DukDukGoose Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Warren Mears said: Well, you three are linked with him and they're not, so I'd say "no" to that. 'linked with him". We're linked with about twenty different players ever year. Fits the rangers prototype. He's a fan, plays down south and is in his thirties. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 A No from me. Don’t need another ageing player, prone to injury in our squad (or Midfield) on a hefty wage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellAnderson Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 He would have been a good signing had we not gone for Bryson. After Ojo (assuming we get him) we don’t need another CM. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I'd be happy if he signed. Potential to be one of the best players in the league if he is fit and firing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, Merkland Red said: 'linked with him". We're linked with about twenty different players ever year. Fits the rangers prototype. He's a fan, plays down south and is in his thirties. Media usually do their best to link Rangers with anyone, I think if he was likely to go there, they'd be mentioned. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I'd be happy if he signed. Potential to be one of the best players in the league if he is fit and firing. Agreed if we hadn’t made any signings. Is this going to be another season where DM doesn’t know his first XI until December ? Don’t know how we’ll keep this squad happy if we sign another 2 midfielders unless we have an injury crisis like last season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, G-MAN said: Agreed if we hadn’t made any signings. Is this going to be another season where DM doesn’t know his first XI until December ? Don’t know how we’ll keep this squad happy if we sign another 2 midfielders unless we have an injury crisis like last season. Lack of depth became a problem last season, though. If we are serious about competing beyond QR3 in the Europa League and winning domestic trophies, having the proven quality and nous of the likes of Bryson and Morrison* in the squad should be no bad thing, provided they mostly stay fit and injury-free (a rather big 'if', admittedly). * Unless he signs for Hearts or Hibs, in which case he is a jobber has-been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Morrison in behind the striker would be a good signing. Shown for WBA he can play there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusTheBull Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Morrison would be a pretty decent addition, however, I don’t think he’s a player we particularly need, or plays a position needing filled right now. He’s also 33, injury prone, only played 6 games last year and would likely be on a fairly significant wage. He’d be worth signing just to get another heads gone interview from the 100% calm and collected Heckingbottom though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DrewDon Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, AngusTheBull said: He’s also 33, injury prone, only played 6 games last year and would likely be on a fairly significant wage. This was 17/18 in the Premier League. He played in 21 Championship games last season, including both play-off matches; 24 first-team appearances in all competitions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterAFC Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 He'd be an excellent option in any of the forward positions. Only ever seen him for Scotland where he seemed like one of the few Anglo-Scots who actually gave a shit, always seemed to work hard even if it wasn't working for him. An experienced player for Gallagher, McLennan, Cosgrove, Wilson, Hedges, and the younger boys to learn from wouldn't be bad either! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ojo confirmed now. 3 year deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyDickFingers Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, Rodhull said: Ojo confirmed now. 3 year deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobles Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 From Edinburgh News section of the ScotsmanPaul Heckingbottom confirmed in the aftermath of the 1-1 Betfred Cup draw at Stirling Albion that the club had dropped their interest in signing midfielder Funso Ojo from Scunthorpe.All the chat prior to Saturday's clash at Forthbank was on who had won the race for the 27-year-old Belgian’s signature – Aberdeen or Hibs.As it transpires, Ojo is set to be unveiled at Pittodrie within the next 24 hours.With Hibs having held discussions with the player and his representatives earlier this week, a pitch that head coach Heckingbottom admitted he and the recruitment department were extremely happy with, the former Leeds and Barnsley boss said the club had reached a decision that the “deal was no longer for them”.When probed further by the assembled media, he stressed that any future arrivals at Easter Road must be committing themselves for the “right reasons”.Derek McInnes’ Aberdeen appear to be in a position to offer a more lucrative financial package, not to mention the lure of European football this season. If that ticks the boxes for Ojo, then so be it. The player is perfectly within his right to do what is he feels is best for him and his family.Losing out on a player to one of your rivals is always a bit bruising for a football club. However, it’s not as if the club had put all their eggs in one basket in trying to lure Ojo to the Capital. The recruitment department has been pretty astute in recent seasons when it comes to bringing fresh faces to the club. Ojo is not the only No.6 that Hibs have been talking to.A quick glance at social media would suggest there is a general feeling of disappointment that Ojo has elected to join Aberdeen over the Easter Road side. Conversely, though, can Hibs get better value for money, considering they would have to spend the guts of £125,000 to get the player.Now may be the perfect opportunity for the club to crank up their pursuit of Genoa's Stephane Omeonga, a player tried and tested at this level on loan, back to Leith. Had Ojo signed on the dotted line, the chances of bringing back a player who flourished under Heckingbottom during the second half of last season and loves the club may have been completely over.Furthermore, let’s not bypass the fact that Ojo was part of a team that suffered relegation to English football’s fourth tier last season. He may have one of European football’s more recognised clubs in PSV to boast on his CV, but his career has been on a downwards trajectory ever since leaving Eindhoven in 2012. Yes, those statisticians out there will rightly point out he went on to make more than 100 appearances in the Dutch top flight – the majority of those while at Willem II – but so did Edwin de Graaf, and look how his short tenure in Leith turned out.Bluntly, if Ojo doesn't want to be at Hibs, then they've dodged a bullet.Ojo may go on to be a star for Aberdeen for many years to come, but Hibs may not lose too much sleep over this one. To continue Heckingbottom's relationship analogies, there are plenty more fish in the sea./Not bitter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherchance Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Lack of depth became a problem last season, though. If we are serious about competing beyond QR3 in the Europa League and winning domestic trophies, having the proven quality and nous of the likes of Bryson and Morrison* in the squad should be no bad thing, provided they mostly stay fit and injury-free (a rather big 'if', admittedly). * Unless he signs for Hearts or Hibs, in which case he is a jobber has-been. One of the hallmarks of a McInnes squad is that he likes a tight squad who he can rely on with nobody sulking because they’re miles out of the picture.Depend on Gleeson really. If we move him on then I’d maybe expect Morrison or an EPL loanee type. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RussellAnderson Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 ^^^ Hecky and Dempster’s heids on spikes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logie skid boys Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 well it’s all about results but looks like best squad mcinnes has got together .Gone are the loans and we look solid right across the park . and our top players all on few years contracts. . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Just watched Funso's interview. Certainly talks a game. Likes to pass the ball on the grass in triangles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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