January transfer targets

***Golden Bear*** · 09-12-2012 08:20 AM

According to the SP:-

Dunfermline winger Joe Cardle.

Partick Thistle midfielder Chris Erskine.

Queen of the South pair Nick Clark and Gavin Reilly.

And Kenny Miller remains a realistic loan target.

I'm sure the list will grow in the weeks ahead but it's obvious we do need more players and the quicker the better. The absence of defenders on yesterdays bench highlighted that.

**Hank Schrader** · 09-12-2012 08:37 AM

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According to the SP:-

Dunfermline winger Joe Cardle.

Partick Thistle midfielder Chris Erskine.

Queen of the South pair Nick Clark and Gavin Reilly.

And Kenny Miller remains a realistic loan target.

I'm sure the list will grow in the weeks ahead but it's obvious we do need more players and the quicker the better. The absence of defenders on yesterdays bench highlighted that.

According to a Dunfermline fan I know Cardle has been outstanding this season.

**Borderhibbie76** · 09-12-2012 08:41 AM

I think we deffo need a centre half and a winger at the very least, and thats assuming we manage to keep the 3 loanees!!

***blackpoolhibs*** · 09-12-2012 08:52 AM

If we can keep the 3 loans, then a centre half, 2 wide men would be great business in my opinion. As long as they were able to strengthen us, and not just squad fillers.

**Pretty Boy** · 09-12-2012 08:58 AM

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If we can keep the 3 loans, then a centre half, 2 wide men would be great business in my opinion. As long as they were able to strengthen us, and not just squad fillers.

Key point for me.

We need players capable of coming in and doing a job in the 1st team right away.

I'd like to see Richie Foran at Hibs, always plays well against us and a very good SPL player.

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 09-12-2012 09:01 AM

There are a good few Motherwell players that are out of contract at the season end.

***Golden Bear*** · 09-12-2012 09:17 AM

There are lessons to be learnt in so far as it is essential that WE scout our own players and not rely on the dubious testaments of shady agents or grainy videos.

**cad** · 09-12-2012 09:24 AM

I want something new. something we ain't had for decades ,in fact Im not sure they make them any more, its a while since I seen one at Hibs ,
most other teams seem to find them but no Hibs , I want one (2 TBH 1 either side) of those players that can take a throw in,that we actually retain possession from, now I dont know where you get them or how much they cost, I was thinking of sending Santa a line.
Im sure they would be of great benefit to Pat for a higher league position come the end of the season ,any idea`s ,
I only want whats best for Hibs ,likes

**truehibernian** · 09-12-2012 09:59 AM

I'm told we've started negotiations with Partick for Erskine and Clark is a very real target - also Livingston may make another attempt to get Handling on loan - they failed in summer to get him.

Cardle is a good player but I'd say if we're in for Erskine then that's the left sided player Pat prefers.

**~~Steven_Hibs~~** · 09-12-2012 10:05 AM

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I want something new. something we ain't had for decades ,in fact Im not sure they make them any more, its a while since I seen one at Hibs ,
most other teams seem to find them but no Hibs , I want one (2 TBH 1 either side) of those players that can take a throw in,that we actually retain possession from, now I dont know where you get them or how much they cost, I was thinking of sending Santa a line.
Im sure they would be of great benefit to Pat for a higher league position come the end of the season ,any idea`s ,
I only want whats best for Hibs ,likes

I hear you, it astonishes me to this day, that we cannot throw the ball and keep possession! We were doing this under the last dud, Calderwood. Same with when we kick off, what do we do

lump it out the park

Honestly

hfc rd · 09-12-2012 10:09 AM

I think we need a cb plus 2 wingers & a striker in this upcoming window. As well as the three loan players signed up.

**SMAXXA** · 09-12-2012 10:38 AM

See there's a number of comments wanting a centre half, to replace who I'm interested to know?

***500miles*** · 09-12-2012 10:47 AM

We're not going to have a big squad full of capable first team regulars. We'll have a couple of squad players, who will be clearly just that, a settled first eleven, 3 or 4 competative players, and youth players. That's the best we can realistically hope for - and it gives our youth hope instead of chucking 10 needless signings in the way.

**~~VPHIBEE~~** · 09-12-2012 10:52 AM

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According to the SP:-

Dunfermline winger Joe Cardle.

Partick Thistle midfielder Chris Erskine.

Queen of the South pair Nick Clark and Gavin Reilly.

And Kenny Miller remains a realistic loan target.

I'm sure the list will grow in the weeks ahead but it's obvious we do need more players and the quicker the better. The absence of defenders on yesterdays bench highlighted that.

Some height and physical presence in any position we strengthen, but especially the midfield. We have been playing well, but are not at the races winning high balls in the middle of the park.

**truehibernian** · 09-12-2012 11:01 AM

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We're not going to have a big squad full of capable first team regulars. We'll have a couple of squad players, who will be clearly just that, a settled first eleven, 3 or 4 competative players, and youth players. That's the best we can realistically hope for - and it gives our youth hope instead of chucking 10 needless signings in the way.

My own view mate is that if Hibs secure safety in the next 5/6 games we will see the gradual introduction of the likes of Harris, Stanton and Caldwell/Handling. Reaching say the 38/40 point mark, which is very achievable in next run of games means Hibs and Pat can relax a little and blood some guys - Harris in particular needs to play. The midfield desperately needs a guy willing to drive, dribble and entertain. Cairney is our only real 'entertainer' - Wotherspoon is having a very good season but again it's confidence with him.

Taiwo and Claros as sitters just doesn't float my boat. But I can see why we've gone with that during our injury crisis. Sooner we get Clancy and McPake back the better. Shifting McGivern out left is crucial too. He has been superb cover, but I'd like height and strength right across that back line - then you can afford to gamble a little in midfield with young players.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 09-12-2012 11:07 AM

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See there's a number of comments wanting a centre half, to replace who I'm interested to know?

I say we need a centre half, as McPake while being a great leader seems to be missing quite a few games, and we need McGivern if we keep him at left back.

***wookie70*** · 09-12-2012 11:22 AM

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I want something new. something we ain't had for decades ,in fact Im not sure they make them any more, its a while since I seen one at Hibs ,
most other teams seem to find them but no Hibs , I want one (2 TBH 1 either side) of those players that can take a throw in,that we actually retain possession from, now I dont know where you get them or how much they cost, I was thinking of sending Santa a line.
Im sure they would be of great benefit to Pat for a higher league position come the end of the season ,any idea`s ,
I only want whats best for Hibs ,likes

They could also double up as the man who marks the thrower. Something that hasn't happened at Hibs for years. We seem to like throwins as that is our latest kick off ploy. Blooter the ball, ala Gavin Hastings into the corner and lose possesion straight away. Thought I ahd seen the end of that when Alex Miller left.

I think the players we have are doing a decent job but it really shows when there are a few injuries. Like most signing up the 3 loaness is the first priority. I would agree with some wide players and also someone up top that can hold the ball up. Brewster in his time would have been great with Sparky. We have 3 decent Centre Halfs in my opinion and Maybury can also go into the middle at a push so I would look to other areas.

**cad** · 09-12-2012 11:47 AM

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They could also double up as the man who marks the thrower. Something that hasn't happened at Hibs for years. We seem to like throwins as that is our latest kick off ploy. Blooter the ball, ala Gavin Hastings into the corner and lose possesion straight away. Thought I ahd seen the end of that when Alex Miller left.

I think the players we have are doing a decent job but it really shows when there are a few injuries. Like most signing up the 3 loaness is the first priority. I would agree with some wide players and also someone up top that can hold the ball up. Brewster in his time would have been great with Sparky. We have 3 decent Centre Halfs in my opinion and Maybury can also go into the middle at a push so I would look to other areas.

Aye a Brewster ,Killen sort of player up front , and a Zoooomer / Liam Miller esk sort of midfielder whos not injury prone, and over 4`5"
We shall see what we shall see come Jan hopefully we wont have lost to many points through our injury list and the newbies will kick on ,still got a few to go out the door as well remember, if it starts snowing next week cancelling games till the break even better, Im only jokin aboot the snow likes

**Borderhibbie76** · 09-12-2012 12:13 PM

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See there's a number of comments wanting a centre half, to replace who I'm interested to know?

Not necessarily anyone mate but we r threadbare at the back and need decent cover!!

**Islanderhibee** · 09-12-2012 12:18 PM

we are defo in for the lad erskine?.as i said on earlier post?.hes been scouted and watched by pat fenlon a lot!!.hes a bit of a late developer.hes left sided ,direct,tall.hes 25 now.pals with paul cairney?.my info is huddersfield and motherwell have also been sniffing about him?

**Hibees07** · 09-12-2012 12:27 PM

We are struggling to afford LG so there is no chance we will be paying money for any players. The only signings we will make are players out of contract in January or Loan signings. I think it is safe to say that we shouldn't expect much this window so we can probably forget those players already being mentioned. I stand to be corrected though.

**NOLA** · 09-12-2012 01:25 PM

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We are struggling to afford LG so there is no chance we will be paying money for any players. The only signings we will make are players out of contract in January or Loan signings. I think it is safe to say that we shouldn't expect much this window so we can probably forget those players already being mentioned. I stand to be corrected though.

Correct, don't see where the moneys coming from Tbh

**JIm** · 09-12-2012 01:31 PM

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Correct, don't see where the moneys coming from Tbh

250k from celtics advancement in Europe ...................
However much we made off the derby..............
Money we make of using the SFL use Easter road for cup semi............
Half Season ticket sales......

**SMAXXA** · 09-12-2012 01:36 PM

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Not necessarily anyone mate but we r threadbare at the back and need decent cover!!

Your absolutely right mate we definitely need cover. Was just interested to see if it was a case of needing a CH as a first eleven or as squad back up.

We won't get him but I like the guy Gunning at UTD

**Gmack7** · 09-12-2012 02:42 PM

Richie foran would be a great signing

**~~Steven_Hibs~~** · 09-12-2012 03:37 PM

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See there's a number of comments wanting a centre half, to replace who I'm interested to know?

Hanlon

**Postman** · 09-12-2012 03:55 PM

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We have 3 decent Centre Halfs in my opinion and Maybury can also go into the middle at a push so I would look to other areas.

He can?? He's an average right back so would hope we never have to rely on him playing at centre half! Clancy and McGivern are the two who can play full back and centre half for me

**dchibs** · 09-12-2012 05:07 PM

There was a lot of talk about Paddy Mcourt during the last transfer window. Dont know where he stands in Lennons plans but I think he would be a good addition to HIBS.

**Greendub** · 09-12-2012 05:20 PM

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There was a lot of talk about Paddy Mcourt during the last transfer window. Dont know where he stands in Lennons plans but I think he would be a good addition to HIBS.

I think Lennon would like to keep everyone he has tbh