Expectations for the upcoming season

[ToulouseHibs]

Hi everyone. With the arrival of Big Ron I am obviously buzzing and my expectations for the new season have jumped from us consolidating a top 6 spot, maybe a Europe place, to having a decent battle with Rangers / Sheep for 2nd. Taking last night's first appearance for a lot of the new lads into perspective, how has the last few days changed your expectations for the season ahead?

[Brightside]

Top 6

[Unseen work]

You surely don’t expect 2nd?

Top 4/5 will still be a challenge this season imo.

[Heisenberg]

Same as always. Challenge for the top four.

[MacGruber]

Gordon isn't a billionaire and we aren't going to now be throwing money around. The playing squad isn't going to be much different had Gordon not turned up.
I would have liked to have signed some proven quality at this level however Scott Allan apart our signings have been more based on the recruitment teams judgement on who will be gems/quality from lower leagues. I'm fine with that and trust Heckingbottom to know what he is doing. That said, a bit nervous watching Hearts and Aberdeen signing some proven quality players as more often than not they work out better.

I expect a top 6 finish as a minimum with being in the battle for 3rd with Aberdeen, Hearts and Killie. I dont think there is much between the sides.

Being honest, I'm a bit envious of Dons signing Bryson, McGeough if happens. They will be the team to beat for best of the rest

[Heisenberg]

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Gordon isn't a billionaire and we aren't going to now be throwing money around. The playing squad isn't going to be much different had Gordon not turned up.
I would have liked to have signed some prove quality at this level however Scott Allan apart our signings have been more based on the recruitment teams judgement on who will be gems/quality from lower leagues. I'm fine with that and trust Heckingbottom to know what he is doing. That said, a bit nervous watching Hearts and Aberdeen signing some proven quality players as more often than not they work out better.

I expect a top 6 finish as a minimum with being in the battle for 3rd with Aberdeen, Hearts and Killie. I dont think there is much between the sides.

Being honest, I'm a bit envious of Dons signing Bryson, McGeough if happens. They will be the team to beat for best of the rest

What proven quality have Hearts signed? Washington only ever scored goals at the same level as our signings. Aberdeen have signed a good player in Bryson but him apart they’ve hardly signed any world beaters. Nothing too much to be envious of for me.

[Bayern Bru]

It will be interesting to see the impact on Aberdeen of losing Shinnie and, to a slightly lesser extent, Lowe.

Two big players who did well for them last season.


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[California-Hibs]

We'll finish 3rd or 4th.

[MacGruber]

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What proven quality have Hearts signed? Washington only ever scored goals at the same level as our signings. Aberdeen have signed a good player in Bryson but him apart they’ve hardly signed any world beaters. Nothing too much to be envious of for me.

Washington has scored for his country.

Being honest I think Walker is a very good player in this league provided he stays injury free and has the right attitude - both big ifs

Halkett I would have liked Hibs to have signed. Think he proved himself at this level last year.

Naismith I'm including as signed. Real quality however prone to injury and is an odious wee rat.

We have been better than Hearts for 3 or 4 years now IMO and I expect we will finish above them again - but it will be tight.

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How I see the top 6 finishing. Killie to drop off this season- that's not based on logic just a hunch

If Hibs sign McNulty, Omeonga, Ojo, Gravenbirch (sp) etc or some other proven quality (hijack the McGeough deal please) I will revise to Hibs finishing 3rd

[Bob Box Fish]

Top 4

[danhibees1875]

Challenge for Europe, trip to Hampden, understand Ron's plans/intentions.

[DetroitHibs]

Gotta be challenging for the top four.

[neil7908]

New owner makes no difference at the moment, unless we unveil some marquee signings. Top 6 minimum, hope for 3rd or 4th.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Should be aiming for third

[Peevemor]

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New owner makes no difference at the moment, unless we unveil some marquee signings. Top 6 minimum, hope for 3rd or 4th.

Except it's pretty clear that the new owner has already had an input on what's been spent this summer.

[marinello59]

I expect a European spot. Hopefully on the back of winning the cup.

[Jim44]

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I expect a European spot. Hopefully on the back of winning the cup.

Should be 6th or 5th at a canter with 4th a bonus, 3rd a lovely surprise, 2nd a major breakthrough and 1st a dream come true.

[Pagan Hibernia]

We’ll finish 4th. At least 10 points ahead of Leveins cloggers.

[superfurryhibby]

My expectation is that we have a better season than last season,

Signing a couple of decent players would be a big factor, complementing those that have arrived.

Midfield is an obvious area for improvement. Add the likes of Omeonga and Malumbu and we have quality and bite in there. Another striker, preferably Mc Nulty and that would give us a squad that looks stronger than last season.

The Sheep and Hearts will be our rivals for third. Killie will surely be weaker than they were.

Once more the fans have backed the team admirably and we’re on course to match our record season ticket sales. This season the management have to get the best out of the squad and ensure the fans get decent football, challenging in both cups and staying at the top end of the league.

[Phil MaGlass]

I hope for third, nothing lower than fourth. Then in the next 2 seasons a regular 3/4 finish, with regular cash injections we can compete with the Dons.

[smithy_hibees]

Surely top 4..
Us Aberdeen and Hearts fighting for 3rd has to be our aim.. always get one surprised team think Killie will not be as good, unsure who else will be up there though

[we are hibs]

4th minimum. Fighting for 3rd. Probably with Aberdeen. Want a trip to Hampden or 4 too.

[makaveli1875]

Big Ron better not show his face in leith if we don't win the league

[WillowbraeHibby]

I've learned over the many years of supporting the Hibs, not to expect too much, but always hope for a top 4 finish at least.

[J-C]

I think we got the best of Kamberi when on loan as he doesn't seem to work well up top on his own. Doidge I'm unsure of as this is a step up and I feel Shaw needs loaned out. Unless we sign a real goalscorer and a couple of solid mids, I feel we'll get top 6 but no higher than 4th at best.

[horseflesh]

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Washington has scored for his country.

Being honest I think Walker is a very good player in this league provided he stays injury free and has the right attitude - both big ifs

Halkett I would have liked Hibs to have signed. Think he proved himself at this level last year.

Naismith I'm including as signed. Real quality however prone to injury and is an odious wee rat.

We have been better than Hearts for 3 or 4 years now IMO and I expect we will finish above them again - but it will be tight.

The Rangers
Celtic
Aberdeeen
Hibs
Hearts
Motherwell

How I see the top 6 finishing. Killie to drop off this season- that's not based on logic just a hunch

If Hibs sign McNulty, Omeonga, Ojo, Gravenbirch (sp) etc or some other proven quality (hijack the McGeough deal please) I will revise to Hibs finishing 3rd

Halkett is never a footballer, will do the basic stuff well but never a player.
Proved himself bottom 6 last year and I think he’s punching above his weight in getting that far

[Hibernian32]

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Halkett is never a footballer, will do the basic stuff well but never a player.
Proved himself bottom 6 last year and I think he’s punching above his weight in getting that far

Not gonna shoot you down for having a opinion but just because he finished in the bottom 6 doesn't make him a bad player.

Surely you should know that. The most recent example is turnbul finished bottom 6 but got a 3million price tag on him.

[B.H.F.C]

Top 4 should be the minimum aim.

I can’t see Kilmarnock being as strong this year.

[mutley]

Has to be at least Top 4 for me. Look how close we were to 2nd with Lennon, so who knows!.

[horseflesh]

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Not gonna shoot you down for having a opinion but just because he finished in the bottom 6 doesn't make him a bad player.

Surely you should know that. The most recent example is turnbul finished bottom 6 but got a 3million price tag on him.

Absolutely agree, Livingston have some very tidy footballers, it’s just that Halkett isn’t one of them.
Always struck me as a “get rid of it quick” type of player