Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: As the saying goes, never buy someone off the back of a good WC. I totally agree with this, however the guy has clearly been a success in Serie A too. Are we classing Laudrup and Bale as forwards, if not, they would be the best 2 I've seen, though as a pair nothing will beat Xavi and Iniesta, that was a thing of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 17 hours ago, ShedBoy said: How can people remember either game v Fiorentina? Surely I couldn’t have been the only pished Hearts fan? 🤣🍺 very true... I don't even think I was facing the pitch half the time in Florence. Too busy bouncing about the maroon mosh pit below OS1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Just another reminder that a small number hearts fans talk ****ing pish, especially when it comes to throwing rocks at the club. ”players like amrabat are pish, when didn’t Natty akka do better against Mbappe” 😂😂🤦♂️ Edited December 7, 2022 by kingantti1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: I totally agree with this, however the guy has clearly been a success in Serie A too. Are we classing Laudrup and Bale as forwards, if not, they would be the best 2 I've seen, though as a pair nothing will beat Xavi and Iniesta, that was a thing of beauty He's a very good player, clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 4 hours ago, boag1874 said: very true... I don't even think I was facing the pitch half the time in Florence. Too busy bouncing about the maroon mosh pit below OS1. Honestly mate I got in a bit late and it took me 5mins to realise we were 1 down and then about another 10 to realise we were in white 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Strolling this once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Montpelier Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Will say it again. This boy is some player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 was outstanding today and my MOTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Best performance yet. Incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lord Montpelier said: Will say it again. This boy is some player Just don’t say he’s the best player you’ve seen at Tynecastle. You’ll get called out for that and told its total nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Montpelier Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Just don’t say he’s the best player you’ve seen at Tynecastle. You’ll get called out for that and told its total nonsense. Not seen any better in person in the position he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 He is a proper player . Puts things a bit more in perspective , not for some though obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 That’s Spain and Portugal he’s helped to shut out now by controlling the midfield - and some were asking why we couldn’t get near them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 25 minutes ago, Lord Montpelier said: Not seen any better in person in the position he plays Not for me either. Plays with wing mirrors and is absolutely relentless in defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 48 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Not for me either. Plays with wing mirrors and is absolutely relentless in defence. Gatusso was some player . Got a lot better after he left Scotland though , despite always talking about how his fitba education here played a big part in making him the player he was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Certainly having a very good tournament, but I don't see how anyone can justify trotting out the one of the best they've seen live hyperbole etc based on a stroll in the park, against a heavily injury depleted, 10 man Hearts side. Fiorentina didn't have to do much in that game to win it. Morocco having a tournament very reminiscent of Greece at Euro 2004, at which the defensive midfielders, Zagorakis and Bassinas were excellent. Be interesting to see where Amrabat ends up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, Martin_T said: Certainly having a very good tournament, but I don't see how anyone can justify trotting out the one of the best they've seen live hyperbole etc based on a stroll in the park, against a heavily injury depleted, 10 man Hearts side. Fiorentina didn't have to do much in that game to win it. Morocco having a tournament very reminiscent of Greece at Euro 2004, at which the defensive midfielders, Zagorakis and Bassinas were excellent. Be interesting to see where Amrabat ends up though. He’s been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham. Definitely one of my player of the tournaments so far. He’s class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 43 minutes ago, Martin_T said: Certainly having a very good tournament, but I don't see how anyone can justify trotting out the one of the best they've seen live hyperbole etc based on a stroll in the park, against a heavily injury depleted, 10 man Hearts side. Fiorentina didn't have to do much in that game to win it. Morocco having a tournament very reminiscent of Greece at Euro 2004, at which the defensive midfielders, Zagorakis and Bassinas were excellent. Be interesting to see where Amrabat ends up though. For me, I’m not basing it on when he played against us. He could only beat what was in front of him when they played against us and he did it very convincingly and very easily. I watch a lot of Serie A and he’s a standout for Fiorentina, I had an opinion of him before he played against us and his performances only confirmed my thought. He’s attracted a lot of attention, namely from Spurs and Liverpool prior to this tournament and that has only increased two fold due to his outstanding appearances thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Martin_T said: Certainly having a very good tournament, but I don't see how anyone can justify trotting out the one of the best they've seen live hyperbole etc based on a stroll in the park, against a heavily injury depleted, 10 man Hearts side. Fiorentina didn't have to do much in that game to win it. Morocco having a tournament very reminiscent of Greece at Euro 2004, at which the defensive midfielders, Zagorakis and Bassinas were excellent. Be interesting to see where Amrabat ends up though. As was their left back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 I also watch a lot of Serie A and he has been superb for a while. He has had an excellent tournament and deserves to play for a better club. [This is not necessarily in England] He and 10 others strolled it at Tynecastle - I actually thought Giacomo Bonaventura was the better on the night. Morocco are not exciting but are a phenomenal unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Again, unsurprisingly a stand out for Morocco thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) He’s no going to s**g you @RustyRightPeg Edited December 14, 2022 by hmfc_liam06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Just now, hmfc_liam06 said: He’s no going to shag you @RustyRightPeg Just proving my point. I was ridiculed. Doesn’t look so daft now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Oooft,that's a tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Gorgierools said: Oooft,that's a tackle Speed that he got back to make it was phenomenal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Just proving my point. I was ridiculed. Doesn’t look so daft now. To be fair, you called it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 The best compliment I can give him is that he is a very ‘efficient’ footballer. Gets on with it and makes very few, if any, mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Jack Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Yep. I'm really pleased he's doing well and not every 'fan' appreciates the aspects of the 'unsung hero' who does the donkey work (they're called 'water carriers' in Italy). The majority of pundits, commentators and even Ibrahimovic (who was quoted today as highlighting Sofyan as a standout player) have praised him. We've got him tied down contractually for another season with option to extend to 2025. However, he's got interest from Liverpool, Spurs and Atletico already among others and the President (who desperately wanted him) is apparently sitting down with a new contract offer. At least if he does go and wants Champions League football etc. we should get a decent amount but highly doubt it will be a move in January. Modern football eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 The first page of this thread is funny. More than a few shockers on a guy some thought Peter Haring would be able to lay a glove on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: The first page of this thread is funny. More than a few shockers on a guy some thought Peter Haring would be able to lay a glove on. Aye but could Mbappe nutmeg Haring🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Aye but could Mbappe nutmeg Haring🤣 Couldnae even nutmeg Atkinson. Fraud! 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: Just proving my point. I was ridiculed. Doesn’t look so daft now. You weren't "ridiculed" for your view he is a good player. He has had a sensational World Cup for a team who have excelled and anyone disputing that is an idiot. You were "ridiculed" (by some people) for stating he was the best player you'd seen at Tynecastle which remains a silly comment, unless you've been to very few matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: To be fair, you called it. Oi... I started the thread. 😄😄😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 A top football player in his own position. Truly had a tournament to remember. Slightly above average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Perth to Paisley said: Oi... I started the thread. 😄😄😄 See me? Memory like a seive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 8 hours ago, Luckies1874 said: You weren't "ridiculed" for your view he is a good player. He has had a sensational World Cup for a team who have excelled and anyone disputing that is an idiot. You were "ridiculed" (by some people) for stating he was the best player you'd seen at Tynecastle which remains a silly comment, unless you've been to very few matches. How is it a silly statement? He was head and shoulders above us. Within 2/3 months he’s now went to a World Cup and been a stand out against Croatia, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and France. Some would say those nations possess world class footballers, and he’s looked every bit as good this tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 8 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: A top football player in his own position. Truly had a tournament to remember. Slightly above average Keep labouring this point if you like, I've already acknowledged that he had a very good tournament. However against a 10 man and injury ravaged Hearts side, he didn't look 'world class' etc because he didn't need to. So in that game at Tynecastle, he looked good, but in my opinion at the time, just a slightly above average Serie A defensive midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 6 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: How is it a silly statement? He was head and shoulders above us. Within 2/3 months he’s now went to a World Cup and been a stand out against Croatia, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and France. Some would say those nations possess world class footballers, and he’s looked every bit as good this tournament. Hew was head and shoulders above a Hearts side who were pretty dreadful on open particular night is totally different from the best player to have played at Tynecastle. That us total hyperbole. Yes he is clearly an excellent footballer who has had an excellent World Cup but you are way over the top about his overall standing when it comes to opposition players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said: Hew was head and shoulders above a Hearts side who were pretty dreadful on open particular night is totally different from the best player to have played at Tynecastle. That us total hyperbole. Yes he is clearly an excellent footballer who has had an excellent World Cup but you are way over the top about his overall standing when it comes to opposition players. I said midfielder, not best player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Boys been one of the midfield players of the tournament, absolute class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Hearts_Runner Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 10/12/2022 at 21:28, Martin_T said: Be interesting to see where Amrabat ends up though. Loan deal just gone through to Manchester United, presume loan to buy? https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12950810/man-utd-now-in-talks-to-sign-sofyan-amrabat-on-loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korky Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 27/11/2022 at 14:37, Sooks said: That is the level out players are being tested at , and it do them wonders in terms of development Yes last night in Greece showed they’d obviously learned a lot from last year’s European experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Korky said: Yes last night in Greece showed they’d obviously learned a lot from last year’s European experience. Sorry I am not sure if you are just lashing out in disappointment , or if you are doubting the positive effect European football has on the development of young players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalEric Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Guy is an absolute machine. Remember Kingsley trying to barge him off the ball at Tynie and he almost dislocated his own shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 28/11/2022 at 21:45, RustyRightPeg said: Definitely the same guy from Fiorentina. Go out on a limb and say he’s the best central midfielder I’ve seen playing at Tynecastle. 🤷🏽♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korky Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 23:45, Sooks said: Sorry I am not sure if you are just lashing out in disappointment , or if you are doubting the positive effect European football has on the development of young players I can’t see the ‘positive effect’ you refer to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 23:37, Big_Hearts_Runner said: Loan deal just gone through to Manchester United, presume loan to buy? https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12950810/man-utd-now-in-talks-to-sign-sofyan-amrabat-on-loan Aye all to get round ffp rules Man Utd can't sign anyone else until they offload so this gets by that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Interesting, perhaps not world class etc after all then? 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, Martin_T said: Interesting, perhaps not world class etc after all then? 😜 He’s a good player, as are all the Manchester United players. They’re just keech as a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 5 minutes ago, Martin_T said: Interesting, perhaps not world class etc after all then? 😜 Still a few levels above Hearts ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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