Summer transfer thread 2025

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

I don’t think it’s unfair.

Where do we draw the line on it? If we got offered the chance to sign Courtois, does Smith just keep the gloves because he done well last season? Obviously that’s an extreme example, but the same principles will be used for any other new goalie we sign. If Gray deems them to be a better goalkeeper then they’ll be into the side. That’s not unfair on Smith, he just has to work hard, be ready and take any opportunity that may come his way going forward. Same goes for every player in every position.

The club should, and will, always look to improve. If that means players who have done well are replaced by players we deem could be even better then so be it, that’s football.

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Certainly is an extreme example as we are talking about a player levels above one of our own , as it is we are talking about Paulsen who is a good young keeper currently learning/ developing by playing in a league which is probably a level or two below our own league , wither he’s levels above Smith I don’t know but what I do know is the keeper we have has been * consistently good and is one of the best in our league .

I don’t think it will be Paulsen we will sign as it’s not one that makes sense to me , I'd be really surprised if we do in fairness . I think there’s probably more chance it will be Sallinger who like Smith did when Bursik was NO 1 will have to bide his time as Smith has the gloves because he’s been …. * 👍

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

Certainly is an extreme example as we are talking about a player levels above one of our own , as it is we are talking about Paulsen who is a good young keeper currently learning/ developing by playing in a league which is probably a level or two below our own league , wither he’s levels above Smith I don’t know but what I do know is the keeper we have has been * consistently good and is one of the best in our league .

I don’t think it will be Paulsen we will sign as it’s not one that makes sense to me , I'd be really surprised if we do in fairness . I think there’s probably more chance it will be Sallinger who like Smith did when Bursik was NO 1 will have to bide his time as Smith has the gloves because he’s been …. * 👍

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If, and it is an if obviously, we sign a goalie for a relatively large 6 figure fee (as is rumoured in his case) he wouldn’t be coming in to sit on the bench. He’d be in the team IMO.

An awful lot of time being spent discussing who the goalie might be lol...

I’d be reluctant to see Smith replaced unless it’s for someone who is levels above.

Keepers are about so much more than saving shots, their understanding with their defence and distribution are huge parts of their game and are two things I think Smith did really well last season.

Weirdly I didn’t really see him make that many saves in a game until the Rangers match where he made 5 or 6 real quality stops.

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Originally Posted by Springbank

This reminds me of a time when my then 4 year old son was introduced to a pal of mines new girlfriend

We asked my pal how it was going with the new partner

"Oh mate, she's a keeper" he said

"SHES A GOALIE?? WOW!" said the four year old, suddenly surprised and impressed....

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Love this :greengrin

https://aleagues.com.au/videos/id/al...6373515395112/

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Originally Posted by Stokesy's on fire

Hearing Hibs are in for Adam Le Fondre and Danny Swanson.

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Where are you hearing that. I have been scouring the media for some Hibs news without success.

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Originally Posted by B.H.F.C

If, and it is an if obviously, we sign a goalie for a relatively large 6 figure fee (as is rumoured in his case) he wouldn’t be coming in to sit on the bench. He’d be in the team IMO.

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He’d be coming in to challenge Smith for the No.1 jersey . If it is him I honestly don’t think just because we paid a 6 figure fee that would guarantee him a starting place in the new season . Surprised how many want to see Smith replaced as No.1 considering his consistently good performance since taking over from Bursik who once moved for 6 figures at one time too .

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Originally Posted by Unseen work

Maybe in the minority but I really hope Shankland doesn’t sign again for Hearts

Really good player and goal scorer, Mcinnes would get him scoring a load imo

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Agree


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Originally Posted by Tambo

https://aleagues.com.au/videos/id/al...6373515395112/

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Dwight Gayle puts that in the corner

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Originally Posted by Alfred E Newman

Where are you hearing that. I have been scouring the media for some Hibs news without success.

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Danny Swanson is at Cowdenbeath, why would we be in for him

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Originally Posted by Alfred E Newman

Where are you hearing that. I have been scouring the media for some Hibs news without success.

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I assumed it was some sort of attempt at humour?

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

There’s actually an article on the BBC Sport page mentioning Modric going to the Huns with Ancelotti Jnr 😂😂😂

“When asked whether he'd fancy coming to Rangers, he didn't say no“

And

“Other players have also asked Ancelotti to take them to Scotland.”

****ing hell!!

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He didn't say no because he couldn't stop laughing.

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Originally Posted by badabing67

Danny Swanson is at Cowdenbeath, why would we be in for him

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Jesus.

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Originally Posted by TrinityHFC

Jesus.

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Not currently available for matches

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Originally Posted by TrinityHFC

Jesus.

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Dangerous cross on him.

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Originally Posted by TrinityHFC

Jesus.

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Hope he is not a goalie as he is not great with crosses.

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

Certainly is an extreme example as we are talking about a player levels above one of our own , as it is we are talking about Paulsen who is a good young keeper currently learning/ developing by playing in a league which is probably a level or two below our own league , wither he’s levels above Smith I don’t know but what I do know is the keeper we have has been * consistently good and is one of the best in our league .

I don’t think it will be Paulsen we will sign as it’s not one that makes sense to me , I'd be really surprised if we do in fairness . I think there’s probably more chance it will be Sallinger who like Smith did when Bursik was NO 1 will have to bide his time as Smith has the gloves because he’s been …. * 👍

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If you don’t know how good Paulsen is then I’d suggest it’s silly to insist Smith keeps the gloves regardless.

I want whoever’s our best keeper at the start of next season to have the gloves. Whether that’s Smith, Paulsen or Sallinger, it’s not about being fair to anyone, it’s about getting the best team on the pitch. The exact same is the case for every other position.

Does this argument that players who don’t let us down deserve to start the next season for fairness sake apply to all positions? If so, we probably shouldn’t have any summer signings starting games at the beginning of next season?

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Originally Posted by TrinityHFC

Jesus.

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Can't play on Sunday's unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by HFC93

Can't play on Sunday's unfortunately.

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He's Jewish :wink:

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Originally Posted by Tambo

https://aleagues.com.au/videos/id/al...6373515395112/

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Jordan Smith has pulled off a few better than that over the past couple of months.

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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

He's Jewish :wink:

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That’ll be Saturdays out the box then. Lets hope we make the group stages so he can save us on Sundays.

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Originally Posted by Stokesy's on fire

Hearing Hibs are in for Adam Le Fondre and Danny Swanson.

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It's about time

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Originally Posted by SHODAN

It's about time

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Surely this is the summer we sign Jamie Cuerton?

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

If you don’t know how good Paulsen is then I’d suggest it’s silly to insist Smith keeps the gloves regardless.

I want whoever’s our best keeper at the start of next season to have the gloves. Whether that’s Smith, Paulsen or Sallinger, it’s not about being fair to anyone, it’s about getting the best team on the pitch. The exact same is the case for every other position.

Does this argument that players who don’t let us down deserve to start the next season for fairness sake apply to all positions? If so, we probably shouldn’t have any summer signings starting games at the beginning of next season?

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I don’t know how good he is that’s true though the league he’s in I wouldn’t think he’s at the levels above Smith as Courtois is , he’s probably a good young keeper that has a lot of potential but needs games in order to improve yet.

I think Smith has earned the right to stay No.1 for the start of the new season because he’s consistently been good with one of the highest save percentages in the league.

As to your last bit about applying to all positions . I think a goalkeeper position is entirely different in he’s not subbed regularly as an outfield player is and in most cases teams tend to stick to a good one which is exactly what we have got now …

https://fbref.com/en/comps/40/keeper...miership-Stats

If it’s not broken then …..

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Originally Posted by Billy Bunter 07

Surely this is the summer we sign Jamie Cuerton?

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Don’t you mean Jordi Cruyff? Saw him on the bus heading towards ER.

Watched the Paulson highlight reel and there were a lot of saves where the ball was pushed into a dangerous area which would likely be punished in our league. Didn't look great if I'm being honest, we need more than a simple shot stopper.

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Originally Posted by Dublin07

Hope he is not a goalie as he is not great with crosses.

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He'd be a nailed on starter though

I’m a tad concerned if it’s another young relatively inexperienced goalie where we are saving a few quid

I am hoping for an established number 1 who is here to battle it out and take the shirt of smith.

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Originally Posted by Nicho87

I’m a tad concerned if it’s another young relatively inexperienced goalie where we are saving a few quid

I am hoping for an established number 1 who is here to battle it out and take the shirt of smith.

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He has had two full seasons in the A league where he had played very well.