Would love him to stay another year. Playing in Europe you need quality coming off the bench, also need to keep Junior another year. We will need a bigger squad for the two games a week. All the Hibees love Gayle
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Would love him to stay another year. Playing in Europe you need quality coming off the bench, also need to keep Junior another year. We will need a bigger squad for the two games a week. All the Hibees love Gayle
What a finish though, sheer class!
Speaking of class, LOVE Hibs tweet 'The Legendary Dwight Gayle'. Correct!
I'd love that. Even another months until Christmas, then he can hopefully bow out having played in Europe, which he probably thought would never happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
As soon as he opened up his body I instantly said “goal.”
He is class.
Boy is 35 and has played at the very top level and he comes on as a sub for us and runs about like a teenager making his debut.
Absolutely love his attitude.
He’s just so classy. Can see a mile away he’s played at the very top of the game and gutted he’s away to retire, but what a career and a brilliant contribution to us.
These kind of signings have really worked for Hibs over recent years.
Dwight hasn't actually played in Europe for any of his teams so if we qualify, maybe he may fancy a wee European cameo, that might make all the difference to him staying on
Fantastic to see him score today and if he doesn't have a change of mind about quitting I'm sure he's going to end his career on a real high.
What a comparison to some of the washed up pish we used to sign from down South. So humble and has such a great attitude.
Spoke to him last night in Porty, he was there with his family, says he's retiring and when I asked about coaching he said he fancied being an agent, said this was definitely his last season, hell of a nice bloke too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irish_Steve
Form is temporary- class is permanent.
The guy is unreal - delighted he got another goal.
Think he has another few in him before the season is over.
Odd to think his final ever goals in his career could be for Hibs.
Says a lot when a lot of the team are commenting on his Instagram post today asking for one more year. Legend.
He's come up here with a fantastic attitude. And even though he's probably struggling physically has contributed significantly this season
A positive looking forward is, when older pros down south might be considering options, they can talk with Dwight about how you can come up here, contribute and be a part of something special
:agree: his work rate from the bench is different class sets the tone for the teamQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
He's a class act
Very much so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baader
Brilliant finish today.
It will be interesting what happens re his contract.
Obviously the squad love him and our squad cohesion is a massive part of our success. However as a business decision is it the right thing to do?
36 later this year and says he’s feeling his body a lot more and that he also wants to move back home. Unable to play more than 60 minutes and will likely just be an impact sub. Would it be more effective use of the money trying to get a striker in their prime who will play more?
However - 23 games, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goal involvement every 2. Something games is incredible for an impact player. Plus what he offers in experience, composure and actual ability when he gets a chance.
I’ll be gutted if he isn’t here next season.
The hand grenade celebration was excellent.
Incredible contribution from an average of 35 mins per game. Not to mention the lift I get when he's on the touchline waiting to get on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unseen work
European footy Dwight!!! You KNOW you wanna :agree:
The little touch to nick the ball past Sylla to give himself time and space for the shot on goal was exquisite. Just the faintest of touches to change the angle and get past the man, it was a joy to watch. He then made the rest look easy and just stroked the ball into the far corner. He’s a class player who we should enjoy for the rest of his time at the club.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Classy player, he can turn a game in a matter of seconds with his quick thinking and game intelligence, his goals v hearts and Dundee just shows he doesnt need to be on the pitch for 90 mins, if he has clever and energetic players around him then he will show his class as he did when receiving Bowies pass.
There was a point yesterday I think just before he scored, he chased almost back to half way line to press and made a tackle, the ball hit the Dundee player for a throw in to Hibs, Miller, I think then went to take a quick throw in and his grimace as he then realised he had to get back on his toes to get back towards the box was visible, but he did, and he was off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobby's Cinema
You just knew he was going to score when he moved the ball, fantastic talent and another that just seems to be enjoying his time currently.
Gayle has done exactly what you want from someone like him coming in. Being there as a third or fourth pick he is absolutely brilliant. He’s only actually played 831 minute for us but contributed 5 goals and 4 assists. Some of them have been very important as well. The assist for Rocky v Aberdeen, the equaliser v Ross County right on half time (things could have been very different without that), winner at Tynecastle and got us a point at St Johnstone.
Guys quality , his finish yesterday was top drawer …
https://x.com/HibernianFC/status/1911693993332662770
Great movement from Gayle for the goal, has definitely proved his worth this season and still a few more games to go.
Did get a chuckle at his celebration 💣
A NBA star did the celebration at the weekend and got fined and started the predictable Fox News pile on, so quite current. Maybe Dwight likes the bballQuote:
Originally Posted by Tambo
I was amazed that he was doing a ‘warm down’ after the match yesterday, that appeared very energetic. Maybe there’s life in the old dog yet!
I'm in two minds. He's been a more than worthy addition and has contributed very well, so I'd be happy to see more of him, esp if we get to Europe.
But at the same time, I assume he's one of the highest earners at the club, and the money we're spending on him could go a long way to top-ups or extensions for other players who are equally valuable but have more years left.
From all the comments I have heard or read he is definitely retiring at the end of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew_dundee
Probably saves Hibs from making a difficult decision
That SOL versus Hearts when the players ran towards the East Gayle seemed to be really enjoying it and lapping it up with a wee run and leap and a GIRFUY towards the Hearts
Think he will defo retire but goes with our best wishes
Welcome back anytime
Legend
None of us regulars are professional footballers I assume, but many of us over 35 know that feeling when five a side bumps and bruises are harder to recover from, or when you reduce your 10k to a 5k because your knees are aching and you start to make buying ibuprofen one of your weekly chores :greengrin. A lot of players suffer from pain at the end of their careers and only he can really know. Hes been a sensational signing regardless, seems a good egg tooQuote:
Originally Posted by scoopyboy
As I said earlier, I met him in Portobello and he said definitely retiring and fancies being an agent, wants time with his family.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoopyboy
His movement before he received the ball when he scored was class. A 10 yard burst of pace to come short dragged SP-H with him but as the ball was played beyond him to Bowie, he turns in a flash, knowing the space is there in behind him and he can then receive the ball from Bowie's touch inside in a far more dangerous area. Nice touch to nick it from Sylla and a lovely composed finish but it was that initial run and turn that impressed me most about that goal. SP-H never recovered to a point where he could make a challenge. Very smart thinking from a guy who is operating several steps ahead.
Seems the players (including rocky ans boyle who are out of contract…) are at him on insta asking for 1 more year. Would imagine theyre on at him at training too, hopefully caves and decides to give us another year
I think - unless they are skint, and I don't get that impression with him - players know when their legs, joints etc are telling them it's time.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
He has a sublime touch and finish but if he wants to retire then that's fine.
I've seen him a couple of times down on Porty Prom. He walks like a man who's body has seen some action. Didn't speak with him, as he had family with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Gayle has done well at Hibs, he deserves a lot of plaudits for his efforts this season.
He said recently that he's always walked in a funny way. First time I saw him walk on to the pitch I did wonder.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfurryhibby
Maybe Kwon has been giving him walking lessonsQuote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Don’t know if anyone else noticed him going mad at Campbell in about the 90th minute on Sunday. He’d given the ball away trying to play a pass that wasn’t really on. Once the ball had went dead, Gayle went looking for him. 4-0 up, 90th minute but still looking for things to be done right.
Brilliant! That's what we want from an ex-Premier League star. There are standards beyond what our guys usually aspire to.Quote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
Anyone know if there are any little hints that he could postpone his retirement for another season?
I want him to remain as a player, love his football intelligence, but if he is set on retiring, I cannot think of a better coach for our young strikers.
perhaps a scout/coach position could be offered?
Yeah Not the first time Ja has been in trouble but Dwight needs to put a bit more into his, score the winner vs the Huns and get that grenade into the Hun Dugout.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
He wants to go home to his wife and kids so won’t be coaching in Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Albert Kidd 86’
Tbf Ja Morant is an absolute moron who deserves the pile on.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
For the length of time he spent in the EPL, it was a leap to join us. Could easily have packed it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
However, yet another brought in who has made a difference in the short time he has been here.
Will remember him.
I thought his wife’s business is in West Lothian, if not can’t blame him if he wants to move homeQuote:
Originally Posted by hibee
I think he said they were fairly settled in London now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Maybe you’re thinking of SDG? His wife has a WL business?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
DGs wife is a high end interior designer in the Home Counties, originally from Angus though