Lord Montpelier Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, db211833 said: Reminds me of Suso in many ways I was thinking that as well today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 The player has great vision and great balance, he’ll never fit in at Hearts. just joking, he’s perfect for us.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 hope we sign him up for real ! great wee player and fast as **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Very unlucky with shot that cracked bar but like his attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithian Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, wattie exploited said: hope we sign him up for real ! great wee player and fast as **** The option to buy was brilliant business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Very unlucky with shot that cracked bar but like his attitude love his attitude too. Terrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Very unlucky with shot that cracked bar but like his attitude Needs to add goals to his game. Can’t fault his attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Toxteth O'Grady said: Needs to add goals to his game. Can’t fault his attitude Sure that'll come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 he's looked a great signing so far fast, skillful, good attitude and works hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 14/09/2023 at 10:08, Life Aquatic said: On a side note... how common a name is Kenneth in Costa Rica? Are you asking what the frequency is of babies being given that name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Really want him to get his first goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middie101 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Superb wee player, was "working" today so watched the game on hearts tv. Dono how his performance came over in the stadium. But some great touches, seems to read the game, has vision, was really impressed with his footballing ability. Works up and down, is only 21 and just settling into a new country. Hope we can keep him for next season aswell. Unfortunately can see us buying and selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatsd Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 He’s looking like a great signing. There’s not much to him size wise but he seems really strong. He’s got that we bit of aggression in him that will win him most challenges he goes in for. He’s always on the balls of his feet at the right times and he’s quick. Think he will be some player for us. Him and Oda on the wings has pace and balance. Add that to the two wily old foxes in the middle beside them and it’s going to be exciting times when we get going at full pelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19/05/2012 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Reminds me of Milinkovic chases everything and much stronger than i thought he would be, still alot more too come from him once he fully settles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJT Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, thegreatsd said: He’s looking like a great signing. There’s not much to him size wise but he seems really strong. He’s got that we bit of aggression in him that will win him most challenges he goes in for. He’s always on the balls of his feet at the right times and he’s quick. Think he will be some player for us. Him and Oda on the wings has pace and balance. Add that to the two wily old foxes in the middle beside them and it’s going to be exciting times when we get going at full pelt. 👍 lots to look forward to potentially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Bunny Munro said: I'vd always assumed the paperwork was more or less done and the loan to buy was simply a bookkeeping exercise. Yeah, I see the the loan with a option to buy as just safety option in case he comes over and doesn't settle (especially as his wife and child are back in Costa Rica.) So we are not stuck with a player on a long contract who are we are trying to move back after 6 months. I read a Costa Rican journalist mention that the option to buy is trigger after certain things have been reached which I read as after so many games he plays, it becomes permanent. Glad he has done well again, when he scores there will as big a cheer as when Oda scored his first last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie1874 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Was a bit anonymous first half but great second half. Good first touch and never panics when he takes a pass in tight positions. Plenty pace and direct, looking forward to see him progress as the season goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 There's a lot of potential there, he is beginning to settle-in and is improving with every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I like this kid. He's started well here, hit the ground running really. He's got ability, he's got the determination and the work rate, just needs the final product more often. So unlucky today not to score. We should be taking up that first option. He's only going to get better and he could become very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I genuinely think Oda and Vargas is our best wide man two. Because but only do they do the business up the park, they close down and track back too. We only got them just over 30 mins today, but hopefully going forward we stick with them, and let them switch wings now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 11 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Very unlucky with shot that cracked bar but like his attitude Goal of the season if that goes in IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Gutted his rocket of a shot that smashed the post never went in, he really deserves a goal, been a real gem for us so far. Hopefully scores next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Going to be one of those where as soon as he gets one goal he’ll start scoring regularly. Very very promising signs so far and credit where it’s due a cracking looking bit of business from Savage & the recruitment team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, boag1874 said: Going to be one of those where as soon as he gets one goal he’ll start scoring regularly. Very very promising signs so far and credit where it’s due a cracking looking bit of business from Savage & the recruitment team Aye. Savage does a decent job when he’s not getting smashed on Jaeger Bombs and spraffing info on players contracts to randoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Kenny is a very good player. Direct and physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, Vlad Magic said: Aye. Savage does a decent job when he’s not getting smashed on Jaeger Bombs and spraffing info on players contracts to randoms. Yeah he really needs to reel it in on these euro trips, nothing wrong with him showing face, saying hello to the fans but it’s embarrassing if he’s not controlling himself and it looks really bad when we’re not playing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 10 hours ago, BackOfTheNet said: I genuinely think Oda and Vargas is our best wide man two. Because but only do they do the business up the park, they close down and track back too. We only got them just over 30 mins today, but hopefully going forward we stick with them, and let them switch wings now and again. to think they are only 21. For their age I think they’re doing really well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, Chimp said: to think they are only 21. For their age I think they’re doing really well so far. Oda just turned 22 last month, but yes people forget how young they are. Vargas is younger than Connor Smith, for example, Oda only 6 months older than Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Oda just turned 22 last month, but yes people forget how young they are. Vargas is younger than Connor Smith, for example, Oda only 6 months older than Smith. That’s the way I look at it. If those pair were out of our academy we’d be over the moon. From what I’ve seen so far they have all the attributes to do really well in the game. Need to be careful not to expect too much from them though. The chances of them playing well every week especially playing on the wing are quite slim. Worrying that if either of them are injured, which Oda is, we only have Forrest as a replacement seeing as McKay is out for what looks like a good while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Chimp said: That’s the way I look at it. If those pair were out of our academy we’d be over the moon. From what I’ve seen so far they have all the attributes to do really well in the game. Need to be careful not to expect too much from them though. The chances of them playing well every week especially playing on the wing are quite slim. Worrying that if either of them are injured, which Oda is, we only have Forrest as a replacement seeing as McKay is out for what looks like a good while. We have other players that can play out wide, like Lowry or Tagawa, Shankland in a pinch too. Obviously wouldn’t have the same dynamic. But Oda and Vargas for me is the current and the future, and if they have an off game, that’s what subs are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, BackOfTheNet said: We have other players that can play out wide, like Lowry or Tagawa, Shankland in a pinch too. Obviously wouldn’t have the same dynamic. But Oda and Vargas for me is the current and the future, and if they have an off game, that’s what subs are for. Lowry isn’t a winger for me and ineffective when played there. Lack of pace for starters. I see him as more of a central player. Shankland on the wing? Come on. Tagawa yeah could possibly do a job there though if need be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 He takes up some great positions, we just need to get the ball to him quicker. Couple of times yesterday a first time ball into space and he was in. Going to have a little bit sick in my mouth writing this but we need to do what Hibs do with Boyle and just automatically play the ball into the space on the right knowing he’ll be there, won’t always come off but when it does we’ll catch teams out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Aquatic Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 14 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: Are you asking what the frequency is of babies being given that name? Done the research already... Apparently there are 7,717 Kenneth's in Costa Rica, its the 126th most popular name in the country. Just seemed an uncommon name for a Spanish speaking country. I believe it's of Gaelic origin. He doesn't have a Scottish grandparent by any chance... 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Life Aquatic said: Done the research already... Apparently there are 7,717 Kenneth's in Costa Rica, its the 126th most popular name in the country. Just seemed an uncommon name for a Spanish speaking country. I believe it's of Gaelic origin. He doesn't have a Scottish grandparent by any chance... 🤔 The name Kenneth is boy's name meaning "born of fire, handsome". Kenneth may have lost much of its luster now, but Kenneth has had its moments of glory. The first king of Scotland was Kenneth, and Sir Kenneth, a Christian crusader, was the hero of the Sir Walter Scott novel The Talisman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 40 minutes ago, Life Aquatic said: Done the research already... Apparently there are 7,717 Kenneth's in Costa Rica, its the 126th most popular name in the country. Just seemed an uncommon name for a Spanish speaking country. I believe it's of Gaelic origin. He doesn't have a Scottish grandparent by any chance... 🤔 I posted earlier that there was a large influx of Welsh miners last century, possibly a descendant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Aquatic Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, cazzyy said: I posted earlier that there was a large influx of Welsh miners last century, possibly a descendant. I've heard of Welsh speaking villages in Patagonia and Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Still to be convinced he will deliver the amount of goals and assist we need from a player in his position but its early days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Life Aquatic said: I've heard of Welsh speaking villages in Patagonia and Brazil. I was listening to a history podcast about this the other day (BBC sounds if you're interested.) Although there was indeed an influx of Welsh people there was a whole bunch of others arriving too, and the Lingua Franca was Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 16 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: Are you asking what the frequency is of babies being given that name? Under rated post. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I'd like to see him play the role Ginnelly did laterly with us, through the middle using his pace against the back line, and I'd keep him up the park when defending set pieces as I think he could do damage on a counter attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Rudy T said: He takes up some great positions, we just need to get the ball to him quicker. Couple of times yesterday a first time ball into space and he was in. Going to have a little bit sick in my mouth writing this but we need to do what Hibs do with Boyle and just automatically play the ball into the space on the right knowing he’ll be there, won’t always come off but when it does we’ll catch teams out. I agree, we aren’t properly utilising his or Oda’s pace properly yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, Life Aquatic said: I've heard of Welsh speaking villages in Patagonia and Brazil. Yes, central and South America had a lot of Welsh immigrants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Life Aquatic said: I've heard of Welsh speaking villages in Patagonia and Brazil. They certainly exist in Patagonia. I work in a really Welsh speaking area and it’s literally the only other place in the world you can go to and speak Welsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Rob Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Re: Vargas, what impressed me yesterday was his movement and body positioning. He’s never going to be a big guy, but he is very good at making himself hard to stop. He must be a nightmare to play against - a player where you never quite know what he might try next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Doc Rob said: Re: Vargas, what impressed me yesterday was his movement and body positioning. He’s never going to be a big guy, but he is very good at making himself hard to stop. He must be a nightmare to play against - a player where you never quite know what he might try next. Agree. Skillful player with the tenacity to match Edited September 17, 2023 by Chimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Really impressed so far by his skill and work rate. I hope we keep a close eye on the Costa Rican market for future possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 49 minutes ago, Doc Rob said: They certainly exist in Patagonia. I work in a really Welsh speaking area and it’s literally the only other place in the world you can go to and speak Welsh. Cool where's this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hectornicol Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 18 hours ago, FarmerTweedy said: Are you asking what the frequency is of babies being given that name? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 18 hours ago, Smithian said: The option to buy was brilliant business do you know if its a fixed price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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