Thought we were absolutely sensational in the first half. 3-0 at half time wouldn’t have flattered us. Armstrong was having a great time running rings round their centre halfs. Thought our defense handled them no problem in the first half. Both full backs I thought were excellent today. Bell has made that spot his own. Lenihan was immense today and is becoming quite the player. Wouldnt be surprised to see premiership interest in January. Charlie boy did well, we badly need another commanding centre half in here before August 31st as I don’t think he will manage 46 games. Smallwood was poor again for me, stuck a boot in here and there but is so slow and devoid of any attacking impetus. Days are numbered at this level. Evans played well I thought and was busy throughout, especially late in the game, was still busting a gut. Much improved. Palmer is a talent, it hasn’t fully clicked yet in this system but he is a must start. He is the full package, has it all, will be a huge player for us his year. Unlucky to be subbed. Bennett with his usual high octane performance, as others have said he is not a winger anymore and the sooner he slots back into centre mid the better. Armstrong, looking like highway robbery that deal with Newcastle. Licking his chops all afternoon, and was unlucky not to score, caused no end of problems. Could tell he was enjoying himself. Dack, what can you say. Elite. Pops up with the winner with a great run into the box. Heart in mouth stuff when he went down, my heart will appreciate him not doing that again. Rothwell, tidy when he came on, looks a player. Graham did well, and should be coming off the bench away from home, and starting at home, this fast counter attacking tactic today doesn’t suit him, but holding the ball up, well there ain’t much better. Travis is full of piss and vinegar ain’t he, didn’t stop running and is a big laddie. I thought Tony was spot on today with the team, subs were head scratchers but that’s why he gets paid the big bucks. Championship take note, if we are seriously about to spend 10m on the squad before the end of August then you have to be targeting playoffs. If the Brereton deal comes off, and we land a mean centre half and Winger then I don’t think it’s unreasonable. That was an extremely enjoyable game. Jackson Irvine was the only Hull player that looked arsed today. Very poor side that.

Excellent performance so far from us. Lenihan sticking out like a Premier League player today. We look dangerous every time we get the ball. Nyambe and Bell speed are so important to the 4-5-1. Armstrong is a lethal weapon playing the offside trap. We are a couple of players away from being in the playoff race IMO

Saw him once against Arsenal and I remember he was bloody brilliantl

Wouldn’t be surprised if Smallwood gets loaned out aug 31st.

Lucas Joao not in the Sheff Wed squad yesterday. Would take him back in a heartbeat.

Who was the 4m player we missed out on from the Premiership? Edit: I have had a look not many 4m championship signings from a premier league team. Closest is the Celina kid from Man City who went for 3m. There was talk of a City Youngster not named Nmecha.

Michael Hector from Chelsea is a C/D list guy I think we will be back in for as we aren't getting the A/B list guy Bauer. Can't believe we have to refer to these lists.

Some of my thoughts on where we find ourselves after a horrific deadline day. Firstly, I think Tony Mowbray is the bees knees. He will be very honest when he talks next about the deadline, although he won’t be concerned. That was extremely painful the last 24hrs. Why have we not bid for Brereton weeks ago? What is this no foreigner rule? Get the interested foreign based on your search engine Tony. Are our scouts not bothering to look too the continent? I know it’s risky, but is Your Freeneys and Whittinghams of this world. Bargains like Nzonzi out there. Palmer be better bloody brilliant Bauer, strange one, why have we gotten into a scrap with them? Just find out his price and say thanks very much,Charlton, we will get back to you. Would have been delighted to get him for 1.25-1.5m today. Wharton rush? Why did we feel the urge to get rid of him so soon, could it not have waited? Give Nyambe a new contract immediately. If Smallwood and Willliams get a contract for being bang average and sometimes poor, then Ryan needs one. Disappointed to see Nmecha join Preston, bet he does well there. Our Central Midfield options are actually okay for now. We have two hot prospects in there with Davenport and Travis, and two more experienced but limited guys. Also think Bennett’s best position is central Midfield. Rothwell feels unfortunately a lot like Gladwin II. I do wonder if Kasey Palmer play there with a more defensive minded guy like Smallwood or have Bennett do the covering. Might see that at home. Is Chris Samba still available on a free and can we sign free transfers? With regards to the loan market, I would have thought Chelsea and City, for example, would want to group their loanees out to particular clubs together. Would it not be easier to watch your prospects in a team? Improve teamwork, dynamics? Having said that, who have Chelsea got that’s surplus that fits our needs: Micheal Hector(Centre-back), linked early on, maybe on C list. Not got a move yet. Fits the need, could sort out a permanent agreement I would have thought. Charly Musonda, high rated attacking midfielder/left winger. Weird injury at Celtic and they shipped him back. Will be going out on loan again soon. Special mention for Lucas Piazon. Coming back from injury but would a good addition I think. Then the Pie in the sky Tammy Abraham dream. I am concerned, as others have said, about the lack of cover at the three positions mentioned. CB, LE and husky Striker. Hopefully we can arrange suitable deals for Bauer or Hector, Chapman or Musonda and Ben Brereton before the end of August.

That's the best team we have got right now. Heaven forbid we get an injury.

Marvelous Wouldnt be that bothered if Tony hadn’t talked about 4/5 new players after Armstrong.

Who are we waiting on confirming nothing is happening? Rich Sharpe? sharpening my pitchfork

Just sick of this Marcus Maddison nonsense that has consumed this board for a month and half

Ambrose would be a good shout

So....er...... what’s going on?

Saw Brereton play against Arsenal in the cup last season and he was brilliant. Fits the bill

My Prediction: Nmecha Loan Freeman 4m Bauer 1m Thrilled with that. Deal for the American midfielder in the winter window. Travis, Davenport and Bennett all provide enough comp at Centre mid. Happy Deadline day!

Why would they use us to get Celtic going?? Seems an odd choice of club. One that hasn’t spent that type of money on a player in years

Went to see Hibs Vs Motherwell at Easter Road yesterday. McGinn, as you expect stuck out like a sore thumb. Every time he touched the ball I turned to my pal and shook my head. No business in the SPL at this level. Just dominated the game, never gave the ball away once. Great range of passing, assisted the second with a lovely diagonal chip ball. Do it all midfielder. Strong as an ox, doesn’t stop running. Quality touch on him. First time I’ve seen him live, he will play in the premier league, be nice if it was in a Rovers shirt. Right age, right price. Get him Tony!

And I want Elisa Cuthbert to show up on my front doorstep sopping wet! 2.5-3m is realistic, probably spread out.

Celtic have been faffing aboot with this all summer. Offered 1.25m, then 1.5m then aren’t going higher. Player is out of contract next summer. He is worth more to Hibs to play for one season, than 1.5m. Also St Mirren are due a slice of his next transfer fee. His correct title is Super John McGinn. Can’t think of a better player to be your box to box midfielder in behind Dack. Same age too.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/john-mcginn-race-heats-up-13033937 Mentioned him a while ago, top player. Would be an incredible signing but I think you would have maybe sell Smallwood and let Whittingham go.

Certainly would, mentioned him a few months ago. I think he fits to what we are looking in a striker too. Would be a terrific addition, lads got it all and scored a few last year in a weird situation. Rate him.

So who said we aren’t in for Nmecha? Swansea were also interested apparently but then they signed Celina.

Think he can play as a striker or out wide in a 4/2/3/1.

A reasonable name: Brandon Barker- Left Winger with blistering pace. At Man City, lit it up last year at Hibs on loan. Rumoured to be attracting interest from Hull, maybe Loan, maybe transfer. Pace! I have no problem being Man Citys affiliate bitch.