graygo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: Derek O'Connor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Would be happy with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, CJGJ said: His record is just okay as a striker He got a big move in 2016 and it did not seem to work out nor his move to Sheffield United last season so he still has things to prove Our Assistant Manager has seen him at close quarters so you'd like to think we have a pretty good idea of his talents but it's the type of signing you hope will work out. I'd imagine his wages will be pretty high at our level so lets look on the positive side and be happy we have boosted the squad in one of the areas that needed some improvement The English Championship is a much higher level than the Scottish Premiership, hence why Naismith, Lafferty, Stewart etc can't get a game there but have been absolute standouts up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Correct. A rarity these days in that he is a player who wants to take opponents on. He could be a great foil for Uche or could easily swap in a flexible formation with Naismith who likes to drift in from the left. Geoff you have probably watched more of this boy at international level. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendoll Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Be a very good signing in by opinion. Think my issue with strikers at Hearts over the last 20 years hasn't been so much with the strikers themselves (although there's been some horrendous ones), but with the supply. Washington looks good in these clips with passes to feet, we need to make sure we have players that can do that and we're not relying solely on 50 yard hopefuls from Berra for him, or uche to knock it down to him. Sort the midfield, sort the goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: Derek O'Connor. That winner at ER in 1984... CL got the equalizer. Wonderful day for us; complete opposite for the emailing scuttlers. Edited June 25, 2019 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Geoff you have probably watched more of this boy at international level. Thoughts? He's a cracking player. The fact Michael O'Neill has a tendency to favour him as a lone striker in away games over Lafferty or Boyce is the most telling factor. He also likes to use him wide left or wide right if he wants a more attacking formation. He's good in either position. As I say, this is more like it. I think he will combine really well with Uche. I had no idea he was available but more like this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, Barack said: Changed the game with his running & goal recently, against the Estonians. He wouldn't just be sat around the penalty box, put it that way. This could be an actual game changer regarding the role of MacPhees role at the club too. It isn’t the first time him and Michael O’Neil seem to have fantastic influences on signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Washington can play wide as well as playing up front. Walker's days of playing in wider areas are gone and playing off the striker is Naismith's remit. I doubt Walker would be happy being paid as a back-up so to me he would be an expensive sub (if fit). Why are they gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, NB GIN said: Why are they gone Because he's as fast as Kevin Twaddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, CJGJ said: His record is just okay as a striker He got a big move in 2016 and it did not seem to work out nor his move to Sheffield United last season so he still has things to prove Our Assistant Manager has seen him at close quarters so you'd like to think we have a pretty good idea of his talents but it's the type of signing you hope will work out. I'd imagine his wages will be pretty high at our level so lets look on the positive side and be happy we have boosted the squad in one of the areas that needed some improvement Hard to disagree he does look good in the videos hope we get him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Inch Hearts said: This could be an actual game changer regarding the role of MacPhees role at the club too. It isn’t the first time him and Michael O’Neil seem to have fantastic influences on signings. It can't be that long until O'Neil gets fed up with international football, too. He feels a bit like a Hearts manager in waiting, especially as long as McPhee's with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Because he's as fast as Kevin Twaddle. He is a very good player Jamie Walker better winger than anything we have by a country mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Incldentally, this to me is why the Lafferty return wasn't the best option, even if he was available. Washington is exactly the type of player who can combine better with Uche as he can work the channels and occupy defenders with runs from deep. Lafferty has the ability to do that but it isn't his natural game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: He's a cracking player. The fact Michael O'Neill has a tendency to favour him as a lone striker in away games over Lafferty or Boyce is the most telling factor. He also likes to use him wide left or wide right if he wants a more attacking formation. He's good in either position. As I say, this is more like it. I think he will combine really well with Uche. I had no idea he was available but more like this please. I think all the signings or potential signings this window look very good: White Halkett Naismith Walker Washinton They all have experience of British football whether that be English or Scottish. Two of the players have played for Hearts recently. Halkett we've been scouting for two years now. We've also emptied: Vanacek Martin Sammon Shaughnessy All looking very positive just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Because he's as fast as Kevin Twaddle. Walker's main asset was never his pace from what I remember. Maybe my memory is playing tricks but I though, especially latterly, his strengths were being skillful on the ball, cutting in from wide or roving centrally and getting decent shots off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, ToqueJambo said: It can't be that long until O'Neil gets fed up with international football, too. He feels a bit like a Hearts manager in waiting, especially as long as McPhee's with us. There are 3/4 million reasons why that is unlikely. Michael O'Neill will end up as a Championship manager after this qualifying tournament and hopefully finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Incldentally, this to me is why the Lafferty return wasn't the best option, even if he was available. Washington is exactly the type of player who can combine better with Uche as he can work the channels and occupy defenders with runs from deep. Lafferty has the ability to do that but it isn't his natural game Lafferty scores 19 goals with us maybe if he had the natural game it would have been 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Because he's as fast as Kevin Twaddle. Mentioning Twaddle and Walker in the same breath should be a three match ban! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Mr Elwood P said: Mentioning Twaddle and Walker in the same breath should be a three match ban! Your bang on there mr P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, NB GIN said: Lafferty scores 19 goals with us maybe if he had the natural game it would have been 20 I'd take both is possible. We've managed to get Sammon and Vanacek off the wage bill so conceivable that we could add two strikers. More so if Naismith is to be played in an attacking midfield role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: There are 3/4 million reasons why that is unlikely. Michael O'Neill will end up as a Championship manager after this qualifying tournament and hopefully finals. We can but dream. I never imagined Killie would get Steve Clarke or Hibs Neil Lennon considering their previous clubs so never say never. Plus O'Neill has strong Edinburgh connections and the English management scene - especially the Championship and League One - is unbelievably cut throat. It's carnage, discarded managers just lying around the streets whimpering. Edited June 25, 2019 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Mr Elwood P said: I'd take both is possible. We've managed to get Sammon and Vanacek off the wage bill so conceivable that we could add two strikers. More so if Naismith is to be played in an attacking midfield role. Looking good I would say impressed by what’s happening especially JW coming back class act he is Edited June 25, 2019 by NB GIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, Barack said: Changed the game with his running & goal recently, against the Estonians. He wouldn't just be sat around the penalty box, put it that way. Only at Hearts can we be delighted how a player played v Estonia Interesting one, but I think it's important to keep our feet on the ground if he does sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, NB GIN said: Dont know much about him but 16 appearances last year 0goals https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Washington A rival for Shiteon perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: A rival for Shiteon perhaps? I think the championship is a bit tougher than the spl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: It can't be that long until O'Neil gets fed up with international football, too. He feels a bit like a Hearts manager in waiting, especially as long as McPhee's with us. Dont think there’s a hope of that any time soon. Best outcome is he keeps away from Scotland and goes down south extending links. The least Hibs, hibs player ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, davemclaren said: I think the championship is a bit tougher than the spl. Can't say too much as never heard of the boy till this thread but his stats are poor. I would take Washington's granny over Wighton though. An absolutely diabolical footballer. If Wighton was at the birds world cup right now he would be the waterboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julienbrellier Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Naismith and Washington?? Really?? Two lads with international experience and proven at this level, joke, expect more from Levein. As for Walker and Halkett, another two players who have a proven track record as SPL standouts. shite signings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I think the championship is a bit tougher than the spl. Slightly. But there is plenty of terrible teams down there too. Especially with the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Can't say too much as never heard of the boy till this thread but his stats are poor. I would take Washington's granny over Wighton though. An absolutely diabolical footballer. If Wighton was at the birds world cup right now he would be the waterboy. You’ve never heard of a Northern Irish International, who has played alongside a number of our players and is managed on international duty by our assistant manager? If you have such a shocking base knowledge of football, your input becomes even less relevant. That in itself is quite the achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Famous 1874 said: Slightly. But there is plenty of terrible teams down there too. Especially with the money. Slightly? The English Championship is miles ahead of the Scottish Premiership! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Slightly? The English Championship is miles ahead of the Scottish Premiership! Celtic and Rangers would romp it and I would expect us Aberdeen and Hibs to all be in and around mid table with Killie St Johnstone and Motherwell all kicking about fighting relegation. Money obsessed down there, can’t see many teams being able to cope with going to Tynecastle, Celtic Park or Ibrox. Tougher game up here, more intense and physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Celtic and Rangers would romp it and I would expect us Aberdeen and Hibs to all be in and around mid table with Killie St Johnstone and Motherwell all kicking about fighting relegation. Money obsessed down there, can’t see many teams being able to cope with going to Tynecastle, Celtic Park or Ibrox. Tougher game up here, more intense and physical. Your final sentence is absolute nonsense. The English Championship and League One is very physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Celtic and Rangers would romp it and I would expect us Aberdeen and Hibs to all be in and around mid table with Killie St Johnstone and Motherwell all kicking about fighting relegation. Money obsessed down there, can’t see many teams being able to cope with going to Tynecastle, Celtic Park or Ibrox. Tougher game up here, more intense and physical. How do two teams romp the same league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Notts1874 said: Your final sentence is absolute nonsense. The English Championship and League One is very physical. Physical yes but not as much up here. Done plenty of research as a scout before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, Mr Elwood P said: How do two teams romp the same league? You knew what I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Quite excited about this. Couldn't judge in the video if he's two footed but he's certainly composed. Looks the part to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalOrder74 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 buzzing about this signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 This would be a right statement of intent if we can get this one over the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Appears to be another good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I should know this but I don't. When a club is looking to sign a player, is a signing on fee of say £50,000 usually part of the deal? I was surprised to learn that Gary Naismith received £2,000 when he made his 1st team debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I like this signing a lot if it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, martoon said: That winner at ER in 1984... CL got the equalizer. Wonderful day for us; complete opposite for the emailing scuttlers. My first derby. Can't believe it was 35 year ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingJambo Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Washington can play wide as well as playing up front. Walker's days of playing in wider areas are gone and playing off the striker is Naismith's remit. I doubt Walker would be happy being paid as a back-up so to me he would be an expensive sub (if fit). He’ll not necessarily be on the bench and if he is that’s what wee need strong players coming of the bench to change games. Need a strong 16 not 11. Look what happened to us last season when a good core of our starting 11 got injured. Edited June 26, 2019 by StirlingJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: He's a cracking player. The fact Michael O'Neill has a tendency to favour him as a lone striker in away games over Lafferty or Boyce is the most telling factor. He also likes to use him wide left or wide right if he wants a more attacking formation. He's good in either position. As I say, this is more like it. I think he will combine really well with Uche. I had no idea he was available but more like this please. Now that is telling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4411053/conor-washington-hearts-transfer-news-sheffield-united-release/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I don’t think I’ve ever seen the guy play so I’ll reserve judgement until I see him in the flesh. Assuming he signs of course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I'm sort of scared to get excited about any signings these days Looks decent, by god we are due a wee gem for once, hope this lads it He's a work horse I've been told Which Makes him better than 90% off our current squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocub Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 6 hours ago, NB GIN said: Why are they gone Because Geoff doesn't like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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