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Does the word rhyme with FishQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Finally some originality :not worth Reading the same puns as the last twenty times Will Fish was mentioned was making me eel.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens
Rod!!!!
Oh aw rite, back tae transfers - is the defender Jonathon Tomkinson at Ross County any good? Being released by Norwich City along with keeper Archie Mair on loan at Motherwell.
According to BBC Boyle attracting interest from Australia, Middle East and England, Hibs may trigger 1 year option.
Angus Gunn to be released by Norwich too. Could we tempt him?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
Tempt him away from us?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabbage-Patch
If he’s attracting interest from Australia, it must be a closely guarded secret, as to whom from.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
I think he's actually a very good goalie, with an unfortunate weakness for losing goals low to his left hand cornerQuote:
Originally Posted by SaulGoodman
My thoughts are that Hibs will be looking to offer a 2 or 3 year deal on reduced wages. Martin will naturally be considering his options and if he's got better options elsewhere, he may decide not to accept a new offer. Which then gives Hibs a decision to make, trigger the extra year or release him. I would be surprised if we release him, as trying to find someone of a similar standard and attitude will be difficult to find. So, I think the triggering of the extra year is the likely next step and that gives us another 6 months to try and get Martin to accept a longer term offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
Or we trigger the option and any clubs interested in him this summer have to pony up some dosh to get him? :dunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlywayisup
Is that not Butland's weakness as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Springbank
My Celtic-supporting mate keeps going on about it.
I think either way, like with Miller, we should trigger it. He's been our more important attacking threat once during our resurgence up the table. If Martin Boyle plays well, we play well and it would take a lot of work to find a replacement for him again.Quote:
Originally Posted by theonlywayisup
Letting him go for free in the summer when we don't have to would be lunacy now. If someone is really interested in him and he wants to go again (last pay day etc) then we can perhaps talk the amount it would take to get him but there's no way at the very least he shouldn't be renewed for next season.
Mr Poppadom hands? No!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabbage-Patch
I'd imagine he would have been on something around 20k a week too, not a chance he's coming to Scotland unless its Celtic or Rangers.Quote:
Originally Posted by itslegaltender
He’s no on that in about a months time though.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyS
He won’t be able to command anywhere near that amount in his next contract, unless he gets lucky with a deal somewhere abroad like the middle east or the MLS
I don't know why but this came into my headQuote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
https://youtu.be/njK6zQp2Fdk?si=b7PCKJDBbj8KuY6n
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I reckon a 29 year old international will quite easily get that again down there when his contract expires. Ridiculous amount of cash swilling about in championshipQuote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Especially now new boys Wrexham and Birmingham are back in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyS
You're right. A self-perpetuating circus of B-list players.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyS
He could get a job as an EPL no 3 keeper and still earn miles more than we could offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Harsh, Leeds & Burnley have some great players.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Conway & Doak currently play with Boro, Azaz also a top talent.
Some really good players have come from the Championship over the years.
If Angus Gunn came to Hibs he'd be in the conversation as one of the best keepers we've had in the last 25 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by itslegaltender
This idea that he's ***** because he's conceded some goals for Scotland is mental to me. He's a step above guys like Zander Clark and Liam Kelly who are fairly okay keepers for this league. He's probably at least been on par with Craig Gordons peak over the last 6/7 years as well, if you had ever offered me our own version of Craig Gordon i'd have bitten your hand off for it.
All the noises suggest that Alex Paulsen is likely to be coming anyway
He couldn’t get his game for a mid table championship club, normally the next move is down the way when that’s the case and that’ll reflect the wages he can command.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeyS
First five competitive games for Scotland he only conceded one goal in five wins Norway awayQuote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
He's played 34 games out of 45 so far in the Championship this season and 40 the year before. I wouldn't call that "couldn't get a game"Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
A few months ago I'd have a keeper as a top priority.
Now? I honestly think we could do far worse than Smith as #1.
:agree::top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
That's what I thought when we signed his old man :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
And Angus is a son of a Gunn 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07
If we can improve on what we have then we should look to do so. That applies to every single player. I’ve no idea how good Paulsen is but if he is better than Smith, tough as it may be, we should be all over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
:agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
We'll need a keeper for next season, so if the possibility is there to bring in a good one (I've no idea if Paulsen will be good or not) then we should do it.
I'm a massive fan of Smith but totally agree. It’s surely exactly what the link-up with the Black Knights is for as well, bring in players that we think will improve our starting XI.Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
Have to assume Paulsen would only be a loan.
I think it's always good to try and get better than you already have currently. It's not always possible but if we think Paulsen is someone who can come in and make us better than we should take it, even if it turns out he's similar to Smith it at least might keep him honest and on top of his game knowing he's there waiting. The issue is whether BK want him to be sitting watching Smith from the bench instead of playing himself.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
No ones position is ever really safe if better is available.
I just don’t see Gray dropping Smith next season if he continues playing well for the remainder of the season which leaves with what you say in … will BK’s want to see a player sitting on the bench? .Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
While we all want better players the other issue I have is if we take in Paulsen and play him and Smith is on the bench it’s likely Paulsen will move on after a year and we haven’t helped our own player that’s under contract to get better .
That's always the case with loans though, would you rather we'd stuck with NMW instead of Triantis this season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Yup. For me, loans should always be players that you can't really afford to buy that come in and make your starting XI better. Else, what's the point really.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
I was one of a few that did want Triantis back as I seen enough to think there was a player there . Paulsen I’ve never seen but what I’ve seen of Smith he is IMO probably one of the top two keepers in our league and I wouldn’t really want to see the progress he’s made been effected by putting him on the bench .Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
I do understand what you mean, but the reality is if someone is seen as better (at least on paper in every way) and possible then it's up to Smith to give us the reason to keep him starting. Never seen the lad either so could honestly not say if he is or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
If we were able to bring in an Angus Gunn for example (not happening, but humour me) then I wouldn't pass up the option because of how nice a lad Jordan Smith is.
Similar to next season I'd like to see Bowie make the step up into more of a focal point of our attack consistently, but if someone offered me the chance to go get another proven goalscorer then he has to perform to keep his space.
Where I’m at with it is wither we take in Paulsen or just say Gunn since you mentioned him . It’s my opinion that if Smith keeps playing like he is then he should keep the jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
BK’s will want Paulsen playing and it would be incredible harsh to drop Smith who’s arguably the current best keeper in our league. I’m just not sure Paulsen joining on loan would suit all parties . In saying that it still could happen .
Smith is decent enough and has improved with game time, but it's definitely a position we could look to improve on.
Yeah I do agree, current form makes it hard to drop him for sure. I also don't think it would serve anyone well for that lad to come in and not play either so unless they think he's an obvious upgrade that justifies dropping Smith then I don't really see the point in bringing him in at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
My prediction though is that we find perhaps another number 2 type of keeper on loan or on a free and Smith will continue to start anyway. Either that or we go all in on the idea that Murray Johnson becomes our number 2 with a view of playing him in certain situations down the line, although I'm honestly not sure that's the right approach currently and a proper loan will serve him well.
Regan Charles-Cook. Daily record reporting we are potentially after
Think that’s incredibly harsh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since90+2
Think his name and that he was signed from Stockport is going against him.
He’s been brilliant this season. Even in our latest game against Aberdeen his save again Dabbagh was superb and I don’t think many in the league make that
If he had a more exciting name or previous club I think he would be viewed differently.
He’s been absolutely fantastic since coming in and is a huge part of our turn in fortunes
If we’d be getting the same player he was at County, I’d probably take.Quote:
Originally Posted by skyehibee
Be a big fan of this! Looks to be out of contract in June.Quote:
Originally Posted by skyehibee
Though mainly plays as a left winger, not sure how good a wingback he'd be. Can play upfront as well though.
Did he play under Malky?Quote:
Originally Posted by skyehibee
I'm sure he did, aye.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Charles Cook is a good player.
Wonder where he’d play in our current formation as he routinely played off the left for Ross County.
Certainly want another good keeper to come in to challenge Smith and while the Paulsen talk might happen it just doesn’t feel like it’s a deal that suits both parties IMO .Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
I think that to about us finding another number 2 type as well . If you look at the other keepers in our league that’s currently playing there’s no one you’d really swap Smith for with maybe Sinisalo being the only one possibly?As they say if somethings not broken then …….
I think Johnson would be better going on loan as I do think a loan would be beneficial for Rudi too .
If I'm honest I would still swap him with a Schmeichel, and I don't think it's too much of a difference between someone like Walton or Mitov on their days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Schmeichel is a whale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
You not a fan of the starting goalie for the team that has wrapped up the league?Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16
Not just that. He's also still Denmarks number 1 keeper, keeping out Leicesters current EPL keeper and a guy that Chelsea paid £20m for last summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
Sort of meant keepers currently playing but you are right in Schmeichel is an extraordinary good keeper even at his age. Mitov was one I was wanting us to sign but I think he’s looked shaky and has a mistake in him , certainly did against the RoI recently. Walton I don’t know about though would guess the stats would favour Smith .Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
We are trying to sign Regan Charles Cook according to the record.
Reagan Charles cook … Left winger well known player to MM , coming out of contract..
https://youtu.be/LT5pMRfhgPs?si=Ah_VlHte0vctSsRk
He was brilliant for Ross County in his 2nd season and I always saw him as an indicator that Malky could unearth a gem - there were 1 or 2 others during his time there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
He seems to have done well in Belgium as well.
I didn't say I was a fan, but have you seen the gut on the guy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
I think a few clubs , hertz rumoured to be one that were interested in him . Funny you mention 1 or 2 others there at that time as I’m trying to remember the other guy they had that looked quite good , think his name began with the letter H ? .Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrekko
Mind the gut on Conrad Logan...Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16
Please keep Rocky so we have what the Rock is Cookin'.Quote:
Originally Posted by supermcginn
Which one?Quote:
Originally Posted by evy
Aye, I remember my eyes being as big as his gut when he ran onto the pitch that day. Glad he quickly made everyone in the stadium that day look a fool.Quote:
Originally Posted by evy
Hungbo - he was on loan from Watford I think but now at Wigan?Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Joseph Hungbo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_HungboQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
He's a massively highly rated goalkeeper, why wouldn't it be beneficial to have him for a year or two instead of **** like Bursic. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Yeah , that’s the guy , thanks . I couldn’t remember his name . I see the record saying Hibs will face stiff competition from teams in England and Scotland for Charles Cook but Hibs are hoping MM’s influence could swing it .Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrekko
I didn’t say it wouldn’t be beneficial . I’m saying that our current keeper is doing very well it would be very hard to drop him if his form continues . BK’s will want Paulsen playing regularly and I’m not sure we can guarantee that .Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07
You said it wouldn't suit both parties. It would if he was good enough to play for us. If not then we wouldn't sign him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
If he's a better goalkeeper there's no room for sentiment if we strive to improve. Smith is doing well but there is better out there.
The whole point in the Bournemouth tie up is to get players to the club that we wouldn't be able to afford nor attract in normal circumstances. Signing the best goalkeeper in Australia is one of them times for me.
If a players playing well like Smith even to the point where his stats are the best or near best in the league then I don’t think he should just be dropped .. for that reason I don’t know if it does suit both parties.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07
I can understand dropping a player if his form dips and he’s making mistakes though when they are playing well or in Smiths case excellent then it would be really harsh in dropping him …
You say there’s no room for sentiment but we also have to watch that we don’t effect the spirit and togetherness this squad has shown by dropping players who are playing well too .
The same report saying McGrath will sign a 3 year deal with Hibs in the summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by skyehibee
The BKs can want whatever they want. If any player isn’t up to scratch or has a dip in form they’ll be out the team. SDG will decide on who plays. No guarantees for any player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Would be very happy with Charles-Cook.
Norwich trigger a clause in Emi Marcondes' contract, activating a one-year extension for the midfielder
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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
5 goals and 6 assists since joining in October , Key player for them
Always liked Charles-cook when he was in the league before
27, decent age. If he’s still got it, why not.
Again, recruitment team have maybe learnt lessons, knows the league, knows the club, we know him, he’s done it at this level.
Would not be against this one
Im the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicho87
Lot of people asking where he fits into the team but we need options. Could be to come off the bench, it might be against certain teams, he might alter the way he plays, we could change formation.
IMO there’s always a place in the squad for fast, creative forwards that score goals,
Charles-Cook is inconsistent but on his day, is a good player. Wouldn’t imagine he’d be as frustrating as some others out there though 😂. Hopefully, if true, SDG gets the best out of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicho87
Not sure what lessons the recruitment team would’ve learnt? They scout far and wide, hundreds, if not thousands of players per season before pitching them to the gaffer & co, who will then do the final due diligence. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to whether a player fits in the team - it doesn’t just sit with the recruitment team though.
Sorry when I say learn lessons I mean directly in comparison with players who were signed with no league experience, few competitive matches even.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibee bouncer
Melkerson
Hague
Tavares
Mueller
All epic fails at hibs
Joseph Hungbo currently at WiganQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
According to BBC we’re linked with Regan Charles-Cook. Can remember a stand out season with Ross County but if we achieve Euro group stages I’d be hoping for a higher calibre of player
I’d say Charles cook would be a good signing 👍 ✍️
The profit made on Melkerson makes him anything but an epic fail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicho87
I think it's a good calibre of player to be fair. I wish we got him before he left County initially but I imagine he went where the money increase was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickle
Be interesting to see where Sam Dalby now ends up, can't see Wrexham keeping him on.
I imagine he won't want to stay in Scotland and will use this chance to get back down the road. But if it was possible I'd be offering him pre-contract terms to persuade him to stay up here with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16
A lot of our recruitment at the top of the pitch I imagine will depend on Dwight Gayle & Boyle and if they plan on extending deals etc!Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
Wouldn't be against our attacking options being Boyle, Bowie & Dalby going into next season however! Reckon we would need another though.
Turnbull from Cardiff would be decent
Yeah I think it will be a case of Youan and Vente sold which means as it stands all we really have is Bowie. Getting someone like Dalby signed up to replace someone like Myko/Gayle would be a good start to building up the front line. Add in a Charles-Cook and Boyle extension it begins to look a lot healthier in the options again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16
If we went in with Bowie, Dalby, Boyle, Cook, I'd like to see Gayle stay for one more year as an older head/coachy type mentor.
Hardie from Plymouth would be a really good signing, unfortunately I think he's well out of our price range and will either be kept by Plymouth to try and fire them to promotion or sold to a decent championship teamQuote:
Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16
I still find it hilarious Rangers sold him when they did, some of the guff they've spent money on over the years and they had a guy right under there nose who would have scored goals for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Even back in 2019 when he was leaving Livi I thought we should have been in for him but wasn't to be!
If he can play a few games on the trot, has had a lot of injuriesQuote:
Originally Posted by eastmainsmsh
Would you not be slightly concerned about signing him as this is I think the first time he’s really been scoring goals ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
I think the type of striker he is, goals are more of a bonus to a certain extent. His overall powerful play occupies defenders and brings others into the game like a brewster/mixu type playerQuote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Playing for a side currently 10th in Belgian 2nd division and aged 28 doesn’t strike me as the type of signing we should be looking atQuote:
Originally Posted by Centre Hawf
No more than any other player. He was 24 when he came here and sometimes guys need somewhere to click for them to get their career going.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Would normally agree but it wasn't long ago he was doing well over here in this league. Out of contract in the summer and knows the league, right side of 30, plays in an area of the park there will likely be changes needed withs ins and outs. It ticks a lot of boxes for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickle
He played over 60 games in the Belgium top flight in his previous 2 seasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickle
Seems like his team are struggling this year but why would that preclude us from signing him? Did you watch him for Ross County?
[QUOTE=Centre Hawf;7948970]No more than any other player. He was 24 when he came here and sometimes guys need somewhere to click for them to get their career going.
I watched Dundee Utd quite a bit this season and tbh there were a few games where Dalby looked very ordinary ,can’t argue with his record this season though . Maybe you’re right in he just needed somewhere to kickstart his career . Be interesting to see where he ends up and if he can maintain his current form too .