Peebo Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 7 hours ago, HMFC86 said: Interesting to see that he spoke to Levein before signing for Cardiff. Glowing recommendations from Clevid & Dr Funk too. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/loic-damour-hearts-sign-cardiff-16725390 Interesting indeed. Levein quoted on our official Hearts website saying he wanted him at the time Cardiff signed him. Pretty confusing, given the number of times we’ve been told that it’s a misconception he decided on our signings at that time, and it was all Cathro’s fault... Anyway, seems like a good signing and I look forward to seeing him. There was serious lack of experience in midfield, but he helps plug the gap. The length of the contract scares me, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Peebo said: Interesting indeed. Levein quoted on our official Hearts website saying he wanted him at the time Cardiff signed him. Pretty confusing, given the number of times we’ve been told that it’s a misconception he decided on our signings at that time, and it was all Cathro’s fault... Anyway, seems like a good signing and I look forward to seeing him. There was serious lack of experience in midfield, but he helps plug the gap. The length of the contract scares me, mind. Not really confusing. As DoF Levein was responsible for identifying and recommending possible targets for the manager to choose from. Not sure he'd recommend a player he didn't want. Edited August 10, 2019 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julienbrellier Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 When theeeeee ball hits the net like a low flying jet that’s Damour-e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Whatever said: Your prediction on the STV news prior to 19/05/12 was magnificent (and fantastically accurate) Still seething McPake made a mug of me tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Sagan said: I've watched a few youtube videos of him (i know i know) I think we could be on to a winner with this one, better than Djoum. He's quick, good feet, great at winning the ball and his tackles are clean. Very good weighted passes and also looks like he can get forward, so not just a defensive minded midfielder. Agreed. Find out in a few hours. Red card nap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 hours ago, ToqueJambo said: Not really confusing. As DoF Levein was responsible for identifying and recommending possible targets for the manager to choose from. Not sure he'd recommend a player he didn't want. That’s how I’d expect a DoF to operate, but it is confusing to me, as frequently any suggestion that Levein bore any responsibility for signings has been shot down (both by people on here and himself). We apparently weren’t signing players who Levein wanted, but only players Cathro (or Neilson) wanted. Of course, there may have been overlap. But anyway, that sort of thing has been discussed to death. Welcome Loic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Looking forward to see how he gets on today if he plays. Although I'm working so it'll be commentary for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Peebo said: Interesting indeed. Levein quoted on our official Hearts website saying he wanted him at the time Cardiff signed him. Pretty confusing, given the number of times we’ve been told that it’s a misconception he decided on our signings at that time, and it was all Cathro’s fault... He would've spoken to Levein no matter how the recruitment system worked. In reality each player comes a slightly different way. Alexander recommends Sow, Clevid brokers a deal for his old neighbour to come from Cardiff, McPhee arranges Lafferty, Levein arranges Gomis/Buaben/Berra/Naismith, Robbo gives us Mulraney. I think whoever is managing the team decides on the signings but I'd say Levein as DoF completely arranged some of them (Souttar). I.e. from conception to completion. Which isn't an issue. If Levein scours the market for the best weed, negotiates a price and then delivers it to my house with my agreement - what is the problem? It just gives me more time to smoke it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, WageThief said: He would've spoken to Levein no matter how the recruitment system worked. In reality each player comes a slightly different way. Alexander recommends Sow, Clevid brokers a deal for his old neighbour to come from Cardiff, McPhee arranges Lafferty, Levein arranges Gomis/Buaben/Berra/Naismith, Robbo gives us Mulraney. I think whoever is managing the team decides on the signings but I'd say Levein as DoF completely arranged some of them (Souttar). I.e. from conception to completion. Which isn't an issue. If Levein scours the market for the best weed, negotiates a price and then delivers it to my house with my agreement - what is the problem? It just gives me more time to smoke it..... Indeed. But this goes against what many people have argued, that’s my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris 84 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Peebo said: Indeed. But this goes against what many people have argued, that’s my point. Unless I’m wrong it could simply be a matter of the language he’s used. The manager at the time would have identified who he’d like to sign and my understanding of the role, would mean the DoF then takes over the negotiation and the travel arrangements etc. Hence, CL would then be in the position where ‘he’ is trying to sign the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Just been watching Championship review of 17/18 on Sky by pure coincidence. Within a minute of switching on our boy appears robbing a man in midfield lovely reverse pass and a goal. Featured more with headers tackles pressure. This guy is going to be a legend. Bookmark it if you like. Arnaud Djoum. I'm so over you ex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Agreed. Find out in a few hours. Red card nap! As long as he doesn't get injured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, Paris 84 said: Unless I’m wrong it could simply be a matter of the language he’s used. The manager at the time would have identified who he’d like to sign and my understanding of the role, would mean the DoF then takes over the negotiation and the travel arrangements etc. Hence, CL would then be in the position where ‘he’ is trying to sign the player. Probably is in the language, yes, as usual. That’s all most of us have to go on. In this case, given things people - including Levein - have previously insisted, I found his quotes on the official site a bit confusing. Anyway...look forward to seeing Damour play. People are framing him as a replacement for Djoum, so hopefully we get as good a four-year spell out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Just been watching Championship review of 17/18 on Sky by pure coincidence. Within a minute of switching on our boy appears robbing a man in midfield lovely reverse pass and a goal. Featured more with headers tackles pressure. This guy is going to be a legend. Bookmark it if you like. Arnaud Djoum. I'm so over you ex Watched this video and was blown away. Not only brilliant at winning the ball but seems adept and making defence splitting passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 He’s strikes me as being a good Joachim Adao. Instead of fouling someone and getting a red card he gets the ball, instead of passing it out of play he passes it to a team mate. Ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorski Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Watched this video and was blown away. Not only brilliant at winning the ball but seems adept and making defence splitting passes. 4 mins 16 secs, clearly knows where the ball is going before the attempted pass is even made. Promising stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chong Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Watched this video and was blown away. Not only brilliant at winning the ball but seems adept and making defence splitting passes. Quick direct accurate movement of the ball every time. Something we've lacked for what seems like a lifetime. Good feelings about this dude. I Loic it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Watched this video and was blown away. Not only brilliant at winning the ball but seems adept and making defence splitting passes. Spins bit of skill, switch of play, links, tackle, vision. Poor finish by look of it but that's Naismiths job. Uses his body well too Edited August 10, 2019 by Sir Gio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Just been watching Championship review of 17/18 on Sky by pure coincidence. Within a minute of switching on our boy appears robbing a man in midfield lovely reverse pass and a goal. Featured more with headers tackles pressure. This guy is going to be a legend. Bookmark it if you like. Arnaud Djoum. I'm so over you ex I'd have liked him and Djoum together. Haring behind Naismith in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 41 minutes ago, Peebo said: Indeed. But this goes against what many people have argued, that’s my point. I thought people generally argued that Levein (as DoF) didn't decide who to sign which doesn't go against anything I said. I've never read anyone arguing that Levein had no literal involvement whatsoever in transfers and that Neilson/Cathro would handle the arrangments/discussions/etc. That seems similar to arguing Budge doesn't look at the accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Watched this video and was blown away. Not only brilliant at winning the ball but seems adept and making defence splitting passes. Sad reality is that almost all of those well timed tackles will be stick on fouls and yellow cards with the jokers in black up here. Just hope his head doesn’t go down when this inevitably happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: I'd have liked him and Djoum together. Haring behind Naismith in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 14 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: What formation would you play and who would you drop if we added another striker? It isn't about adding one player who is going to grab the mythical 20 goals. It is about adding goals all over the pith. Halkett 5+ Walker 10+ Naismith 10+ Washington 10+ Added to the goals already in the squad from last season that will make a massive difference. Perhaps a challenge to Aberdeen for 3rd place which is the realistic target. As it stands, I wouldn’t play Uche. It is also for the squad as well as when Maclean and Wighton are required, they aren’t going to be good enough as we have already seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Naismith, Washington and Walker will have a field-day with this boy in the middle. His ability to win the ball and find a runner will cause teams all sorts of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Guy looks like a midfield ace, he can pass, tackle and run! Just hope he doesn’t turn up 30 stone😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 This lad covers every blade of grass in a game. Fans are going to love him - talented and also a grafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, WageThief said: I thought people generally argued that Levein (as DoF) didn't decide who to sign which doesn't go against anything I said. I've never read anyone arguing that Levein had no literal involvement whatsoever in transfers and that Neilson/Cathro would handle the arrangments/discussions/etc. That seems similar to arguing Budge doesn't look at the accounts. Looking at the accounts is a bit of a dud analogue for scouring the market for the best weed. Anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mort said: As it stands, I wouldn’t play Uche. It is also for the squad as well as when Maclean and Wighton are required, they aren’t going to be good enough as we have already seen. Maclean will be away. Wighton probably too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Looks like he wins the ball back and plays it forward quickly - that’ll do for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Does he have clearance yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/would-cardiff-city-midfielder-loic-damour-be-a-welcome-hearts-addition/ “His tackling isn’t exactly great either. It sometimes lacks that bit of bite that could take the ball away from an opponent.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 33 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Spins bit of skill, switch of play, links, tackle, vision. Poor finish by look of it but that's Naismiths job. Uses his body well too Almost all of his shots seem on target but lack venom. Maybe get a few goals with the poorer quality of keeper up here compared to EPL and English Championship. Very excited about this lad signing. 18 minutes ago, Tambo_The_Jambo said: Guy looks like a midfield ace, he can pass, tackle and run! Just hope he doesn’t turn up 30 stone😭 Looked closer to 10 stone in his HeartsTv interview. Very trim and athletic, also done a full pre season and isn’t (currently) injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Mort said: As it stands, I wouldn’t play Uche. It is also for the squad as well as when Maclean and Wighton are required, they aren’t going to be good enough as we have already seen. Folk need to watch Uche when other Hearts players are scoring goals. Whether it is intentional or accidental he creates loads of space and panic in defences. This has been utilised by Halkett and Naismith to steal in and score headed goals. He also provided a brilliant assist for Walker last weekend. He is a great option to have in our squad. If we could have Uche, Naismith, Lafferty and Washington- that would give us four very different options to unlock those tricky bottom six defences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Folk need to watch Uche when other Hearts players are scoring goals. Whether it is intentional or accidental he creates loads of space and panic in defences. This has been utilised by Halkett and Naismith to steal in and score headed goals. He also provided a brilliant assist for Walker last weekend. He is a great option to have in our squad. If we could have Uche, Naismith, Lafferty and Washington- that would give us four very different options to unlock those tricky bottom six defences. To me, he is a marque player. Gets people off their seats. Not too many of them in the pound. Last one I can think of is Zeefuik. Very glad we have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Peebo said: Looking at the accounts is a bit of a dud analogue for scouring the market for the best weed. Anyway... Fortunately my buds don't produce as many duds as my analogies. Unfortunately I'm accountable for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Looks like he will be an excellent signing IMO, excited to see him in action. Lets hope he gets time to bed in before folk start moaning he's not Blaise Matuidi though Certainly has the ability to succeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 43 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: Naismith, Washington and Walker will have a field-day with this boy in the middle. His ability to win the ball and find a runner will cause teams all sorts of problems. Just what I was thinking. Think liquid think football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, King prawn said: https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/would-cardiff-city-midfielder-loic-damour-be-a-welcome-hearts-addition/ “His tackling isn’t exactly great either. It sometimes lacks that bit of bite that could take the ball away from an opponent.” Had to laugh at this. Surely a Hibs fan put this together. The original picture has this written under it... "Damour has questionable technical ability" Edited August 10, 2019 by Sagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: To me, he is a marque player. Gets people off their seats. Not too many of them in the pound. Last one I can think of is Zeefuik. Very glad we have him. Marquee, in the sense that neither Uche nor Zeefuick could fit in a regular tent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Marquee, in the sense that neither Uche nor Zeefuick could fit in a regular tent? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 33 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Looked closer to 10 stone in his HeartsTv interview. Very trim and athletic, also done a full pre season and isn’t (currently) injured. Good news, I’m hoping for a real player. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, King prawn said: https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/analysis/would-cardiff-city-midfielder-loic-damour-be-a-welcome-hearts-addition/ “His tackling isn’t exactly great either. It sometimes lacks that bit of bite that could take the ball away from an opponent.” Some geezer called Ben Banks who has worked in youth football and for the BBC with a strong knowledge of Scottish Football.Just reinforces my feeling that this will be great acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, 132goals1958 said: Some geezer called Ben Banks who has worked in youth football and for the BBC with a strong knowledge of Scottish Football.Just reinforces my feeling that this will be great acquisition. He looks about 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sagan said: He looks about 12 Have just clicked on the link and maybe a year either side. Calls himself a journalist and comes over as full of his own self importance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Sagan said: He looks about 12 He looks like Jay from Inbetweeners. "Sports journalism, completed it mate" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, jr ewing said: Does he have clearance yet? After the Scott Sinclair dodgy Sunday morning dealing, after we were allegedly led to believe we couldn’t register a player on a Saturday, if Craig wants him to play the SFA better be doing some serious overtime on our behalf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Smith's right boot said: I'd have liked him and Djoum together. Haring behind Naismith in front. That's just word porn. Dirty bas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Damour was speaking in his interview on the basis that he was starting. I am am fairly sure he signed Thursday and the papers went to the SFA then. Signing announced yesterday. Approval to play already on the bag. Edited August 10, 2019 by Jammy T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, RS86 said: He looks like Jay from Inbetweeners. "Sports journalism, completed it mate" bravo sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorski Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Smith's right boot said: I'd have liked him and Djoum together. Haring behind Naismith in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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