HamishMcGonagall Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 1st post, oooooofffftttt i'm a hobo!!! (i'm not really) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/9424487.stm wee bit at then end about kyle's injury. Sounds like they're no further on than they were 6/7 wks ago, frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Catch you next season, KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourcandles Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 1st post, oooooofffftttt i'm a hobo!!! (i'm not really) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/9424487.stm wee bit at then end about kyle's injury. Sounds like they're no further on than they were 6/7 wks ago, frustrating! You can spell and put a sentance together - this pretty much eliminates the Hobo possibility ! Therefore welcome to JKB Hamish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We really struggle without him, our attack has looked so weak without a focal point. We need to change the system we're playing now that he'll not be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thought the problem was his groin. Now his hip is suspected? Still, hardly a surprise given his history. Does silence on Webster mean he'll be back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright1989 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We really struggle without him, our attack has looked so weak without a focal point. We need to change the system we're playing now that he'll not be back. Should we not have done that 8 weeks ago? Rather that tring to get Stevo, Obua or Clum to do KK's job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thought the problem was his groin. Now his hip is suspected? Still, hardly a surprise given his history. Does silence on Webster mean he'll be back? I posted something on this after speaking with Kevin FA. As I said at the time his problem is similar to the problems Colin Cameron had at Hearts, in that they are unable to establish the source of it. In CC's case he was having problems with his balance and they finally discovered it was a historical problem relating to his teeth, and the type of gum shield he was wearing (that is why I was a bit wary with regards to those that were insisting KK just have surgery, after all they could have ended up spending a fortune getting surgery on the wrong part of his body). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Should we not have done that 8 weeks ago? Rather that tring to get Stevo, Obua or Clum to do KK's job! You are being uncommonly generous there. Given his history, the day we first thought of signing him might have been the time to think about "Plan B". Having said that I think KK is not quite quite as indispensible as some do, and that our post-New Year decline in form has wider reasons than KK's absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We really struggle without him, our attack has looked so weak without a focal point. We need to change the system we're playing now that he'll not be back. The best we've looked since he went out was the 2nd half of the game down at Rugby Park versus Kilmarnock (2-1 win). In the 1st half we tried to play with Obua up front as a straight replacement, and it failed miserably. 2nd half we brought on Stephen Elliott and Gary Glen, played them up front, kept the ball on the deck and looked very impressive. I was surprised when we didn't persevere with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I posted something on this after speaking with Kevin FA. As I said at the time his problem is similar to the problems Colin Cameron had at Hearts, in that they are unable to establish the source of it. In CC's case he was having problems with his balance and they finally discovered it was a historical problem relating to his teeth, and the type of gum shield he was wearing (that is why I was a bit wary with regards to those that were insisting KK just have surgery, after all they could have ended up spending a fortune getting surgery on the wrong part of his body). Interesting. Thanks, I missed your earlier post. It does indeed put into perspective the medical advice people have been freely dishing out on JKB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Should we not have done that 8 weeks ago? Rather that tring to get Stevo, Obua or Clum to do KK's job! If the management team knew that he'd not be back, undoubtedly. I'm just saying it now because this is the first think we've really heard on his injury situation. If he was expected to be back, then we stick with the system that's served us well this season and try to get through. We now know that won't be the case. We need to have someone else further forward as our striker has looked so isolated for the last few games. Whether that's Glen and Elliott or maybe even Templeton through the middle, but pushed further forward, I don't know what combination would be best but we need to apply far more pressure on to defenses than we have been and make them work harder for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 The best we've looked since he went out was the 2nd half of the game down at Rugby Park versus Kilmarnock (2-1 win). In the 1st half we tried to play with Obua up front as a straight replacement, and it failed miserably. 2nd half we brought on Stephen Elliott and Gary Glen, played them up front, kept the ball on the deck and looked very impressive. I was surprised when we didn't persevere with this. Agreed. Even when Kyle is in the team, there is a risk which we sometimes fall into of over-reliance on him as a target man, but at least he is a good target man. To over-rely on Obua (or anyone else in our squad) as a target man is a recipe for failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Stick Zaliukas or Bouzid up front if we're gonna stick with this system. Or give The Raz a shot up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 The best we've looked since he went out was the 2nd half of the game down at Rugby Park versus Kilmarnock (2-1 win). In the 1st half we tried to play with Obua up front as a straight replacement, and it failed miserably. 2nd half we brought on Stephen Elliott and Gary Glen, played them up front, kept the ball on the deck and looked very impressive. I was surprised when we didn't persevere with this. That would be one solution, and the one I'd favour trying out first. We've still been playing diagonal balls from the full-backs up to Elliott/Clum/Obua and they just can't do the same job that Kyle does. Keep it on the floor and use our smaller and more technically gifted players to work defenders a different way, rather than drain their engery with meaty challenges all game from Kyle. Sticking with the same system, when the fulcrum of your attack is out injured, is just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright1989 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 If the management team knew that he'd not be back, undoubtedly. I'm just saying it now because this is the first think we've really heard on his injury situation. If he was expected to be back, then we stick with the system that's served us well this season and try to get through. We now know that won't be the case. We need to have someone else further forward as our striker has looked so isolated for the last few games. Whether that's Glen and Elliott or maybe even Templeton through the middle, but pushed further forward, I don't know what combination would be best but we need to apply far more pressure on to defenses than we have been and make them work harder for the ball. Yes the formation served us well but when we are unable to play the system we should adapt. Do agree with you mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_til_i_die Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 This long for what was it? A groin strain? I recovered from mine in 3 days last week FFS KK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Catch you next season, KK. I agree Charles, we were always short in the attacking options even with Kyle, very disappointing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston churchill Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 this seasons. driver/kingston/bosnian bullet/pinilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Give it up WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondo Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 this seasons. driver/kingston/bosnian bullet/pinilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Tucker Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 this seasons. driver/kingston/bosnian bullet/pinilla Driver is this season's Driver. And he's none of the other three. For a start he's our top scorer. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 this seasons. driver/kingston/bosnian bullet/pinilla Your grammar is almost as good as your analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 The best we've looked since he went out was the 2nd half of the game down at Rugby Park versus Kilmarnock (2-1 win). In the 1st half we tried to play with Obua up front as a straight replacement, and it failed miserably. 2nd half we brought on Stephen Elliott and Gary Glen, played them up front, kept the ball on the deck and looked very impressive. I was surprised when we didn't persevere with this. 100% this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 This long for what was it? A groin strain? I recovered from mine in 3 days last week FFS KK! Aye but yours was just from excessive ######! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I agree Charles, we were always short in the attacking options even with Kyle, very disappointing Hopefully JJ will sort it out over the summer. We really need another striker with a physical presence. One with a bit of pace would be good as well, but beggars can't be choosers. this seasons. driver/kingston/bosnian bullet/pinilla It must be a tough shift for you, Winston. Trolling your way round the board with nary a bite in sight for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 It's obvious to anyone watching Hearts that when we keep it on the deck we look good. We can manage without Kyle with a bit of adaption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA MAROON Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Half a season out of him. He has always had injury problems. We knew that when he signed. I don't know if he is worth the money he is on if he is going to pick up half a seasons wage for free every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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