***** Official Heart of Midlothian v The Rangers Scottish Cup Final 2022 Match Thread *****

[Jamdub]

Welcome to Heart of Midlothian Ellis Simms and we hope you have as great a goalscoring career as WeeRobbo, please sign here. 

[pettigrewsstylist]

3 minutes ago, Tasavallan said:

He is having to cover both Bassey & Kent down Hearts right side.  Needs to be sorted at HT.

Dont see how. Hes not a natural defender and his coaching so far doesnt seem to be improving that element of his play. Dont see how we combat it other than a change of formation or personnel who are wiser.

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54 minutes ago, Imaman said:

We are up against with Collum with the whistle 

His “precious” ! Whistle!

[redjambo]

Rangers obviously playing for penalties.

[Hearts1975]

1 minute ago, Kennyfragg13 said:

Need Gino on for boyce it will stop bassey going forward

No. Any changes need to be made at the back first - keep Gino for the last 10 mins or so and if it's still 0-0. 

Boyce ain't fit - it's obvious he is still carrying an injury and he is off the pace 

But he can create or score a goal - we need to keep him on for a bit 

[Jamhammer]

3 minutes ago, buzzbomb1958 said:

No if hearts can up the tempo it’s ours Sevco look flat

And they’re going to tire. Fresh legs in last 20 we can win this. Barrie wakes up or a Kingsley special 

it’s there for the taking 

[Robbies right hand man]

We’ve done well so far. Come on the Hearts. Become legends lads!!

[Sertse]

If I was RN I'd be tempted to play someone next to Atkinson just to throw them off.

[gregzy2k7]

4 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said:

I'd bring Smith on for Cochrane and go 4-2-3-1. Push Atkinson into the three with Boyce and McKay

That could be a decent shout tbh, we need to do something to stop Rangers getting down that right flank to easily and putting crosses in our box.

[Sertse]

1 minute ago, redjambo said:

Rangers obviously playing for penalties.

Didn't serve them well a few days ago!

[pettigrewsstylist]

4 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said:

We're doing OK.  We can win this.

We need to create something. My hopes are on Mackay, Atkinson and Simms currently.

[Tasavallan]

1 minute ago, pettigrewsstylist said:

Dont see how. Hes not a natural defender and his coaching so far doesnt seem to be improving that element of his play. Dont see how we combat it other than a change of formation or personnel who are wiser.

Whatever, RN needs to fix it as Atkinson is being hung out to dry.

[norrie1952]

If we can even get Simms on another loan I'd be so happy. 

[Riccarton3]

This thread is literally devoid of bacteria.

[Jamhammer]

Concern re Souttar and Halkett unfounded. Hope they can keep it up for 90 or even ET

[Ray Gin]

15 minutes ago, redjambo said:

 

Depends what you're aiming at.  

 

Typical negative Phoodle instructing our players to hit the post.

 

[Tasavallan]

Just now, Sertse said:

Didn't serve them well a few days ago!

This time they can bring on Ramsey, oh! wait.

[Australis]

Both defences looking a bit leggy, Simms and Boyce need someone else to burst forward with them and support.

 

 

We can win this JTs.

 

[pettigrewsstylist]

1 minute ago, Jamhammer said:

And they’re going to tire. Fresh legs in last 20 we can win this. Barrie wakes up or a Kingsley special 

it’s there for the taking 

Gino for boyce once Boyce is spent, he should be told go cause havov across whole front line width. Hope we can stop crosses and still be in it.

[Tasavallan]

1 minute ago, norrie1952 said:

If we can even get Simms on another loan I'd be so happy. 

If what I read is true Everton may need to jettison a few players.

[redjambo]

Just now, Ray Gin said:

 

Typical negative Phoodle instructing our players to hit the post.

 

 

It was actually interesting to learn that the woodwork didn't count as a shot on target. Didn't know that.

[Jamdub]

We will win this and it will be because of our bench, IMO.

 

Also Kenny Millar GTF ya tosser.

[Hearts1975]

If u watch Cochrane he never ever ever looks around him to see who is coming in on his blindside 

He needs to start getting his head up and being aware if what's going on 

Every time a rangers player ghosts in at the back of him he isn't even aware that they are at the back of him 

We need to sort that bit out in the 2nd half 

[Riccarton3]

BBC can't wait to have it all about The Rangers. The lack of images of Hearts fans is just incredible.  This is what Cup Final day is about. Not listening to these arseholes. We don't nerd to see them to ****ing hear them.

[redjambo]

Get into them!

 

[Don Dan]

Come on the HEARTS ♥️ 

[Robbies right hand man]

BBC coverage is a complete joke. This is the most amateur watching I’ve seen. No wonder I’ve never and will never pay for a license 

Edited May 21, 2022 by Robbies right hand man

[Don Dan]

Someone needs to talk to Cochrane and tell him he has time

[NB GIN]

10 minutes ago, Kennyfragg13 said:

Need Gino on for boyce it will stop bassey going forward

Fact 

[johnking123]

Ginnelly could be useful later on

[One five]

C’mon the JT’s

[...andFulton'sBaggio]

We've been great. Need a bit more composure in the final third. Boyce had a great chance to play any one of four players through. Simms has been immense. Some of Simms' and Boyce's flicks are gonna have to pay off sooner or later. Haring's yellow really nullified him. Boyce off, Ginelly on 60th minute. Cmon hearts!!!!

[Kiwidoug]

Atkinson no match for Kent.  Needs support.

[norrie1952]

6 minutes ago, Tasavallan said:

If what I read is true Everton may need to jettison a few players.

Here's hoping 

[redjambo]

That was a complete and utter dive. He went down in stages.

[Captain Scarlett]

McKays free kicks have been woeful 

[HMFC01]

Bassey goes down again.   Free kick 🤣 

[Jamhammer]

Zero contact

[Cruyff]

Atkinson's having a mare. Been whipped down that flank.

[Tenor]

Ridiculous 

[iantjambo]

That Bassey looks a player

[Tenor]

Smith for Atkinson, please

[RedStarRiot]

We haven't come out yet for this 2nd half.

 

I'm surprised by Rangers energy levels

[Ray Gin]

That Bassey's a baller.

[Angel eyes]

You do all realise your watching the next great thing in Calvin Bassey commentators are beside themselves how brilliant he is, you see the Cruyff turn there fantastic 

[Ray Gin]

1 minute ago, RedStarRiot said:

We haven't come out yet for this 2nd half.

 

I'm surprised by Rangers energy levels

 

I had a suspicion they were conserving energy a bit in that first half.

[redjambo]

I'll send my heart doctor's bill to Craig Gordon.

[iantjambo]

Halkett again 🤯

[pettigrewsstylist]

2 minutes ago, Tenor said:

Smith for Atkinson, please

Where my head is going. Tough one due to Atkinsons threat and Smiths rustiness tho 

[Jamhammer]

3 minutes ago, RedStarRiot said:

We haven't come out yet for this 2nd half.

 

I'm surprised by Rangers energy levels

Just not got going