scott herbertson Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Understandably nobody’s been willing to take the abuse of starting a thread on him, but I will. Thought he tried hard today and linked up very well with my MOM Smith. Still more to come as the Walker of two seasons ago would have scored at least one of the chances he got, but a good return to his home team. nice to see at least 90% of the fans clapping him off when he was subbed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I predict him having a cracking season. We already know what he's capable off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I don’t get the hate with Jamie. But then I suppose some people actually still like Snakey and for the life of me I’ll never understand that. Im pleased to see him back anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos1983 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 He was excellent. Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcdaz01 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I thought he showed a bit of pace tonight, hopefully over his injuries and might hit his peak now he knows the grass isn’t greener on the other side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 He worked his backside off for the 70 mins or so he lasted. He’ll be a player for us this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 played well on the ball and had a decent game. My main concern is what he does when we are out of possession as he doesn't seem to track back much. Thought the same when he was here first time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Welcome back Jamie, really good performance from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocub Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: played well on the ball and had a decent game. My main concern is what he does when we are out of possession as he doesn't seem to track back much. Thought the same when he was here first time round. I'd doubt he's asked to do a lot of tracking back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: played well on the ball and had a decent game. My main concern is what he does when we are out of possession as he doesn't seem to track back much. Thought the same when he was here first time round. He made a couple of fantastic tackles having bust a gut to get back. I was really impressed by his effort as well as his attacking play. Hopefully not just a flash in the pan to try to win over the fans. If he keeps that up we have got some player on our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Understandably nobody’s been willing to take the abuse of starting a thread on him, but I will. Thought he tried hard today and linked up very well with my MOM Smith. Still more to come as the Walker of two seasons ago would have scored at least one of the chances he got, but a good return to his home team. nice to see at least 90% of the fans clapping him off when he was subbed too Was going to start a thread on this. Seems all the idiots who thought he’d ‘left on bad terms’ were confined to JKB. 90% or more of the fans In the stadium applauded him onto and off the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Understandably nobody’s been willing to take the abuse of starting a thread on him, but I will. Thought he tried hard today and linked up very well with my MOM Smith. Still more to come as the Walker of two seasons ago would have scored at least one of the chances he got, but a good return to his home team. nice to see at least 90% of the fans clapping him off when he was subbed too I thought he played really well. He was back to his old self from about five or six years ago, nicking the ball off opponents’ feet, robbing them from behind and then driving forward. Makes the ball stick, which is something we need. Well done Jamie. Edited July 12, 2019 by Icon of Symmetry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 thought Jamie was great tonight for his first game back gave !00 % and unlucky not to score he is going to improve us a lot and am glad he is back playing for heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Many people had worries about his fitness but tonight he put in as much effort as anybody. The signs look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Delighted to hear that he played well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Understandably nobody’s been willing to take the abuse of starting a thread on him, but I will. Thought he tried hard today and linked up very well with my MOM Smith. Still more to come as the Walker of two seasons ago would have scored at least one of the chances he got, but a good return to his home team. nice to see at least 90% of the fans clapping him off when he was subbed too The fans that are still holding a grudge against him for the sevco debacle need to get a feckin grip .... fickle personalities within our support at times he made a mistake, acknowledged his mistake, and decided to come back to us on a 3 year deal and take the shite from the same arsehole fans who would criticise him he looks hungry and with a point to prove ... maybe him leaving in the first place might be the biggest benefit the club could have ever got from him ... glad he is back home 👏👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Played well with decent movement, running, and link up play at the edge of the box. However could have had a hattrick and should have scored at least one, or squared to Washington who was the better option (on two occasions). He'll be desperate to get his first goal since returning but found him a little greedy tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 hours ago, cosanostra said: Delighted to hear that he played well. Me too. See how modern I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 No surprise. He’ll quickly prove the doubters wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thought he had a very good game and unlucky not to get on the score sheet. He looked tired and could probably have come off a wee bit earlier, but overall an impressive return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Greedy as ever. Just needed to slide the ball to Washington for a tap in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 He'll thrive when Naismith arrives back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, ri Alban said: He'll thrive when Naismith arrives back. Yeah looking forward to it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Brought a bit of excitement to the game last night, thought he did really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmreido Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Icon of Symmetry said: I thought he played really well. He was back to his old self from about five or six years ago, nicking the ball off opponents’ feet, robbing them from behind and then driving forward. Makes the ball stick, which is something we need. Well done Jamie. Walker will make a massive difference to Hearts this season, glad to have him back 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad on the tyne Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thought walker looked good last night. With more game time and naismith back we could have players who will cause damage and score goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Glad he had a good game. If he plays that well not fully fit then when he gets to full fitness we are going to have a great player on our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, gnasher75 said: He made a couple of fantastic tackles having bust a gut to get back. I was really impressed by his effort as well as his attacking play. Hopefully not just a flash in the pan to try to win over the fans. If he keeps that up we have got some player on our hands. This for me gnasher. Needs to show that application regularly, as do all the players. It's a long old season but decent effort last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 More options for starters means he needs to stay on top of his game. Did well to last as long although was knacked and therefore less effective 20 mins before he came off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonshrew Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I had forgotten just how many times he gets fouled per game. Given Mcphee's dedication to set pieces, he might get us goals from that alone. Something I hadn't considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainy Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Delighted with his performance. Could see hes not match fit but some lovely link up play with Smith and Washington can see them working well together. Nice to see a bit of creativity on the pitch but we still struggled at times to break then down once they scored and sat in. Could of been a few up by then though encouraging signs. Like the new boys to all get a few goals in early for confidence purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Clearly has the same abilities as he previously had. The positivity as well. The overwhelming factor in how he'll perform is his general fitness. If Hearts can get him fitter than he was then he'll fit in very well. They may need to keep pushing him but he may also realise the benefit himself. Naismith is the perfect role model for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 He played very well until he understandably tired. Made the kind of runs into space that were sadly lacking last season when Naismith wasn't in the team. If we can find a formation that makes maximum use of Walker and Naismith's talents then we should be a lot more potent than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thought he played really well last night. Choose the wrong option a few times but think that was because he was desperate for a goal on his return. Liked his link up with Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Always was happy to have him back. I don't anyone who isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Looked good, especially since he's not played since december. Fee more games under his belt and he'll be a real asset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger jambo98 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Was always going to be a concern over his old injuries, but he was up quickly from 2 disgusting challenges (one after about 3 minutes) and was keen to get back on the ball running at them again. Showed no fear and my only criticism would be he was so desperate to score he didn't raise his head to see a team mate with a better scoring opportunity. I think he'll do well for us this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, ginger jambo98 said: Was always going to be a concern over his old injuries, but he was up quickly from 2 disgusting challenges (one after about 3 minutes) and was keen to get back on the ball running at them again. Showed no fear and my only criticism would be he was so desperate to score he didn't raise his head to see a team mate with a better scoring opportunity. I think he'll do well for us this season. This is where I am, he put up with so many bad challenges and I was very impressed with his attitude. I have been very critical of the signing but if he continues like that he will be great for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Very promising start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_razors_edge Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 No complaints at all about JW last night and i’ll Concede I was a bit ‘meh’ about him coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Has us playing on the front foot and quickly which is key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy Soutar Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Never understood some who were not keen to have him back,played very well looked creative and worked hard. I do think we need to work on set pieces and take more advantage of the free kicks he will win us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deid Heid Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 It's difficult to forgive and forget. I really despised the way he left the club and I suspected we'd be getting back a diminished player more akin to the Walker we saw in the last six months of his first stint. However, I found his performance last night to be surprisingly full of vigor and a willingness to get stuck in. He showed flashes of excellence and took some extremely heavy tackles without giving up. Already after one game I think he is well on the road to redemption, he has to sustain this - good on the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Walker makes a big contribution when he can be bothered. Thought he had a decent game last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Brought some real excitement to the game when he was on the ball, especially 1st half. Couple of really bad tackles on him and he brushed them off. Welcome back Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I thought we done well to get 80 mins out of him given he was apparently struggling with a niggle. Thought he done well got stuck in got forward well and had a couple of chances, all in all a decent second home debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thought he was a breath of fresh air last night before he tired, looking forward to more from him as he gets games under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Was going to start a thread on this. Seems all the idiots who thought he’d ‘left on bad terms’ were confined to JKB. 90% or more of the fans In the stadium applauded him onto and off the park. My impression too. Prodigal son returns. He adds another player.who can score goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Probably his best game in 18-24 months. Hopefully he's able to sustain and build on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, Soapy Soutar said: Never understood some who were not keen to have him back,played very well looked creative and worked hard. I do think we need to work on set pieces and take more advantage of the free kicks he will win us This is where we miss Olly Lee, very good dead ball delivery. We didn’t do much with our corners last night apart from the excellent routine where Berra flicked it on for Zanatta (I think), only for the second header flash past the post. Walker should add a few goal direct from free kicks and Clare is on pens for the rest of his life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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