Islam Chesnokov - it’s official

[Scott Leitch]

Just came on for his country. 

 

At least I think it's him 😂 

 

On BBC 1

[JimmyCant]

Came on for the other guy we are supposedly monitoring

[steve123]

Playing as a Centre Forward by the looks of it.

[Scott Leitch]

Had 2 great chances. A header and a half volley. Also smashed into a Welsh player!

[feej]

Chance there, good technique, just too high

[Whitecapjambo]

Looks a player. Good technique, aggressive, seems to be good off the ball too pressing and organising. 

 

[WageThief]

2 minutes ago, feej said:

Chance there, good technique, just too high

 

How much has he smoked?!

[RENE]

Chesnekov has made a big difference.

[Rudi5kaceldream1ng]

Looks amazing! 

[Malinga the Swinga]

Just now, RENE said:

Chesnekov has made a big difference.

Yep, looks nippy on break and Kazakhstan much improved since he came on. 

[Malinga the Swinga]

8 minutes ago, Scott Leitch said:

Had 2 great chances. A header and a half volley. Also smashed into a Welsh player!

Tbf, wish he'd smashed him harder 

[MarkDevriesScores4]

Looks impressive 

[Malinga the Swinga]

Chance for equaliser here.

[steinbeckjambo1874]

Looks a handful - very promising and likes to run at players. 

[feej]

1 minute ago, MarkDevriesScores4 said:

Looks impressive 

Looking forward to seeing him in a Hearts jersey.

[Luckies1874]

Looks extremely sharp and very confident. Can't wait to see him in maroon. Will be a difference maker. 

[El Prez]

Seen enough there to be cautiously optimistic at his arrival.

[meister]

By the way he looks good !!

 

what a difference he’s made since coming on, rapid, direct and he can handle himself.

 

Me likey  

[Malinga the Swinga]

Chesnokov player part in transforming a poor Kazakhstan attack into one that had Wales scrambling to hold out.

He was a massive improvement on Kenzhebek, that's for certain. Might have helped if both could have been on pitch at same time but out of two, I'd take Chesnokov every time

[Texaco]

Even commentator said played well since came on. Looked strong. Willing to tackle.

[neilnunb]

First time I've seen him. Looks decent. Should be enough to take us to the title after the new year. 😁

[Agentjambo]

Just now, Malinga the Swinga said:

Chesnokov player part in transforming a poor Kazakhstan attack into one that had Wales scrambling to hold out.

He was a massive improvement on Kenzhebek, that's for certain. Might have helped if both could have been on pitch at same time but out of two, I'd take Chesnokov every time

Quick question…see when your guide dog does a shite,how do you know where it is?

[DxB Hearts]

Okay he looks great. Was involved in absolutely everything they did as soon as he came on, had a couple chances and won the free kick right at the end that may have drawn the game. Looks athletic, can ping a pass, decent shot on him and pretty creative. 
 

Very excited by him. 

[Rocky jamboa]

32 minutes ago, Scott Leitch said:

Just came on for his country. 

 

At least I think it's him 😂 

 

On BBC 1

Thanks for the heads up! 

 

A decent little 25 minute cameo for Chesnokov. Looks a good little player. Good technique but gets stuck in as well. Promising stuff. 

[mumbojambo]

Just now, DxB Hearts said:

Okay he looks great. Was involved in absolutely everything they did as soon as he came on, had a couple chances and won the free kick right at the end that may have drawn the game. Looks athletic, can ping a pass, decent shot on him and pretty creative. 
 

Very excited by him. 

My thoughts exactly. Very promising at first glance 👍

[Nucky Thompson]

2 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

Chesnokov player part in transforming a poor Kazakhstan attack into one that had Wales scrambling to hold out.

He was a massive improvement on Kenzhebek, that's for certain. Might have helped if both could have been on pitch at same time but out of two, I'd take Chesnokov every time

Kenzhebek was decent too. Was their best player in the first half

[Babertonhearts]

Have to ask why only sub, not sure about his role in "foul" at end, looks a footballer for sure.

[Malinga the Swinga]

1 minute ago, Nucky Thompson said:

Kenzhebek was decent too. Was their best player in the first half

Out of the two, Chesnokov looked better player although he only got 25 minutes.

Faster, more direct, more physical and created/caused more problems than other guy.

Didn't realise that Kenzhebek had his own support group on here.

[Bill Sikes]

Definitely a dud.

 

[Luckies1874]

January 3rd 2026 at home to Livvy

 

Schwolow

 

Borchgrevink  Halkett  Findlay  Milne

 

Chesnokov  Ageu  Devlin   Kyzridis

 

Shankland   Braga

[Threedoorsdown]

Tremendous 

[GinRummy]

Done we;l when he came on. Can pass, cross and carry the ball. 

[vegas-voss]

9 minutes ago, Babertonhearts said:

Have to ask why only sub, not sure about his role in "foul" at end, looks a footballer for sure.

Sometimes with these foreign guys they are better as impact subs when there is more space to do there stuff 😁

[BackOfTheNet]

Still can’t tell if he’s an inverted RW or central striker. Have only seen him play for Kazakhstan a few times, but he’s seemingly in central areas more than wide. Suppose would be a tricky one to mark, but certainly not going to provide out and out width. Looking forward to him coming and hope Kenzhebek joins him.

[BackOfTheNet]

12 minutes ago, vegas-voss said:

Sometimes with these foreign guys they are better as impact subs when there is more space to do there stuff 😁

[vegas-voss]

1 minute ago, BackOfTheNet said:

😁

[Rudi5kaceldream1ng]

23 minutes ago, Bill Sikes said:

Definitely a dud.

 

[mumbojambo]

7 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said:

Russell Martin on the right? 😂

[Joey J J Jr Shabadoo]

48 minutes ago, Agentjambo said:

Quick question…see when your guide dog does a shite,how do you know where it is?

[heartsfc_fan]

40 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said:

January 3rd 2026 at home to Livvy

 

Schwolow

 

Borchgrevink  Halkett  Findlay  Milne

 

Chesnokov  Ageu  Devlin   Kyzridis

 

Shankland   Braga

🥰

[InternationalJambo]

Whisper it but if this is the calibre of player Jamestown are turning out during our first proper window implementing it then we are in for a hell of a ride. 

Edited September 4, 2025 by InternationalJambo

[Dido of Consequence]

53 minutes ago, Luckies1874 said:

January 3rd 2026 at home to Livvy

 

Schwolow

 

Borchgrevink  Halkett  Findlay  Milne

 

Chesnokov  Ageu  Devlin   Kyzridis

 

Shankland   Braga

[Penrices left boot]

59 minutes ago, Babertonhearts said:

Have to ask why only sub, not sure about his role in "foul" at end, looks a footballer for sure.

 

Because it's common to hold back a tricky winger/ fast player untill later as they are more effective v tiring defenders and when the game is more open.

 

From tbe start they can sometimes be lost in the blood and thunder and hectic pace.

[JJ1984]

Looks very good. Highly impressed with that.

[Babertonhearts]

1 hour ago, Penrices left boot said:

 

Because it's common to hold back a tricky winger/ fast player untill later as they are more effective v tiring defenders and when the game is more open.

 

From tbe start they can sometimes be lost in the blood and thunder and hectic pace.

He ain't a trick winger. No point thinking about him till he actually arrives, looks the ambitious type so will need to produce from start.

[ramrod]

Today was the first time I've seen him and he was pretty impressive. 

Great touch ,moment and work ethics.

Not to dissimilar to Kyzi. 

Will be a very good addition imo.

[stevie1874]

Watched last half hour of match on iPlayer and as others have said he seems a good team player with his work off the ball pressing and looks to have a fair turn of pace, touch and always looks to get forward. Looking forward to see him after January and think he’ll have no problem settling into Scottish football. 

[RudiSkacelsLeftPeg]

3 hours ago, WageThief said:

 

How much has he smoked?!

😂

[Sub4TiddlerMurray]

6 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

Chesnokov player part in transforming a poor Kazakhstan attack into one that had Wales scrambling to hold out.

He was a massive improvement on Kenzhebek, that's for certain. Might have helped if both could have been on pitch at same time but out of two, I'd take Chesnokov every time

 

OMG Kenzhebek is the new Devlin 

[boag1874]

19 hours ago, Luckies1874 said:

January 3rd 2026 at home to Livvy

 

Schwolow

 

Borchgrevink  Halkett  Findlay  Milne

 

Chesnokov  Ageu  Devlin   Kyzridis

 

Shankland   Braga

Thats horny