upgotheheads Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I noticed that Cochrane wasn't in the Dunfermline squad against Stranraer yesterday and the last I heard McDonald has been injured for a while. Any information on these two young prospects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Apparently Dunfermline are having a problem with hearts on the cochrane front.. presumably becuase he’s not getting enough game time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just now, upgotheheads said: I noticed that Cochrane wasn't in the Dunfermline squad against Stranraer yesterday and the last I heard McDonald has been injured for a while. Any information on these two young prospects? Levein FOH out Budge out Austin out John Murray Daly Fox Gallagher Burn down the new stand Shite pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Levein FOH out Budge out Austin out John Murray Daly Fox Gallagher Burn down the new stand Shite pies What the **** are you on about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: What the **** are you on about? Just getting these mentions in before anyone else. Anyway... I think we brought back AM from Dunfermline as he was injured, with the Pars admitting they'd signed him injured. Cochrane I think just not getting game time. 8 games or so I think. Edited November 24, 2019 by Bridge of Djoum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Just getting these mentions in before anyone else. Anyway... I think we brought back AM from Dunfermline as he was injured, with the Pars admitting they'd signed him injured. Cochrane I think just not getting game time. 8 games or so I think. OK. I understand that Anthony McDonald had a back injury, any news on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: OK. I understand that Anthony McDonald had a back injury, any news on that? McDonald played in the last Reserve game Edited November 24, 2019 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sounds like the loan manager is working out then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just now, Newton51 said: Sounds like the loan manager is working out then Pretty sure he has no say in injuries or loan players not getting enough time. Nice attempt at having a go. though. We need more of that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just now, Bridge of Djoum said: Pretty sure he has no say in injuries or loan players not getting enough time. Nice attempt at having a go. though. We need more of that here. Would agree on the injury but remembered Gary’s interview that we would check how much game time and style of play so they wouldn’t just get left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: I noticed that Cochrane wasn't in the Dunfermline squad against Stranraer yesterday and the last I heard McDonald has been injured for a while. Any information on these two young prospects? Our loan players don't (generally) play Cup games. Being Cup tied maybe the reason. Anthony McDonald returned the other week in a game for Hearts reserves. But not back to Dunfermline yet. Below are comments from Dunfermline manager. https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/dunfermline-manager-crawford-issues-hearts-cochrane-mcdonald/amp/ Edited November 24, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Macdonald was injured before he went there. Dunfermline called Levein saying so but he denied it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Famous 1874 said: Macdonald was injured before he went there. Dunfermline called Levein saying so but he denied it Evidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Just now, Famous 1874 said: Macdonald was injured before he went there. Dunfermline called Levein saying so but he denied it 3 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said: It's McDonald Unless he got injured mysteriously or in training he got injured playing for Hearts Reserves v St Mirren on 27 August though played the full 90 minutes. I'm not sure when the injury was diagnosed. I was at the game. It was very physical from St Mirren but I don't know how he got injured. The loan was announced on 30 August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Sounds like the loan manager is working out then I think that is why we need one. Appointment a tad late to plan for this window. Rebound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 37 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Our loan players don't (generally) play Cup games. Being Cup tied maybe the reason. Anthony McDonald returned the other week in a game for Hearts reserves. But not back to Dunfermline yet. Below are comments from Dunfermline manager. https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/dunfermline-manager-crawford-issues-hearts-cochrane-mcdonald/amp/ Cup tied would only be applicable if they'd already played in the Scottish Cup for us. Unless we're planning on a recall and don't want Harry Cup tied as a result of having played for them. Might be something in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Eiffel Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 We've criticised everyone at the club from Ann Budge down. It is about time Karen Gibson was criticised for her poor medical skills. Hearts never had the current standard of injuries when Johnny Cummings treated an injury with a cold wet spounge. A dab of the "magic" spounge and a player would be up and running in no time. Get it sorted Ann. * I have been reading to much Viz letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ93 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 If they aren't getting a game at a diddy club like Dunfermline they ought to be brought back and playing in our reserves which are probably superior to Dunfermline. Who knows, they could be better than the midfield we currently play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Newton51 said: Would agree on the injury but remembered Gary’s interview that we would check how much game time and style of play so they wouldn’t just get left out. I’ve no idea on the terms of the loan deal, or whether Gary was in his present role at the time he went to the Pars. I think he was, however. IMO, Harry should be playing more football and is certainly of the standard to get a game there. May be something else in it. I’m not sure I’ll go blaming GN or Levein, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Levein FOH out Budge out Austin out John Murray Daly Fox Gallagher Burn down the new stand Shite pies Easy there fella. The pies are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Lovecraft said: Easy there fella. The pies are fine. Oh. Maybe it was the chips someone was complaining about recently. My sincerest, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thommo414 said: Cup tied would only be applicable if they'd already played in the Scottish Cup for us. Unless we're planning on a recall and don't want Harry Cup tied as a result of having played for them. Might be something in it No one decent on loan plays in the first half before year turns. Ever. Connor Smith and Chris Hamilton didn't play for Cowdenbeath. They got beat too. Edited November 24, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 56 minutes ago, JJ93 said: If they aren't getting a game at a diddy club like Dunfermline they ought to be brought back and playing in our reserves which are probably superior to Dunfermline. Who knows, they could be better than the midfield we currently play. Macdonald couldn't play when he was injured. Just back now so will hopefully get game time soon. Cochrane has been playing. As another poster said we perhaps asked for him not to play cup games in case we need them later in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisysback Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 McDonald now fit and back with Dunfermline, neither player allowed to play in Scottish Cup in case they got cup tied. Would expect to see both in squad this week against Ayr Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Maybe Hickey will be our new Cochrane? Remind me again how many millions we’re getting from these two. Cart before the horse me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sad that it looks like two players with undoubted talent are going to fail at Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Sad that it looks like two players with undoubted talent are going to fail at Hearts. Young players do well and fade, others start weakly and grow. I wouldn't write any of them off just yet. None of the lads have physically filled out yet and I think once that happens they'll be able to hold their own better. Irving for example seems a lot more physical than Cochrane in terms of build and I think although we haven't had the same wonder kid heights Cochrane initially hit, Irving has been really consistent and not looked out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, OTT said: Young players do well and fade, others start weakly and grow. I wouldn't write any of them off just yet. None of the lads have physically filled out yet and I think once that happens they'll be able to hold their own better. Irving for example seems a lot more physical than Cochrane in terms of build and I think although we haven't had the same wonder kid heights Cochrane initially hit, Irving has been really consistent and not looked out of place. hope you’re right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, JamboSpur said: Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. Because they didn't play in the cup at the request of Hearts? Macdonald is only just fit now and Cochrane has started regularly recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Shillyshally Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 It must be worrying for Cochrane that a ghost like Bozanic can get a game with us before him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Bridge of Djoum said: I’ve no idea on the terms of the loan deal, or whether Gary was in his present role at the time he went to the Pars. I think he was, however. IMO, Harry should be playing more football and is certainly of the standard to get a game there. May be something else in it. I’m not sure I’ll go blaming GN or Levein, though. Harry is nowhere near the standard many think he is. Has the potential to get there 100% but he’s miles off being anywhere near our first team. My best mate is a pars fan along with some of my in laws, I sometimes fire along to watch them and Harry hasn’t impressed by all accounts. Doesn’t really mean anything not impressing on a loan as Keena for example and Zannatta have always done well on loan but struggled with us. Harry for me is still a year or so away. Harry is a victim of his own success and I am starting to fear Hickey is starting to get a bit of the “Harry’s”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I hope we bring MacDonald back in January he’s got ability, rather him in the midfield than aidy white! Cochrane needs games so he can stay put for the season and fight for his place, he’s had it easy now time to step up and show some character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Cochrane is only a young lad and still developing but his fitness needs to improve considerably as he is a yard or two slow to be successful playing at top level IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Our best youngsters post admin have been Paterson,Walker and Sam Nicholson who were all here before Levein 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 11 hours ago, Hungry hippo said: Because they didn't play in the cup at the request of Hearts? Macdonald is only just fit now and Cochrane has started regularly recently. If anything recently he's going the other way 23/11 v Alloa not quoted, presumably to avoid being cup tied 9/11 v Alloa (league) unused sub 2/11 v QoS (league) unused sub 29/10 v Arbroath (league) sub came on 87 min 26/10 v Dundee Utd (league) started and subbed after 61 mins 19/10 v Ayr Utd (league) started and subbed after 51 mins 5/10 v Morton (league) started and subbed after 86 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwapsy Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 12 hours ago, JamboSpur said: Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. Here's the quotes from Naismith when he took over the role. I'm guessing he's had good intentions with Cochrane but doesn't seem to have worked out. They signed a similar player to Cochrane in Kyle Turner and seem to prefer him. McDonald has had some injury issues which is a bit different. “I’m going to have a big input in which club the player goes to. You need to make sure he’s playing at a level that his ability should be playing at; i.e., if it’s too hard then he’s not going to play but if it’s too easy then he won’t learn anything. We’ve got to make sure it’s a club suited to the player, for example there is no point sending a ball-playing midfielder to a team that goes back to front. “So there is a bit of homework involved in identifying the right clubs and once we do get boys out on loan its then up to me to keep an eye on their progress, manager other scouts who will be working underneath me and make sure we’re covering everybody on a regular basis. Then we can report back to the management team about progress, and some times lack of progress, that players are making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Hungry hippo said: Because they didn't play in the cup at the request of Hearts? Macdonald is only just fit now and Cochrane has started regularly recently. He hasn't started regularly. That's the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Gary Naysmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 14 hours ago, JJ93 said: If they aren't getting a game at a diddy club like Dunfermline they ought to be brought back and playing in our reserves which are probably superior to Dunfermline. Who knows, they could be better than the midfield we currently play. They are already eligible to play in the reserves and a number of the on loan players do so. McDonald returned from injury to play in the reserves last time out while on loan at Dunfermline. Cochrane hasn't played for the reserves while on loan. I guess it would depend on their loan clubs too though. Eg if their loan club have a training session scheduled same day as the reserves fixture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 ****ing hell 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 20:28, Bridge of Djoum said: Levein FOH out Budge out Austin out John Murray Daly Fox Gallagher Burn down the new stand Shite pies Your out of order with the pies statement mate! Your no a PHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 23:36, JamboSpur said: Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. Does it? How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajthejambo Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I wonder if Cochrane is suffering due to his growth? He seems to have shot up considerably over the past year or so. I don't think anyone could be be blamed for getting a bit carried away how good a prospect he was/is either. Some of his performances the season before last were outstanding! Going to toe to toe with the best in the league, coming out on top and scoring and assisting goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Is anyone else thinking we have built up Cochrane to much and he is just not going to make it at Hearts? I would expect him to have at least done some things of note at Dunfermiline he does not seem to be even playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenks Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 23:36, JamboSpur said: Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. Wow. How the **** do you work that out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 “I have had a conversation with Gary Naismith in the past week regarding issues with the two Hearts boys. “At this moment in time the person I am dealing with is Gary Naismith. Does somebody come in at Hearts and take control? We’ll have to wait and see.” Would suggest that there is currently no control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 23:36, JamboSpur said: Sounds like Gary Naismith is making a right shop front of things. I’m pretty sure Naismith was hired after these guys went on loan. I may be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 25/11/2019 at 08:19, Rudy T said: I hope we bring MacDonald back in January he’s got ability, rather him in the midfield than aidy white! Cochrane needs games so he can stay put for the season and fight for his place, he’s had it easy now time to step up and show some character. Agree. Have always rated this lad and he should be given his chance now. Think he will be one that actually makes it in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisysback Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Agree. Have always rated this lad and he should be given his chance now. Think he will be one that actually makes it in the game. Been saying this for a long time. He should have been in the 1st team for last 18months, start building around players like this. Experience and youth but instead CL brings in 30+ players so blocks the pathway. Hopefully new manager gives him a chance as he has something different and will play at a very high level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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