LaurieHeartsFan

Ahh it brings a tear to my eye, I like the way the first thing they say is "what does Le Juge" mean.   He is too modest, he knows fine well why we called him he The Judge.   And so do his previous opponents from the SPL ;-) http://file008a.bebo.com/large/2006/05/17/09/462295133a840595281b213527502l.jpg

There were still a few Brellier sceptics at Tynecastle when he left, mainly because he is a hard tackling player and there will be a few fouls commited by him and I won''t deny he is likely to pick up a few cards as well.   As I say he isn''t a creative player either and I know that doesn''t go down well with some fans - but IMO if you play a creative attacking midfield along side him they compliment each other perfectly and he does the defensive work covering the back four and it allows other players to push forward.   In season 2005/2006 when we finished 2nd it worked fantastically and Brellier allowed Paul Hartley and Rudi Skacel to push up and score more than 30 goals between them from midfield. I''ll tell you now Brellier isn''t everyone''s cup of tea as he does like a tackle and he isn''t a creative player.  But I''ve always believed every team needs a defensive player in the middle of the park and that''s where Brellier is at his best. I hope he does settle in at Carrow Road and I hope you see the best of him as he has had a tough time at Hearts and he deserves a chance to get a regular game at a good side.

Hi there Norwich fans,   Hearts fan here, and also a great fan of your new signing Julien Brellier.   I''m the one who arranged the big "Le Juge" flag to be made up (funded by contributions by other Hearts fans) and I was very, very sad to see him leave.    He is an extremely hardworking player who plays the defensive midfield role superbly.   Not always the greatest passer of the ball and is certainly not an attacking player but with the right management and being played in the right position I believe he will be a fantastic addition to your team. Anyway if he is doing well I may pop down to Carrow Road at some point and unfurl the flag for the Frenchman, he was always very appreciative and gave our section a wee clap before the game.  Also came over to me after an away game and gave me his shirt as well which was pretty cool! Anyway good luck for the coming season and I will have an eye on how you get on and in particlar a certain Frenchman. Laurie PS.   Here is a photo of the "Le Juge" flag (which incidentally means "The Judge" in French) [img]http://file010a.bebo.com/large/2006/03/25/00/462295133a471004638b856498355l.jpg[/img] And a video I made for him last seasonhttp://www.zippyvideos.com/7167468533700536/thejudge/