Portable Badger Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Still a few hurdles to jump before he can sign for us then. Hope they give his application a fair review - similar situations have been refused a visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 On 08/06/2019 at 00:04, mitch41 said: And ? Which bit was too difficult for you to understand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Gilbert’s Fridge said: Still a few hurdles to jump before he can sign for us then. Hope they give his application a fair review - similar situations have been refused a visa Seems a lot of effort for what is really a massive long-term gamble imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Seems a lot of effort for what is really a massive long-term gamble imo Gamble? Not everything is as dramatic as a messageboard would like!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Just now, TheBigO said: Gamble? Not everything is as dramatic as a messageboard would like!!! Heard nothing about this guy to suggest he is up to much. Surely we can find someone of similar ability without having to go through visa and the whole hassle and additional risk of bringing a young kid in from abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Nookie Bear said: Heard nothing about this guy to suggest he is up to much. Surely we can find someone of similar ability without having to go through visa and the whole hassle and additional risk of bringing a young kid in from abroad. But it just doesn't really matter. It's barely noteworthy. We're taking a punt on a young kid we've seen something in. Good. Hope it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) On 08/06/2019 at 00:41, Paulp74 said: I've just watched his you tube video and nowhere near as good as dauda or malaury Martin.... which tells you everything! Not sure why folk persist in mentioning Dauda as some kind of disastrous signing? Scored 5 goals in 13 league games. Has since scored at a decent rate in both the Greek Super League and Turkish League 1. Decent player. Edited June 22, 2019 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I'll be surprised if he's granted a work permit, given we need to claim he is an 'exceptional talent. His CV doesn't really make a strong case for him being such a talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, Manny1874 said: I'll be surprised if he's granted a work permit, given we need to claim he is an 'exceptional talent. His CV doesn't really make a strong case for him being such a talent. Highly unlikely to get one I’d say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 56 minutes ago, Baxfee said: Which bit was too difficult for you to understand? Oh I understand your post ok but who knows what is best at this time. It’s all about opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 51 minutes ago, Manny1874 said: I'll be surprised if he's granted a work permit, given we need to claim he is an 'exceptional talent. His CV doesn't really make a strong case for him being such a talent. 29 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Highly unlikely to get one I’d say On the face of it that is right. But there hasn't been many players knocked back. System seems quite generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Manny1874 said: I'll be surprised if he's granted a work permit, given we need to claim he is an 'exceptional talent. His CV doesn't really make a strong case for him being such a talent. That's the sticking part, I remember when we had one knocked back for some eastern European kid who's name I forget now, and he had a higher profile than some of the signings that Rangers and Celtic were bringing in, who apparently never ever have one knocked back, good old corrupt Scottish football eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: That's the sticking part, I remember when we had one knocked back for some eastern European kid who's name I forget now, and he had a higher profile than some of the signings that Rangers and Celtic were bringing in, who apparently never ever have one knocked back, good old corrupt Scottish football eh? But that is the only one I can think of that has been knocked back and the was 13 years ago. And it was the wrong decision. https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/hleb-finally-on-his-way-to-tynecastle-1-1322159/amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: But that is the only one I can think of that has been knocked back and the was 13 years ago. And it was the wrong decision. https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/hleb-finally-on-his-way-to-tynecastle-1-1322159/amp It wasn't Hleb mate, it was another one, think he was Georgian or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: That's the sticking part, I remember when we had one knocked back for some eastern European kid who's name I forget now, and he had a higher profile than some of the signings that Rangers and Celtic were bringing in, who apparently never ever have one knocked back, good old corrupt Scottish football eh? Gogua I think his name was? Had a few International caps but we got knocked back. Celtic have applied for a few over recent years with no problem and none have done much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: It wasn't Hleb mate, it was another one, think he was Georgian or something along those lines. Yes that is right. Trying to think of his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Gogita Gogua ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/hearts-we-won-t-give-in-over-gogua-1-1336795 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Great work Around the time we signed Laryea Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Great work Around the time we signed Laryea Kingston Vaguely recall one of the old firm got a player with a similar background in around that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky jamboa Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Not sure why folk persist in mentioning Dauda as some kind of disastrous signing? Scored 5 goals in 13 league games. Has since scored at a decent rate in both the Greek Super League and Turkish League 1. Decent player. For me, that's the one I always remember thinking he looked amazing from his you tube video but despite the goals record you mentioned, he wasn't as good in real life and a disappointing signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19/05/2012 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Not sure why folk persist in mentioning Dauda as some kind of disastrous signing? Scored 5 goals in 13 league games. Has since scored at a decent rate in both the Greek Super League and Turkish League 1. Decent player. Dauda was absolute garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 39 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Vaguely recall one of the old firm got a player with a similar background in around that time. Koki Mizuno? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Vaguely recall one of the old firm got a player with a similar background in around that time. Celtic signed a couple of Chinese players. Du Wei was one I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Manny1874 said: I'll be surprised if he's granted a work permit, given we need to claim he is an 'exceptional talent. His CV doesn't really make a strong case for him being such a talent. How was your CV at 18? FFS. Edited June 22, 2019 by Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Comedian said: Celtic signed a couple of Chinese players. Du Wei was one I think. Do Wan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, 19/05/2012 said: Dauda was absolute garbage His strike rate for Hearts, plus the level he had played at before and after his spell with us, suggests you might be wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 50 minutes ago, The Comedian said: Celtic signed a couple of Chinese players. Du Wei was one I think. Didn’t he have an absolute shocker when Clyde knocked them out the cup and was never seen again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Not sure why folk persist in mentioning Dauda as some kind of disastrous signing? Scored 5 goals in 13 league games. Has since scored at a decent rate in both the Greek Super League and Turkish League 1. Decent player. Exactly. Our style of play, and the way we asked him to play (back to goal, challenging for balls in the air, holding the ball up and laying it off to other attackers) clearly didn't suit him. He looked to me as if he much preferred playing facing the goals he was attacking, running at defenders, and getting on the end of balls into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, 19/05/2012 said: Dauda was absolute garbage He really wasn't/Isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboy1982 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Rangers got one for coullibaly last year cos Stevie g said the boy was class. Hardly kicked a ball before his loan ended. Also got one for the boy they had on loan from Roma based on expert opinions. Played 1/2 games and was awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, stevie1874 said: Gogua I think his name was? Had a few International caps but we got knocked back. Celtic have applied for a few over recent years with no problem and none have done much. And shortly afterwards came on as a sub against Scotland and totally roasted the full back he was against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 We have friends in high places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Unfortunately can't see the lad getting a work permit ! Hope I'm totally wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I am sure the Rod Petrie run SFA will back our attempt to bring an exciting prospect to Scottish football! No conflict of interest there whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, 19/05/2012 said: Dauda was absolute garbage He was not ! At least that is my opinion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Folk being playing too much Championship / Football manager by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Lovecraft said: Koki Mizuno? Guy I was going to bring up. Strachan himself won an appeal for his WP by stating that Nakamura was class. Clearly all we need to do is point out that big Mikey Essien is quality and we're home free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 22/06/2019 at 11:11, stevie1874 said: Gogua I think his name was? Had a few International caps but we got knocked back. Celtic have applied for a few over recent years with no problem and none have done much. That's the fella! Thanks for that as it was bugging me ha ha! On 22/06/2019 at 11:35, Nookie Bear said: Vaguely recall one of the old firm got a player with a similar background in around that time. I can't remember the player Celtic were given a work permit for at the time, but I do remember that he wasn't anywhere near as promising as our target, good old GFA again. On 22/06/2019 at 15:15, Tazio said: And shortly afterwards came on as a sub against Scotland and totally roasted the full back he was against. Christ, I'd forgotten about that but you're right, I'm sure we lost that game in Georgia as well, he would've been a cracking player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 anyone know how this is progressing? Been 3 weeks since it was said he is awaiting a work permit, does anyone know how long that should take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Totally off topic but not woethy of a separate thread (poating here because assuming Cletus is effectively the same - a wude player signed as a prospect) is Zidan Akers still with the club? Assuming not as haven't really seen him mentioned for some time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNaismith Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, RS86 said: Totally off topic but not woethy of a separate thread (poating here because assuming Cletus is effectively the same - a wude player signed as a prospect) is Zidan Akers still with the club? Assuming not as haven't really seen him mentioned for some time? Sure he went down south last summer, can’t recall who to but I think it was a non league team. Might be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenHertz Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 4 hours ago, RS86 said: Totally off topic but not woethy of a separate thread (poating here because assuming Cletus is effectively the same - a wude player signed as a prospect) is Zidan Akers still with the club? Assuming not as haven't really seen him mentioned for some time? Currently playing for Basingstoke Town in the 7th or 8th level of English football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodenHertz Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 6 hours ago, jamboinglasgow said: anyone know how this is progressing? Been 3 weeks since it was said he is awaiting a work permit, does anyone know how long that should take? Looked on the government website at the two potential visas we'd be applying for and it seems like it can take up to eight weeks in both cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Work permit refused so that’s another player not signing https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/cletus-nombil-hearts-deal-is-dead-after-work-permit-appeal-rejected-1-4972516 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Sad for the lad ,hope a more enlightened country takes him on. Mind a panel made up of bitter exhibs players refused Jason Scotland a work permit, mainly because he had put hibs out of the cup previously . He got his revenge by helping relegate Hibs years later . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 And yet Celtic got a permit for Eboue Kouassi who didn't meet criteria.... one rule for one team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Work permit refused so that’s another player not signing https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/cletus-nombil-hearts-deal-is-dead-after-work-permit-appeal-rejected-1-4972516 Total and utter waste of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, jambo19 said: And yet Celtic got a permit for Eboue Kouassi who didn't meet criteria.... one rule for one team The fact that Celtic were paying £3m for Kouassi, signing him from Krasnodar, would have helped pass the ‘exceptional talent’ test. Hearts trying to sign an 18 year old on a free transfer is not comparable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: The fact that Celtic were paying £3m for Kouassi, signing him from Krasnodar, would have helped pass the ‘exceptional talent’ test. Hearts trying to sign an 18 year old on a free transfer is not comparable. So really the rules are only Celtic and rangers can sign people who don't qualify via the normal rules as no one else is paying those kind of fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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