tartofmidlothian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Reading the article, my understanding is that it's Naismith plus two other attacking players. 19 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Article suggests Naismith wont play for us until early August unless we stump us some cash to offset 13th month payment. If accurate credit to the EEN for at least clarifying his situation re contract. He can participate in early pre-season because loan deal runs to 30/6. Will he be able to play in friendlies as a trialist, if fit ? I read it as Naismith being a done deal through verbal agreement and three more to come. He's back in training with us today but he can't sign until August 1st or he misses his big bonus from down south, so we should be able to play him as a trialist in friendlies but not in the League Cup group. In Levein I still trust, but it sounds like we're putting a lot of faith in Naismith getting fit and staying fit. I'd like to see just one striker on his or Lafferty's level signed, that would relax a lot of us. Edited June 21, 2019 by tartofmidlothian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Not stressed. I don't see anyone else doing much business either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 The better quality of player we are looking at, the more difficult and time consuming it is to get them to sign. More often than not, with that kind of player, we wont be the players only option, some will sign, most probably will take the more lucrative offer. I am fine with that, let's wait and see what players we have come August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, chester copperpot said: The better quality of player we are looking at, the more difficult and time consuming it is to get them to sign. More often than not, with that kind of player, we wont be the players only option, some will sign, most probably will take the more lucrative offer. I am fine with that, let's wait and see what players we have come August! Absolutely this mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Absolute Scenes said: Absolutely this mate I do, on occasion, have a sense of perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: I read it as Naismith being a done deal through verbal agreement and three more to come. He's back in training with us today but he can't sign until August 1st or he misses his big bonus from down south, so we should be able to play him as a trialist in friendlies but not in the League Cup group. In Levein I still trust, but it sounds like we're putting a lot of faith in Naismith getting fit and staying fit. I'd like to see just one striker on his or Lafferty's level signed, that would relax a lot of us. Quite a brave strategy given how awful we are without Naismith in the team!! Hopefully we bring some additional firepower in over the summer, otherwise we run the risk of messing up the League Cup Groups and Naismith not being properly match sharp for the Aberdeen game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Is this definite? Heard that Wigan were playing hardball re settlement deal. They should be paying us to take him of their hands. Hope we stay well clear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Absolute Scenes said: Another good thing I'd say! But I'd hope he'd be at least checking Milinkovic's situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Article suggests Naismith wont play for us until early August unless we stump us some cash to offset 13th month payment. If accurate credit to the EEN for at least clarifying his situation re contract. He can participate in early pre-season because loan deal runs to 30/6. Will he be able to play in friendlies as a trialist, if fit ? Didn't clarify anything aside from saying he'll be at pre season today. Article does suggest Norwich contract means he can't sign till August. Not July but isn't clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: I read it as Naismith being a done deal through verbal agreement and three more to come. He's back in training with us today but he can't sign until August 1st or he misses his big bonus from down south, so we should be able to play him as a trialist in friendlies but not in the League Cup group. In Levein I still trust, but it sounds like we're putting a lot of faith in Naismith getting fit and staying fit. I'd like to see just one striker on his or Lafferty's level signed, that would relax a lot of us. Can you not play trialists in the League Cup? I’m sure you used to be able to, but may have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: I read it as Naismith being a done deal through verbal agreement and three more to come. He's back in training with us today but he can't sign until August 1st or he misses his big bonus from down south, so we should be able to play him as a trialist in friendlies but not in the League Cup group. In Levein I still trust, but it sounds like we're putting a lot of faith in Naismith getting fit and staying fit. I'd like to see just one striker on his or Lafferty's level signed, that would relax a lot of us. Can you not play trialists in the League Cup? I’m sure you used to be able to, but may have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: I read it as Naismith being a done deal through verbal agreement and three more to come. He's back in training with us today but he can't sign until August 1st or he misses his big bonus from down south, so we should be able to play him as a trialist in friendlies but not in the League Cup group. In Levein I still trust, but it sounds like we're putting a lot of faith in Naismith getting fit and staying fit. I'd like to see just one striker on his or Lafferty's level signed, that would relax a lot of us. Can you not play trialists in the League Cup? I’m sure you used to be able to, but may have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: The better quality of player we are looking at, the more difficult and time consuming it is to get them to sign. More often than not, with that kind of player, we wont be the players only option, some will sign, most probably will take the more lucrative offer. I am fine with that, let's wait and see what players we have come August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Didn't clarify anything aside from saying he'll be at pre season today. Article does suggest Norwich contract means he can't sign till August. Not July but isn't clear. The article says Naismith has to be a free agent for all of July for the bonus to kick in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 53 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Reading the article, my understanding is that it's Naismith plus two other attacking players. Actually, just had another read of the article. Levein says he wants to sign three or four players this summer, in addition to Halkett, and getting three attackers in is the priority. That's bound to be in addition to Naismith, he's in the bag. We certainly need three new attackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: Actually, just had another read of the article. Levein says he wants to sign three or four players this summer, in addition to Halkett, and getting three attackers in is the priority. That's bound to be in addition to Naismith, he's in the bag. We certainly need three new attackers. Hearts plan to sign three attacking players over the coming weeks to reinforce their forward line for the new season. Steven Naismith returns to Riccarton with the rest of the squad this morning for pre-season testing, and two others are also on the club’s radar. That reads to me like Naismith plus two others. But it could be Naismith, 2 others plus 3 attacking players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Hearts plan to sign three attacking players over the coming weeks to reinforce their forward line for the new season. Steven Naismith returns to Riccarton with the rest of the squad this morning for pre-season testing, and two others are also on the club’s radar. That reads to me like Naismith plus two others. But it could be Naismith, 2 others plus 3 attacking players! It does, you're right. Although I took that to mean we're actively looking at and trying to sign two more players right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Saw on Instagram Michael Smith posted him pulling up for training, and Jamie Walker also posted near the same time as him, in a car park as well Could be a at Riccarton... OR I'm that bored I'm looking at any spec of excitement to get me through lack of football send help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: You need to get help I'm telling you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Notts1874 said: You need to get help I'm telling you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Saw on Instagram Michael Smith posted him pulling up for training, and Jamie Walker also posted near the same time as him, in a car park as well Could be a at Riccarton... OR I'm that bored I'm looking at any spec of excitement to get me through lack of football send help Car park in Walker’s Instagram story could well be Riccarton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Famous 1874 said: Car park in Walker’s Instagram story could well be Riccarton I couldn't tell for sure, thought Riccarton has more trees than that - but did it quite curious the timing of the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Chester is spot on / the better the player the longer it takes to get the deal. This should be seen as a positive not a negative. Also history guides us that when we say we’re looking at another 3 or 4 players we’ll end up with 4 or 5. Edited June 21, 2019 by Jammy T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 hours ago, WageThief said: Yes indeed. I was responding to Newton51's post with his own stupid rumour. Poor WageThief, keeps pointing out the obvious, incorrect and stupid and gets his arse handed to him due to a misunderstanding. Twice in two days✌️??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 The strategy is probably the right one, i.e. don't rush in, but it doesn't do much to entice more ST sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Do Wigan start pre season training today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Car park in Walker’s Instagram story could well be Riccarton Hope it's some shitehole in Wigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Gerry ****ing Cinnamon ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 What the **** is an Instagram story? That is the real talking point. I know what it is, but why. Almost as bad as grown men arguing with one another on some meaningless forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Car park in Walker’s Instagram story could well be Riccarton Here's hoping it's a Tesco car park somewhere far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Olly Lee's left boot said: Poor WageThief, keeps pointing out the obvious, incorrect and stupid and gets his arse handed to him due to a misunderstanding. Twice in two days✌️??? I had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday so its only gonna get worse from now on.... PS. I don't really believe you get wisdom from the 'wisdom' teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Notts1874 said: Gerry ****ing Cinnamon ??? Bavarian bun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 27 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Car park in Walker’s Instagram story could well be Riccarton And Wigan come back for pre season tomorrow unless he is in there early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Jammy T said: Do Wigan start pre season training today? Tomorrow apparently. https://www.wiganathletic.com/news/2019/may/three-pre-season-friendlies-confirmed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: What the **** is an Instagram story? That is the real talking point. I know what it is, but why. Almost as bad as grown men arguing with one another on some meaningless forum Its popular with people who listen to Gerry Cinnamon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Its popular with people who listen to Gerry Cinnamon ? I am just too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Its popular with people who listen to Gerry Cinnamon ? Edited June 21, 2019 by Lovecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: And Wigan come back for pre season tomorrow unless he is in there early. Had a look at Wigan's training ground on Google maps (yes I'm that bored) and compared to walkers picture, where his car would be coming in from, there would only be one row of cars to his left, but you can see a second row of cars behind that one - so he's not at Wigan's training ground I don't think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, innerjambo said: Here's hoping it's a Tesco car park somewhere far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Had a look at Wigan's training ground on Google maps (yes I'm that bored) and compared to walkers picture, where his car would be coming in from, there would only be one row of cars to his left, but you can see a second row of cars behind that one - so he's not at Wigan's training ground I don't think He could be at the shops ?? Golf club?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Had a look at Wigan's training ground on Google maps (yes I'm that bored) and compared to walkers picture, where his car would be coming in from, there would only be one row of cars to his left, but you can see a second row of cars behind that one - so he's not at Wigan's training ground I don't think Great work. Looking for pictures of Riccarton car park. Not been there. Edited June 21, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Notts1874 said: He could be at the shops ?? Golf club?? ABSOLUTELY NOT ITS DEFO RICCARTON 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Great work. Looking for pictures of Riccarton car park. Not been there. Sad life I know, but that's what lack of football does to me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: What the **** is an Instagram story? That is the real talking point. I know what it is, but why. Almost as bad as grown men arguing with one another on some meaningless forum Oh no it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Lovecraft said: Oh no it's not. F****g well is. Walkers back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Notts1874 said: Nothing that I haven't already posted. I would suggest it's more about a possible bid coming in for Souttar. Which would totally broaden our recruitment options as opposed to just looking at free or low cost players. Be interesting to see how/if money was spent towards recruitment if we did get a decent fee for one of our players. Must be some decent options within our wage budget but who we'd need to offer a fee for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Gerry ****ing Cinnamon ??? 95% (!!) certain it's not Oraim. I do work there so I should know, but I'm certain it isn't. I'm not fussed on him coming back, even less so because he listens to Gerry Cinnamon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, tokyowalnut said: 95% (!!) certain it's not Oraim. I do work there so I should know, but I'm certain it isn't. I'm not fussed on him coming back, even less so because he listens to Gerry Cinnamon ? All my detective work - ruined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, tokyowalnut said: 95% (!!) certain it's not Oraim. I do work there so I should know, but I'm certain it isn't. I'm not fussed on him coming back, even less so because he listens to Gerry Cinnamon ? I've no idea where it is. Just thought since everyone was talking about his instagram etc etc.....Gerry Cinnamon is a deal breaker for me I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Absolute Scenes said: All my detective work - ruined Haha sorry, Columbo. I could be wrong, just don't recognise the tree formation!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Gerry ****ing Cinnamon ??? That's him at Asda doing his messages !!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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