Chimp Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Huge game on Saturday with a chance to put us 14 points ahead of Killie. After a disappointing defeat at Ross County in our last game we'll need to up our game for this one. Killie will be right up for it and full of confidence after their 5-2 thumping of St Mirren so we'll need to be at our best to come away with a win. 2-1 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeDiouf Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Hoping we have Kent and Hoff back for this one and get back to winning ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Got draw written all over it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Does anyone know if Hoff is back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 8 minutes ago, Negan said: Does anyone know if Hoff is back? Naismith plans to have them back in training during the break with a view to returning to action against Kilmarnock at Tynecastle Park at the end of the month. "We expect Frankie and Calem back during the international break, which then puts them into the first game back," he said. "The expectation is we will have them back for then." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Given Vargas played early morning and the time differences for his flight is he likely to play? 🥸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 After last season, we don’t want to be taking our foot off the gas. It’s too easy to think we have third all sewn up. I will relax a bit more when we have put Killie to the sword.😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 9 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Given Vargas played early morning and the time differences for his flight is he likely to play? 🥸 Hard to tell. Quite possible he'll be on the bench rather than starting. Oda in his place if that were the case I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 11 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Given Vargas played early morning and the time differences for his flight is he likely to play? 🥸 I imagine that he'll be raring to go. Fu' o' beans, that lad. Perhaps a 2nd half sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 18 minutes ago, jamboozy said: After last season, we don’t want to be taking our foot off the gas. It’s too easy to think we have third all sewn up. I will relax a bit more when we have put Killie to the sword.😅 Shankland needs a foil (swordsman pun intended) ... ... forget Tagawa ... or Oda ... ... by all means bring on Varga when the going gets tough ... ... but, for putting the likes of Killie to the sword, then we should've signed Brienne of Tarth ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 28 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Given Vargas played early morning and the time differences for his flight is he likely to play? 🥸 He managed after the last international break. Think he'll be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 34 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Given Vargas played early morning and the time differences for his flight is he likely to play? 🥸 Same with Rowles and Atkinson - they played in Canberra yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 17 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: He managed after the last international break. Think he'll be okay. 11 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Same with Rowles and Atkinson - they played in Canberra yesterday. Here's hoping then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I want to see a signal of intent . Kilmarnock are a good side and the perfect opponent to put down a marker against . We are the home team and we have the better players in most parts of the field . After the loss against County we need to bounce back . There must be no repeat of last season , and we also need to get some momentum up ahead of the semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 50 minutes ago, jamboozy said: After last season, we don’t want to be taking our foot off the gas. It’s too easy to think we have third all sewn up. I will relax a bit more when we have put Killie to the sword.😅 Exactly, just look at last season. If Killie beat us then the gap is down to 8 points and then we have a tough away game to St Mirren followed by Livi at home before the split. It is all in our hands and if we match Killie's results then they can't catch us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 32 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: He managed after the last international break. Think he'll be okay. 26 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: Same with Rowles and Atkinson - they played in Canberra yesterday. At their ages they should be able to cope just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Big game this and playing devils advocate I think it's a must win for Killie if they harbour ambitions of catching us. In reality they will come and play the McInnes way to defend and hit on the break. We are used to this and just need to be patient and take our chances when they present. 2-1 Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 50 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: Shankland needs a foil (swordsman pun intended) ... ... forget Tagawa ... or Oda ... ... by all means bring on Varga when the going gets tough ... ... but, for putting the likes of Killie to the sword, then we should've signed Brienne of Tarth ... Good choice Mikey😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 19 minutes ago, wavydavy said: Exactly, just look at last season. If Killie beat us then the gap is down to 8 points and then we have a tough away game to St Mirren followed by Livi at home before the split. It is all in our hands and if we match Killie's results then they can't catch us. Your last sentence says it all Davy.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Don't fancy us at all to be honest. Killie at Rugby Park, on that pitch, in the driving wind and rain with 3 or 4 players travelling a distance with the internationals. A couple still carrying knocks or been out for a few weeks. Can't say I'm confident. I think we could lose this one. Very tough game and Killie have a gigantic defence so we need to be clever and get behind them because they'll eat up a high percentage of aerial balls from set plays and crosses. If we allow it to become a battle we'll get bullied because they're a physical team. I'd take a draw right now tbh. We just need to get over the line with 3rd and save ourselves for the Rangers game at Hampden. I'd rather keep some of the lads fresh and no risk anyone for this game. Edited March 27 by Cruyff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Just now, Cruyff said: Don't fancy us at all to be honest. Killie at Rugby Park, on that pitch, in the driving wind and rain with 3 or 4 players travelling a distance with the internationals. A couple still carrying knocks or been out for a few weeks. Can't say I'm confident. I think we couldn't lose this one. Very tough game and Killie have a gigantic defence so we need to be clever and get behind them because they'll eat up a high percentage of aerial balls from set plays and crosses. If we allow it to become a battle we'll get bullied because they're a physical team. I'd take a draw right now tbh. We just need to get over the line with 3rd and save ourselves for the Rangers game at Hampden. I'd rather keep some of the lads fresh and no risk anyone for this game. It's at Tynecastle. 🥸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Let's have no ifs, buts, maybes. Let's just go out and beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 minute ago, davemclaren said: It's at Tynecastle. 🥸 Thanks Dave mate. Oh well, not as bad as first feared probably still take a draw though. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: Thanks Dave mate. Oh well, not as bad as first feared probably still take a draw though. 👍 I'm not advocating playing for a draw but it suits us a lot more than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 11 minutes ago, jamboozy said: Your last sentence says it all Davy.👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 2 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I'm not advocating playing for a draw but it suits us a lot more than them. If Killie come at us we'll have them but if they come for a draw, they'll probably get one. I think we've always struggled to break them down. McInnes knows he's no catching us, they just need to get 4th. Hopefully it's an open game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Tough game but we'll win 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 14 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Let's have no ifs, buts, maybes. Let's just go out and beat them. We will, John ... we will. I'm almost relaxed about it. ⛱️ 🍸 😎 ... until the last 10 mins when we're defending a 1 goal lead and they're shelling it route #1 and playing for fouls and falling over at every opportunity ... aided and abetted by the officials. Cynical? Moi? You better believe it. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Panzee Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 would be nice for a change for us to get an early goal - encourage them (or any opposition for that matter) - to open up a bit and make for amore entertaining game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 15 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: We will, John ... we will. I'm almost relaxed about it. ⛱️ 🍸 😎 ... until the last 10 mins when we're defending a 1 goal lead and they're shelling it route #1 and playing for fouls and falling over at every opportunity ... aided and abetted by the officials. Cynical? Moi? You better believe it. 😄 Ya cynical auld goat ye😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, Chimp said: Naismith plans to have them back in training during the break with a view to returning to action against Kilmarnock at Tynecastle Park at the end of the month. "We expect Frankie and Calem back during the international break, which then puts them into the first game back," he said. "The expectation is we will have them back for then." GREAT! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Looks like a very difficult game. Any victory would be marvellous; even a draw would be no disaster. 2-2, I think. Hibs cheated to a standstill and pumped would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 4 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Ya cynical auld goat ye😄 I'll take that as a compliment. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 3 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: I'll take that as a compliment. 😄 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 6 minutes ago, martoon said: Looks like a very difficult game. Any victory would be marvellous; even a draw would be no disaster. 2-2, I think. Hibs cheated to a standstill and pumped would be nice. Check out the fixtures. I'm only really concerned about us beating Killie ... ... but ... . . It could very well be another weekend when all other results go in our favour ... ... and give our 'rivals' nightmares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillsland jack Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, TexasAndy said: Big game this and playing devils advocate I think it's a must win for Killie if they harbour ambitions of catching us. In reality they will come and play the McInnes way to defend and hit on the break. We are used to this and just need to be patient and take our chances when they present. 2-1 Hearts. Yup, so we the fans need to be patient and not start moaning too soon, I'll take a 1-0 winner in the 89th minute thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 16 minutes ago, Gillsland jack said: Yup, so we the fans need to be patient and not start moaning too soon, I'll take a 1-0 winner in the 89th minute thanks very much. Shanks 90 mins + 4 ... ... by which time the St John's volunteers will be attending to numerous emergencies. Or, maybe, just maybe ... for once ... we stroll it. 4-0 by ½ time and Craig Gordon brought on to score a penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I wouldn’t change our league position but being so far ahead is not conducive to being 100% focused and hungry for 3 points. We lost focus last season when we were in a similar (though worse(!)) situation and entered a slump that we struggled to exit. It almost makes me hanker for a closer race. Almost but not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1874 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 My worry against Killie is Toby & Rowles if Kents not back,as they 2 always struggle against physical strikers & they got Watkins & Vassel who'll be up for a fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Cruyff said: If Killie come at us we'll have them but if they come for a draw, they'll probably get one. I think we've always struggled to break them down. McInnes knows he's no catching us, they just need to get 4th. Hopefully it's an open game. i certainly wouldn’t want the gap to go to 8 points that’s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Looking forward to this. We were under strength at Dingwall and it showed. Hoping the break gave us a chance to get a few folk fit, especially Kent. Be great if Barrie is back, the sort of game he does well in. 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoGwash Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Win this one and 3rd place is wrapped up with a nice wee bow on top. Lose it and things might just start to get a little twitchy with another tricky game next week and the natural pessimism/fatalism that many fans have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Second balls are key in this one,win it then get it wide early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: Shanks 90 mins + 4 ... ... by which time the St John's volunteers will be attending to numerous emergencies. Or, maybe, just maybe ... for once ... we stroll it. 4-0 by ½ time and Craig Gordon brought on to score a penalty. It would have to be some emergency to bring up English ambulance volunteers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Hope the players get a great backing. Edited March 27 by Bongo 1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 20 minutes ago, XB52 said: It would have to be some emergency to bring up English ambulance volunteers Oops! They could always bring some decent referees with them, though. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 4 hours ago, HopeDiouf said: Hoping we have Kent and Hoff back for this one and get back to winning ways. Both back training and available to play on Saturday Naismith has told EEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNelly15 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Kent, Hoff, McKay and Fraser all in contention for the matchday squad. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 25 minutes ago, McNelly15 said: Kent, Hoff, McKay and Fraser all in contention for the matchday squad. Happy days Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 35 minutes ago, McNelly15 said: Kent, Hoff, McKay and Fraser all in contention for the matchday squad. Happy days Fantastic. Feel a lot more confident about Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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