John Findlay Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Well said. It's a derby after all and the formbook doesn't always work. Some seem to be a wee bit over confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Stop being a woose John remember Sarajevo we’ll gub them twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyces beard Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 100% correct John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Just posted similar on another thread. We’ll get what we want if everything is right, unless we have a barrowload of bad luck. Any slip in attitude, concentration or complacency sneaking in, it’s 10x a tougher job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Amen John. The fact remains though, we are better in every single department. From front to back, our personnel is simply better. And results and performances back that up. The next two results are down to what WE do, not what they do. What they do won’t matter a **** if we turn up. Today, tomorrow and next week…FTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) Some folk think we will win against most clubs 4-0 etc etc every week. It’s what some think when in reality it rarely happens. I certainly don’t fear that mob but we’ve not beat them this season. time to change that - twice FTH Edited April 8, 2022 by 1971fozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Just now, 1971fozzy said: Some folk think we will win against most clubs 4-0 etc etc every week. It’s what some think when in reality it rarely happens. I certainly don’t fear that mob but we’ve not beat them this season. We will tomorrow and the week after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said: Amen John. The fact remains though, we are better in every single department. From front to back, our personnel is simply better. And results and performances back that up. The next two results are down to what WE do, not what they do. What they do won’t matter a **** if we turn up. Today, tomorrow and next week…FTH Results in the previous derbies don't. Here's hoping though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 If we turn up tomorrow and play to even 75% of our capabilities then we will win with a bit to spare. Hibs have nothing. They lost their only cheating diving hope in January. Also they cannot and will not have the luck they had in the last derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Nah we’ll smash them twice in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Nothing is in the bag but the bag is open and the players are dragging it all into the bag. We are in a very good place and this group of players are hungry, I trust them and Robbie to bring these 2 games home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hibs are the only team on the planet that, in our position right now, could lose third. Maybe not a popular opinion but a draw tomorrow and I wouldn't be too upset. We HAVE to win next week though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thankfully the supporters are not going to be kicking the ball on the park so over confidence from some supporters will not really matter at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 We won’t lose to Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dragon Reborn Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sooks said: Thankfully the supporters are not going to be kicking the ball on the park so over confidence from some supporters will not really matter at all Disagree. This thread just might be the difference between victory and defeat tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Based on probable line ups tomorrow Gordon > Macey and Dabrowski put together Kingsley > Hanlon Halkett > Bushiri Atkinson = Cadden Cochrane = Doig Haring > Newall Sibbick > JDH GMS > Mueller Mckay > Jasper Boyce > Clarke Simms > Melkerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Dragon Reborn said: Disagree. This thread just might be the difference between victory and defeat tomorrow. : - D I will wear by lucky pants just to be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Absolutely we cant just turn up. There's tops to put on and boots to lace up.....wee drink of water at half time.....loads of stuff needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) The amount of quality defensive players we were missing last week is a concern. Souttar, Smith and Atkinson all Internationals, whilst Beni and Devlin have been stand outs this season. Robbies cup record and derby record need improved. Despite playing well we rarely hammer teams. We should be too good for them, but no chickens are being counted. Edited April 8, 2022 by Jonkel Hoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Absolutely we cant just turn up. There's tops to put on and boots to lace up.....wee drink of water at half time.....loads of stuff needed. I was planning on just turning up and having a few pints but I might need to re think this now as I did not realise I had as much responsibility for the performance or result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Curious Who would ever fear Hibs Weak people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Curious Who would ever fear Hibs Weak people Correct pant wetters gtf in the nicest possible way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dragon Reborn Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, DS98 said: Based on probable line ups tomorrow Gordon > Macey and Dabrowski put together Kingsley > Hanlon Halkett > Bushiri Atkinson = Cadden Cochrane = Doig Haring > Newall Sibbick > JDH GMS > Mueller Mckay > Jasper Boyce > Clarke Simms > Melkerson Halliday will play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Wouldn't say its fear, just reservation. Derbies are games where anything can happen. We've won games where we probably shouldn't have, and lost games where we probably shouldn't have. Still confident, but always have that reservation going into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Fingers crossed for a rousing rendition of "can we play you every week" next Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 It’s a strange derby tomorrow, Hibs really have to win, we really don’t (in terms of the league) So will they open up or will Maloney want to keep it tight like the last one and hope they sneak a winner. Normally they’d be delighted with a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Dragon Reborn said: Halliday will play I know. Didn’t want to give Hibs any > though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieholt Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, OTT said: Wouldn't say its fear, just reservation. Derbies are games where anything can happen. We've won games where we probably shouldn't have, and lost games where we probably shouldn't have. Still confident, but always have that reservation going into them. well said. Our results against them were one lousy penalty decision away from a defeat. Anything can happen in such a febrile atmosphere. Still fancy us but… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Dragon Reborn said: Disagree. This thread just might be the difference between victory and defeat tomorrow. 😂 good patter imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I agree, but that's for Robbie and his management team to drum into the players. I like a bit of arrogance as a fan base tbh. If you read .net you'll read about more fans at Hearts and the worst derby record in world football, among other stuff. They get all that in their head from us lot.. and it sticks. You can smell the fear from 95% of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory78 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) Yip I'm expecting 2 draws hope I'm wrong but under Neilson we've hardly set the heather on fire v them Edited April 8, 2022 by rory78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Win the midfield wins the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthing Jambo Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 The John Findlay team talks are back. Long overdue!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Agree John. I’ve kept my powder dry this week and will continue that next week. But…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 46 minutes ago, The Dragon Reborn said: Disagree. This thread just might be the difference between victory and defeat tomorrow. You’re a bit smelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1-1 the morn. 3-1 in the Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Not you're biggest fan, but this post is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 It doesn't matter what some supporters might think. It's what the coaches and players think that matter. Neilson has made it abundantly clear what he thinks and I'm certain the players will be 100% on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Worthing Jambo said: The John Findlay team talks are back. Long overdue!👍 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Just now, Kiwidoug said: It doesn't matter what some supporters might think. It's what the coaches and players think that matter. Neilson has made it abundantly clear what he thinks and I'm certain the players will be 100% on board. Exactly and I am a bit surprised so many people can not see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bongo 1874 said: Not you're biggest fan, but this post is spot on. I’m sure the feeling is mutual. *Your* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Morgan said: I’m sure the feeling is mutual. *Your* No problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Doesn't really matter what we as fans feel going into the game. It won't affect the result. Prefer the bravado personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Morgan said: I’m sure the feeling is mutual. *Your* No problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Just now, Bongo 1874 said: No problem with that. I’m sure Ure not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1977 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. Luckily for us what the supporters think makes zero difference to the outcome. I’m 100% certain Robbie and the players won’t be thinking these are going to be easy games they just need to turn up at to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Wouldn't worry about it too much, the players play the game, not the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: I have to confess at feeling a bit uneasy, that quite a few supporters think that all we have to do is turn up at Tynecastle tomorrow, and Hampden next Saturday and Hibs are beat. Well as much as I would like that to happen, football doesn't work that way. Despite Hibs not appearing to have as good a season as us, they are not just going to lie down to us. Either tomorrow or next week. We, Hearts will have to be on our game, both physically, and more importantly mentally too. We cannot treat Hibs lightly, because if we do, we will get well and truly bit in the arse. We will have to earn any win against them and that starts at 3pm tomorrow afternoon. The players need and will have this attitude. The fans should be as confident and cocky as we like in advance. Edited April 8, 2022 by AlphonseCapone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Can't see anything wrong with Hearts supporters being supremely confident before a derby to be honest. History gives us every right to be. How confident we all feel though isn't going to make the slightest difference to the result tomorrow. I am happy to let the players do their job and us lot do the supporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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