jblair182 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Robdawg said: Anthony McDonald off to Spain Interesting. This does look like it could be the case based on his latest insta story. Unless he has just randomly posted about being bored on a Monday night. Hopefully a loan but doesn’t seem to have been fancied for a while now. Edit: Also wearing shorts in that insta story. The plot thickens. Edited October 5, 2020 by jblair182 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Good update from The Scotsman: Hearts deadline day Q&A: Q: What’s the latest with Stephen Kingsley? A: It’s a waiting game for both parties. Hearts need to balance the books and get somebody out before they can bring another one in. The player is open to a move to Hearts. Q: Any plans to loan out players like Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald? A: They will loan out a few younger players in the next two or three weeks. McDonald is injured at the moment, so he’s in a different position, but like Cochrane, he is one of the younger players who could be loaned out if they can’t make an impact at first-team level. Q: Any substance to rumours concerning American striker Bradford Jamieson IV? A: We’ve put that name to the club and it was a no, but never say never. Q: Any chance of signing a new striker before the window ends? A: It’s very unlikely at this stage. Liam Boyce is on international duty so Craig Wighton will start off as the No.9, while Steven Naismith and Jordan Roberts can also fill in there. Q: Is Jason Cummings on the radar as another striking option? A: No! This one has cropped up for a few windows now, and it’s same answer every time ... Q: What chance of Bobby Zlamal leaving permanently? A: Not at the moment. He is settled with his family in Scotland and spoke in the summer about fighting for his spot at Hearts. He’s unlikely to oust Craig Gordon but believes he has a future at the club. Q: How bad is Christophe Berra’s injury? A: He’s due to be back running in the next couple of weeks, but as he’s missed the entire pre-season period, he’s unlikely to feature for the next six weeks. Q: Do we have any sell-on clauses in the Aaron Hickey deal? A: Pass! Everything surrounding that deal was kept top secret, although we do know that Hearts were pushing for a number of clauses. Q: Has Harry Stone been earmarked for a loan move? A: He will go on loan at some point as Hearts coaching staff want him to experience first-team football before he plays in maroon. Q: What’s the situation with Loic Damour? He’s barely featured in pre-season … A: He’s had a niggly ankle injury, so that’s why he hasn’t been involved in pre-season matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Saint Jambo said: Thanks. Not managing to keep up with every post on all the mega threads and find the EEN website too painful to visit every day. I'll be interested to hear how he gets on at Dumbarton. Even if it will be hard to make it at Hearts with such a late change of position, it is probably in his best interest if he is going to have a career in football. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Movement at Tynecastle? Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland I understand Hearts are still looking to bring in one more signing before tonight's deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 See Hibs gave that guy from St Mirren a FIVE year deal. I mean....FIVE years!? I thought we were bad with 3 and 4 year deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, jambonian said: See Hibs gave that guy from St Mirren a FIVE year deal. I mean....FIVE years!? I thought we were bad with 3 and 4 year deals. Spreading the wages right out over 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, jambonian said: See Hibs gave that guy from St Mirren a FIVE year deal. I mean....FIVE years!? I thought we were bad with 3 and 4 year deals. Ross must have talked Ron the con into thinking they can sell him down south in 3 years for millions and Ron’s eyes lit up No got a clue if guy is any good or not but a 5 year contract is crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, jambonian said: See Hibs gave that guy from St Mirren a FIVE year deal. I mean....FIVE years!? I thought we were bad with 3 and 4 year deals. Let’s hope he’s murder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, stevie1874 said: Let’s hope he’s murder Sadly he's actually a decent player. One of their better signings in recent times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 How long until the window slams shut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 27 minutes ago, ramrod said: Spreading the wages right out over 5 years Probably a 1 year deal deferred for 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, theshed said: Ross must have talked Ron the con into thinking they can sell him down south in 3 years for millions and Ron’s eyes lit up No got a clue if guy is any good or not but a 5 year contract is crazy Gordon is certainly exhibiting some classic Romanov traits. Unclear motives and financial dealings, large fees for average players, a strategy of buying and selling players at a profit that is at best "hopeful", not investing in the youth academy, long contracts in the hope of selling on... Edited October 5, 2020 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RustyRightPeg Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 McDonald away confirmed. Cordoba CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, gov said: Good for him. Shame we never really got to see what he could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, gov said: thats a shocker. Really thought he would have been a real player for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Wow. That's a great move for McDonald. Guess he'll no be going around the Kirkcaldy pubs telling folk how he scored against Cowdenbeath now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdawg Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, pointon said: What on holiday You listen to me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, Robdawg said: You listen to me now FairPlay 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, gov said: Terrible decision letting him leave. Still only 19 and has bags of potential. Could turn out to be a proper player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Newton51 said: thats a shocker. Really thought he would have been a real player for us Agree, the only thing he lacked was pace. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblair182 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Only 19. Feels like we have let him go too early. Although never sure a player of his style could be allowed to develop in our first team unless he was an exceptional talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 That's some move for McDonald. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, gov said: Very good move. Good luck lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Fish said: Terrible decision letting him leave. Still only 19 and has bags of potential. Could turn out to be a proper player In over 30 years I can't remember a single young player around that age who we let leave (not counting young players we got good fees for) who proved us wrong by having a career above or even at our level. Edited October 5, 2020 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 44 minutes ago, gov said: Movement at Tynecastle? Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland I understand Hearts are still looking to bring in one more signing before tonight's deadline. This is interesting, because I'd imagine it's probably not Kingsley given that we can sign him any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, ToqueJambo said: In over 30 years I can't remember a single young player around that age who we let leave (not clouting young players we got good fees for) who proved us wrong by having a career above or even at our level. Jason Cummings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblair182 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 One out so one in now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Since when did Spanish and Italian clubs start scouting and signing Scots? Good move for him, not sure about us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 FROM HEARTS TO CORDOBA Anthony McDonald has left Hearts to join Cordoba CF. The 19-year-old makes a permanent switch to Spain, signing a two-year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, Clerry Jambo said: Jason Cummings He hasn't had a stellar career above our level. Scott Robinson is maybe the only example and he is above us right now more because of us rather than him being a big talent we let slip through our fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-rocker Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 He's a young talented footballer, so of course that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Saint Jambo said: Thanks. Not managing to keep up with every post on all the mega threads and find the EEN website too painful to visit every day. I'll be interested to hear how he gets on at Dumbarton. Even if it will be hard to make it at Hearts with such a late change of position, it is probably in his best interest if he is going to have a career in football. Played a couple of times as defensive midfielder for Scotland U19s last year so its something been talked about for a while. Football First has said that will be his best position for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilmuir Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Fish said: Terrible decision letting him leave. Still only 19 and has bags of potential. Could turn out to be a proper player Safe to assume Robbie doesn’t rate him. But sad indeed to see one of our highly rated prospects leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazman Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Clerry Jambo said: Jason Cummings Was long gone before he was 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Wonder what the fee is 🤔 I don't really !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Disappointed at McDonald being let go because thought he had lots to offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I'm neither happy or unhappy with that. Meh. Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said: In over 30 years I can't remember a single young player around that age who we let leave (not counting young players we got good fees for) who proved us wrong by having a career above or even at our level. Probably because we don’t let players with this much ability leave around this sort of age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Might be Tony who pushed for the move. Not every time is it hearts letting him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Brightside Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Clerry Jambo said: Jason Cummings Good Championship player but not a good Premiership player. Although he scored a few against us he is below the level we want to be and should be at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Bar his assist in the 4-0, ive never seen much from Tony.. the odd flash of talent but needs to do far far more. A move worth the gamble form his perspective, in fact a complete no brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pilmuir said: Safe to assume Robbie doesn’t rate him. But sad indeed to see one of our highly rated prospects leave. If Robbie and co don’t think he can contribute significantly in the championship there is no chance he will contribute in top league in 10 months time. Has flattered to deceive at times and has been injured longer than he has been fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 3rd Division in Spain equivalent Good luck to him but just a disappointment the early promise has not been fulfilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, CJGJ said: FROM HEARTS TO CORDOBA Anthony McDonald has left Hearts to join Cordoba CF. The 19-year-old makes a permanent switch to Spain, signing a two-year deal. 6 minutes ago, Pilmuir said: Safe to assume Robbie doesn’t rate him. But sad indeed to see one of our highly rated prospects leave. It's the era of buy back clauses. But whatever, good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, The Fish said: Probably because we don’t let players with this much ability leave around this sort of age Does he have that much ability? How do we know if he hasn't proven it by now? Loads of young players have great ability but can't make the stop up for temperament or other reasons. Always think Calum Elliot is a great example of that. He was very good as a youngster - came through with Scotland younger age groups with Steven Fletcher and looked the much better player. Also good initially in the first team. Just never seemed to have confidence in his own ability though. It is always disappointing when youngsters don't make it, but these players come and go. Before him there was Gary Glen, Paul McMullan, Billy King, David Smith, Gary Oliver.. hundreds more over the years... Genuine talent will always come through so if he's good we'll find out. It's true we seem to have given up on MacDonald earlier than some, unless he wanted to leave for the security of a contract. Could be due to the pandemic and general rationing of contracts. This at least frees up a space for the next in line in a younger age group. Edited October 5, 2020 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Better for us that he left rather than contributing nothing towards the first team. McDonald and Cochrane should be knocking at the door but couldn't get a game for a poor Dunfermline last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazman Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Other than in flashes MacDonald hasn't really fulfilled his potential. Robbie has had all preseason to watch and judge and we have to trust that judgement as he sees it more than we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Since when did Spanish and Italian clubs start scouting and signing Scots? Good move for him, not sure about us though. Seems to be a real change in the last few years. McDonald isn't even the first Scot in the last month to sign for a Spanish side, Jordan Holsgrove signed for Celta Vigo (though will start off in their B side in the same tier as McDonald, though they feel he is good enough to get to the first team.) McDonald becomes the 4th Scottish player (or Scottish eligible player) in the top three tiers of Spanish football. Disappointed to see him leave permanently, he has bags of talent, but I can see Robbie not wanting to use him this season and an oppourtunity coming up like this can be too hard to turn down. I hope he does well and has a cracking time in Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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