upgotheheads Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, His name is said: All change again. What's our strongest line up? I think we have to go 4-2-3-1 Pereira Smith Soutter Halkett Hickey Whealan Damour Mulraney Naismith Walker Washington Looks good on paper but I thought that before Ross Co! I think that you're a wee bit premature with the post. We might have an idea after another 4 or 5 games but at the moment , how the hell would we know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Leveins Battalion said: What a facking team we have.Now we just need tactics 🤣🤣 Good point, well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Pereira Souttar Halkett Smith White Whelan Damour Meshino Naismith Walker Washington Subs: Doyle, Hickey, Berra, Haring, Irving, Mulraney, Uche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Pereira Smith Berra Halkett White Walker Damour Whelan Mulraney Uche Naismith 4-4-2 is just what you to play in our league IMO. You could argue Uche is off form but what he can do is hold the ball up and that is vital for us Btw you can only look at one man if we can't win now. Big potential in this team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Pereira Smith Berra Halkett White Walker Damour Whelan Mulraney Uche Naismith 4-4-2 is just what you to play in our league IMO. You could argue Uche is off form but what he can do is hold the ball up and that is vital for us Btw you can only look at one man if we can't win now. Big potential in this team Neither Rangers nor Celtic play 4-4-2 and are destroying teams. 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afanderson33 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Pereira Smith Berra Halkett White Walker Damour Whelan Mulraney Uche Naismith 4-4-2 is just what you to play in our league IMO. You could argue Uche is off form but what he can do is hold the ball up and that is vital for us Btw you can only look at one man if we can't win now. Big potential in this team You cannot be a real person if you think our best team involves leaving out our best centre half and centre forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Neither Rangers nor Celtic play 4-4-2 and are destroying teams. 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 for me. I've read a lot about that 2nd option recently and it seems to work. I presume it consists of 7 primarily defensive players and 4 attacking players, supported by overlapping full backs. I presume the key to it's success is that the 2 players in front of the defence have the skills with accurate passing to turn defence into attack. If I'm anywhere near right and Whelan and Damour have that capability, we might finally be in a position to dominate sides and set up real opportunities for the striker and other attacking players. Wonder if that's what we will see. Hoofing the ball to Uche will clearly never get us anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Barack said: Haring stays on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts related nickname Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Now that we've made our signings (pending the Japanese lad) what's everyone's thoughts on first 11 and formation. Mine: Perriera Smith halkett souttar white Damour Whelan Walker Naismith mulraney Washington Moist at that. Say what you want but the club has recruited incredibly well over the summer. Whelan dropping back to cover the full backs pushing up will give us plenty width and allow Walker to drift inside and Naismith to push up next to Washington in attack. Can we please not let this thread descend into the usual "aye it's a good team but Levien bothers dogs so..." let's keep on topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 34 minutes ago, hearts related nickname said: Now that we've made our signings (pending the Japanese lad) what's everyone's thoughts on first 11 and formation. Mine: Perriera Smith halkett souttar white Damour Whelan Walker Naismith mulraney Washington Moist at that. Say what you want but the club has recruited incredibly well over the summer. Whelan dropping back to cover the full backs pushing up will give us plenty width and allow Walker to drift inside and Naismith to push up next to Washington in attack. Can we please not let this thread descend into the usual "aye it's a good team but Levien bothers dogs so..." let's keep on topic. Go on then... This thread has been merged with Strongest Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slim Stylee Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, been here before said: Go on then... This thread has been merged with Strongest Team You have to admit it would be a seamless merge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: I've read a lot about that 2nd option recently and it seems to work. I presume it consists of 7 primarily defensive players and 4 attacking players, supported by overlapping full backs. I presume the key to it's success is that the 2 players in front of the defence have the skills with accurate passing to turn defence into attack. If I'm anywhere near right and Whelan and Damour have that capability, we might finally be in a position to dominate sides and set up real opportunities for the striker and other attacking players. Wonder if that's what we will see. Hoofing the ball to Uche will clearly never get us anywhere. We played a 4-2-3-1 for most of the Scottish Championship winning season. It really suited us as a club and it was exciting to watch. Damour and Whelan are the ideal players to play the defensive midfield 2. You the have a lot of decent options for the attacking 3 now as well. Would love to see us go for it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, PhoenixHearts said: Who would you drop for Haring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Who would you drop for Haring? Souttar and Haring at Centerhalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Pereira Souttar Halkett Smith White Whelan Damour Meshino Naismith Walker Washington Subs: Doyle, Hickey, Berra, Haring, Irving, Mulraney, Uche the exact same team I came up with and formation Unreal team on paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Big if over Meshino, you just cant tell whether he will be a superstar or Scottish football and its frenetic nature will hinder him. Lets be positive and assume he is a superstar Pereira Smith, Souttar, Berra, Hickey Whelan/Haring Damour Irving Naismith Meshino Washington There may be some surprise that Irving is in there, but with that talent around him, he has the keys to unlock a defence. Washington really needs a goal. If he fails then the front 3 could end up Walker/Mulraney Naismith Meshino Still not a team packed with goals is my concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR INCREDIBLE Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Pereira Soutter. Haring. Halkett Smith. White Whelan. Damour. Meshino Naismith. Washington. This team would be 4/5 to win the Champions League. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Pereira Souttar Halkett Smith White Whelan Damour Meshino Naismith Walker Washington Subs: Doyle, Hickey, Berra, Haring, Irving, Mulraney, Uche Why would you play Walker on the left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Big if over Meshino, you just cant tell whether he will be a superstar or Scottish football and its frenetic nature will hinder him. Lets be positive and assume he is a superstar Pereira Smith, Souttar, Berra, Hickey Whelan/Haring Damour Irving Naismith Meshino Washington There may be some surprise that Irving is in there, but with that talent around him, he has the keys to unlock a defence. Washington really needs a goal. If he fails then the front 3 could end up Walker/Mulraney Naismith Meshino Still not a team packed with goals is my concern That could see us do well. However, we need to start getting the best out of players with fast exciting football as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, TypoonJambo said: That could see us do well. However, we need to start getting the best out of players with fast exciting football as well Whelan or Haring will give us a solid base to attack. Damour and Irving energy and vision, Naismith linking, width from Walker, Meshino or Mulraney. Washington to score them? I don't see much future for Uche to be honest. Walker has more goals in him than Mulraney, I think he has a higher chance of playing for that reason alone. I'm thinking back to the days when we had Robbo, Crabbe and Colquhoun. Foster also helped out, all were fairly small, but mobile and fluent. I don't like 4-4-2 to be honest, I think that does slow us down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 50 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Why would you play Walker on the left? Because that’s his best position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Absolute Scenes said: the exact same team I came up with and formation Unreal team on paper Wearing our new all black kit as well. The Gorgie Globetrotters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Because that’s his best position. Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Byyy The Light said: Personally I’d play Clare or McDonald in Naismith place and Washington up top. Agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Really. His stats show that he’s more productive on the right. Infact, his stats on the right are pretty incredible 😂 His stats on the left side are pretty good too. It honestly doesn’t really bother me which side he’s on tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 30 minutes ago, Taffin said: Agree with this. Keep Uche to come on as a battering ram for the last 20 mins if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, wavydavy said: Why would you play Walker on the left? its a front three behind striker so not really a winger role it would/should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: His stats show that he’s more productive on the right. Infact, his stats on the right are pretty incredible 😂 His stats on the left side are pretty good too. It honestly doesn’t really bother me which side he’s on tbh. Presumably these stats you refer to are when he was with us the first time round? If he puts in a good performance and can add some goals like he did at Aberdeen that will do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: its a front three behind striker so not really a winger role it would/should work On paper maybe but we will soon find out in reality, here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 12 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Pereira Smith Berra Halkett White Walker Damour Whelan Mulraney Uche Naismith 4-4-2 is just what you to play in our league IMO. You could argue Uche is off form but what he can do is hold the ball up and that is vital for us Btw you can only look at one man if we can't win now. Big potential in this team if he can stay on his feet he would do better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Eskilsson Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, Taffin said: Agree with this. McDonald yes, Clare no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Just realised this is our strongest team not our strongest team available just now. In that case: Perreira (hopefully) Smith Souttar Halkett Hickey Haring Whelan Damour Clare Naismith Washington All imo of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 38 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Presumably these stats you refer to are when he was with us the first time round? If he puts in a good performance and can add some goals like he did at Aberdeen that will do me. I think they for all the teams he’s played for. Of course it’ll depend where we play Meshino as I’d imagine he will be a starter. Here is Walkers states, the green ball is assists. 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: its a front three behind striker so not really a winger role it would/should work Aye, just give them all a free role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: I think they for all the teams he’s played for. Of course it’ll depend where we play Meshino as I’d imagine he will be a starter. Here is Walkers states, the green ball is assists. 👍🏼 Left side it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Left side it is then. Those stats show he's better on the right 🤷 Suggest sorry, not show. Edited August 15, 2019 by Taffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wavydavy Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Taffin said: Those stats show he's better on the right 🤷 No wonder the team are confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Thomson Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 20 hours ago, His name is said: All change again. What's our strongest line up? I think we have to go 4-2-3-1 Pereira Smith Soutter Halkett Hickey Whealan Damour Mulraney Naismith Walker Washington Looks good on paper but I thought that before Ross Co! I agree with this 👍 and when the young Japanese lad signs, probably for Mulraney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Thomson Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: 👍👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: Who would you drop for Haring? Whelan probably. Or Damour. Still fairly unknown entities for Hearts. Yeah, they both have a good pedigree and all, and I hope they outperform that, but Haring was arguably our best player last season outwith Naismith. You don't just sit him on the bench. He's a consistent, calm and integral part of our midfield, not to mention he's great in the air and frequently a goal threat at corners. Also regarding CM spots, Clare and even Walker are by no means guaranteed starters. We'll see why happens. Maybe I've got rose tinted glasses on, but he was one of very few bright spots last season and alongside Souttar, Naismith, Smith and now Halkett, hes one of the first names on the teamsheet. (And like **** am I gonna be happy with a 35 year old mercenary on a 1 year contract taking the spot of a younger hungrier longer term contract entering his prime years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) Based solely on players that are currently signed, as of today: Pereira Smith Souttar Halkett White Haring Clare Whelan Damour Naismith Washington Walker and Clare to switch. No team for young men. Edited August 15, 2019 by Tasavallan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Because that’s his best position. Personally think his best position is number 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, NB GIN said: Personally think his best position is number 10 Maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandylejambo Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) a lot of guys playing Damour as DM, he has in the one game I saw him got forward passing in his game, he should be up there, in an attacking MF roll, when Haring returns then Clare is the one to drop out, if his form doesn't improve. Edited August 15, 2019 by sandylejambo misstype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Team could be really good but need to wait to really judge Damour, Whelan, Washington, Whyte, should all improve us. Walker and Halkett are good at this level. Jury is still out to an extent on Mulerany and Hickey as well. Need to really wait a bit tho, but if it all clicks we'll be a good side with depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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