Agentjambo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Any thoughts this early in the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 It's possible. With everything put together we do have the squad for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 mibbes aye..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 **** knows. We look kinda pish but so do Hibs & Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 We certainly should and it should absolutely be the target set for Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just focus on scoring a lot more goals than we've averaged so far .... that should lead to more points.... which might or might not lead to 3rd place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Don't know is my honest answer. We've thrown away 9 points we really should have had 7 from IMO. Grant needs to kick on from here. That was a big performance from him, but he needs to follow it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rabbit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Whilst last night was a step in the right direction we would need to be a lot better than we were even last night to get third. A lot could be determined on how our injured players do when they return, mainly Halkett and Gordon. However if the last few years have taught us anything we’re more likely to lose more players. Also I still don’t think we’ve got that creative balance yet. Once again last night was better but we need a system that isn’t as predictable. Starting Grant seemed to help yesterday and the hoff carrying the ball was a lot better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow Bill Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I don't think so. Hoping I'm wrong obviously. I'd take the League Cup and top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 What a difference a win makes. Surprised some aren’t saying we should be aiming for 2nd 🙈🙈 Lets just see where we are at 5pm on Saturday first as before last night some had us fighting relegation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 We have quite a bit of work to do. The next couple of games will give us an idea of where we are going. I’m a bit more enthused and optimistic after last nights performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 If we did finish 3rd it would ranks as our most consistent 3 seasons since about the mid-90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shoreditch Heart Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I'm old and stupid, but I always start the season with a belief that we can win the league 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I think last season proved you don’t need to be running away with it to guarantee anything. Aberdeen were down and out and only managed to finish third because we gave it to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Yes close thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, A Shoreditch Heart said: I'm old and stupid, but I always start the season with a belief that we can win the league 🙂 Don’t put yourself down mate we all have our dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Very confident we would before season started but not so sure now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not a chance IMO. Seen far too many false dawns and I think our defence and midfield are really weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 If we do it’ll be as a result of others tripping each other up. We’ll win the games we should at home but also have a few stinking away performances. St Mirren will win a lot of games at home. Aberdeen will pick up the results they should. Early days with Hibs however. Not convinced even if we dug in last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Will we? Cant say, its to early in the season. Can we? Of course, it all depends on what happens over the next couple of months. If we can beat Ross County and Hibs, even if we lose to the Old Firm, as long as we are showing we are going the right way then there is a good chance we can get third. We are fortunate that Hibs and Aberdeen are started poorly, I think Aberdeen will stumble along, get enough for top six but drop points. Hibs a bit unknown, my worry is under their new manager they have someone who can get them working well, but they do have a knack of looking good, getting hyped up then falling flat on their face. I also think that the amount of injuries we have goes under the radar, so hopefully going into November we will see almost everyone back which will make us stronger. So yeah, I think we can get third, but we at a crossroads at the moment where we will be inconsistent and stumble to top six, or we kick on and push to get third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 If we win the League Cup the season is a success. Win. Recognising being a distant 3rd to Celtic and Rangers as some kind of achievement to celebrate is not normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 50 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: Any thoughts this early in the season? Yes. Yes we will. Especially if everyone calms down and just supports the team. They'll get it, they'll click. We could do with the likes of Aberdeen catching our injury luck mind you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 29 minutes ago, A Shoreditch Heart said: I'm old and stupid, but I always start the season with a belief that we can win the league 🙂 I’m the same…….on all points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, boag1874 said: **** knows. We look kinda pish but so do Hibs & Aberdeen Hibs and Aberdeen aren’t the competition for third, St Mirren currently have to be favourites for third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, AlphonseCapone said: If we did finish 3rd it would ranks as our most consistent 3 seasons since about the mid-90s. won't happen. Ann Budge is liquidising scones, jam and cream as we speak and force-feeding it down Halkett and Shankland's gullet like Foie Gras producing geese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, A Shoreditch Heart said: I'm old and stupid, but I always start the season with a belief that we can win the league 🙂 Hey. Be easy on yourself. I'm sure you're not that old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5115 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, redjambo said: Hey. Be easy on yourself. I'm sure you're not that old. Not a chance on the evidence we have seen so far this season. Hope I'm proved wrong tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Too early to say for me . Results are all o we the place . Hopefully we go on a wee run of wins and we will be in the mix again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphieCifaretto Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Don't think so. Think we'll have an inconsistent season, with some good results (like last night) but the usual away performances will plague us and stop us putting together any meaningful run of results. If Beni can get back on his game and Halkett gets up to speed quickly then that will make a big difference. Despite last night, I still don't have faith in Naismith to take us to where we need to be. Hope he proves me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon simpson Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, RalphieCifaretto said: Don't think so. Think we'll have an inconsistent season, with some good results (like last night) but the usual away performances will plague us and stop us putting together any meaningful run of results. If Beni can get back on his game and Halkett gets up to speed quickly then that will make a big difference. Despite last night, I still don't have faith in Naismith to take us to where we need to be. Hope he proves me wrong. Ralphie you got any idea about lotto numbers for tomorrow asking for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I’d be surprised. Improvement in the first half last night but we reverted back to type for most of the second half before a bit of brilliance from Lowry. A convincing win at the weekend plus a derby pumping after that then we may have turned a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Right now I don't think we will.Would need to see some consistency in performance before thinking we are anywhere near third at the end of the season.Fick me at the weekend most had imus bottom 6 certainties. Folk sleeping on other teams thinking it's only Aberdeen and Hibs up for it are mental as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not likely. Naismith says we are too often "flat" and doesn't seem to know how to fix that. Also, we have some poor players. Plus, no leadership on park and players taking the easy option. I'm depressed now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 All I’ll say is, we should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Under Naismith, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I don’t think we will, but last season if you’d have told me Aberdeen would finish 3rd when they were toiling under Goodwin I wouldn’t have believed you. Things can change quickly, I just hope they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I don't think we will based on what I've seen, we don't look particularly good going forward nor solid at the back. I think both us and Aberdeen have players capable of more. Hibs I think have enough up front to put them as my favourites for third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shoreditch Heart Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 32 minutes ago, redjambo said: Hey. Be easy on yourself. I'm sure you're not that old. aw cheers mate and to be fair I don't look it 😉 Anyway - I'm really sick and tired of all the negativity on the this place even before a ball is kicked sometimes. FFS - we're Hearts supporters and we love the club whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocub Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Agentjambo said: Any thoughts this early in the season? Yes nobody knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ1977 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I’m not confident at all about finishing third. If we are struggling to pick up decent points in this run of fixtures then I don’t see how we get enough points for 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 At the moment, no, not a chance. Can we? Yes, if we turn it around. Our squad is better than everyone else outwith the OF by a distance. We should be good enough to finish 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best in the land Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Hopeful but not confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way out west jambo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3rd is wide open. St Mirren won’t sustain their run that they’re on. Aberdeen, Hibs, Motherwell will drop points all over the show. I think there’s more shock results to come for rangers as well. I think the expectation from club & fans should still be 3rd place with decent cup runs despite the slow start in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not with the cheap option in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I imagine it will be low 50s points wise to get 3rd ,so it's game on . Well and Midden won't last a full season with out big slumps unless very lucky . Hibs have a new manager bounce but same issues still exist . Sheep I wouldnt write off . We have a long way to go before looking convincing of anything like 3rd . It would be embarrisng/disasterous for us or the sheep to miss out on top 6 never mind 3rd . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Win a cup and it really wouldn't bother me if we finished 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, OTT said: Don't know is my honest answer. We've thrown away 9 points we really should have had 7 from IMO. Grant needs to kick on from here. That was a big performance from him, but he needs to follow it up. This. But with a fit and motivated Craig Gordon in goals and possibly a decent centre half picked up as a free agent or in January we might just pull it off. We have sufficient quality in the middle and up front. But once again injuries to key players is killing us. Our luck in this regard surely has to change soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawlad74 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Struggling to see us 3rd based on current form and results. Not consistent enough not scoring enough and losing soft goals with poor away record. Last night though gives us hope and if we can build on that, players back and take chances with some class signings brought in then yes we can do it. Ask me again after County game and reality check at end October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 With injuries to Gordon, Halkett, Cochrane, McKay, Tagawa, Oda and Atkinson I’m not feeling optimistic about October. I doubt we’ll be in a good spot after Ibrox. With Aberdeen and Hibs also looking a bit ropey we could put ourselves back in the hunt with a good November, unless Motherwell and St Mirren maintain their form of course. Its just too early to say really, ask me again at Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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