JamboAl Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 As other threads get waylaid I've started this thread for our FM enthusiasts to showcase their skills here and leave the transfers thread for ....transfer possibilities Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 If can back to his best Peter Haring defensive mid , Andy Iriving left centre mid, olly lee right centre mid and Steven Naismith attacking mid in a diamond shape with mackay steven wide left and ginnelly wide right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smiler Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Two Berra's in centre, two Berra's either wing, that's a cracking midfield right there. Remember you've got Berra's all over the defence and a couple of Berra's up top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Des Lynam Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Probably none of the current players...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DH1986 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Surely it depends on who we are playing ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Might aswell finish my preferred team , Gordon in goals , Smith, Halkett and kingsley in a back 3 with Boyce upfront Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, DH1986 said: Surely it depends on who we are playing ? Shouldn't matter in the championship because we should be letting other teams worry about us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brightside Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Three central midfield players is my preference. Adefensive minded player Haring or Halliday. Creative player Irving or Lee. A dynamic box to box midfielder / ball winner, we don’t have one at the club at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Haring and Irving are our 2 best midfielders, but can't play just those two as they're not mobile enough, so Halliday or Naisy alongside Irving playing just in front of Haring, with Gino and GMS out wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine said: Haring and Irving are our 2 best midfielders, but can't play just those two as they're not mobile enough, so Halliday or Naisy alongside Irving playing just in front of Haring, with Gino and GMS out wide. I’m sure Haring and Irving played together in at least one game and just got in each other’s way. I do think it’s a partnership that is worth pursuing though. If we’ve got pacey wingers to feed the ball to then, certainly in an attacking sense, shouldn’t matter too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Aye Haring and Irving as a 2 hasn't worked so far. Irving needs a real athlete next to him who can make up for his lack of pace and bite in midfield. I know he wasn't brilliant for us but the type I'm thinking is Joaquim Adao. Otherwise it's best we play with a 3 I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, Juho_Makela_Goal_Machine said: Aye Haring and Irving as a 2 hasn't worked so far. Irving needs a real athlete next to him who can make up for his lack of pace and bite in midfield. I know he wasn't brilliant for us but the type I'm thinking is Joaquim Adao. Otherwise it's best we play with a 3 I think. Yeah fair do’s. A poster on another thread mentioned 3-5-2 as a formation he’d like to see. What do you think of that idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A_A wehatethehibs Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Taken stick for this every time I post it but for me it only took 3 games after his return to see that Berra was not the same player. It is the same with Haring. I have seen enough of him to make up my mind. He could not keep up against Dundee and looked slow, laboured and lumbering against Arbroath and Alloa. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for a few more games as I did with Berra but from what I’ve seen in his performances particularly against Dundee where he was yards off the pace, the writing is on the wall. Hope he can prove it wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I think Haring or Irving with Halliday at the moment. Lee’s at his best right midfield or further forward in the 10. We need a box to box midfielder with a bit of pace and energy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Right now, Naisy Boyce GMS Irving Haring Ginnelly Kingsley Berra Halkett Smith Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jambo-fletch Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 27 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Right now, Naisy Boyce GMS Irving Haring Ginnelly Kingsley Berra Halkett Smith Gordon That’s the one for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Shark Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: If can back to his best Peter Haring defensive mid , Andy Iriving left centre mid, olly lee right centre mid and Steven Naismith attacking mid in a diamond shape with mackay steven wide left and ginnelly wide right 3 at the back, no full backs or no striker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Wrinkly Ninja Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Our management team have managed to recruit a midfield of individual players who should not be playing in the same side....... Haring shouldn’t be in the same team as Halliday or Irving or Walker. Irving shouldn’t play with Halliday, Haring, Lee or Walker. Halliday shouldn’t play with Haring, Irving, Lee or Walker. Lee shouldn’t play with Walker or Irving. Irving shouldn’t play with Halliday, Haring, Lee or Walker. Walker shouldn’t play without anybody. That leaves Haring and Lee with Gino and GMS. This is based on Haring being able to step up to previous performances without Irving and Halliday on the pitch all trying to do the same thing with the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo-Jambo Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Taken stick for this every time I post it but for me it only took 3 games after his return to see that Berra was not the same player. It is the same with Haring. I have seen enough of him to make up my mind. He could not keep up against Dundee and looked slow, laboured and lumbering against Arbroath and Alloa. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for a few more games as I did with Berra but from what I’ve seen in his performances particularly against Dundee where he was yards off the pace, the writing is on the wall. Hope he can prove it wrong. Thought Haring looked better when he actually first came back into the team a few months ago tbh. It's his recent performances especially at Dens where there is real cause for concern. He was badly off the pace in that game and it looked a bit ominous to me for the future, which would be a real shame because he is a very good player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DH1986 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Shouldn't matter in the championship because we should be letting other teams worry about us We don’t just play in the championship though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull's-eye Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 We're not top of the league then no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted Thursday at 14:04 Share Posted Thursday at 14:04 1 hour ago, Paul Shark said: 3 at the back, no full backs or no striker? Yeah 3 at the back and boyce upfront Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted Thursday at 14:08 Share Posted Thursday at 14:08 55 minutes ago, DH1986 said: We don’t just play in the championship though. Obviously if or when we get drawn against better teams in Scottish cup we'll have to change but with our resources compared to teams we playing in league we should be letting them worry about us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baxfee Posted Thursday at 14:23 Share Posted Thursday at 14:23 2 hours ago, Cruyff said: Right now, Naisy Boyce GMS Irving Haring Ginnelly Kingsley Berra Halkett Smith Gordon I’d drop Berra - we then have a choice of playing 3 at back, or, 4 at back (with haring) - can then bring in Walker or Halliday. Diamond gives more options Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Posted Thursday at 14:36 Share Posted Thursday at 14:36 10 minutes ago, Baxfee said: I’d drop Berra - we then have a choice of playing 3 at back, or, 4 at back (with haring) - can then bring in Walker or Halliday. Diamond gives more options If we were going with a back 3 I'd go Ginnelly Boyce GMS Halliday Irving Haring M. Smith Kingsley Halkett Popescu Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DH1986 Posted Thursday at 15:01 Share Posted Thursday at 15:01 52 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Obviously if or when we get drawn against better teams in Scottish cup we'll have to change but with our resources compared to teams we playing in league we should be letting them worry about us So..... It depends on who we are playing. Just as I said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted Thursday at 17:03 Share Posted Thursday at 17:03 6 hours ago, smiler said: Two Berra's in centre, two Berra's either wing, that's a cracking midfield right there. Remember you've got Berra's all over the defence and a couple of Berra's up top. That's a Berra good team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted Thursday at 17:05 Share Posted Thursday at 17:05 Atm Halliday with Irving or Lee. Naismith behind Boyce GMS and Gino on the wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koolkeith Posted Thursday at 17:18 Share Posted Thursday at 17:18 6 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: If can back to his best Peter Haring defensive mid , Andy Iriving left centre mid, olly lee right centre mid and Steven Naismith attacking mid in a diamond shape with mackay steven wide left and ginnelly wide right That’s the right combination with Boyce up top. team should really pick itself now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wavydavy Posted Thursday at 17:23 Share Posted Thursday at 17:23 6 hours ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Taken stick for this every time I post it but for me it only took 3 games after his return to see that Berra was not the same player. It is the same with Haring. I have seen enough of him to make up my mind. He could not keep up against Dundee and looked slow, laboured and lumbering against Arbroath and Alloa. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for a few more games as I did with Berra but from what I’ve seen in his performances particularly against Dundee where he was yards off the pace, the writing is on the wall. Hope he can prove it wrong. Totally agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Shark Posted Thursday at 17:26 Share Posted Thursday at 17:26 3 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Yeah 3 at the back and boyce upfront I'm intrigued. Any space in your line up for our best player, Michael Smith and arguably another of our better players Kingsley ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillmanHearts Posted Thursday at 17:34 Share Posted Thursday at 17:34 5 hours ago, Cruyff said: Right now, Naisy Boyce GMS Irving Haring Ginnelly Kingsley Berra Halkett Smith Gordon This but with Halliday in for Haring. Hate to criticise but big Pete is miles off it and its slowing down the team especially in the transition phase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted Thursday at 18:29 Share Posted Thursday at 18:29 52 minutes ago, HillmanHearts said: This but with Halliday in for Haring. Hate to criticise but big Pete is miles off it and its slowing down the team especially in the transition phase. So Halliday in for Haring you meant? At the moment I agree. Let Haring get his play and confidence up to speed later in games against tired legs. Looked ****ed against Dundee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted Thursday at 18:30 Share Posted Thursday at 18:30 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul Shark said: I'm intrigued. Any space in your line up for our best player, Michael Smith and arguably another of our better players Kingsley ? Smith is a better centre back than anyone else at the club imo. Kingsley already played left of a three, I think in the raith cup game but definitely has played there. so Gordon smith halkett kingsley ginnelly Irving Lee Halliday GMS boyce Naismith. Edited Thursday at 18:32 by GinRummy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Posted Thursday at 18:32 Share Posted Thursday at 18:32 57 minutes ago, HillmanHearts said: This but with Halliday in for Haring. Hate to criticise but big Pete is miles off it and its slowing down the team especially in the transition phase. Fair point. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greedy Jambo Posted Thursday at 18:39 Share Posted Thursday at 18:39 It doesn't look like Haring or Souttar will ever string 30 games together again to be honest. Hope i'm wrong but it's just one problem after another with those 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BervieJambo Posted Thursday at 20:29 Share Posted Thursday at 20:29 1 hour ago, GinRummy said: Smith is a better centre back than anyone else at the club imo. Kingsley already played left of a three, I think in the raith cup game but definitely has played there. so Gordon smith halkett kingsley ginnelly Irving Lee Halliday GMS boyce Naismith. I like that formation, but with 3 at the back you need a player who can drop in to cover the full back spaces. Halliday could do that on the left but the right is quite exposed. I’d drop Lee, put Brandon on the right and push Ginnelly and Irving further infield. In that case if any of our defenders push forward we can quickly and easily convert to a flat back 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted Thursday at 20:33 Share Posted Thursday at 20:33 1 minute ago, BervieJambo said: I like that formation, but with 3 at the back you need a player who can drop in to cover the full back spaces. Halliday could do that on the left but the right is quite exposed. I’d drop Lee, put Brandon on the right and push Ginnelly and Irving further infield. In that case if any of our defenders push forward we can quickly and easily convert to a flat back 4. Fair comment. I think we should go all out attack in the championship. We show teams too much respect at times. In saying that, you are right it is too aggressive and needs defensive cover on the right side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted Thursday at 21:02 Share Posted Thursday at 21:02 3 hours ago, Paul Shark said: I'm intrigued. Any space in your line up for our best player, Michael Smith and arguably another of our better players Kingsley ? If you look further up the thread you'll see my starting 11 buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spellczech Posted Thursday at 21:23 Share Posted Thursday at 21:23 10 hours ago, DH1986 said: Surely it depends on who we are playing ? Robbie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher75 Posted Friday at 00:08 Share Posted Friday at 00:08 Gordon Smith Halkett Popescu Kingsley Irving Cochrane GMS Naismith Ginnelly Boyce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WheatfieldWarrior Posted Friday at 02:27 Share Posted Friday at 02:27 16 hours ago, smiler said: Two Berra's in centre, two Berra's either wing, that's a cracking midfield right there. Remember you've got Berra's all over the defence and a couple of Berra's up top. Sounds like a team that plays the ball forward and competes high up the pitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Tolbooth Posted Friday at 08:22 Share Posted Friday at 08:22 20 hours ago, Cruyff said: Right now, Naisy Boyce GMS Irving Haring Ginnelly Kingsley Berra Halkett Smith Gordon Nailed it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TypoonJambo Posted Friday at 08:31 Share Posted Friday at 08:31 8 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: Nailed it! Relies on Haring being back to his best though. Dundee performance was worrying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glottis Posted Friday at 09:42 Share Posted Friday at 09:42 22 hours ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Taken stick for this every time I post it but for me it only took 3 games after his return to see that Berra was not the same player. It is the same with Haring. I have seen enough of him to make up my mind. He could not keep up against Dundee and looked slow, laboured and lumbering against Arbroath and Alloa. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for a few more games as I did with Berra but from what I’ve seen in his performances particularly against Dundee where he was yards off the pace, the writing is on the wall. Hope he can prove it wrong. I'm inclined to agree with you but desperately hope you're wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Tolbooth Posted Friday at 13:28 Share Posted Friday at 13:28 4 hours ago, TypoonJambo said: Relies on Haring being back to his best though. Dundee performance was worrying. True that, but I'm of the opinion that class is permanent, and form is temporary, he's too good to stay this poor forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernie Eskilsson Posted Friday at 13:50 Share Posted Friday at 13:50 Boyce GMS, Walker, Ginelly Irving, Haring Kingsley, Halkett, Smith, Brandon Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i8hibsh Posted Friday at 15:21 Share Posted Friday at 15:21 Sad that Lee is away. Like big Uche he played with a smile on his face, was no Big Tine Charlie and was happy just to be playing football for a club like Hearts. Both had quality too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i8hibsh Posted Friday at 15:24 Share Posted Friday at 15:24 1 hour ago, Ernie Eskilsson said: Boyce GMS, Walker, Ginelly Irving, Haring Kingsley, Halkett, Smith, Brandon Gordon Good team bar Brandon who is honking imo. Smith is at his best at RB so i'd defo not move him. As for centre, there is no one suitable so I do see your reasoning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ccjambo1874 Posted Friday at 15:33 Share Posted Friday at 15:33 Ginnelly Irving Halliday GMS Diamond at home with the FBs pushing on. Naismith dropping in to the head of a 3 man midfield with a 4 3 3 away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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