Hansel Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 http://m.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/neil-alexander-and-callum-paterson-back-in-hearts-reckoning-1-3528097 Looking positive on the injury front. We've done pretty well considering we've had these guys out, but good to have them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 good to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudiboy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Things are all looking a bit too positive. Concerns me a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryJ-o-s Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Great news. Even better that we've been playing so well that they can have an extended recovery with no need to rush them back at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Will Alexander get straight back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Will Alexander get straight back in? Would imagine so. Hamilton has done a good job but Alexander is our No 1 and I would expect him to be back in nets as soon as he's fit. Hamilton will fight it out for the back up job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Really looking forward to seeing Paterson in this team. Such a threat going forward - and his defensive ability in the air will be crucial too (the weakest part of our game so far this season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Will Alexander get straight back in? Was wondering the same with Paterson. McGhee has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Was wondering the same with Paterson. McGhee has been great. Alexander will defo go straight back in. The RB decision will be tougher as Jordan has been great and is better defensively than Paterson. Calum is great going forward and in the air though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilsonHMFC Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 hopefully hamilton isnt left out to dry when alexander comes back (presuming he comes straight back in). hopefully he can battle it out with gallacher for the 2 spot. Othewise, due to unforeseen circumstances, he will have missed out on some good experience at stenny. As RudiBoy said, its all looking a bit too peachy at the moment. long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogjh Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Was wondering the same with Paterson. McGhee has been great. What a fantastic dilema for RN to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What a fantastic dilema for RN to have. Indeed. Long may it continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Alexander will defo go straight back in. The RB decision will be tougher as Jordan has been great and is better defensively than Paterson. Calum is great going forward and in the air though. Was thinking the same. Paterson is a real goal threat at set pieces, makes some cracking runs - and has a can give it a dig. However - now that we are playing it along the ground at the back, he is sometimes not the best with his ball at his feet, and is prone to lapses in concentration. Tough one to call - Paterson can have the most impact however Jordan is better defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Alexander should 100% walk back into the team. JH hasn't done much wrong, but hasn't been much need for him to do much right either. Paterson shouldn't be rushed back into the side, especially given how McGhee has been playing. CP still very much our first choice RB in my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think they should just walk back in, it sends out the wrong message and might end up with players complacency, the players who've been out should be made to fight their way back into the side. Why unsettle a side that's won 4 out of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogjh Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm sitting here with a big grin on my coupon reading about Patterson, Alexander & Carrick all returning to training this week, then I have look at the h1b5 situation and I'm actually now sitting here laughing. I just love being a Jambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think they should just walk back in, it sends out the wrong message and might end up with players complacency, the players who've been out should be made to fight their way back into the side. Why unsettle a side that's won 4 out of 4. Pretty much my thoughts on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnbelievableJeff Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 hopefully hamilton isnt left out to dry when alexander comes back (presuming he comes straight back in). hopefully he can battle it out with gallacher for the 2 spot. Othewise, due to unforeseen circumstances, he will have missed out on some good experience at stenny. As RudiBoy said, its all looking a bit too peachy at the moment. long may it continue. Pretty sure we can still send him back to Stenny if we wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think they should just walk back in, it sends out the wrong message and might end up with players complacency, the players who've been out should be made to fight their way back into the side. Why unsettle a side that's won 4 out of 4. Goalkeeper is pretty much the only position I disagree with you on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank skinner Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Paterson looked fine at half time on Saturday.He was taking the steps 3 at a time as he came up to the Willie Bauld lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 No mention of El Hass. Anyone ITK about the lad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Paterson will walk straight back in the side. No slight on McGhee, I'm a massive fan, but it's what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 No mention of El Hass. Anyone ITK about the lad? Been back training for a few weeks now and on the bench the last 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musemic Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 No mention of El Hass. Anyone ITK about the lad? Been back training for a few weeks now and on the bench the last 2 games. The biggest problem with him will be lack of match practice and, with this being a free week, he's not going to get the opportunity this weekend. It might have been a good idea for us to arrange a closed doors friendly to give him, and maybe some of the others who've had limited playing time (Walker, Robinson, Eckersley for example) a decent 90 minute workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Luckily Robbie doesn't buy into the managerial cliches like "Can't change a winning team" and "he's done nothing wrong to be dropped". It will be horses for courses and the best team will be picked to win the next match, based on current form, form in training and the strengths and weaknesses of opposition. Really refreshing after some of the recent years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The biggest problem with him will be lack of match practice and, with this being a free week, he's not going to get the opportunity this weekend. It might have been a good idea for us to arrange a closed doors friendly to give him, and maybe some of the others who've had limited playing time (Walker, Robinson, Eckersley for example) a decent 90 minute workout yes and this was mentioned by Robbie Neilson last week they wanted to arrange a game when talking about El Hass hopefully someone will confirm later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Paterson will get double figures in goals from RB in this league. McGhee will get games but Paterson will definitely go back in when fit and rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Like I have said many times before we have a squad now where we have cover all over the park. I was a bit upset to see Smith go to Falkrik however Paterson could quite easily be deployed as a right midfielder should King pick up a knock or be suspended. I dont think he is going to walk back into the team at right back though as McGhee has done really well since coming in. I am keen to see us hold on to Robinson to. Buaben is suspended for the next 2 games so what happens if Holt or Gomis pick up an injury after 20 minutes next Saturday? I am positive that Alexander will come straight back in when fit. At the end of the day he is the older and far more experianced goal keeper and was signed as our number 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Still think as well they don't want squad to be too big. Might also have some youngsters or unexpected positional changes to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 hopefully hamilton isnt left out to dry when alexander comes back (presuming he comes straight back in). hopefully he can battle it out with gallacher for the 2 spot. Othewise, due to unforeseen circumstances, he will have missed out on some good experience at stenny. As RudiBoy said, its all looking a bit too peachy at the moment. long may it continue. Gallacher is the one with a problem. I'm fairly sure he signed thinking he would soon be first choice but the way things are working out he'll be 3rd choice. Personally I would keep Hamilton in but I have a feeling Alexander signed on condition he would be first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 alexander will go straight in, with mcghee retaining his place and paterson getting a few cameos as sub till he is up to full speed i would have thought.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbee647 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think they should just walk back in, it sends out the wrong message and might end up with players complacency, the players who've been out should be made to fight their way back into the side. Why unsettle a side that's won 4 out of 4. Sorry I've got to disagree You should always play your best players - 100% Players feelings can't come into it, football is a tough game and players have to accept the knocks, if Hamilton and McGhee throw the toys out the pram because they have been replaced by a better player, then you have to question there mentality, what they should be doing is strive to be better, so in future when they get a chance they are undroppable However at this time Alexander and Paterson are better players, granted McGhee is banging on the door loudly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Holt was dropped for Sow returning on Saturday despite playing very well in previous games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The really good thing about this is we don't need to rush anyone back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think Jack will mind playing back up. He's had 3 first team starts this season, more than he would ever have dreamed of. Alexander is our number 1 and he will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What do you think about soufian? Keatings and Sow have for now earned their stripes but neilson and Levein both seem to rate the guy highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks No Deid Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Compare this chat with that on sisterfister.net? # hmfc spoilt for choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Pissed of there is an International break, but so happy being top of the pile, scoring goals from so many different players and playing football as it should be played. Love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What do you think about soufian? Keatings and Sow have for now earned their stripes but neilson and Levein both seem to rate the guy highly. I have seen this mentioned a few times and I don't doubt it, I am as intrigued as anyone to see him in action. Can anyone show me the the articles on Soufian when our management team have talked him up? As I said, don't doubt it, merely curious to see exactly what they have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Alexander will defo go straight back in. The RB decision will be tougher as Jordan has been great and is better defensively than Paterson. Calum is great going forward and in the air though. I think we might go with Paterson for the majority of games where we expect to be the dominant attacking force, maybe use McGhee for the odd game where we might be under more pressure in defence. After Saturday's performance, I'm drooling at the prospect of watching Nicholson and McHattie ripping teams open down the left, with King and Paterson doing the same on the right. Some poor buggers are going to be end of a proper hiding this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five to One Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The thought of Paterson at RB Nicolson/King RM (depending on switch) is mouthwatering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Alexander has to return as first choice. He is far more experienced, looks more comfortable with the ball at his feet and, most importantly, he is a commanding presence at the back and really marshalls the defence. Jack has done well enough to put himself into contention for second choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruction Derby Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Soufian could maybe play tomorrow to get a bit of match practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboy1971 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Holt was dropped for Sow returning on Saturday despite playing very well in previous games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboy1971 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Holt not getting picked to play all time as He won't sign new contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 When those injured players return, we'll have our strongest team in over a year. We have picked up 29 points in our last 12 league games (eight in the SPL), something I'm sure the other Championship teams have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Soufian could maybe play tomorrow to get a bit of match practice Match tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destruction Derby Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Match tomorrow? Under 20's are playing against Motherwell at Newtongrange tomorrow. Sure he can play as an over-age player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimw44 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I would rather have Jordan at the back than Paterson. Jordan looks a more accomplished defender and more comfortable on the ball. Calum may be more of a threat going forward but I don't think we need that at the moment Agree Alexander to going back in goals though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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