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Published Date: 12 September 2008
By BARRY ANDERSON
ANDY DRIVER, David Obua and Deividas Cesnauskis have been forced out of Hearts trip to Falkirk tomorrow with a combination of injuries, and the African midfielder may be absent for up to a month according to manager Csaba Laszlo.
Obua returned from international duty with a muscle complaint, as did Cesnauskis, and Driver will not be risked due to a swollen ankle.

Obua's injury is causing Hearts' medical staff most worry at present.

Laszlo said: "We have a problem with David. It is not easy to fly four days in three different countries. It's maybe ten or 12 hours from here to Africa on a plane. He's been from here to Uganda, Mali, Niger, Mali and then back here. Now he has a porblem with his muscles. He may be out for the next three to four weeks.

"Yesterday in training he had pain so we must be careful. We don't want to make the same mistake as with Mike Tullberg and force it too early.

"I think he needs three weeks, maybe four.

"Andy Driver is completely out for this weekend. I hope he is back for next week. He has a small inflammation in the ankle so we wait and give him the chance to recover.

"Cesny came back from his national team with a muscle problem. He is also out for the weekend."

Recent loan signing Adrian Mrowiec could make a surprise start against Falkirk due to the enforced absences.

The full article contains 256 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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1

Bigwull,

edinburgh 12/09/2008 13:57:25
OH CLUCKING BELL!!
2

gorgeousgorgieboy,

Edinburgh 12/09/2008 13:58:58
Obua's legs are so thin I'm surprised that he could have a muscle problem.

I've seen more meat on a butcher's pencil.
3

Who?,

12/09/2008 14:08:19
Two wide players with pace would have made a bit of an impact against falkirk however the midfield has a bit of versitility so they should cope.

Prediction falkirk 1 v 2 hearts
4

The Wookie,

Edinburgh 12/09/2008 14:12:52

Is this another Pinilla - sorry Beslejia...

2 games played and home we go for the remainder of his contract and struggle by on 5K per week....

Time for Mr Nade to earn his wages me-thinks!!!
5

i wanna be like John Colquhoun,

12/09/2008 14:31:43
im more worried that obua "Now he has a porblem with his muscles". If he had a problem at least they could diagnose it but a porblem is even more of a problem!!
6

Bigwull,

edinburgh 12/09/2008 14:46:33
Obua= Crazy Legs Crane
7

huggs,

12/09/2008 14:46:34
What happened did he get injured on the plane?
How many guys unavaliable already and the season has barely started
Think Miko will start with Kingston in behind Mole Jonson back in midfield and Thompson back to right back
A very young team though
8

victorian of gorgie ,

12/09/2008 15:03:44
bugg*r

my team now.

kello
jonsson zaliukas berra wallace
kingston karipidis stewart mikoliunas
mole glen

9

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 15:06:27
#4 Are u thick?

The article clearly states Cesnauskis is injured!
10

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 15:07:56
#9 This should be the team :

Kello

Jonsson Karipidis Berra Wallace

kingston Stewart Palazuelos Miko

nade Glen
11

Hibs fc - Dublin,

12/09/2008 15:10:02
Arf ! - Arf !
12

huggs,

12/09/2008 15:14:26
#11 You been to any games this season ?
13

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 15:23:11
#13 All of them, as well as the friendly in Glentoran & the home friendly against Hull, why?
14

telford_jambo,

12/09/2008 15:26:00
big blow regarding driver and obua, chesny aint. Team tomorrow will prob be now unless im pleasantly suprised:

kello
jonson berra zalickus wallace

kingston palazuelos stewart miko

ksanivicus
mole


15

huggs,

12/09/2008 15:29:08
Just wondeded why you would drop Zali and Mole thats all
16

telford_jambo,

12/09/2008 15:30:08
forget last team, ruben got as mcuh chance of playin than i have waking up next to page 3 stunner keeley and realising shes been my wife instead

kello

jonson berra zaliukas wallace

kingston karipedis stewart miko

ksanivicus
mole
17

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12/09/2008 15:32:14
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18

what a chancer,

one under 12/09/2008 15:43:53
if david was on a pay and play contract,i recken him and the other squad would be camped outside mcleod street friday evening to get in the dressing room first.
19

huggs,

12/09/2008 15:52:42
Surely insurance will pay the wages for players out on international duty
So Hearts dont lose financially only on the pitch
20

Johnny Jambo,

12/09/2008 15:54:40
#4 Chesney is in your team but also the list of those unavailable in the report.
21

what a chancer,

one under 12/09/2008 15:59:59
i dont think the lesser countries will pay for tiredness and jet lagged superstar syndromme
22

Skiver,

12/09/2008 16:01:46
#17

How come? What's the script with Ruben?
23

SouthSideHibs,

12/09/2008 16:04:34
#23 - not in Vlad's good books...
24

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 16:05:27
#16 I just dont like Zaliukas thats all. I did think a couple of years back he could become a good player for us, but after last seasons farce I want him out. I admit hes started well this term, but I still feel hes an accident waiting to happen, I reckon hes always 1 disaster away from total meltdown. Maybe Im being slightly harsh but Id say Karipidis is a far better defender.

Add to that, Karipidis is not a midfielder so if u want Zali to remain in the team he should be dropped, simple as that, & replaced with Palazuelos - a wonderful player.

Ive liked Moles contribution this season, his work rate has impressed me, but Im very interested to see if a nade / Glen partnership could benefit us so thats my reasoning there.

Furthermore, if it werent for the injuries reported in this article, Id also have dropped work-shy kingston for this fixture. I know he was good at Hamilton but I still really do not feel he does nearly enough to justify his huge salary.
25

what a chancer,

one under 12/09/2008 16:08:38
glad to see others agree and it isnt just picking on others for the sake of it,i want hearts to shine everyweek but the prep before some games aint good,e.g. internationals.
26

huggs,

12/09/2008 16:13:58
#25 Cheers for that reply
I am of a slightly differnt opinion i think Zali deserves his place although i agree Karapidis is not a midfielder
Think Mole would feel hard done buy if he was dropped his wok rate has been fantastic and Kingston should take a leave out of his book
I would like a Mole Nade start 2 big battering rams right down the middle
Csaba is the only one that matters come saturday though

HHGH
27

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 16:21:30
#27 I suppose Mole & nade together are also untested, this is maybe worth a shot, I take your point.

We really need a good result tomorrow, I feel its a pivotal game - if we win we are on course still & riding high at the right end of the league; a defeat or draw & another season of mediocrity could beckon.

Are u going through?

Mon the Hearts!
28

Stray Dog,

12/09/2008 16:22:39
#28 Hello Serg / me
29

huggs,

12/09/2008 16:27:02
#28 I am abroad untill the 24rth working so will ahve to rely on the posters on here for an honest opinion
I will at least be back for the Derby
I agree it is a big game this will be a real test tomorrow IMO
30

handsome love guru. And very rich. HEE HEE HE HE,

12/09/2008 16:29:22
#27 I also like how fast mole can cook chinese, pity hes no much of a player.
31

--Eddie-Malofeev--,

Robbos 12/09/2008 16:32:18
#30 Enjoy the rest of your holiday & speak later, Im off to Robbos!
32

handsome love guru. And very rich. HEE HEE HE HE,

12/09/2008 16:34:36
#32 you lier, see you tonight a CC's
33

handsome love guru. And very rich. HEE HEE HE HE,

12/09/2008 16:35:20
33 at cc's
34

the west end general,

12/09/2008 16:54:12
to be honest IMO we will miss Driver most out of the three.David is still finding his feet ( joke intended )and Chessers is hot and cold but it does mean we are missing some guile whoever comes in.
35

i wanna be like John Colquhoun,

12/09/2008 16:54:18
#28 cant believe you are saying that "a defeat or draw & another season of mediocrity could beckon."

a defeat and we go and try and get three points next week. whats with the mentality of people in this country?? it was the same with scotland and hey ho they won so its all rosey but defeat and its OH nO...
it will take a lot more than an away to defeat to falkirk before i compare it with last season...which was alot worse than mediocre!
36

huggs,

12/09/2008 17:11:07
MSJ Have a word!! We are a different team from last season with the same players if that makes any sense
The Motherwell and St Mirren games we would probably have lost last season

No way this year will be like that
37

huggs,

12/09/2008 17:13:19
MSJ Have a word!
Different team this season with the same players if that makes any sense
The Motherwell and St Mirren games showed that 2 games we might have well lost last season
38

huggs,

12/09/2008 17:13:56
Dont know what happened there
39

taIk o' the toun,

12/09/2008 18:29:05
We should never have sent out Elliot on loan. We need all the players we can get our hands on to continue the title challenge. Surely they'll be another plane load of Eastern Europeans coming over when the Lith season finishes.
40

busbyfh,

12/09/2008 19:25:54
Lets not kid ourselves - the Pole was always going to start - when Vlad has new toys ...well we know the script.
Driver out is a blow as though his final ball is often poor - he can still open up defences.
Obua is different - He needs match practise but up until now he has been like a man short - hopeless.
Miko in his current form (when allowed to play) is an able deputy for Cesny (and that is saying something from a Miko DOUBTER)
Just keep Ksanevicius away - when he is not diving his contribution is limited to say the least.
Sleeves rolled up job tomorrow. Forget football - get stuck in. That's how you beat Falkirk.
41

brettgallacher,

edinburgh 12/09/2008 19:36:14
is this the same jambos site that told me they were going for league if not second place not its a player getting injury eating the inflight meal
42

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12/09/2008 19:54:01
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43

markatview,

12/09/2008 20:24:15
andy driver is a big loss for tomorrows game , think we can just about cope without chessy , but ah have to say obua ! can only benefit the team immensly if hes out cos the guy is gash tbh. hes so left footed that he should have the job of painting the centre circle !!
44

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 20:31:20
50 Give the boy 5 minutes, he has just arrived and looks top quality to me just lacking the confidence which will come when he's more settled. Mind Scottish footie is 100 miles an hour, can seem like the ball is zipping in fast forward, 1 big hoof back up the park at er like a rainbow effect but all other teams like to keep it on the deck
45

markatview,

12/09/2008 20:43:54
#51 ah hope your right , but it just goes to show that footballs all about opinions , he is a decent mf but just too one footed for ma liking ,.if he could use both feet i think he would be the dogs baws in the spl .
46

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 20:50:34
53 I trust Csabas judgment on him he will definately come good and it's a bit of an assett that he can fill a few roles when injuries and suspensions leave a position short, he can fill in. Always think a player should play in their best position though for the best part.
Mon the JT's tomorrow glad we are up and running again!
47

Ulsterjambo,

Co.Down 12/09/2008 20:53:31
Watched Csaba interview on Hearts.tv he seems to be very fussy on the laest bit of detail.He seems to know who can play where and what is expected of each one even when he changes tactics during game.Although he breeds confidence among the players I still have one thing nagging in my head,every year the team at the bottom of the league usually get their first win of the season against Hearts! I hope Csaba has taken note of that little detail and can prove that we really are better under his guidance.
Long Live H.M.F.C.
48

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 20:59:15
55 That is very true, it's the same when a player has yet to score or going through a barron spell we let him score to cheer him up i think! Hope they are low on confidence and if we can score early then we should win but who knows we don't have a great record there andd they won't like being bottom.
49

Hibs football club - ex player,

12/09/2008 20:59:16
48 Talk o' the Toun
Sarcasm another jealous jambo. come on now Hibs do not brag about european football, we never have, we always go ahead do the business,

Is it not a certain bampot of a ruler who promised euro footie regularly, and loads of world class players,

Yes you're nearly there driver, kingston, mikodive, obua, elliot,
50

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:01:35
#54 ah see what your saying min, ah really like shabba tho, the guy really knows what hes about .remember his team when they played us in europe and it was really good on the deck football wih fast counter attacking .
Think vlads got quality this time , hope it lasts!
51

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 21:06:10
58 so far so good! but i think next season we will see the real Hearts under Csaba, anything this season for me is a bonus and wouldn't rule it out, the man is a legend in the making in Scotland

Viva Csaba
52

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:15:08
#59 don't know what tae expect tomorrow with falkirk like you an ulster were saying hearts become a charity whenever we meet a team in need! except when a certain team fae leith need tae win a scottish cup hoho!
53

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 21:19:03
60 That's when the charity stops haha, 4-0 i think it was great memories :)
54

Naeboz,

12/09/2008 21:23:23
TOTT

This Malofeev dude,

Does he really know you?

Or is it just pash?

Either way, I like you. If he keeps annoying you,give me a shout and his racist, white supremist gash will come home to roost for him.

As was said in Pulp Fiction, maybe 'someone' will get medievil on his ass.

If indeed he does drink in Robbo's, I'll 'see' him soon.
55

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:25:51
#61 ahv dined on that one ever since , anytime the hobos get a bit OTT at the work their easily brought back down tae planet earth with the slightest mention of cup semis ! their is a god!
56

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

12/09/2008 21:34:58
smiled when i read 'hobos' and 'work' in the same line, a rarity in itself :)
can see Utd winning tomorrow, they are on a bad run what better time to be facing mixups hoofters! gone for a close 0-1 in the predictor and Hearts to win 1-2
57

Hibs football club - ex player,

12/09/2008 21:41:28
Great comeback guys, truly brilliant,
I talk the truth, so the 4-0 and the history is thrown at the Hibs,
grow up boys especially you mark, bit o' a lonely wee boy i'd say, away and ask your mammy for £3 and go get a shandy and pkt o' nuts,

sad.
58

Naeboz,

12/09/2008 21:44:54
#65

Hello,

The forum's 'special' friend.
59

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:45:34
#64 aye ah can see they scores right enough, hope the 'jts' do it by a couple of clear goals but any win will do just the same ..
60

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:47:24
Aww huv ah said something to upset yae wee man ?#65
61

markatview,

12/09/2008 21:51:46
#65 recent history would you no say!
62

what a chancer,

one under 12/09/2008 22:01:45
their will be no slackers in hughes team ,if they do you ken they will be slated and hung out to dry.
63

Zohan,

12/09/2008 22:33:28
#57 pretend ex player. When do hibs go a head and do the business in europe? Is that in the intertoto or on ur playstation?
Muppet
64

markatview,

12/09/2008 22:52:45
#72 RE #57 won't respond tae yae brother, likes tae dish it oot but gets his sh iters when anybody actually responds tae him , sounds like an old grandad tae me , will be tucked up in bed wi his horlicks and non scarey book by now i think!
65

markatview,

12/09/2008 22:55:42
#71 Agree wi yae aboot 'diko' bro , he's gonnae be a millstone aroond the hobo neck , long may it continue.
66

FTH22inarow,

13/09/2008 07:36:53
57 2/4/06 "we always go ahead do the business" do you, how many times in the inter toto?
67

Jam Tarts 1874,

On the Rebound 13/09/2008 09:17:02
#57. Really?!!!

Why don't you compile a list of the hobo's Euro exploits over the past 30 years - it won't take you very long!
68

NeonJambo,

13/09/2008 11:00:10
for all hobos, check your history before you come on here...only reason you were ever allowed into the scottish league was because HMFC canvassed the league on your behalf.

3-1 hearts

 

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