thewanderer Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 A lot has been said of Chris Hamilton, is he the next big thing for us? Who else should we be looking out for this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Unfortunately I fear he’ll never realise his potential due to his height. Needs to find a new position. I think Irving and McDonald will become regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hopefully we see more of McDonald. Leo Watson is highly rated I believe. FF will have the best knowledge. Hopefully he can mention a few names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 52 minutes ago, thewanderer said: A lot has been said of Chris Hamilton, is he the next big thing for us? Who else should we be looking out for this season? Any younger players promoted to the first team will be the one's to look out for I will say. It's then up to them to prove or show they are future stars or future wasters. No pressure on anyone now Hopefully if they struggle but put the work in, they will get better guidance this time round. I would like to see all of them make it but it's going to be hard knocking the seniors out the team. I would say the wing areas are the positions with the most probable rotation, so players like Moore, McDonald, Hendo should be on the thoughts. The 5 sub rule might help get a few some game time in other positions but it doesn't guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael25 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 leo watson i would say is decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, Michael25 said: leo watson i would say is decent If rumours are true that we are looking to move on Garuccio and White as well as selling Hickey, I can see us bringing a new left back (Kingsley being the one mentioned) and Watson being the back up left back. Though a couple of things about youth/reserves I am intrigued by. First of all, not seen anything that the reserves and U18s are back in training, I could see with no leagues at the moment for those teams that we leave them on furlough till then but just curious to see if that is the case. Secondly, I started a thread about this a few months back, any word about the new youth players signing pro contracts? Does anyone know if we are keeping on players or if due to budget constraints we are not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Saw Watson in a televised game (youth international?) and thought he looked very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, jamboinglasgow said: If rumours are true that we are looking to move on Garuccio and White as well as selling Hickey, I can see us bringing a new left back (Kingsley being the one mentioned) and Watson being the back up left back. Though a couple of things about youth/reserves I am intrigued by. First of all, not seen anything that the reserves and U18s are back in training, I could see with no leagues at the moment for those teams that we leave them on furlough till then but just curious to see if that is the case. Secondly, I started a thread about this a few months back, any word about the new youth players signing pro contracts? Does anyone know if we are keeping on players or if due to budget constraints we are not? Am I right in saying that Kingsley has a bit of an injury record? Could be a good set up, Watson has a pretty solid chance of getting his shot should anything happen to Kingsley assuming we do manage to sign him. Was it Dean Ritchie who joined Airdrie recently that said something to the effect of not seeing a path to the first team. Obviously, this could simply just be a case of him not being good enough, which happens and will always happen (i hope the lad bounces back) but its something we should really be conscious of. The kids are where the value is. If we can get a few things right at the same time in terms of senior players and having a few decent youngsters coming through around the same time then we could very well be in with a shout for silverware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I’d imagine Watson will replace Hickey as the next up and coming youngster. Reckon Irving, Cochrane and McDonald could be important this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 hours ago, thewanderer said: A lot has been said of Chris Hamilton, is he the next big thing for us? Who else should we be looking out for this season? I'm hoping to see Connor Smith break through, I think he looks a bit tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEDNAR BOY Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Please drop the Cochrane chat, it’s never going to happen for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, BEDNAR BOY said: Please drop the Cochrane chat, it’s never going to happen for him. the Cochrane that dominated Scott Brown makes it at Hearts. If he can consistently play to that level he will make it. Big if though b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Watson has a chance and Hickey leaving will increase this. Connor Smith will hopefully break through and become a regular this season. I'd love to see him McDonald and Irving in the same team as they are fearless. Scott McGill is a clever wee player and I understand Stendel really rated him. He may get some opportunities this season. Leroy Makovora may also force himself into the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 players excite me Irving and Connor Smith. Henderson,Moore etc meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 hours ago, OTT said: Am I right in saying that Kingsley has a bit of an injury record? Could be a good set up, Watson has a pretty solid chance of getting his shot should anything happen to Kingsley assuming we do manage to sign him. Was it Dean Ritchie who joined Airdrie recently that said something to the effect of not seeing a path to the first team. Obviously, this could simply just be a case of him not being good enough, which happens and will always happen (i hope the lad bounces back) but its something we should really be conscious of. The kids are where the value is. If we can get a few things right at the same time in terms of senior players and having a few decent youngsters coming through around the same time then we could very well be in with a shout for silverware. Dean Ritchie is the same age as Harry Cochrane and Andy Irving. There is clearly a pathway for those who are good enough...Dean Ritchie wasn't good enough. To be fair to Dean, the Daily Record headline didn't really reflect what he said as he certainly didn't seem to be making any jibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa-mundial Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 With Craig Gordon back, and hopefully a coaching role after his contracts done. I'd like to think it'll be Harry Stone. A lot of promise being put out. Would be great to have a good young keeper. Football First is the guy to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 hours ago, BEDNAR BOY said: Please drop the Cochrane chat, it’s never going to happen for him. The laddie is only 19 ffs. Plenty of time left to develop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Connor Smith imo will prove to be a very good player for us. the one to watch this season for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Definitely Connor Smith from what we have seen fleetingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Irving is a real prospect, albeit this is an impimportant season for him to really kick on. last season he had close to the most forward passes to hit the target not just for hearts but for the whole spfl. He has the potential to develop into a linchpin of our team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I used to really like Sean Ward when he played for Tynie. I think we missed a trick not signing his teammates John Robertson who is in St Johnstone’s plans and Alassan Jones Who is at Dundee United. Sean is a skillful pacey winger with a good engine who creates and scores goals. I have heard we are trying to turn him into a full back which would be a mistake in my opinion. John Robertson is a Striker who scored 130 goals for Tynecastle in a season. Callum Davidson has said he has impressed in pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 4 hours ago, copa-mundial said: With Craig Gordon back, and hopefully a coaching role after his contracts done. I'd like to think it'll be Harry Stone. A lot of promise being put out. Would be great to have a good young keeper. Football First is the guy to ask. This for me. Harry Stone has huge potential. I'd like to see him as number 2 to Gordon, with Doyle and Zlamal punted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abiola Dauda Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I was at a Cowdenbeath game (dont ask) against Edinburgh City when Smith and Hamilton were there. Obviously a low standard but I was very impressed with both. Smith was Cowdenbeath's main/only attacking threat and Hamilton absolutely strolled it. Chris is absolutely tiny. Anyone that has met him (or Morgaro Gomis for that matter) will see that footballer's heights are exaggerated. Both have an official height of 5'8 but neither is taller than 5'6 at the absolute most. I spoke to Gary Bollan and he rated Hamilton over Smith but also said he would not be surprised if he ends up as a DM and that his attributes are more suited to that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Abiola Dauda said: I was at a Cowdenbeath game (dont ask) against Edinburgh City when Smith and Hamilton were there. Obviously a low standard but I was very impressed with both. Smith was Cowdenbeath's main/only attacking threat and Hamilton absolutely strolled it. Chris is absolutely tiny. Anyone that has met him (or Morgaro Gomis for that matter) will see that footballer's heights are exaggerated. Both have an official height of 5'8 but neither is taller than 5'6 at the absolute most. I spoke to Gary Bollan and he rated Hamilton over Smith but also said he would not be surprised if he ends up as a DM and that his attributes are more suited to that position. That’s where I would play him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Dongcaster Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Chris Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Calum Flatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, BEDNAR BOY said: Please drop the Cochrane chat, it’s never going to happen for him. Do you have some sort of mystic powers to see into the future? I seriously doubt it. Maybe Vlad did more damage with that punch than first feared. Edited August 8, 2020 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 From reading this thread it seems like pretty much everybody is a good prospect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Best prospects (IMO) in each age group are: 2002 - Connor Smith (Aaron Hickey already established) 2003 - Harry Stone, Leo Watson 2004 - Callum Flatman 2005 - Callum Hambrook, Greig Allen, Macauley Tait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I believe West Ham (I think) trying to sign Flatman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocall51 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Best prospects (IMO) in each age group are: 2002 - Connor Smith (Aaron Hickey already established) 2003 - Harry Stone, Leo Watson 2004 - Callum Flatman 2005 - Callum Hambrook, Greig Allen, Macauley Tait Stone was born in 02z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, buzzbomb said: I believe West Ham (I think) trying to sign Flatman. What position does Flatman play etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, jambocall51 said: Stone was born in 02z As in down under? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, jambocall51 said: Stone was born in 02z Yes - mea culpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poggs Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Arron Darge looks a decent centre half. CH's are usually late to make it into a team due to physicality and as he is only 17, I dont expect to see him in the 1st team for a while, but bear this in mind for 2023/24...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, JamboAl said: What position does Flatman play etc? I think he’s a central defender in the Berra mould (hope I’m not getting mixed up with Watson here). Hopefully he doesn’t go. I believe Robbie spoke to him. Being honest and not biased, he’s better trying to make the first team at hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 40 minutes ago, poggs said: Arron Darge looks a decent centre half. CH's are usually late to make it into a team due to physicality and as he is only 17, I dont expect to see him in the 1st team for a while, but bear this in mind for 2023/24...... Recommended him a few times before Hearts eventually signed him 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Leveins Battalion said: 2 players excite me Irving and Connor Smith. Henderson,Moore etc meh. Irving has genuine class. I don't think he has played much, if at all, with Peter Haring in the team. They would make a great combination imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Best prospects (IMO) in each age group are: 2002 - Connor Smith (Aaron Hickey already established) 2003 - Harry Stone, Leo Watson 2004 - Callum Flatman 2005 - Callum Hambrook, Greig Allen, Macauley Tait Used to work with Macauleys old man big Tattie is a big Jambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 hours ago, buzzbomb said: I think he’s a central defender in the Berra mould (hope I’m not getting mixed up with Watson here). Hopefully he doesn’t go. I believe Robbie spoke to him. Being honest and not biased, he’s better trying to make the first team at hearts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 23:22, Byyy The Light said: Unfortunately I fear he’ll never realise his potential due to his height. Needs to find a new position. I think Irving and McDonald will become regulars. I think he could slot into a holding midfield role Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 19 hours ago, buzzbomb said: I believe West Ham (I think) trying to sign Flatman. Damn. Always feel a bit deflated when promising youngsters leave without making a first team appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Paton doing well at Ross Co and Doig at Hibs, good time to bed them in no crowds to get on their backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWF Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 06:33, Smithee said: I'm hoping to see Connor Smith break through, I think he looks a bit tasty. Tasty? 🤔🤔🤔 Have seen him play on several occasions, and been very impressed. Certainly very aware of his surroundings on the park and has a real dig in his play as well as being quite cultured. Also watched a couple of games where Chris Hamilton played as a sweeper. Very composed and displayed an excellent repertoire of passing. A really good pace to his game and reminded me a lot of Don Masson in his heyday. I acknowledge that each one of us has their own opinions of players, and these are my contributions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 It will be interesting to see if any of the kids actually give up the game after the extended break. It's a lot of development time lost particularly for the younger ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWF Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 23 hours ago, DG_HMFC said: This for me. Harry Stone has huge potential. I'd like to see him as number 2 to Gordon, with Doyle and Zlamal punted. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Paton doing well at Ross Co and Doig at Hibs, good time to bed them in no crowds to get on their backs. We should have kept both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilmuir Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Paton doing well at Ross Co and Doig at Hibs, good time to bed them in no crowds to get on their backs. Good point. Sometimes our youngsters wilt under the weight of expectation from the fans. This would be a good time to bring a few in and let them settle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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