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United 2-0 up in Dundee derby. First was never a penalty.

Doc confirmed on Premier Sports that he was away and that his contract was always going to end as soon as a permanent manager was appointed. Understandably, he wasn’t asked and didn’t speak about Leven or anyone else.

Any browncoats on the board? Words cannot express just how happy I am to get this news https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV6Js56jT3F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

That Hearts team has the number one attribute you need in any good side - a strong spine. Solid reliable keeper (2 actually) Solid reliable CH’s (4 actually - all 4 would walk into our team) Solid Centre mid (Devlin is great in this league, Baningame complements him well) Good focal point up front in Shankland (Nisbet could potentially do it with the right players around him). It allows their full backs, wide and flair players to do their thing and by fuck its worked this year. Its the first thing Robinson needs to address, but I’m sure he doesn’t need me to tell him that…

Hearts center back paring isn’t the only solution though, it does not have to be two bruisers. I’d prefer we had that with Frame and lobban on the outside, but it could be knoester and a Matty pollock for example. It’s hard to find one central defender, never mind two. I’d compare knoester to Liam scales, not a brute but technical and competent. I feel knoester is being unfairly criticized because of the shit around him, he’s not had a stable central defender or left back, or holding mid ahead of him.

Thank you both - you have brought me back to my senses. Fuck the Huns, fuck the 6 points gap. Come on St Mirren (edit: oh, it's all over)

Aye fair enough, I initially interpreted it as you meaning that we possibly wouldn't be renewing his contract and that's what caused me to respond like that. I also agree funnily enough with your comment regarding Hearts centre halves but TLG is also correct saying Knoester is our most competent centre half currently

All about opinions of course. He’s a good footballer, but IMO he just isnt aggressive, physical or dominant at the back at all. None of our lot are tbf, that’s a big part of our issues. Put it this way, Hearts success this year has been built largely on a rock solid CH pairing of Halkett & Findlay. They are not silky soccer players, but they are everything you want in a CH pairing up here - strong, aggressive, dominant, positionally sound, great in the air. Both would walk into our team ahead of everyone else we have because they have all the attributes you need for this league, our lot just don’t…

Don't agree with that 2bh, Knoester hasn't looked out of place in this league from that pov at all to my eye.

He’s our best CH currently, but Robinson might not fancy him given he also lacks the aggression and physicality needed for this league. We are allowed to sell players…

I'm feeling a lot better about this than I did a week ago. Keep it tight for the first 20 minutes and the crowd wil start getting on their back, they don't look to be good with pressure at the moment so it would be all to play for.

Then get them playing fitba on the beach.

Sorry, but we can write this one off I’m afraid. No matter what Robinson does, that lot don’t have the cohones to go get something there. That central defence will let us down for a start…

Very wrong.

They will be fit, but match fit is another matter.

Yes. Very wrong.

Fuuuuck, is it wrong a small part of me hopes the Huns don't lose today. After Killie's win yesterday I am a little worried about the cushion between us and 10th/11th I feel dirty typing that. What has happened to me......but 6 points above 2 teams (or 6 and 5 points) has to be better than 6 and 3. But we're gonna beat the Huns next weekend.....so come on St Paisley. But............

No.

The sporting director model should include the ability for a manager to recommend players that he's either had experience of, or scouted, previously. It has to be a blend. The player should go through the recruitment team who do their research based on data and videos and additional scouting, and then he gets presented to the sporting director for final sign off. I guess they could apply weighting based on recommendation etc. For me, the sporting director needs to be the one that's on top of the overall balance of the squad and playing devil's advocate by asking how particular players fit into overall strategy and so on. He's there to make sure a robust process is in place and followed, ultimately refusing a signing who might be good, but would end in us having three similar players for example. There's no reason that a manager shouldn't be - in effect - signing players, there is every reason to prevent a manager from signing most or all of the players. It's about balance. Within that balance there must also be a commitment to not blocking the pathway for youth development.

I thought Geiger was OK yesterday. He works hard, but I think he struggles with the pace of our game, which could come with time. Should have been hooked earlier as he was spent.

If we’re back to the head coach plucking random players out of nowhere then it would mean the sporting director model has been chucked in the bin, which I don’t think has happened so I can’t see us being in for this guy. Probably just agent talk.

Ian Birchnall was on the bench.

Same. It’s not clear to me what type of midfielder he is supposed to be. Thought I’d mention a couple of others: Lazetic’s work rate cannot be faulted, the lad is also a machine, so I’m still hoping there is a player in there somewhere. And I thought Lobban was one of our better players yesterday.

Do you think if Nisbet scores in every game from now to the end of the season he can get in the world Cup squad

He needs someone to create chances for him but everyone has lost the ability to put a decent cross in. The last few goals he has scored have been down to him alone.