gashauskis9 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Deserves his own thread. A breath of fresh air amidst an awful team performance. Looks to be a good acquisition. Looked more equipped down the left. Hopefully we see more of him down that flank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1874f Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Boy has potential definitely:) excited to see how he develops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny1874 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 That's the third time I've seen him, and each time he has impressed me. Particularly for an 18 year old making a step up from part time football. I agree that he looked more effective on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 He looks a real find. Particularly effective when moving to left back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Heard good things about him but if I'm being honest I was dissapionted with him , plenty of endeavour but lacked quality especially his set pieces. Early days but thought he would be further on than Harry but on this display he certainly wasn't . Hopefully he had an off day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Really happy with his display today and echo the above...so much more effective wide left supplying ammo into the middle....well done young man, putting majority of your colleagues to shame.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Manny1874 said: That's the third time I've seen him, and each time he has impressed me. Particularly for an 18 year old making a step up from part time football. I agree that he looked more effective on the left. Pretty much what I came on to post. Looks like he'll happily get stuck in when the mud starts flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 When we were playing badly he didn't stand out, but when we came onto a game at the end he did. If that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart500 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Great prospect. Will be a big piece in an exciting future jigsaw alongside guys like Cochrane, McDonald, Morrison, Hamilton, Keena and too many more excellent youngsters to mention. We really have a lot to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanjo15 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 He’s a find of that there is no doubt. Properly scouted and assessed too. Works wonders. Big career in the game he will have imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 All things considered he looks a decent find. He's only 18 but looks quite physically developed already. Talent wise you can see there's something there. Big move for the boy and he'll just be starting to realise what's expected at Hearts. Deserves plenty time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, ramrod said: Heard good things about him but if I'm being honest I was dissapionted with him , plenty of endeavour but lacked quality especially his set pieces. Early days but thought he would be further on than Harry but on this display he certainly wasn't . Hopefully he had an off day . Snap. Like Don Cowie, tries like a bear but without actually contributing. Some of his corners where awful. Early days but like many today, he lacked quality when it mattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: When we were playing badly he didn't stand out, but when we came onto a game at the end he did. If that makes sense. Very rare that an 18 year old will take a game by the scruff of the neck and the drag the rest of his team mates up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazza74 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Never a centre midfielder, far more comfortable on the left flank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Played well today one of the only ones to get pass marks. I agree he looks better on the left than through the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1874f Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, Manny1874 said: That's the third time I've seen him, and each time he has impressed me. Particularly for an 18 year old making a step up from part time football. I agree that he looked more effective on the left. Set pieces weren’t great imo get where you are coming from definitely room for improvement he has enough to make it decent player hope he does well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 People will expect him to play out his skin ever week and forget his a kid who is bound to make mistakes. He’ll be written off by the usual suspects and declared a dud before September. Welcome to Hearts fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 48 minutes ago, chazza74 said: Never a centre midfielder, far more comfortable on the left flank Correct. I'm no Levein hater but why play the lad in centre mid? Wasnt impressed by him in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: People will expect him to play out his skin ever week and forget his a kid who is bound to make mistakes. He’ll be written off by the usual suspects and declared a dud before September. Welcome to Hearts fella. Completely agree Our support is absolutely horrendous for turning on players after a bad performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 He has taken a few hefty challenges in last two games,have to be very careful with him massive potential lets not rely on him to much at this stage in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: Correct. I'm no Levein hater but why play the lad in centre mid? Wasnt impressed by him in there. Because he has literally just walked in the door and no-one knows what his best position is yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Big thing for me is his attitude and desire. It's what set Paterson out from his peers... in addition to being built like a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 2 hours ago, busby1985 said: Snap. Like Don Cowie, tries like a bear but without actually contributing. Some of his corners where awful. Early days but like many today, he lacked quality when it mattered. Generally, I can see something i folks opinions but deary me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, davie1980 said: Because he has literally just walked in the door and no-one knows what his best position is yet? Well try messing about in meaningless reserve league fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 2/10 according to one poster on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyp1874 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Will never understand why Mulraney would start at left back instead of him. He was brilliant there last week against Forfar and although maybe lesser opposition he looked very mature and experienced for an 18 year old. Definitely better on the left though. Thought MacDonald was great last week too and shone when he came on today - only two guys actually making things happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 hours ago, stuart500 said: Great prospect. Will be a big piece in an exciting future jigsaw alongside guys like Cochrane, McDonald, Morrison, Hamilton, Keena and too many more excellent youngsters to mention. We really have a lot to look forward to. I admire your optimism and respect your judgment. I really hope you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Moysey Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Now seen him play 4 times and am impressed. Undoubtedly has potential to be a big success in the game. Think Levein is trying to fit him into the side rather than play him in his natural position. He is a teenager learning the game in Scotland and imo deserves our support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Big Moysey said: Now seen him play 4 times and am impressed. Undoubtedly has potential to be a big success in the game. Think Levein is trying to fit him into the side rather than play him in his natural position. He is a teenager learning the game in Scotland and imo deserves our support You’ve hit the nail on the head. When we sign ‘versatile’ players it gives me the fear as 9/10 that means they don’t excel in a particular position ie they aren’t very good. I would rather have a great midfielder who is shite in other positions than an average midfielder who can dabble at full back. The best way to develop these youngsters is to play them in their best position. We’ve already seen Morrison, Mulraney and Burns played out of position and its mid July. I get the sense that Mulraney will be excellent further forward, possibly as impact sub, but if we play hin as wing back (whilst we have a natural left back on the bench) he’ll be the boo boys favourite. If we meddle too much, we’ll ruin them like we have other youngsters using the versatility card (Jonsson being the best example). Its one of my few concerns with Levein, where rather than focusing on tactics and formation it’s more about squeezing players into a starting 11. Nail the tactics and formation, then play your best 11 around that with players in the position they know well and are confident in. We seem to play all away games like pre season friendlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ecky92 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Lol he was playing against a part time raith team. Wait till everyone turns on him when the real games start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Big Moysey said: Now seen him play 4 times and am impressed. Undoubtedly has potential to be a big success in the game. Think Levein is trying to fit him into the side rather than play him in his natural position. He is a teenager learning the game in Scotland and imo deserves our support Whats his natural position mate? Because his most recent success last season was as an attacking player. What do you say his best position is from the years you have watched him develop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Gashauskis9 said: You’ve hit the nail on the head. When we sign ‘versatile’ players it gives me the fear as 9/10 that means they don’t excel in a particular position ie they aren’t very good. I would rather have a great midfielder who is shite in other positions than an average midfielder who can dabble at full back. The best way to develop these youngsters is to play them in their best position. We’ve already seen Morrison, Mulraney and Burns played out of position and its mid July. I get the sense that Mulraney will be excellent further forward, possibly as impact sub, but if we play hin as wing back (whilst we have a natural left back on the bench) he’ll be the boo boys favourite. If we meddle too much, we’ll ruin them like we have other youngsters using the versatility card (Jonsson being the best example). Its one of my few concerns with Levein, where rather than focusing on tactics and formation it’s more about squeezing players into a starting 11. Nail the tactics and formation, then play your best 11 around that with players in the position they know well and are confident in. We seem to play all away games like pre season friendlies. Same question. No Hearts fan has a ****ing clue what this lad’s best position is so don’t pontificate like you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos1983 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thought he was fairly poor along with everyone else to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Same question. No Hearts fan has a ****ing clue what this lad’s best position is so don’t pontificate like you do. Constant reference yesterday to him playing left wing back for NI, I’d figure this as a starting point. One thing for sure is that a club our size can’t afford to use competitive games to work this out, hence why I dislike this league cup format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 14 hours ago, Sexton Hardcastle said: People will expect him to play out his skin ever week and forget his a kid who is bound to make mistakes. He’ll be written off by the usual suspects and declared a dud before September. Welcome to Hearts fella. 13 hours ago, Matthew Le Tissier said: Completely agree Our support is absolutely horrendous for turning on players after a bad performance. 2 hours ago, ecky92 said: Lol he was playing against a part time raith team. Wait till everyone turns on him when the real games start. Ill give it 2 months max before we see the excrutiating cliche of "there's a player in there but..." fired onto a few threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanjo15 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 45 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Constant reference yesterday to him playing left wing back for NI, I’d figure this as a starting point. One thing for sure is that a club our size can’t afford to use competitive games to work this out, hence why I dislike this league cup format. Im sure left back was the position Levein advised he would begin at when he signed. I know it’s easy saying but couldn’t we have highlighted our best players ie Berra Naismith Souttar and Lafferty, found a shape and formation that played to their strengths then built a team around them? Instead of randoms because we can then feck about until we find a way to play them all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmreido Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Too many players playing out of position Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, rmreido said: Too many players playing out of position Imo Square pegs and round holes playing. With round pegs on the bench?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Barack said: Don't think he'll play against Cow10beath. If Garruccio is ok, I think it'll be him, & rest Burns. Possibly back for the ICT match, if we're still in the LC. Liked what I've seen of him though. Great attitude. Older lads can take that from the kids. Which is shocking to even write down. Should be vice versa. Regarding the kids comment, I'd love Lafferty to get stuck in like keena did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Gashauskis9 said: Constant reference yesterday to him playing left wing back for NI, I’d figure this as a starting point. One thing for sure is that a club our size can’t afford to use competitive games to work this out, hence why I dislike this league cup format. Do some more research - would be my starting position personally. In the most senior and successful season of his career to date he played in an attacking role scoring a load of goals and plenty of assists. Was his manager last year a dick for playing him ‘out of position’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, ramrod said: Heard good things about him but if I'm being honest I was dissapionted with him , plenty of endeavour but lacked quality especially his set pieces. Early days but thought he would be further on than Harry but on this display he certainly wasn't . Hopefully he had an off day . Have to disagree with all that. Was very impressive and certainly never looked like he was having an off day. He was a standout in the team yesterday. Edited July 22, 2018 by It should have been ten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, Barack said: I honestly think Kyle will be "rested" (dropped) mid-week. Seems like a boot up the arse is needed. Kris Boyd came on for the last 30 minutes yesterday, and got a hat-trick. No-one's seriously going to say that Boyd is fitter than Lafferty. At this minute though, it looks that way. I think Naismith & MacLean will cause issues if played together. In honesty, on another thread, I said I'd like all 3 on at the same time, given we may need X amount of goals. I'll be miles out anyway, so I'll just shut up. Absolutely agree ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, davie1980 said: Because he has literally just walked in the door and no-one knows what his best position is yet? From what we have seen, he is a left wing back or possibly an out and out left winger. Playing him anywhere else is playing him out of position IMO Edited July 22, 2018 by Escobar PHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, Barack said: I honestly think Kyle will be "rested" (dropped) mid-week. Seems like a boot up the arse is needed. Kris Boyd came on for the last 30 minutes yesterday, and got a hat-trick. No-one's seriously going to say that Boyd is fitter than Lafferty. At this minute though, it looks that way. I think Naismith & MacLean will cause issues if played together. In honesty, on another thread, I said I'd like all 3 on at the same time, given we may need X amount of goals. I'll be miles out anyway, so I'll just shut up. Wouldn't be surprised to see Naismith 'rested' also. Depends how important the game is going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 hours ago, ecky92 said: Lol he was playing against a part time raith team. Wait till everyone turns on him when the real games start. If you cant even get the basics right in your post (Raith are fulltime, pay attention) how can you expect anyone to pay any attention to any of your post?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, been here before said: Ill give it 2 months max before we see the excrutiating cliche of "there's a player in there but..." fired onto a few threads 2 months you say??........ more like 2 games I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Certainly one of our better players yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 The way he runs reminded me of Gary Naysmith ....hope he develops into an equally good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Came into a game later on. Looks a good pro (some nice corners in) with a good attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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