MattyK82 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hopefully we line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. I’d hope for something like: Clark Cochrane and Smith (FB’s) Rowles and Sibbick (CB’s) Kio and Halliday sitting to work those yards/protect the back 4 Mckay (LW) Gino (RW) Snoddy (in the 10) Shankland (CF) Kio has looked much better in recent games and Halliday is a grafter (Devlin if fit would have been in this position). I appreciate McKay has been off it for a bit - but when he plays in his favoured position, cutting in from the left, he can be very dangerous (if he was left out for the likes of Forrest, so be it). I would be really intrigued to see how Snodgrass does in a 10 role. His range of passing and eye for goal is still there. And although Gino has done very well up top, we need our top scorer up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Rockwell said: I don't know as not a medical expert by any stretch of the imagination. but if Devlin has concussion is it wise to sit on a pressurised aircraft for the best part of 24hrs Not ITK but Robbie said Devlin was put on a later flight…..quite possibly had a pre flight medical assessment to see if he was fit to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, highlandjambo3 said: Not ITK but Robbie said Devlin was put on a later flight…..quite possibly had a pre flight medical assessment to see if he was fit to fly. By the same folk who let him play on with concussion? Joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: By the same folk who let him play on with concussion? Joke. I Wouldn’t know the answer to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: I Wouldn’t know the answer to that Has to be you would think, didn’t mean to have a go at you. Unbelievable that they did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, sirwalter said: Willie Waddle who, interestingly, would take big Jock from Tynecastle to Ibrox. Tommy walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, Sherbet said: Tommy walker Apparently found it hard to adapt to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Has to be you would think, didn’t mean to have a go at you. Unbelievable that they did this. Yes…..I had assumed that because Devlin was allowed to play on after his eyebrow (I think it was) was split, he would be fine when he arrived home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, highlandjambo3 said: Yes…..I had assumed that because Devlin was allowed to play on after his eyebrow (I think it was) was split, he would be fine when he arrived home. Me too, they really should be looking after teams players in all games never mind meaningless friendlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 24 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Yes…..I had assumed that because Devlin was allowed to play on after his eyebrow (I think it was) was split, he would be fine when he arrived home. It looked more like is ear. Midfield of Forrest, Grant Kio and Halliday I hope, assuming a 4-4-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Devlin being out is no big deal. Since he’s our best midfielder for pressing, tackling and winning possession Neilson would’ve probably started him on the bench for Killie away anyway. In all seriousness it’s a big blow. We really need to do something different on Saturday. Not sure what that is but a midfield of Kio/Snoddy/Halliday ain’t striking much fear into anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatskinnyjambo97 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Masonic said: Gino instead of Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: It looked more like is ear. Midfield of Forrest, Grant Kio and Halliday I hope, assuming a 4-4-2 I’m mentioned eyebrow as i read that in a news report somewhere………although the pictures do look like it’s a cut above his ear Edited March 30, 2023 by highlandjambo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Did you reach two then lose count? Ummm no didn’t bother listening to it will be the usual rubbish from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Ummm no didn’t bother listening to it will be the usual rubbish from him Cracking stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Jambo 4 Ever said: Ummm no didn’t bother listening to it will be the usual rubbish from him O wad some Power the giftie gie us. To see oursels as ithers see us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, upgotheheads said: It looked more like is ear. Midfield of Forrest, Grant Kio and Halliday I hope, assuming a 4-4-2 Where is this 4-4-2 coming from ? Robbie Neilson plays 3-4-3. Folk think he’s going to climb down on that at this stage of the season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Where is this 4-4-2 coming from ? Robbie Neilson plays 3-4-3. Folk think he’s going to climb down on that at this stage of the season ? I think he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Where is this 4-4-2 coming from ? Robbie Neilson plays 3-4-3. Folk think he’s going to climb down on that at this stage of the season ? The definition of stubborness. I'll do it my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 The big question though. How’s Robbies Turkish barnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, MattyK82 said: Hopefully we line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. I’d hope for something like: Clark Cochrane and Smith (FB’s) Rowles and Sibbick (CB’s) Kio and Halliday sitting to work those yards/protect the back 4 Mckay (LW) Gino (RW) Snoddy (in the 10) Shankland (CF) Kio has looked much better in recent games and Halliday is a grafter (Devlin if fit would have been in this position). I appreciate McKay has been off it for a bit - but when he plays in his favoured position, cutting in from the left, he can be very dangerous (if he was left out for the likes of Forrest, so be it). I would be really intrigued to see how Snodgrass does in a 10 role. His range of passing and eye for goal is still there. And although Gino has done very well up top, we need our top scorer up front. I would go with this except Halliday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Agentjambo said: School out…. Blah blah blah blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Blah blah blah blah That’s an hour per blah….👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: That’s an hour per blah….👏 Not really, only one minute between visits to Kickback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, davemclaren said: Apparently found it hard to adapt to it. Rather assumed it was post Walker which would have to be John Harvey? Certainly think Tommy Walker would have thought what is this 4 4 2 shit . Not that he would have expressed it that way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: Not really, only one minute between visits to Kickback Ok you win 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 If Halliday plays I think I will actually cry 🙁 We need legs beside Snodgrass. We are continually being over run in MF. Devlin a miss no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, JimmyCant said: Where is this 4-4-2 coming from ? Robbie Neilson plays 3-4-3. Folk think he’s going to climb down on that at this stage of the season ? Surely Robbie must see his 3-4-3 formation has gone flat and needs changed! 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, jonesy said: He's the man that thought he'd be best to try playing against Rangers without a midfield. Poor guy has jumped the shark when it comes to shape, tactics and personnel. Jumped the shark? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naisys Tackle Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Please no Kio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: If Halliday plays I think I will actually cry 🙁 We need legs beside Snodgrass. We are continually being over run in MF. Devlin a miss no question. Snodgrass Kio Halliday, dream midfield . . . . . For Kilmarnock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: jump the shark: a term to describe a moment when somethin that was once great has reached a point where it will now decline in quality and popularity. (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jump-the-shark) Did I miss when he was great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Pasquale for King said: Snodgrass Kio Halliday, dream midfield . . . . . For Kilmarnock. Geez me the fear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feej Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: If Halliday plays I think I will actually cry 🙁 We need legs beside Snodgrass. We are continually being over run in MF. Devlin a miss no question. Halliday and Snodgrass is a terrible pairing as witnessed v st.mirren, nightmare if he opts for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, jonesy said: jump the shark: a term to describe a moment when somethin that was once great has reached a point where it will now decline in quality and popularity. (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jump-the-shark) Cheers never heard that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, jonesy said: Harsh You dont have copyright on that 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: Geez me the fear!! Geez me the boak 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: By the same folk who let him play on with concussion? Joke. An absolute disgrace! Hearts need to sue the Aussies for their flagrant disregard for the health of our player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 59 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: If Halliday plays I think I will actually cry 🙁 We need legs beside Snodgrass. We are continually being over run in MF. Devlin a miss no question. Has hardly played in last two months so not that great a miss. Agree though that a fit and match fit , focussed, Devlin would have been a starter on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, feej said: Halliday and Snodgrass is a terrible pairing as witnessed v st.mirren, nightmare if he opts for that. Doubt he is that stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, Thomaso said: An absolute disgrace! Hearts need to sue the Aussies for their flagrant disregard for the health of our player! We should be asking questions of what actually happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 26 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: We should be asking questions of what actually happened. What they do with ‘their’ player which is what he is when he is on international duty, is up to them. They DO have a duty of care however and they WILL have to compensate us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: What they do with ‘their’ player which is what he is when he is on international duty, is up to them. They DO have a duty of care however and they WILL have to compensate us. Hes never their player really, they cant just do what they want with players where concussions protocols are concerned. When you’re asking guys to travel so far and don't have a plethora of talent you really have to look after them. If they get a reputation for not doing that then clubs might stop taking players or exaggerating their injuries to stop them going away. We should be asking questions so that they don’t do this again, they’re well out of order considering we did all we could to get Rowles ready for the WC. Edited March 30, 2023 by Pasquale for King Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Masonic said: You’re having a laugh with Kingsley at CB in a back 4 right? He’s utter pish there, and will be probably be even worse as the right sided CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: Doubt he is that stupid. Do you really? We’re talking about a guy that thought Kuol and McKay in centre midfield was a good idea against Rangers. Playing Halliday and Snodrass in the middle would be Pep like genius in comparison to that brainfart. Plus he’s played them there before hasn’t he? So if he’s already stupid enough to have done this before why wouldn’t he do it again? After all he keeps sending his teams out to away games with a system that isn’t working. He doesn’t learn from his mistakes. Edited March 30, 2023 by Fozzyonthefence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Fozzyonthefence said: Do you really? We’re talking about a guy that thought Kuol and McKay in centre midfield was a good idea against Rangers. Playing Halliday and Snodrass in the middle would be Pep like genius in comparison to that brainfart. Plus he’s played them there before hasn’t he? So if he’s already stupid enough to have done this before why wouldn’t he do it again? After all he keeps sending his teams out to away games with a system that isn’t working. He doesn’t learn from his mistakes. in a nutshell 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 6 hours ago, davemclaren said: Apparently found it hard to adapt to it. I'm.going on what my dad told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sherbet said: I'm.going on what my dad told me I imagine he would remember it better than me. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I imagine he would remember it better than me. 👍 And me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pasquale for King said: Hes never their player really, they cant just do what they want with players where concussions protocols are concerned. When you’re asking guys to travel so far and don't have a plethora of talent you really have to look after them. If they get a reputation for not doing that then clubs might stop taking players or exaggerating their injuries to stop them going away. We should be asking questions so that they don’t do this again, they’re well out of order considering we did all we could to get Rowles ready for the WC. You seriously think they knew he had a concussion AND kept playing him ? As far as I know, from someone who watched the game, he got a bang on the head first half. the physios came on, did the protocols and all agreed, including Devlin and the referee, that he was fit to carry on. He was then substituted in the 54th minute, not for injury it would appear, but a planned double substitution. I have no idea when this concussion was diagnosed and who diagnosed it. We’re entitled to ask that question and I imagine we already have. If we’re not happy with the way he’s been handled we’ll say so, probably privately to the Australian FA. We’re not going to stop Devlin appearing for Australia, that’s completely unfair on Devlin and I dare say he wouldn’t tolerate it anyway. We do have the right to ask questions. I imagine we’ve already done it and had the answers. Fans can scream and wail all they want. It’ll have been asked and answered and I wouldn’t expect we’ll be told the outcome, nor should we expect to be told. Id be more annoyed that Atkinson was taken away for nearly a week and got zero minutes. That’s not on for friendlies IMO. Use him or leave him with us. Edited March 31, 2023 by JimmyCant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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