jamboozy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 18 hours ago, AlphonseCapone said: That obviously turned out brilliant for you but there is no chance I'd be approach a random shed of folk drinking in a field here, never mind in the USA 😂 A certain scene from ‘Deliverance’ springs to mind.😖 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 https://www.uslchampionship.com/tampabayrowdies-sanantoniofc-2416211 Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmorewasgash Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 nil up threw it away went defensive poor bob some things never change lol. Maybe a moneyspinner for next game. I'm joking wish him all best did really well in his 2 spells with us, was really unlucky we didn't win cup in covid season v tims, 2016 v hubz even though we had injuries during game and brora were his low points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Throwing a 2 goal lead where have we seen that before... He's from the school of levein, an imposter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CostaJambo Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said: https://www.uslchampionship.com/tampabayrowdies-sanantoniofc-2416211 Enjoy WARNING: This video briefly contains images of a mullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Second goal for San Antonio shouldn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 The silence when San Antonio score and the shock in the commentators tone, the carpet was looking good though, sadly no shots of Boabs carpet or any quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithian Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I know it is really easy to take the piss out of a USL football club and the name "Rowdies" does invite mockery, but I still think this is a good move for Robbie. He has guided three Scottish teams out of the Championship, so he has nothing to prove dropping a level in Scotland. My guess is his choice was USL or a low level club in England. Like fourth or fifth tier. Quality of USL may be rubbish, but there are heck of a lot worse lives than living in Tampa, and his upcoming road matches are in fun towns like Raleigh, Miami, and Pittsburgh before a swing through California. USL has a bit of a minor league baseball feel, but the supporters are fun and probably more friendly than anything he'd encounter in the lower levels of English or Scottish football. If he actually does a job and wins some matches, he may just find himself in contention for an MLS club. If you're in the USA, take a look at attending a USL matches. MLS prices are eye watering, but USL clubs have cheaper tickets and almost every club has great hospitality packages. There is not going to be an USL venue that isn't a great day for the family, especially if you have young ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeDiouf Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: Throwing a 2 goal lead where have we seen that before... He's from the school of levein, an imposter. Tynecastle, 7th Oct 2023. Robbie was not the manager however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 According to Hearts TV, we currently sit on fewer points at the same point of the season than we did in Robbie's first season in the Premiership. Presumably this qualifies Naismith as an imposter from the School of Levein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 56 minutes ago, Smithian said: If you're in the USA, take a look at attending a USL matches. MLS prices are eye watering, but USL clubs have cheaper tickets and almost every club has great hospitality packages. There is not going to be an USL venue that isn't a great day for the family, especially if you have young ones. Can vouch for Hartford being great fun. Go to games with a fellow jambo economic refugee, and yeah the standard is Scottish league Two, but you're in the sun with a few bevvies and carefree about the result. Very much looking forward to Robbie bringing his boys up the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, Smithian said: I know it is really easy to take the piss out of a USL football club and the name "Rowdies" does invite mockery, but I still think this is a good move for Robbie. He has guided three Scottish teams out of the Championship, so he has nothing to prove dropping a level in Scotland. My guess is his choice was USL or a low level club in England. Like fourth or fifth tier. Quality of USL may be rubbish, but there are heck of a lot worse lives than living in Tampa, and his upcoming road matches are in fun towns like Raleigh, Miami, and Pittsburgh before a swing through California. USL has a bit of a minor league baseball feel, but the supporters are fun and probably more friendly than anything he'd encounter in the lower levels of English or Scottish football. If he actually does a job and wins some matches, he may just find himself in contention for an MLS club. If you're in the USA, take a look at attending a USL matches. MLS prices are eye watering, but USL clubs have cheaper tickets and almost every club has great hospitality packages. There is not going to be an USL venue that isn't a great day for the family, especially if you have young ones. The "North Carolina FC" (ugh I still hate that name) game takes place in Cary, a large suburb of Raleigh. Cary will give him fond memories of Milton Keynes in terms of dynamic culture. Hope he comes over to Durham for a pint when he's up, though. As you say, USL is a fun as a low-cost, low-hassle way to take your kid to a professional soccer match. The quality is slowly inching up but in some ways it's a shame because the old attempt to revive NASL actually had some good players and good clubs, but the US sports media basically put a blockade on it and never covered it at the level that they should have, so MLS basically ate the bigger clubs and the rest regressed. He'll have a nice life for a few years here and I imagine his goal is to move to an MLS club at some point where the money is actually finally starting to be decent beyond the "designated players" like Beckham and Messi. If Charlotte FC hired him I might be forced to actually start following them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, HopeDiouf said: Tynecastle, 7th Oct 2023. Robbie was not the manager however. That's not when they guffys from Leith won the cup 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 15/03/2024 at 13:12, kingantti1874 said: actually. That is very misleading. 1 (Louisiana) is the WORST state to live which puts Florida as 9th best state to live. I was going to say, my favourite states are New England and New Hampshire so was very confused when they were so low. Who puts worst as 1st 🤣 It took me a few minutes to work that out too….confused at a poll that had Louisiana at top place to live in the US! we holiday in Naples FL and it’s delightful, apart from the hurricanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 19 hours ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: Throwing a 2 goal lead where have we seen that before... He's from the school of levein, an imposter. He had his faults but he wasn’t an imposter at all - this is a very poor take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 11 hours ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: That's not when they guffys from Leith won the cup 👀 Was that the final they played Rangers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 5 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Was that the final they played Rangers ? Not sure but something about a money spinning replay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 21 hours ago, SpruceBringsteen said: Can vouch for Hartford being great fun. Go to games with a fellow jambo economic refugee, and yeah the standard is Scottish league Two, but you're in the sun with a few bevvies and carefree about the result. Very much looking forward to Robbie bringing his boys up the road. I hope you give him the same welcome you did as when he was the manager 😜. Hope you and Michelle are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 5 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Was that the final they played Rangers ? Yes 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 19/03/2024 at 09:34, Pasquale for King said: I hope you give him the same welcome you did as when he was the manager 😜. Hope you and Michelle are well. Answer to both is "of course" 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 19/03/2024 at 13:29, gorgierulesapply88 said: Not sure but something about a money spinning replay? v Hibs after throwing away a two goal lead and having to go to Easter Road for the replay, which of course, we lost in a right feeble manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud and mullets Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I've been reading up on the old NASL league in the 70s/80s and the Tampa Bay Rowdies were one of the top teams with Rodney Marsh as their big star. It looks like the current Tampa Bay is a phoenix club after the original club folded. There were a crazy number of top players not far off their peak in the NASL who just fancied some football and razzmatazz in the sun for big money in front of massive crowds. There's a decent book about it called "Rock 'n' Roll Soccer" and one about NY Cosmos in the Pele days. I think the players who went over back then genuinely thought they were being pioneers helping to build up football in the US whereas Messi and co at Inter Miami are really just show ponies in today's MLS. Be interesting to see if Tampa try to get back in the MLS which could be an opportunity for Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peakybunnet Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 18/03/2024 at 16:02, Ray Gin said: According to Hearts TV, we currently sit on fewer points at the same point of the season than we did in Robbie's first season in the Premiership. Presumably this qualifies Naismith as an imposter from the School of Levein. No Huns that season as Robbie kept them down. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 4 hours ago, Peakybunnet said: No Huns that season as Robbie kept them down. 😃 We haven’t taken any points from them this season so beating 65 points excluding anything from Rangers is the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, Peakybunnet said: No Huns that season as Robbie kept them down. 😃 Winning through at Ibrox first game of the season...... yet some still think he never beat them. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 hours ago, mud and mullets said: I've been reading up on the old NASL league in the 70s/80s and the Tampa Bay Rowdies were one of the top teams with Rodney Marsh as their big star. It looks like the current Tampa Bay is a phoenix club after the original club folded. There were a crazy number of top players not far off their peak in the NASL who just fancied some football and razzmatazz in the sun for big money in front of massive crowds. There's a decent book about it called "Rock 'n' Roll Soccer" and one about NY Cosmos in the Pele days. I think the players who went over back then genuinely thought they were being pioneers helping to build up football in the US whereas Messi and co at Inter Miami are really just show ponies in today's MLS. Be interesting to see if Tampa try to get back in the MLS which could be an opportunity for Robbie. I think its more likely if he does well with them... he could get a big job in the MLS. Great opertunity for him. Interesting to see how it pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 On 18/03/2024 at 12:59, gorgierulesapply88 said: Throwing a 2 goal lead where have we seen that before... He's from the school of levein, an imposter. Watch, your mask’s slipping again 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) Their fans aren't happy already 🤣🤣🤣 He's truly hopeless. 1-1 draw, the goal was an OG from about 14 yards out. Edited March 24 by gorgierulesapply88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 22/03/2024 at 19:50, Armageddon said: Watch, your mask’s slipping again 😂 What mask? I'm known by many on here, I can assure you I'm not a fan of what you think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 First 45 secs they don't look like they're adapting that well to the passing about the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queensferryjambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 18/03/2024 at 12:59, gorgierulesapply88 said: Throwing a 2 goal lead where have we seen that before... Alex MacDonald vs Hibs Tynecastle Park April 1985? Jim Jefferies vs Hibs Tynecastle Park January 1998? Steven Naismith vs Hibs Tynecatle Park October 2023? It happens, isn't it time to move on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Turned off at "on the way for half number 2". 🙉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Rick Sanchez said: First 45 secs they don't look like they're adapting that well to the passing about the back Deary me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 3 hours ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: Their fans aren't happy already 🤣🤣🤣 He's truly hopeless. 1-1 draw, the goal was an OG from about 14 yards out. Its away from home! Robbie doesn't do away games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 https://x.com/callumquinn69/status/1771894054386638945?s=46&t=KsabsgMcL3ANTiXL-KF4Vw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgierulesapply88 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Negative Neilson hasn't changed, hopefully gets the sack soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 3 minutes ago, gorgierulesapply88 said: Negative Neilson hasn't changed, hopefully gets the sack soon. Why? What's it got to do with Hearts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 He'll be on the phone to Craig Levein the now, please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oda be a JT Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 An ex manager/player, who frankly done very well with us but even still now folk are looking to stick the knife in….get a grip ffs 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 5 hours ago, Rick Sanchez said: First 45 secs they don't look like they're adapting that well to the passing about the back That standard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Didn't like his style of play and never really understood it. That said i wish him the best of luck. Our club is at a different stage on what fans demand etc,and it didn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oda be a JT said: An ex manager/player, who frankly done very well with us but even still now folk are looking to stick the knife in….get a grip ffs 🤦♂️ Spot on. He most certainly left us in a much better state than when he took over, in both stints in the job. That's unarguable. We should be grateful for what he did for us s, though it was right to move on both times. It beats me how any Hearts fan can wish him I'll in future ventures. He's just a decent bloke trying to earn a living and provide for his family. Edited March 24 by SwindonJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Oda be a JT said: An ex manager/player, who frankly done very well with us but even still now muppets are looking to stick the knife in….get a grip ffs 🤦♂️ FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 He did well for us because he had everything a rookie manager could ever want surrounding him, on his own, he's dog shite. MK Dons... I wish him all the best, but it stick by my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 3 hours ago, Bongo 1874 said: Didn't like his style of play and never really understood it. That said i wish him the best of luck. Our club is at a different stage on what fans demand etc,and it didn't work out. I can't really remember too clearly because it was a while back, but his 2014 team played a vastly different style of football to his 2022 team, correct? There seemed to be much more energy about that team with Walker, Paterson, Nicholson etc. which wasn't replicated in his 2nd spell. I'm grateful for what he did for the club in 2014, winning a league title with 2 traditional top flight teams challenging us and one of them being Rangers is a hugely impressive feat which cannot be taken away from him (or Levein). I do think he lacked something in his 2nd spell. Lee McCulloch is sticking out like a sore thumb for me. Forrest being retained speaks volumes - and not just for an interim period. He's obviously a well regarded coach. What Naisy has done to fix our away form for example has been night and day to what we experienced under Neilson, where away games were a waste of time, money & energy for fans. Then there is the complete and utter aversion to youth development. Making as little effort as we did to keep Andy Irving is pretty much indicative of his general attitude to developing young players. Irving being signed by West Ham isn't because he was a late bloomer, its because he needed time (as ALL young players do) to develop. Laddie is only 23 and about to become a Premier League player!! Incredibly annoying. The more I see from Naismith the more I'm open to the idea that there are much better managers out there without us having to ever look at bringing Robbie back. How things fell apart under him were a sign of bad management - the whole situaition with Snodgrass and utter capitulation of 3rd, coupled with a propensity to chuck games against the OF before a ball is even kicked again and the lack of tactics when Snodgrass was worked out by St Mirren/Livi... just not bloody good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 5 hours ago, Bongo 1874 said: Didn't like his style of play and never really understood it. That said i wish him the best of luck. Our club is at a different stage on what fans demand etc,and it didn't work out. Our style of play hasn't changed much. It's a possession basesd game where we build from the back and get the full backs foward.we generally probe and switch play ti break down defences. The big difference is our defence this season, it's better. Our style hasn't changed much, in fact I think we are scoring less goals but due to our defence are more resilient in grinding put wins, especially away from home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: Our style of play hasn't changed much. It's a possession basesd game where we build from the back and get the full backs foward.we generally probe and switch play ti break down defences. The big difference is our defence this season, it's better. Our style hasn't changed much, in fact I think we are scoring less goals but due to our defence are more resilient in grinding put wins, especially away from home Style of play wise i sort of agree with you, However from what i have seen Naismith is an upgrade as a coach imo, Would also say Naismith seems better at making in game tactical changes and substitutes at key moments imo Robbie would stick with things even when he could clearly see it wasn't working in games and often would try to make defensive changes when we were on top and invite unnecessary pressure. He did well for us overall but he was limited imo, Anyway it's in the past now, Good luck to Robbie in his American adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 8 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: He did well for us because he had everything a rookie manager could ever want surrounding him, on his own, he's dog shite. MK Dons... I wish him all the best, but it stick by my opinion. Every manager dreams of taking over a club emerging from administration with broken facilities, new staff, non-functional computer systems, a shed full of disheartened youth players, and the most difficult second tier in the history of Scottish football. FFS some people on this forum are weirdos. That was a shocking crowd at the stadium but TBF the weather here was pretty frigid last night and the schools just went on spring break, and WakeMed offers almost no protection from the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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