The very same pundits who were slavering about identity and patterns of play being good are now talking as if they knew it was doomed all along.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
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The very same pundits who were slavering about identity and patterns of play being good are now talking as if they knew it was doomed all along.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Is it time for Robbie Replay to make another return? 😂
Jamestown Analytics will be recommending Arne Slot?
They’ve pressed the panic button. They could have just dispensed with someone who’d be pretty decent for them next season in the likelihood that they avoid any catastrophe’s in closing games.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibbydog
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I think they will go for the tried n tested this time and appoint Stuart Baxter
Critchley 100% suffered from us having the season we’re having. If we were toiling in the bottom six with them then they’d be happy enough to write off the season as damage limitation after Naismith’s hilarious start to the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Critchley was nearly there with them, points per game was decent enough and over the season I think he’d have had them top six, their xG stats put them top three the last time I checked - similar to early season SDG.
He was also brilliant in the derbies, just not for Hearts.
season ticket desperation move... rumours of 'donations' falling as the believers' stop believing and incoming fight to avoid the plughole that is play off
i'm not sure we should be slinging mud in that regard - we need Europe groups and cash from maybe Vente & Yohan to make our financial mess betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Irish_Steve
That’s not strictly true as the Gordon family paid the shortfall taking responsibility for mistakes which led to that loss. Also you have to remember hearts have been consistantly getting that European money (coz they are a super big big club) and getting the extra FOH cash and the Ben E Factor cash every year for however long that’s been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Up-the-slope
So if true (which I doubt) they would in my mind at least be much worse off than us.
I’ve heard nothing about it since it was opened which maybe tells its own storyQuote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
I'd add that Hearts would have been in the top six if St Mirren hadn't scored that late winner against Ross County so if I was neutral I'd say he was unlucky to get sacked.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
I think any fair reflection would say he has been unlucky imoQuote:
Originally Posted by Eyrie
Yes Stewart who was unbelievably praising him in i think the Hedenheim game about identity clear patterns creating chances etc seems to have done a 360 about signings having no pace wide etc yet the set up they had in the semi final had pace wide in Wilson and Kabangu with Penrice and Forrester supporting which to sounds like pace wide. He seems to like to highlight Kartum signing as being some major issue. One thing is for sure Mikey is never wrong and reserves the right to do a 360 at any point.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Bring back Cathro
TBF to Mikey I remember him arguing about the appointment on the radio the weekend Critchley was appointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
“Make us a cup of tea love , two sugars “Quote:
Originally Posted by Viva_Palmeiras
Not aiming at you but MS seems to pick up what's happening from game to game and time to time rather being stuck with a mantra as many tend to on forums - Campbell is crap, Rocky is a bombscare and what use is Levitt? Things change and MS changes with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
If you want a chuckle
This kickback thread from Aug 2024
"Is this Hearts best squad since 2005"
https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index...ad-since-0506/
The Yo Yo club raise idiocy to an art form
Remember reading at one point on a different thread how not one Hibs player would get in their starting lineup 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Springbank
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Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
Someone on there posted saying if hearts were to play a Hibs/aberdeen select, the side would be all hearts players… not sure they understand the concept of select sides, and that in their scenario, Hearts weren’t one of them :faf:
Their squad is dug meat. They put too much responsibility on Wilson's shoulders, and he couldn't make up for the poor return from international class passenger Shankland.
I think Critch got about as much as he could out of them given those circumstances.
'Just need to make sure we don't lose the games against the Old Firm. Even 8 draws would be fine.'Quote:
Originally Posted by Springbank
Stand back and wait for the delusions of grandeur, hilariously out of reach Managers suggested for the short list. Mind they all thought they should go for Davie Moyes last time.
As others have said, Critchley suffered the Hibs factor. He hasn't exactly set the heather on fire but 4th since he came in isn't that bad. They never factored Hibs going on the unbeaten run and having the upper hand in derbies and going for 3rd/europe. Hertz simply can't handle the hibees pumping them. If we were bottom 6 beside them Critchley would probably still be in a job. So it's actually SDGs fault.
The cutting edge of analytics
The plumber
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cjwvp637eg8o
🤣🤣🤣
Once Wee Barry gets punted from Castle Greyskull ,will he be favourite for the job ?
Delusion the average mind cannot comprehend.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
What they did mange was 5 defeats and 1 draw. No idea what happened to the the 2 games :)
I'd like to ask the guy if he still thinks 2024/25 Dhanda would arguably get the nod over 05/06 Hartley.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Read one of them saying they should get Sean Dyche ��Quote:
Originally Posted by Not In The Know
He's a very decent guy, would cost them a fortune and has been around a relegation battle or two, and runs of bad luck......Quote:
Originally Posted by Baader
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Hopefully not Robinson. Let's hope the Commodore 64 selects another diddy.
As long as we keep going on unbeaten runs, they'll continue to sack managers. It is and always has been all about us.
In fairness its no wonder their computer doesnt function properly, just like their hotel it doesn't have Windows.
TBF if they had windows they'd only have to worry about dealing with folk escaping overnight.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
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Haha excellentQuote:
Originally Posted by HoboHarry
Please oh please I'd love for them to outdo themselves and stick Steven Pressley in charge.
There is a guy who optimised their overall turncoat mentality. Wouldn't it be a sight to behold him banging his hand off the table in press conferences "the reason I'm banging my hand off this table is because.....".
I do love a managers market 😁
Odds on next Hearts manager
John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1
So right!Quote:
Originally Posted by DIXIHIBS
Preston on the radio earlier in the season when discussing Hearts poor form actually said the Hearts board are lucky Hibs are struggling too.
Please be Rooney, you wouldnt be able to fit him and Shankenheid in the tunnel at the same timeQuote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
There'd be much rejoicing amongst some Gorgie Grannies if Rooney got the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Wayne Rooney for me, with all his car crash attempts at being a manager though I can't see their bingo ball machine spinning out his name though.
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“I am pretty confident Shankland, Dhanda, Vargas and Spittal can really hurt most teams in the league. Really hurt them.”
Ouch.
You wont need to try. Shankenstein'll be offQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
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Reckon they’ll try for McInnes.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Ferguson or Rooney would be comedy gold.
Super John Mcglynn....Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Bring back the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby last time to replace the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby
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I strongly suspect it’ll be none of the above. Wouldn’t be too worried if it was though.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Ian Evatt seems decent. Kim Hellberg a bit of a wildcard. McGlynn or McInnes probably more the types to get them up for Derbys but I’m not sure hearts will go for either, or that the pair would fancy it even if hearts wanted them.
Rooney or Ferguson just hilarious.
That was my thought a few weeks back. The timings wrong though, i assume Barry will be allowed to stay until the end of the season, whereas Queen Anne will want the Gorgie managers bungalow filled before then then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sloop67
That's their sole purpose though. They could finish third and not win a derby and the boss would get the sack.Quote:
Originally Posted by we are hibs
Their performances this season certainly hurt one club in particular :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by cubehindthegoal
I'm thinking they'll go for a 'proper' Hearts man next time around. A Paul Hartley type, or John McGlynn.
Whoever it is, they always seem to end up with someone that, from my point of view, suits them perfectly.
Cathro, Neilson, Naismith, Critchley.... none of them have any kind of personality, character, or aura about them. Or an identity. They're just so meh at best, weird at worst.
With Fox seeing out the season, and the new guy unlikely to be in post until the transfer window is open, they could really struggle to sort out their squad this summer.
I heard Don Cowie’s name being mentioned as their first choice target today.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..
I think he was at Hearts before wasn’t he?
Yeah Darren McGregor took his rib cage out in a derby at Tiny.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
I wonder if they've ever had a high place finish without winning a derby. It's a fixture which tends to prop them up hugely (even when they're bang average) due to our frustratingly grim record in the fixture overall. On the occasions we take a grip of the derby they tend to flounder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silky
BBC Sport's Scotland's Brian McLauchlin, who covers Hearts every weekQuote:
Originally Posted by Col2
Been raised in the Sportsound thread but this is causing me irrational rage.
Why should the national broadcaster have a dedicated reporter for a provincial* club?!?
*Andy Walker picked up a dictionary once....
Sacking is sheer panic now that the playoffs become a real possibility. They'll either get a bounce or completely fall apart.
Popcorn at the ready.
Interesting if they go for Cowie and what would make him anymore a candidate than Critchley was arguably less given his Ross County record is pretty poor. Also given Hearts are playing County could be nonsense and a desperate attempt to distract County before the game.
Just seen the Sky report about their annual awards ceremony at the EICC. The players faces when they weee asked about relegation and Critchley. Priceless.
Brilliant. Budge saying it’s yesterday’s news.
I really want her and McKinley to remain in charge of them.
You got a link?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
I was watching the report. I’ve had a look but it’s not on their site. Might appear later.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreHibs
Did they give themselves a trophy for best losing semi finalists?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
What other awards might there be?
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HoMFC Manager of the Month AwardQuote:
Originally Posted by Bostonhibby
This month I think it might be Fox's to win
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Originally Posted by Springbank
Most sending off's in a semi final against Aberdeen?
Lowest league position to budget ratio?
Bigliest computer in the bottom six?
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Was that one for Gary Locke ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Maybe. [emoji1787]Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffers
Bestest statement of the year??Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostonhibby
Bestest Hotel without windaes?
Most kebabs/pies eaten? (Think we know who got that award)
Most fans on ST waiting list?
A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing
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Budge really reeks of arrogance. Proper bowling club committee vibes from the hierarchy at HeartsQuote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
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:faf: thats tremendous. Anne is flustered and just rude. Shankfurtheids face when asked about players taking responsibility looks like a wee boy at school getting a telling offQuote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
What the **** is that all about? They're like suspects going into court! What an utter embarrassment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
How have they got it so spectacularly wrong from such a position of strength?
The media training at Tynecastle must be world-leading.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
God, what a cringe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
Long may the Budge era continue.
Your post is spot on. A total mess and judging by Budge’s response it will continue to be so for some timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
Everyone obviously told or agreed to say nothing. Big Budgie couldnae help herself!Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
Critchley was always going to be fired for losing 2 key Hibs matches, and allowing Hibs to finish above them. It was just a matter of when. No Hearts manager can survive that combination.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
If they lose at Dingwall ***** will be seriously twitching down Gorgie way.
That looks like a club ill equipped to face the last few games to secure their top flight status.
Will be up against seasoned bottom six battlers who know how important the next few games are and their previous experience can serve them well. Hearts look like they’re in end of season mode already.
Sleep walking towards a third relegation in 11 years.
I'm seeing the press speculating around the likes of Mcglynn, Pressley and Neilson. So much for Jamestown's wonderful Analytics.Quote:
Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..
I did read this comment in the EEN:
Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.
So a "head" coach with no authority at all! Not allowed to input into player recruitment plus other restrictions as well. No doubt the yams will tell everyone it's what big clubs do. :greengrin
A wee shame they didn't manage to scrape into the top 6 as I am sure we could have turned them over again at Tynie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
Moment of the year is…
https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploa...3531126716.png
Rumoured to be releasing a DVD for Christmas 😂😂😂
End of season awards? Well that will have taken all of two minutes to give the best ball boy and girl their trophies. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
Not as easy as that. Bear in mind the derby would have been their cup final, they would have rested players and gone all guns blazing in that game. It defines their season and how their managers are viewed above all else. Gutted SDG never got to improve his record against time though :not worthQuote:
Originally Posted by GloryGlory
Oh come on. Even them raising their game from its general level of rubbish we would still turn them over. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by GRA
From the Evening News:
'Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.'
It's a process which is proving worth its weight in gold so far. Glad to hear they're sticking with it.
Also loving this from the Record:
'Former Heart of Midlothian captain Steven Pressley would be willing to leave his role as Brentford's head of individual development to help his old club, who have dismissed head coach Neil Critchley, steer clear of relegation trouble.'
I can see them going to a good old traditional Hearts style for that game. Hoofball to that big huddy Elton. Critchley was too exotic for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pagan Hibernia
If only they had managed a draw in their two defeats and that one point would have seen them in the top six.Quote:
Originally Posted by GloryGlory
But they didn't.....
Martindale could be an ideal fit for Hearts. His football is of the style that traditionally serves Hearts well. They tried a more aesthetic style of play with Critchley but the fans don’t have the patience for it, or to at least see the long game and rewards that may have come next season had they secured top flight status and saw a summer window with more footballing incomings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
Instead, it’s just simply the long game itself. It suits Hearts, it’s what the fans know and are comfortable with and they’ll put up with anything provided someone can bundle in a goal or a deflection for a 1-0 win.
Whose playing Critchley in it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegal Hibby
If it's a pantomime Dhanda's obviously got the Russell Grant gig sewn up.
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Shanklands wee grin makes him look so bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Kinda like he’s delighted Critchley got sacked.
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Originally Posted by we are hibs
Wow! what a response from Budge there BTW.
It’s poor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not In The Know
Tbf to her, she’s normally better than that under pressure.
Funny, I thought the exact oppositeQuote:
Originally Posted by WhileTheChief..
His response to the first question made it look like he didn't agree to me
I'd still take him here too
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Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Smug smirk on his face when asked both questions. What a captain eh
One or two jambos over the road are saying they hope the League Managers Association reports Budge for her remarks, given that 2 people have just lost their jobs and when asked about it (as the employer in question) she just said "yesterdays news"
It doesn't feel very respectful or classy, I'd have to agree
Wins for Ross County, Killie and Dundee on Saturday would make things a wee bit interesting.
Mental opinion that. Why would you take a guy who has proven that he lacks the professionalism to even do the basics, ie no be a fat ****Quote:
Originally Posted by Callum_62
And we now have him smirking like a wee laddie getting in trouble, he’s meant to be their captain and leader. And you say you want him here!! 😂😂
Penrice would maybe get on our bench, other than that we’re stronger than they tramps all over the park. Long may it continue.
My opinion is he would score a barrel load playing upfront on a 2 and not being a 10 or wide or whatever else hearts were trying to do with himQuote:
Originally Posted by SickBoy32
He does the basics - even during a poor goal scoring season any defender will tell you he's a pain to play against
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Yep. All she had to say was something diplomatic along the lines of "we thank Neil and his assistant for their efforts and we're now moving on".Quote:
Originally Posted by Springbank
Report her for saying that? It's probably not all that professional but it's really a nothing comment at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Springbank
Hardly anything to be reporting someone over.
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Originally Posted by Heisenberg
Ooft, that looks like a very bewildered bunch! Obviously all under instruction to not comment. Jeez.