Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, siegementality said: I think Naismith will go to the MLS. The only way he’ll stay at Hearts is if he thinks he is in with a good chance of winning a trophy with us. Sadly we are not good enough for that. Aye, there's no way he's staying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 41 minutes ago, siegementality said: I think Naismith will go to the MLS. The only way he’ll stay at Hearts is if he thinks he is in with a good chance of winning a trophy with us. Sadly we are not good enough for that. Unless he signs for Celtic he does not have a good chance of winning a trophy in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethan14 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just hope he delivers the Scottish cup before he leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deans Jambo Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I'd imagine it will depend which MLS teams want him! He might be fussy about where they're based (geographically) and what their status is. Then weight that up against offers in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Here’s my musings on the replacing Naismith angle: I think it would be virtually impossible to replace him like for like. I think that if he does stay, then Clare and he will be the best supporting forwards in the Premiership next season. I think that if Naismith does leave, Clare will be a massive part of our contingency plan for still being good without him. I think we would have survived our injury horror story better if we had managed to retain Milinkovic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The bloke would be off his nut not to take an offer for the MLS. Once in a lifetime opportunity to play out there & experience the lifestyle it would offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc1874 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The traveling aspect of the MLS is something hopefully Naismith is taking seriously, its pretty horrific. On and off planes every other week depending on the city, and it almost has the feel of British teams traveling for European games, the distance from teams even in the same league are challenge. Unless your in the northeast of the USA, no real local fixtures. The MLS season starts here shortly, can we see Naismith jump straight into another season with no real break, uprooting family etc? It must be an offer from a top team for him to be considering it seriously. It can be a fantastic lifestyle depending on the team or city that is offering a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, hmfc1874 said: The traveling aspect of the MLS is something hopefully Naismith is taking seriously, its pretty horrific. On and off planes every other week depending on the city, and it almost has the feel of British teams traveling for European games, the distance from teams even in the same league are challenge. Unless your in the northeast of the USA, no real local fixtures. The MLS season starts here shortly, can we see Naismith jump straight into another season with no real break, uprooting family etc? It must be an offer from a top team for him to be considering it seriously. It can be a fantastic lifestyle depending on the team or city that is offering a contract. I think he will take all of this into account. Playing up frontwith Zlatan in LA though? Turn that down.....tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: Here’s my musings on the replacing Naismith angle: I think it would be virtually impossible to replace him like for like. I think that if he does stay, then Clare and he will be the best supporting forwards in the Premiership next season. I think that if Naismith does leave, Clare will be a massive part of our contingency plan for still being good without him. I think we would have survived our injury horror story better if we had managed to retain Milinkovic. We have proved this season emphatically we can't replace him like for like. Different plan needed should he go. I was 80 20 he would stay. 60 40 now. If he has happiness why risk it unless the offer is too attractive to resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Nelly Terraces said: The bloke would be off his nut not to take an offer for the MLS. Once in a lifetime opportunity to play out there & experience the lifestyle it would offer. Must be tempting, Nelly. Going by the way he has spoken about HMFC though, it doesn’t seem as much of a no brainier as you see it. He likes Hearts and is torn despite us not being able to offer the same money. Its nice when a great player with no historical affiliation with our great tv club just loves being here. Often born and bred Hearts supporters are quicker to run the club down and sink in to depression about us. HHGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 MLS isn't a great lifestyle choice for a family, wife and child stay at home and player fly's away for a few days, this isn't just Euro adventure, this is a week in week out scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I sincerely hope he stays because it’s not just his intelligence and ability that we miss, it’s the influence he brings to the team. It’ll cost 1million plus to replace him either in the shape of a direct replacement or bringing in 2 or 3 which contribute the same amount as one Steven Naismith. To a lesser extent Djoum as well, he’ll cost a small fortune to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, siegementality said: I think Naismith will go to the MLS. The only way he’ll stay at Hearts is if he thinks he is in with a good chance of winning a trophy with us. Sadly we are not good enough for that. Let’s hope you eat your words by the end of the season. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Given his knee injuries over the years , are the pitches in MLS mainly grass or artificial ? Might also be a factor in making up his mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Given his knee injuries over the years , are the pitches in MLS mainly grass or artificial ? Might also be a factor in making up his mind . Made of gold apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Let’s hope you eat your words by the end of the season. ? I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Villiers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 North American sports teams usually go 'on the road' for a couple of weeks then play at home for a couple. This maybe won't suit his family life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookkeeper Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Naismith to replace David Villa at New York City FC.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 He carries us week in week out and yet all he will hear will is the Olly Lee song consistently even when he isn’t playing. Need to get this man a song ASAP and get behind the team in general. He said himself that he feels the fans get on the back far too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Made of gold apparently. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 We need to get a banner made basically begging him to stay and have it on show at every game until he signs ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, clouston1992 said: We need to get a banner made basically begging him to stay and have it on show at every game until he signs ?? Might work. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: Must be tempting, Nelly. Going by the way he has spoken about HMFC though, it doesn’t seem as much of a no brainier as you see it. He likes Hearts and is torn despite us not being able to offer the same money. Its nice when a great player with no historical affiliation with our great tv club just loves being here. Often born and bred Hearts supporters are quicker to run the club down and sink in to depression about us. HHGH No idea what autocorrect and the lagging nature of my phone on this website is trying to do to me here... “tv club”?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 My guess is that it's the new Cincinnati FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 His wife has just opened a new business in Ayrshire. Another point to maybe be considered in the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Alan_R said: My guess is that it's the new Cincinnati FC He isn’t stupid enough to take his kids to live in Cincinnati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Gary Locke said on bt sport that Naisy has just finished doing his house up. This and a new business doesn’t sound like someone moving to the other side of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sir Gio said: I think he will take all of this into account. Playing up frontwith Zlatan in LA though? Turn that down.....tough Zlatan couldnae lace Steven MacLean’s boots Edited February 19, 2019 by It should have been ten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Newton51 said: Gary Locke said on bt sport that Naisy has just finished doing his house up. This and a new business doesn’t sound like someone moving to the other side of the world I knew he was building down in Ayrshire, cost was in excess of £1 million, but had no idea if it was finished yet or not. It is also in that same area that he has a lot of investment in property, very like Christophe Berra does. These are players who at their stage in their careers don't have to go running here and there to make more money, they've already done that with wise investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Barack said: "Guess where we're moving too...? Cincinnati!" Well, good luck with the weather. I’m assuming you won’t be playing soccer in the summer months? Certainly too hot for a 32-34 year-old looking to maximise his playing career. At least Naisy can come back to the warmth of Scotland in the winter and play for the jam tarts. Where are you living just now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Barack said: Eh? I'm agreeing with you. It's not even the nicest city in Ohio. I'm not in Cincinnati, by the way. Or Scotland, as it goes. Sorry, thought you were being serious. Some unlucky folk do have to move there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, It should have been ten said: Zlatan couldnae lace Steven MacLean’s boots Or Perry Kitchens??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Sir Gio said: Or Perry Kitchens??????? Wow, had actually forgot about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Famous 1874 said: He carries us week in week out and yet all he will hear will is the Olly Lee song consistently even when he isn’t playing. Need to get this man a song ASAP and get behind the team in general. He said himself that he feels the fans get on the back far too fast. This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deans Jambo Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Famous 1874 said: He said himself that he feels the fans get on the back far too fast. No he didn't. A fans journalist piece said he felt the fans got on his back to quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Money or acclaim? He's still got something to offer Scotland as well as Hearts. My view is that if he thinks he's got a sniff of further caps he'll stay. He certainly merits being in the Scottish squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 47 minutes ago, Deans Jambo said: No he didn't. A fans journalist piece said he felt the fans got on his back to quickly. Gave the calm down sign to the fans 3 times in the first half against Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoof.hearted Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Anyway there is no chance he'll go to the MLS, cos it's the LMS according to Yogi (Gid honest Scoatish buoys) Hughes on Sportsound last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 17 hours ago, Famous 1874 said: He carries us week in week out and yet all he will hear will is the Olly Lee song consistently even when he isn’t playing. Need to get this man a song ASAP and get behind the team in general. He said himself that he feels the fans get on the back far too fast. Where has he said that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, Prof said: Money or acclaim? He's still got something to offer Scotland as well as Hearts. My view is that if he thinks he's got a sniff of further caps he'll stay. He certainly merits being in the Scottish squad. Johnny Russell is in the squad all the time and plays over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/17444315.goncalves-naismith-will-miss-crazy-spfl-if-he-goes-to-mls/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It should have been ten Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/17444315.goncalves-naismith-will-miss-crazy-spfl-if-he-goes-to-mls/ They use a photo of Isma Goncalves instead of José ??♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Alan_R said: My guess is that it's the new Cincinnati FC Nicholson definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Famous 1874 said: Gave the calm down sign to the fans 3 times in the first half against Dundee. Livingston. Suspended against Dundee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Nelly Terraces said: The bloke would be off his nut not to take an offer for the MLS. Once in a lifetime opportunity to play out there & experience the lifestyle it would offer. I think the complete opposite, I think he would be off his nut to move to that soleless football league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 20 hours ago, Nelly Terraces said: The bloke would be off his nut not to take an offer for the MLS. Once in a lifetime opportunity to play out there & experience the lifestyle it would offer. The money he has he could retire there, go for a year and tour or whatever, go for three months a year......anytime he likes in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, hoof.hearted said: Anyway there is no chance he'll go to the MLS, cos it's the LMS according to Yogi (Gid honest Scoatish buoys) Hughes on Sportsound last night. Haha I heard that on the podcast this morning. I thought it had been renamed and I had missed that news. No wonder he can't get a job over there. Naismith is still a young guy, with a young family, why would he not want to maximise his earning potential over the next 2-3 years?! Money might not be his main driver, but there will be a figure that he probably can't turn away from. I hope he stays, but I've gone from confident to hopeful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Sir Gio said: Livingston. Suspended against Dundee Ah yeah cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 17 hours ago, It should have been ten said: Zlatan couldnae lace Steven MacLean’s boots Maclean has Velcro boots to save his bad back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 hours ago, hoof.hearted said: Anyway there is no chance he'll go to the MLS, cos it's the LMS according to Yogi (Gid honest Scoatish buoys) Hughes on Sportsound last night. I’m always reminded of this Scottish Cup winning manager when people talk about how Intelligent you have to be to do that particular job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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