maltese jambo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Hopefully Naismith has learned a lot about the Japanese two...simply not good enough at this (rather low) level. Time to free up two wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, maltese jambo said: Hopefully Naismith has learned a lot about the Japanese two...simply not good enough at this (rather low) level. Time to free up two wages. I don't think it'll be easy to off load them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 29 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Was a great interview and a good insight into his mentality. Unlike some on here who wet themselves and throw themselves into a frenzy at any set back. What did you want him to say? " well after their goal I told the guys to panic, soil themselves, shout at each other and run about like they are looking for a TV in a black Friday sale?". Have Gordon in goals like this, shouting at the rest of the team? He was asked what positives he could take from the game He said that the fact that Spartans had men behind the ball, but that the players kept CALM, didn't panic, and tried to keep playing their way in was good He then said that decision making and final ball is still an issue, in the final third, and that needed to be much better, and why things broke down at times I sometimes think folk just make it up in their head and to suit the narrative at times in all honesty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, Hearts1975 said: He was asked what positives he could take from the game He said that the fact that Spartans had men behind the ball, but that the players kept CALM, didn't panic, and tried to keep playing their way in was good He then said that decision making and final ball is still an issue, in the final third, and that needed to be much better, and why things broke down at times I sometimes think folk just make it up in their head and to suit the narrative at times in all honesty Yip, his interview was perfectly fine, honest and fair assessment. No idea why posters like that have an issue with the words. They really do just make stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 6 minutes ago, Hearts1975 said: He was asked what positives he could take from the game He said that the fact that Spartans had men behind the ball, but that the players kept CALM, didn't panic, and tried to keep playing their way in was good He then said that decision making and final ball is still an issue, in the final third, and that needed to be much better, and why things broke down at times I sometimes think folk just make it up in their head and to suit the narrative at times in all honesty The lack of ideas in the final third is a worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 It’s been so apparent we have had nothing behind Shankland this season. Fortunately he’s not been injured this far. It really is a shocking inditement of our recruitment team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: The lack of ideas in the final third is a worry. It is. I kinda see what he is getting at though, in that because the final ball isn't good enough, it would be very easy for the team to start trying to force it, or rush it, which they obviously aren't doing. so whilst reverting to panic mode will just make things worse, and because we aren't doing that, will probably give him something to work with, and if the philosophy is getting there, but the execution is still a WIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieFifeLife Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Sooks said: Looking forward to seeing you on the other Scottish Football thread later mate . You be around ? Nah other teams are of no interest to me mate. Only Hearts👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, GBJambo said: Bet he would never score a goal like that again though Doesn't have to, already a Spartan legend...fare chuffed for the guy...😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, The Goalscoring Knee said: Was that was the day the great John Fairgrieve said Tynecastle should be turned into a car park ? (don't think he was joking either) I think so yes, heady days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goalscoring Knee Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, pettigrewsstylist said: I think so yes, heady days All in the past, bud. We won today and we can but hope that Forfar do the same again to Hibs 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 A win's a win. Others are struggling against lesser opposition too. It's always the same in the cup. They never troubled us apart from two worldies that gave us a bit of a scare. Big Craig dealt with one of them...... as he does. It's difficult to break teams down who sit in, so bringing Dhanda in now would be the best scenario in the absence of Mackay. Him and Grant can challenge each other for game time. Oda and Tagawa can be moved on for me. Oda played as a RWB that didn't have to defend so not too far away from his normal wide position. Saw plenty of the ball but failed to deliver anything of note. The one time I saw him trying to beat his man, he lost it and gave away a foul. All in contrast to Lembikisa when he replaced him. Tagawa struggled. No space for him to run into, but did he really burst a gut to get involved by showing short, making runs?? Contrast his performance to that of Vargas who wants to be involved and plays with a smile on his face. He has good touch and looks to link up. I don't see any of that from Tagawa. If only we had money to burn and could bring Armstrong and Van Veen in to replace them. Not going to happen I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 49 minutes ago, maltese jambo said: Hopefully Naismith has learned a lot about the Japanese two...simply not good enough at this (rather low) level. Time to free up two wages. Both are under contract. I can't see anyone being interested in any of the two of them. Poor recruitment yet again by Savage and Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Quite embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Just now, ri Alban said: Quite embarrassing. We won. That’s all that matters, and we’re in the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skacel103 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, Boris5115 said: Both are under contract. I can't see anyone being interested in any of the two of them. Poor recruitment yet again by Savage and Co. Both had a poor game. Oda still only 22. Another disappointing game by tagawa though. He's 24 and he's so safe in possession. Iv never seen a forward so scared to shoot. Bet ya forrest had more shots than him today and he was playing in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 58 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: The lack of ideas in the final third is a worry. This has been the problem for a long time, no forward movement and slow play means teams get players behind the ball. In games where we have played fast and loose we score. Not enough players in the box so crosses are snuffed out. When teams sit in we must make changes to counter. SN said we kept playing the same way but it was obvious we needed to change tactics but no we still wasted too much time passing back and forth. A win means we are through and at the final whistle that's all that matters but we really do need someone to back up Shanks. Can't understand the lack of interest in Van Veen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 18 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Quite embarrassing. It wasn’t embarrassing. Embarrassing would have been getting beaten. It was absolutely dire though. Our lack of creativity is a real concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 The main thing is we’re in the hat for the next round, there’s no top flight side having things easy today after a winter break apart from Killie, remember the game against Auchinlek Talbot in 2012 when they had a perfectly good equaliser ruled out near the end and we won 1-0? That season worked out okay 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeDiouf Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Lovecraft said: Can't really blame Tagawa for a poor performance. There was zero space for him. Up to the players to create that space, but Spartans just never came out. Despite playing against the exact same defence and havimg the exact same amount of space available to him, vargas managed to be a threat and score a goal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Through. That’s the important thing. But I’m not having the excuses for Tagawa or Oda. This is a league 2 side. If you can’t create your own space against this level of opposition, then I don’t think Hearts is the club for you. Both absolutely pony and we are saddled with them for multiple years thanks to Joe Savage and his football manager approach to recruitment. On a positive note, thought it was a decent game back for Grant and glad to see Vargas continue his scoring form. Was that Kent’s first goal for us too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, GorgieFifeLife said: Nah other teams are of no interest to me mate. Only Hearts👍🏻 That and Hibs net being on lockdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, HMFC 86 said: It’s been so apparent we have had nothing behind Shankland this season. Fortunately he’s not been injured this far. It really is a shocking inditement of our recruitment team. Eh, Vargas has scored 4 in 4 (including the bounce game) and played really well today. So, well done to the recruitment team for that surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Bazzas right boot said: Yip, his interview was perfectly fine, honest and fair assessment. No idea why posters like that have an issue with the words. They really do just make stuff up. At least hibs won. You’ll have a good night 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korky Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, Captain Sausage said: Through. That’s the important thing. But I’m not having the excuses for Tagawa or Oda. This is a league 2 side. If you can’t create your own space against this level of opposition, then I don’t think Hearts is the club for you. Both absolutely pony and we are saddled with them for multiple years thanks to Joe Savage and his football manager approach to recruitment. On a positive note, thought it was a decent game back for Grant and glad to see Vargas continue his scoring form. Was that Kent’s first goal for us too? Yes the argument by their apologists seems to be that they look crap because the opposition are unsporting enough to deny them space and our players aren’t on the same wavelength as them. Poor souls, it’s so unfair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, Sub4TiddlerMurray said: Eh, Vargas has scored 4 in 4 (including the bounce game) and played really well today. So, well done to the recruitment team for that surely? Not sure what kudos the recruitment team get from the signing, he was passed to us by Davie Weir as Brighton had been watching him for a year before deciding not to pursue him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthefox Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Tagawa has shown absolute zero since he arrived specialises in hiding, he's not a footballer plain and simple and we've made a total rick in signing him on such a long deal. Oda is such a bottle merchant who refuses to take his man on and passes backwards at the earliest opportunity that said at least there is something there not sure what but something. Doubt either would get in the Livi team so just what we're doing with them in our starting line up is a total mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladisacoward Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Forfar was rough. Went home without scarf, lol. Forfar is my earliest memory at a hearts game aged 6. I maybe went before then to a game or two but don’t remember them. Just remember my dad lifting me over the turnstiles and we stood in the old enclosure under the main stand. Then all I remember is hearts being absolutely rubbish and having grown men all around me shouting abuse at everything and swearing continually which was a bit of an eye opener at my tender age. Remember my old man not saying much on the way home and arguing with my old dear not long after we got back in the house. Should have known then it was a long, hard road down Gorgie way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Amazing how all the other premiership teams cruised through and it was only us that laboured against 11 men behind the ball on a disaster of a pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 15 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: At least hibs won. You’ll have a good night 👍👍 Very strange thing to randomly post. "Tell me you think of me, but don't tell me" type post. I should be flattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 7 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Tagawa has shown absolute zero since he arrived specialises in hiding, he's not a footballer plain and simple and we've made a total rick in signing him on such a long deal. Oda is such a bottle merchant who refuses to take his man on and passes backwards at the earliest opportunity that said at least there is something there not sure what but something. Doubt either would get in the Livi team so just what we're doing with them in our starting line up is a total mystery. Short term memory problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 4 minutes ago, db211833 said: Amazing how all the other premiership teams cruised through and it was only us that laboured against 11 men behind the ball on a disaster of a pitch. Yip. You'd think this type of thing happens every season, across every country and has been happening for decades. It's almost like the football Cup competition is working as it was designed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, db211833 said: Amazing how all the other premiership teams cruised through and it was only us that laboured against 11 men behind the ball on a disaster of a pitch. Exactly. We’ve had ties like this often over the years. Good performances few and far between with the very occasional disaster. Job done and hope for a home tie next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: At least hibs won. You’ll have a good night 👍👍 Out of order, mate. @Bazzas right bootis a Hearts stalwart. Season ticket holder, FOH contributor and much, much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacelsid Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 12 minutes ago, feedthefox said: Tagawa has shown absolute zero since he arrived specialises in hiding, he's not a footballer plain and simple and we've made a total rick in signing him on such a long deal. Oda is such a bottle merchant who refuses to take his man on and passes backwards at the earliest opportunity that said at least there is something there not sure what but something. Doubt either would get in the Livi team so just what we're doing with them in our starting line up is a total mystery. Must have taken good brown envelopes to get these two dumped on us and given long contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 43 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: At least hibs won. You’ll have a good night 👍👍 I hope he’s not Hibby as he is one of the few decent balanced posters amongst all the maniacs posting shite like this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 52 minutes ago, db211833 said: Amazing how all the other premiership teams cruised through and it was only us that laboured against 11 men behind the ball on a disaster of a pitch. Hibs won by the same margin as us against a poorer team than Spartans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Thomson Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, feedthefox said: Tagawa has shown absolute zero since he arrived specialises in hiding, he's not a footballer plain and simple and we've made a total rick in signing him on such a long deal. Oda is such a bottle merchant who refuses to take his man on and passes backwards at the earliest opportunity that said at least there is something there not sure what but something. Doubt either would get in the Livi team so just what we're doing with them in our starting line up is a total mystery. Exactly 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, db211833 said: Amazing how all the other premiership teams cruised through and it was only us that laboured against 11 men behind the ball on a disaster of a pitch. Eh? have you seen the results. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Who were the eejits behind the goal flaunting the Loyalist “Red Hand” flag? Taking advantage of a televised match to reinforce the notion that Hearts FC is truly a “mini hun” club. Disgraceful. I suppose these bams will be happy to see Shanks transfer to Ibrox, then 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, The Treasurer said: The lack of ideas in the final third is a worry. Rinse and repeat for far too many trnasfer windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: Out of order, mate. @Bazzas right bootis a Hearts stalwart. Season ticket holder, FOH contributor and much, much more. Not too sure about Stalwart! Fiance and family get in the way too much! I can't be a PHM either, you need to slag everything, call for everyone oot and only post to greet and go missing when we're winning to get accredited that status on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 28 minutes ago, PortyBeach said: Who were the eejits behind the goal flaunting the Loyalist “Red Hand” flag? Taking advantage of a televised match to reinforce the notion that Hearts FC is truly a “mini hun” club. Disgraceful. I suppose these bams will be happy to see Shanks transfer to Ibrox, then 🤨 I know one poster who will very, very pwoud of that group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Tazio said: We won. That’s all that matters, and we’re in the next round. Worrying, that that's what we are left with if Shankland goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 13 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Not too sure about Stalwart! Fiance and family get in the way too much! I can't be a PHM either, you need to slag everything, call for everyone oot and only post to greet and go missing when we're winning to get accredited that status on here. I don’t go missing. You condescend everyone who doesn’t agree with your narrative. And yeah, I didn’t want hibs to win that cup unlike yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Sorry but we should be putting 5 past shite like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: Out of order, mate. @Bazzas right bootis a Hearts stalwart. Season ticket holder, FOH contributor and much, much more. out of order ? All he does is drum on about his Bob, though not recently funnily enough. He must be gutted. ST holder, FOH contributor- yep as am I. But according to him I’m an angry **** but I still didn’t want hibs to beat rangers in that cup final. as usual he thinks his words are gospel and everyone else is wrong. Doesn’t quite get the concept of folk having an opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, tiger Rudi said: It's difficult to break teams down who sit in, so bringing Dhanda in now would be the best scenario in the absence of Mackay. Him and Grant can challenge each other for game time. Dhanda cup-tied now but still would be useful for non-cup games. Might need to shift some oot first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Some fab flags on display today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, feedthefox said: Tagawa has shown absolute zero since he arrived specialises in hiding, he's not a footballer plain and simple and we've made a total rick in signing him on such a long deal. Oda is such a bottle merchant who refuses to take his man on and passes backwards at the earliest opportunity that said at least there is something there not sure what but something. Doubt either would get in the Livi team so just what we're doing with them in our starting line up is a total mystery. Yeah, I'm coming to the conclusion that both Oda & Tagawa are just not suited to Scottish football. Admittedly astroturf isn't a fair way to judge them, but even on grass their end product is poor most of the time. Isn't one of them on a 4 year contract ? Could be wrong, but its possible our recruitment team saw Kyogo & Maeda doing well at Celtic and assumed the J league was full of similar guys who would immediately adapt to the SPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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