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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:06
I’m looking forward to the game. It’s great to get the season going, and Tynecastle is one of my favourite stadiums to visit. That said, I can’t actually remember seeing us win there, but I can remember a few heavy defeats!
I was listening to the latest Open Goal podcast on the way to work, and Andy Halliday said “the Hearts boys” have been raving about the new signings, apparently, there’s “not a bad one” among them. They’ve got a squad of 31 and the quality sounds as strong as ever. I think he mentioned Braga as the standout.
It’s going to be tough, of course it is, but I’m really looking forward to it. And with the other three group games to come, I still think we’ve got a decent chance of progressing, regardless of how things go on Saturday.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:14
It’s too hoat. I’m no gaun.
First time complaining about the heat at the fitbaw 😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:14
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Thu 10 Jul 13:06
I’m looking forward to the game. It’s great to get the season going, and Tynecastle is one of my favourite stadiums to visit. That said, I can’t actually remember seeing us win there, but I can remember a few heavy defeats!
I was listening to the latest Open Goal podcast on the way to work, and Andy Halliday said “the Hearts boys” have been raving about the new signings, apparently, there’s “not a bad one” among them. They’ve got a squad of 31 and the quality sounds as strong as ever. I think he mentioned Braga as the standout.
It’s going to be tough, of course it is, but I’m really looking forward to it. And with the other three group games to come, I still think we’ve got a decent chance of progressing, regardless of how things go on Saturday.
Have they been signed via Tony Blooms data analytics business?
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:20
Quote:
WarringtonPar, Thu 10 Jul 13:14
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Thu 10 Jul 13:06
I’m looking forward to the game. It’s great to get the season going, and Tynecastle is one of my favourite stadiums to visit. That said, I can’t actually remember seeing us win there, but I can remember a few heavy defeats!
I was listening to the latest Open Goal podcast on the way to work, and Andy Halliday said “the Hearts boys” have been raving about the new signings, apparently, there’s “not a bad one” among them. They’ve got a squad of 31 and the quality sounds as strong as ever. I think he mentioned Braga as the standout.
It’s going to be tough, of course it is, but I’m really looking forward to it. And with the other three group games to come, I still think we’ve got a decent chance of progressing, regardless of how things go on Saturday.
Have they been signed via Tony Blooms data analytics business?
Yes. Only one who hasn’t was Findlay.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:39
couple of mates were at a Q+A with management on monday and few interesting things came out.
Penrice was sold as bid matched the analytics in terms of peak value based on stats and remaining contract length etc.
Findlay wouldnt have been signed soley based on analytics but that added with the charachter ref from mciness persuaded club to buy him.
Josh Mulligan who went to hibs was never on the radar based on the analytics, he didnt score on any on metrics.
Not sure what saturday will be like. Only 3 stands open and wheatfield stand that runs length of the park opposite new main stand isnt open.
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:43
when the draw was made I was happy with Hearts first game I thought our recruitment at this stage would have been stronger than it has been and we could go there and at least give them bit of a game.
Just now I`m not so sure it will probably be like the Aberdeen game comfortable home win.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:52
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Thu 10 Jul 13:06
I’m looking forward to the game. It’s great to get the season going, and Tynecastle is one of my favourite stadiums to visit. That said, I can’t actually remember seeing us win there, but I can remember a few heavy defeats!
I was listening to the latest Open Goal podcast on the way to work, and Andy Halliday said “the Hearts boys” have been raving about the new signings, apparently, there’s “not a bad one” among them. They’ve got a squad of 31 and the quality sounds as strong as ever. I think he mentioned Braga as the standout.
It’s going to be tough, of course it is, but I’m really looking forward to it. And with the other three group games to come, I still think we’ve got a decent chance of progressing, regardless of how things go on Saturday.
We very rarely win at Tynecastle. You could argue the league cup game as a victory when Cardle scored that beauty and we won the shootout but I would have to go back to the late 1980’s for our last victory there.
Henry Smith had a nightmare.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:53
Do we know why it wasn`t possible to buy away tickets online for this match?
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Jul 13:53
Do we know why it wasn`t possible to buy away tickets online for this match?
It was the same for Aberdeen maybe it`s a premier league thing
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Thu 10 Jul 13:58
I feel the same as Legend85. I thought we’d be stronger by this point.
I hope we don’t lose by more than 3.
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Thu 10 Jul 14:00
Living in Edinburgh, I would definitely have been atTynecastle had it been a 3 o`clock kick-off. However, I already had a ticket for the
Il Divo gig at the Castle. Whatever the result, I hope, and believe, the Pars will do credit to themselves.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Thu 10 Jul 14:04
The celebration after McManus` goal at Tynecastle was superb, not had many outstanding pars memories in the last 10 years in big games but knocking hearts out the cup has to be one of them.
Hearts have been busy this summer to get back up the table, so it`s a huge ask for the Pars to get anything out of the game, looking forward to seeing how the players cope with the occasion. Don`t think Lennon has many friends on that side of Edinburgh...
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Thu 10 Jul 14:13
I haven`t watched Dunfermline at Tynecastle since 1998. I think Stephane Adam Scored for them? We had Edinho playing I think?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Thu 10 Jul 14:59
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Jul 13:53
Do we know why it wasn`t possible to buy away tickets online for this match?
I’ve no idea why either tbh
Worth noting all the tickets in shop are printed £15 on them regardless what you actually pay for them in there.
So a child you pay £5 but still get a £15 ticket.
Probably a good thing if you want to all sit together.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Thu 10 Jul 15:11
I`ve only been there once, when I was a young teenager. Can`t remember the score but we got pumped (maybe 4 nil). The place stank like a vagrant`s baffy (slipper to the posh folks). Is that still the case?
I`ll take a draw right now, park the bus and win on penalties.
Take a clothes peg or get yourself some Covid, just make sure you`re congested.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Thu 10 Jul 15:14
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Thu 10 Jul 13:39
couple of mates were at a Q A with management on monday and few interesting things came out.
Penrice was sold as bid matched the analytics in terms of peak value based on stats and remaining contract length etc.
Findlay wouldnt have been signed soley based on analytics but that added with the charachter ref from mciness persuaded club to buy him.
Josh Mulligan who went to hibs was never on the radar based on the analytics, he didnt score on any on metrics.
Not sure what saturday will be like. Only 3 stands open and wheatfield stand that runs length of the park opposite new main stand isnt open.
Pretty much what my mate told me from it.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Thu 10 Jul 15:47
interstingly was Jim Jeffries (there in the audience) that asked if there was ever any interest from hearts in Mulligan
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Topic Originator: Lambo1885
Date: Thu 10 Jul 16:24
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Jul 13:53
Do we know why it wasn`t possible to buy away tickets online for this match?
Could it be so they could give season ticket holders first option?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 10 Jul 16:56
Can`t technology handle that?
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Topic Originator: Lambo1885
Date: Thu 10 Jul 17:09
You would think so. But, it`s the only reason I can think of.... Falkirk and Raith games last season were first come first served online when in seasons past ST holders would`ve got first shout.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Thu 10 Jul 17:44
Because hearts decided to print tickets for the away end. That’s why
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 10 Jul 17:57
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Thu 10 Jul 15:11
The place stank like a vagrant`s baffy (slipper to the posh folks). Is that still the case?
It depends on the stage of the brewing in the brewery next to it. Some times it’s rotten and other times it’s ok.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Thu 10 Jul 19:10
Ahhhhh, stages on brewing eh. I must have got it on a bad day. It was excessively yeasty, and lingered on my clothes.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Thu 10 Jul 20:12
Used to work in Dalry .... The smell of the brewery often wafted across our way.
You get used to it.
Admin
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Topic Originator: Wotsit
Date: Thu 10 Jul 21:04
The reek could also have been from the North British Distillery which is very close to Tynecastle, just behind the Wheatfield stand.
The enemy travels by private jet, not by dinghy.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 10 Jul 21:44
Are any of the breweries still on the go? I thought they were all gone from around Gorgie way. The brewery smell arguably masked the smell of the Gorgie lot 😂
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 10 Jul 22:17
Tragically the Caledonian (Caley) brewery closed in 2022, leaving only Belhaven of Dunbar owned by Greene King and Wellpark in Glasgow, now part of the C&C Group, as the last surviving members with roots in previous centuries of Scottish brewing.
Nowadays it`s craft beer producers of varying sizes - I believe Stewarts Brewing of Edinburgh is not too far from Tynecastle ?
The smell around Jam Tarts Land may well be, as Wotsit says, eminating from the distillery - the early stages of spirit production involves mashing and fermentation similar to brewing.
Post Edited (Thu 10 Jul 22:19)
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Fri 11 Jul 08:18
Quote:
veteraneastender, Thu 10 Jul 22:17
Tragically the Caledonian (Caley) brewery closed in 2022, leaving only Belhaven of Dunbar owned by Greene King and Wellpark in Glasgow, now part of the C&C Group, as the last surviving members with roots in previous centuries of Scottish brewing.
Nowadays it`s craft beer producers of varying sizes - I believe Stewarts Brewing of Edinburgh is not too far from Tynecastle ?
The smell around Jam Tarts Land may well be, as Wotsit says, eminating from the distillery - the early stages of spirit production involves mashing and fermentation similar to brewing.
Stewarts is out Loanhead area - really decent tour and some tasty food as well
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 11 Jul 08:44
Pilot are in Leith and there`s one out at the Gyle/Sighthill.
Most of the mass brewers have merged and moved to mega breweries rather than the traditional ones.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 11 Jul 10:07
That’s true in England. How long Belhaven will still be with us is difficult to determine.
A few years ago a group of kindred spirits visited Dunbar and were hosted by the head brewer Roger Howell - he told us he had just completed his next yearly forecast.
His reply to the question about the next 12 months trading was “I hope still here in operation” !!!
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 11 Jul 11:23
By all accounts we were incredibly lucky to keep Skerla for as long as we did. His loyalty to us has to be admired.
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Topic Originator: PeterHu50
Date: Fri 11 Jul 13:12
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Jul 13:53
Do we know why it wasn`t possible to buy away tickets online for this match?
I asked in the shop. Apparently it’s standard practice in the SPL as the big clubs are always over subscribed for away ticket allocations and have mechanisms to choose which fans get tickets. They therefore need paper briefs. If there were online sales then the most loyal fans could not be looked after by their clubs.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 11 Jul 14:26
Fair enough, but I don`t understand how it`s easier to restrict physical tickets to ST holders than online tickets. We were allocated 1600 I think which is probably enough to make sure demand doesn`t exceed supply.
Anyway, back to the match. NL is saying on COWS that our pre-season prep is probably the best he`s been involved in.
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Fri 11 Jul 16:01
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 10 Jul 16:56
Can`t technology handle that?
That would require the club having a website that could withstand high traffic numbers look at the shambles that was last seasons away kit pre order
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 11 Jul 16:10
Aren`t away tickets usually sold via the home club`s website? That`s the way tickets for Championship games work. Have you ever bought one?
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Fri 11 Jul 17:09
About 15-20 years ago Celtic & Rangers started charging us (and everyone else) for selling our tickets to their fans. Thus keeping even more of the money in Scottish football in the pockets of the richest clubs and less in everyone else`s. They were always against going back to the cup-like split of the gate like in the days of old, but then they found a way they could dip the tills in their away games as well.
I liked the idea of online sales as it meant we could dodge their money grab (if we ever get them at East End again). Why should we care about which of their fans come?
Anyway, that was ages ago, maybe they stopped it but I doubt it. I wonder if we charged Hearts & Aberdeen?
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The universe is ruled by chance and indifference
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 11 Jul 17:14
1 established keeper going into tomorrows game…….lets hope Deniz doesn’t pick up a knock in the warm up!
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Fri 11 Jul 21:04
My starting team would be...
Mehmet
JCM Bene(😬) Otoo
Kearney. Amade. TOB. Ngwenya
Cooper
Kane. Young.
Couple strikers, LWB, Bene replacement and a goalie and I think we`re there.
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Topic Originator: allanwilson10
Date: Fri 11 Jul 21:29
PARadise - I would go with Davidson and John Tod replacing Bene and Otoo.
Maybe put Otoo into midfield and go with one up front, pushing Cooper slightly forward to support.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 11 Jul 21:50
If we have a keeper training at the club, can`t he feature as a `trialist` tomorrow? I think someone said the rules had been changed this season to allow this.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:04
Quote:
allanwilson10, Fri 11 Jul 21:29
PARadise - I would go with Davidson and John Tod replacing Bene and Otoo.
Maybe put Otoo into midfield and go with one up front, pushing Cooper slightly forward to support.
I’m not sure putting two teenagers in against an experienced premier team with an experienced manager, is the way to go?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Fri 11 Jul 22:04)
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Topic Originator: Pars_1986
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:05
Is this getting shown on any free streaming sights or just solely on Premier Sports? Im currently down the south of England camping but have the projector hoping to watch it and kick the bairns and the wife out the tent for a couple hours whilst its on
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:12
Is it a 5:15 ko
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:28
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 11 Jul 21:50
If we have a keeper training at the club, can`t he feature as a `trialist` tomorrow? I think someone said the rules had been changed this season to allow this.
Yes, they changed the rules and this season will be the first where clubs can play up to 2 trialists (I think it is).
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:43
Oh dear, that could be one less thing to complain about.
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Topic Originator: allanwilson10
Date: Fri 11 Jul 22:59
You may be correct Raymie, but from what I`ve seen of Bene I don`t think he`ll fare any better.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 12 Jul 06:25
Quote:
allanwilson10, Fri 11 Jul 22:59
You may be correct Raymie, but from what I`ve seen of Bene I don`t think he`ll fare any better.
Bene is unfortunately done. He just doesn’t have the skill set anymore. We saw it clear as day when we tried to “build from the back” his distribution was awful. It’s harsh but the game’s moved on and he hasn’t.
Mullen on the other hand is someone I’m genuinely excited to see more of. His positional sense is one of the best I’ve seen in a Pars top. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and made some massive tackles at crucial moments last season.
If he continues that form, I’d be absolutely shocked if we don’t have Scottish Premiership or even English Championship clubs asking about him.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 12 Jul 07:37
Topic Originator: cammypar 1995 like
Date: Sat 12 Jul 06:25
Quote:
allanwilson10, Fri 11 Jul 22:59
You may be correct Raymie, but from what I`ve seen of Bene I don`t think he`ll fare any better.
Bene is unfortunately done. He just doesn’t have the skill set anymore. We saw it clear as day when we tried to “build from the back” his distribution was awful. It’s harsh but the game’s moved on and he hasn’t.
Mullen on the other hand is someone I’m genuinely excited to see more of. His positional sense is one of the best I’ve seen in a Pars top. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and made some massive tackles at crucial moments last season.
If he continues that form, I’d be absolutely shocked if we don’t have Scottish Premiership or even English Championship clubs asking about him.
Unfortunately other clubs won’t need to ask about him as he only signed a one year deal and he could sign a pre contract in January. Unless we can tempt him with an extension…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 12 Jul 09:48
Quote:
desparado, Sat 12 Jul 07:37
Topic Originator: cammypar 1995 like
Date: Sat 12 Jul 06:25
Quote:
allanwilson10, Fri 11 Jul 22:59
You may be correct Raymie, but from what I`ve seen of Bene I don`t think he`ll fare any better.
Bene is unfortunately done. He just doesn’t have the skill set anymore. We saw it clear as day when we tried to “build from the back” his distribution was awful. It’s harsh but the game’s moved on and he hasn’t.
Mullen on the other hand is someone I’m genuinely excited to see more of. His positional sense is one of the best I’ve seen in a Pars top. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and made some massive tackles at crucial moments last season.
If he continues that form, I’d be absolutely shocked if we don’t have Scottish Premiership or even English Championship clubs asking about him.
Unfortunately other clubs won’t need to ask about him as he only signed a one year deal and he could sign a pre contract in January. Unless we can tempt him with an extension…
I’d love to keep a hold of him as I genuinely think he’s the best centre half we’ve had since Skerla. He has natural quality and he’s only going to get better. If we only get to enjoy him for this season then so be it, but what a difference he makes. I`d absolutely love him to stay longer but even if he doesn`t, no doubt he`s one of the best signings we`ve made in years. In fact, probably the best bit of business we`ve done so far was keeping him around.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 12 Jul 10:09
Only 20 tickets remain for sale in the club shop.
Open till 12 noon.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sat 12 Jul 10:51
Heading for an away end sell out. Fantastic day and great backing by the Pars fans Bring it on!
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sat 12 Jul 11:11
Now officially sold out
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 12 Jul 11:14
Quote:
Par, Sat 12 Jul 11:11
Now officially sold out
Superb support once again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Sat 12 Jul 12:16
I’m heading over just now, any decent bars nearby to go beforehand?
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 12 Jul 12:56
Diggers (real name The Athletic Arms). It’s 10mins walk from Tynecastle.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 12 Jul 15:58
It will be fascinating to see what line-up Neil Lennon chooses today. Will he give the new lads a go? Or will he take a more conservative approach?
It`s 1 am here in Oz, and I`m debating whether to head off to bed for a short sleep or make another cup of cocoa and hang around until the game starts...
:)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 12 Jul 16:20
Team out
Mehmet
Jcm
Bene
Otoo
Ritchie-Hosler
Gilmour
Amade
Kane
Tod
Cooper
Oakley-Boothe
Subs
Margetts
Ngwenya
Hamilton
Todd
Kearney
Young
Bray
Davidson
Fyfe
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 12 Jul 16:22)
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 12 Jul 16:41
Think the pace of Kabangu would have caused us more problems than Shankland so glad he`s on the bench for them.
Kearney played 90 minutes in Gibraltar on Tuesday in Conference League qualifying so maybe no surprise he`s not in yet.
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Topic Originator: Swisspar
Date: Sat 12 Jul 18:56
Deniz, the menace @
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