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[CentreLine]

Daily Record reporting hahahahahearts had to abandon their warm up game v Almeria because they got involved in a mass punch up and Cochrane sent off. Who’d have thunk it? 🙄

[Donegal Hibby]

Alex Cochrane tackle that triggered events to punch up , Robbie says it was just a standard tackle , that Cochrane is a dirty wee mitten , they were also losing at the time too !

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-v-almeria-brawl-forehand-smashes-referee-all-over-the-shop-robbie-neilson-explains-decision-to-abandon-match-3941256

[h1bs4life]

Alex Cochrane tackle that triggered events to punch up , Robbie says it was just a standard tackle , that Cochrane is a dirty wee mitten , they were also losing at the time too !

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-v-almeria-brawl-forehand-smashes-referee-all-over-the-shop-robbie-neilson-explains-decision-to-abandon-match-3941256

https://twitter.com/ewansandilands/status/1599377267628462080?s=48&t=WBg9hvUKivHTjiunbjm5wg

Bit more here

[bod]

Hope the red card carries into the league

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Alex Cochrane tackle that triggered events to punch up , Robbie says it was just a standard tackle , that Cochrane is a dirty wee mitten , they were also losing at the time too !

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-v-almeria-brawl-forehand-smashes-referee-all-over-the-shop-robbie-neilson-explains-decision-to-abandon-match-3941256

Seems like he was struggling to lay a glove on the boy and lost the plot. 😀

[Since90+2]

Cochrane has a sly kick at the boy and then gets leathered.

Standard Hearts really.

[Aldo]

Superb.

Tries to be a sneaky **** but gets his tatties and then a red card.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Cochrane has a sly kick at the boy and then gets leathered.

Standard Hearts really.

As Hearts fans proclaim ‘Gorgie Rules’ :faf:

[Irish_Steve]

Superb.

Tries to be a sneaky **** but gets his tatties and then a red card.

It’s like one of those videos where a bully tries to pick on a small guy only for the small guy to whip his arse

Hearts trying to kick lumps out of the opposition, nowt new there

[Donegal Hibby]

It's ok though " Blood doesn't show on a Maroon jersey " :faf:

[Billy Whizz]

Did anyone get sent off

[Paulie Walnuts]

Did anyone get sent off

Cochrane and an Almeria player.

[where'stheslope]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1599371689712025600
Says it all !!!!

[brog]

Alex Cochrane tackle that triggered events to punch up , Robbie says it was just a standard tackle , that Cochrane is a dirty wee mitten , they were also losing at the time too !

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-v-almeria-brawl-forehand-smashes-referee-all-over-the-shop-robbie-neilson-explains-decision-to-abandon-match-3941256

For once Replay Robbie called it correctly, it was a standard tackle. ie it was a standard Hearts tackle from the back with the ball 5 yards away. Imagine if Devlin had been there! RR really is a moron.

[Jones28]

For once Replay Robbie called it correctly, it was a standard tackle. ie it was a standard Hearts tackle from the back with the ball 5 yards away. Imagine if Devlin had been there! RR really is a moron.

He also does some Jambo maths and says 60 people were on the pitch at one point.

[Bostonhibby]

Just read a report on this, nothing more than thieves using the friendly to brush up on their serial fouling strategy?

As the Replayman said, Cochrane was sent off what he regarded as a routine tackle........

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[Pretty Boy]

Don't really get Neilson's claim that the tackle by Cochrane was a 'standard tackle'. He's had a kick at the boy after the ball is long gone, knew exactly what he was doing, has tried to be sneaky and has ended up getting put on his erse for his trouble.

Bully boy behaviour and like all bullies he got his comeuppance.

[Since452]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.

[Bridge hibs]

Ha ha, coward Cochrane getting a good slapping 🤣🤣

Back in yer box ya eejit

[Skol]

I love the way that across the road the abandonment of a friendly due to some argy Barry is seen as normal and acceptable.

[Jim44]

The Gorgie muppets seem to think this was a great preparation for the upcoming derby game.

[Northernhibee]

The fact that Robbie Replay seems to think that "tensions are a bit high" as the reason for not playing the rest of the game and it's somehow the referee losing control of it when it's their thug who appears to have instigated it is incredible.

[flash]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.

You win the prize. Knew someone would turn this shambles into a dig at Hibs eventually.

[truehibernian]

The Gorgie muppets seem to think this was a great preparation for the upcoming derby game.

I watched it because I’m a football geek but although it’s a training game I hope LJ saw how weak they are at right back and centrally. Playing two up top and a wide player would be my option for both derbies.

They were outplayed for the 30 minutes I saw and what the Spanish side did was play width and not through the lines centrally. Of course they were minus Gordon, Devlin and Rowles, but for me, the way to get at them is to target Smith in particular and play a striker between their centre halves and again specifically closing them down quickly.

[Ringothedog]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.

So getting a game abandoned is “showing a bit of fight”? If Hibs players behaved in that manner I would be disgusted, it shows them up for the arrogant and indisciplined fuds that they are

[Iain G]

I watched it because I’m a football geek but although it’s a training game I hope LJ saw how weak they are at right back and centrally. Playing two up top and a wide player would be my option for both derbies.

They were outplayed for the 30 minutes I saw and what the Spanish side did was play width and not through the lines centrally. Of course they were minus Gordon, Devlin and Rowles, but for me, the way to get at them is to target Smith in particular and play a striker between their centre halves and again specifically closing them down quickly.

Isn't their first choice right back at the world cup though?

[A Hi-Bee]

**** the hertz
:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin :greengrin:greengrin

[O'Rourke3]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.Showing a bit of fight is going in for a challenge where you might get hurt. Sniping at someone from behind is just cowardly.

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[Ringothedog]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.

So getting a game abandoned is “showing a bit of fight”? If Hibs players behaved in that manner I would be disgusted, it shows them up for the arrogant and indisciplined fuds that they are

[ancient hibee]

Continuing their European success story.

[Donegal Hibby]

At least they have a bit of fight about them.
That's not having a bit of fight ,it's a cowardly kick from the back Which both him and Devlin are prone too . RR has really embarrassed himself with standard tackle comments

[Jack]

It's Sunday. Is that not what happens with pub teams in Sunday leagues?

[matty_f]

So getting a game abandoned is “showing a bit of fight”? If Hibs players behaved in that manner I would be disgusted, it shows them up for the arrogant and indisciplined fuds that they are

Didn't show that much fight, Robbie took the players off after it.

Basically ran away.

[Donegal Hibby]

Didn't show that much fight, Robbie took the players off after it.

Basically ran away.
Robbie did state that they have enough injuries 😂

[Carheenlea]

Felt like a win though.

[Forza Fred]

I watched it because I’m a football geek but although it’s a training game I hope LJ saw how weak they are at right back and centrally. Playing two up top and a wide player would be my option for both derbies.

They were outplayed for the 30 minutes I saw and what the Spanish side did was play width and not through the lines centrally. Of course they were minus Gordon, Devlin and Rowles, but for me, the way to get at them is to target Smith in particular and play a striker between their centre halves and again specifically closing them down quickly.

And Atkinson, their right back who is in Qatar with The Socceroos?

Mind you, right back is not his best position, and I don’t think he has set the Heather on fire there.

Thankfully they are not playing him further forward.

[McSwanky]

Hearts are *****

[Unseen work]

Am I the only one that doesn’t see a great deal in what Cochrane does?

See that in most games at all levels in Scotland

[Since90+2]

And Atkinson, their right back who is in Qatar with The Socceroos?

Mind you, right back is not his best position, and I don’t think he has set the Heather on fire there.

Thankfully they are not playing him further forward.

Atkinson is horrendous. I think it was you who suggested they had signed some sort of superstar when they signed him, he's been honking.

[JimBHibees]

Atkinson is horrendous. I think it was you who suggested they had signed some sort of superstar when they signed him, he's been honking.

Don't think he is horrendous as have seen him have decent games however isn't the best defensively imo.

[Forza Fred]

Atkinson is horrendous. I think it was you who suggested they had signed some sort of superstar when they signed him, he's been honking.

Pretty sure I didn’t use the term superstar, but I’ll forgive your hyperbole.

Yes, I have watched Atkinson for several years, and not so long ago he was the best player on the park against Argentina at the Olympics.

An Argentinian team that contained players from Real Madrid and Barca.

Yes, as my earlier post alludes to……he IS struggling in the right back role for Hearts.

Thing is, he’s not much of a right back and needs to be pushed further forward….I was surprised when Hearts played him there.

Hopefully they keep playing him there.

[Berwickhibby]

Genuine question …this was a friendly and not a bounce game, then will there will be a referees report into the abandonment of the game which could lead to fines and other sanctions for both clubs?

[Since90+2]

Pretty sure I didn’t use the term superstar, but I’ll forgive your hyperbole.

Yes, I have watched Atkinson for several years, and not so long ago he was the best player on the park against Argentina at the Olympics.

An Argentinian team that contained players from Real Madrid and Barca.

Yes, as my earlier post alludes to……he IS struggling in the right back role for Hearts.

Thing is, he’s not much of a right back and needs to be pushed further forward….I was surprised when Hearts played him there.

Hopefully they keep playing him there.

Apologies in advance if it wasn't yourself, but we had a poster claiming when he signed for then he was a fantastic signing and they would make big money from him when selling him on.

That prediction seems to be a mile off coming true.

[Jack]

Apologies in advance if it wasn't yourself, but we had a poster claiming when he signed for then he was a fantastic signing and they would make big money from him when selling him on.

That prediction seems to be a mile off coming true.

It wasn't me either.

I did hear from a friend in Australia that he was a very good player and its a shame we didn't go for him.

[Since90+2]

It wasn't me either.

I did hear from a friend in Australia that he was a very good player and its a shame we didn't go for him.

It could be he stood out in the Australian league but perhaps that is a lower standard than the Scottish Premiership.

It's probably difficult to compare standards, but Cummings has done well enough down there to make the world cup squad whereas he couldn't even get a game at Dundee here.

[Forza Fred]

Apologies in advance if it wasn't yourself, but we had a poster claiming when he signed for then he was a fantastic signing and they would make big money from him when selling him on.

That prediction seems to be a mile off coming true.

That was me.
Hearts have stunted his development though by playing him at right back..as I say he needs to play forward a bit.
Guess we'll see where his career takes him....he certainly had the potential, and I'm sure if he can break his defensive shackles he can go on to fulfil my expectations.
Nothing in football is certain, and I can't help but think he came to the wrong club.

[Forza Fred]

It could be he stood out in the Australian league but perhaps that is a lower standard than the Scottish Premiership.

It's probably difficult to compare standards, but Cummings has done well enough down there to make the world cup squad whereas he couldn't even get a game at Dundee here.

No disrespect but this is probably the 345th time that has been suggested on here., so I won't answer in great detail.

In Scotland the Scots think the A league is a pub league and in Australia they think exactly the same about the SPL.

Both leagues are what they are, and people will have their own opinions, and good luck to them.

In the case of Jason Cummings though, I think its more about the rebirth of his spirit than just playing football....he is the happiest he has been in years and when you are happy you tend to play much better than when you are not, although I understand his recent history in Scotland may not seem to support that.

I can remember just before he went from Hibs to Notts forest some posters on here were saying he shouldn't go for any less than 2 million quid.

Jason is playing the best football of his career, irrespective of where he has been, and loves his new life.

As for Atkinson, my opinion was not just based on his club form, but also of how he has played coming through the national team structure.

If I am wrong about him, then so be it..no big deal,...it wouldn't be the first time a player hasn't lived up to a punter's expectations.

But I hope he can fulfil what many see as his potential....only not with Hearts please.

[green day]

In the case of Jason Cummings though, I think its more about the rebirth of his spirit than just playing football....he is the happiest he has been in years and when you are happy you tend to play much better than when you are not, although I understand his recent history in Scotland may not seem to support that.

I can remember just before he went from Hibs to Notts forest some posters on here were saying he shouldn't go for any less than 2 million quid.

Jason is playing the best football of his career, irrespective of where he has been, and loves his new life.
.

I am very pleased for Cummings, hes only 27 so has lots of football ahead of him. Glad he is screwing the nut as he went a wee bit mental for a while after leaving Hibs.

Good luck to him, legend for me.

[Since90+2]

No disrespect but this is probably the 345th time that has been suggested on here., so I won't answer in great detail.

In Scotland the Scots think the A league is a pub league and in Australia they think exactly the same about the SPL.

Both leagues are what they are, and people will have their own opinions, and good luck to them.

In the case of Jason Cummings though, I think its more about the rebirth of his spirit than just playing football....he is the happiest he has been in years and when you are happy you tend to play much better than when you are not, although I understand his recent history in Scotland may not seem to support that.

I can remember just before he went from Hibs to Notts forest some posters on here were saying he shouldn't go for any less than 2 million quid.

Jason is playing the best football of his career, irrespective of where he has been, and loves his new life.

As for Atkinson, my opinion was not just based on his club form, but also of how he has played coming through the national team structure.

If I am wrong about him, then so be it..no big deal,...it wouldn't be the first time a player hasn't lived up to a punter's expectations.

But I hope he can fulfil what many see as his potential....only not with Hearts please.

It wasn't a criticism of the league in Australia.

I don't watch it so I've no idea really, was just a suggestion as to why Atkinson might have struggled, although of course there are other factors at play too.

[Unseen work]

That was me.
Hearts have stunted his development though by playing him at right back..as I say he needs to play forward a bit.
Guess we'll see where his career takes him....he certainly had the potential, and I'm sure if he can break his defensive shackles he can go on to fulfil my expectations.
Nothing in football is certain, and I can't help but think he came to the wrong club.

Do you think he’s more of a wingback/right mid? Seems to be decent going forward from what I’ve saw.

What’s your thoughts on Lewis Miller? A lot seem to have wrote him off already but I really like what I’ve saw. His ability to beat a man with a sharp turn or quick feet is really pleasing and he looks more willing to Chuck aimless balls in the box. He’s also an absolute machine physically and seems to enjoy the defensive side.

Cheers

[Forza Fred]

Do you think he’s more of a wingback/right mid? Seems to be decent going forward from what I’ve saw.

What’s your thoughts on Lewis Miller? A lot seem to have wrote him off already but I really like what I’ve saw. His ability to beat a man with a sharp turn or quick feet is really pleasing and he looks more willing to Chuck aimless balls in the box. He’s also an absolute machine physically and seems to enjoy the defensive side.

Cheers

Right side of midfield is where Atkinson thrives.

More importantly….Lewis Miller.

Getting a bit worried about Lewis’s long absence.

Think he showed in the pre season that he had ability.
Was an outstanding right back here but has been desperately unlucky with injuries since moving, and I hope being injured in a new country where you don’t know many people and it is cauld enough to freeze your nuts off, don’t make him think too much of his life on Sydney’s picturesque northern beaches.
He is good full back, and all he really needed to do before getting injured was adjust to the much faster pace of the game in Scotland.
Oh, and keep his boots on😂
Just needs a few games under his belt to get his confidence back up and he’ll be ok.

[HerbDailly]

Right side of midfield is where Atkinson thrives.



Are we sure about that? I've looked him up on transfermarket and it looks like he's only played RM a handful of times and a few years ago.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Right side of midfield is where Atkinson thrives.

More importantly….Lewis Miller.

Getting a bit worried about Lewis’s long absence.

Think he showed in the pre season that he had ability.
Was an outstanding right back here but has been desperately unlucky with injuries since moving, and I hope being injured in a new country where you don’t know many people and it is cauld enough to freeze your nuts off, don’t make him think too much of his life on Sydney’s picturesque northern beaches.
He is good full back, and all he really needed to do before getting injured was adjust to the much faster pace of the game in Scotland.
Oh, and keep his boots on😂
Just needs a few games under his belt to get his confidence back up and he’ll be ok.

Was he not brought in as cover for Smith? They seemed to have a few at RB that could have covered but never got the chance

[brog]

No disrespect but this is probably the 345th time that has been suggested on here., so I won't answer in great detail.

In Scotland the Scots think the A league is a pub league and in Australia they think exactly the same about the SPL.

Both leagues are what they are, and people will have their own opinions, and good luck to them.

In the case of Jason Cummings though, I think its more about the rebirth of his spirit than just playing football....he is the happiest he has been in years and when you are happy you tend to play much better than when you are not, although I understand his recent history in Scotland may not seem to support that.

I can remember just before he went from Hibs to Notts forest some posters on here were saying he shouldn't go for any less than 2 million quid.

Jason is playing the best football of his career, irrespective of where he has been, and loves his new life.

As for Atkinson, my opinion was not just based on his club form, but also of how he has played coming through the national team structure.

If I am wrong about him, then so be it..no big deal,...it wouldn't be the first time a player hasn't lived up to a punter's expectations.

But I hope he can fulfil what many see as his potential....only not with Hearts please.

It's interesting Freddie that JC's stats in Oz are almost as good as his stats for us in 3 seasons in the Championship. That's not suggesting the A League and our Championship are of equal quality, more a reminder that our time in the Championship was shared with Hearts, Rangers (2 seasons), Livingston, Dundee United and St Mirren. JC of course also scored some cup crackers against some supposedly higher rated teams, 2016 comes to mind for some reason.:wink: