FERRY HEARTS Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I was a bit sceptical of Hoff at first ! But hands up totally wrong . He’s been making us tick the last month or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 He's our best midfielder now. Both creatively and defensively. Hopefully as his confidence grows, he'll chip in with more assists & a few goals too. Credit goes to whoever scouted him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Ian Malcolm Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, Gambo said: Possession lost 14 times in a game he touched it 49 times. He lost it cheaply at times. An aspect of his game he needs to work on, that and positioning when we are not in possession. That's an issue for Hearts in general tbf. It's frightening how many times a simple ball takes several of our players out of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oda be a JT Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I really like him as a player and he is certainly improving/growing/adapting to Scottish Fitbaw well. This is not a gripe, he looks so tame/shy/nice lad that he maybe gets overlooked by opposition players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I think the views on Nieuwenhof are - as is often the case - a bit exaggerated. In his first few games many fans had decided he was hopeless. Now, a lot of fans seem to have decided he's brilliant. I'm still unsure. There's no doubt that he has a lot of energy and a decent range of passing. There has also been a clear improvement since he joined the club. But whether he's a player that can take us to the next level I'm not so sure. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon simpson Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 16 hours ago, manaliveits105 said: but but surely the jkb experts couldn't have been wrong again could they ? aye looks like it , not often they are right but hay ho wrong again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 The lads different class. Proper CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Naismith said he is one, if not, the fittest player at the club. The amount of ground he covers is incredible. Never gives anything up. I thought he was a bit powder puff when he arrived in the sense, that he didn't tackle or play with intensity. Obviously his confidence is growing and it's plain to see. He was an absolute standout in the A-league. Looks like he will very much become a key player for us. Great to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Hearts1975 said: Naismith said he is one, if not, the fittest player at the club. The amount of ground he covers is incredible. Never gives anything up. I thought he was a bit powder puff when he arrived in the sense, that he didn't tackle or play with intensity. Obviously his confidence is growing and it's plain to see. He was an absolute standout in the A-league. Looks like he will very much become a key player for us. Great to see. He lost a ball last night and ran 60yrds to put a challenge in to get it back. Has more ability than Fraser and Devlin combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skye1874 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Ye I’ll put my hand up and admit I was very critical of him the first half of the season! Hes been great and contributed massively to our great run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 14 hours ago, Pete Elliott said: Interesting response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I thought he was Australian? 🤷🏿♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscjambo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Proper player grows every game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 12 hours ago, stirlo said: I think the views on Nieuwenhof are - as is often the case - a bit exaggerated. In his first few games many fans had decided he was hopeless. Now, a lot of fans seem to have decided he's brilliant. I'm still unsure. There's no doubt that he has a lot of energy and a decent range of passing. There has also been a clear improvement since he joined the club. But whether he's a player that can take us to the next level I'm not so sure. Time will tell. He was the only player who carried us v Hibs in the first half. Stood out amongst a load of rubbish. I think that's enough to say he has it and if the rest had been half at home we would have seen a different performance and result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) 22 hours ago, Gambo said: Possession lost 14 times in a game he touched it 49 times. He lost it cheaply at times. An aspect of his game he needs to work on, that and positioning when we are not in possession. 69% pass completion rate in a derby isn't too shabby IMO. Where do you get the 14 possessions lost from? Edited March 1 by Sub4TiddlerMurray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 09:02, RustyRightPeg said: Really like him. In fairness to Natty, it was him and Devlin who ran Boyle down when he could've been 1 on 1. Hoff had one in the 2nd half where he tried a switch of play that rebounded into Youan's path and he made a 60/70 yard sprint to make up for his mistake and win the ball back. Incredible energy. Lots and lots to like about this boy. Long may it continue. yeah that was in the first half he had a really long run back in the second half a few times when Natty lost the ball and when he got caught out of position ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamb04life Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I see Hoff as an all round box to box player. He wins his battles and looks tidy on the ball. He’s got a couple of goals now but would still like him to get in the box more. If he carries on improving like he has done in the last 6 months then we will have a gem of a player who could be a real asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 10:55, Chimp said: That's because it would mean admitting they might have got it wrong about him 🤷♂️ I've been wrong about hundreds of Hearts players in my time. Though it's usually the other way around. I think they are gonna be great and they turn out murder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 08:19, Diego10 said: I hope all the folk who think he's slow were watching when he made up about 20 yards on Maolida Some desire to get back that far and win the ball. Was tremendous. Folk just think he's slow because of the way he runs (like he's made of wood 😆). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 12:39, Gambo said: Possession lost 14 times in a game he touched it 49 times. He lost it cheaply at times. An aspect of his game he needs to work on, that and positioning when we are not in possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 07:34, Marvin said: Really liking Hoff and Vargas for that matter. Hoff has easily been our best player last couple of games. Yip agree but Vargas needs to stop diving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 10 minutes ago, mr fox said: Yip agree but Vargas needs to stop diving Did he dive? I thought he was fouled by Fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 11 hours ago, colinmaroon said: He was the only player who carried us v Hibs in the first half. Stood out amongst a load of rubbish. I think that's enough to say he has it and if the rest had been half at home we would have seen a different performance and result. This. Kept us in the game. Another two or three players like him on the night would have pulverised that shite. he's a good blood doesn’t show on a maroon jersey type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 7 hours ago, Sub4TiddlerMurray said: 69% pass completion rate in a derby isn't too shabby IMO. Where do you get the 14 possessions lost from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 3 hours ago, Firefox said: Did he dive? I thought he was fouled by Fish. Yes he dived and does it constantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 6 hours ago, Jamb04life said: I see Hoff as an all round box to box player. He wins his battles and looks tidy on the ball. He’s got a couple of goals now but would still like him to get in the box more. If he carries on improving like he has done in the last 6 months then we will have a gem of a player who could be a real asset. Looks a good find and has done well Pity Beni is one tackle away from crutches though as they work together well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, mr fox said: Yes he dived and does it constantly So he wasn't fouled at all, he would not have kept the ball if he stayed on his feet? He bought the foul and forced the VAR processes to kick in immediately after, otherwise the officials may not have bothered their collective arses I think the pen was for the Forrest incident or both 'challenges'; each of which are a foul anywhere else outside the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk1210 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 20:37, Jamboelite said: He lost a ball last night and ran 60yrds to put a challenge in to get it back. Has more ability than Fraser and Devlin combined I said to my mate at the time that it was a gut busting run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 He’s been outstanding recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) Over run last two games in midfield and our central midfielder is described as excellent/brilliant😂…… because he runs around a lot. We will need a lot more than that in midfield on Sunday. tbf I like Hoff and think he has something to give from beginning, but struggle to describe him as brilliant/excellent. Edited March 1 by Gambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 4 hours ago, Gambo said: cheers 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: So he wasn't fouled at all, he would not have kept the ball if he stayed on his feet? He bought the foul and forced the VAR processes to kick in immediately after, otherwise the officials may not have bothered their collective arses I think the pen was for the Forrest incident or both 'challenges'; each of which are a foul anywhere else outside the box This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: So he wasn't fouled at all, he would not have kept the ball if he stayed on his feet? He bought the foul and forced the VAR processes to kick in immediately after, otherwise the officials may not have bothered their collective arses I think the pen was for the Forrest incident or both 'challenges'; each of which are a foul anywhere else outside the box eh? Clancy gave the penalty in the blink of an eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, The White Cockade said: eh? Clancy gave the penalty in the blink of an eye He blew right after the Vargas incident, yes, but I think that's because that was the end of the phase of play and he intended to wait for that moment, with VAR in mind At least that's what I hoped he was intending to do; the Vargas incident ramped it all up a notch 🙂 - Edited March 2 by Ricardo Quaresma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Thread needs bumped, he was exceptional against Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 CN was superb today, yet again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said: Thread needs bumped, he was exceptional against Celtic. Absolutely outstanding today covered every blade of grass and took up some exceptional positions just about first name in the team sheet now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Turning into an outstanding midfielder. Well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 The composure he showed today both with the ball and without it was remarkable. Reads the game so well and makes the right decisions almost every time. Really really good player 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augusthearts Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 29/02/2024 at 01:36, wattie exploited said: CALEM NIEUWENHOF what a player Calem Nieuwen hof is becoming every game he is getting better and better reminds me a bit of Colin Cameron ,the amount of running and covering he does is tremendous ,the ground he made up when ATKINSON lost the ball and the hibs player was going to have a free run in on goal was outstanding ! never panics either on the ball Good call Wattie. Definitely got a touch of Colin Cameron to him. Getting better each game. Outstanding today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 01/03/2024 at 22:33, Gambo said: Over run last two games in midfield and our central midfielder is described as excellent/brilliant😂…… because he runs around a lot. We will need a lot more than that in midfield on Sunday. tbf I like Hoff and think he has something to give from beginning, but struggle to describe him as brilliant/excellent. I've said from early doors he'll be a good player for us and I can't see me being wrong. I think you're trying to play the contrairian a bit, bringing up his stats for the Hibs game which is a completely different kettle of fish and the whole team were guff. It's hard to keep your pass completion up when you're team aren't looking for the ball. Hopefully you'll be able to praise his performance today as he was outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Elliott Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Gambo doing Gambo things 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Great game today. Hope he's okay, seemed like he took a knock, but hopefully nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He has it all; pace, composure, technical ability, passing, shooting, game intelligence and interceptions. The box to box midfielder we have been crying out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 One of my favourite players. Love Calem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Top class again today, the lads a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Send him back, Aussies are crap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimUpNorth Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Yet another great performance. Does all the small things well. And what an assist 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Brilliant player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Just getting better and better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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