fat_tony Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm going to be slightly more conservative and say 3-1 'Well. Not sure what it is, but I have a good feeling about this one. Hearts are absolutely full of it after a good start to the season, while we've turned in two decent but not eye catching performances. I think our boys will be right up for this given the way things went on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup3rw3ll Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Can I clarify who else is injured apart from pearson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAndrew7 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Fletcher came off on Saturday; not sure how bad it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Can I clarify who else is injured apart from pearson? Craig Reid is still, ermm, 'injured' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 This will be a tough game, and would gladly take a point right now. As others have mentioned, they aren't settled at the back yet, but look very strong going forward. Think we will both score, but my head says Hearts will just edge it 2-1. Of course, hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 This will be the first time we've got Ainsworth and Johnson on each wing, frightening prospect. Hope the sharpness in front of goal has improved because looking at a 2-0 loss otherwise. Great if Taylor can hit the ground running, but with it being such a pivotal role I'd be surprised. Hopefully his arrival will allow Skippy to play in a more advanced role than Saturday where he was subdued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Be surprised if we started Ainsworth, Johnson, Skippy and Taylor together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Be surprised if we started Ainsworth, Johnson, Skippy and Taylor together. Why? We went tae Ibrox with Ainsworth,Johnson,Skippy and Erwin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Mostly because Taylor hasn't kicked a ball for us. I would expect Leitch to keep his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 12 nil to the 'well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 We're having these. Three points for the good guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 After seeing Hearts promoted last season, if you'd told me that we'd win the play-off tie with Rangers and would still be an SPFL team this season I'd likely not have been confident of us getting anything from Tynecastle, but I'm actually feeling optimistic. I'll go for a narrow win, or a draw at worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassinari Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Mostly because Taylor hasn't kicked a ball for us. I would expect Leitch to keep his place. Having kicked a ball or not, I would suspect he would fit in more than Leitch appears to have done in his last 1.5 outings. For me, he's just not ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 But a guy who hasn't kicked a ball in anger is ready for a Tyenecaslte debut? He might be, but I'm not sure I'd be taking that risk. I wouldn't be surprised to see him come on as a sub, but I'd be surprised to see him start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Ripley was thrown in 24 hours after signing. I'd be surprised if Taylor didn't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 No way an international class player sits on the bench to make way for Jack Leitch. Not every player we develop will go on to be a first team stalwart that can be sold on to the highest bidder. We need squad players too, backups ups that can come in and do a job when needed. Perhaps that will be Jack Leitch's role with us, who knows? For now, Leitch will have to impress from coming off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 No way an international class player sits on the bench to make way for Jack Leitch. He's played five minutes against Cyprus, calm yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 No way an international class player sits on the bench to make way for Jack Leitch. Not every player we develop will go on to be a first team stalwart that can be sold on to the highest bidder. We need squad players too, backups ups that can come in and do a job when needed. Perhaps that will be Jack Leitch's role with us, who knows? For now, Leitch will have to impress from coming off the bench. You say "International Class Player", Reading says "good enough for a League Two" loan. He may or may not be a great signing, but I still wouldn't drop him in at Tynecastle as a first team starter. Oh, and Brian Kerr was an international class footballer with 2 more caps than Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 You say "International Class Player", Reading says "good enough for a League Two" loan. He may or may not be a great signing, but I still wouldn't drop him in at Tynecastle as a first team starter. Oh, and Brian Kerr was an international class footballer with 2 more caps than Taylor. At least with Brian Kerr you got the odd screamer and few good assists. If we get half of what Kerr contributed from Taylor, we can probably consider it a success. Think this will be a tough game with a big home crowd. We need to be strong at the back because the Hearts attack force will be a similar challenge to Dundee United. A few tricks and a bit of luck could see us concede silly goals again. But as others have pointed out, we are strong on the attack as well and their defence is rank. Gonna go for 2-1 'Well. Jaunma scoring the opener with Ainseorth hitting two. Also fancy a red card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmac Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Would be tempted to drop Law for this one as he was rank rotten on Saturday, however I cant see Bara throwing in Kennedy or Watt at the deep end... I reckon we will go with -----------------------Ripley------------------------ Law--------Laing--------McManus-------Hammell ----------------Lasley----Taylor----------------------- Ainsworth-------------------------------Johnson ---------------------McDonald----------------- ---------------------Fletcher------------------- Subs: Twardzik Chalmers Kennedy Watt Leitch Moult Clarkson On paper, it is quite a decent side which certainly should be looking to push top 5 - time will tell. Not many expecting us to get anything from this one however, so I'm quietly confident that we will come away with a 2-1 win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 He's played five minutes against Cyprus, calm yourself. Facts are facts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Will be a close game, Well to sneak this one 2-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Appears that the Hearts end is very close to a sell-out. Should be a cracking atmosphere. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_tony Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Facts are facts Gary Kenneth is an International Class Player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Well if Bara picks Taylor that's good enough for me.Unlike some on here the gaffer didn't seem tae pick players on sentiment. Ripley straight in on Saturday, Wee Dan on the bench where he should be, is a damn fine decision. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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