rumple Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 ...We had Sebastian Kneissel on loan from Chelsea during the Bonneti era. 'Highly rated' - he was absolutely shite. Wilson may turn out to be another totally overhyped OF starlet, whose confidence is totally shot. Kneißl (shows off command of keyboard to type an esszet) was one of Duffy's loan signings in 2003/4. Joel Kitamarike is also a perfect example, and he actually played for the Chelsea first team, in freakish circumstances admittedly when most of the regulars refused to travel to Israel for a UEFA Cup tie. The point about confidence is crucial. I always thought that was Kitamarike's problem. I think he had the footballing ability, but he couldn't handle the mental pressure of playing in front of crowds. He was able to look good in kids and youth football, or else why would Chelsea have signed him? But when he actually had to play in front of screaming supporters he bottled it. His confidence evaporated and he was a constant bombscare. You could see the terror and panic when he had to make a decision. He just wasn't cut out for professional football. Could be great signings, you just can't tell yet. Exactly. Hearing that the Harkins deal could be completed before the game on Sunday. Would be very surprised if this were true (unless it was only a loan deal or there was an agreement in place). I'd be surprised too. What's your source? The Courier? The Sun? I think they're just taking a chance. Dundee's practice of saying as little as possible about signings seems to have encouraged the press to make stuff up, or try to spin internet rumours into something of substance ...It strikes me as a total lack of ambition, and at the possibility he might be a bit of a bawbag. He's an excellent player - but that attitude stinks. Well, you have to base your assessment of his attitude on what you've seen, but you'll never persuade any Dundee supporter who remembers his attitude and inspirational performances in the Deefiant season that he's anything less than a total top guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Kneißl (shows off command of keyboard to type an esszet) was one of Duffy's loan signings in 2003/4. Joel Kitamarike is also a perfect example, and he actually played for the Chelsea first team, in freakish circumstances admittedly when most of the regulars refused to travel to Israel for a UEFA Cup tie. The point about confidence is crucial. I always thought that was Kitamarike's problem. I think he had the footballing ability, but he couldn't handle the mental pressure of playing in front of crowds. He was able to look good in kids and youth football, or else why would Chelsea have signed him? But when he actually had to play in front of screaming supporters he bottled it. His confidence evaporated and he was a constant bombscare. You could see the terror and panic when he had to make a decision. He just wasn't cut out for professional football. Exactly. I'd be surprised too. What's your source? The Courier? The Sun? I think they're just taking a chance. Dundee's practice of saying as little as possible about signings seems to have encouraged the press to make stuff up, or try to spin internet rumours into something of substance Well, you have to base your assessment of his attitude on what you've seen, but you'll never persuade any Dundee supporter who remembers his attitude and inspirational performances in the Deefiant season that he's anything less than a total top guy. Did Joel (won't embarrass myself by spelling his surname) not get done for drug peddling - following the ex Dee tradition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumple Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Did Joel (won't embarrass myself by spelling his surname) not get done for drug peddling - following the ex Dee tradition? Well, yes, if second of two is a tradition. There was Alan Dinnie. Who else? Albert Craig was postal fraud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bee Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I heard last night he was def signing in Jan. This morning Radio Tay confirmed this. Then I got a text saying deal could be done by Sunday (which i'd be surprised about but no reason to doubt) and Tam Duthie (DCT) has tweeted that "Will Killie let Harkins play Sunday?" so might be something imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I heard last night he was def signing in Jan. This morning Radio Tay confirmed this. Then I got a text saying deal could be done by Sunday (which i'd be surprised about but no reason to doubt) and Tam Duthie (DCT) has tweeted that "Will Killie let Harkins play Sunday?" so might be something imminent. Surely they wouldn't let him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyzone Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Nah I'm not letting him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bee Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If the shoe was on the other foot i'd be hoping we would do everything in our power to ensure he didn't feature. Knowing Dundee though we would probably allow the player to play and he would probably score the winner (as so many ex players seem to do against us. Edit to say i'm just waiting on Shiels coming out and again saying Harkins is going nowhere and that he will be involved on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bee Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sky Sports saying Hibs are away to sign Scott Robertson on loan from Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch Zitelli Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sky Sports saying Hibs are away to sign Scott Robertson on loan from Blackpool. 2.5 year deal it says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bee Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 2.5 year deal it says Good signing if he can stay injury free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberDon Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Apparently Fenlon has a thing for sideways passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sky Sports saying Hibs are away to sign Scott Robertson on loan from Blackpool. Good player, but unfortunately a Judas bassa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good player, but unfortunately a Judas bassa. Plus a crock. I think most arabs would say they were disappointed in him given how good we thought he was, injuries have taken there toll, my voodoo doll clearly works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 2.5 year deal it says Do you switch from your Happy Hibee account when the club sign a player your super amazing sources didn't tell you about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Another famous player who has pulled on the famous green and white of hibs and the dark blue of Dundee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Daft Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The seal of officialdom- The Scarf above the heed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Do you switch from your Happy Hibee account when the club sign a player your super amazing sources didn't tell you about? Ooft, when a mod slams you about an alias account, there's no point in arguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The seal of officialdom- The Scarf above the heed. He looks shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bee Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Another famous player who has pulled on the famous green and white of hibs and the dark blue of Dundee Hope Hibs have changed the words to "We hate Jam Tarts but we love Dundee" Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Daft Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 He looks shite. A bold statement to make considering you're playing us on Wednesday, Spud. And going for the clean sweep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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