Leigh Griffiths to Aberdeen

***Northernhibee*** · 17-04-2021 04:58 PM

Anyone else leaping between a heart and head scenario, the head saying “there are a lot of questions on whether he’s worth the risk” and the heart saying “I’d love to see Leigh in a Hibs shirt one more time”?

***blackpoolhibs*** · 17-04-2021 05:07 PM

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It obviously depends on the circumstances at a club at any given time. Warburton freed Darren McGregor knowing that he'd be signing for Hibs but not letting on to his board who weren't chuffed with us about Scott Allan.

I think the bread man thought Darren was signing for St Johnstone, or am i thinking of someone else?

**CMurdoch** · 17-04-2021 05:15 PM

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Anyone else leaping between a heart and head scenario, the head saying “there are a lot of questions on whether he’s worth the risk” and the heart saying “I’d love to see Leigh in a Hibs shirt one more time”?

Not really.
Previously he was on a massive wage and under contract at Celtic which meant coming back to Hibs was always a total non starter.
However, if as we all suspect Celtic don't take up their option to keep Leigh for another season everything changes and all the cards shift to Hibs side.

Leigh would no longer be under contract so no transfer fee and he would have no contract for next season.
If JR wants him offer him a tenner more than Hibs current top earner. A year contract with an option for another year.

A years wage is no risk at all and as we all know he could provide the X factor to add to our current efficient team.
Nothing to lose if JR wants Leigh.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 17-04-2021 05:16 PM

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I think the bread man thought Darren was signing for St Johnstone, or am i thinking of someone else?

He was pretty clear in the interview on the net podcast thing. Warburton definitely knew the script.

**Topographic Hibby** · 17-04-2021 05:17 PM

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Anyone else leaping between a heart and head scenario, the head saying “there are a lot of questions on whether he’s worth the risk” and the heart saying “I’d love to see Leigh in a Hibs shirt one more time”?

Sums it up more or less for me. Heart v head issue (and the heart is winning ever so slightly).

***blackpoolhibs*** · 17-04-2021 05:17 PM

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He was pretty clear in the interview on the net podcast thing. Warburton definitely knew the script.

I never knew that, i'd thought i read somewhere he was about to sign for St Johnstone but that could be complete bollox.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 17-04-2021 05:22 PM

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I never knew that, i'd thought i read somewhere he was about to sign for St Johnstone but that could be complete bollox.

He said they wanted him but he didn't fancy it, especially after Hibs said they were interested.

***blackpoolhibs*** · 17-04-2021 05:24 PM

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He said they wanted him but he didn't fancy it, especially after Hibs said they were interested.

**Haymaker** · 17-04-2021 05:24 PM

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Reported.

Nae need!

**Haymaker** · 17-04-2021 05:24 PM

***Dr What If?*** · 17-04-2021 05:37 PM

It seems to me that Ron Gordon is pretty switched on about what is needed to drive revenue forward. A signing like Leigh would have fans snapping up season tickets and buying shirts. It would also give the club an fair bit of publicity, making sponsors and advertisers easier to get on board.
There might be a small risk with him on the park, off it the right commercial head could make a bit of money.

***SteveHFC*** · 17-04-2021 05:39 PM

Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

***Northernhibee*** · 17-04-2021 05:40 PM

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Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

Good luck with that if we get group stage European football. Drive up the price as much as possible on any player they're interested in.

That's a silly statement.

***scoopyboy*** · 17-04-2021 05:43 PM

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Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

I take it Hibs have told him how much they are going to spend

***SteveHFC*** · 17-04-2021 05:44 PM

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I take it Hibs have told him how much they are going to spend

Mentioned they spent about 9 million this season while hibs spent about 6 million and similar funds will be available next season

**Wilson** · 17-04-2021 05:46 PM

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Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

Spending is one thing. Getting value for that spend is another. Ask hearts.

**04Sauzee** · 17-04-2021 05:47 PM

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Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

That boy is an absolute Dick

**dalkeith stu** · 17-04-2021 06:10 PM

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It seems to me that Ron Gordon is pretty switched on about what is needed to drive revenue forward. A signing like Leigh would have fans snapping up season tickets and buying shirts. It would also give the club an fair bit of publicity, making sponsors and advertisers easier to get on board.
There might be a small risk with him on the park, off it the right commercial head could make a bit of money.

I don't see why the move would get more sponsors and advertisers on board. Doesn't everyone outside ourselves and Celtic think hes a wee racist pr*ck??

**Waxy** · 17-04-2021 06:11 PM

One of the biggest no brainer transfers in our history.

**~~Iggy Pope~~** · 17-04-2021 06:20 PM

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I don't see why the move would get more sponsors and advertisers on board. Doesn't everyone outside ourselves and Celtic think hes a wee racist pr*ck??

Where’s that come from? The fellah in your avatar might’ve had form for it (loosely speaking), but what’s Leigh done? I’m curious.

**007** · 17-04-2021 06:21 PM

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Mentioned they spent about 9 million this season while hibs spent about 6 million and similar funds will be available next season

Way to get your fans onside. Tell them you've spent 50% more on your team than the team above you to remind them how poor your recruitment has been.

***Keith_M*** · 17-04-2021 06:25 PM

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i don't see why the move would get more sponsors and advertisers on board. Doesn't everyone outside ourselves and celtic think hes a wee racist pr*ck??

Whaaaaaat??????

***Jones28*** · 17-04-2021 06:30 PM

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Aberdeen chairman said they will be spending more than hibs and will be focusing on goal scorers

He’s a ****ing windbag.

***Jones28*** · 17-04-2021 06:31 PM

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I don't see why the move would get more sponsors and advertisers on board. Doesn't everyone outside ourselves and Celtic think hes a wee racist pr*ck??

Sings a daft football song and gets called a racist...even though the song in question isn’t?

**dalkeith stu** · 17-04-2021 06:49 PM

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Where’s that come from? The fellah in your avatar might’ve had form for it (loosely speaking), but what’s Leigh done? I’m curious.

A few years ago he was investigated for telling someone to "go back to where they came from" during a twitter spat. It was all brushed under the carpet at the time, i dont believe he would be so lucky if he were to say it today!!

***SteveHFC*** · 17-04-2021 06:52 PM

Emmanuel-Thomas looks a decent player.

***Hibby70*** · 17-04-2021 06:55 PM

Bartley struggling now

***Dr What If?*** · 17-04-2021 06:55 PM

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I don't see why the move would get more sponsors and advertisers on board. Doesn't everyone outside ourselves and Celtic think hes a wee racist pr*ck??

I don't think everyone thinks that at all....what he is is a big name, high profile player who is a Scotland international who famously scored two crackers against England at Hampden.