Shaggy2 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Late 1988 we went to Dens Park with the worst kept secret in Scottish football being that Tosh McKinlay was playing his last game for Dundee prior to signing for Hearts, funnily enough against us. Hearts fans cheered his every touch and sang his name. Tosh proved to be the consummate professional as he set up Dundee’s equaliser that day before going on to become an excellent defender for Hearts. Not expecting that level of adoration on Saturday but can see Yan Dhanda getting a good reception from the away support (traditionally the drunkest support of the season), should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I remember that game and you’re right. Will be the same on Saturday and after his wind up antics tonight he’ll deserve the cheers. Outstanding😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 36 minutes ago, Shaggy2 said: Late 1988 we went to Dens Park with the worst kept secret in Scottish football being that Tosh McKinlay was playing his last game for Dundee prior to signing for Hearts, funnily enough against us. Hearts fans cheered his every touch and sang his name. Tosh proved to be the consummate professional as he set up Dundee’s equaliser that day before going on to become an excellent defender for Hearts. Not expecting that level of adoration on Saturday but can see Yan Dhanda getting a good reception from the away support (traditionally the drunkest support of the season), should be fun. The Tosh game crossed my mind tonight. Very strange circumstances but a terrific signing. A great week when we also went on to clinch our UEFA QF berth and the return of Robbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 7 hours ago, martoon said: The Tosh game crossed my mind tonight. Very strange circumstances but a terrific signing. A great week when we also went on to clinch our UEFA QF berth and the return of Robbo. That was a terrific week to be a Hearts fan - the Euro run continuing, Tosh signing, Robbo coming back and beating Rangers 2-0 at Tynecastle with Mike Galloway halfing Butcher on the goal line. Brilliant 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 8 hours ago, PaddysBar said: I remember that game and you’re right. Will be the same on Saturday and after his wind up antics tonight he’ll deserve the cheers. Outstanding😂 I think he would have been given a great reception anyway but after last night and celebrating in front of the Hibs fans he will be very warmly welcomed 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I think there is a good chance he won't start against us and maybe won't even be sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 minutes ago, tazhearts said: I think there is a good chance he won't start against us and maybe won't even be sub. I’d be surprised if that was the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Benny Klack said: That was a terrific week to be a Hearts fan - the Euro run continuing, Tosh signing, Robbo coming back and beating Rangers 2-0 at Tynecastle with Mike Galloway halfing Butcher on the goal line. Brilliant 🤩 Certainly was, Benny. Blonde Fergie's clincher at the school end was the icing on the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I’m fascinated by Saturday. Dhanda will want to play a blinder to show off what we’re going to get. If RC beat us, we’ll boo him ( if he scores). However, if he’s garbage we’ll be questioning why we’ve signed a donkey. If he claps the jambos at the end the RC fans will be peed off. Wonder how players manage that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJT Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) . Edited March 14 by FJT Wrong thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, Benny Klack said: That was a terrific week to be a Hearts fan - the Euro run continuing, Tosh signing, Robbo coming back and beating Rangers 2-0 at Tynecastle with Mike Galloway halfing Butcher on the goal line. Brilliant 🤩 It was Richard Gough but yes, it was a brilliant week. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Mind how the frothers on here were all raging at Souttar and Der Hun for pulling the same shite a couple of years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PapaShango Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, been here before said: Mind how the frothers on here were all raging at Souttar and Der Hun for pulling the same shite a couple of years back? One of the differences was that Rangers announced Souttar on a pre-contract in the January, which was disrespectful to Hearts and the players when it was pretty obvious they weren't going to stump up the money. As far as I know Hearts have not said anything official on Dhanda even if it is pretty clear he is coming (even more so after last night)! Hearts done it right with Alan Forrest as we waited until we had played Livi for the last time that season before announcing it. We may get some official announcement on Dhanda next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 29 minutes ago, Carter said: I enjoyed that. Cheers for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Bish Bash Bosh ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I loved Tosh. He played for Hearts like a lifelong fan would. Especially against Hibs. He still makes my Hearts best XI to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 25 minutes ago, martoon said: I loved Tosh. He played for Hearts like a lifelong fan would. Especially against Hibs. He still makes my Hearts best XI to this day. Totally agree, although Gary Naysmith dethroned him for my own personal lifetime XI 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Spellczech said: I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie Nah don't get that at all. Hate seeing us get beat anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 27 minutes ago, martoon said: I loved Tosh. He played for Hearts like a lifelong fan would. Especially against Hibs. He still makes my Hearts best XI to this day. Tosh was a brilliant full back. He could defend, attack, had it all really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Spellczech said: I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 34 minutes ago, PapaShango said: One of the differences was that Rangers announced Souttar on a pre-contract in the January, which was disrespectful to Hearts and the players when it was pretty obvious they weren't going to stump up the money. As far as I know Hearts have not said anything official on Dhanda even if it is pretty clear he is coming (even more so after last night)! Hearts done it right with Alan Forrest as we waited until we had played Livi for the last time that season before announcing it. We may get some official announcement on Dhanda next week. The Tosh McKinlay scenario was pre-Bosman, it was just a badly kept secret. Closer to the Dhanda situation than Souttar because of all that you say re Hearts and Rangers respective behaviour, but a world of difference to both. I can’t think of another player in the pre-Bosman era who played his last game for a club against the team everyone knew he was about to sign for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, martoon said: The Tosh game crossed my mind tonight. Very strange circumstances but a terrific signing. A great week when we also went on to clinch our UEFA QF berth and the return of Robbo. Carlsberg don't do once in a lifetime weeks, but this was one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 15 minutes ago, Shaggy2 said: Totally agree, although Gary Naysmith dethroned him for my own personal lifetime XI 👍 A fair call, Shaggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, Heartsofgold said: Carlsberg don't do once in a lifetime weeks, but this was one for sure. Absolutely, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 17 minutes ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Tosh was a brilliant full back. He could defend, attack, had it all really. He did, RJ. Well, apart from a right foot. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Spellczech said: I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie Need a rendition of “Send the Dons Down” to Send in the Clowns. I’ll get ma coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Carter said: Enjoyed that 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 58 minutes ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Tosh was a brilliant full back. He could defend, attack, had it all really. Never got a look in to a Scotland squad when at Hearts. Signed for Celtic and right in to the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) I remember Ian Black signing very publicly before we got him at the end of the season. Can’t remember how the crowd were with him but he certainly played against us after doing interviews etc. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/hearts/4000614/Hearts-swoop-to-sign-Ian-Black-for-next-season-from-Inverness.html Edited March 14 by BigAlim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, Carter said: Game would have been abandoned by half time if refereed under current rules. Great watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydal Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, Benny Klack said: That was a terrific week to be a Hearts fan - the Euro run continuing, Tosh signing, Robbo coming back and beating Rangers 2-0 at Tynecastle with Mike Galloway halfing Butcher on the goal line. Brilliant 🤩 Pretty certain it was Richard Gough Galloway split in two on goal line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Jim_Duncan said: Game would have been abandoned by half time if refereed under current rules. Great watch. All teams had players who could handle themselves. Football has changed almost beyond recognition in the intervening 36 years and not necessarily for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 hours ago, Carter said: Great watch - cheers! 27,000 at Tynie that afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Something many people forget (or maybe don't even know given the passage of time) was that Tosh Mckinlay played for Dundee on the fateful day at Dens in May 1986! On a cheerier note, I always remember 2 goals he scored for Hearts 7.30 in this one 8 mins into this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 hours ago, Carter said: Not surprised the over-rated Davie Cooper escaped being booked for a dirty challenge on Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 14 hours ago, Spellczech said: I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie Would pi55 me off immensely! County can sook on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 22 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Not surprised the over-rated Davie Cooper escaped being booked for a dirty challenge on Henry. Did he ever look like a young man? Haha Always wondered how much silverware we could've won in the late 80s if Rangers had not got all that investment from Murray...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Luckies1874 said: Something many people forget (or maybe don't even know given the passage of time) was that Tosh Mckinlay played for Dundee on the fateful day at Dens in May 1986! On a cheerier note, I always remember 2 goals he scored for Hearts 7.30 in this one 8 mins into this one I’m sure Tosh went off, Kidd came on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 41 minutes ago, Spellczech said: Did he ever look like a young man? Haha Always wondered how much silverware we could've won in the late 80s if Rangers had not got all that investment from Murray...? He looked ancient, not as ancient as Danny McGrain, though. If I live to be a 100 I will never look as old as Danny McGrain did at 35. The Hun cheating certainly boosted Cooper's medal total. The only game that Zico didn't have him in his back pocket was the 2-5 game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 10 minutes ago, Shaggy2 said: I’m sure Tosh went off, Kidd came on. You are spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, martoon said: He did, RJ. Well, apart from a right foot. 😊 😅 Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Shaggy2 said: It was Richard Gough but yes, it was a brilliant week. 😀 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 8 hours ago, daveydal said: Pretty certain it was Richard Gough Galloway split in two on goal line? 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 21 hours ago, Spellczech said: I don't think I'd be too upset if County beat us this weekend...Would be panic time at Pittodrie I will be very upset. I want County to take their medicine repeatedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Carter said: Thoroughly enjoyed that - thanks. Hadn’t watched it in years. As much as I love what Tynecastle looks like now, watching this made me pine for the old days. Maybe just getting old and sentimental 🥲 Appreciate he was a dirty bass in that game but watching that made me realise that Walters was a class act on his day - he was a brilliant signing by Rangers. Also used to love watching Kidd v Cooper back in the day - Kidd was hard as nails 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, John Findlay said: I will be very upset. I want County to take their medicine repeatedly. Thank god there are some Hearts fans left on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Benny Klack said: Thoroughly enjoyed that - thanks. Hadn’t watched it in years. As much as I love what Tynecastle looks like now, watching this made me pine for the old days. Maybe just getting old and sentimental 🥲 Appreciate he was a dirty bass in that game but watching that made me realise that Walters was a class act on his day - he was a brilliant signing by Rangers. Also used to love watching Kidd v Cooper back in the day - Kidd was hard as nails 👍 Walters had the hump that day and was itching for bother. He was a superb player though. That team had a number of good players. So did we though. Football was so different back then. I miss the way the game was in that era. The old ground was quite a place. The days of the old crazy corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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