Gekko Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 It was expected, but it's still disappointing. Like others, I was hoping that if he was to go, then it would have been better if it had been somewhere out of Scotland, so we didn't have to see him return in an opposing jersey. Oh well, can't grudge him it. He's been great for us. He raised his profile and got into the international squad, we got an excellent keeper for a season who was a huge part of us staying up in the league, and we're getting a wee bit of cash from Aberdeen as well from somebody we picked up on a free. When you think about it like that, it's worked out well for all concerned really. If it's a low sell on, this might alert somebody else to offer a last minute bid? Not that it'll make any difference to us really, unless it was a club down south which would make it a bit easier. If it was going to happen, then it's good that it's happened early on, so we have plenty time to react without all the potential problems of losing him at the last minute like McCann and Kerr. It's also saved us a nervy time before the window closes, because let's be honest, we'd have been waiting for this to happen otherwise. Onwards though, and I agree that we need an experienced keeper now, so we can have two who are first team ready, and then send Sinclair out on loan. Geoff Brown used to say that we were always going to be a stepping stone club, and he liked it when we helped a player move on to bigger things, because that would mean others would be more inclined to join us so they could do the same. Let's hope that's the case. pezza70, Dooj and Saintdunc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 I thought Celtic might have come in for him when Hart left. £100 k is chicken feed for them and he single handledly got us a 0-0 draw at Parkhead. dave mc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 8 hours ago, rik2304 said: Everyone is bit of a winner here. Especially Aberdeen and that's the worst part 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Peat Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 1 hour ago, Cagey said: I thought Celtic might have come in for him when Hart left. £100 k is chicken feed for them and he single handledly got us a 0-0 draw at Parkhead. I always thought that too. Now I can see Aberdeen getting at least £1m for him in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 It would be sensible for Celtic to make a move. They won't though as their fans won't see it as being "ambitious" enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Strasser Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Great shot stopper but his kicking and distribution could be a bit iffy at times. Would have preferred him going down south but at least we are getting some money out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 1 hour ago, Willie Peat said: I always thought that too. Now I can see Aberdeen getting at least £1m for him in due course. He won't move for a fee again, IMO. He's 27 now, even a good year at Aberdeen won't see someone spending a huge amount on him, and definitely not £1m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Always thought this would happen, but Aberdeen ffs, show some ambition Mitov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Sad to see Mitov go, but thought it likely. Apparently the release clause is very low, 6 figures but nowhere near £300k. Wonder if Levein could convince Gordon to come and play for him again? Jon McLaughlin is another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Some of the youngsters signing on again. Coltrane and pezza70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Sad thing is, that if we had not regressed over the last 3 seasons, we could have held on to Mitov, and others, for a longer period as we were proving to be better than most of the rest, including Aberdeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HertsAgain Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 21 minutes ago, Saintdunc said: Sad thing is, that if we had not regressed over the last 3 seasons, we could have held on to Mitov, and others, for a longer period as we were proving to be better than most of the rest, including Aberdeen. The reality of the situation will be that main attraction for any player is £££. We wouldn't be able to match Aberdeen in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Peat Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 37 minutes ago, Linky said: Sad to see Mitov go, but thought it likely. Apparently the release clause is very low, 6 figures but nowhere near £300k. Wonder if Levein could convince Gordon to come and play for him again? Jon McLaughlin is another option. Either of these two wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 https://www.footballinsider247.com/aberdeen-agree-to-sign-dimitar-mitov-as-medical-gets-underway-sources/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Potter Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 3 hours ago, RandomGuy said: He won't move for a fee again, IMO. He's 27 now, even a good year at Aberdeen won't see someone spending a huge amount on him, and definitely not £1m. I mean, he could absolutely move on for a fee in a year or two if he does well there. He’s still young for a goalkeeper. Probably not reached his peak yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooj Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 There's a lot to be frustrated about when players move on to division rivals but I think we have to accept that they would never agree to sign for us in the first place if the club had too much control over the contract. And for all those saying 'we should have done X' to keep them longer, we never knew he would be so good when he signed. Also, we have plenty of players who were given long contracts which we came to regret. So, I am sorry to see Mitov go but accept that whether it is more money, playing for a 'bigger' club or whatever the reason is that he wants to move, we should just be grateful for the last season. It's pretty rare to have such a clear consensus amongst fans that one player was the difference between staying up and getting relegated. Having said all that, still struggling that he is likely off to Aberdeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 That's him confirmed as away on the main site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maskrey Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 3 hours ago, Willie Peat said: Either of these two wouldn't surprise me. No chance that Gordon will be leaving Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 A totally understandable situation, just a shame it was Aberdeen that got in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 19, 2024 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 I'm a bit surprised he hasn't held out a bit longer for a better move. There's still ages to go until the season starts and if his agent put it out there that he wanted to move and supposedly available for such a small fee, I'd have thought he'd have a few options to consider. Can't blame him at all for wanting to move on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 19, 2024 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Updated squad list (players in red are out of contract): Goalkeepers Josh Rae - 2026 Ross Sinclair - 2026 Craig Hepburn - 2027 Defenders/wing backs Ryan McGowan - 2024 Liam Gordon - 2024 Liam Parker - 2024 Oludare Olufunwa - 2025 David Keltjens - 2025 Sam McClelland - 2025 Midfielders/wingers Daniel Phillips - 2024 Connor Smith - 2025 Max Kucheriavyi - 2025 Matt Smith - 2025 Alex Ferguson - 2025 Fran Franczak - 2025(?) Cammy MacPherson - 2025 Sven Sprangler - 2025 Graham Carey - 2025 Drey Wright - 2025 Forwards Taylor Steven - 2024 Stevie May - 2025 Nicky Clark - 2025 Benjamin Kimpioka - 2025 Adama Sidibeh - 2026 Uche Ikpeazu - 2026 Departures Dave Richards - end of loan, returns to Crewe, signed for Dundee Utd Luke Robinson - end of loan, returns to Wigan Athletic Diallang Jaiyesimi - end of loan, returns to Charlton Athletic Chris Kane - end of contract, signed for Dunfermline Athletic Jack Wills - end of contract, signed for Queen's Park James Brown - end of contract Andy Considine - end of contract Callum Booth - end of contract, signed for Spartans Tony Gallacher - end of contract Ali Crawford - end of contract Cammy Ballantyne - end of contract, signed for Linfield Dimitar Mitov - sold to Aberdeen for undisclosed fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 200 k that's what daily record reporting we got for Mitov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintdunc Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 "As soon as heard there was interest from Aberdeen, I called my agent and said get it done," he told the club website. “The club has a huge history, there are lots of good people here and, when we played against Aberdeen, I loved the atmosphere the fans created." Bye then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valakari oh oh Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 18 minutes ago, Saintdunc said: "As soon as heard there was interest from Aberdeen, I called my agent and said get it done," he told the club website. “The club has a huge history, there are lots of good people here and, when we played against Aberdeen, I loved the atmosphere the fans created." Bye then! Badge Kissing and scarf above the head coming up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HertsAgain Posted June 19, 2024 Report Share Posted June 19, 2024 Players move on, it’s part of the game. But if the sentiments that were reported are true, it’s no great loss. The word “disrespectful” comes to mind templeofsaints, Tattie-bogle and pezza70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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