Hibs transfer rumours

**Andy74** · 30-07-2012 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Magnum Hibee

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"bring in a few more to support what we have"

Because "we are a bit thin in some areas"

Didn't think I was being particularly negative. Just seems like he is happy with what he has he just needs to add depth in certain areas.

You'd need to take it in the context of everything else he has said about needing to up the quality and bring in the right characters and players who want to play for us. I don't think he is looking for people who are worse than what we have.

**VickMackie** · 30-07-2012 11:19 AM

http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/pat-fenlon-still-searching-for-new-faces-1-2439945

Says we have been outdone by teams in Scotland.

I'm guessing rangers and possibly Aberdeen for Hayes.

**Pretty Boy** · 30-07-2012 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by VickMackie

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http://m.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/pat-fenlon-still-searching-for-new-faces-1-2439945

Says we have been outdone by teams in Scotland.

I'm guessing rangers and possibly Aberdeen for Hayes.

Pretty sure Hayes wanted to go to.Aberdeen because his missus is at uni there. Would imagine that's one of the ones we missed out on. Possibly Black to Rangers too.

No doubt it will become Hibs.net fact that we lost out on Hayes becaue Petrie wouldn't pay an extra 3p a week though.

***Chuck Rhoades*** · 30-07-2012 11:24 AM

After every article I read I really do feel PF is the man for Hibs. We aren't going to be a fantastic team next season, but we should see one with more passion, guts and balls. Hopefully, as supporters, we all give him a chance. Top 6 this season would be excellent IMO, hopefully this is achieved and PF can build from there.

**VickMackie** · 30-07-2012 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Magnum Hibee

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"bring in a few more to support what we have"

Because "we are a bit thin in some areas"

Didn't think I was being particularly negative. Just seems like he is happy with what he has he just needs to add depth in certain areas.

I tread it the other way.

We need better players in the positions we are thin to support the decent ones we have.

***jacomo*** · 30-07-2012 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by BouncerRoss

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After every article I read I really do feel PF is the man for Hibs. We aren't going to be a fantastic team next season, but we should see one with more passion, guts and balls. Hopefully, as supporters, we all give him a chance. Top 6 this season would be excellent IMO, hopefully this is achieved and PF can build from there.

Let's hope so. I can't bear the thought of another pre-AGM assassination.

**H1B33 1875** · 30-07-2012 03:12 PM

A lot of rumours starting down here linking Hibs with Bournemouths Guadeloupe international defender Stéphane Zubar, asked a few Bournewouth fans and they say hes a solid centre half, sounds like a good partner for McPake at the back. Thoughts?

**007 Mickey Weir** · 30-07-2012 03:16 PM

Thoughts are we need midfielders and strikers first!!!

**Hainan Hibs** · 30-07-2012 03:18 PM

Wikipedia must have just seen a boost in viewing numbers for the following page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadeloupe

***HibbyAndy*** · 30-07-2012 03:18 PM

My thoughts are we need to strengthen far more in midfield and upfront as opposed to a centre half.

**Andy74** · 30-07-2012 03:25 PM

He signed a three and a half year deal just a few months ago. Seems unlikely.

**Hibiza** · 30-07-2012 03:32 PM

seems decent.

**Franck Stanton** · 30-07-2012 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by HibbyAndy

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My thoughts are we need to strengthen far more in midfield and upfront as opposed to a centre half.

Can't we do both ? Just because we are interested in signing another c/h doesn't mean we aren't looking at m/f and striker. We need to strengthen all three areas and imo a good,strong c/h is just as important as any other area just now. Lets make us hard to score against and then sort out the rest.

**H1B33 1875** · 30-07-2012 03:33 PM

We definately need another centre half but id agree with a midfielder and striker taking priority

**Hibiza** · 30-07-2012 03:40 PM

Why not , marquee signing , money in the bank. no doubt the doubters on , be brill for us.

***HibbyAndy*** · 30-07-2012 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by eric.hibsfan

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Can't we do both ? Just because we are interested in signing another c/h doesn't mean we aren't looking at m/f and striker. We need to strengthen all three areas and imo a good,strong c/h is just as important as any other area just now. Lets make us hard to score against and then sort out the rest.

We have Stephens and O'hanlon who can both play centre half ( Granted both are a bit grim

)..Even Clancy can play centre half, But we have Leigh till January along with Caldwell and Doyle,We defo need more upfront, We need a bit pace and injection in midfield too, A nae nonsense 6 foot hard bassa and a wide man IMO.

We finished 11th last season and IMO we are far weaker than last season and are certs for bottom 6 if we go with what we have.

**Andy74** · 30-07-2012 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Hibiza

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Why not , marquee signing , money in the bank. no doubt the doubters on , be brill for us.

Aye, keep imagining!

**S4uzee** · 30-07-2012 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Hibiza

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Why not , marquee signing , money in the bank. no doubt the doubters on , be brill for us.

Would think he would have better options than us tbh

**Franck Stanton** · 30-07-2012 03:45 PM

Whilst I agree 100% with you think that there may be a few stumbling blocks stopping it happening, [unfortunately] :-

1. Could we afford him.

2. Is Fenlon interested in him.

3. Would he sign for us.

If the answer to above is "Yes" then , like you I think we should go all out to sign him. Onwards and upwards.

***HibbyAndy*** · 30-07-2012 03:46 PM

Mare chance if it was Tam McCourt.

**H1B33 1875** · 30-07-2012 03:48 PM

No chance! Hes always been around the Celtic 1st team and im sure he was linked with a £1m move somewhere, maybe Blackpool but not sure. We cant afford a £1m player!

**~~LeighLoyal~~** · 30-07-2012 03:49 PM

Could we get him on loan? Couldn't play him against them, but could light up the place. I doubt he's on huge money there coming from LOI.

**Franck Stanton** · 30-07-2012 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by HibbyAndy

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We have Stephens and O'hanlon who can both play centre half ( Granted both are a bit grim

)..Even Clancy can play centre half, But we have Leigh till January along with Caldwell and Doyle,We defo need more upfront, We need a bit pace and injection in midfield too, A nae nonsense 6 foot hard bassa and a wide man IMO.

We finished 11th last season and IMO we are far weaker than last season and are certs for bottom 6 if we go with what we have.

Yip, agree with you to a certain extent, my point is we should be strengthening all three areas, Defence - we desperately need another c/h as neither Stevens or O'Donnel are imo good enough, [even Hanlon is not up to standard,] Clancy , whilst can play c/h was brought to solve r/b problem and if played central we would then revert to same problems we have had at r/b for past 2/3 seasons.
Midfield - agree 100% with you, but is it MORE important than a decent c/h ? Possibly, however we should be looking to strengthen both areas.
Striker - Yes, we still require a "Target man" - aren't we supposidly looking at Lee Miller [Carlisle, ex Aberdeen] and the lad who scored 2 for St J at the weekend as a trialist ?

So to summarise, imo all three areas need better quality than we have at present and just because this rumour has surfaced doesn't mean we have dropped interest in anyone else. [By the way not having a go at you, just expressing my opinions]

As for finishing 11th last season, do you think we would have been as low if we had McPake from the start of the season ? I don't. Not saying he is superman or anything, but there were quite a few games last season we lost because one of our c/d made stupid basic mistakes, which imo stopped on his arrival.

***Aldo*** · 30-07-2012 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by HibbyAndy

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Mare chance if it was Tam McCourt.

Quality Andy. ;-)

***HibbyAndy*** · 30-07-2012 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by eric.hibsfan

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Yip, agree with you to a certain extent, my point is we should be strengthening all three areas, Defence - we desperately need another c/h as neither Stevens or O'Donnel are imo good enough, [even Hanlon is not up to standard,] Clancy , whilst can play c/h was brought to solve r/b problem and if played central we would then revert to same problems we have had at r/b for past 2/3 seasons.
Midfield - agree 100% with you, but is it MORE important than a decent c/h ? Possibly, however we should be looking to strengthen both areas.
Striker - Yes, we still require a "Target man" - aren't we supposidly looking at Lee Miller [Carlisle, ex Aberdeen] and the lad who scored 2 for St J at the weekend as a trialist ?

So to summarise, imo all three areas need better quality than we have at present and just because this rumour has surfaced doesn't mean we have dropped interest in anyone else. [By the way not having a go at you, just expressing my opinions]

Hey mate not a problem

Do agree with alot you say

Be delighted if the Lee Miller rumour was true.