Lobey_Dosser Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 If Carson is fit, he deserves a chance. He is the better keeper of the two and is far more comfortable with the ball at his feet, which is a key attribute the way we are playing at present. I’d also tweak the shape and bring in Semple for Seedorf. Until the wingers reach the required level of fitness, we should start while one and the other can be an impact sub. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Gillespie was great last season and deservedly locked down the number 1 place. Don't think he's start this season in great form but at the same time he's not throwing goals in. Think some of the criticism around the Griffiths goal was harsh. For me you don't drop an established goalkeeper for a few poor kick outs in one match, especially when he's kept us in the game previous at Livingston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Hearts are absolutely fucking atrocious. This is a game we should be winning with no excuses. Saw Naismith went off injured with a hamstring pull last weekend, I assume he won't play in this match. Him and Halkett are the only players in the Hearts team I'd worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Goalkeeper situation is a difficult one. What is the point in having the best replacement goalie in the league and then not using them? But has Gillespie done enough wrong to warrant being replaced? Probably not. Carson has been the very definition of professional in his attitude, but you wonder how long he can bide his time when a player of his quality needs first team football. Surely a loan move would make sense for all parties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Has Robinson not regularly used League Cup games to give the second choice 'keeper a game . Playing Carson against Hearts wouldn't necessarily mean he's dropping Gillespie, just rotating the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I think Carson's a better goalie, but dropping a keeper after 5 clean sheets out of 6 would be ridiculously harsh. If a striker had scored a goal a game five games in a row then missed a few sitters in another we wouldn't be wanting him hunted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Ya Bezzer! said: Hearts are absolutely fucking atrocious. This is a game we should be winning with no excuses. Saw Naismith went off injured with a hamstring pull last weekend, I assume he won't play in this match. Him and Halkett are the only players in the Hearts team I'd worry about. They are a strange team for sure. On paper they look to have a decent squad but results don’t lie. Apparently they have only won 4 times v top flight sides in 2019. Sadly they have signed a new keeper on loan as that Zlamal looked a bomb scare v Ross County. Plus they are trying to sign a couple of others before Friday including Glen Whelan. But key for me is Naismith. An annoying and moaning wee barsteward, but their best and most influential player by a mile. Their record with him in the team is very good v atrocious when he is not playing. Fingers crossed they do not risk him as to do so means he could be out for longer term. That said they may take the risk as to lose in this game ramps up the pressure on Levein if that is even possible. But huge game for our season too. I just hope the defence is switched on and cuts out the mistakes from the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winning by Name Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 30 minutes ago, daver said: Has Robinson not regularly used League Cup games to give the second choice 'keeper a game . Playing Carson against Hearts wouldn't necessarily mean he's dropping Gillespie, just rotating the squad. I think if Robinson didn't play Carson against Annan he wont play him against Hearts. Unless Carson is getting fitter / healthier all the time and may be seen as ready now. If SR doesn't feel that yet I don't think he will play Carson (which I would agree with). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 If and its a big if it goes to penalties, i would rather have Gillespie in goals. He has saved a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Ya Bezzer! said: Hearts are absolutely fucking atrocious. This is a game we should be winning with no excuses. Hearts have been atrocious. After Levein's comments at the weekend, however, you just know they are going to be fired up for this one. We've never had an easy cup tie against Hearts and Friday will be no exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I don't think for a minute it will be an easy game on Friday but will gutted if we end up going out to this mob especially with home advantage as they are definetly there for the taking. They have been poor for most of 2019, despite being in the top 6 last season and a final, which maybe says more about the teams below them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilwell86 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Glenn whelan, if he does sign, shouldn't be a worry for us, I would be very surprised if he was chucked in a day or two after signing without a pre-season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, weeyin said: We've never had an easy cup tie against Hearts and Friday will be no exception. This ^^^. You can never be cocky against any Hearts side. They have a much bigger ‘Ann’ budget than us (sorry!) and we will need to make our home advantage count. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Is there any news on Sloth? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnymfc Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Im dreading playing Hearts. They are rank rotten, however anytime we have been favourites, we lose. Hopefully we can do the damage in the game early doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilwell86 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 hearts surely still favourites for this tie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, Neilwell86 said: hearts surely still favourites for this tie? On Bet365 it's Mothewell 19/20 to qualify. Hearts 4/5. Not much in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 If we can get certain players to cut out individual mistakes similar to those at the weekend then we will have a good chance of progression. I still worry we don’t have a reliable striker yet. Scott has actually impressed me and Long has looked good in moments but neither are likely to be prolific any time soon. Cole seems to have something about him so be interesting to see who starts up front tomorrow. Will also be interesting to see what kind of crowd they bring through. They are on a downer at the moment, but that said they still seem quite confident of winning based on Jambo Kickback. Better that than the majority thinking they will lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Neilwell86 said: hearts surely still favourites for this tie? Are they honestly any better than us ? Looking at highlights of their games this season they have been pretty awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Yorkyred said: Are they honestly any better than us ? Looking at highlights of their games this season they have been pretty awful. They have been pretty awful, but that doesn't matter in a cup game. Can you remember any cup ties with Hearts, regardless of their form, that were easy? Or any easy league games against them in recent times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, weeyin said: They have been pretty awful, but that doesn't matter in a cup game. Can you remember any cup ties with Hearts, regardless of their form, that were easy? Or any easy league games against them in recent times? I would never say easy, and it certainly won’t be easy this time. However I certainly don’t think we have anything to fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 I think we are going to win this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Yorkyred said: I would never say easy, and it certainly won’t be easy this time. However I certainly don’t think we have anything to fear. I agree with that, and think could edge it by a goal. I'm just not buying into the "they're atrocious, it will be easy" chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Working in Edinburgh, I have the pleasure of knowing quite a few jambos who go to the games and they are scunnered with Levein and their team at the moment. They are not confident at all, especially now Naismith is a big doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Hearts look utter dung and Hibs don’t look any better. I think not only can we beat them tonight, we can finish ahead of them in the league. Naismith is their best player by a mile and he’s had rotten luck with injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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