Keatings..

**Mikey09** · 14-04-2015 10:19 AM

Right. Probably get pelters for posting this but don't give a ****. What I've seen of him, not much granted, he looks a very decent striker. Clever wee player with an eye for goal, (11 in 18) is decent. Kind of striker in my opinion who would thrive in front of Allan, Fyvie etc. To me it confirms Levein is in charge of them and Keatings doesn't fit into his "big striker type" and will leave. He wouldn't command a transfer fee which is always a bonus. If we look past the fact who he plays for, say he was at Dundee Utd, then it would be a no brainier. Anyway.....

***Hermit Crab*** · 14-04-2015 10:25 AM

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Right. Probably get pelters for posting this but don't give a ****. What I've seen of him, not much granted, he looks a very decent striker. Clever wee player with an eye for goal, (11 in 18) is decent. Kind of striker in my opinion who would thrive in front of Allan, Fyvie etc. To me it confirms Levein is in charge of them and Keatings doesn't fit into his "big striker type" and will leave. He wouldn't command a transfer fee which is always a bonus. If we look past the fact who he plays for, say he was at Dundee Utd, then it would be a no brainier. Anyway.....

If he can't get into the Brazilian hearts stars team then we shouldn't be wanting him! If he was that good would accies have let him go?

**Salt N Sauzee** · 14-04-2015 10:26 AM

I'd take him. Didn't take Jase too long to convert to the good side did it?

***easty*** · 14-04-2015 10:30 AM

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Right. Probably get pelters for posting this but don't give a ****. What I've seen of him, not much granted, he looks a very decent striker. Clever wee player with an eye for goal, (11 in 18) is decent. Kind of striker in my opinion who would thrive in front of Allan, Fyvie etc. To me it confirms Levein is in charge of them and Keatings doesn't fit into his "big striker type" and will leave. He wouldn't command a transfer fee which is always a bonus. If we look past the fact who he plays for, say he was at Dundee Utd, then it would be a no brainier. Anyway.....

Not for me it wouldn't. Goal scoring record is decent, but its all at Championship level. Zeefuik has a good record at this level, he's absolute tatties.

I only see Keatings when he plays against Hibs, and I've no been impressed by him against us.

***Baader*** · 14-04-2015 10:34 AM

Decent looking striker I'd say who will suffer from Pep Levein's liking for playing hammer throwers - or preferably no-one - up front...

***Scooter*** · 14-04-2015 10:39 AM

hes their top scorer

**Andy74** · 14-04-2015 10:42 AM

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Right. Probably get pelters for posting this but don't give a ****. What I've seen of him, not much granted, he looks a very decent striker. Clever wee player with an eye for goal, (11 in 18) is decent. Kind of striker in my opinion who would thrive in front of Allan, Fyvie etc. To me it confirms Levein is in charge of them and Keatings doesn't fit into his "big striker type" and will leave. He wouldn't command a transfer fee which is always a bonus. If we look past the fact who he plays for, say he was at Dundee Utd, then it would be a no brainier. Anyway.....

Can anyone translate?

***Hermit Crab*** · 14-04-2015 10:47 AM

How would no fee be involved?

**Mikey09** · 14-04-2015 11:02 AM

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If he can't get into the Brazilian hearts stars team then we shouldn't be wanting him! If he was that good would accies have let him go?

Accies offered red him a new deal. They didn't want him to go.
[QUOTE=Andy74;4347658]Can anyone translate?[/QUOTE

Eh??

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How would no fee be involved?

Told he's free to leave.

***Stevie Reid*** · 14-04-2015 11:11 AM

Are they letting him go? Really surprised at that, looks a good player and has a great scoring record. Would definitely take him.

**BH Hibs** · 14-04-2015 11:11 AM

So he's a bit like Cummings but not as good? Think he'd be fourth choice at best so no thanks from me.

**IanM** · 14-04-2015 11:15 AM

The Jambo's in my work are saying he's the most overrated player they have and toiled to cut the mustard in the championship so won't be good enough for the prem.

haven't watched him myself, if Stubbs brings him in/trial then fair enough

**~~My_Wife_Camille~~** · 14-04-2015 11:16 AM

If we stay down then he might be a decent option. If we go up then no chane

**Waxy** · 14-04-2015 11:17 AM

Didnt he have a good record with Hamilton?

**Del Boy** · 14-04-2015 11:20 AM

Agree if we stay down might be worth looking at but don't think he'd cut it in premier league

***allezsauzee*** · 14-04-2015 11:33 AM

I wouldn't imagine we'll be signing anyone until we know which division we are playing in. Hearts have the advantage of knowing this well in advance and are already starting to plan. Keatings has proven himself a decent Championship striker but certainly not as good as Farid or Jason.

***Aldo*** · 14-04-2015 11:37 AM

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I wouldn't imagine we'll be signing anyone until we know which division we are playing in. Hearts have the advantage of knowing this well in advance and are already starting to plan. Keatings has proven himself a decent Championship striker but certainly not as good as Farid or Jason.

Agree to an extent but if we win on Sat we will have money not expected and as others have alluded I am sure it'll be used to either extent and/or offer new contracts.

***Dan Sarf*** · 14-04-2015 11:38 AM

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Decent looking striker I'd say who will suffer from Pep Levein's liking for playing hammer throwers - or preferably no-one - up front...

Brilliant!

***SteveHFC*** · 14-04-2015 11:40 AM

Wouldn't mind taking Keatings and Eckersley off them in the summer.

***Aldo*** · 14-04-2015 11:42 AM

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Wouldn't mind taking Keatings and Eckersley off them in the summer.

Ha. This made me laugh Stevie!! :-)

**Geo_1875** · 14-04-2015 11:53 AM

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Wouldn't mind taking Keatings and Eckersley off them in the summer.

Maybe if Wee Tam needs a hand fetching and carrying but I wouldn't have either anywhere near the first team.

***SteveHFC*** · 14-04-2015 11:54 AM

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Ha. This made me laugh Stevie!! :-)

**NadeAteMyLunch!** · 14-04-2015 03:41 PM

Hearts fans seem to be pissed off with this. Which is pleasing

**~~Deansy~~** · 14-04-2015 04:19 PM

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I wouldn't imagine we'll be signing anyone until we know which division we are playing in. Hearts have the advantage of knowing this well in advance and are already starting to plan. Keatings has proven himself a decent Championship striker but certainly not as good as Farid or Jason.

But also the disadvantage of Neilson being their FIRST manager since 1980 who'll have to look at players they CAN actually afford AND are of a more realistic Jambo-standard - due to them being cruelly forced to 'Playing within their means' !!. And it's not as if he (Neilson) can turn to their last manger who played/stuck to a budget for his advice on how he dealt with it as, sadly, Willie Ormond passed-away in 1984. Basically, for all concerned at the PBS - they're going into un-charted territory.

**HIBERNIAN-0762** · 14-04-2015 04:22 PM

They're skint and it shows here with dumping this guy and Eckersley, they can't afford the wages anymore..

Tick tock anyone?....

**Dashing Bob S** · 14-04-2015 04:24 PM

Hearts are pish. Very lucky both us and the Huns were in that division in disarray, and they got a great start and built a head of steam. Will have to buy to consolidate in the Premiership, even with all the dross in the bottom six.

**Hibee_Craig7062** · 14-04-2015 05:23 PM

[QUOTE=Mikey09;4347669]Accies offered red him a new deal. They didn't want him to go.

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Can anyone translate?[/QUOTE

Eh??

Told he's free to leave.

Told he's free to leave not leave for free.... think the yams will want something for him as he still has a year left on his contract...nominal fee no more id presume

**Pretty Boy** · 14-04-2015 05:31 PM

I'd take him.

Decent squad player imo. Goalscoring record is good and Hearts fans seem a bit mystified that he's not playing more often and been told he can leave.