Official Site: MARK MILLIGAN TO DEPART

**RSS Bot** · 18-05-2019 04:10 PM

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**Since452** · 18-05-2019 04:10 PM

Always tried hard. All the best Mark.

***Diclonius*** · 18-05-2019 04:13 PM

That's a shame, thought he could have been a success for at least another season here.

***Golden Bear*** · 18-05-2019 04:30 PM

Mark is a classy player, I thoroughly enjoyed his appearances in a Hibs jersey.

All the best for the future Mark and thanks for your contribution.

hfc rd · 18-05-2019 04:32 PM

Always gave his all.

All the best Mark

***scoopyboy*** · 18-05-2019 04:32 PM

Nothing against Mark Milligan or Marvin Bartley but that's two wages freed up to bring other players in.

Probably the best part of £5k per week that can be used elsewhere.

***Mantis Toboggan*** · 18-05-2019 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by scoopyboy

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Nothing against Mark Milligan or Marvin Bartley but that's two wages freed up to bring other players in.

Probably the best part of £5k per week that can be used elsewhere.

Agree, we need to improve in midfield and that's a fair amount towards doing so

**Lago** · 18-05-2019 05:01 PM

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That's a shame, thought he could have been a success for at least another season here.

Probably got him a couple of years too late, but he did well for us.

**~~The_Horde~~** · 18-05-2019 05:03 PM

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Nothing against Mark Milligan or Marvin Bartley but that's two wages freed up to bring other players in.

Probably the best part of £5k per week that can be used elsewhere.

Subsantially more than that combined.

**goosefat** · 18-05-2019 05:12 PM

And so the bi-seasonal squad rebuild begins...

You could set your watch to it.

**theonlywayisup** · 18-05-2019 05:47 PM

I thought that Milligan showed many glimpses of a player who has played in many World Cups and is captain of his national side. However, he was slow.

The fact he plays for Hibernian should be seen as a positive.

He played well against the poorer SPFL teams, but struggled against the better teams. Is that a failing of Milligan or the team? Had Milligan played in last season's team I think he would have made us better.

Sorry to see him go. But happy that some Hibs fans will have one less scapegoat to blame!

**~~The_Horde~~** · 18-05-2019 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by theonlywayisup

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I thought that Milligan showed many glimpses of a player who has played in many World Cups and is captain of his national side. However, he was slow.

The fact he plays for Hibernian should be seen as a positive.

He played well against the poorer SPFL teams, but struggled against the better teams. Is that a failing of Milligan or the team? Had Milligan played in last season's team I think he would have made us better.

Sorry to see him go. But happy that some Hibs fans will have one less scapegoat to blame!

Here's to the next one.

**Brooster** · 18-05-2019 05:58 PM

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Subsantially more than that combined.

What is the combined weekly wage of Milligan and Bartley?

**Pretty Boy** · 18-05-2019 06:01 PM

He's been a decent player in the last 6 months but as one of our highest earners I don't believe we can't attract better. Obviously the manger agrees.

Thanks for your efforts MM.

***Billy Whizz*** · 18-05-2019 06:01 PM

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What is the combined weekly wage of Milligan and Bartley?

Hibs Ave salary is £103K per year

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.s...-1-4880885/amp

***BoomtownHibees*** · 18-05-2019 06:04 PM

See what happens when you show you’ve got a long throw

**Ozyhibby** · 18-05-2019 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by theonlywayisup

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I thought that Milligan showed many glimpses of a player who has played in many World Cups and is captain of his national side. However, he was slow.

The fact he plays for Hibernian should be seen as a positive.

He played well against the poorer SPFL teams, but struggled against the better teams. Is that a failing of Milligan or the team? Had Milligan played in last season's team I think he would have made us better.

Sorry to see him go. But happy that some Hibs fans will have one less scapegoat to blame!

Heckingbottom doesn’t think he’s up to it but you have a go at fans who think the same?

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**Pretty Boy** · 18-05-2019 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by theonlywayisup

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I thought that Milligan showed many glimpses of a player who has played in many World Cups and is captain of his national side. However, he was slow.

The fact he plays for Hibernian should be seen as a positive.

He played well against the poorer SPFL teams, but struggled against the better teams. Is that a failing of Milligan or the team? Had Milligan played in last season's team I think he would have made us better.

Sorry to see him go. But happy that some Hibs fans will have one less scapegoat to blame!

Obviously the manager sees him as a 'scapegoat' as well or his departure wouldn'tbe happening.

***Hermit Crab*** · 18-05-2019 06:15 PM

No real surprise this. Making room for new players, more will be leaving imo.

**Tyler Durden** · 18-05-2019 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by theonlywayisup

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I thought that Milligan showed many glimpses of a player who has played in many World Cups and is captain of his national side. However, he was slow.

The fact he plays for Hibernian should be seen as a positive.

He played well against the poorer SPFL teams, but struggled against the better teams. Is that a failing of Milligan or the team? Had Milligan played in last season's team I think he would have made us better.

Sorry to see him go. But happy that some Hibs fans will have one less scapegoat to blame!

He wouldn’t have got near last seasons team.

***superfurryhibby*** · 18-05-2019 06:25 PM

Hopefully we can find someone with more energy to fill the role.

All the best to him though, no shortage of effort and he contributed to some decent performances.

***J-C*** · 18-05-2019 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Brooster

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What is the combined weekly wage of Milligan and Bartley?

He doesn't know.

**~~Hibeesmad~~** · 18-05-2019 09:11 PM

He has been an instrumental part of getting us into the top six after the Asian Cup. I believe it was his decision to leave rather than the clubs.

**theonlywayisup** · 18-05-2019 09:13 PM

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He wouldn’t have got near last seasons team.

Good one - played in all his nations games in the World Cup but not good enough for a Hibs team that finished 4th in a poor league.

***Hibbyradge*** · 18-05-2019 09:14 PM

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He has been an instrumental part of getting us into the top six after the Asian Cup. I believe it was his decision to leave rather than the clubs.

It was the club's decision.

He said that he wanted to stay.

Read the article. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’m sorry it’s come to an end."

**theonlywayisup** · 18-05-2019 09:19 PM

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It was the club's decision.

He said that he wanted to stay.

Read the article. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’m sorry it’s come to an end."

Eh....

"I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’m sorry it’s come to an end." doesn't mean "I wanted to stay but Hibs asked me to leave".

**Tyler Durden** · 18-05-2019 09:21 PM

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Good one - played in all his nations games in the World Cup but not good enough for a Hibs team that finished 4th in a poor league.

Australia are bang average.

Would Milligan have played ahead of McGinn, McGeouch or Allan last season? I don’t even think he’d have been ahead of Bartley in midfield.

He wouldn’t have played in a back 3 ahead of Hanlon, Efe, Porteous or McGregor either. So no, he wouldn’t have improved us last season at all. He’s had an average season with a team that finished 5th in a poor league and has been released.

**Tyler Durden** · 18-05-2019 09:22 PM

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Eh....

"I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’m sorry it’s come to an end." doesn't mean "I wanted to stay but Hibs asked me to leave".

Kenny Millar (a Hibs employee) has confirmed that is the case.

***J-C*** · 18-05-2019 09:22 PM

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It was the club's decision.

He said that he wanted to stay.

Read the article. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’m sorry it’s come to an end."

I think it's called being polite, yes he's enjoyed his time but maybe after speaking to Hecky he's realised he'll get few games next season, the standard thanks to everyone sort of statement from both parties.