Riccarton3 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 It may be the last time Hearts won the fixture but still great to watch it again (after watching Bobby Prentice avoid some 70s tackles on his mazy run). Celtic players away down the tunnel without handshakes, Lennon making tracks straight to the referee, Whatever happened to Euan Norris? Rudi's pirouette at the full time whistle, Beattie's celebration, Sergio's class, And it all set up a decent final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Vladimir of Romanov Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 An amazing day out. The night before in Glasgow, breakfast in the hotel bar and then that game. Class celebration on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 They were extremely bad losers that day considering they only got back in it through an offside goal. The thing that winds me up the most about it is when that big erse Forster tries to kick the ball at our players after the penalty. Its red card worthy in my opinion. Sergio played a tactical masterpiece that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Beatties celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav1e Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Great day out , can't believe that's the last time we beat them . Hopefully tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Great day. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa-mundial Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I know the final eclipses this game due to it's rivalry. I still to this day enjoyed that semi final more than I did the final. We were given no hope. Everyone had Celtic winning this game. Only 11,000 of us there that day too. Made it all the better silencing 35,000 scummy filthy gits! Once we beat Celtic, I knew we had already won the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Expected nothing. Got so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 In my opinion, one of the best results in Hearts' history. Given little or no chance, against an excellent Celtic team. For those of us who saw the 1988 disaster, it was sweet how it happened. That game, and the final, will never be forgotten by those who were at both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Although we have not won since this day, we must always remember that we beat them when It really mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Lennon's Hampden record as manager was terrible but still we were written off that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 52 minutes ago, SectionDJambo said: In my opinion, one of the best results in Hearts' history. Given little or no chance, against an excellent Celtic team. For those of us who saw the 1988 disaster, it was sweet how it happened. That game, and the final, will never be forgotten by those who were at both. I was at said 1988 disaster but not the 2012 miraculous triumph. But I was at the glorious 2012 Final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Was my 30th birthday and chose not to go as I figured the odds were against it being a good trip... Watched it in the pub instead. Regrets...we all have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Riccarton3 said: , Whatever happened to Euan Norris? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMHearts Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 1 hour ago, copa-mundial said: I know the final eclipses this game due to it's rivalry. I still to this day enjoyed that semi final more than I did the final. We were given no hope. Everyone had Celtic winning this game. Only 11,000 of us there that day too. Made it all the better silencing 35,000 scummy filthy gits! Once we beat Celtic, I knew we had already won the cup. Attendance on the day was 36609. So we silenced 25609.. Looked less tbh. A very good 11000 support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 No respect for Celtic whatsoever. When you go off in the huff it just makes you look a poor sportsman because when you win, you are happy to shake hands. Bit of an embarrassment for an alleged historic, football institution. Not fitting behaviour. Some of their past players would be embarrassed. I was told a story about Roy Aitken who everyone hated back in those days. He always made sure he went back to the players lounge after matches to show face, shake hands and compliment the rival team if they'd won. The guy was apparently a gentleman away from the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, By the light said: Was my 30th birthday and chose not to go as I figured the odds were against it being a good trip... Watched it in the pub instead. Regrets...we all have them. Sitting through years of defeats make the special games incredible to witness live. One of the best days my son and I have had at the football. You never know when the next one will be and thats reason enough to attend as many as you can get to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Vladimir of Romanov Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Was it only 11000? Amazing how many wanted a ticket for the final tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: Sitting through years of defeats make the special games incredible to witness live. One of the best days my son and I have had at the football. You never know when the next one will be and thats reason enough to attend as many as you can get to! I’ll not make the same mistake again that’s for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sir Vladimir of Romanov said: Was it only 11000? Amazing how many wanted a ticket for the final tho. Can't really blame folk. We took a bus through and had a great day. For me those days make attending the many defeats worthwhile. But it should be no surprise to anyone that more people want to attend a winnable final over a semi we weren't given any hope in. I have no problem with people picking and choosing games, as long as they don't complain on the occasions they don't qualify for tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Can't really blame folk. We took a bus through and had a great day. For me those days make attending the many defeats worthwhile. But it should be no surprise to anyone that more people want to attend a winnable final over a semi we weren't given any hope in. I have no problem with people picking and choosing games, as long as they don't complain on the occasions they don't qualify for tickets. Yip. Not just that semi either. Plenty Semis with less fans than people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Boab said: Yip. Not just that semi either. Plenty Semis with less fans than people think. Stupid kick off times at Hampden also play their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Playing the second semi helped us big time to win it. Knowing Hibs won the day before gave everyone that extra motivation to make the final. If we played first I’m not convinced we’d have won the game. A great day out that led to a better day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Vladimir of Romanov Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Can't really blame folk. We took a bus through and had a great day. For me those days make attending the many defeats worthwhile. But it should be no surprise to anyone that more people want to attend a winnable final over a semi we weren't given any hope in. I have no problem with people picking and choosing games, as long as they don't complain on the occasions they don't qualify for tickets. I totally agree, but I do remember numerous conversations in pubs and online from people who believed themselves entitled due to many factors. Imo, season ticket holders, people who attended games in said tournament then loyalty points is how it should go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Talent Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 1 hour ago, SectionDJambo said: In my opinion, one of the best results in Hearts' history. Given little or no chance, against an excellent Celtic team. For those of us who saw the 1988 disaster, it was sweet how it happened. That game, and the final, will never be forgotten by those who were at both. The comparison with 88 is spot on- I recall we were talking about it in the pub after the game. There must have been quite a few of us of a certain age when Hooper equalised in the 87th min thought here we go again. Which made it all the sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 15 minutes ago, By the light said: Stupid kick off times at Hampden also play their part. Sorry, mate, not buying that. The 2012 Semi was not a full allocation take up because it was the hooped demons. Big Cup Semis are better attended than Wee Cup of course. Last Semi we have been in was the debacle at Easter Rd against ICT. Lucky if there was 10K Hearts in the ground that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adso7 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Keith Talent said: The comparison with 88 is spot on- I recall we were talking about it in the pub after the game. There must have been quite a few of us of a certain age when Hooper equalised in the 87th min thought here we go again. Which made it all the sweeter. That's exactly what I thought when the equaliser went in. The '88 semi, sat in the centre stand surrounded by Celtic fans, was horrible. The '12 semi is one of my all time favourite games. Rudi taking that touch round Forster smashing it into the corner. Clearly seeing the ball hit a hand or two and the ref actually giving the penalty. Then Beattie slamming it home. Wonderful! Some great quality in both those teams that we could use right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I still have Paulo Sergio, Sergio in my head from that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 18 minutes ago, Boab said: Sorry, mate, not buying that. The 2012 Semi was not a full allocation take up because it was the hooped demons. Big Cup Semis are better attended than Wee Cup of course. Last Semi we have been in was the debacle at Easter Rd against ICT. Lucky if there was 10K Hearts in the ground that day. I don’t disagree with you. People don’t care about league cup so cant compare it. All I stated was that playing semi finals at 12.15 on a Sunday against Celtic will have had an impact on numbers. Celtic at 3pm on a Saturday would’ve got a better attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 They are bad losers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 2 hours ago, copa-mundial said: I know the final eclipses this game due to it's rivalry. I still to this day enjoyed that semi final more than I did the final. We were given no hope. Everyone had Celtic winning this game. Only 11,000 of us there that day too. Made it all the better silencing 35,000 scummy filthy gits! Once we beat Celtic, I knew we had already won the cup. I agree. I feel like I remember so much more about the semi final because it was just so unexpected. I still get goosebumps when I think about Rudi rounding Forster for the first and can still remember all of the emotions after their equaliser and our penalty. The final was just much more celebratory, very little concern even at half time at 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds66 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Listen I have been to every semi and final since 76, that one in 2012 will live forever. The Beattie celebration, absolute class, the biggest get it right round you ever!! If someone had said then, win this game, beat the vermin in the final but not beat the terrorist loving apologists for another 5 years or so, deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynietigers Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Traveled through on train with my daughter who was 6 and had never been to hampden, met two of the biggest bad ass Celtic fans you could meet and they couldn't of been nicer to her, wished all the best. When on our way in she asked for the biggest flag ever and I promised her it if we won lol. In the match she got lifted up by two guys I had never met for the penalty and on our way home she got her flag one of my greatest experiences at Hampen for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Over 7 mins of footage here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17649430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcoll Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 48 minutes ago, Boab said: Sorry, mate, not buying that. The 2012 Semi was not a full allocation take up because it was the hooped demons. Big Cup Semis are better attended than Wee Cup of course. Last Semi we have been in was the debacle at Easter Rd against ICT. Lucky if there was 10K Hearts in the ground that day. Eh? Remember there was practically a full house at ER apart from the north stand, so Hearts had 14-16000 there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa-mundial Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Video taken from the Celtic end. I love the noise we make as the ball hits the net. That celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac80 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 33 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: They are bad losers Always remember after that game, loads of hearts fans back in the local after the game, having a sing song and general good time, one celtic fan in the boozer took the huff launched a pint glass across the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferryjambo99 Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Gambo said: Anyone? Don't know what happened. I remember he reffed the first league cup semi with inverness. He isn't on the current list of referees so I presume he retired. Only decision the officials got wrong that day was giving Celtics equaliser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 52 minutes ago, bigcoll said: Eh? Remember there was practically a full house at ER apart from the north stand, so Hearts had 14-16000 there Think you're thinking of the year before, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 My dad passed away 2 weeks before so I didn’t go. Burst into tears at the final whistle as I watched it through the glass door in living room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerjames398 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Probably one of my best days as a hearts fan..after all the other semi heart ache against them.. Beatties celebration iconic, the pure joy and relief at full time with the place bouncing great stuff, and lemons dip at the end striding across the pitch was priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Strevens Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Euan Norris gave up refereeing. I heard from a mate of his that as a result of that Semi & Lennon's antics, he was targeted for abuse by Celtic fans (waiting outside grounds etc) and was sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates82 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 8 hours ago, copa-mundial said: I know the final eclipses this game due to it's rivalry. I still to this day enjoyed that semi final more than I did the final. We were given no hope. Everyone had Celtic winning this game. Only 11,000 of us there that day too. Made it all the better silencing 35,000 scummy filthy gits! Once we beat Celtic, I knew we had already won the cup. Me too. I was convinced we'd win the final (just not that easily) but the semi final is up there with beating Rangers in the cup final in the unexpected stakes. Both times I was sure they'd come back and beat us at the death. The final whistle was an incredible feeling. The final whistle for the final was almost an anticlimax as the result had been a foregone conclusion for about 40 minutes and we'd been pretty much celebrating a cup win that whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Ferryjambo99 said: Don't know what happened. I remember he reffed the first league cup semi with inverness. He isn't on the current list of referees so I presume he retired. Only decision the officials got wrong that day was giving Celtics equaliser I well remember his biased performance in the Inverness semi-final. Would not give us a free kick no matter what, Ngoo was fouled with impunity, and free kick went to Caley. Sent off Scott Robinson with a straight red card, but ignored bad fouls by that thug Foran, when he was on a yellow. Obviously taking out frustrations on us for fallout from the sellik semi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 7 hours ago, Ferryjambo99 said: Don't know what happened. I remember he reffed the first league cup semi with inverness. He isn't on the current list of referees so I presume he retired. Only decision the officials got wrong that day was giving Celtics equaliser Our penalty was never a pen in your life. But it made up for the offside goal. The decisions evened themselves out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Sooperstar said: Our penalty was never a pen in your life. But it made up for the offside goal. The decisions evened themselves out! I've always wondered why the players arms were in such an unnatural position when he throws himself in the line of the shot, almost as if he trying make a save or block the ball with any part of his body. But I respect others see it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 A pen every day of the week, his arm is almost horizontal and blocking the potential route to goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 1 minute ago, brux said: A pen every day of the week, his arm is almost horizontal and blocking the potential route to goal. Way I have always saw it. If it had been Zaliukas in that position, I'd have been raging at his stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Out Attack Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Incredible day and no one gave us a hope before it, which is why we took such a small support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, All Out Attack said: Incredible day and no one gave us a hope before it, which is why we took such a small support. It happens. bit like hibs in 2006, I suppose. But not quite as bad given that that was a derby and not against serial trophy winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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