Hibernian FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

The_Kew_Tour

Fair play to Fenlon. I wish he had been at least some bit successful in his time in charge cup wise.

His honesty and professionalism was great today.

He got the club as far as he could.

He will sadly go down for the wrong reasons, but we must not forget he saved us from relegation and for that I am grateful.

I wish he had stayed till May, but in fairness he knew he could only go so far.

Still bit sad, but long term pain for long term gain. Maybe.

Who I want God knows.

Kenny Shiels name will crop up though

The_Kew_Tour

John Collins is apparently interested.

if so get him now.

1967

I am supporting Hibs nearly forty years and when PF got the job i was so proud to see a fellow Irishman manage my club,he brought us away from near certain relegation and only for some bad refereeing decisions last season we would have got top six but this is the season i really thought we would kick on in what is a poor league but for whatever reasons we did not and it was right for Pat to depart from Easter Road today.I wish him well in his next job GGTTH

The_Kew_Tour

Bring Pat Fenlon Back!!!!!

CZ 453

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Bring Pat Fenlon Back!!!!!

Jebus. We were awful. It is so important now to take the time and get the right man.

Camac Hibs

That was grim - at no point did it look like we were going to score, despite some decent possession.

Thought Scott Robertson was again excellent. Not much else positive to take from that.

1967

Did not see the game,but told we were poor and has already been said nothing going forward all backward and sideways passing and Rowan Vine giving pub league players a bad name

Camac Hibs

1967 wrote: »

Did not see the game,but told we were poor and has already been said nothing going forward all backward and sideways passing and Rowan Vine giving pub league players a bad name

We put some okay passing together but no cutting edge, Collins probably had the best chance but it was his first touch and he clearly doesnt have much confidence at the moment. Robertson and Thompson did well but Craig had a stinker and we are probably looking to him at the moment for anything creative.

Vine is just a ludicrous individual

The_Kew_Tour

http://www.football.co.uk/hibernian/antonio_tapia_applies_for_hibs_manager_job_rss4473850.shtml

According to well respected Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balagué, Spanish manager Antonio Tapia has applied to become Hibs manager.
The 53-year-old is well respected in his homeland, having managed accross most of Spain's divisions.
He has managed the likes of Poli Ejido and Granada 74, but has also managed some of Spain's bigger club's including Real Betis, Malaga and Tenerife.
His last job was Tenerife, which he left in 2011, and is currently Director of Sports Advisory back at old club Malaga.
Hibs are currently looking for a replacement for Pat Fenlon, who resigned from his job on Friday.
Terry Butcher, Kenny Shiels and Peter Grant are said to be the front runners for the job at this stage.
You can read more about Tapia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Tapia

CZ 453

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

http://www.football.co.uk/hibernian/antonio_tapia_applies_for_hibs_manager_job_rss4473850.shtml

Interesting.

The_Kew_Tour

shezer wrote: »

Interesting.

It is.

Not been a huge success, but he cant be that bad if he has managed 2 La Liga sides.

Be interesting to see what he would bring.

I be in favour of trying it out.

The_Kew_Tour

Terry Butcher is 1/5 with Sky Bet to be new manager.

Maybe it might be him. He has done well.

Dempsey

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Terry Butcher is 1/5 with Sky Bet to be new manager.

Maybe it might be him. He has done well.

He's ruled himself out I thought?

The_Kew_Tour

Dempsey wrote: »

He's ruled himself out I thought?

As much as I dont like saying it I think he is better than moving to us. Think he is waiting for Rangers job myself.

No Collins in that betting is little strange.

Dempsey

.....and Terry Butcher has agreed personal terms to be the next Hibs manager. ICT say no contact between the clubs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24809195

1967

Nothing for definite yet both clubs say he has not been approached,personally i can't see Petrie tapping up a manager,could be his agent playing games, but would be happy if we got him and his backroom team.

The_Kew_Tour

On Hibs forum few saying Butcher is pretty much new manager.

One lad there would be very reliable.

we will see.

Dempsey

Butcher given permission to talk to Hibs.

Hibs are a bigger club but ICT currently have the better group of players imo

1967

I think we have a decent squad of players,i dont know if there is a certain mindset there that i thought PF had got rid of maybe i am wrong, hopefully Butcher can get the best out of them and if he turns Vine into a striker he should get manager of the decade

The_Kew_Tour

In Scottish Cup we got Ross County away

Hearts got Celtic at home.

The_Kew_Tour

Our usual against ICT

Camac Hibs

Now butcher will realize the extent of the task at hand. Incapable of completing a forward pass, no leadership, no movement and most disturbingly no sense of urgency from any player, accept maybe Robertson. You would think they would be playing for places under the new manager.

We are not a team, just a collection of rudderless players that look like they have been forced to try and form a team against their will.

We have also scored only once in our last 6 games!

The_Kew_Tour

I saw this from a poster in a different fourm but it made me chuckle

After today's shambles (no.326 in the series), I can just imagine the press conference:

ROD PETRIE: I'm pleased to introduce Hibernian FC's new manager, Terry Butcher

TERRY BUTCHER (running out the door): Sorry, there's been some misunderstanding......

Camac Hibs

I have been thinking that Fenlon is perhaps the only manager out of the last 4 who has left the club in a better state than they found it. Im not so sure after yesterday - truly horrible and insulting to watch.

CZ 453

What happened yesterday was the bottom of the barrel. It just goes to show how bad we actually are. Depressing stuff

Dempsey

I think it Butcher has taken ICT as far as he can tbh. Hibs have massive potential in his hands imo

Garry O'Hagan represented Hibernian at Sunday morning's Remembrance service at the Haymarket Memorial. I'm not sure who the man on his left is, but based on the colour of his scarf he seems to also be connected with Hibs.

Camac Hibs

shezer wrote: »

What happened yesterday was the bottom of the barrel. It just goes to show how bad we actually are. Depressing stuff

We have scored less goals this season than any other team in Scottish football's four divisions.

Hopefully Butcher can entice McKay down the road during the next window.

CZ 453

We need to spend some money. All players should go through a historical teaching period on the club. The current crop of players don't really play for the crest. Take a look at Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen. There have been times when they had average players who would play out of their skins for their respective clubs. We have lost that edge.

The_Kew_Tour

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20131111/terry-butcher_2262950_3533098

Hibernian FC today confirmed that compensation has been agreed with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC.
This means Manager Terry Butcher and Assistant Manager MauriceMalpas now have permission to speak to Hibernian FC to agree personal terms.
Hibernian FC Chairman Rod Petrie said: "We are grateful to Inverness Caledonian Thistle for the professional and courteous way in which the discussions between the Clubs have been conducted. We now look forward to welcoming the new management team to Easter Road Stadium."

Hibernian FC confirmed that contractual arrangements are being discussed with the individuals today with a view to introducing the new Manager at a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon.