Perth to Paisley Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Pretty dull but another solid 2.0 home win for Bologna. Good 90 mins for our 'cash cow' 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Played the full 90 minutes. First time? Don t think so but I was hoping he would get subbed after his booking. Looked knackered at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Target for AC Milan supposedly. Great if true but I think the have Theo Hernadez on the left who is a cracking player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Madjambo21 said: Target for AC Milan supposedly. Great if true but I think the have Theo Hernadez on the left who is a cracking player Could a load of tabloid diarrhoea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Madjambo21 said: Target for AC Milan supposedly. Great if true but I think the have Theo Hernadez on the left who is a cracking player He's made good decisions so far. He's first choice at Bologna just now. Could get lost at Milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Another start (23rd appearance Directly up against the wily old fox Candreva. Quagliarellla is on the bench for Samp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Booked after 12 minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez said: Booked after 12 minutes... He does seem to get booked quite often but not sure he has served a suspension yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1-0 Bologna, 46mins Hickey looks very comfortable, has been hitting the gym too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Finished: Sampdoria 1-2 Bologna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Seems to have played another 90 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just having look at some papers. Most seem to be saying it's ridiculous that he isn't in full squad, considering he can play either left or right back. I see the Bologna coach even stated that under 21's is a waste of Hickeys talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Cracking Milan derby so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Certainly is a great atmosphere. I've got 2-2 but I'm thinking Inter might sneak a win. Two penalties, one in, one saved! 1-1, second half to go In afew minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonedinbriz Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Just wants a rest according to the bbc. Strange for a 19 year old with a chance to represent your country even at U21 level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, maroonedinbriz said: Just wants a rest according to the bbc. Strange for a 19 year old with a chance to represent your country even at U21 level. His Manager has said that the U21 was a waste of his talent and he should be in the big squad. So no big suprise that he's pulled out. Edited November 9, 2021 by Italian Lambretta Text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Fair enough. For a player regularly starting in Serie A, being overlooked for the National senior side is insulting. Aaronio Hickacci for Italia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a11ank Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, Italian Lambretta said: His Manager has said that the U21 was a waste of his talent and he should be in the big squad. So no big suprise that he's pulled out. Probably this. Where I would be as well. You just know if he'd signed for Celtic he would be earning his 5th full cap by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Two footed, playing regularly in Serie A who could play on the right but behind a Motherwell player and a Rangers bench warmer. Who would have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 I like his sense of priorities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, a11ank said: Probably this. Where I would be as well. You just know if he'd signed for Celtic he would be earning his 5th full cap by now! Of course he would - two-footed, 55 senior appearances (almost half in Serie A) and he's not even been included in a senior squad to get him used to it and learn from Robertson and Tierney. Quite right he's pulled out, no doubt on the advice of his manager. One of many baffling Clarke Scotland selections (or non selections). Was it 5 games Patterson had before being capped? Jack Hendry had a handful of games after his move from Dundee before getting called up. Greg Taylor still getting called up despite not playing for Celtic. Now Celtic fans are screaming for Ralston after a dozen half-decent games. None of them knew his name before this season. None of these 4 are anywhere near Hickey's quality. Edited November 9, 2021 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Good for him. Left back getting rave reviews in Serie A and being scouted by AC Milan only to be an after thought for the U21s in Scotland.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, jonesy said: Probably just holding out for Italian citizenship now. Modern day Rose Reilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, ToqueJambo said: Of course he would - two-footed, 55 senior appearances (almost half in Serie A) and he's not even been included in a senior squad to get him used to it and learn from Robertson and Tierney. Quite right he's pulled out, no doubt on the advice of his manager. One of many baffling Clarke Scotland selections (or non selections). Was it 5 games Patterson had before being capped? Jack Hendry had a handful of games after his move from Dundee before getting called up. Greg Taylor still getting called up despite not playing for Celtic. Now Celtic fans are screaming for Ralston after a dozen half-decent games. None of them knew his name before this season. None of these 4 are anywhere near Hickey's quality. There is definitely a wisdom passed on that if you can play for Celtic and Rangers no matter the state either team is in or how pish you actually are, you're in line for caps. Isn't Tosh a good example? Played so well for Hearts, consistently good yet only saw caps when moved to Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, maroonedinbriz said: Just wants a rest according to the bbc. Strange for a 19 year old with a chance to represent your country even at U21 level. No, it's a great decision. Treated as an integral part of the first team at Bologna, treated like an afterthought in the Scotland setup. Good on him for effectively telling them to go feck themselves. Edited November 9, 2021 by redjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 hours ago, jonesy said: Probably just holding out for Italian citizenship now. Not a bad shout, jonesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arfur Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Whilst I agree that Hickey should be in the senior squad this is just the latest in a series of pull outs for Scotland’s national teams (at a number of age groups). Being called up for your country should be an honour (no matter the age group) and now only really raises questions over his commitment to the cause. Personally I would crawl over a barrel of broken glass to represent Scotland and I would not throw my toys out the pram if was for a team lesser than the senior squad. Poor show in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Arfur said: Whilst I agree that Hickey should be in the senior squad this is just the latest in a series of pull outs for Scotland’s national teams (at a number of age groups). Being called up for your country should be an honour (no matter the age group) and now only really raises questions over his commitment to the cause. Personally I would crawl over a barrel of broken glass to represent Scotland and I would not throw my toys out the pram if was for a team lesser than the senior squad. Poor show in my opinion. Respect goes two ways, or at least it should. I hope he ends up playing for Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Maybe an agreement between club and country to rest him? Surely the point in the u21's is to progress players for the full national team. I would suggest that having a full season in serie a as a first choice player will enhance his career better than playing a couple of u21 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Arfur said: Whilst I agree that Hickey should be in the senior squad this is just the latest in a series of pull outs for Scotland’s national teams (at a number of age groups). Being called up for your country should be an honour (no matter the age group) and now only really raises questions over his commitment to the cause. Personally I would crawl over a barrel of broken glass to represent Scotland and I would not throw my toys out the pram if was for a team lesser than the senior squad. Poor show in my opinion. Not many need to crawl over broken glass these days. Although Aaron is possibly the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Riccarton3 said: There is definitely a wisdom passed on that if you can play for Celtic and Rangers no matter the state either team is in or how pish you actually are, you're in line for caps. Isn't Tosh a good example? Played so well for Hearts, consistently good yet only saw caps when moved to Celtic. The thing is when Clarke first came in as Scotland manager it looked like we had someone who would finally buck that trend. He called up a bunch of Kilmarnock players who were playing well. He's since reverted to the traditional method of picking players, but unfortunately still keeps picking a couple of his old players like ODonnell and Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 hours ago, redjambo said: Respect goes two ways, or at least it should. I hope he ends up playing for Italy. Not a bad shout. We've already lost Boyle and Harry Souttar who couldn't be any worse than some of the players called up recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos1983 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Since his hearts debut he'd been called up to just one youth squad prior to October. He's quite right to tell them to ram it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Wonder if Clarke has even travelled to watch him. What else do you do with your time as national boss in between games? Italy has been ok to travel to for a bit. It would certainly be a nice boost for one of the country's best prospects to at least know he's in the manager's thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18Jambo_dave74 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Some folk getting carried away on here - Hickey should do this and that etc. His time for Scotland will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Jambos1983 said: Since his hearts debut he'd been called up to just one youth squad prior to October. He's quite right to tell them to ram it Believe he's turned them down going back to his Hearts days. For someone young to have played the number of games he has it makes sense to take opportunity to rest but won't do his long term international career much good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Jambo92 said: Believe he's turned them down going back to his Hearts days. For someone young to have played the number of games he has it makes sense to take opportunity to rest but won't do his long term international career much good. Doubt it. If he becomes the best player in his position he'll get picked. It's well known by sports people that youngsters need rest. Started every game for Bologna this season. Very few if any Scotland U21 player will have done that. Closest is Josh Doig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Arfur said: Whilst I agree that Hickey should be in the senior squad this is just the latest in a series of pull outs for Scotland’s national teams (at a number of age groups). Being called up for your country should be an honour (no matter the age group) and now only really raises questions over his commitment to the cause. Personally I would crawl over a barrel of broken glass to represent Scotland and I would not throw my toys out the pram if was for a team lesser than the senior squad. Poor show in my opinion. I agree it's not a good look and on the face of it displays quite a bit of arrogance for someone who has yet to play a single game for the U21s. In fairness, though, this could well be coming from the club rather than Hickey himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Given the shamefully meagre number of caps awarded to some of the greatest Hearts players in my lifetime I am happy for Hickey or his manager or both to wait until a time of his/their choosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Doubt it. If he becomes the best player in his position he'll get picked. It's well known by sports people that youngsters need rest. Started every game for Bologna this season. Very few if any Scotland U21 player will have done that. Closest is Josh Doig. Doesn't need to be the best to get in a squad. He's good enough to play against Zlatan, Insigne, Pedro etc but according to Clarke (who has a responsibility to nurture young players into the full squad) not good enough to even sit on the bench against forwards none of us can name who play for the Faroes, Moldova, Austria, Israel... Edited November 10, 2021 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 57 minutes ago, stirlo said: I agree it's not a good look and on the face of it displays quite a bit of arrogance for someone who has yet to play a single game for the U21s. In fairness, though, this could well be coming from the club rather than Hickey himself. Aye, because sitting on the bench for the U21s is a greater honour and achievement than starting every week in a decent Serie A team. The arrogance of the boy, oh the arrogance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 He’s getting some great advice from someone………get it right rooond the lot of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Francis Albert said: Given the shamefully meagre number of caps awarded to some of the greatest Hearts players in my lifetime I am happy for Hickey or his manager or both to wait until a time of his/their choosing. Indeed. If John Robertson had played for the uglies he would have had 70+ caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 8 hours ago, August Landmesser said: Aye, because sitting on the bench for the U21s is a greater honour and achievement than starting every week in a decent Serie A team. The arrogance of the boy, oh the arrogance! 1 hour ago, highlandjambo3 said: He’s getting some great advice from someone………get it right rooond the lot of them Correct! Fek em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 9 hours ago, ToqueJambo said: Doesn't need to be the best to get in a squad. He's good enough to play against Zlatan, Insigne, Pedro etc but according to Clarke (who has a responsibility to nurture young players into the full squad) not good enough to even sit on the bench against forwards none of us can name who play for the Faroes, Moldova, Austria, Israel... Our two best players are LB's, no point in having a 3rd in there. He still has a long way to go too, he got torn to shreds when he played against Zlatan and his boys about a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Doubt it. If he becomes the best player in his position he'll get picked. It's well known by sports people that youngsters need rest. Started every game for Bologna this season. Very few if any Scotland U21 player will have done that. Closest is Josh Doig. Great point. And I expect Serie A is quite demanding physically and mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Does anyone know or have any idea surrounding whether AH is eligible possibly for any other national team? Would be interested to find that out and whether that is playing a part 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, GavK1012 said: Does anyone know or have any idea surrounding whether AH is eligible possibly for any other national team? Would be interested to find that out and whether that is playing a part 🤔 I don't think so. I'm sure he wants to play for Scotland but what's the point in him flying from Italy to play what are essentially reserve games when he's a first team player in Serie A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: I don't think so. I'm sure he wants to play for Scotland but what's the point in him flying from Italy to play what are essentially reserve games when he's a first team player in Serie A. To integrate him to the style of play associated with Scozia. There will be elements the Italians haven't even considered yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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