CloustonHMFC Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Bongo 1874 said: We will need a bigger squad for next season, the best example for this is Leeds, they have a good 16 or so players but have paid the price with going with a small squad, they are a good team and can match most like us when we are on it from the start, But having a smaller squad can leave you fecked, Leeds have went with youth this season and some of them look really good, Gelhardt, summervile etc, but they need experienced and older players in squad too as injuries have plagued them under Marcelo, The demands he puts on his players is relentless. And I imagine Robbie and coaches will be similar in terms of fitness and double sessions etc, so we will pick up injuries. This is the most positive i have felt in ages about our club, we are finally headed in the right direction, well done Robbie and Savage and club. Who are you and what have you done with our Bongo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under the floodlight Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 My mate 18 minutes ago, brux said: That'll be 5 on loan, not liking that My mate Allan says "you'll never win anything with loanees" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, tazhearts said: Assuming Ogashiwa is still in Japan, would it still be feasible to sign him before the end of the month? I.e. Do players have to physically sign a contract in person? Could we sign and register a player "subject to a medical"? Hokkaido (the city where I presume he is based) isn't even in mainland Japan! Has anyone worked out which flights he'd need to catch to make it here by Monday! As far as I'm aware Japan Air and BA are still running flights from Tokyo to Heathrow regularly. Could get on one of those I'd imagine if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseyjambo Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, BackOfTheNet said: Was Simms injured earlier in the season? Or was he not in the U23 squad as he was in the main squad? I see he’s made the bench 7 times for the first team this season and one of them was an appearance against Chelsea away. But he’s only played 4 times in the U23 league, a single half against Palace U23, 90 minutes against Brighton U23 in which he had an assist and two more 90 minutes against Liverpool and Spurs’ U23’s. Not much game time this season, so may take some time to get up to speed, which is always difficult for January loan signings. Permanent signings are different, I remember Alex Ferguson signing Vidic and Evra in a January window and openly saying after a game that he doesn’t want anyone to judge them until the next season and the only reason he bought them in January was to get them used to their surroundings and start learning the language in time for the next season. IIRC Simms got injured in the playoffs with Blackpool and was due back in September. There was a bit in the press down here pre season which talked about him being in limbo as it wasn’t clear what Everton were going to do with him. Blackpool wanted him back but the injury put them off as they needed someone from start of season. He is rated and I’m confident over the closing stretch will bag us a few goals. The rules regarding loan out players from next season is going to be very interesting as It will limit the number of players EPL clubs can loan out and there will be a few players getting their contracts paid up to leave as the days of bloated squads and loaning out 15 or 20 players are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, dougal said: As far as I'm aware Japan Air and BA are still running flights from Tokyo to Heathrow regularly. Could get on one of those I'd imagine if necessary. If not already in town to take in a game tonight… 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Big Elvis live on SSN the now saying he believes today there may be an exciting new addition 😉 Him and Robbie are very pally so sounds promising!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, tazhearts said: Assuming Ogashiwa is still in Japan, would it still be feasible to sign him before the end of the month? I.e. Do players have to physically sign a contract in person? Could we sign and register a player "subject to a medical"? Hokkaido (the city where I presume he is based) isn't even in mainland Japan! Has anyone worked out which flights he'd need to catch to make it here by Monday! Pretty sure you can still sign a player even if they are not in the country, the medical can be done in Japan. A delay factor for playing him will be getting a work permit agreed and processed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Is it just a coincidence that this new lad is from Everton - same club we scouted Beni from ? Anyway, he looks very promising. Very well done to Joe & Will on getting him in, and keeping things below the radar. I'm liking that his name is almost an anagram of Slim Messi. An omen, shirley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I saw the Daily Record claimed the Ogashiwa deal had fallen through earlier today (as well as another South Korean deal, presumably Cho-Young Wook). Very light on detail, but it's the same guy who reported we were still trying for him earlier in the month and had the scoop on the new contracts for Halkett and Kingsley. Hearts are still actively looking for a striker, writes Scott Burns. They have recently been linked with Everton’s Ellis Simms and have failed with ambitious moves in the Japanese and South Korean markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MattyK82 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, GavK1012 said: Big Elvis live on SSN the now saying he believes today there may be an exciting new addition 😉 Him and Robbie are very pally so sounds promising!!! Surely just talking about Simms?! 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 📢 anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, MattyK82 said: Surely just talking about Simms?! 👀 Or Sums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgaro Gomis Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Not exactly breaking news based on what’s already been reported and I’m the furthest from ITK but I’m led to believe Simms is at Tynecastle for photos just now. If true, would expect an announcement imminently. Edited January 26, 2022 by Morgaro Gomis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, gorgieheart said: cochrane, moore, woodburn ? Simms and Branthwaite, if rumours are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 43 minutes ago, brux said: That'll be 5 on loan, not liking that Why not, if they improve the team and help us win it is a good day. It will also encourage other players out with our price range to come in the future. How many players have we owned and not turned a profit on selling .... gazillions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, soonbe110 said: Simms and Branthwaite, if rumours are true. We seem to have a good relationship with Everton. Long may it continue and hopefully a few other Premier clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Biffa Bacon said: Why not, if they improve the team and help us win it is a good day. It will also encourage other players out with our price range to come in the future. How many players have we owned and not turned a profit on selling .... gazillions It’s more than I’d like but as long as they help us to third I’m not too bothered. Tbf, I’d imagine with Cochrane and Moore we would at least have a chance of getting them on a permanent if we decided to try. Edited January 26, 2022 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 41 minutes ago, gorgieheart said: cochrane, moore, woodburn ? Souttar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSK Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Morgaro Gomis said: Not exactly breaking news based on what’s already been reported and I’m the furthest from ITK but I’m led to believe Simms is at Tynecastle for photos just now. If true, would expect an announcement imminently. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Italian Lambretta said: We seem to have a good relationship with Everton. Long may it continue and hopefully a few other Premier clubs. Going g to change if they idiots go down, they'll need all these types back as they shed wages. 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, Morgaro Gomis said: Not exactly breaking news based on what’s already been reported and I’m the furthest from ITK but I’m led to believe Simms is at Tynecastle for photos just now. If true, would expect an announcement imminently. Good stuff, using the Scott Sinclair precedent from a few years ago, he can presumably therefore go straight into the match day squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 56 minutes ago, Stendelnator said: Not sure how great Halkett would look against the European champions either to be fair Yep. I had taken that into consideration when posting earlier...... but still ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Busby8 said: Yep. I had taken that into consideration when posting earlier...... but still ?? but still what? He was up against quality of players we couldn't dream of having in our league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Going g to change if they idiots go down, they'll need all these types back as they shed wages. 😳 Selling us Benni and giving us a promising striker on loan, doesn't really make them idiots in my book, unless you are referring to the players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Good work team. I think this page needs to be renamed in the next window. Become utterly pointless owing to the watertight, professional operation we now run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: but still what? He was up against quality of players we couldn't dream of having in our league Jeez mate.... it was just an observation based on those very brief highlights that I'd earlier conceded were unlikely to be truly representative. Edited January 26, 2022 by Busby8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 56 minutes ago, gorgieheart said: cochrane, moore, woodburn ? Branthwaite and simms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 24 minutes ago, Biffa Bacon said: Why not, if they improve the team and help us win it is a good day. It will also encourage other players out with our price range to come in the future. How many players have we owned and not turned a profit on selling .... gazillions The risk is that they down tools because it really doesn't matter to them, not guaranteed but still a risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, GinRummy said: It’s more than I’d like but as long as they help us to third I’m not too bothered. Tbf, I’d imagine with Cochrane and Moore we would at least have a chance of getting them on a permanent if we decided to try. Yes, but maybe more chance of a permanent deal now after they have been on loan and the proved that the fit is good for Hearts and the player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Does anyone know what the cut off time is for registering a player before a match? (Clearly the rules will be different for Rangers and Celtic, but I am referring to the rules we be subject to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcjambo Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, brux said: Branthwaite and simms Does feel quite a high number but we have a strong core at the club and have just resigned some key players. If this helps improve the quality - and still meet the criteria of young, hungry players then all good with me. Some may become signings and the U23 market in England is clearly worth fishing in. Good times hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, brux said: The risk is that they down tools because it really doesn't matter to them, not guaranteed but still a risk Why would downing tools be good for them, surly they want to prove themselves against "lesser" opposition. The only one who would benefit in downing tools maybe JS and try to force a move in this window, although I believe that he has more respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Depending on what happens to Everton this season and what manager they get in, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that Simms re-signs for us on loan next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Ellis Simms has entered the building!! Edited January 26, 2022 by David McCaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, David McCaig said: Elliott Simms has entered the building!! picture please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Elliott Simms has entered the building!! Is he with Ellis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Biffa Bacon said: Why would downing tools be good for them, surly they want to prove themselves against "lesser" opposition. The only one who would benefit in downing tools maybe JS and try to force a move in this window, although I believe that he has more respect. Ask the hibs loanees in 2012, with a chance to win a cup they downed tools, one of them plays for spurs now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, Biffa Bacon said: Is he with Ellis? D'oh I'm blaming auto-correct... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Biffa Bacon said: Is he with Ellis? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Elliott Simms has entered the building!! Which building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, David McCaig said: Ellis Simms has entered the building!! Do you know if he is in tonights squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFSJohn Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Simms is 100% and will be in squad tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, FFSJohn said: Simms is 100% and will be in squad tonight. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, FFSJohn said: Simms is 100% and will be in squad tonight. Well called btw. Apologies for suggesting you were a slaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, tian447 said: Which building? At Tynecastle just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, FFSJohn said: Simms is 100% and will be in squad tonight. Has he had any training with his new teammates today or yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Somebody dust down the Klaxon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Biffa Bacon said: Yes, but maybe more chance of a permanent deal now after they have been on loan and the proved that the fit is good for Hearts and the player. Definitely. Some loans look like a try before you but type of situation which I’m all for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VargasDa Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, brux said: Ask the hibs loanees in 2012, with a chance to win a cup they downed tools, one of them plays for spurs now too Gie it a rest Ffs, you must be a great craic at parties! 🍺👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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