jamboinglasgow Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Saw he is was getting praise for his performance today. Some journalists even tipping him to be in the Scotland squad by the end of the season with the way he is going. How did those there and watching think of his performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Another solid game by the lad. However unlikely to get a gane for Scotland until he's about 30 or playing for the old firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 So taking today and last week he's been given more responsibility. Go to man for ball at back going forward. Could do that more and wasn't seriously pressed in either game but runs forward are good. Did well defensively today including clearances though whole defence does still look shaky. He was a bit more aggressive today at times which I liked. Too early to be OTT but good he's getting games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He must be close to the squad as centre back is a really weak area for Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Really good performance today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Better than both Webster and Berra at this age. Maybe better than both of them at their peak. Out of this current squad he'll get us the biggest fee - might not be for a season or two but he's worth a lot. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I say this pretty much every week. The boy is class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryJ-o-s Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Was outstanding against Aberdeen. Still three years on his contract. Cost us 100-150k? Looks an absolute steal right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJamboR7 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Absolute baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He's also one of the best passers at the club, if not in the league. So much talent and, if he keeps developing, will play at a very high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_jailer Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He's also one of the best passers at the club, if not in the league. So much talent and, if he keeps developing, will play at a very high level. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 MOTM by a country mile today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat_RPG Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 My MOTM today, thought he was outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrellierBoy Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Most exciting young scottish centre half we have had since Alan Mclaren. We will sell few years down the line for a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Had a ropey start to rhe season ( who didn't? ) but I think he has a lot of potential and is a great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Saw he is was getting praise for his performance today. Some journalists even tipping him to be in the Scotland squad by the end of the season with the way he is going. How did those there and watching think of his performance? When he arrived my comments were, having only seen him once up at Dingwall at that stage, the guy was a reminder of both Craig Levein and Andy Webster, it was like watching them playing when I watched Souttar. I also said if we looked after him, played him in his best position I felt he could bring to us more money then we got for Craig Gordon. After a shaky start against Celtic, he went on to play well in the opener, he was the MOTM by light years against Aberdeen, played well last week against ICT, when having a lot less to do and strolled through today's game. Only down side today was that he, like all others on the park, was finding it difficult to find colleagues with passes at times. But all in all he will go on to be a huge player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDF01 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Another solid game by the lad. However unlikely to get a gane for Scotland until he's about 30 or playing for the old firm. Why? Paterson and Hamilton have been called up for Scotland squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Important we stay on top of his contract IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 So good I'd be tempted to rip up his current deal and give him a new and improved longer deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Better than both Webster and Berra at this age. Maybe better than both of them at their peak. Out of this current squad he'll get us the biggest fee - might not be for a season or two but he's worth a lot. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk That's a bold statement Webby is the best centre half hearts have had in the last 10-15 years Hope your right though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Most exciting young scottish centre half we have had since Alan Mclaren. We will sell few years down the line for a lot of money. Probably slightly before my time but I always thought McLaren was a RB, did he always play CH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylelauren01 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Was outstanding today and was the best defender on the pitch by a country mile. Gaining in experience and staying injury free will earn us a fortune. Looks to have a great temperament as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Going well for Greer so far. Blackburn bottom of the Championship with one point and 12 concessions. Strachan knows his football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Excellent performance again today. One outstanding block in the first half and generally was well in control. A certainty for Scotland squad sooner rather than later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hard to believe he's not even 20, yet he's keeping the club captain out of the team. He really is an outstanding prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates82 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Still can't believe we got him for 170 grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Probably slightly before my time but I always thought McLaren was a RB, did he always play CH? Started off as a right back, but Joe Jordan moved him into a central position alongside Craig Levein and Dave McPherson as part of a back five in 1991. He then stayed in the sweeper role until 1994, captaining the team in 1992/93. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroonjam Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He was my man of match. Great clearances. Won everything. Knows how to pass and drive forward. Rossi was poor again would swap him and bring back ozturk (I'm a Rossi fan but been poor this season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalry Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He struggled when he first started as it was a big move for him, he's young and inexperienced. But you can see why we paid money for him as Levein obviously sees a lot of himself in him. I like when he uses his skill to bring the ball forward. He draws opposition midfielders to him and then makes a pass. He's certainly toughened up a bit lately and that's made him a much better player. Looks like being our regular CH for a few years until we sell him for a great fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Quality player, well above his years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Has really benefitted from not having Ozturk along side him. He's totally bossing it. He talks the back 4 through everything they do. He reminds me so much of Elvis. You could hear Elvis screaming at everyone, from the strikers to his centre back partners. Ozturk is too rash and lacks the composer. That spreads through the back 4 and we lose our shape etc as he doesn't Marshall the back 4 as well as Souttar. At this moment I can't see Ozturk getting a game. What talent young Soutar is, a defo future Scotland centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great player, superb balance, control and passing is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He was my man of match. Great clearances. Won everything. Knows how to pass and drive forward. Rossi was poor again would swap him and bring back ozturk (I'm a Rossi fan but been poor this season) Think Rossi has done well at centre half and what we need is someone who will take responsibility when the ball is in the air and that is Ozturk's weakness. Nor sure what this new young Polish guy is like in the air but if he is strong in the air he may well end up being the mand that slots in next to Rossi going forward. Again a bit like both Levein and Webster, they were both decent in the air but were much better when the ball was on the ground and prefered to play what was effectively a sweeper type role. Souttar is very similar, let the centre half go for the ball in the air and take ownership of defending when the ball is on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bubblebeard Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Strapon doesn't have the baws to field youngsters so like a previous poster said wait til he is 30 or playing for the uglies Hanley Greer and Martin it will be Who wants to go to Russia anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg71 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Been great since Ozturk was dropped. He's much more comfortable on the right side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Different class yesterday and carried Rossi through the game. The lad is fearless and great on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwapsy Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He will only keep getting better if we keep playing him. Potential to be better than Berra and Ritchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Good in the air, makes well timed tackles and charges out the box and crosses the half way line with the ball to help us break quick. Easy to get how young he is when he's playing so well. Important he's given a bit slack when things don't go well for him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 John Souttar looks a ?m player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ok. I've been reluctant to say this, but felt it for a while now. I think Souttar is going to be better than Levein. Now get him tied to a Jim Mclean style 7 year contract please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I'd have him in the Scotland squad now. Maybe another couple of good games for U21s will help. But may have to wait till we're out of contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ok. I've been reluctant to say this, but felt it for a while now. I think Souttar is going to be better than Levein. Now get him tied to a Jim Mclean style 7 year contract please. I aint arguing just suggesting that perhaps the years have caused you to fail to recall properly just what a classy ball playing strong centre back Levein was pre injury. IMO he was probably the best natural centre half I have ever seen play for Hearts. We have had some good ones too. I hope you are right though and agree that Souttar should be made to sign a contract taking him up to his 39th birthday with a 15 million minimum release clause. He is quality for one so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 What's the length of his current deal - another 2 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 What's the length of his current deal - another 2 years? 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I aint arguing just suggesting that perhaps the years have caused you to fail to recall properly just what a classy ball playing strong centre back Levein was pre injury. IMO he was probably the best natural centre half I have ever seen play for Hearts. We have had some good ones too. I hope you are right though and agree that Souttar should be made to sign a contract taking him up to his 39th birthday with a 15 million minimum release clause. He is quality for one so young. Maybe I'm wrong and he stands out more because he is so far ahead of the rest, but Souttar seems to be improving weekly right now. The sky's the limit for this lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I have no doubt he will begin to be a regular in Scotland squads very soon. Even WGS must see that it would be hugely beneficial for Souttar, Paterson, Cummings et al to spend some time in and around the full squad while they further establish themselves at club level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Still utterly sick at strachan for playing guys like Hanley and greer in those 4 friendlies we had before the euros. Such a sad opportunity missed. We need to get Souttar a new extended deal as a matter of absolute top top priority. And Souttar-Rossi is the first choice cb partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I aint arguing just suggesting that perhaps the years have caused you to fail to recall properly just what a classy ball playing strong centre back Levein was pre injury. IMO he was probably the best natural centre half I have ever seen play for Hearts. We have had some good ones too. I hope you are right though and agree that Souttar should be made to sign a contract taking him up to his 39th birthday with a 15 million minimum release clause. He is quality for one so young. Having watched Hearts since the early to mid 50,s Levein was our best central defender by the proverbial country mile. Only injury prevented him from having a star studded career down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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