Summer transfer thread 2025

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Originally Posted by flash

Looked like he was happy enough waving the corner flags about last season.

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Of course he was and we were all delighted, what’s that got to do with transfers? I like Youan, hope he stays as he’s a cracking player.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

Boyle is fantastic but is a wide forward and not a striker as is Youan when ever he’s fit. Bowie I don’t think has played one full game yet. We’ve lost 2 out of three of our strikers which were all used extensively during our brilliant push to get third place. We’ve got a bigger programme this season starting with European ties in 4 weeks time. It’s a concern that we’re players down until we address it, no?

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I wouldn’t describe Boyle as a wide forward when playing in the 352 last season. He played up front and got loads of his goals in the box getting on the end of things. He was every bit a striker from December onwards. Youan similar prior to injury.

The squad is always going to be bodies down at this point in time, it’s just natural. It’s obviously short if our season starts tomorrow. I’d like us to be adding fairly quickly now, especially with the Vente money in, but I think there has to be a bit of realism about what you have in place at this point in time.

WARNING: The Endless Joe Newell Debate pathogen has broken containment

[QUOTE=B.H.F.C;7986921]I wouldn’t describe Boyle as a wide forward when playing in the 352 last season. He played up front and got loads of his goals in the box getting on the end of things. He was every bit a striker from December onwards. Youan similar prior to injury.

The squad is always going to be bodies down at this point in time, it’s just natural. It’s obviously short if our season starts tomorrow. I’d like us to be adding fairly quickly now, especially with the Vente money in, but I think there has to be a bit of realism about what you have in place at this point in time.

An injury to Bowie and we’re losing wide players to play up front so we’d be short on wide players then. You can’t dress it up, we need strikers. It’s not ideal but I’m sure they’re working on it.

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I wouldn’t describe Boyle as a wide forward when playing in the 352 last season. He played up front and got loads of his goals in the box getting on the end of things. He was every bit a striker from December onwards. Youan similar prior to injury.

The squad is always going to be bodies down at this point in time, it’s just natural. It’s obviously short if our season starts tomorrow. I’d like us to be adding fairly quickly now, especially with the Vente money in, but I think there has to be a bit of realism about what you have in place at this point in time.

An injury to Bowie and we’re losing wide players to play up front so we’d be short on wide players then. You can’t dress it up, we need strikers. It’s not ideal but I’m sure they’re working on it.

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But Boyle hasn’t been playing wide forward ages. Neither was Youan before his injury. Our width comes from our wing backs.

I can agree we need additional depth up front but I don’t understand your reference to Boyle being a wide player when he’s not being doing that job for ages.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

Of course he was and we were all delighted, what’s that got to do with transfers? I like Youan, hope he stays as he’s a cracking player.

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You literally said he doesn't want to be here. I was providing an alternative opinion.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

I’ve absolutely no doubt they’re working on it but I’d still like to see something happening soon. We have a lot of holes to fill and are away on a pre season preparation trip soon, it’s not ideal doing that when you’re so many players down. Hopefully we’ll see some movement before our trip. [emoji1696]

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Enjoy the tension.

Signings will happen. Hopefully some signing on again.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

But Boyle hasn’t been playing wide forward ages. Neither was Youan before his injury. Our width comes from our wing backs.

I can agree we need additional depth up front but I don’t understand your reference to Boyle being a wide player when he’s not being doing that job for ages.

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I really don’t see your argument, we simply need strikers, it’s not even a debate. Boyle is a brilliant goal scorer who was in the team last season along with the 2 other strikers that have left and need replacing. What’s so difficult to understand,

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I really don’t see your argument, we simply need strikers, it’s not even a debate. Boyle is a brilliant goal scorer who was in the team last season along with the 2 other strikers that have left and need replacing. What’s so difficult to understand,

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I just don’t understand this reference to wide forwards when they’ve not been playing as wide forwards for some time now. Nothing would be changing if Bowie got an injury, Boyle has been playing as a centre forward both in his absence and when he’s back. We wouldn’t be losing any wide players as you put it.

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I wouldn’t describe Boyle as a wide forward when playing in the 352 last season. He played up front and got loads of his goals in the box getting on the end of things. He was every bit a striker from December onwards. Youan similar prior to injury.

The squad is always going to be bodies down at this point in time, it’s just natural. It’s obviously short if our season starts tomorrow. I’d like us to be adding fairly quickly now, especially with the Vente money in, but I think there has to be a bit of realism about what you have in place at this point in time.

An injury to Bowie and we’re losing wide players to play up front so we’d be short on wide players then. You can’t dress it up, we need strikers. It’s not ideal but I’m sure they’re working on it.

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Well stfu then.

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I really don’t see your argument, we simply need strikers, it’s not even a debate. Boyle is a brilliant goal scorer who was in the team last season along with the 2 other strikers that have left and need replacing. What’s so difficult to understand,

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If Myko and Gayle were still here, they’d be on the bench to start the season. Our first choice pairing is Boyle and Bowie and they’re still here. Until we sign reinforcements we have Youan on the bench.

It’s not exactly panic stations given it’s no even July.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

Well stfu then.

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A nice, light-hearted post to ease the tension 😜

Wouldn’t think we are one of the Scottish clubs interested in Armstrong, hertz maybe? …

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

If Myko and Gayle were still here, they’d be on the bench to start the season. Our first choice pairing is Boyle and Bowie and they’re still here. Until we sign reinforcements we have Youan on the bench.

It’s not exactly panic stations given it’s no even July.

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Youan hasn’t played for months and if Bowie comes off, which he will, we’ll have at present no other strikers to come off the bench, I’m glad the club will have recognised this and will be working on it.

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Originally Posted by Sioux

A nice, light-hearted post to ease the tension 😜

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I’ve no idea what that is, I’ll delete, sorry.

Edit; Actually is wasn’t me.

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Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..

I’ve no idea what that is, I’ll delete, sorry.

Edit; Actually is wasn’t me.

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Made me laugh anyways!

I’ve not been following the thread much, or what’s been happening this window, but the fact the Kensall is away is a huge plus point.

Not sure I’m ready to say I have confidence in the club getting things right, but it’s the first summer window since the Gordon’s took over that I expect us to improve.

Most transfer windows since they took over have left us in a weaker position so if can avoid that il be relatively happy.

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Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

If Myko and Gayle were still here, they’d be on the bench to start the season. Our first choice pairing is Boyle and Bowie and they’re still here. Until we sign reinforcements we have Youan on the bench.

It’s not exactly panic stations given it’s no even July.

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Exactly. Where we are, at this point in time, we have three good options to play up front. It was fairly obvious we decided to manage Bowie through to the end of the season. Unless he gets injured again, we’re going to see a lot more of him once he’s had a pre season. By the time Midtjylland comes round, I’m almost certain we’ll have another striker in. What we have, I don’t think is really short, when you’re still in June.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

I’ve absolutely no doubt they’re working on it but I’d still like to see something happening soon. We have a lot of holes to fill and are away on a pre season preparation trip soon, it’s not ideal doing that when you’re so many players down. Hopefully we’ll see some movement before our trip. ��

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Whilst I am hoping that something is announced this week before we jet off to the training camp, I have a sneaking suspicion that anything involving a significant outlay in transfer fees may be held back until after the 1 July, so that it doesn't impact this year's financial statements.

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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

Boyle is fantastic but is a wide forward and not a striker as is Youan when ever he’s fit. Bowie I don’t think has played one full game yet. We’ve lost 2 out of three of our strikers which were all used extensively during our brilliant push to get third place. We’ve got a bigger programme this season starting with European ties in 4 weeks time. It’s a concern that we’re players down until we address it, no?

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Boyle played through the middle just about the whole season - scored and assisted plenty


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Originally Posted by Real Emerald

Boyle is fantastic but is a wide forward and not a striker as is Youan when ever he’s fit. Bowie I don’t think has played one full game yet. We’ve lost 2 out of three of our strikers which were all used extensively during our brilliant push to get third place. We’ve got a bigger programme this season starting with European ties in 4 weeks time. It’s a concern that we’re players down until we address it, no?

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

I really don’t see your argument, we simply need strikers, it’s not even a debate. Boyle is a brilliant goal scorer who was in the team last season along with the 2 other strikers that have left and need replacing. What’s so difficult to understand,

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I think you'll find that everyone agrees with you, literally no one is saying we don't. Most of us are comfortable with Boyle and Bowie as our main strikers going in to the season. Most of us know we'll be signing players soon. The only debate really is around the level of comfort we all feel about where we are at.

For me it's not a concern, I'm fully confident we are actively working on bringing players in right now.

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

Not a chance Newell will be top of any pecking order, he’s not even fit. If we get Triantis over the line then we can ease Joe back in gently. Not a bad option to have off the bench to slow a game down, he’s good at that

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Joe has said himself he won't be into full training until August, based on that I think he'll be mostly on subs bench.

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Originally Posted by Lago

Joe has said himself he won't be into full training until August, based on that I think he'll be mostly on subs bench.

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At best hopefully .

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Originally Posted by Hibiza

At best hopefully .

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Have a rest


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Kris Moore who trialed at Hibs is set to sign for Morton.

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Originally Posted by flash

You literally said he doesn't want to be here. I was providing an alternative opinion.

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He’s told the club at every window since the initial one he joined permanently he was looking to leave, even in the January after he signed.

That indicates to me he doesn’t want to be here a lot more than celebrating a derby win with a corner flag.

Scott Brown celebrated winning the league cup with us, he still didn’t want to be there. As per his transfer request.

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Originally Posted by Hibiza

At best hopefully .

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Embarrassing

Dundee boss Steven Pressley is set to run the rule over Monterrey trio Jorge Landeros, Jose Urias and Oscar Soto.🔵⚪️

I'm sure Dundee got a few of their guys over last season.

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Originally Posted by Hibiza

At best hopefully .

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Jeezo

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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee

Dundee boss Steven Pressley is set to run the rule over Monterrey trio Jorge Landeros, Jose Urias and Oscar Soto.🔵⚪️

I'm sure Dundee got a few of their guys over last season.

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Yes think they have a link with them and Burnley

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Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07

He’s told the club at every window since the initial one he joined permanently he was looking to leave, even in the January after he signed.

That indicates to me he doesn’t want to be here a lot more than celebrating a derby win with a corner flag.

Scott Brown celebrated winning the league cup with us, he still didn’t want to be there. As per his transfer request.

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He has also been a very good player for us