wavydavy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Smithee said: If we do sign Naismith I'm giving all the credit to levein, just to annoy you Very good. Amazingly enough I have praised Craig Levein before not a lot but i have and if he does manage to secure the services of Naismith then I will be happy to let you annoy me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Very good. Amazingly enough I have praised Craig Levein before not a lot but i have and if he does manage to secure the services of Naismith then I will be happy to let you annoy me. It's a date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smithee said: It's a date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, WheatfieldWarrior said: Is Hickey, immediately right of centre back row? I can't remember very many of them myself as they change so much through their teenage years. I think that was Joe Evenden. I think that Aaron is 3rd from the right in the front row. I could be wrong though. Aaron didn't stick out as any better than many of that squad at the time and left a couple of years later, so didn't make a lasting impression on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 When times are hard people look for a little bit of hope and sometimes go overboard We have a number of young players who show potential but we seem to want it all to happen straight away. Give them time to develop into adults physically and time to develop as professional players I want them all to be a success but the reality is that will not happen and the more we push them or expect too much of them the bigger the disappointment that results not only for them but for the fans. There's no guarantees in the footballing world so lets just bide our time and watch them develop and with a little bit of luck they will become what we hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 54 minutes ago, CJGJ said: When times are hard people look for a little bit of hope and sometimes go overboard We have a number of young players who show potential but we seem to want it all to happen straight away. Give them time to develop into adults physically and time to develop as professional players I want them all to be a success but the reality is that will not happen and the more we push them or expect too much of them the bigger the disappointment that results not only for them but for the fans. There's no guarantees in the footballing world so lets just bide our time and watch them develop and with a little bit of luck they will become what we hope You’re quite correct of course. That’s what I was getting at when I said: “If a few of them make the step up, and beat the odds, then we might just be on the verge of something special.” At the moment he along with a couple of others are great to watch though, and it’s nice to have a little hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts related nickname Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 14 hours ago, wavydavy said: So the Academy Manager Roger Arnott takes no credit then just Levein? The person in question was Levein. If you want to have a broad discussion about the academy and who to thank for it to ahead and create a thread. You wondered what the post meant I explained, in the context of the person who was the focus of the original point. In any case. The director of a certain area of a business ultimately takes credit and blame for any success and failure. After all, he is responsible for putting people in place to manage a structure they have put in place. Thus, Levein puts Arnott in as academy manager, academy is successful and Levein gets credit for putting the correct people into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 00:20, hearts related nickname said: The person in question was Levein. If you want to have a broad discussion about the academy and who to thank for it to ahead and create a thread. You wondered what the post meant I explained, in the context of the person who was the focus of the original point. In any case. The director of a certain area of a business ultimately takes credit and blame for any success and failure. After all, he is responsible for putting people in place to manage a structure they have put in place. Thus, Levein puts Arnott in as academy manager, academy is successful and Levein gets credit for putting the correct people into place. That's fine so long as many posters on here remember the bit I have highlighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Pleased he has done well in his appearances. It is early on, so he has a lot of hard work if he wants to develop into a regular first team player. But it is pleasing that the players coming through have demonstrated how their technique and intelligence on the ball is a step above. There is certainly quite a few youngsters who in the coming years could (if they continue developing well) be an exciting team. One thing I have found interesting is that of academy promoted players from 2017, out of seven players (not including Marc Leonard as he left) five had made competitive appearances and one has appeared on the bench but not played. Of the 2018 academy promoted players, out of seven players (not counting Josh Grigor and Dino Leddie who left during the season) three have made competitive appearances and one has appeared on the bench but not played. So that is in both intakes, over half of each have either played competitive football or at least made the bench in a competitive match. Also had a look at the number of competitive matches played by those players in either intakes of academy players (either for Hearts first team, out on loan or for U20s in the challenge cup (so against senior opposition.) Euan Henderson (18) has 48 appearances Anthony MacDonald (18) has 35 appearances Harry Cochrane (18) has 33 appearances Chris Hamilton (17) has 8 appearances Connor Smith (17) has 4 appearances Aaron Hickey (16) has 2 appearances Cammy Logan (17) has 1 appearance Leeroy Makovora (17) has 1 appearances Also, I know he is from the intake from the 2016, but Andrew Irving who is 19 has already racked up 55 competitive appearances in his career so far. Edited May 24, 2019 by jamboinglasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 10 Year contract for him please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Keep Man City away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambothejambo Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Not sure what length of contract this young lad us in but get it extended. Potentially a superb left back, if the likes of Celtic come calling ( to replace Tierney) it wouldn't be a surprise. Absolutely great game tonight MOTM without doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djnoisy Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 MOTM again. Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He really was excellent tonight. Reminds me very much of Gary Naysmith when he first came into the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 If he played for Celtic the media would have a £10M price tag on his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1998 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 What a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He is the best young player i can every recall playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Radio Ga Ga said: If he played for Celtic the media would have a £10M price tag on his head. he’s better than tierney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Salad Fingers said: He really was excellent tonight. Reminds me very much of Gary Naysmith when he first came into the team. Just needs the 25 yard rakers now and he will be Naysmith Mark 2. Fantastic footballer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicante jambo Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Lovecraft said: 10 Year contract for him please. Mate we have a gem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasfire Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Smith for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 17 and 2 months. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Outstanding tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Just needs the 25 yard rakers now and he will be Naysmith Mark 2. Fantastic footballer. I thought that earlier. Would love him to get a goal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 An absolute star in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He’s going to go to the very very top. What a performance and not for the first time. Get him tied down to a very long deal and quickly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Superb. Has a good wee bit of cockiness about him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwif1 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Defo M O T M. Outstanding. get him signed up for the rest of his life please. Given to M Smith instead.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga82 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Easy to overhype young players but from what hickey has shown so far nobody can deny that the boy looks to have a big future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboFever Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 SPL wingers hanging out of his back pocket. Composed on the ball in tight areas. Head up passing. At 17. Some engine too. If developed correctly, he can be the next Andy Robertson, without hyperbole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bking9 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 It's a no brainer, no point in waiting till Christmas. Do it just now it's there for everyone to see he has class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He’s basically Paolo Maldini. 10 year deal. £200million buyout clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Steady as he goes. He a wee gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He is incredible.He looks like he has been playing top level football his whole life he strolls through games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott980612 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 £20 million or GTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogirlglasgow Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 An incredible talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, vegas-voss said: He is incredible.He looks like he has been playing top level football his whole life he strolls through games. He’s fast, strong as fcuk for a 17 year old, 2 feet.. you can tell by the way he moves he’s an outstanding player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga82 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: He’s basically Paolo Maldini. 10 year deal. £200million buyout clause. When watching him I was trying to think of who he reminds me off and while I am by no means comparing him with Maldini they do both have one thing in common. Maldini was a defender first and foremost and he loved it. Hickey is the same. Doesn’t bomb forward unnecessarily, loves the defensive side of things. Let’s hope he keeps enjoying his football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just wait until his legs catch up with his ability. He tires and can’t get up & down all game yet but at just turned 17 he looks an absolutely outstanding prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Hard to believe he is 17 years old Priority must be to tie him down on a long term contract and also the wage he deserves as a first team regular Bigger clubs will come calling soon if we don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franko1874 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Scottish left backs have a superb reputation just now, Hickey will have all the top clubs after him 💰💰💰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky jamboa Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He's a great wee player. Composed as well. Never just punts it away in a panic. Will have a great career and make us a lot of money in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: He is the best young player i can every recall playing for us. It's a bold statement but I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 A real Rolls Royce of a footballer. Will play at the top, and hopefully we get many great years out of him first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Cracking player. 17 years old. Unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ranga82 said: When watching him I was trying to think of who he reminds me off and while I am by no means comparing him with Maldini they do both have one thing in common. Maldini was a defender first and foremost and he loved it. Hickey is the same. Doesn’t bomb forward unnecessarily, loves the defensive side of things. Let’s hope he keeps enjoying his football Yep 100%. Very similar in style. Two footed as well. Obviously he’s no Maldini, Paolo was probably the greatest ever to play that position but an apt-nickname imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 First touch, brilliant. Passing, brilliant. Composure, brilliant. Tackling, brilliant. Fitness, could improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Don't care what anyone says, this lad will ho to the very top. Absolute class for a 17 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, Diego10 said: First touch, brilliant. Passing, brilliant. Composure, brilliant. Tackling, brilliant. Fitness, could improve. A key point. That's why he will need rested from time to time as he is still growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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