B Team / U18s / Academy 2024/25

[Chuck Berry]

We need more of an experienced hand at this level, he's not won any of his six games as interim.

 

I'd liked to have seen him remain as assistant with an older head at the helm.  It's an important role at the club.

[Chuck Berry]

@WeeJambos
😎𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 🆓

The Hearts U18s take on St Mirren in the last 16 of the Youth Cup next week and entry is free! 

🗓️Tuesday, 26th November 
🏟️Ainslie Park
⏰7:45pm

Get yourself along to Ainslie Park and support the boys in maroon🇱🇻

[jr ewing]

Will analytics uncover U18s or B team candidates. I doubt it. Maybe a saving to be made there. 

[Mikey1874]

[HMFC01]

Looks an attacking side.   McLuckie bound to get on later  you'd think. 

 

Gooooals! 

[HMFC01]

Mcdonald 

 

Gillies Smutek Nair Smith

Tait Duncan

Stevenson Sandilands Plank

       Ross 

[Mikey1874]

14' | HMFC 1-0 BAFC 

Hearts hit the front! Lovely flick round the corner from Plank to get away from his man before pulling the ball back for Sandilands on the edge of the box, he unselfishly moves the ball on to Ross and he finds the bottom corner! Get in!

[Mikey1874]

1 hour ago, HMFC01 said:

Looks an attacking side.   McLuckie bound to get on later  you'd think. 

 

Gooooals! 

 

 

77' | HMFC 1-0 BAFC 

First change of the evening for Hearts. 

➡️McLuckie
⬅️Plank

[Fxxx the SPFL]

4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said:

 

 

77' | HMFC 1-0 BAFC 

First change of the evening for Hearts. 

➡️McLuckie
⬅️Plank

13 minutes to get his goal

[Footballfirst]

Good win tonight. After a decent first half they had to defend much more in the second half as Broxburn upped their intensity and went direct from back to front.

 

Hearts started brightly and scored with a well worked goal from Mack Ross inside the first 15 minutes.  Hearts were unable to build on the lead and Broxburn gradually got themselves into the game although they only really threatened from set pieces.

 

In the second half the balance of the game changed and Hearts had to show resilience in defence. Jamie MacDonald made a couple of good stops and Callum Sandilands headed one effort off the line. Hearts were limited to the odd break, but tended to overhit their forward passes, although they were denied by an alert keeper a couple of times late in the game.

 

Everybody put in a good shift but I though Kai Smutek had his best game for the B Team, winning numerous headers to ease the pressure on the Hearts goal.

 

It was good to see them get back to winning ways after a barren run. Let's hope they can add a few more to the win column over the next couple of months.

Edited November 22, 2024 by Footballfirst

[Chuck Berry]

Hearts shaded the first half but second half were under the cosh for a lot of it and defended well to cling on for a much needed win. Broxburn will perhaps feel their second half showing deserved at least a point. An outstanding save from Macdonald early second half set the tone and he came to the rescue on several occasions as Broxburn shelled the ball long. Broxburn keeper also weighed in with a couple of decent stops himself in a few rare attacks.

 

About time we had a bit of luck and 3 points.

[FIGJAM]

Well done Mac Kirk today.

[Chuck Berry]

@WeeJambos
😎𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 🆓

The Hearts U18s take on St Mirren in the last 16 of the Youth Cup this week and entry is free! 

🗓️Tuesday, 26th November 
🏟️Ainslie Park
⏰7:45pm

Get yourself along to Ainslie Park and support the boys in maroon🇱🇻

Edited November 25, 2024 by Chuck Berry

[Chuck Berry]

Anyone else going along to Ainslie Park tonight? free entry.

[Killinman]

14 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said:

Anyone else going along to Ainslie Park tonight? free entry.

Aye. Normally watch the B team down there but it is nice to watch the younger guys.

[HMFC01]

I'll probably be there, thanks for mentioning it.   ☺️ 

 

I've never watched an unders side, so first time.    Usually reserves/b team. 

 

I'm interested in the quality of talent and team play in comparison to the seniors.   See if I can spot a future star. 

[Footballfirst]

Probably the strongest side that Hearts could put out.

 

[HMFC01]

58 minutes ago, Footballfirst said:

Probably the strongest side that Hearts could put out.

 

 

Cheers 👍 

[Chuck Berry]

0-1 HT. St.Mirren better team first half and deservedly ahead.

[Chuck Berry]

0-2

[HMFC01]

0-3

 

😀 

 

Hopeless. 

[Chuck Berry]

0-3

[Chuck Berry]

Poor all over the park, inc James Wilson.

[Chuck Berry]

Straight red for Muirhead, losing the plot here.

[HMFC01]

Straight red Muirhead.   

[Chuck Berry]

0-3 FT

[Footballfirst]

Got what they deserved from the game, absolutely nothing.  Second best all over the park. Undone by a team that played with a good tempo and worked the ball forward at every opportunity.

 

By contrast, Hearts overplayed the ball in their own third and were unable to move the ball forward to their front pair.

 

It says a lot in a 3-0 defeat that Hearts best player was goalkeeper Lyndon Tas.

[FIGJAM]

12 hours ago, Footballfirst said:

Got what they deserved from the game, absolutely nothing.  Second best all over the park. Undone by a team that played with a good tempo and worked the ball forward at every opportunity.

 

By contrast, Hearts overplayed the ball in their own third and were unable to move the ball forward to their front pair.

 

It says a lot in a 3-0 defeat that Hearts best player was goalkeeper Lyndon Tas.

Totally agree @Footballfirst, probably the worst performance I have seen from this Team. Was actually shocked. It looked as if the vast majority choked on the big occasion. I would give pass marks to Tas, Gillies and Wilson. Tas made some good saves and kept the score down. Not sure he could do anything about any of the goals as was under siege most of the match. The surprise was it took 44mins for the first goal to come. Gillies I thought worked hard and was industrious, and was Hearts second best player. I felt sorry for him as no support from the rest of the midfield who largely missing for the majority of the match. Wilson asked to stay up front, and after a few early touches close to the St Mirren box, not sure he touched the ball again for rest of first half such was the inability for anyone to pass and play forward. Haaland could have played last night and would not have impacted the game. Had a few more touches second half when moved to the 10 role in the second half.

Unfair to say too much about others given how bad they were. The current B Team players are safe for now as few u18s are making the jump up. Indeed, likely a few 2009s will see a chance to cement themselves (some post injury) more in the u18 side, Dow /  Dickov / Wilson(s) / Walker, never mind KM being fast tracked. How I wished the intelligence of KM was on show, or the midfield energy of SW in midfield to help Gillies. Neither would have changed the result such was St Mirren dominance. No doubt huge food for thought for coaches this morning in the de-brief.

A horror show from almost start to finish. Credit to St Mirren who were at it from start to finish.

 

[Footballfirst]

6 minutes ago, FIGJAM said:

Totally agree @Footballfirst, probably the worst performance I have seen from this Team. Was actually shocked. It looked as if the vast majority choked on the big occasion. I would give pass marks to Tas, Gillies and Wilson. Tas made some good saves and kept the score down. Not sure he could do anything about any of the goals as was under siege most of the match. The surprise was it took 44mins for the first goal to come. Gillies I thought worked hard and was industrious, and was Hearts second best player. I felt sorry for him as no support from the rest of the midfield who largely missing for the majority of the match. Wilson asked to stay up front, and after a few early touches close to the St Mirren box, not sure he touched the ball again for rest of first half such was the inability for anyone to pass and play forward. Haaland could have played last night and would not have impacted the game. Had a few more touches second half when moved to the 10 role in the second half.

Unfair to say too much about others given how bad they were. The current B Team players are safe for now as few u18s are making the jump up. Indeed, likely a few 2009s will see a chance to cement themselves (some post injury) more in the u18 side, Dow /  Dickov / Wilson(s) / Walker, never mind KM being fast tracked. How I wished the intelligence of KM was on show, or the midfield energy of SW in midfield to help Gillies. Neither would have changed the result such was St Mirren dominance. No doubt huge food for thought for coaches this morning in the de-brief.

A horror show from almost start to finish. Credit to St Mirren who were at it from start to finish.

 

Their shape didn't make sense with Euan Banks all too often finding himself in the left back position with Josh Radcliffe still outside him. It left gaps and a lack of options in midfield with Matty Gillies outnumbered. I don't think they get the best out of Gus Stevenson either when playing him wide left.  It's pointless having James Wilson staying up front when there is no one capable of playing a telling pass. He did have the pace to beat his marker, as he showed a couple of times in the first half. 

[FIGJAM]

5 minutes ago, Footballfirst said:

Their shape didn't make sense with Euan Banks all too often finding himself in the left back position with Josh Radcliffe still outside him. It left gaps and a lack of options in midfield with Matty Gillies outnumbered. I don't think they get the best out of Gus Stevenson either when playing him wide left.  It's pointless having James Wilson staying up front when there is no one capable of playing a telling pass. He did have the pace to beat his marker, as he showed a couple of times in the first half. 

 

Totally agree. You should write match reports!! Stevenson has so much attacking intent to his game but must be better with his final ball leaves a lot to be desired.

[Footballfirst]

At long last the SFA has published tables for each of their CAS competitions that involve leagues or group stages.

 

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/performance/club-academy-scotland/club-academy-scotland-league-tables/

 

As a caveat, the CAS League Cups are shown as a single league although games are played via a group stage. Qualification for the semi final stages will be the top two in each regional group. Note that the CAS League Cup at U15, is contested between U15 sides from the elite academies and U16 sides from other academies.  

[Chuck Berry]

Another European away trip tomorrow to a venue beginning with B.

 

B team at Berwick Rangers. 3.00pm ko.

[Mikey1874]

[Portable Badger]

Any match updates would be greatly appreciated 

 

👍

[Mikey1874]

 | BRFC 0-1 HMFC 

Hearts strike first! McLuckie is in acres of space down the right wing. He does the right thing by unselfishly rolling the ball across for Mack Ross, who takes a touch to compose himself before firing past Antell!

[Mikey1874]

25' | BRFC 0-2 HMFC 

Great goal from the Wee Jambos! They play themselves out of pressure with McLuckie finding Sandilands and the skipper slides in Plank, who takes it round Antell and slots home into the empty net!

[Mikey1874]

32' | BRFC 0-2 HMFC 

So nearly number 3! Great run in behind from Duncan, he looks to lob Antell, but the stopper gets a great touch on it to tip it onto the bar and behind for a corner.

 

40' | BRFC 0-2 HMFC 

How did that stay out! Brilliant pressing from Smith to chase down a lost cause, his block sees the ball rebound into the path of Plank, his effort is saved before Ross' rebound is cleared off the line.

[Mikey1874]

Half time

 

 

Edited November 30, 2024 by Mikey1874

[Mikey1874]

Lyon on in goals for second half.

[Mikey1874]

Gillies and Stevenson on as subs just after Berwick goal

[Mikey1874]

78' | BRFC 1-2 HMFC 

Big save from Jack Lyon as a Berwick player once again makes first contact from a set piece and heads at goal, but the stopper gets two hands up to palm the ball away from goal.

 

82' | BRFC 1-2 HMFC 

Another big save from Jack Lyon as Mohammed latches on to a ball in behind, he looks to catch out Lyon at the front post but it's a strong hand to turn it behind for a corner.

Edited November 30, 2024 by Mikey1874

[Mikey1874]

[Gambo]

Good win

[FIGJAM]

Well done team. Well done Jack Lyon.

[Chuck Berry]

Great first half where we really should have been 3 or 4 ahead, breaking the Berwick backline at will, but nearly lived to regret not pushing home that advantage in the second half as Berwick dominated, got one back from a corner, but the defence held out with a couple of good saves from Lyons and some last ditch defending saw us take all 3 points.

[Boyz]

Good win for the U18’s last night at the Oriam in a league match v Hamilton with a 2-1 win, goals from Robb, Hogarth, Tas in goal. 

Edited November 30, 2024 by Boyz

[Chuck Berry]

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/donald-park-departs

[KyleLafferty]

How far would people who watch the B team is the likes of McLuckie and Sandilands are off getting near the first team? 

[Chuck Berry]

I'd say Sandilands more so than McLuckie who has been in and out of the team.

 

Both Tait and Sandilands occupy central midfield roles and therefore a tough area to break though in at the moment, I can see both going out of loan in January.

[Footballfirst]

2 hours ago, KyleLafferty said:

How far would people who watch the B team is the likes of McLuckie and Sandilands are off getting near the first team? 

Last season that pair were key to Hearts excellent goals record, both in scoring themselves and providing assists to others.  Neither has kicked on as such, partly due to injury, and their goal scoring and assist contributions have lessened. Hearts mid table position is evidence of that.

 

They still have half a season to get back to where they were, but there is always the possibility of Sandilands at least going out on loan.  However, unless they can get regular game time at a level or two above the LL, it might not be a worthwhile exercise.