Heres Rixxy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2019/02/12/hearts-reeling-as-demi-mitchell-returns-to-manchester-united-facing-months-on-the-sidelines-while-michael-smith-is-ruled-out-for-eight-weeks-craig-levein-motherwell/ Ridiculous luck again - just as we looked like getting a full squad together again we lose Smith and now Mitchell. I fear we've seen the last of Demi now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 We should just get a sticky thread for our injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Heres Rixxy said: http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2019/02/12/hearts-reeling-as-demi-mitchell-returns-to-manchester-united-facing-months-on-the-sidelines-while-michael-smith-is-ruled-out-for-eight-weeks-craig-levein-motherwell/ Ridiculous luck again - just as we looked like getting a full squad together again we lose Smith and now Mitchell. I fear we've seen the last of Demi now. Jeez it’s never ending. i did notice that CL did not mention Garuccio as a ready made replacement for Mitchell - not sure if there is anything to be read into there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@VladMagic Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Never in all my years supporting Hearts have I known a season like this for injuries. Unbelievable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ah well. Cheerio Demi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 this has been a ridiculous season for injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Seems like a constant merry go round of injuries. Edit: Wonder if its worth sticking a bid in for him? Edited February 12, 2019 by OTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looked like he was training today going by social media. We have zero luck. While he has not been great this season, on his day he is a class act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Shame He does have something. Still learning to impose what he can do on games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Fek sakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ****ety **** sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Never known anything like it before. Still we can’t use it as an excuse remember. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, red said: Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park Souttar was on Scotland duty. I doubt it's the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, red said: Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park Souttar was with Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Jeez it’s never ending. i did notice that CL did not mention Garuccio as a ready made replacement for Mitchell - not sure if there is anything to be read into there? Something is not quite right with the Garuccio situation. He played really well for us against Hamilton and Hibs when called upon and then has never been seen again. Has there been some kind of fall out?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) I suspect the usual posters will be on saying he wasnt up to it and it’s no loss but for me it is a real blow as cover and competition for places is a key component of a successful team. Edited February 12, 2019 by Brighton Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, karipidis said: Souttar was with Scotland. In Israel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 No great loss in Demi. Smith is a disaster though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Souttar was on Scotland duty. I doubt it's the pitch. So it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That’s absolutely brutal luck for us and obviously him. Now we lose our full backs. It really is never ending. get Garuccio back ASAP and pray we don’t lose either him or Godinho or our season really is going to come off the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: Something is not quite right with the Garuccio situation. He played really well for us against Hamilton and Hibs when called upon and then has never been seen again. Has there been some kind of fall out?! I think Garuccio played yesterday at RB for the reserves which might have suggested he was being pencilled in to replace Smith this weekend. Mitchell's injury probably changes that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-blow-for-smith-and-mitchell Now official. Interesting that Levein doesn't mention Garuccio when speaking about the left back position. Edited February 12, 2019 by 8skacel8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, 8skacel8 said: https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-blow-for-smith-and-mitchell Now official. Interesting that Levein doesn't mention Garuccio when speaking about the left back position. The Garuccio thing is a bit odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There was always going to be another spate. I think we'll get clobbered with more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well all I can say is we lost a fullback through injury on our way to cup glory in 2012 so it must be a sign... Absolutely crap luck again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, davemclaren said: The Garucio thing is a bit odd. It is! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hopefully Jamie Brandon is close to being fully fit. Really rate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Smith pulled up on Sunday with no one near him. No sign of tripping or catching his studs ext. he just went down and immediately signaled to the bench he had a problem. No idea how Mitchell got injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalOrder74 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Was finally starting to get decent again two defenders out again though absolute torture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ah well. I fear that may be any chance we had of mounting a properly good end to the season gone. Just as the core of the team is looking good, we really have absolutely nothing down both flanks. As as others have said the Garrucio thing is very very odd. Some of the journos need to ask Levein about what is going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, red said: Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park I dont recall any opposition players picking up a serious injury from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Well all I can say is we lost a fullback through injury on our way to cup glory in 2012 so it must be a sign... Absolutely crap luck again though. But we had Gowzer and Grainger back then though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, davemclaren said: The Garuccio thing is a bit odd. Yes very. i reckon we will play 3-5-2 alot more between now and the end of the season if Garuccio is not being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, red said: Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park Souttar was playing for Scotland away from home, but I can't remember who the opposition were, Czech Republic possibly (think it was a friendly match, remember seeing it on TV). Edit - It was against Israel. Edited February 12, 2019 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, 8skacel8 said: https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-blow-for-smith-and-mitchell Now official. Interesting that Levein doesn't mention Garuccio when speaking about the left back position. Is it not just that Garruccio is a LB and Mitchell is a LWB, with Mulraney and Burns both seen as better playing further up and so more of a like for like with Mitchell? Suspect Garrucio will make the bench now at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookkeeper Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Am I right in thinking the entire backline has been injured at some point? Most of them have been injuries which have seen the players have significant spells on the sidelines too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: Something is not quite right with the Garuccio situation. He played really well for us against Hamilton and Hibs when called upon and then has never been seen again. Has there been some kind of fall out?! No, Levein has stated quite clearly that he see’s garuccio as a left back and not as an attacking wing back, we’ve been playing with wing backs so he hasn’t played but will when Levein decides to start with a left back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said: Souttar was playing for Scotland away from home, but I can't remember who the opposition were, Czech Republic possibly (think it was a friendly match, remember seeing it on TV). It was Israel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 57 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: Something is not quite right with the Garuccio situation. He played really well for us against Hamilton and Hibs when called upon and then has never been seen again. Has there been some kind of fall out?! Not entirely true. He played against Livi in the cup and was poor so I wasn't too surprised he was dropped. Didn't expect him to miss out on the squad completely but we have had a strong bench the last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JamboAl said: I think Garuccio played yesterday at RB for the reserves which might have suggested he was being pencilled in to replace Smith this weekend. Mitchell's injury probably changes that. Is Marcus not fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Is Marcus not fit? Fit, maybe. Match fit, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 We should just throw in the towel, we’ll never be allowed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'm sure Smith will be come back strong. The Mitchell injury is very annoying though, very talented player, that was more like it from him on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 hours ago, red said: Sincerely hope it ain’t the new pitch contributing to these crazy injuries.......Smith, Berra, Demi all suffered, Naisy was on similar surface at Murrayfield and can’t recall where Souttar was, Uche was fir park If Demi got injured at training it won't have been the pitch. Just shit luck. Garruccio situation is strange though. I can't understand why he hasn't been quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hearts website Mitchell too faces a spell on the sidelines after damaging the lateral meniscus in his knee – a reoccurrence of the same injury that saw him miss part of last season. Remaining philosophical, the manager – though undoubtedly disappointed to lose both full backs – is taking comfort from having other options available to him. “We have Marcus Godinho and Jamie Brandon back and they have both played and played well,” he said. “I have been pleased with Marcus when he has played so I have no complaints there. “With Demi it was innocuous, it was his standing leg and it was just the way he twisted after he shot. “But we have Jake Mulraney and Bobby Burns who can play there as well.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Ribble said: No, Levein has stated quite clearly that he see’s garuccio as a left back and not as an attacking wing back, we’ve been playing with wing backs so he hasn’t played but will when Levein decides to start with a left back. Like on Sunday when he started with a left back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Walker Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Something has been odd with Garuccio all season. How many times has he played pretty well then just disappeared for a few games? At least 3 or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Like posters above have said. CL doesn’t think Ben can play LWB but most times when we play 4-4-2 he plays left back. Levein clearly doesn’t think he’s got either the energy to get up and down. Or the ability to play good football in the final 3rd. Although I think he’s probably our best crosser of a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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