Guest u01dg3 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Given that some people have been taking him to shreds lately, I thought he was our best player today. Constantly distributing the ball well and stayed calm and composed during the late pressure. His partnership with karypidis seems to be working a treat, and even neilson had a goodish game. If we bring in a good left back, I think our defence will be strong. Also, with kingston coming back from the african nations soon, I believe we have a strong team. Basically, apart from a full back we dont need anymore players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Given that some people have been taking him to shreds lately, I thought he was our best player today. Constantly distributing the ball well and stayed calm and composed during the late pressure. His partnership with karypidis seems to be working a treat, and even neilson had a goodish game. If we bring in a good left back, I think our defence will be strong. Also, with kingston coming back from the african nations soon, I believe we have a strong team. Basically, apart from a full back we dont need anymore players. I think the problem is that he has to cope with hearts politics , the media , dodgy team selection etc in his role as captain . IMO he should not be captain and be left to focus on his football after all he is still learning his trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I think the problem is that he has to cope with hearts politics , the media , dodgy team selection etc in his role as captain . IMO he should not be captain and be left to focus on his football after all he is still learning his trade. Agree totally with this, although I can't say theres a stand out candidate for captain in my eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in leith Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Playing the same back 4 does seem to be helping. 3 games and the only goal conceded is a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adayinmay Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 The less nonsense Berra has to deal with off the pitch the better he'll get on the pitch. I've been very impressed by Berra for the last 18 months and as long as SF (or anyONE) is allowed to continue in full control then the better Berra will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinzeal Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Given that some people have been taking him to shreds lately, I thought he was our best player today. Constantly distributing the ball well and stayed calm and composed during the late pressure. His partnership with karypidis seems to be working a treat, and even neilson had a goodish game. If we bring in a good left back, I think our defence will be strong. Also, with kingston coming back from the african nations soon, I believe we have a strong team. Basically, apart from a full back we dont need anymore players. We need a right back too, Neilson may have been ok today, but generally he is very poor and not good enough. We need two fullbacks as a priority, along with a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 There are better signs about the team with a more solid base when we play Banks, Neilson, Tall/Karipidis, Berra, Goncalves. With a bit of coaching we could get a lot more out of Jose as he lacks positional sense. Berra has had a lot of criticism from fans on this site. But I think he's in our top 5 players so far this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I agree that Berra was outstanding yesterday and unlike some people on here I do rate the guy. I still think we desperately need to sign an attacking midfielder and a left back as Jose is not the answer - I also think we need another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I actually thought in dark December / early Jan that Berra was one of our better performers, and almost all of our (few) goals recently have come either from him (as scorer, or from his ball winning at corners /set pieces). Playing a captain's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Some members will be spewing into their cornflakes this morning after another decent performance from Berra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercrutch Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Some members will be spewing into their cornflakes this morning after another decent performance from Berra. Not me !! I am delighted when a Hearts player does well. Even when that player is Neilson. PS. Bring back Larry, I think our current team with him in the middle could be very good !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie22 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I must admit that i was 1 of those people that doubted his credentials as a captain. But recently he seems to be warming to tha task. Good on you son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrie Jambo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Berra (and the rest of the defence) needs an experienced centre half beside him (them). The captaincy is not helping either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Some members will be spewing into their cornflakes this morning after another decent performance from Berra. I don't rate Berra as highly as some (that does not mean i do not rate him), and as i was not at the game yesterday i can't comment but i always hope and want that he and all others who are picked to play have stormers(Neilson included). :Hearts Man spotrun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Christophe Berra will develop into a top defender, i have no doubts about that. As i have said a number of time on here before, he has been hampered by playing alongside a very poor defence for most of the season and by internal pressures of being captain of our club during these difficult times- a pressure that even the much much more experienced Steven Pressley couldn't handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie_John Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I can't remember him going for a header and not winning it yesterday. Even when he was getting fouled by Miller, he was still winning the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 He's a good defender who could have used a Pressley type next to him in his first couple of seasons alas he's had to go it alone but I feel he's always been worthy of his starting place. Karipidis seems a good partner for him just now so long may that continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Never ever doubted Berra.Never understood how some do not rate him.Okay he may have got the captaincy too early but no matter who got it was on a hiding to nothing after Elvis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoruso Lets it Run ... Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Karipidis and Berra have been excellent lately. Has there been any news on how Talls injury is progressing ? Would be good to have him back soon. Usually a good attacking threat and pitches in with a few goals as well. Also no coincidence we've been doing a lot better lately without Elliot, Zaliukas and Ksanavicius starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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