Texia Posted August 28, 2019 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/gary-mackay-finances-concern-me-when-hearts-have-a-35-man-squad-1-4992045 We have 28 first team players. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Turn Posted August 28, 2019 Gary’s just a walking facepalm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas Green Posted August 28, 2019 Aye, Budge is going to let the club get into financial trouble again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorgieRules22 Posted August 28, 2019 Again it’s fairly hard to disagree with the majority of what he says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted August 28, 2019 Gary’s a good lad, but **** me he can slaver. Moaning about having a large squad, yet probably moaning about the number of injuries as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pants Shaton Posted August 28, 2019 I’m looking forward to us picking up maximum points with a couple of good performances. Firstly, because I’m a Hearts fan and second, to see gobshites like Mackay pop back in their box. At least he’s spreading his ire beyond his personal beef with Levein. Diversifying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victorian Posted August 28, 2019 Wow. Excelled yourself there Gary. What a load of shite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobskeldon Posted August 28, 2019 We DO have what appears to be a lot of players and nobody could surely argue that a huge amount of money has been wasted over the past 3 years on a significant number of players who were 'duds'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lfhearts Posted August 28, 2019 We have far too many players he is correct, now he is a legend, Robbie Nielson baaaaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glynnlondon Posted August 28, 2019 The large squad is a symptom of our piss poor player procurement really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted August 28, 2019 Another pish opinion piece offering no context. Anyone could write the crap he comes out with these days. No need to throw in facts about what other clubs a similar size are like, or how many are youth players who are progressed to the first team (so won't be on big money) etc. The Evening News is full of clickbait shite, and Gary's column is nothing other than just that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allyby Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Quote further down the page. John Spence I believe levien is taking 2 salaries not bad for the worst manager in Scotland sooner him and nudge are gone the better. Is this true about 2 salaries? Edited August 28, 2019 by allyby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, allyby said: Quote further down the page. John Spence I believe levien is taking 2 salaries not bad for the worst manager in Scotland sooner him and nudge are gone the better. Is this true? aye why not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted August 28, 2019 Didn't think it was his worst. Teams take time to gel, fans want it yesterday managers want years. Expect things to improve week on week now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_A wehatethehibs Posted August 28, 2019 **** me i never knew we had a squad that big tbf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted August 28, 2019 Thankfully we have such a big squad otherwise the injuries we have would cripple us even more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Again it’s fairly hard to disagree with the majority of what he says. I agree. Nothing startling, just a concern about the size of squad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo414 Posted August 28, 2019 I enjoyed his Romanov comment. Aye we would be losing our shit at 35 players considering the likes of Obua were on 15k a week, something that'll never happen under the current ownership Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leveins Battalion Posted August 28, 2019 Dont mind Gary,however he is talking shite here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted August 28, 2019 It's a dig at the manager. Simple as that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jambonian Posted August 28, 2019 Just read Mackay's comments. Hard to disagree but not saying anything that hasn't been said before. Seems though that if you even dare question or have an opinion on what's going on there are folk that can't wait to pick you up on it. How dare someone show concern about the club they love. Mackay must be a hibby then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted August 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, allyby said: Quote further down the page. John Spence I believe levien is taking 2 salaries not bad for the worst manager in Scotland sooner him and nudge are gone the better. Is this true about 2 salaries? Urban myth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natural Orders Posted August 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Again it’s fairly hard to disagree with the majority of what he says. This some people on here just don’t like it when someone says anything negative about hearts - they are in cuckoo land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted August 28, 2019 37 players in Celtic's squad. 31 players in Rangers' squad. 30 players in Hearts' squad. Source: transfermarkt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyesandears Posted August 28, 2019 Thankfully he's no where near the club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King prawn Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, Natural Orders said: This some people on here just don’t like it when someone says anything negative about hearts - they are in cuckoo land It’s possible to have a debate about the manager, style of football, results etc. but Mackay is talking complete and utter nonsense in that article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted August 28, 2019 Tbh I was scrolling down expecting to read more and then the article suddenly stopped and I started to wonder if he actually gets paid for this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King prawn Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, eyesandears said: Thankfully he's no where near the club. This. Every article is the same - some thought he’s had but then not bothered to research the facts or consider plausible explanations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted August 28, 2019 It's been a while since I've read anything from him. Now I'm reminded why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Natural Orders said: This some people on here just don’t like it when someone says anything negative about hearts - they are in cuckoo land Have no issue with someone saying something negative just so long as it's accurate. We don't have 35 players on first team wages so his his point is null and void! At most we have 20* players on 1st team wages supplemented by 8 youth players and a loan keeper. *21 if Olly Lee stays Edited August 28, 2019 by Ribble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagan Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: 37 players in Celtic's squad. 31 players in Rangers' squad. 30 players in Hearts' squad. Source: transfermarkt Difference being, they're sitting joint top of the league with 9 points from 3 games and we're joint bottom and very lucky to have 1 point from 3 games. Edited August 28, 2019 by Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Gin Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sagan said: Difference being, they're sitting joint top of the league with 9 points from 3 games and we're joint bottom and very lucky to have 1 point from 3 games. So you think we should cut our squad further to catch up with them? With our injury record? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted August 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: 37 players in Celtic's squad. 31 players in Rangers' squad. 30 players in Hearts' squad. Source: transfermarkt 30 in Hamiltons squad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special Officer Doofy Posted August 28, 2019 If we are ever to have any chance of challenging for anything in this league, we need a big squad. I would have thought was obvious by now, especially after last season when we had a run of injuries that blew the wheels clean off our wagon. The issue is teh quality of the players, which I optimistically think has been addressed this summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamboAndrew Posted August 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, Pants Shaton said: I’m looking forward to us picking up maximum points with a couple of good performances. Firstly, because I’m a Hearts fan and second, to see gobshites like Mackay pop back in their box. At least he’s spreading his ire beyond his personal beef with Levein. Diversifying. This this this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted August 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Again it’s fairly hard to disagree with the majority of what he says. I would have said that it's fairly hard to agree with the majority of what he says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorgieRules22 Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, graygo said: I would have said that it's fairly hard to agree with the majority of what he says. Do you think we competed against Celtic or just looked to contain them ? Do you disagree with the part that we have a really good squad ? Do you disagree with the fact that we should be doing better ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wavydavy Posted August 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Gary’s a good lad, but **** me he can slaver. Moaning about having a large squad, yet probably moaning about the number of injuries as well. He's right about quality over quantity though. It's not that long ago that CL was saying he was going to bring in one or two signings and here he is about to make number eight for this window. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wavydavy Posted August 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, graygo said: I would have said that it's fairly hard to agree with the majority of what he says. I wouldn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It should have been ten Posted August 28, 2019 Looking awfy like Tam Mullen in Still Game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagan Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: So you think we should cut our squad further to catch up with them? With our injury record? No, i dont. I don't have a problem with that many players if they're good enough. Question is, are they good enough? If so, why are we underperforming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, wavydavy said: He's right about quality over quantity though. It's not that long ago that CL was saying he was going to bring in one or two signings and here he is about to make number eight for this window. Eight is an entirely normal amount of signings to make in a summer window. It's less than any of last seasons top 6 other than kilmarnock. Which of our signings this summer would you say aren't good enough? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special Officer Doofy Posted August 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, Sagan said: Difference being, they're sitting joint top of the league with 9 points from 3 games and we're joint bottom and very lucky to have 1 point from 3 games. You think that the reason for that, is the fact we have 30 players? 🙃 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maroonsgotop Posted August 28, 2019 28 players according to the squad listings on the club web site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkishcap Posted August 28, 2019 The way we are run there is no danger of us paying out what we cant afford, biggest problem is keeping all the players happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted August 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, wavydavy said: He's right about quality over quantity though. It's not that long ago that CL was saying he was going to bring in one or two signings and here he is about to make number eight for this window. Agree with quality over quantity, but would prefer it if Gary would at least wait until after the window has closed as I suspect we’ll let between 5-10 leave permanently or on loan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute Scenes Posted August 28, 2019 42 minutes ago, allyby said: Quote further down the page. John Spence I believe levien is taking 2 salaries not bad for the worst manager in Scotland sooner him and nudge are gone the better. Is this true about 2 salaries? Sorry if I offend, but....Are you really that simple? You think Anne Budge, an award winning business woman, is allowing our manager to have 2 salaries? 2??? The comments section of the evening news articles is like seeing the folk down at Cowgate at 3 am in the morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagan Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Icon of Symmetry said: You think that the reason for that, is the fact we have 30 players? 🙃 They have better players, better coaches and a better managers. That's why they're at the top of the league. It's that Simple. Levein oot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewiseone Posted August 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: If we are ever to have any chance of challenging for anything in this league, we need a big squad. I would have thought was obvious by now, especially after last season when we had a run of injuries that blew the wheels clean off our wagon. The issue is teh quality of the players, which I optimistically think has been addressed this summer. This maybe obvious to you but how do you come to this illogical reasoning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
