Commons Back on.

[bingo70]

Sorry if this has been pointed out already but I wonder if he sees signing Commons as a good way of bringing on Fraser Murray. Neither are likely to be able to play 40 games this season so Murray covering when Commons isn't fit could be a good way of introducing him to the first team without having to rely on a 17 year old.

[Billy Whizz]

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Which players are those?

The ones that are all over these pages

[Scouse Hibee]

It seems funny that he's a quality footballer, if fit would be a great asset never mind his age comments are being bandied about about Commons yet exactly the same fits Pennant but hardly anyone wants him???

[147lothian]

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Kris Commons is a a superb football player. He made a massive difference in a short space of time when he was loaned to us last season. I will be over the moon if he signs for The Hibees again!

[bingo70]

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It seems funny that he's a quality footballer, if fit would be a great asset never mind his age comments are being bandied about about Commons yet exactly the same fits Pennant but hardly anyone wants him???

Not really, Commons had a successful short spell with us last season while Pennant was poor on loan at Bury last season.

I'd have liked us to sign Pennant and could see the positives but I don't see the comparison with him and Commons really.

[Just Alf]

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Jings, here we go again. Life is going to be so much easier when we have fan ownership and we all get a vote on who we target. And then at the end of the window we can vote on whether to keep the manager based on who we've signed for him.

Oh God!!!!!


Down with fan ownership I say!!!

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[Scouse Hibee]

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Not really, Commons had a successful short spell with us last season while Pennant was poor on loan at Bury last season.

I'd have liked us to sign Pennant and could see the positives but I don't see the comparison with him and Commons really.

Of course you don't but there is one.

[Big L]

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I'm sorry but the answer to that has to be Commons.

If he signed as part of the coaching team and was paid if he played then fine, I happen to think he has a bit about him and could do well in management. As it stands, I wouldn't sign him for the reasons I gave, to much of a risk. We need players on the way up not on the way out.

[Brooster]

This guy wins games. I would love to see him back.

[Libby Hibby]

Thanks Cat for that.

Kris Commons would be our best player if he signed. If we could negotiate something, it would be a right coup for the club.

[CapitalGreen]

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It seems funny that he's a quality footballer, if fit would be a great asset never mind his age comments are being bandied about about Commons yet exactly the same fits Pennant but hardly anyone wants him???

Commons would be coming from the Scottish Champions. Having played 83 games in the last 3 seasons scoring 27 goals. He was also with us in January where he excelled.

Pennant would be coming from a brief unsuccessful loan spell with League 1 Bury. He has played 54 games in the last 3 seasons the majority of which were in the Singaporean league. He was also on trial with us in January and recently and did not impress enough to receive a contract offer.

[Since90+2]

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Thanks Cat for that.

Kris Commons would be our best player if he signed. If we could negotiate something, it would be a right coup for the club.

The current version of Commons is not a better player than McGinn or a fully fit McGeouch.

[Dalianwanda]

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If he signed as part of the coaching team and was paid if he played then fine, I happen to think he has a bit about him and could do well in management. As it stands, I wouldn't sign him for the reasons I gave, to much of a risk. We need players on the way up not on the way out.

We need a mix of youth and experience. Those on their way out of playing have the knowledge to pass to those on their way up. Commons showed last season, to show he still has plenty to offer if fit.

[NAE NOOKIE]

If I'm honest I would much rather see us bring in a younger player ....... I'm aware that these days players are much fitter etc and that 35 is the new 30 when it comes to players thinking of chucking it. But in the case of Commons decent contribution or not last season he didn't look fit, not because he is lazy, but because as he has admitted himself he has long standing injury problems.

We will already have a 30 year old ( Swanson ) a 33 year old ( Whittaker ) and a player highly unlikely to play a full season ( McGeouch ) fighting it out for midfield spots. Then there's Bartley who lets face it is practically a defender .... Boyle is a forward rather than a midfielder and the rest are kids like Martin and Murray ...... the only one out of them who ticks all the boxes of practically being guaranteed to be fit all the time, get picked all the time and is a recognised midfielder is McGinn.

That's why IMO though Commons is indeed a recognised midfielder and a very good one I would rather see a younger more dynamic player come in who is more or less guaranteed to be a regular starter and last the season, bad luck notwithstanding ..... who that might be I have no idea

[cleanyman]

No thanks

[Speedway]

As I said on the PM thread, of all the players we've been linked to, this is the deal I want to see done.

[CapitalGreen]

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The current version of Commons is not a better player than McGinn or a fully fit McGeouch.

Is strength in depth not a good thing?

Actually, from the fact you mention "fully fit" in relation to McGeouch I think you know it is.

[Since90+2]

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Is strength in depth not a good thing?

Actually, from the fact you mention "fully fit" in relation to McGeouch I think you know it is.

Of course it is

My point was IMO Commons at this stage of his career is not as good a player as McGinn or McGeough.

[Mikey09]

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Why are you advertising trainspotting on yours?

Its a picture from the film. I've not got a company logo spread across it. But I think you know the difference but as per usual you're being a smart arse.

[Ryan69]

I really dont think there is a debate needed within this.

If he accepts the terms Hibs offer him....He will be invaluable for us!

[Springbank]

A dead ball expert will win us points this season, as we've a pretty solid back 5, and in Boyle & Simon Murray we have pacy perpetual motion runners who are always going to be fouled in range of goal.
Commons would be (along with Swanson) capable of filling his boots in this team

[dmc1875]

I think he had a clean up op on whatever was wrong with his back and has been training. It's an absolute no brainer if he is feeling better and can get back on a pitch anyone who thinks commons wouldn't add something to us needs their head examined

[Sioux]

Can some people please realise that the days of creating a first 11 are gone, and have been for some time. It's all about building a squad of 20 players, or more, that are capable of doing a job when required. Some will be required more than others.

[The Captain....]

All comes down to money with this...if we're looking at Commons in any sort of playing capacity its a massive risk given his known back problem, theres no use pretending otherwise.

If he is willing to recognise that and is looking for a coaching role also and is willing to fit into our budget then fair enough. Personally I'd be a bit concerned that at the money we'd have to pay its a risk that isn't worth taking. He was a superb player...but we cant afford to carry any passengers within our budget for next season imo.

[Ozyhibby]

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Jings, here we go again. Life is going to be so much easier when we have fan ownership and we all get a vote on who we target. And then at the end of the window we can vote on whether to keep the manager based on who we've signed for him.

That's not what fan ownership is.


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[MyJo]

Commons is a quality player who would absolutely be an asset to our squad.

We are light in midfield as it stands, McGeoch is always a strong gust of wind away from an injury and a player of Commons quality and experience will help our young guys massively.

Commons is a match-winner. He could stand in the centre circle for 60 minutes and only move to take our corners and free-kicks before being substituted and i'd still be happy to have him in the team.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Commons is a quality player who would absolutely be an asset to our squad.

We are light in midfield as it stands, McGeoch is always a strong gust of wind away from an injury and a player of Commons quality and experience will help our young guys massively.

Commons is a match-winner. He could stand in the centre circle for 60 minutes and only move to take our corners and free-kicks before being substituted and i'd still be happy to have him in the team.

Aye if your face fits, fans will embrace you.

[CMurdoch]

Not for me.

KC was a superb player and set piece specialist, however, this is now and he
Has a chronic back injury
Is 34 next month
Has barely played in the last 18 months
He is a luxury gamble that we shouldn't risk £3k per week on especially given we will already be sweating on the fitness of McGeogh and possibly Hanlon.

As i see it all players at Hibs will have to graft hard this season for us to be successful and that was never Commons game.
He did important things for us in a cameo role last season in games where our resources dwarfed our opponents and his colleagues did the running for him. That luxury won't be possible this season were it will be all hands to the pump.

[ian cruise]

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Yes, and I'm guessing Berry was one of his main targets.

As you've admitted though you're just guessing.

If Commons is fit then he's a great signing. He was important for us in the short time he was with us, he is a player who can change a game and he'll help improve young Murray, all positives. If he's not fit he won't sign, the Pennant situation shows we're not taking on folk just because they're a name.

As for us signing Brewster and Mixu as last minute panic signings? I'll have more of those thank you.

[O'Rourke3]

Does it read differently if Hibs just recruit an ex International Midfilder as coach who they also choose to register as a player because he can still contribute when needed? This seems more like the reality. Who knows. CK might have been first pick for coaching vacancy.