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I actually have no beef whatsoever with Rankin moving. Although I would like to see some sort of thank you to the club and the fans for getting him in a position where he can sign for one of the countries top 5 clubs, the fact of the matter is Hibs can offer him more wages, more cups and more marketability (1 and half million pounds for Murphy :015:) than we can. At the moment :011:

I agree Cowie looks like he can put the ball where he wants it to go, his freekick against Killie is still the stand out goal of season so far.

What a complete idiot. Does he honestly think he is worth ?7,000 a week? Hopefully Aberdeen laughed in his face. Moron. Especially when he's crap

Still and all... Marius and Shiels *(Insert druelling smilie here)

It was a ferocious hit, should add another couple of 100k to his price tag. Flood missed a sitter.

Deuchar :029:

Rankin is a better passer, can get past players better, has more of a threat at set pieces and is a much better crosser than Marcus and has a better shot. I think that both have qualities the other doesn't. For example Marcus is much more of an aerial threat than John. We aren't being linked with them are we? Marcus is far better at beating players than John. But I don't think you can compare the two, Rankin is a left midfielder (I've always thought his playing style was very similar to Beckhams), wheras Marcus is more of a winger type player. And unfortunatley were are being linked with those two. Can't say much for Duff myself having only seen him against Caley, but Byrne is feckin awful!

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I fancy Cowie to rattle them home.

I think it was Chibbers that was looking for this a while back, although I may be wrong. Peach

Quality mun

Aww feck :009: Any chance of you mentioning Saturday as an option Scotty, Im sure there are others in my position who will be unable to make it due to work, uni etc the next day.

Don't get me wrong, I thought it was very humerous and all, but under new regulations can we not get the book thrown at us by the SFA for the "HIV capital" one. After the Rangers debacle, the SFA are desperate to prove that there not pansies on the whole "offensive singing" issue, and I can see them seeing us as the perfect way of clamping down on it, what clout do we have?

I bet you do.

Hibs 3 v ICT 0 Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 It was a disappointing result. On a personal note, I was glad to make an appearance albeit after we had conceeded the third goal. We was not at our best today, and Hibs were given a boost after the appointment of their new management team. It was nice to see Parky although it was weird seeing him shouting for every decision going against his team but not to benefit us. The game started off pretty even and and you could sense Hibs nervousness in the opening exchanges. Once they scored their first goal the free flowing football was there for all to see and all signs of nerves were gone. We did have a couple of chances to get ourselves back into the game before the end of the first half but went in 1-0 down at half time. We started brightly in the second half but couldn't get the goal we needed to boost our chances of winning the game. We made a couple of substitutions, Dennis and Proc coming on for Bayne and Chipper (Cowie). Despite the changes Hibs went on to score 2 more goals which meant a hatrick for Hibs' Dean Shiels! I came on for Blackie and although there was little time left I was glad to get back into action as I hadn't made a first team appearance since October. Phil was harshly sent off at the death and this summed up our day! It was a good turnout from the fans once again, and it put a smile on my face to hear them chanting my name. The only time I will be cutting any shapes (dancing) is when I put the ball in the back of the net and I'm celebrating :022:

Thing is though, in theory, Bayne was the one who was going for the flick ons and Niculae might have been the one who was going to be looking for them. Bayne had at least some chance against Jones. Niculae didn't. And Deano certainly didn't! :015: I agree. Longball with Niculae and Bayne on = :020: Long Ball with Denzil and Deano on = :crap02: :kermit:

They are not fit to lace his boots. Should we secure a friendly with the mancs, expect a GIRUY post especially from me :sillywave:

I think I only saw that once, when both him and Cowie went for a header. Everyone has a go at everyone, don't know if anyone saw Fraser take a fit when he pinged a ball forward to McBain and Roy just got knocked out the way. Blackie has goes at everyone, its part of his character. However Marius' lack of pace was on show again today. Another striker with a good bit of pace to run on to his clever flick ons would be good. There was one at the other end today, pity all chanceof getting him has vanished.

Had a funny game today. At his worst he missed an absolute sitter, and couldn't capitalise when through on goal. At his best he was ripping hibs apart with back heels and little flicks. Also had one brilliant run into the box, pity he couldn't get the ball onto his right.

I totally agree, Man U should just forget about gracing the same pitch as Bazza. Dream on Fergie

Agreed, Dundee is the example. I remember when they were willing to pay 1million for James McFadden.

That sounds about right :rolleyes02:

This is where Parkie being at Hibs could work to our favour :022:

Excellent piece of buisness by Brew and co :clapping03: