Saint Jambo Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Seems Ali Crawford is becoming a great example of why Hearts are often in a no win situation with transfers. Views on Crawford appear to have changed massively in the last 12-18months from someone that was an example of the kind of proven spfl player Hearts should sign but wouldn't, the kind of player Aberdeen would sign, to someone that lots of supporters view as not being our level. He was also regularlly held up as an example of the failures of our youth system. It may be that views haven't changed and that it just who is shouting loudest that has changed. Maybe it is natural that those who are unhappy make their voice heard, but it does give the impression that Hearts fans a block are generally negative. My view is that I'd be happy to see Crawford at Hearts. He might not be who we would want to play against Celtic as maybe doesn't offer enough, but against the poorer teams in the league another player that can create a goal from nothing would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Crawford would be a good signing. And a replacement finally for Jamie Walker, a guy that plays just between the midfield and attack. Something we're missing That's Naismith surely. Really hope we can sign him permanently. Always seen Crawford sit a little deeper than that at Hamilton and get forward whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) He comes across as a bit Hibernian-esque to me. Lousy attitude, gobby, the type that Hibs tend to sign and a nippy little scrote. If we had to sign someone from Hamilton i'd rather we brought Templeton back. he knows the club inside out, he only left because he was forced out. I feel he has unfinished business at Tynie and now, at 29, is the perfect time to come back and prove himself. The quality of a lot of his crosses is something the likes of Lafferty will relish. Edited June 20, 2018 by jambonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, cosanostra said: That's Naismith surely. Really hope we can sign him permanently. Always seen Crawford sit a little deeper than that at Hamilton and get forward whenever possible. That's them, I suppose everyone has defence duties in that team, I think Levein is quite right to have a look at him first. If he's good enough I reckon he could be a crucial part of the team next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, jambonian said: He comes across as a bit Hibernian-esque to me. Lousy attitude, gobby, the type that Hibs tend to sign and a nippy little scrote. If we had to sign someone from Hamilton i'd rather we brought Templeton back. he knows the club inside out, he only left because he was forced out. I feel he has unfinished business at Tynie and now, at 29, is the perfect time to come back and prove himself. The quality of a lot of his crosses is something the likes of Lafferty will relish. Agree about Templeton, would much rather have him than Crawford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant's 6's Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, jambonian said: He comes across as a bit Hibernian-esque to me. Lousy attitude, gobby, the type that Hibs tend to sign and a nippy little scrote. If we had to sign someone from Hamilton i'd rather we brought Templeton back. he knows the club inside out, he only left because he was forced out. I feel he has unfinished business at Tynie and now, at 29, is the perfect time to come back and prove himself. The quality of a lot of his crosses is something the likes of Lafferty will relish. Spot on. one of the few players these days that takes players on, rather then just looking for an easy pass. he's proved himself over the last season or so at Hamilton. and like you say, he'd maybe have the bit between the teeth, making up for lost time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 As Posters above have said I’d rather we brought Templeton back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 No issues if we’re giving him a trial. If he doesn’t impress, then we don’t sign him up. Pretty simple, not sure why anyone would have an issue with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie83 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, johnmitchell said: I've a friend of mine who's a Hamilton fan as well (between us we must know all of them! ) and he says exactly the same, he wouldn't be bothered if Crawford left as he's a one in ten game type player who is vastly over rated, he's a very good judge of player as well and no dafty, so I trust him on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTS FOREVER Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 He's better than Cowie and Callaghan. Sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC THE TEAM FOR ME Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not a bad player ability wise but I don’t expect him to start don’t really see where’s he fits in other than an impact player from the bench already got similar players. His attitude is poor also it’ll end up being the same story with Danny swanson, complaing due to his lack of game time. For me personally I would of preffered Templeton, better suited to what we need at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, HEARTS FOREVER said: He's better than Cowie and Callaghan. Sign him. That really shouldn't be our barometer. We've signed Lee and Edwards who on the face of it are better than them but unsure to what extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 people saying that they would rather have temps than Crawford do realise they are completely different types of player? if we do have an interest in temps, Crawford being on trial (or even signed) would not impact that as they are different positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not for me. I think we can get better. But then it's not my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, HEARTS FOREVER said: He's better than Cowie and Callaghan. Sign him. So is Templeton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 It's hard to like any Hamilton player tbh. Ali Crawford? I'd probably pass tbf. If Crawford's trial hastens Callachans exist though, then good can come of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INNERLEITHEN HMFC 1874 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Only really see Crawford when he plays against us and now and again on the telly. Would do a turn in my opinion based on what i have seen,but as as i say dont see him a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 No thanks. It speaks loudly that in 3 good seasons (apparently) Hamilton never had to fend off another club trying to sign him. Turns up occasionally and has a chip on his shoulder, not what we need, and not good enough even without those issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 a 1 in 5 player. Apparantly going to Hibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I’d take templeTon back for wide left If Crawford wants to sign for a cheapish wage on an 18 month deal then it is low risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 FFS appears to have substance. Not amused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May one-six Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not for me, thanks. He was giving the big 'get it up ye' to Hearts fans in the new stand when they scored at Tynie last season. He and McKinnon were being a right couple of scrotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTS FOREVER Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, ford donald said: So is Templeton. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Offers more than Martin on probably a fraction of the wage. Would like to think better is available though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 24 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: FFS appears to have substance. Not amused Wearethegorgieboys on instagram says he's agreed to join us for pre season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Offers more than Martin on probably a fraction of the wage. Would like to think better is available though. A garden gnome offers more than Martin due to our gaffer being not keen and wanting to punt him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, rudi must stay said: Wearethegorgieboys on instagram says he's agreed to join us for pre season Banderson EN article confident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, Tazio said: No thanks. It speaks loudly that in 3 good seasons (apparently) Hamilton never had to fend off another club trying to sign him. Turns up occasionally and has a chip on his shoulder, not what we need, and not good enough even without those issues. Hard to sell if you are Hamilton I'd think. Never a successful team so their players probably don't interest anyone. He's scored some crackers v us and everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Banderson EN article confident Suggests he'd like a move here before anything on the table. Excellent Edited June 20, 2018 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 As I said before we made tentative enquiries about him last summer and in January so it comes as no surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, rudi must stay said: Suggests he'd like a move here before anything on the table. Excellent Not a fan I have to say. Seems to me it's a headcount thing. Just don't fancy many of these to improve us at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Suggests he'd like a move here before anything on the table. Excellent He's a Hearts supporter is he not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Sir Gio said: Not a fan I have to say. Seems to me it's a headcount thing. Just don't fancy many of these to improve us at all Means a fight for places though, the cream always comes to the top as they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Means a fight for places though, the cream always comes to the top as they say. True. We didn't have that at all last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrincha Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Good creative player for SPL level. This is the type of signing that has made Aberdeen consistent. I think he’d do well in more forward thinking team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well we aint hanging around are we? Interesting times ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Garrincha said: Good creative player for SPL level. This is the type of signing that has made Aberdeen consistent. I think he’d do well in more forward thinking team. Agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Always reminded me of Willo Flood, but slightly less ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Decent young player and could be even better within a better team and with a better standard of player around him. as a free agent I think signing him is a no brainier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Le Chat said: Always reminded me of Willo Flood, but slightly less ugly. Harsh on Crawford imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 So this actually happening I'm trying to remain positive but it's getting harder. Crawford is a wee shitehawk and hope he's nowhere near our team. Genuinely dislike him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Has often played well against us. Heard it said that it is because he has a point to prove. If this is the case and he is able to make his point with us, then he would be a good signing. Seems a gamble though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not sure where all this chat about bad attitude is coming from? Few stats from last season despite only playing for around half of it. He came 6th overall for player creating 'scoring chance key passes' per 90 minutes (0.77) And was 1st overall for shots on goal attempts from outside the box - 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 6 hours ago, reaths17 said: levein keen to take Crawford on trial, according to the d.expresss. seems a strange one, surely he knows what crawfords all about. 6 hours ago, goldie83 said: I’ve got three Hamilton fans at work(all connected to the same family before anyone asks!!) and they’re not even that bothered that he was leaving in the first place. “Flatters to deceive“ and “one good game in ten” were a couple of the quotes. This was weeks ago before today’s revelation. Get to see his attitude and fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 One of the media articles https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2812285/hearts-trial-ali-crawford-peter-haring/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On the other side he gets a bit of good pre-season training while he decides his options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShuckyDuckyQuackQauck Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 All I remember reading on fan forums last summer is Ali Crawford is the exactly the type of player we should be after and there wasn't much opposition to this thought. I don't know what's happened in the last year. IMO our biggest problem last season was midfield- we had no options, we couldn't hold on to possession and struggled to make passes and getting the ball forward to create chances. And Ali Crawford would improve our first team from start of last season in which we didn't have a creative midfielder. And is a player that many many fans have been demanding for sereveral seasons now. At the very least if we do choose to give him a contract he will be adding much needed depth in a position we have struggled with due to quality and often injures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, ShuckyDuckyQuackQauck said: All I remember reading on fan forums last summer is Ali Crawford is the exactly the type of player we should be after and there wasn't much opposition to this thought. I don't know what's happened in the last year. IMO our biggest problem last season was midfield- we had no options, we couldn't hold on to possession and struggled to make passes and getting the ball forward to create chances. And Ali Crawford would improve our first team from start of last season in which we didn't have a creative midfielder. And is a player that many many fans have been demanding for sereveral seasons now. At the very least if we do choose to give him a contract he will be adding much needed depth in a position we have struggled with due to quality and often injures. No-one made an objection last year because most of us never thought it was likely he would Join. We should be signing much better than Crawford. My opinion on him has not changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Wouldn’t be against us signing him, giving he trials well which we’ll need to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Sir Gio said: Not a fan I have to say. Seems to me it's a headcount thing. Just don't fancy many of these to improve us at all Me neither. Its like buying a bag of apples well past their date. Bargain but you know you'll get 3 or 4 decent ones but the rest will end up in the bin. You'd have been as well just buying 3-4 nice fresh apples. You never know though. Sometimes you sign the right 'types' and they form bond and you get more out of them than the sum of the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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