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BBC News
10 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
What do Hearts need in transfer window?
The transfer window opened on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 have already been active this summer, signing defenders Christian Borchgrevink and Oisin McEntee, plus winger Alexandros Kyziridis and striker Elton Kabangu following his successful loan there still an area of the squad that needs improving, or certain players you are desperate for Hearts to sign? Or maybe holding on to a key player - we're looking at you, Lawrence Shankland - is the biggest what about sales - who needs to go?Let us know here
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'Expect hard work & tidiness on ball' from McEntee
New signing Oisin McEntee says Hearts fans can expect to see his hard work and technical ability when he takes to the 24-year-old defensive midfielder has penned a three-year deal at the Gorgie club following his departure from Newcastle academy product, who has played in Scotland before during a loan spell at Greenock Morton, is embracing the next step of his career at Tynecastle."It's really exciting to be here, starting a new chapter at a brilliant, massive football club," McEntee said."[The club] said they have a plan for me and want me in as a midfielder. I'm excited to be part of that plan."[The fans] can expect a hard worker who will win battles, put himself about and be tidy on the ball."
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
NI 'have to bounce back' against Bosnia
Northern Ireland midfielder Joely Andrews said that her side "have to bounce back" against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday after their disappointing Women's Nations League defeat against Seaview on Friday night Tanya Oxtoby's side suffered a 4-0 loss against Poland, who secured automatic promotion to League A with the win in north are second in the group and will secure that spot and a place in the promotion play-offs if they avoid defeat in Zenica on Tuesday, which Andrews says has to be their aim."If we finish a place higher in this group [NI finished third in their previous Nations League campaign] it will be progress," she said."We are looking for a good performance and ultimately to get three points on Tuesday."Us and Bosnia know each other inside out, we've played each other a few times so it will be tough, but we need to be hard to break down but good on the ball and create chances."The Hearts midfielder added that while Friday night's defeat at Seaview "hurt", their spirited end to the game when they almost scored a consolation goal will give them confidence as they move onto Tuesday's crucial game."We weren't good enough in the first half and there were bits of the game plan we didn't execute but as players we take responsibility for that," she continued."The positive thing is in the second half we got a bit more control and we could create some more chances."
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Walsall midfielder McEntee joins Hearts
Oisin McEntee scored six goals during his three-year stay with Walsall [Rex Features] Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year deal. Republic of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in 2022. Advertisement He was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC Wimbledon. McEntee, who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Tynecastle side on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer. "It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts," said new Hearts boss Derek McInnes. "He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus." Advertisement McEntee is McInnes' third signing following the acquisition of Belgian forward Elton Kabangu and Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis. Saddlers release four, in talks with nine McEntee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their season. The Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas James-Taylor. They have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan Weir. Advertisement Another eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Walsall midfielder McEntee joins Hearts
Walsall defensive midfielder Oisin McEntee has agreed to join Scottish Premiership side Hearts on a three-year of Ireland under-21 international McEntee, 24, has made 79 appearances for the Saddlers across three seasons since joining from Newcastle United in was part of a Walsall side that led League Two for much of the past season but dropped off in the run-in and ended up losing the play-off final to AFC who played in the Scottish Championship with Morton in 2021-22 during a loan spell from Newcastle, will join the Jam Tarts on a free transfer when his Walsall deal expires this summer."It became clear in our conversations Oisin is hungry, he wants to learn and improve, and be part of what we're trying to do here at Hearts," said boss Derek McInnes."He's played in defence and midfield, so to have options around his positioning is a big plus. Oisin's gained a lot of experience down south and he has knowledge of Scottish football too, which is a bonus." Saddlers release four, in talks with nine McEntee is among a number of out-of-contract players at Walsall, with the club in talks with nine others to extend their stays after the disappointing end to their Saddlers are in discussions with goalkeeper Sam Hornby, defenders Liam Gordon, Harry Williams and Priestley Farquharson, midfielders Ryan Stirk and Ronan Maher and forwards Albert Adomah, Jamille Matt and Douglas have released four players - goalkeeper George Barrett, defender Donervon Daniels, midfielder Jack Earing and striker Danny Johnson - but have exercised options to extend the contracts of defenders Rico Browne and Evan eight first-team regulars - Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Josh Gordon, Charlie Lakin, Brandon Comley, Levi Amantchi, Taylor Allen and David Okagbue - remain under contract at the Bescot Stadium.
