Robbo51 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 The new Michael Smith for me in the fact he never seems to be below a 7/10 and just get what it means to play for Hearts. Oozes absolute class every game at the moment. Sounds like he had a tough time off the pitch last season so absolutely buzzing for him and us that he's back to his best this season. Scoring another worldie of a free kick at Hampden would of course top it all off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Just now, Robbo51 said: The new Michael Smith for me in the fact he never seems to be below a 7/10 and just get what it means to play for Hearts. Oozes absolute class every game at the moment. Sounds like he had a tough time off the pitch last season so absolutely buzzing for him and us that he's back to his best this season. Scoring another worldie of a free kick at Hampden would of course top it all off As a neutral, who am I kidding, I would far prefer Kingsley in Scotland squad to Ryan Porteous. Can cover different positions and offers threat on dead balls compared to a guy who doesn't play hardly any games and is constantly diving onto blocks to cover for his complete lack of positional ability. Don't think it will happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Goss Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 My favourite player Pity we are blessed with left backs at Scotland otherwise would’ve had more caps Reads the game well and the most composed of our defence. What a player he has been for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 5 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: As a neutral, who am I kidding, I would far prefer Kingsley in Scotland squad to Ryan Porteous. Can cover different positions and offers threat on dead balls compared to a guy who doesn't play hardly any games and is constantly diving onto blocks to cover for his complete lack of positional ability. Don't think it will happen though. I doubt he'll replace Porteous but he should certainly be ahead of Greg Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharig Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He is much better than Smith. He is such a class act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDJ87 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Proved with us he can play cb even on the right. If Clarke playing with a back 3 Kingsley should defo be in consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatsd Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I was saying that recently too about him having a bit of the Michael Smiths about him. I mean that in the way that he is so consistent every week and very dependable. Both very different players and Kingsley does have that very classy bit about him where Smith was a bit more dogged. Love the pair of them. Kingsley is brilliant and we are lucky to have him. Can’t see him going to the euros but if it was up to me he would be for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa-mundial Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Was going to post a Kingsley thread myself. His performances of late have been colossal. Wins headers, very comfortable on the ball. Been playing in an unorthodox position on the right side of defence for spells. But for me, it's his positioning that is priceless. How many times he's there to clear away dangerous balls into the box. His vision and reading of the game is a huge asset. Also if I'm not wrong. I would say he played the best part of an hour today carrying an injury or knock. To his credit he got on with it, and boy we needed him. He was my man of the match today. Thought he was superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He's a top level player. Agree he should be close to Scotland back up player like he did v Ukraine. Just that experience and know how is invaluable. Current contact to 2025. Hopefully he wants to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He brings so much more to the table than the likes of Porteous. Should be on the plane to Germany imo. Mr. Consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I think Michael Smith was below a 7/10 a few times 😄 Kingsley was superb today. Stepped up to lead by example in the absence of Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 24 minutes ago, WDJ87 said: Proved with us he can play cb even on the right. If Clarke playing with a back 3 Kingsley should defo be in consideration. Optionality, for sure, for Clarke there; a travesty if taylor goes to Germany Stephen Kingsley is far better in every single way Free kicks is the Cherry on top and should be the clincher, not many FK takers in the pool; who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcoll Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 03/02/2024 at 17:10, 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 4 hours ago, Rupert Custard said: Called Lawrence a shitebag for not taking the penalty. He then picked the ball out the back of the net😁 50 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: As a neutral, who am I kidding, I would far prefer Kingsley in Scotland squad to Ryan Porteous. Can cover different positions and offers threat on dead balls compared to a guy who doesn't play hardly any games and is constantly diving onto blocks to cover for his complete lack of positional ability. Don't think it will happen though. Seriously, a neutral, as in a non hearts fan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 An example of a player who has come back even better after a lay off, says a lot about his mentality. I believe he has been working with some coaching/phycology agency, seems to be paying dividends going by his form the past few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 One of the top three players at the club imo. A brilliant professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 4 minutes ago, bigcoll said: Seriously, a neutral, as in a non hearts fan ? Of course I'm not neutral, that's why put who am I kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Top class player, could see it from the minute he joined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db211833 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I liked Smith, Kingsley is far superior. Cracking player who will finish his career with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Kingsley laid it all on the line this afternoon. Thought he might be heading off at one point following a clash when Hart came flying out and went through him. For me Cochrane is more of a new Michael Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: Optionality, for sure, for Clarke there; a travesty if taylor goes to Germany Stephen Kingsley is far better in every single way Free kicks is the Cherry on top and should be the clincher, not many FK takers in the pool; who? Add in Shankland, way above Dykes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 2NL Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Been a brilliant servant to the club already. A true professional. And the free kicks! He might end with us without a trophy but he'll always have that rocket at Hampden. One of the best we've ever scored there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Add in Shankland, way above Dykes. Oh, absolutely, adams too; exactly what I wrote on the georgia thread 👇 On 16/11/2023 at 18:59, Ricardo Quaresma said: I've stated this before, Shankland > adams Edited March 3 by Ricardo Quaresma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, tharig said: He is much better than Smith. He is such a class act. This. He's at least a level above Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 A blood doesn’t show on a maroon jersey type performance from him today. Battled on with an injury. He’s a superb player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 The guy is class and definitely a centre back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthefox Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Absolute Rolls Royce. Just gets on with it no matter where he gets played and always makes the right decision under pressure. What's his deal situation? We should be extending it at first opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, feedthefox said: Absolute Rolls Royce. Just gets on with it no matter where he gets played and always makes the right decision under pressure. What's his deal situation? We should be extending it at first opportunity. May 2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Superb today again. My man of the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borders Jambo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, Carter said: One of the top three players at the club imo. A brilliant professional. Sums up my views. SK is superb and I always feel more comfortable when he plays, much like MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He's been a great player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He is consistant but never really stands out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Sorry to say but I think a player of his potential should be doing more in a Hearts shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valsman Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 It had been a while since I had been through from Ayrshire but I made the Aberdeen match at Tynecastle. I thought Kingsley’s class just showed the whole match. He was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 31 minutes ago, Herbert. said: He is consistant but never really stands out. 6 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Sorry to say but I think a player of his potential should be doing more in a Hearts shirt Attention-seeking guff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Just now, Jim_Duncan said: Attention-seeking guff. He should be knocking at the door for Scotland. But he isnt, that should be the target for him get a place in the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 3 hours ago, Robbo51 said: The new Michael Smith for me in the fact he never seems to be below a 7/10 and just get what it means to play for Hearts. Oozes absolute class every game at the moment. Sounds like he had a tough time off the pitch last season so absolutely buzzing for him and us that he's back to his best this season. Scoring another worldie of a free kick at Hampden would of course top it all off Smith was a consummate professional and never below a 7. Could never understand the seethe on here for him when it appeared. Kingsley though is a level above, never below an 8 for me and thought he really stepped up the day without Kent in the centre. He seemed to have a lack of confidence after his injury last season but this season he's been solid and getting better every week for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 10 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Sorry to say but I think a player of his potential should be doing more in a Hearts shirt 🤦 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He should probably be back up at Left CB for Tierney. Better than McKenna, Cooper and Porteous imo. Definitely better than Taylor. Taylor has no positional sense and most teams attack his side with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 8 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: He should be knocking at the door for Scotland. But he isnt, that should be the target for him get a place in the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam11 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Amazing he lasted the 90. Must have been down about 3 times, and was hobbling from the 20th minute onwards. But he still won everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Having a brilliant season. …Everywhere we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Best position in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 23 minutes ago, hmfcbilly said: Smith was a consummate professional and never below a 7. Could never understand the seethe on here for him when it appeared. Kingsley though is a level above, never below an 8 for me and thought he really stepped up the day without Kent in the centre. He seemed to have a lack of confidence after his injury last season but this season he's been solid and getting better every week for me. Pretty sure he's Sibbick's mentor too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamorgan Jambo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Was absolutely immense today. Has played well in all positions of a back 3, looks comfortable in the middle of a back 4 and is a more than passable left back. And is tremendously composed and can carry the ball forward with ease. By the way ‘Porto’ is pretty much a bench warmer at Watford these days. Kingsley is in with a shout for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 27 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: He should be knocking at the door for Scotland. But he isnt, that should be the target for him get a place in the squad Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney or Aaron Hickey? Which of the above 3 left backs do you think Kingsley should be targetting? The Liverpool captain maybe or the £25m rated Hickey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 He really has been a terrific signing for the club. He's not the most flamboyant in an attacking sense (apart from the free kicks obviously!), but so dependable and solid in defence. The errors are very few and far between, which is so important particularly in games like today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Agree 💯 with the OP. Kingsley has been a huge player for us since coming to Hearts. Very dependable. A couple of wild takes on this thread - it’s probably just unfortunate for Kingsley that at international level there are some very strong players playing the same position (From a greedy point of view at least that keeps him to ourselves and stops other teams seeing how class he is). Love the guy 🇱🇻❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: Pretty sure he's Sibbick's mentor too Here's hoping he can bring him on to that level then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 minute ago, cosanostra said: Andy Robertson, Keiran Tierney or Aaron Hickey? Which of the above 3 left backs do you think Kingsley should be targetting? The Liverpool captain maybe or the £25m rated Hickey? This 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, cosanostra said: Andy Robertson, Keiran Tierney or Aaron Hickey? Which of the above 3 left backs do you think Kingsley should be targetting? The Liverpool captain maybe or the £25m rated Hickey? Well, Hickey plays on the right now and is doubtful for Germany, as is Tierney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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