Weakened Offender Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Second favourite visit through there. Absolutely brilliant day, utter carnage in the away end. Possibly Gary Naysmith's finest performance in a Hearts jersey. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Doodle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 The more memorable of the two wins against them that season but we played better IMO from start to finish in the 1-0 win at Tynecastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Fitzroy Simpson playing well. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Skippy Doodle said: The more memorable of the two wins against them that season but we played better IMO from start to finish in the 1-0 win at Tynecastle It was a funny old season that one. Few pumpings but a great win at the end of the season to reach Europe, the day after beating Rangers 5-3 in the BP Youth Cup Final at Hampden. Went through for that, magic stuff. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=rangers+3+hearts+5+BP+Youth+Cup+final&view=detail&mid=1FEDBF5A2387EB4D669D1FEDBF5A2387EB4D669D&FORM=VIRE&PC=EMMX20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Doodle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Smoked-Glass said: Fitzroy Simpson playing well. 🤪 A definite collector’s item haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Smoked-Glass said: Fitzroy Simpson playing well. 🤪 He was playing non-league football the year after I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Was he that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 From what I remember, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDJ87 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 🤣 literally just finished listening to "this is my story" podcast ep 10. Naysmith (using this game as the part of the bio) was the 'blind date' and Fitzroy was one of the conundrums. Come on here and this is the first thing I see. Love wee weird coincidences like this 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deodato Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Gary Wales ....a blast from the past, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 One of my most memorable ever Hearts matches. We were 2-0 down and it was looking like a cricket score. Then Cameron pulled a goal back just before half-time out of nothing. We dominated the 2nd half and they were shell shocked when they went behind. Niemi pulled off a wonder save near the end too. It's hard to believe that was nearly 21 years ago (I was 14). Celtic have not lost at home from being 2 nil up since then and probably never will again.😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I was in the Tic end that day 🤮🤢 When we scored the 3rd I upped and left as couldn't handle it getting pulled back from that scuzzy lot... Got into car and radio on for the final whistle....amazing day 😁😄😃😆😊🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK2020 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Weakened Offender said: Second favourite visit through there. Absolutely brilliant day, utter carnage in the away end. Possibly Gary Naysmith's finest performance in a Hearts jersey. 😎 Fairly enjoyed that, a rousing performance from JJ's lads against a tramps team full of notable names. TGFITW roundly booing their heroes off the park at FT being the perfect ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Gary Naysmith was a class act as a player. A big Jambo also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Coming back from 2-0 v Celtic ... away!!! For years I've noticed that opposition scorers often 'celebrate' with an aggressive testostetone-fuelled twisted look on their faces whereas Hearts scorers tend to look smiley and happy. Compare and contrast Moravcik after Celtic's 1st (03:30) and Naysmith after Hearts' 2nd (11:00). Tell you what though, with today's 'trial by social media' if we'd lost that game then Pressley would've been slaughtered for that, ahem, 'clearance' leading to Celtic's 2nd (05:40). Not to mention Wales gifting them posession in the first place for the initial attack. If that had been Damour & Clare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Smoked-Glass said: Was he that bad? Brutal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominous Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Love craig gordon but Niemi is still number 1 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Deodato said: Gary Wales ....a blast from the past, I used to work in town, and would often see a guy walking around sharply dressed, very professional looking. His face stuck out to me because he looked a lot like Gary Wales. That was it... Fast forward to when I've left that job, and for a reason I can't remember, I'm on the McEwan Fraser website. Low and behold, in the staff section, there's the man himself. It was him all along! Must be kicking the arse off of 40 and I swear he could still pass for his early 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Locky said: I used to work in town, and would often see a guy walking around sharply dressed, very professional looking. His face stuck out to me because he looked a lot like Gary Wales. That was it... Fast forward to when I've left that job, and for a reason I can't remember, I'm on the McEwan Fraser website. Low and behold, in the staff section, there's the man himself. It was him all along! Must be kicking the arse off of 40 and I swear he could still pass for his early 20's. Can’t pinpoint the exact date ( I think it was against Rangers?) but he got a bad injury just as he was gaining plaudits for really blossoming and becoming a key player. It may have been just as Levein was in during his first stint as manager but GW started under JJ initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Weakened Offender said: From what I remember, yes. Fitzroy signed for Linfield, he was murder at that level did not last the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Ominous said: Love craig gordon but Niemi is still number 1 for me. Great signing by JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Debut 4 said: Can’t pinpoint the exact date ( I think it was against Rangers?) but he got a bad injury just as he was gaining plaudits for really blossoming and becoming a key player. It may have been just as Levein was in during his first stint as manager but GW started under JJ initially. 1 hour ago, Lfhearts said: Fitzroy signed for Linfield, he was murder at that level did not last the season. Played for Telford before Linfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyk Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Was this not the same week as 'Super Caley go balistic', leading to Barnes getting the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, sandyk said: Was this not the same week as 'Super Caley go balistic', leading to Barnes getting the boot? Shortly after we beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Unbiased commentary from Archie there. Proclaiming Moravcic MOTM after 28 Mins 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Just messaged a mate of mine who I was with that day to ask him if he recalls what he said when they scored the second. It was the immortal comment " nobody comes back from 2-0 down at Parkhead " In fairness we got pummeled for the first half hour and many more looked on the cards.just shows you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Later that year we scored 1st and was a screamer. Sadly got fk 6-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Absolute shanner of a commentary from old shredded wheat heid. You could pretty much tell he had no prior knowledge of how good Naysmith was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 6 hours ago, sandyk said: Was this not the same week as 'Super Caley go balistic', leading to Barnes getting the boot? Yeah that was the Tuesday or Wednesday we played them on the Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leith_dude Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 That was the last time I went to parkhead. I'd never seen us win there against Celtic prior to that. My usual bus wasn't going as folk couldn't be bothered seeing us take another doing (we'd had a few there in previous matches) so I got the train over to Haymarket and got on some supporters bus I can't remember the name of. What a game! Seemed like we were on for another hiding early on but we came back strong. It was far from a sellout in the away end from what I remember but was obviously bouncing once we got back in the game. Getting from the ground to the bus was a bit dodgy afterwards, lots of bitter Celtic fans 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 18 hours ago, Wee Mikey said: Coming back from 2-0 v Celtic ... away!!! For years I've noticed that opposition scorers often 'celebrate' with an aggressive testostetone-fuelled twisted look on their faces whereas Hearts scorers tend to look smiley and happy. Compare and contrast Moravcik after Celtic's 1st (03:30) and Naysmith after Hearts' 2nd (11:00). Tell you what though, with today's 'trial by social media' if we'd lost that game then Pressley would've been slaughtered for that, ahem, 'clearance' leading to Celtic's 2nd (05:40). Not to mention Wales gifting them posession in the first place for the initial attack. If that had been Damour & Clare? It's why I'm seldom hard on youngish centre backs. Zal was another example. What makes the difference is if you can get (good player) experience alongside them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 11 hours ago, Ominous said: Love craig gordon but Niemi is still number 1 for me. Agreed. I once saw him buying a tin of peaches at the Meadowbank Sainsburys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Top Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 What a great 18 minutes! Thanks for posting that, still bore my son about that day, Colin Cameron, Gary Naismith and Anti Niemi different class. Stayed in Glasgow until last train home that night and just about managed to avoid a doing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_razors_edge Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I was there that day too, still bearing the mental scars of going to Kilmarnock the previous midweek to see us lose in the league cup 🙄 (on my 16th birthday too 🤦🏼♂️). Expected a doing and was fearing the worst at 2-0 down. Will never forget Fitzroy Simpson’s performance that day - absolutely outstanding! A great day out 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 39 minutes ago, The_razors_edge said: I was there that day too, still bearing the mental scars of going to Kilmarnock the previous midweek to see us lose in the league cup 🙄 (on my 16th birthday too 🤦🏼♂️). Expected a doing and was fearing the worst at 2-0 down. Will never forget Fitzroy Simpson’s performance that day - absolutely outstanding! A great day out 👍🏻 Simpson eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thanks for posting, I was there too. Confirms what we all knew, Gary Naismith was top drawer, one of the finest left backs that i've seen in maroon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, EH11 said: Thanks for posting, I was there too. Confirms what we all knew, Gary Naismith was top drawer, one of the finest left backs that i've seen in maroon. It was no coincidence that we started season 2000-01 fine with him at left back, but then fell apart in October / November (including that 6-2) after he left the club. Jim Jefferys sacking too. Craig levein sorted the defence out after the winter break. Mahe to follow next season Edited November 16, 2020 by Smoked-Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, Smoked-Glass said: Simpson eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VargasDa Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Remember this well, my car key snapped in petrol cap at Harthill, had to get recovery back to Edinburgh, Recovery driver was a Celtic fan and giving us it tight when 2-0 down, we were just thinking we maybe dodged a bullet! Couldn’t believe what we were hearing on radio when back home, just gutted that the journey in the recovery truck wasn’t longer! Still got the unused ticket in my box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, make a noise said: Remember this well, my car key snapped in petrol cap at Harthill, had to get recovery back to Edinburgh, Recovery driver was a Celtic fan and giving us it tight when 2-0 down, we were just thinking we maybe dodged a bullet! Couldn’t believe what we were hearing on radio when back home, just gutted that the journey in the recovery truck wasn’t longer! Still got the unused ticket in my box! Could you not have just left your car at Harthill and phoned up for a taxi to take you to Glasgow and then back to Harthill after the match? Then phoned for the recovery truck? That's what I would have done. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WASTREL Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Debut 4 said: Can’t pinpoint the exact date ( I think it was against Rangers?) but he got a bad injury just as he was gaining plaudits for really blossoming and becoming a key player. It may have been just as Levein was in during his first stint as manager but GW started under JJ initially. Your memories spot on. He and Andy Kirk had started to strike up a good partnership and it was Arthur Numan who crocked him as Wales was running through on goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Disco Ball said: Your memories spot on. He and Andy Kirk had started to strike up a good partnership and it was Arthur Numan who crocked him as Wales was running through on goal. Wales probably booked for diving since it was ibrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Incredible result against a Celtic team full of stars. We softened them up for ICT if my memory serves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxburn Jambo Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 12:56, Jamhammer said: Unbiased commentary from Archie there. Proclaiming Moravcic MOTM after 28 Mins 😀😀 I had forgotten how all the commentators were old firm sycophants even then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That was the one that the official Hearts fans bus didn’t show up for, the ticket office had to refund us the match ticket & had to deal with a load of angry people because we won. Darn. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Hans Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Angel eyes said: Yeah that was the Tuesday or Wednesday we played them on the Saturday? The ICT Scottish Cup game was supposed to be played the Saturday before but was postponed due to part of the roof of Celtic Park falling down. The rearranged game was then played on the Tuesday or Wednesday following the Hearts match. Took the shine of our win off a bit but will remain one of my favourite away wins. Incredible scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Hans Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 17:08, Smoked-Glass said: Later that year we scored 1st and was a screamer. Sadly got fk 6-1. Colin Cameron. Got voted goal of the season I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Super_Hans said: The ICT Scottish Cup game was supposed to be played the Saturday before but was postponed due to part of the roof of Celtic Park falling down. The rearranged game was then played on the Tuesday or Wednesday following the Hearts match. Took the shine of our win off a bit but will remain one of my favourite away wins. Incredible scenes. Okay right I minded we played after the Caley game though I do remember part of the stadium coming falling apart...did the two caley fans no start singing to the tune of London Bridge is falling down.......Celtic park is falling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Being clearly shoved in the back for the penalty becomes 'looked like he was touched, in the back...' said three times in the commentary. Brilliant win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, SE16 3LN said: Incredible result against a Celtic team full of stars. We softened them up for ICT if my memory serves. We did indeed, they were pumped by ICT four days later with chaotic scenes in the dressing room and the manager sacked shortly afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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