Debut 4 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 20 hours ago, Jamdub said: You know something, why don't we just do what we have been doing, which is winning, they are no great shakes and I honestly think if we score early (unlikely) and the bears get on their backs, we will win this. We have the best team/squad that will arrive here, so let's do it.... It’s a tall order but I think we know you need to get 2 in front, like at Parkhead. Or the classic late goal to get in front with much less time for them to comeback. Being 1-0 up you are always open to that horrible nicked 2-1 defeat with a helping hand along the way from the officials to get their noses in front and get the job done. However, has there been any other time in recent history, given our form , to ask for a bit belief in ourselves and bring a fearlessness about us? We’ve went into these games before with blind faith, with not as good a team and still expecting something. And that looks a bit misguided now. We aren’t the finished article but there’s no point in doing a bit shouting about how we’ve got levels to go based on strong performances to then turn up and not show our teeth. It’s going to be tough but all the more reason to show what we’re made of. If not, it’ll be very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hearts will be running the gauntlet as usual v the OF. On one side you've got N Walsh, on the other D Robertson and in the middle Rangers. Need to get focused early, disciplined, give them a hard game. I don't need to say too much. I'm sure the players know they should've won last time but for a poor decision that let them back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 15 hours ago, mr fox said: Which bluenose is the referee ? Walsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Cantwell out for 4 weeks according to my hun at work. He'll miss Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 23 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: Cantwell out for 4 weeks according to my hun at work. He'll miss Saturday. Was hoping for this. Took a sore one in Perth, if connected. Hope Tavernier has been eating without washing his hands etc etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 17 minutes ago, pettigrewsstylist said: Was hoping for this. Took a sore one in Perth, if connected. Hope Tavernier has been eating without washing his hands etc etc . Agent Craig doing us a wee favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidigits Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I know it's weird but I think Hearts chances of winning are bettered by Barrie McKay not being available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 They haven't had an outright lead in the league for a long time, we can maybe expect that to lead to some jitters. Scoring first would definitely test resolve and character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, longmalx said: We don't have the defenders for this against quality teams. All of Kent/Rowles/Kingsley are vulnerable to through balls - Rangers goal at Tynecastle last time out a perfect example. I expect a repeat of Celtic Park tactics - 3-5-2 / 5-3-2 depending on phase of game. Was just about to post similar Through balls are our weak point Rangers have done us a few times with this also Motherwell last week We need to keep these gaps shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 21 minutes ago, Chillidigits said: I know it's weird but I think Hearts chances of winning are bettered by Barrie McKay not being available. Nae need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 33 minutes ago, Chillidigits said: I know it's weird but I think Hearts chances of winning are bettered by Barrie McKay not being available. What a weird post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidigits Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, Scott Leitch said: What a weird post. Yep it's weird but it's based on never having seen him do anything of note against them previously. A guy you really want to show up in these games just doesn't , strangely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithian Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Clark Kingsley Kent Rowles Atkinson Cochrane Beni Hof Fraser Shankland Vargas Hearts probably have to sit back this game, so three at the back makes sense. Forrest is solid but I'd slip in Vargas for some energy and to scare Rangers about giving up too much room. If things are shaky, good to have Forrest and Devlin available quickly off the bench to calm things down. I think if Hearts get to half level, Rangers are in danger of a meltdown second half. Heck of a lot of pressure on them. Hearts have nothing to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 19 minutes ago, Chillidigits said: Yep it's weird but it's based on never having seen him do anything of note against them previously. A guy you really want to show up in these games just doesn't , strangely. Agreed. I think we missed McKay early season in certain games when we were struggling to break teams down. But we don’t miss him when we play Rangers or Celtic or probably Hibs too. He just doesn’t show up in these games despite all the talent he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Chillidigits said: Yep it's weird but it's based on never having seen him do anything of note against them previously. A guy you really want to show up in these games just doesn't , strangely. Yeah I agree. McKay definitely didn't take any part in our win at Parkhead earlier in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Smithian said: Clark Kingsley Kent Rowles Atkinson Cochrane Beni Hof Fraser Shankland Vargas Hearts probably have to sit back this game, so three at the back makes sense. Forrest is solid but I'd slip in Vargas for some energy and to scare Rangers about giving up too much room. If things are shaky, good to have Forrest and Devlin available quickly off the bench to calm things down. I think if Hearts get to half level, Rangers are in danger of a meltdown second half. Heck of a lot of pressure on them. Hearts have nothing to lose. I think it will be this but with Forrest starting instead of Vargas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 According to my betting pals Hearts are 9-1. I'll have a couple of quid on that and put it on Hearts v Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 11/1 today on my online Ladbrokes account, got a few bets on at 10/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Last 4 games walsh has reffed with rangers, they have failed to win 3 of them, winning the LC semi against us, of course They've lost points against celtic and the sheep Sure there's a loss with robertson as ref too recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg71 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 When was the last time we won at Parkhead and Ibrox in the same season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2004 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 4 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Cantwell out for 4 weeks according to my hun at work. He'll miss Saturday. Not big miss! Other than diving what does he bring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, ollie2004 said: Not big miss! Other than diving what does he bring? Wins penalties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 minutes ago, ollie2004 said: Not big miss! Other than diving what does he bring? Disagree! He's grabbed a decent amount of goals recently and any time I've seen him looks a key man for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 5 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Cantwell out for 4 weeks according to my hun at work. He'll miss Saturday. Was on STV news that he's put for a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Hans Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 28 minutes ago, scottg71 said: When was the last time we won at Parkhead and Ibrox in the same season? I'd guess at 1985/86 season. For beating them both in Glasgow, we won at Ibrox and beat Celtic at Hampden in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Zero chance Forest does not start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg71 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 48 minutes ago, Super_Hans said: I'd guess at 1985/86 season. For beating them both in Glasgow, we won at Ibrox and beat Celtic at Hampden in 2012. Yeah for 2 in the league I think you’d have to go back to then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, ollie2004 said: Not big miss! Other than diving what does he bring? He's an excellent player on his day and they are definitely weaker without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegie jambo Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 59 minutes ago, hearts00 said: Zero chance Forest does not start. playing him in his most effective position on the left wing will give their captain something to think about and hopefully stop him getting forward too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) Clark Kingsley Kent Rowles Atkinson Cochrane Baningime Nieuwenhoff Devlin Shanks Forrest Overload Tavernier to take him out of the game. Edited February 23 by Watt-Zeefuik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Just beat the huns - simple as that. Don’t care if we play shite just beat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 4 hours ago, scottg71 said: When was the last time we won at Parkhead and Ibrox in the same season? I did a quick check but could have missed some. Only post-WWII seasons I could find were: 1985/86 (that season included our first away win v Celtic for 16 years) 1959/60 1957/58 1946/47 Since beating Rangers in 1975, we've managed just 15 away wins against the Old Firm in nearly 50 years. Edited February 24 by Stanley_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 8 hours ago, Scott Leitch said: Yeah I agree. McKay definitely didn't take any part in our win at Parkhead earlier in the season. He came on with about 20 minutes to go when we were 2-0 up, so you’re close, he didn’t contribute much to it. Your point is? I can’t think of one good game he has played against Rangers or Celtic, can you? I like McKay a lot bit he’s pretty much a man down in these games and I’m glad he won’t be playing tomorrow, more chance of a result without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Leitch Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 48 minutes ago, Fozzyonthefence said: He came on with about 20 minutes to go when we were 2-0 up, so you’re close, he didn’t contribute much to it. Your point is? I can’t think of one good game he has played against Rangers or Celtic, can you? I like McKay a lot bit he’s pretty much a man down in these games and I’m glad he won’t be playing tomorrow, more chance of a result without him. My point is in reply that he has contributed nothing in these type of games. He clearly has,he came on and done a job in our win at Parkhead. He played well. It's a weird post having a go at a guy who is out injured and clearly won't play tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 It's game day, cmon the Hearts HHGH 🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: It's game day, cmon the Hearts HHGH 🇱🇻 06:42 here and we're up. Booked in to a local sports bar with a sea-view terrace. Enjoy your trip to Ibrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinbox98 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: 06:42 here and we're up. Booked in to a local sports bar with a sea-view terrace. Enjoy your trip to Ibrox. Slightly nicer view than govan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 59 minutes ago, sprinbox98 said: Slightly nicer view than govan And here was me thinking that they've really improved the Clyde since I last saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, sprinbox98 said: Slightly nicer view than govan I thought it was millport🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Wee Mikey said: 06:42 here and we're up. Booked in to a local sports bar with a sea-view terrace. Enjoy your trip to Ibrox. Looks good buddy, have a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 16 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Cantwell out for 4 weeks according to my hun at work. He'll miss Saturday. Will believe it when I see it. He rolls a out pretending his leg's broken about three times a match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 12 hours ago, Hansel said: Disagree! He's grabbed a decent amount of goals recently and any time I've seen him looks a key man for them Agree here. Hes a key player for them. Glad hes out. Hope his baws fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Is the 1874 bar open today with the Hearts tv ? Only ever been in after the game , usually watch the away games in the house but fancy a few beers today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 5 minutes ago, TheBigO said: Agree here. Hes a key player for them. Glad hes out. Hope his baws fall off. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, Wee Mikey said: 06:42 here and we're up. Booked in to a local sports bar with a sea-view terrace. Enjoy your trip to Ibrox. Lovely..... And the thing is, you wish you were at Ibrox! It's a disease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbet Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 10 hours ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: Clark Kingsley Kent Rowles Atkinson Cochrane Baningime Nieuwenhoff Devlin Shanks Forrest Overload Tavernier to take him out of the game. He will still manage the penalties!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 18 hours ago, karipidis said: Cantwell out for them, not sure if a good or bad thing but always seems to come up with moment for them. They are now a well drilled, functional team with some good players but they dont really have anyone who worries you ala Morelos and Kent. Tavernier penalty is about the main worry we should have. Just read that. He's one dirty diving Hun but a decent player when he stays on his feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braminho Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Hearts and Scotland double today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ93 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 minutes ago, Braminho said: Hearts and Scotland double today This!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ93 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 If we win today … WHEN we win today… this place is going to be crazy. cmon !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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