OTT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 4 hours ago, Batistuta87 said: Agree with all of this and while I would take him as backup, I would ideally want someone better than Spittal. Also is this Stewart as in Ross Stewart because was released last year and signed for Partick. Lembikisa will likely be away at the end of the season too since he's only on loan, so we'll need a RB (again). I think they do have an option of another year but you'd think they'd be glad to release someone on 8k a week if they're relegated. Usually these "option of another year" clauses need to be on the same or better terms than before, so if they were to offer him less due to relegation we could still swoop. I would swoop!! A back 3 of Kent Dunne and Rowles is decent, and if we want to go 4 at the back RB Kent Dunne Rowles works just as well too. (I think we need a RB too tbh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 22 minutes ago, Carter said: Can't see us signing guys who can play a 10 like Dhanda and Spittal if Shankland is staying given the areas he occupies given his lack of pace. He'll be away I suspect. We'll be a very different attacking proposition next year in all likelihood. More emphasis on pace. The way we play is very much fitted around Shankland just now. Which is understandable. Pace is what Hearts have been crying out for for god knows how many seasons so I hope your right. 1 minute ago, vegas-voss said: If we get in another striker that can score at least 15 pushing for 20 then the players we are signing look like they will chip in with goals as well.We won't get another Shanks so looking to spread the goals.Personally I would be keeping him if I was in charge if it's a paltry £2m we get offered. Fully agree with your last point. It’s still a similar situation to what we had this January. He’s worth more than anyone is willing to pay, I’m just not sure Hearts will take the risk of getting nothing at all for him and at the same time we’ll maybe want to be seen to be doing right by the player. Last real chance for a big money move, and it’ll not even been that big in the grand scheme of football, so I’ve come to terms with him being gone after this season. Just hope that if and when he leaves he goes with a cup winners medal and signs off like the legend he’s been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 minute ago, vegas-voss said: If we get in another striker that can score at least 15 pushing for 20 then the players we are signing look like they will chip in with goals as well.We won't get another Shanks so looking to spread the goals.Personally I would be keeping him if I was in charge if it's a paltry £2m we get offered. Sopittal's got 7 in the lague this year 2 in the LC and 2 in the scottish Cup., Dhanda 3 in the League. that's a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 47 minutes ago, TommyC said: I'll keep banging on about it if only to manifest it into the universe: We should sign Lyall Cameron Here here, Completely agree, think he would geniunely be the missing piece of the puzzle in our midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badonde Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 8 minutes ago, RENE said: Anyone else think we're saving our money for a couple of marquee signings in the summer? Yes 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R08813 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Those three have a combined TransferMarkt value of just over £2M. Incredible business by the club, all on frees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronstheman Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 minutes ago, RENE said: Anyone else think we're saving our money for a couple of marquee signings in the summer? Deffo and I'm salivating at the thought of who we might bring in This is just the start of what's happening Re signings and i dare say who's leaving. The summer window will be very exciting IMO as we have cash and in as a strong position as we have been in a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 18 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Will all depend on what sort of offers come in, will need to be a very good fee for us to consider selling Shankland, he’s probably worth more to us than anyone will pay I think the Hearts Board will take the view that we cash in on Shankland, a player who has almost certainly informed the club he would like to try and further career elsewhere. Take the money and invest it across a few areas in the squad and believe we can still very much finish a strong third again next season, even without Shankland. The summer is the point where the realisable value for Shankland and Cochrane is at it's highest given their contract situation. Atkinson probably the same. Rowles might well stay another year before we look to cash in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Thursday full of 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just now, Carter said: I think the Hearts Board will take the view that we cash in on Shankland, a player who has almost certainly informed the club he would like to try and further career elsewhere. Take the money and invest it across a few areas in the squad and believe we can still very much finish a strong third again next season, even without Shankland. The summer is the point where the realisable value for Shankland and Cochrane is at it's highest given their contract situation. Atkinson probably the same. Rowles might well stay another year before we look to cash in. We'll know for sure when we buy a striker then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy head Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great! Now I don't have to see Spittal score against us. Seemed to do it for every team he faced us with. Good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Penrice will be the best of them all. Without being overly negative, I think the other 2 may struggle to adjust to the demands and will be in and out the team. Penrice has been a standout any time I have seen him and has more natural football ability in him than Cochrane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Spittal is listed as a right winger. Can he play anywhere across the front behind the striker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just now, Rick Sanchez said: Spittal is listed as a right winger. Can he play anywhere across the front behind the striker? Thats brilliant if he's going to be playing on that side. Forrest far better on the left, and McKay also a LM/LW. Getting a bit closer to a more balanced and effective attack (on paper!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindYou Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 5 hours ago, kingantti1874 said: My Preference would be to run a slightly smaller squad, with a higher level of quality and use the academy to fill the gaps. Clearly haven’t noticed our league form after European games the past couple of seasons have you?, bigger the squad the better and especially with players who are proven in this league. Even better we have started hand picking the better players from smaller clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 3 minutes ago, Carter said: I think the Hearts Board will take the view that we cash in on Shankland, a player who has almost certainly informed the club he would like to try and further career elsewhere. Take the money and invest it across a few areas in the squad and believe we can still very much finish a strong third again next season, even without Shankland. The summer is the point where the realisable value for Shankland and Cochrane is at it's highest given their contract situation. Atkinson probably the same. Rowles might well stay another year before we look to cash in. I don’t think the board will want to sell Shanks unless a very good offer comes in, selling him for 1 or 2 million would just piss off the support and I think they’re aware of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 4 minutes ago, BigAlim said: I don’t think the board will want to sell Shanks unless a very good offer comes in, selling him for 1 or 2 million would just piss off the support and I think they’re aware of that Agree with this. Also, think there is merit to him seeing out his contract - Rangers wanted Walker and that moved ended up going sideways. Rangers (if they are interested) needs might change, and they could go in a different direction. I do think we might sell Cochrane though. Penrice is a decent replacement, so if we can get a couple million there, and reinvest in a proper RB and keep trying to entice Shanks to stay, then that will be a good bit of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCK LOBSTER Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just now, BigAlim said: I don’t think the board will want to sell Shanks unless a very good offer comes in, selling him for 1 or 2 million would just piss off the support and I think they’re aware of that We might cash in. If he makes it clear he'd like to move on, if this is the case we'd need two strikers with the hope that they can score 15 goals each, l think that we need a quality rb and cb so I think money will be spent in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 12 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez said: Spittal is listed as a right winger. Can he play anywhere across the front behind the striker? Yes, can play anywhere across that area and can also play more centrally. Imagine his versatility was part of the attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Badonde said: We could afford McCowan from Dundee. I’d be going for McCowan, a right back, striker and a winger. expect us to sell Grant, Devlin, Cochrane, rowles. Beni will leave for free. Would also try and sell Atkinson Agree 100% on McGowan, he's their top scorer & top for assists this season as well, great player who would improve us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo in Bathgate Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 7 minutes ago, BehindYou said: Clearly haven’t noticed our league form after European games the past couple of seasons have you?, bigger the squad the better and especially with players who are proven in this league. Even better we have started hand picking the better players from smaller clubs Exactly! Playing games Thursday and Sunday requires a squad that can compete on two fronts. Having watched Hearts playing on two fronts usually means we fail in both due to lack of options to maintain the level required especially in the SPL. Thus we can maintain regular European qualification by winning cup or league position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, gar jambo said: Not the point mate we would definitely get a decent fee he’s an International 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: Would you be happy if Hearts paid a decent fee for him this summer? i wouldn't as he is our player already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 🙏. Can anyone edit that,just to see what he would look like wearing our strip. Edited March 21 by Bongo 1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, gar jambo said: Not the point mate we would definitely get a decent fee he’s an International I think a less physical league would probably suit him better TBH. Someone paid money for Kio, so anything is possible!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez said: Spittal is listed as a right winger. Can he play anywhere across the front behind the striker? https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587 scroll down a bit. lists his positions through his career. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/verein/987 scroll down lists his positions for Motherwell. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/verein/2759 Same again but for Ross County. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/wettbewerb/SC1 Last one is 200 games in the Scottish premiership. Most games were on the right and center. Fair amount on the left as well. Edited March 21 by HMFC01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, iantjambo said: I thinks it’s been confirmed. Where are you seeing it confirmed ? Edit - ignore me !! Edited March 21 by Lone Striker Just seer the media reports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 50 minutes ago, Hairybanjo said: Pompey fan I work with saying they're rumoured to be considering a move for Jorge Grant in the summer I’ll drive him down free of charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 38 minutes ago, Cambo said: Penrice will be the best of them all. Without being overly negative, I think the other 2 may struggle to adjust to the demands and will be in and out the team. Penrice has been a standout any time I have seen him and has more natural football ability in him than Cochrane. I don’t think that’s true at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Never got the fuss over Cochrane. Anyway, I'm looking forward to Penrice playing out left, feel he offers more pace, which we lack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 No ****ing about this time. Last year the failure to get e reliable back up for Halkett and Smith hurt us. In about it, early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawlad74 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 37 minutes ago, BigAlim said: I don’t think the board will want to sell Shanks unless a very good offer comes in, selling him for 1 or 2 million would just piss off the support and I think they’re aware of that Agree. We're in stick or twist territory now. I really hope we've made a serious attempt to keep him with improved salary tho. What Shanks and Hearts both need is continued goals and Euro performance that might trigger wider interest and bidding war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 16 minutes ago, HMFC01 said: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587 scroll down a bit. lists his positions through his career. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/verein/987 scroll down lists his positions for Motherwell. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/verein/2759 Same again but for Ross County. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/blair-spittal/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/251587/wettbewerb/SC1 Last one is 200 games in the Scottish premiership. Most games were on the right and center. Fair amount on the left as well. Cheers for that 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 45 minutes ago, BehindYou said: Clearly haven’t noticed our league form after European games the past couple of seasons have you?, bigger the squad the better and especially with players who are proven in this league. Even better we have started hand picking the better players from smaller clubs Yep good point. Were we to win the Europa league play-off round it would mean we could have 14 cup ties along with league games by Xmas. Need a big squad just to cover injury, illness etc never mind loss of form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 11 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: I’ll drive him down free of charge. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti VAR Association Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Excellent early start to transfer business. As has been said we will need a big squad for Sunday / Thursday football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 13 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: No ****ing about this time. Last year the failure to get e reliable back up for Halkett and Smith hurt us. In about it, early. Haven’t signed a rb to replace Smith yet have we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, BackOfTheNet said: Domestic free transfers like it’s summer 2011… Let’s hope they’re less Sutton and more cup winners like Taouil, Hamill and Grainger That's what sprung to mind with me as well. We won a Scottish Cup with those guys. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 2 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Haven’t signed a rb to replace Smith yet have we? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 3 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Haven’t signed a rb to replace Smith yet have we? Would really like to see a proper RB signed. Atkinson doesn't do it for me. Seems to me Naismith is choking to get back to a back 4, but can't because we don't have the squad. With the pre-contracts already leaking, hopefully by early summer the squad will be re-shaped into what he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 The dotnut thread is superb. "Squad players, at best, Cheap options, Nowhere close to the keewality Hibs will bring in". Apart from one smart post their delusion is spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 minute ago, OTT said: Would really like to see a proper RB signed. Atkinson doesn't do it for me. Seems to me Naismith is choking to get back to a back 4, but can't because we don't have the squad. With the pre-contracts already leaking, hopefully by early summer the squad will be re-shaped into what he needs. 👍👍I’m sure it will happen. He wants the flexibilty to play three or four at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great news to wake up to. They all seem like solid signings that should hit the ground running and improve us. Seems a lot like Fraser, Grant and Cochrane will be leaving. Hopefully we can get some money back into the club for the ones we own. I'm hoping Dan Philips is next but that'll likely mean saying goodbye to Beni. I'm guessing we'll spend some serious cash in the summer on a centre half and striker. We also seriously need a proper, permanent right back. Great to see Naismith shaping his squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texaco Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, OmiyaHearts said: Spittal is a very good signing. He's been playing well for a few seasons now, been a regular everywhere he's played and in his prime. I like the idea of signing 'best of the rest' when possible. Agree think it is an important move on behalf of the club. Poaching the 'Best of the rest' though is not a new concept. The arse cheeks have been doing it for years often against us. But their arrogance has moved on. The rest isn't good enough for them anymore. If our picks are hungry and step up to the step up the arse cheeks might just get bitten on the bum more than they like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 minutes ago, martoon said: The dotnut thread is superb. "Squad players, at best, Cheap options, Nowhere close to the keewality Hibs will bring in". Apart from one smart post their delusion is spectacular. As rivals you are always going to look for the negative side (for them) to your rivals signings, but if Hibs had signed up Dhanda, Penrice and Spittal, I would be thinking that annoyingly they have signed well. Its like last summer Aberdeen signing Devlin, thought it was a smart signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 51 minutes ago, Bongo 1874 said: 🙏. Can anyone edit that,just to see what he would look like wearing our strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Really happy with our business here, get it done early. Signing these guys on pre contracts not only helps strengthen our own squad but takes them away from signing for a rival and hurting us. They won’t be our marquee signings but it’s important to have guys like this who know the script and won’t need time to get a feel for the league, they can set the standard early and then hopefully raise their own standards to become important players here like Forrest has, Halkett when fit etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Carter said: Can't see us signing guys who can play a 10 like Dhanda and Spittal if Shankland is staying given the areas he occupies given his lack of pace. He'll be away I suspect. We'll be a very different attacking proposition next year in all likelihood. More emphasis on pace. The way we play is very much fitted around Shankland just now. Which is understandable. I just don’t see where Shankland goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Dhanda and Spittal signing makes Fraser looking less likely? Not that he's earned it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Spittal will be a great signing, not sure anyone has scored for more side’s against us. Don’t know much about Penrice tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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