julienbrellier Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 20 hours ago, Bainy said: Due back start of may. New contract will be signed and hell score a 90th minute winner to best Celtic and end the treble treble. Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 22 hours ago, loveofthegame said: Stevie Naismith is scoring the winner on 25th May #BELIEVE I don't give a flying **** who scores the winner as long as someone scores the winner for HMFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 14/04/2019 at 07:22, Bainy said: Due back start of may. New contract will be signed and hell score a 90th minute winner to best Celtic and end the treble treble. Watch this space Presumably 90th minute written into contract? If not, then.... SN GTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 2 hours ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Presumably 90th minute written into contract? If not, then.... SN GTF! You shouldn't have typed that. The weegie press will pick up on it and write an exclusive - "We understand that if SN doesn't....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Certainly has plenty of ideas about how to move things forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Certainly has plenty of ideas about how to move things forward. That's a bit of a tease Notts, care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Certainly has plenty of ideas about how to move things forward. As Ronseal once almost said. My post says exactly what it does on the tin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Notts1874 said: Certainly has plenty of ideas about how to move things forward. ?? 1 hour ago, Heartsofgold said: That's a bit of a tease Notts, care to elaborate? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Notts1874 said: Certainly has plenty of ideas about how to move things forward. In a coaching sense or a playing one ? We miss him terribly that’s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 40 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: In a coaching sense or a playing one ? We miss him terribly that’s for sure. In general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Notts1874 said: As Ronseal once almost said. My post says exactly what it does on the tin? You write posts... on a tin!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroonblood22 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 “But what does it all mean Basil?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 One thing we do know for sure, is that we don't know very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Player manager. Always looked a strong possibility advanced I would suggest by the stagnation of the season. Levein would be happy with that recoil into the shadows in the knowledge he has a name that most people would be happy with. Still constitutes risk but these days what manager doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Player manager. Always looked a strong possibility advanced I would suggest by the stagnation of the season. Levein would be happy with that recoil into the shadows in the knowledge he has a name that most people would be happy with. Still constitutes risk but these days what manager doesn't However much appointing a manager without experience from at least one previous club is a gamble a club our size shouldn't usually take... I'd be on board with it. It'd certainly be interesting. Though I fear CL would carry on as DoF and the coaching staff would continue as before too - neither of which would be good news in my view. If Naismith did well, he'd be Gerrard's replacement (which might be what he's thinking) - but hopefully he'd be as good for us as we've already been for him. Edited April 23, 2019 by shaun.lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, shaun.lawson said: However much appointing a manager without experience from at least one previous club is a gamble a club our size shouldn't usually take... I'd be on board with it. It'd certainly be interesting. Though I fear CL would carry on as DoF and the coaching staff would continue as before too - neither of which would be good news in my view. If Naismith did well, he'd be Gerrard's replacement (which might be what he's thinking) - but hopefully he'd be as good for us as we've already been for him. I don’t think Naismith would ever go back to Ibrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I am so petrified that Levein stays in any form at our beautiful friendly club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, shaun.lawson said: However much appointing a manager without experience from at least one previous club is a gamble a club our size shouldn't usually take... I'd be on board with it. It'd certainly be interesting. Though I fear CL would carry on as DoF and the coaching staff would continue as before too - neither of which would be good news in my view. If Naismith did well, he'd be Gerrard's replacement (which might be what he's thinking) - but hopefully he'd be as good for us as we've already been for him. Naismith is very much his own man, suspect he may end up directing Levein. Or perhaps they will work well with one another, in harmony. Imagine that, 2 people actually getting on for the common good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Sir Gio said: Player manager. Always looked a strong possibility advanced I would suggest by the stagnation of the season. Levein would be happy with that recoil into the shadows in the knowledge he has a name that most people would be happy with. Still constitutes risk but these days what manager doesn't probably acceptable to most fans this and winning the Scottish cup and the fans will love Craig again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Imagine that, 2 people actually getting on for the common good Radical thinking. It will never catch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 So Naismith as player manager for next season is the rumour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby the B Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Works o.k. for the Staggies Edited April 23, 2019 by Bobby the B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 He doesn't want a management position until he stops playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, kila said: So Naismith as player manager for next season is the rumour? I am interpreting Notts comments as such. I have zero knowledge, but always believed personally it would be a carrot to dangle. Stone bonking obvious really. Feel sorry for the coaches in the boot room if this does happen, but the reality, nobody outside of our boardroom are in love with that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I think it’s more a case of Naismith having tactical input in how we play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 New assistant manager/player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Agentjambo said: He doesn't want a management position until he stops playing. He hasn't played much this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Cruyff Turn said: I think it’s more a case of Naismith having tactical input in how we play. Coach of the O-Fence? Christophe the D-Fence? Edited April 23, 2019 by Sir Gio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Sir Gio said: Coach of the O-Fence? Christophe the D-Fence? They do it in the Rugger. ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Where has Naismith been lately? Not seen him on match days. Presume back at Norwich for treatment? We're really missing his presence in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: I think it’s more a case of Naismith having tactical input in how we play. Player-coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/hearts-make-progress-on-steven-naismith-deal-with-coaching-role-discussed-1-4911103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, kila said: Where has Naismith been lately? Not seen him on match days. Presume back at Norwich for treatment? We're really missing his presence in general He was at the semi final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just now, I.T.K said: He was at the semi final. He must've done the half time team talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just now, shaun.lawson said: Player-coach? I don’t know if officially that’ll be the case but he’ll certainly have even more input and influence than he has already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolcross lad Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Could that mean that McPhee,Daly Fox and Naismith will be vying for succession to the throne.The bootroom is not a happy place as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 53 minutes ago, I.T.K said: He was at the semi final. Pretty sure I saw him at the game on Saturday as well. Why is everyone against Levein remaining as DOF? It has been cleared up by the only people who know that he has no input into the team selection or tactics while in that position. Looks like it can only be personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, tolcross lad said: Could that mean that McPhee,Daly Fox and Naismith will be vying for succession to the throne.The bootroom is not a happy place as it is. What shit is going down in the boot room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, graygo said: Pretty sure I saw him at the game on Saturday as well. Why is everyone against Levein remaining as DOF? It has been cleared up by the only people who know that he has no input into the team selection or tactics while in that position. Looks like it can only be personal. Levein and Naismith clearly have a mutual respect for each other, so I see no reason why they couldn't work together as DoF and Player/manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I really like Craig as a guy and would love him to stay at the club but I'd like it to be in a DOF role where his focus is on the academy and preparing them for the first team rather than overseeing the first team. With Naismith as head coach I don't see there being enough separation. I'd like to see an experienced manager brought in to handle the first team and work with Craig, not for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1874 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 So if Naismith is set on being our new manager when he retires, we can’t really bring anyone else in? ‘Hi mate, manage us until Stevie is ready. Thanks’ Guess it’s one way of justifying Levein staying. Personally, if it keeps Naismith then it is worth having Levein. Unless Andy Kirk fancies the job with that remit because I doubt anyone else would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 32 minutes ago, graygo said: Pretty sure I saw him at the game on Saturday as well. Why is everyone against Levein remaining as DOF? It has been cleared up by the only people who know that he has no input into the team selection or tactics while in that position. Looks like it can only be personal. Ah, the good old “personal” or “agenda against” routine. Bar a season and a half under Robbie it’s been the same tactics almost all of the time Leveins been back at the club. You’re correct though just a coincidence and he wasn’t passing notes to Cathro or going into the dressing room, no siree it’s “personal” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboj Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, graygo said: Why is everyone against Levein remaining as DOF? It has been cleared up by the only people who know that he has no input into the team selection or tactics while in that position. Looks like it can only be personal. DOF is ultimately accountable for signings and contracts. That aspect of our club has been, on the whole, awful since the championship season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, R1874 said: So if Naismith is set on being our new manager when he retires, we can’t really bring anyone else in? ‘Hi mate, manage us until Stevie is ready. Thanks’ Guess it’s one way of justifying Levein staying. Personally, if it keeps Naismith then it is worth having Levein. Unless Andy Kirk fancies the job with that remit because I doubt anyone else would. I am not sure it is. Naismith is an excellent player but he is 32 and increasingly appears to be injury prone. What we would appear to be doing is creating another Cathro situation - i.e. an inexperienced coach to either immediately take over or gradually take over. This again ties us to the current structure in one way or another and this structure can only be deemed a failure at this stage. Naismith on the face it does appear to have qualities that might make him a good manager but if it was a choice of get a new autonomous manager in with some previous experience OR add another member to the boot room, well it's an easy choice. Edited April 23, 2019 by bistokid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Another coach, yaaaay. If getting rid of Levein means no Naismith then I'd happily see him not sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, RudiHMFC said: Another coach, yaaaay. If getting rid of Levein means no Naismith then I'd happily see him not sign. Said more succinctly than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Suggestions of Naismith as a player manager are utterly ridiculous and completely missing the most obvious problems at the club. We need an experienced manager/head coach who can set the team up and help some of our less experienced staff. That means a UEFA Pro Licence plus years of experience. Player managers are a thing of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Barack said: CL, & Naismith signing...inexorably linked. As I've said previous. If getting rid of our underperforming manager means we don't sign a highest earner with a chronic knee issue which keeps him on the sidelines for most of the season then that seems a reasonable choice. The brief taste of Naismith has kept Levein in a job for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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