.....The official Ross County v Heart of Midlothian match day thread .....

[karipidis]

Same team as Saturday but Bozanic in for Suspended Clare and Smith to RB

 

if Smith and Hickey injured then Garuccio LB, Dikamona RB and Bozanic CM

[TheBigO]

2 minutes ago, karipidis said:

Same team as Saturday but Bozanic in for Suspended Clare and Smith to RB

 

if Smith and Hickey injured then Garuccio LB, Dikamona RB and Bozanic CM

Yep, i said Damour, but Bozi a better shout.  Forgot he didn't start on Sat!

[heartsfc_fan]

Fingers crossed one of Smith and Hickey make it.

 

If not Garrucio left back and White at right back.

[E6 Inc]

Just now, TheBigO said:

Hickey injured is he not.  Looks like we're without Smith, Hickey and Clare (and Uche).  Even if Smith and Hickey were only taken off as precautions, you'd think they'd be rested here to avoid risk.  So issues at fullback.   Not sure if Brandon back fit?

 

You'd think White will play LB and then either Brandon or Dikamona at RB.  Damour coming in to the midfield.

 

So a back six of Bran/Dika, Souttar, Halkett, White...Damour, Irving.  Then Naismith and Washington will play, leaving 2 more spots up for grabs for Moore, Hendo, Walker, Ryo and maybe the wildcards of Smith and McDonald.

 

Sorry totally forgot about the latest round of injuries.

 

I really do like Dikamona but not sure he has the attacking threat at RB that Stendel will want. Maybe White at RB? 

 

Side note but Dikamona is a player who I would love to see progress under Stendel - he clearly loves being here. 

[TheBigO]

Just now, E6 Inc said:

 

Sorry totally forgot about the latest round of injuries.

 

I really do like Dikamona but not sure he has the attacking threat at RB that Stendel will want. Maybe White at RB? 

 

Side note but Dikamona is a player who I would love to see progress under Stendel - he clearly loves being here. 

He's a funny one Dika though - we've seen him skin fullbacks in the past.  There's a touch of the Ambrose about him, who actually played as a decent attacking FB for Hibs.  Or Big Slim, who often galloped up the wing for us (do donkeys gallop!?).

 

He'd do a job there imo, and on a one-off could cause some mayhem charging at a bricking it left back and mishitting unreadable crosses all over the place!!!

[E6 Inc]

25 minutes ago, TheBigO said:

He's a funny one Dika though - we've seen him skin fullbacks in the past.  There's a touch of the Ambrose about him, who actually played as a decent attacking FB for Hibs.  Or Big Slim, who often galloped up the wing for us (do donkeys gallop!?).

 

He'd do a job there imo, and on a one-off could cause some mayhem charging at a bricking it left back and mishitting unreadable crosses all over the place!!!

 

Yeah thats a fair point, he would certainly put a shift in anyway!

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

Very important game, hope we can outscore them, going 3-2 Hearts and no nails left. No idea what the team will be, with potential new signing,  plus injury doubts and only Stendels second away game, hard to predict

[Blair835]

Do we think this game will be on hearts TV or a streaming platform of sorts? 

[Stu_HMFC]

We need 3pts from this one I am looking forward to it. I know we can get carried away with a 5,0 v a league one side but there was signs of DS ideas on Saturday and we did look good. I just hope this is us turning the corner write off the first half of the season we need a strong second half and get of the bottom of the table.

[TheBigO]

9 minutes ago, E6 Inc said:

 

Yeah thats a fair point, he would certainly put a shift in anyway!

Yeah, always does!

 

Still not seen any info on Brandon, mind you.  Or obviously any of the injuries from the weekend.  Guess Stendel may reveal in the press conf (tomorrow i'd assume)

[E6 Inc]

Just now, Blair835 said:

Do we think this game will be on hearts TV or a streaming platform of sorts? 

 

Looks like Hearts TV will only have audio and doesn't seem like County stream any of their home games.

 

No idea about the other streaming plaforms.

[E6 Inc]

Just now, TheBigO said:

Yeah, always does!

 

Still not seen any info on Brandon, mind you.  Or obviously any of the injuries from the weekend.  Guess Stendel may reveal in the press conf (tomorrow i'd assume)

 

Brandon would be an obvious replacement but he's not made the bench past couple games so wonder if Stendel fancies him.

[We_are_the_Hearts]

1 minute ago, E6 Inc said:

 

Brandon would be an obvious replacement but he's not made the bench past couple games so wonder if Stendel fancies him.

He's been injured has he not?

[Newton51]

Is Logan a contender for right back? Hopefully either Hickey or Smith are fit

[maroon]

Anyone know of any supporters buses with spaces going to Dingwall ? Couldn’t see any on “by bus and car” thread. Cheers in advance though doesn’t look like there is any 

[busby1985]

This is must win. 
 

Joel 

 

Brandon Halkett Souttar Garrucio 

 

Smith Irving Henderson 

 

Walker Washington Naismith 

 

Score early and I think we will score a few. 

 

[rmreido]

Must win this to claw some points back.

Confidence boosting 2-0 win, Naismith at the double.

HHGH 

[davemclaren]

How often have we won in Dingwall in the last 10 years? Always a tough trip regardless where we are in the league. 

[tartofmidlothian]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Meshino back, he must have been benched due to his international trip and the injuries probably put paid to him coming on. He was class against Aberdeen.

[King prawn]

3 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

How often have we won in Dingwall in the last 10 years? Always a tough trip regardless where we are in the league. 

The app I use says we haven’t lost there since September 2013 - doesn’t seem right mind 

 

Won 4 drawn 3 lost 1 

Edited January 20, 2020 by King prawn

[davemclaren]

1 minute ago, King prawn said:

The app I use says we haven’t lost there since September 2013 - doesn’t seem right mind 

 

Won 4 drawn 3 lost 1 

There you go. I was wrong, let’s bring home the points!!  😄

[Spellczech]

2 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

There you go. I was wrong, let’s bring home the points!!  😄

We've chucked a couple of leads which will have felt like losses to you...

[E6 Inc]

32 minutes ago, Newton51 said:

Is Logan a contender for right back? Hopefully either Hickey or Smith are fit

 

 

I can't say I know much about him, is he at first team level?

 

 

[Cruyff]

                   Pereira

Hickey Souttar Halkett Garuccio

               Smith Irving

Moore      Naismith    Henderson 

               Washington 

 

2-0 Hearts

[wavydavy]

49 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

How often have we won in Dingwall in the last 10 years? Always a tough trip regardless where we are in the league. 

 

We won under Robbie when Zanatta laid on a goal for Dauda I think it was. 

[wavydavy]

50 minutes ago, tartofmidlothian said:

Wouldn't be surprised to see Meshino back, he must have been benched due to his international trip and the injuries probably put paid to him coming on. He was class against Aberdeen.

 

Yes he only travelled back on Thursday and would no doubt be jet lagged.

 

More chance of him being involved on Wednesday I would think.

[August Landmesser]

DS in evening news saying we should know later today about Hickey & Smith, but he's not optimistic

 

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-manager-daniel-stendel-gives-injury-update-michael-smith-aaron-hickey-and-uche-ikpeazu-1370044

[gov]

                     Joel

Brandon Souttar Halkett Garuccio

                   Boz Irving

Moore Naismith Henderson

                   Washington 

 

is what i think wouldnt be suprised if Moore was replaced with Meshino

 

[Poseidon]

1 hour ago, gov said:

                     Joel

Brandon Souttar Halkett Garuccio

                   Boz Irving

Moore Naismith Henderson

                   Washington 

 

is what i think wouldnt be suprised if Moore was replaced with Meshino

 

Must be pretty close to this I reckon. 

[gnasher75]

                      Pereira 

Brandon Souttar Halkett Garuccio 

                 Smith* Irving 

    Meshino Naismith Advijaj 

                 Washington 

 

*or Bozanic if Smith not fit

 

I'd play Garuccio ahead of Hickey for this game anyway.

 

Naismith might be rested as he was clearly toiling a bit on Saturday but with Henderson, Uche and Walker available we have options.

 

[Thomaso]

4 hours ago, E6 Inc said:

 

Brandon would be an obvious replacement but he's not made the bench past couple games so wonder if Stendel fancies him.

Brandon was outstanding and MoM in his last start against Livy.

[Thomaso]

3 hours ago, King prawn said:

The app I use says we haven’t lost there since September 2013 - doesn’t seem right mind 

 

Won 4 drawn 3 lost 1 

I didn’t think our record was that good up there TBH. 👍

[King prawn]

16 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said:

I didn’t think our record was that good up there TBH. 👍

Neither did I! I was surprised at that. We’ve only last 2 of our last 18 against them. 9 draws mind.. 

[My half sister]

10 minutes ago, King prawn said:

Neither did I! I was surprised at that. We’ve only last 2 of our last 18 against them. 9 draws mind.. 

 One of these draws involved a last minute penalty miss by Walker that would have won it for us.

[Bking9]

Never been to dingwall. But working in inverness, so think ill go to it. Assuming this will be pay at the gates

[Kiwidoug]

3 defenders out worries me.  Real test of how the whole squad has progressed under Stendel.

 

RC not in great form so still going 3-1.

[HMFC86]

37 minutes ago, Bking9 said:

Never been to dingwall. But working in inverness, so think ill go to it. Assuming this will be pay at the gates

There will be a cabin selling tickets 

[TyphoonJambo]

5 minutes ago, HMFC86 said:

There will be a cabin selling tickets 

 

[highlandjambo3]

46 minutes ago, Bking9 said:

Never been to dingwall. But working in inverness, so think ill go to it. Assuming this will be pay at the gates

There is as I’ve already asked............as you cross the bridge heading to the ground, look left over towards the stadium and you’ll see a car park with a couple of  porta cabins.......tickets will be on sale there.  Lots of free parking in Dingwall and, it’s such a small place that wherever you park you’ll only be 5-10 minute walk to the ground.

[One five]

22 minutes ago, TypoonJambo said:

 

I though John McGlynn was full time with Raith , nice we part time job though  

[letsalldothebeattie]

Will be a tough trip up to Dingwall. Hopefully we can get something from this game would love a win but will take a point. 

[Thomaso]

1 hour ago, My half sister said:

 One of these draws involved a last minute penalty miss by Walker that would have won it for us.

😖

[Thomaso]

Just now, letsalldothebeattie said:

Will be a tough trip up to Dingwall. Hopefully we can get something from this game would love a win but will take a point. 

We need 3 points!

[Robbo-Jambo]

6 hours ago, E6 Inc said:

 

Sorry totally forgot about the latest round of injuries.

 

I really do like Dikamona but not sure he has the attacking threat at RB that Stendel will want. Maybe White at RB? 

 

Side note but Dikamona is a player who I would love to see progress under Stendel - he clearly loves being here. 

Need somebody to replace White after an hour. 

 

That seems to be all he can manage 😏

[Tasavallan]

 3 POINTS

 

Nothing less will do.

[Kiwidoug]

My understanding is Ross County's recent form is very poor including losing at Ayr on Saturday.

 

Anything other than a spirited performance and a win will be very disappointing.

 

Hope the weather isn't too grim.

[NaturalOrder74]

We’ve dropped far too many points so far that three points away from home is absolutely crucial now 

[One five]

4 minutes ago, Tasavallan said:

 3 POINTS

 

Nothing less will do.

Absolutely!

[Jambo 4 Ever]

5 hours ago, King prawn said:

The app I use says we haven’t lost there since September 2013 - doesn’t seem right mind 

 

Won 4 drawn 3 lost 1 

what app do you use?

[King prawn]

18 minutes ago, Natural Orders said:

what app do you use?

FotMob