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20-05-2025, 02:00 PM
easty

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Originally Posted by hibsforeurope

I still think Campbell is worth a punt, would only just be 27 at the start of next season. With a full preseason and regular games i think SDG would get him firing again.

He was class for Motherwell, and it was only 2 seasons back that he played almost every game for Luton when they got promoted to the Prem. Since then it's not went well for him at all, but it'd be mad to write him off at 26 year old. He'd offer more than Kwon, and we'll need more depth in centre mid.
20-05-2025, 02:01 PM
easty

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

I feel like it's the type of move that see's him go back to Motherwell next and just see if he can recapture something to even be an asset at this level. The last 3 seasons for him have been a total write off and he's struggled consistently. I'd stay well clear personally.

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.
20-05-2025, 02:03 PM
hibsforeurope

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Originally Posted by easty

He was class for Motherwell, and it was only 2 seasons back that he played almost every game for Luton when they got promoted to the Prem. Since then it's not went well for him at all, but it'd be mad to write him off at 26 year old. He'd offer more than Kwon, and we'll need more depth in centre mid.

Yeh i agree, Rocky and Miller have shown what can be done with a bit of faith and patience, Campbell is a proven quality, just lost his way a little.
20-05-2025, 02:05 PM
Unseen work

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?
20-05-2025, 02:11 PM
Centre Hawf

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Originally Posted by easty

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

You're right it's just two since he was doing well for Luton in the Championship. I'm still not overly impressed and sold on him. If he was to come in and do a pre-season with us and we liked what we saw and there wasn't any issues then I can be won over on the clubs judgement of him. But at the moment I find it hard to think it's not the start of a decline that's hard to stop.
20-05-2025, 02:11 PM
CapitalGreen

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Originally Posted by easty

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

At 4 different clubs though.
20-05-2025, 02:19 PM
Tha Cabbage Kid

Aaron connolly is a free agent. didnt do too well last season but there is a good player in there somewhere.

Also Moguel Alfarela is a very good technical player but wasnt given a chance for Legia here in poland. By a few people who know him, he has the ability.
20-05-2025, 02:20 PM
Spike Mandela

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.
20-05-2025, 02:25 PM
easty

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

At 4 different clubs though.

Only if you count Luton when he was part of their EPL squad, which would be harsh. That's a level above Campbell, and Luton went out and brought in better players that left him out the picture.
20-05-2025, 02:27 PM
Sioux

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Originally Posted by hibsforeurope

I still think Campbell is worth a punt, would only just be 27 at the start of next season. With a full preseason and regular games i think SDG would get him firing again.

:faf:

The pre-season mythical wand that turns ordinary Joes into a Combination of Messi and Ronaldo.
20-05-2025, 02:31 PM
CapitalGreen

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Originally Posted by easty

Only if you count Luton when he was part of their EPL squad, which would be harsh. That's a level above Campbell, and Luton went out and brought in better players that left him out the picture.

He was training with Luton’s squad twice this season and got punted on loan both times despite them being in relegation trouble during the January window.
20-05-2025, 02:35 PM
GreenPJ

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Originally Posted by easty

It's only this season and last season that he's struggled.

So no real form or consistency for last 2 seasons - is that not an alarm bell for someone who is not a teenager?
20-05-2025, 03:08 PM
easty

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Originally Posted by GreenPJ

So no real form or consistency for last 2 seasons - is that not an alarm bell for someone who is not a teenager?

Rocky Bushiri was tatties last 2 seasons. Players sometimes just need the right management.

The bit in bold - yeah, could be.

I don't think we should be shutting ourselves off to that market/that kind of player though. Players who've hit a bit of a stumbling block in their career can be great signings.

That all said, I'm not in any way desperate for us to sign Allan Campbell. I just remember a good player at this level at Motherwell, and a guy who performed really well in the English Championship for a couple of seasons, getting himself a Scotland cap in the process...not that long ago in the grand scheme of things.
20-05-2025, 03:12 PM
Donegal Hibby

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Originally Posted by Tha Cabbage Kid

Aaron connolly is a free agent. didnt do too well last season but there is a good player in there somewhere.

Also Moguel Alfarela is a very good technical player but wasnt given a chance for Legia here in poland. By a few people who know him, he has the ability.

When I first saw Connelly I thought he looked a great prospect and was a player who had the potential to play at a high level but the guys had some serious issues unfortunately. Think he’s really brave here and hopefully he’s turned his life around and someone gives him a chance because he has the ability to be a very good player for someone …

https://youtu.be/R-sCyob8k2c?si=5dRNRzCy4TsRZWX2
20-05-2025, 03:32 PM
JimBHibees

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Originally Posted by Spike Mandela

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.

Agree we should be aiming for better. Think helped him at Motherwell Turnbull playing for them. Wonder what he is doing now Cardiff relegated
20-05-2025, 04:21 PM
1875Sean

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Originally Posted by Unseen work

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?

I just think they are overhyped, can’t blame the coaching when they couldn’t cut it at the last club too
20-05-2025, 04:33 PM
TrinityHibby

Striker options

My Leeds United supporting mate thinks we should be looking at this lad as a striking option.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spor...-hull-10156056
20-05-2025, 04:47 PM
04Sauzee

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Originally Posted by TrinityHibby

My Leeds United supporting mate thinks we should be looking at this lad as a striking option.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spor...-hull-10156056

I know he's played football at a great level. Is he a CF or more of an attacking midfielder?
20-05-2025, 04:52 PM
hibsbollah

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike Mandela

Some people's obsession with signing Campbell is getting to the point of a .net joke. Like the elusive trying to find the 'Matty Jack' type player.

Let it it go. We can find better and should be aiming higher this window than the likes of this .net myth.

Obsession? Myth? A bit over the top no? Player i like and some others do too.
20-05-2025, 04:57 PM
Since90+2

Not sure Campbell would be someone I'd be looking at when he's struggled to get a game for Dundee United, and by all accounts has been pretty poor.

Some players careers just peter out and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case with Campbell.

Could actually see him signing for Hearts. Seems like their type of signing with McInness in charge.
20-05-2025, 05:17 PM
HFC93

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?
20-05-2025, 05:19 PM
Unseen work

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Originally Posted by HFC93

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?

Surely just as a guest

13 goals and 5 assists in the championship this season, probably would get quite a few offers!

Just saw they triggered an extension in his contract and he’s said Santos and teams from the MLS were previously interested

Never realised he’s 31!
20-05-2025, 05:25 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by HFC93

Not really a rumour but Josh Windass is on Opengoal this week. He said he was at the game on Saturday as a guest of David Marshall (former teammate). Pure speculation but is he someone we're maybe looking at given Marshall's role in the recruitment team?

Scored some beauties for Wednesday this season. An expensive hun reclamation project ?
20-05-2025, 06:07 PM
AlbertK86

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Not sure Campbell would be someone I'd be looking at when he's struggled to get a game for Dundee United, and by all accounts has been pretty poor.

Some players careers just peter out and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case with Campbell.

Could actually see him signing for Hearts. Seems like their type of signing with McInness in charge.

Maybe struggled with Utd’s hoofball

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20-05-2025, 06:34 PM
EVENTUALLY

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Originally Posted by Unseen work

I was one that was desperate for us to sign Campbell, really surprised how poor he has done.

Same for Paton and Fiorini

Bad coaching?

No. He was signed and coached by Nathan Jones at Charlton who has dragged the Addicks into the League One Play Off Final. Campbell was very very poor for Charlton and did absolutely nowt at D. Utd.
We should steer well clear.
20-05-2025, 06:50 PM
Davy Mac

I think Jason Kerr of Wigan is in his last year of his contract and I've heard a snippet of interest.

Definitely a player I would like to see at ER, market value suggests £600k, must be on our radar and would really add to the squad, particularly if lose someone.
20-05-2025, 08:47 PM
gbhibby

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...derway-5129891

Found this hope Malky is all over this

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20-05-2025, 08:49 PM
HairyMM

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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee

I know he's played football at a great level. Is he a CF or more of an attacking midfielder?

It looks like he is more of an attacking midfielder so a potential replacement for Youan and / or Junior?
20-05-2025, 08:53 PM
Billy Bunter 07

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Originally Posted by gbhibby

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...derway-5129891

Found this hope Malky is all over this

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St Pauli want him then we have little chance you would think. Doesn't that boy we had on loan that used to play for Ross County play for them too? Aussie guy sure played in the Scottish Cup final, cannae mind his name.
20-05-2025, 08:54 PM
Since452

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Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07

St Pauli want him then we have little chance you would think. Doesn't that boy we had on loan that used to play for Ross County play for them too? Aussie guy sure played in the Scottish Cup final, cannae mind his name.

Jackson Irvine. Quite liked him.

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