Commons yes or no?

**Hibby soldier** · 08-12-2016 06:53 PM

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.co...tilt-1-4312674

**Nicho87** · 08-12-2016 06:54 PM

100% yes.

**Unseen work** · 08-12-2016 06:55 PM

Yes.

We are nowhere near the level to turn down a player of his ability

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 08-12-2016 06:56 PM

Yes please.

**Big_Franck** · 08-12-2016 07:02 PM

A fit Commons would be a no brainer. This might end up similar to what happened with Stokes in that he'll just be hitting full match sharpness towards the end of the championship season. He's not played a game since April. If we are going to spend a wedge on one stand out signing in January i'd much prefer him to be match fit.

***wookie70*** · 08-12-2016 08:06 PM

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A fit Commons would be a no brainer. This might end up similar to what happened with Stokes in that he'll just be hitting full match sharpness towards the end of the championship season. He's not played a game since April. If we are going to spend a wedge on one stand out signing in January i'd much prefer him to be match fit.

That is my view too. Stokes was amazing in the final but over the time he was here, without that game, I'm not sure it would be described as a successful signing. If Commons is cheap then it might be worthwhile but if we can get a good to go quality youngster with potential sell on then that is the route I would prefer. One thing for sure we need 3 or 4 players who offer more than what we have at present.

***jacomo*** · 09-12-2016 08:41 AM

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A fit Commons would be a no brainer. This might end up similar to what happened with Stokes in that he'll just be hitting full match sharpness towards the end of the championship season. He's not played a game since April. If we are going to spend a wedge on one stand out signing in January i'd much prefer him to be match fit.

This is my concern too.

Ideally I'd be looking for someone who can bring energy and natural width to our side. I'd be more enthused by, say, GMS.

***Mr White*** · 08-12-2016 07:01 PM

Affirmative.

***BigKev*** · 08-12-2016 07:02 PM

Hell yes!

***bingo70*** · 08-12-2016 07:09 PM

not sure.

I think he should/could be a good signing but I'm always a bit nervous about getting players in for what will possibly be the last few months of their career. I just think of Jonathon johanson, junior agogo and I'm sure there are others I can't think of right now.

He's never had any pace to lose so I suppose that should count in his favour and we've certainly missed someone that could stick the ball in the net from outside the box.

In short, every rational part of me thinks he'd be a great signing but my gut feeling is that he could well be passed it.

**~~High-On-Hibs~~** · 08-12-2016 07:16 PM

Always wary of signing players looking for a final pay cheque. Not to say he doesn't have the ability to do a job for us. But whether he'd actually bother or not after signing the dotted line is another matter.

***Mr White*** · 08-12-2016 07:23 PM

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Always wary of signing players looking for a final pay cheque. Not to say he doesn't have the ability to do a job for us. But whether he'd actually bother or not after signing the dotted line is another matter.

He wouldn't necessarily be looking for a final pay cheque though. If, for example, he signed on loan till the end of the season he'd most likely be looking at a reduction in pay. That would show a hunger to play imo.

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 08-12-2016 07:22 PM

Has to be questions about his fitness. Don't want a rerun of Johanson.

**Teapot** · 08-12-2016 07:23 PM

No doubt.

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***Libby Hibby*** · 08-12-2016 07:24 PM

Yes

***lucky*** · 08-12-2016 07:24 PM

He would be the best player since sauzee. Real class and proven winner in Scotland

***California-Hibs*** · 08-12-2016 07:39 PM

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He would be the best player since sauzee. Real class and proven winner in Scotland

This!! It's a big statement to make but I've said it also myself. He'd be an absolute hell of a signing!

It's the rumour I've been keeping my eye on most. Please Hibs!

**emerald green** · 09-12-2016 10:41 AM

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Real class and proven winner in Scotland

Proven winner in Scotland. Yes he was, but you have to remember he was playing for Celtic where winning is routine and expected. The opposition is virtually non existent.

Partick Thistle's manager is being quoted today as saying Celtic's second string could win the Scottish Premiership such is the gulf in quality.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 08-12-2016 07:25 PM

No brainer for me,to get a player of his quality would be a great signing.

**Last Minute** · 08-12-2016 07:26 PM

Yes please

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**~~southsider~~** · 08-12-2016 07:33 PM

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Yes please

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Aye and bring Hendo with you.

**Last Minute** · 08-12-2016 07:35 PM

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Aye and bring Hendo with you.

I'm trying

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***blackpoolhibs*** · 08-12-2016 07:36 PM

I cant make a reasoned view on this, as i dont know how fit he is?

**ancient hibee** · 08-12-2016 07:43 PM

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I cant make a reasoned view on this, as i dont know how fit he is?

That's it for me.

**Andy74** · 09-12-2016 08:56 AM

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I cant make a reasoned view on this, as i dont know how fit he is?

That's the trouble. We've signed decent quality players in the past for six months but they end up being classed as duds because it takes them so long to get fit and up to speed.

If he is anywhere near ready he would be a brilliant signing though.

**Paisley Hibby** · 09-12-2016 04:01 PM

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I cant make a reasoned view on this, as i dont know how fit he is?

Spot on. But as he hasn't played since April and he's 33 years old it would be pretty surprising if this is a good idea for us.

**shetlandhibee** · 09-12-2016 04:31 PM

80 goals from 200 odd games for celtic from the midfield?, most scored from outside the box if hes half as good as he once was he IMO would be an outstanding addition to the squad till the summer( he,d be going all out to prove a lot of people wrong thinking he,s finished, and putting himself in the shop window for the summer)IMHO if hibs get commons in january he,d get 10 plus goals bye end of season and hibs would be clear champions........

***silverhibee*** · 09-12-2016 04:50 PM

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Spot on. But as he hasn't played since April and he's 33 years old it would be pretty surprising if this is a good idea for us.

If he has been training all the time then he will have some level of fitness, the worry is that it doesn't seem he has even played in bounce games or development games so no game time for a good while now which is the biggest concern, with him having a back problem a while back that if we try to give him game time to get his fitness up is heavy pitches at that time of the year and Astro pitch s could be a problem for him as well, the big fear is him picking up wee niggly injuries after not playing for a good while on these pitches, it will be a big risk to take, but I think Lennon will try to get it pushed through and hope Commons can do a job for Hibs as Lennon needs to get us promoted this season and he has previous for putting pressure on a clubs board to release funds in windows to strengthen his team, something Lennon has been doing recently, hopefully Leeann is ready to back him.