so there may be no noticeable benefit to us supporters now but if it continues to go well and malky moves on we have marsh to continue that good work.

Some of what I’ve heard doesn’t make great reading, I’d be breaking the confidence of the person who told me and the poster on here who confirmed some of it if I was to go into more detail. I’m not prepared to do that. You can choose to take me on face value or not, obviously nothing I can do about that.

As I said in an earlier post you can give the recruitment team, MM et al credit as a collective for bringing in McGrath and Mulligan but that’s arguably down to our manager for being clear about who he wanted to sign as was the case last summer when bringing in Myko and Nicky Cadden. In the case of the former the recruitment team had a whole year to find a replacement and still nothing is imminent in that respect.

I’m sure Marshall is a really good guy, he may well be doing an excellent job, but it was a convenient appointment in that he was good pals with our Sporting Director who in turn happened to be good pals with our chairman. Contrast the process of those appointments with that of our new CEO….

[jeffers]

We haven’t signed anyone for a little while and we are quickly back to people at Hibs not doing their jobs. Very boring.

Yup. Like a lot of your posts.

[B.H.F.C]

Still hoping for a striker before the Euro tie. Bowie, Myko and Gayle were used for presence up front and we are down to Bowie who I can't see playing 90 mins in both if either game. Boyle, Youan, Hoillet all good attacking options but aren't going to put themselves about or hold it in. Triantis or replacement needed too but that doesn't look like it is getting resolved any time soon.

Sure that's us brought in the least amount of players to date this summer - which means hee haw, just pointing it out. This was primed as the big summer rebuild for long enough last year. It's a good thing the team doesn't need the major surgery, that's for the likes of bottom 6 teams that want to try and break into the elite group this season

Still think Triantis or his replacement is the most important thing before Midtjylland. I think the forward options are sufficient short term although obviously not going to last you the season. Ideal world I’d like one in by Europe but Youan being an option again makes a difference to what we had in the second half of the season. And before injury, Gray was happy to start him and Boyle together at Pittodrie and Tynecastle which are two of our tougher away games.

Pretty confident we will make chances and score goals over the tie but worries me we might lack in the middle of the park if not dealt with.

[Callum_62]

[QUOTE=jeffers;7999005

I’m sure Marshall is a really good guy, he may well be doing an excellent job, but it was a convenient appointment in that he was good pals with our Sporting Director who in turn happened to be good pals with our chairman. Contrast the process of those appointments with that of our new CEO….[/QUOTE]

Marshall has done some qualifications on sporting director role though no?

I just can't get too onboard of negativity against the football dept when we've performed about as good as I can remember over the last season

I was certainly more pessimistic at the start of the season and through our bad start but I can't give them anything but praise based on what we actually achieved


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[Jock O]

Sounds like a good opportunity for Marshall than any benefit to Hibs if that’s the case.


Why would having an internal succession plan, with easily identified qualified (on the job and academically, I believe) individuals not be good for Hibs too?

People seem to still want to look at any opportunity for an issue.

[Centre Hawf]

Agree with that. That's why I think it's much more likely to see a Lorient/Moreirense player come in this year.

Yeah I think that's a more likely position for us to go down than looking at Bournemouths reserves. There will be lads at Lorient/Moreirnese that if they were to come on loan to Hibs and do well could potentially be shifted off to the Championship for a couple million in a similar fashion to how Triantis is now worth 5/6x the amount Sunderland first paid for him after coming to us.

[JimBHibees]

Marshall has done some qualifications on sporting director role though no?

I just can't get too onboard of negativity against the football dept when we've performed about as good as I can remember over the last season

I was certainly more pessimistic at the start of the season and through our bad start but I can't give them anything but praise based on what we actually achieved


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Yep from outside difficult to criticise particularly if you look across woman’s team, under 18s and full team. Exceptional performance particularly last six months of the season across the board.

[JimBHibees]

Some of what I’ve heard doesn’t make great reading, I’d be breaking the confidence of the person who told me and the poster on here who confirmed some of it if I was to go into more detail. I’m not prepared to do that. You can choose to take me on face value or not, obviously nothing I can do about that.

As I said in an earlier post you can give the recruitment team, MM et al credit as a collective for bringing in McGrath and Mulligan but that’s arguably down to our manager for being clear about who he wanted to sign as was the case last summer when bringing in Myko and Nicky Cadden. In the case of the former the recruitment team had a whole year to find a replacement and still nothing is imminent in that respect.

I’m sure Marshall is a really good guy, he may well be doing an excellent job, but it was a convenient appointment in that he was good pals with our Sporting Director who in turn happened to be good pals with our chairman. Contrast the process of those appointments with that of our new CEO….

Surely the proof of the pudding is in the performance across the board including woman’s team and under 18s was exceptional

[CapitalGreen]

Yeah I think that's a more likely position for us to go down than looking at Bournemouths reserves. There will be lads at Lorient/Moreirnese that if they were to come on loan to Hibs and do well could potentially be shifted off to the Championship for a couple million in a similar fashion to how Triantis is now worth 5/6x the amount Sunderland first paid for him after coming to us.

We are running the rule over a few Bournemouth players during the upcoming training camp.

[Wilson]

Some of what I’ve heard doesn’t make great reading, I’d be breaking the confidence of the person who told me and the poster on here who confirmed some of it if I was to go into more detail. I’m not prepared to do that. You can choose to take me on face value or not, obviously nothing I can do about that.

As I said in an earlier post you can give the recruitment team, MM et al credit as a collective for bringing in McGrath and Mulligan but that’s arguably down to our manager for being clear about who he wanted to sign as was the case last summer when bringing in Myko and Nicky Cadden. In the case of the former the recruitment team had a whole year to find a replacement and still nothing is imminent in that respect.

I’m sure Marshall is a really good guy, he may well be doing an excellent job, but it was a convenient appointment in that he was good pals with our Sporting Director who in turn happened to be good pals with our chairman. Contrast the process of those appointments with that of our new CEO….

Contrast your posts with ones that aren't a lot of *****.

[jeffers]

Surely the proof of the pudding is in the performance across the board including woman’s team and under 18s was exceptional

Tbh Jim I’m only interested in what the men’s team does.

[jeffers]

Contrast your posts with ones that aren't a lot of *****.

Well you’d certainly be an expert on that.

[Centre Hawf]

We are running the rule over a few Bournemouth players during the upcoming training camp.

Bournemouth or general BKFC lads? I know we've had Lorient boys before training with us but will be interesting to see who they are as that will give us a better insight.

[Since452]

Yep from outside difficult to criticise particularly if you look across woman’s team, under 18s and full team. Exceptional performance particularly last six months of the season across the board.

The football club is flying across all levels. Like you say, pretty difficult to criticise anyone right now.

[Wilson]

Well you’d certainly be an expert on that.

Very good. Most accurate thing you've posted.

Better than 'I've heard, but I can’t say what, believe me or don't' silliness.

If you've got a genuine story let's hear it. Otherwise save it. You said nothing.

[Lago]

Well you’d certainly be an expert on that.
Touché :greengrin

[jeffers]

Very good. Most accurate thing you've posted.

Better than 'I've heard, but I can’t say what, believe me or don't' silliness.

If you've got a genuine story let's hear it. Otherwise save it. You said nothing.

I don’t need to justify my posts to you. I was asked a question by another poster and gave my response. If you don’t like what I post put me on ignore.

[Wilson]

I don’t need to justify my posts to you. I was asked a question by another poster and gave my response. If you don’t like what I post put me on ignore.

It's an open forum. Not a conversation between you and one other poster. If you can't handle that, don't share. Please don't.

I don't need advice on ignore lists.

[Silky]

Very good. Most accurate thing you've posted.

Better than 'I've heard, but I can’t say what, believe me or don't' silliness.

If you've got a genuine story let's hear it. Otherwise save it. You said nothing.

Excellent thread this is. Really provides some insightful comments about signing rumours for both Hibs and other teams. Really serves its purpose as a source of information.

[BoomtownHibees]

It's an open forum. Not a conversation between you and one other poster. If you can't handle that, don't share. Please don't.

I don't need advice on ignore lists.

Other folk are happy with what certain posters willingly share on here. It’s not up to you who posts what. If you can’t handle not knowing all the ins and outs to what folk hear then that’s a you problem

[jeffers]

It's an open forum. Not a conversation between you and one other poster. If you can't handle that, don't share. Please don't.

I don't need advice on ignore lists.

Sounds like you need advice on a lot of things and using the ignore function would be one of them since my posts bother you so much.

[marinello59]

Dearie me, talk about a fight in an empty house. :greengrin
Surely we can do this without the wee digs at each other? We certainly don’t want to be dissuading anyone from sharing any info they may have , even if it’s not always what we may want to hear. Peace and love people .

[Dmas]

Some of what I’ve heard doesn’t make great reading, I’d be breaking the confidence of the person who told me and the poster on here who confirmed some of it if I was to go into more detail. I’m not prepared to do that. You can choose to take me on face value or not, obviously nothing I can do about that.

As I said in an earlier post you can give the recruitment team, MM et al credit as a collective for bringing in McGrath and Mulligan but that’s arguably down to our manager for being clear about who he wanted to sign as was the case last summer when bringing in Myko and Nicky Cadden. In the case of the former the recruitment team had a whole year to find a replacement and still nothing is imminent in that respect.

I’m sure Marshall is a really good guy, he may well be doing an excellent job, but it was a convenient appointment in that he was good pals with our Sporting Director who in turn happened to be good pals with our chairman. Contrast the process of those appointments with that of our new CEO….

Didn’t malky and McPherson appoint that manager who makes clear the type of player he requires? We surely can’t just separate manager picks and recruitment team picks and dish out credit it’s a team game, the recruitment team have had a year but Stewart has only been in role since Feb so that team has had 2 heads of department in that time, IF Stewart was just happy to take over the work that was done prior to him and sign those guys we would be wondering what the point in bringing him here was, isn’t there a good chance the team have had to rip up and start again as of Feb?

I’m not privy to any inside info and can only comment on what I see from outside looking in and considering the turnaround from last year I can only think that the people at hibs in all departments have done very well, with that I find it strange to see people commenting otherwise, I understand you can’t share the info or people, totally get it and do appreciate info when you do share but I’m sure you can understand peoples frustrations at the same gripes in yet another summer when this time we are off the back of such a good year.

[Brooster]

Bournemouth or general BKFC lads? I know we've had Lorient boys before training with us but will be interesting to see who they are as that will give us a better insight.

3 Bournemouth players coming to train at East Mains for a week was the rumour I read. 1 left sided player and 2 attackers.

[jeffers]

Didn’t malky and McPherson appoint that manager who makes clear the type of player he requires? We surely can’t just separate manager picks and recruitment team picks and dish out credit it’s a team game, the recruitment team have had a year but Stewart has only been in role since Feb so that team has had 2 heads of department in that time, IF Stewart was just happy to take over the work that was done prior to him and sign those guys we would be wondering what the point in bringing him here was, isn’t there a good chance the team have had to rip up and start again as of Feb?

I’m not privy to any inside info and can only comment on what I see from outside looking in and considering the turnaround from last year I can only think that the people at hibs in all departments have done very well, with that I find it strange to see people commenting otherwise, I understand you can’t share the info or people, totally get it and do appreciate info when you do share but I’m sure you can understand peoples frustrations at the same gripes in yet another summer when this time we are off the back of such a good year.

I get all that. All I’d say in response is I’m not criticising without, what I believe, to be some justification.

[One Day Soon]

Didn’t malky and McPherson appoint that manager who makes clear the type of player he requires? We surely can’t just separate manager picks and recruitment team picks and dish out credit it’s a team game, the recruitment team have had a year but Stewart has only been in role since Feb so that team has had 2 heads of department in that time, IF Stewart was just happy to take over the work that was done prior to him and sign those guys we would be wondering what the point in bringing him here was, isn’t there a good chance the team have had to rip up and start again as of Feb?

I’m not privy to any inside info and can only comment on what I see from outside looking in and considering the turnaround from last year I can only think that the people at hibs in all departments have done very well, with that I find it strange to see people commenting otherwise, I understand you can’t share the info or people, totally get it and do appreciate info when you do share but I’m sure you can understand peoples frustrations at the same gripes in yet another summer when this time we are off the back of such a good year.

There are a limited number of posters whose contributions I think it would be unwise to dismiss out of hand and jeffers is definitely one of them. The fact that we finished last year so well does not automatically mean that everything is perfect in all aspects of the club.

If there are gripes in relation to recruitment - and for the moment both the Triantis situation and the lack of movement on forwards feed into that - we are in the process of finding out the consequences if they turn out to be legitimate. Let's hope they're not.

[Pete70]

3 Bournemouth players coming to train at East Mains for a week was the rumour I read. 1 left sided player and 2 attackers.

I think that was the initial talk but I’m sure someone else said we’re having a look at them while we’re down at Bournemouth. One of the players rumoured to be an Argentina u23 player.

[EGL2000]

I think that was the initial talk but I’m sure someone else said we’re having a look at them while we’re down at Bournemouth. One of the players rumoured to be an Argentina u23 player.

Julio Soler the only player they have that fits that bill, even across the youth squads!

[ekhibee]

I think that was the initial talk but I’m sure someone else said we’re having a look at them while we’re down at Bournemouth. One of the players rumoured to be an Argentina u23 player.

There's 2 Argentinians that I can see, Senesi and Soler, Soler is younger so he would probably be the one Hibs are looking at. They're both defenders.

[Bostonhibby]

There are a limited number of posters whose contributions I think it would be unwise to dismiss out of hand and jeffers is definitely one of them. The fact that we finished last year so well does not automatically mean that everything is perfect in all aspects of the club.

If there are gripes in relation to recruitment - and for the moment both the Triantis situation and the lack of movement on forwards feed into that - we are in the process of finding out the consequences if they turn out to be legitimate. Let's hope they're not.Was about to say, over time, Jeffers has a decent track record for accuracy or at least a bit of factual basis for what he's posted around the club.
Miles better than some of the pish I get[emoji16]

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[One Day Soon]

There's 2 Argentinians that I can see, Genesis and Soler, Somerset is younger so he would probably be the one Hibs are looking at. They're both defenders.

Are you saying we might be signing Genesis? We should be able to get two or three pages out of that alone tonight...

[04Sauzee]

BREAKING! Josh Windass 'eyed' for sensational Rangers return as double Sheffield Wednesday swoop on the cards

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[GloryGlory]

Are you saying we might be signing Genesis? We should be able to get two or three pages out of that alone tonight...

In the beginning the word was "sign for the Hibees" and it was good.

[superfurryhibby]

Was about to say, over time, Jeffers has a decent track record for accuracy or at least a bit of factual basis for what he's posted around the club.
Miles better than some of the pish I get[emoji16]

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No aspersions on the poster, but I would replace a bit of a factual basis with a subjective opinion, from them and/or the source of the speculation.

[Dmas]

There are a limited number of posters whose contributions I think it would be unwise to dismiss out of hand and jeffers is definitely one of them. The fact that we finished last year so well does not automatically mean that everything is perfect in all aspects of the club.

If there are gripes in relation to recruitment - and for the moment both the Triantis situation and the lack of movement on forwards feed into that - we are in the process of finding out the consequences if they turn out to be legitimate. Let's hope they're not.

I’m not dismissing and I hope Jeffers isn’t taking it that way either, if one person is privy to something and many are not it can be seen as just moaning for the sake of it, that’s why on my original post I asked Jeffers if something was going on.

I want the right players in like everyone else, we don’t have endless funds so I’d prefer we took our time for the right person striker wise, with Triantis reading between the lines we have a deal in place with Sunderland and it’s the player taking his time it’s hardly the clubs fault, I’d prefer SDG got his no.1 in and I’m guessing that’s why we haven’t yet moved on to others though I’m sure time will start running out for him.

[ElginHibbie]

Are you saying we might be signing Genesis? We should be able to get two or three pages out of that alone tonight...

I hear he has a mega drive when going forward

[Bostonhibby]

No aspersions on the poster, but I would replace a bit of a factual basis with a subjective opinion, from them and/or the source of the speculation.[emoji106]

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[Iain G]

Dearie me, talk about a fight in an empty house. :greengrin
Surely we can do this without the wee digs at each other? We certainly don’t want to be dissuading anyone from sharing any info they may have , even if it’s not always what we may want to hear. Peace and love people .

It's like two yams fighting over whose rover keys their sister has pulled out the bowl first 😁

Anyway, have we signed anyone today?

[jeffers]

I’m not dismissing and I hope Jeffers isn’t taking it that way either, if one person is privy to something and many are not it can be seen as just moaning for the sake of it, that’s why on my original post I asked Jeffers if something was going on.

I want the right players in like everyone else, we don’t have endless funds so I’d prefer we took our time for the right person striker wise, with Triantis reading between the lines we have a deal in place with Sunderland and it’s the player taking his time it’s hardly the clubs fault, I’d prefer SDG got his no.1 in and I’m guessing that’s why we haven’t yet moved on to others though I’m sure time will start running out for him.

No I absolutely didn’t take your post that way. All good.

[CapitalGreen]

No aspersions on the poster, but I would replace a bit of a factual basis with a subjective opinion, from them and/or the source of the speculation.

An important distinction, worth keeping in mind when reading such information.

[GloryGlory]

It's like two yams fighting over whose rover keys their sister has pulled out the bowl first 😁

Anyway, have we signed anyone today?

:greengrin

[Iain G]

I’m not dismissing and I hope Jeffers isn’t taking it that way either, if one person is privy to something and many are not it can be seen as just moaning for the sake of it, that’s why on my original post I asked Jeffers if something was going on.

I want the right players in like everyone else, we don’t have endless funds so I’d prefer we took our time for the right person striker wise, with Triantis reading between the lines we have a deal in place with Sunderland and it’s the player taking his time it’s hardly the clubs fault, I’d prefer SDG got his no.1 in and I’m guessing that’s why we haven’t yet moved on to others though I’m sure time will start running out for him.

The Triantis situation seems down to Triantis taking a moment to decide what his next move is in his career, we remain an option and am sure Hibs have done everything they can do, it's out with our control and not something to belittle the club with.

If we don't get him and fail to get another for like player then yeah that would be an issue.

[ekhibee]

Are you saying we might be signing Genesis? We should be able to get two or three pages out of that alone tonight...

Hehe bloody prescriptive text. I have amended it.

[Cabbage-Patch]

The Triantis situation seems down to Triantis taking a moment to decide what his next move is in his career, we remain an option and am sure Hibs have done everything they can do, it's out with our control and not something to belittle the club with.

If we don't get him and fail to get another for like player then yeah that would be an issue.

Triantis has made the decision to try and break into the 1st team at Sunderland. Thats absolutely fine and wish the guy luck but we absolutely cannot wait around with European games looming so let's move on to other targets that have hopefully been identified.

I think he may regret that move personally when hes playing in the Sunderland reserves come end of the window but hes made his choice and I respect that. I'm sure Malky will have learnt his lesson last year re McCowan and im confident Garvan Stewart will have other targets in mind. Hopefully see some movement before the weekend.

[EH21Hibee]

Triantis has made the decision to try and break into the 1st team at Sunderland. Thats absolutely fine and wish the guy luck but we absolutely cannot wait around with European games looming so let's move on to other targets that have hopefully been identified.

I think he may regret that move personally when hes playing in the Sunderland reserves come end of the window but hes made his choice and I respect that. I'm sure Malky will have learnt his lesson last year re McCowan and im confident Garvan Stewart will have other targets in mind. Hopefully see some movement before the weekend.

I don’t blame him for trying this in my opinion, he might not have made his decision up entirely but I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t give it a shot they’re a premier league club now.

Do agree re we need to give a short deadline and move on however.

[One Day Soon]

The Triantis situation seems down to Triantis taking a moment to decide what his next move is in his career, we remain an option and am sure Hibs have done everything they can do, it's out with our control and not something to belittle the club with.

If we don't get him and fail to get another for like player then yeah that would be an issue.

I'm sure that will be right on the Triantis front. At this stage the key issue for those responsible at the club is when/if to bite the bullet and bring in someone else. We want him to sign right up until the moment he decides not to, but equally the act of bringing someone else in finally ends the possibility of him coming back.

It is a tough call but it does remind me quite a bit of that (army?) saying: a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. His prevarication, understandable though that is, may be the strongest indication there is that we should move on for more than one reason.

[TrinityHFC]

I'm sure that will be right on the Triantis front. At this stage the key issue for those responsible at the club is when/if to bite the bullet and bring in someone else. We want him to sign right up until the moment he decides not to, but equally the act of bringing someone else in finally ends the possibility of him coming back.

It is a tough call but it does remind me quite a bit of that (army?) saying: a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. His prevarication, understandable though that is, may be the strongest indication there is that we should move on for more than one reason.

Always difficult taking any view from the outside. Hibs will be aware of what’s going on and the other options. Always a balance which is why transfers aren’t easy. Given we know how he performs and fits into the team and the club retaining the possibility of bringing him back long term I think would outweigh taking a chance on another target this early. Deadlines and walking away are all great in theory but then we close the door on ourselves that doesn’t necessarily need to be closed.

[Donegal Hibby]

The Triantis situation seems down to Triantis taking a moment to decide what his next move is in his career, we remain an option and am sure Hibs have done everything they can do, it's out with our control and not something to belittle the club with.

If we don't get him and fail to get another for like player then yeah that would be an issue.

The Triantis situation is understandable to a degree but most of the vibes that are coming from his camp are different than they were at the start . It sounds very much like he doesn’t want to comeback now to me which has me wondering why we are still wasting time on this one when maybe theres other good alternatives to him we could lose out on by waiting , not having another striker in at this stage when it’s an area of the team that’s been weakened I find a bit baffling in all . I honestly thought we’d be further down the line on our recruitment at this stage .

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-hibs-hibernian-nectar-triantis-transfer-breaks-silence-5215347

[WillowbraeHibby]

I'm sure that will be right on the Triantis front. At this stage the key issue for those responsible at the club is when/if to bite the bullet and bring in someone else. We want him to sign right up until the moment he decides not to, but equally the act of bringing someone else in finally ends the possibility of him coming back.

It is a tough call but it does remind me quite a bit of that (army?) saying: a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. His prevarication, understandable though that is, may be the strongest indication there is that we should move on for more than one reason.

Yep, agree with this..

[Iain G]

The Triantis situation is understandable to a degree but most of the vibes that are coming from his camp are different than they were at the start . It sounds very much like he doesn’t want to comeback now to me which has me wondering why we are still wasting time on this one when maybe theres other good alternatives to him we could lose out on by waiting , not having another striker in at this stage when it’s an area of the team that’s been weakened I find a bit baffling in all . I honestly thought we’d be further down the line on our recruitment at this stage .

We are in pretty good shape with singing strengthening first choice options, and retaining two of our best performers past the end of their contracts. We are light, but 2 more quality signings will put us into a great place.

We need players now for early Europe but not all clubs and players are on our timeline and will have time to consider moves and options as the window progresses.

The weird club world cup early window start has made it feel like we are further through than we are.

Would have loved Triantis and a forward in and ready for the European games, but more worried if we didn't have them ahead of our first league game.

[Hibees1973]

Triantis has made the decision to try and break into the 1st team at Sunderland. Thats absolutely fine and wish the guy luck but we absolutely cannot wait around with European games looming so let's move on to other targets that have hopefully been identified.

I think he may regret that move personally when hes playing in the Sunderland reserves come end of the window but hes made his choice and I respect that. I'm sure Malky will have learnt his lesson last year re McCowan and im confident Garvan Stewart will have other targets in mind. Hopefully see some movement before the weekend.

Maybe Triantis will break into the Sunderland 1st team and play loads of games in the Premiership. Who knows.

Given his performances last season you would think his agent has a few options on the table and some more lucrative than the one we have offered. Rumoured to have offers from the Championship and the US. So Triantis can play the long game and see how his Sunderland career pans out. This however, does not align with Hibs ambitions of reaching the latter stages in Europe. If he really wanted to come back, he would have been here by now.

Would we great to have Triantis back. But as the days go on it is less likely as Hibs have to be prepared with a full squad for the European games. Really need to beef up the midfield and up front if we are serious about this.

[theonlywayisup]

I'm sure that will be right on the Triantis front. At this stage the key issue for those responsible at the club is when/if to bite the bullet and bring in someone else. We want him to sign right up until the moment he decides not to, but equally the act of bringing someone else in finally ends the possibility of him coming back.

It is a tough call but it does remind me quite a bit of that (army?) saying: a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. His prevarication, understandable though that is, may be the strongest indication there is that we should move on for more than one reason.

Yes, good post. Time to move on IMO.

[superfurryhibby]

I'm sure that will be right on the Triantis front. At this stage the key issue for those responsible at the club is when/if to bite the bullet and bring in someone else. We want him to sign right up until the moment he decides not to, but equally the act of bringing someone else in finally ends the possibility of him coming back.

It is a tough call but it does remind me quite a bit of that (army?) saying: a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. His prevarication, understandable though that is, may be the strongest indication there is that we should move on for more than one reason.

Good post.

Nectar is going to do what he feels is best for him. Hibs need to what's best for us and with a big European tie coming up it has to be a sign on or move on scenario.

[Spike Mandela]

Would have loved Triantis and a forward in and ready for the European games, but more worried if we didn't have them ahead of our first league game.

This is what bugs me. Get the squad ready for the league where the stated aim is to qualify for Europe but when Europe actually comes around the squad is always incomplete and lacking in key areas.

[CapitalGreen]

This is what bugs me. Get the squad ready for the league where the stated aim is to qualify for Europe but when Europe actually comes around the squad is always incomplete and lacking in key areas.

This is the case for every team, our opponents teams will also be incomplete. In fact every team we play from now up until the window closes will still be doing transfer business.

[berwickhibee]

This is what bugs me. Get the squad ready for the league where the stated aim is to qualify for Europe but when Europe actually comes around the squad is always incomplete and lacking in key areas.

Happened numerous times, but I sense the club is run better these days, we have to learn to be patient.
But the European opposition are an excellent team, so we must be ready physically and in terms of the team.

Probably missing a triantis and a miko type for me going into a huge game, fingers crossed they shock us and get a couple in very soon.

[B.H.F.C]

This is the case for every team, our opponents teams will also be incomplete. In fact every team we play from now up until the window closes will still be doing transfer business.

No chance anyone has the squad complete for a European tie in July. Question for me is whether the squad is in a good enough way to compete. Answer for me, at this stage, is yes. It’s as strong a squad as we’ve had, at this stage, in a long time for me.

I think we will have one more in before Midtjylland. Not based on anything other than gut feeling right enough.

[Iain G]

This is the case for every team, our opponents teams will also be incomplete. In fact every team we play from now up until the window closes will still be doing transfer business.

Or opponents could be in better shape as their league season starts before our game with them, with ours being later we are not there yet but we have a very good squad in place right now.

[TrinityHFC]

Good post.

Nectar is going to do what he feels is best for him. Hibs need to what's best for us and with a big European tie coming up it has to be a sign on or move on scenario.

No it doesn’t have to be that right now. If there’s a chance of still signing him after these games then that’s something that is a benefit for the longer term. We’ve got more players in place now than we have in previous years. Signing him long term would then add to that for future seasons.

Sometimes you have to wait it out.

[Donegal Hibby]

We are in pretty good shape with singing strengthening first choice options, and retaining two of our best performers past the end of their contracts. We are light, but 2 more quality signings will put us into a great place.

We need players now for early Europe but not all clubs and players are on our timeline and will have time to consider moves and options as the window progresses.

The weird club world cup early window start has made it feel like we are further through than we are.

Would have loved Triantis and a forward in and ready for the European games, but more worried if we didn't have them ahead of our first league game.

We are light , especially up front and as much as Boyles done well last season Bowie is our only out in out striker and I would have thought that we would have had a striker signed by now considering our first competitive game isn’t that far off . The Triantis situation as I said I can to a degree understand but the vibes coming from him isn’t of a player that’s wanting to come back and as much as I like him and think he’s a very good player I do think we can replace him with a good quality player . I think it’s beginning to go the same way as McCowan with the same outcome more than likely to happen …Time to move on from this I feel .

[Centre Hawf]

No it doesn’t have to be that right now. If there’s a chance of still signing him after these games then that’s something that is a benefit for the longer term. We’ve got more players in place now than we have in previous years. Signing him long term would then add to that for future seasons.

Sometimes you have to wait it out.

People won't like to hear this but our odds in us progressing this coming tie with or without Triantis are low. Signing someone else imo won't change that. The round after in the Conference League to me is where I really want to see progres. If we were to somehow go into that game without Triantis or a replacement option then I would incredibly disappointed. But likewise it could be frustrating if we moved on a 2nd/3rd/4th choice option in the coming days only for Triantis to end up moving anyway.

[CapitalGreen]

Or opponents could be in better shape as their league season starts before our game with them, with ours being later we are not there yet but we have a very good squad in place right now.

Do teams usually have their team fully in shape before a league season starts? Not really do they, most are still doing transfer business well up until the end of August.

From what I can see, our Danish opponents have signed one senior player this summer while 3 have departed. Maybe that’s their squad fully complete and they don’t have any more business to do, I doubt it though.

[makaveli1875]

Do teams usually have their team fully in shape before a league season starts? Not really do they, most are still doing transfer business well up until the end of August.

From what I can see, our Danish opponents have signed one senior player this summer while 3 have departed. Maybe that’s their squad fully complete and they don’t have any more business to do, I doubt it though.

Hopefully that Chilean guy is 1 of the departed

[Kato]

The Triantis situation is understandable to a degree but most of the vibes that are coming from his camp are different than they were at the start . It sounds very much like he doesn’t want to comeback now to me which has me wondering why we are still wasting time on this one when maybe theres other good alternatives to him we could lose out on by waiting , not having another striker in at this stage when it’s an area of the team that’s been weakened I find a bit baffling in all . I honestly thought we’d be further down the line on our recruitment at this stage .

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-hibs-hibernian-nectar-triantis-transfer-breaks-silence-5215347He's hardly going to turn up at his parent club and say "I don't want to be here." It's a standard press answer. Things might change.




























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[Iain G]

People won't like to hear this but our odds in us progressing this coming tie with or without Triantis are low. Signing someone else imo won't change that. The round after in the Conference League to me is where I really want to see progres. If we were to somehow go into that game without Triantis or a replacement option then I would incredibly disappointed. But likewise it could be frustrating if we moved on a 2nd/3rd/4th choice option in the coming days only for Triantis to end up moving anyway.

We will likely get two games in the Europa league, and that's it, rather we focus on being 100% complete and ready for the first league game to be honest

[Gordy M]

No issues the club moving on from Triantis, as long as its dead in the water. Im sure the club dont want to move on and then he comes back to Hearts or Aberdeen on loan, as Sunderland have decided he is surplus. Its a fine balancing act id imagine and not as black/white as some may think.

[EGL2000]

People won't like to hear this but our odds in us progressing this coming tie with or without Triantis are low. Signing someone else imo won't change that. The round after in the Conference League to me is where I really want to see progres. If we were to somehow go into that game without Triantis or a replacement option then I would incredibly disappointed. But likewise it could be frustrating if we moved on a 2nd/3rd/4th choice option in the coming days only for Triantis to end up moving anyway.

I actually think the best chance is winning this first tie ( I know that will be hard). If we lose and drop down we are unseeded again and could easily face just as hard a team or worse. If we win the first tie we will actually most likely get a much easier game in the next round of the Europa as we will be seeded.

[erin go bragh]

We will likely get two games in the Europa league, and that's it, rather we focus on being 100% complete and ready for the first league game to be honest

We will play a minimum of 4 games but with the incentive of a minimum 5m
Surely qualification to group league takes priority.

[Ozyhibby]

We will likely get two games in the Europa league, and that's it, rather we focus on being 100% complete and ready for the first league game to be honest

So we can qualify for Europe and write it off before it’s started again next year?


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[Smartie]

Very delicate balancing act.

I get the frustrations of those who want to be in perfect shape for the European game but realistically that’s a big ask. We’re actually in much better shape than we’ve been in the past - dare I mention Malmo, which came off the back of a respectable season prior to that?

We need to balance the short term needs for the Euro game with our long term aspirations. There ARE huge rewards on offer for Euro success but there are also potentially huge rewards on offer if we’re prepared to be patient to the end of the window.

It’s arguably a better problem to have than the problems we’re used to having so I’m a bit more laid back about it than I was going into that game against the Croatian team with McGregor starting when obviously a fair bit past his best.

We’re not going to be playing the goalie coach or starting with untried youngsters. At worst we’ll be starting players who are part of our first team squad and still have a bit on the bench to cover.

Perfect no, good yes, and arguably preferable to throwing someone (assuming not Triantis) in at the deep end who is unfamiliar with how we play.

[Hibees1973]

I actually think the best chance is winning this first tie ( I know that will be hard). If we lose and drop down we are unseeded again and could easily face just as hard a team or worse. If we win the first tie we will actually most likely get a much easier game in the next round of the Europa as we will be seeded.

Agree with this.

The best chance we have is to win 2 Europa League ties. Although who we play will not become clearer until the draw for the 3rd round Europa League qualifying round on 21 July. Win these two ties and we get into the play off round. Even if we lose this we fall into the Europa Conference League with 6 games up to Christmas.

If we fall into the Europa Conference League at an earlier stage we will have to win a play-off game against top quality opposition (was Villa last time round) to have games up to Christmas.

[Iain G]

So we can qualify for Europe and write it off before it’s started again next year?


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I never said that. The squad won't be complete for our early European games, but needs to be ready for the league start

[Iain G]

We will play a minimum of 4 games but with the incentive of a minimum 5m
Surely qualification to group league takes priority.

But only two are really likely in the Europa league.

[Centre Hawf]

I actually think the best chance is winning this first tie ( I know that will be hard). If we lose and drop down we are unseeded again and could easily face just as hard a team or worse. If we win the first tie we will actually most likely get a much easier game in the next round of the Europa as we will be seeded.

If we lose and drop down we can face an 'easier' seeded team and beat them to take their seeded status into the playoff round.

But in my honest opinion there isn't any route that fills me with any actual realistic feelings of qualifying for the group stages, which is why I'd rather be ready with the best team possible to achieve our goals over the course of the next 12 months instead of rushing the wrong players in the door for just 4 European games. If it's Triantis that comes in before the games then excellent but if we're rolling the dice on someone just for the sake of Europa League qualifying then I'm not so sold.

[GloryGlory]

No issues the club moving on from Triantis, as long as its dead in the water. Im sure the club dont want to move on and then he comes back to Hearts or Aberdeen on loan, as Sunderland have decided he is surplus. Its a fine balancing act id imagine and not as black/white as some may think.

I think we must be getting close to the point where we have to decide "stick or twist" if we want a realistic chance for an alternative target to be up to speed by the time the first league game comes along. ISTR in the past where we have brought players in later in teh window nd they take weeks to get fit enough to start.

[superfurryhibby]

No it doesn’t have to be that right now. If there’s a chance of still signing him after these games then that’s something that is a benefit for the longer term. We’ve got more players in place now than we have in previous years. Signing him long term would then add to that for future seasons.

Sometimes you have to wait it out.

The new league season starts in a month, we have a gaping hole in the defensive midfield role. If Triantis is waiting for a better offer then time to move on, otherwise our pool of possible signings diminishes.

[EGL2000]

If we lose and drop down we can face an 'easier' seeded team and beat them to take their seeded status into the playoff round.

But in my honest opinion there isn't any route that fills me with any actual realistic feelings of qualifying for the group stages, which is why I'd rather be ready with the best team possible to achieve our goals over the course of the next 12 months instead of rushing the wrong players in the door for just 4 European games. If it's Triantis that comes in before the games then excellent but if we're rolling the dice on someone just for the sake of Europa League qualifying then I'm not so sold.


Is the goal every year not to make the European group stages? Realistically it's the best chance for Hibs to make significant money from the playing/competition side of things.

Both the cups in Scotland have pretty rotten financial windfalls for winning them and we've got pretty much zero chance of winning the league prize money. Best option for us is a good season in the groups banking 5-10 million. We can't just keep acting like our European ambitions are to play 2 qualifying ties.

I do definitely agree we are in a much better place than recent seasons. However, I think the Triantis hole in midfield gives us an even bigger up hill battle than we already face.

[B.H.F.C]

The new league season starts in a month, we have a gaping hole in the defensive midfield role. If Triantis is waiting for a better offer then time to move on, otherwise our pool of possible signings diminishes.

To be fair, I don’t think there’ll be nothing happening on this one now. Gray’s comments last week said as much. We can work on an alternative without walking away from a possible deal for Triantis at the same time. I think we’ll be doing so at the moment.

[blackpoolhibs]

I've a feeling we will sign someone to replace Triantis, and then at the end of the window take him on loan to make us even stronger. :greengrin

Even with him signed today, we'd still be long odds to win in Denmark. :wink:

[Centre Hawf]

Is the goal every year not to make the European group stages? Realistically it's the best chance for Hibs to make significant money from the playing/competition side of things.

Both the cups in Scotland have pretty rotten financial windfalls for winning them and we've got pretty much zero chance of winning the league prize money. Best option for us is a good season in the groups banking 5-10 million. We can't just keep acting like our European ambitions are to play 2 qualifying ties.

I do definitely agree we are in a much better place than recent seasons. However, I think the Triantis hole in midfield gives us an even bigger up hill battle than we already face.

It is a big goal of course, but that goal was realistic through the league route, not through us having to navigate the qualification route. It's sods law that the first time third doesn't give you guaranteed Europe it would be when Hibs finish in it. Once Aberdeen won the cup the chances of the goal being reached was all but scuppered and gambling the whole season on these fixtures doesn't seem like a great plan.

[flash]

Sunderland continue to be linked with multi million pound midfielders having already signed 2 to compliment what they already have.

I don't know if he will come to us but Triantis won't be staying there next season.

[CapitalGreen]

To be fair, I don’t think there’ll be nothing happening on this one now. Gray’s comments last week said as much. We can work on an alternative without walking away from a possible deal for Triantis at the same time. I think we’ll be doing so at the moment.

I’d personally would like to see us bring in 2 for that role anyway. If Triantis is such an integral part of the team we’d be gubbed should he get injured, we were fortunate he was fit enough to play 90 minutes every week last season. Maybe Mulligan could be the alternate in that role.

[Brightside]

Sunderland continue to be linked with multi million pound midfielders having already signed 2 to compliment what they already have.

I don't know if he will come to us but Triantis won't be staying there next season.

He’s not good enough for the English prem. it will be us or a championship club.

[flash]

He’s not good enough for the English prem. it will be us or a championship club.

I totally agree my point was more surely he must realise that by now.

[BT58]

Can understand his decision in staying at Sunderland as if he got in the team he would be playing against some fantastic players. But with the World cup at the end of the season would he get picked if he wasnt playing.
Hibs now move on, SDG hopefully will have other targets in mind.
B

[greenpaper55]

Surely there must be some plan B regards the midfield, even if we re sign Triantis there will be a time when he gets injured and a replacement steps in so who is that replacement and can he not play there without significantly weakening the team ?

[HoboHarry]

***** sake Malky & SDG, show some compassion for those of us sitting at a computer screen bored rigid. Gies a fechen new signing to help the day go quicker.

[EGL2000]

It is a big goal of course, but that goal was realistic through the league route, not through us having to navigate the qualification route. It's sods law that the first time third doesn't give you guaranteed Europe it would be when Hibs finish in it. Once Aberdeen won the cup the chances of the goal being reached was all but scuppered and gambling the whole season on these fixtures doesn't seem like a great plan.

Well we can no longer qualify automatically and won't be able to for the foreseeable due to a ***** coefficient. Means it will need to be our aim for the next seasons.

[AlbertK86]

I've a feeling we will sign someone to replace Triantis, and then at the end of the window take him on loan to make us even stronger. :greengrin

Even with him signed today, we'd still be long odds to win in Denmark. :wink:

That would be ideal in my eyes - throw in an obligation to buy at the end of the loan


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[Centre Hawf]

Well we can no longer qualify automatically and won't be able to for the foreseeable due to a ***** coefficient. Means it will need to be our aim for the next seasons.

It's definitely a more realistic idea with the Conference League allowing for a defeat in Europa League to drop down into. But I can't even remember the last time a non-old firm team qualified for the groups without the safety mat of going straight into the EL playoff that we've recently had. Has it even happened?

[NAE NOOKIE]

Is the goal every year not to make the European group stages? Realistically it's the best chance for Hibs to make significant money from the playing/competition side of things.

Both the cups in Scotland have pretty rotten financial windfalls for winning them and we've got pretty much zero chance of winning the league prize money. Best option for us is a good season in the groups banking 5-10 million. We can't just keep acting like our European ambitions are to play 2 qualifying ties.

I do definitely agree we are in a much better place than recent seasons. However, I think the Triantis hole in midfield gives us an even bigger up hill battle than we already face.

I get the financial angle, I really do. But if it was a toss up between 6 games in Europe, where there's every chance we would receive a couple of absolute spankings and winning the league cup, or the Scottish cup, or both :greengrin Give me a domestic trophy every time. You can't polish a cheque, parade it doon Leith walk, or put it in your honours won list on Wikipedia.

[04Sauzee]

I totally agree my point was more surely he must realise that by now.

I'm sure he does, he could of course be biding his time to see if he has a better option than Hibs on the table?

[EGL2000]

I get the financial angle, I really do. But if it was a toss up between 6 games in Europe, where there's every chance we would receive a couple of absolute spankings and winning the league cup, or the Scottish cup, or both :greengrin Give me a domestic trophy every time. You can't polish a cheque, parade it doon Leith walk, or put it in your honours won list on Wikipedia.

I think everyone would agree with that. However, a cup win isn't going to take us to the next level. A couple of group stage participation could be huge for becoming the "best of the rest" the ultimate goal for us and BK. Those extra finances ect probably allow you to go win more cups. I know it's not always that easy though!

[B.H.F.C]

I’d personally would like to see us bring in 2 for that role anyway. If Triantis is such an integral part of the team we’d be gubbed should he get injured, we were fortunate he was fit enough to play 90 minutes every week last season. Maybe Mulligan could be the alternate in that role.

With the way Mullingan was described when we signed him, I reckon that’s why the club will be happy to show a bit of patience if need be.

[Donegal Hibby]

[QUOTE=Kato;7999166]He's hardly going to turn up at his parent club and say "I don't want to be here." It's a standard press answer. Things might change.



That’s true though things seemed to have changed from the “ he needs to go somewhere he is playing regularly “ . Things might change but how long do Hibs wait on him to decide while potentially missing out on other targets that could do equally as good a job for us ?

[CapitalGreen]

Not a new name but I see Alfarela is being linked with an exit from Legia again. According to the press in Poland over the weekend - Alfarela wants to play as a central striker but the new manager considers him a wide player and as such they expect him to leave this window. Another report thinks they’d sell for less than €1m.

https://www.goal.pl/transfery/co-dalej-z-alfarela-wszystko-zmierza-w-tym-kierunku-nasz-news/

The author of the goal.pl article tweeted that “something interesting is happening [in regards to Alfarela] and soon” (Grok translate from Polish) - https://x.com/uefacompiotrk/status/1941587978674909562?s=46&t=brEurjABCqnZmqhpqvZvEA

https://legia.net/news/alfarela-odejdzie-z-legii/100398

https://sportowy.net/2025/07/06/migouel-alfarela-i-legia-co-dalej/

Legia have now signed a new centre forward for €3m from Watford.

[Centre Hawf]

I think everyone would agree with that. However, a cup win isn't going to take us to the next level. A couple of group stage participation could be huge for becoming the "best of the rest" the ultimate goal for us and BK. Those extra finances ect probably allow you to go win more cups. I know it's not always that easy though!

I don't really buy this 'next level' chat I hear. We're already behind Hearts and Aberdeen in terms of revenue and we all seem to shopping in the same markets for the same players usually. Both will have had group stage football twice in the last 4 years and while it remains to be seen what Aberdeen will make of this revenue in the coming seasons it doesn't exactly feel like they've went to a 'next level' considering we've just pipped them both to third and we even gave Aberdeen a half season head start.

[we are hibs]

There's an incredibly sketchy source on twitter claiming Liam Henderson wants to return to the UK and that Hibs are in pole position ahead of the likes of Derby and Bristol City.


The same article also has him as having played for Hearts in 2018 so can probably be filed under being pish.



https://x.com/ILOVEPACALCIO/status/1942945934200955078?t=l2mB29ZBTJRKNuBgR1nZIA&s=19

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[Kato]

[QUOTE=Kato;7999166]He's hardly going to turn up at his parent club and say "I don't want to be here." It's a standard press answer. Things might change.



That’s true though things seemed to have changed from the “ he needs to go somewhere he is playing regularly “ . Things might change but how long do Hibs wait on him to decide while potentially missing out on other targets that could do equally as good a job for us ?All I'm saying one quote in which he's saying he's ready to go with Sunderland isn't much of a basis as to whether Sunderland will want him.






















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[superfurryhibby]

To be fair, I don’t think there’ll be nothing happening on this one now. Gray’s comments last week said as much. We can work on an alternative without walking away from a possible deal for Triantis at the same time. I think we’ll be doing so at the moment.

Of course, we will have alternatives in mind. Timing is of the essence in these matters, working on an alternative means they are available and other teams may just time their courtship better.

Triantis was very good last season, a key part of why we had a strong second half of the season. However, he's not irreplicable. My view is that the fee is agreed, he needs to give the nod. I guess if it's not done this week Hibs will be trying to get someone else on board. I strongly suspect he will be going elsewhere.

[EGL2000]

I don't really buy this 'next level' chat I hear. We're already behind Hearts and Aberdeen in terms of revenue and we all seem to shopping in the same markets for the same players usually. Both will have had group stage football twice in the last 4 years and while it remains to be seen what Aberdeen will make of this revenue in the coming seasons it doesn't exactly feel like they've went to a 'next level' considering we've just pipped them both to third and we even gave Aberdeen a half season head start.

I think they just made a right mess of it. Both teams were very poor the season after there group stages. I think 2-3 back to back years in the groups would change things for a number of reasons. How else do you propose we get there the only other realistically option without massive investment is through the youth academy which we have had hardly anything from in the past few years.

[Lago]

No aspersions on the poster, but I would replace a bit of a factual basis with a subjective opinion, from them and/or the source of the speculation.
Now that's a word salad of a post.

[EH21Hibee]

According to SportsBoom.com, English Championship clubs like Bristol City and Derby County are also tracking him, but Hibs remain in pole position to bring him back to the Premiership.

https://www.ilovepalermocalcio.com/liam-henderson-lhibernian-ci-prova-occhi-sullex-palermo/

[HoboHarry]

There's an incredibly sketchy source on twitter claiming Liam Henderson wants to return to the UK and that Hibs are in pole position ahead of the likes of Derby and Bristol City.


The same article also has him as having played for Hearts in 2018 so can probably be filed under being pish.



https://x.com/ILOVEPACALCIO/status/1942945934200955078?t=l2mB29ZBTJRKNuBgR1nZIA&s=19

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Liam Henderson is a Hibs legend for obvious reasons but wasn't it the case that he was just as likely to have been a sub as we was a starter when he was with us? Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I recall towards the end of his time with us.

[Northernhibee]

Liam Henderson is a Hibs legend for obvious reasons but wasn't it the case that he was just as likely to have been a sub as we was a starter when he was with us? Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I recall towards the end of his time with us.

To be fair, that midfield of Fyvie, McGeouch, and McGinn was IMO the best in Scotland full stop and that’s a hill I’d die on.

[Centre Hawf]

I think they just made a right mess of it. Both teams were very poor the season after there group stages. I think 2-3 back to back years in the groups would change things for a number of reasons. How else do you propose we get there the only other realistically option without massive investment is through the youth academy which we have had hardly anything from in the past few years.

The money you make from playing in either group stage is about £5m in prize money. Take into account your bonuses to players/staff for reaching it and the costs to travel to games you might make it out with half of that to work with going forward. Not a modest sum by any amount but it's nothing really different to perhaps selling a Josh Doig or Kevin Nisbet every so often.

I personally don't believe the money on offer is something that will set clubs up for a new era. It would be amazing to participate in and it will no doubt be a positive for the club, but unless someone was to realistically compete in that stage of the competition for 5 years straight I'd be amazed if it cemented anyone into going beyond the rest and into a category closer to Rangers than say Hibs/Hearts/Aberdeen.

[chippy]

If we have a chance of getting Liam Henderson I hope we’re all over it. Great fir central / attacking midfield with or without Triantis

[Paul1642]

Liam Henderson is a Hibs legend for obvious reasons but wasn't it the case that he was just as likely to have been a sub as we was a starter when he was with us? Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I recall towards the end of his time with us.

He was a relatively young laddie back then. He’s now peak age with over 100 games of Italian Serie A experience and another 100+ in Serie B which is still a good level.

I think he’d be a bit of coup.

[Unseen work]

Liam Henderson is a Hibs legend for obvious reasons but wasn't it the case that he was just as likely to have been a sub as we was a starter when he was with us? Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I recall towards the end of his time with us.

It was, but I think he would have developed massively since then

Think he’s more of a ‘deep lying playmaker’ type ala levitt now than a 20 so to speak

[Since452]

Liam Henderson is a Hibs legend for obvious reasons but wasn't it the case that he was just as likely to have been a sub as we was a starter when he was with us? Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I recall towards the end of his time with us.

Tin hat on but two corners aside I didn't think he was any more than decent for Hibs. Great enthusiasm and desire and will forever be a legend but he wouldn't have been a starter for me. I'd imagine he's a fair bit better now though.

[EGL2000]

The money you make from playing in either group stage is about £5m in prize money. Take into account your bonuses to players/staff for reaching it and the costs to travel to games you might make it out with half of that to work with going forward. Not a modest sum by any amount but it's nothing really different to perhaps selling a Josh Doig or Kevin Nisbet every so often.

I personally don't believe the money on offer is something that will set clubs up for a new era. It would be amazing to participate in and it will no doubt be a positive for the club, but unless someone was to realistically compete in that stage of the competition for 5 years straight I'd be amazed if it cemented anyone into going beyond the rest and into a category closer to Rangers than say Hibs/Hearts/Aberdeen.

That's only prize money though. Revenues go up in lots of other areas. A player playing well in the group games you can instantly add another million or two to their value. You can attract better players. Lots of "hidden" benefits on top of the minimum 5 million prize money and that's without winning any games!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

He was a relatively young laddie back then. He’s now peak age with over 100 games of Italian Serie A experience and another 100+ in Serie B which is still a good level.

I think he’d be a bit of coup.

He’d be a huge signing and go some way to make up for losing out on Triantis. I doubt we would get both