Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 hours ago, The Black Prince said: Nowhere near fat enough for that... He could easily be a Mormon missionary in his spare time. You're unfamiliar with the "gawky fantasy geek" stereotype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 12/02/2024 at 15:47, Pete Elliott said: Yep, there was definitely nobody writing him off 😳 That's a good start for an ignore list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section s heart Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 hours ago, TheBigO said: Ooh, yes. Nailed it!!!! I think Natty is a scaffolder, works on the same site as Kent, who is a joiner and bullies the shit out of him. Halks runs a greasy spoon with his Mrs. It's decent though - they use a local butcher. Boycie has brought Dexter into the boyband, after Vargas had to go into rehab. Vargas will later make a big comeback as a solo artist, with a huge international hit, "Wingman". Craig Gordon is a goalie. Big O, you've done a cracking job with these CV's. Best posts of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Mallin_51 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Starting to really like this lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Graceful player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 10 hours ago, AC Mallin_51 said: Starting to really like this lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 12/02/2024 at 11:34, HoGwash said: This entire poster consists of utter drivel. FTFY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 He’s got an unusual running style but he’s definitely not slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 A criticism league table eh ………….. is this a wee Hun thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, AC Mallin_51 said: Starting to really like this lad Love it. We need more of this kind of thing. We've had a tendency to shy away from vocalising in recent years. It's good fun and adds a bit more needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo in Bathgate Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 15 hours ago, Bob Loblaw said: Actually blows my mind people can watch Nieuwenhof and argue he's slow. Get your eyes tested would be my suggestion. He certainly wasn’t slow against a team that played football on Sunday. It’s a different game against teams that play a low block or a I like to call it ‘Park the bus’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 These Aussies get us. Cammy gets it, rowles & Atkinson have great attitudes and now the Hoff properly endearing himself to the fans. We have had great players from Australia in the past as well In McGowan/Kisnorbo. Hope the link up continues to bear fruits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 12 hours ago, AC Mallin_51 said: Starting to really like this lad He gets us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Sooks said: A criticism league table eh ………….. is this a wee Hun thing Imagine we had one for posters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Have to say I've been a doubter. I've probably been very quick to judge. But last week and today I thought he was absolutely top drawer. Even in a nothing first half I thought he carried us forward and just really put in a very complete performance. You can see teams know he's a danger from outside the box and he's closed down, but yeah for me have eat some humble pie and admit he's really impressing me and hope he continues to develop. Naisy is making players better which is fabulous. Something I've often complained we as a club previously haven't done enough. Just thought he was good again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Think he is only going to get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Another solid performance today 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, johnking123 said: Think he is only going to get better. Think you're right he's young still settling too. But 100% we are seeing a better player on a weekly basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1977 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Getting better every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Getting better every game , he's going to prove to be a very good signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Louis Valois Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 That tackle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, Jean Louis Valois said: That tackle! Did he have a wardrobe malfunction? I must have missed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeDiouf Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Been excellent of late. Hope he wasn't injured before he went off today. Was hobbling after a crunching challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 A certain former chairman sounding poster will be along soon to tell us he is rubbish 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 10 minutes ago, Jean Louis Valois said: That tackle! Was definitely a...hard one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Going to be a top top player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 14 minutes ago, db211833 said: A certain former chairman sounding poster will be along soon to tell us he is rubbish 😜 🤣😂and slow Edited February 17 by tiger Rudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronstheman Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 We are a young team progressing nicely, not just Hoff, but so many players are improving by the week, all good Even bringing in say Dex/Fraser, they have all contributed To think who we can bring in, in the summer with our increased finances, is salivating Lets have a pop at Rangers and see how we are, and why not , nout to lose just gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Has really stepped up over the last month or so, you can see why A-League fans were raving about him and the great thing is that he is only going to get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Agreed. Macauley Tait is a very exciting prospect. Has a bit of the billy gilmour’s about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear few Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 QUALITY 👏🫡🇦🇺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 12/02/2024 at 20:45, Bainy said: He was hopeless for a while. He's definitely improving by the week and is starting show the type of form that got him the move from the A league in the first place. I hope it continues. 🙏 He was never "hopeless" - he just took a bit of time to get going. I really wish he would pull the trigger more and actually hit a shot. Often be runs across the box and feigns a shot 2-3 times when he should be hitting it. The couple of times he has actually released a shot they've been good ones. Looking better every week though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Son and I were shocked when at the players car park entrance to see this old 57 plate Mercedes pull in with calem at the wheel lol. None of ur private plate new land rover defenders like zander has😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 2 hours ago, Russ1977 said: Getting better every week. This. What a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I'm going to hold my hands up. My previous comments were comparing him to Kio, and saying that he would never score a goal for Hearts. A waster, if you will. He's really put me to shame in the past few weeks. I was skeptical with his first few months, but he's doubled down and shown that he has got what it takes with recent performances. He looks calm, composed, and reads the game well. I'm man enough to admit I got it wrong. He looks like a real asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I thought he was good again today. Beginning to warm to him. Not sure he's a player I will ever love but I am starting to see what he brings to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogirlglasgow Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 He was very good again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalry Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I thought he was an awful signing initially. He just didn't seem to be any better than what we had already. Wasn't a box to box midfielder that we wanted and didn't do anything great at all and had a few moments of losing the ball. But credit to the lad he's turned it around incredibly well and he's a starter every week for sure. When he went off I gave him a standing ovation, totally deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4 Part B Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Thought to start with he looked a really tidy player but he was ineffective. We've had loads of players like that in the past, technically proficient, look like good footballers, but don't actually impact the game/move us forward. Feel like he's really growing into the club and into his role. He's getting us moving forward, attacking in the right areas, dictating bits of play at times, and getting stuck in defensively. Definitely having an impact and looking like he's going to continue to do so for some time! Great to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Prince Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Dalry said: I thought he was an awful signing initially. He just didn't seem to be any better than what we had already. Wasn't a box to box midfielder that we wanted and didn't do anything great at all and had a few moments of losing the ball. But credit to the lad he's turned it around incredibly well and he's a starter every week for sure. When he went off I gave him a standing ovation, totally deserved. If you look back over my summaries and recommendations from the A League, you could just relax and wait for the fruit to appear. Telt yez about Rowles. Telt yez about Natty (with reservations). Telt yez about Devlin (with reservations). Telt yez about the Hoff, with no reservations. Also telt yez about Kuol - no idea what went wrong there but he will 100% become a class player. For someone... hopefully not my local club, where he started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 6 minutes ago, The Black Prince said: If you look back over my summaries and recommendations from the A League, you could just relax and wait for the fruit to appear. Telt yez about Rowles. Telt yez about Natty (with reservations). Telt yez about Devlin (with reservations). Telt yez about the Hoff, with no reservations. Also telt yez about Kuol - no idea what went wrong there but he will 100% become a class player. For someone... hopefully not my local club, where he started. Who is the next gem we should be looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 12 hours ago, mscjambo said: Have to say I've been a doubter. I've probably been very quick to judge. But last week and today I thought he was absolutely top drawer. Even in a nothing first half I thought he carried us forward and just really put in a very complete performance. You can see teams know he's a danger from outside the box and he's closed down, but yeah for me have eat some humble pie and admit he's really impressing me and hope he continues to develop. Naisy is making players better which is fabulous. Something I've often complained we as a club previously haven't done enough. Just thought he was good again today Genuinely want to say well done for holding your hand up. Far too many won’t, and will be conspicuous by their silence until the next time he has an off game. (See also Oda, Vargas, Atkinson, Forrest…) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 4 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Genuinely want to say well done for holding your hand up. Far too many won’t, and will be conspicuous by their silence until the next time he has an off game. (See also Oda, Vargas, Atkinson, Forrest…) You've got too. Think we are all at times quick to judge and yeah I'm happy to be wrong in cases like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 4 minutes ago, mscjambo said: You've got too. Think we are all at times quick to judge and yeah I'm happy to be wrong in cases like this Everyone makes a snap judgement, that’s human nature. Even in life, you meet a person for the first time and got make a judgement and assumption on their character before even speaking to them, subconsciously at least. But the key is to realise that we have to push that initial judgment to the reserved stage until we can actually know better. Easier said than done sometimes, but shows a level of maturity to admit when wrong rather than stubbornly hold on to the belief that the initial judgement was right all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Prince Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, tazhearts said: Who is the next gem we should be looking at? There's a whole new generation of fantastic talent coming through in the 14 - 17 yo range, but I suspect that's the case in a lot of countries. Lots of players ready to step up from the AL right now but I suspect Monty from Hibs will have first dibs - if he survives to the summer. He has a huge network available to him from both Oz and beyond. Young Triantis is a good player. Hibs won't be able to compete with Hearts on money though, but for Oz players - and I guess from plenty of other countries - the money's not as important as the shop window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Black Prince said: I suspect Monty from Hibs will have first dibs Not sure that'll be the case, Hearts clearly have "people" in Australia given the signings, also forrmer players. I'm sure we're keeping tabs out there. I think we tried for Marcus Tilio but Celtic splashed the cash, but he sunk without trace and now back in Melbourne on loan. I doubt he's a Brenda type player so maybe a chance to try again with him, although the 5 year deal will be problematic. Edited February 18 by Chuck Berry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Early on I thought he looked like an Olly Lee - a mostly ineffective slow nice player. What he looks more like now is how Gary Mackay used to play for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Good to see proper Hearts fans holding their hands up and admitting they were wrong about the Hoff. Those that are not tho 🤨🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 11 hours ago, The Black Prince said: If you look back over my summaries and recommendations from the A League, you could just relax and wait for the fruit to appear. Telt yez about Rowles. Telt yez about Natty (with reservations). Telt yez about Devlin (with reservations). Telt yez about the Hoff, with no reservations. Also telt yez about Kuol - no idea what went wrong there but he will 100% become a class player. For someone... hopefully not my local club, where he started. Thoughts on wee Nisbet from CCM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Prince Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 59 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Thoughts on wee Nisbet from CCM? Superb player (who Monty used to coach). The shortest man ever to play A League - something like 5 foot two - but incredibly effective. His low centre of gravity and quick footspeed mean he's fantastic at holding the ball and very deft in his passing. Probably the best ball winner ever to play A League - people literally don't see him coming and he nips in from behind. Probably also the best broken play runner in the league right now - gets a lot of assists. Gone a teensy bit off the boil in his last couple of matches but that's coming off a really high and consistent base. There's been speculation he'll break into the NT and it might have gone to his head - pressure-wise. Tough as teak also - as you'd expect. Can't survive at his height in professional football without being hard as nails. We'd hate to lose him at CCM but he deserves his chance in Europe. Edited February 18 by The Black Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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