Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr Elwood P said: We can’t win football matches, thus we cannot win the Scottish Cup. Naismith or Boyce could get injured in a cup match; then we really are done for. They could get injured banging thier missus. The sc is the best thing we can realistically win, 100% committed all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, HMFC86 said: I think we’ll win comfortably. Id go with - GK - Doyle SW - Smith CB - Souttar CB - Halkett RWB - Clare LWB - Hickey CM - Irving CM - Sibbick CAM - Walker ST - Naismith ST - Boyce Not trying to be smart but why would you play Doyle? The guy has been out injured for ages and hardly played in months so if we change the Goalkeeper surely it's got to be Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Not trying to be smart but why would you play Doyle? The guy has been out injured for ages and hardly played in months so if we change the Goalkeeper surely it's got to be Bobby. I honestly think he’s the most solid out of the three(hardly an endorsement mind). Played for the reserves the other day so should be sharper than Zlamal. Edited February 6, 2020 by HMFC86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, smartinmaroon said: Intriguing that you recently seemed to have been scathing about English teams apparent ‘disdain’ for the FA cup but you come out with this about the Scottish Cup? Personally think a good cup run is fantastic for our club. It’s not a case of choosing between that and staying up. Surely winning in the cup would be good for the team as well as the fans and the club generally. Being a bit deliberately obtuse? Liverpool are in an unassailable position and the top of EPL. Hearts are bottom of the Scottish Premiership. Hardly comparable situations? In any ordinary season the Scottish Cup should be one of our main goals. This isn’t an ordinary season and we should be prioritising survival over everything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: They could get injured banging thier missus. The sc is the best thing we can realistically win, 100% committed all the time. Realistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr Elwood P said: Realistic? Given Naismiths hamstring problems,... Not only realistic, probable. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Liverpool are in an unassailable position and the top of EPL. Hearts are bottom of the Scottish Premiership. Hardly comparable situations? In any ordinary season the Scottish Cup should be one of our main goals. This isn’t an ordinary season and we should be prioritising survival over everything else! We will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, Smith's right boot said: Given Naismiths hamstring problems,... Not only realistic, probable. 😂 I meant about us realistically winning the Scottish Cup. I’m not even sure we will realistically beat Falkirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, HMFC86 said: I honestly think he’s the most solid out of the three. Played for the reserves the other day so should be sharper than Zlamal. Not convinced about Doyle or the other two for that matter. Doyle was told he was surplus to requirement so I am not sure he will be all that bothered. I know they are professionals however will he be giving his all if selected ? Bobby on the other hand could see it as an opportunity to show Stendel he could be the number one choice. He still has over a year left on his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: They could get injured banging thier missus. The sc is the best thing we can realistically win, 100% committed all the time. Or somebody else's. 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, Mr Elwood P said: I meant about us realistically winning the Scottish Cup. I’m not even sure we will realistically beat Falkirk. Dunno, we were 30 minutes away from it last year. I'd fancy us in a 1 off v Aberdeen, rangers or hibs tbh, and v celtic last year we outplayed them for large parts. I wouldn't be shitting myself anyway. Cup is what it is. We should maybe rest Naismith because of the pitch, but should be going out to win the sc game and every other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Or somebody else's. 😍 Or each others, who kens? Edited February 6, 2020 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HMFC86 said: I honestly think he’s the most solid out of the three(hardly an endorsement mind). Played for the reserves the other day so should be sharper than Zlamal. Me too. Bobby just gives everyone the jitters. Doyle is more all rounded, just not very good. Edited February 6, 2020 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, Smith's right boot said: Or each others, who lens? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Chance to get a morale boosting win. Hope Smith comes back in and its a chance for either Zlamal or Doyle to get used to the CB pairing in front of them or hopefully 3 CB's in front of them. Walker and Washington to start. Thought Boyce looked a bit leggy and would probably sit him out of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Not getting relegated is more important than you and your kids having a nice day out in Glasgow. Don’t be so selfish! Gee it a rest. Do you think going to Falkirk with a full team will relegate us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Me too. Bobby just gives everyone the jitters. Doyle is more all rounded, just not very good. And Pereira doesn't? The players don't even have a go at him for his pathetic attempts to save the ball they know it's a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Me too. Bobby just gives everyone the jitters. Doyle is more all rounded, just not very good. Yeah agree. He’s less erratic if nothing else. The save at Easter road shows he has some ability, albeit Motherwell shows he has definite bombscare moments. Zlamal has more chance of the spectacular but for both saves and errors. Not a great choice either way but Doyle edges it for me. Edited February 6, 2020 by HMFC86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Gee it a rest. Do you think going to Falkirk with a full team will relegate us ? If Naismith rips his hamstring or Boyce does his cruciate it will. Loads of fringe players to give game time to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I actually have a feeling he’ll stick with Periera tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Sorry to say it but the cup is secondary. I'd probably give players minutes for fitness. Bobby. Brandon. Smith Dikamona Garuccio Sibbick Langer. Irving Walker. Washington Avdijaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, wavydavy said: Gomis is in their squad as well. You're just the bringer of joy and happiness aren't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 33 minutes ago, wavydavy said: And Pereira doesn't? The players don't even have a go at him for his pathetic attempts to save the ball they know it's a waste of time. He does That's why I said Doyle over the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: Nah chance of that, I'd be massaging his hammy's to make sure nothing got pulled... Edited February 6, 2020 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Hastings Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Got to be a few changes after last night's performance, I would like to see; Bobby Clare Souttar Halkett Garuccio Smith Irving Walker Naismith Washington Boyce Nervy 1-2 but we will get through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Who knows? A commanding and impressive performance appears to be out of the question. I wouldn't have said that after we beat Rangers. I predict we'll win a scrappy game 2-1 but take zero confidence to parkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Maybe the gale force winds predicted will render any high balls over the top useless. Could be to our advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, tartofmidlothian said: Another must-win in a season full of them. Any updates on Smith, Hickey or Sibbick? After last night my head says 3-2 to us, but a couple of these guys back, a couple moving up from the bench and maybe a change in goals should make us more comfortable. It's not a must win. The league games must take priority with the position we find ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiwidoug said: Who knows? A commanding and impressive performance appears to be out of the question. I wouldn't have said that after we beat Rangers. I predict we'll win a scrappy game 2-1 but take zero confidence to parkhead. V Rangers he didn't make a save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: We can’t win football matches, thus we cannot win the Scottish Cup. Naismith or Boyce could get injured in a cup match; then we really are done for. They could get injured in training, do we abandon that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: We can’t win football matches, thus we cannot win the Scottish Cup. Naismith or Boyce could get injured in a cup match; then we really are done for. DP oo err missus Edited February 6, 2020 by Jambof3tornado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: They could get injured in training, do we abandon that too? More likely to get injured against League One cloggers ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Cruyff said: Sorry to say it but the cup is secondary. I'd probably give players minutes for fitness. Bobby. Brandon. Smith Dikamona Garuccio Sibbick Langer. Irving Walker. Washington Avdijaj That’s not a bad attempt. Walker as a number 10 maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, GinRummy said: That’s not a bad attempt. Walker as a number 10 maybe? I'm sure Stendel will play 4-2-3-1 and if that is the case then Walker is probably the natural no. 10 if Naisy is rested. Having watched us and having watch Liverpool quite a lot, 4-3-3 imo gives us a wee bit more protection with a holding mid. Like Liverpool, the two wide players in the front 3 would be for me, more inside forwards rather than wingers, with the full backs creating the width. Hearts at times have been 4-2-4 and 2-2-6 when the full backs push forward. I like the philosophy but it's a bit too kamikaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cruyff said: I'm sure Stendel will play 4-2-3-1 and if that is the case then Walker is probably the natural no. 10 if Naisy is rested. Having watched us and having watch Liverpool quite a lot, 4-3-3 imo gives us a wee bit more protection with a holding mid. Like Liverpool, the two wide players in the front 3 would be for me, more inside forwards rather than wingers, with the full backs creating the width. Hearts at times have been 4-2-4 and 2-2-6 when the full backs push forward. I like the philosophy but it's a bit too kamikaze. Fair comment. Stendel said he was playing 1 of 2 systems he wanted to try fairly early on in his tenure. So 4-3-3 most likely If he mixes it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Never thought I'd see the day where I felt a Scottish Cup match was an inconvenience. All about staying in the League now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: I'm sure Stendel will play 4-2-3-1 and if that is the case then Walker is probably the natural no. 10 if Naisy is rested. Having watched us and having watch Liverpool quite a lot, 4-3-3 imo gives us a wee bit more protection with a holding mid. Like Liverpool, the two wide players in the front 3 would be for me, more inside forwards rather than wingers, with the full backs creating the width. Hearts at times have been 4-2-4 and 2-2-6 when the full backs push forward. I like the philosophy but it's a bit too kamikaze. And Klopp evolved the team to this formation. The previous two season they played more kamikaze like we are - their mantra was "you may score 3 but we'll score 4" as they had the skills & players to do it. We don't really. if you read to recent interviews with Robertson & TA-A they state they they only go far forward if they are confident Liverpool are in complete control of the ball/play. If they're not they don't forward. When they do a midfielder always covers across to prevent the opposition utilising the space. We need that thinking/discipline/fluidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Sir Gio said: Never thought I'd see the day where I felt a Scottish Cup match was an inconvenience. All about staying in the League now Why can’t we do both ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, GorgieRules22 said: Why can’t we do both ? Have you been watching? We're shit, I'll be grateful for small mercies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Portable Badger said: And Klopp evolved the team to this formation. The previous two season they played more kamikaze like we are - their mantra was "you may score 3 but we'll score 4" as they had the skills & players to do it. We don't really. if you read to recent interviews with Robertson & TA-A they state they they only go far forward if they are confident Liverpool are in complete control of the ball/play. If they're not they don't forward. When they do a midfielder always covers across to prevent the opposition utilising the space. We need that thinking/discipline/fluidity I get context but Premier League England does not translate in any way to Scotland. This style is suitable for very good and athletic teams, not those bereft of confidence lacking in experience in midfield. Its idealistic fantasism. Performance against Aberdeen had far more control than anything since, that is the balance coupled with the spirit that will get us out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I'll be going along hoping we win, as I do for all HMFC games. However, if I'm brutally honest it is more important that we win the two upcoming league games against Hamilton and St Mirren. Staying in the top division is more important to the club than a long run in the SC. If I thought we could do both, i.e. win these two upcoming league games and have a good SC run then I don't think I'd be posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 nil hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Mr Elwood P said: I meant about us realistically winning the Scottish Cup. I’m not even sure we will realistically beat Falkirk. Falkirk are on a 13 game unbeaten run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Stone Clare Souttar Halkett White Irving Sibbick Walker Naismith Washington Boyce 3-0 Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: I get context but Premier League England does not translate in any way to Scotland. This style is suitable for very good and athletic teams, not those bereft of confidence lacking in experience in midfield. Its idealistic fantasism. Performance against Aberdeen had far more control than anything since, that is the balance coupled with the spirit that will get us out agreed. Thought the best we have played under Stendel was the Aberdeen game. In total control until Clare got sent off and even afterwards played well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: Falkirk are on a 13 game unbeaten run In league 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, GorgieRules22 said: In league 1. and cup but still unbeaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: and cup but still unbeaten Counts for nothing when you look at who they’ve been playing eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Was really looking forward to this until last night. Now it's just 'meh'. A good result yesterday would've seen us looking to keep a run going, and some excitement of the cup, but now this is just a complete inconvenience to the now only show in town - stopping HMFC from being relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Send the kids oot, the league HAS to be our priority right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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