(28-07-2015, 20:34)exeterhibby Wrote: I agree that sevco were never too concerned whether they got him this year or wait till next. What was more important, I feel, was to stop him playing for Hibs this season. The sevco midfield already looks strong enough and carries enough threat that they can do without him for the time being and then pick him up for free. Mission accomplished as far as sevco are concerned and they already have an advantage without a ball being kicked this season .
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Ditto! Admittedly there's nothing illegal attached to this orchestrated transfer manoeuvre by a rival club whose officials are well aware Hibs pose a threat to their aspirations for season 2015-16 and at the moment it leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. There is no recourse to go to a higher football authority to complain about it either although I'd like to see someone in higher authority observing the situation with a view to applying some form of future protection in the rules of transfer, the role of players' agents etc - not easy all the same but we can see this system is by no means perfect and certain unscrupulous people can manipulate it to their advantage!! I pray that Hibs manage this situation in a way that we can still push on in the same way that Hearts did it last season - sound management and motivation of our players wouldn't go amiss and if Stubbs can convince Allan to join the campaign, great! If not, we must quickly look at an effective alternative! The challenge is to avoid being undone by this kind of destabilising tactic and rise above it - an acid test for Leeann Dempster and Alan Stubbs!!