Summer transfer thread 2025

Confirmed in (2):
Jamie McGrath, four years (midfielder, Aberdeen)
Raphael Sallinger, three years (goalkeeper, Hartberg)

Confirmed new contracts (5):
Martin Boyle (one year)
Chris Cadden (two years)
Jack Iredale (three years)
Lewis Miller (one year)
Jordan Smith (three years)

Confirmed out (10):
Murray Aiken
Max Boruc
Josef Bursik (Club Brugge)
Dwight Gayle (retired)
Nohan Kenneh
Mykola Kuharevich (Swansea)
Hyeok-kyu Kwon (Celtic)
Reuben McAllister
Kyle McClelland
Nectar Triantis (Sunderland)

Confirmed out on loan (0):
N/A

Rumoured in:
Migouel Alfarela (striker, Legia Warsaw)
Ryan Porteous (defender, Watford)
Nectar Triantis (midfielder, Sunderland)

Rumoured new contracts:
Rocky Bushiri
Junior Hoilett

Rumoured out:
Rocky Bushiri
Allan Delferriere
Junior Hoilett
Nathan Moriah-Welsh
Jair Tavares
Dylan Vente
Elie Youan

Apologies this one's come so late. Feel free to remind of any I've forgotten.

Been looking forward to this thread 😁
Unseen Work to post his first YouTube reel by page 3 😁😁

I’d say kennah is confirmed out as the statement pretty much did say he’s off

I hope we manage to at least retain Boyle.

Who confirmed Bursik and Kwon are out? I fully expect they will be but when/where was it confirmed?

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Been looking forward to this thread 😁
Unseen Work to post his first YouTube reel by page 3 😁😁

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I’ll start it early 🤣

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Originally Posted by HoboHarry

Who confirmed Bursik and Kwon are out? I fully expect they will be but when/where was it confirmed?

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I assume he means because their loans are expiring and they’ll be returning to their parent clubs

A rumoured in from Sunday’s game.

Anthony Ralston, an auld boy was telling me at half time. Was all excited about it as it was from a Celtic employee.

Said he had never got a signing rumour before in all his years watching Hibs

About time this thread was opened :aok:

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Originally Posted by scoopyboy

A rumoured in from Sunday’s game.

Anthony Ralston, an auld boy was telling me at half time. Was all excited about it as it was from a Celtic employee.

Said he had never got a signing rumour before in all his years watching Hibs

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Ralston's contract runs till 2027 the only way I could see him coming here is loan. MM is well in with Brendan so I suspect something would be lined up from there. I also expect Lenny will get a bit of a helping hand for the Pars as well.

What’s Motherwell’s Dan Casey like ? ( not us linked btw ) .

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Originally Posted by scoopyboy

A rumoured in from Sunday’s game.

Anthony Ralston, an auld boy was telling me at half time. Was all excited about it as it was from a Celtic employee.

Said he had never got a signing rumour before in all his years watching Hibs

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Probably many wont agree with me but Ive always thought Ralston to be a decent player with celtc but not so much for Scotland, although I said a while back he was chucked into a few Scotland games when he had literarily been bench warming for celtc and it was noticeable he was way off it.

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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee

Been looking forward to this thread 😁
Unseen Work to post his first YouTube reel by page 3 😁😁

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Nice 😅

I notice has scores as many with his left foot as he does his right foot.

I’ve missed the NMW rumour, who’s supposedly in for him?

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

What’s Motherwell’s Dan Casey like ? ( not us linked btw ) .

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Hearts fans seemed to think they were signing him in January.

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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee

Hearts fans seemed to think they were signing him in January.

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Seemingly close to signing for them now

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Who confirmed Bursik and Kwon are out? I fully expect they will be but when/where was it confirmed?

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Its because their loan period ends.

We are looking at a Midfielder from Preston North End.

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We are looking at a Midfielder from Preston North End.

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Didn't we try and sign him under Stubbs when he was younger?

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Pre contract perhaps, if it is him ?

Could be Robbie Brady. He would suit our older heads category especially when Gayle is leaving and Hoilett is out of contract.

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Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse

Could be Robbie Brady. He would suit our older heads category especially when Gayle is leaving and Hoilett is out of contract.

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Hmm played mainly left mid for them this season. He is ex-Bournemouth, though before Black Knights I’m sure.

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Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse

Could be Robbie Brady. He would suit our older heads category especially when Gayle is leaving and Hoilett is out of contract.

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Maybe but with N Cadden and Obita are we not covered in that area?

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

Hmm played mainly left mid for them this season. He is ex-Bournemouth, though before Black Knights I’m sure.

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Not sure who it is but I was told it is a recommendation from Tim Bezbatchenko

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Originally Posted by Unseen work

I assume he means because their loans are expiring and they’ll be returning to their parent clubs

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Jesus, I’d completely forgot Kwon existed.

Wasn't Dalby at Dundee Utd rumoured on here a few weeks back, or did I imagine that?

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Originally Posted by Coco Bryce

We are looking at a Midfielder from Preston North End.

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Who? Wouldn't say no to Ally McCann but his contract runs to 2027 so doubt it would be him

I know we just humped them 4-0 but, I think Josh Mulligan could be a good potential addition, young, played a good number of games at the top level and been one of Dundee's better players in the last 2-3 years.

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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee

Hearts fans seemed to think they were signing him in January.

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Been mentioned again , one says it’s almost done too . I can’t say I ever really noticed him .
Another article I read said that Sevco are in talks with the agent of Peterborough’s Poku .

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Originally Posted by scoopyboy

A rumoured in from Sunday’s game.

Anthony Ralston, an auld boy was telling me at half time. Was all excited about it as it was from a Celtic employee.

Said he had never got a signing rumour before in all his years watching Hibs

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Have no ITK on if it's currently happening, but Ralston was one that we tried to get on loan when Lee Johnson was here and was told no. I wouldn't be hugely surprised if that door has reopened.

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

Have no ITK on if it's currently happening, but Ralston was one that we tried to get on loan when Lee Johnson was here and was told no. I wouldn't be hugely surprised if that door has reopened.

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I honestly think he’s gash.

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

I honestly think he’s gash.

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Agreed, him and that Liam Scales being at Celtic for as long as they have been is mind boggling.

Have a search of Ryan Ledson on Twitter, he’ll get sent off every week up here 🤣

Some mental challenges!

Looks like he would be a ‘6’ and Triantis replacement. Big lad and seems to have a good range of passing

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

Been mentioned again , one says it’s almost done too . I can’t say I ever really noticed him .
Another article I read said that Sevco are in talks with the agent of Peterborough’s Poku .

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Got to wonder what will happen there, would of thought there would be a hold on transfer business till the new owners were in. Bet Lyall Cameron must be concerned about how things will pan out for him now. I imagine there is going to be a pretty big clear out.

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Originally Posted by scoopyboy

A rumoured in from Sunday’s game.

Anthony Ralston, an auld boy was telling me at half time. Was all excited about it as it was from a Celtic employee.

Said he had never got a signing rumour before in all his years watching Hibs

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Would be delighted with that he's really improved over the past few years. Just can't see it happening though as still under contract with Celtic.

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

I honestly think he’s gash.

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I would say that currently I wouldn't break any budget to get him if we have Chris Cadden/Miller/Megwa all in that position. But I think he'd be a good signing for us if it was a position we were looking to fill. I don't think he's starting for Scotland level personally but I also don't believe he's a terrible player by any stretch.

Ralston would be an excellent signing.

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

I honestly think he’s gash.

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He's definitely improved alot I used to think he was guff as well. Even for Scotland recently he's not looked out of place at all.

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Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16

Agreed, him and that Liam Scales being at Celtic for as long as they have been is mind boggling.

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It wouldn't surprise me if me if Scales ended up back at Aberdeen next season. And for Ralston I'd think he would only come here if SDG is thinking about having the option of playing 4 at the back. Could be wrong but isn't Ralston pretty much a fullback as apposed to a wingback . Though he can put in a decent cross.

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Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16

I know we just humped them 4-0 but, I think Josh Mulligan could be a good potential addition, young, played a good number of games at the top level and been one of Dundee's better players in the last 2-3 years.

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I thought he played well going forward on the right against us. Managed a few runs through us on the right hand side. Good age with plenty potential.

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Originally Posted by Coco Bryce

Not sure who it is but I was told it is a recommendation from Tim Bezbatchenko

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Could be Theo Mawene?

Turns 18 in the summer, Brighton and Brentford have been looking at him apparently. Could be one Bournemouth sign and then send up here. Would make sense if Bezbatchenko is involved.

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Originally Posted by badabing67

It wouldn't surprise me if me if Scales ended up back at Aberdeen next season. And for Ralston I'd think he would only come here if SDG is thinking about having the option of playing 4 at the back. Could be wrong but isn't Ralston pretty much a fullback as apposed to a wingback . Though he can put in a decent cross.

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I'll be hoping he does end up back at Aberdeen, 2 red cards and about 11 goals shipped in 2 games while he was at the heart of the Aberdeen side's defence when we played them a couple of years ago, he is absolutely rotten.

I'll reserve judgement for Ralston, If he can slot in at full back to help Miller/Cadden then great, plus he has European experience which could help us in the long run.

It also potentially means that O'Hora slots in at CCB and Megwa would then be sold.

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Originally Posted by badabing67

Got to wonder what will happen there, would of thought there would be a hold on transfer business till the new owners were in. Bet Lyall Cameron must be concerned about how things will pan out for him now. I imagine there is going to be a pretty big clear out.

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There was a video in the sun with Boyd and some other guy talking about a clear out that was needed there . Interesting one that came up was a player they have on loan who Boyd said they must use every loophole they possibly can in order not to sign him as the fee being talked about is around £3mil .

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Ralston would be an excellent signing.

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I'm hoping for no new signings. Extend Rocky, Boyle and Miller. Hoilet for another year and sell Yoane and Vente. Use that money for a hopeful Triantis bid. Done!

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Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16

Agreed, him and that Liam Scales being at Celtic for as long as they have been is mind boggling.

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I would have agreed with you around the time Scales was at Aberdeen but I think he’s improved a lot and his a better option than Trusty for them ..

As for Ralston , if there was anything in it does that mean Miller is moving on? . I think Ralston is a good club man for them and would be surprised if there was anything in it tbh .

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Originally Posted by keep the faith

I'm hoping for no new signings. Extend Rocky, Boyle and Miller. Hoilet for another year and sell Yoane and Vente. Use that money for a hopeful Triantis bid. Done!

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We need to make signings and constantly improve the team and if we have Group Stage European football next season we need more quality throughout the squad. We can't make the same mistakes we made after finishing third the last time under JR.

Scales is terrible. Better than Trusty, no chance.

Ralston would be a good signing and competition for C.Cadden now Miller has found his best position.

Would suit our formation well too.

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Originally Posted by keep the faith

I'm hoping for no new signings. Extend Rocky, Boyle and Miller. Hoilet for another year and sell Yoane and Vente. Use that money for a hopeful Triantis bid. Done!

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Ah the good old Hibs hubris after any modicum of success.

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Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16

I'll be hoping he does end up back at Aberdeen, 2 red cards and about 11 goals shipped in 2 games while he was at the heart of the Aberdeen side's defence when we played them a couple of years ago, he is absolutely rotten.

I'll reserve judgement for Ralston, If he can slot in at full back to help Miller/Cadden then great, plus he has European experience which could help us in the long run.

It also potentially means that O'Hora slots in at CCB and Megwa would then be sold.

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TBH I could only see the Ralston thing happening if we get guaranteed group stage Euro footie

Ralston would be a fantastic signing. Probably best in a back 4 mind you and we don't want to change back to that any time soon. But good at RWB and could also slot in at RCB.

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

I would have agreed with you around the time Scales was at Aberdeen but I think he’s improved a lot and his a better option than Trusty for them ..

As for Ralston , if there was anything in it does that mean Miller is moving on? . I think Ralston is a good club man for them and would be surprised if there was anything in it tbh .

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Disagree about Scales he was the main reason we got so many opportunities against them at Parkhead in the league. He was poor that day. Trusty looked much better than him against us in the Scottish Cup

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Originally Posted by andrew70

Scales is terrible. Better than Trusty, no chance.

Ralston would be a good signing and competition for C.Cadden now Miller has found his best position.

Would suit our formation well too.

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I know a fair few Celtic supporters that would disagree with you in they much prefer a defensive partnership of Vickers and Scales to one of Vickers and Trusty ..

Some of them have singled out quite a few times Trusty has been at fault , one of them being Campbells first goal in our 2-1 victory.

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Could be Theo Mawene?

Turns 18 in the summer, Brighton and Brentford have been looking at him apparently. Could be one Bournemouth sign and then send up here. Would make sense if Bezbatchenko is involved.

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To add to this, he’s yet to sign a professional contract with PNE. If he moved to a Scottish club, the fee would be much lower than if he moved to another English club.

We really need to build on this season and not screw SDG over the same way we did Jack Ross when we finished 3rd. It's so important we get the summer window right.

If we finish 3rd we have a real opportunity to elevate this club further going forward. What a chance we have. Let's not let history repeat itself.

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I know a fair few Celtic supporters that would disagree with you in they much prefer a defensive partnership of Vickers and Scales to one of Vickers and Trusty ..

Some of them have singled out quite a few times Trusty has been at fault , one of them being Campbells first goal in our 2-1 victory.

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None of the Celtic fans I know rate Scales. He’s a token gesture to most.

Will never play at such a high level once he leaves Celtic and I include Aberdeen, Hibs etc.

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To add to this, he’s yet to sign a professional contract with PNE. If he moved to a Scottish club, the fee would be much lower than if he moved to another English club.

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Could be Theo Mawene?

Turns 18 in the summer, Brighton and Brentford have been looking at him apparently. Could be one Bournemouth sign and then send up here. Would make sense if Bezbatchenko is involved.

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Is that his dad that was at preston and Aberdeen was decent 🤔

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Ralston would be an excellent signing.

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Who would he displace from the current team? I suppose if Miller is to leave and we want to play a back four, he would do a job there.

I would prefer Miller gets his contract extended, he's turning into a very good RCB, and can play right back if needed.

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

Have no ITK on if it's currently happening, but Ralston was one that we tried to get on loan when Lee Johnson was here and was told no. I wouldn't be hugely surprised if that door has reopened.

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Ralston is an out and out right back, not a wing back. If we were to sign him we’d be looking to change shape to a back 4 on a regular basis

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Originally Posted by andrew70

None of the Celtic fans I know rate Scales. He’s a token gesture to most.

Will never play at such a high level once he leaves Celtic and I include Aberdeen, Hibs etc.

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I didn’t rate him either especially from his time at Aberdeen but I’ve changed my opinion on him having watched him with both Celtic and the ROI . I think he’s improved.

The Celtic fans I know want another CH in the summer that’s better than him and Trusty but most in the meantime prefer Scales to partner Vickers . At least the ones I know do .

You say he will never play at a higher level including Aberdeen , Hibs etc but is he any worse than the likes of Gallagher, Graham ( Dundee Utd ), Halkett ,McCart (hertz ) , Rubezic , Knoester ( Aberdeen) O’Hora ,Ekpiteta or would he be an upgrade on some of these ? .

https://www.skysports.com/football/v...d-rangers-lead

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Originally Posted by badabing67

Got to wonder what will happen there, would of thought there would be a hold on transfer business till the new owners were in. Bet Lyall Cameron must be concerned about how things will pan out for him now. I imagine there is going to be a pretty big clear out.

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They haven’t even agreed a fee with Dundee for him yet
Dundee looking for the type of money Aberdeen got for Barron

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

Probably many wont agree with me but Ive always thought Ralston to be a decent player with celtc but not so much for Scotland, although I said a while back he was chucked into a few Scotland games when he had literarily been bench warming for celtc and it was noticeable he was way off it.

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Personally think a decent player

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

What’s Motherwell’s Dan Casey like ? ( not us linked btw ) .

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Pretty rugged up and at them centre back. Bit reckless but a decent goal threat from set pieces

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No way...is it really true thus time?! :hyper

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

I would say that currently I wouldn't break any budget to get him if we have Chris Cadden/Miller/Megwa all in that position. But I think he'd be a good signing for us if it was a position we were looking to fill. I don't think he's starting for Scotland level personally but I also don't believe he's a terrible player by any stretch.

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Can’t see Megwa being a first team regular

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Can’t see Megwa being a first team regular

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Agree

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I didn’t rate him either especially from his time at Aberdeen but I’ve changed my opinion on him having watched him with both Celtic and the ROI . I think he’s improved.

The Celtic fans I know want another CH in the summer that’s better than him and Trusty but most in the meantime prefer Scales to partner Vickers . At least the ones I know do .

You say he will never play at a higher level including Aberdeen , Hibs etc but is he any worse than the likes of Gallagher, Graham ( Dundee Utd ), Halkett ,McCart (hertz ) , Rubezic , Knoester ( Aberdeen) O’Hora ,Ekpiteta or would he be an upgrade on some of these ? .

https://www.skysports.com/football/v...d-rangers-lead

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Would rather both our centre halves to be honest. The rest are torture but glad they don’t play for us.

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Originally Posted by CapitalGreen

Ralston would be an excellent signing.

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I could see him being either.

He's not played all that much football over the years so he's actually half decent considering that.

With a solid couple of seasons behind him where he plays every week I wouldn't be surprised if he turned into a very good player.

I just don't think you get to be that player being a reserve for Celtic who has the odd loan behind him and, er, the odd international appearance plus occasionally coming in from the cold to deputise at his club.

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They haven’t even agreed a fee with Dundee for him yet
Dundee looking for the type of money Aberdeen got for Barron

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Will be another tribunal, it will cost Dundee a packet in legal fees

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Been mentioned again , one says it’s almost done too . I can’t say I ever really noticed him .
Another article I read said that Sevco are in talks with the agent of Peterborough’s Poku .

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If that's the market that Sevco are looking at then they are knackered, they won't catch Celtic if that's the best they can afford.

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Originally Posted by Thatdayinmay16

Agreed, him and that Liam Scales being at Celtic for as long as they have been is mind boggling.

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I think they both have “room for improvement” … and part of me thinks we could improve Ralston, and the other part says na, surely celtic would have already. Hmm .. this fence I’m sitting on is comfy it seems 😂

The important thing next season is we don’t do what hearts did this season, and we make the most of our progress, keep as many of the players who have achieved this season like they have that we can, continue to move on the ones who should play no part, and bring in even one or two (I know we may need more depending on who moves on, and I’d add in an extra good goalie in addition actually) like Bowie and Cadden, and aim for more progress.

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Originally Posted by Hibernian Verse

Could be Robbie Brady. He would suit our older heads category especially when Gayle is leaving and Hoilett is out of contract.

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Correct me if I'm wrong but Gayle retiring isn't 100% confirmed. I'm sure he said after the win at Tynie if he was still scoring goals and enjoying playing he would reconsider.

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Originally Posted by HoboHarry

If that's the market that Sevco are looking at then they are knackered, they won't catch Celtic if that's the best they can afford.

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Could be wrong, but think they have a £4mil obligation to buy that Cortes who’s always out injured for them.

So probably penny-pinching elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by Centre Hawf

I would say that currently I wouldn't break any budget to get him if we have Chris Cadden/Miller/Megwa all in that position. But I think he'd be a good signing for us if it was a position we were looking to fill. I don't think he's starting for Scotland level personally but I also don't believe he's a terrible player by any stretch.

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Miller is doing a great job at RCH in a back three…. Cadden I am fine with in a pool of right wing backs … Megwa I haven’t as yet been convinced of … so if we find a strong option for RWB, I think it would be a sensible signing … LWB .. I enjoyed watching Obita on Sunday, and he could get better now it’s a 3-5-2 … and Nicky Cadden too … hmm … and there’s more to ponder, and also young players to come through at some point hopefully …

Good to have these “problems”. Well done SDG for getting us to this position, and also moving on when we can those that are better to move on.

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Correct me if I'm wrong but Gayle retiring isn't 100% confirmed. I'm sure he said after the win at Tynie if he was still scoring goals and enjoying playing he would reconsider.

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He’s never played in Europe. I think (hope) that might sway him

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Originally Posted by HoboHarry

If that's the market that Sevco are looking at then they are knackered, they won't catch Celtic if that's the best they can afford.

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Agree, seen him a few times, good player at that level, not sure about the development potential but no higher up club seriously linked. Never occurred to me that he'd add much to Hibs but you never know.

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Originally Posted by JohnM1875

Could be wrong, but think they have a £4mil obligation to buy that Cortes who’s always out injured for them.

So probably penny-pinching elsewhere.

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Good grief, I'd no idea lol, yet another calamitous decision by them. Seriously, if we can build on what we currently have and that's where Sevco are at there isn't a reason in the world why we can't finish second next year.

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Good grief, I'd no idea lol, yet another calamitous decision by them. Seriously, if we can build on what we currently have and that's where Sevco are at there isn't a reason in the world why we can't finish second next year.

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I'm getting Dhanda "split the Old Firm" vibes :duck:

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I'm getting Dhanda "split the Old Firm" vibes :duck:

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Well to be fair it's more of a reflection on how poor a state Sevco are in financially as opposed to what we are doing. Given their resources they should be out of sight from us but they aren't...

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Originally Posted by HoboHarry

Well to be fair it's more of a reflection on how poor a state Sevco are in financially as opposed to what we are doing. Given their resources they should be out of sight from us but they aren't...

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...they are

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Originally Posted by HoboHarry

If that's the market that Sevco are looking at then they are knackered, they won't catch Celtic if that's the best they can afford.

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I think there were quite a few clubs interested in him before he got injured . How good is he ? I don’t know but he appears to be on Sevco’s radar , probably because his contract is near out ..

https://the72.co.uk/2025/02/19/burnl...st-kwame-poku/

The other one that’s interesting is Boyd in the Sun says Sevco must do everything they can to get out of signing Cortes who they have on loan with an obligation to buy for around £3 mill …

I’d love it if they had to pay £3mill for a player they don’t want 😆

Got to say I’m a big Liam scales admirer, think he’s perfect kind of cb for our shape, didn’t always rate him though. Still hold out hope we can get pleguezelo if Plymouth go down. Think that’s realistic. Or maybe not 😬

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Yip.

Talk of finishing 2nd next season is very jamboesque, let's try and secure 3rd this season before we get ahead of ourselves.

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Originally Posted by tonyrougier123

Got to say I’m a big Liam scales admirer, think he’s perfect kind of cb for our shape, didn’t always rate him though. Still hold out hope we can get pleguezelo if Plymouth go down. Think that’s realistic. Or maybe not 😬

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He’s got a lot of improving to do before he’s fit to clean Jack Iredale’s boots.

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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby

I think there were quite a few clubs interested in him before he got injured . How good is he ? I don’t know but he appears to be on Sevco’s radar , probably because his contract is near out ..

https://the72.co.uk/2025/02/19/burnl...st-kwame-poku/

The other one that’s interesting is Boyd in the Sun says Sevco must do everything they can to get out of signing Cortes who they have on loan with an obligation to buy for around £3 mill …

I’d love it if they had to pay £3mill for a player they don’t want 😆

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Thay have previous for not reading the fine print too closely lol. If Boyd is saying that publicly then I suspect they know privately they can't get out of it.

Talk of Ralston is making me think of why would we change to a back 4 when a back 3 is our strongest and most balanced system with these players.

Rocky has never looked comfortable in a back 4 and I’m yet to be convinced of Iredale as a LB or Miller/Cadden as a RB.

I wonder if we are considering changing formation. But then I think why giving the run we are on just now.

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Got to say I’m a big Liam scales admirer, think he’s perfect kind of cb for our shape, didn’t always rate him though. Still hold out hope we can get pleguezelo if Plymouth go down. Think that’s realistic. Or maybe not 😬

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I'd Genuienly rather Sean Ohanlon than Liam Scales.

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Good grief, I'd no idea lol, yet another calamitous decision by them. Seriously, if we can build on what we currently have and that's where Sevco are at there isn't a reason in the world why we can't finish second next year.

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There is too many moving parts, on our own side even, to consider that a possibility. For example does Rocky stay? Has Gayle got another season? Is Boyle Australia bound? Is there a remote possibility of getting Triantis back?

Not being able to keep a decent team together is an age old hibs problem.

Even considering that the recruitment team knows what they are doing, you have to allow for the new players to bed in. For a dynamic anything close to the current one to be found.

Rightly, we'll be looking to secure top six as soon as possible and THEN seeing how far we can go.

And all this went without saying that typically teams in Europe struggle to maintain their league form while competing on the big stage.

2nd? Crazy talk.

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Well to be fair it's more of a reflection on how poor a state Sevco are in financially as opposed to what we are doing. Given their resources they should be out of sight from us but they aren't...

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League table says they are, even now … the rangers have been pretty crap, yet are still not catchable now (oh, but I do like to dream it so, but money talks, as they find out in the Champions League time after time too) … celtic and the rangers will always generate more cash than all the other Scottish clubs, from glory hunter appeal … and similarly, there are European teams out of sight from them.

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Talk of Ralston is making me think of why would we change to a back 4 when a back 3 is our strongest and most balanced system with these players.

Rocky has never looked comfortable in a back 4 and I’m yet to be convinced of Iredale as a LB or Miller/Cadden as a RB.

I wonder if we are considering changing formation. But then I think why giving the run we are on just now.

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If we get into europe I would expect we may have to switch formations to suit certain ties, that along with having a substantial pool of players to play midweek and weekend schedules. I know europe could be over quickly depending our luck of the draw but I would hope we are making signings with the thought of competing in europe regularly.

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Originally Posted by Hibby Kay-Yay

Talk of Ralston is making me think of why would we change to a back 4 when a back 3 is our strongest and most balanced system with these players.

Rocky has never looked comfortable in a back 4 and I’m yet to be convinced of Iredale as a LB or Miller/Cadden as a RB.

I wonder if we are considering changing formation. But then I think why giving the run we are on just now.

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I was thinking on Saturday… that if we’d persisted with these players in a 433 all season and especially with Myko as a single central striker… Gray would be about 4 months gone, we’d be in the bottom 2, we’d be tearing strips off one another, desperately looking forward to the summer rebuild and pondering whether we first need to punt Gray’s successor.

I actually think we might be a bit complacent about what might lie ahead. Sweeping changes to the team (maybe enforced by losing players whose contracts are coming to an end), a change to a formation that doesn’t suit our players and I could see us hurtling backwards as quickly as we’ve recently progressed.

We should really value what we’ve got right now imo.

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I'd Genuienly rather Sean Ohanlon than Liam Scales.

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I’d have thought a year ago, seen Celtic quite a bit with him there, comfortable on ball always looking forward, alert. Aye he’s had some shoddy moments for sheep and Celtic but I really rate him as a modern cb, but I do understand folks pre conceptions of the player he was. I’m not even sure why there was chat about him just seen him mentioned and thought I’d give an opinion the player.

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I know we just humped them 4-0 but, I think Josh Mulligan could be a good potential addition, young, played a good number of games at the top level and been one of Dundee's better players in the last 2-3 years.

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Mulligan would be a very good signing, versatile and scope for further improvement in a decent side.

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Can’t see Megwa being a first team regular

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He got Thistle's young player of the year however the replies on the twitter post where less than complimentary, think he may have won by default