Scottish Football 25/26

Hearts are...

I didn't expect Hearts to last the course but that's been a really quick turnaround.

Danny's in trouble now though, I imagine whoever replaces Stewart and Co will be keen to show they mean business.  Needs results quickly which on a personal level I obviously hope he doesn't get

10 hours ago, Owl.1867 said:

In a completely unexpected turn of events, Rangers get a penalty in the 98th minute to rescue a draw. Don't need to be Tony Bloom to have put a bet on that.

 

Speaking of...bad day for Hearts.

What is Your take on the decision ? I've seen it 10 times and still I'm not sure that it wasn't foul by Rangers player...

Interesting season to say the least.

6 minutes ago, malek said:

 

What is Your take on the decision ? I've seen it 10 times and still I'm not sure that it wasn't foul by Rangers player...

 

Interesting season to say the least.

I think it was very, very soft. That being said, you cannot go lunging in like that in the box, its just how it is now. You're right in that both feet are high, but Aarons does get there first.

The bigger story is that Dundee United were denied a stonewall penalty not long before. The Goldson classic where Rangers centre backs are allowed to use their hands.

2 minutes ago, Owl.1867 said:

 

I think it was very, very soft. That being said, you cannot go lunging in like that in the box, its just how it is now. You're right in that both feet are high, but Aarons does get there first.

 

My doubt is that Ranger players goes for the ball with his studs showing creating advantage that wins him ball and gets contact from opposition defender. It could have resulted with serious injury to "offending" player. It is just my take on situation, not claiming it is a good one.

Looks like it is the same all over the World. Despite WAR most decision still go against "smaller" clubs.

We still laugh over here where refereeing control-guy described embarrassingly poor  decision not to give penalty kick to bottom league club against league Champions by claiming that player who was fouled in the box (brace yourself) - made too much effort to stay on his feet.

Anyone seen how Gassama is getting on lately? 

After his early flurry,  the goals and assist seem to have stopped and you'd have thought he would be doing well against Falkirk's defences and playing under Danny again.  

1 hour ago, Owl.1867 said:

 

I think it was very, very soft. That being said, you cannot go lunging in like that in the box, its just how it is now. You're right in that both feet are high, but Aarons does get there first.

 

The bigger story is that Dundee United were denied a stonewall penalty not long before. The Goldson classic where Rangers centre backs are allowed to use their hands.

Maybe just me but I suspect the handball by the Rangers defender wouldve been given at the other end, whereas the "foul" by the Dundee United player in the 98th minute would not have been given at the other end.
 

4 hours ago, ossettowl said:

I didn't expect Hearts to last the course but that's been a really quick turnaround.

 

Danny's in trouble now though, I imagine whoever replaces Stewart and Co will be keen to show they mean business.  Needs results quickly which on a personal level I obviously hope he doesn't get

He’s not in trouble.

23 hours ago, malek said:

 

What is Your take on the decision ? I've seen it 10 times and still I'm not sure that it wasn't foul by Rangers player...

 

Interesting season to say the least.

Both players went for ball and no foul, usual Rangers penalty decision 

For the first time in their entire history, Celtic have a manager that this guy never saw them play under.

2-0 Hearts

Hopefully they hang on and this kick starts them back into gear. 

Should have kept MON. 

On 04/12/2025 at 06:49, Owl.1867 said:

 

 

On 04/12/2025 at 05:50, Fairy Tail Owl said:

Hearts are just last season's Aberdeen. Will finish behind rangers and Hibs 

Roooooond ye! Should have kept your powder dry til the weekend.

Gorgie rules 

Oh no, he’s gone all Amorim with the battleships board already