TurboT Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Apologies it’s from the sun. Do we need him? I’m not sure https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3690209/rangers-charlie-adam-hearts-stoke-city-transfers-signings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Not for me. I would prefer to keep Djoum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastlesmychurch Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Hmmm. Unless we have any long term injuries in midfield I can't see it happening. We don't need him otherwise. Although you would think he would strengthen us he has years of premier league experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weir Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Yes. Without a doubt Quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 We don't need Charlie Adam? Have I been watching a different Hearts team recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 No actual link at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Levein bummed him up something rotten when he was Scotland manager. Always had a feeling he’d end up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 His brother Grant works in my work, I'm back in on Thursday and will try and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Folk are off their head if they think he isn’t a level above our squad, would be a great addition. Can’t see it happening but did say the same about Berra and Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weir Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just now, Gorgie_Rules said: Folk are off their head if they think he isn’t a level above our squad, would be a great addition. Can’t see it happening but did say the same about Berra and Naismith. Correct. You can never have enough good players Charlie Adam is a class act. He can ping it for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Yes for me. Even past his prime he'd stroll this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Knees Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Exactly the type of player we need in midfield, he would control the midfield, like Naismith does upfront and Berra does in defence. Some coup if Craig pulls this off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Central midfield is an area where we are strong with Haring and Lee and Bozanic backing them up. I'd rather see us prioritising a wide player with pace not called Milinkovic. That said, if Haring does have a number of weeks out after finally getting his op then bringing in someone like Adam will steady the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: No actual link at all. TurboT definitely posted a link! I'm not clicking on a link to that rag though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 A midfield pivot of Haring and Adam would be tough, technical and well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 If we can can get him then of course we should, it’s a no brainer. Having Berra at the back and Adam in the middle with Naismith up top or Just behind the striker is exactly the kind of spine we need, his experience would be superb in the middle for us which is what we lack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Yes for me. Even past his prime he'd stroll this league. I'm not entirely sure, tbh. Don't get me wrong, he undoubtedly is, or certainly has been, a cut above pretty much anybody in the SPFL, but I do think there's a possibility that the particular nature of the game up here might largely pass him by. That may sound a bit daft, but Roy Keane was a better player than Adam, and it didn't go well for him up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, FarmerTweedy said: I'm not entirely sure, tbh. Don't get me wrong, he undoubtedly is, or certainly has been, a cut above pretty much anybody in the SPFL, but I do think there's a possibility that the particular nature of the game up here might largely pass him by. That may sound a bit daft, but Roy Keane was a better player than Adam, and it didn't go well for him up here! Agreed. Adam has always been a phenomenal passer of the ball but his workrate has always been in question. At his age as well, the games could easily pass him by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 He would 100% improve us. Is a yes from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: A midfield pivot of Haring and Adam would be tough, technical and well balanced. Fancy coach speak but I agree. I think for a few years he'd be a useful signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, FarmerTweedy said: I'm not entirely sure, tbh. Don't get me wrong, he undoubtedly is, or certainly has been, a cut above pretty much anybody in the SPFL, but I do think there's a possibility that the particular nature of the game up here might largely pass him by. That may sound a bit daft, but Roy Keane was a better player than Adam, and it didn't go well for him up here! I see your point, can't argue with it as we have no idea of his appetite and commitment levels towards Hearts. If he was confident, fit and up for it, I'd take him. Technically he'd be up there with the best in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Dont agree with the Roy Keane comparison, Keano was a solid in ur face tough tackler box to box kind of player, Adam imo plays a bit more football than Keane did and is technically better. Keane was brilliant but Adams experience would help our midfield massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, FarmerTweedy said: I'm not entirely sure, tbh. Don't get me wrong, he undoubtedly is, or certainly has been, a cut above pretty much anybody in the SPFL, but I do think there's a possibility that the particular nature of the game up here might largely pass him by. That may sound a bit daft, but Roy Keane was a better player than Adam, and it didn't go well for him up here! They are just not the same kind of player so comparisons are crazy. Would take Adam in a heart beat ; he brings balance and creativity , and we're crying out for that right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, NANOJAMBO said: They are just not the same kind of player so comparisons are crazy. Would take Adam in a heart beat ; he brings balance and creativity , and we're crying out for that right now. Agree 100%. Shite comparison, we would be struggling to find a player of his ability to sign for us this window, 2 year deal. The likes of Cochrane would learn hugely having him for a couple of seasons. It’s a yes from me ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, savage said: He would 100% improve us. Is a yes from me This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Depends how fit he is. He’s not got pace but he’s got a belter of a left foot and try knocking fatty Adam of the ball. He’s a big strong guy who can pass the ball with accuracy into forward positions. We’ve not really got that. He might not be able to run but he can still do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Depends how fit he is. He’s not got pace but he’s got a belter of a left foot and try knocking fatty Adam of the ball. He’s a big strong guy who can pass the ball with accuracy into forward positions. We’ve not really got that. He might not be able to run but he can still do this. And that right there is what we need from our midfield, crying out for it tbh. Get him signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocub Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Thread should be closed as soon as some says do we need him He'd walk into our team ......close thread Edited January 1, 2019 by jambocub Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocub Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 hours ago, tcjambo said: Not for me. I would prefer to keep Djoum. No offence but that's bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I’ve said for at least 2 years we need experience in defence midfield and up top. Not just experienced players but ones that that effectively be 3 captains within there own 3 areas....Berra Adam Naismith...that’s your three right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funtime Jambo Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Yes could do a job and help the youngsters with his experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Folk are off their head if they think he isn’t a level above our squad, would be a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 He'd be an unbelievable signing. His ability on the ball would improve our creativity quite considerably. Set pieces would improve as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Gorgie_Rules said: Folk are off their head if they think he isn’t a level above our squad, would be a great addition. Can’t see it happening but did say the same about Berra and Naismith. Is it possible you need to raise your hopes and opinions on Hearts players? Seems like you see a lot of players as being above us, yet they sign for us anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 hours ago, jambocub said: Thread should be closed as soon as some says do we need him He'd walk into our team ......close thread No it shouldn’t. The guy has not been at the top of his performances for a couple of seasons at least. Speaking as someone who rates him highly, and who would like to see us sign him, I don’t see him as some kind of ‘wow’ signing at this stage of his career. I would not need to pinch myself if we struck a deal with him, and he would not tear the premiership apart. 2 hours ago, jamtartan74 said: And that right there is what we need from our midfield, crying out for it tbh. Get him signed. Did he ever do that regularly? I don’t remember that being the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: Is it possible you need to raise your hopes and opinions on Hearts players? Seems like you see a lot of players as being above us, yet they sign for us anyway? That is a good question, what is the type of player we should expect at Hearts these days? Normal circumstances probably wouldn’t have allowed us to sign either Berra or Naismith but their respective circumstances meant we could, Lafferty is another, Adam would seem to fit that mould as well, players with undoubted talent with experience of the top division in England who are either nearing the end of their career or ones who have possibly tried and struggled to adapt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, jamtartan74 said: That is a good question, what is the type of player we should expect at Hearts these days? Normal circumstances probably wouldn’t have allowed us to sign either Berra or Naismith but their respective circumstances meant we could, Lafferty is another, Adam would seem to fit that mould as well, players with undoubted talent with experience of the top division in England who are either nearing the end of their career or ones who have possibly tried and struggled to adapt? I think we need to raise that standard. I believe that the profile of our club has risen, along with the funds available. I can see us signing players in the coming seasons, that we hitherto saw as being too good for us. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: I think we need to raise that standard. I believe that the profile of our club has risen, along with the funds available. I can see us signing players in the coming seasons, that we hitherto saw as being too good for us. ? That’s what I would hope for too but realistically we can’t compete if epl or top championship clubs went in for the same player, the Charlie Adams and Berra’s of the world are our most likely targets, players who have been there and want to come back up the road, or alternatively we find gems in our own league before they move down south ??♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, jamtartan74 said: That’s what I would hope for too but realistically we can’t compete if epl or top championship clubs went in for the same player, the Charlie Adams and Berra’s of the world are our most likely targets, players who have been there and want to come back up the road, or alternatively we find gems in our own league before they move down south ??♂️ I think we will do rather well from such signings. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny1874 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Whilst Adam would undoubtedly improve us. I suspect the true purpose of the article is summed up by the following quote from it... "The news is certain to alert other interested Scottish clubs who have been monitoring his situation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: I think we will do rather well from such signings. ?? I get that impression as well, there are plenty players who fit that category who have still have a lot to offer, i seen someone on here mention Ross McCormack for example going back to Motherwell, I would have him here for a season or two, Johnny Russell another one, these players would fit in well at our club and affordable I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Not for me, puts Cochrane and McDonald further back in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Not for me, puts Cochrane and McDonald further back in my opinion McDonald? Why is that? He’s a winger. And cochrane would benefit from the experience of someone like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 4 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: TurboT definitely posted a link! I'm not clicking on a link to that rag though! Sorry,meant nothing in the story to link us to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, jamtartan74 said: McDonald? Why is that? He’s a winger. And cochrane would benefit from the experience of someone like him. As a say just my opinion , we pretty strong in midfield already and need to have pathway for our youngsters coming through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 21 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: As a say just my opinion , we pretty strong in midfield already and need to have pathway for our youngsters coming through Opinions ay!, Adam would improve our midfield instantly, he would help develop Cochrane, he would become our best midfielder straight away but u would pass up the opportunity to sign him because we are ‘pretty strong’ in midfield already? Opinions as u say but I find that one pretty silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, jamtartan74 said: Opinions ay!, Adam would improve our midfield instantly, he would help develop Cochrane, he would become our best midfielder straight away but u would pass up the opportunity to sign him because we are ‘pretty strong’ in midfield already? Opinions as u say but I find that one pretty silly. It's about balance. There's no doubting his quality but we aren't going to play 5 central midfielders, for example, in our best team. We need more pace and width in the side so if we have an opportunity to obtain that with whatever resources we have, I'd rather pass on Adam to improve those areas. If we can get both then fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: It's about balance. There's no doubting his quality but we aren't going to play 5 central midfielders, for example, in our best team. We need more pace and width in the side so if we have an opportunity to obtain that with whatever resources we have, I'd rather pass on Adam to improve those areas. If we can get both then fantastic. OF course it’s about balance and to play 5 cm’s is ridiculous as you are aware, that would never happen anyway, Adam would go straight into this team alongside Haring in the middle. This is a Charlie Adam thread not a thread on wingers, I agree that’s pace and width is probably more a priority but if he became available we would be foolish to not sign him, all imo of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 5 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: TurboT definitely posted a link! I'm not clicking on a link to that rag though! I did it twice just for you. You’re welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I reckon he will end up at Dundee, happy to play for a vastly reduced salary just to turn out for his boyhood heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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