Dunks Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, H2 said: Your opinion is wrong. He will start again, and I've got till 2022 to say "I told you so", but I suspect it will be over the next month that it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Personally I still think he has something to offer and is a useful player to have in the squad. Dug us out of a hole as recently as the Hamilton game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: I didn’t think there were out balls available. That was the problem. Most of the team were blowing big time by the time he came on and a couple of times he got possession no-one showed for a pass. Lets not forget that he was brought on at 2-0 to manage the game and he was asked to play an alien role deeper and narrower than Moore had been and deeper than you'd normally like Walker to be. However there were plenty outballs at that stage. Hickey was showing and Washington never stopped showing all night. Naismith was also fresh and running about like a teenager on meth. If anyone was blowing at that stage it was Hibs and on another night, with them down to 9 men as they should have been, we'd have scored 2 or 3 more in the last quarter. Edited March 4, 2020 by JimmyCant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Not wanting to spend too much energy being negative, given last nights result. However, I doubt he'll be here next season as he's miles away from having the work rate needed to do well under Stendel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 That game last night was whirlwind stuff from the first whistle. I can't see any way back for Walker in that kind of set up. I'm not trashing the guy (although i didn't want him back at Hearts) but I just can't see how he's gonna fit in. This is blood & thunder for 90+ minutes every week under Stendl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Lets not forget that he was brought on at 2-0 to manage the game and he was asked to play an alien role deeper and narrower than Moore had been and deeper than you'd normally like Walker to be. However there were plenty outballs at that stage. Hickey was showing and Washington never stopped showing all night. Naismith was also fresh and running about like a teenager on meth. If anyone was blowing at that stage it was Hibs and on another night, with them down to 9 men as they should have been, we'd have scored 2 or 3 more in the last quarter. Just watch the incident referred on playback. No-one showed for him in that one. Agree re Naismith and Washinton in general but not at that particular incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: Not wanting to spend too much energy being negative, given last nights result. However, I doubt he'll be here next season as he's miles away from having the work rate needed to do well under Stendel. Think he has. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Section Q said: Only recovered from a leg fracture a couple of months ago. Spot on. He can't be expected to be 100% after the injury and time out. He'll be fitter and better as he gets more matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dee Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 After a good result, someone was bound to be negative! 😄 He’s had bad injury issues, and has showed enough recently that he’s still capable of performing for us. Personally, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt -for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Happy to let Stendel decide but FWIW I think Jamie will see out his contract. Good squad player at worst, still potentially more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 He wasn't great when he came on but he's shown enough in recent weeks to suggest he still has something to offer us. Weird OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Wanshot. Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I think Walker is still a good player, when he came on last night, it was hard for him to get up to speed straight away because of such a hectic pace the game was getting played at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar Hadzimehmedovic Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Still has a lot to to offer IMO. Was the best player on the pitch by a mile against Hamilton. Not going to pile on because he struggled to get up to speed in a ferocious derby performance when we came on late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverforgetfiveone Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Miko said: Wasn't great when he came on but it is very difficult to get up to speed off the bench in a derby. Likewise I thought Naisy struggled off the bench as well. Not going to criticise him too much. Showed enough in his last couple of performances to indicate that he is willing to knuckle down and contribute Not sure his legs can cope with the pressing game. Moore looks like bambi on ice at times but fair play to the lad he runs miles in matches. As did Washington last night. Very high energy levels. Just dont think Walker has it in the tank or the legs... Home games when we need to break teams down might be his forté Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Some of our fans are complete melts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsuperslim1874 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Some of our fans are complete melts. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Wanshot. Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Ex member of the SaS said: TBF I expected more when he came on, expected him to be buzzing and run riot, but not going to write him off as he still has enough to be in the squad. Thought the whole team battled well and played the better football through out the game, a well deserved win and lets kick on from two great wins. totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogemz Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Section Q said: Only recovered from a leg fracture a couple of months ago. This. He's also not had a sustained run since coming back from England or since his injury. It's difficult to show decent consistency when you only get an opportunity now and then. The manager obviously thinks he can offer something otherwise he wouldn't be in the match squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Tasavallan said: The Hibs goals last night showcased why Jamie Walker is no longer Premiership class. Hearts were pressing, he got the ball on left side of Hibs' box. He dallied with the ball, tried to beat 3 players, lost it and let Hibs start a counter attack with the Hearts' players stranded pressing in the Hibs' half. Trying to live of nostalgic knees. Will never start again with talent like Moore/Nicholson coming through from the Academy. Yet he has a contract to Summer of '22. What a load of pish. Must be hurting that we pumped your hibs team to start this rant 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Madjambo21 said: What a load of pish. Must be hurting that we pumped your hibs team to start this rant 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ I don't always agree with the OP, but you're miles off with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 22 minutes ago, Mister Dee said: After a good result, someone was bound to be negative! 😄 He’s had bad injury issues, and has showed enough recently that he’s still capable of performing for us. Personally, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt -for now. Exactly. A few weeks ago he arguably was instrumental in gaining a point against Hamilton Invariably 14 players take part in the game and with squad rotation and injuries he can be a valuable part of the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bull's-eye said: Why the **** is there this desperation to hammer our players. Can't pick on the starting 11 so let's filter down to the subs. it's pathetic. 2 hours ago, Mort said: Best player on the park against Hamilton a few weeks back. 2 hours ago, Cruyff said: He was probably our most dangerous player prior to The Rangers game. Jesus ****ing Jones All of the above but especially below. 1 hour ago, farin said: This thread. We’ve just beat Rangers then Hibs. How can anybody be anything other than delighted. Edited March 4, 2020 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 51 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Just watch the incident referred on playback. No-one showed for him in that one. Agree re Naismith and Washinton in general but not at that particular incident. Nah I'll give you that one without looking at it. Fair enough. I thought it was very hard for him to come on and do the job he was asked to do when the game was so frantic.I dont think he's first 11 pick material anymore but you (not you personally obviously)cant write him off as a dud based on the 15 minutes he had last night compared with how decent he's actually been lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Walker gets what a derby means to Hearts fans Came on an niggled Omeonga, tracker back and bailed Hickeys arse twice iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, Smithee said: I don't always agree with the OP, but you're miles off with that one. Possibly 🤷♂️ Don't get pissing on a player after a derby win though. Think he still has a role to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeDudley Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Some of our fans are complete melts. 3-1 win at Easter Road and the reaction is to slate an individual player. Bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Madjambo21 said: Possibly 🤷♂️ Don't get pissing on a player after a derby win though. Think he still has a role to play I totally agree, I think he's paying for the sins of the past for some myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, 4marsbars said: Great night last night. Got to find something to moan about. Checks random player-to-complain-about-generator-algorithm. Stops at Jamie Walker. Moan, moan, moan. FWIW We all know what Walker can do. We all want that to happen again. Let's get right behind the lad. Kickback's all very well at times. But can anyone recommend a good Hearts SUPPORTERS website? 100% some folk HAVE to moan and find scapegoats etc. They can’t just enjoy the moments and get behind the squad. It really baffles me. pathetic. Walker is a valuable squad player who will have plenty to contribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Absolute crazy thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerothehero Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Jamie Walker is a great wee player and really cares about playing for Hearts. Check his reaction to Clare's goal. He scored one of our most important goals of the season recently, an absolutely crucial moment in a high pressure game. I'm glad we have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Form Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I think Jamie Walker will become a very important part of our squad. He might not play every week, but I've no doubt he'll make a big contribution to any success the side has over the next season or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) That Hibs team we played last night was the best they’ve had in years and we put them back in the box. Walker is a typical winger type can run hot and cold. Last night he was brought on in a frantic derby even though we were two up. Under the circumstances he played well. IMO Edited March 4, 2020 by Dannie Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Strange signing to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, davemclaren said: Still in the squad so Stendel must still think he can contribute. In a kind of Steven MacLean option from the bench in the dying stages of the game sort of role more often than not, I suspect. Which is sad for a guy who used to be good, and isn’t even that old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I'm not a fan of Walker coming back, but he has been looking pretty decent in the last few games. He still has a part to play in the current squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Cruyff said: He was probably our most dangerous player prior to The Rangers game. Jesus ****ing Jones This! He was pretty brutal last night, but he has been good the games before that. Important that we have players in the squad who are capable of changing things and Jamie is one of them. Have folk not learned that writing players off after a bad game or two isn’t the best idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, jr ewing said: Squad player at best. Correct, but quite possibly an important one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I don't think Stendel will play him out wide long term...possibly back up to Naismith in behind if he stays. Clare and Moore have set the work ethic benchmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, OmiyaHearts said: Not wanting to spend too much energy being negative, given last nights result. However, I doubt he'll be here next season as he's miles away from having the work rate needed to do well under Stendel. 2 hours ago, annushorribilis III said: That game last night was whirlwind stuff from the first whistle. I can't see any way back for Walker in that kind of set up. I'm not trashing the guy (although i didn't want him back at Hearts) but I just can't see how he's gonna fit in. This is blood & thunder for 90+ minutes every week under Stendl. 2 hours ago, soonbe110 said: Think he has. Time will tell. 24 minutes ago, jr ewing said: Strange signing to begin with. 23 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: In a kind of Steven MacLean option from the bench in the dying stages of the game sort of role more often than not, I suspect. Which is sad for a guy who used to be good, and isn’t even that old. All wrong. You'll get more pleasure supporting than dissing. He's a match winner, great skill and a hard worker- he'll get better and better towards the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Don't believe work rate is an issue, pace might be. Best player in the team against Hamilton, still has a role but maybe bit part against teams sitting in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, H2 said: All wrong. You'll get more pleasure supporting than dissing. He's a match winner, great skill and a hard worker- he'll get better and better towards the end of the season. Aye, cool. Hope so. Far from convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatonjambo Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Lambo85 said: Walker has been totally overatted his entire career. He was very promising from a young age but because of his attitude, workrate and injuries his career has gone backwards. He was never good enough to make it down South but cant blame him for trying. He is still a decent player to have in the squad though and if he is in the right midset, can make an impact coming off the bench. Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Was a bit out of sorts last night, did well Against Hamilton, wasn't keen on bringing him back in first place but wont right him off just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, H2 said: All wrong. You'll get more pleasure supporting than dissing. He's a match winner, great skill and a hard worker- he'll get better and better towards the end of the season. Wind yer neck in. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 If you really look at the Hibs goal Dikamona is isolated in the left back position v Horgan and Hickey doesn't even come onto the screen. Walker may well have lost possession but there was a lot of other things wrong that were much more relevant as to reasons for losing that goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 5 hours ago, davemclaren said: Still in the squad so Stendel must still think he can contribute. Or he feels he doesn't have any better options at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Or he feels he doesn't have any better options at the moment. That could be said for virtually all of the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 minute ago, davemclaren said: That could be said for virtually all of the squad. I suppose we will find out the answer to that in the summer when we see what he does in the transfer market budget permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, wavydavy said: I suppose we will find out the answer to that in the summer when we see what he does in the transfer market budget permitting. We will indeed, if he’s still manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 24 minutes ago, annushorribilis III said: Wind yer neck in. Time will tell. 😄 You got one thing right, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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