Ryan Gosling Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 So, last game of the season, crowd less than 1000, nothing to play for. Will McGowan get his chance at last? Will he ****. It'll be Stewart and Ruben again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'd much rather have McGowan than Stewart, but neither are the solution for the midfield. we need an attack minded midfielder who's going to get forward and support the striker(s). unfortunately, we don't seem to have such a player on the books. I'd like to see McGowan in there though - get him a run out and some first team experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I can't believe Frail doesn't make Eggert play through the pain barrier for this must win game. He's got all summer to get over any injuries. He should make Glen play half fit too. After all, it's a game we must win. The future of our young players is a minor point in comparison to whether or not we beat Gretna tonight to secure 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I can't believe Frail doesn't make Eggert play through the pain barrier for this must win game. He's got all summer to get over any injuries. He should make Glen play half fit too. After all, it's a game we must win. The future of our young players is a minor point in comparison to whether or not we beat Gretna tonight to secure 8th. Agreed, but I don't think that we should talk about winning. The crucial thing is that we defend well and get that point in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephs Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 What I don't get, is in this article http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HeartsNewsDetail/0,,10289~1311507,00.html Frail says that the temptation is there to make a lot of changes but he's not sure it's appropriate, why not?!?!!? Get the youngsters in, give them a run out and see how they do! It's a game against a Gretna, it doesn't mean anything other than a slight possibilty of 7th place, but is that really something to be proud of?! Frail is blatantly thinking of himself here! I would rather see a team of young lads who try their heart out than some of the nonsense we've had to put up with the rest of the season!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Agreed, but I don't think that we should talk about winning. The crucial thing is that we defend well and get that point in the bag. Thats eerily accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfstar Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Agreed, but I don't think that we should talk about winning. The crucial thing is that we defend well and get that point in the bag. with 5 in midfield, with 2 centre midfielders on the wing. a winger playing behind the centre forward and the centre forward being elliot... scary but at many times this season its been the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Agreed, but I don't think that we should talk about winning. The crucial thing is that we defend well and get that point in the bag. Good point. I suggest some sort of 4-5-1 formation. That'll keep the goals against column as low as possible, and we'll still have a striker to try and sneak a goal on the break at some point during the 90 minutes. Frail, you're a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Good point. I suggest some sort of 4-5-1 formation. That'll keep the goals against column as low as possible, and we'll still have a striker to try and sneak a goal on the break at some point during the 90 minutes. Frail, you're a genius. Unless of course the opposition guess that's what we're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Unless of course the opposition guess that's what we're doing. Ah, but if they guess what's going on, Frail can always call on KoroBotchUp to give him some expert insight into how to change things around tactically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ah, but if they guess what's going on, Frail can always call on KoroBotchUp to give him some expert insight into how to change things around tactically. Ah, flexibility AND a plan B. We can't fail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Just cant wait till half 9 tonight and our season can be over. Glad its not on TV, get the game out the way with as little fuss as possible. What a difference two years makes eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Frail is really starting to boil my blood so I'm not going to start because if I do I won't be finished until KO. What I will comment on is CH's point about McGowan. While he is also a centre half, when he plays in midfield he is anything but defensive and is a real box to box player who makes those late runs and will occasionally get beyond the forwards. Think along the lines of a taller version of Hartley without the pace when PH first came into the middle in his first season. McGowan wouldn't be ready to play a full season next year but, like Jonsson this year, if we were forced to do this then I'd say he could get between 5-10 goals from midfield. Playing him and Palazuelos or Stewart tonight would make perfect sence. Far too much sense for Stephen Frail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thank god Jonnson and Ruben won't be playing in the same midfield. We may have a chance of winning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Frail is really starting to boil my blood so I'm not going to start because if I do I won't be finished until KO. What I will comment on is CH's point about McGowan. While he is also a centre half, when he plays in midfield he is anything but defensive and is a real box to box player who makes those late runs and will occasionally get beyond the forwards. Think along the lines of a taller version of Hartley without the pace when PH first came into the middle in his first season. McGowan wouldn't be ready to play a full season next year but, like Jonsson this year, if we were forced to do this then I'd say he could get between 5-10 goals from midfield. Playing him and Palazuelos or Stewart tonight would make perfect sence. Far too much sense for Stephen Frail. sounds promising, I've only ever seen him at the back - was aware he played midfield but didn't know he was as attacking as you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy52 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ah, but if they guess what's going on, Frail can always call on KoroBotchUp to give him some expert insight into how to change things around tactically. What about Vlad? Have Gretna had their fax machine reposessed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 sounds promising, I've only ever seen him at the back - was aware he played midfield but didn't know he was as attacking as you described. One of his best games for us was away at Celtic where he played in the hole behind the front two and made runs beyond them. Top play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 What about Vlad? Have Gretna had their fax machine reposessed? Aye, unlike the other SPL teams, who are getting Fax machines installed in the away dugouts so that when Hearts come to town, Vlad can interfere whenever he likes, thereby increasing their chances of beating us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonJambo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 sounds promising, I've only ever seen him at the back - was aware he played midfield but didn't know he was as attacking as you described. He is very attack minded. My only criticism would be that he tends to pass instead of having a go himself. Possibly a confidence thing, but confidence will come with experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 One of his best games for us was away at Celtic where he played in the hole behind the front two and made runs beyond them. Top play. Played in that position against St.Mirren at Riccarton as well and scored as well as hitting the post. He played well that day(ooopps gave an opinion, must be fishing:wacko:) in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 i wonder what the record is, for the number of liffies playing for us at the same time;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 i wonder what the record is, for the number of liffies playing for us at the same time;) 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboLad Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I seriously hope McGowan plays. Can't be arsed going tonight. In fact I just stuck ?5 on 0-0 at 11/1 and ?10 on Gretna to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Lets hope this is the last day that Frail embarrasses us, and himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabyarsebiscuit Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Frail is an arse. Nice guy. But an arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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