Hibs transfer rumours

[SMAXXA]

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Will this be the week we start to see a rebuild job? Kind of resigned myself to it being the usual last minute rush after initially being optimistic that there would be a big clear out and a whole new squad being build and quickly

Hibs rumours throwing some mad stuff on about McFadden on a pay as you play deal.

Cannae see it myself

That's csuse its never gona happen, anyone that thinks there's a possibility of mcfad signing for us is on a different planet.

More chance of us signing james cordan.

[AlbertK86]

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That's csuse its never gona happen, anyone that thinks there's a possibility of mcfad signing for us is on a different planet.

More chance of us signing james cordan.

Cordan would be better than the majority of the guff we have just now.

At least he could lift the spirits in the changing room !!!!!

[SMAXXA]

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Cordan would be better than the majority of the guff we have just now.

At least he could lift the spirits in the changing room !!!!!

Think he's already been earmarked for the newco, seemingly their summer special is a cordan blue, their next world renowned special

[Andy74]

A few of the papers today reporting Cairney and Clancy as done deals. Talking to the Michalik boy too this week by the looks of it.

McFadden is struggling for a team by the way and can't see him ending up at a big club.

[Dashing Bob S]

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His back injury will always recur, it did when with us and will do so every season.

The Freddy Arpinion role.

[fatbloke]

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Cordan would be better than the majority of the guff we have just now.

At least he could lift the spirits in the changing room !!!!!

Someone told me he has had a special day of the year set aside for him.

It's to be called St Fat Prick's Day

[SHODAN]

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A few of the papers today reporting Cairney and Clancy as done deals. Talking to the Michalik boy too this week by the looks of it.

McFadden is struggling for a team by the way and can't see him ending up at a big club.

They've been "done deals" for about two weeks now. If they're "done deals", why haven't we announced them? More "stumbling blocks" to quote a certain disgraced former manager?

[Barney McGrew]

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They've been "done deals" for about two weeks now. If they're "done deals", why haven't we announced them? More "stumbling blocks" to quote a certain disgraced former manager?

Fenlon is back this week IIRC, more likely it's nothing more sinister than they just want to make sure he's around when they're announced.

[The Sea-gull]

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Fenlon is back this week IIRC, more likely it's nothing more sinister than they just want to make sure he's around when they're announced.

Why is there any need for a big grandstand announcement. Fenlon does not need to be here when the signings were announced. A quick note on the website by way of update would do the job.

Announcing the signings of Clancy and Cairney is not going to result in a sudden flood of interest and season ticket sales. While it is a start in terms of building a squad and they will hopefully play their parts, Fenlon and the board must come up with others who are of a better pedigree than this in order to improve our first XI and stimulate a bit of interest and excitement as well as making us a bit more competitive in the league in order for us to at the very least be chasing a top 6 spot next season.

If this is to be the standard of our summer signings then I don't think I'll be alone in being under-whelmed and a little concerned about next season.

[Andy74]

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They've been "done deals" for about two weeks now. If they're "done deals", why haven't we announced them? More "stumbling blocks" to quote a certain disgraced former manager?

Nothing unusual at this time of the year in agreeing the deals in principle and then actually completing the signing and fomralities later whn everyone is back.

Hibs, rightly, don't announce, until everything is complete.

I think we can take from all the reports that Cairney and Clancy will be hibs players next year. When they announce them makes no real odds to me.

One of the best players from the First Division and a regular in the team that finished 3rd. It's kind of what we've been asking for so I'd see that as positive.

[Billy Whizz]

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They've been "done deals" for about two weeks now. If they're "done deals", why haven't we announced them? More "stumbling blocks" to quote a certain disgraced former manager?

I wonder if they are under Contract until 30th June with their current clubs, hence the reason Hibs haven't officially announced?

[Andy74]

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Why is there any need for a big grandstand announcement. Fenlon does not need to be here when the signings were announced. A quick note on the website by way of update would do the job.

Announcing the signings of Clancy and Cairney is not going to result in a sudden flood of interest and season ticket sales. While it is a start in terms of building a squad and they will hopefully play their parts, Fenlon and the board must come up with others who are of a better pedigree than this in order to improve our first XI and stimulate a bit of interest and excitement as well as making us a bit more competitive in the league in order for us to at the very least be chasing a top 6 spot next season.

If this is to be the standard of our summer signings then I don't think I'll be alone in being under-whelmed and a little concerned about next season.

You are aware where Clancy finished last season aren't you?

[The Sea-gull]

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You are aware where Clancy finished last season aren't you?

Yeah, if by signing a few Clancys it made us finish 3rd I would be delighted. Don't think it would happen though.

Good to see a squad getting built. Feel we have to up the quality if we want to create a bit of interest and excitement for the season ahead.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Hibs are apparantly talking to 3 players agents as the players themselves are on holiday.....not been told who they are but its not mcpake clancy and cairney.....source is my mate kev who works at er

[007 Mickey Weir]

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Hibs are apparantly talking to 3 players agents as the players themselves are on holiday.....not been told who they are but its not mcpake clancy and cairney.....source is my mate kev who works at er

I hope they are speaking to a lot more than 3 players agents!

GK x 1
Def x 3
Mid x 3
For x 2

That's the bare minimum needed!

[Billychaotic182]

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I hope they are speaking to a lot more than 3 players agents!

GK x 1
Def x 3
Mid x 3
For x 2

That's the bare minimum needed!

100% agree with you mate

[Kaiser1962]

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Hibs are apparantly talking to 3 players agents as the players themselves are on holiday.....not been told who they are but its not mcpake clancy and cairney.....source is my mate *** who worked at er

Fixed that for you!

[The Sea-gull]

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I hope they are speaking to a lot more than 3 players agents!

GK x 1
Def x 3
Mid x 3
For x 2

That's the bare minimum needed!

Yip absolutely the bare minimum. If we are working towards a squad of 23 (3 GKs and two players for each outfield position) then based on the players we on the books and not those we may or may not have signed, we have to be looking at something along the lines of the following come the start of the season. If any player is missing from the list it is because IMHO they are not good enough to be part of the squad:-

GKs - Young keeper who played v ICT (sorry forget his name), NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Booth, Sproule, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Of all those actually named, with the exception of Doyle who at least deserves a full season, Booth and maybe Stevenson, I have only named them because we can't afford to get rid of everyone but if by the January window they haven't improved or are not making an impact then they need moved on.

I know based on the above it means we need 14 new players but I really honestly think that is how much attention the squad needs. I am also realistic enough to know we ain't going to sign 14 new players but is it unrealistic to suggest we should sign 8-10 players and promote 4-6 youths? Maybe someone with knowledge of the youth players on the books will be able to answer the latter part.

[Steve20]

We won't sign as many as 8 players, imo.

[JohnStephens91]

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Yip absolutely the bare minimum. If we are working towards a squad of 23 (3 GKs and two players for each outfield position) then based on the players we on the books and not those we may or may not have signed, we have to be looking at something along the lines of the following come the start of the season. If any player is missing from the list it is because IMHO they are not good enough to be part of the squad:-

GKs - Young keeper who played v ICT (sorry forget his name), NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Booth, Sproule, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Of all those actually named, with the exception of Doyle who at least deserves a full season, Booth and maybe Stevenson, I have only named them because we can't afford to get rid of everyone but if by the January window they haven't improved or are not making an impact then they need moved on.

I know based on the above it means we need 14 new players but I really honestly think that is how much attention the squad needs. I am also realistic enough to know we ain't going to sign 14 new players but is it unrealistic to suggest we should sign 8-10 players and promote 4-6 youths? Maybe someone with knowledge of the youth players on the books will be able to answer the latter part.

It should be this:
GKs - Paul Grant, Mark Brown, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, Kujabi, Stephens, Booth, Foster, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Wotherspoon, Sproule, Stanton, Galbraith, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, Stanton, Caldwell, NEW SIGNING

This squad leaves a lot to be desired in its present state, but hopefully a few of these players are off and a couple of the younger ones can be put out on loan to the first division to see if they are ready to play an SPL fixture. Hopefully Galbraith can remain injury free as I rate him quite highly, and hopefully Wotherspoon can rediscover his form.

[Andy74]

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We won't sign as many as 8 players, imo.

We've lost more than that haven't we? I think we will sign at least that by the end of August.

[Andy74]

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It should be this:
GKs - Paul Grant, Mark Brown, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, Kujabi, Stephens, Booth, Foster, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Wotherspoon, Sproule, Stanton, Galbraith, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, Stanton, Caldwell, NEW SIGNING

This squad leaves a lot to be desired in its present state, but hopefully a few of these players are off and a couple of the younger ones can be put out on loan to the first division to see if they are ready to play an SPL fixture. Hopefully Galbraith can remain injury free as I rate him quite highly, and hopefully Wotherspoon can rediscover his form.

Whit??! That squad would see us relegated!

[blackpoolhibs]

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Whit??! That squad would see us relegated!

By xmas.

[Steve20]

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We've lost more than that haven't we? I think we will sign at least that by the end of August.

Are we not going with a smaller squad next season, though? I reckon maybe 5-6 players, with a few of them being able to play in more than one position, if needed.

[Brightside]

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Are we not going with a smaller squad next season, though? I reckon maybe 5-6 players, with a few of them being able to play in more than one position, if needed.

5-6 players? Thats a really small squad. Can we at least have a 11 please.

[The Sea-gull]

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It should be this:
GKs - Paul Grant, Mark Brown, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, Kujabi, Stephens, Booth, Foster, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Wotherspoon, Sproule, Stanton, Galbraith, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, Stanton, Caldwell, NEW SIGNING

This squad leaves a lot to be desired in its present state, but hopefully a few of these players are off and a couple of the younger ones can be put out on loan to the first division to see if they are ready to play an SPL fixture. Hopefully Galbraith can remain injury free as I rate him quite highly, and hopefully Wotherspoon can rediscover his form.

Far too much loyalty to some of the failures who have worn the green recently IMHO. We can't get rid of them all unfortunately but we certainly shouldn't be keeping all of them either. Agree, as others have said, that squad would be near on relegation certanties next season.

I don't think we get many goals from those forwards with the service from that midfield unless your new midfielder is Iniesta and your new forward is Van Persie.

You have us signing 5 new players. I would like to think we will sign closer to double that.

[Aldo]

Would be surprised if there are any more than 6 possibly 7 new faces. Those along with some of the Youngsters being promoted to the 1st team.

Money is tight?

[ronaldo7]

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It should be this:
GKs - Paul Grant, Mark Brown, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, Kujabi, Stephens, Booth, Foster, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Wotherspoon, Sproule, Stanton, Galbraith, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, Stanton, Caldwell, NEW SIGNING

This squad leaves a lot to be desired in its present state, but hopefully a few of these players are off and a couple of the younger ones can be put out on loan to the first division to see if they are ready to play an SPL fixture. Hopefully Galbraith can remain injury free as I rate him quite highly, and hopefully Wotherspoon can rediscover his form.

Do we have the Stanton twins on the books now

[Andy74]

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Are we not going with a smaller squad next season, though? I reckon maybe 5-6 players, with a few of them being able to play in more than one position, if needed.

I think we've lost Stack, Doherty, Towell, McPake, Francombe, Murray, Welsh, Soares, O'Connor and Griffiths? As well as punting the likes of Palsson, Agogo, Thornhill and Sodje.

We can go with a smaller squad but still add more than 8 I think.

When you think we have probably signed Cairney and Clancy. We are also talking to Michalik and possibly McPake. We've also been linked with a couple of goalkeepers. That doesn't include any strikers yet and we've lost our starting two.

I think we will see about 10 new players. If we could get rid of the likes of O'Hanlon, Galbraith and Wotherspoon then hopefully we could look at 11 or 12. We need them.

[AlbertK86]

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It should be this:
GKs - Paul Grant, Mark Brown, NEW SIGNING

Defenders - Hanlon, O Hanlon, Kujabi, Stephens, Booth, Foster, NEW SIGNING, NEW SIGNING

Midfielders - Stevenson, Osbourne, Claros, Wotherspoon, Sproule, Stanton, Galbraith, NEW SIGNING

Forwards - Doyle, Stanton, Caldwell, NEW SIGNING

This squad leaves a lot to be desired in its present state, but hopefully a few of these players are off and a couple of the younger ones can be put out on loan to the first division to see if they are ready to play an SPL fixture. Hopefully Galbraith can remain injury free as I rate him quite highly, and hopefully Wotherspoon can rediscover his form.

Wot about the goalie Calum Antell ?

That squad guarantees relegation