williamgerrard Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 After tonights result 8pts behind aberdeen its now time to blood some youngsters in ie jack hamilton n co . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 It would be nice for Zanatta, Smith and Beith to get game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'd play any who are good enough. No point playing kids for the sake of playing kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 We have to be careful with blooding too many youngsters at once IMHO. Their fragile confidence could be pretty shaken by a tanking from Celtic or Aberdeen. But similarly drip-feeding them 30 minutes or so could be great experience for one or two fringe players. I'm sure the management setup have a plan for this going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nah, strongest team, don't give up on second until it's gone, completely. There might not be any young lads good enough anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Time to really go for Aberdeen more like. They crumbled at this point last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Agree totally, Zanatta for sure as well as Reilly (might as well) Hamilton and any others that are on the fringes, good situation to be in [emoji3]. Get Rudi back in for a few games as well, feck it might as well [emoji1303] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No, strongest team every time fans pay good money to see the best Hearts team when possible. Keep going for second until it's beyond us. Coooooooomoan the mighty JTs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1980 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 No, strongest team every time fans pay good money to see the best Hearts team when possible. Keep going for second until it's beyond us. Coooooooomoan the mighty JTs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I'm guessing some of the Hearts fans on this thread pay money to watch exciting young players being blooded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates82 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not while second is still on, unless they're good enough. Why give Aberdeen an easy ride to 2nd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Really hope they give Hamilton a go. First post split fixture is Aberdeen in Perth. If St J win, battle for 2nd is back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Play youngsters if and when they deserve to win their place imo. There's a huge financial benefit to finishing second which could help a league assault next season, these games are not dead rubbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Couple of sub appearances from Beith and some of the Dev squad would be sufficient, but while 2nd is still a distinct possibility (Aberdeen could easily go a few games without a win) we should play our strongest 11. No cup finals to prepare for, we only have one focus. Ideally, if Robbie already has an idea of who is being shown the door in the summer (assuming they aren't a first pick) then they should step aside and free up a space on the bench. Don't see any point in Dauda playing again for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I would like to see Hamilton given a few games before the season is over. The more experience he can get the better it will be for us and him. I would also rest Nicholson..... Looks like he is still carrying an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Never mind the youngsters what about the fans? I think they should randomly pick folk out section N for the last 20 minutes. I'll bring my boots..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I like the idea of Robbie giving the kids a chance. But 2nd spot is still possible for us to achieve. So I would say strongest XI with maybe the change of Hamilton in for Alexander to give him the chance and no bigger chance than the 5 top teams in the league but also then pack the bench with kids and give them anything from 10-45 minutes. Get likes of Buchanan, Baur, Roy, Morrison etc coming off the bench in final 5 games to give them big experience Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not for me. Only 8 points behind with 15 to play for. So we can still come 2nd, it's not impossible. I'd be playing our strongest team everyweek with maybe some of the younger lads getting a chance off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Leicester City showed last season what a strong finish can do for your next campaign. Strongest team possible for me especially against the filth on the 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 If/when it becomes impossible to catch Aberdeen, youngsters would not be a bad idea. It'll give the senior players some time off given our short break before the first round of Europa League qualifiers start on 30th June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Are we not going for 2nd in the league ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not saying it's going to happen again but when Aberdeen were pipped by Motherwell into 2nd a couple of years ago they only won one split match in last 5. Still going to take a good run of results from ourselves though if that does actually happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm guessing some of the Hearts fans on this thread pay money to watch exciting young players being blooded. What ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not for me. Strongest team that's available at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Apart from Smith we don't have anyone ready to start and that includes Zanatta. The youngsters should be concentrating on their U20 final at Hampden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 After tonights result 8pts behind aberdeen its now time to blood some youngsters in ie jack hamilton n co . Said exactly that last night in the match thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Effing ridiculous suggestion. Youngsters need bedded in. They wont learn much playing with the same guys as under 18s and getting humped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 European games are not that far off and we need to further cement cohesion amongst the players who'll here for these games. Those ones being released can get cameo appearances to say bye. If we are serious about a challange for top next year then that challange starts now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Effing ridiculous suggestion. Youngsters need bedded in. They wont learn much playing with the same guys as under 18s and getting humped. Its players who are on the fringe of first team football who we need to give more game time. Take Dauda for example. Now that there's less pressure on him to produce the goods, we might see what the management team see in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I personally think one or two youngsters will feature for about 20-30mins max in our last 2 games as everything will be done and dusted by then. Our coaching staff are very much on the ball as to when an up and coming youngster is ready. Smith laddie is testament to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Can't see many if any making the step up at the moment so it'd be a completely pointless exercise. We'll be adding to what's already a half decent squad. A few poor results towards the end of the season could be detrimental to the start of the next campaign, which will be here very quickly. No, let's finish 5 wins out of 5 and take that form into July/August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hearts Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Its players who are on the fringe of first team football who we need to give more game time. Take Dauda for example. Now that there's less pressure on him to produce the goods, we might see what the management team see in him. Why would you want to give Dudargh game time ahead of one of our own signed players when it's been published that he's going back to Arnhem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Its players who are on the fringe of first team football who we need to give more game time. Take Dauda for example. Now that there's less pressure on him to produce the goods, we might see what the management team see in him. Dauda is quite the opposite imo. Defo leaving so seems a bit pointless playing him, especially when he's been so ineffective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I can only think of the merits in playing Jack Hamilton, no disrespect to Alexander but we know his future is in coaching so why not give Jack the last few games and lets see if he is ready for first team football. I would also say there is a case for Reilly to start ahead of Dauda, or Zanatta or any other young striker Robbies thinks could be in with a shout next season. Apart from that, strongest team please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Those calling for Zanatta obviously weren't in Inverness last night. I think he's a great prospect but maybe needs a season on loan before he's ready for the first team. Also, until it's mathematically impossible, we play our strongest team to try and win every game. Although I do agree Reilly should be ahead of Dauda I think Hamilton will get his chance pre-season to stake a claim for being no.1 whether he gets any games this season or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurejambo1 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Strongest team until Aberdeen can't be caught, then maybe 15 here or there for Zanatta, Buchanan etc, maybe tinker and push Calum further forward. Big break now so everyone should be fit but players who we are not keeping should not be involved, Miguel, Blazej, Dauda etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Its players who are on the fringe of first team football who we need to give more game time. Take Dauda for example. Now that there's less pressure on him to produce the goods, we might see what the management team see in him. Even Reilly yeah. People who think playing an under 18's team, who play together every week anyway is a good thing ffs. Getting humped 6 nil of Celtic or Aberdeen does not teach you anything apart from drain confidence. A 16 year old defender would benefit playing a few games alongside Rossi and Ozturk for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Agree with Robbie disappointed with only 1 point but catching the Sheep is still the thing to go for although it will be tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I would say wait until we play an in form Motherwell and if the experienced team put in another underwhelming performance in that game then freshen it up as second will be a remote prospect if we don't win. Introduce the youngsters in the County and Saints games but not against Celtic and the dons and risk a doing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 The youngsters will get their chances in exactly the same way they have up to now. It's not as if we overlook them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Terrible idea whilst second is still possible. I'd rather have second and the financial benefits that come with entering the Europa a round later and chance of a big Euro tie or even qualification to the league stages, than blooding the youngsters. If or when second is lost then that's the time to play the youngsters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 European games are not that far off and we need to further cement cohesion amongst the players who'll here for these games. Those ones being released can get cameo appearances to say bye. If we are serious about a challange for top next year then that challange starts now. Yes Team and formation still gelling with Kitchen just in and Jamie Walker back. Keep going more or less with same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Apart from Smith we don't have anyone ready to start and that includes Zanatta. The youngsters should be concentrating on their U20 final at Hampden. I asked Craig Levein, at Monday night's Development game, if we would be fielding our strongest side for the final. His response didn't fill me with confidence in that the only player he mentioned that would be back was Angus Beith and he even said that Dario Zanatta may be staying with the first team squad. L Smith, McGhee, Souttar, Beith, Buchanan and Zanatta are all eligible to play for the U20s. Personally I'd hope that all, possibly with the exception of Souttar, would be available for the final. There are no competing midweek first team games, with the next game being against Celtic, where I'd expect us to play an experienced line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nah, strongest team, don't give up on second until it's gone, completely. There might not be any young lads good enough anyway. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I asked Craig Levein, at Monday night's Development game, if we would be fielding our strongest side for the final. His response didn't fill me with confidence in that the only player he mentioned that would be back was Angus Beith and he even said that Dario Zanatta may be staying with the first team squad. L Smith, McGhee, Souttar, Beith, Buchanan and Zanatta are all eligible to play for the U20s. Personally I'd hope that all, possibly with the exception of Souttar, would be available for the final. There are no competing midweek first team games, with the next game being against Celtic, where I'd expect us to play an experienced line-up. Or maybe FF the coaches feel the young lads that got us to the final should get there chance of glory despite the "bigger names" being brought in just because it's a final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I asked Craig Levein, at Monday night's Development game, if we would be fielding our strongest side for the final. His response didn't fill me with confidence in that the only player he mentioned that would be back was Angus Beith and he even said that Dario Zanatta may be staying with the first team squad. L Smith, McGhee, Souttar, Beith, Buchanan and Zanatta are all eligible to play for the U20s. Personally I'd hope that all, possibly with the exception of Souttar, would be available for the final. There are no competing midweek first team games, with the next game being against Celtic, where I'd expect us to play an experienced line-up. I would expect Smith, Zanatta, Buchanan, Beith and McGhee to play in the final. Would be daft not to give them that experience of playing at Hampden. Time will tell I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I would expect Smith, Zanatta, Buchanan, Beith and McGhee to play in the final. Would be daft not to give them that experience of playing at Hampden. Time will tell I suppose Yes It's Robbie that decides this not Craig Levein. Decision will be made around time of team selection next week but not confirmed till after Motherwell game to take account of any injuries etc. Expect them all to play. Souttar also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Or maybe FF the coaches feel the young lads that got us to the final should get there chance of glory despite the "bigger names" being brought in just because it's a final. All of those named, bar Souttar, played against Dundee Utd in the semi-final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Its players who are on the fringe of first team football who we need to give more game time. Take Dauda for example. Now that there's less pressure on him to produce the goods, we might see what the management team see in him.But why bother as he will be gone by the end of may? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Dauda is quite the opposite imo. Defo leaving so seems a bit pointless playing him, especially when he's been so ineffective. This - no point in playing him now. Give Zanatta and Reilly more games instead. Don't give up on 2nd place yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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