Boof Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Dia Liom said: I say, White-in. How are you saying it? Absolutely delighted for CW. He has been immense. Keep it up son! WITE-IN as in the Isle of Wight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 12:26, tcjambo said: Regarded 3 or 4 years ago as the brightest young prospect in Scotland you can see he has class. Never wasted the ball once last night. If he keeps this up for another few weeks a contract extension for at least a year should be offered. And to think 95% of fans wanted him out of the door during the summer! Fans can get it wrong - some on here were telling us Gordon was passed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 11:21, DH1986 said: Prior to the goal I thought he’d had a reasonably decent game.....few good runs, held the ball up and laid it off nicely. He definitely gave the laddie Doig a tough match. His header though.....that was text book.....let the pace and power of the cross do the work....all he had to do was direct it. There is no doubt his confidence is creeping up by the week and I really hope it continues. His goal alone last night was worth whatever we paid for him . If RN can get a tune out of this lad for the rest of the season I’ll be delighted and pleasantly proved wrong. That was exactly the term I used to describe it as well. He had the composure to just direct the ball back across goal, knowing that if he kept it on target, it was a certain goal. It was an instinctive finish, as his goal against Arbroath was, which I think shows just how important confidence is with a striker. Last season, he might have over thought these chances, or been so desperate to score that he made bad decisions, tried too hard. I'm so pleased to see him doing well, and long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterwoodwelder Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Fancy name - no Good looking - no Cost a lot of money - no Fans favourite - no Goal machine - fk eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfield Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Seems as though he has matured three years in the space of six months as a player. So pleased for him and got to give credit to RN for keeping the faith and building his confidence. I like his array of goals thus far...apart from the penalties, all very different finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Hopefully he has some confidence and can kick on. Another couple of goals on Saturday will do him wonders. I often recall a few Hearts players that were slow off the mark, Hartley and Mcswegan being a couple. The latter had a torrid time until he scored his first goal, even missing an open goal at home to Killie. He then ripped a screamer in at Tannadice and that was him off and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takeshi kovac Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 If he is played as a centre forward in a front 2 he will do well, putting him out wide and he is much less effective. He makes really good runs off the ball and is finally finding the net. I fancied him to score against the vermin and I think he will score again on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 10:38, BelgeJambo said: Is he the Modern Day Willie Gibson? Willie was unfairly slagged by a lot of our support. Scored a lot of goals for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 12:29, tcjambo said: Willie Gibson was a poacher but a fairly poor footballer overall. He was a significant downgrade on Wallace and Ford. True, but they were hard acts to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, bairdy said: Willie was unfairly slagged by a lot of our support. Scored a lot of goals for us. Was surprised a few years ago to learn he was one of our century makers, never a bad benchmark. He was never a spectacular player, but scored lots of goals. Few were classics but, for me, the best strikers/centre forwards score tap ins and their fair share of sclafs that crawl across the line rather than worldies, and Gibson was that kind of scorer (from my dodgy memory). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, AllyjamboDerbyshire said: Was surprised a few years ago to learn he was one of our century makers, never a bad benchmark. He was never a spectacular player, but scored lots of goals. Few were classics but, for me, the best strikers/centre forwards score tap ins and their fair share of sclafs that crawl across the line rather than worldies, and Gibson was that kind of scorer (from my dodgy memory). Quite a good summary of him.🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Love a good turnaround story and Wighton could end up being one of our greatest. Although big Zal's will be hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I think it’s clear the talent is there, a talent which frankly I hadn’t seen before.. the solo and peach of a left foot finish, a cracking lob with right foot, and frankly a red book header.. not counting the 2 very confidently struck pens.. Starting to look like I was wrong about Craig and I’m ****ing delighted.. long may it continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) Thought he was another one who had been given too many chances and should’ve been moved on. New manager, perhaps a lack of fans in the stadium and better team mates around him are clearly making a difference. Keep making me eat my words!! edit - didn’t mean new fans Edited November 5, 2020 by King prawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Another factor is that he is older, more mature and physically much stronger. Most of us do a lot of growing up between the ages of 19 and 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I think he always had a bit of skill he just looked like an anorexic teenager! Now he has bulked out a bit in the gym he's made himself a totally different prospect. Playing him up front helps too. I actually don't think he at his best yet, his confidence looks to be growing so hopefully he just keeps going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisco1914 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 10:38, BelgeJambo said: Is he the Modern Day Willie Gibson? Could be, he took some stick too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 What Neilson will be watching for is it’s not just a purple patch. The lad has stepped forward well recently and gaining confidence. You can see he’s dealing with the physical side of the game better and there’s no doubt he’s brought some nice, clever play to the pitch for Hearts. Its all about time. You get different scenarios in football and there’ll be times when it’s tougher and we need people to step forward when the chips are down. The current management will know what they are looking for in players but they need a good set of games to judge that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 He has put weight on and bulked up a bit and it has made a huge difference. And scoring goals will definately up his confidence. His all round play has been excellent too. Really pleased for the lad. Long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Really think apart from his confidence being higher a big part of the improvement is the fact that he is physically stronger and is not pushed off the ball so easily now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 12:29, tcjambo said: Willie Gibson was a poacher but a fairly poor footballer overall. He was a significant downgrade on Wallace and Ford. To be fair to WG, everybody is a downgrade on DF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK2020 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, japanjambo said: He has put weight on and bulked up a bit and it has made a huge difference. And scoring goals will definately up his confidence. His all round play has been excellent too. Really pleased for the lad. Long may it continue. And if guys like him are in the habit of tuning in here from time to time, it does no harm to his confidence to read that his efforts are bring appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 5 hours ago, JDK2020 said: And if guys like him are in the habit of tuning in here from time to time, it does no harm to his confidence to read that his efforts are bring appreciated. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 No goals for him tonight in Fife, but I thought he did well. He got himself into good positions and could have scored one or two with better finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just now, tartofmidlothian said: No goals for him tonight in Fife, but I thought he did well. He got himself into good positions and could have scored one or two with better finishing. Bringing a lot more to the team these days. Been impressed with him this season. Getting the head down and grafting away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 See Duku scored again for Raith. Hope we're watching him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, jr ewing said: See Duku scored again for Raith. Hope we're watching him. Hope not, we can get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Craigs having a goal drought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Herbert said: Hope not, we can get better. Classic case of “could do a job” for any player that plays half decent against us. Several posters were chugging over the Inverness striker that played in the 1-0 game in the LC. Can’t even remember his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danguar Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Absolutely changed the game for us today. Needs to start on Tuesday for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Craig Wighton is a f*****g goal machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Really tidy player and getting better all the time. Deserves another year on his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Sadly some people will not change their view about him whatever he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Laddie hasn't appeared to have crumbled after the penalty miss so extremely pleased to see that. Hopefully we can draw a few premiership teams in our Scottish cup run so we can see if he can turn it on against higher level opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Should be starting upfront with Boyce. The boys done good this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lithuania Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Has to be 4-4-2 from now on. Wighton and Boyce linked up really well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Well done Craig. Great performance today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, Danguar said: Absolutely changed the game for us today. Needs to start on Tuesday for me. Dropped him after a hat trick earlier in the season. Can’t do it again imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 minute ago, GinRummy said: Dropped him after a hat trick earlier in the season. Can’t do it again imo. Certainly not for Frear or Roberts that is criminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Two well taken goals and a good assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 minute ago, steve123 said: Certainly not for Frear or Roberts that is criminal. Wouldn’t be surprised if Boyce started on the bench v Arbroath. He’s one of our prize assets and there’s a lot of football ahead. Popescu in for Berra is another thing I half expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Wouldn’t be surprised if Boyce started on the bench v Arbroath. He’s one of our prize assets and there’s a lot of football ahead. Popescu in for Berra is another thing I half expect. makes sense, Boyce is doing well just needs proper support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Feed the goat and he will score lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Well done to the lad , changed game for us today in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Very good. And to come back from the penalty miss. He's got the right stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Just now, Mikey1874 said: Very good. And to come back from the penalty miss. He's got the right stuff. He played well and looked dangerous when he came on in the cup-final too. (Just a shame he stepped-forward for one of the pens... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 What are his stats this season goal/assist wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 39 minutes ago, Rods said: Feed the goat and he will score lol ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Training to be a star, playing for his Hearts career. As i said before He will be lucky to survive the next cull although if he continues on this path of scoring we may have a battle on our hands to keep him. Yeah i did say it. Go on Craig, Shighton on every one of the cheating *******s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gorgie Boot boy said: Training to be a star, playing for his Hearts career. As i said before He will be lucky to survive the next cull although if he continues on this path of scoring we may have a battle on our hands to keep him. Yeah i did say it. Go on Craig, Shighton on every one of the cheating *******s. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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