Ryan Gosling Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/football/display.var.1982598.0.Hearts_in_for_striker_McCormack.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 would be a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Could it be the OF tactic to unsettle him ahead of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Kept informed.Hmm im sure i have heard that one before only for nowt to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Doubt its for real, just an old fashioned pre-match ploy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Mmmm, naughty but nice. Who do we have on the payroll that works for the Herald??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Would be a quality signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaing Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 why should he leave motherwell when he could be playing in europe next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 why should he leave motherwell when he could be playing in europe next season. You would have to agree though that more times than not in recent years, Hearts have been in Europe and Motherwell have not. Plus money Plus being at a higher profile club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 why should he leave motherwell when he could be playing in europe next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaing Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 You would have to agree though that more times than not in recent years, Hearts have been in Europe and Motherwell have not. Plus money Plus being at a higher profile club I agree, but, a season in europe would surely make him a better player given that he will learn much by playing in europe and gain good experience. Bear in mind he's just in his early 20's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sidious Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 This year's Naismith if you ask me, really hope so but will end up disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I agree, but, a season in europe would surely make him a better player given that he will learn much by playing in europe and gain good experience. Bear in mind he's just in his early 20's. Not sure playing in Europe for 180 minutes would make him a better player. Thats probably all the will get - and thats if they qualify. Their squad is very small and we will now see what they are made off on that front. Motherwell are having a great season, but more than likely the team will split up, with little money being spent on replacements and a McGhee will be gone as well. I would be shocked if Motherwell are in the top 6 at this point next year. Hearts have a better squad of players, its just that we have made an erse of things this year. The better players around you, the better player you are yourself. Mccormack IMO would thrive at Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 More spin from the HMFC publicity machine. 10 days and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaing Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hearts have a better squad of players, its just that we have made an erse of things this year. The better players around you, the better player you are yourself. Mccormack IMO would thrive at Hearts. You hit the nail right on the head there. when you say "The better players around you, the better player you are yourself ", is that still the case with Callum Elliot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA MAROON Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 why should he leave motherwell when he could be playing in europe next season. Correct. Who would want to play for Hearts when they can play for Motherwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaing Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Correct. Who would want to play for Hearts when they can play for Motherwell. I didn't say he wouldn't want to come to Hearts, but maybe not this season, he may like to play in europe next season. but it wont be with us, maybe the following season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't rate him whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hearts have a better squad of players, its just that we have made an erse of things this year. The better players around you, the better player you are yourself. Mccormack IMO would thrive at Hearts. You hit the nail right on the head there. when you say "The better players around you, the better player you are yourself ", is that still the case with Callum Elliot. Im pretty sure if we went through the Motherwell first team squad player for player, Hearts would be the stronger by some way. Anyway, cant see us agreeing on this and with the internet at my work cutting out at 9am - I will wish you all good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't think he'll sign as we don't seem to do our business like this any more. May be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 More spin from the HMFC publicity machine. 10 days and counting. I tend to agree Dagger - more than a week to go and NOTHING happening. It will be typical Hearts that we might get someone in at 11.59pm on the 31st:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Has he not pledged to stay at Well until the end of the season? When I heard Boro were interested my initial thought was that they would sign him, but loan him back for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Don't rate him whatsoever Have to disagree there mate, I think he's a great wee player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd be very surprised if his agent wanted to do a deal with Hearts. He isn't exactly our biggest fan !! Anyway, by all accounts he's Middlesbrough bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd be very surprised if his agent wanted to do a deal with Hearts. He isn't exactly our biggest fan !! Anyway, by all accounts he's Middlesbrough bound. I take it that Diddy is his agent? That will be that one dead as a dodo then. NEXT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I take it that Diddy is his agent? That will be that one dead as a dodo then. NEXT!!! John Brown I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Aah. That wasn't Mercer's finest hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adayinmay Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Very good player IMO and one I'd be very happy to see at Hearts. However .... we won't. He'll have a much better choice of destinations other than Hearts. Until we get a Manager, until we get a Chairperson, until we get a CEO and until VR gets some sense we won't get anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samster Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I noticed this in the article: McCormack's earning power will increase significantly if he waits until the summer, when he can leave on a Bosman, but Motherwell are protected by UEFA regulations on compensation for players under 23. Why would Motherwell be due any money when they signed him from Rangers. I thought it was only if the player was under 23 and came from your own youth system? Surely no-one would get compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I would be more than happy to see him at the club. He's having a cracking season. Cant see it though sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 People who don't rate McCormack are probably the same people who wouldn't have signed Boyd, Naismith or Robson when we had the chance. Now, if only we had a good manager in place to attract him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyseymour Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 People who don't rate McCormack are probably the same people who wouldn't have signed Boyd, Naismith or Robson when we had the chance. Now, if only we had a good manager in place to attract him... Now, if only we had a good manager in place to attract him That's the main reason I would take a high profile manager instead of SF (hold your breath everyone.....I take SF if we won tonight, beat the Huns in the semi and climb into the top 6 at least....maybe that performance would convince others that Vlad had changed, SF is the real thing and make it more likely for Scots/Brits to play for us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 People who don't rate McCormack are probably the same people who wouldn't have signed Boyd, Naismith or Robson when we had the chance. Now, if only we had a good manager in place to attract him... :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I noticed this in the article: Why would Motherwell be due any money when they signed him from Rangers. I thought it was only if the player was under 23 and came from your own youth system? Surely no-one would get compensation. i thought that too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 People who don't rate McCormack are probably the same people who wouldn't have signed Boyd, Naismith or Robson when we had the chance. Now, if only we had a good manager in place to attract him... And also turning their nose up at Scott McDonald... Some people far too blinkered when rating other clubs players, McCormack would be a fantastic signing, won't happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 It a great move either way. If we are doing a "Rangers" and just trying tounsettle him it is a good move. We should be doing it more often. We have the cash to wave at players and you never know who might have their head turned. I hate it when it gets done to us but you have to fight fire with fire. If we got him it would be great. A perfect foil for Velicka in my opinion. We need someopne with pace upfron. A young player to chase knock downs and overlap the other striker is something we don't have. (I suspect that may be why Frail was trying out Clum). Remember the boy has scored in the champions league - I don't think aany of our lads have (unless maybe for Kaunas? just the qualifiers?) An encouraging move even if it is just a BS link to the media (it is on matchday...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If we are doing a "Rangers" and just trying tounsettle him it is a good move. Why would we want to behave like Rangers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Why would we want to behave like Rangers?? Yes I agree with you there cos we have always criticised their conduct. Anyway he has been linked with other teams and mainly premiership Boro so if he is gonna be unsettled he will be already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Why would we want to behave like Rangers?? I take the point. Shouldn't have put it that way. Chelsea do it, as do Barcelona, and Milan. They use their money to their advantage to disrupt their rivals. I accept that it is hypocritical when I would complain about it being done to us. However it has worked well against us in the past. Desperate times lead to desperate measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That would be a great signing if we could get him, but I do suspect that it's just a ploy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboRossi79 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd be very surprised if his agent wanted to do a deal with Hearts. He isn't exactly our biggest fan !! Anyway, by all accounts he's Middlesbrough bound. I believe you are wrong, very wrong. Whether he comes or not is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Busby ! Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sounds like a lot of bull-sheet to me. If Hearts want a proven SPL goalscorer for decent money ... a 20 goals a season player ... then they should go to Parkhead and offer 800K+ for Riordan. If they're serious about buying a goalscorer that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaii Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Celtic want ?1m for Riordan after buying him for ?150k and put his career back years. Just look at Ian Murray on Saturday for how Riordan would play for Hearts. In McCormack you have a young hungry striker who "looks" to be going places, and has his head screwed on. Left Rangers to further his career by getting first team football. Why wouldn't he move to Hearts if he has already been saying that a move to Boro is too soon in his career? Looks like the lad is getting good advice from his agent, unlike Mr Webster and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I believe you are wrong, very wrong. Whether he comes or not is a different story. Can I asked what happened to you're "WE DON'T NEED A MANAGER" signature? It appears to have dissapeared for some reason. Do you now feel we need a manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horse Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 You would have to agree though that more times than not in recent years, Hearts have been in Europe and Motherwell have not.Plus money Plus being at a higher profile club Can he time travel back to play in Europe for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-rocker Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 hope we get him, the thoughts of him and velicka upfront... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmacd Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Correct. Who would want to play for Hearts when they can play for Motherwell. I didn't say he wouldn't want to come to Hearts' date=' but maybe not this season, he may like to play in europe next season. but it wont be with us, maybe the following season.[/quote'] With McGhee leavin in the summer for the Scotland job, Motherwell'll no last the first qualifying round. No player's daft enough to put their career on hold for a couple of Uefa qualifiers - certainly didn't stop Skacel moving to a wee team (and that was CL qualifiers!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I believe you are wrong, very wrong. Whether he comes or not is a different story. The ghost of revolution past returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Should add, shows how far we've fallen when we're discussing whether or not a player would leave MOTHERWELL to come to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Re unsettling him, I was of the impression he was out (suspended/injured?) for tonight. Sure it was mentioned on the radio after the first game...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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