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...
by Iain Lobban | Mar 11, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
Among many undesirable features of this season down Gorgie way has been the propensity for false dawns. With the Betfred Cup win over Motherwell, the first derby win at Easter Road and two home league meetings with Rangers creating their fair share of artificial...
by Iain Lobban | Feb 5, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
Even while we stuttered through a fruitless opening round of league fixtures earlier this season, many of us clung desperately to the narrative that, with our budget and what was often referred to as “a good squad on paper”, relegation was unfathomable. Unfortunately,...
by Iain Lobban | Apr 25, 2019 | 2018-19, Opinion, Writing
Mean old Levein, taught me to weep and moan On the morning of last Saturday’s midday encounter with Rangers, the official club Twitter page released a short video showcasing the eye-catching designs being painted onto the walls within the Main Stand. As brilliant as...
by Iain Lobban | Oct 27, 2017 | 2017-18, Opinion, Writing
Yesterday was my 30th birthday and as I embark on my fourth decade, I am only now starting to realise exactly what my Hibs-supporting friends must have being going through for the vast majority of the past 30 years. The life of a Hearts fan my age has, at least as far...
