Bauld Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: I see it different to you. My starting line up only has 11 players ?. I already fixed in an above post ya erse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 My team for games against the so called wee teams: Zlamal Smith Souttar Halkett Hickey Haring Clare Naismith Walker Mulraney Uche Against the top six I would play Djoum or Cochrane alongside Haring with either Walker or Clare dropping out. I still hope we have another striker coming in to give Uche some competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Bauld said: I already fixed in an above post ya erse ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, gnasher75 said: Would probably play our best centre back and our best left back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) We will be plagued with injuries, of that I am sure. Our medical team, the way we play and fitness will see to that. I imagine a steady XI being as rare as back to back wins. But, imo ou best XI will be Zlamal Smith Berra Souttar Halckett Hickey Clare Haring Mulraney Naismith Uche Subs: Toil (We know no new keeper is coming in) Dikamona Edwards Walker Cochrane New New Not one other player outwith youth is good enough to even warm the bench. I hope Djoum will never play again for starters. If Levein plays Wighton then he actuallt wants us to lose. Edited June 25, 2019 by i8hibsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Would probably play our best centre back and our best left back. If Souttar stays I would love to see him and Halkett as the central defensive partnership. I love Berra but he is no longer the player he was. Souttar gets picked ahead of him for Scotland squads and Halkett was picked ahead of him for the SPFL team of the year. I picked Hickey in an earlier selection and would be delighted if he does well next season. But once he gets back to fitness I would like to see Garuccio given a decent run. Will be interesting to see if White can get fit enough to play. If so we could potentially have three decent options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, gnasher75 said: If Souttar stays I would love to see him and Halkett as the central defensive partnership. I love Berra but he is no longer the player he was. Souttar gets picked ahead of him for Scotland squads and Halkett was picked ahead of him for the SPFL team of the year. I picked Hickey in an earlier selection and would be delighted if he does well next season. But once he gets back to fitness I would like to see Garuccio given a decent run. Will be interesting to see if White can get fit enough to play. If so we could potentially have three decent options. I’d maybe let Halkett play a game or two for Hearts before we think about dropping the club captain! Berra will be back to his absolute best next season. The injury undoubtedly affected him but he still put in a number of outstanding performances, most notably both games at Easter Road. Interested to see if we play a flat back 4 or o with a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3. I think Garrucio is potentially the worst of the left backs we have, all dependant on White’s fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Find a shape that works and stick with it. Personnel can rotate in and out that shape as and when injuries/fitness/suspensions kick in. I'd go 433 and based on rumours and have a front 3 of Naismith Uche Walker. If you play the shape correctly in attack Smith and White would overlap giving width allowing Naismith and Walker to cut in/occupy the box/shoot/stick to their strengths. Haring naturally sits as a CDM creating a back 3. Therefore the other 2 CM spots go to Clare and Cochrane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 13 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Zlamal Smith Berra Souttar Hickey (no reason to drop him) Clare Haring Walker Mulraney Uche Naismith I think this is how we will start the season. Levein will give Hickey plenty of game time. He's more than ready I don't think I would be too far away from this. Maybe Harry or Smith in front of Walker or a new winger in front of Clare as alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Not sure why folk are suddenly having Edwards as a starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Aidy White looks like he's number 3 - so is likely to be our starting left back for this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeRobbo_chat Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) .....................Zlamal .....Souttar.....Berra....Halckett Smith..........Haring...............White ..........Clare.......Edwards............ .................Naismith.................. ......Uche..................Walker..... Edited June 26, 2019 by WeeRobbo_chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, WeeRobbo_chat said: .....................Zlamal .....Souttar.....Berra....Halckett Smith..........Haring...............White ..........Clare.......Edwards............ .................Naismith.................. ......Uche..................Walker..... I take it we need 12 players to make up for Clare's "effort"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeRobbo_chat Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 looks like it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musemic Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie said: Not sure why folk are suddenly having Edwards as a starter? At the end of last season Edwards was the man in possession of the attacking midfield position (and played reasonably well in the last 3/4 games) so he's entitled to be considered. Also, at this point in time we've not actually, signed any new midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, Musemic said: At the end of last season Edwards was the man in possession of the attacking midfield position (and played reasonably well in the last 3/4 games) so he's entitled to be considered. Also, at this point in time we've not actually, signed any new midfielders. Exactly He deserves to be given a shot and folk cannot confirm he's "below standard" after 3 games He needs time to show what he can do. His energy and fitness is key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 50 minutes ago, WeeRobbo_chat said: looks like it ? Looks like what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, RS86 said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Haring New RM Mulraney Naismith Walker Ikpeazu A few players interchangeable, likes of Clare, Morrison, Halkett, White (if it works out for him), Bozanic give us some options. This is on the assumption Djoum is away as well Zlamal Doyle Smith. Souttar. Berra. Hickey Brandon. Dikamona. Halkett. White Godinho. Petkov. Baur. Garuccio New. Cochrane. Haring. Mulroney. Clare. C.Smith. Djoum. New. Morrison. Irving. Lee. Burns. No. 10 Naismith / Walker / Currie Ikpeazu / New / Keena You’ll notice I have no places fo Bozanic, McDonald, Edwards, Moore, Wighton or MacLean I would also like another goalkeeper like Craig Gordon. Edited June 26, 2019 by mitch41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 11:02, WeeRobbo_chat said: .....................Zlamal .....Souttar.....Berra....Halckett Smith..........Haring...............White ..........Clare.......Edwards............ .................Naismith.................. ......Uche..................Walker..... 3 centre backs and 2 full backs look at bit too defensive for my liking remember it’s the SPL we play in not the English Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I'd just like us to pick a formation and stick to it where possible. Based on players we have signed and rumours of who is signing then I'd go 4-2-3-1. Naismith, Walker, Mulraney, Clare, McDonald, Washington could all play as any of the 3 and obviously Naismith and Washington could also play up top. I'd have Cochrane and Haring as my 2 deeper midfielders if Djoum doesn't sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) On 26/06/2019 at 11:28, We_are_the_Hearts said: I take it we need 12 players to make up for Clare's "effort"?? And when a team plays one up front who do our 3 centre backs mark. In Scotland it has to be 442, 4411or 443. Edited June 27, 2019 by mitch41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 23:49, Mr Elwood P said: Would probably play our best centre back and our best left back. Attacking team that’s what we want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 23:48, gnasher75 said: This team is all about scoring goals and that’s what we want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Bobby Smithy Soapy Berra. Hickey Big Pete S.Clare. Naisy Walker Uche Denzel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: Attacking team that’s what we want. If we play our best defenders, we will concede less goals and subsequently win more games! Best recent example is Liverpool. Changed goal keeper and added a very very good centre back. Won the Champions League and had one of the highest every EPL points totals! Obviously we can’t replicate that but the defence is just an important as the attack. Ask Steve Clark ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: If we play our best defenders, we will concede less goals and subsequently win more games! Best recent example is Liverpool. Changed goal keeper and added a very very good centre back. Won the Champions League and had one of the highest every EPL points totals! Obviously we can’t replicate that but the defence is just an important as the attack. Ask Steve Clark ... Liverpool is an attacking team. Celtic & Rangers are and all I'm saying is our defence is looking strong so let's do more attacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mitch41 said: Liverpool is an attacking team. Celtic & Rangers are and all I'm saying is our defence is looking strong so let's do more attacking. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_Premier_League https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_Premier_League Liverpool scored 5 more goals last season! You see now? Edited June 28, 2019 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 And they lost less goals. Are you suggesting Hearts defence isn’t good enough for our team not to attack other teams? Do you worry about our defensive line- up? Is it Bobby, Berra or not having a settled left back? Are you sleeping well at night? Are you looking forward to the new season ? So many questions for you and yet I think maybe I shouldn’t pressurise you as you obviously have a lot on you mind. Take care my wee pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 17 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Bobby Smithy Soapy Berra. Hickey Big Pete S.Clare. Naisy Walker Uche Denzel I look at this lineup and feel Naisy is too wide and Clare is going to improve another 20%. to stay in the team. I love giving Conor the name Denzel it reminds me of Brian Whittaker getting called Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, mitch41 said: And they lost less goals. Are you suggesting Hearts defence isn’t good enough for our team not to attack other teams? Do you worry about our defensive line- up? Is it Bobby, Berra or not having a settled left back? Are you sleeping well at night? Are you looking forward to the new season ? So many questions for you and yet I think maybe I shouldn’t pressurise you as you obviously have a lot on you mind. Take care my wee pal. That is the critical point! We conceded a lot of goals last season both ends of the park needed improvement. So far it looks great, on paper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 ____________Zlamal Smith__Souttar__Halkett__White/Hickey ___Haring__Naismith__Djoum/new guy Washington__Ikpeazu__Mulraney With a second string of __________________Doyle Brandon__Dikamona__Berra__White/Hickey ___________Lee__Bozanic__Cochrane _________Clare__MacLean__Walker And still leaves Edwards, Garuccio, Cochrane, Irving, Burns, Godhino, Morrison, Wighton, McDonald, C.Smith, Keena, Currie, Zanatta, Moore, Henderson etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I am concerned that people have Djoum in their teams. Does this mean this jokester will be with us for another season of 30% win rates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, BigAlim said: ____________Zlamal Smith__Souttar__Halkett__White/Hickey ___Haring__Naismith__Djoum/new guy Washington__Ikpeazu__Mulraney With a second string of __________________Doyle Brandon__Dikamona__Berra__White/Hickey ___________Lee__Bozanic__Cochrane _________Clare__MacLean__Walker And still leaves Edwards, Garuccio, Cochrane, Irving, Burns, Godhino, Morrison, Wighton, McDonald, C.Smith, Keena, Currie, Zanatta, Moore, Henderson etc. Young Smith has to be in the second team at least. What a talent this lad is. Edited June 28, 2019 by mitch41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, BigAlim said: ____________Zlamal Smith__Souttar__Halkett__White/Hickey ___Haring__Naismith__Djoum/new guy Washington__Ikpeazu__Mulraney With a second string of __________________Doyle Brandon__Dikamona__Berra__White/Hickey ___________Lee__Bozanic__Cochrane _________Clare__MacLean__Walker And still leaves Edwards, Garuccio, Cochrane, Irving, Burns, Godhino, Morrison, Wighton, McDonald, C.Smith, Keena, Currie, Zanatta, Moore, Henderson etc. Berra second string? Absolutely no chance the captain won't be playing every game when he's fit. More likely a 3-5-2 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosteve1902 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 This is my view of how things will look. ZLAMAL HALKETT BERRA SOUTTAR BACK 3. SMITH RWB MULRANEY LWB CM 2 Djoum and Haring Naismith in CAM. UCHE - WASHINGTON up top. beauty of this is if walker signs we have chance play naismith as a forward, if djoum goes we can ove to a back 4. playing Mulraney as a natural wide man, also leaves such a good amount of cover Hickey Cochrane Edwards Clare all not even mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosteve1902 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 This is my view of how things will look. ZLAMAL HALKETT BERRA SOUTTAR BACK 3. SMITH RWB MULRANEY LWB CM 2 Djoum and Haring Naismith in CAM. UCHE - WASHINGTON up top. beauty of this is if walker signs we have chance play naismith as a forward, if djoum goes we can ove to a back 4. playing Mulraney as a natural wide man, also leaves such a good amount of cover Hickey Cochrane Edwards Clare all not even mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosteve1902 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 This is my view of how things will look. ZLAMAL HALKETT BERRA SOUTTAR BACK 3. SMITH RWB MULRANEY LWB CM 2 Djoum and Haring Naismith in CAM. UCHE - WASHINGTON up top. beauty of this is if walker signs we have chance play naismith as a forward, if djoum goes we can ove to a back 4. playing Mulraney as a natural wide man, also leaves such a good amount of cover Hickey Cochrane Edwards Clare all not even mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Berra second string? Absolutely no chance the captain won't be playing every game when he's fit. More likely a 3-5-2 I think. I know where you're coming from, I just don't think Smith is suited to right wing back and if you're only to pick two centre halves you can't take sentiment into account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Berra second string? Absolutely no chance the captain won't be playing every game when he's fit. More likely a 3-5-2 I think. I know where you're coming from, I just don't think Smith is suited to right wing back and if you're only to pick two centre halves you can't take sentiment into account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: I am concerned that people have Djoum in their teams. Does this mean this jokester will be with us for another season of 30% win rates? Djoum is treating us like a doormat. He won’t sign the contract because he recons that playing for Cameroon he’ll get a better contract from some other club. Now if no club comes forward he’ll crawl back to Tynecastle wanting a contract. My attitude would be ok here’s a contract offer Half Your Current Wage. Now get lost. Am I being to harsh on the lad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Berra second string? Absolutely no chance the captain won't be playing every game when he's fit. More likely a 3-5-2 I think. There you go again with 3 at the back with 2 fullbacks and a defensive midfielder. Are we intending playing a Man City every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Just now, BigAlim said: I know where you're coming from, I just don't think Smith is suited to right wing back and if you're only to pick two centre halves you can't take sentiment into account I'm not I'm taking into account that Berra is the best defender at the club as well as being the club captain. Amazing the number of posters who have a 24 year old, with no Scotland caps, who we've just signed on a free from Livingston ahead of Berra. I think Halkett is a very shrewd deal from our perspective but he's got one season of Premiership football under his belt. Berra has played in the EPL, English Championship and Scottish Premiership. No chance whatsoever that he will be dropped for Halkett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 minute ago, mitch41 said: There you go again with 3 at the back with 2 fullbacks and a defensive midfielder. Are we intending playing a Man City every week. A 3-5-2 formation can actually be more attacking than a 4-4-2, if implemented correctly. It doesn't suit the players we have as much as playing a 4-2-3-1 but everyone seems to think Halkett will be a definite starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Bob Halkett Souttar Berra Smith Haring Mulraney Naismith Clare Uche Washington Doyle, Walker, Dikamona, Irving, Cochrane, McDonald, MacLean, Keena, Hickey, Lee, Edwards, Wighton, Zanatta, Morrison Missed anyone? Edit: White and Garuccio, quite a squad of players, bit top heavy on the bench there Edited June 28, 2019 by Sir Gio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 All these formations are one thing probably the most important thing is getting the team to play attractive passing attacking football. It’s time we the fans get entertained as it’s been too long since we followed a team we all believed in. We have a massive squad of very talented players now is the time for our management to show us all that they have the ability / know all to put together a team that is worthy of wearing the shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Bobby Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Naismith Haring Clare* White** Washington Uche * Could be a number of players in that position. ** Could be Hickey or Mulraney Bobby Smith Souttar Berra White* Haring Cochrane** Walker Naismith Washington Uche * Could be Hickey or Garuccio when he's back ** Could be any number of players, definitely Djoum / Haring if he stays. Probably only a few positions up for grabs when we have a fully fit squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Bobby White Smith Souttar Berra Halkett Walker, Haring, Naismith Washington Uche, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ericb said: Bobby White Smith Souttar Berra Halkett Walker, Haring, Naismith Washington Uche, White playing right wing back and Smith playing left wing back, with three centre defenders ahead of the wingbacks. Like it! Edited June 28, 2019 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: I look at this lineup and feel Naisy is too wide and Clare is going to improve another 20%. to stay in the team. I love giving Conor the name Denzel it reminds me of Brian Whittaker getting called Roger. Yeh, Naismith has to be the number 10 in that formation. He's so dangerous when he get to the edge and into the box. Sticking him out wide is a waste imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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