Jambo 4 Ever Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Simple question... do we think he will and should start on Saturday if fit? Mods - if you can add a poll to this thread that would be good as I don't know how to but think it will be interesting to see how many people think he should play) I am going for yes - he is still a Hearts player and one of our best too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If Souttar is in the starting lineup, we have a better chance of lifting the cup. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) If fit it's a no-brainer Edited May 19, 2022 by Salad Fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I wanted him punted after his move become public, imo it would have been better for everyone. However, he stayed and he's our player and I trust him to perform to his best which is better than Sibbick or Moore. So yes, if he's match fit- play him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrjamtart Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Aye I think so only worry for me is if he plays soutter Hallket and smith they haven’t had much football recently so maybe a risk all 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Play him 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Simple question... do we think he will and should start on Saturday if fit? Mods - if you can add a poll to this thread that would be good as I don't know how to but think it will be interesting to see how many people think he should play) I am going for yes - he is still a Hearts player and one of our best too. May as well just put out the under 14s CH as, according to you, we have no chance anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, The Treasurer said: May as well just put out the under 14s CH as, according to you, we have no chance anyway sensible posts only please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 He has to be fully fit. No room for passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: sensible posts only please Positive posts only please (at least where the final is concerned) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: sensible posts only please Why didn't you put sensible posts only in the OP ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbyfth Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just now, Ayrjamtart said: Aye I think so only worry for me is if he plays soutter Hallket and smith they haven’t had much football recently so maybe a risk all 3 Agreed - Smith is the least neccessary component of the returning defenders as the Aussie has done really well since coming in. I'd start with Atkinson. Smith not being 100% match sharp makes the deciding factor. The other two centrals are the same re fitness but their replacements aren't as close in standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Ayrjamtart said: Aye I think so only worry for me is if he plays soutter Hallket and smith they haven’t had much football recently so maybe a risk all 3 Souttar should start but I would want a maximum 2 or maybe even 1 of the others to start, too much risk due to lack of ftiness otherwise imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Halkett’s last game before Saturday was the semi-final. So his comeback will not take much to get up to speed. Souttar and Smith have been out a long time. I don’t want any excuses if we lose. If we lose because they’re the better side, fine. But if we lose because Souttar misses a clearance or misplaces a pass after 70-80 minutes when he’s blowing out his arse, then that’s a failure in squad selection. For me it should be Kingsley LCB, Halkett CB and Sibbick RCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heisenberg86 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If he’s fit then he needs to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Best XI to play - he’s in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Souttar actively trying to win the game for rangers is still a better option than sibbick. Play him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidigits Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If fit he must play. We all know he is a part of our strongest line up. I think if he ended the season the same way he started it it would be a chicken bone lodged in their throat timeously replacing the Seville one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) If he is fit to play on Saturday then he should be selected. I say that while still believing that it is even more in out favour if Craig Halkett is fit and ready to play,he is the player whose absence has had a bigger impact recently. Edited May 19, 2022 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Normally I'd say get Souttar in the bin, he made his bed let him lie in it. However, if it means Sibbick doesn't play, Souttar should start. In fact I'd do a fans raffle for a place in the starting line up before I played Sibbick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If he's fit, finished working in the TO in time, can get parked and find somewhere for his breakfast, the aye, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Not sure why the OP even wants a poll to gauge opinion. It'd be surprising if anyone thinks he shouldn't play, other than if he fails a fitness test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Hasn't Souttar been out too long to just be thrown in? It would surprise me if he started. Halks, too, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Not sure why the OP even wants a poll to gauge opinion. It'd be surprising if anyone thinks he shouldn't play, other than if he fails a fitness test. There will be some who can’t get over the fact he’s joining rangers next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: There will be some who can’t get over the fact he’s joining rangers next season What? No danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If Souttar, and Halkett, are fit then they should play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Play him, still our best CH and will want to go out with a bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Barack said: I'm having curry for dinner, tonight. With Souttar? He strikes me as a korma type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, martoon said: Hasn't Souttar been out too long to just be thrown in? It would surprise me if he started. Halks, too, unfortunately. Halkett has only been out 4 weeks. Souttar is a big gamble in terms of match fitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Kind of player who could well score the winner. Definitely a Yes from me (and Halkett - they work well together). Smith is a good utility player so keep him as back up if Rangers manage to take us to extra time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, been here before said: With Souttar? He strikes me as a korma type. Switching colours of strips at the end of the season, so more of a chameleon to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I wouldn’t throw souttar into the match, even if he passes a fitness test his match fitness will be shocking. May as well just hand him over to the rangers colts team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Barack said: I'm having curry for dinner, tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 There is a gamble either way as I doubt he will last 90 mins. Do we have him on the bench and bank on making a fast start and then bring him on for the last 30 if we are in a position to close the game out. Or is he viewed as being part of a fast start and we start him knowing we'll only likely get 60 decent minutes out of him, but gamble that we have done enough by then... Genuinely makes me glad I am not Robbie for Saturday to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) If he and or Halkett has done enough to prove they can last 90 minutes, they should start I am never a fan of playing players who we know aren’t 90 minutes fit, can definitely only last 45 minutes or 60 minutes from the start, then planning to sub them. Because who knows what can happen in a game. They could potentially have to play 120 minutes. So I’d be starting our best possible 11 of players who can definitely all last 120 minutes. That gives the manager the choice of who he wants to bring on and the flexibility of guys going down injured. No pre planned fitness related subs. Only tactical subs Edited May 19, 2022 by A_A wehatethehibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Also both soapy and Halkett can hit a penalty, so if it goes past minute 120 I’d rather have them 2 on than having been subbed off for Moore and Sibbick. It’s a question of would we rather have them on towards the end of the game or the start of the game. For me, end of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If he’s fit he has to start we would have no chance starting with Sibbick who has been awful a fit Halkett would also be a non brainer but he’s still carrying an injury and I’d rather he was fully fit for next season than aggravating his injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinho Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Gorgieshed said: Normally I'd say get Souttar in the bin, he made his bed let him lie in it. However, if it means Sibbick doesn't play, Souttar should start. In fact I'd do a fans raffle for a place in the starting line up before I played Sibbick. Wow, what a great way to help a new player settle in!! Souttar is a better than Sibbick, no doubt and should play. But Sibbick will be here next season, so let's be a little more supportive or we could have another Sean Clare on our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyrood_Hearts Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 54 minutes ago, Gambo said: He has to be fully fit. No room for passengers. This. Halkett too. Last thing we need is rushing players back only to lose them during the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 At this point in time, fairly sure his emotional attachment will exceed his future financial benefit. Expect him to play well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I think he’ll only play one out of Souttar and Halkett with the one left on the bench. Id say Souttar who’s been out longer and maybe fitter at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Club legend, sadly well overshadowed by the circumstances of his move to the b team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 25 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: If he and or Halkett has done enough to prove they can last 90 minutes, they should start I am never a fan of playing players who we know aren’t 90 minutes fit, can definitely only last 45 minutes or 60 minutes from the start, then planning to sub them. Because who knows what can happen in a game. They could potentially have to play 120 minutes. So I’d be starting our best possible 11 of players who can definitely all last 120 minutes. That gives the manager the choice of who he wants to bring on and the flexibility of guys going down injured. No pre planned fitness related subs. Only tactical subs Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Bazzas right boot said: I wanted him punted after his move become public, imo it would have been better for everyone. However, he stayed and he's our player and I trust him to perform to his best which is better than Sibbick or Moore. So yes, if he's match fit- play him. We agree. This time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Had either Sibbick or Moore nailed down a starting place then no, as they haven't then Souttar has to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Play him. 80% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Yeah I’d play him. He will want to win a trophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goalscoring Knee Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: 45 minutes ago, been here before said: With Souttar? He strikes me as a korma type. Switching colours of strips at the end of the season, so more of a chameleon to me 👏 Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 he is a complete professional regardless of what people of his career choices. When he pulls on a hearts jersey he only ever gives his best. In his final game for the club that helped set his career alight, he will want to lift the cup with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerofthehibs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 58 minutes ago, martoon said: Hasn't Souttar been out too long to just be thrown in? It would surprise me if he started. Halks, too, unfortunately. Neither will be fit. Do they get thrown in from the start? If we start with a full team that may intimidate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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