David Templeton

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol ... s-bid.html

CARDIFF CITY are ready to take advantage of Hearts' money woes with a move for winger David Templeton.
SunSport can reveal the Carling Cup semi-finalists have had the 23-year-old watched on a number of occasions already this season.

And boss Malky Mackay will have a representative at Tynecastle again this weekend to take in the Jambos' home clash with St Mirren.

Templeton would join a growing Scottish clan at the Championship club with Kenny Miller, David Marshall, Don Cowie, Craig Conway, Kevin McNaughton and Paul Quinn already there.

But Hearts are determined not to allow him to leave on the cheap despite their current cashflow problems.

Templeton is under contract until the summer of 2013 and is seen as a key member of Paulo Sergio's squad.

And while the Gorgie club are keen to get a number of their big earners off the wage bill this month Temps is NOT one they want to see leave.

Nevertheless scouts from several Championship and League One sides are expected to descend on Tynecastle for Saturday's clash with several targets in mind.

Bristol City, bossed by Derek McInnes, are keeping tabs on Andrew Driver while Rudi Skacel is also attracting interest from a number of sides.

And it remains to be seen if owner Vladimir Romanov will try and cash in on one of his assets ahead of the club's next payday on Monday. Hearts sold Eggert Jonsson to Wolves last month for £250,000 to ensure Sergio's players were paid their December wages last week.

I'm a Celtic fan, and know he would be a quality signing for Cardiff. He is a very good, creative winger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlcs33VoC6s

Poor scoring record but then do did ross McCormack.

Right age for MM

Never really been a scorer, more of a creator playing up front on the wing of a three or wide in a midfield four.

His father was a great wee player, had a short spell at Clydebank at the end of his career which was a pity.

right age and is creative from what ive herd and seen from him not exactly a goal scorer but we really need a bit of pace and another natural winger. would be a great signing if it happens imo

You would generally expect a player in that position to contribute more goals tho.

You would generally expect a player in that position to contribute more goals tho.

Possibly would playing with players of a better standard, just like Ross did when he arrived - though he had many games up front.

I trust you judgement on Scottish players and if MM wants him then great.

I trust you judgement on Scottish players and if MM wants him then great.

The only problem I find is judging how playewrs will make the step up from SPL to Championship - no matter what anyone says - the gulf really is massive. It's one thing playing Dunfermline off the park 4 times a season, playing West Ham right down to Ipswich etc is a big change. Craig Conway settled in well to start with, struggled a bit lately. Kev McNaughton has never really looked out of place on the other hand.

Yeah I know what you mean, some of the bigger prospects have flopped while people like kev have been exceptional

Yeah I know what you mean, some of the bigger prospects have flopped while people like kev have been exceptional

100% mate. Problem is, you'll never know unless you try them.

West Brom shelled out £400k on Scott Allan from Dundee United this week - he's played 8 games. Definitely has potential but to me that is crazy money for a youngster when you consider the captain of Aberdeen has moved to Bristol City for £250k and he's played 250 games in the SPL and a few appearances in the Champions League with Rangers.

If Malky has a small sum of money for this window - he has to spend it wisely and I would be shocked if he doesn't.

There's been a few Scottish based players named lately but here's two I'd throw to Malky - there is a youngster at Aberdeen just now called Jack Grimmer, 17 years old and has only made a handful of appearances - his contract is almost up and Fulham want him, he'd be worth a gamble for buttons(small development fee I imagine?). The other one I mentioned before, Farid El Allagui. The boy is 26 from Morocco and has been banging in the goals in the first division up here. He gets rave reviews not just for his finishing but his all round workrate and defends from the front. He also bagged two goals when Falkirk beat Rangers in the League Cup this season. He's also out of contract in May and I think he'd be worth a look at.

I trust you judgement on Scottish players and if MM wants him then great.

The only problem I find is judging how playewrs will make the step up from SPL to Championship - no matter what anyone says - the gulf really is massive. It's one thing playing Dunfermline off the park 4 times a season, playing West Ham right down to Ipswich etc is a big change. Craig Conway settled in well to start with, struggled a bit lately. Kev McNaughton has never really looked out of place on the other hand.

I was very surprised when Craig Conway started getting linked with Higher end Championship teams like yourselves. He never really stood out in the SPL, but this Templeton lad is a standout in a poor Hearts team. I am very confident Templeton would have a far greater impact than Conway has had

I trust you judgement on Scottish players and if MM wants him then great.

The only problem I find is judging how playewrs will make the step up from SPL to Championship - no matter what anyone says - the gulf really is massive. It's one thing playing Dunfermline off the park 4 times a season, playing West Ham right down to Ipswich etc is a big change. Craig Conway settled in well to start with, struggled a bit lately. Kev McNaughton has never really looked out of place on the other hand.

I was very surprised when Craig Conway started getting linked with Higher end Championship teams like yourselves. He never really stood out in the SPL, but this Templeton lad is a standout in a poor Hearts team. I am very confident Templeton would have a far greater impact than Conway has had

I think Conway was consistent in a decent United team but I agree with your thoughts that Templeton would have more of an impact. What about United's Johnny Russel? He seems to be improving all the time - has he got what it takes for the step up though?

I trust you judgement on Scottish players and if MM wants him then great.

The only problem I find is judging how playewrs will make the step up from SPL to Championship - no matter what anyone says - the gulf really is massive. It's one thing playing Dunfermline off the park 4 times a season, playing West Ham right down to Ipswich etc is a big change. Craig Conway settled in well to start with, struggled a bit lately. Kev McNaughton has never really looked out of place on the other hand.

I was very surprised when Craig Conway started getting linked with Higher end Championship teams like yourselves. He never really stood out in the SPL, but this Templeton lad is a standout in a poor Hearts team. I am very confident Templeton would have a far greater impact than Conway has had

I think Conway was consistent in a decent United team but I agree with your thoughts that Templeton would have more of an impact. What about United's Johnny Russel? He seems to be improving all the time - has he got what it takes for the step up though?

Conway was definitely consistent, but I never really thought he was a stand-out. I've see Johnny Russell many times and I'm always impressed. I think he could easily play in the championship, but I'm sure in a year,or two, he'll move to one of the old firm or a premiership team

Good analysis lads, thx for the insights.

Henry was a winger and not much of a goal scorer for AS Monaco and Juventus (where he was deemed a big flop) and look at him now... I'm not saying David's as good as Thierry but I am saying a different league or country can make a difference.

Personally as a cardiffian living in edinburgh I would love to see him play for Cardiff.
Under Malky he would flourish and with the drive and ambition of the current squad, he could make a huge impact.

Just my opinion though......

Yeah I know what you mean, some of the bigger prospects have flopped while people like kev have been exceptional

100% mate. Problem is, you'll never know unless you try them.

West Brom shelled out £400k on Scott Allan from Dundee United this week - he's played 8 games. Definitely has potential but to me that is crazy money for a youngster when you consider the captain of Aberdeen has moved to Bristol City for £250k and he's played 250 games in the SPL and a few appearances in the Champions League with Rangers.

If Malky has a small sum of money for this window - he has to spend it wisely and I would be shocked if he doesn't.

There's been a few Scottish based players named lately but here's two I'd throw to Malky - there is a youngster at Aberdeen just now called Jack Grimmer, 17 years old and has only made a handful of appearances - his contract is almost up and Fulham want him, he'd be worth a gamble for buttons(small development fee I imagine?). The other one I mentioned before, Farid El Allagui. The boy is 26 from Morocco and has been banging in the goals in the first division up here. He gets rave reviews not just for his finishing but his all round workrate and defends from the front. He also bagged two goals when Falkirk beat Rangers in the League Cup this season. He's also out of contract in May and I think he'd be worth a look at.

What a great little thread

In my honest opinion I think its well over time that PTB was given his own 'Scottish Corner' update section (which would be an automatic sticky)

I love the Scottish League and considering the amount of players we are connected with up there, it would be great to get a regular hands on perspective.

Cheers Tony

The other one I mentioned before, Farid El Allagui. The boy is 26 from Morocco and has been banging in the goals in the first division up here. He gets rave reviews not just for his finishing but his all round workrate and defends from the front. He also bagged two goals when Falkirk beat Rangers in the League Cup this season. He's also out of contract in May and I think he'd be worth a look at.

yeah, he's been outstanding for Falkirk this season, do you think he could go from scottish div 1 to the championship? ive not seen enough of him to know

Yes I agree that maybe " Scots Corner " wouldnt go amiss here , Im married to a Celtic fan so I constanty have to suffer watching them every time they are on TV

My only worry is that we were all creaming over Goodwillie, he's hardly
set the world alight for Blackburn and I think we swerved a waste of
money there.

Forwards and wingers are the ones who find it hardest to adapt to
a higher standard. Stronger, faster defenders. Tighter defences...
suddenly, a star in one division can hit a brick wall and realise
they have found their level

Noone is proven in the Championship.

...But will cost more.

Who'd be a manager eh??

The other one I mentioned before, Farid El Allagui. The boy is 26 from Morocco and has been banging in the goals in the first division up here. He gets rave reviews not just for his finishing but his all round workrate and defends from the front. He also bagged two goals when Falkirk beat Rangers in the League Cup this season. He's also out of contract in May and I think he'd be worth a look at.

yeah, he's been outstanding for Falkirk this season, do you think he could go from scottish div 1 to the championship? ive not seen enough of him to know

I really don't know. I've not seen enough of him myself but my gaffer follows Falkirk and he says there is something there and he won't be at Falkirk much longer.

Id put a cheeky bid in for Joe Ledley who IMO is still a better option than Ralls or McPhail ?

Id put a cheeky bid in for Joe Ledley who IMO is still a better option than Ralls or McPhail ?

That wont come cheap as he still got 2half years on his contract.
The problem with getting too many players in this month is,players like ralls,gestede n ralls could be left on the sidelines

MM has a decision to make play Ralls, Rudy and Mason for the second half of the season and watch them become top championship players next season, or gamble on one or two older more experienced players who may improve us or flop.

IMO we need a championship striker- Do we have £2million though ?

I really don't know. I've not seen enough of him myself but my gaffer follows Falkirk and he says there is something there and he won't be at Falkirk much longer.

i think thats a given

MM has a decision to make play Ralls, Rudy and Mason for the second half of the season and watch them become top championship players next season, or gamble on one or two older more experienced players who may improve us or flop.

IMO we need a championship striker- Do we have £2million though ?

Id say build for the future now aslong as we can keep hold of the younger players if City dont go up this season , on the brightside they can only get better next season and challenge more ..... championship strikers all spoken for at the mo Id say ?