Summer Transfer Targets

[Speedway]

With the ceremonial opening of the transfer window being mere weeks away, I thought I'd get the .net illuminati opinon of those players linked with us so far and who you'd like to see join us at the theatre of objective judgement.

So far we have:

Liam Craig - St Johnstone
Kris Doolan - Partick Thistle
Ryan O'Leary - Kilmarnock
James Dayton - Kilmarnock
William Gros - Kilmarnock
Kevin Thomson - Free Agent
Leigh Griffiths - Wolves
Jorge Claros - Montagua
Ryan McGivern - Man City
Matt Done - Free Agent
Liam Boyce - Cliftonville
Lee Novak - Huddersfield
Scott Arfield - Free Agent

Who would you welcome?

[Fergus52]

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With the ceremonial opening of the transfer window being mere weeks away, I thought I'd get the .net illuminati opinon of those players linked with us so far and who you'd like to see join us at the theatre of objective judgement.

So far we have:

Liam Craig - St Johnstone
Kris Doolan - Partick Thistle
Ryan O'Leary - Kilmarnock
James Dayton - Kilmarnock
William Gros - Kilmarnock
Kevin Thomson - Free Agent
Leigh Griffiths - Wolves
Jorge Claros - Montagua
Ryan McGivern - Man City
Matt Done - Free Agent
Liam Boyce - Cliftonville
Lee Novak - Huddersfield
Scott Arfield - Free Agent

Who would you welcome?

Have we genuinely been linked with William gros?

Please no.

[hibby rae]

James Dayton on condition that he grows another spectacular beard.

[Sir David Gray]

Only one player in that list that I REALLY want to see at Easter Road next season.

Leigh Griffiths.

Not sure why Liam Craig's been included in that list of transfer targets since he's actually signed for us already.

[danhibees1875]

Going by the what PF said about youth next season I'd be happy with getting Griffiths, Claros, McGivern & Craig.

While looking to see more of Forster, Harris, Caldwell & Handling. With Stanton and Donaldson coming into the frame also.



Oh, and Thomson.

[Hibby Gav]

Thomson, Griffiths and Claros and I'd be delighted !

[GreenOnions]

Chris Humphrey
Paul McGowan
Lyle Taylor

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Adam Rooney

[Hibee87]

Well Liam Craig is a cert

Leigh,
Jorge,
Thomson would like to see staying,

I dont belive mcgivern wil stay

So a new LB and a new RB priority.

Sign up Harris ASAP on a long deal.
Forster, handling and caldwell on longer deals, if not already done so.

Iguess murdoch as back up keeper

Kris Doolan

I belive Dayton has signed a new contract at killi so would rule him out.

Not sure about anyone else on the list.

I suspect it will be rather quiet window should we keep leigh, claros and thomson.

A new striker LB and RB and I think that would be it for us

[Speedway]

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Have we genuinely been linked with William gros?

Please no.

You think that's bad, we've been linked with a return for Nish, which I chose not to include.

[Aldo]

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Adam Rooney

Think he's agreed to sign permanently for Swindon. Would be good though.

LG - top target and an absolute must.
Claros - after LG
KT - after JC
McGivern
Williams on an extended contract (only a year left)

Would like a wide player
Another couple of Strikers - Novak/Taylor

How long did Taiwo sign for?? If 2 years I'd like to get him another year extension at least.

I am sure a few will leave. Not looking for numbers but a but if quality. Lose 4 or 5 bring in 1 or 2 players if a better quality.

Think the likes of Harris/Caldwell/handling will be pushing for starts next season so if we get LG Claros KT then we have a spine if a team (add Williams and Hanlon etc)

[Big Sexy Dave]

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Only one player in that list that I REALLY want to see at Easter Road next season.

Leigh Griffiths.

We'll be a bit short on numbers if he gets injured.

[Phil MaGlass]

Matt Done aas ballboy

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

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Matt Done aas ballboy

Along with that other ball boy who got kicked by the Chelsea player!

[JMac]

Would rather we just kept our current team, barring Matt Done, and perhaps got in one more defender

[hibee92]

Paddy Madden

[Speedway]

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Well Liam Craig is a cert

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Not sure why Liam Craig's been included in that list of transfer targets since he's actually signed for us already.

Because the question is who would you be excited to see at Hibs?

Craig may or may not be a popular choice.

[Franck Stanton]

In an ideal world would love to keep Leigh,Jorge and Ryan and sign Paddy McCourt[believe we were close to a deal for him in Jan window], and McManus [no not Tom but the ex Celtic c/half]. Along with the young lads that are on verge of breaking into the team would be more than happy.

[leithsansiro]

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James Dayton on condition that he grows another spectacular beard.

Oh God, yeeeeesssss!

[MyJo]

Just seen on BBC Gossip page that John Daly has apparently turned down an offer from Hibs to sign for Rangers.

If true it looks like Pat is in the market for a target man to go alongside Leigh next season

[Aldo]

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Just seen on BBC Gossip page that John Daly has apparently turned down an offer from Hibs to sign for Rangers.

If true it looks like Pat is in the market for a target man to go alongside Leigh next season

Sorry but I would prefer Caldwell playing than him. Knees are shot. Taylor from Falkirk/Higdon or the boy Novak released by Huddersfield please.

[frazeHFC]

Novak and Griffiths with Caldwell and Handling seems decent to me!

Ps yams been on here obviously, 3 of them.

[Pat 0-7]

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Thomson, Griffiths and Claros and I'd be delighted !

Me too............need another striker though.......

[DH1875]

Has Chris Humphrey signed with anyone yet? Imagine a midfield off: Humphrey, Taiwo, Claros, Thomson, Harris :::. Add Leigh up front and we'd be ducking awesome.

[nribs]

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index..../#entry3589797 Fraser Mullen released by Hearts good young player.

[YehButNoBut]

Paddy McCourt available in the summer, wages may be too much for us though.

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/footba...inal-1-2932218

Paddy McCourt looks set to leave Celtic after five years with the club, as his contract expires after the Scottish Cup Final.
The winger’s deal is up at the end of May, and it is thought he will explore his options as a free agent, with speculation ranging from clubs in England, Europe, and even the US.

The 29-year-old has started just three games for Celtic this season, despite being able to count manager Neil Lennon among his admirers.
The Northern Ireland star, nicknamed the ‘Derry Pele’, has only featured for Celtic on 18 occasions this year, and looks unlikely to make the Cup Final squad against Hibs at Hampden this weekend.

McCourt first joined the Hoops in 2008, arriving from Derry City, and quickly became a fan favourite with some superb. But he failed to make the squad for Celtic’s Champions’ League ties against Juventus in February.

With his departure McCourt is thought to be in search of an opportunity to land more regular playing time.

[greenlex]

A cheeky bid to a cash strapped Killie for Chris Johnston might dothe trick. Him and Harris marauding SPL defences has me salivating.

[Ozyhibby]

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Paddy McCourt available in the summer, wages may be too much for us though.

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/footba...inal-1-2932218

Paddy McCourt looks set to leave Celtic after five years with the club, as his contract expires after the Scottish Cup Final.
The winger’s deal is up at the end of May, and it is thought he will explore his options as a free agent, with speculation ranging from clubs in England, Europe, and even the US.

The 29-year-old has started just three games for Celtic this season, despite being able to count manager Neil Lennon among his admirers.
The Northern Ireland star, nicknamed the ‘Derry Pele’, has only featured for Celtic on 18 occasions this year, and looks unlikely to make the Cup Final squad against Hibs at Hampden this weekend.

McCourt first joined the Hoops in 2008, arriving from Derry City, and quickly became a fan favourite with some superb. But he failed to make the squad for Celtic’s Champions’ League ties against Juventus in February.

With his departure McCourt is thought to be in search of an opportunity to land more regular playing time.

McCourt should have moved two years ago to get playing time. Now he's an untried 29 year old. Not much call for them and I hope we stay well clear.

We still need to improve our defence for next season. 2 full backs and a centre half needed at least.

[jonny]

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A cheeky bid to a cash strapped Killie for Chris Johnston might dothe trick. Him and Harris marauding SPL defences has me salivating.

This.

[number9dream]

Not enthused by any of the names on that list, other than the guys we already have on loan and Craig, who is on his way.

If McGivern moves on, two new full-backs are essential.
Someone to play wide left in midfield would also be handy, not sure we'd get the best out of Craig in that position (Could Stanton be the answer?).
Can't bring myself to contemplate life without Griffiths...

Aaron Doran (not signed deal on offer at ICT) and Harris switching wings sounds exciting. Think Humphrey will get a club down south and Dayton is nowhere near as tidy a player as Doran.
Iain Vigurs has also had a good season and is left-sided - or we could go after Gregg Wylde again since he hasn't kicked a ball at Bolton.
Lots of decent full-backs out of contract with SPL rivals. Douglas (Dundee Utd), Hateley (Well), Kovacevic and Oikonomou (Ross Co), Easton (Dundee). Also Toshney (on loan at Dundee from Celtic) has looked impressive since bad-ass Bomber switched him to a right wing-back. Danny Wilson could do a job at left-back - or has he been tainted by his period at the PBS?