by Iain Lobban | Jun 14, 2022 | 2021-22, Feature, Writing
Having addressed Robbie Neilson in the last piece, it’s time to dive into the players’ end of season report cards. Grades follow an A-F format, with anything below a D considered a fail, and are based on a combination of their performances and general influence. These...
by Ruaraidh Mackay | Dec 17, 2021 | 2021-22, Opinion, Writing
Sunday in Gorgie was noticeably a tale of two sides. In the victorious blue half was a clinical Rangers, striking two killer blows in the first quarter of the match to hurt the Jambos, who despite this early setback, delivered one of their better performances against...
by Iain Lobban | Dec 23, 2020 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
As a general rule, whenever Hearts lose, I prefer to reflect for a period before putting any thoughts on the match into writing. Football, by its very nature, is an emotional sport and often that emotion – particularly in times of adversity – can be so raw...
by Iain Lobban | Oct 28, 2020 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
When I sat down to type up my thoughts on Friday’s win over Arbroath, I contemplated watching it back again, before regaining my senses and remembering that free time as a parent is too valuable to fritter away on repeat viewings of such a turgid display. Deep down...
by Iain Lobban | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
With the nights drawing in and seasonal affective disorder just around the corner, it feels strange to be talking about football with the kind of hope and optimism that, in any normal year, has dissipated long before the first autumn leaf has touched the ground. But...
