by Ruaraidh Mackay | Sep 23, 2021 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
With Ann Budge’s ownership having coming to an end last month, Ruaraidh Mackay looks back at seven significant on-field highlights from the seven years under her stewardship. On 30 August 2021, Ann Budge signed Heart of Midlothian FC over to its loyal support,...
by Iain Lobban | Aug 31, 2021 | 2021-22, Opinion, Writing
“Without the support of the fans there is, as we issue this note, a real risk that Heart of Midlothian Football Club could possibly play its last game next Saturday, 17th November against St Mirren. This isn’t a bluff, this isn’t scaremongering, this is a reality.” I...
by Martin Taylor | Apr 16, 2021 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
It’s a somewhat embarrassing reality that season 2020/21 was the second season HMFC have spent in the second tier in the past six years. The outcome is ultimately the same – league champions with games to spare – but this season could not feel any...
by Iain Lobban | Mar 25, 2021 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
When the Hearts players were left to stand and survey Celtic’s celebrations back in December after coming so close to securing last season’s Scottish Cup, many of us noticed the raw emotion etched on their faces. In the dressing room after, Robbie Neilson would most...
by Martin Taylor | Mar 24, 2021 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
First up, congratulations to Brora Rangers, who by all accounts fully deserved their win. It tends to be the case that the humiliated team is the primary focus following a cup upset, so I thought it was important to first give credit it where it’s due. I chose...
