Summer 2021-22 transfer thread

[inglisavhibs]

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Just back home from the game and thought I’d log on to see what was being said about a good European performance against a side with a much better recent pedigree.

Did not expect to see infighting about players who were immense individually and as a unit. Pretty poor, in my opinion of course.

Well said mate, you can only despair at some of the criticism of individuals on here. Really enjoyed our performance against a very decent team.

[Shrekko]

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Agree 100% I don’t think people realise how good we actually are. Compared to not so long ago

I was thinking exactly the same at the game tonight. We are a proper attractive football team and a superb club at the moment but you'd think we were horrendous if you read half what's on social media and here.

Fenlon/Calderwood/Butcher days were only a few years ago when we could barely string 3 passes together and were an absolute shambles.

[MWHIBBIES]

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I think the other end of the park is where we need to strengthen first tbf - and badly.

Can strengthen all we want. Full backs kept getting left 2 vs 1 like they did on Sunday, it wont matter.

[DetroitHibs]

This thread doesn't half get blown up with utter dross that has absolutely ZERO to do with transfers. Scrolling through pages and pages of bickering.

[bingo70]

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This thread doesn't half get blown up with utter dross that has absolutely ZERO to do with transfers. Scrolling through pages and pages of bickering.

Thank god your contribution is getting the thread back on track.

[Since452]

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I was thinking exactly the same at the game tonight. We are a proper attractive football team and a superb club at the moment but you'd think we were horrendous if you read half what's on social media and here.

Fenlon/Calderwood/Butcher days were only a few years ago when we could barely string 3 passes together and were an absolute shambles.

People have short memories. We were in danger of relegation two years ago

[tonyrougier123]

We could still really do with insulating this squad.need to really step up the signings now to progress and kick on under Ross.
I also find this team can play well on the good surfaces this time of year but we need a wee bit grit to get the job done in winter months.I feel that’s hampered us a bit last couple seasons.

[Borderhibbie76]

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Aye because I think a striker would finish that chance. In fact i think any player with a bit more composure would’ve finished that.

Na I’d rather we brought in a striker who plays as a striker as oppose to moving in winger in there. So does our manager it would seem as he wants one in

In fairness mate u r talking nonsense, I agree with u in the fact we need a 3rd striker, probably Mueller if we get him early but Doidge and Nisbet and Boyle have all missed plenty 1 on 1 s in their time...no guarantee they'd have scored that tonight.. their keeper actually done very well

[BSEJVT]

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It had nothing to do with pace, Allan laid the ball on a plate for Mackay he’s not had to get a sprint on to get there

I disagree it was a good save, it was a really poor miss imo. Opportunities you can’t really be missing at this level.

But ones that are missed virtually every game by teams and players of 0-100 on the ability scale?

[Brightside]

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Hanlon and Porteous were absolutely immense tonight and even played 3 against 3 for the last 15 minutes. Yes McGinn was too easily beaten but mistakes happen. To criticise our central defenders tonight in any way is way out of line. Porteous in particular I thought was probably the best player on the park.

Correct. And if Jack didn’t think they were commanding CHs he would be playing Daz.

[Ozyhibby]

I’m comfortable with our centre half options, not so much with our full backs.
Stevenson was excellent last night but we know his limitations going forward and McGinn was very poor last night. It may be a season too far for him.


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[J-C]

A few going on about Mackay missing the 1on1 and wanting a striker, you realise Nisbet and Doidge have missed 1on1's, as has Boyle. If you look at recruitment Ross is wanting 3 up top with 1 through the middle and 2 either side, hence why Mueller has been signed as he plays across the front 3 position like Boyle and Mackay. My only worry is Murphy who looks half the player we were expecting to get, shows the odd glimpse but that's not nearly enough, add in Wright who has shown nothing since he came, I'd rather see Bradley on the bench instead of Wright.

Lewis did fine last night, slightly at fault for the goal but who was the midfielder that was meant to be tracking their player, just allowed him to run into the box unchallenged, Lewis should've been aware of him though. If and when Doig goes I'd expect another LB to be ready to come in asap.

[Tambo]

Nisbet is never a lone striker and I don't think one up front works for hibs.

I respect and like Gullan but as a few have said can't see him making that next step up, Laidlaw has so much hype about him but not been giving a chance yet.

Do we need another striker? I'd say yes.

[Tambo]

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Can strengthen all we want. Full backs kept getting left 2 vs 1 like they did on Sunday, it wont matter.

Very true and we don't have cover for a RB since SDG retired

[jeffers]

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Very true and we don't have cover for a RB since SDG retired

Well not one who is currently fit anyway.

[Percy Vere]

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I was thinking exactly the same at the game tonight. We are a proper attractive football team and a superb club at the moment but you'd think we were horrendous if you read half what's on social media and here.

Fenlon/Calderwood/Butcher days were only a few years ago when we could barely string 3 passes together and were an absolute shambles.

Absolutely right
Great performance again
Much more confidence about this team

[Aldo]

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A few going on about Mackay missing the 1on1 and wanting a striker, you realise Nisbet and Doidge have missed 1on1's, as has Boyle. If you look at recruitment Ross is wanting 3 up top with 1 through the middle and 2 either side, hence why Mueller has been signed as he plays across the front 3 position like Boyle and Mackay. My only worry is Murphy who looks half the player we were expecting to get, shows the odd glimpse but that's not nearly enough, add in Wright who has shown nothing since he came, I'd rather see Bradley on the bench instead of Wright.

Lewis did fine last night, slightly at fault for the goal but who was the midfielder that was meant to be tracking their player, just allowed him to run into the box unchallenged, Lewis should've been aware of him though. If and when Doig goes I'd expect another LB to be ready to come in asap.

I think you’re being a bit harsh on Lewis JC. He was covering 2 players and no one followed the runner and I’m more than sure he was aware but what does he do?? Leave the man with the ball??

So how was Lewis at fault??


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[ahibby]

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A few going on about Mackay missing the 1on1 and wanting a striker, you realise Nisbet and Doidge have missed 1on1's, as has Boyle. If you look at recruitment Ross is wanting 3 up top with 1 through the middle and 2 either side, hence why Mueller has been signed as he plays across the front 3 position like Boyle and Mackay. My only worry is Murphy who looks half the player we were expecting to get, shows the odd glimpse but that's not nearly enough, add in Wright who has shown nothing since he came, I'd rather see Bradley on the bench instead of Wright.

Lewis did fine last night, slightly at fault for the goal but who was the midfielder that was meant to be tracking their player, just allowed him to run into the box unchallenged, Lewis should've been aware of him though. If and when Doig goes I'd expect another LB to be ready to come in asap.

I don't think the cross should have been allowed in, in the first place. Paul McGinn had plenty of time to make the block. I am not going to slate any of our players though because under all the circumstances it was an all round good performance even though we should have come away with more than one goal, those things happen.

[ahibby]

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You’re well off the mark here. A left winger? We’ve got Murphy and Mackay for left wing. Agree with maybe LB if doig goes, striker and a CB but not the rest

I agree with you Stuart93. We will rely on Murphy to give us a bit of creativity in front of Lewis,and MacKay is still a bit inexperienced at this level but getting into the position he did last night to almost score should mean that when he settles he should do nicely. Chris Cadden will perhaps take Paul McGinns slot at RB, so if Josh does go then yes a LB is necessary, Mackie has the physique but not the creativity imo. CBs not easy to come by but if we have cash from JD sale and maybe Europe (we will see), then it should be doable.

[Smartie]

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I don't think the cross should have been allowed in, in the first place. Paul McGinn had plenty of time to make the block. I am not going to slate any of our players though because under all the circumstances it was an all round good performance even though we should have come away with more than one goal, those things happen.

McGinn looked like he was simply skinned by a player with a decent burst of pace.

It’ll happen from time to time.

[JimBHibees]

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I think you’re being a bit harsh on Lewis JC. He was covering 2 players and no one followed the runner and I’m more than sure he was aware but what does he do?? Leave the man with the ball??

So how was Lewis at fault??


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Lewis was fantastic last night and it would have been brilliant if he had scored the shot off the post after starting the move however I would say the full back should be covering the back post area in that scenario and should have attacked the ball. I think the look on his face indicated he could have done a little better though other parts of the move we should have done better also primarily the cross itself.

In saying all that our performance was imo as good as this team has played under JR and way more positives than negatives in terms how we played frustrating as it was not to win.

[JimBHibees]

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McGinn looked like he was simply skinned by a player with a decent burst of pace.

It’ll happen from time to time.

That was right in front of me I think he should have stopped the cross the guy didn't outspeed him or have a trick and imo should have been blocked or deflected behind.

[Torto7]

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Nisbet is never a lone striker and I don't think one up front works for hibs.

I respect and like Gullan but as a few have said can't see him making that next step up, Laidlaw has so much hype about him but not been giving a chance yet.

Do we need another striker? I'd say yes.

Nisbet has been fine as the lone striker in the first few games. He also played that role for the pars before getting his move. Doidge tends to play off the left when we play both of them.

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[hibbysam]

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I think you’re being a bit harsh on Lewis JC. He was covering 2 players and no one followed the runner and I’m more than sure he was aware but what does he do?? Leave the man with the ball??

So how was Lewis at fault??


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I could be wrong but I’m fairly sure there wasn’t any other bodies anywhere near the back post? The scorer was the only one.

[Aldo]

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I could be wrong but I’m fairly sure there wasn’t any other bodies anywhere near the back post? The scorer was the only one.

Whilst it’s all ifs and buts, if suburbs had followed the runner for the first cross we may not have conceded a goal. However someone should have been tucking in at the back post…. Lewis possibly but what about any midfielders!


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[J-C]

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I think you’re being a bit harsh on Lewis JC. He was covering 2 players and no one followed the runner and I’m more than sure he was aware but what does he do?? Leave the man with the ball??

So how was Lewis at fault??


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After watching it again Newell is mostly at fault for allowing the guy to simply stroll past, Lewis was caught on the hop.

[hibbysam]

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After watching it again Newell is mostly at fault for allowing the guy to simply stroll past, Lewis was caught on the hop.

He could’ve went with him, but when there was a centre half, a left back and a big keeper in the 6 yard box already then I’m not sure he needed to. Stevenson had to do better once the ball came in but McGinn is the only one truly at fault for letting it come in. Said it for 2 years, we allow far too many crosses into our box, we don’t do enough to stop them. We knew their biggest danger, and didn’t stop it,

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Why has the match thread migrated to the transfer thread?

[blackpoolhibs]

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But if you go with 2 up top which I think we might do for the rest of the season (don’t think one up there suits us or Kev) you’ve got no-one to bring on off the bench. Bringing on Mackay tonight and putting him up top highlighted that. A striker finishes his chance

You keep saying that, but did you see the chances Nesbit missed, have you seen the chances Doidge has missed 1 on 1 since signing?

Unless we sign a player who never misses, what you are saying is mince.