McGrath - nice to see him on the pitch and involved in winner against Hearts.
Hope its too soon for 90 minutes next week for him though
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McGrath - nice to see him on the pitch and involved in winner against Hearts.
Hope its too soon for 90 minutes next week for him though
Yep, glad he is back and I thought he improved them when he came on.
Hopefully he loses every game from now until the end of the season and we’ll see you in the summer Jamie!
Agent McGrath wants European football.. own goal would help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
I thought he did well. Considering how long he's been out plus it going to extra time.
Put some good crosses in . I remember watching him for the ROI where he played LW and played well . I was gutted we didn’t get him the last time when the deal wasn’t completed in time .Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
I think he will prove to be a good signing for us in he’s versatile, will chip in with a few goals and assists too . The whole Aberdeen thing about not wanting to give him the extra year we did is a mystery in all .
Aberdeen were stinking though. No wonder he wants out.
Even good teams can be rubbish in semi-finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokesy's on fire
Never really noticed him tbh think I had lost the will to live by the time he came on
Hearts have that affect on me will pay more attention next time
Did concentrate on KN however who I thought was poor too keen snatching at everything looking low on confidence and poor body language perpetually greeting at his teammates and behind play
Found it difficult to pick out individual Aberdeen players in their change strip and this was reflected in the first 20 minutes when they seemed unable to find a teammate with their passes but got there in the end
Just seen McGrath’s cross for the winner was decent
I get the fear Aberdeen with the cup and get the European football, he plays a pivotal part and they offer him the extra gear and he changes his mind and signs for them again
Based on what I’ve seen of Aberdeen this season, especially today, there is very little chance of this happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Contracts signed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Has there not been previous where players have cancelled the pre contracts and that their essentially not worth a huge amount?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stokesy's on fire
Nice cross into the box for the winner which ended Hearts faint Euro and cup hopes. Nice to him already hurting them.
Celtic will win the cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
How much gear have we offered?Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
A couple o trakkies, a bag o balls and a toaster (remember toaster gate)Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomtownHibees
Aberdeen have removed the players' toaster in a cost-cutting exercise at Pittodrie.
The cash-strapped club will also ask the playing staff to pay for their own cups of tea and coffee in an effort to bring down overheads.
But Aberdeen chief executive Gordon Bennett insisted that the measures were necessary to steady the financial situation at the club.
"We have to run within our means or end up in liquidation," warned Bennett.
"The club lost £1.8m in the six months leading up to December. That's £300,000 a month and that couldn't be allowed to continue.
Two or four slices?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Asking for a friend.
When McGrath came on yesterday he was booed ! I naturally took it that it was the hertz fans which it still might have been but it also came from the Aberdeen fans too …. Just can’t get my head around why fans would boo one of their own players even if they know he’s leaving… mental.
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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Did we not do this with Gary Caldwell before his move to Celtic?
Heard the booing at the time. But seen nothing to indicate that it was coming from Aberdeen supporters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
My memory is he was upfront with us and open about it and we accepted he was a lowlife traitor and he tried his best for us for the rest of his contract and was our CaptainQuote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Thanks for us taking a chance on him and rescuing his career and looking after him when he was out injured for the first half of his second season
All the sweeter when he returned to Easter Road with his new chums and got a sound 2-1 skelping in funnily enough Scott Brown’s last game
Did the dirty on Gordon Strachan after failing to turn up to sign an agreed contract extension with Celtic and signing for Wigan
Mercenary
Yes, but I think he also scored an OG/was generally hapless in the subsequent game (maybe vs Aberdeen actually?).Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Aye, but he's a ****Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
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I think we just booed him because he was Gary Caldwell though, so it's differentQuote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
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My mates a Dons fan, was at the semi, says they are brutal to watch, we should pump them 3-0.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
BBC sportsound and their love in for Aberdeen and sir Jimmy thelin would have you believe they just qualified for the final of the champions league
Let’s bring them right back down to reality next week please
No way he is changing his mindQuote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
There was, Richard Brittain Ross C to St Johnstone, he then signed an extension in April 2013 which in turn St Johnstone paid a fee of £40k in June 2013, so really depends on the individual and his honesty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
Looks a player though!
Will absolutely fit in to a David Gray Hibs team. Be vital for us in the knockout stages of the Europa League next season.
He had been roundly boo,d by the home support from the start.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
How do you know where it came from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
I read them discussing it on their forum . Apparently the ones booing were getting told to shut up by other fans when McGrath was coming on . Strange considering the magnitude of the game to boo one of your own players even if he has signed a contract with one of their rivals .Quote:
Originally Posted by HarpOnHibee
On the Dons forum . Some openly admit they were booing him coming on .Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomtownHibees
Hopefully they'll boo him loudly next week!Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
After his 3rd own goalQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Recycling of we've got Mcgrath super Jamie McGrath once he shows us his class
Move over John
Heard the Villa fans belting it out yesterday :
I enjoy following the progress of Mcginn/Villa but then reading the praise he gets is bittersweet when they inevitably bring up how much of a bargain/steal he was...Quote:
Originally Posted by maturehibby
Did he not put in the cross that lead to the goal?
You could see he brought a control and intelligence to the Aberdeen team that they had been lacking, and that was his first game in almost 3 months.
I think he'll turn out to be a very good signing.
So Aberdeen fans no different to any other fansQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
I’m really excited about him signing, I think he’ll do well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since90+2
If I’m honest, I thought he was pretty poor when he came on yesterday though. I thought it showed it was his first game for a few months.
Maybe though doesn’t make it any less daft to boo your own player coming on when you’re actually hoping he can have a positive effect on a game unless you don’t want him too which would be very strange indeed .Quote:
Originally Posted by Itsnoteasy
Yep ridiculous thing to doQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Thought he was ok considering first minutes in 4.5 months and he was expected to play 52 mins in a semi final !!Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Was involved with the winning goal - has a shot off target and played some decent enough passes. Had a few crap crosses though but looks like he will suit Hibs style of play. Think he made a difference to the Dons and must be rated if they chucked him in after being out injured for so long.
As folk have said we can't properly judge since he has been out for so long.
But I thought he was one of the few Aberdeen players trying something when they were struggling for a breakthrough. Hopefully he gets minutes and is ready for pre-season
His footballing intelligence won Aberdeen the game
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At one point before his injury he was doing well for them in getting assists and goals …Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenCastle
https://youtu.be/hYwGlwMpOTI?si=sHTEL2NtI3NaZZwc
Awkward position for him next week. Imagine if he scores a goal that contributes to us missing out on 3rd at Aberdeen's expense.
Hope he does play and wants to play. It'll show his character.
I’d be pretty surprised if he plays v Us tbh.
It's good of them to get him ready and fit for our European Campaign next season 👌👍
Deal's off if he costs us 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spike Mandela
He will be sh***ing himself after Rocky has a quiet word with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
AgreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
It puts him in a terrible position
I've seen Scott Brown mentioned playing against Celtic but what was at stake ?
We are talking about direct competition for group European football with your future employers
I doubt Aberdeen will put him in that position
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Just the way it goes he is still an Aberdeen playerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spike Mandela
Think he will come on from the benchQuote:
Originally Posted by Callum_62
Really looking forward to seeing how he integrates with squad next season - just hope he does not get on the pitch today
Oh well. Not much he can do from 0-3 down.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Been descent since coming on. Needs to be reminded he's playing in green next season.
Was probably Aberdeens best player when he came on.
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Originally Posted by coldingham hibs
Dont shoot the messenger but I play golf with an Aberdeen FC director who is very friendly with Jamie and who was out for dinner with him last week. From the horses mouth he is on £20,000 a week at Hibs,four year contract Just bought a house in Glasgow. He was on £15,000 at Aberdeen. a week.
Hahaha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
£20k a month, maybe.
Aye mate, we are definitely paying him over £4m over the course of his contract. In what world do you think Jamie McGrath is commanding £15k pw let alone £20k, he won’t even be getting half of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
No danger that's true. He was keen to stay at Aberdeen according to reports but Aberdeen were only offering 3 years, Hibs offered 4 years. We aren't paying him 20k per weekQuote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
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Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
Is it April 1st?
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The wages rumour I’d normally dismiss without even a thought but we did lose £7 million last year which is £140k a week.
It’s not insane to suggest that some players are on stupid wages although I highly doubt anyone is on more than £10k a week, maybe Boyle.
Sorry. But it IS insane to think that Hibs are paying any player £20,000 a week. A million a year. [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4185
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Its completely and utterly insane. Its laughable to suggest it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
And now, it'll probably make it’s way on Twitter and become ‘fact’
Beyond bonkers. Nobody on this planet can possibly believe Hibs are paying one player around 5X as much as anyone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
It's just to preposterous but fair play for being "in the know" but maybe try not to make yourself look so ridiculous.
Thought Boyler was supposed to be on that or he was ? 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by CallumLaidlaw
( Hearsay )
Wait until word gets out we are giving players £4m for four year contracts that take them into their 30+ years … a fair few outstanding players will be queuing at the door.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
… obviously a wind up joke 😂
Nobody has or will be on £20,000 a week at hibs, as one poster says, £20,000 a month.
Perhaps a slip of the tongue.
Imagine the other players finding out McGrath was on £20,000 a week, and they were on £3000.🤔
Pretty unprofessional from Director. Is he Aberdeen's version of Kensell? Can't believe JM would command £20k a week with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
Theres an Aberdeen Director at my local croquet club who likes to tell all and sundry about whats happening at his club, Ken Bellsen, wonder if its the same guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldy Foghorn
All the Board of a certain north east ish club I heard of also get their fish and chips from my local chippy in aberdour .. or wait, it’s aber… no wait. Can’t tell you, it’s a secret 🤫Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Yes, Boyler from what I've been told from a player was our highest paid at £7.5k per week, so i would be extremely disappointed to be forking out that kind of of dough for McGrath.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
The whole wage structure would need to change if this is the case and i just can't see that happening at the moment.
Yip that sounds closer to the markQuote:
Originally Posted by Davy Mac
Sorry mate but I think on this occasion that we do need to shoot the messengerQuote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
£20k per month is possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by CapitalGreen
20k per month, 5k per week. Much more possible. 20k a week 🤣🤣🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
Let’s not go on and on, I think we know the poster meant a month!
Or a year 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe6-2
Mind when dean sheils posted on hear? Hahahaha
:greengrin:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
No danger are we paying one incoming player a figure almost 10% of our current total staff expenditure (£243k per week covering 131 wages). He won’t even be on half that amount.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
If we were willing to bat**** with the wages, we could have kept Maolida for that amount 😂
I know there's alot of players on around 5k a week at Hibs and yes, Boyle I've also heard is nearer the 7.5 mark. I mean it's still mental money and needs highlighted when folk think Hibs don't pay well etc. 30k a month, I mean let that sink in for me and you. Sure that's before tax but it still affords you to live a hell of a lavish lifestyle playing for Hibs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Davy Mac
Is that what we're spending on wages? Nearly a million a month. What is our wage to turnover ratio?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul1642
I know that's total staff costs but that's a lot for a club the size of Hibs on current turnover.
My only conclusion when people post utter ***** like this is that they are looking to cause bother.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
Either that or your "good mate" from Aberdeen is looking to sow division at Hibs.
Either way, spending 30 seconds considering if this bollocks sounds logical before posting would be helpful?
I played shinty with a first team player from Aberdeen. He told me in confidence that McGrath is on £2k per week plus a white pudding supper every time he scores.
Don't tell anyone I told you though.
Plus two picked eggs as a bonus if we win. Important details in the fine print don't dontcha know....Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
Not shooting the messenger, but no way are we paying £20k a week for McGrath 😳Quote:
Originally Posted by Ardenttwo
Looks a very decent signing for us. Pity we didn’t get him a few years back
I thought he looked very useful when he came on to knock Hearts out the cup and again when he came on against us - certainly felt he impacted the game each time. Good signing imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Would need to see more of himQuote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
My memory is a niggling wee diving bassa good at winning and taking free kicks
Might be just what we are needing ?
Last time I felt that way about a player was Darren Jackson
Didn’t turn out too bad ?
Who has been well and truly set up with a big target on his bahookie......Quote:
Originally Posted by Mantis Toboggan
Good player . I like the fact that he can play a few positions is handy too . A few times I’ve watched him he’s played well in a more wider role….Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
https://footystats.org/players/repub.../jamie-mcgrath
We couldnt afford £20k a week back then 🤐Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Also very good at set pieces and pensQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
:greengrin if only we could have got that fax machine to work or maybe we tried pigeonsQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Another 35 mins for him today.
When we first announced the signing whilst he was out injured I was worried he might not be fully up to speed for the start of next season. Glad that’s not the case.
No idea how he played.
Gave away the free kick that led to st.mirrens goal. Good ladQuote:
Originally Posted by Paul1642
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