Hearts - Motm

[Andy_P]

Thoughts and votes please folks....

[David]

Nicky Law for me. I thought he was immense in midfield today.

[MearnsWell]

Higdon,just ahead of Hateley who's really made the RB slot his own, and Law who's lung-bursting runs forward late in the game were a highlight. The big man won 90%+ of everything that went his way, played some great link up stuff and considering he's just back from injury, kept it going late on. John who?

[StipeIsGod]

Nicky Law. He was incredible after Black went off. (and very good before, but less space to make an impact). Hateley was also superb.

 

Bloody spelling mistakes

Edited August 7, 2011 by StipeIsGod

[Finlay]

Hateley. Outstanding today.

['Wellfan 2k7]

I went for Hateley. he did everything right today, looked very dangerous runnning forward, tried another mazey run towards the end but it never paid off, linked up well with Chris humphrey all match and he was used in almost every attack down that right hand side. Top class Performance today!!! :thumbup: He just tipped Lasley for my vote because Las's tackles were all BRILLIANT!!

[DC'd]

Aye, Tom an absolute standout today, distribution was top drawer (from open play, as we have to exclude his corners/set pieces), his tenacity in the tackle - which is sometimes lacking, got stuck in about it - possibly more than any other, and solid performance overall. Hammell also being right up there, not a coincidence that both Driver and Templeton were hooked, neither got ANY joy off either full back today.

 

Hopefully the same tenacity and distribution is there for when he fills in for Las next week.

[Stuarty]

My vote went to Hateley aswell this week. Thought he tracked back and defended very well today and put in some great tackles. He did his best going forward today and made some good forward runs. Law was a close second and based on what I have seen of him there is a good chance that if he keeps up this level of performance he could get his hands on the POTY come May next year.

 

 

Onwards and upwards 'Well fans!!!

[ONeils40yarder]

Lasley for me, he was fucking brilliant. Pity about the 2nd yellow, but by then I'd already decided he was the top man.

[Ya Bezzer!]

Thought the two full backs were the pick of the bunch today but I'd give the award to Hateley.

 

I've been a bit concerned about him recently, he didn't have a great season last term and I didn't think he'd started this season well either but he was excellent today and hopefully he can keep that level of performance going.

 

It's actually a shame that you would imagine he'll move into midfield next week. Perhaps on the strength of the performance today McCall will keep him at right back. I think that's what I would do.

[gdalli10]

Went for Randy for that crucial save just before half time when driver tried to clip it over him. outstanding match winning save

 

 

[Yir Elder]

Thought Hateley was tremendous today, his best game for a while.

[fat_tony]

Law for me, followed closely by Hateley who had a great game. Law's comfort on the ball and range of passing really helped open things up, especially after Black was sent off. Great pass to Murphy for the goal too. Thought Higdon had a decent game too, looks like he's getting sharper with each game.

[real dosser]

No failures today with special mention to Hateley, Hammell and Nicky Law but I went for Big Darren

 

 

 

Couple of excellent saves to keep another clean sheet and I think the players in front of him now know that he will be there if they cock it up.

 

 

 

Need to make sure he doesn't have too many clean sheets though or the Smeltic family wil be looking to add a big Oirishman to their ranks.

 

 

Mon the Dossers

[Tweed]

Craigan won everything at the back and talked Saunders through the game who looked shaky especially at the start..

 

Higdon had some neat flicks and marked Zaliukas superbly at all the late dead balls and in the first half

 

So one of those two but just going for Craigan.

 

As for the others some were close:

 

Hammell had a great game but a debit for frequently shite corners

 

Lasley was in contention but bad ball and second yellow in the debit column

 

Law was superb against ten but should be busier when the game was stuffy

[swami]

Tom Hateley has been our player of the season so far and he was the best man on the park today again.

 

Edit: I should probably spell his name correctly if I'm singing his praises.

[joe90]

went for keith,fuckin great player,no doubt we will miss him at love street.

[LadywellToi]

I like it when its like this, there are about half a dozen in the running.

 

Craigan didn't put a foot wrong (apart from his cross field pass that went down the tunnel).

 

Higdon won almost everything, this is him delivering what we expected

 

Law deft touch was integral, seems to have been tasked with a more defensive role than the freer, "get yourself forward son" one he displayed in the friendlies.

 

I thought Murphy had squandered his chance but composure got us the three points.

 

Randolph had an amazing one handed save that showed his class.

 

Lasley didn't use his head with 5 minutes to go but battling performance.

 

My vote goes to Tom Hateley, not been among the winners for quite a while and sterling performance today.

[Blackiemfc]

Went for Law, thought he made space for the midfield to play at times. Great run and ball for the goal aswell.

[Joeboy]

Could have gone to anyone today, great team performance, I opted for Jennings, his break up of play was superb.

[Lobey_Dosser]

I've really liked the look of Hateley this season so I'm chuffed to see him get so much credit after a fine performance today. He offers a real attacking outlet up the right and is strong defensively.

 

My motm however goes to Law, integral to all of our attacking play. His ability to carry the ball while under pressure is tremendous.

[stuwell]

Hateley edged it over Law for me.

[Jym Bob]

Great team performance today with some excellant individual input.

Went finally for Hateley who just shaded Law

Thought Saunders looked a little nervous and had a couple of slips but stuck to his task.

Randolph, as we now expect, made his customary significant saves at crucial times, but some of his distribution leaves a lot to be desired.

Humphries continues to frighten defences and (or is it my imagination) he is managing to put in a number of telling crosses.

Lets hope S.McC. continues to get an improvement in these areas because it was great to see his determination and joy being expressed on the park at the end of the game as he encouraged each of his players and acknowledged the support.

 

[Moorey]

Lasley all the way for me. He covered every blade of grass and was superb in all aspects of play, apart from the silly challenge with 5 mins to go. Nicky Law ran a close second.

[superwell87]

Went for Lasley, despite the second yellow.