Robbo-Jambo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 It wouldn't surprise me at all if Naismith didn't play one minute of football and was still in the starting 11 for the cup final. A one off game and with his experience the risk might be seen worth it. Plus he is a naturally fit guy. Think Levein might play it down about his chances and then come cup final day he will be on the team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, jr ewing said: Leave until the final. Must start. Doesn't need to play and probably won't beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: And if naisy breaks down early on in the final it will suck the life out of us as it did in the league cup semi. It was game over from that point. That is obviously the big fear. To be honest the whole Naismith injury situation concerns me. This is a guy who had a couple of years out when he did his cruciate on 2 separate occasions in his 20s. Now in his early 30s and missed half of this season with a knee injury. It's a genuine worry and also the principle reason why it would be risky to build a team round him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jodami said: That is obviously the big fear. To be honest the whole Naismith injury situation concerns me. This is a guy who had a couple of years out when he did his cruciate on 2 separate occasions in his 20s. Now in his early 30s and missed half of this season with a knee injury. It's a genuine worry and also the principle reason why it would be risky to build a team round him. https://us.soccerway.com/players/steven-naismith/1069/ He played an awful lot of football matches over those 'couple of years out'? Do folk ever do any research before they post on here? Endless, unsubstantiated, nonsense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: https://us.soccerway.com/players/steven-naismith/1069/ He played an awful lot of football matches over those 'couple of years out'? Do folk ever do any research before they post on here? Endless, unsubstantiated, nonsense! Your stats in your analysis show 7 games in 08/09 and 11 in 11/12, the 2 seasons when he did his cruciate in separate knees. I don't need to ferret around websites to pluck stuff out, a little knowledge of his career suffices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Inch Hearts said: Who on earth wouldn’t want that? So WTF are you on about? If we play Naisy on Saturday and things go awry, as it did in the LC semi, then we could end up with nothing. Easing him in gradually gives a slightly better degree of certainty for the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 31 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: https://us.soccerway.com/players/steven-naismith/1069/ He played an awful lot of football matches over those 'couple of years out'? Do folk ever do any research before they post on here? Endless, unsubstantiated, nonsense! Are you coming on to apologise Elwood or do I have to wait around for your rabbit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 He'll come on 4 1 up just like Beattie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, ToqueJambo said: Yep. That was his actual injury happening though wasn't it? Unless he gets a new injury I doubt he'll play if there's any chance his current injury might break down so quickly. Having him on the bench would be useful at least, even 70% fit. No injury happened previous midweek at Dens. Tried to play on Sunday at Murrayfield but couldn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Jodami said: Your stats in your analysis show 7 games in 08/09 and 11 in 11/12, the 2 seasons when he did his cruciate in separate knees. I don't need to ferret around websites to pluck stuff out, a little knowledge of his career suffices. That's not a couple of years out. He played 18 games. Aidy White and Craig Gordon had a couple of years out. Hope that clarifies the matter for you. Edited April 30, 2019 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 A fully fit Naisy is worth millions to us his talent, leadership and knowledge helps everyone at the club. As long as the medical dept. are happy and he's willing to stay I'd give the wee man a 3 year contract which included a future at the club in coaching/management. Let's all calm down and see if Naisy makes it back before the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times If Hearts - Presumably Gordon or Wallace or Holt or Cummins - would not want any of them. First 2 are Yesterday's men and other 2 are no improvement. Edited April 30, 2019 by lost in space Added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cocobeab Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, lost in space said: If Hearts - Presumably Gordon or Wallace or Holt or Cummins - would not want any of them. First 2 are Yesterday's men and other 2 are no improvement. Or Walker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 34 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Craig Gordon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Only Lafferty and maybe Wallace would be worth getting back. Whoever it is I hope it's not Gordon. Past it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, cocobeab said: Or Walker? Hopefully not him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocobeab Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Note you don’t say it’s us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I don't understand why we would bring back players who have failed or are ageing, it's hardly inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 We have the slowest midfield in the world - only player who could make us slower is Walker (or Malady Martin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 57 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Calum Paterson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 59 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Sorry if I’ve lost track here but are you meaning Naismith going somewhere or are we on to someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: Sorry if I’ve lost track here but are you meaning Naismith going somewhere or are we on to someone else? I dont know anyone connected with Hearts. I meant an ex Hearts player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Just now, chester copperpot said: I dont know anyone connected with Hearts. I meant an ex Hearts player. Cheers mate. in that case it can only be one player. Craig Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, LarrysRightFoot said: Calum Paterson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 32 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: Cheers mate. in that case it can only be one player. Craig Gordon That'll do for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 41 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: Cheers mate. in that case it can only be one player. Craig Gordon Reading between all the lines I believe Chester has work connections on the Celtic side of life, which does mean one thing and outcome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jodami said: I don't understand why we would bring back players who have failed or are ageing, it's hardly inspiring. Rudi worked out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times Interesting indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Reading between all the lines I believe Chester has work connections on the Celtic side of life, which does mean one thing and outcome.... I heard a couple of weeks ago that he is coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Not all ex Hearts players are failed. Johnsen for example - of course I am not saying it is him. Malinkovic? Failed or not given the chance? Nicholson? Failed? Dunne? Alim? Lots of potential options if you open your minds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: I heard a couple of weeks ago that he is coming back. To be fair I am sure good people got good info last year that McGregor would be in goals for us this year. Nothing is certain until it is certain. i have to say, also. I like Bobby....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Jammy T said: Not all ex Hearts players are failed. Johnsen for example - of course I am not saying it is him. Malinkovic? Failed or not given the chance? Nicholson? Failed? Dunne? Alim? Lots of potential options if you open your minds... Not with coaches that CC would talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Chester has mentiond his Celtic connections therefore leading to Craig Gordon. He also hasn't even been on the bench for a while, but he has an injury and Lennon expects him back this season. However his ontract still has a year to run. Buyout? We cover part of his wages? Lennon / Celtic hate us enough not to let him come, or think he is finshed and can on us. In conclusion. It's Lee Wallace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Just now, Notts1874 said: Not with coaches that CC would talk to. I agree given his previous hints. Just proving some of the other dimwits wrong about other ex players of ours being the old and failed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 minute ago, DETTY29 said: Chester has mentiond his Celtic connections therefore leading to Craig Gordon. He also hasn't even been on the bench for a while, but he has an injury and Lennon expects him back this season. However his ontract still has a year to run. Buyout? We cover part of his wages? Lennon / Celtic hate us enough not to let him come, or think he is finshed and can on us. In conclusion. It's Lee Wallace. Daily Ranger saying that Wallace is going to Dundee Utd??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, chester copperpot said: One former player has already said he is coming back to his fellow team mates. Heard this straight from a coach at said club. Interesting times So who is it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jodami said: I don't understand why we would bring back players who have failed or are ageing, it's hardly inspiring. Where would find a player that isn’t ageing? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Where would find a player that isn’t ageing? ? Juventus? Young Boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, iainmac said: Juventus? Young Boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 38 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Daily Ranger saying that Wallace is going to Dundee Utd??? Would be taking a big pay cut to go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Would be taking a big pay cut to go there Having earned a fortune for doing **** all for 7 years? Not much hardship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Craig Gordon coming back to Hearts in some capacity sometime would be the least surprising thing ever. I’d take him sooner rather than later while he can still play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, DETTY29 said: Chester has mentiond his Celtic connections therefore leading to Craig Gordon. He also hasn't even been on the bench for a while, but he has an injury and Lennon expects him back this season. However his ontract still has a year to run. Buyout? We cover part of his wages? Lennon / Celtic hate us enough not to let him come, or think he is finshed and can on us. In conclusion. It's Lee Wallace. Wallace is past his best and has had injury issues. Whereas Gordon could as a goalie could on for years. He has to be the favourite IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, LarrysRightFoot said: Calum Paterson? Not in a million years I am afraid. He is on fantastic money and he is loving life down there according to one of his relatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jammy T said: Rudi worked out ok Technically you could say Robbo as well Jammy but you know what I mean. The other obvious one is Macpherson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Where would find a player that isn’t ageing? ? Touché sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Jammy T said: Reading between all the lines I believe Chester has work connections on the Celtic side of life, which does mean one thing and outcome.... 1 That's why I guessed Gordon earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo2524 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Adam King? Jason Holt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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