paranoid android Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 This is a tough game to call. I respect St Johnstone as they have been a good solid team for numerous years. They have seldom been easy opposition for Hearts, even during the years that Romanov was paying silly wages. I expect a very tough and tight match. A lot will depend on how quickly Ozturk and Augustyn gel as a new pairing in central defence. We can't afford to lose soft goals during tight matches. Our midfield can be superb particularly out wide - Walker and Nicholson on form will create loads of chances. I think Sow could light up the league if he stays fit and we play him through the middle rather than pushing him wide to accommodate Juanma. I reckon a draw is likely or perhaps a one-goal victory for either team - I can't see a hammering. I imagine both teams will finish top 6 though given the quality of players in both squads. Opening games are always a bit cagey. Nice post - like it. Sow is a player, but you never quite know what you're going to get from him. This Nigerian left-back is going to be cutting it fine to make it for this. Haven't seen much of a few players in the pre-season games, so probably a few fitness concerns. No reason why we can't go in with confidence, and we need to be aiming at winning our home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Our players are preparing by fighting with tracksuit tops. Be afraid Scumbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hearts have won three of the last four at Tynecastle, all were 2-0. St. Johnstone won the most recent and only meeting there in our relegation season, though. It was also 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Pack Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Too many injuries will f**k us up, home win unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Looks like Pallardo will miss this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipped Flake Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Anne Budge once revived my seemingly dead goldfish by performing micro-CPR. believe it or not my wife revived our goldfish by doing just that years ago - 100% true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrewWebster Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Looks like Steven Anderson will miss this, so Brad McKay will make a quick return to Tynecastle. He's sure to give away a goal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 believe it or not my wife revived our goldfish by doing just that years ago - 100% true story. Is she Ann Budge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just realised McHattie might be starting this. My confidence just rocketed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just realised McHattie might be starting this. My confidence just rocketed. Denied. Barry Anderson @BarryAnderson_ 2 minutes ago Juwon Oshaniwa collected his passport today and says UK visa has been issued for him to join Hearts. Story on http://www.edinburghnews.com/sport soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Ive has three weeks to make that post. And i choose to do it the same day hes replaced. Ive no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Ive has three weeks to make that post. And i choose to do it the same day hes replaced. Ive no luck Tbf, while it'd be good to have him available I think it'll be tight for Oshaniwa to tie up loose ends in Nigeria and get over here and be match fit to play on Sunday. I'd stick with McHattie as we'll be working on shape all week and he's nowhere near as bad as folk make out. He's not up against Coleman and Mirallas this week either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 This boy will play on Sunday, you can be assured of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This boy will play on Sunday, you can be assured of that. If he's good to go then great. Just saying I wouldn't be losing my mess if McHattie is selected, he's good enough to do a job. Oshaniwa will clearly be first choice, but I'd rather make sure he was ready for the whole season than rush him for one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This boy will play on Sunday, you can be assured of that. He'll play and score a screamer. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 #GODISGOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crùbag Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Was thinking originally that the Saints would be more match-fit for this after their European games but have they played since then? Maybe after Everton and Arbroath, we'll be the fitter team? Then again, there's McHattie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb46836 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 After the European debacle we played Real Sociadad and played out adrab 0-0 , QoS in a closed doors game and beat them 5-1 then played Blackpool and lost 0-1 Fitness won't be an issue, whether or not we'll be good enough on Sunday though is a different question! Same issue as last season so far, void of ideas and creativity in the last third! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 No creativity in the final third with an isolated John Sutton up top didn't work out well for us anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Mentioned it on WAP, or here, not sure tbh, but we'll likely start with O'Halloran up front on his own or with a partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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