Optimistic Nut Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/classy-text-message-gesture-gives-26797678 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 How about speaking to the lad not sending him a text message to try and explain your way out of not playing him even though you were 5 or 6 nil ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Well, at least we've got an actual quote to with with now. He's not fully up to speed with his defensive responsibilities. Fair enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 hours ago, 80 said: Well, at least we've got an actual quote to with with now. He's not fully up to speed with his defensive responsibilities. Fair enough They were 5-0 up and that is the reason?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, OverThere said: They were 5-0 up and that is the reason?? At least we have some information we can scrutinise for accuracy Before now it's been total radio silence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Anyone able to post the gist of this article? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Tbf to Hearts it sounds like he’s been absolutely shite in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, AJ9 said: Tbf to Hearts it sounds like he’s been absolutely shite in training. Aye, sounds like it: “His application in training throughout this period has been praised. Kuol is participating in one-to-one coaching alongside regular Hearts training, and has his own nutritionist — even if Naismith wonders whether his charge is trying too hard. “He’s probably the last off the training pitch, which is great to see. At times he probably is doing too much close to games, just in case he’s needed. But it’s because he’s got a hunger to learn.”” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Think people are making excuses for Hearts to be honest. It’s their club and they’ve had a change of manager, but the article mentions they gave a very detailed presentation to Kuol and Newcastle representatives about how they’d develop him and where he’d play. Nobody forced them to take Kuol, in fact we had plenty of loan options to pick from. They simply haven’t delivered on what they’ve promised. He’s not even getting minutes when they’re 6-0 up with 30 minutes to go. Edited May 3, 2023 by TheInfiniteOdyssey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 The article also mentions that one reason Hearts were chosen is that it is easy for Shola to get the train up and watch Kuol play. Wonder how often that’s happened…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) What a proper head of players loans would ask of a potential loanee’s club: Is it in a suitable location for the player in question? What’s their training ground and facilities like? What is the current atmosphere like around the club & on a match day? What’s their manager’s personality? How secure is his job? What’s his footballing philosophy? Does he blood youngsters? Does he have a track record of doing that successfully? Which players play in the player’s position and how likely is our youngster to get ahead of them? What is the standard of the league they’re in? Have they given assurances on game time? Shola’s questions: Is their ground less than two hours drive back yerm? … and that’s it. Edited May 3, 2023 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 19 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: Think people are making excuses for Hearts to be honest. It’s their club and they’ve had a change of manager, but the article mentions they gave a very detailed presentation to Kuol and Newcastle representatives about how they’d develop him and where he’d play. Nobody forced them to take Kuol, in fact we had plenty of loan options to pick from. They simply haven’t delivered on what they’ve promised. He’s not even getting minutes when they’re 6-0 up with 30 minutes to go. They don’t have to do us any favours nor Kuol - they have a responsibility to do what’s best for their club. They’ve judged that he’s not good enough at present to play. That doesn’t mean that they signed him with that expectation - they see the lad in training every day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: What a proper head of players loans would ask of a potential loanee’s club: Is it in a suitable location for the player in question? What’s their training ground and facilities like? What is the current atmosphere like around the club & on a match day? What’s their manager’s personality? How secure is his job? What’s his footballing philosophy? Does he blood youngsters? Does he have a track record of doing that successfully? Which players play in the player’s position and how likely is our youngster to get ahead of them? What is the standard of the league they’re in? Have they given assurances on game time? Shola’s questions: Is their ground less than two hours drive back yerm? … and that’s it. Think that’s harsh. As the article says they gave a detailed presentation on how they plan to develop him. And it hasn’t worked out the way they said it would. I mean not giving the lad some minutes while 6-0 up is pretty criminal. Theoretically this was a good move that at the time made sense. Which I think a lot of people on here agreed with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 At the time it was pretty unanimous this was a good move for him, we can't blame Shola now it hasnt worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, TRC said: At the time it was pretty unanimous this was a good move for him, we can't blame Shola now it hasnt worked. I've no qualms saying the move looked like it made sense and I gave the board credit for what seemed to be a well thought out loan. I still don't really believe Shola really makes the decisions anyway, I imagine he's effectively doing administrative duties and will end up nothing but a club ambassador in the near future. As such, I'm not going to suddenly say it's a Shola fuck up just because it's not gone very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Manxst said: Aye, sounds like it: “His application in training throughout this period has been praised. Kuol is participating in one-to-one coaching alongside regular Hearts training, and has his own nutritionist — even if Naismith wonders whether his charge is trying too hard. “He’s probably the last off the training pitch, which is great to see. At times he probably is doing too much close to games, just in case he’s needed. But it’s because he’s got a hunger to learn.”” I think this could be read both ways no? That he is putting a shift in but is still way off the pace in terms of what is needed to start games OR that he’s doing well I training and is ultimately not being used effectively. My point was more like the first option, like maybe he’s putting the effort in but is like a fish out of water / miles off the pace and looks a bit shite. Hearts may have had some shite managers but again to be fair they have done well in terms of player development recently so they might actually know what they’re talking about. It’s possible he’s just not as good as everyone says… Edit - regardless, it has been a waste of time for all concerned and we should really be looking at our loan system Edited May 3, 2023 by AJ9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 28 minutes ago, TRC said: At the time it was pretty unanimous this was a good move for him, we can't blame Shola now it hasnt worked. Count me not in on the unanimity. It always looked like a daft move to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 5 hours ago, TRC said: At the time it was pretty unanimous this was a good move for him, we can't blame Shola now it hasnt worked. Alreet Sammy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 It’s amazing how professional we are getting across the board but still have Strolla doing such an important role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Shola needs sacked as loan manager Ashley shrill / Turncoat Edited May 3, 2023 by JonBez comesock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 6 hours ago, TRC said: At the time it was pretty unanimous this was a good move for him, we can't blame Shola now it hasnt worked. Agreed but Shola isn’t the right man for the job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just read that a decision has already been made about a full season loan for next year. Hope it's not back at Hearts. I'd prefer to see him in a technical league like Netherlands or Germany but if he's only there for a year the language would be an extra barrier. League 1 or Championship would be my choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I think Hearts not giving him minutes is a missed opportunity for them. They could have built a good relationship with us and could have got more talent on loan in the future. Don’t think that will happen now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, Coastie said: Just read that a decision has already been made about a full season loan for next year. Hope it's not back at Hearts. I'd prefer to see him in a technical league like Netherlands or Germany but if he's only there for a year the language would be an extra barrier. League 1 or Championship would be my choice. If they miss out on promotion I would say SAFC would be a shout. Very young team and play decent football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I know Naismith has come in and wants to use his players which will be there next season and hes obviously under no obligation to play him but it does seem short-sighted to not give him any minutes. Especially in games when they're 6-0 up like. You'd think Hearts would want a decent relationship with Newcastle, given our trajectory, the likelihood of us having a lot more talent to send out on loan and their proximity to us. Send a youngun to Hibs next time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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