dellboy1971 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Time now for a boycott of HEARTS game vs St Mirren on 9th November NOT come in after 25 min NOT leave with 20min to go hearts fans doing that already anyway TOTAL BOYCOTT YES OR NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J80MBO Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I am not going whether boycotts on or not. Season ticket holder nearer 30 years. Now had enough...first time ever felt this lost with my club. To your point, not sure I am fan of boycotts but I am not sure what else people can do other than vote with feet. Certainly better option than the tit that vandalised the plaza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I’m normally one of the first to shoot down any mere thought of a boycott. However, on this occasion, maybe the fans do need to take drastic action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 i am not going so i am boycotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Form Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If it's the only thing that will get Ann Budge to take any action then I'm certainly up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 No from me. A boycott hurts the club not Budge financially (a crucial difference to most ownership arrangements where boycotts have been more effective). A boycott negatively impacts on the team. The only thing a boycott achieves is to get across to Budge and Levein the level of anger among the fans, but they already know this. If making our feelings known is the aim, the same can be achieved with a protest before or after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If what we have witnessed over the last year is not enough for the board to act, then I don't think empty seats will make any difference either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I’ve got a ticket for the weekend but decided I’m not going. **** driving four hours there and four hours back, burning money in food and drinks and all sorts for a piss-weak Levein performance. He doesn’t deserve our support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark963 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I won't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterwoodwelder Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I’m not going to anymore to while he is in charge. I’m heading to Hampden this weekend and I’m only going because I promised my 8 year old son that we were going. Hearts fans are very loyal but this has to happen now, he has to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 39 minutes ago, dellboy1971 said: Time now for a boycott of HEARTS game vs St Mirren on 9th November NOT come in after 25 min NOT leave with 20min to go hearts fans doing that already anyway TOTAL BOYCOTT YES OR NO Not for me. If Hearts are playing I’m there. Seen much worse than current lot and didn’t boycott then either. Toys out the Pram stuff rather than getting behind the team/club rarely has a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Perhaps selfish, but I'm not boycotting. Among other things, have paid a small fortune for a season ticket, then the fixture list threw up about five games I could not manage, so I'm not going to miss another one. Anyway, a win on Sunday will change things. I'm not boycotting that either. I do think Levein should go back upstairs. I curse the idiots who motivated Neilson to exit when we were second in the league. We had a sustainable model that was working well then someone flew a plane over Tynecastle. Must have been a Hibs fan, except for the fact that it was effective, so perhaps not. I also think that the long-term absences of Souttar, Halkett, Naismith, Walker, Haring, Washington and Uche, and the seemingly permanent damage done to Berra, combined with our inability to procure a decent goalkeeper (that problem is now solved) has had a major impact on results, which takes much of the blame off Levein. A team like Hearts cannot lose quality like that and not suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I feel that we need a single protest that everyone gets behind and shows the feelings of the fans. I don't think a boycott will do that as folk will still attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Form Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, Saint Jambo said: No from me. A boycott hurts the club not Budge financially (a crucial difference to most ownership arrangements where boycotts have been more effective). A boycott negatively impacts on the team. The only thing a boycott achieves is to get across to Budge and Levein the level of anger among the fans, but they already know this. If making our feelings known is the aim, the same can be achieved with a protest before or after the game. A boycott of season ticket holders does not hurt the club cos the money has already been paid over. It might impact negatively on the players but it would be difficult to tell - they are performing at two levels below shite at the moment. I'm not sure Budge and Levein really appreciate the anger among the fans at the moment, at least not going by Levein's patronising and self serving comments last night, along with Budge's complete fiddling while Rome burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) ST holders boycotting is futile since you've already paid. Walk ups are down and will continue to be in decline. I'm sure the impact is already being felt. edit - could refuse to buy food and drinks etc. That'd impact on Tynecastle Events? Edited October 31, 2019 by Homme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schevchenko Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Extra beer in the pub before I go to the game, I would be up for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumjambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: Perhaps selfish, but I'm not boycotting. Among other things, have paid a small fortune for a season ticket, then the fixture list threw up about five games I could not manage, so I'm not going to miss another one. Anyway, a win on Sunday will change things. I'm not boycotting that either. I do think Levein should go back upstairs. I curse the idiots who motivated Neilson to exit when we were second in the league. We had a sustainable model that was working well then someone flew a plane over Tynecastle. Must have been a Hibs fan, except for the fact that it was effective, so perhaps not. I also think that the long-term absences of Souttar, Halkett, Naismith, Walker, Haring, Washington and Uche, and the seemingly permanent damage done to Berra, combined with our inability to procure a decent goalkeeper (that problem is now solved) has had a major impact on results, which takes much of the blame off Levein. A team like Hearts cannot lose quality like that and not suffer. Jeez have you been watching this team. There is no creativity no passion no goals and and definitely no style of play other than punt the ball at uche and hope for the best He clearly has no clue what he's doing - Last nights interview was an embarrassment and I cannot understand why he's not yet tendered his resignation other than he is completely delusional!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I miss us and not going pains me but I made a hard decision at the end of last season I would not go back whilst it is Budge's Hearts. I really wish people would wake up as going along does not make you an uber fan it just makes you damage the club. Please y'all think hard. It is up to you and it is your money but please see the bigger picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I won’t be at the game. If he is still the manager for that game I will be cancelling my FOH subscription aswell. She WILL listen to the fans eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, Homme said: ST holders boycotting is futile since you've already paid. Walk ups are down and will continue to be in decline. I'm sure the impact is already being felt. edit - could refuse to buy food and drinks etc. That'd impact on Tynecastle Events? Not at all as the empty seat speaks volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Go to seats at 3.10pm would be my call. Make a lot of noise in concourse so the players know we are there for them. Win, lose or draw she has to be told he has to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 minute ago, i8hibsh said: Not at all as the empty seat speaks volumes. It does but our money is all that matters to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Not for me. If Hearts are playing I’m there. Seen much worse than current lot and didn’t boycott then either. Toys out the Pram stuff rather than getting behind the team/club rarely has a happy ending. You've seen much worse?? Is it one win in 19 games. Don’t think it’s been much worse that that and I’m 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm not going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I kind of want to go just to hear the clown get abused. It's about the only atmosphere these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieFifeLife Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Some of the comments here show that too many Hearts fans dont have the stomach to take direct action. Similar to the team their far too soft. No doubt a complete boycott would force action but too many happy to stutter along on the relegation train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, GorgieFifeLife said: Some of the comments here show that too many Hearts fans dont have the stomach to take direct action. Similar to the team their far too soft. No doubt a complete boycott would force action but too many happy to stutter along on the relegation train. Correct. They are part of the problem now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 It is so sad as we are such a good dedicated loyal fanbase you just know there will still be 14k at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 😫 absolutely - but I have hospitality - a full table bought by my mates for my 40th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 30 minutes ago, Saint Jambo said: No from me. A boycott hurts the club not Budge financially (a crucial difference to most ownership arrangements where boycotts have been more effective). A boycott negatively impacts on the team. The only thing a boycott achieves is to get across to Budge and Levein the level of anger among the fans, but they already know this. If making our feelings known is the aim, the same can be achieved with a protest before or after the game. How does a boycott negatively impact on the team? When we have huge crowds it doesn’t seem to help the players so doubt a boycott would be a detriment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Cuore Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Not going to the Semi. Decided after the gutless Killie performance. Nothing since has changed my mind. I have a season ticket so already paid. If Levein isn't gone before the St Mirren game then I'll not be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTS1874 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm not a great believer in boycotts but I'm getting desperate now so I would be prepared to boycott this game if that's the majority decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markymark Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 minute ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: Correct. They are part of the problem now Spot on, sit still and quiet for 90 mins watching yet another piss poor performance then applauding these imposters of the pitch. It shows you how far we’ve sank - no fight, no passion, right through our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'll be there. If nothing else to vent frustration. Boycott is damaging, as I've said before, lovely glass fronted building to look down on a mass protest. If it resorts to vandalism, violence and general rowdy behaviour, counter productive, she will simply baton down the hatches. The game itself might be incredibly important in truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: 😫 absolutely - but I have hospitality - a full table bought by my mates for my 40th Part of the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Cuore Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: I'll be there. If nothing else to vent frustration. Boycott is damaging, as I've said before, lovely glass fronted building to look down on a mass protest. If it resorts to vandalism, violence and general rowdy behaviour, counter productive, she will simply baton down the hatches. The game itself might be incredibly important in truth Each to their own mate. I cant be arsed with protests etc. Staying away is my form of protest even though my seat is already paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Boycotting the actual game is like paying to go to a buffet then refusing to eat. Budge has our money from the season ticket sale, matters not a jot if you use it or not. I’d rather we sold the game out, show our displeasure for 90 minutes. Show our displeasure before and after the match. Send a very clear and united message that we want change and we want it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, Forza Cuore said: Each to their own mate. I cant be arsed with protests etc. Staying away is my form of protest even though my seat is already paid for. Indeed. We each have to make our own choices now, but let's not be calling each other out for that choice. I'm not staying at home wondering what is going on when I've got a paid seat as a witness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGoodLaugh Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hopefully this will be moot as Levein will be gone after the Rangers game (wishful thinking I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Understand the desire for protest, but a boycott is only going to be divisive. Some folk will and some won't, and those who will will feel that those who won't are part of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannoch Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If he is not binned on Monday after the inevitable drubbing on Sunday then drastic action must be taken. It shows a lack of grip and leadership by Budge which is undemocratic and contemptuous of the fans and without parallel in UK football. It also shows a depth of arrogance and lack of self awareness by Levein in refusing to do the honourable thing. I would therefore suggest someone on here with a bit clout , tech savvy and organisation, takes up the mantle and a demonstration be planned for the St Mirren game. Not a total boycott as that would be hard to measure and you wouldn't feel physically part of it, but a mass walk out or something similar. Not sporadic mini protests but one strong united one that would be well communicated and supported and attract the media. Fan leadership in contrast to the lack of it in the board room. Can you honestly imagine the fans of any other top flight club putting up with this ? Time for talking is over - time for action required. We need to vent or rage in a powerful manner because it's as plain as the day that the millions of words on this forum have zero influence on the governance of Heart of Midlothian Football Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Jambo Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Appreciate the other threads so mods, merge if you see fit. Was looking at videos of protests during the pieman era, and the black balloon protest looked good on TV. How about we all take black balloon's to Hampden on Sunday and release these as the game kicks off? Maximum TV coverage is guaranteed at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Walkout at 60 mins.. St Mirren Game . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 42 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Part of the problem to be sure!! What a ****ing present lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 No one should go, 4 empty Hearts stands bar the away end and the Directors box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_Gaz Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: Walkout at 60 mins.. St Mirren Game . I'll be away by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 41 minutes ago, busby1985 said: Boycotting the actual game is like paying to go to a buffet then refusing to eat. Budge has our money from the season ticket sale, matters not a jot if you use it or not. I’d rather we sold the game out, show our displeasure for 90 minutes. Show our displeasure before and after the match. Send a very clear and united message that we want change and we want it now. 49 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: 😫 absolutely - but I have hospitality - a full table bought by my mates for my 40th See above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I will be there - I just can’t do anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If he is still within the club by the St Mirren game I don’t know if I can face it. It will be the first home game in 40 odd years where I will choose not to use my season tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, dellboy1971 said: Time now for a boycott of HEARTS game vs St Mirren on 9th November NOT come in after 25 min NOT leave with 20min to go hearts fans doing that already anyway TOTAL BOYCOTT YES OR NO I was asked if I was available for something on the 9th, I wouldnt have normally or tried to combine them but I can’t so I’m not going to the game. It was the same against Killie last month. I rarely miss home games and couldn’t really understand why people did, I get it now. I even got married on a Friday. Bruno is going to be there as well 🙈. Edited October 31, 2019 by Pasquale for King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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