CJGJ Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I'm sure some others on this board who are more in touch with him will check but it seems we are in contact re a possible move in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, CJGJ said: I'm sure some others on this board who are more in touch with him will check but it seems we are in contact re a possible move in the summer If that's correct it would look as though JM is not renewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diez Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Said it over the weekend I thought he’d be our player next season. From what I’ve heard I’d be surprised if it didn’t happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, JamboAl said: If that's correct it would look as though JM is not renewing. Giving he's not signed already, i think it's safe to assume this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, JamboAl said: If that's correct it would look as though JM is not renewing. This was already a given considering CL said he was looking to move a good few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 where are people hearing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, cheetah said: where are people hearing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I heard that JM is definitely away. Mcgregor would be an ideal replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 As long as we don't call him "Greegsy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Would be a shame if McLaughlin is away. Probably hasn't earned great money at Bradford and Burton so can see why he would want to maximise his earning capabilities McGregor would be a fine signing imo. 37 in January but hopefully his injury issues are now behind him Excellent keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, cheetah said: where are people hearing this? Kickback mainly Facebook Other Hearts fans I think my sources are solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, Spencer said: Would be a shame if McLaughlin is away. Probably hasn't earned great money at Bradford and Burton so can see why he would want to maximise his earning capabilities McGregor would be a fine signing imo. 37 in January but hopefully his injury issues are now behind him Excellent keeper He certainly is and I think he would be an excellent signing but his career is on a downward trajectory and it is another case of getting the best we can from him before he becomes too old for us (see hughes and Cowie) Not criticising this policy per se, providing it continues to work for us. But when we have a really good keeper, in his prime. It would have been good to tie him up, maybe get more than just the one good season that McGregor might give us and have a potential sell on benefit when he decides to move on If that is not possible (as appear to be the case) McGregor is a really good substitute, but I'd like to be able to afford to do business so we keep good players in their prime and profit from them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, davie1980 said: Kickback mainly Facebook Other Hearts fans I think my sources are solid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 McGregor would be a good signing. Exactly what we need should the likely happen and McLaughlin leave in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, davie1980 said: He certainly is and I think he would be an excellent signing but his career is on a downward trajectory and it is another case of getting the best we can from him before he becomes too old for us (see hughes and Cowie) Not criticising this policy per se, providing it continues to work for us. But when we have a really good keeper, in his prime. It would have been good to tie him up, maybe get more than just the one good season that McGregor might give us and have a potential sell on benefit when he decides to move on If that is not possible (as appear to be the case) McGregor is a really good substitute, but I'd like to be able to afford to do business so we keep good players in their prime and profit from them... Levein has been criticised for some of his transfer dealings, rightly so in certain cases. Not sure I could hold him to account over McLaughlin though. He signed him on a 1 year deal which probably suited both parties. He will quite probably have English Championship suitors and we just can't compete on that level financially. That will sadly remain the case for as long as Scottish football gets the shitty end of the stick in commercial revenue terms I would like McLaughlin to stay but it seems unlikely. He has been quite exceptional for us and a very good signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, Spencer said: Would be a shame if McLaughlin is away. Probably hasn't earned great money at Bradford and Burton so can see why he would want to maximise his earning capabilities McGregor would be a fine signing imo. 37 in January but hopefully his injury issues are now behind him Excellent keeper I heard a rumour JM has been offered £15kpw from an English Championship club. No idea if it's true, but if he's had an offer anywhere near that, it's a no-brainer for him to take it. We wouldn't be able to afford anything remotely close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, FarmerTweedy said: I heard a rumour JM has been offered £15kpw from an English Championship club. No idea if it's true, but if he's had an offer anywhere near that, it's a no-brainer for him to take it. We wouldn't be able to afford anything remotely close. With no fee payable he might be able to command such terms. I still wonder if Celtic could make a move yet as their keeper situation is quite uncertain Yeah it would be a no brainer as you say. I would imagine the absolute max we could do would be in the region of £5k. If that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Spencer said: Levein has been criticised for some of his transfer dealings, rightly so in certain cases. Not sure I could hold him to account over McLaughlin though. He signed him on a 1 year deal which probably suited both parties. He will quite probably have English Championship suitors and we just can't compete on that level financially. That will sadly remain the case for as long as Scottish football gets the shitty end of the stick in commercial revenue terms I would like McLaughlin to stay but it seems unlikely. He has been quite exceptional for us and a very good signing I'm sure CL said they tried to get JM on a longer deal when he first joined but he was only willing to sign a 1 year deal then. I think the hope was that he would come around to the idea of staying longer once he was here, but money talks in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FarmerTweedy Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, Spencer said: With no fee payable he might be able to command such terms. I still wonder if Celtic could make a move yet as their keeper situation is quite uncertain Yeah it would be a no brainer as you say. I would imagine the absolute max we could do would be in the region of £5k. If that I think much the same. That extra money over a two or three year contract could be transformative for his family's financial security once he retires from the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 He'd be a good signing. Probably the best we could do bar keeping Jon. Getting on a bit mind you and gets injured a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Been known for weeks JM won’t be renewing. Considering he would be offered more money than currently on for his one year deal he is only doing himself out of money as the weeks go by. McGregor would be a good signing, important to have further experience and characters in the dressing room alongside Berra, Cowie, Lafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Would be a superb signing to get mcgregor in but it all hinges on Hull so we just need to wait and see what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 41 minutes ago, JamboAl said: If that's correct it would look as though JM is not renewing. Like a lot of our season ticket holders, allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Theoretically a good signing but would surely take a huge chunk of our wage budget. The building of a good team should start with a good goalkeeper but I'd hate to think it would mean scrimping elsewhere. Can't help thinking there's a younger 'keeper out there who is just as solid but perhaps more suited to our means. Having said that, CL and AB will know better than me if it's a wise move financially and, if so, he would be great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: He'd be a good signing. Probably the best we could do bar keeping Jon. Getting on a bit mind you and gets injured a lot. has he missed a lot of games this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Got told this a couple of weeks ago from a decent source but it’s early days. Things change and especially with this season still to finish and other offers may come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) JM won't be here next season McGregor or a portugese keeper will be. Edited March 20, 2018 by dazajmbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, dazajmbo said: JM won't be here next season McGregor/Gordon or a portugese keeper will be. Cat among the pigeons type post. Like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: JM won't be here next season McGregor or a portugese keeper will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Luv a Daz post..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesJambes Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I personally hope this one ends up in the Gullit lounge. Last thing we need is another Rangers-sympathiser in our squad, especially in goal and getting past it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, LesJambes said: I personally hope this one ends up in the Gullit lounge. Last thing we need is another Rangers-sympathiser in our squad, especially in goal and getting past it. Hardly past it for a goalkeeper. Did he not support Hearts when younger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Seems to be a long term linked player. If McLaughlin is away which I assume he will be as we are after 2 goalkeepers for next season apparently then to me McGregor is an ideal replacement for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Would much rather have McLaughlin, but McGregor would fill a gap short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Hardly past it for a goalkeeper. Did he not support Hearts when younger? Still does Dave, massive jambo So is Craig Gordon & Scott Bain though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, LesJambes said: I personally hope this one ends up in the Gullit lounge. Last thing we need is another Rangers-sympathiser in our squad, especially in goal and getting past it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesJambes Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Hardly past it for a goalkeeper. Did he not support Hearts when younger? My bad, sorry. And yeah fair point, Buffon is a great example of that. Legend. 11 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Still does Dave, massive jambo So is Craig Gordon & Scott Bain though.... We do get some decent keepers, shame they always get taken by the old firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, LesJambes said: I personally hope this one ends up in the Gullit lounge. Last thing we need is another Rangers-sympathiser in our squad, especially in goal and getting past it. Since you joined us recently you've provided some good input on here, but that post is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesJambes Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, smiler said: Since you joined us recently you've provided some good input on here, but that post is fair enough, I've not taken my medication yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, LesJambes said: fair enough, I've not taken my medication yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Can't see his name without picturing David Witteveens goal, great moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Spencer said: Levein has been criticised for some of his transfer dealings, rightly so in certain cases. Not sure I could hold him to account over McLaughlin though. He signed him on a 1 year deal which probably suited both parties. He will quite probably have English Championship suitors and we just can't compete on that level financially. That will sadly remain the case for as long as Scottish football gets the shitty end of the stick in commercial revenue terms I would like McLaughlin to stay but it seems unlikely. He has been quite exceptional for us and a very good signing nope, there was probably nothing to indicate he was likely to be a star player for us and should be handed a 3 year deal. We signed him, as you say, on a deal that seemed sensible at the time, with the thinking he would be a solid signing to compete with Hamilton and probable signed with Hamilton in mind, hoping Jack would be ready to take his place by 18/19 season. As it happened, Jon has excelled, arguably been POTY and has got himself into the Scotland squad and probably boosted his value to the point he is no longer in our price bracket. No blame here, just unfortunate how it has transpired, that we can't get to see another year or two of him in maroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 29 minutes ago, smiler said: Since you joined us recently you've provided some good input on here, but that post is To be fair someone had pointed out the other day that we have Naismith and Lafferty and are talking about McGregor, Charlie Adam, Temps and Wallace. We could end up being able to field more than half a team of ex-huns (albeit the last 2 were ours first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, dazajmbo said: JM won't be here next season McGregor or a portugese keeper will be. Quim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 McGregor is a good keeper who I’m sure is just keen to get a couple of seasons as #1 somewhere and see out his career. In that respect Hearts would be a really good fit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, LesJambes said: I personally hope this one ends up in the Gullit lounge. Last thing we need is another Rangers-sympathiser in our squad, especially in goal and getting past it. Nowhere near past it. He was excellent for Hull on Saturday. He would be a good signing for us. Throw in Adams, keep Naismith and and the team has a very strong core. I forgot to add kidnap Adao as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Article on the BBC today asked if he would be interested in a move back North, replied in the affirmative that would suit for family reasons, and my guess is we have not been too generous with Jon, if we thought McGregor was available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, Sir Gio said: Article on the BBC today asked if he would be interested in a move back North, replied in the affirmative that would suit for family reasons, and my guess is we have not been too generous with Jon, if we thought McGregor was available Would much rather keep Jon though? Surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 McGregor, who is out of contract with Hull at the end of the season, was asked if a move home would appeal to him. "Potentially, aye," he replied. "A lot of reasons might be family reasons for people coming back up the road." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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