Heart Of Midlothian summer transfer window 2026 - Josh McPake signed

February 20

8 hours ago, siegementality said:

Kizi has blown hot and cold. He has been blowing cold for several weeks. Whether he is being doubled up on or not his decision making has been poor. He is far too predictable, which makes nullifying him easy. He is definitely one we need to flip and upgrade on for next season.

Not one person is saying otherwise he can’t take on 2 men every time it’s that simple I’m saying we have to provide a threat on the other side to give the guy a chance. Interesting you just ripped him yet expect someone else to buy him 🤦

February 20

1 hour ago, GavK1012 said:

Nobody is paying 5M for Kyzi, he ain't getting called up to the Greece squad anytime soon, talk about maroon tinted specs! Likely 2M max in the summer unless we do the unthinkable and a League winners tax is applied...awful for months, after a strong 3 months at the start for the season. Time will tell, he works hard, so fair play, but real lack of consistency and quality for so long now...

As I’ve said he’s doubled up on every time but I give up 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

February 20

Kyzi can go inside or outside or switch or back or cross early / pass

It'll be easier as the boy above states and the balance on the other side will make it easier to spread the % of each of the options on the ball

I wish people would stop think nothing ever changes; what a defeatist mentality

He'll be worth more when he ticks that box, as stated earlier today :pimp2:

February 20

isn’t Kyzi a new father also? can take its toll on the best of us let alone athletes

February 20

55 minutes ago, BIG ECK said:

I don’t disagree but BUT £6 million for Bowie?

I don't believe that the vermin will get anything like £6M for Bowie.

They'll be lucky to get half, with the rest made up of unachievable add-ons like Bowie scoring a hat-trick for Scotland in the world cup final with a Timberland boot lodged in his **** eye.

February 20

2 hours ago, hearts00 said:

He was excellent at Easter Road at Christmas time. Single handedly dragged us back into the game. I agree though no where near enough end product for a while now with a few glaring misses as well.

👍 yes seems to continually take the wrong option these days.

February 20

29 minutes ago, red said:

isn’t Kyzi a new father also? can take its toll on the best of us let alone athletes

Often overlooked point! Although I have to add, he’s been nowhere near as bad as many are suggesting. We are lucky to have him and should enjoy him while we can.

February 20

Other teams have cottoned on to what Kyzi is all about and are double teaming him and watching out for him cutting him. I’m sure he’ll kick on in the next few weeks.

February 20

1 hour ago, LSC said:

Not one person is saying otherwise he can’t take on 2 men every time it’s that simple I’m saying we have to provide a threat on the other side to give the guy a chance. Interesting you just ripped him yet expect someone else to buy him 🤦

"Ripped him"? I think you'll find I gave a fair assessment of how he has been performing over the last several weeks.

You could do with acting less like a 15 year old, unless you are actually a 15 year old.

February 20

34 minutes ago, soonbe110 said:

Yep, facts are hard to swallow

Believe my own eyes before I believe your stats that's for sure, Sandy Clark says you never ever pitched up at Albion Rovers.

February 20

Shankland being out won’t be helping Kizi’s form either. One less danger man for teams to worry about means even less space.

February 20

16 minutes ago, Threedoorsdown said:

Shankland being out won’t be helping Kizi’s form either. One less danger man for teams to worry about means even less space.

More reason for rotation of the wingers then

February 20

50 minutes ago, Glamorgan Jambo said:

Other teams have cottoned on to what Kyzi is all about and are double teaming him and watching out for him cutting him. I’m sure he’ll kick on in the next few weeks.

Yip, definitely doubling up on him. But then that should leave another hearts player free. Up to McInnes therefore to figure out how we can use that to our advantage...

February 20

54 minutes ago, Babertonhearts said:

Believe my own eyes before I believe your stats that's for sure, Sandy Clark says you never ever pitched up at Albion Rovers.

Well my stats are 100% accurate. Better get to Specsavers.

Sandy was was correct. Never been to Albion, we haven’t played there in my lifetime. I have watched Albion Rovers though. Ever heard of away games?

February 20

53 minutes ago, Threedoorsdown said:

Shankland being out won’t be helping Kizi’s form either. One less danger man for teams to worry about means even less space.

Yeah, very good point.

Probably a case of not enough attacking options to begin with.

Suspect we'll be in a very good position come the split, lots of opportunity for the likes of Ageu, Magnusson, Chesny, Mato and Kabore to keep building their confidence.

February 20

49 minutes ago, franko1874 said:

More reason for rotation of the wingers then

Would have been if had any options.

February 21

21 hours ago, Russ1977 said:

As it stands Chesnokov hasn’t shown anything in an attacking sense that would make teams change much when playing against us. He was dropped in for 2 very hard games so it’s understandable he’s not shown up spectacularly going forward but we could do with that changing asap.

He was dropped against Rangers for a change of set up, which IMO lost us the game.

The upcoming games are idea to see him in an attacking set up.

February 21

10 hours ago, siegementality said:

"Ripped him"? I think you'll find I gave a fair assessment of how he has been performing over the last several weeks.

You could do with acting less like a 15 year old, unless you are actually a 15 year old.

I gave you the reason his form has dipped even a 15yr old could see what you clearly can’t HE’S GETTING DOUBLED UP ON please don’t make me write it again try and let it filter in !

February 21

14 minutes ago, LSC said:

I gave you the reason his form has dipped even a 15yr old could see what you clearly can’t HE’S GETTING DOUBLED UP ON please don’t make me write it again try and let it filter in !

And a 15 year old would know that if he's doubled up on then there is room elsewhere. If the manager exploits that extra room they might be less inclined to double up on him.

February 21

14 hours ago, GinRummy said:

Does anyone know how Zander has been doing down at Doncaster?

I work with a Doncaster fan and he told me he had done well in a cup game , not FA cup can't remember which one then played in the league and again done well then got injured in the next game in the warm up. So not seen too much of him but general feeling was he liked him and thought he would do well there

February 21

6 minutes ago, JamboAl said:

And a 15 year old would know that if he's doubled up on then there is room elsewhere. If the manager exploits that extra room they might be less inclined to double up on him.

I’m aware of that don’t you start I’m trying to explain for the clearly hard of thinking why his “ form has dipped “ I’ve posted multiple times we need a threat on the other side please take it up with the other poster ffs 🤦

February 21

35 minutes ago, Takeshi kovac said:

I work with a Doncaster fan and he told me he had done well in a cup game , not FA cup can't remember which one then played in the league and again done well then got injured in the next game in the warm up. So not seen too much of him but general feeling was he liked him and thought he would do well there

👍Seems to have had a lot of injury issues. Hopefully resolved soon.

February 21

Hopefully as Ageu and Chesney start to make a difference Kyzi will get more space to operate in.

Our lack of right side and midfielder really pushing on past strikers has imo really hampered him.

For us to get serious money for him he's going to need to show how he's adapted and go on another excellent run of form.

February 21

Interesting peice, in The Scotsman, on the our guys out on loan. Plenty of them are getting solid minutes, as hoped for. Will be interesting to see what JTA make of those minutes for pre season opportunities. Exciting times in the summer for a few of them perhaps.

Edited February 21 by pettigrewsstylist

February 21

1 minute ago, pettigrewsstylist said:

Interesting peice, in The Scotsman, on the our guys out on loan. Plenty of them are getting solid minutes, as hoped for. Will be interesting to see what JTA make of those minutes for pre season opportunities. Exciting times in the summer for a few of them perhaps.

Vargas mentioned mate ? I’d love him to come back and rub a good few noses in it , hearts coaching ruined the guy imo of course

February 21

15 hours ago, OTT said:

Irving might be difficult with him signing for Sparta Prague - I want to see that lad back in maroon again. Maybe give it a year or two and see if he fancies it.

Getting enough youngsters to meet the quota will be tough, Obviously keeperwise, Gordon (if he extends), Stone & McFarlane would all be good back up choices, think Stone & McFarlane are both doing really well on loan too. Tait I assume is coming back too and is top flight ready - per transfermarkt, he's been in the starting 11 81% of the time, which even though they're struggling is still good experience for him. Alfie Osborne could be an interesting option, although he's been linked with a move to Newcastle & Brightons academy IIRC ? - In any case, he's like 6"5 and a midfielder, could be a very good option to back up Magnusson & McEntee with his height.

Most youngsters don't help with the quota. You can name unlimited players on a "b list" as long as they are under 21, and "played for the club for two uninterrupted years or three consecutive years with maximum one loan". Anyone that meets those criteria doesn't count towards the 25 man squad anyway.

Although I think Tait wouldn't meet the b list criteria and could take one of the four slots in the "a list".

February 21

5 minutes ago, Pingu said:

Most youngsters don't help with the quota. You can name unlimited players on a "b list" as long as they are under 21, and "played for the club for two uninterrupted years or three consecutive years with maximum one loan". Anyone that meets those criteria doesn't count towards the 25 man squad anyway.

Although I think Tait wouldn't meet the b list criteria and could take one of the four slots in the "a list".

McFarlane is another that would fit club trained.

February 21

12 hours ago, soonbe110 said:

Well my stats are 100% accurate. Better get to Specsavers.

Sandy was was correct. Never been to Albion, we haven’t played there in my lifetime. I have watched Albion Rovers though. Ever heard of away games?

Your stats are "100,% accurate" but not up to date as never watched Stone at Airdrie, you are what is known as an attention seeker with made up stats.

February 21

Nobody is paying close to £5m for a player who can really easily be taken out a game by just doubling up on him…..which hasn’t always been the case imo.…..I think is being exaggerated a bit.

February 21

Kizi. We will get 2-3 million for. But Braga , we will get around 6-8 million. Braga always influences games. Even when I have found him frustrating. He pops up with a goal, assist or some play that leads to a goal. Constant pest to teams and type of player lower English premiership teams would love.

February 21

14 hours ago, Glamorgan Jambo said:

Other teams have cottoned on to what Kyzi is all about and are double teaming him and watching out for him cutting him. I’m sure he’ll kick on in the next few weeks.

Current situation reminds me of how JJ hung Templeton out to dry.

The time that he switched him to right winger he put in some fantastic crosses

February 21

54 minutes ago, Babertonhearts said:

Your stats are "100,% accurate" but not up to date as never watched Stone at Airdrie, you are what is known as an attention seeker with made up stats.

Pot, kettle, black. What stats are made up? You just said my stats were accurate ? Just let it go, I have the watched the two keepers in question several times over the last 3/4 years. You haven’t. I have an opinion based on what I have seen. Just an opinion. Are we allowed opinions on here? Assuming so then yes we are also allowed a different opinion. Happy to accept yours is different though not sure what’s it’s based on if you haven’t watched them. In any case no need to go on and on about an opinion you disagree with is there? Let’s just leave it there.

February 21

36 minutes ago, johnking123 said:

Kizi. We will get 2-3 million for. But Braga , we will get around 6-8 million. Braga always influences games. Even when I have found him frustrating. He pops up with a goal, assist or some play that leads to a goal. Constant pest to teams and type of player lower English premiership teams would love.

Would agree other than his age will be a limiting factor on the fee. There’s little or no sell-on potential with Braga. Big diff between him and say Bowie.

February 21

:jj_facepalm:

February 21

13 hours ago, SkabalaJam said:

Yip, definitely doubling up on him. But then that should leave another hearts player free. Up to McInnes therefore to figure out how we can use that to our advantage...

Only needs at attack minded midfielder to break forward(Tomas or Ageu),at the same time Milne offers himself overlapping and suddenly you split the defence,milne being played out of position always negatively impacts Kyzi.

Kyzi has great belief in his abilities so his confidence will not drop.

What I would like to see is a bit longer in the game where we switch him to the right and his only instruction is byline and cross.

2 proper wingers will improve him.

He's going to score a ripper today!!!!

February 21

8 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said:

Only needs at attack minded midfielder to break forward(Tomas or Ageu),at the same time Milne offers himself overlapping and suddenly you split the defence,milne being played out of position always negatively impacts Kyzi.

Kyzi has great belief in his abilities so his confidence will not drop.

What I would like to see is a bit longer in the game where we switch him to the right and his only instruction is byline and cross.

2 proper wingers will improve him.

He's going to score a ripper today!!!!

Has he ever been switched to the right this season ? Defences have wised up to him now. Give them something else to get their head round .

February 21

12 minutes ago, Chillidigits said:

Has he ever been switched to the right this season ? Defences have wised up to him now. Give them something else to get their head round .

4/5 times started out there

February 21

1 hour ago, Chillidigits said:

Has he ever been switched to the right this season ? Defences have wised up to him now. Give them something else to get their head round .

We have two wide players that both like to cut infield and strike the ball with their favoured foot. In Kyzi's case it's his right and Kerjota, it's his left.

We could try swapping them and asking them to try and get to the bye line and get crosses in using their favoured feet.

Braga showed last week at Ibrox that he is no slouch in the air. Not sure about Kabore but worth a try.

February 21

1 hour ago, kingantti1874 said:

4/5 times started out there

My bad memory. Can you recall how much success emanated from the switch ?

February 21

5 minutes ago, wavydavy said:

We have two wide players that both like to cut infield and strike the ball with their favoured foot. In Kyzi's case it's his right and Kerjota, it's his left.

We could try swapping them and asking them to try and get to the bye line and get crosses in using their favoured feet.

Braga showed last week at Ibrox that he is no slouch in the air. Not sure about Kabore but worth a try.

Yes and while we're at it, on the training field get them firing in crosses with their "wrong" foot. The more you do it the better you get - in theory.

February 21

1 minute ago, Chillidigits said:

Yes and while we're at it, on the training field get them firing in crosses with their "wrong" foot. The more you do it the better you get - in theory.

Not sure if you are being serious or just taking the piss.

February 21

No piss taking. When I was playing I practiced a lot trying to do with my wrong foot what I was comfortable doing with my right foot. It's not just about the kicking bit, your other leg has to learn to support yourself in the act of kicking. Took a while but eventually cracked it. Should be easier for a full time pro - again in theory...

February 21

That Cameron Congreve at Dundee is good. I was hoping we might be watching him but I see Rangers are now being linked with him.

February 22

On 20/02/2026 at 20:50, siegementality said:

"Ripped him"? I think you'll find I gave a fair assessment of how he has been performing over the last several weeks.

You could do with acting less like a 15 year old, unless you are actually a 15 year old.

Kizi man of the match when we have a threat on the other side, imagine that

February 22

20 hours ago, Chillidigits said:

My bad memory. Can you recall how much success emanated from the switch ?

livi away is the obvious example when he came on at half time With the cross for Braga to equalise . He’s not as natural out there but is more inclined to go down the line

February 22

On 21/02/2026 at 08:55, pettigrewsstylist said:

Interesting peice, in The Scotsman, on the our guys out on loan. Plenty of them are getting solid minutes, as hoped for. Will be interesting to see what JTA make of those minutes for pre season opportunities. Exciting times in the summer for a few of them perhaps.

Dhanda look's like he's bulked up ,look's much stronger putting himself about and hitting great shot's for Dundee ,maybe get another chance next season ?

February 22

On 21/02/2026 at 10:20, Drylaw Hearts said:

Nobody is paying close to £5m for a player who can really easily be taken out a game by just doubling up on him…..which hasn’t always been the case imo.…..I think is being exaggerated a bit.

Nonsense

If you could skin 2/3 players at every opportunity he'd go for 50 million.

February 22

On 21/02/2026 at 17:30, No Idle Talk said:

That Cameron Congreve at Dundee is good. I was hoping we might be watching him but I see Rangers are now being linked with him.

Excellent footballer would love to see him at Tynie. McPake's coming tho and will surprise a few, scores goals and two footed.

February 23

Cameron Ashia from Uddersfield has been linked with us

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/rangers-fc-plot-huddersfield-town-transfer-move-cameron-ashia/

Probably just internet nonsense

February 23

Cameron Ashia..

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/rangers-fc-plot-huddersfield-town-transfer-move-cameron-ashia/

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