No Idle Talk Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Sleepystujam said: Neil Pointon- Hard as nails, helped bring through young guys like Naysmith & Ritchie, getting away with THAT tackle on Joe Miller in the Semi against Aberdeen, his 98 cup final video & having one of the greatest nicknames ever! Dissa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Spitonastranger said: Drew Busby hero growing up Kevin McKenna always have a soft spot for him, playing in different positions and scoring some great goals. Yeah as kid Busby my first favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitonastranger Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, Marvin said: Yeah as kid Busby my first favourite. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 In fact there are many, you also have John Millar and Stevie Fulton too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erskinehearts Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 eamonn bannon, stephane mahe,elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 In my time (mid 70s on): Fave Hearts XI: Gordon McLaren McKinlay Levein McPherson Cameron Hartley Skacel Colquhoun Clark Robertson But in the spirit of the op a second XI would be: Niemi Kidd Fyssas Pressley Webster Brellier (A) McDonald Millar Busby Crabbe Prentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Takis Fysass superb player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Too many to name tbh. When they were wearing maroon. Robbo, McCann, Cameron, Hartley, Pressley, Niemi, de Vries, Gordon, Stevenson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jambo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Smith's right boot said: Not allowed him. Shite. Never read the first bit. Maybe Donkey then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Shark Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) Obviously a seriously divisive figure more recently but Craig Levein followed by Alan McLaren. Edited May 18, 2021 by Paul Shark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Not the best keeper (Niemi and Gordon better) but when young Henry Smith was always my favourite player (after Robbo and JC of course). Seen him make some amazing and very important saves (among some howlers) and as the OP says you nearly always got a wave after a chorus of Henry, Henry give us a wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Paul Shark said: Obviously a seriously divisive figure more recently but Craig Levein followed by Alan McLaren. It's really sad that Craig Levein has become a "divisive figure". He was such a good player for Hearts. I wish he had never been Hearts manager and we could all just remember him as the classy centre back he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Rave MacPherson said: He always seemed to fall over when his mazy run took him near the half way line though😂😂 One at Kilmarnock once the crowd were amazed he actually stayed on his feet. It was like when you were young and were at full pelt, tripped but managed to stay up by using massive strides, practically horizontal to the ground. "Oh....oh.....ooohhh.....OOOH" (getting closer to their box) "OOOOHHHHHH" (even the Killie fans are on their feet by this time) then he had a pop..."AAAWWWWWW" . He won us a corner though. I think even the Killie fans would have celebrated had he scored that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luscious Laryea Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Growing up it would have been Neil McCann, especially in the 98 cup run. Juanjo for cult hero value. Incredibly inconsistent but could pull off tricks and flicks I haven't seen since. More recently for his first couple of games I thought Alexandros Tziolis would be an absolute star and was amazed we'd pulled off a signing of that caliber. Didn't quite happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Donald Ford when I was younger. As can't pick JR it's Craig Levein, absolutely tremendous player. Pity about his injuries as would've been exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, martoon said: In my time (mid 70s on): Fave Hearts XI: Gordon McLaren McKinlay Levein McPherson Cameron Hartley Skacel Colquhoun Clark Robertson But in the spirit of the op a second XI would be: Niemi Kidd Fyssas Pressley Webster Brellier (A) McDonald Millar Busby Crabbe Prentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: Donald Ford when I was younger. As can't pick JR it's Craig Levein, absolutely tremendous player. Pity about his injuries as would've been exceptional. CL the player would've gone on to international glory if it wasn't for his injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa John Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Donald Ford for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, martoon said: In my time (mid 70s on): Fave Hearts XI: Gordon McLaren McKinlay Levein McPherson Cameron Hartley Skacel Colquhoun Clark Robertson But in the spirit of the op a second XI would be: Niemi Kidd Fyssas Pressley Webster Brellier (A) McDonald Millar Busby Crabbe Prentice That midfield normally picks itself! normally 3/4 of them depending on when you were born and how old you were are in most peoples 11's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Absolute Scenes said: Mirsad Beslija Just remembering the days when Beslija would knock in the crosses for Makela to score. OK, the day then. A few of my favourites over the years. Davie Holt, Eddie Thomson, Jim Cruickshank, Donald Ford, Craig Levein, Steven Pressley, Steve Fulton, Colin Cameron If I had the time I could name dozens more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Levein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martoon Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Marvin said: Only saw Fordie play once or twice in the flesh, Marv, so didn't include him. Much the same as Cruickie. Edited May 18, 2021 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, No Idle Talk said: How good was Cruickshank? Who would he be comparable to in the modern game, ability wise? He was before my time but my auld man speaks very highly of him. I know I'm biased but there is no one that comes close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, martoon said: Only saw Fordie play once or twice in the flesh, Marv, so didn't include him. Being born in 72 I have vague memories of him and the buzzbomb. I do remember being at the games with my dad but after years of beer and chemicals, my memory isn't what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Just now, Marvin said: Being born in 72 I have vague memories of him and the buzzbomb. I do remember being at the games with my dad but after years of beer and chemicals, my memory isn't what it was. 1968 for me. First two games were Cup ties v. Dundee and Montrose about a year apart in the mid 70's. Not sure if Donald played in both. Saw a wee bit more of Cruickie as he stayed on a bit longer than Fordie, iirc. Saw Drew and Rab more than enough in the latter 70's to include them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, colinmaroon said: Comes a close second to my hero as I passed into my teens, Alex Young. The Golden Vision. Way before my time, but my old man was good friends with an Evertonian, and I remember, between the pair of them, getting told countless stories, and about him as a player, and what he could do with a ball, and when I was a wee boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Niemi for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tackle Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Weonly151 said: Scottish player Neil McCann Foreign player Takis Fyssas Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTS1874 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Smith's right boot said: Not allowed him. Willie Hamilton then 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Colin Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Jim Cruikshank, Donald Ford , Drew Busby. ,Colin Cameron paul hartley miko just a few great players we have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bee Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Gary Mackay was my favourite when he was playing. I'm surprised no one has mentioned him yet. Maybe his outspoken comments in recent years have gone against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ally Bee said: Gary Mackay was my favourite when he was playing. I'm surprised no one has mentioned him yet. Maybe his outspoken comments in recent years have gone against him. I've always thought when he played well Hearts played well. Colin Cameron for me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Ally Bee said: Gary Mackay was my favourite when he was playing. I'm surprised no one has mentioned him yet. Maybe his outspoken comments in recent years have gone against him. When I was manager of Spar at Longstone, I use to serve Gary his morning papers. Top bloke and always loved chatting about The Famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxburn Jambo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Started watching 1964 So 1960s Tommy Traynor 1970s Donald Ford 1980s Kenny Black 1990s Stephane Adam 2000s Paul Hartley 2010s Ian Black 2020s Craig Gordon If you asked me again the list could be completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobreath Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Stéphane Adam, different class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 When we announced John Sutton had signed, I genuinely thought it was going to be the signing of the decade. Shame how that one turned out, I was ready for him to be a favourite Other than the obvious ones in the OP, would probably have to be Callum Paterson. Loved him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gilbert Wauchope Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, otterjohn said: John Cummings ,Drew Busby, or Jim Cruickshank. Find it hard to choose just one of those legends 8 hours ago, TypoonJambo said: Jim Cruikshank, Donald Ford or Drew Busby. Niemi was also class 6 hours ago, Ford Prentice said: Torn between Donald Ford and Rab Prentice. Bet no-one saw that coming. More recently Miko. Now Irving - he makes things happen. I'm not old enough to have seen John Cumming, but the 70s - not the bext time in our history - was when I started regularly going to games. The 70s did give us one or two great players and an occasional epic night (Lokomotiv Leipzig, anyone?).. And, from that time, it would certainly need to be one of the above (plus maybe Willie Gibson as well). However, for me, it has to be Donald Ford. Where we would have been without his goals, I dread to think. Edited May 18, 2021 by Andrew Gilbert Wauchope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Drew Busby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Robbo and Rudi. Might as well chuck another R in Robbie, just for shits n giggles Antti Niemi inspired some hero worship and Craig Levein was always a favourite too. Gary Mackay I was a big fan of too. Ian Jardine, Neil Berry and John Millar were all pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) As a wee boy going to football: Henry super Henry. Early teens: Neil McCann Late teens/early 20s: Elvis/Sir Paul. Then: Ryan Stevenson. Foreigners: Bruno, Adam, Fuller, Niemi, MDV, Miko. Edited May 18, 2021 by Last Laff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Very hard to choose just one, I go for Donald Ford though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Drew Busby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 No votes for Andy Watson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanHearts Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Awfy difficult but here goes : Runners up : Boyhood Idol : Donald Ford. Mr Class act : Sandy Jardine. Cult hero : Pasquale Bruno. The Janny : Gary Mackay. Perfect season : Stevie Fulton. Joint winners : Colin Cameron & Paul Hartley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Andy Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Interesting thread, I would always usually go for rudi without the restrictions. I always quite liked Ryan Stevenson, hardworking player who gave everything on the pitch and seemed to just get us over a short period of time. He would probably be my favourite over the last 10+ years or so. Kevin Kyle was a great character and always liked him as a player but probably wasn't at the club long enough to be considered my favourite. Ryan Mcgowan is another player who was a great character and a solid player for us. In the current team I would probably say Liam Boyce or John Souttar. Also i get a feeling that ginelly could be a fans favourite if he stays a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Sandy Jardine best football I have witnessed at Tynecastle he was the conductor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Morgan said: Andy Watson. Possibly the greatest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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