Sherlock Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 SAULIUS MIKOLIUNAS could miss the remaining two games SAULIUS MIKOLIUNAS could miss the remaining two games of Hearts' season after returning to Lithuania for the birth of his child. The winger has flown to eastern Europe to be with his wife, who is due to give birth any day, and will not feature against Kilmarnock on Saturday. The date of the baby's arrival will determine whether he can return in time to face Gretna at Fir Park next Tuesday. Mikoliunas sustained a minor injury at Falkirk on Monday night which would have rendered him doubtful for this weekend in any case. But Hearts had already given him permission to return to his homeland. "He has a slight knock but with his baby due he's gone back to Lithuania," said interim manager Stephen Frail. "He was always going home and we wish him and his family all the best. "We decided that, with Miko having the knock, he possibly won't make Tuesday anyway so it makes sense to send him home to be with his wife." Young striker Gary Glen remains touch and go ahead of the weekend having incurred a calf strain against Falkirk. "It was a knock on his calf so he is a slight doubt, although we'll give him until the last minute to be ready," said Frail. "The physio has taken a look at him and the good news is that it's not as bad as first feared. "It's still a bit early as far as Saturday's game is concerned but he should have a chance of making it which is good given his form recently." Calum Elliot is also hopeful of shrugging off a back complaint picked up against Falkirk, although Ruben Palazuelos' booking in that match will see him miss the opening match of next season after he broke the SFA's disciplinary points threshold. Frail, meantime, has told his squad that he will not accept second best again against Kilmarnock. He stressed that Falkirk showed more hunger during their 2-1 victory on Monday and, with just two games remaining before the curtain falls on a disappointing campaign, he wants to see Hearts end the season on a high note. He said: "I'm looking for a big improvement from the players on Saturday. "Falkirk had more desire to win the match on Monday and that was disappointing and something we will have to address at the weekend." Frail will use Hearts' two remaining league matches and Robbie Neilson's testimonial on Sunday to give certain fringe and younger players some vital game time at first-team level. "It's a good opportunity with us having two games this weekend. "The ones who we think are good enough and capable of making an impact with the first team will get a chance. "It's important we put these players in at the right time. "On Tuesday we have Gretna, which is our last game of the season, so that gives us a few possibilities over the next few days to try out some players." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Miko flys home to help prepare the next influx of Lithuanian 'stars' to Tynecastle. Possibly. 'Frail tells squad he won't accept 2nd best against Killie'. Woo, bet that was frightening for them, as they randomly flicked through holiday brochures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyjambo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Miko has been in good form of late! I hope he is back next season looking even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I wish Clum had a wife in Lithuania Jupiter would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I wish Clum had a wife in Lithuania Jupiter would be even better. Or even Uranus(present company excepted of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Neither Miko or his wife look old enough to be parents...hehe. I didn't know he was expecting a mini Miko so congrats to them both though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Miko flys home to help prepare the next influx of Lithuanian 'stars' to Tynecastle. Possibly. 'Frail tells squad he won't accept 2nd best against Killie'. Woo, bet that was frightening for them, as they randomly flicked through holiday brochures....[/QUOTE] Haha! The thing is that is probably not too far off the mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 ...'Frail tells squad he won't accept 2nd best against Killie'. Woo, bet that was frightening for them, as they randomly flicked through holiday brochures.... "Nae bother Shaggy, we'll try really hard on Saturday, gonna pass me another Mojito?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Or even Uranus(present company excepted of course!) That would be painful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praha06 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Think we should rest our first teamers now given that suspensions/injuries are gambles not worth taking so late in the season. Ruben is already out of our opening match next season, we dont want Berra going the same way, just look at the Hibs match on day 1 this season as an example of why. Bring in the youths now and forget about winning games, although we already seem to have done that, given Monday nights performance. Anyway u get my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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