by Iain Lobban | Jan 18, 2022 | 2021-22, Opinion, Writing
Loyalty is a volatile commodity in football. Jerry Seinfeld once joked that fans of team sports are actually “rooting for the clothes” due to the rate of player turnover, which can see a fan favourite become an overnight folk devil by virtue of him wearing a different...
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 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 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 | Jun 11, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
In most cases when a team suffers relegation, you expect its supporters to be the ones most upset or angry about their circumstances. We’ve all seen the photos after the full time whistle goes, when the prospect of life in a lower tier sets in and the tears start to...
