tartofmidlothian Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Right up for this one now. 2-1 to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Hopefully we can take advantage of the extra day of prep. A draw would be decent and would keep them at arms length, a win would be massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Going to have to play a lot better than our last 2.5 games that’s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Not if we don't waken the **** up. Cochrane needs to be fit. We really don't need more bollocks with tweaks and strains. 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5jambo1 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Big game. We have had an excellent run lately and are unbeaten since the break but something is just not clicking? We couldn’t have complained if st mirren nicked a draw tonight We have all the possession, we play good football and you can tell watching our games that we are the better footballing team, but it’s like we are struggling to create a lot of proper chances. On top of this we are also conceding a lot of chances at the other end. St mirren looked quite dangerous when they were going forward and main was causing us problems in the air. Is it the formation? Lack of creativity? going to be controversial here but is making Shankland captain hindering us a bit as he now has to/will play every game? He has done very well for us and is a very good player and im not shouting for him to be dropped, but I’m not sure we are getting the best out of him in the role he’s playing? Also with all the options we have, im not convinced he should be starting every game. Feel he sometimes just lacks that bit of strength and pace but he does have good overall footballing ability. The last two games he has not contributed much at all, and you just think, is Humphreys worth a start or do we play him with Shankland? we have a good run going just now and I hope this continues on wed. Sign of a good team is winning when not playing at their best. Just feel like there is something missing at the top end of the pitch. Hopefully playing Aberdeen, who won’t just sit in and play long balls, will suit us better. Same team but devlin for Halliday and also Humphrey’s to start upfront Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I’d like to see us change the formation for this one - 4-3-2-1. Assuming Cochrane doesn’t make it. Devlin needs dropped and we need more in the midfield. Clark Smith Hill Rowles Kingsley Snodgrass Kio Grant McKay Kuol Shankland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Aberdeen are pish. It’s a bigger game and I expect us to play better and rise to the occasion. 3-1 Edited January 13, 2023 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, 5jambo1 said: Big game. We have had an excellent run lately and are unbeaten since the break but something is just not clicking? We couldn’t have complained if st mirren nicked a draw tonight We have all the possession, we play good football and you can tell watching our games that we are the better footballing team, but it’s like we are struggling to create a lot of proper chances. On top of this we are also conceding a lot of chances at the other end. St mirren looked quite dangerous when they were going forward and main was causing us problems in the air. Is it the formation? Lack of creativity? going to be controversial here but is making Shankland captain hindering us a bit as he now has to/will play every game? He has done very well for us and is a very good player and im not shouting for him to be dropped, but I’m not sure we are getting the best out of him in the role he’s playing? Also with all the options we have, im not convinced he should be starting every game. Feel he sometimes just lacks that bit of strength and pace but he does have good overall footballing ability. The last two games he has not contributed much at all, and you just think, is Humphreys worth a start or do we play him with Shankland? we have a good run going just now and I hope this continues on wed. Sign of a good team is winning when not playing at their best. Just feel like there is something missing at the top end of the pitch. Hopefully playing Aberdeen, who won’t just sit in and play long balls, will suit us better. Same team but devlin for Halliday and also Humphrey’s to start upfront Was thinking the same, Shankland should have been subbed off tonight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I’d like to see us change the formation for this one - 4-3-2-1. Assuming Cochrane doesn’t make it. Devlin needs dropped and we need more in the midfield. Clark Smith Hill Rowles Kingsley Snodgrass Kio Grant McKay Kuol Shankland I'm not entirely on board starting Kuol, but thats mostly down to his age. The flip side of it is that he very nearly scored an equaliser against the winners of the world cup and has went up against Messi, so my worries are probably misplaced I like that team though. Our biggest problems are: Smith isn't a wingback and looks chronic when played there. Snodgrass is getting caught on the ball far too much based on the last couple of games. Aberdeen will have noticed this. Think a back 4 sorts this, and gets an extra man in midfield to take the pressure off of Snodgrass. Bit harsh on Sibbick though, but think Hill or Sibbick would... what about Hill at RB? Take Smith completely out of the equation and make use of Hills passing there with Sibbick retaining his place? Essentially this> Zander Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Snodgrass Grant McKay Kuol Shanks Edited January 13, 2023 by OTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, OTT said: I'm not entirely on board starting Kuol, but thats mostly down to his age. The flip side of it is that he very nearly scored an equaliser against the winners of the world cup and has went up against Messi, so my worries are probably misplaced I like that team though. Our biggest problems are: Smith isn't a wingback and looks chronic when played there. Snodgrass is getting caught on the ball far too much based on the last couple of games. Aberdeen will have noticed this. Think a back 4 sorts this, and gets an extra man in midfield to take the pressure off of Snodgrass. Bit harsh on Sibbick though, but think Hill or Sibbick would... what about Hill at RB? Take Smith completely out of the equation and make use of Hills passing there with Sibbick retaining his place? Essentially this> Zander Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Snodgrass Grant McKay Kuol Shanks Not a bad shout with Hill, he looks like he could handle RB. Something definitely needs to change though because Smith at RWB and a pedestrian two man midfield just isn’t working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 11 hours ago, OTT said: I'm not entirely on board starting Kuol, but thats mostly down to his age. The flip side of it is that he very nearly scored an equaliser against the winners of the world cup and has went up against Messi, so my worries are probably misplaced I like that team though. Our biggest problems are: Smith isn't a wingback and looks chronic when played there. Snodgrass is getting caught on the ball far too much based on the last couple of games. Aberdeen will have noticed this. Think a back 4 sorts this, and gets an extra man in midfield to take the pressure off of Snodgrass. Bit harsh on Sibbick though, but think Hill or Sibbick would... what about Hill at RB? Take Smith completely out of the equation and make use of Hills passing there with Sibbick retaining his place? Essentially this> Zander Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Snodgrass Grant McKay Kuol Shanks On paper that looks a really exciting team. In the right position I think grant can make play happen (like the pass to Humphrey’s v hibs). Grant, McKay, kuol and shanks could be a really attacking mid to front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Baxfee said: On paper that looks a really exciting team. In the right position I think grant can make play happen (like the pass to Humphrey’s v hibs). Grant, McKay, kuol and shanks could be a really attacking mid to front. See on Grant, could he play Rwb in a 343? I’ve saw on here someone say he’s played there (rb) before, and with Smith essentially being a man down and Atkinson not being selected, could Grant get himself into the team here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Any Hearts win for me, but saying that, against St liedoon last night wasn’t good for my blood pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 1-0 Shankland (pen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henroddy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Aberdeen certainly won't miss the chances St Mirren did in the last 2 games. 2-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Kuol to set us on fire. Robbie needs to work on our right side defence. Pretty sure they will target that. Very happy with 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Aberdeen have lost 10 of their 21 league matches , winning 1 of their last 5. They are not that great. 3-0 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, EIEIO said: Aberdeen have lost 10 of their 21 league matches , winning 1 of their last 5. They are not that great. 3-0 Hearts. I believe they have only won something like 3 of their last 28 away league matches so they have struggled big time on the road. We need to play with a far better tempo and for longer than we did last night or against HIbs. If we do we will win, simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Different kind of game to recent home matches (Livi, Killie, St Mirren). Aberdeen will attack. This will suit us. We need to be better in attack than we were last night though. We were too ponderous and slow in transition. When we did move the ball quickly, we caused the St Mirren defence problems. We just didn’t do it enough. Massive game on Wednesday. To go 9pts clear of 4th at this stage of the season coupled with what is likely to be more points ahead of St Mirren (who have Celtic away on Wednesday night) is a huge opportunity. And one I expect this team to take 😎🇱🇻 Edited January 14, 2023 by MattyK82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Don't think it's an easy game, but Aberdeen in imo aren't as good as St Mirren. 2.1 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Shinnie will run about the place hacking and hitting anything in maroon as per usual. We need someone in there that’ll match up to him (I’m assuming the referee won’t book him etc). If we are on form up front we win. If anything the defence was superb last night. I will take any win. Going for 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Aberdeen won't sit back and frustrate us, this will allow more space to utilise Gino, Kuol etc. Controversial I know, but I'd rest Snodgrass, and less controversially, Smith. Not sure they're up to 2 games a week and I'd keep them for the derby. Robbie said Kingsley would be back (I know Robbie lies), so I'd give Cochrane the time to recover aswell if true. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Kingsley Grant Shankland Gino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Aberdeen won't sit back and frustrate us, this will allow more space to utilise Gino, Kuol etc. Controversial I know, but I'd rest Snodgrass, and less controversially, Smith. Not sure they're up to 2 games a week and I'd keep them for the derby. Robbie said Kingsley would be back (I know Robbie lies), so I'd give Cochrane the time to recover aswell if true. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Kingsley Grant Shankland Gino Hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 58 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Aberdeen won't sit back and frustrate us, this will allow more space to utilise Gino, Kuol etc. Controversial I know, but I'd rest Snodgrass, and less controversially, Smith. Not sure they're up to 2 games a week and I'd keep them for the derby. Robbie said Kingsley would be back (I know Robbie lies), so I'd give Cochrane the time to recover aswell if true. Clark Hill Sibbick Rowles Atkinson Kio Devlin Kingsley Grant Shankland Gino Agree with that team with the exception of swapping Grant with Kio (bring him on as a sub) and would start Kuol on the right. Humphrys and Mackay to come on as subs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Henroddy said: Aberdeen certainly won't miss the chances St Mirren did in the last 2 games. 2-2 Hopefully we don’t moss the chances we missed against st Mirren either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails Hope your op goes OK. What is it, blue tongue? Sheep scab or foot rot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails You won’t get third even if you do win on Wednesday. hope the op goes well. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Thos will be a tough game but I'll go 2-1 Hearts but please no injuries before Sundays cup game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, Gorgierools said: Hope your op goes OK. What is it, blue tongue? Sheep scab or foot rot? Thanks, It’s a heart operation. I believe the root cause linked back to the COVID I caught last year Just now, GinRummy said: You won’t get third even if you do win on Wednesday. hope the op goes well. 👍 Thanks. I agree, we probably won’t get 3rd anyway, but if we are to maintain any interest, we have to win (which I don’t think we will) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 17 hours ago, OTT said: I'm not entirely on board starting Kuol, but thats mostly down to his age. The flip side of it is that he very nearly scored an equaliser against the winners of the world cup and has went up against Messi, so my worries are probably misplaced I like that team though. Our biggest problems are: Smith isn't a wingback and looks chronic when played there. Snodgrass is getting caught on the ball far too much based on the last couple of games. Aberdeen will have noticed this. Think a back 4 sorts this, and gets an extra man in midfield to take the pressure off of Snodgrass. Bit harsh on Sibbick though, but think Hill or Sibbick would... what about Hill at RB? Take Smith completely out of the equation and make use of Hills passing there with Sibbick retaining his place? Essentially this> Zander Hill Sibbick Rowles Kingsley Kio Snodgrass Grant McKay Kuol Shanks I would go with that back 4, but Cochrane must start ahead of Kingsley if fit. Kingsley has to work his way back in and earn his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieboy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 this is the night it ALL clicks . 5 nil Heart of Midlothian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcjambo Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 It will be interesting to see what RN does with the formation and selections. We’ve badly struggled to control the last couple of games against St Mirren, and the 2nd half against Hibs, with midfield being the problem area. Been disappointed and I’m sure it will be on RNs mind…this performance should set us up for the Cup game. We need to see more of Kio and in particular Grant and have more control in the middle of the park. Kuol looked full of energy and positivity in his short cameo, don’t care about his age…I’d give him 2nd half Wed and all being well start him against the slow Hibs lot, they won’t know how to handle him and genuinely think he will cause havoc. Our defence is looking stronger with Hill coming in, RB is a decent shout. I think we’ll put in a better performance against the Sheep, and win 2-1. A draw would also be decent but a win and 3rd is ours to lose 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails All the best for the op and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails Best wishes for the operation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Thanks, It’s a heart operation. I believe the root cause linked back to the COVID I caught last year Thanks. I agree, we probably won’t get 3rd anyway, but if we are to maintain any interest, we have to win (which I don’t think we will) Forgive my previous frivolity. Hope the op and recovery go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 We need to play better than yesterday. However Aberdeen not going to play like St Mirren, they will try to play. Just watching the first semi, pitch looking very heavy, be a big ask for them regardless of result tomorrow. Each game seems to be throwing up some questions, injury or form. Tempted to let Kuol loose, only a cameo but looked ready for a part. Gino maybe needs a rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just noticed we have what will be a full on game against the Sheep on Wednesday whilst they Tramps have a week off before the cup derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails good luck with your operation 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Just putting this out here now. unfortunately I’ll miss Wednesdays game and won’t be able to comment on it either. I go in for an operation on Wednesday. You guys are deservedly 3rd this year so far, so no debate there. Its a must win game for us if we have any hopes of hanging onto your tails All the best for Wednesday. I certainly wouldn't recommend a Hearts v Aberdeen game post Heart surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, tiger Rudi said: I would go with that back 4, but Cochrane must start ahead of Kingsley if fit. Kingsley has to work his way back in and earn his place. Kingsley is one of our best players and must play if fit. He is also a big threat at our free kicks and corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonic Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 "Folks, let me tell you, Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a winner. A tremendous club with a tremendous history. They've got the best fans, the best players, the best coaches. Believe me, they're going to be back on top. They're going to be making Scotland great again, and they're going to be putting the other teams to shame. They're going to be the talk of the town, believe me. You're going to be seeing them everywhere, on TV, in the news, everywhere. They're going to be the best, the biggest, the most successful. So get on board now, folks, before it's too late. Trust me, it's going to be huge." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, Thomaso said: Kingsley is one of our best players and must play if fit. He is also a big threat at our free kicks and corners. Nice problem to have eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Thos will be a tough game but I'll go 2-1 Hearts but please no injuries before Sundays cup game Indeed whilst Hibs have the week off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Hearts should win they will have to be at there best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, Gorgierools said: Forgive my previous frivolity. Hope the op and recovery go well. Ha, nae worries min. I can take a joke 😝 Thanks everyone, I’m sure it will go well, just didn’t want you to think I was ‘dissappearing’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Good luck with the op @IveSeenTheLight Id say St Mirren are better/filthier than Aberdeen so we should be able to pass our way around a good bit better. (How many times does the ball go back to Zander? FFS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Might need to get kuol some long johns - going to be a cold evening under the lights. Can’t wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) We need to win this. A draw isn’t a good result here as it could open the door for Livi. They are the danger at the moment, not Aberdeen. I honestly think we’ll smash them. It’ll be the first time this year a team will try and attack us which will leave gaps. Get 343 binned, Shankland in his proper position and a number 10 on the pitch. Clark Smith Sibbick Rowles Cochrane Devlin Snodgrass Gino Grant McKay Shankland Edited January 14, 2023 by DS98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Any sort of win probably leaves sheep too much to do this season. Be good to acheive that and narrow it down to Livi. Shankland to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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