letsalldothebeattie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Finally rid of him. I wish him well wherever he ends up next but was nowhere near good enough for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_mck Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 The robustness and more frenetic nature of the football here just didn't match with his more languid style and history of knee problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I don’t blame Martin - I blame Cathro for giving him a 3 and a half year deal for a player that was never going to make it in Scottish football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 41 minutes ago, Kid Creole said: last of the Cathro era ? 39 minutes ago, kila said: Berra Michael Smith too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Going to miss the fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: Folk calling him a leech are out of order. He was given a contract, he turned up for training, he wanted to play but wasn't deemed good enough. He wasn't pretending to be injured or shirking his responsibilities. He never done anything wrong apart from not be up to it, blame the people that thought it was a good idea to give him a 3 and a half year deal. Hope he does well for himself, this is definitely the best outcome for all parties though. 100% agree. Should never have been given the deal that he was given but let's face it, if any of us were offered a couple of thousand (speculation) a week guaranteed without having to really do much, we'd take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A truly dark day in our history. Can HMFC recover from this monumental blow? ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: Folk calling him a leech are out of order. He was given a contract, he turned up for training, he wanted to play but wasn't deemed good enough. He wasn't pretending to be injured or shirking his responsibilities. He never done anything wrong apart from not be up to it, blame the people that thought it was a good idea to give him a 3 and a half year deal. Hope he does well for himself, this is definitely the best outcome for all parties though. Absolutely spot on mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsmakesomenoise Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, I.T.K said: Does he become the new WAGE THIEF! If not who is it? Please start a thread as I need start blaming Levein and Budge about whoever is selected. Step up Mr. David Vanacek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Good news ! Wish the lad all the best for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Up there with Kurskis, Petric, Jenkinson and Sammon. An absolute shocker of a signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Might have been a good enough player for the (continental?) style Cathro wanted to play but otherwise unsuited to the pace of Scottish football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, Thommo414 said: 100% agree. Should never have been given the deal that he was given but let's face it, if any of us were offered a couple of thousand (speculation) a week guaranteed without having to really do much, we'd take it. I reckon he was on no more than half of that, still too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A lesson to be learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModJambo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Wish him good luck for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 An absolutely horrendous signing. I remember my Middlesborough-supporting colleague bursting out laughing when I told him we’d signed him. Treated pretty bizarrely, though and I wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks for your contribution, that free kick against Hamilton will be fondly remembered, wonderful player who always gave your all in the maroon jersey, will be sadly missed... All the best in the future you absolute legend ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 He must be our most expensive signing ever and luckiest to make so much money without kicking a ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 What a massive waste of dosh that judgement call was. Cheerio Martin, you have one hell of an agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 33 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Might have been a good enough player for the (continental?) style Cathro wanted to play but otherwise unsuited to the pace of Scottish football. Yes, I believe he is off to play in the Portuguese Super Brock leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Farewell my sweet prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Great! Now we can bring in some other dodgy, perma-injured waster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, I.T.K said: Does he become the new WAGE THIEF! If not who is it? Please start a thread as I need start blaming Levein and Budge about whoever is selected. Or not selected, or injured, or off-form, or suspended, or - indeed - anything at all. Anyway, good luck to Martin: it wasn't his fault he was signed by an ersehole of a "manager" when totally unsuited to our league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, I.T.K said: Does he become the new WAGE THIEF! If not who is it? Please start a thread as I need start blaming Levein and Budge about whoever is selected. Or not selected, or injured, or off-form, or suspended, or - indeed - anything at all. Anyway, good luck to Martin: it wasn't his fault he was signed by an ersehole of a "manager" when totally unsuited to our league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Cade said: Great! Now we can bring in some other dodgy, perma-injured waster. Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A lesson to be learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheBigO said: Yup, my feelings. Seemed a decent sort, has ability and it didn't work out. Happens. Seemed a model professional by all accounts but just had little ability to make a difference to us. Not his fault we handed him such a contract!! Glad thats another dud gone though. Edited June 7, 2019 by rick witter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 47 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Might have been a good enough player for the (continental?) style Cathro wanted to play but otherwise unsuited to the pace of Scottish football. Martin had a shocking ego in my opinion. Never a team player and not a good influence behind the scenes I'd guess either. Look at Dunfermline, that league is slower than the Premier League, but he did nothing there. We've had plenty of those characters over the years. Will be interesting to see what he does now, I predict nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 54 minutes ago, cosanostra said: Up there with Kurskis, Petric, Jenkinson and Sammon. An absolute shocker of a signing. could add in El-Hasnoui & Oshiwana, And possibly Wighton and Vanecek too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canada Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Martin had a shocking ego in my opinion. Never a team player and not a good influence behind the scenes I'd guess either. Look at Dunfermline, that league is slower than the Premier League, but he did nothing there. We've had plenty of those characters over the years. Will be interesting to see what he does now, I predict nothing Levein is on record saying his attitude was always good. And Cochrane mentioned him recently as being a positive influence on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Zaba said: Praise the lord, this is a great summer already. George Foulkes made this happen??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: could add in El-Hasnoui & Oshiwana, And possibly Wighton and Vanecek too Surely none of these players come close to the value for money provided by our record signing Mirsad Beslija who delivered the most expensive cross in Hearts history!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Old Castle Rock said: He must be our most expensive signing ever and luckiest to make so much money without kicking a ball I’d imagine he is several country miles away from that. Still money down the drain again, though, when we are still on a tight budget. Edited June 7, 2019 by Paolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, I.T.K said: Does he become the new WAGE THIEF! If not who is it? Please start a thread as I need start blaming Levein and Budge about whoever is selected. Someone will cite Vanecek for this dubious honour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, David McCaig said: Surely none of these players come close to the value for money provided by our record signing Mirsad Beslija who delivered the most expensive cross in Hearts history!!! good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeparkdb Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Praise be... Looked like a player. Just not for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Old Castle Rock said: He must be our most expensive signing ever and luckiest to make so much money without kicking a ball I’d hazard a guess at Beslija. Edited June 7, 2019 by Irufushi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shoreditch Heart Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Bob Loblaw said: Folk calling him a leech are out of order. He was given a contract, he turned up for training, he wanted to play but wasn't deemed good enough. He wasn't pretending to be injured or shirking his responsibilities. He never done anything wrong apart from not be up to it, blame the people that thought it was a good idea to give him a 3 and a half year deal. Hope he does well for himself, this is definitely the best outcome for all parties though. yeah, totally agree - sometimes things don't work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, HMFC86 said: Yes Levein and Cochrane praised him, right as we were trying to flog him to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Au revoir et merci pour tout le poisson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Oshiniwa sammon Hollis Hassanoui Anderson Dauda Watt Nowak Sowah Struna Swanson Tzolis Glad we are careful with Foh monies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Tasavallan said: Au revoir et merci pour tout le poisson. Was it his fault we ended up with Sammon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Meadows said: Oshiniwa sammon Hollis Hassanoui Anderson Dauda Watt Nowak Sowah Struna Swanson Tzolis Glad we are careful with Foh monies . How much of the FOH money was spent on these players? In fact on any players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 When you look at his career appearances before joining HMFC, the decision to offer him a 3.5 year deal was madness. Wish him no ill will, his (pretty sizeable) wage will hopefully allow us to add some quality to the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, King prawn said: I don’t blame Martin - I blame Cathro for giving him a 3 and a half year deal for a player that was never going to make it in Scottish football. One of Cathro's many failings was he had no experience of the transfer market. He should have stayed as a coach and not been promoted into the public eye. Not Cathro's fault that he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Whatever said: When you look at his career appearances before joining HMFC, the decision to offer him a 3.5 year deal was madness. Wish him no ill will, his (pretty sizeable) wage will hopefully allow us to add some quality to the squad. What is this pretty sizeable wage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A couple of different people who sit around me in the Wheatfield were both convinced that if he played one more game for Hearts, he was due some kind of "Loyalty Bonus". I have no idea if that's true or not but might explain why he was persona non grata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 According to transfer market.com hes made a total of 150 appearances from season 08/09. That includes sub and cup competitions too. I've no idea how accurate that site is but if true that's an average of under 14 total appearances per season for the last 11 years. I get some players miss a season or so due to bad injuries or being out of favour but on paper it looks like the guy has made a decent living out of sitting on his arse. You could argue it's not his fault if clubs offered him a decent wage over 2 or 3 years and I'd take that point but christ, wheres your pride as a so called professional sportsperson?? We constantly hear interviews about how footballers careers are short and they want to play as long as possible but if his stats are true he must be one of the few who dont seem to think like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Old Castle Rock said: He must be our most expensive signing ever and luckiest to make so much money without kicking a ball I doubt he’s even close to being that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: Aye. The reason being he was utter shite. Hasn’t stopped others who’ve played regularly during last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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