Bolton are interested in Seb Hines according to Sky http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11672_7023865,00.html more from Northern Echo (I think Sky got the story from here) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9129011.Bolton_keen_on_Boro_pair/
If Hines is playing regularly (at Boro or Bolton) I see him and Whitbread getting call-ups in the next year.
He's nowhere near an England call-up so I can't see why he wouldn't want to file a switch unless he doesnt care or doesnt want to risk further injury. If he looks at our CB depth, I imagine he would have to have some interest.
Well you could say the same thing about Fabian Johnson nowhere near a German call up would be a lock for our LB spot...ect you just never know
True but as far as I know Fabian hasn't ruled that out, might just be a matter of time before he does.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11680_7041323,00.html looks like boro don't want hines leaving
Hopefully the USSF can be proactive in getting this kid in our CB pool. Also i wonder where the interest is coming from... Is it PL interest cause if it is he might want to jump.
Hines is still recovering from the fractured cheekbone he suffered towards the end of last year. He also had an ankle surgery. He has been ruled out of competitive action until the end of July.
He played for the 1st time since the injury on Wednesday with 45 minutes against Harrogate. Hines talks about the team and the upcoming season. He's on left
7/23- Hines (M'Boro vs. Darlington) http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~2400238,00.html Hines is expecting to be starter in central defense for Middlesborough this season. Today was one of the last pre-season matches He was subbed in in the 67th minute. Hines is still recovering from series of injuries from end of season. He entered when match was 3-3, and in the final minute Darlington got a goal off a deflected cross to win. I'm hoping Hines gets called in the Belgium match, along with Whitbread
I'm faily certain he is but I'll see if I can't confirm through someone who knows him from school in Leeds.
Middlesbrough’s fit again Seb Hines told to wait for his opportunity “I’m pretty sure his time will come,” said the Boro chief. “The team is doing pretty well defensively at the moment so he has to wait for the right moment to try and cement a place in the team.
Heads up to Jake in YA Gameday for this. Seb Hines has started and went the full 90 for the last five games. Either he is becoming the defacto starter or an injury replacement for a teammate. His team sits one point of out of the promotion wildcard in the English championship. If Seb is willing to play for the US, is he at a level that high enough for Klinsmann to consider in the next few games? He is still on the young side and its good to have young CB's.
Couldn't hurt to call him in. I watched Brough's replay in the FA Cup and Hines was fairly average. He wasn't at fault on either Sunderland goal, but he didn't do much to stand out, good or bad. If Klinsmann wants to call him in and give a look I have no issues with it, but I'm not expecting a revelation either. This isn't like Chandler or Fabian Johnson switching.
I don't think it would hurt either to have him called in, we do need to rebuild our backline, and a guy with Seb's experience could only be a positive unless he just sucks internationally. Again, the only question is how open he is to playing for US, and at 23, he doesn't have a whole lot of time to decide if he wants to be there for 2014.
Went another full 90 for Boro in their 3-1 win over Millwall, no way he could get his one time switch approved in time for the Italy game, but it might be worth it for Jurgen to talk to him and get it done. I've personally never seen him play but I don't think were in a position to be picky considering our non-existent CB depth right now
another full 90 for Hines in a 3-1 win over Portsmouth, they are in 5th place in the championship. One spot above Spectors Birmingham
Seb scored the opener/game-winner today for 'Boro. Should really give this guy a call if he is willing to suit up for us along w/ Zak Whitbread. Some added depth & quality at the CB spot wouldn't hurt.