The Battle of Tynie 2

[MB62]

Watching our game against Aberdeen on Saturday, I thought the Dons were a very physical side who were certainly not shy in putting the boot in, really can't believe Shinnie never got booked for at the very least persistent fouling.
Then I watched bits of the game at Tynie yesterday and good God, the hearts players treated that game like a war. It was very obvious that they were under instruction to kick anything and everything that moved in a green a jersey, and if it didn't move, kick it anyway.

Our ref had had a bit of a mare on Saturday, don't think either team would be happy with his decisions, but they ref at Tynie was absolutely shocking and let hearts players with attempted murder at times.

Unfortunately, I expect no change in their approach against us in their cup final.

[Jones28]

We will get kicked pillar to post. Make no mistake - if we can't match their physicality I fear for us. They will do all they can to remove the football from this game.

[Sir David Gray]

I think the risk to our players' safety on Wednesday is extremely high. We really need to be on guard against the possibility that they'll be kicked all night.

Hopefully the officials will keep on top of this but there's a very high risk that we'll end up with at least one serious injury by full time.

[One Day]

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I think the risk to our players' safety on Wednesday is extremely high. We really need to be on guard against the possibility that they'll be kicked all night.

Hopefully the officials will keep on top of this but there's a very high risk that we'll end up with at least one serious injury by full time.

I fear this too, and see who the official is

[stoneyburn hibs]

No doubt that they'll go in hard for the duration. Not worried though as we don't have a team of shrinking violets ourselves, bring it on.

[B.H.F.C]

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I think the risk to our players' safety on Wednesday is extremely high. We really need to be on guard against the possibility that they'll be kicked all night.

Hopefully the officials will keep on top of this but there's a very high risk that we'll end up with at least one serious injury by full time.

Whilst Hearts obviously like a tackle, I don’t think we need to be worrying about player safety and the like. We’ve played them four times this season and everybody has managed to escape with their life.

Our lads can all handle themselves and aren’t shy in giving it back when they need to. One thing for sure, they can kick us all they want but it certainly won’t intimidate us.

[Sir David Gray]

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Whilst Hearts obviously like a tackle, I don’t think we need to be worrying about player safety and the like. We’ve played them four times this season and everybody has managed to escape with their life.

Our lads can all handle themselves and aren’t shy in giving it back when they need to. One thing for sure, they can kick us all they want but it certainly won’t intimidate us.

This is their big chance to stop us getting 2nd place. Make no mistake, Levein won't think twice about sending them out to deliberately hurt our players.

The challenge from Naismith on Brown yesterday is just an example of what we can expect on Wednesday night.

[MB62]

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No doubt that they'll go in hard for the duration. Not worried though as we don't have a team of shrinking violets ourselves, bring it on.

I'm not worried about our guys handling themselves against the thugs of Gorgie, we have plenty who can well take care of themselves. What my fear is that it turns in to a kicking match, which will suit them down to the ground on their back green of a pitch.
Our best chance of a win is if a game of football breaks out, they will be trying their hardest to ensure that doesn't happen.

[Sioux]

They ran about like headless chickens for half an hour and ran out of steam. Celtic strolled the rest of the game, even though the thugs still tried to boot lumps out of them.

Fight fire with fire, let them run out of stream again, and take them apart with proper fitba. 0-2.

[007]

Hopefully the ref won't bottle it when it comes to giving them yellows/reds. Unfortunately, with them dragging us down to their level, one of our players could see red.

[we are hibs]

It will only be a battle if we allow it to. We should stick to our normal game which already means we are strong physically but we shouldn't sacrifice getting the ball down and allow ourselves to be dragged down to their level of football which we tend to do at Tynie.

[heretoday]

If they don't cut the grass we'll have to go route one which is not good.

[Onion]

It's Hearts final game of the season, so expect 100% from every balloon in maroon, throwing themselves in to mortal danger and kicking everything that moves. They have the whole summer to recover.

[Onion]

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Hopefully the ref won't bottle it when it comes to giving them yellows/reds. Unfortunately, with them dragging us down to their level, one of our players could see red.

GFA will be licking their lips at the opportunity this presents to promote Sevco's Euro hopes, especially with straight reds missing the final game against the Huns.

[wfortune]

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If they don't cut the grass we'll have to go route one which is not good.

Or we could practice passing at shin height..

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[renato]

Bartley, McGregor, Stevenson, Hanlon, Efe, Kamberi, SJM and most of the others can look after themselves. Hearts should worry more about any outbreak of football and our midfield taking a hold of the game, once they’ve realised (again) that they can’t physically intimidate us any more...

[bringbackbenny]

Guaranteed there will be a double figure fouls for them, all niggly with the odd leg breaker thrown in.

And then SJM will get booked for his first challenge 😞

[Pagan Hibernia]

If Hibs turn up and actually try to play rather than kicking us off the park this time, then they'll win, they're a good bit better than us this season.

found this nugget on kickback. Some of them actually believe we’re the ones doing the fouling. At least he got the last bit right which makes a change

[B.H.F.C]

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This is their big chance to stop us getting 2nd place. Make no mistake, Levein won't think twice about sending them out to deliberately hurt our players.

The challenge from Naismith on Brown yesterday is just an example of what we can expect on Wednesday night.

My point is that we can’t worry about it going in to the game. The likes of McGinn, takes a lot of kicks, but can give it out as well. If they kick us, kick them back. I just think we’ve been guilty of forgetting about the football side in the last couple of games at Tynecastle. We need to go and play this time. If we do, we will win regardless of how many kicks they give us.

[MB62]

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My point is that we can’t worry about it going in to the game. The likes of McGinn, takes a lot of kicks, but can give it out as well. If they kick us, kick them back. I just think we’ve been guilty of forgetting about the football side in the last couple of games at Tynecastle. We need to go and play this time. If we do, we will win regardless of how many kicks they give us.

It's more protection from the officials that we need, if they boot us, fine, as long as the ref is taking appropriate action, which didn't happen on Sunday. Hearts players take turns in handing out the kickings, so it's not drawing attention to one particular player, they have been doing it for as long as I can remember.

[JimboHibs]

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We will get kicked pillar to post. Make no mistake - if we can't match their physicality I fear for us. They will do all they can to remove the football from this game.

Fear for us 'really FFS grow a set,who is gonna kick McGinn,McGregor,Kamberi,Hanlon,Stevenson pillar to post ? This current squad haven't been bullied by any team this season and there's no reason to be fearful it's gonna start on Wednesday.

[greenlex]

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Fear for us 'really FFS grow a set,who is gonna kick McGinn,McGregor,Kamberi,Hanlon,Stevenson pillar to post ? This current squad haven't been bullied by any team this season and there's no reason to be fearful it's gonna start on Wednesday.

I’m more than sure they can look after themselves but my worry is injuries and suspensions for the following Sunday. It wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if that was in the Hearts tactics to be honest.

[Jones28]

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Fear for us 'really FFS grow a set,who is gonna kick McGinn,McGregor,Kamberi,Hanlon,Stevenson pillar to post ? This current squad haven't been bullied by any team this season and there's no reason to be fearful it's gonna start on Wednesday.

I fear for us getting injuries going into what could be a crucial game against rangers ya balloon

[Carheenlea]

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Bartley, McGregor, Stevenson, Hanlon, Efe, Kamberi, SJM and most of the others can look after themselves. Hearts should worry more about any outbreak of football and our midfield taking a hold of the game, once they’ve realised (again) that they can’t physically intimidate us any more...

If it’s a physical battle they’re looking for then like you say we have the players who can handle it and hit them harder than they can to us. The danger is if it gets out of control, but hopefully we can stay disciplined and try to play them off the park rather than kick them off the park. A mixture of both though should still stand us in good stead.

[euro Hibby]

As mentioned, they ran out of steam against a team who had been partying in Tenerife for 4 days . They have not got 90 minutes to keep that pace.

They leave holes at the back when they go forward. They struggles against Forrest and could not touch Rogic. Hopefully Kamberi and Mclaren have had

their off day and its back to getting goals again on Wednesday.

I think & hope 0-2 controlled football..fresh for the Huns on Sunday -3-1 or 3-2 if you like :-)

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Mcginn is the player that they will target. They have all season.

[Since90+2]

One of the reasons we have had a good season is our fitness levels are up there with the best in the league. Case in point would be the Celtic game when we basically ran them off the park and that's not something that happens very often.

We've also had an extra days rest compared to the hammer throwers.

If we turn up and play at 90 percent of what we are capable of we will win.

[Seveno]

I am more worried about having a long injury list for the Rangers match.

[Deansy]

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If Hibs turn up and actually try to play rather than kicking us off the park this time, then they'll win, they're a good bit better than us this season.

found this nugget on kickback. Some of them actually believe we’re the ones doing the fouling. At least he got the last bit right which makes a change

What Jambos see on the pitch is something no other human-eye or camera can see - only the Jambo of the species have this special 'ability' !. Yes, love for your club, support, enthusiasm etc can affect anyone's opinion or viewpoint when it comes to the club you support but the Jambos are something else entirely - that's why on Wednesday-night while we're watching Hibs play Hearts, Jambos will actually be seeing an angry Hibs-team kicking lumps out of their team because Hearts are playing like a blend of Real Madrid/Barcelona and Hibs just can't handle it !

Jambos are unique, 'special' ......................

[SirDavidsNapper]

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I am more worried about having a long injury list for the Rangers match.

Same. Hearts will be on strict instructions to kick, stamp and elbow their way way through the 90 mins. Stopping Hibs getting 2nd will be seen as a successful season for Levien. Sad but true.