LucyBlue
Well-Known Member
did he play more than jack and helander ?
I'd punt those two also.
did he play more than jack and helander ?
Souttar is right footed and pretty sure he always tends to play on right.Balogun has been a very good signing in a free but it is the right time to move him on
Goldson signing a long term sealed probably sealed his fate. I expect we will go with Goldson/Souttar or Goldson/Bassey in most games next season
King looks very capable as back up, Helander is a bonus if we can get him fit but we should try and move him and Katic on to free up wages
I think Souttar is going to surprise a lot of bears. My only concern, like everyone’s, is his ability to stay fit.Maybe controversial to some but I don’t really rate Souttar. I think Balogun is better.
Maybe I’ll be made to eat my words but all I see is Souttar and the treatment table next season.
Souttar is right footed and pretty sure he always tends to play on right.
Appreciate Balogun was right footed but was comfortable as LCB. which not convinced Souttar is.
Thing a CB pairing of a right and left footed CH gives the team a better balance.
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Not yet it isn’t.Good news.
No way could we have gone into next season with Helander, Souttar & Balogun.
Especially if we sell Bassey which is looking likely.
All the beat to both.
I reckon Souttar played more on the left than the right for Hearts.Souttar is right footed and pretty sure he always tends to play on right.
Appreciate Balogun was right footed but was comfortable as LCB. which not convinced Souttar is.
Thing a CB pairing of a right and left footed CH gives the team a better balance.
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Thanks for your service guys.
Looks like mcgregor might replace Firth as player coach which is the correct call
Wish big Leon all the very best and thanks big man you sampled rangers and loved it
Possibly a return for KaticWould imagine this means another CB in
Surprised big Balogun is going. He has never let us down. Wish him and Andy Firth all the very best.
Cheers was getting concerned that if Bassey goes we were left with only Helander as LCB.Souttar is two footed and has spent most of his time at Hearts as the LCB as in the Cup Final.
That's exactly why we've signed him!
I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up with Beale @ QPR or he goes back to Germany.4th Official reporting that Hearts might be in for Balogun !!??
Yes, he was ok, coming from an English League One club who didn't offer him another contract
An opportunity for King to step up.Fantastic contribution from Leon but not the most surprising news given Goldson signed on the dotted line.
Although we currently have Souttar and Bassey that can perform in the CD role and also Helander perhaps due a break from injury (not to mention Katic breing given a chance to impress) I am more certain now than ever that we'll sign another younger central defender of decent quality.
Time will tell.
Goldson has played more than that in one season. When we really needed Balogun he was crocked...then crocked again. We've all but admitted he can't play 2 games in a week. That;s no use to us going forward.
I'm sorry though, he really wasn't that good and I'm glad he's gone.
Clearly the Management team felt the same.
That’s a fair view. With Soutar and King, plus Bassey, in addition to how we started last year, I think we needed to let him go. Gives us a chance to bring King through and get time. If Bassey is sold presumably someone will be bought.Balogun was a good bit of business, low cost and did a decent job. He had some excellent performances for us but I think this is the right call.
They couldn't offer him a contract. They were in administration.
Balogun was excellent at Wigan. 11 games, 1 loss, 6 clean sheets.
Shame about balogun going. Guess Katic will be coming back soon then
Would suggest that contract length rather than money might've been a deciding factor.4th Official reporting that Hearts might be in for Balogun !!??
He was released by Brighton the year before.
He played 11 games for Wigan the entire following season.
I guess we agree, you've just put a spin on it.
Sorry but I still believe he was below par and I'm glad Management agree.
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Yes would be a great signing for QPR..Hope Beale picks Balogun up for QPR.
Helander possibly but not JackI'd punt those two also.
It would be a decent move for all, hopefully Beale gets in touch with him.Yes would be a great signing for QPR..