Geoff Kilpatrick Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Clark - 6 - I thought he could have been better positioned at both goals but did make a crucial save towards the end after another bombscare moment from Sibbick Kent - 6 - Struggled a bit in the first half with the swirling ball in the wind. Solid in the second Cochrane - 8 - A key block towards the end summed up his effort and linked really well with Forrest on the left hand side throughout the game Lembikisa - 6 - Struggled against Beck but was decent going forward Sibbick - 4 - Almost single handedly cost us 3 points with horrendous defending Baningime - 7 - Broke up things and carried the ball well. Our best midfielder on the day Grant - 5 - Never hid but never did anything either. Would love to know his passing accuracy stat because I can barely recall one to a Hearts player Nieuwenhof - 5 - Worked hard but didn't contribute much Shankland - 8 - It's appropriate that his match winner meant he surpassed Rudi for goals for HMFC. Was off the pace first half but owned their defence in the second, especially when Vargas came on Forrest - 8 - MoM for me. Scored the first having the temerity to take it off Shankland and was a threat down their left all day. A pity that he was left to try and mark McGhee at their first Oda - 5 - Tried as ever but nothing was coming off for him in this game Subs: Vargas - 5 - Made a difference with his pace and threat and contributed a part to the latter two goals Fraser - 3 - Barely touched the ball Tait - 4 - Composed on the ball again Halkett - 1 - Shored things up but should have been on sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Clark - 6 - I thought he could have been better positioned at both goals but did make a crucial save towards the end after another bombscare moment from Sibbick Kent - 6 - Struggled a bit in the first half with the swirling ball in the wind. Solid in the second Cochrane - 8 - A key block towards the end summed up his effort and linked really well with Forrest on the left hand side throughout the game Lembikisa - 6 - Struggled against Beck but was decent going forward Sibbick - 4 - Almost single handedly cost us 3 points with horrendous defending Baningime - 7 - Broke up things and carried the ball well. Our best midfielder on the day Grant - 5 - Never hid but never did anything either. Would love to know his passing accuracy stat because I can barely recall one to a Hearts player Nieuwenhof - 5 - Worked hard but didn't contribute much Shankland - 8 - It's appropriate that his match winner meant he surpassed Rudi for goals for HMFC. Was off the pace first half but owned their defence in the second, especially when Vargas came on Forrest - 8 - MoM for me. Scored the first having the temerity to take it off Shankland and was a threat down their left all day. A pity that he was left to try and mark McGhee at their first Oda - 5 - Tried as ever but nothing was coming off for him in this game Subs: Vargas - 5 - Made a difference with his pace and threat and contributed a part to the latter two goals Fraser - 3 - Barely touched the ball Tait - 4 - Composed on the ball again Halkett - 1 - Shored things up but should have been on sooner Think you’ve got that spot on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Clark - 6 - I thought he could have been better positioned at both goals but did make a crucial save towards the end after another bombscare moment from Sibbick Kent - 6 - Struggled a bit in the first half with the swirling ball in the wind. Solid in the second Cochrane - 8 - A key block towards the end summed up his effort and linked really well with Forrest on the left hand side throughout the game Lembikisa - 6 - Struggled against Beck but was decent going forward Sibbick - 4 - Almost single handedly cost us 3 points with horrendous defending Baningime - 7 - Broke up things and carried the ball well. Our best midfielder on the day Grant - 5 - Never hid but never did anything either. Would love to know his passing accuracy stat because I can barely recall one to a Hearts player Nieuwenhof - 5 - Worked hard but didn't contribute much Shankland - 8 - It's appropriate that his match winner meant he surpassed Rudi for goals for HMFC. Was off the pace first half but owned their defence in the second, especially when Vargas came on Forrest - 8 - MoM for me. Scored the first having the temerity to take it off Shankland and was a threat down their left all day. A pity that he was left to try and mark McGhee at their first Oda - 5 - Tried as ever but nothing was coming off for him in this game Subs: Vargas - 5 - Made a difference with his pace and threat and contributed a part to the latter two goals Fraser - 3 - Barely touched the ball Tait - 4 - Composed on the ball again Halkett - 1 - Shored things up but should have been on sooner 68% for Grant - 19/28. Certainly felt like he misplaced more.. Agree with these - I'd be tempted to bump Fraser up one. Didn't touch the ball for 10 minutes but then looked more promising in the last 15 or so. Sibbick can get a 3 at best from me - dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Broadly agree - Sibbick was really poor. Completely struggled containing his man and seemed to prefer to back off and open up a free cross/shot than actually defend. Really frustrating from him. With how few moments he's had, its important he makes them count. I suspect Neilson will gazzump him as our back up CB next season. I think Beni's lack of movement is an issue, yes he's tidy on the ball but he does an awful lot of just walking about, not a very energetic player. Hoff frustrates me & Grant didn't have a great day - although still put in some nice balls. Forrest and Oda were complete contrasts. Alans workrate is genuinely in a league of its own. His determination and desire to make things work - even if its messy and ugly, is tremendous. I can see why Neilson and Naismith trust him so much. Oda had a few times to take Beck on and seemed to shit the bed every time. Good pass to set up Shankland for the Forrest goal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) We should have had Halkett in instead of Sibbick. He may have made horrendous mistakes the last time we played Dundee (as did Kent), but that’s because he hasn’t played for ages and needs consistent games. Wheras it’s not as if Sibbick hasn’t played a lot of games… oh, wait, hang on… Edited February 3 by BackOfTheNet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo dans les Pyrenees Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 8 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Clark - 6 - I thought he could have been better positioned at both goals but did make a crucial save towards the end after another bombscare moment from Sibbick Kent - 6 - Struggled a bit in the first half with the swirling ball in the wind. Solid in the second Cochrane - 8 - A key block towards the end summed up his effort and linked really well with Forrest on the left hand side throughout the game Lembikisa - 6 - Struggled against Beck but was decent going forward Sibbick - 4 - Almost single handedly cost us 3 points with horrendous defending Baningime - 7 - Broke up things and carried the ball well. Our best midfielder on the day Grant - 5 - Never hid but never did anything either. Would love to know his passing accuracy stat because I can barely recall one to a Hearts player Nieuwenhof - 5 - Worked hard but didn't contribute much Shankland - 8 - It's appropriate that his match winner meant he surpassed Rudi for goals for HMFC. Was off the pace first half but owned their defence in the second, especially when Vargas came on Forrest - 8 - MoM for me. Scored the first having the temerity to take it off Shankland and was a threat down their left all day. A pity that he was left to try and mark McGhee at their first Oda - 5 - Tried as ever but nothing was coming off for him in this game Subs: Vargas - 5 - Made a difference with his pace and threat and contributed a part to the latter two goals Fraser - 3 - Barely touched the ball Tait - 4 - Composed on the ball again Halkett - 1 - Shored things up but should have been on sooner id agree, except to say that Fraser did do a couple of neat things when he got into it. vargas to start ahead of Oda at St J will be glad to have Rowles back for that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Grant should be returning his week’s wages after that. Just about the laziest player I’ve ever seen in a Hearts jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I am not a religious man but as Sir Alex showed winning late is perfect and the right way to win. 10s all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy head Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: I am not a religious man but as Sir Alex showed winning late is perfect and the right way to win. 10s all round where's the religious connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I don’t say this lightly but I think it’s time to drop Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just now, Sleepy head said: where's the religious connection? In the stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 The Lembisika / Beck battle was fantastic today. Think our boy did well v what looks like a very special player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Agree with most ratings, why is Halkett not playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy head Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: In the stars Ah. Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, campbell said: Agree with most ratings, why is Halkett not playing? We needed Sibbick’s pace today with Kingsley missing but he made a few key errors that could have caused goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, campbell said: Agree with most ratings, why is Halkett not playing? Because last time against Dundee he almost handed the game to them on a plate and was lucky not to give away a penalty? Or do people only acknowledge mistakes or errors when it’s players they don’t like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 No more Sibbick please 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, jr ewing said: No more Sibbick please 🙏 Add Grant to the name you mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Because last time against Dundee he almost handed the game to them on a plate and was lucky not to give away a penalty? Or do people only acknowledge mistakes or errors when it’s players they don’t like? So one bad game & he’s dropped?? Wasn’t aware that was a rule. Just fyi I like all players who pull on the maroon jersey not sure what’s with such the hostile reply it was just a question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 5 minutes ago, BackOfTheNet said: Because last time against Dundee he almost handed the game to them on a plate and was lucky not to give away a penalty? Or do people only acknowledge mistakes or errors when it’s players they don’t like? Also he was nowhere near close to giving them a penalty it was about 2 yards outside the box & the ref made a stinking decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Sibbick was shite today. The rest of the team wasnt great either but done enough to steal a win, I thought Forrest was our best player. Sibbick gets a 3 Forrest a 8 the rest a 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Vargas was good when he came on. Needs to start in front of Oda on Wednesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 5 minutes ago, Boris5115 said: Add Grant to the name you mention. Big enough squad now to do that. No more loyalty picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Clark - 6 - Should have done better with Cameron's shot. Good save later Kent - 6 - Posted missing at the first goal Cochrane - 7 - Also missing at first goal and but had a good last 60 minutes Lembikisa - 5 -Gave the ball away several times Sibbick - 6 - Best defender fisrt half. Blamed for backing off his man running at him at speed but not sure what else he coudl have done. Baningime - 8 Did well. Kept us together first half Grant - 4 - Nothing paid off for him. Our worst player today Nieuwenhof - 5 - Anonymous fisrt half. Bit more involved second half Forrest - 8 - MoM. One shaky moment but otherwise consistently willing to take the game to them Oda - 5 - Tough shift for him against Beck. Started well but faded. Current target of boo boys like Toby Subs: Vargas - 4 - Got involved Fraser - 3 - Good that he got a run out Tait - 3 - never noticed him Halkett - 1 - No time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy head Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Clark-6 Good save late on. Lembisaka-7 Was up against it but did well. Cochrane-7 Will to win and drove forward. Kent- 7 Assured as per. Sibbick- 4 How he managed a year in English championship as centre half is a real mystery. Oda- 4 Seems terrified every time he receives the ball. Forrest- 10 for character but match score 8. He's always positive. Hoff- 6 His score improves in the second half-Again! Grant-5 Not a fan. Too slack with possession. Shanks-8 What can you say? Beni-6 Good on the ball but fitness still an issue. Vargas 5 Better than Oda. Tait-5 good cameo. Frazer-5 decent once he got into a rhythm. Halkett-2 no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Sibbick 6 much better than most are saying Shankland 10 incredible impact with all 3 goals Forrest 8 worked hard and created danger and the goal Lembikisa 3 looked lost. The issue wasn't Beck either. Almost like someone told him to just hold defensive shape today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 23 minutes ago, campbell said: So one bad game & he’s dropped?? Wasn’t aware that was a rule. Just fyi I like all players who pull on the maroon jersey not sure what’s with such the hostile reply it was just a question Seems that’s what Naismith has taken from it. Personally I feel Halkett needs games to regain consistency. Like any player that hasn’t played a number of games, they will only perform better by playing regularly. Far too many (not saying you) expect players to be sitting on the bench or out injured for weeks/months and then when called upon to be up to speed and strolling it. It’s just not how things work. So I wasn’t being hostile (apologies if you took it that way), my response was more of a sarcastic comment on people having a go at certain players is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 6 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Sibbick 6 much better than most are saying Shankland 10 incredible impact with all 3 goals Forrest 8 worked hard and created danger and the goal Lembikisa 3 looked lost. The issue wasn't Beck either. Almost like someone told him to just hold defensive shape today. Ah, but you see all players start on a 6 and can go up or down. Except Sibbick who starts on a 4, Oda and Grant 5 and Kent starts on an 8. That’s the rule of these threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Generally agree with sentiments but a 5 for Hoff is too low. It would appear unless he scores or has an assist he gets stick. The ground he covers and work rate he puts in is tremendous. He does a lot of work people don’t appreciate. He along with Beni were very good at winning the ball back quickly today. I for one am on the Hoff train. Sibbick just does not have it unf. Shame because I like him as a dude and we’ll always have the run and dink vs. hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 42 minutes ago, tcjambo said: Clark - 6 - Should have done better with Cameron's shot. Good save later Kent - 6 - Posted missing at the first goal Cochrane - 7 - Also missing at first goal and but had a good last 60 minutes Lembikisa - 5 -Gave the ball away several times Sibbick - 6 - Best defender fisrt half. Blamed for backing off his man running at him at speed but not sure what else he coudl have done. Baningime - 8 Did well. Kept us together first half Grant - 4 - Nothing paid off for him. Our worst player today Nieuwenhof - 5 - Anonymous fisrt half. Bit more involved second half Forrest - 8 - MoM. One shaky moment but otherwise consistently willing to take the game to them Oda - 5 - Tough shift for him against Beck. Started well but faded. Current target of boo boys like Toby Subs: Vargas - 4 - Got involved Fraser - 3 - Good that he got a run out Tait - 3 - never noticed him Halkett - 1 - No time Missing Shanks here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Jambo dans les Pyrenees said: id agree, except to say that Fraser did do a couple of neat things when he got into it. vargas to start ahead of Oda at St J will be glad to have Rowles back for that too Are Kye and Natty back in time for Wed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Grant was poor Oda is a *** cowardly player.Sibbick is worrying but the rest look like a right good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BervieJambo Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Clark-7 Reliable. Lembikisa-6 Had a tough time against Beck, but stuck to it. Cochrane-7 Always looking to take it forward. Kent-7 Typical performance. Sibbick-7 Thought he looked calm. Don't see the stick he's getting on here. Oda-5 Struggled at times, but also had moments. Forrest-8 On fire at the moment. Hof-7 Puts in a power of work. Grant-6 Worked hard, but little came off for him. Shanks-9 Makes the difference. Beni-7 Controls the midfield. Vargas-6 Added energy. Tait-6 Added a bit of urgency in the middle. Fraser-6 Promising. Halkett-2 No time. Think Dundee are the best team we've played outside the OF. They have some really good players - Beck will develop into something really special. Cameron & McCowan impressed again - I see both as potential targets for us in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Pete Elliott said: Grant should be returning his week’s wages after that. Just about the laziest player I’ve ever seen in a Hearts jersey. He is just like an expensive magnolia, but magnolia all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Thought Sibbick did well considering he's been out. A few times he could have been better, but it was a hard game. Thought he was similar to Lembikisa in that they were in a difficult battle but didn't hide or crumble. When folk say things like, get rid of Sibbick, Grant, or whoever. Do you realise we need a squad? And that most of our players will not be excellent every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 13 minutes ago, Dia Liom said: Thought Sibbick did well considering he's been out. A few times he could have been better, but it was a hard game. Thought he was similar to Lembikisa in that they were in a difficult battle but didn't hide or crumble. When folk say things like, get rid of Sibbick, Grant, or whoever. Do you realise we need a squad? And that most of our players will not be excellent every week. How dare you interrupt illogical hyperbolic pish with logical thought… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGorgie Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Further evidence that the majority on here are slavering halfwits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1977 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, OTT said: Broadly agree - Sibbick was really poor. Completely struggled containing his man and seemed to prefer to back off and open up a free cross/shot than actually defend. Really frustrating from him. With how few moments he's had, its important he makes them count. I suspect Neilson will gazzump him as our back up CB next season. I think Beni's lack of movement is an issue, yes he's tidy on the ball but he does an awful lot of just walking about, not a very energetic player. Hoff frustrates me & Grant didn't have a great day - although still put in some nice balls. Forrest and Oda were complete contrasts. Alans workrate is genuinely in a league of its own. His determination and desire to make things work - even if its messy and ugly, is tremendous. I can see why Neilson and Naismith trust him so much. Oda had a few times to take Beck on and seemed to shit the bed every time. Good pass to set up Shankland for the Forrest goal though. Sibbick has the attributes to be a good defender but unfortunately he doesn’t have the brain to use his attributes. Zero awareness off any danger and constantly looks like he’s half asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Lembikisa 3 looked lost. The issue wasn't Beck either. Almost like someone told him to just hold defensive shape today. No idea what game you watched. It wasn’t ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 54 minutes ago, BervieJambo said: Grant-6 Worked hard, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, Pete Elliott said: No idea what game you watched. It wasn’t ours. So what did he do well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Clark 6. Couple of good saves but not great for either goal Lembikisa 5 couldn’t handle Beck Sibbick 4 awful game throughout Kent 7 Decent enough in a shaky defence Cochrane 7. Did okay mostly Beni 6. A shadow of what he was Nieuwenhof 6 takes him an hour to get going but he was okay from then Grant 6 He’s better than this but doesn’t bring it often enough Forrest 9 most improved player at the club this season MOTM Oda 6 No end product Shankland 9 nothing more needs to be said about the guy Vargas 7. Rode shotgun for Shankland and brought him into the game. Good partnership Tait 7 we just look more solid and threatening when he’s on. He should be starting now. Fraser 4 Not a lot of impact Halkett No time. Assume he wasn’t fit enough to start Edited February 3 by JimmyCant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Forever Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: I don’t say this lightly but I think it’s time to drop Clark Behave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtie Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Some of the stuff on here is appalling - perhaps they are Hibs fans, but some of the criticism of our players, after a great win against a pretty good Dundee side , is simply unacceptable . Have a word with yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtie Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, stevie said: Grant was poor Oda is a *** cowardly player.Sibbick is worrying but the rest look like a right good team. ….cowardly player…..dearie me! Have a good evening🤡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Pete Elliott said: We needed Sibbick’s pace today with Kingsley missing but he made a few key errors that could have caused goals. Would rather do without pace for someone that can defend Sibbick is not a defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyespana Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Homme said: The Lembisika / Beck battle was fantastic today. Think our boy did well v what looks like a very special player. thought Lembi was a nightmare defending today but good going forward guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 20 minutes ago, Holtie said: Some of the stuff on here is appalling - perhaps they are Hibs fans, but some of the criticism of our players, after a great win against a pretty good Dundee side , is simply unacceptable . Have a word with yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 22 minutes ago, Holtie said: Some of the stuff on here is appalling - perhaps they are Hibs fans, but some of the criticism of our players, after a great win against a pretty good Dundee side , is simply unacceptable . Have a word with yourselves. Hearts were booed off at half time. It was a tough watch at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtie Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Hearts were booed off at half time. It was a tough watch at times. I didn’t think we played badly in the first half but lacked a cutting edge. Second half was much better. Been watching Hearts regularly since 1964 so trust me enjoy this team and results just now…it doesn’t happen that often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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