kila Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/peter-haring-beating-celtic-is-the-best-day-of-my-career-1-4782737 Peter Haring: Beating Celtic is the best day of my career Kyle Lafferty chants blared out of pubs along Gorgie Road late on Saturday afternoon. You’ve probably heard them before, referencing his exaggerated height and alleged penchant for a certain musical instrument. The Northern Irishman enjoyed plaudits for his winner against Celtic but being the figurehead for the 1-0 victory meant several team-mates perhaps did not get the praise they deserved. Peter Haring is a case in point. The giant Austrian is becoming a revelation and deservedly left Tynecastle Park clutching champagne. His man-of-the-match display showcased the talent of a player who has settled instantly into Scottish football since leaving SV Ried in the second tier of his native league. Haring dominated midfield with a combative but controlled approach, winning tackles and headers, harassing international opponents and showing composure in possession. He is certainly one of the most effective of Hearts’ 13 summer signings. Comparisons with Julien Brellier are not altogether surprising even this early in his career. With family visiting for the first time, he picked a fine afternoon to reach optimum performance. The whole day now ranks as a career highlight for the 25-year-old. “I didn’t know exactly what the atmosphere would be like but it’s even better than I thought,” he revealed. “The atmosphere was massive. I’ve never enjoyed something like that before. Hopefully we will enjoy days like this again during the season. To beat Celtic in front of a full stadium at home is probably the most special day in my career so far. “It means a lot to me and it makes me proud. This was the first time my family were here in Edinburgh and it was their first game at Tynecastle Park. I saw them when we went out at kick-off. I saw my mum, my dad, my uncle, my cousin and my nephew, Maxi.” Lafferty insolently flicked the game’s only goal with the outside of his left foot 11 minutes into the second period. Uche Ikpeazu caused problems for the Celtic defence throughout the game and it was his incisive run into the penalty area – past Kieran Tierney and Jack Hendry – which led to a cutback to the onrushing Northern Irishman 18 yards out. The finish was a joy to behold. Lafferty had been omitted from the Hearts team recently due to interest from Rangers. Having scored his fourth goal in five games against Celtic since returning to Scotland last summer, there is every chance the Ibrox club’s pursuit of the striker will now intensify. His goal came after the Hearts captain Christophe Berra was stretchered off with a hamstring injury to be replaced by Aaron Hughes. Haring arrived in Edinburgh as a centre-back and initially feared being shunted back into defence when Berra went off. “When I saw Hughesie, I knew I was going to stay in midfield. At first, I thought I would maybe go back into defence. I don’t know where I’m better. I don’t think about it. I just try to give my best every day and that’s it,” said the player. “I enjoyed the game very much because it’s the first time I can enjoy the full Tynecastle Park. The crowd helped us to push till the end and play with lots of energy for the full game. “Our game is not really difficult. We try to keep it as simple as possible. We know exactly our strengths and weaknesses. On Saturday, the message our coach gave us was to play with as much energy as possible. I think we did that quite well.” Celtic struggled to find rhythm and posed few serious problems for Zdenek Zlamal in the home goal. Michael Smith cleared Leigh Griffiths’ shot off the goal line near the end of the first half but Hearts finished with a hard-earned three points to stay top of the Premiership with two wins from two games. Craig Levein’s side are the only team to have beaten Celtic twice domestically under Brendan Rodgers. “I don’t know if we can challenge Celtic, but on Saturday we could,” said Haring. “The season is still very young and we have to think from game to game.” Rodgers made five changes to his team following Wednesday’s Champions League qualifying draw against AEK Athens. The return leg of that tie is tomorrow and the manager needed fresh legs. “It was a close game. We coped with the physicality very well,” stated Rodgers. “Coming here, Craig’s teams are physical and they get it up there early. I thought we coped with that and played with a calmness in the first half. We also created one or two chances. “We started the second half very well but after coping with the physicality we gave the ball away in our build-up play. Under no pressure, we give it away. In fairness to Kyle Lafferty, it’s a really good finish. “We still had enough time to create problems but we didn’t really effect it enough. You end up losing a very tight game. Congratulations to Hearts. They got the victory and we have to lick our wounds and move on.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhall37 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 It doesn't take a bairn with a biscuit tin head to realize what an asset Haring is, so lets not feck about and get him an extension to his 2 year deal before the unwashed from salt and vinegar land start looking and offering him a deal. Its not rocket science, its just good business and a financial bonus when english clubs come looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 57 minutes ago, mhall37 said: It doesn't take a bairn with a biscuit tin head to realize what an asset Haring is, so lets not feck about and get him an extension to his 2 year deal before the unwashed from salt and vinegar land start looking and offering him a deal. Its not rocket science, its just good business and a financial bonus when english clubs come looking. You don't offer new deals after 6 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) What length is he on...? 3-2-1.... Edited August 13, 2018 by Jammy T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhall37 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 So Spellczech, I take it your happy that Milinkovic is plying his trade at Hull FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Was interviewed by BBC Alba, spoke really well. Levein signed him as a CB but he had played as CM before. Haring seems really happy to be playing CM. Another cracking game today, he just pops up everywhere on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 His workrate and use of the ball is quality. Him and Maclean are such intelligent players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Naismith aside, signing of the summer! (and a wee mention for Uche too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVB Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I said to my son that with his three goals Naismith should be man of the match but Haring ran him close. Edited September 1, 2018 by DVB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miko Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 When was the last time we had someone as comfortable as him in the middle of the park? Must say I was moaning when he was named at home to cowdenbeath but wow how wrong I was. Boy is an absolute baller and arguably the best I've seen in that role since Aguiar. The futures bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I thought he look like Zal in centre mid in his first couple of games, but what a player. So comfortable in tight spaces. Got caught a couple of times but his work rate is superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear few Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Exudes cool calm class. Real baller ❤️? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 He will get better as the season goes along. Great engine. Good in the air. Type of player every team needs. Nothing to fancy most of the time. Once he realizes a player 10 yards away doesn’t need to receive a pass that would easily travel 30 yards he’ll be even more important to the team. Over hit passes drive me nuts. Great find by Hearts scouting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie rools Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 The new stroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Man of the match for me by a country mile. Engine, tackling, makes himself available as the out ball, keeps it nice and simple and lets others do their thing. Brilliant addition to the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, gorgie rools said: The new stroller Unbelievably cool on the ball and constantly offers himself for a pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Funny how opinions differ I thought he was clumsy at times today and poor on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighenry Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 The beauty of it is ,he’s still finding his feet in midfield ,to a certain extent .. I think he will only get sharper on the ball through more games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGee1973 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Superb again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Obua Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Fantastic again. What a player he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Good interview on Alba (half time full game replay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 29 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Funny how opinions differ I thought he was clumsy at times today and poor on the ball. Me too. Gave the ball away in our own half too many times for my liking. He’s certainly played better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Great to see a primarily defensive midfielder break forward. We need that and no player should be confined to an area on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 He was pure sex today. Always in space, always looking for the ball, always looking to make things happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Played well. Better in the middle than in the back four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Make Some Noise.. Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Boys going to get a cap whilst at the JTs. Total class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, amadjambo said: Me too. Gave the ball away in our own half too many times for my liking. He’s certainly played better. Best defensive mid I’ve seen in a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 yep he's a cool head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 25 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I must have been at a different game. Just at times, I feel like he looks like he is on the brink of losing the ball or falling over, taking one touch too many. He often manages to escape but I think one game soon, a good switched on opposition midfielder is going to start robbing possession off him. Thankfully it didn’t happen today but I feel he needs to move up a gear, if he can do that I think the sky is the limit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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