sstackho Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 It's treble and strife for Hearts 183 words 6 August 2004 The Express 85 English © 2004 Express Newspapers HEARTS hit triple trouble last night just before the big kick-off. The Edinburgh outfit have lost marksman Mark de Vries, utility man Kevin McKenna and keeper Tepi Moilanen for the opening game at Dundee. Their absences leave boss Craig Levein with no room for manoeuvre. Dutchman De Vries limped out of Saturday's warm-up game against Fulham. A scan has revealed the muscle damage is more severe than first thought and he will now be out of action for another couple of weeks. McKenna, the play-anywhere Canadian, would have been the ideal stand-in striker with his power in the air, but is suffering from tendonitis and has been ordered to rest. To complete the misery, Finn Moilanen has gone down with a viral infection and has been confined to bed. Last night Levein said: "This is the last thing we need for the opening game - we're operating with a very limited squad." However, there is hope two other casualties, new signing Jamie McAllister and Scotland defender Andy Webster, will be fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can. in UK Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Jason De Vos will be fit to play tomorrow. He'll captain the squad, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaku_bert Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 captaining the squad. JDV is a born leader. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can. in UK Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 According to the Heartsfc web-site, McKenna's injury is to his neck. Tendonitis of the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 quote:Originally posted by shaku_bert captaining the squad. JDV is a born leader. Amazing. Thats why i think he should still be capaining our squad as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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