The Derby

**spike220** · 15-01-2014 02:03 AM

There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

***GreenLake*** · 15-01-2014 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

A big team/wee team derby which might be interesting as the first one against the former Hearts.

***lord bunberry*** · 15-01-2014 04:15 AM

I've got a feeling they won't be around next year to play anyone.

***Tricla*** · 15-01-2014 05:21 AM

Sod that.

Why give them the privilege, or the dough.

**Geo_1875** · 15-01-2014 05:29 AM

Why risk injuries against that bunch of bitter fuds, whoever they may be at that time.

***Chuck Rhoades*** · 15-01-2014 05:31 AM

Motherwell our new derby.

**Baker9** · 15-01-2014 05:51 AM

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Motherwell our new derby.

That's not a local derby - more like an international.

***bigwheel*** · 15-01-2014 06:06 AM

Personally i wouldn't be interested. Friendly matches lack purpose. Let them earn the right to play us again

***Brightside*** · 15-01-2014 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

Our only Derby moving forward should be against the 2nd best team in Edinburgh. Edinburgh City.

***lucky*** · 15-01-2014 06:50 AM

I'll miss the derby but I'm sure I'll get over it. I doubt many will be interested in a meaningless friendly. If they survive then they will have to earn the right to play us by getting promoted. So its a big no from me.

**The_Todd** · 15-01-2014 07:17 AM

Why? I know the rivalry is important but I do wish people wouldn't define our club by our city rivalry alone. We'll have more important things to do next season than worry about that lot.

**~~Saorsa~~** · 15-01-2014 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

Nah, yer awrite

**scott7_0(Prague)** · 15-01-2014 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

Nah, no thanks.

:giruy:

**Onion** · 15-01-2014 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

They need us more than we need them. I say **** 'em for a few years and let them miss us

**Moon unit** · 15-01-2014 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

East of Scotland shield can serve that purpose?...

**NOLA** · 15-01-2014 08:10 AM

Festival cup relaunched? ;)

**SlickShoes** · 15-01-2014 08:31 AM

Nope.

**~~Saorsa~~** · 15-01-2014 08:36 AM

They are nae longer our rivals

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 15-01-2014 08:46 AM

No Thanks,

They can go and have a wee yam lovin at Livingston with Lockies mentor Big John McGlynn.

Alternatively if Dunfermline get promoted it could be a threesome with Big Jim Knew.

**Pretty Boy** · 15-01-2014 08:49 AM

No from me.

The SPGHJKL will be desperate for an Edinburgh Derby or a game formerly known as an Old Firm match in the Cup next year so there's a pretty good chance we will play them that way.

**SMAXXA** · 15-01-2014 08:50 AM

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Our only Derby moving forward should be against the 2nd best team in Edinburgh. Edinburgh City.

Correction, Edinburgh United Juniors are the top team in Edinburgh these days no City

**WestEndHibee** · 15-01-2014 10:00 AM

Looking at a map of all the spfl teams, we're looking pretty isolated on the East of the Central Belt next season. If we can start with a strong base playing attractive football next season then there could be potential for much higher average crowds against the smaller teams.

**DanHFC1875** · 15-01-2014 10:53 AM

No thanks,
Would rather we concentrated on our competitive matches. League, League Cup and Scottish Cup.
Case closed.

**Dashing Bob S** · 15-01-2014 11:00 AM

Hearts will have quite a few derbies in the Lowland League to look forward to; City, Spartans, Whitehilll.

I'm jealous.

***Northernhibee*** · 15-01-2014 11:16 AM

We might just smash the record for longest time period undefeated in the derby.

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***mutley*** · 15-01-2014 11:26 AM

The way I see it, would they do it for us if the tables were turned? Na didn't think so, they can ram it. Someone already stated, they need us far more than we need them

**~~JustSimplyHibs~~** · 15-01-2014 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by spike220

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There is a very good chance that Hearts are not going to be in the SPFL next year (assuming they still exist). I was wondering if there was any thought been given by either club about organising two 'friendly' Derby matches. This would be be good for both clubs financially and I think also the fans too.

Thoughts....

I think they will no longer exist come the start of next season...

Would rather play them when it matters than some friendly where their caveman like behaviour on the field could injury half decent civil football players.

So its a, dont think they will be here and if they are NO thank you from me - earn yer right to play against Edinburgh's only Premier Team.