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Moulin Yarns
13-02-2016, 01:23 PM
Today's game a Tynie is off because of a waterlogged pitch. :hmmm:

Ozyhibby
13-02-2016, 01:24 PM
Rubbish, it's natural for their groundsman to have the sprinklers on all day yesterday. [emoji3]


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murray26
13-02-2016, 01:26 PM
They really are desperate b&stards..

Ringothedog
13-02-2016, 01:26 PM
Rubbish, it's natural for their groundsman to have the sprinklers on all day yesterday. [emoji3]


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It would be if you have been watering it continuously for the last 24 hours. The *******s will do anything to gain an advantage on Tuesday.

seanshow
13-02-2016, 01:27 PM
have the Yams been oot hosing the pitch, so they dont pick up any injuries for tuesday :devil:


SPFL Non playable pitch, Fine them! lol



WE will still beat them at ER :wink:

Gmack7
13-02-2016, 01:28 PM
that is ****in DESPERATE stuff

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:28 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

murray26
13-02-2016, 01:29 PM
This has got potter written all over it..

stantonhibby
13-02-2016, 01:30 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

Yeah....it's not been too bad at all

Hibee_Craig7062
13-02-2016, 01:30 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

Not any worse than the weather last Saturday into Sunday. They are at it!!!

Thecat23
13-02-2016, 01:31 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

If Bonnyrigg Rose can get their game to go ahead so can Hearts. I fully believe that pitch would be playable and they are ****ing cheating as usual.

Real Emerald
13-02-2016, 01:31 PM
There's no way that can be the case, they are cheats to the very end and will cheat to get every advantaged they can. I hope we destroy their arse wipe team on Tuesday. It wasn't even raining yesterday, what a bunch of cheating B****** :grr:

oconnors_strip
13-02-2016, 01:31 PM
Groundsman done his job well this week, makes a change! So much for covering the pitch to protect it :cb

Thecat23
13-02-2016, 01:32 PM
Yeah....it's not been too bad at all

Exactly, light flurry of snow, utter bull***** it's flooded.

hibsbollah
13-02-2016, 01:32 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

It's raining but not that heavily. Id be very surprised if their pitch is unplayable.

mutley
13-02-2016, 01:32 PM
Today's game a Tynie is off because of a waterlogged pitch. :hmmm:

Just beat me to it, how can this be possible in such an modern, up to date, futuristic super stadium?




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Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:34 PM
Yeah....it's not been too bad at all


Not any worse than the weather last Saturday into Sunday. They are at it!!!


If Bonnyrigg Rose can get their game to go ahead so can Hearts. I fully believe that pitch would be playable and they are ****ing cheating as usual.


Exactly, light flurry of snow, utter bull***** it's flooded.


It's raining but not that heavily. Id be very surprised if their pitch is unplayable.

It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

Ringothedog
13-02-2016, 01:35 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

It's Scotland we live in, the weather is no worse than normal, the amount of rain is average for this time of the year. They have a professional groundsman who should be able to have their pitch playable. No excuses, they are at it.

H18 SFR
13-02-2016, 01:35 PM
This is hilarious, what a shower of deceitful, untrustworthy muppets.

lucky
13-02-2016, 01:36 PM
I like to think they are **** scared, so they need to rest up to play the mighty Hibees.

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:37 PM
I'm assuming everyone saying that the hearts are at it have seen the pitch to back up their claims??

Nakedmanoncrack
13-02-2016, 01:37 PM
Most be the only flooded bit of grass on Edinburgh today, I'm on the bus at Slateford Rd right now & it's snowing but nothing spectacular.

murray26
13-02-2016, 01:37 PM
Make no mistake this game on Tuesday is there season.. Defeat for them is unthinkable.. They are panicking..

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
Most be the only flooded bit of grass on Edinburgh today, I'm on the bus at Slateford Rd right now & it's snowing but nothing spectacular.

We you on the way to the game?

DaveF
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
I'm assuming everyone saying that the hearts are at it have seen the pitch to back up their claims??

Have you?

green day
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
Don't they need games to get the likes of Dauda match fit?

Sometimes it's not all a conspiracy.

Hibee_Craig7062
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

What other games are called off in East and Central Scotland? Genuine question I really don't know but I'll be surprised if it's many

Ringothedog
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
I'm assuming everyone saying that the hearts are at it have seen the pitch to back up their claims??

Have you ?, Does it not seem a tad suspicious ?

hibee_nation
13-02-2016, 01:38 PM
It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

We had a yam on here proclaiming how few games are ever cancelled at Tynecastle not long ago,i smell a gorgie rat. We will still pump them rotten Tuesday. GGTTH

stantonhibby
13-02-2016, 01:39 PM
It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

No it's not.

Sergey
13-02-2016, 01:39 PM
Have you?

Here it is...

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oconnors_strip
13-02-2016, 01:40 PM
The game was on at 12noon, no inspection was happening then I get a call to say it's off:rolleyes:

green day
13-02-2016, 01:40 PM
Being honest, it was like a ploughed field last week, so unsurprised a bit of rain has gubbed it.

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:40 PM
Have you?

I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.

Moulin Yarns
13-02-2016, 01:41 PM
Here it is...

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Have to say, their pitch looked awful on the telly last Sunday. It has improved tenfold over the past week :greengrin

Thecat23
13-02-2016, 01:41 PM
It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

Any games been called off at the Gyle today? If there are games on there then Hearts are 100% at it.

It's not like they don't have previous for chesting is it? Why do you think they are telling the truth when I've seen no other game been called off including the Livvi game which I assume would have had the same weather as us if not worse!

Ringothedog
13-02-2016, 01:41 PM
No it's not.

He was in his shower.

Cod Boy
13-02-2016, 01:41 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.

correct

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 01:42 PM
No it's not.

Must just be at tescos in Corstorphine then......

greenginger
13-02-2016, 01:42 PM
Their pitch will be water-logged alright.

They'll have had the sprinklers on for 24 hours.

oconnors_strip
13-02-2016, 01:43 PM
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California-Hibs
13-02-2016, 01:44 PM
Hahaha, running scared if I ever saw it! Go out and just destroy this lot Hibs, even though we're playing today as well!

Carheenlea
13-02-2016, 01:44 PM
"And another waterlogged pitch at Tynecastle!" - (c. S.Wilson)

Mcpakeisgod
13-02-2016, 01:44 PM
Give it a break , we sound like paranoid Celtic fans ; better than this

squire
13-02-2016, 01:44 PM
If they wanted the game to be on, it would be on. Simple as that.

Total joke so they can rest players for Tuesday. I'm in Tollcross and the weathers not too bad. Snow flurries and wet but not flooding or anything.

If the pitch is unplayable in Gorgie it should be the same at Livingston. Just call our game off now for the sake fairness. Never a level playing field against Hearts!

B.H.F.C
13-02-2016, 01:45 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.

Pitch might well be unplayable. I don't believe they will have the ground staff out there making any serious effort to make it playable though.

Nakedmanoncrack
13-02-2016, 01:46 PM
We you on the way to the game?

No, but several disappointed Jambos on the 44 bus were, they are as incredulous as me.

Ringothedog
13-02-2016, 01:46 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.
Hearts don't cancel games, referees do......but have they done everything in their power to have it playable or have they ensured it wasn't playable. I know which one those sneaky *******s would do especially when they have a game against Hibernian coming up which will make or break their season.

FastEddieFelson
13-02-2016, 01:48 PM
There was some jambo on here before the semi final harping on about what a great reputation tynecastle has for games not being called off.

NORTHERNHIBBY
13-02-2016, 01:48 PM
If the Ref has called it off because there's no chance that football will be played on it, does that not put their games in jeopardy every week.

Sudds_1
13-02-2016, 01:48 PM
I'm assuming everyone saying that the hearts are at it have seen the pitch to back up their claims??

No doubt it will be..........but the point being made is how it got that way................

..........mind you, I'm sceptical. Even they couldn't stoop THAT low. Could they?

SaulGoodman
13-02-2016, 01:50 PM
Couple eh thousand Hibs fans pishing themselves laughing last week would do that.

Since90+2
13-02-2016, 01:50 PM
I am about 800 metres from Tynecastle and the weather has not been that bad.

Raining yes and a wee bit of snow but nothing like enough to have a professional football game called off.

fulshie
13-02-2016, 01:55 PM
Has any news came out of Livi regarding our game being on or off. Is there a pitch inspection at any particular time? Its been snowing a lot today.

Waxy
13-02-2016, 01:55 PM
No way would a proper ref put this match off. Cash in a brown envelope, it's what they do.

hibernia_inn
13-02-2016, 01:58 PM
Just seen a photo from behind the goals(Gorgie End)on Twitter and it certainly looks Unplayable.

matty_f
13-02-2016, 01:59 PM
Just seen a photo from behind the goals(Gorgie End)on Twitter and it certainly looks Unplayable.

It certainly looks like a *****hole.

stoneyburn hibs
13-02-2016, 02:00 PM
What a desperate bunch, your still getting smashed on Tuesday night.

Eyrie
13-02-2016, 02:01 PM
It certainly looks like a *****hole.

Never mind the stadium, what does their pitch look like?

oconnors_strip
13-02-2016, 02:02 PM
Has any news came out of Livi regarding our game being on or off. Is there a pitch inspection at any particular time? Its been snowing a lot today.

Just seen this pic on Twitter from a journalist at livi

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Scouse Hibee
13-02-2016, 02:03 PM
It's absolutely horsing down in west Edinburgh just now.

And it still is.

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 02:05 PM
And it still is.

Yes although it has eased a bit just now.

Alex Trager
13-02-2016, 02:06 PM
Laughable to say that hearts have deliberately got their match postponed to get an advantage. Have you seen the rain in Edinburgh over the last 2-3 hours??

Could not agree more man

Hibby D
13-02-2016, 02:07 PM
It's been dryer this week than it's been in a long time. I'm in Dalry and other than a few snow flurries and some light rain it's nowhere near as bad as a "waterlogged" pitch would infer!

I'm not into conspiracy theories normally but I smell more than the usual odour that permeates the air when that lot are at home!

marinello59
13-02-2016, 02:07 PM
Look at the state of the goalmouth last week, their pitch is ***** at the best of times.
Did Motherwell get fined when they had problems with their pitch a few years back?

lord bunberry
13-02-2016, 02:08 PM
If the Ref has called it off because there's no chance that football will be played on it, does that not put their games in jeopardy every week.
:faf::faf::faf:

matty_f
13-02-2016, 02:08 PM
It's been dryer this week than it's been in a long time. I'm in Dalry and other than a few snow flurries and some light rain it's nowhere near as bad as a "waterlogged" pitch would infer!

I'm not into conspiracy theories normally but I smell more than the usual odour that permeates the air when that lot are at home!

:agree:

Even if it is a ridiculous suggestion, if it irritates them that we're suggesting it then i'm all for it.

Cheating yam fuds.

Aldo
13-02-2016, 02:08 PM
Just seen this pic on Twitter from a journalist at livi <img src="http://www.hibs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16091"/>

Bother lives 10 min walk from ground and snow is heavy in Livi and is lying.

matty_f
13-02-2016, 02:09 PM
Bother lives 10 min walk from ground and snow is heavy in Livi and is lying.

Well tell him to tell the truth and ask again what it's like there. :greengrin

Hibby D
13-02-2016, 02:11 PM
:agree:

Even if it is a ridiculous suggestion, if it irritates them that we're suggesting it then i'm all for it.

Cheating yam fuds.

:aok:

Sadly we seem to be irritating some of our own as well - not my intention, so for that I apologise :greengrin

Billy Whizz
13-02-2016, 02:11 PM
Just seen this pic on Twitter from a journalist at livi

16091

Thanks, looks fine
In remember watching Hibs development team play at almondvale on many an occasion. Pitch was always in good nick

Smartie
13-02-2016, 02:13 PM
It doesn't take much rain to make the stands at Tynecastle pretty treacherous either. I've nearly fallen on my arse a few times this past fortnight.

You need sturdy footwear to take in a game there on a rainy day.


We'll just need to pump their first choice, well-rested team on Tuesday instead.

Danderhall Hibs
13-02-2016, 02:15 PM
Most be the only flooded bit of grass on Edinburgh today, I'm on the bus at Slateford Rd right now & it's snowing but nothing spectacular.

Son of Haggart was on here only a couple of weeks ago saying that the Tiny pitch is never waterlogged. Think it was before the semi final.

Wonder what's happened - can't have been down to the rain yesterday cos there was hardly any.

kentao
13-02-2016, 02:17 PM
Snowing in Falkirk for the last hour let's see if their games still on.

Cheating hearts Cants

hibbypostie
13-02-2016, 02:18 PM
To be fair I changed busses outside their hovel around 6:20am and the sleet was really heavy could hardly see thankfully:wink:

green.oracle
13-02-2016, 02:18 PM
Must just be at tescos in Corstorphine then......

Must have been. I have been in west edin all day and no rain. Been bne dry for previous 2 days too. Cant believe u trying to defend them

Borderhibbie76
13-02-2016, 02:19 PM
It won't do them any good anyway...they had a 2 week rest before last Sunday while we had played a semi final and midweek at morton...they r still getting pumped on Tuesday

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Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 02:20 PM
Snowing in Falkirk for the last hour let's see if their games still on.

Cheating hearts Cants

They've got a plastic pitch so the snow can be swept off it.

The_Horde
13-02-2016, 02:22 PM
Drove over the West approach road and there were huge puddles on it. Nothing that we didn't have when we played the semi though.

marinello59
13-02-2016, 02:23 PM
It's been dryer this week than it's been in a long time. I'm in Dalry and other than a few snow flurries and some light rain it's nowhere near as bad as a "waterlogged" pitch would infer!

I'm not into conspiracy theories normally but I smell more than the usual odour that permeates the air when that lot are at home!

They are terrified of being beat by the wee team on Tuesday. They have either cheated here ,(more than possible) or their ground really is a complete and utter ***** hole. In fact both can apply.

greenlex
13-02-2016, 02:24 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.

I don't think anyone is saying it's playable. Folk are questioning why. Let's see how many grounds round about the east are unplayable due to waterlogged get and we can then call it as it is.

cloudy
13-02-2016, 02:25 PM
Does this not mean that the Rossi guy is still suspended for Tuesday?

Pretty Boy
13-02-2016, 02:25 PM
Does this have any effect on suspensions for them on Tuesday? Apologies if already covered but haven't read the whole thread.

murray26
13-02-2016, 02:26 PM
Any other senior games been called off in Scotland today..? Genuine question..

Cod Boy
13-02-2016, 02:26 PM
Does this not mean that the Rossi guy is still suspended for Tuesday?

He served his suspension in Dingwall

Billy Whizz
13-02-2016, 02:27 PM
Does this not mean that the Rossi guy is still suspended for Tuesday?

He's finished his suspension, was available for today

Onceinawhile
13-02-2016, 02:27 PM
Does this not mean that the Rossi guy is still suspended for Tuesday?

I think he was a two game ban - second game would have been Ross county?

Lago
13-02-2016, 02:28 PM
Make no mistake this game on Tuesday is there season.. Defeat for them is unthinkable.. They are panicking..


Their

Andy74
13-02-2016, 02:29 PM
Hearts used to pull this stuff quite often back in the day. Any time Hibs were in some form you would have them watering the pitch or forgetting to turn the heating on.

marinello59
13-02-2016, 02:30 PM
Hearts used to pull this stuff quite often back in the day. Any time Hibs were in some form you would have them watering the pitch or forgetting to turn the heating on.

Same old Jambos, always cheating.

murray26
13-02-2016, 02:30 PM
Their
Thanks..

Hibee_Craig7062
13-02-2016, 02:38 PM
Would you Adam and Eve it. Every other scheduled match in the SPFL goes ahead today.....

JJP
13-02-2016, 02:56 PM
Definitely deliberately haven't taken care of the pitch. Every other game in the top 4 leagues is going ahead. Can't believe the number of Yam apologists on here. Cheats.

BOB MARLEYS DUG
13-02-2016, 02:57 PM
Definitely called off with Tuesdays game in mind. I bet if there was no replay on Tuesday they would have went ahead and played today.


(If there pitch is really that bad of course)

Mikey09
13-02-2016, 02:58 PM
Would you Adam and Eve it. Every other scheduled match in the SPFL goes ahead today.....


Exactly!! Absolute embarrassing from that lot!! :faf::faf::faf:

Greenblood70
13-02-2016, 02:59 PM
No doubt in my mind that hearts have done everything in their power to make sure today's game was called off.

They're cheating *******s, hopefully Spl will fine them.


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mutley
13-02-2016, 03:02 PM
No doubt in my mind that hearts have done everything in their power to make sure today's game was called off.

They're cheating *******s, hopefully Spl will fine them.


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The spfl won't fine them or do anything. The game was called off by the ref. If they continue to call games off (I'll put money on they won't though) then maybe there is a case to answer


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woodythehibee
13-02-2016, 03:04 PM
Make no mistake this game on Tuesday is there season.. Defeat for them is unthinkable.. They are panicking..
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Your post has been copied and pasted by an unofficial hibs page. Thought I was having deja vu for a moment!

TRC
13-02-2016, 03:05 PM
Who was the ref?

Billy Whizz
13-02-2016, 03:05 PM
Who was the ref?

Bobby Madden

Hermit Crab
13-02-2016, 03:05 PM
Who was the ref?


Bobby Madden.

Ricky Bobby
13-02-2016, 03:06 PM
I not sure if the Yams would been able to somehow manufacture the postponement of todays game, and it would not make a lot of sense given how close to kick off it was. It is bound to hit them in the pocket regards hospitality costs.
It does confirm how much of an absolute sty that place is. Not fit for purpose.

jgl07
13-02-2016, 03:06 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.
Apart from them probably blocking the drains?

Keith_M
13-02-2016, 03:06 PM
I don't need to, I'm not claiming they are cheating by cancelling today's game. Radio Scotland went live to tynecastle. Brian McLaughlin said it wasn't playable, Bobby madden the ref tried out the pitch and he only took a few minutes to decide game off. No conspiracy theories here.


That's highly likely to be the case.... if you get the Groundsman to water it for 24 hours solid.





:wink:

Spike Mandela
13-02-2016, 03:07 PM
Pictures show Pitch is absolutely fine. Some gathered water in goalmouths that could be easily swept off. Pure gamesmanship and so blatant but the corrupt SPFL will not say a thing. Would like to hear what Partick Thistle have got to say about it.

Hearts get their players rested, no injuries risked and we have a late Saturday kick off with injuries already mounting after playing the thugs at River Tynecastle.

Hopefully their karma is just round the corner.

hfc rd
13-02-2016, 03:18 PM
Typical yams!

They are s****** it for Tuesday!

NadeAteMyLunch!
13-02-2016, 03:20 PM
I've been in Corstorphine all day, **** all wrong with the weather. Only game in the WHOLE of Scotland to be called off. They are cheating pricks, make no mistake about that.

easty
13-02-2016, 03:26 PM
I just finished a game at Saughton, we were on the astro, and the weather was ***** there...but you could see the grass pitches at Saughton would be fine to play on.

How can Saughton be fine, but Tynie be off?

Northernhibee
13-02-2016, 03:27 PM
Will make it all the more laughable when we thump them on Tuesday.

Gmack7
13-02-2016, 03:28 PM
I've been in Corstorphine all day, **** all wrong with the weather. Only game in the WHOLE of Scotland to be called off. They are cheating pricks, make no mistake about that.
is there another game in Brittish senior football of today

SunshineOnLeith
13-02-2016, 03:32 PM
3 games in 3 weeks in the current weather would be a big ask for any pitch in this country.

People thinking they paid off the referee, seriously?

hfc rd
13-02-2016, 03:32 PM
is there another game in Brittish senior football of today


Nope. Games in the lower leagues in England and Scotland are being played.

Hearts FC - A BIG Team? My a***!

Nevi_SOL
13-02-2016, 03:32 PM
Only game postponed in the top 4 divisions in Scotland and England haha. big team aye?

JimBHibees
13-02-2016, 03:32 PM
Obviously desperate for game to be off. Not that difficult to contrive a waterlogged pitch if you want to. Only game off in all of Scotland says it all I am afraid. What a despicable club.

JJP
13-02-2016, 03:33 PM
3 games in 3 weeks in the current weather would be a big ask for any pitch in this country.

People thinking they paid off the referee, seriously?

No. Just didn't take care of the pitch.

kaimendhibs
13-02-2016, 03:34 PM
3 games in 3 weeks in the current weather would be a big ask for any pitch in this country.

People thinking they paid off the referee, seriously?

No, the ref can only say what he sees. How it's in that state is another matter. Remember we had a game at murdererll called off late cos someone forgot to switch undersoil heating on. Strangely they also had a cup game midweek😳

iwasthere1972
13-02-2016, 03:38 PM
English Premier League....all games ON
English Championship...all games ON
English League 1...all games ON
English League 2...all games ON
Scottish Premiership...one game OFF (Hearts)
Scottish Championship...all games ON
Scottish League 1...all games ON
Scottish League 2...all games ON

I rest my case. The prosecution calls Craig Thomson. :greengrin

Mikey09
13-02-2016, 03:40 PM
3 games in 3 weeks in the current weather would be a big ask for any pitch in this country.

People thinking they paid off the referee, seriously?


No. It's actually quite easy to do. You just leave a pitch that is soaking, don't fork it, do nothing to try and drain it and hey presto... Ref comes along and calls it off! It's really no that hard?! Only game off in Scotland today doesn't make you ask questions?! How did every other club with the same or more rainfall get their game on?!

Hibby Bairn
13-02-2016, 03:40 PM
I just finished a game at Saughton, we were on the astro, and the weather was ***** there...but you could see the grass pitches at Saughton would be fine to play on.

How can Saughton be fine, but Tynie be off?

No sprinklers or hoses available on Friday evening in the dark at Saughton.

KeithTheHibby
13-02-2016, 03:41 PM
To claim that they've called the game off themselves is a bit OTT.

They will lose a small fortune by having to play this game midweek plus they've lost money today on catering, stewarding etc.

Doesn't excuse the fact that their pitch is as ***** as their stadium.

staunchhibby
13-02-2016, 03:43 PM
What rain.They are at it.

StevieBoyKdy
13-02-2016, 03:45 PM
Storm neilson, didn't see this on the weather last night

seanshow
13-02-2016, 03:45 PM
To claim that they've called the game off themselves is a bit OTT.

They will lose a small fortune by having to play this game midweek plus they've lost money today on catering, stewarding etc.

Doesn't excuse the fact that their pitch is as ***** as their stadium.



....Aye but your spoiling a good conspiracy theory........if we can find out if the scotch pie delivery for saturday was postponed in advance :devil: lol

lyonhibs
13-02-2016, 03:45 PM
No idea what the ref was thinking calling it off. A Jambo mate posted a picture from inside the stadium and for pitch in Scotland in February, it looks absolutely fine and nothing that the most minimal of groundskeeping efforts wouldn't sort.

Spike Mandela
13-02-2016, 03:47 PM
To claim that they've called the game off themselves is a bit OTT.

They will lose a small fortune by having to play this game midweek plus they've lost money today on catering, stewarding etc.

Doesn't excuse the fact that their pitch is as ***** as their stadium.

Really? Any money lost can easily be made up in a cup run not to mention potential cup win.

Since the 2012 liquidation of Rangers and the administration scam of Hearts how anybody can't see that Scottish football is mired in vested interest and people in corridors of power or darkened rooms looking after establishment clubs is beyond me.

iwasthere1972
13-02-2016, 03:49 PM
What rain.They are at it.

I know. Mrs iwasthere has been outside with the electric lawnmower doing the back garden. She wasn't sure if it was too wet but after me doing a quick inspection I declared it as being okay. I have, as a precaution, just been outside to remove the plastic bag that she wrapped around the plug as I don't want it to catch fire. Might ask her to come in soon as she won't have much time to get the dinner prepared in time for the Hibs match on the old tellybox.

Edson Arantes
13-02-2016, 03:50 PM
To claim that they've called the game off themselves is a bit OTT.

They will lose a small fortune by having to play this game midweek plus they've lost money today on catering, stewarding etc.

Doesn't excuse the fact that their pitch is as ***** as their stadium.

Its completely OTT.

It just wouldn't happen.

Either way though, they exit the Scottish Cup on Tuesday!

:flag:

JimBHibees
13-02-2016, 03:52 PM
To claim that they've called the game off themselves is a bit OTT.

They will lose a small fortune by having to play this game midweek plus they've lost money today on catering, stewarding etc.

Doesn't excuse the fact that their pitch is as ***** as their stadium.

No one is claiming they called it off however the ground staff can be told not to make as much effort as normal the heating may not be put on which also I believe reduces the effect of rain on the pitch. The fact no other professional game in the UK is off, they have just played in Dingwall midweek and have their biggest game of the season on Tuesday makes this decision hugely suspicious IMO. There was a Hearts fan on recently who indicated Tynecastle had a great record of not being off for a waterlogged pitch and it would be interesting when they last had a game off for that reason.

Edson Arantes
13-02-2016, 03:52 PM
I know. Mrs iwasthere has been outside with the electric lawnmower doing the back garden. She wasn't sure if it was too wet but after me doing a quick inspection I declared it as being okay. I have, as a precaution, just been outside to remove the plastic bag that she wrapped around the plug as I don't want it to catch fire. Might ask her to come in soon as she won't have much time to get the dinner prepared in time for the Hibs match on the old tellybox.

Keep her busy.

Jack Hackett
13-02-2016, 03:55 PM
No. It's actually quite easy to do. You just leave a pitch that is soaking, don't fork it, do nothing to try and drain it and hey presto... Ref comes along and calls it off! It's really no that hard?! Only game off in Scotland today doesn't make you ask questions?! How did every other club with the same or more rainfall get their game on?!

:agree:

How big a leap is it for a club with their morals to go from denying your insolvency for several months to avoid being relegated, to gaining an advantage for your players in a midweek game by making sure they don't have to play the weekend before.

100% At It. Not a doubt in my mind

greenginger
13-02-2016, 03:59 PM
Just done my own pitch inspection at Tynie.

Parked up behind the Wheatfield stand and walked in the open gates. Place is busy with caterers getting their stuff out etc.

Pitch definitely unplayable looking at the corner of the Wheatfield and Gorgie road stands . Water lying in puddles on the pitch in that area and there was water about 3 inches deep in the front row of the two stands. No sign of any fork marks or attempts to make the pitch playable .

Pitch undoubtedly water logged , but I'm not sure that amount of water fell out of the sky this morning.

judas
13-02-2016, 04:01 PM
I am pre disposed to anti hearts sentiment. My immediate reaction therefore was to assume that they had assisted Mother Nature by means of sprinklers. After all, we've seen all kinds of cheating from hearts these last 10 years.

But I note Gala F and Preston Athletic games are off too. So, I'd say there's a 50% chance they are not cheating.

Pete
13-02-2016, 04:03 PM
The cup game is everything to them and this proves it.

I bet they had the sprinklers on full pelt before the inspection.

Sad and creepy.

speedy_gonzales
13-02-2016, 04:05 PM
Anyone else following @thistletweet on Twitter,,,,they're tweeting updates, real time(?) Of a game played at Tynie in the past,,,,had me confused for a minute!

iwasthere1972
13-02-2016, 04:11 PM
Just done my own pitch inspection at Tynie.

Parked up behind the Wheatfield stand and walked in the open gates. Place is busy with caterers getting their stuff out etc.

Pitch definitely unplayable looking at the corner of the Wheatfield and Gorgie road stands . Water lying in puddles on the pitch in that area and there was water about 3 inches deep in the front row of the two stands. No sign of any fork marks or attempts to make the pitch playable .

Pitch undoubtedly water logged , but I'm not sure that amount of water fell out of the sky this morning.

What you think they're telling porkies? Say that as if you are Del boy.

emerald green
13-02-2016, 04:13 PM
No. It's actually quite easy to do. You just leave a pitch that is soaking, don't fork it, do nothing to try and drain it and hey presto... Ref comes along and calls it off! It's really no that hard?! Only game off in Scotland today doesn't make you ask questions?! How did every other club with the same or more rainfall get their game on?!

:agree: Even the game at Motherwell has gone ahead today and that ground is notorious for poor playing conditions. This just stinks to high heaven.

I've known matches to have gone ahead at Tynecastle, and at other grounds, in much worse conditions than today.

Robbie Neilson - "everyone here wanted the game on and the groundstaff worked tirelessly to achieve that. We'll now head off for training and begin our preparations for Tuesday night's game against Hibs." :fibber:

The_Sauz
13-02-2016, 04:14 PM
Bobby Madden.
That will be the same Bobby Madden who decided the Ibrox pitch with 3/4" of snow on it last season was fit to play :faf:

4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 04:16 PM
Just done my own pitch inspection at Tynie.

Parked up behind the Wheatfield stand and walked in the open gates. Place is busy with caterers getting their stuff out etc.

Pitch definitely unplayable looking at the corner of the Wheatfield and Gorgie road stands . Water lying in puddles on the pitch in that area and there was water about 3 inches deep in the front row of the two stands. No sign of any fork marks or attempts to make the pitch playable .

Pitch undoubtedly water logged , but I'm not sure that amount of water fell out of the sky this morning.


In my book that is proof that they have cheated again. I don't know why anyone is suprised? No way that amount of rain has fallen. As if they have done everything they can to get this called off. I would like an official investigation on this. Unless torrential rain there is no way groundsmen couldn't get game on. I would hate to think they have heavily watered pitch and then made no attempt to do the appropriate ground keeping. Sickening.

Ironic as those puddle drinkers could clear the commonwealth pool in about 30 seconds.

Big_Franck
13-02-2016, 04:18 PM
Won't make any difference on Tuesday. They'll still be ***** and they'll still get pumped.

lyonhibs
13-02-2016, 04:20 PM
In my book that is proof that they have cheated again. I don't know why anyone is suprised? No way that amount of rain has fallen. As if they have done everything they can to get this called off. I would like an official investigation on this. Unless torrential rain there is no way groundsmen couldn't get game on. I would hate to think they have heavily watered pitch and then made no attempt to do the appropriate ground keeping. Sickening.

Ironic as those puddle drinkers could clear the commonwealth pool in about 30 seconds.

An "official investigation"??!! Is it a case for Mulder and Scully?

Jaysus man, have a pint and/or a joint and chill out. No one's died.

4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 04:23 PM
Won't make any difference on Tuesday. They'll still be ***** and they'll still get pumped.

It will make a difference. They have virtually eliminated chances of injuries and garunteed their players will be fresher than ours. I still think we will win though,just not by as many as it would have been.

4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 04:23 PM
An "official investigation"??!! Is it a case for Mulder and Scully?

Jaysus man, have a pint and/or a joint and chill out. No one's died.

Sorry but I just think that this is absolutely outrageous..... I'll get back in my box now☺

green day
13-02-2016, 04:23 PM
Jaysus man, have a pint and/or a joint and chill out. No one's died.

:cb:cb

NAE NOOKIE
13-02-2016, 04:41 PM
Away down in Gorgie there is a wee park
The ground staff waited till it got dark
They turned on the hoses and sprinklers around
The games off tomorrow aint that fkng sound

Cheats, cheats glorious cheats

:titanic:

Famous Fiver
13-02-2016, 04:43 PM
Ground staff given the day off today.

Sprinklers on yesterday.

Allegedly.

GlesgaeHibby
13-02-2016, 04:46 PM
Ground staff given the day off today.

Sprinklers on yesterday.

Allegedly.

Not true, there were a squad of ground staff out from early on today trying to save the pitch. I'm all for bashing Hearts, but this conspiracy stuff here is pretty embarrassing.

broondog
13-02-2016, 04:52 PM
the cheats are at it again, no surprise there but who really gives a s***?

We will stuff them on Tuesday whether they had played today or not

emerald green
13-02-2016, 05:00 PM
Not true, there were a squad of ground staff out from early on today trying to save the pitch. I'm all for bashing Hearts, but this conspiracy stuff here is pretty embarrassing.

How do you know this? How big a "squad" was it, and how hard did they really try to "save the pitch"? How "early on" was it do you know?

I'm not saying I disbelieve you, I'm just interested in what is the source of your information, if you are able to disclose this?

Don't you find it even slightly suspicious this was the only senior game called off today, without resorting to the accusation of "conspiracy"?

iwasthere1972
13-02-2016, 05:03 PM
Just seen a tv crew arriving at Tynecastle. Anybody know what Panorama is?

Springbank
13-02-2016, 05:04 PM
Hearts don't cancel games, referees do......

This sounds like a lyric from cheeky Welsh rappers Goldie Lookin' Chain

Pete
13-02-2016, 05:04 PM
Not true, there were a squad of ground staff out from early on today trying to save the pitch. I'm all for bashing Hearts, but this conspiracy stuff here is pretty embarrassing.

Is anyone really embarrassed?

Spike Mandela
13-02-2016, 05:05 PM
Does this officially make Tynecastle the worst pitch in the UK?

Famous Fiver
13-02-2016, 05:05 PM
They never tried a leg (or a fork).

'Take the day off lads.'

'See you Monday.'

Allegedly

Springbank
13-02-2016, 05:12 PM
State of the art stadium (for 1914)

StevieBoyKdy
13-02-2016, 05:12 PM
Can someone put an image of livi and Tynie next to each other please to laugh at how ours isn't cancelled and theirs was

Springbank
13-02-2016, 05:12 PM
Is anyone really embarrassed?

Hearts

emerald green
13-02-2016, 05:14 PM
Hearts

Na, the above is a club you cannot embarrass.

GlesgaeHibby
13-02-2016, 05:16 PM
How do you know this? How big a "squad" was it, and how hard did they really try to "save the pitch"? How "early on" was it do you know?

I'm not saying I disbelieve you, I'm just interested in what is the source of your information, if you are able to disclose this?

Don't you find it even slightly suspicious this was the only senior game called off today, without resorting to the accusation of "conspiracy"?

Picture of a former colleague from this morning out with others trying to save the pitch so the game could go ahead.

buktapurple79
13-02-2016, 08:00 PM
Ground staff given the day off today.

Sprinklers on yesterday.

Allegedly.

Yip, been hearing the alleged same from normally reliable gadges in the taxi trade, a decent investigative journo could make a name on this one. Will make tearing them a new one on Tesday all the sweater after the butchering they got in the first 10 mins and second half at the piggery


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4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 09:01 PM
They can compare rainfall stats for today vs all the other days hearts have had games on. I spent half of today outside in Edinburgh as most of you lot probably did..... I'm just perplexed that this isn't already a top sports story in the press.

There must be strict rules over this kind of thing as otherwise it would be a way for cheats to manipulate things. Same as floodlights not working? Surely not just down to one ref?

Gmack7
13-02-2016, 09:06 PM
In the unlikely event of us going out on Tuesday, I hope the floodlights don't fail, that would be terrible luck for the cheats

4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 09:14 PM
In the unlikely event of us going out on Tuesday, I hope the floodlights don't fail, that would be terrible luck for the cheats

LOL. Don't even joke about that! Imagine 3 up at HT and the floodlights go off! I would be so sure a yam did it!

4 Front Teeth
13-02-2016, 09:30 PM
Cheats on Cheatback talking about how it benefits them. One even recognising only game off in Britain (not sure of true).

Just shows how they are cheats to the bone. Our recent thread on the semi at their place had most of us saying it wasn't really fair ticket allocation.... because we are fair.

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/158213-hibs-fans-see-our-postponed-game-as-a-devious-plot/page-2#

Billy Whizz
13-02-2016, 09:30 PM
LOL. Don't even joke about that! Imagine 3 up at HT and the floodlights go off! I would be so sure a yam did it!

Think he meant if we were losing. Pull the plug, play the same game as the Yams. Really suspicious about today's cancellation. Consolidated 3rd in the league, unlikely to be caught. Keeping their season going depends on Tuesday......

Gmack7
13-02-2016, 09:33 PM
Think he meant if we were losing. Pull the plug, play the same game as the Yams. Really suspicious about today's cancellation. Consolidated 3rd in the league, unlikely to be caught. Keeping their season going depends on Tuesday......

Exactly

Smartie
13-02-2016, 09:34 PM
I'm a good bit less suspicious having seen the state of the pitch we had to play on tonight.

Billy Whizz
13-02-2016, 09:35 PM
I'm a good bit less suspicious having seen the state of the pitch we had to play on tonight.

So why did the ref pass out pitch, surely not for Alba

iwasthere1972
13-02-2016, 10:07 PM
Cheats on Cheatback talking about how it benefits them. One even recognising only game off in Britain (not sure of true).

Just shows how they are cheats to the bone. Our recent thread on the semi at their place had most of us saying it wasn't really fair ticket allocation.... because we are fair.

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/158213-hibs-fans-see-our-postponed-game-as-a-devious-plot/page-2#

:agree: In the English and Scottish top leagues.

All the more reason to think that something doesn't smell right.

Smartie
13-02-2016, 10:09 PM
So why did the ref pass out pitch, surely not for Alba

No idea.

That first half was awful to watch. We shouldn't be subjecting paying punters to that, although it got better in the second half.

I was very suspicious when I heard the Hearts game was off but their pitch was a mess last Sunday. It's not beyond the realms of possibility that their pitch, just up the road from the one we struggled to play on today would be unplayable.

Zazu62
13-02-2016, 10:12 PM
Surely they would want the game to be on? Players like Walker Rossi doula(sp?) would have got 90 minutes and also the rest of the team would get a good run out aswell it was only Partick they were playing ?? Would they want a game called of because a player might get injured I doubt it .. Referee called it so it was off

Sir David Gray
13-02-2016, 10:44 PM
Cheats on Cheatback talking about how it benefits them. One even recognising only game off in Britain (not sure of true).

Just shows how they are cheats to the bone. Our recent thread on the semi at their place had most of us saying it wasn't really fair ticket allocation.... because we are fair.

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/158213-hibs-fans-see-our-postponed-game-as-a-devious-plot/page-2#

It was the only postponement today out of the top four leagues in England and Scotland.

Deansy
13-02-2016, 10:58 PM
Different owner, different management - same Hearts !!

Now that 'Other People's Money' is no longer available to give them the usual unfair advantage they've become addicted to over the last 30+ years (especially in derby-games) so alternative methods now being grasped at - I really hope Hibs use this as a incentive for Tuesday and rip the cheating-s*um a new one !!

Jack Hackett
13-02-2016, 11:25 PM
Surely they would want the game to be on? Players like Walker Rossi doula(sp?) would have got 90 minutes and also the rest of the team would get a good run out aswell it was only Partick they were playing ?? Would they want a game called of because a player might get injured I doubt it .. Referee called it so it was off

The point most of us are making is that there's a possibility/probability that not all that could be done was done to make the pitch playable. Indeed, given their history, some of us suspect that the unplayability of the pitch was actively encouraged. If the pitch had been looked after and the game had gone ahead, the pitch would still have been heavy, and a big drain on players stamina...as the Hibs players will be finding out after playing on a pitch that couldn't have been much better than tincastle. Their team had a run-out midweek and will have had a week to prepare for the cup game, which is basically the norm. They've obtained a clear advantage imo, using the same sleazy con tricks they've become 'Famous' for over the last decade.

Welts!

emerald green
13-02-2016, 11:31 PM
Picture of a former colleague from this morning out with others trying to save the pitch so the game could go ahead.

Oh really. I bet they were really knocking their pans in "trying to save the pitch".

It stinks to high heaven.

iwasthere1972
14-02-2016, 12:06 AM
Is there anybody on here who works for Scottish Water who could find out what the water consumption was at Tynecastle from 6pm last night to about ten minutes before the ref parked his car at the hovel today?

emerald green
14-02-2016, 12:10 AM
And Neilson made it through to take in the Livingston v Hibs game.

Jones28
14-02-2016, 12:14 AM
Paranoia

jakeshibs
14-02-2016, 12:16 AM
we all know what happened, it may have been in doubt but no effort was made to make it playable as they wanted to rest their players for the Tuesday night games, same old hearts always cheating!!

emerald green
14-02-2016, 12:18 AM
we all know what happened, it may have been in doubt but no effort was made to make it playable as they wanted to rest their players for the Tuesday night games, same old hearts always cheating!!

:agree: And the sad thing is they will get away with it, as per usual.

Ozyhibby
14-02-2016, 12:21 AM
I admire their win at all costs approach to a derby.
We need to match it.


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silverhibee
14-02-2016, 12:53 AM
F*** them,let them have there wee rest.

They are still getting gubbed on Tuesday night.

GGTTH

:flag: :gwa: :flag:

Gmack7
14-02-2016, 08:21 AM
Was the pitch inspection planned as I'd never heard /read about this being in any danger, or did Madden just turn up at his normal time and declare it an unplayable ****hole

Billy Whizz
14-02-2016, 08:51 AM
Was the pitch inspection planned as I'd never heard /read about this being in any danger, or did Madden just turn up at his normal time and declare it an unplayable ****hole

Turned up at normal time, think Hearts had tweeted earlier that everything was ok

lucky
14-02-2016, 09:30 AM
I was in the company of Scott Wilson last night at a charity doo and tried to give him it tight about the game being off. He did say when got to the PBS at 1100 he was hoping that Hearts were shooting into the shallow end in the second half!!!

bawheid
14-02-2016, 09:36 AM
I was in the company of Scott Wilson last night at a charity doo and tried to give him it tight about the game being off. He did say when got to the PBS at 1100 he was hoping that Hearts were shooting into the shallow end in the second half!!!

That's what happens when you've got the sprinklers on for the 24 hours previous.

4 Front Teeth
14-02-2016, 11:34 AM
That's what happens when you've got the sprinklers on for the 24 hours previous.

So next time it would suit us to postpone a match all we need to do is flood the pitch and no action would be taken bu the authorities?

We're not cheats so we wouldn't do that.

All sfa need to do is compare rainfall stats versus gsmes cancelled at tyncastle to find out what happened.

tamig
14-02-2016, 11:40 AM
Some of the conspiracy theory stuff on here is laughable. Their pitch looked bad in the semi a couple of weeks ago, it took a battering last Sunday. It's a poor surface. And where's the evidence that the pitch was soaked on Friday as they had the sprinklers on all day? A lot of nonsense and I cannot believe so many folk are stooping to their levels. Embarrassing - as mentioned by another poster.

emerald green
14-02-2016, 11:53 AM
I saw this elsewhere, and here is the jist of it:

Once a club gets a certain reputation, it sticks. HMFC have had a problem for some years now with something called "sporting integrity".

A flooded pitch a few days before a cup replay with their local rivals. Strange and slightly suspicious is it not, considering nearly every other fixture at senior level went ahead, including one only a few miles away at Livingston? When was a game last called off due to a flooded pitch at Tynecastle?

Self inflicted perhaps? Save their players for Tuesday? Surely not.

Paranoia? Conspiracy? Well, when a club has acted like HMFC has in recent years, and conducted its affairs like it has (Mr Romanov anyone?) then surely it's not entirely unreasonable to at least suspect that yet again that club has acted in a manner to gain an unfair advantage?

Some might call it cheating.

Spike Mandela
14-02-2016, 12:34 PM
Some of the conspiracy theory stuff on here is laughable. Their pitch looked bad in the semi a couple of weeks ago, it took a battering last Sunday. It's a poor surface. And where's the evidence that the pitch was soaked on Friday as they had the sprinklers on all day? A lot of nonsense and I cannot believe so many folk are stooping to their levels. Embarrassing - as mentioned by another poster.

A charming naiveté to this post that displays the human spirit to believe the best in others even those with a despicable record of cheating, manipulation and doing anything to save their skin or gain an advantage with no familiarity to sporting integrity whatsoever.

I predict this pitch which is in 'such a terrible condition' will not have another game postponed on it for several years.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 12:36 PM
Some of the conspiracy theory stuff on here is laughable. Their pitch looked bad in the semi a couple of weeks ago, it took a battering last Sunday. It's a poor surface. And where's the evidence that the pitch was soaked on Friday as they had the sprinklers on all day? A lot of nonsense and I cannot believe so many folk are stooping to their levels. Embarrassing - as mentioned by another poster.

Almost as embarrassing as folk defending them.

When was the last time Hearts called a game off due to the pitch being flooded. Yes there was water on it, but there wasn't a groundsman in sight sweeping off water from the corners or forking it.

Did Hearts do this to get a rest for Tuesday... Yes!

If they wanted to play that game believe me it would have been worked on big time but wasn't.

greenginger
14-02-2016, 12:42 PM
Checking the met. office .The wettest place in Scotland yesterday was Charterhall with 13.4 mm, just over a half inch.

So Tynie gets a half inch of rain and the pitch is flooded.

As i said yesterday, there was far more water on the pitch and in the front row of the Wheatfield and Gorgie stands than fell out of the sky.

Spike Mandela
14-02-2016, 12:47 PM
Please read this those that are giving Hearts the benefit of the doubt.....

https://www.thesecretfootballer.com/articles/the-secret-footballer/15458/weather-to-postpone-or-not-the-dark-arts-revealed/

tamig
14-02-2016, 12:49 PM
Almost as embarrassing as folk defending them.

When was the last time Hearts called a game off due to the pitch being flooded. Yes there was water on it, but there wasn't a groundsman in sight sweeping off water from the corners or forking it.

Did Hearts do this to get a rest for Tuesday... Yes!

If they wanted to play that game believe me it would have been worked on big time but wasn't.

The SPFL will be down on them like a ton of bricks if there's a hint of foul play here. Too many experts on here jumping to unfounded conclusions imo. I thought we were above that. Sad.

Ozyhibby
14-02-2016, 12:54 PM
The SPFL will be down on them like a ton of bricks if there's a hint of foul play here. Too many experts on here jumping to unfounded conclusions imo. I thought we were above that. Sad.

The spfl have never come down on anybody like a ton of bricks. They are toothless.


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Thecat23
14-02-2016, 12:54 PM
The SPFL will be down on them like a ton of bricks if there's a hint of foul play here. Too many experts on here jumping to unfounded conclusions imo. I thought we were above that. Sad.

The SPFL would struggle to prove it though. It's not hard to do! Just don't treat the pitch and leave it as it is. Nothing sad about it! To actually think football isn't packed with cheats id say makes you a tad naive.

Hearts have cheated with many things for years including telling folk players are injured then come game day they all play. They will use every trick in the book.

Again when was the last time they called a match off due to rain?

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 12:56 PM
Please read this those that are giving Hearts the benefit of the doubt.....

https://www.thesecretfootballer.com/articles/the-secret-footballer/15458/weather-to-postpone-or-not-the-dark-arts-revealed/

But everyone's honest? Surely no one cheats?

Some folk need to wake up to what football is these days and it's about using anything to your teams advantage and some teams use underhand tactics plain and simple.

Danderhall Hibs
14-02-2016, 12:58 PM
The SPFL would struggle to prove it though. It's not hard to do! Just don't treat the pitch and leave it as it is. Nothing sad about it! To actually think football isn't packed with cheats id say makes you a tad naive.

Hearts have cheated with many things for years including telling folk players are injured then come game day they all play. They will use every trick in the book.

Again when was the last time they called a match off due to rain?

Son of Haggart posted on here (I think) before the semi final that Tiny is never called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Wonder what went wrong this week? Certainly wasn't the rainfall. Maybe a burst pipe.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:01 PM
Son of Haggart posted on here (I think) before the semi final that Tiny I'd never called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Wonder what went wrong this week? Certainly wasn't the rainfall. Maybe a burst pipe.

Exactly DH. The people on here defending Hearts is mental. They are making out its impossible for a team to do. When it's prob one of the easiest things to do. Water the pitch night before (most teams do that anyway) but don't fork it or sweep it and then let the rain add a touch more.

Danderhall Hibs
14-02-2016, 01:04 PM
Exactly DH. The people on here defending Hearts is mental. They are making out its impossible for a team to do. When it's prob one of the easiest things to do. Water the pitch night before (most teams do that anyway) but don't fork it or sweep it and then let the rain add a touch more.

The first thought that went through my head when I heard it was off was they're resting up for Tuesday.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:05 PM
The first thought that went through my head when I heard it was off was they're resting up for Tuesday.

You and me both.

tamig
14-02-2016, 01:17 PM
Exactly DH. The people on here defending Hearts is mental. They are making out its impossible for a team to do. When it's prob one of the easiest things to do. Water the pitch night before (most teams do that anyway) but don't fork it or sweep it and then let the rain add a touch more.

Btw, I would never defend them. Not a chance. What I am saying is that people on here are far too quick to jump to conclusions and come out with these conspiracy theories. Yes they have previous. But I doubt there is anything dodgy at play here. If that makes me naive in your book, then I'm guilty as charged.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:21 PM
Btw, I would never defend them. Not a chance. What I am saying is that people on here are far too quick to jump to conclusions and come out with these conspiracy theories. Yes they have previous. But I doubt there is anything dodgy at play here. If that makes me naive in your book, then I'm guilty as charged.

Ok let's look at this again.

How many games were called off yesterday? When was the last time Hearts called a game off because there was a flooded pitch? How much rain fell in Edinburgh?

I have stated how easy it is for them just to not treat it and leave it how it is so they could rest the players for what is THEIR biggest game of the season on Tuesday.

You honestly can't see why people think Hearts went out to get this called off when given the chance and you also don't think that would happen?

lord bunberry
14-02-2016, 01:24 PM
Btw, I would never defend them. Not a chance. What I am saying is that people on here are far too quick to jump to conclusions and come out with these conspiracy theories. Yes they have previous. But I doubt there is anything dodgy at play here. If that makes me naive in your book, then I'm guilty as charged.
It was the only game in the country that was called off, I was very surprised when I heard the news. The rain in Edinburgh has been much heavier this year and the game has gone ahead.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:28 PM
It was the only game in the country that was called off, I was very surprised when I heard the news. The rain in Edinburgh has been much heavier this year and the game has gone ahead.

I've got mates who are Hearts fans who even think this was called off because of Tuesday. They were fuming after leaving to go to the game!

hibbymick
14-02-2016, 01:29 PM
Was there any football matches played on any nearby public parks ?

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 01:30 PM
][/B]Ok let's look at this again.
How many games were called off yesterday? When was the last time Hearts called a game off because there was a flooded pitch? How much rain fell in Edinburgh?

I have stated how easy it is for them just to not treat it and leave it how it is so they could rest the players for what is THEIR biggest game of the season on Tuesday.

You honestly can't see why people think Hearts went out to get this called off when given the chance and you also don't think that would happen?


Irrelevant.

A lot o rain fell in edinburgh. My back green was unplayable. Theres so much pish about hearts deliberately getting the game called off. Reeks of Celtic paranoia. Let it go.....

21.05.2016
14-02-2016, 01:30 PM
I saw this elsewhere, and here is the jist of it:

Once a club gets a certain reputation, it sticks. HMFC have had a problem for some years now with something called "sporting integrity".

A flooded pitch a few days before a cup replay with their local rivals. Strange and slightly suspicious is it not, considering nearly every other fixture at senior level went ahead, including one only a few miles away at Livingston? When was a game last called off due to a flooded pitch at Tynecastle?

Self inflicted perhaps? Save their players for Tuesday? Surely not.

Paranoia? Conspiracy? Well, when a club has acted like HMFC has in recent years, and conducted its affairs like it has (Mr Romanov anyone?) then surely it's not entirely unreasonable to at least suspect that yet again that club has acted in a manner to gain an unfair advantage?

Some might call it cheating.

:agree:

Genuinely nothing at all would surprise me with that lot now. Once a cheat, always a cheat. Hearts wouldn't know sporting integrity if it came up and hit them in the face.

HappyHanlon
14-02-2016, 01:31 PM
They tweeted about 3hrs before the game saying no pitch inspection planned, despite the weather being pish.

Very suspicious especially giving their injury/suspension list.

Still, it is what it is and we can't play as bad as we did last night.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 01:32 PM
I've got mates who are Hearts fans who even think this was called off because of Tuesday. They were fuming after leaving to go to the game!


Then they are just as deluded as some of the folk on here.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 01:33 PM
They tweeted about 3hrs before the game saying no pitch inspection planned, despite the weather being pish.

Very suspicious especially giving their injury/suspension list.

Still, it is what it is and we can't play as bad as we did last night.


No hearts is player will be suspended due to their game being off yesterday.

tamig
14-02-2016, 01:35 PM
Ok let's look at this again.

How many games were called off yesterday? When was the last time Hearts called a game off because there was a flooded pitch? How much rain fell in Edinburgh?

I have stated how easy it is for them just to not treat it and leave it how it is so they could rest the players for what is THEIR biggest game of the season on Tuesday.

You honestly can't see why people think Hearts went out to get this called off when given the chance and you also don't think that would happen?
Fair enough. However, I doubt anyone on here knows the facts. If their plumbing and undersoil heating are anything like the nick of the rest of their clapped out ground there could have been water spewing out from anywhere under the pitch.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:35 PM
Irrelevant.

A lot o rain fell in edinburgh. My back green was unplayable. Theres so much pish about hearts deliberately getting the game called off. Reeks of Celtic paranoia. Let it go.....

Is your back green a football pitch? Many games around the west of Edinburgh went ahead so to say it's irrelevant is wide of the mark.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 01:36 PM
Is your back green a football pitch? Many games around the west of Edinburgh went ahead so to say it's irrelevant is wide of the mark.


I'm in West Edinburgh and the gyle was flooded yesterday.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:38 PM
Fair enough. However, I doubt anyone on here knows the facts. If their plumbing and undersoil heating are anything like the nick of the rest of their clapped out ground there could have been water spewing out from anywhere under the pitch.

I don't think we will ever know the facts, I'm just trying to show you how strange it looks considering their past with having this pride that they haven't had a game off due to water logged pitch in god knows how long.

Yet the weather yesterday was nothing like it has been and suddenly it's off. The place is a ***** hole totally agree with that, but I just don't get why no groundsman were treating it?

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 01:38 PM
I'm in West Edinburgh and the gyle was flooded yesterday.

Are you near the playing pitches out there? Because apparently games were being played in the morning?

Mon Dieu4
14-02-2016, 01:43 PM
Couple of my pals were there in corporate yesterday, no one said a word about the game potentially being off then halfway through their meal it was announced the game wasn't going ahead

Incidentally they have to wait a week for the Yams to discuss the fact that they got the meal if they will get the rescheduled game for free or not

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 01:48 PM
Are you near the playing pitches out there? Because apparently games were being played in the morning?


Yesterday it was like a bog when my oldman walked the dog around the gyle.

4 Front Teeth
14-02-2016, 01:59 PM
There is a way to find out the truth. Hearts will have cctv. Which will probably show sprinklers on and lack of attempt to sort it the next day.

Hibernia&Alba
14-02-2016, 02:17 PM
Fair enough. However, I doubt anyone on here knows the facts. If their plumbing and undersoil heating are anything like the nick of the rest of their clapped out ground there could have been water spewing out from anywhere under the pitch.

Agreed. I'm sure it's more a case of Hearts' terrible infrastructure than any conspiracy. A couple of hours of heavy rain and the pitch can't cope. I really don't think Hearts managed to get the match officials to call off a game in order to give them a rest before the replay, nor sabotaged their own drainage system for the same end.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 02:24 PM
Agreed. I'm sure it's more a case of Hearts' terrible infrastructure than any conspiracy. A couple of hours of heavy rain and the pitch can't cope. I really don't think Hearts managed to get the match officials to call off a game in order to give them a rest before the replay, nor sabotaged their own drainage system for the same end.

That's not what we are saying. Hearts couldn't get the ref to just call it off. What folk are saying is how did it handle much worse rain through Dec and Jan with games going ahead? It's because the groundsman were up early treating it.

In all the pictures of the pitch from sat not a soul was on there trying to treat the pitch which then forces the ref to call it off. It's really that simple and gives Hearts a rest.

Hibernia&Alba
14-02-2016, 02:30 PM
That's not what we are saying. Hearts couldn't get the ref to just call it off. What folk are saying is how did it handle much worse rain through Dec and Jan with games going ahead? It's because the groundsman were up early treating it.

In all the pictures of the pitch from sat not a soul was on there trying to treat the pitch which then forces the ref to call it off. It's really that simple and gives Hearts a rest.

Hearts told their groundstaff not to touch the pitch, when it started raining heavily? It all sounds rather conspiratorial. Perhaps I'm naïve, TC.

Iggy Pope
14-02-2016, 02:30 PM
200+ posts on a ****ing hertz game getting called off. Jeez.

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 02:54 PM
Hearts told their groundstaff not to touch the pitch, when it started raining heavily? It all sounds rather conspiratorial. Perhaps I'm naïve, TC.

Does it?

greenlex
14-02-2016, 03:12 PM
They are at it. End off.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 03:24 PM
They are at it. End off.


Prove it.

Danderhall Hibs
14-02-2016, 03:29 PM
Prove it.

On my way to kidnap and beat a confession out of the grounds people and anyone else in charge just now. Will report back later.

easty
14-02-2016, 03:29 PM
Prove it.

That could prove to be a potential follow up to Making a Murderer.

Faking an Unplayable?

Ground staff planting forks where there were no forks. Etc.

Ozyhibby
14-02-2016, 03:30 PM
Prove it.

Since when do we need proof to lay into the yams on here?


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Scouse Hibee
14-02-2016, 03:30 PM
This is right up there with referee conspiracy theories.Paranoid.net

greenlex
14-02-2016, 03:31 PM
Prove it.

Prove they are not. Only game in the entire country postponed. A ground that isn't renowned for being waterlogged. Little rain in the area all week. They are at it all right. Your constant defending if hem is quite dusturbing Hermit. They are a club with a distasteful history that seems to be continuing. Why do you feel the need to defend them? Bizarre.

bawheid
14-02-2016, 03:32 PM
There is a way to find out the truth. Hearts will have cctv. Which will probably show sprinklers on and lack of attempt to sort it the next day.

The tape's already cut up and in the bin in Levein's office.

HH81
14-02-2016, 03:32 PM
Hermit you don't half like to be the other side of any discussion.

If it was off due to water logging fair enough, if deep down they didn't turn the tap off them that is good. Shows they are leaving marks in their pants over Tuesday.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 03:49 PM
Prove they are not. Only game in the entire country postponed. A ground that isn't renowned for being waterlogged. Little rain in the area all week. They are at it all right. Your constant defending if hem is quite dusturbing Hermit. They are a club with a distasteful history that seems to be continuing. Why do you feel the need to defend them? Bizarre.


You're the one that said they are "at it" end of. So prove it. I don't need to prove they're not. Just because I don't lay into hearts like others on this does not make me any less of a hibs fan. If you do not like my opinion then tough ****.

DaveF
14-02-2016, 03:50 PM
You're the one that said they are "at it" end of. So prove it. I don't need to prove they're not. Just because I don't lay into hearts like others on this does not make me any less of a hibs fan. If you do not like my opinion then tough ****.

Oh we know, you do like to tell us how loyal you are :rolleyes:

And drop the aggressive tone. No need.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 03:51 PM
Since when do we need proof to lay into the yams on here?


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Yes because completely unfounded rumours are hibs.net fact now. Is it a site rule that you have lay in to hearts or can you be a hibs fans who doesn't sling mud around all the time??

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 03:52 PM
Oh we know, you do like to tell us loyal you are :rolleyes:

And drop the aggressive tone. No need.


I knew you'd be along soon enough. What aggressive tone is that?

jgl07
14-02-2016, 03:53 PM
Prove it.
Thank you Mr Levein.

Pete
14-02-2016, 03:55 PM
They were at it, nice wee rest. :agree:

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 03:55 PM
Thank you Mr Levein.


Haha, thats a good one.

DaveF
14-02-2016, 03:56 PM
I knew you'd be along soon enough. What aggressive tone is that?

The tough **** comment. I'm not really bothered about arguing with you over this so you can heed the request or not. Your choice.

This isn't your personal forum despite what you seem to think.

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 04:08 PM
The tough **** comment. I'm not really bothered about arguing with you over this so you can heed the request or not. Your choice.

This isn't your personal forum despite what you seem to think.


Because my point of view on this isn't going with the grain that makes me a bad guy in this? Is that an official warning by the way?

Ged
14-02-2016, 04:09 PM
Because my point of view on this isn't going with the grain that makes me a bad guy in this? Is that an official warning by the way?

You're never far away when Hearts need to be defended, are you?

Hermit Crab
14-02-2016, 04:10 PM
You're never far away when Hearts need to be defended, are you?


On this occasion there's no need for the daft accusations.

easty
14-02-2016, 04:12 PM
Because my point of view on this isn't going with the grain that makes me a bad guy in this? Is that an official warning by the way?

Surely not an official warning for that.

DaveF
14-02-2016, 04:13 PM
Because my point of view on this isn't going with the grain that makes me a bad guy in this? Is that an official warning by the way?

I don't really care about your opinion, as I and plenty others see you for the 'look at me' poster you have turned into lately.

I simply asked you to drop the aggressive tone, that's all. Not an official warning, no.

I'll not be debating this anymore with you on the thread, so if it has to carry on you can drop me a PM :aok:

Pete
14-02-2016, 04:17 PM
Yes because completely unfounded rumours are hibs.net fact now. Is it a site rule that you have lay in to hearts or can you be a hibs fans who doesn't sling mud around all the time??

Why worry about mud slinging hibs fans? There is usually the odd hibee who likes nothing more than wiping the mud off the jambos whenever they can. :agree:

greenlex
14-02-2016, 04:20 PM
You're the one that said they are "at it" end of. So prove it. I don't need to prove they're not. Just because I don't lay into hearts like others on this does not make me any less of a hibs fan. If you do not like my opinion then tough ****.

Ha Ha. What a passionate guy you are. I just wish you could show as much defending the good guys. They are indeed at it. If you feel you need to jump in and stamp your feet to defend them then crack on I'm done. And no I can't prove it but don't really feel the need to either but hey ho.👍💚💚

brog
14-02-2016, 04:25 PM
Havent read whole thread so apologies if duplication. I believe official attendance at PBS yesterday was just over 16k!

Thecat23
14-02-2016, 04:28 PM
Havent read whole thread so apologies if duplication. I believe official attendance at PBS yesterday was just over 16k!

😂

WoreTheGreen
14-02-2016, 04:35 PM
Havent read whole thread so apologies if duplication. I believe official attendance at PBS yesterday was just over 16k!

Did Scott Wilson get paid half arse scipt be used next game again and again again Twat