In my lifetime watching Hearts we've always had 3 problem positions. Right back. Defensive mid. Centre forward.
For defensive mid the best I've seen over 30+ years of watching Hearts have been David McCreery, Brellier and Salvatori. Not much outside those 3. But I can see why some are already talking about Whelan as a stand out. He just seems to move around being in the right place every time, wins his tackles, doesn't give away needless fouls, spread confidence and moves us forward picking the right pass.
I'm no fan of the regime at Hearts. But I'm not so small as to not pay a compliment. Well done Levein on both going for this lad and getting him here successfully. Cult hero and legend status building already.
Woke up this mornin Whelan fine
There's something special on my mind
Last night I met a new Glenn in the neighbourhood
Whoa yeah
Something tells me I'm into something good
It's time to begin - now count it in
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My boot soootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Whelan, my football date
My midfield Romeo, a tackling god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
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