the jambo-rocker Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, paranoid android said: 2 hours ago, Darren said: Better players = better results. Not sure how much of this progress I'd put down to Neilson. My other reason for wanting RN out at that time was that McInnes and Alex Neil were available - surprised that the latter especially is still available. These two quotes cover the crux of it for me. I don't think Neilson has really improved but is more a case of better players. In fact I'd argue he's regressed from his first stint as manager. He's fine for now and I'm not calling for his head, but there are arguably better options out there and if the opportunity came along I think we should seriously consider it. What worries me is that if we get worse, Neilson suffers from the same problem as Levein does in that he's never wrong, he's not at fault and he uses every excuse under the sun to justify himself, while the higher ups bury their heads in the sand until it becomes too late to rectify, or take an opportunity to upgrade. I'd very much like to hope we've learned from our mistakes in that aspect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, the jambo-rocker said: These two quotes cover the crux of it for me. I don't think Neilson has really improved but is more a case of better players. In fact I'd argue he's regressed from his first stint as manager. He's fine for now and I'm not calling for his head, but there are arguably better options out there and if the opportunity came along I think we should seriously consider it. What worries me is that if we get worse, Neilson suffers from the same problem as Levein does in that he's never wrong, he's not at fault and he uses every excuse under the sun to justify himself, while the higher ups bury their heads in the sand until it becomes too late to rectify, or take an opportunity to upgrade. I'd very much like to hope we've learned from our mistakes in that aspect. I always think it's mainly about the players - great managers can get ordinary players to play like world-beaters, but I reckon that's probably a rare gift. Decent players and sensible management are probably the least we should expect. I remember Alex Smith saying RN soaked up tactical knowledge like a sponge - who knows, eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnHearts Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Would love to be wrong, but I can't ever see RN being a success at Hearts. Always too negative for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, paranoid android said: I always think it's mainly about the players - great managers can get ordinary players to play like world-beaters, but I reckon that's probably a rare gift. I don't think even Helenio Herrera could have done much with Popescu though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I hear Hearts are only giving Rangers 1000 tickets in your match in December. Well done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: I don't think even Helenio Herrera could have done much with Popescu though I get the impression things aren't going too well at Hamilton either - st mirren fans absolutely idolise him - maybe it's his evil twin! Edited November 25, 2021 by paranoid android 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I get the impression things aren't going too well at Hamilton either - st mirren fans absolutely idolise him - maybe it's his evil twin!Meh. He's good at carrying the ball out from the back and is a fairly physical presence but just has so many brain farts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, Leith Green said: I hear Hearts are only giving Rangers 1000 tickets in your match in December. Well done Shame our club couldn’t reduce their allocation for next Wednesday. Well Done Hearts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Great to see us giving Rangers 1k, cue the "it's no fair" from them despite bending the covid rules to have no away fans. Hopefully this inspires other teams to give them small allocations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, accies1874 said: 53 minutes ago, paranoid android said: I get the impression things aren't going too well at Hamilton either - st mirren fans absolutely idolise him - maybe it's his evil twin! Meh. He's good at carrying the ball out from the back and is a fairly physical presence but just has so many brain farts. That's how I remember him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I get the impression things aren't going too well at Hamilton either - st mirren fans absolutely idolise him - maybe it's his evil twin!Maybe he’s better suited to defending for relegation dodgers than promotion chasers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Reese Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2445984603948/how-hearts-saved-themselves-from-disaster-to-become-the-uk-s-largest-fan-owned-club Wee segment on HMFC on Football Focus. Covers the period of time between Save our Hearts to Foundation of Hearts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tackle Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Couple of hundred tickets left for the Rangers game, should definitely be a sell out come Sunday Edited December 7, 2021 by The Tackle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 This is a horrible - but necessary - watch. I understand that one of his Hibs supporting mates contacted the club and they are accommodating Stevie and his family for the New Year Derby which I sincerely hope he can make. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Reese Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Leith Green said: This is a horrible - but necessary - watch. I understand that one of his Hibs supporting mates contacted the club and they are accommodating Stevie and his family for the New Year Derby which I sincerely hope he can make. This too: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Reese Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 hours ago, The Tackle said: Couple of hundred tickets left for the Rangers game, should definitely be a sell out come Sunday I’d still be cutting their allocation, whether we filled all the remaining seats or not, but I’m glad we will not be losing much money. I place more importance on us not losing home advantage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Beni struggling for the derby. Neilson said he'd be back for the Celtic game ffs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tony Wonder said: Beni struggling for the derby Dont think you will have too much to worry about there................ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sairyinthat Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Leith Green said: Dont think you will have too much to worry about there................ Agreed,what scares me though is the upcoming derby when you unveil Craig as your new manager us jambos will be livid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Reese Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Beni being out definitely is a worry. He adds so much to our game. Big chance for Haring to try and recapture his pre-injury form though. Hopefully he can step up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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