Jorge Grant

[Rudy T]

Deserves a lot of credit for the last 3 games. Playing him in his position and letting him get on with his own game. I know there’s a lot of praise for Boyces contribution but Grant alongside Devlin have really given us a base to build attacks from. 
 

He’s put himself about, even took one in the nuts yesterday in our box. Seems to have limited his mad moments and got on with the game. Was unlucky not to be on the scoresheet last week. 
 

He keeps it going and he’ll be a value player for the rest of the season. 

[wavydavy]

3 minutes ago, Rudy T said:

Deserves a lot of credit for the last 3 games. Playing him in his position and letting him get on with his own game. I know there’s a lot of praise for Boyces contribution but Grant alongside Devlin have really given us a base to build attacks from. 
 

He’s put himself about, even took one in the nuts yesterday in our box. Seems to have limited his mad moments and got on with the game. Was unlucky not to be on the scoresheet last week. 
 

He keeps it going and he’ll be a value player for the rest of the season. 

 

Apart from heading the ball from the edge of our penalty area across the face of our own goal. Schoolboy stuff that and could have cost us dearly.

[munro9]

Agree! He’s been a big part in pulling this team together. 

[fila]

Needs to go sooner rather than later ,if he is the answer then we are really doomed 

[Boris5115]

Been decent recently but I'd say it's still one we should be looking to move out. Let the cull begin. McKay Forrest ect. 

[Cambo_Jambo]

He's really made me swallow my words. I've never rated him since his first game, feeling like he's not got the grit to fight it out over a long season but he's been really good the last 3 games.

 

I still suspect that might be the concentrating influence of needing another contract and I'd not extend it under any circumstances but if he keeps going I'd move him out of my personal 'tidy player but too soft' category where I've placed the likes of Oli Lee and Bozanic.

[Chimp]

4 minutes ago, fila said:

Needs to go sooner rather than later ,if he is the answer then we are really doomed 

 

This. A few decent, not brilliant games does not change the fact he needs moved on and replaced with better.

[Sleepy head]

Does the bare minimum and tries to avoid anything risky

[tiger Rudi]

Tin hat on, but with the continued fitness problems of Beni and Hoff, I'd consider giving Grant a year's extension. 

 

Critchley hasn't really talked about new signings in the middle of the park as yet.

 

Sadly Beni can never be relied upon and I have a fear that Hoff could be going the same way. I'm sure he had spells out the game back in Australia before he even came over here. 

[Hømme]

If he plays how he has been doing then he stays in the team for me as opposed to playing the second defensive midfielder.

 

I do think his time at the club is coming to an end and there can be no room for sentiment but if he keeps up the performances he should get a half decent move in the summer.

 

I definitely wouldn't part with him this month.

[innerjambo]

He's not consistent unfortunately. He needs more performances like yesterday, but I don't think he has them.

[tiger Rudi]

2 minutes ago, Sleepy head said:

Does the bare minimum and tries to avoid anything risky

I think that's Devlin and Boateng you are talking about. Both more defensive minded than Grant. Grant brings balance to the middle of the park.

I'm all for us bringing better in, but let's get them here first before binning a player that is currently contributing.

[Drylaw Hearts]

After 2 and a half seasons of nothing…..there is no way we should be considering renewing his deal.

 

 

Edited January 6 by Drylaw Hearts

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

Grant really does get a bad critique. His problem is he doesn't do it often enough, however nearly every decent Hearts performance over the last couple of years would feature him. 

 

Suspect this run of form will end soon enough, but at least have the decency to acknowledge any player when they have done well.

[GinRummy]

Done well. As others said brings a bit of attacking intent. Good to have in the team for penalties.

 

Always get a bit suspicious of players finding form in their last six months.

[JimmyCant]

Been decent recently but over the term of his contract he’s not done nearly enough to get a new deal. Plus I can’t get his red cards in 2 vital games out of my head.

 

Keep till summer and let him go IMO

[boag1874]

Grant's looking more like he did last season - no coincidence that a shift back to a 4-2-3-1 with him as one of the 2 has also happened at the same time. 

 

Won't be here next season, is definitely a player we should look to upgrade on but he's a player who while he's here we'd be as well to get some use out of & who I'd trust to give us the required effort in the short term, similar scenario to Boyce.

[RustyRightPeg]

23 minutes ago, fila said:

Needs to go sooner rather than later ,if he is the answer then we are really doomed 

Yet he’s arguably been a standout performer over the last few games when form has upturned. He’s made high profile mistakes but he isn’t the worst player we have. Far from it. 

[Marvin]

Grant has been decent lately. However I'm sure we can get better. 

[Clerry Jambo]

Not for me 

[Dazo]

8 minutes ago, Drylaw Hearts said:

After 2 and a half seasons of nothing…..there is no way we should be considering renewing his deal.

 

 

I’m not his biggest fan or saying he should get a new deal but he was a big part of us getting 3rd. Maybe playing in a way that suits his game shows the true player we should have seen through his time here. Regardless I think we can get better so we don’t need to airbrush his history. 

[Rods]

Going to be this seasons Ginelly. Play out of his skin to get a move down south on a freedom of contract.

 

Difference being Ginelly offered something were Grant is limited and I would be pleased to see him go.

[colinmaroon]

10 minutes ago, GinRummy said:

Done well. As others said brings a bit of attacking intent. Good to have in the team for penalties.

 

Always get a bit suspicious of players finding form in their last six months.

 

Your last point is spot on and is actually a condemnation of his attitude during his time here.  Therefore, cannot be trusted. 

 

 

[kingantti1874]

Has been part of the improvement over the last 3 games.  Has been a solid 7 in every fixture.

 

keep till the end of the season or until we sign better.  We don’t have better currently available so daft to suggest letting him go now.  He won’t be signing a new contract I don’t think but will be motivated to secure his next move 

Edited January 6 by kingantti1874

[Absolute Scenes]

Can’t argue that he’s been part of the squads recent successes. However he’s been here nearly three years and has failed to deliver in majority of his time, more inconsistent than consistent and probably more poor performances than good. He’s served us well and his attitude has always been good, even after the Zurich red card when he held his hands up and took accountability. We need better and need someone who is consistently playing well

[All roads lead to Gorgie]

He can be a neat and tidy player when he is on his game but as someone who plays an attacking midfield position he really needs to be getting his name on the scoreboard. He can be an option until the summer but then I hope we get a player that is a goal threat coming from midfield as Grant's replacement.

[johnking123]

No chance we will offer him a contract. 

[The Real Maroonblood]

He’s shite.

[CostaJambo]

Consistency is his biggest problem, Gino was the same. With the easier freedom of movement players have these days you end up with more journeymen without any passion for the club who just see it as a job. Same everywhere. I have a feeling Grant may stay a while yet though if NC thinks he can get a tune out of him.

[Dia Liom]

Yes, been good last 3 games. We know from last season that he can be a useful part of a good team. He has not done enough over his contract for us go out of our way to offer him a new one. A bit like Rowles, I would not be unhappy if he stayed, clearly offers something, but it depends on whether his wage is good value for money, and on our ability to sign better.

[All roads lead to Gorgie]

I wonder if it's Cammy's workrate that's having a galvanising effect on the other midfielders like Grant. Time for Beni to toughen up and play his part regularly now!

[Japan Jambo]

2 minutes ago, Marvin said:

Grant has been decent lately. However I'm sure we can get better. 

 

Yup, he aspires to be adequate. Given that he's purportedly one of the higher earners, I'd hope we could trade up. Fair play though he's doing a job at the moment.

[jamboinglasgow]

Would still let him go at the end of the season, but has provided balance in midfield. We have too many ball winning midfielders (though all 3 are good) so we need someone who can use the ball more in midfield. Nieuwenhof would provide that, but at the moment Grant is doing the job well.

[rocketman19]

Been decent recently but we need better 

[Red Card Ref]

27 minutes ago, innerjambo said:

He's not consistent unfortunately. He needs more performances like yesterday, but I don't think he has them.

Agreed. He has two or three good games then it drops off massively and he plays himself out the team. Time and time again. Many times I have thought he's turned the corner, only for the same auld downturn in form to rear it's ugly head. Can't deny it though, when he has a good game, his touch and passing ability really helps us.

[jamboozy]

1 minute ago, jamboinglasgow said:

Would still let him go at the end of the season, but has provided balance in midfield. We have too many ball winning midfielders (though all 3 are good) so we need someone who can use the ball more in midfield. Nieuwenhof would provide that, but at the moment Grant is doing the job well.

No coincidence that Grants form gets better as the Hoff gets fitter?

[Section Q]

Won't be missed. Very ordinary player.

[David McCaig]

55 minutes ago, Chimp said:

 

This. A few decent, not brilliant games does not change the fact he needs moved on and replaced with better.

Clearly far from perfect and not one who should be anywhere near a contract renewal, but...  Given he is the only #8 we currently have at the club he brings a balance to the midfield that is otherwise lacking.

 

That said a fit Hoff immediately improves us and another #8 should really be a priority in this transfer window.

[john thomas]

17 minutes ago, Red Card Ref said:

Agreed. He has two or three good games then it drops off massively and he plays himself out the team. Time and time again. Many times I have thought he's turned the corner, only for the same auld downturn in form to rear it's ugly head. Can't deny it though, when he has a good game, his touch and passing ability really helps us.

Yes he's a decent player but does lack consistency. 

Earlier in the season he was easily our best player in some games . I know , not a high bar .

[Boab Mugabe]

He’s been decent the past three games in fairness to him.

 

Feel we’d be better off letting him go and getting a Jamestown signing in the summer, though.

[Aussie Jambo]

Plays better when his contacts up. His passing is absolute shocking. As a footballer I’d give him 3.5/10. Reckless and card (sending off) happy. Has the odd good game but only for 55 minutes. Thanks for your time but time to go. 

[Dennis Law]

1 hour ago, Rudy T said:

Deserves a lot of credit for the last 3 games. Playing him in his position and letting him get on with his own game. I know there’s a lot of praise for Boyces contribution but Grant alongside Devlin have really given us a base to build attacks from. 
 

He’s put himself about, even took one in the nuts yesterday in our box. Seems to have limited his mad moments and got on with the game. Was unlucky not to be on the scoresheet last week. 
 

He keeps it going and he’ll be a value player for the rest of the season. 

Everyone suddenly improves when they are after a new contract. Nowhere near the standard required at Hearts. Taxi !

[feedthefox]

45 minutes ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said:

Grant really does get a bad critique. His problem is he doesn't do it often enough, however nearly every decent Hearts performance over the last couple of years would feature him. 

 

Suspect this run of form will end soon enough, but at least have the decency to acknowledge any player when they have done well.

 

He had a purple patch last season when he got a run of games and is repeating that now. It's not just his performance which has improved the team but what it brings out in those around him especially Devlin who can concentrate on what he's good at and not feel under pressure to be the player he isn't. He also helps others get higher up the pitch with his forward facing style so I think Critch sees him fitting with how he want's us playing.

[Ray Gin]

Not the required standard.

 

[alicante jambo]

1 hour ago, Chimp said:

 

This. A few decent, not brilliant games does not change the fact he needs moved on and replaced with better.

Im in this camp.

[HEARTS FOREVER]

Too little too late

 

I’d be raging if we offered that fraud anything. 
 

We can do far better than him. 

[Valois No1]

He has played well the last few games but that doesn’t make up for almost 3 years of meh. One swallow does not make a summer and all that. Keep till the summer and move on. 

[Pasquale for King]

He has been good these last three games, i think 8 is definitely his position. I still don’t think we should be offering him another contract though. 

[Lightbulb]

Definitely improving under Critchley and hopefully this continues. I remember asking a Notts Forrest supporter about him when he signed and his view was he was a good player at times but very inconsistent and that is what we have seen. 

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

19 minutes ago, feedthefox said:

 

He had a purple patch last season when he got a run of games and is repeating that now. It's not just his performance which has improved the team but what it brings out in those around him especially Devlin who can concentrate on what he's good at and not feel under pressure to be the player he isn't. He also helps others get higher up the pitch with his forward facing style so I think Critch sees him fitting with how he want's us playing.

Absolutely.

 

I think Grant probably needs a lot of man management, not a self motivator at all, loses focus easily, kind of player I was myself .

 

I don't see him getting another contract with ourselves, he has a lot to play for himself these next few months, we need to get that through his head for mutual benefit, he is still useful to us.