Do The Dance Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Watched the build up on Setanta before heading to the game, and then caught the after match chat when I got home. Have noticed before a few games that Hartson seems to talk us up quite a bit, and he's also the 1st 'media' person I've heard say that the Zaliukas decision was 100% wrong. Also said we were probably only a decent striker away from seriously challenging the old firm. What's going on?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboy81 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He's right. John Hartson even in his current shape would have had 2 or 3 goals today. The fact is nobody in the Hearts team can finish for toffee, maybe Glen, but then he's not proven. The makings of a decent side is there, but you never really felt like Hearts were going score today. The quality isn't there, 1 goal in 20 odd games for our "top striker" says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 As much as i hated the guy as a player i think he is a good honest pundit ,tells it like it is an usually defends our corner (which i find strange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_jambo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hartson speaks honestly and what he says is his opinion whether its good or bad so i respect him for that. Booth is a slimeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 As much as i hated the guy as a player i think he is a good honest pundit ,tells it like it is an usually defends our corner (which i find strange) Yes, it seems he was able to escape from the weej unaffected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 As much as i hated the guy as a player i think he is a good honest pundit ,tells it like it is an usually defends our corner (which i find strange) don't see why he wouldn't. He's got no reason to dislike us imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Detested him as a player (but would love to have him in our team) but as a pundit he talks sense and has not (so far) appeared to be biased in his opinions. Unlike Booth, Lovell, Burley etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Always liked that fat, ginger, Welsh *******. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 John Hartson elbowed Webster in the coupon. John Hartson is a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 John Hartson elbowed Webster in the coupon. John Hartson is a legend. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hated him as player but he isn't that bad on Satanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I must agree that he comes across quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuanD Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Had a good chat with him at the airport a few months ago... He's a very nice guy to talk to. I also used to hate him as a player but after our chat my oppinion of him changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Like others I was not keen on him as a player - probably because he scored quite a few against us - but he does come across as a sound guy off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Like others I was not keen on him as a player - probably because he scored quite a few against us - but he does come across as a sound guy off the pitch. Only at Parkhead though, Hartson never scored at Tynecastle during his career in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He talks sense which is unusual for OF pundits. Usually honest and fair, even when describing ra sellik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 1974 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Nope. He's still the same fat, ginger, leek munching, celtic minded, oRa sellik choob he always was. That's the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Only at Parkhead though, Hartson never scored at Tynecastle during his career in Scotland. was Tynecastle not the only stadium in the SPL he hadn't scored at at one point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 John Hartson elbowed Webster in the coupon. John Hartson is a legend. You are quite right, it was an outrageous assault. In these days if an Hearts player did the same, it would be another "first" for TV evidence as the Hearts player would be suspended for at least 10 games. But I don't think that what he did to Webster was anything to do with Celtic v Hearts, I think that was part of his mentality which now looking back, probably stopped him winning much more than he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
269miles Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 When he was asked for his match forecast he basically said 'with Hearts home record and Hibs having only won twice in 8 years ' he couldn't see Hearts losing. At that point Lovell nearly fell out of the sky and Scott 'Hobo' Booth nearly choked on his Pimms Cup. Hartson was very honest today. As for the others...can someone please explain why Scott Booth is SO negative about Hearts ? Is there some history there ? Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Titor Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 was Tynecastle not the only stadium in the SPL he hadn't scored at at one point? If it was Easter Road you could just see those Ramjets adding that to their list of "first's" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp&cp Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The guys seemingly been defending us on Setanta quite a lot in recent weeks . I hated the guy when he played for Cellic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennytheJambo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 When he was asked for his match forecast he basically said 'with Hearts home record and Hibs having only won twice in 8 years ' he couldn't see Hearts losing. At that point Lovell nearly fell out of the sky and Scott 'Hobo' Booth nearly choked on his Pimms Cup. Hartson was very honest today. As for the others...can someone please explain why Scott Booth is SO negative about Hearts ? Is there some history there ? Serious question. He is taking over from Craig Burley. Setanta will employ anyone that dislikes us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 When he was asked for his match forecast he basically said 'with Hearts home record and Hibs having only won twice in 8 years ' he couldn't see Hearts losing. At that point Lovell nearly fell out of the sky and Scott 'Hobo' Booth nearly choked on his Pimms Cup. Hartson was very honest today. As for the others...can someone please explain why Scott Booth is SO negative about Hearts ? Is there some history there ? Serious question. He played for Aberdeen. Ergo, he hates Hearts. And as is the case with a number of pundits, he's not allowed to attack the real object of his ire - Rangers - so settles for taking swipes at us instead. It was the same with Charlie Nicholarse. I don't really mind Lovell though, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMHearts Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 In the few discussions I have seen on Setanta about Hearts (I'm usually at the game) Lovell seems reasonably upfront whilst Hartson seems to praise us when it is due. Booth on the other hand is an Old Firm apologist who is only interested in keeping his job and not upsetting the big two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Jambo Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 tell him to get his boots on - we could use a striker - even a fat welsh one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 We hated him as a player, which is basically a back handed compliment, he was a good player, he was hard but i don't think was ever intentionally dirty. He got away with a lot because of who he was playing for which always made things seem worse. But would have him in the Hearts team anyday, and probably still would. I reckon he would have scored a few today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodmorningmrfisherman Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 two faced barstewards the lot of you's. Just because the bald ginger**** backs us up now and again you think he's alright. Saddos anyone who wore the green and grey can go and get to feck as I don't want the crap from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I can sense he doesnt have much love for the hobos from what he said today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 In the few discussions I have seen on Setanta about Hearts (I'm usually at the game) Lovell seems reasonably upfront whilst Hartson seems to praise us when it is due. Booth on the other hand is an Old Firm apologist who is only interested in keeping his job and not upsetting the big two. I reckon the reason Hartson is so honest and open about the corrupt Scottish game is because he's Welsh! He wasn't brought up with the west coast bias mentality, and doesn't have it brainwashed into him from an early age, like most Scottish people do, therefore tells it like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Watched the build up on Setanta before heading to the game, and then caught the after match chat when I got home.Have noticed before a few games that Hartson seems to talk us up quite a bit, and he's also the 1st 'media' person I've heard say that the Zaliukas decision was 100% wrong. Also said we were probably only a decent striker away from seriously challenging the old firm. What's going on?? So he speaks the truth, why are Jambos not believing whats in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I reckon the reason Hartson is so honest and open about the corrupt Scottish game is because he's Welsh! He wasn't brought up with the west coast bias mentality, and doesn't have it brainwashed into him from an early age, like most Scottish people do, therefore tells it like it is. spot on, don't let the blaggards bring you down mate:mw_rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 From what I have seen, ex-pro's are far from being the top ******s in the Scottish media. The worst are old journalists who think because they have followed football or years, that they are part of the game and that they 'work in football'. They don't 'work in football', they cover football. Somewhere down the line that gets very blurred for a lot of them and they turn into arrogant ***** who think their opinion is far more respected than it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 From what I have seen, ex-pro's are far from being the top ******s in the Scottish media. The worst are old journalists who think because they have followed football or years, that they are part of the game and that they 'work in football'. They don't 'work in football', they cover football. Somewhere down the line that gets very blurred for a lot of them and they turn into arrogant ***** who think their opinion is far more respected than it actually is. FFS lighten up mate. I have my own opinions and what the fllluck. Folk are allowed to have their say no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 John Hartson elbowed Webster in the coupon. John Hartson is a legend. Forgot about that incident which he wasn't punished for! He is infinitely better than Dodds, Burley, Murder, Paterson, Hateley, Lovell... are there any former Heart of Midlothian players that are a 'well respected pundit'(BBC drivel on Billy's predictions)? Apart from Preston- who's an xyzed. Levein? Hardly pro Heart of Midlothian given that he is manager of another club.. Oh wait, Frail..... Calling Elvis? Why are Chuck Dung, Traynor and Hugo Spiers at the 'forefront' of football journalism in Scotland? Along with Keith 'Faceless Extra' Jackass? Bet he's cheesing that we still quote that cockhead... Along with numerous others, that fortunately, we in the capital are not exposed to unless we buy their papers. Newspapers are dying, go with the internet and read what you want but look further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Forgot about that incident which he wasn't punished for! He is infinitely better than Dodds, Burley, Murder, Paterson, Hateley, Lovell... are there any former Heart of Midlothian players that are a 'well respected pundit'(BBC drivel on Billy's predictions)? Apart from Preston- who's an xyzed. Levein? Hardly pro Heart of Midlothian given that he is manager of another club.. Oh wait, Frail..... Calling Elvis? Why are Chuck Dung, Traynor and Hugo Spiers at the 'forefront' of football journalism in Scotland? Along with Keith 'Faceless Extra' Jackass? Bet he's cheesing that we still quote that cockhead... Along with numerous others, that fortunately, we in the capital are not exposed to unless we buy their papers. Newspapers are dying, go with the internet and read what you want but look further... You can always become a journo yourself mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hated him as player but he isn't that bad on Satanta. Put it this way compare Hartson to that wee joke Walker (ANDY) Sums it up Hartson is a man AW is a wee boy. Still dislike him though, purely cause he played for the filth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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