cylawny Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: In terms of injuries, it’s hard not to think that Naismith might find himself struggling with the through the length of this contract. The recent signs haven’t been great. Would be surprised if we get 20 games out of Naismith. Pity but that's how it looks to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 15 hours ago, cylawny said: Would be surprised if we get 20 games out of Naismith. Pity but that's how it looks to me. What in 4 years 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Robbo-Jambo said: What in 4 years 😋 Yeah, ridiculous. 50 over 4 years is my bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 17 hours ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: When we are struggling their appearance is mooted as soon then when we a get a result or 2 it's back to 3 weeks! 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 15 hours ago, cylawny said: Would be surprised if we get 20 games out of Naismith. Pity but that's how it looks to me. I think we have already around 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Sir Gio said: I think we have already around 40 Over the next 4 years, I assumed he meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Nookie Bear said: Over the next 4 years, I assumed he meant. You are a wise man Nookie, you know about assumptions and what they do Be more than 20 by the end of this season I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: You are a wise man Nookie, you know about assumptions and what they do Be more than 20 by the end of this season I am sure Doubtful, but I really hope so. Anyway, we have shown we are capable of big results without him so he should be brought back gently and not rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm now at the stage of not actually listening to the 1 week, 2 week predictions. I'll wait till they're on the pitch. And more importantly played 2 or 3 games without a reaction or a recurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49915157 Steven Naismith aims for Hearts return against Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Was on Sportsound yesterday evening https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsc7/episodes/downloads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Back for Rangers then out for another 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, davemclaren said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49915157 Steven Naismith aims for Hearts return against Rangers What season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, 1874robbo said: What season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 18 hours ago, wavydavy said: He said Souttar would be out for the same time after the Aberdeen game on 4 August. Souttar's injury is proving to be a bit of a head scratcher.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: Back for Rangers then out for another 6 weeks. What a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Souttar's injury is proving to be a bit of a head scratcher.... Scalp infection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Smithee said: Scalp infection? They tried Head & Shoulders but it just wasn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Great. Back in time for the semi (believe it when I see it) but with no games, even reserves, under his belt and not match fit. I realise Naisy is a talent and, even in the above circumstances, could help us out on the day, but for the full 90? Any appearance, if at all, is likely to be as a late sub when all is lost. Genuinely hate being so negative but it's becoming difficult to see what worthwhile, on pitch, contribution we're likely to get in the next four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 We really need to stop signing injury prone players. All you ever read is "we will be fine when *insert player(s)* returns". We need a settled side playing most weeks and players who can actually handle 30+ games a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, martoon said: Great. Back in time for the semi (believe it when I see it) but with no games, even reserves, under his belt and not match fit. I realise Naisy is a talent and, even in the above circumstances, could help us out on the day, but for the full 90? Any appearance, if at all, is likely to be as a late sub when all is lost. Genuinely hate being so negative but it's becoming difficult to see what worthwhile, on pitch, contribution we're likely to get in the next four years. Would have up to 3 league games before the semi. If he's fit he's good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Mort said: We really need to stop signing injury prone players. All you ever read is "we will be fine when *insert player(s)* returns". We need a settled side playing most weeks and players who can actually handle 30+ games a season. It's not as simple as that either though, look at Washington, never had an injury in his career before arriving in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Natural Orders said: What a joke! Yes. You are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Smithee said: It's not as simple as that either though, look at Washington, never had an injury in his career before arriving in Edinburgh. That's fair enough and there's always one or two injuries that will occur. The same can't be said about a few others who are injured more than they are fit, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 If he comes back and we beat Rangers he can have a rest again until celtic in the final. Seriously, He shouldn't be rushed. Be poor if he comes back too early then is out again. Not enough expressions in the universe to reply to folk questioning the signing, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Smith's right boot said: If he comes back and we beat Rangers he can have a rest again until celtic in the final. Seriously, He shouldn't be rushed. Be poor if he comes back too early then is out again. Not enough expressions in the universe to reply to folk questioning the signing, tho. Regardless how long he’s given, if he comes back and pulls a muscle two weeks later he will have been ‘rushed’. 🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Haken said: Yes. You are. Hilarious .... not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Natural Orders said: What a joke! I strongly suspect he was kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Haken said: Yes. You are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolkeith Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, martoon said: Great. Back in time for the semi (believe it when I see it) but with no games, even reserves, under his belt and not match fit. I realise Naisy is a talent and, even in the above circumstances, could help us out on the day, but for the full 90? Any appearance, if at all, is likely to be as a late sub when all is lost. Genuinely hate being so negative but it's becoming difficult to see what worthwhile, on pitch, contribution we're likely to get in the next four years. They might play him in a reserve game to get fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburg Hearts Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 20 hours ago, Sir Gio said: We'll see them when we see them then I guess! I'm beginning to think that's what CL should say when asked about injured players returning. That way, it won't come back to bite him on the arse, or heaven forbid, his words are twisted to suit an agenda. (not for one moment saying you are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Morgan said: I strongly suspect he was kidding. honestly. do some people not actually read posts? unless of course folk have strong beliefs that randoms can predict the future.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jim Panzee said: honestly. do some people not actually read posts? unless of course folk have strong beliefs that randoms can predict the future.... Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Smith's right boot said: If he comes back and we beat Rangers he can have a rest again until celtic in the final. Seriously, He shouldn't be rushed. Be poor if he comes back too early then is out again. Not enough expressions in the universe to reply to folk questioning the signing, tho. I think it is valid to question the signing of a 32-yr old striker on a 4-yr deal when they have barely kicked a ball since Oct 2018. We we shall find out over the next 4 years, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, Coburg Hearts said: I'm beginning to think that's what CL should say when asked about injured players returning. That way, it won't come back to bite him on the arse, or heaven forbid, his words are twisted to suit an agenda. (not for one moment saying you are) Naismith has thrown him under the bus. Said he will be back 20th October, self selection? Looking forward to having a strong team by Christmas.....maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburg Hearts Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Sir Gio said: Looking forward to having a strong team by Christmas.....maybe So am I, Gio, so am i. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Nookie Bear said: I think it is valid to question the signing of a 32-yr old striker on a 4-yr deal when they have barely kicked a ball since Oct 2018. We we shall find out over the next 4 years, I suppose. Then he would have signed for someone else. 4 years, yes it seems a long deal, but it takes him to 36 years of age, Steven MacLean is playing at 37 (don't say it ) I would have been negotiating for 3 and an extension, imagine we probably have tried to drive that down, but what would you have done honestly, when he came back and said 4 years or nothing. Had you said no, there would have been Nookie out calls for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, martoon said: Great. Back in time for the semi (believe it when I see it) but with no games, even reserves, under his belt and not match fit. I realise Naisy is a talent and, even in the above circumstances, could help us out on the day, but for the full 90? Any appearance, if at all, is likely to be as a late sub when all is lost. Genuinely hate being so negative but it's becoming difficult to see what worthwhile, on pitch, contribution we're likely to get in the next four years. It says he'll back for the Rangers game, meaning the league one on the 20th, not the semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 39 minutes ago, Koolkeith said: They might play him in a reserve game to get fit. 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Would have up to 3 league games before the semi. If he's fit he's good enough. Would help. Get the impression, rightly or wrongly, that "make it for the Rangers game" means at the earliest, however. That would mean cold and would probably limit any impact. Would certainly be great to have him available, even with just a reserve game under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburg Hearts Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Had you said no, there would have been Nookie out calls for sure I doubt it. Who in their right mind doesn't want their Nookie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: It says he'll back for the Rangers game, meaning the league one on the 20th, not the semi. Oops, my mistake. Great news, if he's fit then remains so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Coburg Hearts said: I doubt it. Who in their right mind doesn't want their Nookie? 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, martoon said: Oops, my mistake. Great news, if he's fit then remains so. Yeah only good news mate. When you look at the quotes, its been treated with caution tol, so you'd hope he has every chance of being back fully from then on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Then he would have signed for someone else. 4 years, yes it seems a long deal, but it takes him to 36 years of age, Steven MacLean is playing at 37 (don't say it ) I would have been negotiating for 3 and an extension, imagine we probably have tried to drive that down, but what would you have done honestly, when he came back and said 4 years or nothing. Had you said no, there would have been Nookie out calls for sure Personally...I would have walked away. But it may may be a 4yr deal with all kinds of options included to to safeguard both sides? I dunno. To be honest I’m just trying to keep busy and not comment on the Armed Forces thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Natural Orders said: Hilarious .... not Tbf, it sort of was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: I think it is valid to question the signing of a 32-yr old striker on a 4-yr deal when they have barely kicked a ball since Oct 2018. We we shall find out over the next 4 years, I suppose. Aye we should have paid £12m( or whatever it was) for him during his peak. Missed opportunity. CL oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Aye we should have paid £12m( or whatever it was) for him during his peak. Missed opportunity. CL oot. Because that was the point I was making, of course. Have one one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Because that was the point I was making, of course. Have one one of these: The point you were making has been covered so many times it's unbelievable. Give yourself one for repeating the same concern over and over despite myself and many others giving perfectly valid reasons why it was a 4 year deal and not a shorter one. Feel free to ignore it tho and repeat yourself, over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsimp77 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Gone from missing the Motherwell cup game due to a “precaution” to being out for over 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: I think it is valid to question the signing of a 32-yr old striker on a 4-yr deal when they have barely kicked a ball since Oct 2018. We we shall find out over the next 4 years, I suppose. I would imagine that he would not have signed for us on any other shorter deal. He obviously wanted that and based on his previous contribitions I suppose our fans would not have been happy if he had signed for someone else. On reflection now a four year deal does seem questionable however there is not a lot that can be done about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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