by Iain Lobban | Sep 16, 2020 | 2020-21, Opinion, Writing
Since he conceded the penalty that gifted Celtic a way back into the 2019 Scottish Cup final, it has been hard to imagine a situation where Hearts fans would react to Bobby Zlamal’s departure from the club with anything other than unbridled joy. Yet, when...
by Iain Lobban | Jun 16, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
Having spent the best part of the last two years firing up my laptop to write pieces laced with contempt for my own football team, a Covid-enforced break from that over the past two months has been a welcome change and a spot of light relief. Even if I do start to...
by Iain Lobban | May 23, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
On Monday 18th May, the SPFL officially called time on the 2019/20 campaign and closed the latest chapter in what has proved to be a pretty embarrassing tale for Scottish football in general. Unfortunately, unless Ann Budge can pull a rabbit out her hat and convince...
by Iain Lobban | Mar 17, 2020 | 2019-20, Opinion, Writing
On Thursday morning, I woke up after a broken, restless sleep, feeling almost hungover. Having only had about two excessive drinking sessions since October out of solidarity with my pregnant wife, it dawned on me that this feeling was not exclusive to alcohol...
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...
