Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: Just watching him play is worth the admission, never mind the rest of the game. Some of his touches, runs and tackles are as good as I've ever seen from a Hearts player. One cushion header from a very speedy, difficult to control long ball in the first half was sublime. We've been missing that quality of touch and link-up, as well as the goals and shouting. He had a major go at Bozanic in the first half for not making a forward run I think. Probably no coincidence Bozanic then popped up with a goal. He's like 3 players in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodLord Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 He was howling at everyone making sure they knew if they’d made wrong decision or failed to get into right position, nobody was spared including himself!! Everybody raised their game 10/20% by his just being on pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Such a difference he makes, everyone lifts their game Didn't look like he was struggling at all, and he was caught in some hefty challenges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Having Naismith and Walker back is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I think every player on the Hearts team today got a fly in his lug at some point from Naismith. Showed today why he’s so critical to our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 and that gents is the difference one player can make and he's not even up to speed yet been out all that time and lasted 90 minutes no problem and yet there are roasters on here who say he is finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 MVP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Our best player and our leader. A wonderful player. Give him the captains armband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Makes everyone else look like sunday league stuff. Best player since Skacel. Maybe the best since Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1975 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Influence is clear. Do wonder if its time to stand berra down as captain and give the arm band to Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott980612 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, Mort said: Our best player and our leader. A wonderful player. Give him the captains armband. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartley10 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 His screetch at Smith was brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriffs Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Victorian said: Makes everyone else look like sunday league stuff. Best player since Skacel. Maybe the best since Robertson. 2nd best player on the pitch. Bozanic .....what a 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 hours ago, jambo1975 said: Influence is clear. Do wonder if its time to stand berra down as captain and give the arm band to Naismith. I agree with the sentiment, but I can't agree with the reality. My old man told me years ago that a captain should always be a defender, seeing as they spend the vast majority of their time looking forward across the whole pitch and are in a better position to see what's going on overall more of the time. I'm not saying that is true, but I'm saying you'll have a hard time convincing me otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I think Meshino will really kick on after having a couple of games next to Naismith, he is a captain without having the armband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hardy’s Dug Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 45 minutes ago, brux said: I think Meshino will really kick on after having a couple of games next to Naismith, he is a captain without having the armband. He is a manager without a dug out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Loves Baz! Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 The Heart beat of our team. Without him we don't function. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 hours ago, jambo1975 said: Influence is clear. Do wonder if its time to stand berra down as captain and give the arm band to Naismith. Sadly it's looking more and more like we should stand Berra down altogether. He doesn't seem to be the same player since his injury. When he first came back to us he was immense, minimum 8/10 performance week after week. Now he looks shot. I'd love for him to get back to his consistent best, but as things stand, when Halkett and Souttar are fit again, for me they are the first choice CB pairing and Berra is back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bubblebeard Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, RobNox said: Sadly it's looking more and more like we should stand Berra down altogether. He doesn't seem to be the same player since his injury. When he first came back to us he was immense, minimum 8/10 performance week after week. Now he looks shot. I'd love for him to get back to his consistent best, but as things stand, when Halkett and Souttar are fit again, for me they are the first choice CB pairing and Berra is back up. I agree that Berra has significantly declined since his injury and is now vulnerable at times, but purely defensively, he is worth his weight in gold. He wins almost everything in the air which, in our league, is of massive value. Neither Halkett nor Souttar give you that and what they do bring to the team (which Berra does not) is not an adequate replacement. If playing two centre halves, Berra plus one of the other two for me. Having two significantly better ball-players at centre half is of lesser value if they are being bullied and not winning their lion’s share which is what would happen in Berra’s absence. It seems an archaic viewpoint but to me it is just a fact of the team we are/league we are in. All imo, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 hours ago, jambo1975 said: Influence is clear. Do wonder if its time to stand berra down as captain and give the arm band to Naismith. Whether he’s wearing an armband or not he plays the captains role. Great wee player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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