The Old Tolbooth Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, steve123 said: I wonder if we may see Berra go this window like Lee etc and a new one come in. I genuinely can't see Berra leaving mate, he was made captain when Naisy wasn't playing the other week, so he's clearly highly thought of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 36 minutes ago, indianajones said: Best LB since Takis? Lee Wallace? Whatever, another great bit of business. I'm really looking forward to seeing players like Kingsley, Mackay-Steven and Ginnelly in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, The Old Tolbooth said: I genuinely can't see Berra leaving mate, he was made captain when Naisy wasn't playing the other week, so he's clearly highly thought of. He has been a great servant to Hearts and some player in his time but I am not sure we should be offering him a new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, steve123 said: He has been a great servant to Hearts and some player in his time but I am not sure we should be offering him a new contract. I totally agree, but right now we have two mediocre centre backs in Berra and Halkett, and a bomb scare in Popescu, I reckon his project for next season after securing a striker and guaranteed firepower will be to address the centre half positions, and also add to the midfield, if he doesn't this window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Great news great player 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveyouheard1874 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Fair pleased with this ,at last getting the signings bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: Lee Wallace? Whatever, another great bit of business. I'm really looking forward to seeing players like Kingsley, Mackay-Steven and Ginnelly in the flesh. Forgot about Lee. Whatever indeed though. Quality has been few and far between in that area. Glad to have him tied up for a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: I totally agree, but right now we have two mediocre centre backs in Berra and Halkett, and a bomb scare in Popescu, I reckon his project for next season after securing a striker and guaranteed firepower will be to address the centre half positions, and also add to the midfield, if he doesn't this window. i don't mind Popescu imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 59 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Woohoo! Now let's get working on extending it!! Maybe some caution around what league we'll be in next season. Finances still uncertain. Great news. Another example of a player who quickly gets the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, tian447 said: Can't win with these situations. We give a player an 18 month deal, and everyone says it should have been longer. We give a player a 3 or 4 year deal and they go mental, especially if something goes wrong like a long term injury. 18 months is a perfect amount of time, and hopefully will see him complete a season back in the Scottish Premiership before deciding what to do next. Bit presumptuous that we 'gave' Kingsley 18 months . Contracts are two way streets . I would think it is more likely the length of deal was the players choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, john thomas said: Bit presumptuous that we 'gave' Kingsley 18 months . Contracts are two way streets . I would think it is more likely the length of deal was the players choice Oh come on, don't be that pedantic, you know fine well what I meant by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: i don't mind Popescu imo No the baying mob have spoken. He’s a “bombscare” Had a really poor game as a sub when played out of position and that’s him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Daddy Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Great news! I kinda got the feeling (when he initially came to us) he wouldn't be with us for long.... dunno why, just seemed like he was using us as a shop window - at least that was the impression I got. Can't really explain it. So glad he has put pen to paper, cracking player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Irving and Gino next please 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Jamhammer said: No the baying mob have spoken. He’s a “bombscare” Had a really poor game as a sub when played out of position and that’s him Agree hes a better option than Berra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-jambo Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Really pleased with this signing. Our business so far really has the feeling of building a good strong squad, consistently, with one or two tweaks during transfer windows, rather than wholesale changes, every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambosean75 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: I was just thinking that, we normally over the years have two classy centre backs, and shite full backs, it's the complete opposite this time, however if we get Ginelly tied down to a contract as well, then it's a superb window! i've managed to quote the wrong post here i meant to quote the post about european football returning for us in summer 22 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- No they won't they'll return thus summer after we win this years Scottish Cup 😎 Edited January 21, 2021 by jambosean75 i'm a halfwit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Quote Robbie Neilson said: “I’m delighted that we’ve got this one over the line". Definitely over the line..? Only thanks to video technology I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgaro Gomis Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I don’t think Popescu is anywhere near good enough, I also think he was correctly dropped after looking dodgy in a few games before his horrendous performance against Dunfermline. However, I think he has made fewer mistakes leading to goals than Berra this season and we were far quicker to drop him than we are with Berra - who should also be now dropped after recent showings. Like choosing between a rock and a hard place, neither are good enough. I’d be tempted to give Popescu another shot though, as I feel Berra needs dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgaro Gomis Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On topic though - great news about Kingsley. I think that 18 months probably suits both parties and makes sense even if I’d liked it to have been slightly longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd’s Boots Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Some real intentions shown here by the club and player that there is a eye on the future and a return to the Premiership. In normal times to have this much success in the January window is unheard of, fingers crossed for more good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: No the baying mob have spoken. He’s a “bombscare” Had a really poor game as a sub when played out of position and that’s him yep folk had a go at him for the deflected goal against Dunfermline and yet he hit the woodwork twice with headers in the second half. i think we need to give him a chance. Berra has been a great servant but his pace has gone and you can see he panics if he is given the ball when an opposing player moves towards him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Solid LB. Good business. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd’s Boots Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, **** the SPFL said: yep folk had a go at him for the deflected goal against Dunfermline and yet he hit the woodwork twice with headers in the second half. i think we need to give him a chance. Berra has been a great servant but his pace has gone and you can see he panics if he is given the ball when an opposing player moves towards him Spot on, from you and Jamhammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Quote The Scotland cap scored a brace on his Championship debut against Dundee He joins his full-back compatriot Michael Smith in pledging his future to the Jambos Smith switching to Scotland now? Or Kingsley playing for Northern Ireland? Either way, delighted at this news - he's been brilliant (apart from missing that header to equalise at Dundee). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 brilliant news HHGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 55 minutes ago, Deevers said: According to my Dons pal we have an interest in McLennan. He’s out of contract in the summer and not had an offer yet from Aberdeen. McInnes wants to keep him, but from what I have been told he is sitting things out just now and seeing what offers come his way. aberdeen have now offered him a contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hackney Hearts said: Smith switching to Scotland now? Or Kingsley playing for Northern Ireland? Either way, delighted at this news - he's been brilliant (apart from missing that header to equalise at Dundee). I think they were just trying to be fancy and not say “the other full back” but hey, that’s the standard of Scottish sports journalist’s grammar for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Great business, just need to sign a CH and we have a pretty good foundation. What's folks thoughts on Haring moving to CH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Thommo414 said: I think they were just trying to be fancy and not say “the other full back” but hey, that’s the standard of Scottish sports journalist’s grammar for you I agree - although that was from the Hearts official website! "Fellow full-back" would have been fine. BTW - was that an ironically misplaced apostrophe in 'journalist's grammar' ?! Edited January 21, 2021 by Hackney Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: aberdeen have now offered him a contract Interesting to see what he does now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 25 minutes ago, tian447 said: Oh come on, don't be that pedantic, you know fine well what I meant by it. Not really being pedantic , people tend to look at players contracts this way . It was a general comment but you using the give word just emphasised my point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Fantastic news. Well done Hearts. We've got solid full backs who will be able to link up nicely with GMS and Ginnelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Deevers said: Interesting to see what he does now. Yup, McInnes says he is hopeful he will sign, but we could offer a better chance for him. Though it would mean if Aberdeen have offered a deal that there is now compensation due if he moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 18 months for Kingsley is a good move. He has been an attacking threat in the championship but has also been defensively suspect at times including being at fault a number of recent goals particularly losing his man. Will be interesting to see how he does in the Premiership. Is he able to have the same impact going forward and is he able to improve his concentration in defence. If he starts next season well then hopefully we will be discussing a longer extension this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Kidd’s Boots said: Spot on, from you and Jamhammer. Unbelievable he has no chance and will hopefully move on at end of season. 33 minutes ago, Morgaro Gomis said: I don’t think Popescu is anywhere near good enough, I also think he was correctly dropped after looking dodgy in a few games before his horrendous performance against Dunfermline. However, I think he has made fewer mistakes leading to goals than Berra this season and we were far quicker to drop him than we are with Berra - who should also be now dropped after recent showings. Like choosing between a rock and a hard place, neither are good enough. I’d be tempted to give Popescu another shot though, as I feel Berra needs dropped. Unbelievable pure gash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, fabienleclerq said: Great business, just need to sign a CH and we have a pretty good foundation. What's folks thoughts on Haring moving to CH? Did he not come to Hearts as a CB ? I think he could play the position which would allow Halliday and Irivng to play CM . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgaro Gomis Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Unbelievable he has no chance and will hopefully move on at end of season. Unbelievable pure gash. Whats gash about my opinion? Assuming you’re able to back up stuff you come out with rather than just presenting your opinions as fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: Did he not come to Hearts as a CB ? I think he could play the position which would allow Halliday and Irivng to play CM . He would be good playing anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gold Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, fabienleclerq said: Great business, just need to sign a CH and we have a pretty good foundation. What's folks thoughts on Haring moving to CH? Not for me. I think he struggled there in the limited games he played after signing before moving into midfield. Thats what I remember anyway. I have my doubts if he'll ever get back to the level to where he's seen as an important player but he deserves all the time he needs. Hopefully a proper preseason will do him the world of good. Really happy with the Kingsley news. Edited January 21, 2021 by Ari Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, jr ewing said: He would be good playing anywhere. Got my fingers and toes crossed that Souttar can over come his injuries and get back playing regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: Got my fingers and toes crossed that Souttar can over come his injuries and get back playing regular. I would always have a place in my team for Haring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Smith, Kingsley and Irving extending we're what I wanted most, along with Gino signing on. 2/4, see what happens next. GMS in is braw as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Smith and Kingsley great business, but is it nor correct that these deals can be done at any time, and not only in a window? If so, I'm still hopeful that new players will be coming in, and maybe effort should be on these before extensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccjambo1874 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, ericb said: Smith and Kingsley great business, but is it nor correct that these deals can be done at any time, and not only in a window? If so, I'm still hopeful that new players will be coming in, and maybe effort should be on these before extensions? Probably being ebbed out in drips to sate the masses when we don't sign anyone. Had been told Irving and Ginnelly have since put pen to paper but won't be announced till next week. We all love a rumour though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ericb said: Smith and Kingsley great business, but is it nor correct that these deals can be done at any time, and not only in a window? If so, I'm still hopeful that new players will be coming in, and maybe effort should be on these before extensions? They are also able to sign for another club for nothing at anytime until we get the contract signed, I am delighted we have these done now but also looking forward to seeing who else is coming in. Edited January 21, 2021 by steve123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: Got my fingers and toes crossed that Souttar can over come his injuries and get back playing regular. It's an issue. We should maybe be looking at two new defenders for next season. I think back to Levein after being out for very long periods of time. Hopefully Souttar can kick on but if he's injured again then it could well be all over for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gold Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, ericb said: Smith and Kingsley great business, but is it nor correct that these deals can be done at any time, and not only in a window? If so, I'm still hopeful that new players will be coming in, and maybe effort should be on these before extensions? We don't need to sign anyone to win the league. Smith and Kingsley could have signed pre contracts this month with other clubs so it was important to get them signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveyouheard1874 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 58 minutes ago, Kidd’s Boots said: Some real intentions shown here by the club and player that there is a eye on the future and a return to the Premiership. In normal times to have this much success in the January window is unheard of, fingers crossed for more good news. Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Good bit of business. Best fullback paring we've had a in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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