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Hibs players' Christmas Party

Update:The transfer window closed and both Steven Fletcher and Rob Jones remain Hibs players.  It appears that Celtic could not afford Fletch after all.

Celtic are following their usual, uninspiring pattern of stealing the best talent from the rest of the SPL by attempting to sign Hibs’ Steven Fletcher.  Both Rangers and Celtic have found it increasingly difficult to afford quality players from outside Scotland in recent years and Fletcher will be the next in a long line of players citing their “ambition” as a reason for moving West.  That his ambition is limited to choosing to remain in one of the smaller European leagues is apparently lost on Fletch.

As ususal, the Glasgow media have been happy to be the mouthpiece for the player and his agent, writing about how Fletcher hopes Hibs won’t price Celtic out of the move.  Fletcher doesn’t seem to understand the basics of football transfers - he still has years left on his contract and if Celtic can’t afford him, that’s tough luck.  Maybe he’ll just have to put his “ambition” on hold and move South to the biggest league in the world.

In the current economic climate, Hibs may have some concerns about transfer fees in future and may want to cash in on Fletcher now but that’s only thing that might work in Celtic’s favour.  As ever, Hibs’ Chairman Rod Petrie holds all the aces.  Hibs are in a solid position financially and Steven Fletcher has a long contract with the club so there is no need to sell.  There’s every chance that at 5pm on Monday 2nd February, Steven Fletcher will be a Celtic player, but it will be on Hibs’ terms.

Dean “Deano” Shiels also left this week, to further his career with English Championship strugglers Doncaster.  Dean has been a good servant for Hibs despite performances which were at times highly frustrating for the fans.  It’s difficult to say if this will be a good move for the player but it’s clear that after 5 years at Easter Road, it was time for a move to pastures new.  Swapping Edinburgh for the bright lights of Doncaster may not be an obvious choice for many but the challenge might be just what Shiels needs.

Speculation also surrounds Hibs’ captain, Rob Jones. Colchester have been making big noises but offering little cash for Jones but there are other clubs also interested.  Should Leeds or Nottingham Forrest put in a decent bid, it will be interesting to see whether Petrie can resist taking the cash.

There was a request for these pics on Hibees Bounce today. Happy to help out a fellow Hibby

A week later would have been the 6 year anniversary of the biggest Edinburgh derby victory since we humped them 0-7 in 1973.  The photos were taken on the morning of derby day. Some scallywags had plastered Jambo baiting slogans all over Crawford Bridge at the end of Bothwell Street awaiting the arrival of the mini-huns.

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Albert Kidd

Hibs announced a new season ticket deal today in light of the transfer of Derek Riordan from Celtic.

It means you can pay up over two payments and there’s a bunch of vouchers since you’ve missed the start of the season.  There are plently of Hibs home fixtures left so it still seems like a pretty decent deal.

From Hibs -

Season Extra Time

Hibernian today extended the recently launched ‘Extra Time’ Season Ticket payment scheme to ALL supporters who have yet to purchase a seat.

Many supporters had asked if there were any ways the Club could help combat the ‘credit crunch’ and so this week the Club is announcing a new route to securing a season ticket at Easter Road Stadium:

Hibernian FC Season Ticket - “Extra Time”

This new offer enables Supporters the chance to spread the cost of their Season Ticket over two equal instalments: half paid by 6th September, the remaining half by direct debit on 1st November 2008.

So for example, for an Adult Season Ticket located in The Famous Five Lower, at £355, the new affordable way to pay would be;

A deposit of £177.50 by 6th September 2008

A Direct debit payment of £177.50 taken on 1st November 2008

Plus, for signing up for the “Extra Time” Season Ticket Adult Supporters will receive a £15 discount vouchers (£7.50 for Concessions) for the Clubstore, in recognition that the first home match against Falkirk has been played.

And, for those who have already purchased a ticket for the Motherwell fixture on 30th August 2008 the Club will deduct this from the cost of the Season Ticket - simply bring along the ticket to qualify (or ticket stub after the match).

Please Note: This offer is only available until 3.00pm on 6th September 2008

I received a letter from Edinburgh Council the other day, advising when Easter Road and surrounding areas would be closed due to sporting fixtures.  In the interests of public safety, I’d like to pass on these fixtures.

Hibernian FC - Fixtures Season 2008/20009

Sat 2/08/08 middlesborough
tue 5/08/08 wigan
sat 16/08/08 falkirk
sat 30/08/08 motherwell
sat 13/09/08 dundee united
sat 27/09/08 rangers
sat 18/10/08 heart of midlothian
sat 8/11/08 inverness
sat 15/11/08 aberdeen
sat 6/12/08 celtic
sat 13/12/08 hamilton
sat 27/12/08 kilmarnock
sat 17/01/08 st mirren
sat 31/01/09 motherwell
sat 28/02/09 falkirk
sat 14/03/09 heart of midlothian
sat 21/03/09 aberdeen
sat 18/04/09 huns

Roads closed in the interests of public safety and to facilitate the free passage of the public during match days of the season 2008/2009 season.

Pretty much, the roads will be closed off around the ground for an hour before and after each game.  Games are usually 3pm on Saturday.