Heart of Midlothian 2025 summer transfers - Musa Drammeh joins USC Torreense; Scottish window SLAMS SHUT

[tiger Rudi]

On 04/02/2025 at 11:49, David McCaig said:

If Gordon is still the Scotland #1 at the end of the season, I dont understand why he would retire 12 months out from a potential World Cup?

I think Clarke will bring Gunn back fairly quickly. I don't necessarily agree with it, but Craig's time in the international set up might be short-lived. I don't think he will want to battle away for another season then risk getting bumped from the squad yet again.

Would love to be proven wrong. 

 

[GorgieRulesApply1]

What happened to us signing a Brazilian striker? Take it we’re getting big Wesley in the summer? Sure he only signed a one year deal last summer at the Turkish team he signed for 🫣

[tcjambo]

On 04/02/2025 at 12:49, Penrices left boot said:

 

Not sure there is not a chance.

 

Player /coach is possible, with Gordon being available if required for a year.

Ofc, would depend if Gordon was interested in coaching and winding down a bit in terms of playing.

 

He's also got the status to be a pundit.

 

 

 

I think Gordon should retire whilst he is at the top. Stone ro return as back up. As for leavers: Denholm, McKay, Grant freed. Oda and Musa sold. Forrest may move on for a nominal fee.  I think we'll keep Vargas. Shanks will probably leave too. That will clear the decks for another striker, possibly two, two wide players. Penrice may be sold too. Of our defence, I can only see Kent going possibly. I don't think he needs replaced unless Halkett is seriously injured. 7 out and 5 in.

[cosanostra]

I'm interested to see what we do with big Gerry Taylor. He needs a run in the team. Time to let him start a few games and see what he brings in a more organised team.

[jt5161]

Pre contract agreed with SPL Scottish defender 

[Agentjambo]

10 minutes ago, jt5161 said:

Pre contract agreed with SPL Scottish defender 

Casey?

[Agentjambo]

I can see us going to a back 3 next season.At Blackpool NC played 3-5-2.

[jamboinglasgow]

1 minute ago, Agentjambo said:

Casey?

 

He isn't Scottish.

 

Guess would be Robbie Deas, 

[cosanostra]

2 minutes ago, Agentjambo said:

Casey?

 

He's not Scottish. 

It could be Josh Mulligan.

Probably Dan Casey though.

[jt5161]

Reference in the winter tread

[GinRummy]

27 minutes ago, jt5161 said:

Reference in the winter tread

Tell us who it is please

[DublinHeartsK32]

I see Lys Moussat has signed for Bohs, here in Dublin. 

Mentioned a few times on here. 

[Batistuta9]

51 minutes ago, jt5161 said:

Pre contract agreed with SPL Scottish defender 

Would still take Nicky Devlin if he fancied it.

Deas would be decent too. 

Edited February 6, 2025 by Batistuta87

[hmfc_liam06]

11 hours ago, cosanostra said:

I'm interested to see what we do with big Gerry Taylor. He needs a run in the team. Time to let him start a few games and see what he brings in a more organised team.

Agreed. We might not actually need a RB if he can prove his worth over the coming weeks.

[Rick Sanchez]

47 minutes ago, cosanostra said:

 

He's not Scottish. 

It could be Josh Mulligan.

Probably Dan Casey though.

 

Casey is Irish is he not?

 

Would take Mulligan or Deas tbf.

[jt5161]

Been guessed correctly. didn’t help the I got his nationality wrong 

[BigStein]

5 minutes ago, jt5161 said:

Been guessed correctly. didn’t help the I got his nationality wrong 

I understand if you can’t name names. Is it a 27 year old Irish centre half who plays for Motherwell?

[Drylaw Hearts]

1 hour ago, jt5161 said:

Pre contract agreed with SPL Scottish defender 

Mayo?

[Hømme]

Please be Mulligan 🙏

[The Maroon Jacket]

1 hour ago, Agentjambo said:

I can see us going to a back 3 next season.At Blackpool NC played 3-5-2.

How did that work out for him? can't see it if he gets his defence sorted and settled this season 

 

[TheBigO]

13 minutes ago, jt5161 said:

Been guessed correctly. didn’t help the I got his nationality wrong 

So Casey.  Hmmm not sure.  If true, it's a "trust the process" one isn't it!!  In theory he's an aggressive defender who carries the ball quite well out of defence.  But in practice I see a guy who is a bit rash and has a mistake in him at all times.  May be unfair as I don't see him often and he's mybe hampered by shite around him

[jamboinglasgow]

4 minutes ago, TheBigO said:

So Casey.  Hmmm not sure.  If true, it's a "trust the process" one isn't it!!  In theory he's an aggressive defender who carries the ball quite well out of defence.  But in practice I see a guy who is a bit rash and has a mistake in him at all times.  May be unfair as I don't see him often and he's mybe hampered by shite around him

 

I am the same, its not one that makes me think thats a good signing, but the data mined on him may show that he fits with what we want and show a player who is better than you think, so happy to "trust the process."

 

I do think the bit in bold is maybe something we have to see as something that Jamestown may excel at. Finding players who may fit well with us but are in a team where the team makes them look worse. As you say he is a bit rash, but that could be him being forced to make rash decisions to try and cover for others. Whereas with us, he maybe in a settled team with players who allow him to play the way he can.

[Agentjambo]

[BigStein]

12 minutes ago, Agentjambo said:

 

Don't think Cammy would thank you for that suggestion  

[Chaps]

The only way Taylor should be allowed to stay is another loan but can’t see it.

[LarrysRightFoot]

I really hope we don't move to 3 at the back. 

[Agentjambo]

9 minutes ago, BigAlim said:

 

Don't think Cammy would thank you for that suggestion  

At home we shouldn’t need to play with 2 defensive/sitting midfielders.

[kingantti1874]

7 minutes ago, Chaps said:

The only way Taylor should be allowed to stay is another loan but can’t see it.

why? Becuase he’s had an injury - that can happen to anyone at any time.  
 

We will see how he gets on till end of season but if he replicates his preferences against rangers and Celtic it’s a no brainer.  Some of the best displays from a hearts right back I’ve seen period.  
 

Im confident the ropey displays were down to mis-management. 

Edited February 6, 2025 by kingantti1874

[Uncle Buck]

Casey is absolutely shite. Hopefully it’s not true.

[Hømme]

22 minutes ago, Agentjambo said:

At home we shouldn’t need to play with 2 defensive/sitting midfielders.

 

Similarly we cannot play with one in the middle of the park

[Agentjambo]

Just now, Hømme said:

 

Similarly we cannot play with one in the middle of the park

Christ on a bike….players can move aboot ye know!

Is this better?

[Ribble]

13 hours ago, tcjambo said:

I think Gordon should retire whilst he is at the top. Stone ro return as back up. As for leavers: Denholm, McKay, Grant freed. Oda and Musa sold. Forrest may move on for a nominal fee.  I think we'll keep Vargas. Shanks will probably leave too. That will clear the decks for another striker, possibly two, two wide players. Penrice may be sold too. Of our defence, I can only see Kent going possibly. I don't think he needs replaced unless Halkett is seriously injured. 7 out and 5 in.

 

My guess would be 

 

Clarke no1

New signing 22-25 age bracket that will be no2 for a season before fighting it out with Clarke for the 26/27 season

Gordon no3/Coach (mainly for club grown status in European games)

 

Fulton and Stone released

[Ribble]

41 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said:

why? Becuase he’s had an injury - that can happen to anyone at any time.  
 

We will see how he gets on till end of season but if he replicates his preferences against rangers and Celtic it’s a no brainer.  Some of the best displays from a hearts right back I’ve seen period.  
 

Im confident the ropey displays were down to mis-management. 

 

I'd say it's more about how he's recovered from the injury, is it something that will slow him long term for example, if we don't see him in a run of 5 or more games before the end of the season then another loan (even 6 months with an optional fee slightly higher than what was agreed for this summer)

[Ribble]

2 hours ago, Agentjambo said:

I can see us going to a back 3 next season.At Blackpool NC played 3-5-2.

 

He did but he also played 442, 343 and 4231 a fair amount too

[GinRummy]

1 hour ago, Agentjambo said:

 

22 minutes ago, Agentjambo said:

Christ on a bike….players can move aboot ye know!

Is this better?

With our full backs that type of set up could be quite attacking. The thing I disliked about Robbie’s 3-4-3 (as opposed to that 3-5-2) is we always started with two DM’s which isn’t needed in every game. 

[jamboinglasgow]

2 hours ago, Agentjambo said:

I can see us going to a back 3 next season.At Blackpool NC played 3-5-2.

 

I dont see why,  he seems to be like the 4-4-2/4-2-3-1. From all I have read about NC, he is quite pragmatic with formations and the 3-5-2 at Blackpool was used  due to the squad he had when he took over rather than its his preferred formation.

[Agentjambo]

Where do Spittal and Kartum fit into our 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 formation next season??

[Carter]

If Casey does arrive it probably spells the end for Halkett or Kent. Potentially both.

[sac]

Cannot believe Casey would rate well on the analytics.

[TheBigO]

2 hours ago, Agentjambo said:

No thank you. Attacking fullbacks driving from deep please. 442 or variations of.

[Pasquale for King]

This guy being fit gives us cover over the defence. 

[Pasquale for King]

5 hours ago, TheBigO said:

No thank you. Attacking fullbacks driving from deep please. 442 or variations of.

Indeed, back 5s really aren’t the way forward for most teams never mind those that play on tight pitches. 

[kingantti1874]

2 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said:

This guy being fit gives us cover over the defence. 

oh that’s great to see

[cosanostra]

Dan Casey is a weird one. The Motherwell fans seem quite split on him. Prone to blunders, ideal big old fashioned centre half, prone to being carded, had a massive falling out with Kettlewell, best defender at the club, hatchet man and bombscare all seem to get mentions.

I'm sure one of the ex-pro's said on another thread that this was already signed and sealed.

The analysis must see some kind of unrealised value in him somewhere. 

He'd probably be cheap in terms of salary as well.

By most accounts he's got balls, fights for everything and is a savage tackler.  

[Dido of Consequence]

5 minutes ago, cosanostra said:

Dan Casey is a weird one. The Motherwell fans seem quite split on him. Prone to blunders, ideal big old fashioned centre half, prone to being carded, had a massive falling out with Kettlewell, best defender at the club, hatchet man and bombscare all seem to get mentions.

I'm sure one of the ex-pro's said on another thread that this was already signed and sealed.

The analysis must see some kind of unrealised value in him somewhere. 

He'd probably be cheap in terms of salary as well.

By most accounts he's got balls, fights for everything and is a savage tackler.  

Some of that reminds me of how our late great captain Zal was described, once upon a time. He wasn't always loved by everyone our support; as much as some folk wouldn't like to admit it. 

[kingantti1874]

Reading that USG tried to buy Lennon Miller. Wee buy and loan back 🤣

[GinRummy]

I think there’s an effort to get guys in that will leave everything on the pitch. Folk like McCart and Milne and I presume Casey fit in with that.  Obviously other criteria at play as well though. 

[TexasAndy]

Think it's a bit early for speculation but if the January window is the standard going forward then summer window could be exciting.

[Shankland31]

Folk saying Casey is sh*te better phone Jamestown and let them know asap.

 

Fully on board with every signing from now on. 

[Batistuta9]

7 minutes ago, Shankland31 said:

Folk saying Casey is sh*te better phone Jamestown and let them know asap.

 

Fully on board with every signing from now on. 

His name was floated about a while ago so I watched him closely the last time we played Motherwell and thought he did very well. Had a shaky start and made a wee mistake giving the ball away to us early on and I was immediately like "nah"; but he settled in to the game, was really confident driving out of defence with the ball and to attack, which would be refreshing. He's a bit of a pest at corners as well because he'll fight through the crowd to get onto the ball, and often does - at both ends. His only goal this season coming from a corner against us IIRC. At the moment he looks like a replacement for Halkett so wouldn't come in as a starter, maybe 2nd choice at RCB behind Steinweinder? 

 

Edited February 7, 2025 by Batistuta87