tartofmidlothian Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Now we're starting to get a look at the players. So far, here's mine. Zlamal Smith Souttar Halkett Hickey McDonald Clare Bozanic or Irving Mulraney Walker Washington Although I believe we'll have a new CM before that. This could work too. Zlamal Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Clare Bozanic or Irving Mulraney Walker Ikpeazu Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 You are assuming Naismith won't play and you may well be right. If he does though does he replace Boz/Irving in your thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Assuming Haring and Naisy are out injured Zlamal Smith Souttar Halkett Hickey Walker ? Irving Mulraney Uche Washington Not sure who to put in right centre midfield. Edited July 17, 2019 by Famous 1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: Assuming Haring and Naisy are out injured Zlamal Smith Souttar Halkett Hickey Walker ? Irving Mulraney Uche Washington Not sure who to put in right centre midfield. This would be my team, I’d have Clare in as your question mark if we don’t have a new CM by then. Add Haring and Naismith as CM’s when fit then this by far our best team. Irving, McDonald, Clare, Berra, Keena, MacLean and Doyle as subs and we’re in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) From what little we've seen so far and with Naismith and Haring assumed out injured or not match fit (no idea what Naismith's injury status is now): 4-4-2 Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Walker Clare ? Mulraney Washington Uche 4-2-3-1 Zlamal Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Clare ? McDonald Walker Mulraney Uche 3-5-2 Zlamal Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Walker Clare ? Mulraney Uche Washington I'd be surprised if Berra is dropped, but Halkett looks like he could deputise if he's still struggling to get back to his pre-injury form. Irving, White and Zanatta could all also push for starting places if they play well in the next couple of games. The ? is Bozanic, Irving, Cochrane or a new midfielder, or even Halkett if we need a more physical DM in place of Haring. Edited July 17, 2019 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 It seems there will be a new midfield player coming. I would suggest we won't see the best of him, Haring or Naismith until September. Assuming the new guy is good, I think we will be looking extremely strong then. I have always said you can judge what kind of season you're going to have by the end of September. Chronic injuries to many of our best players put paid to that theory last season. Leading up to then, we must pick up points in some of the tough fixtures and put away the lesser sides. I'm sure we have the players to do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 That would be the team that started our first competitive game of the season v Dundee Utd, I believe that was a Scottish League cup tie, a cup we should be aiming to win, and not a pre season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 No way uche should be starting games Impact player at best if were needing a goal I'd expcect 2 more incomings with Djoum gone and haring out for 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Our defence and forward line possibilities take care of themselves. Haring walks into everyone's midfield when fit. But what an abundance of riches we have in midfield. Walker WILL be immense this season and Mulraney is looking very good. I'm also a Bozanic fan as our tenacious dead ball specialist. McDonald superb last night....Cochrane, Clare , Connor and a newbie.....and Naismith !!!. The future looks bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: It seems there will be a new midfield player coming. I would suggest we won't see the best of him, Haring or Naismith until September. Assuming the new guy is good, I think we will be looking extremely strong then. I have always said you can judge what kind of season you're going to have by the end of September. Chronic injuries to many of our best players put paid to that theory last season. Leading up to then, we must pick up points in some of the tough fixtures and put away the lesser sides. I'm sure we have the players to do just that. How many years, have you been saying you can always tell how a season will pan out at the the end of September for? Why are you assuming that Naismith and the new midfielder won’t be up at their best until September? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Many years, and I'm expressing an opinion. I'm sure if you have a really big think you'll realise that we're all entitled to them. Don't want to fall out over this but have a think about your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Are Burns and Brandon our RB cover for Smith. If so, that could be our new weakest link....assuming jury still out on Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenks Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, 4forDevries said: Are Burns and Brandon our RB cover for Smith. If so, that could be our new weakest link....assuming jury still out on Bobby. Burns isn't a right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jenks said: Burns isn't a right back. With Hickey and White options and a back 3 option I think Burns and Harry should go on loan. If Brandon is the RB cover then is he injured ?... don't recall any recent game time. Smith is a very important player for us now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: Many years, and I'm expressing an opinion. I'm sure if you have a really big think you'll realise that we're all entitled to them. Don't want to fall out over this but have a think about your post. Nothing to fall out about, I was only asking a couple of questions. I would suggest that you don’t know how a Hearts season is going to pan out until the Scottish Cup had begun, at the very earliest. The 2011/12 season had the feeling of total mediocrity until the Scottish Cup run propelled us to glory. In the 1985/86 season, we had only won two games by the end of September. We then went on an incredible run of results after that. The Championship season supports your argument, we’d won the league by the end of September! Like you said, all about opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Bobby Smith Souttar Berra Hickey. (Halkett / White could easily go in there. Haring / Bozanic Jake new cm walker Naismith or Clare just now. Washingston The thing is, we actually have decent cover in most positions unless it's a long term thing and multiple players. Different types as well to mix it up. McLean, Uche, MacDonald, Irving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Just now, Mr Elwood P said: Nothing to fall out about, I was only asking a couple of questions. I would suggest that you don’t know how a Hearts season is going to pan out until the Scottish Cup had begun, at the very earliest. The 2011/12 season had the feeling of total mediocrity until the Scottish Cup run propelled us to glory. In the 1985/86 season, we had only won two games by the end of September. We then went on an incredible run of results after that. The Championship season supports your argument, we’d won the league by the end of September! Like you said, all about opinions. Good man although I would argue that it took us till November to win the championship when we beat Rangers again.😂😂😂😂😂. Hibs and Rangers supporters must have been absolutely sick as we just ran away with it. I know it was only the championship but considering where we'd been, it was a stunning achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 What's happening with Edwards? Never seems to get a mention. Cup Final scorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Zlamal Smith Halkett Souttar Hickey Mulraney Clare new DM Walker Naismith Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 We play Aberdeen away first game, County at home then Celtic away. That’s a very tough start. I’d like to see us with more bodies in the midfield to make sure we don’t get out numbered. Game was done in the first half last night but it got stuffy 2nd half when we where a man light in midfield. Bobby Smith Berra Souttar Hickey Clare Halkett Walker MacDonald Mulraney Washington Naismith can come in for MacDonald if he’s not carrying an injury. Zanatta is lively enough to claim a place on the bench. Uche has a lot to do as I think MacLean offers more than he does. Cochrane, Irving, White, Brandon, Morrison, Keena all perfect back ups. 2 midfielders coming in would be class but I’d settle for one. Halkett will push Berra out the team IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 51 minutes ago, 4forDevries said: With Hickey and White options and a back 3 option I think Burns and Harry should go on loan. If Brandon is the RB cover then is he injured ?... don't recall any recent game time. Smith is a very important player for us now. Remember we've got Ben Garuccio to come back as well, can he play on the right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 26 minutes ago, busby1985 said: We play Aberdeen away first game, County at home then Celtic away. That’s a very tough start. I’d like to see us with more bodies in the midfield to make sure we don’t get out numbered. Game was done in the first half last night but it got stuffy 2nd half when we where a man light in midfield. Bobby Smith Berra Souttar Hickey Clare Halkett Walker MacDonald Mulraney Washington Naismith can come in for MacDonald if he’s not carrying an injury. Zanatta is lively enough to claim a place on the bench. Uche has a lot to do as I think MacLean offers more than he does. Cochrane, Irving, White, Brandon, Morrison, Keena all perfect back ups. 2 midfielders coming in would be class but I’d settle for one. Halkett will push Berra out the team IMO. For teams like Celtic, Rangers and maybe Aberdeen I'd be happy to see the 3-5-2 I suggested in the OP, hopefully we can go 4-4-2 against most of the others, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenks Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: Remember we've got Ben Garuccio to come back as well, can he play on the right? No chance. Right leg for standing on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: For teams like Celtic, Rangers and maybe Aberdeen I'd be happy to see the 3-5-2 I suggested in the OP, hopefully we can go 4-4-2 against most of the others, though. I genuinely don’t see why people like 442, don’t think it works for us at all. I know this is all about opinions but I didn’t think it worked on Friday and will be hard to break down teams who have 5 in the midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jenks said: No chance. Right leg for standing on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 minute ago, busby1985 said: I genuinely don’t see why people like 442, don’t think it works for us at all. I know this is all about opinions but I didn’t think it worked on Friday and will be hard to break down teams who have 5 in the midfield. It's mainly two strikers I like seeing. When you have our options in the middle of defence and proper wing backs a 3-5-2 can be a better formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kiwidoug said: What's happening with Edwards? Never seems to get a mention. Cup Final scorer. He is shite that’s why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Zlamal Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Hickey Clare new cm Walker Uche Washington Subs Doyle Dikamona White Bozanic Cochrane MacLean this is assuming Haring is injured and Naismith not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Zlamal Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Hickey Clare new cm Walker Uche Washington Subs Doyle Dikamona White Bozanic Cochrane MacLean this is assuming Haring is injured and Naismith not available. Meant to add Mcdonald to the bench too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Meant to add Mcdonald to the bench too. Keena is going to be a serious goal threat.....needs a run though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, 4forDevries said: Keena is going to be a serious goal threat.....needs a run though I’ve yet to be impressed with Keena from what I have seen so far. Don’t get me wrong, he is still young but McDonald, Cochrane, Hickey and Smith have showed more and are younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisysback Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Zlamal Souttar Berra Halkett Smith Hickey Clare new cm Walker Uche Washington Subs Doyle Dikamona White Bozanic Cochrane MacLean this is assuming Haring is injured and Naismith not available. Interesting, so you dont think McDonald gets into squad but Cochrane does.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisysback Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Meant to add Mcdonald to the bench too. Got in there in front of me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisysback Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Levein saying he is looking for another CM, I think this will be as backup. Why not play Walker CM till Naismith is fit, can play mcdonald and Mulraney as wide players, both offer completely different styles, one a winger, one an attacking mid, coupled with Clare\Walker in the middle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: I’ve yet to be impressed with Keena from what I have seen so far. Don’t get me wrong, he is still young but McDonald, Cochrane, Hickey and Smith have showed more and are younger. It's all about opinions I guess. You have Uche in your team and Keena has not made your bench. I'd argue Keena is more mobile and a more natural goal scorer and better at getting his head up. And, we stop lumping balls to Uche and play better football. Keena therefore before Uche for me....most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 ______________Zlamal __Smith__Souttar__Halkett__Hickey McDonald__Clare__New CM__Mulraney ______Washington__Walker Could easily change based on form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: I’ve yet to be impressed with Keena from what I have seen so far. Don’t get me wrong, he is still young but McDonald, Cochrane, Hickey and Smith have showed more and are younger. Keena is a very good finisher. That's what we need and I think he will get a lot of game time this season when he is fully fit again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Bob; Smithy, Souttar, Halkett, Hickey; Clare, Irving, Haring/ (Replacment Signing); Naismith, Walker, Washington Subs; Coco, Brandon, Berra, White, Mulraney, Uche, McDonald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieFifeLife Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Zlamal Smith Halkett Souttar White Walker Naismith Irving Mulraney Keena McLean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, GorgieFifeLife said: Zlamal Smith Halkett Souttar White Walker Naismith Irving Mulraney Keena McLean Swap McLean for Washington and I'm with you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, busby1985 said: We play Aberdeen away first game, County at home then Celtic away. That’s a very tough start. I’d like to see us with more bodies in the midfield to make sure we don’t get out numbered. Game was done in the first half last night but it got stuffy 2nd half when we where a man light in midfield. Bobby Smith Berra Souttar Hickey Clare Halkett Walker MacDonald Mulraney Washington Naismith can come in for MacDonald if he’s not carrying an injury. Zanatta is lively enough to claim a place on the bench. Uche has a lot to do as I think MacLean offers more than he does. Cochrane, Irving, White, Brandon, Morrison, Keena all perfect back ups. 2 midfielders coming in would be class but I’d settle for one. Halkett will push Berra out the team IMO. This for me 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Not sure really, but what I do know is that if we play with regular starters this season like Bozanic, Wighton, Zanatta, Brandon, Keena and McLean we will barely average 1 point per game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Not sure really, but what I do know is that if we play with regular starters this season like Bozanic, Wighton, Zanatta, Brandon, Keena and McLean we will barely average 1 point per game. Aye? You "know" that? How much have you personally see of these players, in the flesh? You know, with you not going to games and not being interested etc... Edited July 17, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4forDevries Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Central Midfielders.../ can play 1 of 2 CM slots : Clare, Naismith, Bozanic , Edwards, McDonald, C Smith, Halkett, Cochrane , Haring , Dickimona , Moore , Irving , Petkov.....there's 13 players..... I think just one quality midfielder, the best we can afford from Djoum and Olly's wage savings, will be enough. Edwards, Cochrane and Moore to go out on loan. I am far more concerned about quality RB cover. Edited July 17, 2019 by 4forDevries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, BigAlim said: ______________Zlamal __Smith__Souttar__Halkett__Hickey McDonald__Clare__New CM__Mulraney ______Washington__Walker Could easily change based on form No Naismith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 57 minutes ago, wavydavy said: No Naismith? Get the impression he won't be ready for the first game, zero minutes in preseason under his belt. I'm sure he'll force his way in but I was maybe taking the thread title a bit literally. I'm hoping our "best XI" changes every so often with different players hitting form at different times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Get the impression he won't be ready for the first game, zero minutes in preseason under his belt. I'm sure he'll force his way in but I was maybe taking the thread title a bit literally. I'm hoping our "best XI" changes every so often with different players hitting form at different times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Three 442s to chose from Bobby Smith souttar Berra hickey Mulraney Naismith haring walker Washington uche Doyle Brandon halkett berra white Bozanic Irvine Clare Morrison McLean wighton Mason Dikamona petkov baur Burns Cochrane McDonald Edwards Smith Zanatta keena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Zlamal Souttar Smith Berra Hickey Halkett Clare Walker Mulraney Naismith Washington Subs, bozanic,Cochrane, c.smith,uche New goalie,new winger ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 12 hours ago, 4forDevries said: It's all about opinions I guess. You have Uche in your team and Keena has not made your bench. I'd argue Keena is more mobile and a more natural goal scorer and better at getting his head up. And, we stop lumping balls to Uche and play better football. Keena therefore before Uche for me....most of the time. Never in a month of Sundays does Keena offer more than Uche What’s he done ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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