BackOfTheNet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 12 minutes ago, DxB Hearts said: Training session this morning, direct flight which will be about 2 hours, hotel and chill tonight. Can't see that being any different to playing the likes of Ross Country. Dunno, think it’s the flight and what it can do to the joints and ligaments etc. even short ones. As I say, hope my fears are misplaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, DS98 said: There’s a potential visa issue with Tagawa. Unlikely he’ll travel I thought the 10-day thing might be an issue. Think his pace will be a big miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikingHeart Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I just posted this info in the Rosenborg vs Hearts ppv thread, but has to be posted here as well. For Hearts fans traveling from Oslo to Trondheim by car/coach/train you must know that the two main roads between Oslo and Trondheim are now closed as a consequence of extreme weather "Hans". There's lots of updated information on NRK (our equivalent to the BBC) : https://www.nrk.no/mr/ekstremveret-_hans_-paverkar-trafikken-i-landet_-stengde-vegar-fleire-stadar-1.16507620 Copy and paste into google translate if you don't ken Norwegian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Any chance of Vargas being involved tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UchesPackage Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour22 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, DS98 said: There’s a potential visa issue with Tagawa. Unlikely he’ll travel Not just him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour22 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Seems to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true They can maybe play tomorrow.... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Where did you hear this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Tagawa not being available is a big blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Dunno, think it’s the flight and what it can do to the joints and ligaments etc. even short ones. As I say, hope my fears are misplaced. I'm no expert but I think short flights like this are okay to be honest, if it was 4+ hours then maybe but it's a short hop. I hope we're now at the stage that our sports scientists/physios will know when we should be traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Makes us a little thin on squad quality but tbh Vargas hasn't played and Calem hasn't got going yet either. Tagawa we have only seen briefly but would have helped with his pace. All will definitely be required at Tynie. Hopefully we can keep it tight this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferryjambo99 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Hearts SLO saying there's a high likelihood of more train cancellations. Was due to take the train back Friday morning but have booked a flight now with a flex ticket. Flex tickets can be cancelled with full refund up to 30 minutes before departure. Might be worth looking at for anyone in the same boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, DxB Hearts said: I'm no expert but I think short flights like this are okay to be honest, if it was 4+ hours then maybe but it's a short hop. I hope we're now at the stage that our sports scientists/physios will know when we should be traveling. I haven’t been confident in our physios and sports science teams for years given our ridiculous injuries list to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Tagawa is the only one there that's a real blow. So Shanks up top, Oda on the right, Haring and Devlin in the middle and we can either go: - Lowry left, Boyce up top with Shanks - Lowry central, Forrest on the left - Lowry on the left, Grant in the middle None of these are disasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, BackOfTheNet said: I haven’t been confident in our physios and sports science teams for years given our ridiculous injuries list to be honest There's a reason I used the word 'hope' 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, maroon said: Any chance of Vargas being involved tomorrow? Not even listed in the squad yet, might be today though 12 minutes ago, UchesPackage said: hearing tagawa , nieuwenhof and vargas cant play tonight due to visa issues . hope its not true Not sure what Nieuwenhof’s issues would be. Barry Anderson already said that Vargas couldn’t travel as it would mean leaving the county within 10 days of a visa being granted, which is not allowed. Think Tagawa was on the cusp of that period too. Edited August 9, 2023 by BackOfTheNet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, BackOfTheNet said: Not even listed in the squad yet, might be today though Not sure what Nieuwenhof’s issues would be. Barry Anderson already said that Vargas couldn’t travel as it would mean leaving the county within Qp days of a visa being granted, which is not allowed. Think Tagawa was on the cusp of that period too. That's a fair point, he's been here for ages. Won't be a visa issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Looks like a bit of a nightmare travel wise for those headed to Oslo first. Hope you all manage to get something sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjello Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 For those of you that are driving, this route is still open for traffic. And avoids the areas where it's more likely to get closed later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, DxB Hearts said: Tagawa is the only one there that's a real blow. So Shanks up top, Oda on the right, Haring and Devlin in the middle and we can either go: - Lowry left, Boyce up top with Shanks - Lowry central, Forrest on the left - Lowry on the left, Grant in the middle None of these are disasters. Don’t be surprised to see Cochrane left and Lowry in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerofthehibs Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, briever said: Are Tagawa and Lowry registered in time for Europe? Dont think we will see Tagawa and Vargas travelling. The Hoff may not either. Should have enough in the pool to deal with Rosenborg without them. Ideally back home undefeated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, DxB Hearts said: I'm no expert but I think short flights like this are okay to be honest, if it was 4+ hours then maybe but it's a short hop. I hope we're now at the stage that our sports scientists/physios will know when we should be traveling. Short haul flights shouldn't cause any issues, just look at the likes of Newcastle that often fly same day to london games etc also there was a recent article criticising Wrexham's environmental impact for the amount of games they flew to last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Not even listed in the squad yet, might be today though Not sure what Nieuwenhof’s issues would be. Barry Anderson already said that Vargas couldn’t travel as it would mean leaving the county within 10 days of a visa being granted, which is not allowed. Think Tagawa was on the cusp of that period too. Signed six days ago and can't see us waiting more than a day to announce so every chance his Visa was issued 7 days ago which would rule him out of flying today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Taffin said: No help to your answering your question, but I just love the usage of inscrutable 👌🏼 It's just as well that you didn't add any questionable images to your post, otherwise it would've been consigned to 'The Shed'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 18 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: I'm assuming that it's because it's a UEFA competition, and they're asking for far more money for the rights to show the game than we'd be willing to pay to show it on Hearts TV. FFS! I post this and straight away see the update that it's on! 🙄 Thanks for that info 👍 Not on Hearts TV International, but I'm always happy to spend a bit more when it's going to Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: It's just as well that you didn't add any questionable images to your post, otherwise it would've been consigned to 'The Shed'. ?? What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 If Tagawa is unavailable I'd go for something like the following: Clark Atkinson Kent Rowles Cochrane Forrest Haring Devlin Lowry Shankland Oda Starting Forrest is far from ideal but I think 1) Shankland needs a partner 2) Boyce might not be ready to start and 3) having Oda's pace up front gives us a threat in behind and potentially stops them pushing up on us. With McKay or Vargas also missing, that leaves Forrest to play out wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Daveandal said: Torvaldsonn sounds like the kind of player we have struggled against. We have a new defender called Kent from lower league English football who seem better in the air and more of a traditional defender so that might help against your Icelandic forward. Our other defenders might be better technical footballers (maybe not) but I'd say they are less likely to enjoy a battle. It's going to be an interesting game. Torvaldsson was actually at St Mirren on loan from Norwich a few seasons although he only played a couple games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Don’t tell half of the Scottish ‘pundits’! Their manager seems to think we play 4-4-2. Also, states their captain may be oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Clark Atkinson Kent Rowles Kingsley Haring Devlin Oda Lowry Cochrane Shankland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 26 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Clark Atkinson Kent Rowles Kingsley Haring Devlin Oda Lowry Cochrane Shankland That will be the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Clark Atkinson Kent Rowles Kingsley Haring Devlin Oda Lowry Cochrane Shankland Maybe Cochrane LB then Oda Boyce and Lowry behind Shanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Maybe Cochrane LB then Oda Boyce and Lowry behind Shanks. Would prefer that personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I hope Forrest isn't anywhere near the starting 11. Would have liked to have seen Beni start here but appreciate they may want to ease him back into competitive games. Maybe a good half hour for him would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: Don’t be surprised to see Cochrane left and Lowry in the middle Cochrane left wing?! That would be the definition of a surprise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, DxB Hearts said: Cochrane left wing?! That would be the definition of a surprise... Played there most of pre season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, KyleLafferty said: Played there most of pre season I didn't see any of the preseason games, was he playing in front of Kingsley in the same system we used at the weekend? Can't say I'd be overly enthusiastic about the prospect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, DxB Hearts said: I didn't see any of the preseason games, was he playing in front of Kingsley in the same system we used at the weekend? Can't say I'd be overly enthusiastic about the prospect... Yeah in some games. Cochrane can play there no problem. At the minute I’d understand him playing there on Thursday as tagawa, Vargas, McKay aren’t travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, KyleLafferty said: Yeah in some games. Cochrane can play there no problem. At the minute I’d understand him playing there on Thursday as tagawa, Vargas, McKay aren’t travelling. Fair enough! I'd still much rather have Boyce or Grant play central and Lowry on the left, unless I've missed Cochrane having a great preseason there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaHmfc Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Definitely doesn’t look like Tagawa, Nieuwenhof or Vargas have travelled as none of them are in the airport video 😞 shame but hopefully we still have enough strength in depth especially in the attacking areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 if those three havent made it, what a joke that is btw. How long have we known about Tagawa being a Hearts player, Nieuwenhof etc - if we knew about the VISA rule, they should've been in earlier. We are now entering the away tie weaker than we should be. We've basically turned up with last season team, adding Kent but without Gino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve123 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: if those three havent made it, what a joke that is btw. How long have we known about Tagawa being a Hearts player, Nieuwenhof etc - if we knew about the VISA rule, they should've been in earlier. We are now entering the away tie weaker than we should be. We've basically turned up with last season team, adding Kent but without Gino. Agree to an extent Lowry is also there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Relax. We have Atkinson and Kingsley playing better. Oda is on fire. And we have Lowry, Boyce and Beni to add to the mix. We are much stronger than last year even without Gino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 ...and Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, steve123 said: Agree to an extent Lowry is also there though. I agree its good we have him, but Lowry's not the same type of player as Tagawa. We are good with attacking midfield options - its pace and power up top we need. Such a Hearts thing to happen when we see glimpses of a baller like we did on Saturday with Tags, and then only for him to not be available for hte very next game. Bloody infuriating man. Forrest starting already weakens us. Really needed our strongest available team for this tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Signing players last minute has potentially come back to bite us? Who’d have thunk it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sub4TiddlerMurray said: ...and Kent i mentioned Kent already - great defensively. But weaker up top now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, gjcc said: Signing players last minute has potentially come back to bite us? Who’d have thunk it!? It's maybe been out our hands though when we can get them in the door. We should still have enough to go there and get a result regardless of them not playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Bunny Munro said: Clark Atkinson Kent Rowles Kingsley Haring Devlin Oda Lowry Cochrane Shankland That team looks pretty decent to me. I like the idea of Kingsley and Cochrane linking up down the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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