Summer transfer thread 2025

[Thatdayinmay16]

So why did he go there knowing he wouldn't get a game?

Maybe Hecky felt sorry for him.

That tends to be why managers waste resources, because they feel bad.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Absolute daylight robbery that deal, he’s alright but was never worth that much.

Would generally agree. His record over there has been pretty poor. Good player but I wouldn’t say he’s worth any more than £3m or so.

[TheHibernator]

If we managed to keep rocky, Porto would be a massive upgrade on O’Hora. A back 3 of Porto, rocky and iredale would be superb.

[Thatdayinmay16]

If we managed to keep rocky, Porto would be a massive upgrade on O’Hora. A back 3 of Porto, rocky and iredale would be superb.

Couldn't agree more.

With Miller, Cadden x2, O'Hora, Rocky(If kept), Iredale and Obita our defensive options would be outstanding if we then add Ryan.

That's two very good players in each position at the back.

[Niffy]

Is there anything behind Hibs’ FB story just now.
Or is my phone playing up ?

Two blank pages ??

[Hibernian Verse]

Is there anything behind Hibs’ FB story just now.
Or is my phone playing up ?

Two blank pages ??

Looks like a shed to me...or a tree? Treeantis?

[04Sauzee]

Is there anything behind Hibs’ FB story just now.
Or is my phone playing up ?

Two blank pages ??

I can see maroon blinds 🧐🤔😅

[Thatdayinmay16]

Is there anything behind Hibs’ FB story just now.
Or is my phone playing up ?

Two blank pages ??

It's the view from the one of the rooms in the new Tynecastle hotel.

[Hibernian Verse]

Is it a brick wall? Sallinger?

[Niffy]

I can see maroon blinds 🧐🤔😅

Won't see blood then.

Never got that statement from them... Blood doesn't show... I mean so what. Is it good to not show blood but to be covered in it ? Terry Butcher earned all kinds of status's by being covered in it.

[Trinity Hibee]

Won't see blood then.

Never got that statement from them... Blood doesn't show... I mean so what. Is it good to not show blood but to be covered in it ? Terry Butcher earned all kinds of status's by being covered in it.

😂 very true. No idea what that was about

[SaulGoodman]

It’s shutters. Hearts were right all along, we’re skint.

[blackpoolhibs]

So why did he go there knowing he wouldn't get a game?

Maybe Hecky felt sorry for him.

You would have to ask Ryan that?:confused:

[3pm]

You would have to ask Ryan that?:confused:

He likes trains. Preston has a good station.

[K-Zazu]

Would generally agree. His record over there has been pretty poor. Good player but I wouldn’t say he’s worth any more than £3m or so.

Struggling to get into the Girona team at the moment too, flash scores has the deal at 8 million although im sure I read somewhere it was around 6 million at the time

[Nevi_SOL]

Rocky has undoubtedly improved massively.

But that doesn’t take away from Porteous’ mistakes or short comings.

Also doesn't take away the fact David gray has improved almost everyone in this squad, same thing could be done with porteous

[blackpoolhibs]

He likes trains. Preston has a good station.

Bloody coldest train station on earth on a winter Saturday morning, we meet there for trips up, and it's a joy when the train arrives.

Missed it a couple of times on the way back too. :greengrin:cheers::cheers::partyhibb

[Paul1642]

Watford certainly didn’t get better without him. Centre half’s are always magnets for criticism. We had the best defence outside the OF for 3 years and all I heard is how Porteous was erratic, Efe was a bombscare and Hanlon was too slow and weak.

Reading you post made me check something, and as it stands we have the joint best defence outside the old firm this season with 46 conceded.

The team we are joint with is Hearts, with that figure being skewed by them being bottom 6 and conceding 2 goals to our 5 since the split in easier fixtures.

We also have the most goals scored outwith old firm.

[greenpaper55]

Should never bring player back, how we got money for him is beyond me.

[Tambo]

Can see the pros and cons for Porteous to return to Hibs so its a very good debate, the boy clearly had talent and potential but would need to work on the rashness to his game which going on comment's he still has traits of.

Could working under SDG be any different? Who would have thought predicted Rocky's rise and his performances he has put it, it's clear SDG has asked him to do different things and keep it simple with defend first mentally. Could SDG get this out of Ryan?

Would be an interesting signing if this happens.

[Callum_62]

Should never bring player back, how we got money for him is beyond me.Pretty OTT take there

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[Vault Boy]

Bring him home and he’ll win the Ballon d’Or.

[HendoDelivered]

Should never bring player back, how we got money for him is beyond me.

We’d still be waiting on the Scottish Cup if we never brought Stokes back. That’s a lazy take.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Can see the pros and cons for Porteous to return to Hibs so its a very good debate, the boy clearly had talent and potential but would need to work on the rashness to his game which going on comment's he still has traits of.

Could working under SDG be any different? Who would have thought predicted Rocky's rise and his performances he has put it, it's clear SDG has asked him to do different things and keep it simple with defend first mentally. Could SDG get this out of Ryan?

Would be an interesting signing if this happens.

If it happens, that is my real hope.

I don’t want him back. I don’t want the version that left us and I don’t think he’s improved. He clearly still has a habit of doing the utter ridiculous and costing his team going by Watford fans thoughts on him and he’s been poor for a considerable period now culminating in him being a bench warmer in a relegation battle.

I trust David Gray if he does sign him and I hope he can sort him out. It’ll be a hard ask though as I’m not convinced he wants sorted out. He appears to revel in playing the way he does, even though it can so often be so detrimental.

[Kato]

We’d still be waiting on the Scottish Cup if we never brought Stokes back. That’s a lazy take.Or perhaps the 1991 League Cup given how pivotal he was.

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[500miles]

Has Porteous had loads of red cards since he left? I remember him desperately flinging himself into a Germany player to stop us going 3 -0 down, but it appears I’ve missed him breaking legs and swinging punches?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Has Porteous had loads of red cards since he left? I remember him desperately flinging himself into a Germany player to stop us going 3 -0 down, but it appears I’ve missed him breaking legs and swinging punches?

‘Desperately flinging himself into a Germany player’ is being incredibly generous for what was one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see.

[500miles]

‘Desperately flinging himself into a Germany player’ is being incredibly generous for what was one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see.

It was a bad tackle, but it was treated like he was trying to end Gundogans career. He jumped into a tackle when the ball was pinging about the box.

[Ray_]

‘Desperately flinging himself into a Germany player’ is being incredibly generous for what was one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see.

:greengrin that is one of the worst overstatements that you're ever likely to read.

[Paulie Walnuts]

:greengrin that is one of the worst overstatements that you're ever likely to read.

Is it?

If it’s such an overstatement I presume you’ll be able to provide a string of examples of significantly worse tackles?

[EGL2000]

Has Porteous had loads of red cards since he left? I remember him desperately flinging himself into a Germany player to stop us going 3 -0 down, but it appears I’ve missed him breaking legs and swinging punches?


No reds at club level since he left Hibs.

[CapitalGreen]

It was a bad tackle, but it was treated like he was trying to end Gundogans career. He jumped into a tackle when the ball was pinging about the box.

https://c.tenor.com/qptJJtxBNV4AAAAd/tenor.gif

[BoomtownHibees]

‘Desperately flinging himself into a Germany player’ is being incredibly generous for what was one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see.

Hahahahaha. Come on now

[Ray_]

The three games, post-split, have been littered with giving away soft goals, two of which resulted in defeats.

Rocky's poor defensive header against Aberdeen and the failure to follow Nisbet out cost us against Aberdeen.

Myko against Dundee Utd.

Rocky & O'Hora were poor at Celtic's first two goals, especially the first, where we were bullied by Idah. The third was a fumble by Smith and O'Hora moving aimlessly, leaving the right side exposed. SDG said himself we need to look at the defending. Porty would give us strength, he is at an age where he can improve and at this time, he would certainly strengthen the right side of the three and there is the added advantage of his ability to pick a pass, especially with us geared up for fast breaks and factor in, the home-grown rule.

A no-brainer for me.

[500miles]

The three games, post-split, have been littered with giving away soft goals, two of which resulted in defeats.

Rocky's poor defensive header against Aberdeen and the failure to follow Nisbet out cost us against Aberdeen.

Myko against Dundee Utd.

Rocky & O'Hora were poor at Celtic's first two goals, especially the first, where we were bullied by Idah. The third was a fumble by Smith and O'Hora moving aimlessly, leaving the right side exposed. SDG said himself we need to look at the defending. Porty would give us strength, he is at an age where he can improve and at this time, he would certainly strengthen the right side of the three and there is the added advantage of his ability to pick a pass, especially with us geared up for fast breaks and factor in, the home-grown rule.

A no-brainer for me.

I’m not having the Aberdeen goal as soft, it got thrown into the goal of the season competition by Sky.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hahahahaha. Come on now

As above - you’ll be able to provide a good few worse tackles as examples i would presume?

[BoomtownHibees]

As above - you’ll be able to provide a good few worse tackles as examples i would presume?

Aye probably

[Paulie Walnuts]

Aye probably

And yet it’s no coincidence you won’t give any.

Two footed, studs up, high and with so much force that you could see Gundogans leg bend. When it comes to terrible tackles there’s pretty much not a box that he’s not managed to tick.

The guy is an idiot that deliberately goes out to hurt people. If he hadn’t played for us before nobody would be pretending otherwise.

[Ray_]

I’m not having the Aberdeen goal as soft, it got thrown into the goal of the season competition by Sky.

It was great by Nisbet, his intelligence in taking up that position, and the execution was sublime.

From a defensive perspective, it was very poor. The header was weak and into a vulnerable area, and we never picked up Nisbet's movement, which, again, defensively was poor.

[BoomtownHibees]

And yet it’s no coincidence you won’t give any.

Two footed, studs up, high and with so much force that you could see Gundogans leg bend. When it comes to terrible tackles there’s pretty much not a box that he’s not managed to tick.

Since you asked, just in Scotland:

Ian Black on David Templeton (Hearts v Rangers, 2009)
Neil Lennon on Jim McIntyre (Celtic v Dundee Utd, 2005)
Graeme Shinnie on Callum McGregor (Aberdeen v Celtc, 2023)
Steven Naismith on Scott Brown (Hearts v Celtc, 2018)

That enough or do you want more?

[Ringothedog]

And yet it’s no coincidence you won’t give any.

Two footed, studs up, high and with so much force that you could see Gundogans leg bend. When it comes to terrible tackles there’s pretty much not a box that he’s not managed to tick.
Keane on Haaland. Souness on Billy Stark and Souness on George Mcluskey. There are dozens if not hundreds of examples of tackles as bad or worse than the one Porteous did at the Euros. You have a dislike of him which is fair enough but don’t pretend that his tackle was the worst in football history

[Spudster]

It was a poor tackle but alot of comments at the time seemed to be "he knew what he was doing". He spun around in the box at 2-0 down in the euro opener and lunged at the ball, missed and paid the price. To suggest in that split second he wanted to snap Gundogan is ridiculous. The ref didn't even call it at the time and there was no appeals from Germany.

I'd take him back without a doubt. He started alot of our attacks with his decent passing too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Since you asked, just in Scotland:

Ian Black on David Templeton (Hearts v Rangers, 2009)
Neil Lennon on Jim McIntyre (Celtic v Dundee Utd, 2005)
Graeme Shinnie on Callum McGregor (Aberdeen v Celtc, 2023)
Steven Naismith on Scott Brown (Hearts v Celtc, 2018)

That enough or do you want more?

:faf:

The Naismith stamp was nowhere near as bad. Cowardly, absolutely, but nothing like the Porteous one which was a leg breaker.

No idea what Shinnie one you’re talking about but given he didn’t get any red card against Celtic in 2023, I’m willing to call bull**** on that.

Following on from that, shouts of tackles from 2009, 2005 and Graham Souness tell you all you need to know if people have to go that far back for examples.

[Ray_]

Since you asked, just in Scotland:

Ian Black on David Templeton (Hearts v Rangers, 2009)
Neil Lennon on Jim McIntyre (Celtic v Dundee Utd, 2005)
Graeme Shinnie on Callum McGregor (Aberdeen v Celtc, 2023)
Steven Naismith on Scott Brown (Hearts v Celtc, 2018)

That enough or do you want more?

There was also Balde's tackle on Brown while he was at Hibs.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Is it?

If it’s such an overstatement I presume you’ll be able to provide a string of examples of significantly worse tackles?

Did Ryan Porteous hurt you in any way?

[BoomtownHibees]

:faf:

The Naismith stamp was nowhere near as bad. Cowardly, absolutely, but nothing like the Porteous one which was a leg breaker.

No idea what Shinnie one you’re talking about but given he didn’t get any red card against Celtic in 2023, I’m willing to call bull**** on that.

Following on from that, shouts of tackles from 2009, 2005 and Graham Souness tell you all you need to know if people have to go that far back for examples.

Ah right, so it’s like that?

You don’t agree that the Naismith one was as bad so you’re right
You can’t remember the Shinnie one so, again, you’re right
You asked for examples and you’ve been given some but because they’re passed your made up deadline, you’re still right

Got ye

You don’t need to reply by the way, you asked for examples, you’ve been given multiple, you hate Porteous, crack on

[Hibernian Verse]

Someone broke Steven Fletcher's leg, sure it was a Celtic player?

Killie player on Alex Harris that seemed to stunt his career.

[Centre Hawf]

It was great by Nisbet, his intelligence in taking up that position, and the execution was sublime.

From a defensive perspective, it was very poor. The header was weak and into a vulnerable area, and we never picked up Nisbet's movement, which, again, defensively was poor.

Every goal can be seen as very poor from a defensive error if you look hard enough.

I once allowed a boy to score from about 40 yards out on the volley because I thought no chance he'd score and thought he'd turn the ball over and decided to cover the passes instead and let him hit it. Sailed top bin on this occasion and you could look at me standing off him as a defensive error. But I'd do it again as in the moment it was sound logic and you sometimes have to hold your hand up and say the boys scored a beauty.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Ah right, so it’s like that?

You don’t agree that the Naismith one was as bad so you’re right
You can’t remember the Shinnie one so, again, you’re right
You asked for examples and you’ve been given some but because they’re passed your made up deadline, you’re still right

Got ye

You don’t need to reply by the way, you asked for examples, you’ve been given multiple, you hate Porteous, crack on

The Naismith one was nothing like the Porteous one and you’re kidding yourself on if you think it was. And yes, I’m absolutely right about that.

If you have to go back 20 years (or in another posters case, 40) then it’s absolutely fair to say it’s one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see. You’ll not see many that tick every box for being a shocker.

If he hadn’t played for Hibs we wouldn’t be having such a ridiculous conversation. The guy gets a ludicrous amount of leeway on here every time he acts like a ****ing idiot. We even had people making excuses for him when he launched a glass at a women’s head ffs.

[easty]

:faf:

The Naismith stamp was nowhere near as bad. Cowardly, absolutely, but nothing like the Porteous one which was a leg breaker.

No idea what Shinnie one you’re talking about but given he didn’t get any red card against Celtic in 2023, I’m willing to call bull**** on that.

Following on from that, shouts of tackles from 2009, 2005 and Graham Souness tell you all you need to know if people have to go that far back for examples.

The Millwall keeper on Mateta in the FA cup this season. Skull breaker.

[Paulie Walnuts]

The Millwall keeper on Mateta in the FA cup this season. Skull breaker.

Also one of the worst challenges you’re likely to see :agree:

I did say ‘one of’ and not ‘the worst’ as others would have you believe.

[Broken Gnome]

This is all a bit ridiculous, but Mbappe's the other week was a worse tackle than Porteous.

If you look through some crazed YouTube compilation or X thread covering examples of shocking football tackles, there won't be many, or any, plucking Ryan Porteous v Germany out from the archives.

[Unseen work]

That’s no even the worst tackle Porteous has made, never mind one of the worst ever 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

That’s no even the worst tackle Porteous has made, never mind one of the worst ever 🤣

I’d be interested to hear what ones of his you think are worse. I know what ones they’ll be but I’ve seen people on here claim the other ones weren’t even fouls :greengrin

[BoomtownHibees]

The Naismith one was nothing like the Porteous one and you’re kidding yourself on if you think it was. And yes, I’m absolutely right about that.

If you have to go back 20 years (or in another posters case, 40) then it’s absolutely fair to say it’s one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see. You’ll not see many that tick every box for being a shocker.

If he hadn’t played for Hibs we wouldn’t be having such a ridiculous conversation. The guy gets a ludicrous amount of leeway on here every time he acts like a ****ing idiot. We even had people making excuses for him when he launched a glass at a women’s head ffs.

Wait, so you’re now asking for examples where the tackle needs to be the same as the Porteous one?

Here’s a couple of more recent ones:

The keeper on Mateta
Tarkowski on MacAllister
Holgate on Mitoma

All worse than the Porteous one

[flash]

I’d be interested to hear what ones of his you think are worse. I know what ones they’ll be but I’ve seen people on here claim the other ones weren’t even fouls :greengrin

This is becoming really weird.

[Ringothedog]

This is becoming really weird.

But not surprising

[Thatdayinmay16]

I’d be interested to hear what ones of his you think are worse. I know what ones they’ll be but I’ve seen people on here claim the other ones weren’t even fouls :greengrin

Least we've found Nick Walsh's .net account.

[BILLYHIBS]

Strangest one from Porto for me was League Cup QF Rugby Park dying minutes of extra time 0-0 penalties beckoning winger breaks down our right Porto comes across and just takes him out straight Red despite there being cover and a good distance from goal

3.43 in this clip obviously didn’t fancy taking a penalty ��

https://youtu.be/0V7kVzxSTGo?si=gJgwawDY63w3DBjP

[Hibbyradge]

It was great by Nisbet, his intelligence in taking up that position, and the execution was sublime.

From a defensive perspective, it was very poor. The header was weak and into a vulnerable area, and we never picked up Nisbet's movement, which, again, defensively was poor.

I don't agree with that take at all. Rocky headed the ball a full 12 yards, Nisbet back tracked about 4 yards to trap it on his chest outside the 18 yard box and hit it first time, a split second before anyone could get to him.

It was a brilliant piece of skill, not a defensive error.

[CapitalGreen]

This is becoming really weird.

Must be more to life.

[jeffers]

Hopefully Porto comes back and puts in great performances and the same people who had to backtrack after insisting David Gray was out of his depth and couldn’t wait to tell everyone they thought that end up doing the same with RP.

[500miles]

That’s no even the worst tackle Porteous has made, never mind one of the worst ever 🤣

Worst tackle he made was on McGregor against Celtic.

Mind the pile one when he got sent off for the tackle against Aribo and the most dangerous tackle in the game was Lundstram on Doig, don’t think the foul was even given.

[Unseen work]

Hopefully Porto comes back and puts in great performances and the same people who had to backtrack after insisting David Gray was out of his depth and couldn’t wait to tell everyone they thought that end up doing the same with RP.

Tbf I don’t think you can criticise those that were critical of SDG, it was a truly horrendous run of form that most other managers wouldn’t have survived.

Anyone that said he would be brilliant would have either said it out of hope or said that he’d be good but it’s the recruitment that’s the issue. Turns out it was a brilliant win down from a recruitment point of view.

Thankfully SDG and players turned it round.

As for Porteous, he’d walk into our starting 11

[The Modfather]

Was Ian Murrays challenge on Fyvie a bad challenge? A legal challenge, but unnecessary force? Just remember it being on the west stand touchline and the Aberdeen fans going mental. Or was it only an incident because Fyvie was only 16 or so at the time and not actually all that remarkable a challenge?

As for bad tackles, what about that Hearts youngster (Cochrane?) trying to injure McGinn?

[Ray_]

I don't agree with that take at all. Rocky headed the ball a full 12 yards, Nisbet back tracked about 4 yards to trap it on his chest outside the 18 yard box and hit it first time, a split second before anyone could get to him.

It was a brilliant piece of skill, not a defensive error.

In which coaching manual does the defender told to head the ball just outside your box in the middle of the goal? Hint, they get told not to.

I(t was a brilliant piece of skill, but wouldn't have been possible if he had been picked up in the first place. Their most dangerous attacker, left free at the edge of the box, kinda says it all.

[Jones28]

I don't think anyone is under any illusions about Porteous' potential to make a few questionable challenges.

The one in the Germany game was a stinker, I'd be surprised if anyone would disagree with that.

What we would get with Porteous is a good footballer, someone we know from experience can carry the ball out of defence and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, good in the air, scores a few goals and is a good defender.

My thinking on him is that he should be a direct replacement for Rocky who looks like he will be leaving - I'd love him to stay.

I would like to see Miller in at RCB, Porteous in the middle and Iredale in at LCB.

It doesn't offer any opportunity for Marv and O'Hora, but that's football.

[Spudster]

Mind the pile one when he got sent off for the tackle against Aribo and the most dangerous tackle in the game was Lundstram on Doig, don’t think the foul was even given.

Think it was McFadden on sportscene said the problem was the speed of the tackle. Wasn't aware tackles had a speed limit! Agreed the Lundstram challenge was worse, not even a free kick but that's Ibrox for you.

[Broken Gnome]

Was Ian Murrays challenge on Fyvie a bad challenge? A legal challenge, but unnecessary force? Just remember it being on the west stand touchline and the Aberdeen fans going mental. Or was it only an incident because Fyvie was only 16 or so at the time and not actually all that remarkable a challenge?

As for bad tackles, what about that Hearts youngster (Cochrane?) trying to injure McGinn?

I haven't sent that tackle in years, but recall being adamant at the time there was nothing wrong with it. The drama came from Fyvie's age/injury, plus didn't Aberdeen end up with nine men?

[BSEJVT]

‘Desperately flinging himself into a Germany player’ is being incredibly generous for what was one of the worst tackles you’re likely to see.

Utter nonsense

He threw himself into a last ditch block to try and save a certain goal.

Gundogan was better placed/faster it happens

Some of the stuff Ryan has done over the years deserves criticism, on that occasion folk were looking for a scapegoat for what was already looking like a hammering and Ryan conveniently popped up

[500miles]

Think it was McFadden on sportscene said the problem was the speed of the tackle. Wasn't aware tackles had a speed limit! Agreed the Lundstram challenge was worse, not even a free kick but that's Ibrox for you.

Aye, he should have slowed down the tackle and therefor missed the ball and went right through the player. Must be all the brains in his head that keeps McFadden’s hair transplants from taking!

The media willingness to pile on to a young player at that time was hysterical - and it had in impact on him that season.

[Since90+2]

Shaun Hutchinson's tackle on Alex Harris was brutal and effectively ended his career.

Not how anyone would rank Porteous challenge at the Euros as one of the worst ever 🤣 Thats just being hyperbolic for the sake of it.

[HibbyAndy]

I'm hoping their is plenty truth in the Porteous to Hibs chat , Would love him back at Easter rd thriving under Dave Gray , Make it happen Hibs

[HibbyAndy]

28779

[Paulie Walnuts]

Utter nonsense

He threw himself into a last ditch block to try and save a certain goal.

Gundogan was better placed/faster it happens

Some of the stuff Ryan has done over the years deserves criticism, on that occasion folk were looking for a scapegoat for what was already looking like a hammering and Ryan conveniently popped up

Yes, he threw himself in.. two footed, studs up, completely out of control.

Just because it was to try and save a certain goal it doesn’t mean you can run about doing whatever you want.

[Centre Hawf]

Think it was McFadden on sportscene said the problem was the speed of the tackle. Wasn't aware tackles had a speed limit! Agreed the Lundstram challenge was worse, not even a free kick but that's Ibrox for you.


Aye, he should have slowed down the tackle and therefor missed the ball and went right through the player. Must be all the brains in his head that keeps McFadden’s hair transplants from taking!

The media willingness to pile on to a young player at that time was hysterical - and it had in impact on him that season.


To be fair speed of the tackle is something that is 100% considered.

[500miles]

To be fair speed of the tackle is something that is 100% considered.

Which is fine if he goes through the player, but he cuts across the front of Aribo. The speed was necessary.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Which is fine if he goes through the player, but he cuts across the front of Aribo. The speed was necessary.

He didn’t cut across the front of him. He also went over the top of the ball.

[Unseen work]

Anyway

Any rumours?

[HendoDelivered]

Hopefully Porto comes back and puts in great performances and the same people who had to backtrack after insisting David Gray was out of his depth and couldn’t wait to tell everyone they thought that end up doing the same with RP.

Is it a goer with RP then Jeffers?

[Kato]

He didn’t cut across the front of him. He also went over the top of the ball.Yet the footage from the other side showed he didn't even make contact.

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[lucky]

Fortunately I’ve seen enough of Porteous to not require the opinions of Watford fans to form my opinion. Part of a defence that was the best outwith the OF in back to back seasons and our 2nd best defensive record since we won the league in 1951.

Porto over Rocky every day, Rocky has done well for 6 months but still cost us goals. RP has played at a higher league level and is an international defender

[Edinburgh Green]

Yes, he threw himself in.. two footed, studs up, completely out of control.

Just because it was to try and save a certain goal it doesn’t mean you can run about doing whatever you want.

Out of interest, what do you think he was trying to accomplish with that tackle?

[The Tubs]

Yet the footage from the other side showed he didn't even make contact.

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If I remember correctly, by the time Aribo arrived, he made contact with the side of Porteous's thigh.

[Kato]

If I remember correctly, by the time Aribo arrived, he made contact with the side of Porteous's thigh.

Yes. There was a twitter post with footage from the opposite stand. Slight contact which saw Aribo collapse in a heap clutching his ankle.

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[degenerated]

As above - you’ll be able to provide a good few worse tackles as examples i would presume?Put the space doon and step away from the hole. :hilarious

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[Paulie Walnuts]

Out of interest, what do you think he was trying to accomplish with that tackle?

As with a good few of Porteous’ moments of madness, I’ve absolutely no idea.

[J-C]

Another thread turned into dross due to certain posters and their dog with a bone agenda.

[04Sauzee]

Multiple sources are reporting that Burnley’s out-of-contract defender CJ Egan-Riley has agreed to join French side Strasbourg.

[BILLYHIBS]

Porto over Rocky every day, Rocky has done well for 6 months but still cost us goals. RP has played at a higher league level and is an international defender

Yip Porto has made mistakes at a higher level and loads when he was here that is the concern ?

Hopefully SDG will knock him into shape

Rocky is also an international defender but will not be here so is of no interest

[04Sauzee]

From the Aberdeen forum regarding transfer rumours

https://i.ibb.co/0RJNGn7b/Screenshot-20250514-125219.png (https://ibb.co/KpyZr5Pv)

[supermcginn]

From the Aberdeen forum regarding transfer rumours

https://i.ibb.co/0RJNGn7b/Screenshot-20250514-125219.png (https://ibb.co/KpyZr5Pv)

That's been mentioned a few times on the Clyde big Scottish football podcast.

[Crab apple]

Shaun Hutchinson's tackle on Alex Harris was brutal and effectively ended his career.

Not how anyone would rank Porteous challenge at the Euros as one of the worst ever 🤣 Thats just being hyperbolic for the sake of it.

I remember that tackle early in the game on the touchline in front of the West Stand. Horrible tackle which I don't think he even got booked for.
The Sounnes tackle on George McLuskey was also a bad one.

[Jones28]

From the Aberdeen forum regarding transfer rumours

https://i.ibb.co/0RJNGn7b/Screenshot-20250514-125219.png (https://ibb.co/KpyZr5Pv)

Lol, not a chance he's staying in Scotland if he leaves.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Multiple sources are reporting that Burnley’s out-of-contract defender CJ Egan-Riley has agreed to join French side Strasbourg.

Good on the lad. What a career he seems to be having since he's been here, delighted for him.

[Unseen work]

No danger we can allow Rocky to leave, let alone to Aberdeen

It’s out of our hands what he does, but our offer should be more than competitive with whatever Aberdeen can offer

If he leaves it will be elsewhere in Europe Imo

[EGL2000]

Good on the lad. What a career he seems to be having since he's been here, delighted for him.


In the hunt for Champions league football next year. Probably one of the quickest rises from us to champions league can't think of anyone else.

[EGL2000]

No danger we can allow Rocky to leave, let alone to Aberdeen

It’s out of our hands what he does, but our offer should be more than competitive with whatever Aberdeen can offer

If he leaves it will be elsewhere in Europe Imo

If think there's a pretty good chance he leaves but it won't be in Scotland. I could actually see him going to Zamalek. Were reported to be interested this year.

[BonnieFitbaTeam]

I remember that tackle early in the game on the touchline in front of the West Stand. Horrible tackle which I don't think he even got booked for.
The Sounnes tackle on George McLuskey was also a bad one.


It would have been a bad one had it actually been a tackle. Beastie had his back to Souness and the curly-permed tw@t simply walked up and booted him in the back of the knee. Not even close to being a 'tackle'.

[Thatdayinmay16]

In the hunt for Champions league football next year. Probably one of the quickest rises from us to champions league can't think of anyone else.

Burnley will no doubt be kicking themselves seeing as he has been a massive part of their title winning side and included in the championship TOTS.

Hope he goes on to do very well.

[EGL2000]

Burnley will no doubt be kicking themselves seeing as he has been a massive part of their title winning side and included in the championship TOTS.

Hope he goes on to do very well.

Even though I thought he was clearly a level above Hibs when here, I did think his lack of pace was gonna hold him back from going top level. I remember times when he looked like he was towing a truck when running forward/back.

[Kato]

The Sounnes tackle on George McLuskey was also a bad one.

Wasn't even a tackle. A simple hack into the back of his knee. Hibs physio said it took 10mins to clean the dirt and grass out of the wound. McLuskey out for months afterwards.

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[HibbyAndy]

In the hunt for Champions league football next year. Probably one of the quickest rises from us to champions league can't think of anyone else.

Alen Orman played against Arsenal in the Champions league after leaving us :cb

[Thatdayinmay16]

Even though I thought he was clearly a level above Hibs when here, I did think his lack of pace was gonna hold him back from going top level. I remember times when he looked like he was towing a truck when running forward/back.

I thought the same when we played Rangers at home, I remember him having an absolute nuke of a game against Rangers at home think Sakala or Kent played on the left and gave him an absolute schooling, could be wrong.

From then I think Johnson slotted him at CM/RB again and he looked much more comfortable.

[darwenhibby]

Even though I thought he was clearly a level above Hibs when here, I did think his lack of pace was gonna hold him back from going top level. I remember times when he looked like he was towing a truck when running forward/back.

I was speaking with a Burnley physio the other weak
He mentioned he was surprised how well he has done this season
Reckons he would be found out big time in EPL
Said the other boy Svern was class above and will play at higher level than Burnley
He also added came back from Hibs a much better player and great attitude
Hope CJ does well

[bingo70]

In the hunt for Champions league football next year. Probably one of the quickest rises from us to champions league can't think of anyone else.

There was the boy who played futsal we signed, possibly under Butcher, think his name was something like Zoubir?

He left us and think he still plays champions league football with Qarabeg or something like that.

Not given you many facts to work off there but I’m sure someone will be able to put the pieces together.

[Centre Hawf]

There was the boy who played futsal we signed, possibly under Butcher, think his name was something like Zoubir?

He left us and think he still plays champions league football with Qarabeg or something like that.

Not given you many facts to work off there but I’m sure someone will be able to put the pieces together.

He's unfortunately never played beyond the UCL qualifiers but has played a lot of Europa and Conference League properly.

[Billy Whizz]

He's unfortunately never played beyond the UCL qualifiers but has played a lot of Europa and Conference League properly.

Under Butcher’s time. Saw him play many times for the development team, but he got very few 1st team games
He’s had a great career with Qarabeg

[Centre Hawf]

Under Butcher’s time. Saw him play many times for the development team, but he got very few 1st team games
He’s had a great career with Qarabeg

Type of player that clearly wasn't quite ready for 11 a side senior football when he arrived given his futsal background, but had all the makings on the ball. Glad to see he's worked hard and carved out a great wee career.

[EGL2000]

There was the boy who played futsal we signed, possibly under Butcher, think his name was something like Zoubir?

He left us and think he still plays champions league football with Qarabeg or something like that.

Not given you many facts to work off there but I’m sure someone will be able to put the pieces together.

Yeah he's done really well for himself think he might even captain them now. I remember when he came I thought he showed real flashes of quality. However, could never produce it on a regular basis.

[LEaston87]

I'm sure Freddy Arpinon (or Bono as I like to call him) played a big part in Zoubir coming to Hibs

[Paulie Walnuts]

I'm sure Freddy Arpinon (or Bono as I like to call him) played a big part in Zoubir coming to Hibs

:agree:

Was involved with Istres who Zoubir came from around about the time he signed for us. According to Wikipedia, Freddy tried to create a link up between the two of our clubs.

[Unseen work]

An absolutely massive summer window coming up now.

Finishing 3rd is a brilliant achievement and we now have European football to look forward to, but irrespective of what happens in the Scottish cup final, now is the time to strengthen.

Last time under Ross we never done it and we as a club paid the price for years.

We need to go and get quality, we’ve already made a fantastic start by signing Jamie McGrath. Contract extensions to Smith, Cadden and Miller are good news too.

Rumours of a return for Porteous would be another massive signing.

For me we need

Goalkeeper - Not necessarily a number 1 as I think Smith has been brilliant, but if the oppertunity comes to improve then why not.

RCB - To play right of the back 3 and be an upgrade on O’Hora/Miller. Porteous potentially.

CB - If Rocky leaves. Probably more likely to see Porteous here.

RWB - Upgrade on Chris Cadden

CM - Triantis leaving leaves a big hole in the middle of the park. Hopefully he returns. We do have Manneh and Newell who’ll be fit for the new season though.

ST - Replace Kuharevych who is returning to Swansea

[Callum_62]

ST - Replace Kuharevych who is returning to Swansea

I have a feeling we will try and sign him

I think Gray likes him and will see he can improve

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[McGruber]

I have a feeling we will try and sign him

I think Gray likes him and will see he can improve

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I would never have entertained the idea 5 or 6 weeks ago but he has had a strong finish to th season. Wouldn't be a bad move

[McGruber]

Slattery at Motherwell always impresses, wonder how much money they'd want for him. We are well stocked in the middle of the park though

[Dashing Bob S]

I would never have entertained the idea 5 or 6 weeks ago but he has had a strong finish to th season. Wouldn't be a bad move

I trust Gray completely in everything relating to Hibs on the park. And it’s not blind loyalty, he’s earned it. I’m struggling to think of a player he hasn’t improved.

When so many who showed little start to flourish under him, you know you have a special manager.

We’ve finally lucked out here.

[Northernhibee]

I would never have entertained the idea 5 or 6 weeks ago but he has had a strong finish to th season. Wouldn't be a bad move

He does a lot of good work in creating space for Boyle. His movement and work rate are very good.

I’d be happy to see him stay.

[JohnM1875]

Get Boyle extension announced today. It simply has to happen.

[CapitalGreen]

Slattery at Motherwell always impresses, wonder how much money they'd want for him. We are well stocked in the middle of the park though

He was going to be out of contract this summer but just renewed. I imagine if we were interested we’d have been looking at getting him on a pre-contract.

[Callum_62]

Get Boyle extension announced today. It simply has to happen.We might be waiting until the cup final - a Celtic win guarantees us multiple millions and will surely make us hugely attractive to players too

Won't be surprised if we have 2 options with Boyle depending what happens

One thing for sure is he has earned an extension

Been vital for us this season

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[theonlywayisup]

An absolutely massive summer window coming up now.

Finishing 3rd is a brilliant achievement and we now have European football to look forward to, but irrespective of what happens in the Scottish cup final, now is the time to strengthen.

Last time under Ross we never done it and we as a club paid the price for years.

We need to go and get quality, we’ve already made a fantastic start by signing Jamie McGrath. Contract extensions to Smith, Cadden and Miller are good news too.

Rumours of a return for Porteous would be another massive signing.

For me we need

Goalkeeper - Not necessarily a number 1 as I think Smith has been brilliant, but if the oppertunity comes to improve then why not.

RCB - To play right of the back 3 and be an upgrade on O’Hora/Miller. Porteous potentially.

CB - If Rocky leaves. Probably more likely to see Porteous here.

RWB - Upgrade on Chris Cadden

CM - Triantis leaving leaves a big hole in the middle of the park. Hopefully he returns. We do have Manneh and Newell who’ll be fit for the new season though.

ST - Replace Kuharevych who is returning to Swansea

I'd like to see someone with more goal threat from midfield.

McGrath will add goals, but someone who is similar or more prolific to him would be great. McGrath has 13 goals from 58 games at Aberdeen. Before that 8 from 32 at Dundee United and 12 from 53 at St Mirren. So, one goal every four games, which is good for a midfielder. But, we can't just rely on McGrath.

We also need recruits in the forward positions, through the middle and on the wings.

[MikeyS]

I think we need 5 new players on top of the current numbers so technically 8 to cover the 3 loanees we lose automatically.

Going to need a larger depth to the squad to dela with the Thurs/Sunday combos up to Xmas. It's been the undoing of all non OF teams competing in Europe for years now.

Get the cheque book oot Bill Foley!

[Aldo]

I'd like to see someone with more goal threat from midfield.

McGrath will add goals, but someone who is similar or more prolific to him would be great. McGrath has 13 goals from 58 games at Aberdeen. Before that 8 from 32 at Dundee United and 12 from 53 at St Mirren. So, one goal every four games, which is good for a midfielder. But, we can't just rely on McGrath.

We also need recruits in the forward positions, through the middle and on the wings.

What’s good about the team is everyone is chipping in. We aren’t relying on one player to get goals. N. Cadden, Levitt, Triantis, Campbell have all contributed which takes pressure off the strikers. You could add Rocky too.

I think that’s really important.

[USA_Hibee]

I'm hoping Gayle will stay. He could be a huge impact sub for Europe.

[04Sauzee]

I think one thing that's very clear from everything that David Gray has said over the season is that whoever we bring is has to be of a certain character, the bond between players, staff and suporter has been key this season and we can't break that going forward.

[Centre Hawf]

I think we need 5 new players on top of the current numbers so technically 8 to cover the 3 loanees we lose automatically.

Going to need a larger depth to the squad to dela with the Thurs/Sunday combos up to Xmas. It's been the undoing of all non OF teams competing in Europe for years now.

Get the cheque book oot Bill Foley!

Assuming Boyle stays, Megwa is in the squad next season, and guys like Jair, Delf, Vente won't be part of the plan and leave in some way then we have 18 first team players over 21 on the books with a 25 man squad to fill. The issue is that we only have 2 out of 4 club trained players over 21 next season in Campbell + Megwa, and 6 out of 8 association trained players signed up. That means we'd need to leave 2 spaces empty in our registration to account for it.

We'd only really be able to sign, by my poor maths, 5 to replace (or could retain) Gayle, Myko, Triantis, Hoilett, Rocky, and Bursik. So you can already see how tight it will be to extend the squad further from where it actually is currently. That being said if the rumours of Porteous coming back are true then that would allow us to sign 6 players as he ticks all the registration boxes so you can already see the benefit of making that move from just a logistics point of view.

[HibbyAndy]

I think we need 5 new players on top of the current numbers so technically 8 to cover the 3 loanees we lose automatically.

Going to need a larger depth to the squad to dela with the Thurs/Sunday combos up to Xmas. It's been the undoing of all non OF teams competing in Europe for years now.

Get the cheque book oot Bill Foley!

Still need Celtc to beat the sheep , Dinnae count yer chickens yet :wink:

[EGL2000]

Assuming Boyle stays, Megwa is in the squad next season, and guys like Jair, Delf, Vente won't be part of the plan and leave in some way then we have 18 first team players over 21 on the books with a 25 man squad to fill. The issue is that we only have 2 out of 4 club trained players over 21 next season in Campbell + Megwa, and 6 out of 8 association trained players signed up. That means we'd need to leave 2 spaces empty in our registration to account for it.

We'd only really be able to sign, by my poor maths, 5 to replace (or could retain) Gayle, Myko, Triantis, Hoilett, Rocky, and Bursik. So you can already see how tight it will be to extend the squad further from where it actually is currently. That being said if the rumours of Porteous coming back are true then that would allow us to sign 6 players as he ticks all the registration boxes so you can already see the benefit of making that move from just a logistics point of view.

You'd imagine there will be a few more that fit that bill that we could look at. Fraser Murray had a good season at Killie?

[Centre Hawf]

You'd imagine there will be a few more that fit that bill that we could look at. Fraser Murray had a good season at Killie?

Yeah Murray would count in the same way as Porteous would plus he's out of contract. A 2 year deal wouldn't be the worst case scenario,

The other one that could potentially be a goer is Dabrowski, out of contract and would potentially tick the club trained quota as his birthday falls in the summer so he had at least 3 full seasons of under 21 eligibility. But he would need to come in as a number 2 or even 3 which may not be what he wants for his career at the moment.

I know that neither of these guys would get us all excited if we saw the pen come out for them in the summer, but there would be method to the madness at least and it's probably something we should all remember to consider when we see rumours of who we're linked with in the coming weeks and months that we may need to sign a couple guys who aren't that sexy to allow us to sign 4/5 stellar names.

[The Modfather]

Yeah Murray would count in the same way as Porteous would plus he's out of contract. A 2 year deal wouldn't be the worst case scenario,

The other one that could potentially be a goer is Dabrowski, out of contract and would potentially tick the club trained quota as his birthday falls in the summer so he had at least 3 full seasons of under 21 eligibility. But he would need to come in as a number 2 or even 3 which may not be what he wants for his career at the moment.

I know that neither of these guys would get us all excited if we saw the pen come out for them in the summer, but there would be method to the madness at least and it's probably something we should all remember to consider when we see rumours of who we're linked with in the coming weeks and months that we may need to sign a couple guys who aren't that sexy to allow us to sign 4/5 stellar names.

Loans might be best for their development, but if not could we not promote any of the youth players to the squad rather than sign ex players we otherwise wouldn’t sign. Could the likes of either Macintyre brother, Clelland, Johnson, Whittaker etc not step up instead?

[Centre Hawf]

Loans might be best for their development, but if not could we not promote any of the youth players to the squad rather than sign ex players we otherwise wouldn’t sign. Could the likes of either Macintyre brother, Clelland, Johnson, Whittaker etc not step up instead?

They could, but it would be pointless as I don't believe they need to be registered anyway if under 21.

[EGL2000]

Loans might be best for their development, but if not could we not promote any of the youth players to the squad rather than sign ex players we otherwise wouldn’t sign. Could the likes of either Macintyre brother, Clelland, Johnson, Whittaker etc not step up instead?

It's a good point but I personally don't really think any are ready for first team football. Whittaker wasn't even getting a regular start at Spartans. You could maybe argue Clelland as I'm not aware he's actually been given a chance yet?

[eastmainsmsh]

What a turnaround it’s been fantastic long may it continue possible 3 or 4 quality additions

[Hibernian Verse]

I'm hoping Gayle will stay. He could be a huge impact sub for Europe.

Hope so. Could really do with him caressing the ball into the net away at Braga in 90+2.

[Since452]

Really hope Gayle and Hoilet stay for a crack at European football next season. Absolutely love this squad of players.

[B.H.F.C]

Big summer coming up. We have to build on this which we failed miserably to do last time we finished third

Middle of the pitch is so important to sort out, if we lose Triantis. I really don’t want to go back to combinations that didn’t work before. If we can’t keep Triantis, we need a quality, first pick replacement.

We need to keep Boyle, which I’m sure we will and I’d be looking to keep Hoilett. Hoping Bowie, with a proper pre season will be a different player next year but obviously need depth up front as don’t think Gayle will be around. Getting someone who can make that type of contribution as 3rd or 4th choice will be very difficult.

Defensively we will need a body or two. I still think the right hand side is an obvious place to try and improve as well.

[Heisenberg]

Big summer coming up. We have to build on this which we failed miserably to do last time we finished third

Middle of the pitch is so important to sort out, if we lose Triantis. I really don’t want to go back to combinations that didn’t work before. If we can’t keep Triantis, we need a quality, first pick replacement.

We need to keep Boyle, which I’m sure we will and I’d be looking to keep Hoilett. Hoping Bowie, with a proper pre season will be a different player next year but obviously need depth up front as don’t think Gayle will be around. Getting someone who can make that type of contribution as 3rd or 4th choice will be very difficult.

Defensively we will need a body or two. I still think the right hand side is an obvious place to try and improve as well.

I’m quite comfortable with the midfield situation in that Gray said recently that they recognised in the summer they needed some help defensively in midfield and that’s why he wanted Triantis back. If he does leave I’d hope they can identify someone of a similar profile.

It’s a really big summer, got to build on what we’ve got and not go backwards. If it’s guaranteed group stage football we get it’s going to be hard work for the squad, both Hearts and Aberdeen have really struggled to cope with the demands of the schedule.

[B.H.F.C]

I’m quite comfortable with the midfield situation in that Gray said recently that they recognised in the summer they needed some help defensively in midfield and that’s why he wanted Triantis back. If he does leave I’d hope they can identify someone of a similar profile.

It’s a really big summer, got to build on what we’ve got and not go backwards. If it’s guaranteed group stage football we get it’s going to be hard work for the squad, both Hearts and Aberdeen have really struggled to cope with the demands of the schedule.

One thing that does give me a bit hope we will cope better is that, generally, whenever we’ve made a change in the last few months the player coming in has done the business. Levitt coming in, Moriah-Welsh coming in. Hoilett when he’s come in, Myko of late. Best example of the lot Obita coming in for Cadden which a lot of folk though would be a huge blow but wasn’t.

Obviously the European schedule is worse but if we do things well in the summer I have confidence in this squad and manager to make it work.

[GloryGlory]

One thing that does give me a bit hope we will cope better is that, generally, whenever we’ve made a change in the last few months the player coming in has done the business. Levitt coming in, Moriah-Welsh coming in. Hoilett when he’s come in, Myko of late. Best example of the lot Obita coming in for Cadden which a lot of folk though would be a huge blow but wasn’t.

Obviously the European schedule is worse but if we do things well in the summer I have confidence in this squad and manager to make it work.

It would be nice if Rudi could push on a bit and be joined in the first team squad by a couple or more of the championship winning squad from the U18s making the leap up from that level.

[badabing67]

SDG comms from last night talking about Martin Boyle..... Did he let the cat out the bag when he said "" He's delivered for this football club for 9 years he's been here now, next year will be his 10th season"" or am I reading too much in to that?

(199) 'Unbelievable achievement' as Hibs seal third spot I Full David Gray Post Match Interview - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju_2bRwY9XI)

From around 1:30 min

[Unseen work]

Just thinking of recruitment and our Bournemouth link and how they might be open to sending better players to us now with the potential of group stage European football, and how their players may be more open to it.

Discounting the development players like Bevan etc, the most likely would probably be

Will Dennis/ Alex Paulsen - Both goalkeepers who have been linked before and we’ll be in the market for one or two.

James Hill - Defender who was previously at Hearts on loan. Really limited game time but would likely have interest from Championship clubs as he was apparently brilliant on loan at Blackburn last season.

Romain Faivre - Seem to have signed him and then continued to send him out on loan to Brest in Ligue 1, played some champions league games for them this season.

Daniel Jebbison - Striker who they signed and sent out on loan to Watford before recalling him in January as he was struggling. Unlikely to play many games for them and his form at Watford may put other championship teams off.

[Unseen work]

I have a feeling we will try and sign him

I think Gray likes him and will see he can improve

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Was thinking that last night, he’s started a hell of alot of games for us so SDG must like something about him.

Last night was probably the best I’ve seen his hold up play too, he looked much stronger and sharper. I think that comes down to confidence with scoring a couple of weeks ago and then last night again.

He’s 24 in the summer so will depend whether SDG thinks he can improve him or if we can sign better for the money.

[CapitalGreen]

Just thinking of recruitment and our Bournemouth link and how they might be open to sending better players to us now with the potential of group stage European football, and how their players may be more open to it.

Discounting the development players like Bevan etc, the most likely would probably be

Will Dennis/ Alex Paulsen - Both goalkeepers who have been linked before and we’ll be in the market for one or two.

James Hill - Defender who was previously at Hearts on loan. Really limited game time but would likely have interest from Championship clubs as he was apparently brilliant on loan at Blackburn last season.

Romain Faivre - Seem to have signed him and then continued to send him out on loan to Brest in Ligue 1, played some champions league games for them this season.

Daniel Jebbison - Striker who they signed and sent out on loan to Watford before recalling him in January as he was struggling. Unlikely to play many games for them and his form at Watford may put other championship teams off.

The players would need to agree to come too. Given Jebbison and Hill have been playing Premier League football this year and Faivre in Ligue 1, I can’t see any of them coming to us.

[Unseen work]

The players would need to agree to come too. Given Jebbison and Hill have been playing Premier League football this year and Faivre in Ligue 1, I can’t see any of them coming to us.

Yeah like I said, the thought of European group stage football may just make them more open to it.

Hill played 449 minutes across 10 games and Jebbison 71 minutes in 14 games.

I’d be surprised if Bournemouth aren’t looking to improve in the summer and recruit better, instead of giving these two more game time. Options for them would likely be loans

[Hibernian Verse]

Yeah like I said, the thought of European group stage football may just make them more open to it.

Hill played 449 minutes across 10 games and Jebbison 71 minutes in 14 games.

I’d be surprised if Bournemouth aren’t looking to improve in the summer and recruit better, instead of giving these two more game time. Options for them would likely be loans

Europa Groups maybe, not sure how excited those guys would get about playing in the Conference

[Unseen work]

Europa Groups maybe, not sure how excited those guys would get about playing in the Conference

Would they be excited at the thought of playing championship football?

We somehow got Marcondes and Maolida to come to the SPFL, both without European football and both better players than Jebbison and Hill.

[Hibernian Verse]

Would they be excited at the thought of playing championship football?

Much more excited than they'd be playing Ross County and Falkirk in the run of the mill games.

[04Sauzee]

The players would need to agree to come too. Given Jebbison and Hill have been playing Premier League football this year and Faivre in Ligue 1, I can’t see any of them coming to us.

Jebbison will be lucky to play premier league football going forward, that was a strange signing and was probably one they thought may be with a risk. I could see us potentially getting Daniel Adu-Adjei, young guy who is highly rated and needs minute's at a good level and think he'd be worth a shot.

[Hibernian Verse]

Jebbison will be lucky to play premier league football going forward, that was a strange signing and was probably one they thought may be with a risk. I could see us potentially getting Daniel Adu-Adjei, young guy who is highly rated and needs minute's at a good level and think he'd be worth a shot.

Bingo has been championing his signing on the PM board

[CapitalGreen]

Jebbison will be lucky to play premier league football going forward, that was a strange signing and was probably one they thought may be with a risk. I could see us potentially getting Daniel Adu-Adjei, young guy who is highly rated and needs minute's at a good level and think he'd be worth a shot.

Our opinion of Jebbison’s ability to play for Bmouth isn’t really relevant - if Jebbison feels like he is good enough to play at that level he won’t entertain coming here.

Perhaps our summer trip to train in Bmouth will involve taking a look at how their academy players stack up with our squad.

[ToffeeCabbage]

I think it's fairly likely Jebbison will be offered to us imo. He's at a bit of a crossroads at the minute as he's hardly set the heather alight on his loan spells in the Championship and I don't think Bournemouth fans are that keen on him after he had a bad miss in their game last week.

A loan to us where he can reignite his career and get some European games to boot could be a good fit. I also don't think him or Hill are in a position to only want Europa but turn their nose up at the Conference League. I don't think that'd matter.

[Hibernian Verse]

I think it's fairly likely Jebbison will be offered to us imo. He's at a bit of a crossroads at the minute as he's hardly set the heather alight on his loan spells in the Championship and I don't think Bournemouth fans are that keen on him after he had a bad miss in their game last week.

A loan to us where he can reignite his career and get some European games to boot could be a good fit. I also don't think him or Hill are in a position to only want Europa but turn their nose up at the Conference League. I don't think that'd matter.

You're probably right about the European groups. I'm not even sure now that it would be a consideration, the league they play in will be of the greatest concern to them.

[04Sauzee]

Our opinion of Jebbison’s ability to play for Bmouth isn’t really relevant - if Jebbison feels like he is good enough to play at that level he won’t entertain coming here.

Perhaps our summer trip to train in Bmouth will involve taking a look at how their academy players stack up with our squad.

Our opinion of whether he is good enough to play for us will be relevant. I'm not sure he is tbh.

If Gray thinks differently then I'd be right behind the signing 😁

[04Sauzee]

Bingo has been championing his signing on the PM board

Used to think Bingo was a decent poster as well 😁

[Unseen work]

I think it's fairly likely Jebbison will be offered to us imo. He's at a bit of a crossroads at the minute as he's hardly set the heather alight on his loan spells in the Championship and I don't think Bournemouth fans are that keen on him after he had a bad miss in their game last week.

A loan to us where he can reignite his career and get some European games to boot could be a good fit. I also don't think him or Hill are in a position to only want Europa but turn their nose up at the Conference League. I don't think that'd matter.

Exactly.

Chelsea are playing Real Betis in the conference league final, it’s hardly like it’s filled with rubbish.

As I said, Maolida and Marcondes were willing to come to us for a spell without Europe and both are better players than the ones I quoted

[04Sauzee]

Aberdeen announce signing

🇦🇺 ✈️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Nicolas Milanovic has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Dons after we agreed an undisclosed fee with Western Sydney Wanderers.

[JohnM1875]

Ronan Hale surely worth a look? Especially if County end up relegated, which I think they will.

15 goals for an awful County side.

[bingo70]

Used to think Bingo was a decent poster as well 😁

Reported.

Just to chuck another Bournemouth name into the mix but they signed a highly rated American central defender called Matai Akinmboni for a couple of million in January. Was meant to be a lot of clubs after him and a real talent. He’s been excellent for Bournemouth reserves as well apparently.

If we’re looking for squad fillers to cover us playing a lot of games, he’s another one from Bournemouth that could be offered to us.

[WhileTheChief..]

Looking to forward to seeing who we release just as much as who we bring in.

Thinking there will be a lot of changes this summer.

[Centre Hawf]

I personally would be quite surprised to see some of the names floating about other than Jebbison. He'll be 22 next season and hasn't started well anywhere at the moment and we could be seen as a great landing spot for him to kick start for a season rather than sending him down to League 1.

James Hill would be in a position to want to stay in the Championship instead of coming back up the road. He'll feel he's done that part of his career and will be looking for his next move to set him up for the prime of his career imo.

Faivre is a complete no chance though.

[Jock O]

Reported.

Just to chuck another Bournemouth name into the mix but they signed a highly rated American central defender called Matai Akinmboni for a couple of million in January. Was meant to be a lot of clubs after him and a real talent. He’s been excellent for Bournemouth reserves as well apparently.

If we’re looking for squad fillers to cover us playing a lot of games, he’s another one from Bournemouth that could be offered to us.

I asked this before, but cannot remember an answer, are we limited in players from one club we can have on loan? There is an overall limit of loan players one club can have also I seem to remember, but cannot remember the number?

[Centre Hawf]

I asked this before, but cannot remember an answer, are we limited in players from one club we can have on loan? There is an overall limit of loan players one club can have also I seem to remember, but cannot remember the number?

I think there's just a limit on how many we can have in general and then within Scotland a limit of how many we can have from another Premiership club (I believe it's 1, may now be 2 but it had been 1 before/around covid)

Beyond that in theory I think we could have all our loan quota filled with Bournemouth players.

[Donegal Hibby]

Ronan Hale surely worth a look? Especially if County end up relegated, which I think they will.

15 goals for an awful County side.


Speaking about Strikers .. Watching the highlights of the Aberdeen game , had a bit of regret when seeing Johnny Kenny , boy looks good . Must have been close to signing for us when he was at ER .

[Centre Hawf]

Speaking about Strikers .. Watching the highlights of the Aberdeen game , had a bit of regret when seeing Johnny Kenny , boy looks good . Must have been close to signing for us when he was at ER .

A loan to us next season could be a good option for the lad. I know the idea of loaning players offends some people but if he's got a bit of quality I don't see why not.

[Donegal Hibby]

A loan to us next season could be a good option for the lad. I know the idea of loaning players offends some people but if he's got a bit of quality I don't see why not.

If a loan improves us then I’m all for it . I think he would improve us too .

[Unseen work]

Linked with Ledson again

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ryan-ledson-hibs-transfer-radar-35232249

[Wilson]

Speaking about Strikers .. Watching the highlights of the Aberdeen game , had a bit of regret when seeing Johnny Kenny , boy looks good . Must have been close to signing for us when he was at ER .

He wasn't up against much. You have to qualify it that way.

[Hibernian Verse]

He wasn't up against much. You have to qualify it that way.

You can also only play against what's in front of you which was the team in 4th.

[Centre Hawf]

He wasn't up against much. You have to qualify it that way.

If he can perform against Aberdeen he'll be able to perform against most teams in this division.

[Wilson]

If he can perform against Aberdeen he'll be able to perform against most teams in this division.

False logic. Celtic fans think he's rubbish. That he is has no chance of being anything other than second string for them. They see more him than we do. Aberdeen are woeful. The only team that made them look any good is us! A rare misstep from David Gray.

We need better.

[Centre Hawf]

False logic. Celtic fans think he's rubbish. That he is has no chance of being anything other than second string for them. They see more him than we do. Aberdeen are woeful. The only team that made them look any good is us! A rare misstep from David Gray.

We need better.

He probably won't be anything better than second string for them. But even Leigh Griffiths spent most of his time second string at Celtic, if he can reach that level then he's doing well in his career.

[HendoDelivered]

Linked with Ledson again

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ryan-ledson-hibs-transfer-radar-35232249

Someone mentioned a couple months back on the PM board we were looking at a preston midfielder recommended by BKFC. Clearly something in this:

[Donegal Hibby]

Linked with Ledson again

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ryan-ledson-hibs-transfer-radar-35232249

When was the last time we were linked with him? Checking up on him he’s had a couple of Porto like tackles that he’s seen red for over the years . Looks like a midfielder not afraid to get stuck in . Watched this of him a wee while ago..


https://youtu.be/0eCq7BfH9oE?si=euhNYy5CuOO2ntDi

[EH21Hibee]

Linked with Ledson again

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ryan-ledson-hibs-transfer-radar-35232249

Anyone know much about him? Is he similar to triantis?

[SteveHFC]

Anyone know much about him? Is he similar to triantis?

He’s dating the actress who plays Bethany Platt in Corrie.

[Unseen work]

When was the last time we were linked with him? Checking up on him he’s had a couple of Porto like tackles that he’s seen red for over the years . Looks like a midfielder not afraid to get stuck in . Watched this of him a wee while ago..


https://youtu.be/0eCq7BfH9oE?si=euhNYy5CuOO2ntDi

Think it might have just been on here actually rather than online

Mentioned we were after a Preston midfielder and then they worked out it was him iirc

[Donegal Hibby]

Think it might have just been on here actually rather than online

Mentioned we were after a Preston midfielder and then they worked out it was him iirc

👍 .. Had a look at the PNE forum and was disappointed in the comments about him which weren’t very good .

[yerauldda]

👍 .. Had a look at the PNE forum and was disappointed in the comments about him which weren’t very good .

Neither were the Bolton one's about Jack Iredale..

[Unseen work]

👍 .. Had a look at the PNE forum and was disappointed in the comments about him which weren’t very good .

I actually thought most the comments about him on Twitter seem really positive.

Sounds a very energetic, box to box and aggressive midfielder that’s good at doing the ‘dirty’ side of the game

[MJ hibs]

English League 1 and 2 is a happy hunting ground for defenders. Not sure there are any actual footballers down there eg mckirdy etc.

[Wilson]

He’s dating the actress who plays Bethany Platt in Corrie.

Actress is a bit of a stretch.

[Unseen work]

Not noticed him before but thought the St Mirren right wing back Alebiosu was really good last night.

Absolutely rapid, direct and caused Obita a few problems

Just had a check - 23 years old and came through ranks at Arsenal and went on loan to Kilmarnock. Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League signed him in 2023, played a few games for them before going on loan to St Mirren in January.

Anyone else impressed by him or know if he’s been good for them? Going by Twitter St Mirren love him and want him permanent

[Tambo]

I see Shankland is still pondering his future, doesn't find it to hard pondering his next meal :greengrin

I think he will sign a new deal, don't see many clubs in the EFL champ going for him, he's done abroad and the Huns will want better if they get the investment.

Would love Rocky to stay and hopefully last night will have made him decide to stay, if he was to keep up his form on a consistent basis next season at us he could be someone we could make some decent money on, would have thought a few teams would be looking at him, just a case of at what level?

Another year for Junior please which would leave 4 players who could play in that position as there is not a chance we will be changing things next season, Rudi out on loan for 6/12 months would leave Hoilett, McGrath and Campbell. Wonder if Josh will move on as i would see him as 3rd choice in that line up, i would also say Rudi is actually a better footballer on the ball, he just needs more experience.

BK must be wanting to invest something on a couple of quality players :thumbsup:

[Callum_62]

I see Shankland is still pondering his future, doesn't find it to hard pondering his next meal :greengrin

I think he will sign a new deal, don't see many clubs in the EFL champ going for him, he's done abroad and the Huns will want better if they get the investment.

:

Wonder if we are part of the pondering

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[Callum_62]

Liverpool looking likely to sign Jeremie Frimpong

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[Gmack7]

Liverpool looking likely to sign Jeremie Frimpong

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Apparently celtic will trouser 5 million 😳

[HendoDelivered]

Not noticed him before but thought the St Mirren right wing back Alebiosu was really good last night.

Absolutely rapid, direct and caused Obita a few problems

Just had a check - 23 years old and came through ranks at Arsenal and went on loan to Kilmarnock. Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League signed him in 2023, played a few games for them before going on loan to St Mirren in January.

Anyone else impressed by him or know if he’s been good for them? Going by Twitter St Mirren love him and want him permanent

Aye he stood out for me too. Was getting at Obita and can beat a man. Wonder if he’s doing that week in week out for them

[Donegal Hibby]

Neither were the Bolton one's about Jack Iredale..

Forgot about that which is a good point.


I actually thought most the comments about him on Twitter seem really positive.

Sounds a very energetic, box to box and aggressive midfielder that’s good at doing the ‘dirty’ side of the game

Here’s what I read ….

https://www.pne-online.net/forum/threads/ryan-ledson.3437528/

[Paul1642]

Forgot about that which is a good point.



Here’s what I read ….

https://www.pne-online.net/forum/threads/ryan-ledson.3437528/

The last post on that thread was over 2 years ago. We could dig out a thread of that age with equally negative comments about Rocky.

[Radge70]

He’s dating the actress who plays Bethany Platt in Corrie.

More likely to sign for the Rovers then?

[Hibernian Verse]

The last post on that thread was over 2 years ago. We could dig out a thread of that age with equally negative comments about Rocky.

You could dig one out from November

[SaulGoodman]

You could dig one out from November

Or Saturday there.

[Hibernian Verse]

Or Saturday there.

Hahah aye

[Trinity Hibee]

Not noticed him before but thought the St Mirren right wing back Alebiosu was really good last night.

Absolutely rapid, direct and caused Obita a few problems

Just had a check - 23 years old and came through ranks at Arsenal and went on loan to Kilmarnock. Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League signed him in 2023, played a few games for them before going on loan to St Mirren in January.

Anyone else impressed by him or know if he’s been good for them? Going by Twitter St Mirren love him and want him permanent

Said the same on here. Rated him and thought Taylor at the back was good also

[Hibbyradge]

More likely to sign for the Rovers then?

:applause:

[Donegal Hibby]

The last post on that thread was over 2 years ago. We could dig out a thread of that age with equally negative comments about Rocky.

Not really a lot more on the PNE forum about him other than that I looked on . I suppose your right about we could find equally negative comments about Rocky from around that time even though I did think there was potentially a good player in Rocky , maybe Gray would get Ledson playing well too if he signed .

[badabing67]

Triantis apparently wanted by St Pauli. Jackson Irvine there so could be something in it.

Sunderland star targetted by Bundesliga side for summer transfer move - Chronicle Live (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-star-targetted-bundesliga-side-31651345)

[EH21Hibee]

Triantis apparently wanted by St Pauli. Jackson Irvine there so could be something in it.

Sunderland star targetted by Bundesliga side for summer transfer move - Chronicle Live (https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-star-targetted-bundesliga-side-31651345)

Article says high 6 fixtures which we can defo match but no way we can match the lure of bundesliga sadly

[PPZPOL]

Not noticed him before but thought the St Mirren right wing back Alebiosu was really good last night.

Absolutely rapid, direct and caused Obita a few problems

Just had a check - 23 years old and came through ranks at Arsenal and went on loan to Kilmarnock. Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League signed him in 2023, played a few games for them before going on loan to St Mirren in January.

Anyone else impressed by him or know if he’s been good for them? Going by Twitter St Mirren love him and want him permanent

Checked all that out last night when I seen him and thought he’d do for me. Looked like a good player.

[itslegaltender]

Ronan Hale surely worth a look? Especially if County end up relegated, which I think they will.

15 goals for an awful County side.


Looks like a few clubs lining up for him

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/wigan-athletic-luton-town-reading-plotting-move-for-15-goal-frontman/

[EGL2000]

👍 .. Had a look at the PNE forum and was disappointed in the comments about him which weren’t very good .

I would say the vast majority on X were saying he's been solid for them and always fights for the jersey ect.

[JimBHibees]

More likely to sign for the Rovers then?

:faf:

[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c771rzln6yno

Fletcher released by Wrexham. He sure speaks highly of his time there. 'Most magical club I've ever played for'.

[Kato]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c771rzln6yno

Fletcher released by Wrexham. He sure speaks highly of his time there. 'Most magical club I've ever played for'.Sounds like he was on a downer when arrived. Glad he got some joy.

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[Wilson]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c771rzln6yno

Fletcher released by Wrexham. He sure speaks highly of his time there. 'Most magical club I've ever played for'.

Nice quote for the documentary. Clearly bollocks though.

[04Sauzee]

Hearts are moving closer to signing Kazakhstan star Islam Chesnokov after Astana admitted defeat in their quest to sign the player.

The Tynecastle side have targeted the 25-year-old winger for months and failed in an attempt to land him in the January transfer window after being unable to agree a fee with his club, FC Tobol, who accused the Tynecastle side of putting in a derisory offer.

[Hibspur]

Nice quote for the documentary. Clearly bollocks though.

I think you're wrong about that. The guy was going through some difficult times a couple of years back and the move to Wrexham has been a real lifeline for him. I've seen him talk about this before and there's no question he utterly loves it there.

I remember being hugely excited by Fletch when he came through at Hibs, even more so than Riordan and O'Connor. He's had an excellent career, although I've always felt he had the ability to reach an even higher level had he focused more on his right foot. Even at his peak he'd more often than not try to get the ball on to his left before getting a shot away, by which time the chance had become harder.

[GloryGlory]

I think you're wrong about that. The guy was going through some difficult times a couple of years back and the move to Wrexham has been a real lifeline for him. I've seen him talk about this before and there's no question he utterly loves it there.

I remember being hugely excited by Fletch when he came through at Hibs, even more so than Riordan and O'Connor. He's had an excellent career, although I've always felt he had the ability to reach an even higher level had he focused more on his right foot. Even at his peak he'd more often than not try to get the ball on to his left before getting a shot away, by which time the chance had become harder.

He didn't have too bad a career for a one foot wonder, eh? :greengrin

[CentreForward]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c771rzln6yno

Fletcher released by Wrexham. He sure speaks highly of his time there. 'Most magical club I've ever played for'.


A cheeky little 6 month contract with us? :wink:

[ElginHibbie]

A cheeky little 6 month contract with us? :wink:

Would fit a homegrown slot for Europe :hide:

[CentreForward]

Would fit a homegrown slot for Europe :hide:

Very good point. Bring him home!

[yerauldda]

Wouldn't be a bad player to bring in to fill the Dwight Gayle void.

[NAE NOOKIE]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c771rzln6yno

Fletcher released by Wrexham. He sure speaks highly of his time there. 'Most magical club I've ever played for'.

Their rise up the leagues is certainly magical, so from that point of view being part of that story and the Hollywood stardust behind it that generated worldwide publicity for the club is no doubt something truly memorable in his personal football journey.

The circumstances .... magical no doubt .... Wrexham magical as a club? .... nah no really :na na:

[Northernhibee]

Wouldn't be a bad player to bring in to fill the Dwight Gayle void.

Tbf, a very decent shout. Played the Dwight Gayle super sub role at Wrexham, clearly a very good professional.

[Hibbyradge]

Wouldn't be a bad player to bring in to fill the Dwight Gayle void.

We're supposed to be trying to bring back an ex player. :hmmm:

[Hibs4185]

Hearts are moving closer to signing Kazakhstan star Islam Chesnokov after Astana admitted defeat in their quest to sign the player.

The Tynecastle side have targeted the 25-year-old winger for months and failed in an attempt to land him in the January transfer window after being unable to agree a fee with his club, FC Tobol, who accused the Tynecastle side of putting in a derisory offer.


To be fair, any offer which results in playing for hearts is derisory

[Trinity Hibee]

Dalby has left Wrexham. Might be an option?

[Unseen work]

Dalby based on this season would be a brilliant signing

Think he’d really suit our style of play. Sort of player that would compliment Boyle and Nicky Cadden really well

You just hope it’s not a one season wonder and he can replicate this form, don’t think he’s had a prolific season before this or even close to it

[McD]

Dalby based on this season would be a brilliant signing

Think he’d really suit our style of play. Sort of player that would compliment Boyle and Nicky Cadden really well

You just hope it’s not a one season wonder and he can replicate this form, don’t think he’s had a prolific season before this or even close to it



Certainly looked this season that he’d be a good fit for our style of play.


I think in January someone posted his goals to games ratio or goals to minutes ratio, and it was only slightly poorer than his record in the first half of this season with Dundee Utd, but the caveat was that he’d not played loads of matches each season, so although the ratio was decent, he’d just not had much time on the pitch - could be talking absolute mince though ��

[Nicho87]

Definatley going to need some new fire power in the forward areas

[04Sauzee]

Dalby based on this season would be a brilliant signing

Think he’d really suit our style of play. Sort of player that would compliment Boyle and Nicky Cadden really well

You just hope it’s not a one season wonder and he can replicate this form, don’t think he’s had a prolific season before this or even close to it
I know he's scored goals and strikers are judged on that but I genuinely don't think he's even that good. He's got no pace. I know loads of people rate the guy so It's probably just me 🤣

[oneone73]

I know he's scored goals and strikers are judged on that but I genuinely don't think he's even that good. He's got no pace. I know loads of people rate the guy so It's probably just me 🤣

It's not just you.

[JohnM1875]

I know he's scored goals and strikers are judged on that but I genuinely don't think he's even that good. He's got no pace. I know loads of people rate the guy so It's probably just me 🤣

Totally agree

[andrew70]

I know he's scored goals and strikers are judged on that but I genuinely don't think he's even that good. He's got no pace. I know loads of people rate the guy so It's probably just me 🤣

100%, carthorse.

One swallow doesn’t make a summer and all that.

Was anonymous at ER.

[Hibernian Verse]

100%, carthorse.

One swallow doesn’t make a summer and all that.

Was anonymous at ER.

Bit of hyperbole there.

Even if he was anonymous at Easter Road (which I don't think he was) he's a completely different option to what we currently have and has 14 league goals showing he can cut it up here. Imagine he'd had Cadden putting balls in all season.

[Unseen work]

I know he's scored goals and strikers are judged on that but I genuinely don't think he's even that good. He's got no pace. I know loads of people rate the guy so It's probably just me 🤣

See I thought the first game at Tannadice before he started scoring goals he was a bit of a handful and a good target man

Admittedly haven’t seen much of him since then and he was quiet at Easter road last game

Just think we’ll be looking for a target man and he’d be a good option based on the past season

[Hibees1973]

Dalby based on this season would be a brilliant signing

Think he’d really suit our style of play. Sort of player that would compliment Boyle and Nicky Cadden really well

You just hope it’s not a one season wonder and he can replicate this form, don’t think he’s had a prolific season before this or even close to it

Tbh Dalby looks to me a Yam identikit centre forward.

Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up there.

[Billy Whizz]

Tbh Dalby looks to me a Yam identikit centre forward.

Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up there.

If Del formally of Rugby Park, manages to retain Shankland, his general formation is 433. So maybe no room for Dolby

[CapitalGreen]

Dalby would be a really good signing - great debut season in Scottish football to help fire a newly promoted team to the verge of European football.

[Kato]

Their rise up the leagues is certainly magical, so from that point of view being part of that story and the Hollywood stardust behind it that generated worldwide publicity for the club is no doubt something truly memorable in his personal football journey.

The circumstances .... magical no doubt .... Wrexham magical as a club? .... nah no really :na na:Monetised rather than magical, though credit to any long term Wrexham fan and am sure they are enjoying things these last few years.

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[ekhibee]

Dalby based on this season would be a brilliant signing

Think he’d really suit our style of play. Sort of player that would compliment Boyle and Nicky Cadden really well

You just hope it’s not a one season wonder and he can replicate this form, don’t think he’s had a prolific season before this or even close to it

I'm with you on this one, for me Dalby has been their best player and a really good option up front, well worth enquiring about imo

[EGL2000]

100%, carthorse.

One swallow doesn’t make a summer and all that.

Was anonymous at ER.

I'm the same whenever I've seen him I've thought hes looked really poor, bad touch and zero pace. Even in games when not against Hibs. Had a great goals record though.

[andrew70]

Bit of hyperbole there.

Even if he was anonymous at Easter Road (which I don't think he was) he's a completely different option to what we currently have and has 14 league goals showing he can cut it up here. Imagine he'd had Cadden putting balls in all season.

Give me proper footballers every day of the week.

2 goals, I think, since February and does little else.

Would be a waste of a signing, Big Myk much better especially in terms of output when not scoring goals.

[Hibernian Verse]

Give me proper footballers every day of the week.

2 goals, I think, since February and does little else.

Would be a waste of a signing, Big Myk much better especially in terms of output when not scoring goals.

I agree with the sentiment but pragmatically that is a blind way to build a squad. Who knows what we will come up against in Europe and if Myko doesn't re-sign we will need a target man to give us that option when it's 1-1 going into the last 15 minutes on a tattie field in Chisinau.

[Bushwoof]

Remember Sam Cosgrove, and van Veen - and Shankland....

One season wonders all of them.

[andrew70]

I agree with the sentiment but pragmatically that is a blind way to build a squad. Who knows what we will come up against in Europe and if Myko doesn't re-sign we will need a target man to give us that option when it's 1-1 going into the last 15 minutes on a tattie field in Chisinau.

We can and will sign far better, Fletcher for instance would be a better option.

Dalby is very poor and his early to mid season form doesn’t change that for me.

[Hibernian Verse]

We can and will sign far better, Fletcher for instance would be a better option.

Dalby is very poor and his early to mid season form doesn’t change that for me.

How is Fletcher a better option exactly?

[Unseen work]

Gayle confirmed he’s retiring

Not surprising but confirms another out that will need replaced

Be interesting if we go down the older and experienced route with quality again

[andrew70]

How is Fletcher a better option exactly?

Better in the air, scores goals, technically very good and all round better footballer even despite his age.

He also covers homegrown quotas allowing us to bring in even better players elsewhere in the squad than overpaying for Dalby.

Wanting a ‘battering ram’ up top in Moldova is all well and good but not one who can’t control a ball. Not that European football really allows for such tactics nowadays.

[SteveHFC]

Stuart Armstrong being released by Sheffield Wednesday.

[JohnM1875]

Stuart Armstrong being released by Sheffield Wednesday.

Just turned 33. We should be all over this.

[EGL2000]

Stuart Armstrong being released by Sheffield Wednesday.

Yup would be straight in there, still a quality player and brings European experience.

[Trinity Hibee]

Stuart Armstrong being released by Sheffield Wednesday.

Need to make this happen

[CapitalGreen]

No bid for Alfarela from Hibs or POAK. The team he was on loan at Athens Kallithea have just been relegated so are no longer an option for him.

https://www.goal.pl/transfery/co-z-przyszloscia-alfareli-scenariusze-byly-trzy-pozostal-juz-tylko-jeden-nowe-informacje/

[badabing67]

Gayle confirmed he’s retiring

Not surprising but confirms another out that will need replaced

Be interesting if we go down the older and experienced route with quality again

The Cumdog bring him home

[CapitalGreen]

You sure about that! thought he was more 3-4-3 or at least he was at the sheep

Have quoted the wrong post?

[badabing67]

Have quoted the wrong post?

Cheers m8 :aok:

[JohnM1875]

Boyle extension incoming!! YASSSS

[Callum_62]

Ommggg

Boyler

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