Hungry hippo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, busby1985 said: GMS got a dull one from Halkett in training as others have said. Head knock and a burst lip. He is fine to play today tho. Gordon Smith Berra Halkett kingsley Irving Halliday Ginnelly Naismith GMS Boyce Really interested to see how we perform today as this will be the closest to our full strength team as we’ve had all season. 0-4. Boyce 2, Halkett, Naismith. That's the line up I'm hoping for. Bringing in GMS and Gino being available suddenly gives us the right players to have a good 4-2-3-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Is there any doubts, inspection today to worry about the game being off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: We should easily beat a team second bottom, who've conceded 25 goals in 11 games. But it's Neilson and its away from home. So a draw is maybe best we can hope for. Maybe try being a fan rather than a smart arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Twelve quid for Alloa. Foxtrot Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hammer them, no quarter given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Last night I felt like I could never be interested in watching Scottish football again. This morning I'm more up for this game than any since the Hibs game. Lets get right into them! Edited January 16, 2021 by Hungry hippo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, Baxfee said: Maybe try being a fan rather than a smart arse I'm being realistic. Our away form this season is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 14 hours ago, neilnunb said: If we lose twice in season to bloody Alloa then serious questions need to be asked ffs. Have to agree but i think 2-0 for us😏. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PauloSergio Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Is Boyce fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 42 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: We should easily beat a team second bottom, who've conceded 25 goals in 11 games. But it's Neilson and its away from home. So a draw is maybe best we can hope for. Nothing less than 3points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Twelve quid for Alloa. Foxtrot Oscar. If it was twelve pence for Alloa, still Foxtrot Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: We should easily beat a team second bottom, who've conceded 25 goals in 11 games. But it's Neilson and its away from home. So a draw is maybe best we can hope for. I am expecting another Dundee performance Don't cross the halfway line in the first half and try not to lose goals. 2nd half our midfield might get in the same half as our Strikers. Seems to be Robbie's way. God I hope I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hoping for Gordon Smith Halkett Berra Kingsley Gino Haring Irving GMS Boyce Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: I'm being realistic. Our away form this season is unacceptable. "THIS" season? Don't let your prejudice get in the way of the fact that the last time we had a decent away record was under this manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Alloa 0-6 Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, OmiyaHearts said: We should easily beat a team second bottom, who've conceded 25 goals in 11 games. But it's Neilson and its away from home. So a draw is maybe best we can hope for. Surely Levein's fault! Oh wait! Give it a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Give RN a chance ffs. Aye, we should be playing better away from home but he’s just in the door, we’re top of the league and he’s publicly said he’s working towards a more attacking style. Why the negativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 A win will do, but I would love to see us put them to the sword. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, colinmaroon said: "THIS" season? Don't let your prejudice get in the way of the fact that the last time we had a decent away record was under this manager. Whats my prejudice? We're struggling to beat Championship teams away from home, usually losing. Previous seasons in a more difficult league are incomparable. We should be walking this league but we're not and that's unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: I'm being realistic. Our away form this season is unacceptable. Not bad at Hampden and with a little bit of luck, we have not had for years, we would have won the Scottish Cup this year. Neilson did stop H1b5 winning it this time. Thanks Robbie, great memories as was the Championship winning season - never to be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, OmiyaHearts said: Whats my prejudice? We're struggling to beat Championship teams away from home, usually losing. Previous seasons in a more difficult league are incomparable. We should be walking this league but we're not and that's unacceptable. Jeez!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Independence said: Surely Levein's fault! Oh wait! Give it a break. Give what a break? Am I supposed to lie and say I think we'll play well and win away from home? Something we've not manage to do at all this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, GinRummy said: Give RN a chance ffs. Aye, we should be playing better away from home but he’s just in the door, we’re top of the league and he’s publicly said he’s working towards a more attacking style. Why the negativity. Today, assuming Ginelly and GMS are available, is an ideal opportunity for his attacking 4-4-2 with two wingers and 2 up. Let’s see if he takes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, JimmyCant said: Today, assuming Ginelly and GMS are available, is an ideal opportunity for his attacking 4-4-2 with two wingers and 2 up. Let’s see if he takes it. Here’s hoping. You heard if Ginelly or GMS are likely to feature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, OmiyaHearts said: Give what a break? Am I supposed to lie and say I think we'll play well and win away from home? Something we've not manage to do at all this season. No just be realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, Independence said: No just be realistic! I am being realistic. I think we'll struggle today and will be over the moon if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Here’s hoping. You heard if Ginelly or GMS are likely to feature? I expect GMS to play. Feck knows with Ginelly. Starting to think he might be a write off. Edited January 16, 2021 by JimmyCant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Australis said: I am expecting another Dundee performance Don't cross the halfway line in the first half and try not to lose goals. 2nd half our midfield might get in the same half as our Strikers. Seems to be Robbie's way. God I hope I am wrong. That cheered me up, not, hopefully you are wrong, nervous enough about this match lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, OmiyaHearts said: I am being realistic. I think we'll struggle today and will be over the moon if I'm wrong. I just want a win and we will get it. I don't think you are being realistic but we can agree to disagree. When we play clubs away from home in this leaguer it is their cup final. The opposition players know they are in a shop window and want the scalp of 'should be' premiership team. Their grounds are dreadful and pitches poor. The pitches don't encourage good football and that works for the opposition. Despite all this, we are in a great place, top of the league with points to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: I expect GMS to play. Feck knows with Ginelly. Starting to think he might be a write off. Why? As far as I can tell he's had one injury which he's since recovered from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: Whats my prejudice? We're struggling to beat Championship teams away from home, usually losing. Previous seasons in a more difficult league are incomparable. We should be walking this league but we're not and that's unacceptable. We will win the league and we have been poor away. I do understand people defending Neilson though. We have been shite for almost two seasons before he arrived. He certainly didn’t have his problems to seek and we are in this league because we were bottom of the pile when the music stopped. That’s not Neilson’s fault and like everything else it’ll take time to sort it. Folk getting on his back (not meaning you) after 2 shite league results are understandably getting people’s heckles up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, DC_92 said: Why? As far as I can tell he's had one injury which he's since recovered from. Did he not have Covid as well? Takes some folk a while to fully recover from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootzilla Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I’ve got faith in the mighty JTs - if Alloa had signed GMS I might have been more concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stendelnator Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Rave MacPherson said: This is the team i would like to see start today Gordon Smith Halkett Berra Brandon Kingsley Haring Irving Naismith. Mackay-Steven Boyce Michael Smith? Ginnelly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, GinRummy said: We will win the league and we have been poor away. I do understand people defending Neilson though. We have been shite for almost two seasons before he arrived. He certainly didn’t have his problems to seek and we are in this league because we were bottom of the pile when the music stopped. That’s not Neilson’s fault and like everything else it’ll take time to sort it. Folk getting on his back (not meaning you) after 2 shite league results are understandably getting people’s heckles up. I like Robbie but the fact most supporters aren't expecting a comfortable win away to Alloa says a lot. Here's hoping today is the start of us approaching away games in a positive manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Come on Hearts, let’s show some application and motivation and thrash this team. With talk of stopping the season it becomes more and more important to stretch the lead we have. Surely the players and Neilson see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: I like Robbie but the fact most supporters aren't expecting a comfortable win away to Alloa says a lot. Here's hoping today is the start of us approaching away games in a positive manner. Hope so too. I’m looking for improvement and do think he asked for problems with his tactics against Dundee. Again, not aimed at you but if it had been Hamilton or st mirren that had been unfairly demoted last season, would people be expecting them to hammer teams in every game? I ask because we were achieving the same level of results as these clubs and not for a short period of time. I don’t know what’s supposed to have changed. Edited January 16, 2021 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Did he not have Covid as well? Takes some folk a while to fully recover from that. Yes he did, but I don't see why that would make him a write-off. Are we writing off Smith as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambraejambo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 If the players cant get up for this one today after the events last night then they simply should not be wearing a Hearts jersey . The manager can only do so much. We got internationals all over the place. Time for them to step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 These games are never a spectacle. It’s always a slog, stuffy and a battle. I just want to see persistence from Hearts. An intent to match and better the effort of Alloa. A visible intention to put the right level of work in and show some appetite to play through what won’t be an easy game. I often think ,more often than not , the better team will walk away with a comfy win in the end if our heads are right. You need to start well and show Alloa we are here to fight as much as play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, DC_92 said: Yes he did, but I don't see why that would make him a write-off. Are we writing off Smith as well? I’m not writing off anyone. Just wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t make the starting line up. He’s been injured them had Covid. Hopefully makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, GinRummy said: We will win the league and we have been poor away. I do understand people defending Neilson though. We have been shite for almost two seasons before he arrived. He certainly didn’t have his problems to seek and we are in this league because we were bottom of the pile when the music stopped. That’s not Neilson’s fault and like everything else it’ll take time to sort it. Folk getting on his back (not meaning you) after 2 shite league results are understandably getting people’s heckles up. Very sensible post. It is not just the 2 league results that are the problem though. There was the league cup section games and then getting knocked out by Alloa. Plus the defensive formations. Plus the poor signings. Plus not playing the younger players. Plus the lack of motivation shown by the team. Plus RN blaming ref\anything - but never taking responsibility. Jury is still out on RN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, TypoonJambo said: Boom boom, are you here all week?🤣😜 Ha Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_92 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, GinRummy said: I’m not writing off anyone. Just wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t make the starting line up. He’s been injured them had Covid. Hopefully makes it. But the poster I responded to did. I've no idea if he's fit to start today and haven't said otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything2 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: I like Robbie but the fact most supporters aren't expecting a comfortable win away to Alloa says a lot. Here's hoping today is the start of us approaching away games in a positive manner. It speaks volumes doesn't it. There's just that intangible sense that thinks aren't quite right. It may be that as a returning manager he isn't afforded the honeymoon period that new managers usually get but whatever it is, only convincing wins will get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, GinRummy said: I’m not writing off anyone. Just wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t make the starting line up. He’s been injured them had Covid. Hopefully makes it. It’s a fair point as recovery from any virus can be drawn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Hope so too. I’m looking for improvement and do think he asked for problems with his tactics against Dundee. Again, not aimed at you but if it had been Hamilton or st mirren that had been unfairly demoted last season, would people be expecting them to hammer teams in every game? I ask because we were achieving the same level of results as these clubs and not for a short period of time. I don’t know what’s supposed to have changed. A good point. I suppose many of us are setting expectations too high but we can't ignore the poor away performances this season. I really hope we see an improvement today, as Dundee are on form and they'll be right on us if we dont start picking up 3 points at away grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, DC_92 said: But the poster I responded to did. I've no idea if he's fit to start today and haven't said otherwise. Yeah he did. Hope he’s wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, lost in space said: Very sensible post. It is not just the 2 league results that are the problem though. There was the league cup section games and then getting knocked out by Alloa. Plus the defensive formations. Plus the poor signings. Plus not playing the younger players. Plus the lack of motivation shown by the team. Plus RN blaming ref\anything - but never taking responsibility. Jury is still out on RN. Jury is definitely still out. After two awful seasons, it was always going to take time to fix. I didn’t want RN appointed but he’s the man in the seat and should be given time to get it right. I think how he wanted us to play, with two effective wingers, would be working by now if he’d made better signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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