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I imagine if the players have a bit of downtime during the break Biereth may be home visiting family etc. and Arsenal have just got him in for a few sessions, hopefully..! Dhanda would look to be a good signing for Hibs if that's the script

Think with Souare, Wilkinson and Spencer departing hopefully we are trying to bring in a right-sided defender, another midfield option and a forward. I think Stephen O'Donnell has played very well on the right side of centre defence, Butcher now back from injury and eventually Casey - so we have plenty options there. Also, wonder if Shaw's loan deal will be cut short..?

That's a decent point to a team above us in the league, albeit a sore one losing a goal late on. Hibs could have been out of sight after going 1-0 up - the team showed great determination to get it to 2-1. I think the fact the opposition had a rest at the weekend should be taken into account re. late goal with tiredness setting in. Huge deflection on the equaliser too, was a tad unfortunate although could have cleared the first cross better. Hopefully 1 or 2 signings in January window and offloading a couple of the fringe players will see us heading into the 2nd half of the season more optimistic than the last wee while.

Was at the game last night, enough said on that. Looking forward, I thought wee Zdravkovski actually did a good job marking Dhanda 2nd half (albeit the game looked done) - got stuck in, showed for the ball and had some decent touches. Maybe him and Oxborough deserve their chance. Hopefully McGinn is fit for this one, sounding like Casey and Butcher will be out. Let's get behind the team, it's only a game eh... 😬 Oxborough/Kelly McGinn Mugabi Blaney Spencer Gent Slattery Zdravkovski Spittal Biereth + Wilkinson/Bair/Obika/Shaw

Aye. Shaw can have is loan terminated in January hopefully - has offered zero from what I've seen so far been a terrible signing. At least the team showed some fight to get the draw 2nd half there.

The players body language on the half time whistle - heads down, strolling towards the tunnel. The whole lot of them need a rocket (maybe one-way, to the moon...). If we don't see some sort of reaction after that abysmal 1st half showing, not sure where we go from here with the current group.

If Butcher is match fit (did we play a bounce game during the long break?), he could play the holding midfield role with young Miller suspended - that was his position for years mind. Zdravkovski is another option, maybe he'll get another chance in there. Mugabi hasn't done too much wrong so would be a bit harsh dropping him out of the defence. Anyway aye, it's up to the manager!

A draw away in poor conditions to the newly promoted side is not a bad start. Mind 4 of our starting 11 were making their debut in this league today. Thought the 2 forwards actually did fairly well considering they have never played together. Good positional sense and finish from Bair for the goal. Blaney may offer a balance in defence but perhaps Mugabi got the nod today given Dundee's front pairing were both 6ft+? Slattery seems a lot sharper than last season, Miller looked composed in the middle. Obviously the goal conceded wasn't great defensively - allowing the cross to come in too easily and then a free header. On Souaré - he only started 6 games last season and needs a chance to settle in with a run of games, same goes for any new signing, in my opinion. McGinley, whilst I've nothing against the guy, does not fill me with great confidence any time I see him play. Ewan Wilson showed some promise in his league cup appearances, thought he may have come on at LB instead - but I'm not the boss..! Just a few thoughts.

With the 2022/23 season at an end, we can provide the following update on players’ contracts. Under Contract for 2023/24 season Liam Kelly Aston Oxborough Kyle Aitken Josh Bogan Stephen O’Donnell Nathan McGinley Paul McGinn Ricki Lamie Bevis Mugabi Shane Blaney Calum Butcher Callum Slattery Lennon Miller Riku Danzaki Blair Spittal Ross Tierney Kevin Van Veen Joe Efford Mark Ferrie Luca Ross Dylan Wells Players returning to club following loan and under contract for next season Barry Maguire Connor Shields Robbie Mahon Players returning to parent club following loan expiry James Furlong Stuart McKinstry Jon Obika Olly Crankshaw Players out of contract- Negotiations with a number of players are still taking place Jake Carroll Logan Dunachie Daniel Hunter Kian Speirs Jack Aitchison Matty Connelly Max Johnston Ewan Wilson Dan Casey Dean Cornelius Sean Goss Mikael Mandron David Devine Corey O’Donnell Released Josh Morris “I want to personally thank each individual player for their efforts since I arrived at the club,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said. “Everyone has made an impact at this club in their tenure and helped steer the club to not only another season in the Premiership, but to a strong finish that will only benefit this club at the start of next season. “We are still speaking with a number of players at this very early stage of the summer and hope to get clarity on each situation very soon. “For the players departing the club, I wish them all the very best in the future.”

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Hopefully KVV is fit for obvious reasons... Never going to see 3 at the back with 2 wingbacks but my champ man starting XI tonight given our known injuries would be: Kelly O'Donnell McGinn Solholm Lamie Penney Spittal Slattery Goss McKinstry Van Veen

Saw an article today stating that James Scott has been told he is free to find a new club in January having not featured for Hull in over a year (Hibs loan last season with 16 appearances, 4 goals 1 assist). Still only 22 and we know he can play in a front three if that is the system we are going to persist with this season. Pure speculation and know some folk are averse to former players returning. Just seems like his career has gone a bit off track since departing and his links to the club may make him a viable option. Not really an out and out striker though, which may be more of a priority. Thoughts? Also - hello all. Have been checking this forum for years so thought may as well sign up and throw in an opinion every now and again..! I'm a 'Well supporter from the Highlands with family ties to the town/area. Been following since 1996/97 season following persistent coaxing from the old man when I was 8, christ! Proud owner of a signed Eliphas Shivute picture, which must be worth at least 8 pounds now.