Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have wondered about Sow. We unveil Soufian and Keatings, both are injured then we get a striker on trial that we sign. Had Keatings and Soufian been fit, would we have got Sow? A similar thing crossed my mind. I also wonder if Sow was a direct result of fantastic season ticket sales giving us more to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benoit Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think so. El Hassnaoui and Sow seem quite different, with El Hassnaoui spending a lot of time outside the box and Sow running in behind. I think Keatings will be used in games where we're struggling to break a team down. Here's what Neilson had to say about the strikers: ?It?s important we have different options we can play in different games,? he told the Evening News. ?There will be certain games this season when we will need different things. Some teams will sit in against us, some teams will press against us, some will play with a high defensive line and others will use a deep line. I?m trying to get a variety of strikers who can do different things. ?Dale Carrick is quick, makes runs in behind and closes people down. Gary Oliver drops in and plays more in the No.?10 role. Soufian El Hassnaoui is more of an all-round guy who can do just about anything for us. He?s a clever player who can bring people into play. James Keatings is a penalty-box player. If teams are sitting in, he?s got clever movement to get himself on the ball. Sow has real blistering pace, so there?s lots of variety.? Not one mention of being good in the air or bullying defenders. How refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 A similar thing crossed my mind. I also wonder if Sow was a direct result of fantastic season ticket sales giving us more to play with. I hadn't considered that, but now you mention it, it seems very plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I hadn't considered that, but now you mention it, it seems very plausible. It may also have been similar to what he said about the defence. ie we are ok for players in that area but if someone exceptional becomes available we'll try and get them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 El H could be the joker in the pack. If he takes a free role he could create masses of space, which Sow will exploit. Looks promising. I don't see Keatings getting anything but a super sub role when required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think so. El Hassnaoui and Sow seem quite different, with El Hassnaoui spending a lot of time outside the box and Sow running in behind. I think Keatings will be used in games where we're struggling to break a team down. Here's what Neilson had to say about the strikers: ?It?s important we have different options we can play in different games,? he told the Evening News. ?There will be certain games this season when we will need different things. Some teams will sit in against us, some teams will press against us, some will play with a high defensive line and others will use a deep line. I?m trying to get a variety of strikers who can do different things. ?Dale Carrick is quick, makes runs in behind and closes people down. Gary Oliver drops in and plays more in the No.?10 role. Soufian El Hassnaoui is more of an all-round guy who can do just about anything for us. He?s a clever player who can bring people into play. James Keatings is a penalty-box player. If teams are sitting in, he?s got clever movement to get himself on the ball. Sow has real blistering pace, so there?s lots of variety.? Robbie certainly saying things that make me think he'll have a different plan for each game we play. Refreshing to hear. Really looking forward to this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/soufian-el-hassnaoui-to-begin-full-training-with-hearts-1-3498254 Soufian El Hassnaoui will begin full training with Hearts next week but will not play in any of the opening two league matches against Rangers and Hibs. The Moroccan striker is back running and is scheduled to join Robbie Neilson?s squad for training a week tomorrow after a summer groin operation. Hearts had hoped to have El Hassnaoui fit for the Edinburgh derby on Sunday, August 17, after signing him on a three-year contract in June. However, that game will come too early, as does this weekend?s opening Championship encounter at Ibrox. Neilson explained today that the 24-year-old remains three to four weeks away from playing and will not be rushed into an early debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 He looks no weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:shitwine: Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Mind the dark days when our only recognised striker was Christian Nade Racist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Not one mention of being good in the air or bullying defenders. How refreshing. It's a beautiful thing. I'm not one for sacrificing results for the sake of playing style, but the days of lumping it to a big striker belong in the past. I was encouraged by the variety we showed in our goals the other day, particularly by the patience in the build-up to the second. Sow will be lethal in the Championship if he stays fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benoit Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It's a beautiful thing. I'm not one for sacrificing results for the sake of playing style, but the days of lumping it to a big striker belong in the past. I was encouraged by the variety we showed in our goals the other day, particularly by the patience in the build-up to the second. Sow will be lethal in the Championship if he stays fit. Thing is lumping it up the park is bread and butter for most defenders at any level in Scotland so why play to their strengths? There will be occasions this season where teams will be hard to break down and we'll be better placed to create chances retaining possession and keeping them pressed back than blasting it up the park and hoping for a break of the ball. Work with a guy who's a season ticket holder at Ibrox and he was saying that's all they did last season which will work against part timers as they get tired but this season against full time, fitter and better organised teams I think they'll struggle. He thinks the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG ECK Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 El H could be the joker in the pack. If he takes a free role he could create masses of space, which Sow will exploit. Looks promising. I don't see Keatings getting anything but a super sub role when required Please reserve judgement on Keats until he's had a chance to bed in with the others. I'm sure he will bang in a few before too long. Great now that we have choices though isn't it !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks. First relevant post on this thread. Surely the OP was relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Craig Levein @CraigWLevein · 6h Great to see Soufian training today. Looking forward to seeing him pulling on the Maroon jersey and running out onto the pitch at Tynie Good to hear he is in full training, obviously needs some games under his belt. Wonder if it means he will be in the squad for the Under 20 game midweek v Dunfermline (as you are allowed 3 overage players) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babertonjambo Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 You get the impression that Craig and Robbie rate the guy highly. I'm looking forward to seeing him play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 As he is the unknown quanity that fascinates me (especially as the management seem to rate him very highly,) had a look for some more videos of him, found some videos of goals he scored in Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The first 2 goals are quality. Looking forward to seeing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam? Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The first 2 goals are quality. Looking forward to seeing him. The third also, lays it off in his own half then bursts a gut to get on end of cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The first 2 goals are quality. Looking forward to seeing him. I thought the third was just as good as the fourth one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Some very good goals and all different kinds of goal. Can't wait to see him in action hopefully get a wee runout this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Moysey Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thought he might have come on on Tuesday for 20 minutes but with the way the early sub's went and that Stenny got pretty physical in 2nd half, guess Robbie deemed to hold off his debut. They say all good things come to those who wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I suspect we might see a wee cameo on Saturday then they'll have him in over the international break to sort out his fitness issues. A mini-preseason if you will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I thought the third was just as good as the fourth one! The manager will be raging that defense let 2 similar goals in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The third also, lays it off in his own half then bursts a gut to get on end of cross. Great run and finish. We have been short of players who were willing to lay the ball off then burst in to the box for the return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 cant wait to see how he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Some more footage - includes a well taken goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 And on a different note, found this video of him in a Dutch anti-crime commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogjh Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Perhaps El Hass will be used in the centre attacking midfield roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck677 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Perhaps El Hass will be used in the centre attacking midfield roll. I prefer bacon rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey05 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I prefer bacon rolls. Coffee now spat out over keyboard, at least it still works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sorry, ive not been keeping up yo date these days... was El Has on the bench against Stenny? And is he expected to be on the bench (or start) against Falkirk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilary Briss Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Cant wait to see this guy play.........the word from the camp is that he is expected to be the pick of the bunch........exciting times !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Moysey Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sorry, ive not been keeping up yo date these days... was El Has on the bench against Stenny? And is he expected to be on the bench (or start) against Falkirk? Was on the bench v Stenny and not being consulted by Robbie on team selections can not answer your second point. I would hope so though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck677 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Coffee now spat out over keyboard, at least it still works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think he will be on the bench v Falkirk. Not sure he will look anywhere near sharp but his match fitness will improve fastest through game time. Looking forward to seeing him. Looked ok in the stenny warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think he will be on the bench v Falkirk. Not sure he will look anywhere near sharp but his match fitness will improve fastest through game time. Looking forward to seeing him. Looked ok in the stenny warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I dont think he will get game time till games are pretty much won ( ie late on at 2-0, or earlier at 3-0) The obvious exception is perhaps an injury to someone like Holt etc. Purely to ween him in gently and not too intensley to begin with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I dont think he will get game time till games are pretty much won ( ie late on at 2-0, or earlier at 3-0) The obvious exception is perhaps an injury to someone like Holt etc. Purely to ween him in gently and not too intensley to begin with I agree. 15-20 mins on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveNgoo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 They are trying to arrange a bounce game over the international break to get him some minutes under his belt. I must say the boy looks awesome in training, his finishing is frightening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewHearts Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Another hammer of the Hibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If this boy is as good as folk are making him out to be he's gonni tear this league up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best in the land Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 how long did he sign for? cant remember. really looking forward to seeing what he can do. hopefully not another pinilla or beslija type situation with injurys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG.HMFC Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 how long did he sign for? cant remember. really looking forward to seeing what he can do. hopefully not another pinilla or beslija type situation with injurys 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_monkey74 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The next Jonathan Toto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Let's see him play before we go overboard. we were told Calum Elliot did amazing things in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Please reserve judgement on Keats until he's had a chance to bed in with the others. I'm sure he will bang in a few before too long. Great now that we have choices though isn't it !!!!!!!!! Good shout. Still think he may have to play second or even third fiddle. Squad looks good complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 They are trying to arrange a bounce game over the international break to get him some minutes under his belt. I must say the boy looks awesome in training, his finishing is frightening And there was the mistake chucking the Livi game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi's Tynecastle Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Let's see him play before we go overboard. we were told Calum Elliot did amazing things in training. Kevin Thomas was always brilliant in pre-match warm ups, scoring overhead kicks and ripping shots into the top corner from 20 yards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Could he become the new Osman Sow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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