Debut 4 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 What a very difficult question. We’ve had some truly excellent players and many I’ve revered for their different abilities, style and how they functioned in the team. But to do the hardest thing on the pitch with such regularity season after season, it’s no surprise I pick....John Robertson. It could easily be overlooked how good he was at other parts. Holding the ball up with skill and bravery against defenders who had license to go through you. He rarely lost a ball, like Rudi. Good players just do everything with efficiency and consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, scott herbertson said: Bobby Walker - called the greatest player in the world during his career. Not something we will ever hear said about a Hearts player in our lifetimes A truly World Class player. Without doubt the greatest player ever to wear maroon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: Robbo. The joy that mans goals gave me will never be matched. What a player There's also the personal joy you mention. Goals like the last minute overhead kick against rangers to claw it back. Privileged as a hearts fan to have been there for his time with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, Costanza said: My lifetime: Robbo All time: Dave Mackay. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1874 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Rudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Over the decades i've been going to Tynie.... John Robertson, John Colquhoun, Craig Levein, 80s. Colin Cameron, Stephane Adam, Steve Fulton, 90s Rudi Skacel, Paul Hartley, Craig Gordon, 00s ...struggling for the last decade to be honest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, jambonian said: Over the decades i've been going to Tynie.... John Robertson, John Colquhoun, Craig Levein, 80s. Colin Cameron, Stephane Adam, Steve Fulton, 90s Rudi Skacel, Paul Hartley, Craig Gordon, 00s ...struggling for the last decade to be honest.... 19/05/2012 Rudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Dave McKay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 There is a strong case for the likes of Skacel because of his two cup wins and his impact over a very brief time but it has to be Robertson. Two separate spells of longer duration, interrupted by a very unlucky chance at making a career beyond Scotland. In other times he may have gone on to be a successful player in the English top flight. Robertson was an integral part of most of our best teams of the last 35 years. Only really the early Romanov era team excluded. The number of games played + the goal total + the record vs the shite all add up to an imperious status. It's sometimes easy to forget about the particular qualities of Robbo. Lethal finisher aside he was a busy, hard working, intelligent player. The sort of striker that must be a manager's dream to have use of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busbyblitz Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Has to be Robbo. 27 Edinburgh Derby Goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Jimmy Wardaugh, mr twinkle toes himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Gorgie Boot boy said: 19/05/2012 Rudi. Yes, thought about that but already used him in the 00s choice. Trying to use different players even though a few had played over a decade change. I'll go Kevin Kyle for the 10s off the top of my head, and Kyle Lafferty probably. Others have contributed more over the years and for longer periods but trying to pick from 80s/90s/00s teams was difficult enough. 10s even more difficult for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, jambonian said: Yes, thought about that but already used him in the 00s choice. Trying to use different players even though a few had played over a decade change. I'll go Kevin Kyle for the 10s off the top of my head, and Kyle Lafferty probably. Others have contributed more over the years and for longer periods but trying to pick from 80s/90s/00s teams was difficult enough. 10s even more difficult for different reasons. last decade, 8 years ago mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Gorgie Boot boy said: last decade, 9 years ago mate. An interesting one is who will come along to match Robbo from our Academy, i always thought Robbo signed for us aged around 14. Had it in my head he was the last Quality Striker to come out of our system. Not had a striker remotely anywhere near the class of Robbo , that has come from our Academy. Edited January 9, 2021 by Gorgie Boot boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominous Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Too young to have seen D mackay or Bauld (who my dad thinks is the greatest) i loved Rudi but for me it is Robbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seymour M Hersh Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 In my lifetime of watching Heart of Midlothian FC it can only be one man John Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboiain13 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 "Who put the ball in the Hibees net?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibbers Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Robbo for me. Such a great player for Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, jamboiain13 said: "Who put the ball in the Hibees net?" who hasn’t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Robertson is the greatest player I've seen play for Hearts. Just a tremendous footballer and lethal striker. My favourite player, though, is John Colquhoun. I loved Rudi too, and he is probably our greatest ever foreign player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Born 91 seen tail end of Robbo playing for hearts 97/98 can’t remember that much thought. in my life time it’s Rudi for me but Robbo All time videos, books, story’s, I’ve heard and watch even met the man himself he’s the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, scott herbertson said: Bobby Walker - called the greatest player in the world during his career. Not something we will ever hear said about a Hearts player in our lifetimes Oh let's not be too pessimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Goat would need to have a League winners medal, probably Bauld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Rudi. An absolute game changer - the strike on that left foot was simply lethal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Feckin hard question! The 2 names swamp the board and without question justified It has to be Robbo. Skacel was immense but Robbo was just lethal. Close one though. I guess the answer will depend a lot on what age you are. Certainly Robbo in my lifetime but I am sure that there are a few others (before my time) who would be worthy winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I supported Hearts from Robbo's first match to his last and loved the wee guy. But it's Rudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside jambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Robertson Has brought so much joy to so many jambos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobreath Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, daftie said: Robbo. I can understand totally why the younger generation vote Rudi. However, it they saw Robbo at his prime for all the years/ goals he scored, Robbo is and will IMO be the best in our history of all time. Partly because football has changed now, and you will not find many people who stay at one club for so long. I be been watching Hearts since the mid 1980's. Rudi for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 In my lifetime it has to be Robbo. Cant really comment on players I didnt see play but I think that players from the 50s like Mackay, Bauld, Cumming and Walker must be among the best we have ever had at Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Donald Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a11ank Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Had he not got the dreadful injury that finished his career it would have been Levein all day long. Robbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, scott herbertson said: Bobby Walker - called the greatest player in the world during his career. Not something we will ever hear said about a Hearts player in our lifetimes Yes, a World Champion with Hearts too (3-1 on aggregate with Spurs and he scored a goal). Interestingly, my Grampa saw Bobby Walker play a couple of times at the turn of the Century (1900) but he told me HIS favourite player was Dave Mackay! It is very hard to compare different eras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Another vote for Robbo. His goal scoring ability year after year was fantastic and will probably never be equalled given that players nowadays seldom stay at one club as long as he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I started going in 89,for me its Rudolph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Gorgie Boot boy said: I went on who i have seen play for the club in my life time. Tommy Walker could be raised to a height of genius, Barney Battles Jnr is another who could be touted. Rab Prentice etc. Rudi is one for the debate, fantastic lad with a massive love affair with the club. Deserves all the plaudits and love going around. John Robertson is a Legend like no other in my lifetime, simply outstanding, His road to the top of the list is littered with moments of magic. Robbo is the modern King of Hearts. If it was players I have seen (at their best) it would have to be Robbo for me too, although I saw guys like John Cumming play I didn't see him play in his prime when he was arguably the best in my lifetime Cumming is the guy who won most trophies for Hearts, ever, and his attitude, even in the few games I saw him, was beyond compare. The man who had fours stitches in a head wound and came back on to help win us the Cup for the first time in 50 years. And whose name lives on in the words in the tunnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie Boot boy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: If it was players I have seen (at their best) it would have to be Robbo for me too, although I saw guys like John Cumming play I didn't see him play in his prime when he was arguably the best in my lifetime Cumming is the guy who won most trophies for Hearts, ever, and his attitude, even in the few games I saw him, was beyond compare. The man who had fours stitches in a head wound and came back on to help win us the Cup for the first time in 50 years. And whose name lives on in the words in the tunnel Excellent. Blood doesn't show on a Maroon jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Roberson by a country mile. He wasn't just a goal scorer , he was a talisman , Hibs must have hated facing him and his goal when he broke the Hearts' scoring record was fantastic. Phenomenal player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, a11ank said: Had he not got the dreadful injury that finished his career it would have been Levein all day long. Robbo! I would say Levein was the classiest player I've seen play for Hearts. He was some player and I think Sandy Jardine had a lot to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Couldn't get a Rizla between Robbo and JC for me. In terms of who was *actually* the best player, it's a toss up between Craig Gordon and Takis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: John Roberson by a country mile. He wasn't just a goal scorer , he was a talisman , Hibs must have hated facing him and his goal when he broke the Hearts' scoring record was fantastic. Phenomenal player. Let's get this straight. Robbo holds the record for most league goals. Jimmy Wardaugh holds the record for most goals period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 John Cumming Even has a stadium named after him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josey wales Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 In my 50 years of watching the Heart of Midlothian, I've loved Donald Ford, Cruickie, Busby, John Colquhoun, Mickey Cameron, Paul Hartley and Rudi. But there is no doubt in my mind that the greatest of them all by a wide margin is John Robertson, the Hammer of the Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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