Full-back Thierry Gatheussi and winger Filipe Morais on loan from Hibs for the rest of the season.

info here

It looks like moves are being made which is encouraging. This and a combination of the supporters trust meeting have given me something to smile about.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipe_Morais

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Gathuessi

Sounds good to me, former Chelsea

Edited January 8, 200917 yr by ICTodd

I rate John collins judgement so heres hoping. I'm just glad to see some movement at long last. One thing is for sure though they have to start producing by the Hamilton game or Brew has to do the decent thing and resign. Still need a striker. I'd love it if they could get Windass till the end of the season.

I can hear it now though, Hong Kong Thierry, never one super guy, Hong Kong Thierry, quicker than the human eye....

Edited January 8, 200917 yr by Slip1970

Both had a good run of games at Hibs if I remember right. Both have a seasons experience in Scottish game if not more. Anyone know if the are left or right footers as I cant rcall. Both left i think. If they stop us losing goals they will do for me, aslong as they are prepared to scrap and fight.

Gathuessi was honking for Hibs in his first game for them. Dangerous passes across his box that didn't reach the player ripe for an interception and the like. I hope for our sake, he's improved since then!

According to Fm 2009, Thierry G can play either side of defence and can use either foot. Morais can play either side as a winger and is right footed. Its usually pretty acurate.

Fingers crossed these two can help us improve.

Welcome additions in key areas, still waiting for the evidence of the "substantial investment" that George Fraser and Craig Brewster told us of...

For a start I would not consider either to be "experienced" (that not suppose to be what we're looking for?), certainly not recently.......

Morais hasn't kicked a ball in a competitive match since the end of August 2008 and I'm also a little concerned by this article - Clicky Clicky - last thing we need right not is someone who is likely to cause more disruption.

Gathuessi hasn't kicked a ball in a competitive match since May 2008 and is nicknamed "Hong Kong Thierry" due to his aggressive playing style which is reflected in his disciplinary record.

Sounds like Hibs are just looking to get some dead wood off the payroll to me.

Could be, but it does give the squad more depth, without committing to a transfer fee, and they have been in Scotland a while, were regulars, maybe one might shine and join in the summer?

However i believe that central defence, central midfield and a striker is the priority so these guys are to give depth, still waiting for the bread and butter signings.

hate to burst your bubble but these guys are the bread and butter signings! The tactical genius will play Morais up front (he played there in his youth) and Gatheussi as a center back (Collins said that he could also play there when he signed him). Hope I'm wrong but not holding my breath.

hate to burst your bubble but these guys are the bread and butter signings! The tactical genius will play Morais up front (he played there in his youth) and Gatheussi as a center back (Collins said that he could also play there when he signed him). Hope I'm wrong but not holding my breath.

I fear you may be right...

I'm inclined to share CaleyD's concern regarding Morais, but would still be hopeful he is anxious to start afresh and rebuild his career...

I think the club should give him that chance.... It's not like we've got too many other options right now.

At least we know he has got a good boot on him

At least we know he has got a good boot on him

Im not overly concerned about something like that. I don't think that episode is indicative of his character overall. Ex portugal U21 and Chelsea signing, so there is something there to be brought out..

Gathuessi was capped by Cameroon, but just the once. Hope he doesnt get sent off all the time...

Neither of them score goals.

Morais is a good player, surprised Hibs are letting him go on loan. He is like a Juanjo with more pace... good signing IMO (probably a replacement for Bazza)

Gathuessi haven't seen enough of but there is a season ticket holder for Hibs at my work so I'll ask him what he thinks of the lad when he gets in

I'm actually glad these guys are loan signings, obviously freeing up cash to get a couple of permanent signings

It may well be that the Inverness air and nightlife will change those two. We have, in the past, taken in players who didn't perform elsewhere and turn them around. Lets look positive and hope for transformations.

Morais was sent off against us last season at Easter Road, along with McGuire if I remember.

These are good signings. Although I've always considered Morais to be a diving cheating ****.

Neither has played for months and both have poor disciplinary records. Looks like Donald Park is No 2 on the speed dial after Ross County

ICTChris will be raging at this news

These are good signings. Although I've always considered Morais to be a diving cheating ****.

That will be the replacement for Bazza sorted then.

Good work, though. Did Parky have a hand in this? Big thanks due then.

No Casinos here, and a lot less hassle in the pubs. Edinburgh an be as bad as Glasgow for that sh1te. The culprit seemed to be very contrite in court, so hopefully it may be a one-off.

Ultimately though, loan deals are sticking plasters, over the cuts that were made earlier in the season. (Did you see what I did there?) If they are any good they will go back at the end of the season, maybe even improved to play against us - Mackie anyone? If no good, we will be offered to buy them, a route which has proved succesful in the past but not particularly in the case of McGuire.

All we can do is wait and see...

think at this stage, hamilton have done the better business with their two old firm loan signings, especially the boy mcgovern off celtic

Asked my Hibs supporting pal for his thoughts on these guys:

Morais: "Tricky winger who can beat players but doesn't have the pace or strength to hold them off. Also lacking a final ball."

Gatheussi: " Oh my God! Why did you do that? Relatively adventurous full back who gives away penalties due to poor decision making."

General: "Both were signed by Collins when we went for potential rather than more money for established players. Interestingly, Morais was on the first team calendar and I don't think Gatheussi got his picture taken. Shows their relative worth. I like Morais and he could be good with more games but Mixu only seems to play one winger at a time and O'Brien gets paid more. Gatheussi had his chance and was rubbish."

Edited January 8, 200917 yr by RiG
Added more information.

Welcome additions in key areas, still waiting for the evidence of the "substantial investment" that George Fraser and Craig Brewster told us of...

Even loan players need wages.

I am sure the loan arranger will sort it for us.