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You'd need to take it in the context of everything else he has said about needing to up the quality and bring in the right characters and players who want to play for us. I don't think he is looking for people who are worse than what we have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnum Hibee
http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/pat-fenlon-still-searching-for-new-faces-1-2439945
Says we have been outdone by teams in Scotland.
I'm guessing rangers and possibly Aberdeen for Hayes.
Pretty sure Hayes wanted to go to.Aberdeen because his missus is at uni there. Would imagine that's one of the ones we missed out on. Possibly Black to Rangers too.Quote:
Originally Posted by VickMackie
No doubt it will become Hibs.net fact that we lost out on Hayes becaue Petrie wouldn't pay an extra 3p a week though.
After every article I read I really do feel PF is the man for Hibs. We aren't going to be a fantastic team next season, but we should see one with more passion, guts and balls. Hopefully, as supporters, we all give him a chance. Top 6 this season would be excellent IMO, hopefully this is achieved and PF can build from there.
I tread it the other way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnum Hibee
We need better players in the positions we are thin to support the decent ones we have.
Let's hope so. I can't bear the thought of another pre-AGM assassination.Quote:
Originally Posted by BouncerRoss
A lot of rumours starting down here linking Hibs with Bournemouths Guadeloupe international defender Stéphane Zubar, asked a few Bournewouth fans and they say hes a solid centre half, sounds like a good partner for McPake at the back. Thoughts?
Thoughts are we need midfielders and strikers first!!!
Wikipedia must have just seen a boost in viewing numbers for the following page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadeloupe :greengrin
My thoughts are we need to strengthen far more in midfield and upfront as opposed to a centre half.
He signed a three and a half year deal just a few months ago. Seems unlikely.
seems decent.:flag:
Can't we do both ? Just because we are interested in signing another c/h doesn't mean we aren't looking at m/f and striker. We need to strengthen all three areas and imo a good,strong c/h is just as important as any other area just now. Lets make us hard to score against and then sort out the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
We definately need another centre half but id agree with a midfielder and striker taking priority
Why not , marquee signing , money in the bank. no doubt the doubters on , be brill for us.:flag:
We have Stephens and O'hanlon who can both play centre half ( Granted both are a bit grim:greengrin)..Even Clancy can play centre half, But we have Leigh till January along with Caldwell and Doyle,We defo need more upfront, We need a bit pace and injection in midfield too, A nae nonsense 6 foot hard bassa and a wide man IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by eric.hibsfan
We finished 11th last season and IMO we are far weaker than last season and are certs for bottom 6 if we go with what we have.
Aye, keep imagining!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibiza
Would think he would have better options than us tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibiza
Whilst I agree 100% with you think that there may be a few stumbling blocks stopping it happening, [unfortunately] :-
1. Could we afford him.
2. Is Fenlon interested in him.
3. Would he sign for us.
If the answer to above is "Yes" then , like you I think we should go all out to sign him. Onwards and upwards.
Mare chance if it was Tam McCourt.
No chance! Hes always been around the Celtic 1st team and im sure he was linked with a £1m move somewhere, maybe Blackpool but not sure. We cant afford a £1m player!
Could we get him on loan? Couldn't play him against them, but could light up the place. I doubt he's on huge money there coming from LOI.
Yip, agree with you to a certain extent, my point is we should be strengthening all three areas, Defence - we desperately need another c/h as neither Stevens or O'Donnel are imo good enough, [even Hanlon is not up to standard,] Clancy , whilst can play c/h was brought to solve r/b problem and if played central we would then revert to same problems we have had at r/b for past 2/3 seasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Midfield - agree 100% with you, but is it MORE important than a decent c/h ? Possibly, however we should be looking to strengthen both areas.
Striker - Yes, we still require a "Target man" - aren't we supposidly looking at Lee Miller [Carlisle, ex Aberdeen] and the lad who scored 2 for St J at the weekend as a trialist ?
So to summarise, imo all three areas need better quality than we have at present and just because this rumour has surfaced doesn't mean we have dropped interest in anyone else. [By the way not having a go at you, just expressing my opinions]
As for finishing 11th last season, do you think we would have been as low if we had McPake from the start of the season ? I don't. Not saying he is superman or anything, but there were quite a few games last season we lost because one of our c/d made stupid basic mistakes, which imo stopped on his arrival.
Quality Andy. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
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Originally Posted by eric.hibsfan
Hey mate not a problem :aok:
Do agree with alot you say:agree:
Be delighted if the Lee Miller rumour was true.
Heard from a friend who has been right before that we are looking at a winger from Nigeria.
Not the greatest sauce in the world, but there you go.
Cannot remember if it has been mentioned but Gary Kenneth has signed fur Mark McGhee at Bristol Rovers.
Ejike Uzoenyi or something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/footbal...verpool-switchQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibiza
Surely there is only one place he will end up if true. ?????? 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by West Upper Pie
link is a bit out of date as kenny dalglish got fired a few months backQuote:
Originally Posted by West Upper Pie
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Originally Posted by West Upper Pie
That story is from August 2011 ya pair of plums! :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Still shows the sort of admirers he would have...Quote:
Originally Posted by TQM
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/...r-arsenal-tourQuote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Pa's mate?
Egg on ones face after trying to be smart... Well I get what I deserveQuote:
Originally Posted by TQM
Whatever happened to that guy Malone we were being linked with?
Rob Jones has just been freed by Sheffield Wednesday...
Id be delighted with Jones back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deek01
Jones and Mcpake at centre half would be most wonderful. Sadly, I think his family will want to stay down south.
Was on holiday in same hotel as rob jones. He would never come back to hibs as Scottish football was too repetitive . He fancied trying oz as his mrs has family there and he fancies way of life.Quote:
Originally Posted by M17
He'll be gutted as he is a big Wednesday fan and loved playing for them.
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Originally Posted by loanheadhibby
Barry karoake last night in Paddy's By the way:greengrin
A mate of mine told me that we were looking at Issac Hunt and Russell Sprout, not sure where he dug that one out from.....:spammy:
Think Patmore Rovers will want a good turnover after they dug him up out of nowhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iceman1875
It would be a turn up for the books if we signed him. As for issac I would prefer his bro Mike. ;-)
Problem he will find in aussie is that he is likely to have to fly to the chairmans house if he wants to bitch about the manager....Quote:
Originally Posted by loanheadhibby
that was discussed and as he said to me the changing room had a lot of strong characters at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
What else did he say about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by loanheadhibby
Jones would improve our defence. Let's not be stupid. But we couldn't afford him.
A whole lot of talk about a season long loan deal for Craig Forsyth (young central midfielder from Watford) on the rumours site. A lot of Bull is posted there, but this one has a lot of mentions.
If there's anything in it, he's a very good player.
Im pretty sure Forsyth is a wide player (think he plays on the left). He does seem to have had a decent first season there, but they have new owners and a new manager, a loan deal might be possible if Zola doesnt rate him. Usually all the rumours on these sort of sites are rubbish though.
Why? He's been paid up and contract cancelled and his last two clubs. HIs stock isn't that high.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leishy1995
Jones is better than we've got. But her aint no world beater. If he holds his position, he can do a solid job.
When hez all over the place trying to do everybody elses job he was a liability.
Can anybody post up the hibs.net address for me ? Thanks
Jones for the Phoenix! I'll get Ricki on the phone just now. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Rob Jones is signing for Doncaster Rovers
:confused: Need help with this one mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by brydekirk
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Originally Posted by too_many_djs
I think Forsyth did more than enough in the championship last season to mean there would be better offers from other clubs down south if Watford were looking to get rid...which I doubt.
They've announced 7 new signings today including 5 loans from Italy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19060497
My friend played with him at Carlogie. Obviously he will have improved but he said he is a big lad with a great left peg, he will put in a great shift and is always a handful. The only problem is he is on the slow side and won't run away from his marker.
Despite this he said he would vastly improve our midfield. Here's hoping.
Everyone's a good player - until they come to Hibs ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs-1875
He was our best centre half in years and led by example. Whilst being partnered with Hogg. Who Jones made better.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1875 NO 1
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Originally Posted by Leishy1995
whos your friend?Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnum Hibee
hes just bought a new flat down there,
but zola is bringing in loan players from udinese and granada so he might get loaned out somewhere.
would def improve our left midfield
If we signed Carles Puyol some of the bedwetters on this site would be complaining about him being too old/not Hibs class/better off with youth players yada yada yada.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
He's not even 6ft...Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
Damn....forgot about that. What was I thinking?Quote:
Originally Posted by West Upper Pie
I very much doubt it. At least it would let Stephens play up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
Just heard Dean Shiels have made a decision and is off to Newco. Personally couldn't care less myself as I never got the Sheil's love in.
Hearing on that agent Scotland that us and Dundee have both held talks over a 1 year loan deal. Anyone seen him play?
He was never coming to Hibs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thecat23
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Originally Posted by carnoustiehibee
Not saying much as just about anyone would improve our pathetic excuse for a midfield.
When does the window close?
When does the window close?
The end of August :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by CRAZYHIBBY
:agree: You're correct, played as a left midfielder a lot of the time. He has also played in the centre, although, if there is anything to the rumour, he would more than likely be put on the wing with Cairney operating in the middle of a three man attacking midfield, ahead of Lewis and Jorge (or the possibility of Kerr).Quote:
Originally Posted by too_many_djs
Did very well for Dundee before moving to Watford. Might make them more of a favoured destination.Quote:
Originally Posted by GGTTH07
Mind you, he seems to be a good mate of Leigh Griffiths...
There is something in the Forsyth link.
Just now - it was getting a bit draftyQuote:
Originally Posted by CRAZYHIBBY
Booooooooooooooo in fact ****in Booooooooooooooo ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by le bill
That's what I was thinking.. I'd be very happy if we got him though. Exactly type of player we need.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
Yup n yup! And should be a greater priority than Maybury and Kerr IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
It'd be nice to see him, to see him...Quote:
Originally Posted by TQM
All depends if the price is right for RPQuote:
Originally Posted by Slippy
We will have to play our cards right on this one
Good gaym, Good gaymQuote:
Originally Posted by McKenzie
http://static.unrealitytv.co.uk/wp-c...ce-forsyth.jpg
Didn't he do well at Watford?
Vine signs for St Johnstone, sorry if already posted elsewhere
St Johnstone are doing well this window.
Not sure - they've lost Morris, Sandaza and Sheridan and and replaced with lesser or unproven quality. That's what we do and get stick for is it not?Quote:
Originally Posted by Leishy1995
I'll give you Morris but they know what they are getting with Tade and Hassielbank. Vine if he produces goals like sat then he will be a shrewd addition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
Never mind them what about us?? Petrie!!!!!!
Tade and Hasselbaink are IMO no where near the quality of Sheridan and Sandaza. Vine is a decent player however his career slump must be a concern but possibly worth a gamble from their viewpoint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Hibs are definitely in talks with Forsyth (or at least his representatives). Hopefully we can get this one over the line. I reckon its between us and Dundee. He obviously would have sentimental reasons for going to Dens but hopefully the lure of the Hibees is enough :agree:
Another loan deal though, have we not learnt anything from last season? :confused:
As a loan deal, Im not sure what we can really do to put ourselves in a better position than Dundee? Given that he started there and is from the area, he might want the opportunity to play for them in the SPL. Hopefully he will sign for us though, sounds like just the player we need!
That's exactly what I was thinking as well, would be good to get him as we really need someone to provide a bit of width.Quote:
Originally Posted by too_many_djs
No difference from signing GO'C on a one year deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by H18sry
Doing well for theirself. We know fine well that cut backs are happening. So they signed lesser players but players who have done have decent to lesser SPL teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
Any news on potential signings or players we linked with? Surely before Sunday's game we need to sign some players? Or are we going to war with a weaker team than we finished last season with?
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Originally Posted by woodythehibee
Ahh i remember those days
My dad rekons he's pish, I reckon he's good. It's a generation game.Quote:
Originally Posted by McKenzie
Strictly speaking he's not signed yet
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Originally Posted by SouthamptonHibs
As things stand, yes.
Meanwhile, Aberdeen, with smaller crowds, much bigger debt, and a new stadium to build, are signing players like Hayes, McGinn and so on. Why is that, Petrie?