Critchley

[Dashing Bob S]

Thought his post match interview was fair and balanced, but he looked rabbit-in-headlights weak under the pressure; eyes darting everywhere, high, squeaky voice. It was a marked contrast to SDG's calm and steely focused determination under far greater adversity.

I can't see him being there next season, though I hope I'm wrong.

[3pm]

Might not be there next week unfortunately.

[Trinity Hibee]

Thought his post match interview was fair and balanced, but he looked rabbit-in-headlights weak under the pressure; eyes darting everywhere, high, squeaky voice. It was a marked contrast to SDG's calm and steely focused determination under far greater adversity.

I can't see him being there next season, though I hope I'm wrong.

Agree. Couldn’t come up with even the usual soundbites for some of the answers. Probably regrets taking the job on now

[Fifeshirehibs]

Am told he's got the Pickfords men cooling their heels at Killington Lake Services awaiting news about a possible about turn.Sincerely hope they give him the January window !!!!!

[greenginger]

See Critchley’s playing career consists of 1 game for Crewe, and 3 non league appearances for Leigh.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Critchley

He was supposed to be the best out of hundreds of applicants . :confused:

[Ribs1875]

Hearts are their own worse enemy. They sacked Neilson, who has them sitting 4th because he was not meeting their expectation level. They gave the job to the human egg, who carried on the work of the team he inherited. He had a slow start to this current season and was ousted.

Critchley is already under pressure and probably won't ever be forgiving by their support for losing yesterday. It just goes to show that if you sack a coach then you have to make sure the next one you bring in is better. Not sure about this guy they have brought up. Doesn’t appear he has much control over the players and it’s a concern for their fans.
Hibs on the other hand have stuck with Gray and have now well and truly turned the corner. Top six and possible European spot well within our ambitions now.

[WhileTheChief..]

Sounded like Butcher.

Basically saying the players aren't good enough without actually saying it.

He was all over the place scrambling for words to try and make sentences. Absolute imposter, and never a football manager in a million years.

Hope he stays around for a while yet.

[Itsnoteasy]

See Critchley’s playing career consists of 1 game for Crewe, and 3 non league appearances for Leigh.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Critchley

He was supposed to be the best out of hundreds of applicants . :confused:

Jose Mourinho only played 64 games for Mickey Mouse teams.

[Bostonhibby]

Computer said yes according to their golf guy, can't see them not sticking by their much heralded big computer.

Critchley is the answer.

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[Northernhibee]

Jose Mourinho only played 64 games for Mickey Mouse teams.

He’s never won an Edinburgh derby either.

[BILLYHIBS]

I like him 😀

👍

[bingo70]

Jose Mourinho only played 64 games for Mickey Mouse teams.

I think the likes of Mourinho and Wenger (I think?) are very much the exception, imo it must be difficult to have credibility when reading the riot act when he’s not been there and done it.

I think he seems like a decent enough guy and was fair in his assessment of the game, that won’t have gone down well as I don’t think he mentioned them being a big club once yesterday. I don’t think he’s got any sort of aura about him though, I couldn’t see him controlling and managing a difficult changing room.

I suspect he’s a very good coach, he must be to get to the level he’s at without playing, that’s different from being the main man that all the players are looking to though.

[bingo70]

Computer said yes according to their golf guy, can't see them not sticking by their much heralded big computer.

Critchley is the answer.

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You do wonder what data they looked at for him though. Would be interesting to find that out.

[Bostonhibby]

You do wonder what data they looked at for him though. Would be interesting to find that out.It works like a giant fax machine.

Their golf guy faxed a £ number to an agent, the agent opened his filofax of currently unemployed football managers, faxed him back Critchley's coupon, hey presto another first for the big team.

Atmospheric.

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[Viva_Palmeiras]

Computer said yes according to their golf guy, can't see them not sticking by their much heralded big computer.

Critchley is the answer.

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Now DalryAnalytica(42) is still figuring out what the question was … :)

[greenginger]

Now DalryAnalytica(42) is still figuring out what the question was … :)

Was the question not Life, the Universe and Everything ? :greengrin

[evy]

As a Blackpool fan as well as a Hibs fan, when Critchley was appointed I told my mates that if he was the best that Bloom and Starlizard could come up with then we won't need to worry the signings they make.

[Bostonhibby]

I'm wondering if we are overthinking all this space age technology stuff that Hearts are currently leading the sporting universe with.

Is it not possible that McKinlay & Budge just sat down one afternoon with 3 litres of Harvey's Bristol Cream in the golf club snug and decided that after the Naisy collapse, next time around they'd just appoint the first person that never looked like an angry Egg?

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[Dashing Bob S]

Now DalryAnalytica(42) is still figuring out what the question was … :)

Unfortunately the laptop they used to crunch the numbers was the one left behind by Catro.

[Since452]

He's like Lee Johnson with none of his ability

[LewysGot2]

He's like Lee Johnson with none of his ability

Just sprayed coffee ☕️ all over my phone 😂

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Just sprayed coffee ☕️ all over my phone 😂

Seems a bit of a waste.

[HendoDelivered]

Mega LJ vibes from this guy but as someone said above, not as good a manager/coach (even though LJ wasn’t great himself). Don’t think Critchley will see the season out which is unfortunate for us. He seems like a total mong 😂

[Itsnoteasy]

Critchleyd It again

[A Hi-Bee]

Speaks very well, no bad words used or big words, all very much like a P.E. teacher.

[SHODAN]

He's like Lee Johnson with none of his ability

It's honestly the first time since the Romanov days where Hearts have appointed a manager where I thought to myself I'd be raging if we appointed him.

[Winston Ingram]

He plays Montgomery ball. The longer he stays there the better.

[Bostonhibby]

He's doing fine, by the year 3025 all big team managers will be selected this way.

Leave him exactly where he is.

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[kentao]

See Critchley’s playing career consists of 1 game for Crewe, and 3 non league appearances for Leigh.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Critchley

He was supposed to be the best out of hundreds of applicants . :confused:

22 Years coaching experience schooled by SDG with 6 months :giruy2:

[Bostonhibby]

22 Years coaching experience schooled by SDG with 6 months :giruy2:22 years coaching experience you say?

Double or single deckers?

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[Irish_Steve]

I think the likes of Mourinho and Wenger (I think?) are very much the exception, imo it must be difficult to have credibility when reading the riot act when he’s not been there and done it.

I think he seems like a decent enough guy and was fair in his assessment of the game, that won’t have gone down well as I don’t think he mentioned them being a big club once yesterday. I don’t think he’s got any sort of aura about him though, I couldn’t see him controlling and managing a difficult changing room.

I suspect he’s a very good coach, he must be to get to the level he’s at without playing, that’s different from being the main man that all the players are looking to though.

Kieran McKenna is another - a handful of appearances for NI U19 and U21 and no first team appearances for anyone of note. He had to retire at 22

[jacomo]

Hearts are their own worse enemy. They sacked Neilson, who has them sitting 4th because he was not meeting their expectation level. They gave the job to the human egg, who carried on the work of the team he inherited. He had a slow start to this current season and was ousted.

Critchley is already under pressure and probably won't ever be forgiving by their support for losing yesterday. It just goes to show that if you sack a coach then you have to make sure the next one you bring in is better. Not sure about this guy they have brought up. Doesn’t appear he has much control over the players and it’s a concern for their fans.
Hibs on the other hand have stuck with Gray and have now well and truly turned the corner. Top six and possible European spot well within our ambitions now.


They’re probably begging Neilson to come back for his third stint now.

[A Hi-Bee]

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

[Up-the-slope]

to be fair to him they really have some Dung players currently - in 40+ years I don't think I have seen a Hearts Squad with so few players better than what we have (or at least on current form).

Craig Gordon is the only one I can think of :rolleyes: Imagine if everything else was the same and we had him from season start and they had Bursik what the points difference would be

[Hibby70]

They're maroon, and white
Theyre *****e and *****e and *****e
*****e, *****e, *****e, maroon and white,
The Critchley and Foxy Show

[Northernhibee]

He is our Critchley
Our Neil Critchley
He makes us happy on derby day
He drives a Rover
His career’s over
Please don’t take our Critchley away

[Ribs1875]

They’re probably begging Neilson to come back for his third stint now.

It would not surprise me tbh.

[007]

Has he been replaced by Shelley Kerr yet?

[eastmainsmsh]

Has he been replaced by Shelley Kerr yet?

Shellys cousin Juan is scouting in Spain 🇪🇸

[Pedantic_Hibee]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

[B.H.F.C]

Sadly, I don’t think he’ll be around for too much longer.

[Dashing Bob S]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

Impressive work.

[HibbyAndy]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…



That's an absolute belter !!!:top marks:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Irish_Steve]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

We would need the words on the big screens for that

Or just the last chorus.

Epic work

[tonyrougier123]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Hibiza]

When you hit your hand with a hammer you say " Oh Critchley " or perhaps stand on a digs turd : " Oh Critchley ,".

[matty_f]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

A prayer for the creditors 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Pedantic_Hibee]

A prayer for the creditors 😂😂😂😂😂😂

To paraphrase Mr Newell, never let those dirty Jambo basterts forget. Walking away, it’s the accountants way.

[Northernhibee]

I absolutely love that the best name their board and the ZX Spectrum on loan from Brighton could come up with was Crichley. Nothing makes sense about it. Nothing about it makes sense.

[Carheenlea]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

https://i.postimg.cc/BQVFkLf4/Photoroom-20241228-001958.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJcjzKKv)

[Greenio]

Ive never bought into the hype over Jamestown Analytics. To me, its just mental to think the answers to running a successful club lie in suggestions spewed out by crunching numbers. Yes, its been used by clubs that have had some success, but thats cos they know what they are doing. If youre a clueless mess clutching at straws for some silver bullet (hiya jambos!) then youre guna balls it up cos its the skills, experience and ability of your people that matter, no a spreadsheet.

[Bostonhibby]

Ive never bought into the hype over Jamestown Analytics. To me, its just mental to think the answers to running a successful club lie in suggestions spewed out by crunching numbers. Yes, its been used by clubs that have had some success, but thats cos they know what they are doing. If youre a clueless mess clutching at straws for some silver bullet (hiya jambos!) then youre guna balls it up cos its the skills, experience and ability of your people that matter, no a spreadsheet.I think the problem is, in their rush to publicise what they've got, how much it is worth and how big, unique and atmospheric it all is, the jumbos took their eye off the ball and still haven't realised that what they've actually got is an expensive out of date Teasmade.

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[Green_one]

He plays Montgomery ball. The longer he stays there the better.

LPerfectly suited to a team at the bottom of the SPL. Even better in the Championship.

Sadly I think he will not last long unless their form takes an unexpected turn. Remember that stopping playing in Europe was supposed to put this team back on the rails. Well so far that’s not happened. Pity, I was so looking forward to a resurgent Hearts. :rolleyes: His biggest problem is really that whatever they do now they are still going to end up in a disappointing league position. He will pay for that. Budge will get stick and sack him

[Winston Ingram]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

Bravo 👏🏻

[BoomtownHibees]

Reminds me of Dave from the Royle Family

[Waxy]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…
Any chance you could make a video to go along with this?

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Any chance you could make a video to go along with this?

I have a face for radio I’m afraid.

[Ribs1875]

I think the problem is, in their rush to publicise what they've got, how much it is worth and how big, unique and atmospheric it all is, the jumbos took their eye off the ball and still haven't realised that what they've actually got is an expensive out of date Teasmade.

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Spot on! It's the modern day football curse of sports science and justification of data analysis. Long gone are the days of footballers training in public parks avoiding dug ***** and returning to their cars in muddy clothing.

[Bostonhibby]

Spot on! It's the modern day football curse of sports science and justification of data analysis. Long gone are the days of footballers training in public parks avoiding dug ***** and returning to their cars in muddy clothing.They should be okay tomorrow, they've got the Rolf Harris Stylophone out to work out how to beat Ross county.

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[mutley]

They should be okay tomorrow, they've got the Rolf Harris Stylophone out to work out how to beat Ross county.

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I guess it was working then the batteries went flat in added time


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[Bostonhibby]

I guess it was working then the batteries went flat in added time


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[Dashing Bob S]

Give him time.

[Paul1642]

I know lots of people including Hibs fans (myself inclusive) said the same about Gray just one month ago, but Critchley is simply not turning this around. Long may their current form continue.

2 sacked managers by New year would surely be pushing on being a record.

[Bostonhibby]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.



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[Baader]

Doing an outstanding job. Unfortunately probably not going to last much longer.

[jeffers]

I know lots of people including Hibs fans (myself inclusive) said the same about Gray just one month ago, but Critchley is simply not turning this around. Long may their current form continue.

2 sacked managers by New year would surely be pushing on being a record.

Can’t pretend I knew anything about him but I thought when they appointed him I’d have been very disappointed if he’d become our manager. Surely they’ll give him longer though after their Bloom tie up. 🙏

[Iain G]

Critchleyd It again

He will be Crichlaidoff soon...

[Pretty Boy]

I'm getting really worried they will sack him now. Wouldn't even mind them winning a game sometime soon just to make sure he stays in a job.

[Joe6-2]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.



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Maroon’d it

[Joe6-2]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

Brilliant 👏

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

He'll be away tonight or tomorrow

He was already struggling. Losing to us at home then throwing away a 2 goal lead when you're in the 97th minute will be the final nail unfortunately

[sleeping giant]

Changed the defence late in the game 🤣

[HibbyAndy]

I'd rather have Bob Cratchit than Critchley , Least Cratchit made sure his team had a good xmas where as Critchley has made sure the maroon baboons have had the shannest xmas ever , Pleasing

[The Spaceman]

Computer says substitute your clean-sheet holding defence with 4 minutes left to play.

[Itsnoteasy]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.



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Castle viewed It

[Carheenlea]

It a long drive back from Dingwall - plenty time to ponder over the next masterclass.

https://i.postimg.cc/LXVZPdc4/Photoroom-20241229-191625.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PpPxG7f0)

[WhileTheChief..]

I'm getting really worried they will sack him now. Wouldn't even mind them winning a game sometime soon just to make sure he stays in a job.

They play Motherwell on Thursday.

A Hearts win would prob be best for us but under the circumstances our challenge for the top 6 can wait a few days!!

[Paul1642]

He just doesn’t look or speak like a football manager whatsoever.

[hibee_girl]

Moaning on sportscene that they should have got a penalty because contact carried into the box despite the foul being outside the box.

[Bostonhibby]

Moaning on sportscene that they should have got a penalty because contact carried into the box despite the foul being outside the box.Cannae believe that the super duper computer picked a guy who doesn't know the rules of football.

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[jeffers]

Moaning on sportscene that they should have got a penalty because contact carried into the box despite the foul being outside the box.

I thought he was right about that rule and if a challenge that started outside the box continued into it then a penalty should be given ?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I thought he was right about that rule and if a challenge that started outside the box continued into it then a penalty should be given ?

I'm sure matty f posted something to that effect a couple of days ago. 🤔

[erin go bragh]

See Critchley’s playing career consists of 1 game for Crewe, and 3 non league appearances for Leigh.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Critchley

He was supposed to be the best out of hundreds of applicants . :confused:
3rd best,behind Our very own LJ and NM 😂

[Bostonhibby]

I thought he was right about that rule and if a challenge that started outside the box continued into it then a penalty should be given ?Pretty sure that rule only applies to holding or grabbing situations?

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[007]

Pretty sure that rule only applies to holding or grabbing situations?

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That's what I thought too.

[Since452]

No chance he'll be sacked. A win, a loss and a draw in his last 3 isn't terrible. For Hearts.

[Not In The Know]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.



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Shearted it.

[Unseen work]

The good thing is I can’t see hearts/bloom parting ways with Critchley (the analytics choice) so soon

[Billy Whizz]

He’s so expressionless, you’d have no idea post match if he’d won or lost
What are his stats anyway

[Alfred E Newman]

He’s so expressionless, you’d have no idea post match if he’d won or lost
What are his stats anyway

He looked ill in today’s post match slavers. He’ll do well to see the season out.

[Eyrie]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.


They jambottled it.

Yet again.

[Stevie Reid]

He looks like Paul Daniels. Certainly been a magic appointment tbf.

[04Sauzee]

I can't decide if they've hearts'd it, Critchley'd it or Dhanda'd it today.



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Craig Levein'd it

[007]

He looks like Paul Daniels. Certainly been a magic appointment tbf.

How many points have they got? "Not a lot!"

[Ardenttwo]

How many points have they got? "Not a lot!"


See they are organising a protest before the Murderwell game. O my poor poor sides 😂😂😂

[Donegal Hibby]

He looks like Paul Daniels. Certainly been a magic appointment tbf.

All the talk that was coming from that lot about the data used in his appointment to McKinlay stating it would have them challenging for the league even Dhanda after the Sevco game was full of confidence of hertz overtaking the Old Firm even though according to their fans he regularly does a disappearing act in games along with a few others makes you wonder if they are practicing some sort of black magic and all under some delusional spell . Magical , fantasy stuff going on down at tiny right enough.

[Itsnoteasy]

To the tune of Band Aid…


It’s Critchley time,
There’s a need to be afraid,
At Critchley time,
We let in goals on Boxing Day,
And in our world of Critchley,
Liam Fox and McAvoy,
Throw your arms around Ann Budge,
At Critchley time,

But say a prayer,
A prayer for the creditors,
At Critchley time, it’s hard,
When the Hibees are having fun,
There’s a January transfer window,
With analytics we all fear,
And the only water flowing,
Is delightful Jambo tears,
And the Critchley boos ring out there,
As they yearn for Tony Bloom,
Well, tonight thank god we’re green,
Instead of maroon,

And there won’t be software updates now,
It’s Critchley time,
The greatest gift they’ll get this year is ninth, ooh
Where Shankland’s forehead grows,
Derby defeats come and go,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Room for two,
No windows to see out of,
Pray to god,
For return of Nieuwenhof,
Do they know it’s Critchley time at all,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,

Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again,
Out of Europe,
Let them know it’s Critchley time again…

That has to be one of the best. Take a bow sir.

[Dashing Bob S]

He looks like Paul Daniels. Certainly been a magic appointment tbf.

He's driving the Yams support to the Jack Daniels.

[A Hi-Bee]

The Critch must stay.

[Hibby70]

He looks like Paul Daniels. Certainly been a magic appointment tbf.

Mrs Merton - "Ann Budge, what attracted you to the multi talented Neil Critchley?"

[Since452]

It's important they trust the process.

Believe

[Itsnoteasy]

Craig Levein'd it

Analyticd It

[NC1875]

Looks like a PE teacher

[hibbie02]

I bet they wish they had a Golden Quadrangle of Whatever we have.

[Gloucester Hibs]

I reckon he looks like Jonathan Watson, shame OAE ended, used to enjoy the annual thread on here

[lyonhibs]

A lot of excess negativity on here about Wee Critches. He's been chosen by the Analytics Yamstrad and we should all get firmly behind him to ensure a long reign at Tynecastle.

[Since90+2]

Trust the analytics.