The Treasurer Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 43 minutes ago, Vlad the impaler said: The point is if we’re conceding goals to teams with a fraction of the quality of teams we’ll be facing in the league(breakaway or not) then it doesn’t bode well at all! It feels like we’re sleepwalking into the same problems and mediocrity as last season. The defence wasn't a major problem last season, I don't see anything so far to suggest that has changed. If anything with the signing of Halkett and the emergence of Hickey, we are stronger than last season. The goalkeeping positions are a concern, but unless a better goalkeeper becomes available, I think other areas need work/reinforcements ahead of the defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, Blair835 said: This is what gets me. The keeper had a great game and on any other day it could have almost been double figures score wise. We seem to say his type of thing after a lot of our games. I wonder why so many keepers seem to have their best games against our strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, Blair835 said: This is what gets me. The keeper had a great game and on any other day it coulf have almost been double figures score wise. The Stenhousemuir keeper didn't do anything you wouldn't expect a goalkeeoer to do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) I really do hope Craig is bluffing when he says that all we need is cover for Haring. For me we really really need to add more in attack. A penalty box striker and a creative midfielder would do us the world of good imo My worry now is that we're going into our first league game at Pittodrie and any players we do bring in including Naismith could well be rusty for that game and it could take a few weeks for us to be firing on all cylinders. Start this season poorly and the crowd will not be forgiving Edited July 25, 2019 by BigAlim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: We seem to say his type of thing after a lot of our games. I wonder why so many keepers seem to have their best games against our strikers. I mean there's agendas then there is this All 3 goalkeepers we have faced in the League Cup have had brilliant games. To try and somehow put that down to our strikers is utterly laughable. If it weren't for these performances, we'd be in double figure goal difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, BigAlim said: I really do hope Craig is bluffing when he says that all we need is cover for Haring. For me we really really need to add more in attack. A penalty box striker and a creative midfielder would do us the world of good imo It's going to be just like last season all over again so reliant on Naismith. Once he gets injured we will struggle we have no craft or creativity in midfield and more importantly for this league no bottle. Too many lightweight players in there, Bozanic, Clare, Walker etc. I feel sorry for the young guys coming in to the team they need people round about them with experience and a bit of dig but CL is in no hurry to sign anyone. Craig Halkett must be our top scorer so far and he will not play in favoutr of Berra most weeks unless he goes with a back three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyJenkins Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, wavydavy said: It's going to be just like last season all over again so reliant on Naismith. Once he gets injured we will struggle we have no craft or creativity in midfield and more importantly for this league no bottle. Too many lightweight players in there, Bozanic, Clare, Walker etc. I feel sorry for the young guys coming in to the team they need people round about them with experience and a bit of dig but CL is in no hurry to sign anyone. Craig Halkett must be our top scorer so far and he will not play in favoutr of Berra most weeks unless he goes with a back three. You're a clairvoyant eh!? lol You're such a drama queen. Why don't you stop skooshing your knickers and wait until we actually finish building the squad? He will get at least one midfielder in. Then maybe give the team a chance ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, BobbyJenkins said: You're a clairvoyant eh!? lol You're such a drama queen. Why don't you stop skooshing your knickers and wait until we actually finish building the squad? He will get at least one midfielder in. Then maybe give the team a chance ffs. I'm not clairvoyant just going by the previous record of our Manager. Be interesting to see how we fare then against Aberdeen away, Ross County at home and Celtic away. How many points do you think we will get from those games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, cosanostra said: Levein constantly mentions a DM but doesn't seem to want to replace Djoum or Lee. I guess he's happy with Clare, Irving and Cochrane. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I mean there's agendas then there is this All 3 goalkeepers we have faced in the League Cup have had brilliant games. To try and somehow put that down to our strikers is utterly laughable. If it weren't for these performances, we'd be in double figure goal difference. Let's be honest those keepers are not going to be as good as the keepers that we face week in, week out in the league. So we can speculate all we want about if this happened or that happened we'd have won by this many goals. Bottom line is we have struggled to score goals against much lesser teams than we will face regularly and have conceded at home first in both games. Yes we rescued points but it won't be so easy if we go behind against tougher opposition. These league cup games while having so semblance of pre season should have been an opportunity for our strikers to grab some goals and get some much needed confidenc3 before our league campaign starts. As it is it looks like the strikers are going to head into our first game with very low confidence. It doesn't bode well at all, considering we have a tricky period to begin the season. If we are unable to break down part timers at home then something needs to change whether it's the players or the management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: It has happened or almost happened a lot. It's criminal. We noticed it last season. And why oh why is Bozanic anywhere near a set piece, his crossing is woeful. Our defence is fine, the problems are with the centre mid. No tempo or style or creation. It's like lessons are never learned It's criminal getting caught on the counter..... You ever watched a game of football. Regarding the midfield, I agree but he has stated we will get at least 1 midfielder in, so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hood09 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 If Halkett doesn’t start then Levein has lost it. Time for a big decision.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: It's criminal getting caught on the counter..... You ever watched a game of football. Regarding the midfield, I agree but he has stated we will get at least 1 midfielder in, so..... It's criminal for it to keep happening. A free kick to us is just as dangerous against us at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcdaz01 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Even allowing for great saves and bad luck, it’s now been 3 games against lower league opposition and none of our strikers have scored. If Naismith breaks down again this season it will be a real struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: It's criminal for it to keep happening. A free kick to us is just as dangerous against us at times. There is an element of true in there, I felt that last season, I will wait until further in before passing judgment. Stenny were always going to play that way, plus sum. Going ahead a bit early would help this as well. Also, my name sake is far better than Bozanic at set pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hood09 said: If Halkett doesn’t start then Levein has lost it. Time for a big decision.... What the **** does that even mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocobeab Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: What the **** does that even mean? I’m assuming the poster means Levein has to decide whether to carry on 4-4-2 and leave Berra out or switch to 3 at the back to accommodate him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: What the **** does that even mean? Fairly simple, if Berra replaces Halkett then Leveins lost it.....I’m not sure how you can’t work that out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said: He's hardly going to throw them under the bus is he? Naw, not like he did to David Vanecek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, wavydavy said: I'm not clairvoyant just going by the previous record of our Manager. Be interesting to see how we fare then against Aberdeen away, Ross County at home and Celtic away. How many points do you think we will get from those games? Davy, do you never take a day off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Deevers said: I agree, though I hope that all this waiting for the right one is a sign that the homework is being done thoroughly. Last night really showed up the lack of an incisive cutting edge from midfield. Hopefully we won’t have long to wait now. 1 hour ago, DH1986 said: Yep. He also needs to sign a striker that can score goals. in our three competitive games so far it’s been down to two teenagers and centre half to get us goals. McLean, Washington, Uche, Keena and Wighton will be lucky to get 20-25 goals between them. A big part of the problem and it has been for a while, we are not moving the ball quickly enough through midfield. This allows opposition defences to get set, and instead of clear sightings at goal, we are being forced to snatch at things. 30 attempts last night, I would say 20 of those were speculative. Move the ball quicker, the strikers will get clearer sightings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 18 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Fairly simple, if Berra replaces Halkett then Leveins lost it.....I’m not sure how you can’t work that out ? It wouldn't surprise me if Berra replaced Halkett or Souttar on Saturday. All 3 are capable defenders (even if CB is slowing down a bit) and squad rotation at this stage of the season strikes a balance between keeping players as fresh as possible and still allowing game time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2607 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Last night has just proven that we're not good enough in front of goal. 29 or something shots on goal and only 6 on target? I mean come on... That's poor by any standards but for a team like Hearts playing against a part time team a couple of leagues below?? Horrendous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Halkett was excellent last season at Livvy, already looks like he will be excellent for us as well (barring injury) he has improved our quality at the back & also looks like he can get us a goal when we desperately need it. We just need to find a midfielder with his attributes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, wavydavy said: I'm not clairvoyant just going by the previous record of our Manager. Be interesting to see how we fare then against Aberdeen away, Ross County at home and Celtic away. How many points do you think we will get from those games? It’s a funny old game🤷♂️How many would Rangers,Hibs or Kilmarnock get with these opening fixtures.Lets at least give us first round of matches before judging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Hood09 said: If Halkett doesn’t start then Levein has lost it. Time for a big decision.... He will go with three at the back against Aberdeen with two wing backs which effectively is a back five when they have the ball so Halkett will play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, heartmussel said: It’s a funny old game🤷♂️How many would Rangers,Hibs or Kilmarnock get with these opening fixtures.Lets at least give us first round of matches before judging. Who's judging I was asking for a prediction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Can we get this thread back on topic? There's plenty others to discuss Levein, tactics, last night etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, hmfc_liam06 said: Can we get this thread back on topic? There's plenty others to discuss Levein, tactics, last night etc. Quite right. The same old slavering about CL, tactics and team formations on every bloody thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, wavydavy said: Who's judging I was asking for a prediction? Never said YOU were judging but I will go for 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, heartmussel said: Never said YOU were judging but I will go for 4 I was thinking the same although would not really be surprised if it were less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Quite right. The same old slavering about CL, tactics and team formations on every bloody thread. Maybe if we had some action on the transfer front or even some more rumours we could get back on topic Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartmussel Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, wavydavy said: I was thinking the same although would not really be surprised if it were less. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 So we still need a natural finisher and centre midfielder and maybe a keeper with maybe 2 or 3 to be loaned out Stll over a month until the window closes but get the feeling CL is pussy footing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Maybe if we had some action on the transfer front or even some more rumours we could get back on topic Al. There's plenty other threads on the exact subjects you're discussing. The thread has been derailed enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 So I guess the ‘expecting news on Wednesday’ thing was rubbish then? TBH, if we would only announce one meaty signing in midfield, someone with presence and authority who can play the general role, it would make all the difference. And we’ve surely offloaded enough players to make their salary affordable. Come on Hearts, make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboscanbevicius Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Old Castle Rock said: So we still need a natural finisher and centre midfielder and maybe a keeper with maybe 2 or 3 to be loaned out Stll over a month until the window closes but get the feeling CL is pussy footing about Seems pretty clear we're not looking at a GK. Bobby is fairly solid and Doyle (whilst I wouldn't want him as no 1) is experienced backup. Centre of the park is THE priority. We need some real quality in there. Not a project or punt type signing, but someone that improves the starting 11. Not that easy to come by, I guess hence it not being quick. Really hope we get this one right. I think a finisher seems unlikely. Appears we didn't pursue Shankland or Cummings, so can't see a change of direction on this. Washington is a big signing for us and I firmly believe he will add the quality we need. Hopefully with Naismith coming back, and Uche regaining form we will look better up top soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Doc Rob said: So I guess the ‘expecting news on Wednesday’ thing was rubbish then? TBH, if we would only announce one meaty signing in midfield, someone with presence and authority who can play the general role, it would make all the difference. And we’ve surely offloaded enough players to make their salary affordable. Come on Hearts, make it happen. Dont worry John Murray is on the case scouring his Hotmail inbox for the midfield dynamo we are all waiting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthomas Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 49 minutes ago, Old Castle Rock said: So we still need a natural finisher and centre midfielder and maybe a keeper with maybe 2 or 3 to be loaned out Stll over a month until the window closes but get the feeling CL is pussy footing about Don't think we are pussy footing . Pretty sure we are trying extremely hard to get the right man . Think , quite probably , the Adam rumour had some substance , we have had 4 guys in but they weren't right etc . Not easy but have a feeling we'll get a good one (or two?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Maybe if we had some action on the transfer front or even some more rumours we could get back on topic Al. That's no excuse to keep posting the same tired old garbage on every thread. Who do you want us to sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 43 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: There's plenty other threads on the exact subjects you're discussing. The thread has been derailed enough. Ok you take the lead and get it back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Craig Wighton on his way? Vague rumours circulating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I mean there's agendas then there is this All 3 goalkeepers we have faced in the League Cup have had brilliant games. To try and somehow put that down to our strikers is utterly laughable. If it weren't for these performances, we'd be in double figure goal difference. We keep hitting our shots straight at them, or ballooning them over the bar. Our finishing has been woeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, JamboAl said: That's no excuse to keep posting the same tired old garbage on every thread. Who do you want us to sign? You talk about me coming out with the same old garbage so do you. CL and his scouting team and links to agents will know who is available that's not my job, I don't know who that might be. I just know that if we start the league campaign with Clare and Bozanic in central midfield then I think we will struggle. There must be better than them out there within our price bracket. Anyway some of your pals are getting on to me about not keeping the thread on track so maybe you could assist getting it back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Craig Wighton on his way? Vague rumours circulating. I just don’t see anything special there I’m afraid. Hope he proves me wrong as seems like a nice lad and we paid money for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Craig Wighton on his way? Vague rumours circulating. What have you heard? Loaned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, Cruyff Turn said: What have you heard? Loaned out? Nothing concrete I'm afraid. Probably nothing in it but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Craig Wighton on his way? Vague rumours circulating. Currently injured so I cant see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, 8skacel8 said: Currently injured so I cant see it. Probably right. Just can't bring myself to ignore a rumour though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedster Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Craig Wighton on his way? Vague rumours circulating. This guy is no more of a footballer than the Oriam tea lady. Embarrassing we paid money for him and at a time he was injured. A dreadful dreadful footballer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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