Cruyff Turn Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Can't see how this means Lafferty is away. Naismith was used deeper and we haven't replaced Goncalves. MacLean is back up and Uche is a punt. This would take the squad closer to being better able to challenge. Might do but if we get this lad, he won't be coming in to sit on the bench. So its Lafferty & Vanecek together or Laffertys offski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyhmfc Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Where is the source of this story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Might do but if we get this lad, he won't be coming in to sit on the bench. So its Lafferty & Vanecek together or Laffertys offski. Its Lafferty and Vanecek hopefully. Then MacLean and Uche are back up which would be a normal set up. (As I said Naismith is deeper) Edited June 8, 2018 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambojay84 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said: Ok mate my apologies was only being friendly as I thought you were being genuine, back to not posting on here for me I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, iantjambo said: So long fairwell auf wiedersehen goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Can't see how this means Lafferty is away. Naismith was used deeper and we haven't replaced Goncalves. MacLean is back up and Uche is a punt. This would take the squad closer to being better able to challenge. Bit harsh, mate. oh..punt. Gotcha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Its Lafferty and Vanecek hopefully. Then MacLean and Uche are back up which would be a normal set up. (As I said Naismith is deeper) Looking at the you tube videos of Vanacek I can’t see him playing alongside Lafferty. His goals are often headers at the end of crosses. Lafferty’s are mostly seizing on chances through the middle. Getting Vanacek would suggest he will be the spearhead, and I can’t see Lafferty working in that set up. I like Lafferty and hopes it’s not the case, but that’s how I see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandJambo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 31 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Even if a dog bites you or a bee stings you? Just remember a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Lafferty, Vanecek, MacLean and Ikpeazu as striking options is extremely solid. Looking more and more likely that we are going to be playing 2 up front. Lafferty and Vanecek upfront with Milinkovic and Naismith in behind would be naughty. Then perhaps Olly Lee and Edwards in midfield in front of the back 4 and goalie, a 4222 formation. We could definitely set up like that against majority of the teams then maybe tweak it in the bigger games to have an extra man in midfield. Edited June 8, 2018 by Ali Lawrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Its Lafferty and Vanecek hopefully. Then MacLean and Uche are back up which would be a normal set up. (As I said Naismith is deeper) Might work with all three of them in a 3-5-2/5-3-2 or 4-4-2 diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Looking at the you tube videos of Vanacek I can’t see him playing alongside Lafferty. His goals are often headers at the end of crosses. Lafferty’s are mostly seizing on chances through the middle. Getting Vanacek would suggest he will be the spearhead, and I can’t see Lafferty working in that set up. I like Lafferty and hopes it’s not the case, but that’s how I see it Agree Scott, how I'm reading it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 22 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Can't see how this means Lafferty is away. Naismith was used deeper and we haven't replaced Goncalves. MacLean is back up and Uche is a punt. This would take the squad closer to being better able to challenge. Sums up my thoughts to a tee. How adding another striker to a squad that was shockingly short on depth after isma left means lafferty is gone is beyond puzzling. Adding 2+2 and getting 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I really don't think (or hope!) that lafferty is.away. I think we are bulking our squad with good players who can all slot in when needed. This would be four experienced strikers, which is good.cover to have. I imagine, if we keep naismith, he would slot in as attacking mid just behind laff and Uche or Laff and Vanecek. He breaks down play really well when there. Lets keep calm and not panic. It's just another signing to the squad, to build on. Laff loves this club, more than "one last pay day" I feel. Going to be a dad, last thing he needs or would probably want, is jetting off to start over in China or even England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, daveyhmfc said: Where is the source of this story? There is none.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ali Lawrie said: Lafferty, Vanecek, MacLean and Ikpeazu as striking options is extremely solid. Looking more and more likely that we are going to be playing 2 up front. Lafferty and Vanecek upfront with Milinkovic and Naismith in behind would be naughty. Then perhaps Olly Lee and Edwards in midfield in front of the back 4 and goalie, a 4222 formation. We could definitely set up like that against majority of the teams then maybe tweak it in the bigger games to have an extra man in midfield. Attacking four of Laff, Uche/Vanacek, milinkovic and naisy would be pure filth. Derty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Looking at the you tube videos of Vanacek I can’t see him playing alongside Lafferty. His goals are often headers at the end of crosses. Lafferty’s are mostly seizing on chances through the middle. Getting Vanacek would suggest he will be the spearhead, and I can’t see Lafferty working in that set up. I like Lafferty and hopes it’s not the case, but that’s how I see it You've no idea whether they can work together. Lafferty is a far more versatile player than your limited description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, mscjambo said: Sums up my thoughts to a tee. How adding another striker to a squad that was shockingly short on depth after isma left means lafferty is gone is beyond puzzling. Adding 2+2 and getting 5 Don't mate, I know. A lot of lady frocks getting soiled on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diez Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: There is none.... We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, daveyhmfc said: Where is the source of this story? Clearly some people are suggesting the original story from start of week has moved on https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2737023/hearts-david-vanecek-teplice-czech-olomouc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, El Diez said: We shall see. Here's hoping,looks a decent player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanjo15 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 A wee Ulster Andy replicate is just what we need. Fast nippy striker playing off the big man up top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Maybe the new season kit will be made from curtains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 29 minutes ago, Jambojay84 said: Ok mate my apologies was only being friendly as I thought you were being genuine, back to not posting on here for me I guess I was saying a taxi for me for getting it wrong. Apologies. Cheers for correction ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo007 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 This young man's Wedding tomorrow.....best wishes Dale ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, jambo007 said: This young man's Wedding tomorrow.....best wishes Dale ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambojay84 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, WeeChuck'sHeed said: I was saying a taxi for me for getting it wrong. Apologies. Cheers for correction ? Cool mate but it appears I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, jambo007 said: This young man's Wedding tomorrow.....best wishes Dale ... Good luck to a good lad. With a bit of luck he could have been a big player for us. He really must have been a nightmare to play against. Really hope he catches a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: You've no idea whether they can work together. Lafferty is a far more versatile player than your limited description. It's just my opinion. Of course Lafferty does more than that, I was highlighting one of the stronger aspects of his game ( and the apparent strength of Vanacek's) . To be clearer, if there was a choice from the limited video evidence I've seen I'd rather have Lafferty as centre forward than Vanacek, - I'm doubtful if they have been bought to work together up front is all I'm saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenHertz Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Dario Maresic Fantastic young player. Unfortunately recently signed a contract extension keeping him at Sturm Graz till 2020, don't see us being able to afford him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 4 hours ago, johnking123 said: Chines transfer market opens soon. Last pay day for Lafferty. He was getting very decent pay days last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texia Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Gut feeling but I think Lafferty will be a Hearts player by the end of the window, with an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 8 hours ago, jambo007 said: This young man's Wedding tomorrow.....best wishes Dale ... Aw really, thats nice. He used to come to my restaurant. Lovely folk, hope they have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 10 hours ago, TheBigO said: Offside Von Trapp? The sound of music to my ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I don't think Lafferty is going his goals kept us in the top 6. Maybe we're changing to 2 up front and Currie could be away on loan since he missed last season and a season as first choice in the championship would do him good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would expect Zanatta to be given a chance with Currie and Keena out on loan again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAR Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, tcjambo said: I would expect Zanatta to be given a chance with Currie and Keena out on loan again. Levein has already said he intends to have Keena in the 1st team squad next season Edited June 9, 2018 by CAR misspell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 We could play lafferty wide left and Naismith on the right with Vanecek central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Absolute Scenes said: I really don't think (or hope!) that lafferty is.away. I think we are bulking our squad with good players who can all slot in when needed. This would be four experienced strikers, which is good.cover to have. I imagine, if we keep naismith, he would slot in as attacking mid just behind laff and Uche or Laff and Vanecek. He breaks down play really well when there. Lets keep calm and not panic. It's just another signing to the squad, to build on. Laff loves this club, more than "one last pay day" I feel. Going to be a dad, last thing he needs or would probably want, is jetting off to start over in China or even England. Agree. It's also worth remembering we don't know how good the new players will be or how quickly they'll settle. Having players around like The Duke will help them in many ways if they do have something to offer and improve on. We need to keep our proven, dependable players to count on in these moments. Not lump all the expectation on new signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 We are building a squad here, something we never had last season. Don't know why folk always think someone has to be away because a certain player is coming in. MacLean isn't going to play every game, Ikpeazu is making a huge jump up in level, so probably won't play every game. That leaves Lafferty and, potentially, the Czech boy as first choice. Naismith is more of a number 10 these days and I think he'll definitely be back regardless of how many strikers are brought in. Our squad is threadbare, we need a lot of players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just now, DG_HMFC said: We are building a squad here, something we never had last season. Don't know why folk always think someone has to be away because a certain player is coming in. MacLean isn't going to play every game, Ikpeazu is making a huge jump up in level, so probably won't play every game. That leaves Lafferty and, potentially, the Czech boy as first choice. Naismith is more of a number 10 these days and I think he'll definitely be back regardless of how many strikers are brought in. Our squad is threadbare, we need a lot of players. Exactly, even before the players released this summer we let go Stockton, goncalves, walker and grezlek in January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Adam_the_legend said: Lafferty is great but if we get offered good money for him we won’t turn it down. If we can then use that money to further boost the squad then it work out for the best. Thats WAY too sensible. I’m going to ignore that & say I want KL not only to stay, but to sign an extension. Why cant we have 4 really good strikers at the club? I seem to recall having 4 garbage strikers at the club at the same time previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: We are building a squad here, something we never had last season. Don't know why folk always think someone has to be away because a certain player is coming in. MacLean isn't going to play every game, Ikpeazu is making a huge jump up in level, so probably won't play every game. That leaves Lafferty and, potentially, the Czech boy as first choice. Naismith is more of a number 10 these days and I think he'll definitely be back regardless of how many strikers are brought in. Our squad is threadbare, we need a lot of players. Unless its Sammon on his way out then I think we can all be happy I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 13 hours ago, TheBigO said: Not so sure itd mean anything. McLean, who knows, got to think they see a coach in him and hes there when required, solid backup no more type guy. Uche prob on peanuts and a gamble. Naismith i dont think they see as a striker ( a mistake imo). So looking at real number 9s, signing this lad would be real competition to Lafferty with the others to back them up. Currie and Keena you wonder about but again theyre not probably thought of as out and out strikers, more the second in a two. And we might, just might play 2 up too This 100% but some still seem convinced that Lafferty will be away when Levein has said he wants to keep him and there’s been no offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Ian Malcolm Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 We played the second half of last season with Naismith and Lafferty as our only striking options. We currently have Lafferty, Ikpeazu and MacLean. We're hardly overstocked and needing to shift any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tote Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just because we look to be singing another striker has nothing to do with lafferty or Naismith staying/coming. Levein just wants options. MacLean isn’t going to start much and Uche is raw. Naismith will play deeper so bring the boy in logic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, Dr Ian Malcolm said: We played the second half of last season with Naismith and Lafferty as our only striking options. We currently have Lafferty, Ikpeazu and MacLean. We're hardly overstocked and needing to shift any. And Sammon, Keena and Currie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, tcjambo said: I would expect Zanatta to be given a chance with Currie and Keena out on loan again. Hope Zanatta gets a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, ericb said: And Sammon, Keena and Currie I cant see us keeping Sammon. Or not loaning out Currie and Keena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, ericb said: And Sammon, Keena and Currie And Henderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 14 hours ago, Tenor said: Already brought in 2 strikers. Lafferty away, or Naismith not coming back? Post number 2. Wondered how long it would be before someone mentioned Lafferty being off. I know it makes sense but if there was a way to encourage season ticket renewal selling your 17 goal season striker aint it. I sincerely hope this is not the case and, I'd rather keep Naismith if possible rather than sign this fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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