Interview with Ron Gordon

[matty_f]

From the club:

https://twitter.com/hibernianfc/stat...312316928?s=21

[Heisenberg]

Still looking to sign players even though we’re discussing cuts with our current squad. Suppose it’s in line with what Aberdeen have done but that may not go down overly well.

[Stuart93]

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Still looking to sign players even though we’re discussing cuts with our current squad. Suppose it’s in line with what Aberdeen have done but that may not go down overly well.

By the sounds of it, it’ll be made clear to the players that new faces are very much a possibility despite cuts

[davhibby]

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Still looking to sign players even though we’re discussing cuts with our current squad. Suppose it’s in line with what Aberdeen have done but that may not go down overly well.

It’s the only way that clubs of our size can possibly do it.

[.Sean.]

But I thought we were going into admin? 😂😂😂

[JimBHibees]

Seems like a lot of common sense there imo.

[SteveHFC]

Good interview.

[07BigD]

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Still looking to sign players even though we’re discussing cuts with our current squad. Suppose it’s in line with what Aberdeen have done but that may not go down overly well.

As painful as it may be for players to accept a wage cut it's better than being cut adrift and having to find a new club under the current circumstances.

There are a that would have no difficulty finding a deal elsewhere but I'd hope they would opt to stay.

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[GonzoReturns]

But but but we are going bust!!

[Vault Boy]

Good interview, another part being uploaded later too. Hopefully settles some of the nerves.

[Blaster]

Wonder how the media will put a negative spin on this

[Vault Boy]

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Wonder how the media will put a negative spin on this

'Cost cutting Hibs take vicious swipe at fans by releasing only HALF of owner's interview. Sources say second half is cut as cost saving measure.'

[Diclonius]

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'Cost cutting Hibs take vicious swipe at fans by releasing only HALF of owner's interview. Sources say second half is cut as cost saving measure.'

Hahah, very good.

I'll admit that I have taken swipes at our club's transfer strategy before, but this is reassuring and I think by the season's start we should have kept up with our rivals.

[Jim44]

What exactly is our position in terms of bringing in new players, either on loan or purchase, because the situation when we did the deferred payment arrangements, it seemed that new players were out of the question till wages had been settled. Now that we’ve included reduced wages into the equasion, how does that impact the situation?

[matty_f]

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What exactly is our position in terms of bringing in new players, either on loan or purchase, because the situation when we did the deferred payment arrangements, it seemed that new players were out of the question till wages had been settled. Now that we’ve included reduced wages into the equasion, how does that impact the situation?

I would think that trumps the previous agreement.

As it was - no new signings until the players' deferral period had finished (i.e they were back at 100% of their salary), which I believe is this month.

New negotiations have been entered into, so I would expect the clubs' conversation with the players to set out:

- financial situation as it is today and how it looks going forward

- what's being prioritised (first team)

- impact on wider staff

- need for cuts

- need to recruit

- gain agreement from everyone to move forward.

I don't think players are blind to what's happening, and I also think they'll all recognise the need to improve the team, so I don't think we'll see either side take liberties here.

[Unseen work]

If the club see the opportunity to bring a player in that will enhance the team they will take it.

This means a couple of thing

#announceNisbet
#announceGogic
#announceBarker
#annouceDocherty
#announceR10rdan

[Jim44]

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I would think that trumps the previous agreement.

As it was - no new signings until the players' deferral period had finished (i.e they were back at 100% of their salary), which I believe is this month.

New negotiations have been entered into, so I would expect the clubs' conversation with the players to set out:

- financial situation as it is today and how it looks going forward

- what's being prioritised (first team)

- impact on wider staff

- need for cuts

- need to recruit

- gain agreement from everyone to move forward.

I don't think players are blind to what's happening, and I also think they'll all recognise the need to improve the team, so I don't think we'll see either side take liberties here.

Well, if you’re correct, Matty, and I’ve no reason to doubt you, our situation is less bleak than it was painted last week.

[Stuart93]

Our finances are in a very good position says Ron. That can’t be true, the daily record told us we were cash strapped. JKB were positive we were in admin

[Ozyhibby]

Good message.


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[jacomo]

He’s good at not giving much away, our Ron, but doing it in a way that is reassuring.

[GonzoReturns]

Have said it before but players and agents need to watch remember this squad managed to get us to 7th!!!! 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[RossScott1991]

Good reassuring interview.

[04Sauzee]

I think its a fantastic interview, Ron speaks very well and I feel confident in the way our club is being run

[Tug Wilson]

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I think its a fantastic interview, Ron speaks very well and I feel confident in the way our club is being run

In total agreement.

We tend to be a club that quietly goes about its business in a prudent and sensible manner.

Shout when we have something to shout about.

The message was simply, we have to cut costs and we have to improve the team.

The other part I took from the interview was that we are looking to be in a position to react quickly when life returns to normal. Ron is a businessman and he will recognise the opportunity that a downturn often presents. Make the right plans and the club could be in a position to come out of the pandemic with a bright future.

[matty_f]

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In total agreement.

We tend to be a club that quietly goes about its business in a prudent and sensible manner.

Shout when we have something to shout about.

The message was simply, we have to cut costs and we have to improve the team.

The other part I took from the interview was that we are looking to be in a position to react quickly when life returns to normal. Ron is a businessman and he will recognise the opportunity that a downturn often presents. Make the right plans and the club could be in a position to come out of the pandemic with a bright future.

I'd suggested on another thread (can't remember which) that the prudent thing to do just now would be to ride out the storm by cutting back rather than spending loads of money propping up the club just to stand still, so that when calmer times come we're in a position to quickly scale up and use the money that would have been taken on propping us up, to push on instead.

Looks like that's the approach we're taking.

[Andy74]

If the Big Screen isn’t started by Christmas I won’t be back.

[Bristolhibby]

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If the Big Screen isn’t started by Christmas I won’t be back.

I’m awaiting to buy a season ticket in the filled in corners.

J

[Fergos]

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If the Big Screen isn’t started by Christmas I won’t be back.

Its posts like this that make Hibs net what it is.

GGTTH

PS....I won’t be either...

[Bostonhibby]

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If the Big Screen isn’t started by Christmas I won’t be back.

If it gets in the way of the helipad I'll happily take an axe to it and do time for it

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[Lago]

Excellent