ColinSmith1255 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 54 minutes ago, Swanny17 said: Edinburgh 👍 Long walk to the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 3-1 and Morton in the next round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 5 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Got a fee,img he’s goosed now……what’s left of his contract? He extended for another year recently. It's not looking good for him at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Team selection might depend on whether Naismith feel Kye and Natty would benefit more from game time or more rest. I think I'd go: Gordon Lembikisa Kent Rowles Cochrane Baningime Nieuwenhof Oda Fraser Vargas Shankland (Leaving Forrest out is controversial but I think it could be a good game for Oda and Vargas. Al to come off the bench if we need him.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 6 hours ago, No Idle Talk said: I wouldn't be taking any chances with team selection for this game. This is a cup tie that has the potential to be problematic. Imagine we were to lose it? It would wipe away a lot of the good feeling that has been built up and would guarantee that this is another trophyless season for us. We need to put everything into this tie and try to keep the momentum and the good times rolling. The way we are playing right now it is reasonable for every Hearts fan to be thinking 'this is our year' when it comes to the Scottish Cup. Let's give it everything we've got and go and make it happen. Naismith wont, he gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south morocco Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Ugh, Airdrie still give me the heebies. Strongest team possible please then a good home draw next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Total professionalism required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 12 hours ago, TexasAndy said: Airdrie did more damage to my mental health than any other club in the 90s. Be glad when it's over and we are hopefully through! This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Not a prediction, but I hope we Cowdenbeath them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 If we do see Gordon and Shankland both starting who do we think will be wearing the armband? Craig is still the club captain but Shanks has been brilliant in the role Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 We treat them no differently to Dundee and St Johnstone. This is the Scottish Cup, there's a quarter final place at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Are the beaten finalists rewarded with a europa league spot if they are playing against one of the uglies? Or do they need to win the cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 11 minutes ago, Hansel said: Are the beaten finalists rewarded with a europa league spot if they are playing against one of the uglies? Or do they need to win the cup? Need to win if old firm win the cup then we get the Europa qualifier regardless of who they beat on the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 minute ago, BigAlim said: Need to win if old firm win the cup then we get the Europa qualifier regardless of who they beat on the final Thanks 👍 Glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Said it before but it’s wrong you get that European slot by winning the cup compared to the team that’s worked hard all season to get as high up the league as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 16 minutes ago, theshed said: Said it before but it’s wrong you get that European slot by winning the cup compared to the team that’s worked hard all season to get as high up the league as possible 3rd and 4th both get a European slot as well as the cup winners. 5th does too as long as one of the top 4 wins the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 35 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Need to win if old firm win the cup then we get the Europa qualifier regardless of who they beat on the final THIRD gets the Europa Qualifier. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgierools Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 9 hours ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Total professionalism required. Make no mistake,they are a decent team,on a roll,playing on a crappy plastic pitch. There is no room for complacency. Edited February 9 by Gorgierools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Play a strong team and hopefully dish out a footballing lesson with a good 3 or 4-goal victory, if not more. Despise Airdrie but there's no room for complacency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Not to be taken lightly. Just have to hope it's more straightforward than it has the potential to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 They currently sit 5th in the championship, 4pts outside a playoff place, with a GD of -4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19/05/2012 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 How many tickets have we sold for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 4 minutes ago, John Findlay said: They currently sit 5th in the championship, 4pts outside a playoff place, with a GD of -4. Thanks for the descriptive text John, would’ve struggled otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 22 hours ago, Prehen said: Here is a question. It is getting to a position, not there yet, that Hearts will finish third in the league. Third guaranteed group stage football ONLY if the first and second in the league win the cup (realise there is a route through qualifying rounds). In this weekend's cup fixtures, do we want Celtic and Rangers to stay in cup? This likely makes securing group stage European football more probable, or do we want them to lose, and we take our chances being Scottish Cup 2024 champions, and get into Europe that way. I was asked this last night, thought it was a pish question, but now not so sure. Simple answer is we win our games and therefore win a Cup and some silverware. The Cup games are now our biggest games. Play best team. Beating them would be sweeter than beating any other team aside from Hibs. That said, of the teams left in the tournament I would prefer Bonnyrigg Rose or Cove Rangers as they'll be the easiest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Key to these games is never to give them a foothold or hope, draining for them if they dont have the ball and have to work to defend. They are not a great team of players obviously, but they are a team and will get the best out of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobreath Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 This might be useful for anyone making the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 7 minutes ago, Nobreath said: This might be useful for anyone making the journey. Probably need to book in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Anyone any idea best place to park? I noticed the ground has parking but how likely is it there will be spaces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, 19/05/2012 said: How many tickets have we sold for this? Judging by what we've been selling, it looks as if we've been allocated the entire East and South stands which would look to have around 4,600 seats. And we appear to be almost down to the last section in the South, so perhaps 4,000 or so sold. A few ifs, buts and maybes in there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 3 hours ago, 19/05/2012 said: How many tickets have we sold for this? Wondering if we have sold out? My Sunday has now become free so might make the short trip from West Lothian with the kids if there are tickets left Edit - never mind. Managed to purchase 3 tickets. Edited February 9 by Homme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 For those going straight to stadium off the train, it's actually quicker to get off at Drumgelloch instead of Airdrie Station. Maybe about 5 or 10 mins quicker by foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 8 minutes ago, Homme said: Wondering if we have sold out? My Sunday has now become free so might make the short trip from West Lothian with the kids if there are tickets left Bought a couple yesterday lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Just now, EIEIO said: Bought a couple yesterday lunchtime. Yeah edited my post a min ago. I managed to sort myself and both kids. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Strongest team available , professional performance with urgency and effort from the first whistle to the last please . Hopefully we take this seriously and get to the semis with us and the old firm in the final four . I want Celtic if we have to play one of them in the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Where are people heading for a drink pre match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 minute ago, Sooks said: Strongest team available , professional performance with urgency and effort from the first whistle to the last please . Hopefully we take this seriously and get to the semis with us and the old firm in the final four . I want Celtic if we have to play one of them in the final I think beating Celtic in the Final completes a nice haul for a lot of Hearts fans of a certain age. To witness having beaten your 3 biggest rivals in a Final is a nice memory to have and recall. I think most of us would say we crave beating that shower given they’ve done us a couple of times in recent years in Finals and some bigger games historically. Also, wouldn’t sniff at beating Aberdeen either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 minute ago, Debut 4 said: I think beating Celtic in the Final completes a nice haul for a lot of Hearts fans of a certain age. To witness having beaten your 3 biggest rivals in a Final is a nice memory to have and recall. I think most of us would say we crave beating that shower given they’ve done us a couple of times in recent years in Finals and some bigger games historically. Also, wouldn’t sniff at beating Aberdeen either. Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 6 hours ago, BigAlim said: If we do see Gordon and Shankland both starting who do we think will be wearing the armband? Craig is still the club captain but Shanks has been brilliant in the role I put it on Gordon. They play at opposite ends of the pitch, still need Shanks' leadership up there. On 08/02/2024 at 06:31, Prehen said: Here is a question. It is getting to a position, not there yet, that Hearts will finish third in the league. Third guaranteed group stage football ONLY if the first and second in the league win the cup (realise there is a route through qualifying rounds). In this weekend's cup fixtures, do we want Celtic and Rangers to stay in cup? This likely makes securing group stage European football more probable, or do we want them to lose, and we take our chances being Scottish Cup 2024 champions, and get into Europe that way. I was asked this last night, thought it was a pish question, but now not so sure. Simple answer is we win our games and therefore win a Cup and some silverware. The Cup games are now our biggest games. Play best team. First and foremost I like to remember that it doesn't matter what I want, stuff is going to happen on the pitch and not in my head. But anyway, I guess I'm confident enough this season to say I want one of the OF at Tynecastle next round. Go ahead and knock them out on our own pitch so we don't have to go to Glasgow to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_tar Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) Strongest team possible. Get the game won and then we can think about resting players. Best if we avoid the OF in the next round. A home draw will do nicely. Edited February 9 by jambo_tar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I think there'll be a few changes but nothing daft. Gordon, Atkinson and Rowles in. Maybe Devlin if fit to start. Wouldn't exactly weaken us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 25 minutes ago, jambo_tar said: Strongest team possible. Get the game won and then we can think about resting players. Best if we avoid the OF in the next round. A home draw will do nicely. What is the strongest team though? I see a lot of posters saying that but everyone will have a different opinion on what that strongest team is. I doubt Naismith even knows what it is at the moment given that we have some of our strongest players coming back from injury plus new signings. He hasn’t been able to field our strongest starting 11 during his spell as manager. To get some of our strongest players back we have to rest / rotate the guys that have been filling in for them. Cup games against lower league opposition is as good a time as any. Gordon and Halkett need games so they should start tomorrow, maybe Rowles too if we go with back 3 but not if a back 4 (keep Kent in). Maybe Oda in for Forrest. With Gordon, Halkett, Devlin and McKay (almost) fully fit plus Atkinson and Rowles back plus Dexter and Fraser signed there is a hell of a lot of competition for places now. Rotation is a vital part of modern football especially for us now that we almost have two options for every position, there’s no danger we’ll be seeing the same 11 week in week out. We can make a few changes to freshen things up without weakening the team. Edited February 9 by Fozzyonthefence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim1874 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 2 hours ago, Bronn said: Where are people heading for a drink pre match? Exactly what I am looking to find out too, where is everyone heading for pre match drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 "Strongest team possible" is subjective. "Absolutely no one with any kind of gimpy knee, ankle, or hip plays on plastic" is easier to sort out. I'd keep Beni and McKay on the bench for now. Shanks starts obviously but if we get a 2 goal lead, sit him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Gordon Dex Kent Kingsley Cochrane Beni Hoff Forrest Fraser Vargas Shanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 8 hours ago, BigAlim said: If we do see Gordon and Shankland both starting who do we think will be wearing the armband? Craig is still the club captain but Shanks has been brilliant in the role Purely on the assumption that ZC will be back in the sticks, for the next game, would probably be better to leave as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Bad memories of those diamonds in Scottish cup, but also this tremendous evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, Bronn said: Where are people heading for a drink pre match? Edinburgh and on train , through there a shithole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 07/02/2024 at 22:47, pettigrewsstylist said: Strongest and settled team till we are 2 up please. Real chance of trophy, lets not blow it on a banana skin. This. Minimal changes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, Bronn said: Where are people heading for a drink pre match? I don't know how valid this is for our game on Sunday, but Airdrie has a paragraph about visiting supporters and nearby pubs on their website - here https://www.airdriefc.com/how-to-get-here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Bad memories of those diamonds in Scottish cup, but also this tremendous evening... Thanks for posting mate, for some reason the auld man and me were behind the gorgie road goals that night. Will be tough Sunday but the team are defending well and if we go about our business in a positive manner we will progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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