4marsbars Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, CMc said: I’m a massive fan of Smith. I think highlighting how often he plays through injury for us is really important. Even though he’s not 100% he never hides and always looks for responsibility. He misplaced a few passes (I wondered if the turf was a bit sticky first half. A few of the wee lay off passes from different players died way short of their man. I noticed we gave it a massive water at half time). He still offered the most consistent out ball all game and got up and down his wing and was communicating with everybody. Lots of important headers, tackles, blocks and checks. Might not have been his best game with the ball, but he contributed. He will be an important voice over the next few games. I'm with you. People who think he's past it have no appreciation of how any team needs a blend of youth and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, CMc said: I’m a massive fan of Smith. I think highlighting how often he plays through injury for us is really important. Even though he’s not 100% he never hides and always looks for responsibility. He misplaced a few passes (I wondered if the turf was a bit sticky first half. A few of the wee lay off passes from different players died way short of their man. I noticed we gave it a massive water at half time). He still offered the most consistent out ball all game and got up and down his wing and was communicating with everybody. Lots of important headers, tackles, blocks and checks. Might not have been his best game with the ball, but he contributed. He will be an important voice over the next few games. Michael Smith has been one of our best signings over the past few years. He's been consistently excellent during his time with us. Sure, he's that bit older now and a bit more injury prone, but we should never under estimate the value he has been since signing. And he clearly loves Hearts and loves Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Be good to pick up three points tomorrow, as we approach the month long break for the World Cup. If we can take 9 points minimum from tomorrow's game, the 2 home fixtures versus Motherwell and Livingston and the visit to Ibrox, it will set us up nicely for the break and return of the injured players when we get back to business on 17 December. Edited October 29, 2022 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 5 hours ago, 22games nro said: Normally you can get the game on hesgoals 👍 Hopefully. They might have one of these automatic ball-following cameras that follow the baldy ref's head. If they do live broadcast for supporters abroad but if they had that I would assume they would put it out to away fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I hope the train strike doesn't affect the away support too much, a noisy support could be needed to get the extra effort from the players required to bring the much needed three points back down the A9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: portacabin Copying Hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Land of the giants up there are we just can’t defend crosses into our box…..🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Horatio Caine said: Michael Smith has been one of our best signings over the past few years. He's been consistently excellent during his time with us. Sure, he's that bit older now and a bit more injury prone, but we should never under estimate the value he has been since signing. And he clearly loves Hearts and loves Edinburgh. He has been a fantastic servant to the club 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, davemclaren said: It's up to the home club when they decide to do it. As part of the new Sky deal, they get a few games each season where they can do this. Ach well more money for just eat, their loss, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Bah, thought this was today. Can't watch tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) HMFC have confirmed on their FB page that pay at the gate is available at for Hearts fans (not sure if by that they mean jusy pay cash as you enter the ground or if it really means you will have to buy a ticket at the wee sort of portacabin thingummy on the lead up to the ground, but pay at the gate would suggest the former). Edited October 29, 2022 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 A huge improvement last 2 games. Is this a false dawn or is Neilson finally learning to let the players play to their strengths. For example get Gino playing as a winger, get the balls in early for Shankland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Scott Leitch said: A huge improvement last 2 games. Is this a false dawn or is Neilson finally learning to let the players play to their strengths. For example get Gino playing as a winger, get the balls in early for Shankland. Played decent at Aberdeen too IMO and the key misses by Cochrane and Shankland masked a good performance in the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 8 hours ago, 22games nro said: Normally you can get the game on hesgoals 👍 Will there be a live stream though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 This moves to a must win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, portobellojambo1 said: Be good to pick up three points tomorrow, as we approach the month long break for the World Cup. If we can take 9 points minimum from tomorrow's game, the 2 home fixtures versus Motherwell and Livingston and the visit to Ibrox, it will set us up nicely for the break and return of the injured players when we get back to business on 17 December. Settle for a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Hopeful of a win but honestly just can’t see how we take 3 points in this one. I’ve been critical of Robbie/Joe for the lack of depth at centre half but we now have long term injuries in every position. Could really do with some good luck tomorrow, we’re definitely due it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, DS98 said: Hopeful of a win but honestly just can’t see how we take 3 points in this one. I’ve been critical of Robbie/Joe for the lack of depth at centre half but we now have long term injuries in every position. Could really do with some good luck tomorrow, we’re definitely due it. 10 first team players injured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Massive game tomorrow. Performances have picked up over the last 3 games (I include Pittodrie in that as we actually played pretty well and if it wasn’t for absolutely mind blowing misses, I think we would have at least got a point). I count there have already been SIX different teams in 3rd place this season 🤯 Despite all our injuries and our absolutely horrendous fixture schedule, we are only 6 points off 3rd, with 2 games in hand. And yes, I am aware we are only 5 off bottom! But I guess that just shows how tight the league is, outwith the OF. We need to finish this week on a high. We haven’t fared that well at Dingwall in recent seasons but this is absolutely a game we can and should be winning. One final foray on the continent on Thursday for this season and then, two home matches on the bounce against non old firm teams (our last such home match being in August v St Johnstone 😳). With some of our key players nearing a return, coupled with having much longer in between matches after we exit Europe, I really believe we will start motoring up the table. 3 points tomorrow please lads x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartp Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 This is a must win as we are 9th at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-rocker Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Heads up the half 9 train from Waverly has been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 59 minutes ago, Thomaso said: 10 first team players injured! 11 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Any word on tickets at the gate yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, indianajones said: Any word on tickets at the gate yet? I've read something today somewhere saying a cash gate is in operation. Settle for a tedious boring draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Very important game, win and we are in a decent position going into November lose and we could be in trouble and looking over our shoulders. Edited October 29, 2022 by ramrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 No more excuses from Robbie and his shills on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 😄 can you not just enjoy your Saturday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 What a most win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Ffs predictive text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just now, pointon said: No more excuses from Robbie and his shills on this forum We've got 11 first team players on the treatment table ffs , there are definitely mitigating circumstances if we lose this , I'm actually struggling to pick a team for this tbh so **** knows what our bench will look like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, tokyowalnut said: 😄 can you not just enjoy your Saturday night! I will prefer my Sunday when we finally win a league fixture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Moist win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just now, ramrod said: We've got 11 first team players on the treatment table ffs , there are definitely mitigating circumstances if we lose this , I'm actually struggling to pick a team for this tbh so **** knows what our bench will look like . If we can’t beat Ross County we’re do think are next win is coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, pointon said: If we can’t beat Ross County we’re do think are next win is coming? Are you pished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Just now, pointon said: If we can’t beat Ross County we’re do think are next win is coming? I'm not sure tbh, things are that bad atm injury wise . Motherwell and Livvy at home are going to be tough if we still have the same amount of players out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Scott Leitch said: A huge improvement last 2 games. Is this a false dawn or is Neilson finally learning to let the players play to their strengths. For example get Gino playing as a winger, get the balls in early for Shankland. 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, pointon said: If we can’t beat Ross County we’re do think are next win is coming? Home game's v Motherwell and livi. We'll win both with goals to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, pointon said: No more excuses from Robbie and his shills on this forum We drew there last season and a draw is likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Dusty said: I believe there will be a limited number for sale at a cash gate/portacabin on the day but doesn’t seem to have been announced That’s how I usually get my ticket as any unsold hearts tickets are normally sent back to Dingwall but, I was led to believe all tickets had been sold this time with no returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 If Ross county really believe and press us we could be n trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Can’t seem to find the e ticket sale site Yes, they're all gone, apparently - Edited October 29, 2022 by Ricardo Quaresma typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Harry Potter said: portacabin Yes…..Ross County do sell tickets from a portacabin on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, DS98 said: Moist win I'm reading that 👆 with a Norn Irn accent. (Think the Rev Iain Paisley. 🤭) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, highlandjambo3 said: That’s how I usually get my ticket as any unsold hearts tickets are normally sent back to Dingwall but, I was led to believe all tickets had been sold this time with no returns. Are you in need of a ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Feel free to correct if I've included an injured player as I've lost count of who's out tbh. Gordon Smith Toby Neilson Alex Kio Halliday Gino Snodgrass Barry Shanks Obv Natty, Haring , Cammy and Humphries would be options if available Only really leaves Forrest and Grant as viable alternative of the bench to come in . Edited October 29, 2022 by ramrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: Are you in need of a ticket? I was but just received a PM from someone so I’m sorted, if it falls through I’m confident I’ll get one on the day…… cheers anyway 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I think Neilson finds himself in an unusual position, one he’s not been much in at Hearts. He knows a win is crucial, you could say that is the case all the time, but there’s context depending on your form. Going into this game with good form and there’s less pressure and if a draw happens, it’s treated as a good point helping maintain good form. But that’s not the case. He’s not helped with the injury list but this is when he needs to show more capabilities as a manager. From the way he talks I know he’ll be determined to get 3 points, but there’s talk and there’s how you express that desire to the players along with how you motivate them and prepare. We showed good fight and workrate v Celtic and I don’t think we ever switched off, but that’s when you play Celtic. What concerns me a bit is when teams hit back at us. On Thursday we looked a bit derailed for a while when they got a goal back. We’ll have to be much more stronger and switched on tomorrow for a game Ive no doubt will be frantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 30 minutes ago, pointon said: No more excuses from Robbie and his shills on this forum Don’t talk absolute nonsense. I’m no big fan of Neilson but ffs we have had almost a complete team of first choice players wiped out by injury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: If Ross county really believe and press us we could be n trouble. Joking aside ... Methinks it'll end up something like our home game v RFS on Thursday. A really big physical squad, but we showed the skills to get the better of them. I seem to remember when we played them at Tynie that they were also a team of giants in comparison to us. Nothing to fear, although it's quite clear that gifting opportunities for set pieces or cross balls into our box could be our downfall. Forrest & Bazza were as tricky as at Tynie. It's that type of fast play that we really need in order to pick them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Remember clocks go back tonight boys and girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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