5-1Jambo Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Fixtures announced next Tuesday. Guessing we will be given a tough start for having the audacity to stand up to the SFA/SPFL. Guessing first 4 fixtures: Celtic away Aberdeen at home Hibs away Rangers at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Reddington Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 May be best to get Celtic early on. I have this strange feeling also if we get Rangers at Tynie and they are still unbeaten we will take the streak just like we did Celtics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'm getting an opening day Edinburgh derby vibe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-1Jambo Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Raymond Reddington said: May be best to get Celtic early on. I have this strange feeling also if we get Rangers at Tynie and they are still unbeaten we will take the streak just like we did Celtics. Hope you are right. We need to make Tynie a fortress again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19/05/2012 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 We have to be at home first for the league flag. I’m guessing Celtic at Tynecastle first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, 5-1Jambo said: Fixtures announced next Tuesday. Guessing we will be given a tough start for having the audacity to stand up to the SFA/SPFL. Guessing first 4 fixtures: Celtic away Aberdeen at home Hibs away Rangers at home. Not likely to get Celtic at Parkhead as Rangers, and ourselves, should be at home on the opening day. Could get them at Tynecastle, though. Hearts v. Dundee Utd is my feeling then Celtic away. First derby isn't usually until October which, theoretically, would be at Tynecastle with the ER return on Jan 1/2. All guess work, of course, and probably way off the mark. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, martoon said: Not likely to get Celtic at Parkhead as Rangers, and ourselves, should be at home on the opening day. Could get them at Tynecastle, though. Hearts v. Dundee Utd is my feeling then Celtic away. First derby isn't usually until October which, theoretically, would be at Tynecastle with the ER return on Jan 1/2. All guess work, of course, and probably way off the mark. 😊 Think you will find the 1st derby is very often in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, John Findlay said: Think you will find the 1st derby is very often in August. Not recently, John. October, December and March has been the case the last few years. Doesn't mean it still will pan out like that, of course, but certainly has been the case since Hibs came up for the 2017/18 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'm assuming that we are guaranteed being at home for the first game of the season to allow the unfurling of the Championship flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 The fixtures are compiled by a USA company, I believe. Would very much like to hear Doncaster telling them beforehand that Celtic must not be at home on Remembrance weekend and why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Im thinking St Johnstone at home followed by a trip to Aberdeen. One thing is for sure we need to get off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, David McCaig said: I'm assuming that we are guaranteed being at home for the first game of the season to allow the unfurling of the Championship flag. Theoretically, yes. With rubber face Donc in attendance if tradition is observed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, 5-1Jambo said: Fixtures announced next Tuesday. Guessing we will be given a tough start for having the audacity to stand up to the SFA/SPFL. Guessing first 4 fixtures: Celtic away Aberdeen at home Hibs away Rangers at home. Home first game of the season being the champions of the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: I'm getting an opening day Edinburgh derby vibe Remember that season Hearts Hibs was first game of the season and it was a Monday night i'm sure we got beat that game waiting all summer for that Lithuanian forward to play and he was shyte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Fingers crossed it’s Dundee at home again. Another 6-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 They will be prioritising Celtic and Rangers fixtures as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 2NL Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Only 1 we'd lose would be Rangers, bring it on 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Think you will find the 1st derby is very often in August. When was the last August derby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professorfate Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I can’t wait for the fixtures to be released and I have been holding off on my holidays at work because I can’t work when there is a derby. I don’t know about other people but I am absolutely jumping before a hearts vs hibs game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, Forever Hearts said: When was the last August derby? 2014-15 season, we won 2-1 from a Sam Nicholson screamer and Prince Bauben penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Anyone else feel like we’ve never been out the league. I think not actually going to Tynie has made last season a bit surreal, like it just didn’t happen. I reckon we’ll get an Aberdeen away to start, Ross County home, Hibs away, Celtic home, Ranger away.... out of the random computer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 St Johnstone at home Good day for the fixtures, either bury the Scotland result from Monday or bounce off the glorious resurrection of the National game (though I still say its golf myself ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: They will be prioritising Celtic and Rangers fixtures as we speak. Remember the first old firm fixture was in the last round of fixtures last season. Pure coincidence we were told. Nothing to do with stretching it out as far as possible in the hope that Celtic could have their fans in their ground after Covid. That plan, like a few of their other schemes, didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Stu_HMFC said: Remember that season Hearts Hibs was first game of the season and it was a Monday night i'm sure we got beat that game waiting all summer for that Lithuanian forward to play and he was shyte. 2007. I was still walking up to my seat when Brian Kerr scored. Bennusis, or something, was the boy's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: 2007. I was still walking up to my seat when Brian Kerr scored. Bennusis, or something, was the boy's name. That's the guy. I can remind Brian Kerr goal celebration too. And Hibs loan keeper from Chelsea in goals too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: That's the guy. I can remind Brian Kerr goal celebration too. And Hibs loan keeper from Chelsea in goals too I had to leave early as I had a severe fear going on from being out the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Mars plastic said: I had to leave early as I had a severe fear going on from being out the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. BBC SPORT | Football | Scottish Premier | Hearts 0-1 Hibernian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 1st game of the new format league in July 2000 was hearts v hibs 0-0. The last game of 99-00 was also hearts v hibs 2-1. I'd like to see them start the season with an old firm game 😇 Edited June 11, 2021 by Smoked-Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, professorfate said: I can’t wait for the fixtures to be released and I have been holding off on my holidays at work because I can’t work when there is a derby. I don’t know about other people but I am absolutely jumping before a hearts vs hibs game. Yep.. At least 3 coming up Gotta feeling one of the cups may throw up a Derby too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Let's take a random guess: Rangers v Dundee. Hearts v St Mirren. Livingston v Celtic. Dundee United v Hibs. Aberdeen v St Johnstone Motherwell v Ross County Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackney Hearts Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Forever Hearts said: When was the last August derby? 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (Championship) were all August. Since Hibs came back up, 2017 & 2018 were October and 2019 was September. Going back to 2009 & 2010 we had to wait until November! So anyone's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Hopefully the January 1/2 fixtures will be. Hibs v. Hearts Celtic v. Rangers Dundee v. Dundee Utd Ross v. Aberdeen Livingston v. Motherwell St. Mirren v. St. Johnstone Or vice versa. But I'm assuming it will be Hibs' turn to get the festive home advantage. Having said that we'll probably end up at Dingwall on New Year's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said: Correct, 30 July, my birthday. I was melted, it was a crap game and it pissed down. Sure it was roasting. Sat in N. Agate wo went to Celtic missed an open goal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 The weird way fixtures work I see another Hearts v Dundee opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, BarneyBattles said: Correct, 30 July, my birthday. I was melted, it was a crap game and it pissed down. It was sunny. Hibs missed open goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Opening day 2000/01 was roasting. Another memory I have is loads of scruffy Oasis fans wandering around the city centre like zombies. I think they'd played Murrayfield the day before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 We'll open up in Perth. Quite an emotional occasion for our new manager. 3-0 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said: I did say I was melted😂 A good few pints and a couple of paper aeroplanes on the way to the game! My ST was in the wheatfield at the time so maybe being in the shade ‘clouded’ my judgement. It was definitely pissing down on New Year’s Day 1984. I was in the south enclosure and it was dripping down my neck from the roof of the stand! 1-1 draw. Donald Park for us, Willie Irvine for them about 30 seconds later. That New Year game was a farce, BB. All day rain and huge puddles on the pitch. I remember the wild celebrations in the shed when Parky curled in the opener. All leaping about like loons when a lone voice shouted "look at this". Looked up just in time to see Irvine equalise up at the Gorgie Road end. Our celebration stopped cold dead and theirs immediately started. Also recall Hibs missing a late sitter and, iirc, Robbo through on goal just after. He rolled the ball past Rough but it slowed down in the muddy 6 yard box and stopped near the line. Cue a load of maroon and green jerseys racing to the now stationary ball but sadly a Hibby got there first. Also remember a brawl between rival fans just along from the Diggers that I got caught up in. I was only 15. Where did all the time go. 😄 Edited June 11, 2021 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said: I was 13. Great days. Our team fought tooth and nail back then. They ****ing better do the same next year! Aye. Hearts derby performances/results v. Hibs under Neilson are a bit troubling. Hopefully that wonderful semi win will prove a turning point. Hate losing to those underlings. Feckin HATE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I'm guessing the first bigot fest will be put back as far as possible to allow for a full house for the "greatest game in the history of the world" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Bacon Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 8 hours ago, SectionDJambo said: Remember the first old firm fixture was in the last round of fixtures last season. Pure coincidence we were told. Nothing to do with stretching it out as far as possible in the hope that Celtic could have their fans in their ground after Covid. That plan, like a few of their other schemes, didn't work. After Lennon demanding it should be pushed back to allow fans to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 If fans are back in the grounds, I'd like Aberdeen at Tynie, they're one of my favourite big games, usually a decent atmosphere with no bigotry, and we usually pump them. If fans are not back, then I don't give a **** who we play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allystrachan Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 18 hours ago, martoon said: The fixtures are compiled by a USA company, I believe. Would very much like to hear Doncaster telling them beforehand that Celtic must not be at home on Remembrance weekend and why. Could you imagine if a conversation like that was secretly recorded & leaked. It’s probably what Scottish football would need actually. Might make the authorities make some real change. Home to St Mirren or Ross County on the first day then away to Celtic the second I’d imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, allystrachan said: Could you imagine if a conversation like that was secretly recorded & leaked. It’s probably what Scottish football would need actually. Might make the authorities make some real change. Home to St Mirren or Ross County on the first day then away to Celtic the second I’d imagine. I think you're right. High time the disgrace that is Celtic, and Rangers, was fully exposed to the world. To say nothing of Scotland's accommodating press, media and footballing administrators. None of the above have ever lifted a significant finger to tackle sectarianism head on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I notice on the dotnut equivalent of this thread there is a boast about Hearts not finishing above Hibs in the Premier for a decade. Aye, just ignore 2014 when they only finished above us as we started on -15. The following season in the Championship when we were 21 points ahead and the two which followed when they were a league below us. That they've finished above us the last 4 seasons is wholly unacceptable but we've still won more derbies than them during that period (6-4) including another Hampden triumph. Pity the poor Hibby, scrabbling about on the floor for derby crumbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, martoon said: I notice on the dotnut equivalent of this thread there is a boast about Hearts not finishing above Hibs in the Premier for a decade. Aye, just ignore 2014 when they only finished above us as we started on -15. The following season in the Championship when we were 21 points ahead and the two which followed when they were a league below us. That they've finished above us the last 4 seasons is wholly unacceptable but we've still won more derbies than them during that period (6-4) including another Hampden triumph. Pity the poor Hibby, scrabbling about on the floor for derby crumbs. Ignoring facts is one of the qualities of hibs fans. You have to be able to do it to become one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Smoked-Glass said: Ignoring facts is one of the qualities of hibs fans. You have to be able to do it to become one. Unquantifiable fantasy is how they roll game, SG. It's all they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Doesn't matter which way round we play each other, we have to play everyone anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Doesn't matter which way round we play each other, we have to play everyone anyway. Normally I would agree, but the way things are just now, I'd rather play at places like darkhead or ibroke when they are empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, martoon said: Unquantifiable fantasy is how they roll game, SG. It's all they have. They will win the next Derby. It's like tomorrow never comes 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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