[Official TC Thread] Hearts vs Celtic, Sun December 27th, 2pm, Sky Sports 1

It seems that all the refs are Huns.

 

Oh, that's right, they are.

 

Ronny has a habit of saying players will only be out for a game or two then they are gone for weeks.

 

I think our injured players get abducted by aliens and Deila is part of the conspiracy cover up.

 

I would agree

 

I'm loathe to predict a score for this game. I thought we would cruise past Motherwell. Ronny picked the team I suggested too so I can't complain about his team selection. Probably could've used Johansen in hindsight, just for his energy. I think he might be better at breaking up play than McGregor. McGregor has a good pass in him though and I think he can link up well with Allan.

I hope Forrest gets an assist this week. I really like him this season but there's a part of me thinks his position is looking a bit safe because he's not got any competition. Compare the fight for central midfield it's shocking how little there is for the wings.

It feels like there is a lot of pressure on this game. Confidence took a bit of a bash last game.

It'll be good to have Griffiths back. He must be fully fit. I can't see Ronny letting him play through a knock the way he would Broony.

Hearts are going to play the counter for sure and we really need to deal with it much better. Our defence will be under a lot of scrutiny.

Gordon
Lustig Boyata Simunovic Tierney
Bitton McGregor
Forrest Commons Allan
Griffiths​

 

I can funnily enough.I think if Griff thinks he can play, he will play.He thrives on this game, and Ronny needs all his aces in this game.
Im not saying he will lose his job if we dont win, but the pressure from the fans might be too much for him, and he might walk in my opinion.He seems a proud man, and i dont think he will hang around if he feels unwelcome.

 

You think so? My opinion from his recent interviews is that in certain ways he believes the fans are just that, fans. They don't really have a clue what he's actually trying to accomplish, otherwise it would be them who are managing million pound football squads, wouldn't it?

I believe that as long as he has the support of the board he'll be here. It's obvious that he has a rock-steady belief in what he's trying to accomplish.

 

He's a bit of a *

 

There is definitely a masonic cabal at work here, i wonder do they have to say
what school they went to, when applying for the job? :bbpd:

 

Yes, but they all say that prior to leaving.I dont think the board will continue to ignore the fans if he doesnt win this.
Maybe he wont walk, its just a hunch.....but like i said, he has to say all the right things until such time as he does leave.

Im in the minority that want him to have a chance until next season, but i feel that others are jumping off the sinking ship by the minute.....and when that happens, its just a matter of time.

 

It's true Griff loves playing Hearts but I'd just be very surprised if Ronny risked him making an injury worse because he's such a key player. Broony is renowned for being able to play through injuries but most mortals end up worse off.

I don't think this would be the game to push Ronny if he were in that frame of mind. I think we'd have to have quite a bad run. This is such a huge job for him career wise so he'd not want to give it up without a fight.

 

I think we will win anyway, so hopefully a moot point!

 

Gordon
Lustig Boyata Simunovic Tierney
Bitton Johansen
Forrest Commons Stokes
Griffiths​

 

True mgm! The extra pressure will focus the players and we'll see a good team response.

Interesting you've got Johansen back ILTC. I was thinking about him too and I wouldn't be surprised if he does return.

Stokes is wishful thinking I guess.

 

Leigh Griffiths will be fit to play tomorrow

 

Woke up a few minutes ago * myself thinking that it was on already ha

 

I was getting ready to go out to the pub to watch it only for my 9yr old son to tell me its not on until tomorrow. Thank fuvk he did or I'd be sitting like a right * idiot waiting for it to come on lol.

 

Sheep getting beat

 

Confirmed?

Hopefully,he just loves scoring against these *