Ted Hastings Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Still the 2nd best keeper in Scotland. Welcome home lad. Massive improvement from what we have. to all the hibs looking in..... skint..... Fair doos to signing for us now, if in the championship surely his Scotland days are numbered. Not necessarily, there is a difference between being an outfield player and a goalkeeper when playing at a lower level, being the last line of defense he will have saves to make, a good save is a good save regardless of level. The only difference is that he won't get the same tv exposure but we are a big enough club and he's a big enough name that Scotland scouts/coaches will be keeping an eye on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arry Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome home Craigy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Black Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Chong said: I mind him hitting the ball directly into the pie stand behind the goals. And that was a pass back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean counter Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome back Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Great signing and a Hearts fan! He will enjoy the derbies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome home, Craig! Now that has brightened my day. I’m no sports medicine specialist, but I do wonder whether his extended periods of not playing may have extended his shelf life a bit (less wear and tear on the joints, etc). Could just be wishful thinking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, salvo69 said: How are we pulling this off, surely he was on decent money at Celtic? I can only assume we know we are staying up He was on decent money but was offered reduced terms. I think playing at this stage of his career outweighs the money. He must have a few quid in the bank. Great signing. Stays fit then hopefully Harry Stone may start replacing him in 2/3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Great bit of business. Welcome home Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome home Craig FTH & FTSPFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I am DELIGHTED! Welcome home, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dee Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hardly a surprise, but great news. For the first time in a while, we have a top quality keeper at the Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Still the 2nd best keeper in Scotland. Welcome home lad. Massive improvement from what we have. to all the hibs looking in..... skint..... Fair doos to signing for us now, if in the championship surely his Scotland days are numbered. There’s also been plenty Hearts fans on here who kept worrying about finances and went on about what we can and cannot afford. Maybe they’ll get the cigars out and relax a bit?.😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 16 minutes ago, The dog said: We’ve had a few great keepers in my time going to Tynecastle. From Henry to Annti Niemi to big Rousset but Craig Gordon tops them all. Great to see him back. Henry Smith will always be a legend in my eyes. As a young teen i started going to football around the time he signed from Leeds Utd. Not many players can say they were the main goalkeeper at a club for the best part of 13 years. A few like Murray McDermott, Nicky Walker, Andy Bruce and Craig Nelson came and went. Never mind the competition he already had when he signed from Ian Westwater and John Brough. Gilles Rousset was the one who eventually got him out of goal, closely followed by Antti Niemi. Was too young to remember Cruikshank or anyone else but we've done quite well over the decades with goalies. After Craig Gordon, Marian Kello was a great keeper as well and Jamie McDonald done us a turn. Alexander did well and not forgetting Jon McLaughlin. Seems only in recent years we've struggled, Doyle, Zlamal and Perreira. Roddy McKenzie was nothing special but was still a better prospect than either of those three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Celtic love letter on their website. Fitting classy tribute in all honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, Debut 4 said: There’s also been plenty Hearts fans on here who kept worrying about finances and went on about what we can and cannot afford. Maybe they’ll get the cigars out and relax a bit?.😁 Relax! Feckin hell, by wedensday I'll be climbing the walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, Last Laff said: Nah I’m a hypocrite and we’ve just signed a very good experienced goalie 👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEHEART1874 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 yass hopefully makes a good coach in the years to come also for our young keepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Excellent first signing for styleking. I see trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Apologies if already posted but interview here (free) https://heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk/tv/video/vod/2591 Ear to ear grin. Pleased to be here. Great to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 38 minutes ago, EIEIO said: Was a sub for Celtic in first cup game v Partick in January 2020 is he cup tied? Thankfully not. “The players in a team may be changed from match to match, but a club may not play, or list as a named substitute, any player who, in the same season, has already played (as one of the 11 first-named players or as a fielded substitute), for another club in the competition.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, GavK1012 said: One or two teases on here mentioning Jimmy Dunne to boot on a CG thread... Dont!!! Just dont!!!!!! 🤩😍 He’s just signed a new contract at Burnley and is in their squads all the time. File it under no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, OTT said: Apologies if already posted but interview here (free) https://heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk/tv/video/vod/2591 Ear to ear grin. Pleased to be here. Great to see Very good interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, OTT said: Apologies if already posted but interview here (free) https://heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk/tv/video/vod/2591 Ear to ear grin. Pleased to be here. Great to see You can see from all the pics today, he's over the moon to be a Jambo again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rave MacPherson said: Has anyone floated Laffertys name for a return yet? Theres a vocal amount of posters that hate old faces returning or being suggested. With Lafferty, I think we've lost Maclean, Wighton has no future and neither should Uche. Shipping those 3 out and bringing someone who will compete with Boyce every step of the way would be a really good idea. Genuine competition in a problem area. Makes sense to me tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicante jambo Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 hours ago, OTT said: I hope Craig can soldier on into his 40s. He said Buffon was one of his heroes so lets see if he can match him on the age front Mate my son had 2 footballing heroes. One was buffon the other gordon. This is a brilliant signing steady as a ship. Goalies can play till 41/42. Could be the start of what could be a brilliant week for us. Now lets f_ck the spfl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrie1952 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, OTT said: Apologies if already posted but interview here (free) https://heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk/tv/video/vod/2591 Ear to ear grin. Pleased to be here. Great to see Thanks for posting that.Great interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Uche would be a useful option up front if we end up in the Championship, but he's not a Premiership striker. Lafferty returning would be welcome but at what cost? I doubt he comes cheap and with Gordon back, that's a decent chunk of a wage bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Great signing that will help us encourage other players to come and maybe some to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Great news, welcome back Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 57 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Yeah and tbh, Doyle is perfect back up. He'll not complain, do his best when asked. Bobby will surely end up back home, he will want a last gig. Only if we never, EVER, have to call upon him to actually play. He's brutal, sorry to say, and "his best" is nowhere near good enough. Anyway, great to have CG back and a great goalie between the sticks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, AlimOzturk said: Well he isn't going to come in and say "all the other keepers are clowns so I am confident of my no 1 position 😂 Honesty is the best policy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 30 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Thankfully not. “The players in a team may be changed from match to match, but a club may not play, or list as a named substitute, any player who, in the same season, has already played (as one of the 11 first-named players or as a fielded substitute), for another club in the competition.” Thanks. Bring on the Hibees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Good signing. I'm glad there will still be at least one player older than myself in the squad for another two years. When that stops you know your old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just watched his interview (cheers for putting the link up OTT), he looks like he's excited and looking forward to his new challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 3 hours ago, David McCaig said: We already have a younger, potentially better keeper, his name is Harry Stone, but he is nowhere near ready yet. For the next couple of years I will be ecstatically happy that we have made an utterly fantastic signing in Craig Gordon. Hopefully he can take over in two or three years time, his potential will need to be realised soon though as he’s only months younger than Gordon was when he made his debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Only if we never, EVER, have to call upon him to actually play. He's brutal, sorry to say, and "his best" is nowhere near good enough. Anyway, great to have CG back and a great goalie between the sticks again! We're Hearts in Scotland, possibly in the championship. Until Stone is ready, Doyle is fine for number 2. We will never have 2 Gordon quality goalies in the squad at the same time, it's unrealistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Randy Marsh said: Good signing. I'm glad there will still be at least one player older than myself in the squad for another two years. When that stops you know your old. I still call guys 15 years younger than me old *******s at games 😱🤔🤷🏾♂️🙈. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, OTT said: Theres a vocal amount of posters that hate old faces returning or being suggested. With Lafferty, I think we've lost Maclean, Wighton has no future and neither should Uche. Shipping those 3 out and bringing someone who will compete with Boyce every step of the way would be a really good idea. Genuine competition in a problem area. Makes sense to me tbh. It is a good idea but in the current climate getting them off the wage bill won’t be easy, three strikers with less than three goals for us last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Great signing in a position that has been consistently awful recently and where its had a huge bearing on where we find ourselves now. Gordon in goal and we wouldnt have finished near bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Jocam2325 said: He was on decent money but was offered reduced terms. I think playing at this stage of his career outweighs the money. He must have a few quid in the bank. Great signing. Stays fit then hopefully Harry Stone may start replacing him in 2/3 years He was offered £4000 per week basic by Celtic on a one year deal....a quarter of what was his last salary from them for season 19/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: We're Hearts in Scotland, possibly in the championship. Until Stone is ready, Doyle is fine for number 2. We will never have 2 Gordon quality goalies in the squad at the same time, it's unrealistic. I'm not asking for that, nor expecting it; I simply don't think Doyle is anywhere near good enough even for a back-up 'keeper. However, as he's under contract and it's very unlikely anyone else would want to sign him, we're stuck with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Start by signing the best 'keeper you can when building a team. The lad Clough knew what he was talking about. Well pleased. Welcome back CG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, CJGJ said: He was offered £4000 per week basic by Celtic on a one year deal....a quarter of what was his last salary from them for season 19/20 I’d imagine that’s more or less what he’ll be getting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 44 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: Only if we never, EVER, have to call upon him to actually play. He's brutal, sorry to say, and "his best" is nowhere near good enough. Anyway, great to have CG back and a great goalie between the sticks again! A couple of bad mistakes aside (I remember Rousset being described as brutal after his first few games) Doyle wasn't that bad. 13 games, 14 goals conceded and 6 clean sheets. I remember some good saves that helps us win points to counterbalance the bad mistakes the cost us points. Either Zlamal or Doyle would be fine as back-up. I'd rather keep Zlamal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Jamboelite said: Great signing in a position that has been consistently awful recently and where its had a huge bearing on where we find ourselves now. Gordon in goal and we wouldnt have finished near bottom. Even just having 2 or 3 of Haring, Souttar, Naismith, Halkett, Washington and Walker not injured for most of the season would have seen us finish nowhere near bottom. Definitely needed a reliable goalie though. In terms of the damage he did Pererra has to be one of our worst signings. Mystifying why he wasn't dropped sooner. Edited June 29, 2020 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, Randy Marsh said: Good signing. I'm glad there will still be at least one player older than myself in the squad for another two years. When that stops you know your old. First name on the team sheet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 A very good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds66 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome home Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, EIEIO said: Was a sub for Celtic in first cup game v Partick in January 2020 is he cup tied? No I posted this on the thread last night Appreciate a few posters thought he would still be but I think rules changed from the example they gave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, suds66 said: Welcome home Craig. THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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