I wish Neil would stop speaking to Chris Sutton about hibs matters
Sutton seems unable to keep information discussed private
I can't imagine Neil would be too happy with this idiot revealing our transfer dealings on national tv
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Thread: Lennon and Sutton
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22-07-2017 08:07 AM #1
Lennon and Sutton
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22-07-2017 08:10 AM #2
He probably only tells him what he's comfortable being public. Lennon didn't seem to mind talking about Bob himself in the post-match interview.
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22-07-2017 08:12 AM #3
They're good mates, Lennon also named the guy himself.
We complain when we hear nothing so I'm pretty glad when we finally hear a decent rumour that isn't just a random punt from someone on here.
Keep it up Sutton
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22-07-2017 08:14 AM #5
It does strike me as double standards. He has a pop at the club during the week for not being able to keep things quiet yet, on his terms, it's ok to openly discuss targets and names them live on telly.
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22-07-2017 08:28 AM #6
What happens if he doesn't sign now and it is because making this public has alerted other clubs?
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22-07-2017 08:31 AM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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22-07-2017 08:33 AM #8
Was a bit annoyed about how the BT pundits were speaking to Neil as if he was their mate in the pub. That said if he wasn't comfortable I'm sure he wouldn't have answered. I do like how honest but realistic Neil is, such as when he was asked about McGinn, and said 4 or 5 million. If he'd said 15 million we all know that's not going to happen but 4 or 5, we couldn't turn that down but now clubs know unless they want to start talking those sorts of figures, not 5o waste our time. Means McGinn isn't getting told clubs are coming in and getting knocked back, potentially frustrating him. And turning his head.
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22-07-2017 08:41 AM #9
I wondered wether it was a smoke screen for something else happening behind the scenes, possibly a diversion ..
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22-07-2017 08:49 AM #10
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Overall I'm delighted with Lennon as our manager but like anyone there are pluses and minuses.
His experience and contacts in the game have undoubtedly helped us recruit quality players like Marciano, Ambrose and (hopefully) Stokes. His close relationship to folk like Sutton and Hartson can be a bit grating but it's a very small price worth paying.
Similarly his confidence is great, it's nice having a proven winner who sets high standards but equally he made some pretty bold remarks about us last season being the second best in the country. If we end up mid table or worse, unlikely as that is, he and the club will look really daft.
I guess my point is Lennon is by no means perfect but I've really warmed to him since he joined us and have as much faith as you can that he's the right manager for us.
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22-07-2017 08:57 AM #11
It does strike me as double standards. He has a pop at the club during the week for not being able to keep things quiet yet, on his terms, it's ok to openly discuss targets and names them live on telly.
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22-07-2017 09:08 AM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Was on the stv news, felt the wording of it was a but strange.
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22-07-2017 09:09 AM #15
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22-07-2017 09:14 AM #18This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Although I hoover up as much itk stuff and gossip as anyone else, I actually prefer when signings are announced out of the blue.
If Stokes signs, I'll be delighted, but imagine if it happened without the rumours.
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22-07-2017 09:14 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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22-07-2017 09:15 AM #20
I don't see it as double standards, there will be a point at which those involved in signings will be comfortable with it being common knowledge, but prior to that point confidentiality is required.
Knowing when it's OK to discuss signings is the difference between what Lennon said about signings, and what Lennon commented on about keeping things quiet.Follow the Hibs podcast, Longbangers, on Twitter (@longbangers)
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22-07-2017 09:17 AM #21
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We reportedly lost a player because of leaks, so it's perfectly understandable that Lennon might refer to it, imo.
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22-07-2017 09:22 AM #23
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22-07-2017 10:29 AM #24
I would be more than happy if Lennon's standard answer to any question about transfer targets or contracts was always that he leaves that to Leanne . End of. She has sorted everything else that has held us back on the pitch so if this is another one she is best placed to fix it.
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22-07-2017 11:16 AM #25
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22-07-2017 11:21 AM #26
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22-07-2017 11:24 AM #27
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[QUOTE=SRH;5110570]He probably only tells him what he's comfortable being public. Lennon didn't seem to mind talking about Bob himself in the post-match
Bob who ?
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22-07-2017 11:27 AM #28
I think players' agents make it their business to alert all clubs of the availability of their guys who are seeking a move. That way they get leverage and try start a bidding war. I'm not sure how true the notion is that players talk to Hibs in strict secrecy and all of a sudden our manager and a tv commentator have blown our cover.
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22-07-2017 11:27 AM #29
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