Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Hibs move to sign Gretna star Fabian Yantorno By DAVID HARDIE HIBS boss Mixu Paatelainen today revealed he's poised to offer former Gretna forward Fabian Yantorno the chance to resurrect his career at Easter Road. The little Uruguayan shone despite Gretna's troubled season before suffering serious knee ligament damage while playing against Falkirk in mid-January. But as Gretna's financial problems deepened, they released the former Miramar Misiones star last month, claiming they couldn't afford to pay for the specialist rehabilitation required. Today, however, Paatelainen disclosed he has offered Yantorno, who is a free agent, the opportunity to undergo the necessary treatment at Hibs' state-of-the-art training centre with a view to signing for the club when he has recovered. The 25-year-old caught Paatelainen's eye while playing for Gretna and the Hibs manager is convinced his patience in waiting for Yantorno to recover full fitness will be vindicated. He said: "It won't be until next season, we are still a few months away, but we have agreed with Fabian that he does his rehabilitation with us with a view to joining us. "I feel he is a very good player, very positive, he has good technical ability, he is quick, and sharp. We will get him fit, there is no question of that, and then we will assess him. I think he will be a good asset to us if he turns out to be the player I have seen before and believe he is." And Paatelainen revealed how Yantorno had jumped at the lifeline offered by Hibs. He said: "He had actually begun his rehabilitation elsewhere and he was delighted when we asked him to come over here. He was here in a flash. He told me he was really impressed when he played against Hibs at Easter Road, the set-up, the supporters, everything." Source: http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/-Hibs-move...sign.3961913.jp Didn't fancy Latics then? Is is just me who think this picture looks like it has had Yantorno's head artificially imposed on it: Edited April 9, 2008 by Bring Back Pukka Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Looks like he's up there with Diego as a legend that never was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 We were linked with Nish too, until they signed him. They're like Doncaster the second! Some think it's a done deal: http://www.hibs.net/message/showthread.php?t=114722 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I don't think there was ever anything more in it than Hardy and Shez helping out their old mate Wadsworth with one of his 'players'. If not it's a big blow to Shez and his 'rebuilding'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 ....''He had actually begun his rehabilitation elsewhere and he was delighted when we asked him to come over here''...... http://www.hibs.net/message/showthread.php?t=114722 Possibly us?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Very tempted have a here but just to show how cool , calm and collective i can be I wont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Go on, let loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Go on, let loose. Shut Up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Possibly us?? Definitely us..... him if that's the case. Shame we helped in the first place. Wasn't convinced at us looking at a player from a team woefully unable to make the grade in the SPL anyway. Esp as Gary Mc came from an established SPL team and is decent but very inconsistent. So really he could be a bag of , that stands out from the really, really bad players in the team for being a bit better than them. On we move anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 ITV and Eurosport reporting it now. http://www.itv-football.co.uk/story/0,1923...3403755,00.html http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/09042008/1/y...hance-hibs.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Let me get this straight: an injured player from a struggling Scottish team may have decided to sign elsewhere? One that our own club has mentioned nothing about signing? You know, maybe we'll miss out and maybe he's a very good player but I'll not be crying myself to sleep tonight or screaming for Hardy's head on a pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I can't believe he wasn't impressed by our physio and medical facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 So he's definitely been released from Gretna then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 So he's definitely been released from Gretna then? He used to play for Gretna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 He used to play for Gretna? So someone said. But that might just be a rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 From Wikipeadia (not the most reliable of sources). Yantorno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 From Wikipeadia (not the most reliable of sources). Yantorno Duck! I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 From Wikipeadia (not the most reliable of sources). Yantorno Yet another source that doesn't mention whether or not he's been released by Gretna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footy68 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) It was reported on SSN about 2/3 weeks ago that he was released by mutual agreement with the administrators. Just before they were due to play Aberdeen. Linky Edited April 10, 2008 by footy68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I think we safely say he wont be coming to >>BP<< and no mention of his "time" at Oldham,so the sightings ?? I'll become SPL star to thank Hibs chief Mixu Paatelainen, says Fabian Yantorno Apr 11 2008 FABIAN YANTORNO has vowed to pay back Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen for rescuing his career by becoming an SPL star. The 25-year-old was crocked for six months after a clash with Falkirk keeper Tim Krul while playing for Gretna in January. And things went from bad to worse for the Uruguayan when the Borders club went into administration. Yantorno was on the verge of packing his bags and returning to South America after Gretna sacked him when it emerged they couldn't afford to pay for his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. But a surprise call from Hibs boss Paatelainen has seen the winger continue his recuperation at the Easter Road side's new training centre with a view to signing a deal this summer. Yantorno is desperate to prove himself capable of earning a deal. He said: "I was on crutches, my season was over and Gretna released me and I stopped getting paid in March. "I was sitting in my house, thousands of miles away from home and all sorts of things were going through my head. "People can forget about you very quickly when you are not playing. Going back to Uruguay was a possibility but I wanted to stay here in Scotland. "I am hoping I'll be ready to join the rest of the boys for pre-season training. I know I am going to get fit again and I want to repay Mixu for the faith he has shown in me in giving me this opportunity." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I think we safely say he wont be coming to >>BP<< and no mention of his "time" at Oldham,so the sightings ?? Also no mention of what fee they're paying Gretna for him, which I find strange for such a good player who's still under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Also no mention of what fee they're paying Gretna for him, which I find strange for such a good player who's still under contract. Is that a serious post or are you taking the piste ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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