Official Site: STEPHEN McGINN COMPLETES MOVE

**~~JammyDoidger~~** · 16-09-2020 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by The Spaceman

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We are 2nd in the league in the middle of the biggest financial crisis to ever hit the game. Cool your jets. Hibs have given Ross good backing in the current climate yet a few posters are really upset we have missed out on one or two signings to cash-rich Aberdeen. From a level-headed perspective, Hibs have done really well this window so far. This is a low-risk and low-cost signing.

Totally get that, but why has it taken this amount of time for Mcginn to get signed up? We are struggling to get someone, and he's struggling to find a club.

**~~MWHIBBIES~~** · 16-09-2020 03:20 PM

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Clever signing from JR, great cover for Gogic and obviously another leader on and off the field. Welcome to Hibs Stephen

Firstly, he is nothing like Gogic as a player. At all.

Second, why is he a leader? Because he captained a gash St Mirren side? Gray, McGregor, Hanlon. Those guys are leaders and cup winners.

**B.H.F.C** · 16-09-2020 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by The Spaceman

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We are 2nd in the league in the middle of the biggest financial crisis to ever hit the game. Cool your jets. Hibs have given Ross good backing in the current climate yet a few posters are really upset we have missed out on one or two signings to cash-rich Aberdeen. From a level-headed perspective, Hibs have done really well this window so far. This is a low-risk and low-cost signing.

Cash rich Aberdeen?

They aren’t paying a fee for McCrorie until next year. Their other big summer signing, Hayes, has deferred his wage for a year.

***Unseen work*** · 16-09-2020 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by The Spaceman

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We are 2nd in the league in the middle of the biggest financial crisis to ever hit the game. Cool your jets. Hibs have given Ross good backing in the current climate yet a few posters are really upset we have missed out on one or two signings to cash-rich Aberdeen. From a level-headed perspective, Hibs have done really well this window so far. This is a low-risk and low-cost signing.

Yes we are but over the next week or so I’d expect us to slip down to 4th which is still good

Your financial argument/rationale for signing McGinn is a bit out the window when we were close to getting McCrorie who would have cost a decent fee and much higher wages.

Maybe low risk and low cost but that money could have been the difference in getting a better player in

***J-C*** · 16-09-2020 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES

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Cant say I'm happy with this. More wages that could go towards real quality. Whittaker is easily a better player than McGinn IMO. So is Slivka. Strange to release both and sign him.

Hopefully he does well. Will have full support from me.

Slivka was not released, he rejected the new contract we offered, don't let facts get in the way of a good moan.

**davhibby** · 16-09-2020 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by JammyDoidger

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Totally get that, but why has it taken this amount of time for Mcginn to get signed up? We are struggling to get someone, and he's struggling to find a club.

Or maybe it’s just taken a while for both sides to negotiate an acceptable deal?

***Vault Boy*** · 16-09-2020 03:25 PM

The way he talks in his interview makes it seem like he's very much being considered as backup.

Good signing for that role. Clearly this signing isn't the alternative to McCrorie or any other first-pick midfielder. Calm down.

***Oscar T Grouch*** · 16-09-2020 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by JammyDoidger

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Totally get that, but why has it taken this amount of time for Mcginn to get signed up? We are struggling to get someone, and he's struggling to find a club.

Because he was working for us for free during a pandemic which has decimated every budget in the league. Do you know that he never had offers to go elsewhere? Nah thought not. This is a good signing for Hibs, he is a good pro and a good player. I fail to see why people look for negatives every time we sign someone smfh

**~~JammyDoidger~~** · 16-09-2020 03:26 PM

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Or maybe it’s just taken a while for both sides to negotiate an acceptable deal?

Not having that. Signings like this is what holds back our younger players aswell. Much rather play a youngster for the odd game Mcginn will play. Pointless signing for me. Just keep every penny and throw it at a starter!

**04Sauzee** · 16-09-2020 03:26 PM

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Firstly, he is nothing like Gogic as a player. At all.

Second, why is he a leader? Because he captained a gash St Mirren side? Gray, McGregor, Hanlon. Those guys are leaders and cup winners.

Only cup winners can be leaders?
Pretty sure St Mirren fans talk about him being a big factor in him staying up.
Paul played in gash St Mirren team but seems to be doing OK
John was relegated with St Mirren i think?

***Aldo*** · 16-09-2020 03:27 PM

Boys written off already! Wouldn’t expect anything less from .net!

Been with us a while so maybe been proving his fitness?

Similar comments about Paul too iirc when he signed.

I wouldn’t expect him to be the MF player replacing McCrorie but cover and a bit of experience both on and off the pitch.

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**~~JammyDoidger~~** · 16-09-2020 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch

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Because he was working for us for free during a pandemic which has decimated every budget in the league. Do you know that he never had offers to go elsewhere? Nah thought not. This is a good signing for Hibs, he is a good pro and a good player. I fail to see why people look for negatives every time we sign someone smfh

No negatives about Nisbet or Gogic? There's negatives pointed out, because they are there for all to see. Doesn't mean I won't support him if he pulls on the jersey. But not for me this one.

**04Sauzee** · 16-09-2020 03:28 PM

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Not having that. Signings like this is what holds back our younger players aswell. Much rather play a youngster for the odd game Mcginn will play. Pointless signing for me. Just keep every penny and throw it at a starter!

Youngsters not being good enough is what mostly holds youngsters back

***Mon Dieu4*** · 16-09-2020 03:28 PM

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Totally get that, but why has it taken this amount of time for Mcginn to get signed up? We are struggling to get someone, and he's struggling to find a club.

He was injured for a long spell last year, maybe both parties were seeing how he held up before making it official, folk really need to calm down, it bacially states in Hibs statement that he's only here for cover until the end of the season, I'm sure they are we on the hunt for other players some people would be more happy with

***Smartie*** · 16-09-2020 03:29 PM

When we played without Gogic a few weeks ago we looked lost and many of us have been criticising Hibs for not having a strong enough first choice midfield, let alone cover.

I'd be disappointed if McGinn has been signed to solve all our midfield woes, but I'm very happy indeed to have him on board. He's not going to start every week and be our best player but he'll mean that we aren't petrified every time Gogic goes down with a knock, or picks up a few cards and misses games via suspension.

I take his length of time with us as a positive - he's been there long enough and hasn't looked like he wasn't good enough. He's had a chance to get fit, get up to speed and see how he looks with the rest of the players. Ross has looked so far to be pretty good with the transfers and this is another player he knows well, so I'm happy to trust him on this one.

Paul McGinn has been an unsung hero who is now starting to get the appropriate level of praise that his play merits. If he can do anything like that (and his credentials as a player suggest he should be more than capable) then this could be a great signing.

***JohnM1875*** · 16-09-2020 03:30 PM

Do players just stop being able to play once they reach 31 or 32? The way some folk chat on here you'd think so anyway. Christ, give the guy a chance to show what he's capable of.

***SHODAN*** · 16-09-2020 03:30 PM

Fair enough. Welcome Stephen!

**swin1875** · 16-09-2020 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by The Spaceman

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We are 2nd in the league in the middle of the biggest financial crisis to ever hit the game. Cool your jets. Hibs have given Ross good backing in the current climate yet a few posters are really upset we have missed out on one or two signings to cash-rich Aberdeen. From a level-headed perspective, Hibs have done really well this window so far. This is a low-risk and low-cost signing.

Couldn’t agree more with your post absolutely spot on 👍🏻

***Ozyhibby*** · 16-09-2020 03:31 PM

Slivka and Whittaker were decent on the ball when given plenty time but were absolutely useless when the other team had the ball. Don’t know much about mcginn but hopefully he’s a bit more robust in midfield than Newall.

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**brog** · 16-09-2020 03:31 PM

I believe we signed him so that those posters, largely missing since Saturday, could return to this board! Seriously, it's a cheap, short term contract to bring in a popular, experienced guy as back up. Whats not to like? I doubt it will have any impact on our overall signing strategy.
PS, it now looks like history is being rewritten & the signing of Whitty was met with universal acclaim!!

**~~MWHIBBIES~~** · 16-09-2020 03:32 PM

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Only cup winners can be leaders?
Pretty sure St Mirren fans talk about him being a big factor in him staying up.
Paul played in gash St Mirren team but seems to be doing OK
John was relegated with St Mirren i think?

Right but he's shown nothing to suggest he is the level of Paul McGinn never mind John. Paul actually played and was wanted by that St Mirren side.

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Slivka was not released, he rejected the new contract we offered, don't let facts get in the way of a good moan.

It doesn't matter really, does it. 2 guys left for nothing, both of whom are better than Stephen McGinn IMO.

I just really don't understand this signing. If his name wasn't McGinn and he didn't have a decent game against us about 4 years ago, plenty others would be unhappy as well. Bizarre signing when the money could be going to a real quality player in an area we desperately need one.

***Vault Boy*** · 16-09-2020 03:32 PM

I can't imagine why anybody would get upset at us signing a proven Premiership quality player, with an excellent family history at the club, as inexpensive backup.

Stephen brings experience, leadership, value to HTC and he can certainly play a bit too. This signing makes perfect sense for both parties.

***hibeerealist*** · 16-09-2020 03:34 PM

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Cant say I'm happy with this. More wages that could go towards real quality. Whittaker is easily a better player than McGinn IMO. So is Slivka. Strange to release both and sign him.

Hopefully he does well. Will have full support from me.

Slivka 😂, nah sorry can’t agree with that mate!

**~~MWHIBBIES~~** · 16-09-2020 03:34 PM

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Boys written off already! Wouldn’t expect anything less from .net!

Been with us a while so maybe been proving his fitness?

Similar comments about Paul too iirc when he signed.

I wouldn’t expect him to be the MF player replacing McCrorie but cover and a bit of experience both on and off the pitch.

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Paul McGinn came in as a starter from another side, one of their better players by all accounts, when we desperately needed someone in that position due to injury. This is not the same at all.

Absolutely no one has written him off either.

***Callum_62*** · 16-09-2020 03:35 PM

This board is like Coldplay in forum form.

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***Heisenberg*** · 16-09-2020 03:35 PM

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Mcrorie to mcginn....

We will sign another midfielder. JR confirms he’s looking for further investment in the team and a few more will be leaving too. No need to get your knickers in a twist.

***hibeerealist*** · 16-09-2020 03:36 PM

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I believe we signed him so that those posters, largely missing since Saturday, could return to this board! Seriously, it's a cheap, short term contract to bring in a popular, experienced guy as back up. Whats not to like? I doubt it will have any impact on our overall signing strategy.
PS, it now looks like history is being rewritten & the signing of Whitty was met with universal acclaim!!

Agree Brog

**Sir David Gray** · 16-09-2020 03:36 PM

When's Niall signing?

***jeffers*** · 16-09-2020 03:37 PM

Happy with this signing, I was also happy at the time when we signed Paul. I respect the right of posters to voice an opinion, but let’s see how he does in a Hibs jersey before slating him.