Ribble Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Wtf do we do in training? Isn't it a result of the challenge early on in the game v ICT on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Ribble said: Isn't it a result of the challenge early on in the game v ICT on Monday? More plausible than a wrench chucked at his knapper. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ribble said: Isn't it a result of the challenge early on in the game v ICT on Monday? Yep 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, To Be Frank said: Depends on your definition of makeshift I suppose. Clare and Mulraney are available to start and will be first choice this season. Walker will be on the bench tonight and will also probably be first choice in midfield. The only thing missing is Haring and we’ll have Bozanic or Edwards deputising for him. Hardly makeshift in my eyes. Mulraney isn’t a central midfielder. Clare still has it all to prove, so it’s not as if we’re going into competitive games knowing he’s a proven, trusted figure. Maybe these matches will be about that? Seeing how much he can influence and impose himself ahead with of tougher matches in the SPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazman Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Wtf do we do in training? Was Monday night he clashed his knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Mulraney isn’t a central midfielder. He said ‘makeshift midfield’ not ‘makeshift centre midfield’ though 17 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Clare still has it all to prove, so it’s not as if we’re going into competitive games knowing he’s a proven, trusted figure. Maybe these matches will be about that? Seeing how much he can influence and impose himself ahead with of tougher matches in the SPL. Think they will be and hopefully he comes good and becomes the next Mickey Cameron like Levein believes he can be 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 30 minutes ago, JamboAl said: That was some time ago. You've spouted much more about Levein since. Anyhow, I'm not sure Bridcutt would add anything of real value . What do you think? Can’t say I know a hell of a lot about him, 30 yo so probably looking for a last big contract somewhere which will probably rule him out. If we’re looking down south they’re just back in training and the market hasn’t really heated up yet. A loan signing might be the best option, we have been able to pay for guys from big clubs before but it depends on how much is in the pot and when/if Lee goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, bazman said: Was Monday night he clashed his knee More Likley than a wrench to his head. Xx disclaimer - I don't think Daly and Macphee throw wrenches at our players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 44 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Liam Bridcutt would be a reasonable signing. Midfield enforcer type we probably need. I think he would be a very good signing. Would still rather Mulumbu but either of them exactly what we require Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRY Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Have to admit - even though he's played for Scotland - I've never heard of Bridcutt! Any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, BRY said: Have to admit - even though he's played for Scotland - I've never heard of Bridcutt! Any good? @rick witter Can you help BRY out? Sounds like you’ve seen a lot of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Bridcutt would piss it up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 hours ago, JamboAl said: What is the weakest area of the team that we have not addressed and realistically who could we have signed to cure it? IMO it was LB and we have signed White with Hickey as back-up, and Burns at a push. Or we could go 3 at the back. Midfield and in particular centre midfield is where I feel we are weakest. At the moment we have very little creativity, pace, guile or strength in the middle of the pitch. The current central midfielders don't fill me with much enthusiasm or hope at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 There really are some utter spangles on the Hearts Facebook page: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Did bridcutt play for Scotland under Levein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Unless Irving and Cochrane have suddenly become Iniesta and Xavi over the summer, we 100% need another central midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 When you see there’s a new page or two on the transfer thread, get all excited then find out it’s all just more bitching over the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Reddington Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Liam Bridcutt has been told he can leave notts forrest. Would be the type of midfielder we are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Unless Irving and Cochrane have suddenly become Iniesta and Xavi over the summer, we 100% need another central midfielder. Yep preferably before Aberdeen game but as long as we have them in by end of window 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Gav M said: Did bridcutt play for Scotland under Levein? No. Based on his SFA website page he played a qualifier against Serbia in 2013 and a friendly against Denmark in 2016. So both under Strachan. Can't claim to remember him from either game. Looks like he might be a fan's favourite if he came to Tynecastle. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35933294 Edited July 12, 2019 by Saint Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, To Be Frank said: Yep preferably before Aberdeen game but as long as we have them in by end of window 👍🏻 Yep. Go for quality and don't be afraid to pay a little more for it. Could even wait for the English window to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, To Be Frank said: @rick witter Can you help BRY out? Sounds like you’ve seen a lot of him. Came through at Brighton I think it was and that’s when he got his Scotland call up. Good all round central midfield player I would say not just a holder. Played lots of games at championship level in England I would think he will have offers to stay there TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 51 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: More Likley than a wrench to his head. Xx disclaimer - I don't think Daly and Macphee throw wrenches at our players. Maybe they should start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Jambo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, Raymond Reddington said: Liam Bridcutt has been told he can leave notts forrest. Would be the type of midfielder we are looking for. Bridcutt was an absolutely quality player when at Brighton, won player of the season two years in a row when they were challenging at top end of the championship. If he was anything like that form he would be a fantastic signing for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, Brighton Jambo said: Bridcutt was an absolutely quality player when at Brighton, won player of the season two years in a row when they were challenging at top end of the championship. If he was anything like that form he would be a fantastic signing for us Sounds promising... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Maybe they should start. Maybe play chicken on the bypass? If you can't dodge a car........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: When you see there’s a new page or two on the transfer thread, get all excited then find out it’s all just more bitching over the manager. Every thread goes the same way. Boring, repetitive and largely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Gav M said: Maybe play chicken on the bypass? If you can't dodge a car........ Whilst lobbing in the odd wrench or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Auld Reekin' said: Whilst lobbing in the odd wrench or two. You are a hard task master, doubling up on the training sessions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Gav M said: You are a hard task master, doubling up on the training sessions It's the only language they understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: It's the only language they understand. Can you do all of that on the gullane sand dunes, then you'd be talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gav M said: Can you do all of that on the gullane sand dunes, then you'd be talking Dodging beach-buggies then, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 When you think we have it bad with signings look at Bolton apparently only six professional players on their books at the moment.....so glass is more than half full for me....start of a new season stuff it domestic treble for us this year.. positivity and all that 🙋🙋🙋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinzeal Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Raymond Reddington said: Liam Bridcutt has been told he can leave notts forrest. Would be the type of midfielder we are looking for. If we got him and James Morrison that would be fantastic business and would give me a lot more optimism for the season! Edited July 12, 2019 by colinzeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthomas Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, colinzeal said: If we got him and James Morrison that would be fantastic business and would give me a lot more optimism for the season! Can't disagree , but is there any reason whatsoever that makes you think either or both will sign for us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Im sure he did in the four months he managed him, more mentally if I remember the interview. He gave him a kick up the backside and he knuckled down, playing him on the left wing at ER did him no favours and moving centrally after that helped enormously. Bit more than 4 months wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinzeal Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, johnthomas said: Can't disagree , but is there any reason whatsoever that makes you think either or both will sign for us ? Afraid not. Just that I have seen both names mentioned on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 hours ago, David McCaig said: Oh no it wasn't. Although Levein did initially move Hartley back onto the wing after signing him. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12440659.how-hartley-came-on-leaps-and-bounds-midfielder-thanks-stark-for-finding-his-ideal-position/ Yes, you’re right. I remember now. I think most of us saw him as a mediocre ex-Hibs winger when he signed though! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthomas Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, colinzeal said: Afraid not. Just that I have seen both names mentioned on here. That's a shame . No disrespect to posters on here but , apart from 1 or 2 , this forum is possibly not the most informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, dougal said: Midfield and in particular centre midfield is where I feel we are weakest. At the moment we have very little creativity, pace, guile or strength in the middle of the pitch. The current central midfielders don't fill me with much enthusiasm or hope at all. But who did you think (realistically) might cure the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I’m hoping the Bridcutt chat isn’t just people seeing a headline he can leave Forest and thinking ‘could do a job’ because he would be a fantastic signing IMO. I always thought he should’ve played a lot more for Scotland too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: I’m hoping the Bridcutt chat isn’t just people seeing a headline he can leave Forest and thinking ‘could do a job’ because he would be a fantastic signing IMO. I always thought he should’ve played a lot more for Scotland too. It would seem to be a pretty good fit, though of course it would depend on his salary. At 30 he’ll be looking for a decent contract, so if he had offers from other Championship clubs we can probably forget it. Naismith has proven that Hearts can be a route back into the national squad though, and with a new manager in place Bridcutt might fancy his chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, JamboAl said: But who did you think (realistically) might cure the problem? I don't know, but that's what scouts etc are for. We should have a list of available players and players we have scouted and be able to identify someone from there that can do the required job. There have been various names mentioned, a few of them would appear to fit the bill but whether wages will be the problem remains to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I think tonight showed that Sean Clare is not the answer in centre midfield. In a game against some Championship plodders at home he should be grabbing it by the scruff of the neck and dominating that area. He didn't even come close. I hope CL goes for 2 CM's as I just don't see it working with Clare in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Doc Rob said: It would seem to be a pretty good fit, though of course it would depend on his salary. At 30 he’ll be looking for a decent contract, so if he had offers from other Championship clubs we can probably forget it. Naismith has proven that Hearts can be a route back into the national squad though, and with a new manager in place Bridcutt might fancy his chances. I personally can’t see it happening for the salary as you mentioned - would love it to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENE Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Le Chat said: I think tonight showed that Sean Clare is not the answer in centre midfield. In a game against some Championship plodders at home he should be grabbing it by the scruff of the neck and dominating that area. He didn't even come close. I hope CL goes for 2 CM's as I just don't see it working with Clare in there. Thought Clare played well there tonight. He was invoked a lot and made some telling tackles. His corners and free kicks on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie al 1960 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Le Chat said: I think tonight showed that Sean Clare is not the answer in centre midfield. In a game against some Championship plodders at home he should be grabbing it by the scruff of the neck and dominating that area. He didn't even come close. I hope CL goes for 2 CM's as I just don't see it working with Clare in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie al 1960 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Agree - biggest issue would be with physical top 6 opponents where he will come off second best - still think he is a floating player in a 3- 5 - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 hours ago, mscjambo said: When you think we have it bad with signings look at Bolton apparently only six professional players on their books at the moment.....so glass is more than half full for me....start of a new season stuff it domestic treble for us this year.. positivity and all that 🙋🙋🙋 When gauging where we are you dont look at a badly run club and think: "Aw well it could be worse." 😂 For me we need movement and creativity in midfield or we'll find ourselves in the same position we did last season when Naismith got injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Levein confirmed in post-match interview that we’ll be bringing in at least one midfielder, a “strong player to protect the ball players.” Also said he wants to take his time and find the right player 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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