Hibs transfer rumours

[matty_f]

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No I don't, but then in the past we've out to sign 'names' from big clubs that people got excited over till they tried to kick / catch a ball (O'Brien, Maka et all), or signed players from total obscurity who people have written off before they've even been on a pitch (Sproule, Boozy etc) and turned out to be fantastic.

My point was that a signing in itself isn't inspirational if they don't perform. If we sign players who do the job, it doesn't matter if they've come from Manchester United or Albion Rovers, they will only inspire the fans if they perform.


For me our ultimate aim should be to pick up the gems from the lower levels, as other clubs often do, particularly Hearts and Dundee United, as that's where the resale value is, spending a bit more than we are now, you're still looking at players who have failed at a higher level and are floating back down. I'd much prefer a team of hungry young guys on the way up. The Liam Miller type player is rarely going to be an asset to sell, and comes with a truck load of baggage.

It would be brilliant if we could pick up the gems, but realistically we're looking at post John Collins since we made one of those signings. I don't have the slightest bit of faith in our scouting network to find these gems.

[PatHead]

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If you're going as far back as Rankin (January 2008):

Ian Murray
Colin Nish
Sol Bamba
Mark Brown
Michael Hart
Liam Miller
Anthony Stokes
Kevin McBride
Patrick Cregg
Garry O'Connor
Ivan Sproule

Were all proven SPL players signed by Hibs (at least to some extent). Some of them were signed directly from other SPL clubs.

With the exception of Bamba (who I think was in the First Division by then) I don't think a fee was paid for any of these players which means we haven't paid a fee for an SPL player in long enough and scraped around the Bosman market for too long.

[Sweep]

[QUOTE=Ryan69;3063206]Think youll find that only OP believed it.

If you dont like .net.....You know what todo![/QUOTE

No I didnt believe it, I just wanted to make a joke about needing a ciggy whilst watchin Hibs. The site is a RUMOURS site and most should be taken with a pinch of salt, but rumours are exactly what it says on the tin.

[RickyS]

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With the exception of Bamba (who I think was in the First Division by then) I don't think a fee was paid for any of these players which means we haven't paid a fee for an SPL player in long enough and scraped around the Bosman market for too long.

Nish was a bargain at 100k

[ScottB]

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It would be brilliant if we could pick up the gems, but realistically we're looking at post John Collins since we made one of those signings. I don't have the slightest bit of faith in our scouting network to find these gems.

Our Scouting network really needs to be looked at indeed!

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With the exception of Bamba (who I think was in the First Division by then) I don't think a fee was paid for any of these players which means we haven't paid a fee for an SPL player in long enough and scraped around the Bosman market for too long.

Stokes cost money as well.

Not that there is anything wrong with frees, given that we can afford to pay them higher wages we should be able to attract a better player than spending some of that budget on a transfer fee...

[Peevemor]

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With the exception of Bamba (who I think was in the First Division by then) I don't think a fee was paid for any of these players which means we haven't paid a fee for an SPL player in long enough and scraped around the Bosman market for too long.

Fees are irrelevant these days when it comes to Hibs bringing in players. We might pay them to buy out the end of a player's contract during the January window (eg. Nish), or maybe a development fee when signing an out of contract youngster, but outwith that they don't really apply to the market we're in. Players who are contracted to other clubs and are "catching the eye" generally run down their contracts meaning they can move for free and get a better deal (more dosh) for themselves or they are sold to English teams where they will be paid far more than we can afford.

The majority of teams in the SPL are in the same boat. The Bosman ruling, although fair, has ruined the game in Scotland due to our tv revenue being miniscule compared to other leagues.

[Dombie]

Mindungous (sic) been dumped after one training session, move ruled out for Blackman. No o,Connor bids.

From twitter.

[GreenPJ]

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Mindungous (sic) been dumped after one training session, move ruled out for Blackman. No o,Connor bids.

From twitter.

Good

[S.sct]

I think we all need to get real on signing policy. Neither Hibs or any other Scottish team (maybe except for Celtic) can or will pay any transfer fee (apart from a nominal sum). Yes, there has been poor signings in the past but that's where the manager earns his money buy having a good network and ability to spot something in a player and develop his potential. This will mean looking at guys in lower English leagues or top Irish teams because these players will be afordable. There is absolutely no point in busting the wage structure and returning to the big cuts to the budget we endured post the McCleish era. Sorry we have to get real.

[PeterboroHibee]

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Farad el alagui. Falkirk after 100k.

He would well be worth a punt imo, scored something crazy for Falkirk like 19 goals in 22 games (including 2 against Rangers and 1 against United). Only on a 1 year deal with Falkirk so could get him on a precontract then offer a little bit of cash.

Obviously he would be making a step up to the SPL but he has been banging them in, and I also saw him against United in their cup game and he was excellent, gave their CBs a difficult time for the entire game.

[Speedway]

We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

[Aldo]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

No be a close shave if we get him speeders

[Cropley10]

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Mindungous (sic) been dumped after one training session, move ruled out for Blackman. No o,Connor bids.

From twitter.

Whose Twitter?

[IWasThere2016]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

I've heard similar whiskers

[Aldo]

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Whose Twitter?

That's a bit of a personal question is it not crops. (I had a look but couldn't find nowt.) ;-)

[Aldo]

Soccer sauce??? Is staying on Twitter that Gary Twigg is PF top target.

Must be in a par with Football rumours website.

[JeMeSouviens]

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Whose Twitter?

Scott Burns, Daily Express.

[Aldo]

Apparantly the Lith guy is 6 to 8 weeks short of being match fit. Hence he won't be signing.

[scott_hfc1875]

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Apparantly the Lith guy is 6 to 8 weeks short of being match fit. Hence he won't be signing.

i know that means he wont be availible straight away but after hearing about the bohs fans talking him up why are we not allowing him to stay and train and prove himself

[Feed McGraw]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

Would Gillette us know if he signs.

[Cropley10]

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That's a bit of a personal question is it not crops. (I had a look but couldn't find nowt.) ;-)

Jeezo, I'm getting it tight today - just thought they were interesting comments

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Scott Burns, Daily Express.

You see I knew someone would know!

[scuttle]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

Stop acting the Goatee

[Aldo]

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Jeezo, I'm getting it tight today - just thought they were interesting comments

You see I knew someone would know!

Maybe cos you've been grumpy??? Only what I been reading mind you (your posts) ;-)

[scott7_0(Prague)]

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i know that means he wont be availible straight away but after hearing about the bohs fans talking him up why are we not allowing him to stay and train and prove himself

So just sign him in the summer. tie him up on a pre-contract.

[Walter]

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Stop acting the Goatee

In all seriousness, when did we last have a good beardo who could strike fear into our opponents hearts?

[BEEJ]

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Would Gillette us know if he signs.

That wins first prize for 'best pun so far on this thread'.

[scuttle]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

Heard hes a BRUT of a man

[Sylar]

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We're in advanced talks with FC Bochum's Guy Withbeerdt who plays at CentreBack.

Sorry, but moustache you to stop it with the bloody puns already!

[Feed McGraw]

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That wins first prize for 'best pun so far on this thread'.

Thanks for that BEEJ,glad you appreciated it. To think I nearly went with : " Hibs should steer clear of him, I`ve heard he`s caused stubble everywhere he`s been."

[BEEJ]

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Thanks for that BEEJ,glad you appreciated it. To think I nearly went with : " Hibs should steer clear of him, I`ve heard he`s caused stubble everywhere he`s been."

You were doing well there.

Now you've just gone and ruined it!