The Paille Man Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Having written regularly for fanzines when I was younger, the current season has rekindled my love of football writing and as a result, I've started my own Hearts-themed blog at http://maroonspecs.squarespace.com. If you have a moment, please give it a read and feel free to leave any feedback, good or bad. I hope to keep this up on a regular basis and, in keeping with the attitude of our manager and squad this season, the best approach is to constantly aim to improve, which I hope to do with each article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinho Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Having written regularly for fanzines when I was younger, the current season has rekindled my love of football writing and as a result, I've started my own Hearts-themed blog at http://maroonspecs.squarespace.com. If you have a moment, please give it a read and feel free to leave any feedback, good or bad. I hope to keep this up on a regular basis and, in keeping with the attitude of our manager and squad this season, the best approach is to constantly aim to improve, which I hope to do with each article. Enjoyed the blog, Paille Man - well written! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great read keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosammy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Excellent read, look forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogemz Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Excellent blog mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboman1512 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Having written regularly for fanzines when I was younger, the current season has rekindled my love of football writing and as a result, I've started my own Hearts-themed blog at http://maroonspecs.squarespace.com. If you have a moment, please give it a read and feel free to leave any feedback, good or bad. I hope to keep this up on a regular basis and, in keeping with the attitude of our manager and squad this season, the best approach is to constantly aim to improve, which I hope to do with each article. Brilliant read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's a great read, puts me in mind of the writing on Tell Him He's Pele. Look forward to more of it!(no pressure, now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Quality read Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Enjoyed that. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trago13 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done, a very good read. Remember to bump this thread when you add a new blog to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments! It's definitely encouraging to get positive feedback. I'll continue to use this thread for updates. Hoping to have another piece drafted tonight or tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalkeith Jambo Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great stuff, look forward to reading more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieholt Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Excellent synopsis of the club and its season. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Fascione Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I always make sure my prescription sunglasses have a maroon tint to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Tl, dr Very good mate, looks slick [emoji106] Ps did you finish the top 50 derby goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboron Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done Paille , it was very good reading & like others have stated I look forward to the next blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Yip an excellent read bud , will look forward to the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH4JAMBO Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good read looking forward to more in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Tl, dr Very good mate, looks slick [emoji106] Ps did you finish the top 50 derby goals? Cheers mate. As for the derby goals, there's an article in the offing. Expect it to come out in the build-up to the Easter Road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Two new pieces up now. One pre-Queens bit about the international break and other news items; one about the game today. Hope you enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdriejambo3 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Cheers mate. As for the derby goals, there's an article in the offing. Expect it to come out in the build-up to the Easter Road trip! nice one! Stick in with the blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Two new pieces up now. One pre-Queens bit about the international break and other news items; one about the game today. Hope you enjoy!Can you post a link? Save lazy b'stards like me trawling through the thread [emoji53] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Can you post a link? Save lazy b'stards like me trawling through the thread [emoji53] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No bother! http://www.maroonspecs.squarespace.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots civil war Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 `doonhamer`s` chief,you got hammer in there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboman1512 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Two new pieces up now. One pre-Queens bit about the international break and other news items; one about the game today. Hope you enjoy! Excellent reads once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakdreem Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice blog, keep it up Paille Man Reminded me of a blog I wrote for a couple of seasons at the start of the Romaniv era . Surprised to see it is still kicking about on the internet http://jambosforever.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1 Would be interesting to see how different the world looks now to how it did then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Love the description of Derek Lyle! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Happy Easter! Some Good Friday reading can be found via the link below. Or just "Friday reading", depending on how much you enjoy the latest piece. http://maroonspecs.squarespace.com/?offset=1427585718406&reversePaginate=true A Twitter account has also been set up, which will be updated regularly with the latest blog posts. Follow @maroonspecs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Jambo Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Another excellent read! Keep it up Paille Man. Starting to look forward to reading this on Friday's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allowayjambo1874 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Another very good read and good points which I agree with. However I hate to be a pedant but I believe Hamill joined Killie on 2nd June, Gary Locke joined Killie 20th June so GL did not take Hamill to Killie with him. (I do get your point though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosammy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Well said paille man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Great read mate. I remember at the time not being too upset about Locke being let go, but I was a bit concerned with the appointment of Robbie, mainly because I wanted someone with experience to come in. That said, I wasn't about to get upset about it because I had a lot of confidence in Levein, And if he rated Robbie, then that was good enough for me. I could see what Levein did for the club last time and what he did for United too; he's no daft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Another very good read and good points which I agree with. However I hate to be a pedant but I believe Hamill joined Killie on 2nd June, Gary Locke joined Killie 20th June so GL did not take Hamill to Killie with him. (I do get your point though) Haha! Fair point, and something I never actually considered while mid-rant/type. Now that I think about it more, even if Locke was there, it would've been Allan Johnston's call. The unfortunate thing about blogs is you don't have an editor to haul you up on these important facts. I'll have a wee rethink and give it an edit where appropriate. If the national papers can get away with it on their websites, so can I. Appreciate all the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Great read again. As for the Hamill point, I'm fairly sure Alan Johnston will have spoken with Locke before Hamill was signed and Locke will definitely recommended him for the Jurassic football mentality! Like you say, good luck Gary but we definitely dodged a bullet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Piece amended slightly to correct the Hamill error. Site itself is still "in development" but has been updated with a front page containing all the posts made so far. Thanks again for the positive feedback! http://www.maroonspecs.squarespace.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofgold Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well done. Good angle on the piece. Maroon Tinted Specs added to my favourites. Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Plug time! Some of the reaction to yesterday's defeat has been OTT to say the least. If you are still finding yourself full of inexplicable rage about losing a meaningless game, have seat, relax and have a read: https://maroonspecs.squarespace.com/blog/6/4/2015/rangers-2-1-hearts-and-why-you-shouldnt-care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Very well written blog and enjoyable read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Bump. Latest article now up. A wee derby preview to follow hopefully later tonight. www.maroonspecs.squarespace.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Derby-based article now up on the site, entitled "A Step-By-Step Guide to Absolutely Dominating Your City Rivals". See above link. Mods, could I get the title of the thread edited to reflect the new derby article please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Bump. A few thoughts on Wilson's way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Another excellent read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Been a while since I plugged this on Kickback, so here's the latest piece, which includes comment on Carrick, dodgy Dublin puns and opinions on Kevin McHattie that the resident boo-boys on here may find offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosammy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 A big pat on the back for the paille man. Another gid read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Cracking read, with well thought out opinions. Take a look if you haven't already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paille Man Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Some early morning, opening day reading written in the brief spirit of Twitter. Individual expectations of each player for the season ahead in 140 characters or less. http://maroonspecs.squarespace.com/blog/1/8/2015/an-alternative-premiership-preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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