DC92 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 25/04/2023 at 11:06, Tony Wonder said: Those split fixtures make 3rd look a tall order now. Aberdeen getting St Mirren at home a 3rd time means they likely just need to win their 2 home games as there's not much chance of us taking anything off Celtic or Rangers. When you consider it could've been us with the extra home game against St Mirren and playing Celtic when they're on holiday rather than aiming to wrap up the title, I don't think the fixtures could have been any worse. That result for Aberdeen on Sunday has probably sealed it anyway. The psychological boost of keeping the winning run going while also maintaining that margin for error should see them through. A 2 or 3 point gap with worse goal difference might have provoked a wobble. The game I go back to in my head is the Rangers game at Tynecastle when Neilson treated it as a free hit to trial his mental tactics instead of just playing a normal, solid team and seeing if we could get a result. It was an unbelievably stupid act of hubris which ended a long unbeaten run and dented confidence. The team selection at Pittodrie when a point would have kept them 7 behind was almost as bad. Anyway, I'm finding it hard to feel too hard done by at not finishing third this season. There's no question we'd have more points without the injuries but those were known about early on and performances have ranged between dreadful and mediocre for the most part. Even when we had a bit of a gap in February I never felt 100% confident because the tactics blatantly were not working by that point (admittedly I didn't think Aberdeen were the most likely candidates to overtake us). The only glimmer of positivity to this shit show is that Aberdeen will probably be forced to hire Robson now. Okay, he might end up being a brilliant manager for all we know, but there isn't much to go on at the moment. This winning run started when expectations were zero and they've pretty much ridden the crest of a wave since. Our results in December/January are proof of the power of momentum in football and how that can distract from the bigger picture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Aberdeen getting a result on Saturday has really stuffed us, whereas I feel we've generally just accepted OF matches now are a loss. Fair play to Aberdeen, and the run of form they are on is incredible. I do wonder though - take 4-6 nailed on starters out of any other team and how do they do... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 17 hours ago, DC92 said: The game I go back to in my head is the Rangers game at Tynecastle when Neilson treated it as a free hit to trial his mental tactics instead of just playing a normal, solid team and seeing if we could get a result. It was an unbelievably stupid act of hubris which ended a long unbeaten run and dented confidence. It ultimately resulted in Neilson getting sacked. Seems clear the players lost trust in him, and led to the awful run up to the Ross County game. The two 'best-case' scenarios we're looking at are winning v Aberdeen, Hibs and St Mirren and hoping Aberdeen lose to both Celtic and Rangers plus drop points at home to St Mirren and/or Hibs; or we pick up points against Celtic and/or Rangers as well as winning the other three. Both seem unlikely at this stage. (Obviously winning all five games would be THE best-case scenario.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Darren said: (Obviously winning all five games would be THE best-case scenario.) Imagine if we do and Hearts and Aberdeen start next season with Naismith and Robson in charge. f**k me, I need a drink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Unless Naismith shows something outstanding, I imagine we are looking for someone new. Now ok, 3rd is looking harder than it probably should have been, but assuming we get at least 4th, there is a good chance of European football. We have a decent squad, and a solid financial base. I imagine that we look potentially very attractive, and it's pretty rare that a manager gets brought in to a club not-really-in-crisis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 James Wilson has signed a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd. Very positive piece of news that, looked like he was off with lots of English teams being interested in him. We'd likely only have gotten about £100k as a development fee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie greatness Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 And the sheep game is a 12.30 KO. statistics show nose bleeds happen earlier in the day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie greatness Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tony Wonder said: James Wilson has signed a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd. Very positive piece of news that, looked like he was off with lots of English teams being interested in him. We'd likely only have gotten about £100k as a development fee. Does this coincide with Robbie fucking off as no yoof was breaking through with him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 33 minutes ago, Gorgie greatness said: Does this coincide with Robbie fucking off as no yoof was breaking through with him I assume they've been working on it for a while, but it does seem a pretty big coincidence we were pretty much resigned to losing him and then he stays. Good week on the youth front, also signed up McLuckie and Tait. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, Gorgie greatness said: And the sheep game is a 12.30 KO. statistics show nose bleeds happen earlier in the day Useless Embra polis Because of a concert at Murrayfield ages after folk will have left Tynecastle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I think that's six 3pm Saturday home games this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie greatness Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Thenorthernlight said: Useless Embra polis Because of a concert at Murrayfield ages after folk will have left Tynecastle I’m working at murrayfield & is concert related but I’m in on the 17th haven’t bothered to find out who’s playing. Must roll on for a couple o days 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, VincentGuerin said: I think that's six 3pm Saturday home games this season. Good news for those not able to get a ticket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Thenorthernlight said: Useless Embra polis Because of a concert at Murrayfield ages after folk will have left Tynecastle If the game was 3 the gates for the concert would be about an hour after FT. All the surrounding areas and roads would be a mare. As would spaces for away fan parking etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Tony Wonder said: If the game was 3 the gates for the concert would be about an hour after FT. All the surrounding areas and roads would be a mare. As would spaces for away fan parking etc Push Beyoncé back 2 hours then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 11 hours ago, Tony Wonder said: If the game was 3 the gates for the concert would be about an hour after FT. All the surrounding areas and roads would be a mare. As would spaces for away fan parking etc also if it was at 3:00 on Saturday hearts tv couldn’t broadcast it domestically 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Posting here rather then the matchday thread, but has anyone any idea if/when tix will be made available to the likes of me who have a measly number of loyalty points? My chances this year of getting up for a match have been limited, so I'm in a vicious circle of ever-reducing LP balance That said, not sure about going to see Celtic likely win the title (defeatist I know) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Stylish Kid said: Posting here rather then the matchday thread, but has anyone any idea if/when tix will be made available to the likes of me who have a measly number of loyalty points? My chances this year of getting up for a match have been limited, so I'm in a vicious circle of ever-reducing LP balance That said, not sure about going to see Celtic likely win the title (defeatist I know) What games are for sale on the website? I'd have thought the Aberdeen game with the early kick-off would be doable. Do you need points to buy home tickets? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, VincentGuerin said: What games are for sale on the website? I'd have thought the Aberdeen game with the early kick-off would be doable. Do you need points to buy home tickets? Yeah you need LP for the Celtic match. Never normally an issue for me as I can't be fooked with Old Firm matches. Sadly I'm only up for the weekend. Ah well there's always next season! Edited May 4, 2023 by Stylish Kid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Season ticket prices frozen for next season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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