Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, LarrysRightFoot said: I think most of us are on the same page, we want what’s best for Hearts. There’s no doubting significant improvement has been made almost all round this season but it looks from the outside there’s one simple change that could improve us further. The standard of signings will again be key however. If we do go for Shankland I wonder how that would effect our formation. Definitely, some find it hard to see people discuss where we can get better and improve further, as taking away from the good start we’ve made back in the top league. Shankland is an interesting one, if irc they played 4231 when RN was at Utd. I’m not sure he could do the same job Boyce does in 343 but I suppose that’s for the summer transfer thread 😜. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ramrod said: The only signing we definitely need this window is a striker, either by pushing the boat out for better than Boycie or a back up. Even if Souttar goes we are covered by Moore with Smith and Cochrane as cover at right and left centre back. Better to wait for the right player than bring in numbers this window. We are in really good shape squad wise compared to Hibs and Aberdeen who definitely need to strengthen this window to worry us. 100% Halkett and if required Haring as well. No point in signing any old shite. Said it before, but numbers wise we are the same as the first 20 games as things stand. 100 % a forward / striker is required. Edited January 9, 2022 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 36 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: If we lose Souttar this month and can't get a replacement in, I wonder if we'd consider recalling Popescu as emergency cover. Maybe easier than gambling on getting the wrong guy in as January is a difficult window and we'd still have Moore, Halkett and Kingsley plus Smith, Haring and Cochrane who can all fill in there in an emergency. Interesting idea and if it’s a last resort it might just have to be done. Hopefully in the not too distant future the academy will produce players to fill these types of holes in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Interesting idea and if it’s a last resort it might just have to be done. Hopefully in the not too distant future the academy will produce players to fill these types of holes in the squad. Would be as well playing Flatman, Darge or Watson rather than Popescu who we know isn’t nearly good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Interesting idea and if it’s a last resort it might just have to be done. Hopefully in the not too distant future the academy will produce players to fill these types of holes in the squad. I'm not advocating bringing him back btw, he's not good enough. Was more just curious whether we'd think about bringing him back for additional cover if we can't get the right man in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: I'm not advocating bringing him back btw, he's not good enough. Was more just curious whether we'd think about bringing him back for additional cover if we can't get the right man in. I got that 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Would be as well playing Flatman, Darge or Watson rather than Popescu who we know isn’t nearly good enough. I know the laddies names but don’t know anything about them, would the manager consider them as opposed to bringing back someone that we shouldn’t have signed in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bob Loblaw said: I'm not advocating bringing him back btw, he's not good enough. Was more just curious whether we'd think about bringing him back for additional cover if we can't get the right man in. Unlikely, as we're going with the same number of defenders as we do now. If we didn't need or want him for the first part of the Season as cover, with the same numbers now I don't think we need or wil want to add him now. Ofc, if we lost another defender and didn't replace him then we'd be shorter, but if we only lose Soapy we are "as is" as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I know the laddies names but don’t know anything about them, would the manager consider them as opposed to bringing back someone that we shouldn’t have signed in the first place? 😂😂😂 Anything to get a wee dig in at Bob. We needed cover last season in the championship at ch. Popescu filled that role. Edited January 9, 2022 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGorgie Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, GinRummy said: You’re not going to get professional football commentators on a fan forum. What do you expect other than amateurs with a wide range of views? Possibly less drivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Unlikely, as we're going with the same number of defenders as we do now. If we didn't need or want him for the first part of the Season as cover, with the same numbers now I don't think we need or wil want to add him now. Ofc, if we lost another defender and didn't replace him then we'd be shorter, but if we only lose Soapy we are "as is" as it stands. You’re still head counting here. What about quality. We lose Souttar we lose quality that needs an effort to replace, not just a jersey filler so you can count to 6 and be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: You’re still head counting here. What about quality. We lose Souttar we lose quality that needs an effort to replace, not just a jersey filler so you can count to 6 and be happy Popescu does not add quality, he's worse than all our current options. Point about bringing back Popescu stands. He wasn't needed for the first 20 games, and if we lose only Souttar he's still not needed. Edited January 9, 2022 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Bob Loblaw said: If we lose Souttar this month and can't get a replacement in, I wonder if we'd consider recalling Popescu as emergency cover. Maybe easier than gambling on getting the wrong guy in as January is a difficult window and we'd still have Moore, Halkett and Kingsley plus Smith, Haring and Cochrane who can all fill in there in an emergency. I presume this is an attempt at ripping the pish out of this thread? If not, you really need to consult a doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC_France Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 " SOUTTAR REPLACEMENT Hearts have stepped up their efforts to land defender Stuart Findlay as they prepare to lose John Souttar. The Jambos outfit are gearing up to move for the Philadelphia Union ace, right, but they face competition from English Championship clubs who are keen on the ex-Killie star. Hibs have also expressed an interest in the 26-year-old stopper. Rangers, who are prepared to offer a pre-contract, are chasing Souttar along with Blackburn, Stoke and Sheffield Wednesday. Hearts now have Findlay top of their list of potential replacements." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 41 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I know the laddies names but don’t know anything about them, would the manager consider them as opposed to bringing back someone that we shouldn’t have signed in the first place? Don’t think there’s any circumstances in which he would bring back Popescu unless its to sell him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, HMFC_France said: " SOUTTAR REPLACEMENT Hearts have stepped up their efforts to land defender Stuart Findlay as they prepare to lose John Souttar. The Jambos outfit are gearing up to move for the Philadelphia Union ace, right, but they face competition from English Championship clubs who are keen on the ex-Killie star. Hibs have also expressed an interest in the 26-year-old stopper. Rangers, who are prepared to offer a pre-contract, are chasing Souttar along with Blackburn, Stoke and Sheffield Wednesday. Hearts now have Findlay top of their list of potential replacements." Looks like he is back in Scotland now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, HMFC_France said: " SOUTTAR REPLACEMENT Hearts have stepped up their efforts to land defender Stuart Findlay as they prepare to lose John Souttar. The Jambos outfit are gearing up to move for the Philadelphia Union ace, right, but they face competition from English Championship clubs who are keen on the ex-Killie star. Hibs have also expressed an interest in the 26-year-old stopper. Rangers, who are prepared to offer a pre-contract, are chasing Souttar along with Blackburn, Stoke and Sheffield Wednesday. Hearts now have Findlay top of their list of potential replacements." The way we have been with keeping leaks to a minimum, I wonder how much truth in this. Also replacing a right sided centre back with a left sided centre back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Smith's right boot said: Aye, we seem to have- Shite defenders Wingers that do **** all Shite strikers Clueless manager We had all of the above under Levin but yet some people still blindly backed him to the hilt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Popescu does not add quality, he's worse than all our current options. Point about bringing back Popescu stands. He wasn't needed for the first 20 games, and if we lose only Souttar he's still not needed. Wasn’t talking about Popescu mate. Look let’s just move on here if you think that losing Souttar causes an issue that is actually fixed because we have the same number of defenders we first started with. That’s a ludicrous arguement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Is Findlay even better than CH let alone anywhere near Soapy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, HMFC_France said: " SOUTTAR REPLACEMENT Hearts have stepped up their efforts to land defender Stuart Findlay as they prepare to lose John Souttar. The Jambos outfit are gearing up to move for the Philadelphia Union ace, right, but they face competition from English Championship clubs who are keen on the ex-Killie star. Hibs have also expressed an interest in the 26-year-old stopper. Rangers, who are prepared to offer a pre-contract, are chasing Souttar along with Blackburn, Stoke and Sheffield Wednesday. Hearts now have Findlay top of their list of potential replacements." Where is this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, davemclaren said: Where is this from? Scotland sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Scotland sun 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Is Findlay not left footed? Not a Souttar replacement. Sorry if incorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Is Findlay not left footed? Not a Souttar replacement. Sorry if incorrect What ever happened to two footed footballers? 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I think Findlay would be a great signing tbh. We can't afford to go out and sign a ready made John Souttar so we need someone with decent quality and the potential to improve. He's definitely that. Need to get that £500k for Souttar though. Finding replacements will be a lot easier with some cash behind us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Is Findlay not left footed? Not a Souttar replacement. Sorry if incorrect Yeah, certainly according to this https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stuart-findlay/profil/spieler/165334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboj1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Is Findlay not left footed? Not a Souttar replacement. Sorry if incorrect Could make complete sense if we switch to a back 4 however, either that smith or Moore may be getting more games in the back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19/05/2012 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 If we are signing Findlay surely it’s as a long term replacement for Halkett or Kingsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 If Soapy goes I wonder if Smith might be moved to CB if there's no replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Is Findlay even better than CH let alone anywhere near Soapy? He was pretty decent for Killie. From memory I'd say on par with Halkett but not as good as Souttar. He is comfortable on the ball and likes to pass it out from the back. The harsh reality is that when Souttar leaves, it's very unlikely we are going to replace him with a player of the same calibre. Edited January 9, 2022 by 8skacel8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Jamboj1 said: Could make complete sense if we switch to a back 4 however, either that smith or Moore may be getting more games in the back 3 Kingsley to lwb, Smith,Halks, Findlay at back? Maybe i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, 19/05/2012 said: If we are signing Findlay surely it’s as a long term replacement for Halkett or Kingsley Crossed my mind have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboj1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Is Findlay even better than CH let alone anywhere near Soapy? We have been trying to get him in since last January, made a push on deadline day last year but killie refused then the america move came about so Robbie and savage must believe he’s good enough. Whether or not we get him is the big question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboj1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Kingsley to lwb, Smith,Halks, Findlay at back? Maybe i guess With Atkinson coming in I would be surprised if we just completely dropped smith from the starting 11 so it could help that situation also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGJambo51 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jamboj1 said: We have been trying to get him in since last January, made a push on deadline day last year but killie refused then the america move came about so Robbie and savage must believe he’s good enough. Whether or not we get him is the big question Any other news on transfers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Findlay would give us something we are missing atm. Left footed, big heed the baw central half. He's not as good as Souttar but he gives the team something we are missing a bit, height and aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Don’t think there’s any circumstances in which he would bring back Popescu unless its to sell him. A golf kart accident involving Smith, Halkett, Kingsley and Moore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Is Findlay not left footed? Not a Souttar replacement. Sorry if incorrect Many on here have droned on for ever about getting a left footed CH . Now there is a possibility of getting one what happens ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 10 hours ago, soonbe110 said: Don’t think there’s any circumstances in which he would bring back Popescu unless its to sell him. Can't see anyone paying money for him....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jamboj1 said: We have been trying to get him in since last January, made a push on deadline day last year but killie refused then the america move came about so Robbie and savage must believe he’s good enough. Whether or not we get him is the big question I think it would be good to get him (Findlay) in imo, even if he is not the same level as Soapy, I still think the boys a decent player, was definitely one of killies better players, it would be just good to get someone of a decent standard on a permanent contract tbh, as of right now our 3 CHs are out of contract in the summer and we have no replacements, unless we are confident that Halkett and Kingsley will both sign new deals, which hopefully they both will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Findlay? A no from me. But if there’s something to it and he signs, obviously he has my support. But, well, meh… Edited January 9, 2022 by BackOfTheNet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Newton51 said: Scotland sun Is it Sheffield Wed or United who are interested? Or just the usual lazy so called Sun proof readers not giving a $#!t? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jamboj1 said: We have been trying to get him in since last January, made a push on deadline day last year but killie refused then the america move came about so Robbie and savage must believe he’s good enough. Whether or not we get him is the big question I think if he was signing permanent in the summer I think he would make a great signing if Kingsley leaves. But just dont really see him as a replacement for Souttar as the article suggests on a loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboj1 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, FGJambo51 said: Any other news on transfers? Last I heard on Thursday was We are keen to have a striker in this week but other than that not much else, very quiet now savage and co really doing a job in keeping things as quiet as possible. I would suggest that the Findlay stuff is more than likely coming from his agent than anyone at the club so take it with a pinch of salt currently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunts Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Neilson tried to sign Findlay for Dundee Utd so could well be an interest there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby bombscare Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Bring back CLEVID DIKAMONA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Finlay In Souttar out still makes sense to me. Moore's position is a right sided centreback so would be the obvious direct replacement however Finlay could play centre of a 3 or left sided. That would allow Kingsley to play LWB (Better than Cochrane who i think is fine but not the long term answer either at LB or LWB). If we move to a 4 at the back then Finlay can easy play in there. Add in the fact that Smith will (likely) be 2nd choice to Atkinson and able to play Right of a back three ( and centrally) would mean we have some options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Gordon Atkinson Moore Halkett Findlay Kingsley Smith and Cochrane back up should be good enough for 3rd. I do acknowledge I have no idea of Atkinson's abilities other than YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 We will miss his goals and goal threat over course of season. Hope thats being considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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