Horatio Caine Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I reckon McEntee will come back into the team. I don't expect to see Cammy - at least not as a starter.
I P Knightley Posted March 2 Posted March 2 5 hours ago, Skacelsid said: Their Falkirk result is irrelevant this will be difficult, it suits us to have a physical scrap in midfield but that doesn't suit their carpet so much IMO as slick passing and good movement. Get the ball to the front guys. Our form has been a bit in and out lately but Saturday was much better, just give 100 % and play well, that should do. I disagree to an extent. Maybe the result is not so relevant but the performance that allowed them to get so badly pumped (and it could easily have been by 3 or 4 more) is something that's not going to be fixed over the coming week and a bit. They were hopeless and only got their goal due to a complete switch-off in Falkirk's midfield. Apart from that, they never looked like threatening. Falkirk were good; rapid and energetic in attack, switching it from wing to wing but this is nothing that Hearts can't do (& more). I expect a 3(minimum)-0.
Ex member of the SaS Posted March 2 Posted March 2 17 hours ago, Pasquale said: Assuming Beni, McEntee and Devlin are fit for this game who returns and who drops out? I would leave Benni out and maybe bring him on later. Benni has been fantastic for a while now, BUT he has a tendency to slow play down, not what we need just now. Getting the ball forward and players in the opposition box is what we need. You can't or rather it's very difficult to score with one player against three or more defenders. Flood the box and shoot on sight.
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted March 2 Posted March 2 10 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I disagree to an extent. Maybe the result is not so relevant but the performance that allowed them to get so badly pumped (and it could easily have been by 3 or 4 more) is something that's not going to be fixed over the coming week and a bit. They were hopeless and only got their goal due to a complete switch-off in Falkirk's midfield. Apart from that, they never looked like threatening. Falkirk were good; rapid and energetic in attack, switching it from wing to wing but this is nothing that Hearts can't do (& more). I expect a 3(minimum)-0. They're a yoyo side. I fully expect a v v tough game v them on their plastic pitch. They could even take an early lead. We will have to be forewarned to be forearmed here no doubts.
boag1874 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Falkirk didn't just dish out a pumping it was a complete ****ing arsehole ripped wide open by an elephant sized boaby with no lube level annihilation. That could go one or two ways. 1) They're going to shore up & just go right we're not taking another doing, lets just try and get a point & we come up against a very stuffy team that frustrate us. 2) It completely shreds all confidence & they produce another horror show. I really can't see them coming out with too much belief that they can have a go at us especially with Tyreece John-Jules ruled out for the season (if they do I reckon we'll absolutely murder them tbh).
JimmyCant Posted March 2 Posted March 2 32 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: They're a yoyo side. I fully expect a v v tough game v them on their plastic pitch. They could even take an early lead. We will have to be forewarned to be forearmed here no doubts. We couldn’t have asked for 2 better away games than we’ve got coming up. It'll be an unmitigated disaster if we don’t take 3 points there. They’re awful Tempo. No fear. Play OUR game. Aggression. Determination. Yes we might drop points between now and the end but it’s surely tae feck not going to be against this Kilmarnock team
...a bit disco Posted March 2 Posted March 2 On 28/02/2026 at 20:13, El Prez said: Hearts of Midlothian. No more match threads for the OP. Actually, a ban is really in order. Kilmarnock 1 Hearts 3. On the money, apart from the score. Killie 1 Heart 4
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I’m usually one for hating international weeks but I actually like the 2 week break for it and the cup. Get players rested, back fit and raring to go for the final push. I’m trying to stay calm but it’s not easy. HHGH.
...a bit disco Posted March 2 Posted March 2 32 minutes ago, HeartsandonlyHearts said: I’m usually one for hating international weeks but I actually like the 2 week break for it and the cup. Get players rested, back fit and raring to go for the final push. I’m trying to stay calm but it’s not easy. HHGH. Yep. International breaks are a huge pain in the arse as a rule. Not this one though. This one is a Carlsberg international break.
boag1874 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 53 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: We couldn’t have asked for 2 better away games than we’ve got coming up. It'll be an unmitigated disaster if we don’t take 3 points there. They’re awful Tempo. No fear. Play OUR game. Aggression. Determination. Yes we might drop points between now and the end but it’s surely tae feck not going to be against this Kilmarnock team Yup. If we can't go into these 3 games confident then what's the point? We're miles, miles better than all 3 & if we don't take max points then we've ****ed up majorly, pure & simple.
pettigrewsstylist Posted March 2 Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Ex member of the SaS said: I would leave Benni out and maybe bring him on later. Benni has been fantastic for a while now, BUT he has a tendency to slow play down, not what we need just now. Getting the ball forward and players in the opposition box is what we need. You can't or rather it's very difficult to score with one player against three or more defenders. Flood the box and shoot on sight. 👍
hmfc1984 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I know this break is great for the players but the lack of a game this weekend is frustrating 😂 Just want to get on with each game now!
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted March 2 Posted March 2 44 minutes ago, cookieboy said: the International break is after the Dundee match I didn’t even look at dates. I just assumed both weekends missed were together. 🤪 Duh.
Carter Posted March 2 Posted March 2 2 hours ago, boag1874 said: Falkirk didn't just dish out a pumping it was a complete ****ing arsehole ripped wide open by an elephant sized boaby with no lube level annihilation. That could go one or two ways. 1) They're going to shore up & just go right we're not taking another doing, lets just try and get a point & we come up against a very stuffy team that frustrate us. 2) It completely shreds all confidence & they produce another horror show. I really can't see them coming out with too much belief that they can have a go at us especially with Tyreece John-Jules ruled out for the season (if they do I reckon we'll absolutely murder them tbh). I shudder to think what's in your search engine...
mr fox Posted March 2 Posted March 2 8 hours ago, Horatio Caine said: I reckon McEntee will come back into the team. I don't expect to see Cammy - at least not as a starter. Can’t see it tbh who gets dropped
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 2 Posted March 2 23 minutes ago, mr fox said: Can’t see it tbh who gets dropped I doubt Devlin will be fully fit to start and play 90 minutes, but when he is, he goes straight in for Leonard. Nothing against Leonard who has been very good for us but we still miss Cammy something fierce.
Pasquale Posted March 2 Posted March 2 18 minutes ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: I doubt Devlin will be fully fit to start and play 90 minutes, but when he is, he goes straight in for Leonard. Nothing against Leonard who has been very good for us but we still miss Cammy something fierce. This. Leonard has been an excellent stop gap and I shudder to think how we would have struggled without him but a fit Devlin strolls back into the team. I wouldn't be adverse to seeing Devlin and Leonard playing together in some games.
AC Mallin_51 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 3 hours ago, boag1874 said: Falkirk didn't just dish out a pumping it was a complete ****ing arsehole ripped wide open by an elephant sized boaby with no lube level annihilation. That could go one or two ways. 1) They're going to shore up & just go right we're not taking another doing, lets just try and get a point & we come up against a very stuffy team that frustrate us. 2) It completely shreds all confidence & they produce another horror show. I really can't see them coming out with too much belief that they can have a go at us especially with Tyreece John-Jules ruled out for the season (if they do I reckon we'll absolutely murder them tbh). I don’t know if they can afford to just settle for a point. They’re adrift in 11th and games are running out
Pasquale for King Posted March 2 Posted March 2 No way Devlin is replacing Leonard, they will play together.
Jack Torrance Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Mods proper trolling everyone now with the thread title. A good opportunity to stretch our goal difference. A 1-0 would also be most welcome. A raucous atmosphere and three points please. Tick another one off.
Cisco1914 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Mortimer said: I shudder to think what's in your search engine... 🤣
mr fox Posted March 2 Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Pasquale said: This. Leonard has been an excellent stop gap and I shudder to think how we would have struggled without him but a fit Devlin strolls back into the team. I wouldn't be adverse to seeing Devlin and Leonard playing together in some games. Not sure Del would go with 2 smaller ones he does like height in his team I think it would work
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted March 2 Posted March 2 4 hours ago, boag1874 said: Yup. If we can't go into these 3 games confident then what's the point? We're miles, miles better than all 3 & if we don't take max points then we've ****ed up majorly, pure & simple. Im sure the players will go in confident rather tham complacenhte tbh. Its good we have a pragmatic manager who will view every game as a risk. And this is precisely the mindset we require right now.
Aussie Jambo Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Is it me or do we have two match threads for Killie game? Never an easy game at Killie. But I think after the Falkirk game. If we can get two early goals I think we will end up the same scoreline as Falkirk. Killie are down and out. **** them up big time.
Babertonhearts Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I don't see Devlin displacing Leonard unless he loses form.
Watt-Zeefuik Posted March 2 Posted March 2 46 minutes ago, mr fox said: Not sure Del would go with 2 smaller ones he does like height in his team I think it would work Baningime is 5'10. Leonard is 5'11. He's played Cammy and Beni together plenty this season.
tiger Rudi Posted March 2 Posted March 2 11 hours ago, mr fox said: Same team and same formation I think the way Falkirk tore them apart I'd agree. A positive line up. Get a bit of consistency in selection. Same team for me.
tiger Rudi Posted March 2 Posted March 2 12 minutes ago, Babertonhearts said: I don't see Devlin displacing Leonard unless he loses form. He won't. Might play beside him, in fact probably will, when we play away against the other top teams. At home, do we really need them both? Results will dictate how quickly Devlin gets back in.
Debut 4 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Aussie Jambo said: Is it me or do we have two match threads for Killie game? Never an easy game at Killie. But I think after the Falkirk game. If we can get two early goals I think we will end up the same scoreline as Falkirk. Killie are down and out. **** them up big time. I thought we looked like we played with a bit more freedom v Aberdeen than recent games. Ready to open the legs again and get the goals for column up. It’s easy to say that playing Killie who are toiling but I’m actually basing it on what I saw from Hearts. Edited March 2 by Debut 4
sjm Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Anyone know how ticket sales going? Hoping to go but not enough loyalty points yet.
maltese jambo Posted March 3 Posted March 3 (edited) 18 minutes ago, sjm said: Anyone know how ticket sales going? Hoping to go but not enough loyalty points yet. Do we know how many we are getting for this game ? Need to have it absolutely rammed full of jambos. Edited March 3 by maltese jambo
Gundermann Posted March 3 Posted March 3 15 hours ago, ...a bit disco said: Yep. International breaks are a huge pain in the arse as a rule. Not this one though. This one is a Carlsberg international break. It is that. An extra toll-free week of DM massaging Deep Heat into Shankland's pins.
Farmer1 Posted March 3 Posted March 3 12 hours ago, mr fox said: Not sure Del would go with 2 smaller ones he does like height in his team I think it would work I suspect it would work if we went 4:4:2 as they both cover a lot of ground. Or you add Magnusson as the 10 for some extra height. Both are too good to be on the bench in my opinion
El Prez Posted March 3 Posted March 3 McCann, to be fair to him, has set Kilmarnock up to have a go. Even going down to ten men at Kilmarnock away to Rangers they still tried to push up. Even with Falkirk at times. Losing John-Jules looks like it'll hit them quite badly though. He had a touch of the Ellis Simms about him. Think they'll leave spaces for us. As others have pointed out, a draw isn't good enough for them at this stage of the season. Sticking with my initial prediction in that there will be more than one goal scored here.
Halliphax Posted March 3 Posted March 3 If it’s business as usual for the Killie lineup then Chesny/Kyzi/Braga in a 4-3-3 If they’re still hurting from the Falkirk skelping and set up to have every man behind the ball then might need need a 4-4-2 with Braga and Kabore up front (plus two wingers).
DxB Hearts Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Having a weekend off is such a great thing at this stage is amazing. Pick up 4 weeks after that and we'll go into the sharp end of the season in just an incredible position. Just win Hearts. Please just win.
El Prez Posted March 3 Posted March 3 6 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: Braga injured ? Anything in this ? He's been managing a "groin issue" for a couple of weeks. McInnes mentioned it in a presser the other day. I raised an eyebrow at it at the time, tbh. But with all the running he's been doing. Didn't think anything of it. Unless he's done something else yesterday...?
JimmyCant Posted March 3 Posted March 3 4 minutes ago, El Prez said: He's been managing a "groin issue" for a couple of weeks. McInnes mentioned it in a presser the other day. I raised an eyebrow at it at the time, tbh. But with all the running he's been doing. Didn't think anything of it. Unless he's done something else yesterday...? Well he’s got 2 weeks thankfully. Plus we’ve got options
El Prez Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Just now, JimmyCant said: Well he’s got 2 weeks thankfully. Plus we’ve got options He'll be ok. Don't imagine they're getting beasted this week at least. So everyone should still get some time away to chill, as they'd have gotten in Dubai. Wish I had groin troubles if that's how Braga's still able to cover 8k's+ a game. 😔
Tour22 Posted March 3 Posted March 3 20 hours ago, ...a bit disco said: Yep. International breaks are a huge pain in the arse as a rule. Not this one though. This one is a Carlsberg international break. Have to agree with this. It gives the support a chance to relax as well.
JimmyCant Posted March 3 Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, El Prez said: He'll be ok. Don't imagine they're getting beasted this week at least. So everyone should still get some time away to chill, as they'd have gotten in Dubai. Wish I had groin troubles if that's how Braga's still able to cover 8k's+ a game. 😔 I’ve had a throbbing in my groin lately and it’s all Braga’s fault 😂
Portable Badger Posted March 3 Posted March 3 9 minutes ago, JimmyCant said: I’ve had a throbbing in my groin lately and it’s all Braga’s fault 😂 😂
neilnunb Posted March 3 Posted March 3 (edited) 5 hours ago, sjm said: Anyone know how ticket sales going? Hoping to go but not enough loyalty points yet. These are the current sections available but no idea what sales are like. I'm in 2 so presumably it's sold out along with 3 &4. Edited March 3 by neilnunb
haj Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Any idea when the LP’s threshold will drop? It’s at 75 now but nothing on the site to say when the next phase will be.
TexasAndy Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Killie have defo improved under McCann although they may have lost their new manager bounce. We just need to be add it from the start. Get first goal and I think we can be comfortable 2-0.
mr fox Posted March 3 Posted March 3 10 hours ago, Farmer1 said: I suspect it would work if we went 4:4:2 as they both cover a lot of ground. Or you add Magnusson as the 10 for some extra height. Both are too good to be on the bench in my opinion Agree … one thing just now they are pressing and moving it fast. Dropping Spittal to accommodate similar players is not what i would do. We need a more attack minded player in this team. No idea on the midfield going forward plenty options though but I would keep spittal in the team.
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