Team For Tuesday V Elgin City

[CJGJ]

Change the majority for me -- look to Dundee United next week and be fresh for that game.

 

Balogh, J Thomson, Eggert, Stevenson, Novikovas, Mrowiec and McGowan should all start along wirh one or two others depending upon injury.

 

 

With a couple of regular defenders playing that team will be more than good enough (attitude permitting) to win the match -- given that Obua, S Elliot and Driver are all injured we could have changed the whole first eleven and still win with comfort.

 

Players need match practice and this is a great chance to do this and keep the momentum going into the week-end.

[Francis Albert]

Play our strongest available team. I'd like to win a trophy and this competition is one of only two we have a realistic hope of winning.

And do players really need to be kept "fresh" two games into the season?

[Ray Winstone]

Strongest team - keep the confidence up and turn them over.

 

Pro footballers should be able to play sat-tue-sat.

[Dean Winchester]

Hate this resting players tripe. They're professional footballers.

 

Always play the strongest possible team. No competitive game is unimportant IMO.

[bn jambo]

Play our strongest available team. I'd like to win a trophy and this competition is one of only two we have a realistic hope of winning.

And do players really need to be kept "fresh" two games into the season?

 

 

THIS , no fat arsing about, it's the start of the season and i want silverware.

wether it's the league cup, the scottish cup or a league match ,you should always put out your best team, these ARE competitive matches FFS!!!!

[rudi must stay]

Kello

 

C Thomson

Barr

Zaliukas

Mulrooney

 

Templeton

Mrowiec

McGowan

Suso

 

Kyle

C Elliot (replaced by S Elliott after an hour)

 

not our strongest team, but a good enough team to win IMO. Gives some of our fringe players a chance as well..

[Coco]

No reason to change anything except to bring Eggert in for Palazuelos.

[scottishguy]

Hate this resting players tripe. They're professional footballers.

 

Always play the strongest possible team. No competitive game is unimportant IMO.

 

Totally agrre with you.I got mates that do a full weeks work of hard work,play saturday's,sundays,mid week games and have thtraining too,pro footballers are woosies imho

[Snake Plissken]

I'd be looking to play some fringe players - not because the others need a rest but because of the lack of a reserve league.

 

We should be looking for at least 5 goals on Tuesday.

[CavySlaveJambo]

I'd be looking to play some fringe players - not because the others need a rest but because of the lack of a reserve league.

 

We should be looking for at least 5 goals on Tuesday.

 

Five.

Elgin City have concenceded 13 in 3 games. If Berwick can get 6 past them, we should be talking about getting 7 or more past them.

[CJGJ]

THIS , no fat arsing about, it's the start of the season and i want silverware.

wether it's the league cup, the scottish cup or a league match ,you should always put out your best team, these ARE competitive matches FFS!!!!

 

Whilst I agree with the sentiments I think we need to give fringe players and those returning from suspension competitive playing time -- we are playing at home against the worst team in the Scottish League and with due respect will win -- this is a time to think of the benefit of the squad -- if I thought for a minute we would not get through my thoughts may differ but we will and the bigger picture is important.

 

This match will not stop our pursuit of trophies but it can give much needed playing time to some players --- no club puts out it's best team in every game and playing those players will boost the well being of the squad.

[Saint Jambo]

Put Kyle and C. Elliot up front together. Good chance to get goals and work on developing a partnership. Given that Templton and Suso both seem to be confidence players, then it might make sense to start them both. Also a chance to try a more attacking formating that might give us a different option at home when we need to break down weaker teams.

 

Still think the defence is struggling to get to know each other (very ropey at crosses), so wouldn't mess with them either. Could give a different goal keeper a run out and think about what to do in central midfield.

 

I'd start with

Kyle C. Elliot

Suso

Templeton Jonsson Thomson

Wallace Zaliukas Bouzid Barr

Balogh

[bighusref]

I would stick with largely the same side, a few swaps but nothing major.

 

Kello

Barr, Bouzid, Zaliukas, Wallace

C.Thomson, McGowan, Jonsson, Templeton

Elliot, Kyle

How many subs are there? Five? Whatever the number is, I'd have the kids on the bench, Robinson, Mulrooney, McGowan etc and give a couple of them a run out once the result is not in doubt. The other sub would be Stevenson, the only reason I'd ease him back in as a sub is that I foresee him being very important to us unless we sign another attack minded central midfielder.

[Cut The Crap]

Surely we've had enough rotation in the past five years.

 

Jonsson and Stevenson in, Palazuelos and Black out. Keep the same defensive unit including goalkeeper, to let them establish a better understanding in time for the much sterner tests ahead. Maybe give Kyle and Elliott a half each?

[Gambo]

The only changes made should be to make the team more attack minded, we do not need sitting players v Elgin City.

 

Jonsson and Stevenson in for Black/Ruben and tell them to push forward.

 

Kyle for Suso.

[Gigolo-Aunt]

Hearts are not in the Champions League etc, so there is no need to make huge changes for this game.

 

Couple of players will no doubt gets some first team action, and rightly so.

 

Don't want to cum unstuck in this one - winning is a dam good habit to get used too.

[Debut 4]

Hate this resting players tripe. They're professional footballers.

 

Always play the strongest possible team. No competitive game is unimportant IMO.

Agree, the cups should be up there on the same level of importance with the league.

 

Get a strong team out and get the tie won. Hate giving small teams a chance and then they go and knock us out....major regrets afterwards on what could have been.

[Guest jambomickey]

Play our strongest available team. I'd like to win a trophy and this competition is one of only two we have a realistic hope of winning.

And do players really need to be kept "fresh" two games into the season?

100% agree.

[tartofmidlothian]

Balogh

Barr Bouzid Zaliukas Wallace

Suso Jonsson Stevenson Templeton

Kyle C.Elliot

 

In the absence of Driver and not including Kello for Balogh, that's our first choice XI. Reckon we could win the game with a couple of reserves and younger lads in there, but we need to get that back four gelling, get Jonsson and Stevo a bit of competitive action and give our current first choice strike force a chance to score more while they're firing.

 

Subs:

McGowan for Jonsson or Stevenson

Novikovas for Temps

Glen for Kyle

[rossthejambo]

The only changes made should be to make the team more attack minded, we do not need sitting players v Elgin City.

 

Jonsson and Stevenson in for Black/Ruben and tell them to push forward.

 

Kyle for Suso.

 

That's exactly how I'd play it tbh. With maybe S Elliott given a run out in the 2nd half if he's fit.

[Only a Game]

I would stick with largely the same side, a few swaps but nothing major.

 

Kello

Barr, Bouzid, Zaliukas, Wallace

C.Thomson, McGowan, Jonsson, Templeton

Elliot, Kyle

How many subs are there? Five? Whatever the number is, I'd have the kids on the bench, Robinson, Mulrooney, McGowan etc and give a couple of them a run out once the result is not in doubt. The other sub would be Stevenson, the only reason I'd ease him back in as a sub is that I foresee him being very important to us unless we sign another attack minded central midfielder.

 

I'd play that team but with Stevenson starting instead of McGowan. We shouldnt assume we're going to walk on and demolish this team (although we might) and I say take it seriously until its in the bag. After that lets get key players off to prevent injuries and maybe try a few things out. There is a possibility we could run up a score here but lets not count that chicken before its hatched.

 

This is a game we should definitely be seeing two up top in, even if thats not going to be the favoured set up in league games.

[Darren]

I'd bring Stevenson and Jonsson in and play Kyle in place of Suso. Would also be tempted to play the Balogh, purely to keep him happy.

[merseyjambo]

I actually think theres a lot of merit in playing some of the fringe players in this game.

 

I wouldn't go with a reserve side but owing to the fact there is no reserve league, I would be more than happy playing a few players who aren't getting game time at the moment.

 

I would probably go with something like (assuming all are fit and healthy)

 

Balogh

 

J Thomson, Jonsson, Bouzid, Wallace

Suso, Mrowiec/McGowan, Stevenson, Templeton

Clum, Glen

 

Subs - J MacDonald, Kyle, Prychenko, Mrowiec/McGowan, S Elliot

 

If Kyle has only trained 4 or 5 times since summer, its probably better giving him maybe only 45 minutes. Clum had a lot of injury problems last season. Hes started this season well. Given the fact the game against United next week is more important, again I'd be tempted to play him for 45 minutes only. Jonsson & Stevenson have only trained so they must start and get a full 90 minutes under their belt.

 

I would also like to see someone like Prychenko get maybe 30 minutes. He seems to be doing really well at U19 level so moving him into the first team squad for a game like this and giving him a little time will tell us a bit more about his readiness for the first team squad.

[Smoked-Glass]

2008

 

 

nuff said

 

don't rest anyone but by all means bring on players if we are winning comfortably

[johnjl]

Kello

Barr

Wallace

Bouzid

Zal

 

Suso

Eggy

Stevenson

Temps

 

Kyle

C Elliot

[DG_HMFC]

................. KELLO

 

......... BARR - ZALIUKAS - BOUZID

 

C.THOMSON - JONSSON - STEVENSON - WALLACE

 

................ TEMPLETON

 

.............. ELLIOT - KYLE

[Drylaw Hearts]

................. KELLO

 

......... BARR - ZALIUKAS - BOUZID

 

C.THOMSON - JONSSON - STEVENSON - WALLACE

 

................ TEMPLETON

 

.............. ELLIOT - KYLE

 

Do teams still play 3 at the back ?

 

I was never a fan tbh.

[Beats]

Do teams still play 3 at the back ?

 

I was never a fan tbh.

 

 

Didn't Hamilton play 3 at the back yesterday?

[bighusref]

Didn't Hamilton play 3 at the back yesterday?

 

A glowing endorsement!

[Beats]

A glowing endorsement!

 

 

[grumpyespana]

BALOGH

 

J THOMSON

BOUZID

ZALIUKAS

MULROONY

 

STEVENSON

MROWIEC

JONSSON

TEMPLETON

 

KYLE

C ELLIOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grumpy.

[Beats]

Didnt think Mulrooney was a left back?

[davemclaren]

As this is 1 of 3 trophies we are in and 1 of two where we have a realistic chance of winning then we should put out or strongest team imo.

 

Can't make it myself as I'll be working away, not been to a competitive game this season yet.

[Johanes de Silentio]

JJ is still tinkering with his chemistry set in an attempt to find the right blend for his strongest XI.

 

Therefore, I should be the strongest line up available, with Eggert and Stevenson in from the start, as they need game time to get them up to speed for SPL games.

 

The back four of Barr, Bouzid, Zal, and Wallace also need more time together to gel properly.

 

Would also be good for Kyle and/or Stephen Elliott to get some game time.

 

Even if people think it's a diddy cup, this is a game we can use.

 

We need to establish our strongest line-up, make chances, score goals, win games, and build up some momentum.

[jambopompey]

JJ is still tinkering with his chemistry set in an attempt to find the right blend for his strongest XI.

 

Therefore, I should be the strongest line up available, with Eggert and Stevenson in from the start, as they need game time to get them up to speed for SPL games.

 

The back four of Barr, Bouzid, Zal, and Wallace also need more time together to gel properly.

 

Would also be good for Kyle and/or Stephen Elliott to get some game time.

 

Even if people think it's a diddy cup, this is a game we can use.

 

We need to establish our strongest line-up, make chances, score goals, win games, and build up some momentum.

 

i would keep most of the starting 11 from the hamilton game, keep the back 5 together to allow an understanding to be build with them all, midfield i would make a few changes as you have stated, eggy and stevenson coming in for rubens and black, with Kyle on for suso. allowing Kyle to start alongside Clum, give kyle about 60 minutes and replace him by Steven Elliot.

 

Kello

Barr

Bouzid

Zal

Wallace

 

Suso

Eggy

Stevenson

Temps

 

Kyle

Clum

[Footballfirst]

I saw that the fringe players had a session this morning with JJ in attendance when I was walking past to watch the U17s v Aberdeen. It was good to see Denys Prychynenko getting an outing with the senior players and in the 30 seconds or so that I saw them play he actually scored a goal.

[Sierra Delta]

Don't want us to play a completely weakened team but it would be good for some fringe players to get a chance to show they're good enough for the starting eleven.

 

Something like:

 

Balogh

 

J Thomson

Barr

McGowan

Wallace

 

Templeton

Jonsson

Stevenson

Novikovas

 

Kyle

Elliot

[Johanes de Silentio]

I saw that the fringe players had a session this morning with JJ in attendance when I was walking past to watch the U17s v Aberdeen. It was good to see Denys Prychynenko getting an outing with the senior players and in the 30 seconds or so that I saw them play he actually scored a goal.

 

Sounds like a good 'un - is he on a decent contract?

[Hearts of Vladland]

BALOGH

 

J THOMSON

BOUZID

ZALIUKAS

MULROONY

STEVENSON

MROWIEC

JONSSON

TEMPLETON

 

KYLE

C ELLIOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grumpy.

 

A right sided midfielder at left back

 

 

Anyway since it is a lower key match I think he should play so of the youth with the first team players to see how they cope so for me;

 

Kello

Barr Zal Bouzid Wallace

Temps R.McGowan Robinson Novi

Kyle C.Elliot

 

We need the 4 and Kello to gel and get used to each other so keeping they the same will probably be for the best. Quite light weight in the midfield but we are only playing Elgin and hopefully Robinson plays well in his prefered position and Kyle need another game to get his fitness up and hopefully Elliot get a few goals to keep the confidence up maybe change on of them for a youth striker just to give them a taste of first team football or if Elliott is fit give him a run out.

[magicTs]

Think Zaliukas is going to be struggling for Tuesday though should be ok for next Sunday.

[Johanes de Silentio]

Think Zaliukas is going to be struggling for Tuesday though should be ok for next Sunday.

 

How many subs are allowed in League Cup games? Five, maybe?

[Hearts of Vladland]

Sounds like a good 'un - is he on a decent contract?

 

 

'One of the many faceless extras in Mad Vlad's cast of thousands' if you ask me.

[Johanes de Silentio]

'One of the many faceless extras in Mad Vlad's cast of thousands' if you ask me.

 

 

He is also reportedly a big, strong, physical player!

 

He does sound good, though.

[magicTs]

How many subs are allowed in League Cup games? Five, maybe?

 

Yep, pretty sure its 5.

[Johanes de Silentio]

Yep, pretty sure its 5.

 

[Hearts of Vladland]

 

He is also reportedly a big, strong, physical player!

 

He does sound good, though.

 

 

Meant to be a long range specialist IIRC and scores quite often from DMC which is not normal to be honest.

[donnie darko]

Balogh

 

C.Thomson Barr Bouzid Wallace

 

Templeton Jonsson Stevenson Novikovas

 

Suso

 

Elliot

 

subs - Kello, McGowan, Palazuelos, Robinson , Kyle

 

 

I'd go with that

 

- Run-out for Balogh & Novikovas

- Rest Zal if he's picked up a knock?

- Get Jonsson & Stevo up to speed for United

- Attacking full-backs

- Ideally I would play two out and out strikers, but Elliot's the only one that's fully fit. Get Kyle on for the 2nd 45.

[Footballfirst]

Sounds like a good 'un - is he on a decent contract?

Don't know what his contract arrangements are, but he is still with the U19s and scored a great free kick for them yesterday.

[bighusref]

Think Zaliukas is going to be struggling for Tuesday though should be ok for next Sunday.

 

If that is the case I would absolutely rule him out. As stated on another thread, I very rarely see the point in gambling on players fitness as you often lose.

[Fat Striker]

Listening to the post match interviews on Hearts World it sounds to me like Kyle will start.