RossP Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 The move away from Glasgow might do him good. I think there's also the aspect of trying to free up a wage for January (Stephen Dobbie would be my guess), still short of some squad members. Hope we fire Jimmy Gibson into the abyss in the window, and Di Giacomo can fuck off aswell.....Stuart McCaffery might be going your way. Will never be good enough for the SPL, but was great in division one for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Strachan leavesDidn't see that one coming! Who'll replace him?Baws!Before I clicked on the link, I thought that the Ginger Whinger had left the Tattie Munchers !!!Adam Strachan? Lightning pace? Potential? Unfulfilled? Not good enough for the Jags?Expect him to join us at Rugby Park - safe haven for all waifs and strays. Who knows? we might make a player out of him...then hand him straight to Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Stuart McCaffery might be going your way. Will never be good enough for the SPL, but was great in division one for us.Heard that one on P&B, but I also heard that Dundee were in for him. They's probably offer better wages, I'd bet.Is Grant Murray still at Killie? (You can tell I really care about the Self Preservation League these days, haha.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Hibernian | Collins resigns as Hibs managerJohn Collins resigns!! Straight after the opening of Hibs new training ground.Hope that doesn't mean he's going to be new Scotland manager. I'd take him as one of the coaches however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Haha that's great news.Hopefully the form of Hibs will continue to sink:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 That paves the way for him to become new Scotland boss. What a travesty for Scottish football that will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 That paves the way for him to become new Scotland boss. What a travesty for Scottish football that will be.Surely one not particularly successful season at Hibs isn't sufficient to get him the Scotland job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Surely one not particularly successful season at Hibs isn't sufficient to get him the Scotland job?I'm in agreement with that sentence/question/statement.But he'll be a cheap and eager option. Perfect for the SFA.The other prime candidate, alledgedly, is Gary McAllister. I think this shows what type of route the SFA are going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Surely one not particularly successful season at Hibs isn't sufficient to get him the Scotland job?What about Jurgen Klinsmann and Marco Van Basten. Both their managerial careers were minimal to say the least before they took their national team jobs!He had an excellent football education during his high profile playing career, followed by working with the Barcelona coaching staff. He could do a job I feel, if he has an old head beside him e.g. Joe Jordan, Billy Davies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 What about Jurgen Klinsmann and Marco Van Basten. Both their managerial careers were minimal to say the least before they took their national team jobs!I knew someone would bring this up. And I actually suspected it'd be you! Van Basten and Klinsmann are different cases, simply because they were absolutely pivotal to their national teams as players because they were absolutely World Class. Collins, however, was little more than a competent midfielder who could whip in a decent left-footed cross, or deliver sometimes dangerous set-pieces. He was no World beater. He had little in the way of genuine calibre, in my opinion.I think Collins lacks a lot of experience and his job at Hibs was clearly unfinished. Three or four more seasons there and I think he'd take them quite far. Then he could go to a slightly bigger club as boss. Then he'd be ready for the Scotland job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 What about Jurgen Klinsmann and Marco Van Basten. Both their managerial careers were minimal to say the least before they took their national team jobs!He had an excellent football education during his high profile playing career, followed by working with the Barcelona coaching staff. He could do a job I feel, if he has an old head beside him e.g. Joe Jordan, Billy DaviesJoe Jordon would be great as his assistant. Don't know if they will go for such a young manager.Very risky but who knows.Tonight is more important anyway! As long as Touzani starts i'm not too worried but you can never tell whether it will be hit or miss for Aberdeen tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Tonight is more important anyway! As long as Touzani starts i'm not too worried but you can never tell whether it will be hit or miss for Aberdeen tonight.As long as he's not in defence eh!? Found out against Motherwell, when pacy players are on his shoulder.It'll be interesting viewing, but I predict a draw. Got money on a 0-0 half time scoreline...Craig Brewster for new Hibs boss??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I knew someone would bring this up. And I actually suspected it'd be you! Van Basten and Klinsmann are different cases, simply because they were absolutely pivotal to their national teams as players because they were absolutely World Class. Collins, however, was little more than a competent midfielder who could whip in a decent left-footed cross, or deliver sometimes dangerous set-pieces. He was no World beater. He had little in the way of genuine calibre, in my opinion.I think Collins lacks a lot of experience and his job at Hibs was clearly unfinished. Three or four more seasons there and I think he'd take them quite far. Then he could go to a slightly bigger club as boss. Then he'd be ready for the Scotland job.Glad I didn't let you down!He's not in the same league as MVB or Jurgen, but at his peak he was probably our best and most high profile player; playing abroad for a good European team, after playing at the top in England and Scotland. Perhaps Paul McStay or Paul Lambert could challenge him for top player at the time, but he was class for us.He hasn't enough managerial experience for my liking, but he has passion and desire to improve. You can bet if he got it, he'd use the time between now and Macedonia game talking and working with his high profile contacts, to give him some vital tips.I'm not defending his (unconfirmed) appointment, but I wouldn't be too upset about it until we see how he does. That said I'd still prefer Mark McGhee.I suppose he could show off his six pack to a new dressing room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Craig Brewster for new Hibs boss???I'm sure Brewster knows now that the grass isn't always greener and will stay at ICT until he is sacked or perhaps a Championship club down south comes in for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 As long as he's not in defence eh!? Found out against Motherwell, when pacy players are on his shoulder.It'll be interesting viewing, but I predict a draw. Got money on a 0-0 half time scoreline...Craig Brewster for new Hibs boss???Aye but Touzani showed himself to be a rather splendid holding midfeilder and that'll be why JC played him in defence last wk oDon's being offered a cash bonus on getting through to the last 32. May be good encouragement over and above the pride thing. Hoping they show the form that they are capable of tonight but I reckon a close one (and cold) Christ my nerves are jittering already!*heading for fridge and bottle of wine for some liquid atmosphere* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Aye but Touzani showed himself to be a rather splendid holding midfeilder and that'll be why JC played him in defence last wk oAye, I agree he's a classy defensive midfielder Wonder where Seve will be playing this week? Striker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Aye, I agree he's a classy defensive midfielder Wonder where Seve will be playing this week? Striker?Judging by his performances lately I hope the Mid Bench! Doubt that will happen and I would think he will be on top of his game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Judging by his performances lately I hope the Mid Bench! I heard they needed someone to do the half time draw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I heard they needed someone to do the half time draw?Aye and Angus s sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Got money on a 0-0 half time scoreline...Yay!3-0 Dons at the moment. Well done (even though i think my granny could score against this pish!), good luck with the last 32 draw tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 the dons 3-0 up - good on em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 4-0! this is unbelievable. denied a stonewall penalty as well. copenhagen are playing pish though but why can't we attack like this every week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 4-0! this is unbelievable. denied a stonewall penalty as well. copenhagen are playing pish though but why can't we attack like this every week?thats the nature of footy isn't it??? a team is pants one match then the next game play out of their skin!! well done aberdeen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 4-scud - who would have thunk it it!!!Even the most delusional Don (and god, there are plenty) couldn't have conceived that result.You guys played really well, gave Copenhagen no room to breathe, defended in numbers and tangoed them on the break.It has to be said that Copenhagen were dreadful, but that shouldn't detract from an excellent Dons performance.Maybe the Scottish game is really strong right now - (it's all relative on a club-by-club basis) - I'd certainly like to think so.Play like that against Satan's Sons this weekend and you'll get a result.Well done!KTID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 first time since 1970 that three scottish teams are still in europe after christmas according to 5 live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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