16 Apr 2013 13:03:09
Anthony Stokes as of when we signed him:

*22 Years Old.
*Appeared to be an unsavoury "ned like" character.
*Total record at Hibs was 24 goals in 48 appearances (50. 0%) and his only full season at Hibs stood at 23 goals in 43 appearances (53. 4%)
*He's turned out to be our second choice striker.

Derek Riordan when we signed him:

*23 Years Old.
*Appeared to be an unsavoury "ned like" character.
*Total record at Hibs (1st time round) was 64 goals in 146 appearances (43. 8%) and his last season at Hibs stood at 20 goals in 42 appearances (47. 7%) - *Didn't work out. Arguably because of Strachan.

Leigh Griffiths as of right now:

*22 Years Old.
*Appears to be an unsavoury "ned like" character.
*Current total record for Hibs stands at 36 goals in 73 appearances (49. 4%) and this season stands at 25 goals in 37 appearances (67. 6%) - In comparison, Hooper currently has 26 goals in 45 appearances (57. 9%)

It's interesting to note the similarities between this particular trio.

Now for the record, I don't believe in an ideal world that Derek Riordan was ever good enough for Celtic Football Club, Anthony Stokes is good enough for Celtic Football Club and Leigh Griffiths will/would ever be good enough for Celtic Football Club. However, when you take inconsideration the lack of spark we've been devoid of for large parts of our domestic season and the fair assessment that:

1) Gary Hooper will be sold in the summer.
2) Peter Lawwell and the board will not give Neil Lennon a big budget for the total amount of players we'll need, never mind just the strikeforce.
3) Miku won't be given a permanent contract.
4) Lassad will see out next season in his final year of a 2 year contract (unless I'm mistaken) but hasn't shown the potential for a regular berth in the team.
5) Mo Bangura (thank Larsson) is out on loan in Sweden until January 2014.
6) Anthony Stokes' future is far from secure.
7) Tony Watt may be loaned out in the summer.

Going against my own judgements and standards for who deserves the honour of playing for our club, unless atleast 2 of the above 7 points turns out to be false, I wouldn't be against Griffiths' signing for a paltry 6 figure fee from Wolves.

1.) 16 Apr 2013
Wolves are taking up their 1 year option on Griffiths.

2.) 16 Apr 2013
Hence we would need to pay a paultry 6 figure sum

3.) 16 Apr 2013
Derek Riordan is a fantastic finisher however is atitude and work ethic off the field and in training were the reasons he was never given a proper chance under Strachan.

Leigh Griffiths is also a good finisher but he also has dubious ethics/moral.

4.) 16 Apr 2013
I've seen Griffiths a few times in action for hibs, he can be a bit greedy, he does wear his heart on his sleeve and can appear petulent or offhandish. He can also score great goals, has good movement and eye fr a pass. let's not forget he can also hit a mean free kick. For his potential fee and wages he would be a very good squad player to have in our armoury and I think he has the potential to be one of the first names on the team sheet.

5.) 16 Apr 2013
Bizarre statement to blame WGS for Riordan. The first thing he did after signing for Celtic was get injured falling down nightclub stairs. How is it possible for a professional footballer to be barred from every club in Edinburgh? The guy was an idiot and you only have to look at the rest of his 'career' to see that.

Personally don't want Griffiths near the hoops as he definitely is a ned but if he does sign I'll give him my support. I would much rather Russell who I think will be much the better player as he's getting better all the time.
CBP

6.) 17 Apr 2013
17 Apr 2013 13:02:35
griffiths is a good finisher but I don't think he would ever work hard enough for the team to suit NL