mickycameron98 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 When our fans do finally return (which I hope will be the start of next season) it will no doubt feel great but also strange perhaps? Will we celebrate like we are used to? For the big goals will we madly hug the person next to us anymore? Will masks have to be worn as compulsory for everyone going forward? For me these questions bring a sense of gloom surrounding the return of the game for us fans. We took it for granted being able to celebrate at will, but this sadly might be a thing of the past. ( At least for a good while) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Well that's killed my erection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, mickycameron98 said: When our fans do finally return (which I hope will be the start of next season) it will no doubt feel great but also strange perhaps? Will we celebrate like we are used to? For the big goals will we madly hug the person next to us anymore? Will masks have to be worn as compulsory for everyone going forward? For me these questions bring a sense of gloom surrounding the return of the game for us fans. We took it for granted being able to celebrate at will, but this sadly might be a thing of the past. ( At least for a good while) It will feel extra strange, since we had very little to celebrate at Tynecastle in the 6 months prior to Covid - 2 wins against Sevco, and ...erm..... that was pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, mickycameron98 said: When our fans do finally return (which I hope will be the start of next season) it will no doubt feel great but also strange perhaps? Will we celebrate like we are used to? For the big goals will we madly hug the person next to us anymore? Will masks have to be worn as compulsory for everyone going forward? For me these questions bring a sense of gloom surrounding the return of the game for us fans. We took it for granted being able to celebrate at will, but this sadly might be a thing of the past. ( At least for a good while) I dont think Ive ever hugged the person next to me, madly or otherwise. Why would masks only need to be worn when we're attacking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, mickycameron98 said: When our fans do finally return (which I hope will be the start of next season) it will no doubt feel great but also strange perhaps? Will we celebrate like we are used to? For the big goals will we madly hug the person next to us anymore? Will masks have to be worn as compulsory for everyone going forward? For me these questions bring a sense of gloom surrounding the return of the game for us fans. We took it for granted being able to celebrate at will, but this sadly might be a thing of the past. ( At least for a good while) Think we will all have to have had our two jags, and the way it's going that could be the end of the year before everyone has had both , so it's maybe going to have to be July 2022 before we're back in again in big numbers, if at all, sadly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 The half / full time booing could produce a covid tornado around the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I just want to sit in my ‘new’ seat. Changed ST seat last year and haven’t had a chance to park my bum in it. Can’t wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Masks, no singing, no hugging booooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remnants of Standards Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, His name is said: The half / full time booing could produce a covid tornado around the stadium 😆😆😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Atmosphere was pish anyway so wont be any different... Edited February 18, 2021 by Jamie Walker Tash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I will still hug the people around me when celebrating a goal , feck last years misery, I want to partee stylee Tyncastle , I JUST WANT BACKTO WHERE WE ALL WANT TO BE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Cheer leaders, men & women from the Hearts family, hear the call, let Tynecastle rock! ps: I’m 2rds through a bottle of Jim Beam, and I thank you for your attention at this time. Hearts forever, FTH amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, sassenach said: I'm probably in a tiny minority here, but I've always believed that football should never have been restarted until things were fully back to normal. We've had teams being demoted and promoted on a whim, we've had competitions stopped, restarted and then stopped again, we've had games simply forfeited 3-nil without being played, and each week we're having games played in empty stadiums. The whole lot is completely pointless and farcical IMHO. One day it will be deemed safe for me to travel northwards on a train full of hen parties, for me to sit in Diggers getting nicely drunk and watching the place getting fuller and fuller, and for me to sit in Tynecastle and cheer, boo or hug whoever I want to without worrying about what I might catch. I don't know when that day will come, but it will come. But at the moment, football isn't real. It's simply about going through the motions for the sake of sponsors and advertisers. To be quite honest, even when Hearts are on telly I find myself looking at old videos on YouTube, reliving old games, old triumphs and the sheer joy of old celebrations. The stuff at the moment provides none of that, and is completely pointless as far as I'm concerned. You aren't alone bud football is nothing without the fans 👍☺. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsimp77 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 5 hours ago, sassenach said: To be quite honest, even when Hearts are on telly I find myself looking at old videos on YouTube, reliving old games, old triumphs and the sheer joy of old celebrations. The stuff at the moment provides none of that, and is completely pointless as far as I'm concerned. Spot on. I’d rather sit down and watch the full 90 minutes of the 4-0 Celtic game, 98,06,5-1 cup finals, Bordeaux or Basel games than the Morton game on Saturday. That may just be because we’re shite and watching your team on the telly is shite, but it’s just not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 My answer to the OP is that if we are playing the bigger clubs and beating them, the place will be rocking. Ans that is a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 'MOAN HEARTS !!!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 9 hours ago, No Idle Talk said: Well that's killed my erection. Watch a montage of rudi scoring against hibs on YouTube, your full chubby will be restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Looking forward to the day. Of course, it will be different but it’s the first step. Even if we all have to operate at half capacity, keep seats between fans empty to help out the social distancing or something, there needs to be plans in place. No away supports for a season, that’s fine by me, no need for unnecessary inter city travel. I am hanging on to a slim hope that at least some fans will be able to get in there for the trophy presentation game. I think 24th April last home game against ICT, has to have a chance of some fans in surely. Would be good to thank the players and manager for getting the job done and getting Hearts back up. Its been a thankless task. Not a great achievement but under the circumstances these players and manager have had to work, it will be appreciated, that when we get back there in full force, we won’t be watching championship football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Looking forward to the day. Of course, it will be different but it’s the first step. Even if we all have to operate at half capacity, keep seats between fans empty to help out the social distancing or something, there needs to be plans in place. No away supports for a season, that’s fine by me, no need for unnecessary inter city travel. I am hanging on to a slim hope that at least some fans will be able to get in there for the trophy presentation game. I think 24th April last home game against ICT, has to have a chance of some fans in surely. Would be good to thank the players and manager for getting the job done and getting Hearts back up. Its been a thankless task. Not a great achievement but under the circumstances these players and manager have had to work, it will be appreciated, that when we get back there in full force, we won’t be watching championship football. Think we have zero chance of having any fans in this season. 24th April - you think we will even be out of lockdown by then let alone talking of having people in football grounds? I think we need to consider whether renting Murrayfield is a viable option to get the maximum number of fans in when restrictions are relaxed enough to allow our season ticket capacity even if socially distanced. When will that be? Autumn would be my guess at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandylejambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I hug the people around me, but they are family, I do though ruffle the hair of the young lad in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, jamboozy said: I will still hug the people around me when celebrating a goal , feck last years misery, I want to partee stylee Tyncastle , I JUST WANT BACKTO WHERE WE ALL WANT TO BE! I reserve the right to give you a swift punch in the puss if you try that on me. Followed by a thorough rinse of my right fist with hand sanitiser. Edited February 19, 2021 by Hearts_fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickycameron98 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 hours ago, been here before said: I dont think Ive ever hugged the person next to me, madly or otherwise. Why would masks only need to be worn when we're attacking? You've obviously never been to a Derby then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, lsimp77 said: Spot on. I’d rather sit down and watch the full 90 minutes of the 4-0 Celtic game, 98,06,5-1 cup finals, Bordeaux or Basel games than the Morton game on Saturday. That may just be because we’re shite and watching your team on the telly is shite, but it’s just not the same. Was in Section N for the celtic game, great atmosphere, but very cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 It's going to be really strange but it's not just the game itself. What will it be like in the Diggers when we try to squeeze our way to the bar for the last pint at two thirty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Here's hoping all this 'taking the knee' nonsense is long gone. Edited February 19, 2021 by Italian Lambretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weonly151 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 hours ago, sassenach said: I'm probably in a tiny minority here, but I've always believed that football should never have been restarted until things were fully back to normal. We've had teams being demoted and promoted on a whim, we've had competitions stopped, restarted and then stopped again, we've had games simply forfeited 3-nil without being played, and each week we're having games played in empty stadiums. The whole lot is completely pointless and farcical IMHO. One day it will be deemed safe for me to travel northwards on a train full of hen parties, for me to sit in Diggers getting nicely drunk and watching the place getting fuller and fuller, and for me to sit in Tynecastle and cheer, boo or hug whoever I want to without worrying about what I might catch. I don't know when that day will come, but it will come. But at the moment, football isn't real. It's simply about going through the motions for the sake of sponsors and advertisers. To be quite honest, even when Hearts are on telly I find myself looking at old videos on YouTube, reliving old games, old triumphs and the sheer joy of old celebrations. The stuff at the moment provides none of that, and is completely pointless as far as I'm concerned. Love this post, your spot on with everything there. I think your speaking for a lot of fans at what yiu have just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Italian Lambretta said: Here's hoping all this 'taking the knee' nonsense is long gone. Every Hearts player taking a knee needs sacked . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajthejambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I can almost taste the bitterness of the first boo leaving my mouth. Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: It's going to be really strange but it's not just the game itself. What will it be like in the Diggers when we try to squeeze our way to the bar for the last pint at two ̷t̷h̷i̷r̷t̷y̷ fifty-nine? FTFY 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Drifter Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 11 hours ago, been here before said: I dont think Ive ever hugged the person next to me, madly or otherwise. Why would masks only need to be worn when we're attacking? A few of our players have needed oxygen to get them over the half way line, to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: 'MOAN HEARTS !!!!' 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 hours ago, sassenach said: I'm probably in a tiny minority here, but I've always believed that football should never have been restarted until things were fully back to normal. We've had teams being demoted and promoted on a whim, we've had competitions stopped, restarted and then stopped again, we've had games simply forfeited 3-nil without being played, and each week we're having games played in empty stadiums. The whole lot is completely pointless and farcical IMHO. One day it will be deemed safe for me to travel northwards on a train full of hen parties, for me to sit in Diggers getting nicely drunk and watching the place getting fuller and fuller, and for me to sit in Tynecastle and cheer, boo or hug whoever I want to without worrying about what I might catch. I don't know when that day will come, but it will come. But at the moment, football isn't real. It's simply about going through the motions for the sake of sponsors and advertisers. To be quite honest, even when Hearts are on telly I find myself looking at old videos on YouTube, reliving old games, old triumphs and the sheer joy of old celebrations. The stuff at the moment provides none of that, and is completely pointless as far as I'm concerned. Sadly a lot of that hits the nail on the head tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: 'MOAN HEARTS !!!!' TBF that looks like one of those shan jumpers with goggles built in that the tea towel waving Fist of Gorgie wear anyway. Chuck a Clone Island label on it and off you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Bongo 1874 said: You aren't alone bud football is nothing without the fans 👍☺. It's to be hoped that this message has been received loud and clear by the people pretending to run Scottish football, and they think again about pricing, generally, and kick off times for live tv matches. And maybe listen to fans, who attend matches, as to what kind of league set up we would like to see. Probably not, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Jambo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I’ve been to 2.1 games this season. As a glasses wearer masks are a nightmare. But some times it adds to the excitement of what’s going on the other side of the pitch. Look at the positives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hopefully away supporters are banned due to Covid, enjoy you medicine, if you rely on their income Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTH Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Hopefully away supporters are banned due to Covid, enjoy you medicine, if you rely on their income I'd imagine those teams will find an inventive way to avoid their medicine should they be allowed to fill the stands with "home" fans. For example set up what would usually be their away sections as "new supporters areas" in the interim and no doubt find plenty local fans who've never been interested in attending their games suddenly flocking to buy tickets, but strangely only for very few specific matches. And coincidently they all turn up wearing colours matching that of the visiting team. Edited February 19, 2021 by FTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Fairly certain i've seen photos of fans at football stadiums during the Spanish Flu pandemic wearing masks, which im sure killed nearly 50million people. They were then ditched. I'm sure we can get over this and move forward without a thin bit of paper/material over our face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, 151 said: Fairly certain i've seen photos of fans at football stadiums during the Spanish Flu pandemic wearing masks, which im sure killed nearly 50million people. They were then ditched. I'm sure we can get over this and move forward without a thin bit of paper/material over our face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 It may well be different initially, but even that just can't come soon enough. I'm not having much fun at all watching football on TV, played in empty stadiums, as it just doesn't feel like proper football. I think it is reasonable to guess there will be restrictions of sorts, until they can learn more about this virus. Everyone is looking for a fast fix, a button that can be flicked and everything imediately reverts back to how it was. Reality is that ain't going to happen. It was only around the 1940's/1950's that the first vaccine for the flu jab started appearing, and the flu had probably been in existence since roundabout day 1. I think it will be a while yet before the authorities are confident that everything will work well for this present virus. But if the choice is you can go to football, have to wear a face mask and be socially distanced or continue to watch football on the TV then option 1 wins by a million miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 hours ago, mickycameron98 said: You've obviously never been to a Derby then! Because I dont hug random strangers? Aye obviously.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, ri Alban said: 'MOAN HEARTS !!!!' haha brilliant 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 19 hours ago, sassenach said: I'm probably in a tiny minority here, but I've always believed that football should never have been restarted until things were fully back to normal. We've had teams being demoted and promoted on a whim, we've had competitions stopped, restarted and then stopped again, we've had games simply forfeited 3-nil without being played, and each week we're having games played in empty stadiums. The whole lot is completely pointless and farcical IMHO. One day it will be deemed safe for me to travel northwards on a train full of hen parties, for me to sit in Diggers getting nicely drunk and watching the place getting fuller and fuller, and for me to sit in Tynecastle and cheer, boo or hug whoever I want to without worrying about what I might catch. I don't know when that day will come, but it will come. But at the moment, football isn't real. It's simply about going through the motions for the sake of sponsors and advertisers. To be quite honest, even when Hearts are on telly I find myself looking at old videos on YouTube, reliving old games, old triumphs and the sheer joy of old celebrations. The stuff at the moment provides none of that, and is completely pointless as far as I'm concerned. Football is fake at the moment. It serves the purpose of giving people something to do but it's not real football. Having said that it was bloody nice to watch us beat the Leithers at Hampden again and the Celtic collapse has been a total joy to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 23 hours ago, mickycameron98 said: When our fans do finally return (which I hope will be the start of next season) it will no doubt feel great but also strange perhaps? Will we celebrate like we are used to? For the big goals will we madly hug the person next to us anymore? Will masks have to be worn as compulsory for everyone going forward? For me these questions bring a sense of gloom surrounding the return of the game for us fans. We took it for granted being able to celebrate at will, but this sadly might be a thing of the past. ( At least for a good while) For the second paragraph, for sure if it's the tidy thing that sits a couple of rows away. I might have to reign it in though and not do it every time we get a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I didn't panic about getting flu, not going to panic about this. More concerned about ***** spitting pie into my hair, so all for masks really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyruby Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Today marks 51 weeks since our last home game with fans inside the ground(against Motherwell) I never went to st midden mid week away so its nice in a way to know that my last game was in the bosom of my jambo family at our Own ground. 51 weeks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fila Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 It will return to normal at some point, went through the full return of AFL here in Australia last year from no fans to limited numbers , in the 100,s to 1000,s , to 25% capacity to 50% then to full a ground the final ( which I went to ) fans hugging , jumping around etc was great . This year the Brisbane roar home ground is a 15 min walk from my house so I have taken in a few football games and it’s all back to normal , so hang tight and it will be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Whilst I agree things are not the same without fans, I think this lockdown without football would have been incredibly difficult. It has given us something to debate, moan about and to look forward to on a Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 We won’t be going back until it is safe to interact so I have zero worries about the match day experience. I actually think the demand for football will be huge. Lots of sell outs regardless of the product on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: We won’t be going back until it is safe to interact so I have zero worries about the match day experience. I actually think the demand for football will be huge. Lots of sell outs regardless of the product on the pitch. I've a feeling it'll be like the huge crowds just after the war, people champing at the bit to get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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