Garang Kuol has revealed the six-word message from Eddie Howe that helped him secure his loan move to Hearts.
Robbie Neilson swooped for the highly-rated Australia international until the end of the season from Newcastle United after he joined the English Premier League outfit from Central Coast Mariners. The Toon Army are flying this campaign and after adding the youngster to their ranks, they made the call to send him out on loan to gain further top team experience.
The 18-year-old also had interest from the English Championship but took the decision to move north of the border and join his Socceroos team-mates Kye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson and Cammy Devlin in Gorgie. He was handed a quick-fire debut as he was brought on for the final stages against St Mirren and almost made an instant impact with an assist but Stephen Humphrys fired wide of the goal .
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Opening up on his brief talk with parent club boss Howe and new loan gaffer Neilson over his decision, he told Edinburgh Evening News: “I had small discussion with him [Howe] and he said: ‘Go wherever you’ll play the most.’ Development is key for young players. The gaffer here [Neilson] convinced me to come because he said he’ll play me. All he said I need to do is work hard. The gaffer told me he’ll bring me off the bench and then gradually I have to work my way into the starting XI."
On why he decided to pick Hearts, he continued: “It was the gaffer’s desire to help me develop. Hearts is a great club and I thought this was the best place to be for my development.
"There are a great bunch of lads here and I thought this was the best decision for me.
“Cam [Devlin] is top player, [Kye] Rowlesy as well and Nathaniel [Atkinson]. Seeing the quality that they have gives me confidence to come in and do the same. Lawrence Shankland is a top striker and I am happy to have him by my side. There is a lot I can learn from him.”
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