New Boyle Bid?

***Dr What If?*** · 16-01-2022 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Clarence

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Other than the stadium and training ground, what infrastructure projects did Petrie invest in? Those are also quite good things for a football club to spend money on, especially when we needed to upgrade the stadium and had no training ground. I’m not so sure that Ron will purely focus on spending in players either as he has given us big screens already, so I think he’s keen to invest in infrastructure if he thinks it will enhance the match day experience.

I think your right, only I think he will focus only on projects that are going to increase revenue.....so maybe enhancements to East Mains that the club can rent out or additions under the stands. Can't see corners being filled with seats in the near future, unless our attendances were to suddenly to shoot up.

**Crunchie** · 16-01-2022 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

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All 11 players were god awful that night. He did not get Jack Ross sacked.

I never said he did

**Walter** · 16-01-2022 11:54 AM

I refuse to believe it until its on the Greggs thread

**EdinMike** · 16-01-2022 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee

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Forgot about Drey.

As funny as that is I had to put that tune on because my brain wouldn’t let it sit still 😅

***Jim44*** · 16-01-2022 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mick O'Rourke

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Am sure Martin and Rachel have had some serious talks on will we ,wont we.
If its 3 yrs,money aside ,its a risk and a real culture/lifestyle change.
Not like moving ,to say Europe or North America..Or even Oz.

I’ve got an odd image in my mind of Rachel playing football wearing a Burka. That aside, despite the Saudi, Muslim attitude to women, which I believe has relaxed somewhat, they dohave womens’ football over there.

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**seanshow** · 16-01-2022 01:41 PM

as long as they play outwith the view of men, a different culture still embracing views from the dark ages. ...and no embracing anyway after goal celebrations, not because of covid either. lol

***Jones28*** · 16-01-2022 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Crunchie

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£3 million for Boyle is some piece of business. You could say he got Ross the sack with a penalty miss.

There’s another 10 players on the pitch.

**stoneyburn hibs** · 16-01-2022 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

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Prediction or FACT?

Prediction,I should have stated that.

**Mick O'Rourke** · 16-01-2022 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jim44

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I’ve got an odd image in my mind of Rachel playing football wearing a Burka. That aside, despite the Saudi, Muslim attitude to women, which I believe has relaxed somewhat, they dohave womens’ football over there.

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Aye,now woman can play football,drive a car and the Prince is to, or has recently abolish/ed public floggings.
Maybe on their day off, the Boyles could go to market and possibly visit a public stoning.
These oil rich dictators around the Gulf are seeking world approval with their massive investments/sponsorship of many sports.(thats the reason organised womens football is tolerated)

Money talks and its corruption has led us to the WC in Qatar.

**Mick O'Rourke** · 16-01-2022 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by seanshow

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as long as they play outwith the view of men, a different culture still embracing views from the dark ages. ...and no embracing anyway after goal celebrations, not because of covid either. lol

Women,until recently,2018,were banned from attending big football games,let alone play the game.

There is wonderful comedy film about women using lots of tricks/disguises to get into a crucial football game in Iran.
Its called Offside
Might be available on utube .Very funny !

***Jim44*** · 16-01-2022 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mick O'Rourke

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Aye,now woman can play football,drive a car and the Prince is to, or has recently abolish/ed public floggings.
Maybe on their day off, the Boyles could go to market and possibly visit a public stoning.
These oil rich dictators around the Gulf are seeking world approval with their massive investments/sponsorship of many sports.(thats the reason organised womens football is tolerated)

Money talks and its corruption has led us to the WC in Qatar.

There must be sone queue to get pee over there. Seriously, it’s not a society I would like to live in or be associated with.

**Mick O'Rourke** · 16-01-2022 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jim44

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There must be sone queue to get pee over there. Seriously, it’s not a society I would like to live in or be associated with.

Aye,ye cannae get in for the smokers ,and when you do, you find there is no hot water.
Sound familiar !.

I knew a few back in the day that went there to work in the oil business.
But none took their wives with them. Not even for a holiday.

**Dazzjw1875** · 16-01-2022 02:44 PM

I would be gutted if he left but think this could be a great move for both parties if it happens. 3M will give SM decent funds to bring in another couple of quality signings. Boyle has been a great servant but at 29yr old we can't knock that offer back.

**Since452** · 16-01-2022 03:01 PM

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I would be gutted if he left but think this could be a great move for both parties if it happens. 3M will give SM decent funds to bring in another couple of quality signings. Boyle has been a great servant but at 29yr old we can't knock that offer back.

Exactly how I see it. He's only going to decline now. We've had his best years. 3 million is probably the most we've received for a player since Scott Brown. If it happens then it's a good deal.

**GloryGlory** · 16-01-2022 03:14 PM

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Exactly how I see it. He's only going to decline now. We've had his best years. 3 million is probably the most we've received for a player since Scott Brown. If it happens then it's a good deal.

I think Steven Fletcher was a bit more when add-ons are taken into account.

***Jim44*** · 16-01-2022 03:14 PM

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I would be gutted if he left but think this could be a great move for both parties if it happens. 3M will give SM decent funds to bring in another couple of quality signings. Boyle has been a great servant but at 29yr old we can't knock that offer back.

Well, a good move for us and MB, in terms of cash, but, in my opinion, not a such a good move for him in terms of social freedom and living conditions. I would like him to stay till at least the end of the season, maybe till next Christmas. His stock will still be high, we will still get a decent price for him, a great wage for himself and he will get a more attractive move to a more inviting environment for himself and his family.

**MWHIBBIES** · 16-01-2022 04:39 PM

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Exactly how I see it. He's only going to decline now. We've had his best years. 3 million is probably the most we've received for a player since Scott Brown. If it happens then it's a good deal.

Fletcher and McGinn both more.

**Hibiza** · 16-01-2022 04:53 PM

Thought that the Gary O ' Connor transfer was the record.

***Hibbyradge*** · 16-01-2022 05:00 PM

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Thought that the Gary O ' Connor transfer was the record.

Not even close.

**MWHIBBIES** · 16-01-2022 05:01 PM

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Thought that the Gary O ' Connor transfer was the record.

Not even close. Reportedly 1.6 million. Brown was 4.4 million

**Since452** · 16-01-2022 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Hibiza

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Thought that the Gary O ' Connor transfer was the record.

Think that was around 1.5 million. Brown went for 4 million. Fletcher 3 million and McGinn 2.5 million, I think.

**~~Iggy Pope~~** · 16-01-2022 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jim44

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Well, a good move for us and MB, in terms of cash, but, in my opinion, not a such a good move for him in terms of social freedom and living conditions. I would like him to stay till at least the end of the season, maybe till next Christmas. His stock will still be high, we will still get a decent price for him, a great wage for himself and he will get a more attractive move to a more inviting environment for himself and his family.

He and his stock could be ****ed by next Xmas, we all could. He should make the life changing move while he can, if it’s on offer.

***degenerated*** · 16-01-2022 05:13 PM

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Think that was around 1.5 million. Brown went for 4 million. Fletcher 3 million and McGinn 2.5 million, I think.

Brown went for 4.4m excluding the add ons, I seem to recall the total figure was 5.94m all in.

***superfurryhibby*** · 16-01-2022 05:22 PM

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Well, a good move for us and MB, in terms of cash, but, in my opinion, not a such a good move for him in terms of social freedom and living conditions. I would like him to stay till at least the end of the season, maybe till next Christmas. His stock will still be high, we will still get a decent price for him, a great wage for himself and he will get a more attractive move to a more inviting environment for himself and his family.

Much as I would rather Boyle stayed, I think we really only need to think about the club and the transfer fee here. Let Boyle ponder the social freedoms and living conditions for himself.

The rest is just speculation, who knows where Boyle’s stock will be in 6 months or a year from now. What we can reasonably say is that he probably won’t be offered the same kind of cash from, let’s guess, along the M8. And let’s not forget all the baggage that comes from joining one of the uglies.

***Jim44*** · 16-01-2022 05:53 PM

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He and his stock could be ****ed by next Xmas, we all could. He should make the life changing move while he can, if it’s on offer.

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Much as I would rather Boyle stayed, I think we really only need to think about the club and the transfer fee here. Let Boyle ponder the social freedoms and living conditions for himself.

The rest is just speculation, who knows where Boyle’s stock will be in 6 months or a year from now. What we can reasonably say is that he probably won’t be offered the same kind of cash from, let’s guess, along the M8. And let’s not forget all the baggage that comes from joining one of the uglies.

Obviously, I can’t really argue with you guys, but I was looking at a satisfactory compromise for both parties. Yes, we’ll probably get less for MB in a year or so, but we will have had the services of a player who, inarguably makes us tick and gets results. I’d love to see Boyle playing with our new additions and the ones who will come in this summer.

**0762** · 16-01-2022 06:24 PM

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He and his stock could be ****ed by next Xmas, we all could. He should make the life changing move while he can, if it’s on offer.

10/10

***bod*** · 16-01-2022 06:30 PM

If it’s 3million as we’re to believe ,it’s a great move money wise for him & if Ron give SM 1/2 of that we could get a decent & younger replacement or two

***The Spaceman*** · 16-01-2022 06:34 PM

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He and his stock could be ****ed by next Xmas, we all could. He should make the life changing move while he can, if it’s on offer.

This is literally peak business for both parties. It will not get any better for either if the interested team has reached £3m. Take the money and invest it in the next Boyler.

**0762** · 16-01-2022 06:35 PM

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Selling Boyle would indicate to Maloney that there is a lack of ambition at Hibs.

How many clubs sign a new Head Coach then immediately sell their top player, only reliable penalty taker and sole goal threat early in their new contract?

And whose fans roll over with the idea?

And what type of message does it send to the rest of the squad or to potential signings that we’d stand in the way of a player getting a life changing move after the clubs valuation has been met. If Boyle gets his move what better motivator for Maloney to inspire the rest of the squad onto bigger/better things.