Yogi's Latest Interview

**~~Speedway~~** · 13-08-2009 09:06 PM

Don't know if you've seen it on HI, and I know big talk without action to back it up is worthless, but I've got to say that tonight's interview is the finest I've ever had the pleasure to listen to from any Hibs manager, ever.

I think it resonates completely with how we feel 'on the terraces' and I for one, wish him every success to make something of this club.

I wasn't in favour of Yogi's appointment but if he can back this sort of talk up with results, it's a big thumbs up from me.

**BEEJ** · 13-08-2009 09:10 PM

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I wasn't in favour of Yogi's appointment but if he can back this sort of talk up with results, it's a big thumbs up from me.

I'd second that.

Didn't want another former player to take the helm, although always recognised that Hughes would be a huge improvement on Mixu.

But he has certainly boosted both the club morale and the PR in the six or seven weeks that he's been in post. It certainly augurs well for the season ahead.

**mentalhibee** · 13-08-2009 09:16 PM

Great interview and good to hear him say that there will be signings before the deadline, he even says they could be in place before the weekend. Hopefully the players show the same passion for hibs as yogi!

***silverhibee*** · 13-08-2009 09:20 PM

Is there a link to this interview please.

**mentalhibee** · 13-08-2009 09:21 PM

Its on hibs interactive mate.

***Jonnyboy*** · 13-08-2009 09:44 PM

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Is there a link to this interview please.

Only if you pay for it

Bit naughty of Speedway to tease us all with that - well the vast majority of us anyway

**~~Speedway~~** · 13-08-2009 09:46 PM

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Only if you pay for it

Bit naughty of Speedway to tease us all with that - well the vast majority of us anyway

Ok then, there's a short synopsis on the official site for all to see....but it's not a patch on the actual interview.

***Jonnyboy*** · 13-08-2009 09:48 PM

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Ok then, there's a short synopsis on the official site for all to see....but it's not a patch on the actual interview.

Seen it

Was only pulling your leg

**~~Speedway~~** · 13-08-2009 09:50 PM

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Seen it

Was only pulling your leg

What did you think of it JB?

***Jonnyboy*** · 13-08-2009 09:53 PM

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What did you think of it JB?

Left me wanting to hear more

Like you I find Yogi's interviews to offer great listening. Has the knack of getting you fired up for the games and I just hope he has the same effect on the players

***silverhibee*** · 13-08-2009 09:58 PM

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Only if you pay for it

Bit naughty of Speedway to tease us all with that - well the vast majority of us anyway

Will be joining soon, how much monthly JB.

***Jonnyboy*** · 13-08-2009 10:01 PM

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Will be joining soon, how much monthly JB.

Bottom of the front page here buddy

http://hibernianfc.co.uk/

Thinking of signing up too

**IWasThere2016** · 13-08-2009 10:07 PM

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Great interview and good to hear him say that there will be signings before the deadline, he even says they could be in place before the weekend. Hopefully the players show the same passion for hibs as yogi!

Re signings - did he really say 'will' or 'may'?

***silverhibee*** · 13-08-2009 10:07 PM

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Bottom of the front page here buddy

http://hibernianfc.co.uk/

Thinking of signing up too

Cheers Jonnyboy, will be joining up very soon.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 13-08-2009 10:10 PM

Superb interview. He wants the standards higher, and i'm sure he will get his wish.

**IWasThere2016** · 13-08-2009 10:39 PM

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Re signings - did he really say 'will' or 'may'?

Anybody?

**bandylegs_jLeighton** · 13-08-2009 10:54 PM

I think, if i remember correctly, that he rated the chance of new faces before the game this weekend as '6-7 out of 10', and he guaranteed that there would be new players before the deadline.

He also said Cregg, McBride and Stack were brought in to balance the shape of the squad, and the players he is looking at now will be to try and excite the fans...

I am sure if I am wrong someone will correct me.

**DC_Hibs** · 13-08-2009 10:55 PM

He explained the reasoning behind the signings that he has made: Cregg and McBride to steady the ship, cover for the right hand side and Stack to challenge Maka.

He then said that the next signings will be ones that will excite the fans.

Said a 6 or 7/10 chance when asked about signing before St Mirren game but not sure that he understood the question and he may have meant before transfer window closed!

He also said he expects movement out the door before the window closes..and a few youngsters out on loan.

Was a good interview but its on the park that counts and we do need some "exciting" signings to get this squad challenging for 3rd.

Manager and football will be an improvement on last season so moving in the right direction at least.

Another good reason for subscribing to HibsTV.

***matty_f*** · 13-08-2009 11:28 PM

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Don't know if you've seen it on HI, and I know big talk without action to back it up is worthless, but I've got to say that tonight's interview is the finest I've ever had the pleasure to listen to from any Hibs manager, ever.

I think it resonates completely with how we feel 'on the terraces' and I for one, wish him every success to make something of this club.

I wasn't in favour of Yogi's appointment but if he can back this sort of talk up with results, it's a big thumbs up from me.

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I'd second that.

Didn't want another former player to take the helm, although always recognised that Hughes would be a huge improvement on Mixu.

But he has certainly boosted both the club morale and the PR in the six or seven weeks that he's been in post. It certainly augurs well for the season ahead.

Totally agree with the bit in bold.

I have to say that every time I've watched or listened to Yogi talking about the club, he's come across as hugely inspirational. From a quick chat in the club shop about the 19s, to the interviews on HI, I have been left in no doubt that he is the man for the job.

Was just about to get some sleep, but I think I'll watch the interview now instead.

**~~The_Horde~~** · 13-08-2009 11:29 PM

Cracking interview.

I feel like i've just spent 35 minutes in a classroom.

***matty_f*** · 14-08-2009 12:12 AM

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Cracking interview.

I feel like i've just spent 35 minutes in a classroom.

Just finished it - I can't wait for Saturday now!

**Edinburgh Green** · 14-08-2009 12:58 AM

Superb interview, great insight into Yogis thoughts. Tells it how it is.

**monktonharp** · 14-08-2009 02:08 AM

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Anybody?

big talk does come easy,he's done a fair bit of that but I'm easy with him at the moment and he does have a way of exiting the fans. still like to see a bit more steel in the midfield and a tried and tested CB though. sure he will make us a force to be reckoned with,given time.

**Hamish** · 14-08-2009 04:22 AM

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Anybody?

Chances of getting someone in today are 7/10 according to Yogi.

He did say that there WILL be signings before the end of August.

**~~Speedway~~** · 14-08-2009 06:42 AM

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Chances of getting someone in today are 7/10 according to Yogi.

He did say that there WILL be signings before the end of August.

He also added that this would be the case EVEN if no-one else leaves.

**Petrie's Tache** · 14-08-2009 06:58 AM

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Totally agree with the bit in bold.

I have to say that every time I've watched or listened to Yogi talking about the club, he's come across as hugely inspirational. From a quick chat in the club shop about the 19s, to the interviews on HI, I have been left in no doubt that he is the man for the job.

Was just about to get some sleep, but I think I'll watch the interview now instead.

Was the ONLY appointment for me Matty

. You not going to get the kids out to Gavin place in Spain some time bud? Cracking place for the kids

***matty_f*** · 14-08-2009 07:37 AM

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Was the ONLY appointment for me Matty

. You not going to get the kids out to Gavin place in Spain some time bud? Cracking place for the kids

Maybe next year, funds permitting! I hear it's ace

As for the interview, it was notable that Yogi said he wanted to make signings that excited the fans and showed we mean business...

**VegasHibby** · 14-08-2009 07:38 AM

Great to hear there will be new signings. One of them has to be a midfield play-maker....

**Dashing Bob S** · 14-08-2009 08:11 AM

Liked Yogi's comments today about not being a 'soft touch' and stopping other teams playing when they have the ball. He used to frustrate regularly as Falkirk boss, particularly at ER (I'd love to see the thread again after that 0-1 game a few seasons back!) when we were expected to attack. We usually turned them over in Falkirk, sometiimes badly, when the onus on him was to attack us.