Mr Elwood P Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47535882 In the Northern Ireland squad, discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 He probably just gets called up for his off field influence tbh. Will no doubt retire the end of this season and become a coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Good luck to him. Finished as a footballer though and another waste of ££. Edited March 12, 2019 by Inch Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Jimmy Dunne is in Republic of Ireland squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hughes in squad could be a bonus for us if tonight is postponed or abandoned. Three players called up means they can’t force us to play Thistle next week without Souter and Godinh. Austin worked one for us there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hughes should have been let go at the end of last season. Hes a waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Hughes in squad could be a bonus for us if tonight is postponed or abandoned. Three players called up means they can’t force us to play Thistle next week without Souter and Godinh. Austin worked one for us there. Why wouldn’t we want to play next week and get Hampden sorted ASAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 It’s so he can get injured again and return to us and be unavailable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Hughes in squad could be a bonus for us if tonight is postponed or abandoned. Three players called up means they can’t force us to play Thistle next week without Souter and Godinh. Austin worked one for us there. This confuses me, is tonight not played to a finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, graygo said: This confuses me, is tonight not played to a finish? He says if it is postponed or abandoned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: He says if it is postponed or abandoned So he did. Is it played to a finish tonight then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communist Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, Herbert said: Hughes should have been let go at the end of last season. Hes a waste of money. There can no be no decent argument against this imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, Herbert said: Hughes should have been let go at the end of last season. Hes a waste of money. Completely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Can someone not pull up the last Aaron Hughes thread and save everyone posting the same as last time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: Why wouldn’t we want to play next week and get Hampden sorted ASAP? No Souter or Godinho, that’s why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Completely agree Absolutely ridiculous he was given a playing contract for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 He's well past it and a liability when he's playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canada Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I wonder if Hughes will get a final appearance for us at the end of the season just to try and erase the memory of the Livi game from his mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 50 minutes ago, graygo said: So he did. Is it played to a finish tonight then? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 He's in the Northern Ireland squad because he's important to them as an "elder statesman" - he actually has an inspirational impact on the players. The posters on here have no idea about his work with our young defenders in the academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: No Souter or Godinho, that’s why We’re the 3rd biggest club in the country mate. We couldn’t beat Partick without them and request a postponement it would be the biggest shitbag thing known ever. Thankfully we’re off. ****in mon the ‘Ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, colinmaroon said: He's in the Northern Ireland squad because he's important to them as an "elder statesman" - he actually has an inspirational impact on the players. The posters on here have no idea about his work with our young defenders in the academy. Hes shite. call him up as a coach then. Unlike us, paying him a players wage to top up retirement fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 26 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: Hes shite. call him up as a coach then. Unlike us, paying him a players wage to top up retirement fund. Your ignorance goes before you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, colinmaroon said: Your ignorance goes before you! Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Inch Hearts said: Hes shite. call him up as a coach then. Unlike us, paying him a players wage to top up retirement fund. He is more or less acting as a coach and his wage is completely insignificant because as a coach I would imagine he would be getting a wage. WTF is your problem here? We will most likely gain an excellent coach, have a back up experienced defender and in the meantime his influence around the dressing room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, communist said: There can no be no decent argument against this imo. Yes there is, should never have been signed in the first place. Was washed up and playing in India, just here to stay fit for NI at Macphee’s behest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: He is more or less acting as a coach and his wage is completely insignificant because as a coach I would imagine he would be getting a wage. WTF is your problem here? We will most likely gain an excellent coach, have a back up experienced defender and in the meantime his influence around the dressing room He said he doesn’t even know if he wants to coach when he retires, we don’t need any more coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47535882 In the Northern Ireland squad, discuss. So basically we are paying his wages to prolong his international career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just now, Cruickshank for Scotland said: So basically we are paying his wages to prolong his international career! If he's good enough to play for Northern Ireland he should, theoretically, be good enough to play for Hearts. Hopefully he's having a big influence in training and leaves in the summer with everyone's best wishes or stays as a defensive coach if required or desired on his part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcajambo Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I don’t even think he is in Edinburgh at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 18 hours ago, Brave Hearts said: It’s so he can get injured again and return to us and be unavailable. I think we get financially compensated if he is injured on international duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, barcajambo said: I don’t even think he is in Edinburgh at the moment. I did see him at Oriam a couple of weeks ago, he looks like Mr Burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 14 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: He is more or less acting as a coach and his wage is completely insignificant because as a coach I would imagine he would be getting a wage. WTF is your problem here? We will most likely gain an excellent coach, have a back up experienced defender and in the meantime his influence around the dressing room As i understand it he has little interest in pursuing a coaching career, and i doubt it would be with us in any case. I expect his professionalism is good for the young lads to see, in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 18 hours ago, Herbert said: Hughes should have been let go at the end of last season. Hes a waste of money. Do you know the terms of his deal? Have you missed what the younger players have said about his hugely positive influence on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just now, Jammy T said: Do you know the terms of his deal? Have you missed what the younger players have said about his hugely positive influence on them? Terms of his deal are a weekly wage for doing nowt and training facilities for him to stay fit for NI. I will assume he will be skinning us of 1500ish a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Do you know the terms of his deal? Have you missed what the younger players have said about his hugely positive influence on them? He's on a playing wage and doesn't play. I have missed what the younger players have said about his positive influence on them on the pitch, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 16 hours ago, colinmaroon said: He's in the Northern Ireland squad because he's important to them as an "elder statesman" - he actually has an inspirational impact on the players. The posters on here have no idea about his work with our young defenders in the academy. Spot on. Shawnessy mentioned him recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Clearly if he is with the NI squad the coaching staff there a bunch of complete arseholes as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Clearly if he is with the NI squad the coaching staff there a bunch of complete arseholes as well..... Some are even the same arseholes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 minute ago, davemclaren said: Some are even the same arseholes... One. Is MacPhee the decision maker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: He's on a playing wage and doesn't play. I have missed what the younger players have said about his positive influence on them on the pitch, yes. Pay per play, appearance fees etc probably tied in given he signed recently and is acting as cover to Berra Souttar and Dikamona (Dunne/Shaughnessy only came in as cover after injuries) Any interview with Michael O'Neil or Austin Macphee they refer to how small the Northern Irish pool is for calling up and how important the older boys are to the dressing room and culture. More too it than just playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, jambo19 said: Pay per play, appearance fees etc probably tied in given he signed recently and is acting as cover to Berra Souttar and Dikamona (Dunne/Shaughnessy only came in as cover after injuries) Any interview with Michael O'Neil or Austin Macphee they refer to how small the Northern Irish pool is for calling up and how important the older boys are to the dressing room and culture. More too it than just playing. Just guess work then. Overall he's been here 2 years as a player and contributed very little on the park. They may well do, which again I'm not debating. I've never heard one Hearts youngster come out and praise assistance he gives to them on the park. If we had signed him as a coach 2 years ago registered for emergency reasons like Comb did then fair enough. We seem to have kept him fit so he's available for NI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 20 hours ago, Herbert said: Hughes should have been let go at the end of last season. Hes a waste of money. Agreed. Job for the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcajambo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 11:53, tokyowalnut said: I did see him at Oriam a couple of weeks ago, he looks like Mr Burns. Well hopefully he is offering advice to younger players and doing a bit coaching just never see him in any of the training pictures, but who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 12/03/2019 at 19:19, colinmaroon said: He's in the Northern Ireland squad because he's important to them as an "elder statesman" - he actually has an inspirational impact on the players. The posters on here have no idea about his work with our young defenders in the academy. I agree. But kickbackers like a good moan and know much more than our coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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