The People's Chimp Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I was on a birthday night out on saturday and speaking to few fans of various persuasions; hun, muttonite, arab, and anyway they quickly steered the conversation, as you will no doubt have experienced, to hearts, romanov and what a big mess we're in and when is liquidation etc. Great. It's all i've talked about to morons for 3 years now, including partick thistle fans who try and make sly jokes about my soi disant protestantism/view towards catholics when i'm an atheist liberal socialist.* Anyway, I digress, the point of this somewhat meandering post is that I managed to steer the conversation round, as I always do, to the much vaunted successes of our esteemed club. Number one being Adam's goal in 1998, but, for those old squirmers less steeped in scottish football's actual traditions, 2006 is a fine topic with which to shut them up. Fwiw, Hartley is always going to be hearts legend for me. 02.04.06. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5K0HEPWCI *the joys of living in glasgow, where everything is viewed through the myopic, glaucomic eye of sectarianism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar Hadzimehmedovic Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That chase back and tackle was Miko's best moment in a Hearts shirt. Apart from his first goal against Killie. Or the goal against Celtic. Or maybe Hibs. Oh wait, what about barging Andy Davis? Feck it, he's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Baxter Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I love the man, He gave me the best day off my live on the 02/04/06 Also scored the most vital goal ever at Tynecastle against Aberdeen to give us a chance to enter the champions league. Hartley will always be welcome back to Tynecastle. What a beautiful day..day..day..What a beautiful day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Herbertson Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuarty Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Said this before... and I'll say it again. For that hatrick alone... Paul Hartley could come in to my house... take a sh* t on my living room floor, kick me in the nuts... and I'd still shake his hand, pat him on the back and thank him giving me one of the greatest ever moments as a Hearts fan. Mr Paul Hartley.... a Hearts legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thanks for posting that vid, great start to my day. Definitely one of the best days of my short but eventful life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.J Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley is a thoroughly decent chap, and welcome to buy me a pint in the Diggers any time he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley is a great guy. I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am lying on a board with a knackered back, in complete agony but watching this again and I smile, cheers for the post mate, best day of my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley is a great guy. I love him. Even though he's great friends with Steven Pressley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmaroon Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Marvellous! That sure as feck brightens up another Monday morning at work ... Hartley's superb hat-trick (number two still gets me jumping); Zibby; The Hobo's losing the plot on the park; the empty seats in the wee team's end ... were these the 'wide-open spaces' at Hampden that the Hobo's were gonna teach us a lesson on?; Miko and the corner flag ... What a day that was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I want to touch his beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 He'd still get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I want to touch his beard. There's always one who has to take it too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Quagmire Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I honestly do not think he will ever play football like that for any other club. I wonder if he would prefer playing for hearts and playing the best football of his career or playing for the tic his boy hood heroes but not playing great football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I honestly do not think he will ever play football like that for any other club. I wonder if he would prefer playing for hearts and playing the best football of his career or playing for the tic his boy hood heroes but not playing great football. Winning loads of trophies playing for his boyhood heroes. Or winning the odd trophy playing for a team thats not his boyhood heroes. Seems a no brainer. As for the quality of football comment, don't know where you get that from. He's now playing at a higher level than he was at HMFC, and is equipping himself ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 There's always one who has to take it too far. Don't even pretend you wouldn't want in on some beard touching action. You sicko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Don't even pretend you wouldn't want in on some beard touching action. You sicko. Maybe just one wee stroke then, for old times sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Winning loads of trophies playing for his boyhood heroes. Or winning the odd trophy playing for a team thats not his boyhood heroes. Seems a no brainer. As for the quality of football comment, don't know where you get that from. He's now playing at a higher level than he was at HMFC, and is equipping himself ok. I dunno if it is a no-brainer. His form was irresistible that season. It's definitely the best football of his career. I agree he has played well though, for celtic. The hardfought nature of a hearts scottish cup win, the relationship he had with the fans and his love of getting it right up the HOBOs means he will also cherish his time at hearts and that scottish cup win, I'm sure just as much as the time with his boyhood heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambovambo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The first goal is astonishing. The pace from end to end. Haven't watched that for a while. Ah ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 We had some great football in 2006, some fantastic moments from the likes of Rudi and Takis, but everytime we played really well, Hartley was at the centre of it all. He strutted that season with panache and arrogance (allied to real ****ing grafting, mind) and delivered, in the Cup semi-final, as complete a performance as I've seen anyone deliver in a Hearts shirt. It just doesn't get better - and to do it in a game of such importance, completely destroying and demoralising the hobos into the bargain - just awesome. I still think his lack of conviction from the spot when we capitulated to Celtic at Tynie recently, betrayed his feelings for this club. Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlett Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I love that video. amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Quagmire Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Winning loads of trophies playing for his boyhood heroes. Or winning the odd trophy playing for a team thats not his boyhood heroes. Seems a no brainer. As for the quality of football comment, don't know where you get that from. He's now playing at a higher level than he was at HMFC, and is equipping himself ok. you don't get it JR. He will never play for Celtic in the same way he played for hearts, and thats the point i am making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 you don't get it JR. He will never play for Celtic in the same way he played for hearts, and thats the point i am making. The arrogant swagger, the self belief, the cigar smoking gestures to the hobos. Brilliant stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamboRobbo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 you don't get it JR. He will never play for Celtic in the same way he played for hearts, and thats the point i am making. From a Hearts fans point of view I can see where you're coming from. From a football players point of view, he's now playing at a higher level, playing competitive matches against teams like Man Utd, and winning trophies. I imagine he'll feel he's progressed quite a bit since his HMFC days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Quagmire Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 From a Hearts fans point of view I can see where you're coming from. From a football players point of view, he's now playing at a higher level, playing competitive matches against teams like Man Utd, and winning trophies. I imagine he'll feel he's progressed quite a bit since his HMFC days. I agree that his opponents are of a higher level in some matches but he is not really playing the football of his career, he also plays a totally different role at the tic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Even though he's great friends with Steven Pressley ? People always come out with this kind of nonsense when I say that I like Hartley. I'm just surprised that someone hasn't made some hilarious "where's the extra H" comment. Some people just don't want to see the posts that don't fit in with their twisted agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Mugabe Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 People always come out with this kind of nonsense when I say that I like Hartley. I'm just surprised that someone hasn't made some hilarious "where's the extra H" comment. Some people just don't want to see the posts that don't fit in with their twisted agenda. Paul Hartley is quite rightly regarded as a Hearts legend. Was a class act for us and has conducted himself superbly since leaving. He is always welcome back at Tynie. Let's not ruin a thread about a Hearts great by mentioning the chest thumping wheasel or looking to start arguments with a thoroughly decent poster in Makween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 People always come out with this kind of nonsense when I say that I like Hartley. I'm just surprised that someone hasn't made some hilarious "where's the extra H" comment. Some people just don't want to see the posts that don't fit in with their twisted agenda. I wonder if Hartley likes you though ? You're always having a go at his mate. A Hearts Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley is quite rightly regarded as a Hearts legend. Was a class act for us and has conducted himself superbly since leaving. He is always welcome back at Tynie. Let's not ruin a thread about a Hearts great by mentioning the chest thumping wheasel or looking to start arguments with a thoroughly decent poster in Makween. People like Drylaw Hearts just want to troll all the time, sadly. They ruin the forum for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 People like Drylaw Hearts just want to troll all the time, sadly. They ruin the forum for everyone. If I was indeed 'trolling' I'm pretty sure the Mods would inform me. For your info...... They haven't - not once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makween Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 If I was indeed 'trolling' I'm pretty sure the Mods would inform me. For your info...... They haven't - not once. I believe the mods only act on these things when reports are submitted. I personally don't report people as I'm a man of honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 He'll always be 'Sir Paul' to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo83 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley = HMFC Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki 74 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Paul Hartley = HMFC Legend He certainly is a legend. A true gent off the pitch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I believe the mods only act on these things when reports are submitted. I personally don't report people as I'm a man of honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.U.S.S. Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 If I was indeed 'trolling' I'm pretty sure the Mods would inform me. For your info...... They haven't - not once. Do you get a blue peter badge for being such a good bhoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Do you get a blue peter badge for being such a good bhoy? I doubt I will ever qualify SUSS as I've had a few infractions for other 'offences'. But thanks for asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I don't care who he plays for or what he does for the rest of his career, I will love Paul Hartley until my dying day. That man is part Jambo, and I'm sure he'll admit as much when he finally hangs up his boots. If the Celtic players take to hanging about in Edinburgh bars after their ban from the weedge establishments, he's one who'll not go short on a few free beers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.U.S.S. Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I doubt I will ever qualify SUSS as I've had a few infractions for other 'offences'. But thanks for asking. If you do manage to get one, let me know how! Although my previous could also rule me out on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.U.S.S. Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I don't care who he plays for or what he does for the rest of his career, I will love Paul Hartley until my dying day. That man is part Jambo, and I'm sure he'll admit as much when he finally hangs up his boots. If the Celtic players take to hanging about in Edinburgh bars after their ban from the weedge establishments, he's one who'll not go short on a few free beers... Couldnt agree more, he was perhaps not a Jambo when he arrived, but part of him will be with us forever and a little of us has went west with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The arrogant swagger, the self belief, the cigar smoking gestures to the hobos. Brilliant stuff. And, Mr Liquidator, regarding the "signature" quote at the bottom of your post, "This radio station is named 'Paul Hartley'..." Got no problems with him joining Celtic... he always gave 100% at the JTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 A Hearts legend. Hartley is welcome at Tynecastle any time he likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I honestly do not think he will ever play football like that for any other club. I wonder if he would prefer playing for hearts and playing the best football of his career or playing for the tic his boy hood heroes but not playing great football. It seems that`s one thing Romanov has at least got right in the last couple of years! Paul seems to have suddenly lost his energy and drive he had at Hearts. I don`t think it`s anything to do with a new role at Celtic or him sticking out at a smaller club because it`s quite easy to tell when a player has "lost his legs" so to speak. However, like every other Hearts fan he`ll remain a hero of mine. Maybe not on a par with Robbo but he`ll certainly keep his place in our history and that season will be brought up year after year after year, because it deserves to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I really admired that fact that, although we all knew he was Celtic-fan-at-heart, he was never fishing for a move, and always seemed to raise his game against them... and if he was able to wind-up the fans, well, he seemed to enjoy that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoes_off Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 ****ing brilliant player, put 6 past the hobo's that season i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo walesy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 It just showed how much he was loved that when he handed in a transfer request just before the cis semi v Motherwell(correct me if i have the wrong team) nearly every Hearts fan sang his name as he came out.No other player would have got that for wanting to join the tic. He was well on his way to legendary status then and he confirmed it on the 02/04/06! One of the greatest servants to the club in my (short) lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Great memories of a fabulous day. And to think some in the Scottish media actually criticised Hearts/Vlad for not letting him go to his boyhood heroes for the ?300,000 (or was it a generous ?350,000) that Celtic first offered for his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 And, Mr Liquidator, regarding the "signature" quote at the bottom of your post, "This radio station is named 'Paul Hartley'..." Got no problems with him joining Celtic... he always gave 100% at the JTs Good spot my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That chase back and tackle was Miko's best moment in a Hearts shirt. Apart from his first goal against Killie. Or the goal against Celtic. Or maybe Hibs. Oh wait, what about barging Andy Davis? Feck it, he's awesome. You missed waving the corner flag after Hartleys hat-trick. Yet another thing that's great about that video, is Clum shouting at Zibbi after the first goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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