Summer 2019 transfer thread

[Causewayside PR]

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I agree with last sentence. But I'm at a loss as to why you're are adamant we won't strengthen.

We will add to the squad. Of course we will. I'm not buying manager responses to journo questions.

Maybe living in a state of unfounded panic makes people feel better about themselves. Strange times.

I really hope you (and others) are right and we sign some more players.

I get I am coming across as a worry-merchant but I am calm and relaxed but I know the team could and should be improved.

I haven't given it much thought but I do not recall a manager barefaced lying (as opposed to being coy etc) to the media and supporters about their transfer activity being done or otherwise. Can you?
It's pretty daft if so as people might (not saying they are) not back the club as much financially if they feel the squad is not be improved this window.
I don't think PH is lying btw. I am not sure what is going on though.

[bingo70]

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I agree with last sentence. But I'm at a loss as to why you're are adamant we won't strengthen.

We will add to the squad. Of course we will. I'm not buying manager responses to journo questions.

Maybe living in a state of unfounded panic makes people feel better about themselves. Strange times.

I don’t see why you’d be at a loss.

Heckingbottom has said it in every interview. Now he may be lying but he’s getting more believable by the week imo.

I assumed he was telling porkies, as all managers do, but he’s certainly making a good job of convincing me. I know it’s a game of poker he’s maybe playing but managers up and down the country are telling the media when they’re done or if they’re still looking, if we are still in the market for a player or two I don’t think Heckingbottom needs to be as adamant as he’s been that nobody else will be signing unless a player leaves.

FWIW my gut instinct is telling me we must be signing other players, we have to be, I don’t blame other people for being concerned about what Heckingbottom is saying though as he’s playing a good part just now if he is making it up.

[HoboHarry]

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I really hope you (and others) are right and we sign some more players.

I get I am coming across as a worry-merchant but I am calm and relaxed but I know the team could and should be improved.

I haven't given it much thought but I do not recall a manager barefaced lying (as opposed to being coy etc) to the media and supporters about their transfer activity being done or otherwise. Can you?
It's pretty daft if so as people might (not saying they are) not back the club as much financially if they feel the squad is not be improved this window.
I don't think PH is lying btw. I am not sure what is going on though.

Jesus wept - are you making it up as you go along or do you lack comprehension skills? He said "unless other things happen". He had his poker face on which a number of posters can't (or more likely won't) acknowledge.

[DanishJohn]

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Okay some can point at the players brought in saying we expected better but the magnifying glass shouldn't just be focused on the new players but also the contracts given to existing players and the cost therein. Then the entire picture looked at to see if the budget was used wisely and to the optimum. At the moment it feels as though it wasn't but that might turn out to be only a feeling and things might turn out okay. I was concerned that DM and DG, despite being legends were given seven year contracts between them and neither look at this point capable of giving us a good ninety minutes, their respective ages might have been a clue. Also disappointed that nearly a million pounds is sitting in the HSL bank account, when I thought contributions would have already found there way to the club. All that added together means that the feel good factor has deteriorated, maybe it's just me though. Hopefully the dust will settle and things will look brighter as the season goes on and all the negativity we see in posts and hear at matches and in pubs turn positive. If not then ...........................

Negativity Alert !!

Nearly a million pounds sitting in the HSL bank account

How do you know this?

Better still who is feeding you this?

Were you at any of the two meetings?

[Causewayside PR]

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Jesus wept - are you making it up as you go along or do you lack comprehension skills? He said "unless other things happen". He had his poker face on which a number of posters can't (or more likely won't) acknowledge.

No need for the condescending tone.
PH said no more are coming in unless other players leave and we will then look to get in replacements. So yes, we might see more bodies in but they will be replacements for what we already have.

[JimBHibees]

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I really hope you (and others) are right and we sign some more players.

I get I am coming across as a worry-merchant but I am calm and relaxed but I know the team could and should be improved.

I haven't given it much thought but I do not recall a manager barefaced lying (as opposed to being coy etc) to the media and supporters about their transfer activity being done or otherwise. Can you?
It's pretty daft if so as people might (not saying they are) not back the club as much financially if they feel the squad is not be improved this window.
I don't think PH is lying btw. I am not sure what is going on though.

Dear oh dear. He said we wouldn't be signing unless things change which they could easily do by clubs/players/agents reducing their demands as we get nearer to the window. Also things change if players realise they are not in the picture at a club and are looking for games. Lets see where we are at September 2nd.

[Percy Vere]

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I agree with last sentence. But I'm at a loss as to why you're are adamant we won't strengthen.

We will add to the squad. Of course we will. I'm not buying manager responses to journo questions.

Maybe living in a state of unfounded panic makes people feel better about themselves. Strange times.

Not sure why you’re so sure.
I’ve supported Hibs for a long time and I’ve seen this happen many times.
We’ve stuck to tight budgets and wage structures which have ultimately seen us remain fiscally responsible unlike others!
I really hope you are right and we get a couple of decent signings but I don’t thing P.H. is bluffing.
Let’s hope he gets the funds.

[Vault Boy]

Heckingbottom was more enigmatic when asked about transfers in his latest press conference. Seemed to suggest there are still areas they want to strengthen.

[calumhibee1]

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Not good enough to compete with who?
This place is mental at the moment.

That’s the bit I’m struggling to get.

There’s no doubting we’re short. There’s no doubting because of that that we lack a bit quality as well. I also agree that a couple more good signings could see us have a very good chance of best of the rest.

But I just don’t see what people are seeing in other teams currently to make them think they’re better than us. Especially the folk that expect Hearts to demolish us. The very same Hearts team who if our two results go the way they’re expected to go at the weekend will be 5 behind us after 3 games with us having visited Ibrox.

[bingo70]

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Heckingbottom was more enigmatic when asked about transfers in his latest press conference. Seemed to suggest there are still areas they want to strengthen.

That’s a relief

[Lee Marvin]

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Heckingbottom was more enigmatic when asked about transfers in his latest press conference. Seemed to suggest there are still areas they want to strengthen.

Was just about to post this. Maybe picked up on the negativit amoungst the fans and changed tactic

[Caversham Green]

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Okay some can point at the players brought in saying we expected better but the magnifying glass shouldn't just be focused on the new players but also the contracts given to existing players and the cost therein. Then the entire picture looked at to see if the budget was used wisely and to the optimum. At the moment it feels as though it wasn't but that might turn out to be only a feeling and things might turn out okay. I was concerned that DM and DG, despite being legends were given seven year contracts between them and neither look at this point capable of giving us a good ninety minutes, their respective ages might have been a clue. Also disappointed that nearly a million pounds is sitting in the HSL bank account, when I thought contributions would have already found there way to the club. All that added together means that the feel good factor has deteriorated, maybe it's just me though. Hopefully the dust will settle and things will look brighter as the season goes on and all the negativity we see in posts and hear at matches and in pubs turn positive. If not then ...........................

That's just wrong.

On 31 January 2019 HSL had £1,170 in the bank and since then they have donated £109,800 to the club. There's not a chance in hell that they've raised £1.1m in the last 6 months.

[Heisenberg]

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Heckingbottom was more enigmatic when asked about transfers in his latest press conference. Seemed to suggest there are still areas they want to strengthen.

Definitely a bit more positive. Said they had an idea of what they wanted in for the squad in April/May and they are still working towards that.

Maybe some of that £1m from Ron has been redistributed.

[Torto7]

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Heckingbottom was more enigmatic when asked about transfers in his latest press conference. Seemed to suggest there are still areas they want to strengthen.

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[04Sauzee]

He did sound more possitive and made it clear it would be foolish to tell the media what's going on behind the scenes, although that was mentioned in relation to Shaw.

[Barney McGrew]

We are 100% still looking to bring players in.

[mcfly]

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Not good enough to compete with who?
This place is mental at the moment.

Mental ? How?

Why can’t we compete with rangers? Shouldn’t that be our aim? That defeat was appalling.

The manager and his signings need to up their game a bit.

My issue is the manager doesn’t come across as a positive upbeat get the fans buzzing sort of guy.

1 up front is dull, it’s boring and after the last few seasons rollercoaster it’s just not what we are used to.

Is obvious we need better players. I’d say at least 2-3, certainly a tough midfielder and a striker

[04Sauzee]

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Mental ? How?

Why can’t we compete with rangers? Shouldn’t that be our aim? That defeat was appalling.

The manager and his signings need to up their game a bit.

My issue is the manager doesn’t come across as a positive upbeat get the fans buzzing sort of guy.

1 up front is dull, it’s boring and after the last few seasons rollercoaster it’s just not what we are used to.

Is obvious we need better players. I’d say 3

Wait until St Johnstone compete with us as the weekend, and maybe even win the game. Why shouldn't they after all its their aim, budget is closer to ours than ours to Rangers. Time the St Johnstone team and manager upped their game, just hope it's not Saturday

[James Stephen]

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Mental ? How?

Why can’t we compete with rangers? Shouldn’t that be our aim? That defeat was appalling.

The manager and his signings need to up their game a bit.

My issue is the manager doesn’t come across as a positive upbeat get the fans buzzing sort of guy.

1 up front is dull, it’s boring and after the last few seasons rollercoaster it’s just not what we are used to.

Is obvious we need better players. I’d say at least 2-3, certainly a tough midfielder and a striker

1 up front is not dull per se. Most teams in the world now only play with 1 central striker.

And Hibs scored 5 in the last match.

[mcfly]

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1 up front is not dull per se. Most teams in the world now only play with 1 central striker.

And Hibs scored 5 in the last match.

🤣🤣. Aye ok

9 conceded in last 2 or are u missing that

[HoboHarry]

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Mental ? How?

Why can’t we compete with rangers? Shouldn’t that be our aim? That defeat was appalling.

The manager and his signings need to up their game a bit.

My issue is the manager doesn’t come across as a positive upbeat get the fans buzzing sort of guy.

1 up front is dull, it’s boring and after the last few seasons rollercoaster it’s just not what we are used to.

Is obvious we need better players. I’d say at least 2-3, certainly a tough midfielder and a striker

If you think we can compete with Rangers you are deluded. They are spending huge amounts of money with the sole aim of stopping Celtic getting 10 in a row and to hell with the financial consequences. We won't be the only team that gets skelped by them this season and unless Celtic pull their finger out Sevco will win the league by a margin....

[Pete70]

Anyone take Melker Hallberg, Swedish midfielder?

[Brightside]

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mental ? How?

Why can’t we compete with rangers? Shouldn’t that be our aim? That defeat was appalling.

The manager and his signings need to up their game a bit.

My issue is the manager doesn’t come across as a positive upbeat get the fans buzzing sort of guy.

1 up front is dull, it’s boring and after the last few seasons rollercoaster it’s just not what we are used to.

Is obvious we need better players. I’d say at least 2-3, certainly a tough midfielder and a striker

we do not play 1 up front

[Smartie]

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Anyone take Melker Hallberg, Swedish midfielder?

Who?

[Heisenberg]

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Anyone take Melker Hallberg, Swedish midfielder?

Never heard of him but he’s a midfielder, so yes

[MWHIBBIES]

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Was just about to post this. Maybe picked up on the negativit amoungst the fans and changed tactic

Really hope the manager isnt doing business because the fans moaned a bit. May as well leave now if that's the case.

[Callum_62]

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Anyone take Melker Hallberg, Swedish midfielder?

A midfielder who is devensive. Don't care what he is like sign him

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[Callum_62]

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Really hope the manager isnt doing business because the fans moaned a bit. May as well leave now if that's the case.

That's doenst happen.

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[flash]

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Anyone take Melker Hallberg, Swedish midfielder?

Why do you ask Pete?

[MrRobot]

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We are 100% still looking to bring players in.

Definitely.

Didn’t believed Hecky when he said we were done. He was openly chasing 2 other players who we failed to get. I think there will still be 2 more to come in.