Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
Sport
Alan Galindo

Garang Kuol reveals Eddie Howe six-word message ahead of Hearts loan transfer from Newcastle United

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 .

READ MORE: Hearts new boy James Hill reveals secret weapon as he details key attributes after loan transfer

Sign up to Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox

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.”

READ NEXT:

- We 'signed' Garang Kuol for Hearts in January and Robbie Neilson's side reached Scottish Cup Final

- Christophe Berra appointed new Livingston coach with Neil Hastings made assistant after Marvin Bartley departure

- Andy Walker in Hearts' stronger' verdict as pundit backs Robbie Neilson's men for third spot finish

- Yutaro Oda reveals Hearts' research that sealed deal as he details speed and dribbling as key traits

- Hearts new boy James Hill reveals secret weapon as he details key attributes after loan transfer

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.