Let the clear out begin

[OstKurve Hibs]

many of mcnultys goals where from penalties ?

[Hibs90]

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Let the signing of 6 month loan players who are injured and require international clearance begin

Hearts finished 3 points behind.

[J-C]

Again disappointed with the majority today and most done themselves little favour of staying here. I worry about Kamberi as Hecky has chosen McNulty as his main striker in all his games, tried him on the left but he never tried a leg and was then dropped. Slivka is another who never played much under Lennon and again hasn't pushed himself into the team under Heckingbottom, he may be another looking for a new club. Realistically I can see us needing 3-4 midfielders, at least a new winger, a right back, a centre back and maybe 2 strikers/forwards. I make that 8-9 new players, which seems a lot.

[overdrive]

I have a bad feeling that was Marciano’s last game for us today.

[Centre Hawf]

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I'd only keep Porto!

Hanlon's had a bad season by his standards but it was only a year ago that we were all slating Eck for not bringing him into a Scotland squad. Give him a holiday and let him come back fresh, I still reckon whatever injury kept him out in autumn is still plaguing him tbh.

[AL-Qaholik]

Massive rebuild required (again) IMO.

Right now my ideal XI for next season would be :

Marciano
New RB
Porteous
New CB
New LB
New CM
New CM/LM (depending on formation)
Boyle
Allan
New LW/ST (depending on formation)
New ST (maybe Kamberi, if he screws the nut - not the Kamberi of this season.)


Probably a pipe dream, but that's where we are for me.

[Heisenberg]

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Serious question. Are his family in Italy with him, seen as he’s contracted there for another couple of years?

I’ve not got a clue, I was with someone today who was at the sponsors night and spoke to Omeonga, he wasn’t making overly positive noises about coming back due to missing family/girlfriend.

[hibeerealist]

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That's the million dollar question, they will be looking for at least a million which is nothing down south, if we could get him for half that with a big sell on fee I reckon we would get a good deal but cant see it

£500,000 for McNulty, thank god the Tash is still here as he would never sanction that one and I think most Hibbies would agree with him!!!

It is a no from me, not done nearly enough to pursue a permanent transfer and certainly not at half a million pounds!

[Centre Hawf]

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Massive rebuild required (again) IMO.

Right now my ideal XI for next season would be :

Marciano
New RB
Porteous
New CB
New LB
New CM
New CM/LM (depending on formation)
Boyle
Allan
New LW/ST (depending on formation)
New ST (maybe Kamberi, if he screws the nut - not the Kamberi of this season.)


Probably a pipe dream, but that's where we are for me.

Im happy with Gray, Hanlon, Stevenson, Mallan, and Horgan. But I think what we really need is a good quality back up to these players. It's obvious Gray will get injured again and we can't force someone in there that isn't good enough. Stevenson is still doing a job at the moment and I love him but I would like to see Mackie get more games at times to gauge how far along he is.

[Allant1981]

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£500,000 for McNulty, thank god the Tash is still here as he would never sanction that one and I think most Hibbies would agree with him!!!

It is a no from me, not done nearly enough to pursue a permanent transfer and certainly not at half a million pounds!

What do you think it would cost to buy out his long contract?

[hibeerealist]

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That's the million dollar question, they will be looking for at least a million which is nothing down south, if we could get him for half that with a big sell on fee I reckon we would get a good deal but cant see it

£500,000 for McNulty, thank god the Tash is still here as he would never sanction that one and I think most Hibbies would agree with him!!!

It is a no from me, not done nearly enough to pursue a permanent transfer and certainly not at half a million pounds!

[hibeerealist]

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What do you think it would cost to buy out his long contract?

As you say, it is not a lot down south but up here you would want a lot more for your dough. You also need to factor in his wages, he is on considerably more than we can pay him and he has another 3-4 years at that level unless he chooses to go if his club want him away.

Hibs will not pay the fee or wages that would be required here, this one is a no go.

As a club I think there is no doubt that should the right player become available (and we think it really good value with potential to sell on) then £500,000 is realistic but it would need to tick every box before we would jump in at that price.

McNulty is not that player in my opinion, let’s see.

[loanheadhibby]

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Jokers because they haven't been picked? Hardly their fault is it

So if it's not their fault they are not playing, who is to blame? Has their application not been good enough or are they just not as good as the current players and therefore poor scouting? Either way, a complete waste of 2 wages. By the way, that's money you and I put into the club in one way or another.

[Hibee Mac]

Is it just me or does Hecky seem so organised and knows exactly what he wants next season already with targets named etc

Couldn't help but feel with Lennon he was just flying by the seat of his pants every window without any real plan. What Hecky seems to be doing is what I would expect from any manager - be organised and get ahead of the game.

Very refreshing, let's see if he can pull it off!

[Calidad]

Allan is only really going to work in 4-3-3 in MF, or a 4-2-3-1 behind the striker.

Is a midfield consisting of a new DMF, Mallan, Allan balanced enough?

Given the players that we already have, I’d suggest that we need to bring in a goal scoring CF, and a (right footed) LW. We probably need a new RB too.

———————-Marciano
RB———Porteous——Hanlon——-Stevenson
—————-DMF———Mallan
———————-Allan
Boyle————-CF—————LWF

The likes of Gray, Mackie, McGregor, Kamberi, Horgan, Murray, Shaw as squad options?

Finding a CF will be particularly difficult.

How’s Brandon Barker been doing? Would he be an option for LWF?

[northern-hibee]

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Allan is only really going to work in 4-3-3 in MF, or a 4-2-3-1 behind the striker.

Is a midfield consisting of a new DMF, Mallan, Allan balanced enough?

Given the players that we already have, I’d suggest that we need to bring in a goal scoring CF, and a (right footed) LW. We probably need a new RB too.

———————-Marciano
RB———Porteous——Hanlon——-Stevenson
—————-DMF———Mallan
———————-Allan
Boyle————-CF—————LWF

The likes of Gray, Mackie, McGregor, Kamberi, Horgan, Murray, Shaw as squad options?

Finding a CF will be particularly difficult.

How’s Brandon Barker been doing? Would he be an option for LWF?

Hopefully Hanlon gone as well, dreadful season, past it now I’m afraid

[hfc rd]

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I have a bad feeling that was Marciano’s last game for us today.

Hopefully not but you probably have a point.

He’s been absolutely tremendous and his performances will certainly not have gone unnoticed by clubs who are looking for a GK this summer.

[MWHIBBIES]

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Hopefully Hanlon gone as well, dreadful season, past it now I’m afraid

Or just had a poor season which is rare and he deserves a bit of support? Definitely not passed it

[Hibbyradge]

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Or just had a poor season which is rare and he deserves a bit of support? Definitely not passed it

The idea that any player could be "past it" at 29 is ludicrous.

[Greencore]

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The idea that any player could be "past it" at 29 is ludicrous.

Derek Riordan.

[JohnM1875]

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Derek Riordan.

Touche.

[oldbutdim]

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Hopefully Hanlon gone as well, dreadful season, past it now I’m afraid

It looks to me that his injury has disrupted his progress.
Hopefully we get a fully fit Paul Hanlon next season and no further daft comments like him being 'past it'.

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It looks to me that his injury has disrupted his progress.
Hopefully we get a fully fit Paul Hanlon next season and no further daft comments like him being 'past it'.

PH has had a poor season, and the other PH only has what he's seen of him this season to judge him with.

The club will be telling him he has been better than this in the past, but he should be worried about his drop in form and worried that PH does not see his position as one that needs improving.

Paul Hanlon really needs to improve on this season, we know that, and he will know that, can he get back to how he was a couple of seasons ago?

[Brightside]

Paul Hanlon has to be exceptional to get the backing of many on this forum. He hasn’t been exceptional this season but he’s been far from poor. Another good game yesterday and people are saying he’s finished. Laughable stuff. As ever thankfully our coaching team know better otherwise we’d have a new back 4 every season.

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Paul Hanlon has to be exceptional to get the backing of many on this forum. He hasn’t been exceptional this season but he’s been far from poor. Another good game yesterday and people are saying he’s finished. Laughable stuff. As ever thankfully our coaching team know better otherwise we’d have a new back 4 every season.

I think Paul had a couple of months where he was nowhere near his usual levels but he improved with game time and I thought that he'd been back to near his best for the run in.

You're right, suggestions he's finished are laughable.

[Paloschi]

Think the clear out will happen by default as we have so many loan players.

I am happy we will have a core to build on:
Marciano
Gray
Porto
Hanlon
McGregor
Stevenson
Mallan
S Allan
Horgan
Boyle
Kamberi

Are all capable - I think up front and DM is where we should look. Shaw should be loaned out this time.

[Borderhibbie76]

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Is it just me or does Hecky seem so organised and knows exactly what he wants next season already with targets named etc

Couldn't help but feel with Lennon he was just flying by the seat of his pants every window without any real plan. What Hecky seems to be doing is what I would expect from any manager - be organised and get ahead of the game.

Very refreshing, let's see if he can pull it off!

Sounded from his post match press conf like he knows exactly who he wants and if he doesn't get them he has back ups lined up too. I agree seems like a man with a plan...let's hope it comes off

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[superfurryhibby]

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Paul Hanlon has to be exceptional to get the backing of many on this forum. He hasn’t been exceptional this season but he’s been far from poor. Another good game yesterday and people are saying he’s finished. Laughable stuff. As ever thankfully our coaching team know better otherwise we’d have a new back 4 every season.

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I think Paul had a couple of months where he was nowhere near his usual levels but he improved with game time and I thought that he'd been back to near his best for the run in.

You're right, suggestions he's finished are laughable.

Totally with these views. Ludicrous that anyone can be as stupid as to suggest Hanlon’s finished, taking the piss surely?

Hanlon’s had a strong finish to the season, as have the rest of the defence. The strongest part of the team, by miles. Our goal difference tells it’s own tale and they have all played a big part.

Cover for the defence is important, but the key areas for improvement lie up front and central midfield.

[hibs#1]

Some stats guy on twitter can remember who had different stats for all the centre backs in the league and according to them Hanlon is one of the best in the league.

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The idea that any player could be "past it" at 29 is ludicrous.

What if he's also Finnish?


Back-up RB, back-up CB, box to box CM (Omeonga?), and 2 CF's. I think that's our shopping list.

Hold on to Marciano, get Kamberi back up to speed and reintroduce Porteous, Boyle, and Allan. Looks like Fraser Murray and Mackie should be knocking on the door next year also.