I figured it’s about time to start this. I think there’s a very good chance that come January we’re bottom six and lost a cup semi. I’m expecting McKenna to be sold plus I do see both Shinnie and GMS moving on, possibly Shinnie doing a McLean returning on loan but I see GMS moving if we can get some cash. With Ross, Wright, McGinn, and McLelland, DM will see us as having ample cover.

 

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Gleeson and or Forrester punted too, those two haven’t worked out. Tough to argue otherwise. Tansey too. Honestly, the squad needs an overhaul, happy to see the young boys given a run and save any money from exports in January for transfers in the summer.

 

Think we’re also due an offer or two for Joe Lewis. Wouldn’t be surprised to see that in the winter window.

 

Sad to say that i’m writing this season off, shame since Devlin is an excellent signing, what I wouldn’t have given for a player like him over the last few years. Would be happy to see the manager go too, things are stale and we’re going in the wrong direction both in performance and league position. Yesterday, with Wilson stuck in the Rooney wide left role, emphasized that we need fresh ideas and someone with a different set of contacts in the transfer market. DM, it was good while it lasted, but we’re going nowhere fast by the looks of things.

Sure i saw an interview a few months back (McLeish?) saying that despite being at Manure, he's really a quiet kid with not a hint of an attitude problem or superiority complex.

 

Can't really see the point of us taking him on loan. He would be yet another defensive midfielder......even if Shinnie were to leave in this window, he isn't a viable option for us to buy at the end of the loan.....he's worth £3-£5 million at least and probably on £20k/week. You would think Celtic might be a better option for him with Broon in decline/possibly off to molest some wallabies.

 

No matter where he ends up on loan, I think he needs to leave Old Trafford. He's just not quite the level that they operate at. Southampton, West Ham or the likes I think he could do a job

 

Agree it seems an odd one for us to be linked with. Maybe they want him to play in middle to allow Shinnie to go to left back until end of season.

 

Suspect this is just paper talk however.

Pretty clear if this is true that Shinnie is leaving or moving to left back. Makes perfect sense to me.

Seen a post on Facebook claiming Wigan manager has contacted DM to say the stories were nonsense

Score Allan has signed a pre contract with Hibs

Score Allan has signed a pre contract with Hibs

 

And changed his name.

And changed his name.

 

 

Fucking predictive text

You got the point though

Gutted, would have loved to sign him

Gutted, would have loved to sign him

 

Much like Stevie Mallan, missed opportunity.

shaughnessy pre contract ?

Much like Stevie Mallan, missed opportunity.

 

Lot of Hibs fans not overly impressed with Mallan so far.

shaughnessy pre contract ?

 

Word on the street or just your thoughts/suggestions?

Id argue that Shinnie makes a cunt of things equally as frequently. Ball is a better passer, better in the air and a bit better with his weaker foot than Shinnie. Just remember to yourself what happens when Shinnie finds himself in an advanced position. Generally results in a brain fart as he hasn't a clue what to  next....

 

But Shinnie is "one of our own" so he gets away with his aberrations. I agree Ball is god awful at right back....that memory seems to be what sticks in folks' memories. At defensive midfield he is absolutely solid and has been one of our most consistently good players this season....never flashy just gets on with doing the job he is paid to do

 

 

Spot on TC,  Ball is a lot better than some folk are making out, he is better suited to the middle of the park, as was apparent after the Motherwell semi, but with his physique, he adds real strength to our team.  Great attitude to boot.

Word on the street or just your thoughts/suggestions?

 

Not the first time this has been mooted.  Was mentioned before Christmas I believe

I like Shaugnessy, good player. Comfortable on the ball and gets stuck in. I was surprised when we let him go. I had heard at the time that McInnes didn't like his attitude, but that could be nonsense. Replacement for McKenna I'd assume.

I like Shaugnessy, good player. Comfortable on the ball and gets stuck in. I was surprised when we let him go. I had heard at the time that McInnes didn't like his attitude, but that could be nonsense. Replacement for McKenna I'd assume.

 

Is he left footed/left sided?

 

Think he's actually left footed,but seem to remember us playing him at R/B??

Sure he's a right footer. I couldn't imagine he would want to play back up to Devlin at this point in his career unless we were offering silly money. Although as I've already said, it does look on evidence so far that Devlin will miss a fair chunk of each season through injury and suspension.

 

If he was to be signed as a first choice.....meh

Think he's actually left footed,but seem to remember us playing him at R/B??

 

Yes he did play right back for us. I actually thought he was a right footer playing at left centre half for St J, but I'm probably wrong

Seen a post on Facebook claiming Wigan manager has contacted DM to say the stories were nonsense

 

Saw McInnes on the news last night confirming that this story was garbage. Got me thinking that Shinnie has a real decision to make in terms of his international aspirations.  He is a regular now in the Scotland squad albeit he is a bit part player for them.  If he does end up somewhere in the bottom portion of the English championship with a Wigan-like team I reckon he could probably kiss goodbye to his international career but if he stays with us and is still in the spotlight then he could eventually end up with quite a number of caps.  Cash or caps??? 

Saw McInnes on the news last night confirming that this story was garbage. Got me thinking that Shinnie has a real decision to make in terms of his international aspirations.  He is a regular now in the Scotland squad albeit he is a bit part player for them.  If he does end up somewhere in the bottom portion of the English championship with a Wigan-like team I reckon he could probably kiss goodbye to his international career but if he stays with us and is still in the spotlight then he could eventually end up with quite a number of caps.  Cash or caps??? 

 

I think history’s proved that playing in the English lower leagues can only enhance your chances of a Scotland call-up. 

I think history’s proved that playing in the English lower leagues can only enhance your chances of a Scotland call-up. 

 

Seems to depend on the manager. Under Strachan I would agree and i think it was one of the things that alienated him from the scottish fans. Mcleish seems to be giving scottish based players a chance though,which is as it should be.

It's not like shinnie has anything to prove for scotland either, he's done just fine in all apearances.

Greg Stewart back but it's just another loan.

Greg Stewart back but it's just another loan.

 

Must be in negotiations over a permanent contract, otherwise why else would they send him on loan after recalling him from Killie.

 

Loan is probably so he can play this weekend.

Must be in negotiations over a permanent contract, otherwise why else would they send him on loan after recalling him from Killie.

 

Loan is probably so he can play this weekend.

 

That was my assumption, to get him for the weekend. Since he's been recalled from the Killie loan you have to assume the permanent deal is coming. Given his form, I think this is a good signing provided he plays alongside and centrally with Cosgrove.