New Boyle Bid?

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Originally Posted by Greencore

Got that impression too, I think he will definitely be back once he's made his money.

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Maybe. But I’m not sure (unless he’s still as pacey) we’ll be after him back in a few years. He’s nae spring chicken.

All the best Martin! Been a cracking player for us over the past few years and hope this move works out for him and the family.

Look forward to seeing how this money is invested now.

I wonder if Lewis United (Martins first club) are due a fee 😁

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Originally Posted by easty

When did calling something “harsh” become “slating”?

Cannae believe how quickly you’ve turned on a guy who’s been absolutely brilliant for us…

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Quickly? Should i go slower !!
Slate= to critisise. He was publicly critical.

His comments were having a dig at those that made the decision to sack Ross.
He turned on them.Not me turning on him.

He leaves some great footballing memories . The Hun Hat Trick for me !
Lets hope Shaun spends what portion of the cash he gets,well.

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Maloney will have known about the interest in Boyle before he signed his contract.

His best player, who wasn't his player, just earned the club £3m which will be put to good use.

A superb piece of business by Hibs, from recruiting him 7 years ago for nothing, then developing him so well that he is the first name on Australis's team sheet, to moving him on for a £3m profit.

Good luck Martin Boyle. No doubt you'll be back at Easter Road in some guise or another sometime.

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:agree: The best bit of transfer buisness in the history of the club? In on a swap deal with Alex Harris, out for 3 million and no cut due to anyone. Have we ever bettered that?

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Originally Posted by FilipinoHibs

I am Scottish and live in the Philippines with my Filipina wife and family. I speak out against all the abuses that take place in the Philippines along with many thousands of Filipinos and organisations here. Filipinos have a proud record of putting their lives at risk to oppose dictators, corruption and attacks on indiginous people - including in recent times the popular overthrow of two tyrinacal regimes. We are a long way from where Saudi is. Many sports people have put their principles before money when it comes to Saudi. Don't let the fact you live in a less than perfect country stop you from not glossing over how sport is being used in Saudi. https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/world-news/unlike-other-sports-stars-andy-murray-wont-play-in-saudi-4956045

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So it's ok for you to move abroad and get a better life , while ignoring sweat shops and sex tourists, yet you take moral high ground when someone else does the exact same thing you did? As I say, bizzare. I don't believe I said I lived in perfect country, the abuses of the indigenous in Australia is horrendous, but I won't be hypocritical and judge someone else's choices

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Originally Posted by CB_NO3

Britain contributes to that bloody money. We sell them 8 billion pounds worth of arms on an annual basis.

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Would you prefer they bought them from China or Russia?

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Originally Posted by FilipinoHibs

Enjoy the blood money Martin:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huma...n_Saudi_Arabia

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Maybe he should move to a country who have spent centuries stomping all over the globe. Raping, pillaging, enslaving and murdering on an industrial scale? A country who unashamedly makes billions selling weapons to facilitate the Saudi regime.
Where a lying war criminal, who’s hands are drenched in the blood of hundred of thousands of innocent civilians, gets a knighthood and several cushy well paid jobs.
Oh! Wait a mo’…
(the lack of self awareness in this country is staggering)

So many experts on Saudi Arabia all of a sudden.

If you're going to start having a pop at Saudi you need to include most other countries in the Middle East. And large chunks of Africa. And tet's not forget about central or south America either whilst we're at it. Oh, and Russia and China of course.

Plenty countries in the world have shady human rights records.

Are we really suggesting that footballers shouldn't go to any of these countries?

Should tennis, golf, F1 etc all start boycotting countries that don't fit with our high standards?

Total BS. I'd go there in a heartbeat for the money. And the weather.

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Originally Posted by sadtom

Maybe he should move to a country who have spent centuries stomping all over the globe. Raping, pillaging, enslaving and murdering on an industrial scale? A country who unashamedly makes billions selling weapons to facilitate the Saudi regime.
Where a lying war criminal, who’s hands are drenched in the blood of hundred of thousands of innocent civilians, gets a knighthood and several cushy well paid jobs.
Oh! Wait a mo’…
(the lack of self awareness in this country is staggering)

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I guess you are talking about England? ;)

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Originally Posted by MrSmith

I guess you are talking about England? ;)

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:agree:

https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/...t-philippines/

People in glass houses....

Quite a few comments on the negative and unjust aspects of life in Saudi Arabia, the low league position of Al Faisaly and their threat to quit the league because of poor refereeing, doesn’t augur well for Boyle. He might be led by the nose because of the financial carrot but I trust he understands that he’s not going out to a bed of roses. I wish him well but I wouldn’t be surprised if it all end up in tears.

I actually think this isn't a bad thing. We can't rely on one player all the time. It doesn't work. As well as being terrific money for the club i think it will make others pull up their socks. I think we've squeezed the best value out if this deal. Suits all parties.

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Originally Posted by Jim44

Quite a few comments on the negative and unjust aspects of life in Saudi Arabia, the low league position of Al Faisaly and their threat to quit the league because of poor refereeing, doesn’t augur well for Boyle. He might be led by the nose because of the financial carrot but I trust he understands that he’s not going out to a bed of roses. I wish him well but I wouldn’t be surprised if it all end up in tears.

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As long as we get the money upfront and he's got a signing on fee then it's all good...

Good luck to him. He's made a choice for himself, Rachel and his family. The numbers talked about are eye watering, and I challenge anybody that was offered £1.5 million a year, saying they won't take it. For goodness sake, if any of us was offered £30,000 a year pay rise we would be packing our bags.

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Originally Posted by ozwoody

Good luck to him. He's made a choice for himself, Rachel and his family. The numbers talked about are eye watering, and I challenge anybody that was offered £1.5 million a year, saying they won't take it. For goodness sake, if any of us was offered £30,000 a year pay rise we would be packing our bags.

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£30,000 a week pay rise you mean?

My wife would be packing my bags! :rotflmao:

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

No I’m not joking. If he’s sensible with his money and gets a testimonial he will be set for life without wasting his career going to Saudi Arabia. No one in their right mind would choose to go over there in the prime of their career, it’s a horrific career move.

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Is his testimonal going to be a sell-out Worldwide tour of the Nou Camp, San Siro, Wembley, Dallas Cowboys, Parc Des Princes, Beijing Birds Nest and Riverplate Stadiums?

Ludicrous comment. Good luck Boyler and enjoy the rest of your life in comfort with a stellar career behind you to be proud of.

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Originally Posted by we are hibs

Theres a 9 minute on on Hibs tv and it was mentioned quite a bit towards the end about him possibly returning in the future. Certainly sounded to me like he doesnt plan on hanging around over there for long. I may be reading too much into it though.

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He will definitely be back. Who wants to live out there for that long? He’ll go for a year or two earn his money tax free then come back.

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Originally Posted by sadtom

Maybe he should move to a country who have spent centuries stomping all over the globe. Raping, pillaging, enslaving and murdering on an industrial scale? A country who unashamedly makes billions selling weapons to facilitate the Saudi regime.
Where a lying war criminal, who’s hands are drenched in the blood of hundred of thousands of innocent civilians, gets a knighthood and several cushy well paid jobs.
Oh! Wait a mo’…
(the lack of self awareness in this country is staggering)

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A bit of a one sided view. You maybe need to read up on the British Empire a bit more!!

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Originally Posted by Steven79

£30,000 a week pay rise you mean?

My wife would be packing my bags! :rotflmao:

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Mine would be packing my bags if it was £1,000 a week pay rise!

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Originally Posted by GreenGray

He will definitely be back. Who wants to live out there for that long? He’ll go for a year or two earn his money tax free then come back.

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Not necessarily to us. I reckon he'll want to finish his career at Aberdeen.

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Originally Posted by ozwoody

Mine would be packing my bags if it was £1,000 a week pay rise!

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Mine would pay me 1,000 to pack my bags

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Originally Posted by Since452

:agree: The best bit of transfer buisness in the history of the club? In on a swap deal with Alex Harris, out for 3 million and no cut due to anyone. Have we ever bettered that?

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Its definitely up there. Were we not still getting money from Steve Fletcher’s second and third transfers down south. The Tach had those sell-on clauses tied up tight.

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Originally Posted by SlickShoes

So many posts like this on here just picking at things that don't exist, Big Bad Ben, Ian Gordon swanning around doing whatever he wants, Ron not being interested etc etc.

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Just saying what I think. Isnt that the idea?

I think Boyle and the club conducted themselves with credit during this.

Sad to see him go as he's one of my favourite players and a key part of our attacking threat. Chance for others to shine and excited to see what we do in the transfer market now and more importantly for me, in the Summer.



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Originally Posted by Diclonius

Not necessarily to us. I reckon he'll want to finish his career at Aberdeen.

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Or maybe Australia and settle there.

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Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..

A bit of a one sided view. You maybe need to read up on the British Empire a bit more!!

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It's not inaccurate, which part of it is wrong?

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Originally Posted by Mick O'Rourke

Or maybe Australia and settle there.

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I can see Sydney Fc or Melbourne City... 2 great cities to bring up kids

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Originally Posted by Since452

:agree: The best bit of transfer buisness in the history of the club? In on a swap deal with Alex Harris, out for 3 million and no cut due to anyone. Have we ever bettered that?

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Up there with Allan for Henderson on loan and McGeoch, or Allan coming back on loan in that three-way (😮) deal with Scott Bain.

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Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..

So many experts on Saudi Arabia all of a sudden.

If you're going to start having a pop at Saudi you need to include most other countries in the Middle East. And large chunks of Africa. And tet's not forget about central or south America either whilst we're at it. Oh, and Russia and China of course.

Plenty countries in the world have shady human rights records.

Are we really suggesting that footballers shouldn't go to any of these countries?

Should tennis, golf, F1 etc all start boycotting countries that don't fit with our high standards?

Total BS. I'd go there in a heartbeat for the money. And the weather.

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Bit of whataboutism here, not relevant to a conversation on Saudi Arabia, you don't have to accept s*****y tegimes because others do it. In answer to your question about boycotts. Yes, yes they should.