HMFC01 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-expect-seven-players-back-face-dunfermline-3037341 Hearts expect seven players back to face Dunfermline Hearts manager Robbie Neilson anticipates seven players returning for Friday night’s league trip to Dunfermline. By Barry Anderson Tuesday, 17th November 2020, 7:00 am Wingers Josh Ginnelly, Jordan Roberts and Jamie Walker are expected to be fit after injury, likewise midfielder Andy Halliday. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon, defender Michael Smith and striker Liam Boyce are due back from international duty on Thursday. All seven missed last week’s Betfred Cup win at East Fife but they could feature at East End Park as Hearts pursue a ninth successive win in all competitions. Having Ginnelly, Roberts and Walker available again would be a significant boost to Neilson’s options in wide areas. Those three also missed the league win against Inverness earlier this month. "I expect all three of them to be back, fingers crossed,” Neilson told the Evening News. “Ginnelly has been doing some training, and Roberts and Walker are due to train with a view to being ready for Friday. "It would be really good to get those three back, and hopefully we get Michael Smith, Liam Boyce and Craig Gordon all back okay from international duty. Halliday should be fine as well. He has done some work and looked good." Gordon, Smith and Boyce are due back in Edinburgh just 24 hours before the Dunfermline match following their international exertions. Gordon is with the Scotland squad, who face Israel in Netanya on Wednesday night aiming to win their Nations League group. It is the final match of a triple header away from home for Steve Clarke’s team. Smith and Boyce are in Belfast with Northern Ireland for their Nations League tie against Romania. Ian Baraclough’s men must win to avoid relegation to League C. Neilson has no concerns about the triumvirate returning to Riccarton so late in the week and said it will not affect their participation against Dunfermline. "I've no reservations about that at all. I'm sure they will be fine for Friday,” he stressed. “We had the same situation against Dundee in our first league game, when players had been away travelling and weren't back until the day before the game. "We will assess them but I'd expect it all to be okay.” 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 If ginnelly is fit to start i fancy us to win pretty comfortably,I feel he makes a difference to our side with his pace and gives us a good outlet on the wing. Changing my prediction to 1-3 hearts. My line up would be Gordon Smith Halkett Pops Kingsley Halliday Haring Lee Naisy Gino Boyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, gregzy2k7 said: If ginnelly is fit to start i fancy us to win pretty comfortably,I feel he makes a difference to our side with his pace and gives us a good outlet on the wing. Changing my prediction to 1-3 hearts. My line up would be Gordon Smith Halkett Pops Kingsley Halliday Haring Lee Naisy Gino Boyce If that team doesn't smash Dunfermline were doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, gregzy2k7 said: If ginnelly is fit to start i fancy us to win pretty comfortably,I feel he makes a difference to our side with his pace and gives us a good outlet on the wing. Changing my prediction to 1-3 hearts. My line up would be Gordon Smith Halkett Pops Kingsley Halliday Haring Lee Naisy Gino Boyce And with a bench from Walker, Roberts, Frear, Wighton, White, Irving, Berra and Brandon, then we really should be comfortable. Also Dunfermline will have a go, which should suit us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Looking at them it'll be a pretty open game i feel. They have started well and will be playing quite confidently so i expect them to NOT sit in like Arbroath and get forward as best they can. If their fullbacks like to get forward it should leave space aplenty. This should work in our favour so it's important that Ginelly and Roberts are playing in this one. If they are then i would expect us to get a win and perhaps get a 3-1 win. If they're not, it'll be a bit scrappy, tight, not much football played and i'd be happy with a scruffy 1-0 score. All depends on who's playing. Our players are/appear to be happier playing against open sides and struggle a bit when the opponents stay rigid so hopefully they'll try to get forward. If so, it should be enough to see us through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, TypoonJambo said: If that team doesn't smash Dunfermline were doing something wrong. So a 2-0 victory would be bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 11 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: So a 2-0 victory would be bad? Nope, 2-0 will do just fine. Hopefully with a decent performance as well. Some silky hibseque free flowing football, their keeper playing a blinder but helpless at our 2 world class goals. Not asking for much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Tough game where we take any win and move on. This season is a numbers game in terms of battering through the fixtures and not really being concerned about how we win. Ugly is fine...stylish is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Will be a hard game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Not happy with a scrappy 1-0 but it will do. We still need to improve our goal difference but both Raith and Dunfy have started well, so win this any way possible and move on. We need to show the other teams in the league we are THE force and will not be bullied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Will be a hard game. Probably better that it is as will hopefully focus minds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinbeckjambo1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Got a feeling if Ginnelly can come back in and pick up where he left off we could be quite dangerous up top on Friday. Boyce got his goal the other week there, fancy him to get another now he's off the mark (well, from open play at least). Wighton ready to step up too. Dunfermline will have a go at us, if they want to go up they'll have to, which hopefully will present a few chances for us! 3-1 Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesy1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3-2 Hearts an open game with plenty chances I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Not happy with a scrappy 1-0 but it will do. We still need to improve our goal difference but both Raith and Dunfy have started well, so win this any way possible and move on. We need to show the other teams in the league we are THE force and will not be bullied. Taking the 3 points is a must, and on reflecting back at the end of the match any way it's been done is good enough. Any identifiable shortfalls in any department can be worked on for next match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksluckypants Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 They deserve absolutely no respect at all and will be treated that way! Take the pee and destroy them please! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Robbie going up against his old assistant so they'll both be desperate to win this. Should make for a good game. I think we'll win pretty comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2-0 Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Is this on Hearts TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bleedsmaroon said: Is this on Hearts TV? BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bleedsmaroon said: Is this on Hearts TV? Live on Hearts TV for international subscribers. Not sure if it will be Laurie & Jimmy doing the blethering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Cheers lads 39 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: BBC 33 minutes ago, Tasavallan said: Live on Hearts TV for international subscribers. Not sure if it will be Laurie & Jimmy doing the blethering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon 1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Cant link but the Pars posted on pussjotter advertising the game and the deluded are in defiant mood, one even said that they have a high possibility in winning the league and "Hearts are average" .... I want them destroyed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Bluesy1874 said: 3-2 Hearts an open game with plenty chances I reckon. Early Hearts goal. attritional grind for 80 minutes. Late Hearts goal. 0-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 0-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 We will dominate this game a convincing win 0-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Any win will be welcome against a team run and supported by people who wanted to destroy us. **** Dunfermline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. Still think they'll start for us if fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. Still think they'll start for us if fit. Not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. Still think they'll start for us if fit. I used to love when our players played for there countries but nowadays I always fear that they get an injury 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Michael Smith played against Dundee on Friday after playing 60 minutes for N.Ireland on the Wednesday last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. Still think they'll start for us if fit. flipping joke playing in a dead rubber having also played for them on Sunday (Smith the full game and Boyce 60 mins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: flipping joke playing in a dead rubber having also played for them on Sunday (Smith the full game and Boyce 60 mins) Aye stinking from N. Ireland, barely give the boys a game for months and then chuck them in when they have important game in 48hours. Don't expect favours from us in the future Baraclough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. Still think they'll start for us if fit. Pretty awful. 3 games in 6 days. Both wont play maybe 1 but not 2 I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Liam Boyce and Michael Smith start for N. Ireland tonight. In a nothing game! 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 49 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Pretty awful. 3 games in 6 days. Both wont play maybe 1 but not 2 I don't think 3 games in 5 days, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.............totally unacceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: 3 games in 5 days, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.............totally unacceptable Hmmm....want to count again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Hmmm....want to count again nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: nope Sunday is one, then there's another 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Sir Gio said: Sunday is one, then there's another 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Sunday night to Friday night is 120 hours divided by 24 hours is 5 (days). Anyway whichever you look at it it's a flipping joke in a dead rubber and both are still playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, maroonsgotop said: Sunday night to Friday night is 120 hours divided by 24 hours is 5 (days). Anyway whichever you look at it it's a flipping joke in a dead rubber and both are still playing I suppose you could count 5 sleeps right enough Smith just took a sore one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, Sir Gio said: I suppose you could count 5 sleeps right enough Smith just took a sore one too they both need to get off that pitch pronto (hopefully injury free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Boyce just scored so he'll probably keep him on for the 90 minutes now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, maroonsgotop said: Boyce just scored so he'll probably keep him on for the 90 minutes now Assisted by Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: Boyce just scored so he'll probably keep him on for the 90 minutes now 3 minutes ago, Sir Gio said: Assisted by Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Now taken off hopefully not injured but not sure as was doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Got ice on his knee ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Got ice on his knee ffs Who Boyce?? just seen bbc sport now 🤦♂️ Edited November 18, 2020 by Absolute Scenes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Boyce ! I knew it!!!! ffs these international games get on my t**s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Get smith off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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