ramrod Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 The guy has scored 30 goals in 49 appearance and some zoomers on here are still finding a way to pick holes in that. This place is beyond embarrassing at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Marvin said: Robbo was too fat Zeefuik was too fat Shanks is too fat All goal scorers The forum sometimes is laughable. Yup, I understand folk’s frustration, especially on the match day thread, but, we should try and stay away from the personal insults, its not productive, imagine being a football player at our club, in a transfer window, and so called supporters throwing insults at you? Way to go.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 His job is to score goals...nothing else...he does his job superbly well...yet gets pelters from his own fans...you are all idiots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow Bill Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 It’s the folk who think because Shanks hasn’t touched the ball means he’s having a poor game. Playing upfront is the hardest position in football. Strikers need service. Their job is to be in the right position and to put the ball into the back of the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJoker98 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 My main worry is how we replace him if he goes. That amount of goals is not easily replaced and as yet not seen much threat from elsewhere in the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 2NL Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 games in, 2 goals. He's gonna score a shit load again, wouldn't bet against him on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leipzig76 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Thunder and Lightning said: "alleged" Get in the bin man. People are allowed an opinion. Just like players are allowed a dip in form but some of the words used against players on this forum are over the top Shirley ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, chrisyboy7 said: His job is to score goals...nothing else...he does his job superbly well...yet gets pelters from his own fans...you are all idiots gets pelters from a few idiots who clearly know nothing. On the match thread yesterday these idiots went very silent when he scored. They are hobos or don’t even go and watch hearts. I’ve put the lot in ignore as they are off their heads. these same folk would say the same about Robbo. Which says it all about them. Clueless Edited August 11, 2023 by 1971fozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: gets pelters from a few idiots who clearly know nothing. On the match thread yesterday these idiots went very silent when he scored. They are hobos or don’t even go and watch hearts. I’ve put the lot in ignore as they are off their heads. Yip . Any Hearts supporter who pays to go and watch us knows exactly what Shankland is all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 34 minutes ago, ramrod said: The guy has scored 30 goals in 49 appearance and some zoomers on here are still finding a way to pick holes in that. This place is beyond embarrassing at times. Actually no. The modern day striker has to do alot more than just score goals. Shankland can finish that's not in doubt. However he is to static at times and has to improve his movement. His first touch let's him down too. He can be knocked off the ball to easily too, so his hold up play needs improving. Shankland is a good striker in the SPL, but if he works harder improving what I have mentioned above, then he will become an exceptional striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 hours ago, PTBCAL said: Neil McCann is his agent Don’t be shocked if we get a few bids for him before the end of the window that would keep the roasters who go on about his weight happy. Then if we lose our captain who scores 28 goals a season I look forward to hearing from them who replaces him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DxB Hearts Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Shankland struggles when he plays as the lone striker leading the line. He doesn't want to run into that channels, that's not his game. When he drops back into the 10 role he's class on the ball, holds it up well, people play off him and he still scores goals for fun. I'm also not having the attitude thing. The moment people picked up on was when he was getting frustrated as **** that we were sitting way too deep and he was getting absolutely no service. Someone lumped a ball miles away from him, he chased the ball out to the left and then threw his hands up when a Rosenborg player was able to easily play it back to their center back. To me that's a player that really cares. When he scored he was the first to calm the others around him down, pointing to his head to say 'think', making sure everyone switches on. That to me is a captain. He's also played 2 full 90 mins and has still been running by the end up it so if he's fat and unfit then I must have missed when he's been fit because he must have been Ronaldo-esk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, PapaShango said: As others have said thank god kickback wasn’t around in the 80’s or 90’s when Robbo was playing! There were loads of games he didn’t do much but pop up with a goal! It’s what these players do and are invaluable. Shankland is a tremendous player but needs service and support, namely someone with pace to get in behind. He’s great at holding the ball up but even better if you play it into the 6 yard box in front of the posts for him. these folk would find fault with Messi for being too wee and he doesnae score enough headers 🤣 think they need to just play FIFA on the PlayStation and create their own superstar avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 11 hours ago, Thomaso said: “Fat” ”Not interested” ”Isn’t trying a leg” ”Terrible Captain” Just some of the absolute shite posted on here by alleged Hearts fans! Played in total isolation with no service but dug us out AGAIN with a cracking goal. So lucky to have him. 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 This is what happens when you read a forum infested with vermin, then the lazy media come out with “Hearts fans question his fitness”. Shankland is an absolutely top class player. End of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Anyone got any pics yet of Shanks looking fat and overweight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, WageThief said: Anyone got any pics yet of Shanks looking fat and overweight? you’ll no get any. Just like they all went silent when he scored last night. Imagine their rage 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Criticising the ability of our almost 30 goal a season striker is a new one . Some place this . Two games played , two goals scored this season ………. disinterested though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, chrisyboy7 said: His job is to score goals...nothing else...he does his job superbly well...yet gets pelters from his own fans...you are all idiots He is the best goalscorer we've had since Robbo, but there's so much more to his game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Hearts fans are some of the biggest arseholes on the planet. Just Stop Oil at least have an end goal. Our fans dont when it comes to slagging off some of the most impactful players we've had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, ramrod said: The guy has scored 30 goals in 49 appearance and some zoomers on here are still finding a way to pick holes in that. This place is beyond embarrassing at times. If he played for another scottish side this place would be crying out for us to sign him. When you take into account the other attributes he has and what he does to bring others in to play and drop back to link play it is some record. Wait 30 year for someone to hit 20 in a season and then moan like **** about him "There's only one Jambos Kickback... One Jambos Kickback!!..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR INCREDIBLE Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 We missed out last night on being able to slip a ball down the channels for a speedy striker so at times there was no options apart from going side to side. Tagawa will offer that pace then the question is who is the better no. 10 (Boyce for me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ramrod said: The guy has scored 30 goals in 49 appearance and some zoomers on here are still finding a way to pick holes in that. This place is beyond embarrassing at times. Take a look at who they are. Most of them constantly pick holes in everything to do with the club. Edited August 11, 2023 by Deevers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 This opinion tactic is just a way of starting a rumour which then gets jumped on by others in the jolly band of interlopers. Said rumour then grows legs and idiots fall for it. All of a sudden you have people arguing over something that clearly isn’t true. Need to wise up to the tactics being used against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goalscoring Knee Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 57 minutes ago, John Findlay said: His first touch let's him down too. Don't agree with this one, I'm afraid - there were a couple of bombs which came steepling down at him last night which he killed stone dead under pressure, and he's also extremely adept at first-time flick-ons for runners. I don't see too many where the ball bounces off him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feej Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Shanks has been a great signing, one chance last night and he took it. Hopefully we can hang on to him. Give him the support up there and he'll keep on scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Two things can be true at once. 1) He is one of the best goal scorers in the league and undroppable. 2) even by his standards he does not currently look his fittest and needs someone rapid near him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjh1874 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 He is a fantastic striker, deadly on the chance/half chance. We are lucky to have such a threat. FFS enjoy him while he is here! Talent like his is very rare at our level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, hearts00 said: Two things can be true at once. 1) He is one of the best goal scorers in the league and undroppable. 2) even by his standards he does not currently look his fittest and needs someone rapid near him. Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 makes you wonder why the top players earning upwards of 250k per week bother getting themselves as fit as they do when carrying a bit of weight is no hindrance to performance (according to the “roasters” on here) fortunately shankland doesn’t maximise his potential because if he did we’d definitely lose him sooner rather than later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, hearts00 said: Two things can be true at once. 1) He is one of the best goal scorers in the league and undroppable. 2) even by his standards he does not currently look his fittest and needs someone rapid near him. no mate anyone who comments about shanklands weight / fitness (even temporarily) wants him out the team immediately and replaced by a thinner player who only produces about 30% of what shankland does its not about maximising performance it’s about having thinner players (irrespective of ability) in the team as for point (2) that’s your eyes deceiving you (or you are hibby) he’s exactly the same weight and fitness as last season not one lb above - exactly the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 12 hours ago, Thomaso said: “Fat” ”Not interested” ”Isn’t trying a leg” ”Terrible Captain” Just some of the absolute shite posted on here by alleged Hearts fans! Played in total isolation with no service but dug us out AGAIN with a cracking goal. So lucky to have him. Ahhhh the wonders of hindsight - he was having a honking game until his goal. We need to find a way of maximising his talents more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 37 minutes ago, sjh1874 said: He is a fantastic striker, deadly on the chance/half chance. We are lucky to have such a threat. FFS enjoy him while he is here! Talent like his is very rare at our level. yep. Took us 30 years to get someone like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, hearts00 said: Two things can be true at once. 1) He is one of the best goal scorers in the league and undroppable. 2) even by his standards he does not currently look his fittest and needs someone rapid near him. Very true. Any pictures of Shankland not “looking his fittest”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Not as much running from shankland so far. Last year he was all over the place. Just looks a bit disinterested so far. Do think he will move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Marvin said: Robbo was too fat Zeefuik was too fat Shanks is too fat All goal scorers This forum sometimes is laughable. Also Kris Boyd - fat McCoist - fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, briever said: We need to find a way of maximising his talents more. we definitely don’t want to be maximising his talents otherwise he won’t be here we can probably have him improve a wee bit though through one of the most basic requirements of being an elite(ish) sportsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said: makes you wonder why the top players earning upwards of 250k per week bother getting themselves as fit as they do when carrying a bit of weight is no hindrance to performance (according to the “roasters” on here) fortunately shankland doesn’t maximise his potential because if he did we’d definitely lose him sooner rather than later I think the difference with the 250k pw players is they play on tv and stuff, so if anyone accused them of being fat, they’d easily be able to back it up with pictures of them looking fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 minute ago, johnking123 said: Not as much running from shankland so far. Last year he was all over the place. Just looks a bit disinterested so far. Do think he will move. Let the bidding start at 5 million then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said: we definitely don’t want to be maximising his talents otherwise he won’t be here we can probably have him improve a wee bit though through one of the most basic requirements of being an elite(ish) sportsman 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Nookie Bear said: Also Kris Boyd - fat McCoist - fat all very good players but their physique means they find their level assuming robbo retained all his attributes but also had Wayne fosters pace he would have been a completely different level of player - that’s not down to fitness though that’s just a genetic lack of lightening pace the margins on fitness will be lower but all those players would probably have been slightly better than they actually were if they had the fitness regime of Cristiano ronaldo or Drogba etc is not about being good or bad it’s about whether they could be doing better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, WageThief said: I think the difference with the 250k pw players is they play on tv and stuff, so if anyone accused them of being fat, they’d easily be able to back it up with pictures of them looking fat. you’re sounding like one of those “I want. .” children im sure in the fullness of times pictures of shankland will become available or you will be able to see him in the flesh soon might turn out that some of us have been mistaken and he’s at peak fitness or at least at last years fitness - a day or two’s patience to find out may be required though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoncurMacdonaldMercer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, briever said: 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, EH11 2NL said: 2 games in, 2 goals. He's gonna score a shit load again, wouldn't bet against him on Saturday. I’ll wager any amount you want that he will defiantly not score on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 25 minutes ago, WageThief said: I think the difference with the 250k pw players is they play on tv and stuff, so if anyone accused them of being fat, they’d easily be able to back it up with pictures of them looking fat. aside from my exclusive and clearly genuine pics of fatty arbuckle, no one seems able to provide the evidence. not even a side by side comparison pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, EH11 2NL said: 2 games in, 2 goals. He's gonna score a shit load again, wouldn't bet against him on Saturday. I'd bet my house against him on Saturday personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: that would keep the roasters who go on about his weight happy. Then if we lose our captain who scores 28 goals a season I look forward to hearing from them who replaces him. As long as replacement is slim and runs about a lot, they'll be happy. Forget goals, it's all about appearance apparently. Shankland is about as far away from fat as you will find. Anyone who calls him fat/heavy or other derogatory term is an imbecile best ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyboy7 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: gets pelters from a few idiots who clearly know nothing. On the match thread yesterday these idiots went very silent when he scored. They are hobos or don’t even go and watch hearts. I’ve put the lot in ignore as they are off their heads. these same folk would say the same about Robbo. Which says it all about them. Clueless It's sad that we ate even having this conversation...if shanks wasn't at the club ut eould have been 2-0. Game over yet he gets pelters from a few...we are also only 2 games in and yet to be at full speed...we will destroy teams this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I didn't think Shankland would be up to much. How wrong I was. He's been absolutely brilliant for us. Opinions on this site (and from fans in general) are just really polarised, in both directions on things. The criticism is way over the top, but equally on this page alone we've got someone saying he's 'top class'. The two are equally as false and just entrenches people to become even more reactionary at both ends of the spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Is this like in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels where every one keeps calling Tom ( skinny guy ) fat ? Am I just not getting the joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sooks said: Is this like in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels where every one keeps calling Tom ( skinny guy ) fat ? Am I just not getting the joke sort of. with a bit of "anyone not having an utterly scintillating game is <<insert lazy ill found derogatory characteristic here>> " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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