David Grof

**BigBamba** · 11-07-2010 01:32 PM

What happened to this guy?
He was once tipped to be a really good goalkeeper, which club is he at now?

**iwasthere1972** · 11-07-2010 01:35 PM

According to Wikipedia he doesn't have one.

When he left Hibs he trained with Gillingham.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 11-07-2010 01:56 PM

I cant believe we sign a dud like Brown, and release a decent keeper like Grof.

**CapitalHibs** · 11-07-2010 02:04 PM

Speaking of missing ex-Hibees - what happened to yon Elias Wagner? Is he still at the PBS?

***H18sry*** · 11-07-2010 02:05 PM

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I cant believe we sign a dud like Brown, and release a decent keeper like Grof.

***SRHibs*** · 11-07-2010 02:06 PM

You can probably find him in a George Street nightclub if he's still in Edinburgh.

***millarco*** · 11-07-2010 02:13 PM

Heard he was/is on trial at Notts County.

**iwasthere1972** · 11-07-2010 02:44 PM

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Heard he was/is on trial at Notts County.

Not another drink driving offence. Hope they're lenient with him.

***.Sean.*** · 11-07-2010 04:08 PM

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What happened to this guy?
He was once tipped to be a really good goalkeeper, which club is he at now?

The only person who ever tipped David Grof to be a 'really good goalkeeper' was David Grof.

**seanraff07** · 11-07-2010 04:12 PM

Not sure if i'm imagining things here but i'm sure i heard that Grof was handed a trial at West Brom when Mowbray was in charge?

**oconnors_strip** · 11-07-2010 04:24 PM

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Speaking of missing ex-Hibees - what happened to yon Elias Wagner? Is he still at the PBS?

elias is back home in austria, no sure if he has a club yet. he was out for over a year after breaking his leg.

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Heard he was/is on trial at Notts County.

david has been on trial/training at county, was playing this afternoon in a friendly

***Scooter*** · 11-07-2010 04:25 PM

Grofy was playing today in a game with notts county

**~~Judas Iscariot~~** · 11-07-2010 04:47 PM

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The only person who ever tipped David Grof to be a 'really good goalkeeper' was David Grof.

Really?!

Groffy had the chance to be a EXCELLENT goalkeeper but through a combination of being a very young guy in a unknown country with no real guidance, falling into the wrong crowd and just generally being a daft teenage laddie like we all were, caused him to spoil his time at ER..

These posts come up on here all the time about David an the usual suspects speak up and spout their usual nonsense about him..

He's one of the most genuine and decent guys you can meet!

I hope he screws the nut and knuckles doon at County as there's a ****in good goalie inside that silly heid of his

**Dashing Bob S** · 11-07-2010 04:52 PM

It's more evidence of our goalkeeper paranoia that threads keep coming up about a former fourth-pick goalie who played on (poor) League Cup game versus Morton.

**marinello59** · 11-07-2010 05:10 PM

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It's more evidence of our goalkeeper paranoia that threads keep coming up about a former fourth-pick goalie who played on (poor) League Cup game versus Morton.

Careful what you say about Grof. He's behind you.

**~~Chuckie~~** · 11-07-2010 05:27 PM

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It's more evidence of our goalkeeper paranoia that threads keep coming up about a former fourth-pick goalie who played on (poor) League Cup game versus Morton.

He also kept a clean sheet against Barcelona.

Not many keepers can say that.

***SRHibs*** · 11-07-2010 05:38 PM

Don't think Grof necessarily fell into the 'wrong crowd', just acted his age, instead of keeping the head screwed on. Anytime I met him he was always sound as, as were the people he were with.

**~~houston1875~~** · 11-07-2010 06:15 PM

Kicked his ass once at football manager,he was the sheep, my self the yams and DG was the cabbage ;-)
Couldnae compete with ma pace and direct fitba

***basehibby*** · 11-07-2010 11:47 PM

Groffs relative disappearance just goes to show how easy it is for young footballers to fall by the wayside when the first whiff of success goes to their heads.

The same seemed to happen with Darren McCormack last season - first we were all delighted when he turned down Celtic to stay at the Hibees. Next thing he was getting into all sorts of scrapes with his form not that impressive. At least Darren's got another crack of the whip lined up (with Ross County?) - hopefully he screws the nut this time and makes the best of himself.

**Oscar Lomax** · 12-07-2010 06:46 PM

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I cant believe we sign a dud like Brown, and release a decent keeper like Grof.

Grof came with a lot of hype but personally I didnt rate him when I saw him play. Plus he was always in Tiger Lilly or Le Monde getting reeking. He thought he was a superstar.
I like Smith and would make the guy the first choice keeper. I think Yogi will try them all out pre-season, so it's up to them.

**Marty-Hibee** · 12-07-2010 07:23 PM

Seen on his facebook that he "Didnt concede on his debut for Notts County".

Dunno if hes signed/trialist though

**oconnors_strip** · 12-07-2010 07:41 PM

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Seen on his facebook that he "Didnt concede on his debut for Notts County".

Dunno if hes signed/trialist though

think david is still on trial. seems like he had an ok game, he was the 3rd keeper used though during the 90mins

taken from the notts county site "Notts may have drawn the match if it wasn't for the third goalkeeper of the afternoon, David Grof. Lukas Wuhrer found space in the box and unleashed a stunning half volley, which Grof was equal to with a fine reaction save."

**eastmainsmsh** · 23-07-2010 12:36 PM

Grof offered deal at notts county as third choice .... seems to have impressed craig short with view of going out on loan

Kevin smith of dundee united also on trial

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 23-07-2010 01:47 PM

The Greenock Morton game was a real shocker and a truly inept goal-keeping display. Not that he should be judged on that alone to be fair. The arguement about fans etc not knowing the boy personally and knowing what is really like, is essentially very weak because players have to know that the 90 mins on a Saturday, or the wee snippets in the papers are all the majority of supporters get to see. My opinion, for what it is worth, is that Grof had a touch of the Tam McManus about him in that, playing to the wee lassies at the front of the old east, and his appearance seemed to be top priority. Counter that though, with the fact that if he has the ability to be a keeper, then he will be.

**Stantons Angel** · 23-07-2010 05:57 PM

Why are so many people so intent on rambling on about a young man who left this club a few years ago.?

Its the same old stuff time and time again. Nothing new so what else do you want to say about him?

He has his own cross to bear and may look back and regret things he did when he was young, the chances he had to prove himself etc etc but Dont we all?

He has worked hard all summer to get another chance and has agreed a contract with Notts Co.
so hopefully he will progress and become the keeper we know he can be.

Lets let him get on with it as its now up to him to prove to himself he can do it.

***Newry Hibs*** · 21-03-2011 07:54 AM

He could well be off to Wembley. Helped Mansfield beat Luton (

) in the FA Trophy semi http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...nf/9429939.stm

***scoopyboy*** · 21-03-2011 08:23 AM

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He could well be off to Wembley. Helped Mansfield beat Luton (

) in the FA Trophy semi http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...nf/9429939.stm

A learned poster on this board has told me he is playing really well for Mansfield (on loan from Notts County) and may yet salvage his career.

***JimBHibees*** · 21-03-2011 01:16 PM

He was on the Sky's Take it like a Fan show when it was at Notts County and the fan gets to take a pen to try and win some cash.

**Stantons Angel** · 21-03-2011 03:52 PM

It wouldnt be as bad if we were genuinely interested in the lad's welfare but there is always the chance that there is the "know it all " posters casting forth the same insults time and time again.

David has worked hard and got a contract with Notts County last season. He is now out on loan with Mansfield and is playing really well for them. He is enjoying life down there and has recently been joined by his girlfriend.

He will always be David and do the silly things only he does. Lets give him the chance to get on with his life.