So the best Scot Prem position attained by Hibs in a very long time and we'll take the prize money - very welcome during tough times!! However, I'm not fooled by this achievement and regard the general standard of the Scot Prem to have dropped significantly this season. AFC's demise is Hibs gain but IMO we need to strengthen up and try to "hit" another level where we can perform far better than we have and esp in "big games", cup ties etc where we have reached such challenges but failed miserably far too often. Hibs also have to negotiate some Euro quali footie matches in July. They are different matches of interest that will attract Hibs fans. However, I personally regard these matches as a hindrance and they can adversely affect our progress in the Scot Prem as observed previously happening to most Scot Prem sides that get embroiled in this kinda Euro footie campaign. Hibs management will argue that it gives the players a bit of experience of Euro footie in the quest to try to be a regular participant at this level in years to come. I just don't think Hibs are resourced for this kinda commitment TBH! It looks like transfer offers could well be coming in for Porteous, Nisbet, Doig and Boyly. All we can do is see how it all unfolds and what damage is done to the team in the process. Rocky leaving and well done to him for giving us such loyal service for a good number of seasons. But Macey looks like a solid acquisition for Hibs. Dabrowski likely to be the back up goalie after progressing through the youth ranks. Leigh Griffiths imminent "return to the fold" will certainly give many Hibs fans a huge lift in the quest to see more goals being scored next season. Also as commented in another thread, I'd like to see Hibs make a move for Saint Johnstone's captain, Jason Kerr - like Sparky, a Hibs fan with a staunch Hibs family! I'd take McCart as well but realistically don't see it happening. A move for Morton's experienced CB, Fjortoft, would be a really cute piece of biz - very impressed with this lad and I reckon he can play at a higher level plus we'll get him with a reasonable financial outlay. There are clearly other transfer dealings to be made and a "driving midfield player" would be high up on my priority list as well - not an easy one to find btw but remember how we picked up John McGinn by pure chance. Also players like Wright and Murphy to offload - not good enough! WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN - IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE AND I JUST HOPE RON GORDON IS "ON BOARD" WITH THIS EXTENSIVE TRANSFER ACTIVITY.
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