Ivan sproule

**AndersonGGTTH** · 22-11-2010 12:12 PM

YEOVIL sign bristol city striker on 1 month loan deal

just getting him fitand ready for the hibees to recupporate the second half of our season

**IWasThere2016** · 22-11-2010 01:10 PM

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YEOVIL sign bristol city striker on 1 month loan deal

just getting him fitand ready for the hibees to recupporate the second half of our season

Here's hoping

**sambajustice** · 22-11-2010 01:30 PM

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Here's not hoping he's crap!

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**Riordans Boots** · 22-11-2010 01:41 PM

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sambajustice talks pash...

Couldn't agree more

***blackpoolhibs*** · 22-11-2010 02:28 PM

I saw Sproule last season for Bristol against Blackpool. He seemed to have slowed down a bit, and was subbed early in the 2nd half. While he might still do a job for us, he did rely on his pace. If thats not there anymore, i don't think he'd make much difference.

**~~Dunbar Hibee~~** · 22-11-2010 02:33 PM

Bring him back where he belongs. Now there was a player who played for the shirt.

**sambajustice** · 22-11-2010 03:02 PM

The boy is a cult hero, not a decent football player, unfortunately.

***Bishop Hibee*** · 22-11-2010 03:13 PM

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Filled in the blanks for you...

In my opinion the most stupid post ever on Hibs.net and that takes some doing.

Would take Ivan back in an instant. Pace, goals and a game changer, a combination we don't have at present.

**Sir David Gray** · 22-11-2010 04:04 PM

Said it before but I would absolutely love to see Ivan Sproule back at Easter Road and playing for Hibs.

He remains to this day one of my all time favourite players and he had enthusiasm and passion that is sadly lacking from the majority of our current team. I was gutted when I heard that we had sold him.

The fact he's moved on loan to Yeovil, though, might mean that he and his family are quite settled in the South West of England because if he's got a house in Bristol, Yeovil's not exactly a million miles away for him to travel.

I hope Calderwood at least asks the question and gives him the opportunity to say yes.

**Ritchie** · 22-11-2010 04:07 PM

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Said it before but I would absolutely love to see Ivan Sproule back at Easter Road and playing for Hibs.

He remains to this day one of my all time favourite players and he had enthusiasm and passion that is sadly lacking from the majority of our current team. I was gutted when I heard that we had sold him.

The fact he's moved on loan to Yeovil, though, might mean that he and his family are quite settled in the South West of England because if he's got a house in Bristol, Yeovil's not exactly a million miles away for him to travel.

I hope Calderwood at least asks the question and gives him the opportunity to say yes.

why would he??

calderwood will probably know very little of Sproules time up here.

**Leishy1995** · 22-11-2010 04:10 PM

It is a player who netted 3 against a weak rangers side.

He comes to Hibs, I will never stop smiling.

**Pretty Boy** · 22-11-2010 04:25 PM

I'm not sure Ivan was the most suitable starter in the world. BUT as an impact sub he was second to none. Gave the crowd a lift, gave 100% and played for the jersey, was hugely effective against tired full backs and popped up with a goal or 3.

If he's still got a good bit of pace, is affordable and is wiiling to come i'd take him for a season or 2. If nothing else i'd like to give him a great reception as the way he left the club and the circumstances around it were a bit sad and he clearly wasn't overly keen to go.

**Sir David Gray** · 22-11-2010 04:26 PM

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why would he??

calderwood will probably know very little of Sproules time up here.

Other people at the club will know of him from his time at Hibs, such as Alistair Stevenson, Gareth Evans and even Derek Adams will probably have seen him at Hibs too.

Calderwood will probably know him as well from his time working in the Championship with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.

**magpie1892** · 22-11-2010 04:26 PM

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why would he??

calderwood will probably know very little of Sproules time up here.

Yes, you're absolutely right. Calderwood can only make squad decisions pertaining to the possible return to ER of former players if he has seen them play for Hibs. Preferably for every single time they wore the green.

You wonder why Kevin Keegan signed Alan Shearer. After all, he's not likely to have seen young Alan playing in nets for NUFC as a schoolboy. Quite the gamble.

FFS.

***.Sean.*** · 22-11-2010 04:39 PM

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The boy is a cult hero, not a decent football player, unfortunately.

Shock you're talking rubbsh.

**~~MSK~~** · 22-11-2010 04:56 PM

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It is a player who netted 3 against a weak rangers side. He comes to Hibs, I will never stop smiling.

Weak ..?...looks a strong enough team for me !! ..

Rangers: Waterreus, Ricksen, Pierre-Fanfan, Rodriguez, Murray, Buffel (Lovenkrands 55), Alex Rae, Ferguson, Thompson (McCormack 71), Novo, Prso.
Subs Not Used: Klos, Andrews, Malcolm, N'Guessan, Smith.

**sesoim** · 22-11-2010 05:15 PM

Sproule was a great player for us - and probably gained us about 10-12 points a season through his pace turning games late on. Unfortunately Collins sold him (well done John

) and replaced him with one of the worst Hibs players in recent years (and that says something).

If he still has the speed, I'd take him back in a flash. Best substitute we've ever had!

**Riordans Boots** · 22-11-2010 05:21 PM

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The boy is a cult hero, not a decent football player, unfortunately.

Ivan Sproule was a great impact player for Hibs and in my book .... that makes him a decent player

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 22-11-2010 05:56 PM

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It is a player who netted 3 against a weak rangers side.

He comes to Hibs, I will never stop smiling.

I remember McLeish playing the graceless oaf by saying that we were just booting the ball into the corners of the pitch and got lucky.....three times. Now he was just being a post-match phanny whereas for you it is no doubt a 24 hour a day commitment.

**JE89** · 22-11-2010 06:04 PM

Give him 3 games up here and he'd quickly be 'not Hibs class' and a 'one trick pony'. Loved him at Hibs but hope he doesn't make a return.

**marinello59** · 22-11-2010 06:20 PM

A favourite player of mine and he left us with some great memories. He shouldn't be signed based on sentiment though. How many of those who want him back have seen him play recently? Unless he is storming through games we shouldn't even be looking at him.

**IWasThere2016** · 22-11-2010 07:22 PM

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A favourite player of mine and he left us with some great memories. He shouldn't be signed based on sentiment though. How many of those who want him back have seen him play recently? Unless he is storming through games we shouldn't even be looking at him.

Bums on seats

Then bums off seats as he tears doon the wing!

Petrie - bring him home

***Baader*** · 22-11-2010 07:53 PM

Width, direct and a bit of heart. Not things we are well covered for with our current squad. Even if he can barely run he'd probably have enough to get a game right now!

**hibsbollah** · 22-11-2010 08:07 PM

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I'm not sure Ivan was the most suitable starter in the world. BUT as an impact sub he was second to none. Gave the crowd a lift, gave 100% and played for the jersey, was hugely effective against tired full backs and popped up with a goal or 3.

If he's still got a good bit of pace, is affordable and is wiiling to come i'd take him for a season or 2. If nothing else i'd like to give him a great reception as the way he left the club and the circumstances around it were a bit sad and he clearly wasn't overly keen to go.

Agree with all of that

Pace in wide attacking areas is something we've been missing for ages.

***basehibby*** · 22-11-2010 08:12 PM

Ivan's skills were always a bit underestimated by some IMO. Sure he sometimes looked like he had no idea what he was going to do next - but that was the point - cos neither did most of the defenders he faced!
That allied to lightning pace, largely uncredited close ball control and a real heart for the battle made hime a great player for us.
As long as he's not totally lost that lightning pace, I'd be delighted to see him back in a Hibs shirt.

***Irish_Steve*** · 22-11-2010 08:16 PM

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Bums on seats

Then bums off seats as he tears doon the wing!

Petrie - bring him home

Then bums back down on seat as the cross drifts miles wide lol

Loved Ivan and would take him back too

**hibsbollah** · 22-11-2010 08:28 PM

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Sproule was a great player for us - and probably gained us about 10-12 points a season through his pace turning games late on. Unfortunately Collins sold him (well done John

) and replaced him with one of the worst Hibs players in recent years (and that says something).

If he still has the speed, I'd take him back in a flash. Best substitute we've ever had!

Interesting...I was saying the other day that Caldwell used to cost us 10-12 points a season back then due to his regular blunders. Maybe Sproule and Caldwell evened each other out?

***lucky*** · 22-11-2010 08:32 PM

I hope we dont sign him. He was an impact player subersub. But Hibs need starters just now and Im not sure a former luxury player is what is required. If he cant get a game at struggling Bristol city its unlikely he will do much for us.

I enjoyed his play at times but lets just leave him where he is.

**Leishy1995** · 22-11-2010 09:59 PM

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I remember McLeish playing the graceless oaf by saying that we were just booting the ball into the corners of the pitch and got lucky.....three times. Now he was just being a post-match phanny whereas for you it is no doubt a 24 hour a day commitment.

Sorry not allowed an opinion mate? never knew the rules on here?