Hibs in for Charlton striker Akpo Sodje??

***JimBHibees*** · 31-01-2011 03:46 PM

This article seems to suggest so.

http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/S...e=Exclusive%3A

***SRHibs*** · 31-01-2011 03:49 PM

"A journeyman player, his two years at Sheffield Wednesday is the longest he has spent at one club."

Sounds inspiring.

***ac1*** · 31-01-2011 03:50 PM

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This article seems to suggest so.

http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/S...e=Exclusive%3A

Looks a bit of a journeyman from Wikipedia but you never know!

***johnrebus*** · 31-01-2011 03:51 PM

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This article seems to suggest so.

http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/S...e=Exclusive%3A

Having just checked the clubs he's played at and the goals he's scored, then........,

If this is the level we have descended to, then God help us.

***Hermit Crab*** · 31-01-2011 03:51 PM

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This article seems to suggest so.

http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/S...e=Exclusive%3A

***J-C*** · 31-01-2011 03:52 PM

Was this guy not rumoured about a couple of weeks ago, seems CC is after around 3 strikers at the moment, looks like ask about 3-4 and hopefully get a couple of them signed.

**Wilson** · 31-01-2011 03:53 PM

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"A journeyman player, his two years at Sheffield Wednesday is the longest he has spent at one club."

Sounds inspiring.

Given our current appetite for loan signings I don't believe that the duration of a player's stay is of the greatest importance to hibs just now.

Improving the squad and beating the drop are the priorities. If he'll help us do that then great.

**Beefster** · 31-01-2011 03:53 PM

I know that we've been speaking to Rooney but I can't believe that Hibs are left scrabbling about for a stop-gap striker on deadline day again.

***JimBHibees*** · 31-01-2011 03:55 PM

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I know that we've been speaking to Rooney but I can't believe that Hibs are left scrabbling about for a stop-gap striker on deadline day again.

Certainly has all the hallmarks, Bogdanovic, Tyson, Sodje last minute loans, scatter gun approach and see who will take the bait if any.

**iwasthere1972** · 31-01-2011 03:58 PM

1 goal in 21 games.

Just what we're looking for.

***Kaiser1962*** · 31-01-2011 03:59 PM

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I know that we've been speaking to Rooney but I can't believe that Hibs are left scrabbling about for a stop-gap striker on deadline day again.

maybe a fee has been agreed but the players personal terms are the "stumbling block"?

***JimBHibees*** · 31-01-2011 04:02 PM

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I know that we've been speaking to Rooney but I can't believe that Hibs are left scrabbling about for a stop-gap striker on deadline day again.

Given the number of strikers we appear to be geting linked with, personally hope this is part of some negotiating strategy Hibs are playing to force ICT's hand to release Rooney now. Worrying if not the case.

**Greenblood70** · 31-01-2011 04:02 PM

Oh ffs I hope this isn't true...

***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 31-01-2011 04:04 PM

Whilst I've always been pro-board, now is the time to go that extra mile and back the manager above and beyond the limit of their resources. We cannot afford to bring in 7th/8th choice footballers.

**~~Sergey~~** · 31-01-2011 04:04 PM

I've actually seen this guy in the flesh a couple of times, and once this season.

Think Clayton Donaldson without the pace and that'll give you an idea of the guy.

The Charlton fans must be rejoicing if they see the back of him. He's not very good.

Still, he might do a job under the guidance of CC.

**Beefster** · 31-01-2011 04:04 PM

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maybe a fee has been agreed but the players personal terms are the "stumbling block"?

There's absolutely no relevance to my point. It's not as if no-one could have foreseen someone not signing because they wanted more than we will pay.

With the wages that the Chairman, Chief Exec, the mythical Scouting Coordinator, Manager, Assistant Manager, Coaches and the rest are picking up, I don't think expecting a Plan B is out of the question. Instead, it would appear, from press reports, that we're casting the net wide on the last day of the window (yet again) to see which journeyman reserve that we can pick up on loan or short-term contract.

***JimBHibees*** · 31-01-2011 04:06 PM

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I've actually seen this guy in the flesh a couple of times, and once this season.

Think Clayton Donaldson without the pace and that'll give you an idea of the guy.

The Charlton fans must be rejoicing if they see the back of him. He's not very good.

Still, he might do a job under the guidance of CC.

That sounds encouraging.

**Wilson** · 31-01-2011 04:07 PM

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I've actually seen this guy in the flesh a couple of times, and once this season.

That is where you are going wrong. Have you seen him in a football strip?

***Pedantic_Hibee*** · 31-01-2011 04:09 PM

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That is where you are going wrong. Have you seen him in a football strip?

So when Sergey PM'd me and said he's a 'big lad who loves a tackle', it would appear I interpreted it wrongly?

**Greenblood70** · 31-01-2011 04:12 PM

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I've actually seen this guy in the flesh a couple of times, and once this season.

Think Clayton Donaldson without the pace and that'll give you an idea of the guy.

The Charlton fans must be rejoicing if they see the back of him. He's not very good.

Still, he might do a job under the guidance of CC.

I think I'd actually prefer it if we didn't sign anyone else rather than these last minute panic buys.

Still got my fingers crossed that all the movement out the way is clearing the decks for a decent signing. The alternative interpretation is too unpalletable to contemplate.

***Winston Ingram*** · 31-01-2011 04:19 PM

Sodje is a defender

**Andy74** · 31-01-2011 04:20 PM

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I think I'd actually prefer it if we didn't sign anyone else rather than these last minute panic buys.

Still got my fingers crossed that all the movement out the way is clearing the decks for a decent signing. The alternative interpretation is too unpalletable to contemplate.

This is just the way it works, we'll have an idea what we want and an idea of some of the players available but others become available and the ones you want all have other options.

Clubs don't know who to let go until they've signed someone else and it's all a big merry go round.

**BEEJ** · 31-01-2011 04:23 PM

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Given the number of strikers we appear to be geting linked with, personally hope this is part of some negotiating strategy Hibs are playing to force ICT's hand to release Rooney now. Worrying if not the case.

Those were my exact thoughts / hopes on the situation.

**~~PaulSmith~~** · 31-01-2011 04:23 PM

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Sodje is a defender

I think there are a couple of Sodje's, Eftie was a one time Hibs target and is a CH

***greenlex*** · 31-01-2011 04:26 PM

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Those were my exact thoughts / hopes on the situation.

And mine

***scoopyboy*** · 31-01-2011 04:27 PM

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I think there are a couple of Sodje's, Eftie was a one time Hibs target and is a CH

There are several brothers all playing professional football.

**wick hibby** · 31-01-2011 04:36 PM

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1 goal in 21 games.

Just what we're looking for.

He will fit in no bother

**Feed McGraw** · 31-01-2011 04:38 PM

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There are several brothers all playing professional football.

Kind of like the Showumnis`

***Kaiser1962*** · 31-01-2011 04:41 PM

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There's absolutely no relevance to my point. It's not as if no-one could have foreseen someone not signing because they wanted more than we will pay.

With the wages that the Chairman, Chief Exec, the mythical Scouting Coordinator, Manager, Assistant Manager, Coaches and the rest are picking up, I don't think expecting a Plan B is out of the question. Instead, it would appear, from press reports, that we're casting the net wide on the last day of the window (yet again) to see which journeyman reserve that we can pick up on loan or short-term contract.

I wasnt questioning your point. Sorry if it read like that. I was saying I think we were/are trying to tie up a couple of deals but they dont look like they're coming off and I agree, we appear to on about plan F. But when we're getting knocked back by Sheffield United reserves it shows the level of the SPL's stock.