My mate just spoke to him up at ER just now and he mentioned he's up there to sign his new contract - I know it was almost inevitable but massive boost guaranteeing him for next season.
If David Gray was to leave, could we see McGregor as captain next year?
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05-05-2017 02:08 PM #1@hibs.net private member
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Darren McGregor
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Originally Posted by Sean1875
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He should be captain anyway imo.
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05-05-2017 02:17 PM #3Promising Youngster
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great news!
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05-05-2017 02:19 PM #4Testimonial due
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Agree Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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"There's class, there's first class and there's Hibs class" - Eddie Turnbull
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05-05-2017 02:22 PM #5Testimonial Due
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Bit harsh on David Gray to say that, he's performed his duty as captain absolutely fantastically
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05-05-2017 02:29 PM #6Coaching Staff
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For the first time in years Hibs have three or four ready-made captains. McGregor basically is one - doesn't necessarily need to be officially cast as leader, and can't imagine ever stripping Gray of the role.
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Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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True gentleman and warrior.
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05-05-2017 02:47 PM #8Testimonial Due
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McGregor has been a rock since he signed!
First name on the teamsheet every week. going to be a great servant for our club and hopefully its a 5 year deal!
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05-05-2017 02:54 PM #9Testimonial Due
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5 year deal for a player who'll be 32 at the start of next season? Originally Posted by JDHibs
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I'm glad you're not the manager!
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05-05-2017 03:06 PM #10Testimonial Due
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Aaron Hughes just signed for Hearts again for 1 year at 37. Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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I'm glad you're not the manager!
Clint Hill has been The Huns best defender this season at 38.
Kenny Miller is The Huns top scorer at 37.
Carvalho played for Portugal at the Euros at 38.
Puyol last played for Barca aged 36.
Ibra at Utd has been brilliant this season and one of the top scorers in the prem, hes 35.
Macauley at West Brom has been their best defender at 37 and still involved in the national team.
Other players in the prem who are 35 - Delaney 35. Barry 35. O'shea 35. Crouch 35. Terry 35.
Age is just a number. Class is permanent. Let the man retire here!
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How many of them are on 5 year deals? Originally Posted by JDHibs
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More than happy to let him retire here but giving him 5 years right now is just throwing away money
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05-05-2017 03:09 PM #12Testimonial Due
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None, but none are 32 either... Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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05-05-2017 03:09 PM #13Coaching Staff
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Mgregor is a legend.
Come across as a very intelligent and humble man.
Can see him becoming a manager in the future.
Absolutley love that we have him at Hibs and he loves being here just as much.
My love and respect for him went up massively in the cup final DVD.
He is the sort of guy you know that if the game turned into a fight he would be the first on ready.
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I agree. The guy has led by example, he's had very few bad games in a Hibs shirt. I also suspect that on a number of occasions he may have played through the pain barrier for the sake of the Club and his teammates. Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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And none of them signed a 5 year deal when they were 32 or 31 either, can't believe we're even having this discussion to be honest Originally Posted by JDHibs
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McGregor is a late bloomer, he's not been playing professional football that long relatively, he'll be able to play at a high level for a good few years yet. Although, I still wouldn't be handing out a five year deal, nor will the manager. More likely to be a two year deal. Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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05-05-2017 03:29 PM #17Testimonial Due
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Spot on Originally Posted by HibsNutter
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I'm the same. Developed a serious man crush on him after watching the DVD. Comes across as a very humble guy and, at the end of the day is a hibs fans the same as all of us. Originally Posted by Unseen work
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Would expect the contract renewal to be one of the easiest negotiations the club will have this summer
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05-05-2017 04:15 PM #19Coaching Staff
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It will be a two year deal.
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It's almost like holding up a mirror to your imaginary Hibs player self at full time - when he gets hugged he's bursting with emotion. What a guy. Originally Posted by Unseen work
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05-05-2017 04:19 PM #21Coaching Staff
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Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteTotally agree with these. DG would run through a brick wall for the team, as would Daz and Hanlon who would both make brilliant captains, but there's no need to upset the applecart. Originally Posted by RicheyWhite
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Originally Posted by 007
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That's to take nothing away from McGregor though. I'm delighted we've got more than 1 leader after years of not having any.
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Nothing wrong with a deal that goes over to being a coaching role? No better player to learn from or template to copy.
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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
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That's to take nothing away from McGregor though. I'm delighted we've got more than 1 leader after years of not having any.
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I believe there's a 32 year old striker in Madrid I wouldn't mind picking up on a 5 year deal. Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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The difference is that he is one of the best players to have ever played the game, Darren is a decent, no frills SPL standard defender. Originally Posted by ancient hibee
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No chance that Darren will get such a long deal, ridiculous suggestion. I expect a two year deal to be the end offer.
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05-05-2017 06:16 PM #27Coaching Staff
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Neither do I expect him to get a 5 year deal.Nobody in Scotland would I shouldn't think.Thank you for telling me Ronaldo is such a great player.I was merely making the point that sweeping statements about age don't apply to everyone.
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Originally Posted by Superfuddyhibby
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Exactly this, it was a silly point. Of course there's plenty of 32 year olds Hibs would sign on five year deals in the world, but none of them would ever be within our reach. Even Ronaldo might not get offered a five year deal at Real.
It'll be two years for McGregor I imagine. Good point from the poster above about him starting his career late - it might mean we get an extra few years from him.
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