dazajmbo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Too soon? Competition/Better cover for Gordon. Centre back(s) Wide Midfielder(s) CM (s) Striker (surely at least 2) What do we need? Who do we realistically want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Can I just be the first to say that I'm extremely concerned that we're less than 7 months from the window closing and we've still not signed anyone yet? What are Savage and Neilson doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) We have Halliday and Haring contract ending, and 4 loan players all returning to their home clubs as things stand. Lets hope the pre - contract negotiations are in full swing edit also forgot about STS. Edited February 8, 2022 by merrymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Too soon? Competition/Better cover for Gordon. Centre back(s) Wide Midfielder(s) CM (s) Striker (surely at least 2) What do we need? Who do we realistically want? Need cover for Gordon At least 2 centre backs an attacking midfielder 3 new forwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Too soon? Competition/Better cover for Gordon. Centre back(s) Wide Midfielder(s) CM (s) Striker (surely at least 2) What do we need? Who do we realistically want? Centre back, LWB (weakest position on the pitch right now), AM /wide forward and CF (first choice) would be the starting point for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Lafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) We could loose up to 7-8 players in the summer so will need the same to replace. Edited February 8, 2022 by Agentjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think we need players all over the park. Probably a LB/LWB, 2 CBs, at least 1 central midfielder (a box to ox midfielder who can get past the striker(s), drive the team forward and chip in with some goals, essentially a Colin Cameron/Paul Hartley type player), a winger, 2 strikers and a goalkeeper. So looking at that 8 or 9 new players with at least 5 of them being good enough to go straight into the team. A lot of work, I'm sure the scouting team will already be on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I heard we are looking at a CB with injury history. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Too soon? Competition/Better cover for Gordon. Centre back(s) Wide Midfielder(s) CM (s) Striker (surely at least 2) What do we need? Who do we realistically want? Never too soon Daza!! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Once we know what’s happening with European competition etc we can plan I would imagine. Could be a huge changer in the market we will be looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stendelnator Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Jimmy Dunne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hardy’s Dug Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) The attacking midfielder needs to be one who can also defend/get stuck in - we won’t be changing our primary formation unless something drastic happens as that is what we have been shopping for so far. But we do need one We need a proper attacking left wingback. I would keep Cochrane as cover - he has done well over the piece and has shown decent instinct in the box. A proper dominant footballing centre back to replace Souttar. IMO we need 3 new attackers with pace and who can score - all of whom are better than what we have which IMO shouldn’t be that difficult. I’d keep Boyce for cover or certain games/experience. I wouldn’t be shy to sell McKay if we got decent money to be honest. He has been great but realistically we need a goal threat from all of our attacking 3 in our formation and he just doesn’t bring that to the table. I like the guy but I would back the management to get better. If not great squad player to have. Sub keeper. So that is 7 just off the top of my head. But I reckon Beni will be sold. So he would need replaced. Edited February 8, 2022 by Tom Hardy’s Dug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 No! No! No! No! Barely over the January one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Reagan Charles-Cooke please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I heard we are looking at a CB with injury history. Watch this space. Not really a scoop been in the news since last week.🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 If we are heading for a Euro finanial winfall, spend it on players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rabbit Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 56 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: Too soon? Competition/Better cover for Gordon. Centre back(s) Wide Midfielder(s) CM (s) Striker (surely at least 2) What do we need? Who do we realistically want? Thanks Daz. I was banned from the last one so this is very much welcomed! I think we need a ball winning centre back, a couple of wingers who are more consistent than we have and a couple of strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Left wing back Centre half x 2 Striker Upgrade attacking midfielder/Inside forward We need to consider the loanees who will come back and whether they can add to the squad: - Connor Smith - Euan Henderson - Chris Hamilton - Scott McGill - Aiden Denholm We will need a bigger squad if we reach Europe and want to challenge on four fronts so I would like to see these guys kept rather than go back out on loan (If the club feel they are of the required standard of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Focus on quality. A striker we spend good money on (or big wages) as well as getting Simms back. Decent CB coverage. Don’t think we need to go nuts. Same number with winter and summer transfers this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 We'll need a few. All depends on outgoings, but I would say we need a fair bit of backup and maybe one or two key players...: 1x GK 1x LB 1x CB (maybe 2x) 1x CM 2x ST (or Simms back on SLL, +1) 2x R/LW I'm gonna give suggestions from elsewhere in Scotland, and some slightly left-field d ambitious shouts, Savage style. They'll be complete fantasy so don't be telling me how far out of reach someone is... GK would be backup but still good enough to play. Brandon Austin 23yo looking likely to be released by Spurs and could be a shout. Left-field shout, Alfie Whiteman also from Spurs. CB's.... Either one of Connor McCarthy from St Mirren, Bevis Mugabe from Motherwell, Jack Fitzwater from Livi would be decent options to have in the squad as backup to what will likely be our regular back three of Sibbick, Halkett and Kingsley. Left-field shout Naby Sarr from Huddersfield or Liam Lindsay from PNE. LB, Cochrane on a permanent deal would be decent but considering we would be due compo, we might look elsewhere. Left-field suggestion Kal Naismith from Luton (Halliday's BFF). CM... Liam Donnelly from Motherwell would be useful. Alan Campbell if he fancies coming back up the road. Left-field suggestion Joe Allen from Stoke to come and run the show. Winger wise, I'd take RCC from Ross County. Also very interred in Yann Dhanda after the chat in Jan. Left field suggestion Karamoko Dembele, Patrick Roberts. Strikers... Hard one. Think we're possibly in with a shout of getting Simms back for the full season and as it stands I would take him. Might need a third option and I'm looking at Eamonn Brophy and wondering if he might be an option as backup. Left-field shout is that we'll get back in touch with Elijah Adebayo. Really left-field shout is the Ueda laddie from J-League. In terms of contract renewals, we've done well there so far. I would like to keep Haring and Halliday and would offer both of them a 2y extension. Henderson has extended so might be the backup ST we're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factuer Moi Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Devastated , possibly embarrassed . I've not got a clue... Neither do You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 It's going to be quite a big turnaround again probably. Woodburn, Moore, Cochrane and Simms loans end in summer. Halliday and Haring out of contract and Robbies comments about not made mind up about new contracts for them yet would put there Hearts futures in doubt, Doubt we'd be hard to deal with for the likes of Mackay Steven or McEneff. Souttar already confirmed as leaving and Popescu, Damour and Walker will be off the wage bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Leveins Battalion said: Not really a scoop been in the news since last week.🤣 Did the not mean anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: It's going to be quite a big turnaround again probably. Woodburn, Moore, Cochrane and Simms loans end in summer. Halliday and Haring out of contract and Robbies comments about not made mind up about new contracts for them yet would put there Hearts futures in doubt, Doubt we'd be hard to deal with for the likes of Mackay Steven or McEneff. Souttar already confirmed as leaving and Popescu, Damour and Walker will be off the wage bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigis semiauskas Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I was hoping we were past the rebuild every summer but doesn’t look like it . 5 new forwards with Simms and Woodburn loans finished GMS,Boyce and Gino not good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factuer Moi Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: It's going to be quite a big turnaround again probably. Woodburn, Moore, Cochrane and Simms loans end in summer. Halliday and Haring out of contract and Robbies comments about not made mind up about new contracts for them yet would put there Hearts futures in doubt, Doubt we'd be hard to deal with for the likes of Mackay Steven or McEneff. Souttar already confirmed as leaving and Popescu, Damour and Walker will be off the wage bill. Robbie said . Have not entered into discussions or spoken to said players yet. Edited February 8, 2022 by Factuer Moi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 In my opinion we need at least 1 quality CH, a left back,left winger,attacking midfielder,and 2 strikers. Hope were in for Charles Cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, Leveins Battalion said: In my opinion we need at least 1 quality CH, a left back,left winger,attacking midfielder,and 2 strikers. Hope were in for Charles Cook. Not to mention another keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factuer Moi Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, JamboAl said: Not to mention another keeper. i agree with you on the need for an inspirational second choice keeper. No age bracket, just one who is similar or trained by Craig Gordon. We need to match up like for like across the squad, Edited February 8, 2022 by Factuer Moi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Liam Lindsay Ebou Adam's Regan Charles Cook Yan Dhanda Elijah Adebayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Stendelnator said: Jimmy Dunne Bit slow off the mark to mention Jimmy. People need to keep up ...pffft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I think I'm happy our recruitment team are in charge of who we're bringing in on this evidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Ffs I’ve just recovered from trying to follow the winter transfer thread🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 New loans for old only better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Replacements for Souttar Moore Cochrane Woodburn Simms Possible replacements for Halliday Haring Walker Improvements/like to have backup keeper playmaking midfielder no9 that gives us 8-11 players coming in, possibly more if we get an acceptable bid for the likes of beni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Gordon, GK x 1, Stone Atkinson, M.Smith, Sibbick, Halkett, CB x 2, Kingsley, LWB x 2 Baningime, Devlin, CM x 2 McKay, Gino, 3 x AM Keep Simms, Boyce, CF x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Close thread! Window is complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Poach the defender Hibs have on loan from whoever. Regan Cooke too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingAboutObua Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: Can I just be the first to say that I'm extremely concerned that we're less than 7 months from the window closing and we've still not signed anyone yet? What are Savage and Neilson doing? If we don't sign anyone before the 1st of July then the transfer window and Savage have been a FAILURE. FACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbee647 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Steak said: Lafferty He must be at least 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingAboutObua Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 If Cochrane isn't comfortably displacing Halliday then I take it Neilson doesn't see him as good enough so a new LWB is maybe the priority for summer? Along with a new striker (Simms might extend? who knows of course) Starting LWB Starting CB Boyce challenger Backup GK/potentially Gordon's replacement if Stone isn't used at all next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Poach the defender Hibs have on loan from whoever. Regan Cooke too. You want Rocky ? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Move on/return to parent club: Halliday, GMS, Stewart, Woodburn Try to resign/get on a perm: Haring, Cochrane, Simms Not sure: Moore, Ginnelly, McEneff Keep everyone else, give the likes of Pollock, Stone and Logan a chance to step up, and (depending on who leaves and stays) sign a CB (or two), LB/LWB, Striker, Winger/Wing forward x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Poach the defender Hibs have on loan from whoever. Regan Cooke too. The shite one or the injured and shite one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, Robbies Tackle said: Poach the defender Hibs have on loan from whoever. Regan Cooke too. I'm assuming you mean this kind of poaching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 One thing's for sure, we know Savage is already working away on some targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Stendelnator said: Jimmy Dunne Surely Jimmy Dunne Kyle Lafferty Lawerence Shankland and (insert 10 ex hearts players who played one good game this year in Uzbekistan or similar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 41 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Well thats it , who give a **** about signings now , close thread , its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.