Big Bob

[Bazzas right boot]

Back with a bang. 

 

Long may it continue. 

 

 

[cookieboy]

[GinRummy]

😂 great result today and excellent start to the season. 

[thegreatsd]

He’s doing a fine job. Great start to the season. Thingamy Boab and Thingamy Jig!

[Guest ToqueJambo]

Are we in that relegation battle yet?

[Unknown user]

No no no, it's when we lose its thanks to Bobert, winning is despite him

[The Tackle]

He is is starting to prove me wrong. Which I'm absolutely delighted with tbf

[ri Alban]

Just pump Hibs, Bobert.

 

[whodanny]

You're doin' fine Robbie, keep it up pal! HHGH.

[Savage Vince]

3 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

 

That's some bite right there. 

[Bazzas right boot]

1 minute ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

 

 

If you think

 

Bang with a bang

And

Long may it continue 

 

Is having a go, fair enough. 

There's a Fred named bob failings on the go but if thats OK with you and this one isn't the problem may be elsewhere and not folk on here being positive. 

 

 

 

 

[Cut The Crap]

10 points clear of the relegation spot. Great start indeed.

[innerjambo]

Great start to the season, let's hope it continues with pumping the Leith tramps.

[Kidd’s Boots]

I still have my concerns about him. Mainly due to how thin he’s looking on top these days!. From my seat in the Main Stand it’s alarming… when Forrest and him come out of the dugout I can’t see a bloody thing! 

[Guest ToqueJambo]

21 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

 

 

All the bitching and moaning came from the Robbie Lot lot for months and months on end. Thread after thread after thread.... 

 

It was as ridiculous then as it is now from some of the same people still picking fault in winning performances because it was never in doubt that we would start well. Neilson has started every season as Hearts manager very well. There was every reason to believe he'd do the same again.

[CMc]

30 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 

This isn’t true. 
 

Frequently referred to by a number of derogatory nicknames. 
 

There were folk recently implying/referring to a rumour that he had some sort of mental impairment.

 

Arguably true that most of the dissent wasn’t personal. But lots of it ended up that way. 

Edited August 28, 2021 by CMc

[AC Mallin_51]

Already have 75% of the wins from 19/20 😂

[PTBCAL]

I’m not a fan and never will be. 
 

I think we have a potentially exciting team at our disposal but play with the handbrake on. 
 

Let’s see how we approach the Derby - I want us to have a right go from the off and keep the intensity regardless of the score. I genuinely believe we have the better team right now 

[AlphonseCapone]

5 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

I’m not a fan and never will be. 
 

I think we have a potentially exciting team at our disposal but play with the handbrake on. 
 

Let’s see how we approach the Derby - I want us to have a right go from the off and keep the intensity regardless of the score. I genuinely believe we have the better team right now 

 

Not sure I can understand this attitiude tbf. I wasn't enamoured about him remaining but to say never? What if we win the league? 

[Tynecastlesmychurch]

44 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

Thats a fair post buddy! Although I would say (not necessarily to you, just in general) it does go both ways. We cant have the knives out after every set back. Right now were building and making progress. Long may it continue!

 

Also thats brilliant that your son is buzzing and enjoying being a jambo! I believe the season I fell in love with Hearts was 05/06 I was 9 years old! I specifically remember the game too. We beat celtic 3-0 in the sunshine at Tynecastle. And I just new that this was my tribe! And that would never change!

[Spookie]

58 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

Well said 👏 

[OTT]

Definitely a solid start by him, I'm a little frustrated watching us back off when we go a goal up, did it against Aberdeen and were punished for it. Dundee Utd obviously aren't Aberdeen but its a mindset thing we need to get out of. 

 

Wins against St Mirren and Dundee Utd away gives me a lot of confidence though, two very difficult places to go, so its encouraging to see. Once Woodburn, Moore and Devlin are properly integrated into the system I can see us giving out some proper doings this season. 

[Mr Elwood P]

1 hour ago, Smith's right boot said:

Back with a bang. 

 

Long may it continue. 

 

 

How’s Daniel getting on in France?

[Guest ToqueJambo]

9 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said:

 

Not sure I can understand this attitiude tbf. I wasn't enamoured about him remaining but to say never? What if we win the league? 

Same. Can’t understand how people can have such entrenched views about a manager who has been so consistent in the league every season for us.  
 

And his recruitment this season is night and day compared to the last few seasons. Beni for example could be our best signing for many a year. Up there with souttar and gordon, also Neilson signings. It’s a while since you could look at a hearts squad and not see a single player who needs binned.

Edited August 28, 2021 by ToqueJambo

[Mr Elwood P]

19 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

I’m not a fan and never will be. 
 

I think we have a potentially exciting team at our disposal but play with the handbrake on. 
 

Let’s see how we approach the Derby - I want us to have a right go from the off and keep the intensity regardless of the score. I genuinely believe we have the better team right now 

There it is!

[Beni]

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

[Sub4TiddlerMurray]

17 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

I’m not a fan and never will be. 
 

I think we have a potentially exciting team at our disposal but play with the handbrake on. 
 

Let’s see how we approach the Derby - I want us to have a right go from the off and keep the intensity regardless of the score. I genuinely believe we have the better team right now 

 

There's no "potential" about it. We now have an exciting team with quality right across the park. The Savage one is due a lot of credit for sourcing players but RN is the architect. 4 straight wins!! 

 

The football we played was awesome today. Totally outclassed DU for most of the game and RN deserves to take credit for that. He did, as you say, put the 442 handbrake on and tipped the game in DU's favour. Fair play to him tho', he changed it back when he brought Moore on. Now that's what I call good management. 

 

 

[Guest ToqueJambo]

5 minutes ago, Beni said:

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

Lucky results improved then eh?

[PTBCAL]

19 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said:

 

Not sure I can understand this attitiude tbf. I wasn't enamoured about him remaining but to say never? What if we win the league? 

if he had won the SC last season I would still feel the same. I simply don’t enjoy the football despite winning which seems at odds for many but not for me. 
 

 

[Morgan]

The boy’s done good.  👍

[Governor Tarkin]

1 hour ago, Smithee said:

No no no, it's when we lose its thanks to Bobert, winning is despite him

 

Correct.

 

1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

 

You're pissing into the wind. Rubbing folk's noses in it is all that some people have, Barney. It's a character flaw.

[Guest ToqueJambo]

3 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

if he had won the SC last season I would still feel the same. I simply don’t enjoy the football despite winning which seems at odds for many but not for me. 
 

 

We create a lot of chances under Neilson and are solid defensively. The players hes signing are mostly high temp, dynamic and direct types, certainly in mid and up front. We’re playing an attacking formation is most games. And it’s working so far.
 

Not sure what more to ask for, other than being more clinical in front of goal and improving our crossing.

 

What’s missing for you bearing in mind the tough start fixtures

wise and the fact its still very early days?

[Jcy110715]

1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Can you not just enjoy it instead of having a bitch and moan at other Hearts fans?

 

Almost every ‘Robbie out’ poster on here has never been personal towards him. 
 

I’d say 99% of posters who wanted him out (and I’m one of them) really wanted Robbie and Hearts to succeed and liked him for his spell as a player and manager but just didn’t think he was going to succeed. 
 

If we’re wrong (as we all hoped we would be) then that means I’ll continue to feel like I do now. Sitting in the garden absolutely buzzing that it looks like Hearts are back and my 11 year old son has totally fallen in love with Hearts just like I did. 
 

Maybe time to stop the petty sniping and ‘I told you so’ stuff. 

Well said bud. My 6 year old can’t wait to go to a game ❤️

[Guest ToqueJambo]

3 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said:

 

Correct.

 

 

You're pissing into the wind. Rubbing folk's noses in it is all that some people have, Barney. It's a character flaw.

Surely allow the happy clappers just one thread to indulge in our seal like antics and praise the guy who has transformed the squad and made us start the season very well?

[Randy Marsh]

19 minutes ago, Beni said:

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

🤣

[Governor Tarkin]

7 minutes ago, ToqueJambo said:

Surely allow the happy clappers just one thread to indulge in our seal like antics and praise the guy who has transformed the squad and made us start the season very well?

 

Feel free to start a thread about Savage and Lancefield if you like. 👍

 

 

Edited August 28, 2021 by Governor Tarkin

[Fort Vallance]

He should have been booted after Brora. If he comes good, nobody will be happier than me. And I'll applaud the decision to give him time. Very early days to start showering him with plaudits though.

[Governor Tarkin]

23 minutes ago, Beni said:

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

 

[rudi must stay]

18 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

if he had won the SC last season I would still feel the same. I simply don’t enjoy the football despite winning which seems at odds for many but not for me. 
 

 

 

You're the transfer man PTBCAL you must be very happy with the rumours you're hearing

[Randy Marsh]

Fair play to Neilson though.  I honestly thought we would be sitting with 2 points max at this stage.  That is 4 very tough fixtures out the way.  I still have my doubts about his set up and believe he needs to be more positive especially when we play the teams currently occupying the bottom 4.  We should be aiming for 3rd now and hopefully Neilson can do this.  Huge incentive as we would be guaranteed European group stage football next season (I think).

[JamboGraham]

13 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

if he had won the SC last season I would still feel the same. I simply don’t enjoy the football despite winning which seems at odds for many but not for me. 

 

Definitely not having a go but I just struggle to understand this. If I felt like that I would honestly question if Hearts (and indeed Scottish football in general) was for me. The investment of time, finance and emotion would simply not be worth it.

[jambo89]

23 minutes ago, PTBCAL said:

if he had won the SC last season I would still feel the same. I simply don’t enjoy the football despite winning which seems at odds for many but not for me. 
 

 

This is such a hibs attitude IMO. Used to hear them say it all the time under Mowbray and playing their “hibs flair” . Didn’t matter if they lose, the as long as they enjoyed the football. Losers attitude!

[jamboinglasgow]

1 hour ago, AC Mallin_51 said:

Already have 75% of the wins from 19/20 😂

 

We have reached the amount of points in 4 games that it took us 12 games that season. If we win our next game then we reach the same amount of points in 5 games as it took us 21 games to reach in 19/20. Shows both we are doing well and how terribly we did that season.

[Bazzas right boot]

31 minutes ago, Beni said:

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

 

 

I'm a Hearts fan first and foremost, no agenda here. 

I'm not a Robbie fan. 

 

I'm a results based man, not an emotional mess. 

 

Thanks for proving that I'm a result based person and it's nothing personal, unlike many on here. 

 

 

[simplesimon]

I actually think our football is fine.  We certainly still need someone who can play the final pass and we would score a lot more goals with better decisions in the final 3rd, but we're certainly not long ball, hit on the break, boring etc.  

[db211833]

39 minutes ago, Beni said:

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

 

 

To be fair SRB has stated loads of time that he thought he should be sacked after that. I thought the same, but it never happened.  Point is a managers should be judged on results.  We have some not prepared to do that on here. But you can bet they will

l be quick to judge after our first loss.

[argyjambo]

1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said:

 

Ok lads. Hope you’re having as good an evening as I am. 
 

Hibs are getting done and they know it. 
 

Peace out👍

Maybe it should be........peace off!

[Silvery_Moon]

What's this Bob pish all about? 🤣 

 

He's doing well - I've never doubted him as a decent league manager.

 

Can he now take it to the next stage and deliver silverware? Jury still out on that but here's hoping. 

[Stu_HMFC]

Couldn’t imagine this start before a ball was kicked with the uproar coming from fans worried about our squad and only singing Ross Stewart 😂

 

Robbie is doing well can’t wait for Hibs in two weeks imagine we beat them we then have County away Livi and Motherwell at home . Could be in for a decent season . 

[The Ultimate Worrier]

2 minutes ago, Silvery_Moon said:

What's this Bob pish all about? 🤣 

 

He's doing well - I've never doubted him as a decent league manager.

 

Can he now take it to the next stage and deliver silverware? Jury still out on that but here's hoping. 

 

Never heard anyone call him that either!

 

Delivering silverware is the acid test but sadly I can't see it with "Big Bob". It was supposedly all about the cups this season until we botched getting seeded and yet another tilt at the league cup went up in smoke. 

 

Delighted with the start in the league though, would have snapped your hand off for that before a ball was kicked.