Hearts v Gretna

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 09 May 2006, 16:21

I've been to see Hearts in 3 or maybe 4 Scottish Cup finals and I saw then win it the last time I went. This Saturday ought to be a bit of a walk-over or am I tempting fate?

I know our very own Bob will be shouting for Gretna and I hope they enjoy their day. It must be so exciting coming from such a small place and going to a big occassion. It would be a good day to go house breaking in Gretna!! However, if I was Leith- based burglar I would take the day off, as yet again the locals will not be going to the Ball.

Novastar · Post by **Novastar** » 09 May 2006, 17:21

Hoping for a big win from Gretna to get back at Hearts for the double wammie of the season and the semi final...

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 09 May 2006, 17:25

I am looking forward to a wonderful day - it's not too often that Edinburgh sides get to the Scottish Cup final. It was brilliant the last time and by the way, I am not 104 years old!

kings roader · Post by **kings roader** » 09 May 2006, 17:44

Might as well enjoy it before Vladimir sells the family jewels !!

Franck · Post by **Franck** » 09 May 2006, 20:41

Porty wrote:I've been to see Hearts in 3 or maybe 4 Scottish Cup finals and I saw then win it the last time I went. This Saturday ought to be a bit of a walk-over or am I tempting fate?

I know our very own Bob will be shouting for Gretna and I hope they enjoy their day. It must be so exciting coming from such a small place and going to a big occassion. It would be a good day to go house breaking in Gretna!! However, if I was Leith- based burglar I would take the day off, as yet again the locals will not be going to the Ball.

Or saunter over Tynie-way for a change of scenery

Fair play to the Hearts supporters this season, their team have done well considering the obsticles put in their path by Romanov.Enjoy the next 2/3 seasons, I'd wager they will be your last.

btw, your not tempting fate, unless Kenny Deucher can become my new Saint Albert Kidd, I'd wager you'll win by 3 or 4 goals.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 09 May 2006, 21:16

Franck wrote:....Enjoy the next 2/3 seasons, I'd wager they will be your last.(

You might not be wrong there Franck - It has got foundations of sand written all over it, as Romanov could get his bank to call in the debts anytime he wishes. We were going down the tubes anyway so I am just enjoying it while I can. Makes up for all those years of purgatory.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 May 2006, 22:19

Pal of Porty wrote:I am looking forward to a wonderful day - it's not too often that Edinburgh sides get to the Scottish Cup final. It was brilliant the last time and by the way, I am not 104 years old!

I remember last time Hearts won, and not that long ago either

was in Gorgie to watch them coming back on the bus.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 May 2006, 22:38

Just finished watching the first part of the BBC 2 documentary on Gretna FC. I'm sure that a lot of Hearts fans will see the final as a formality but I think Gretna might surprise them. What odds would you have got at the start of the season for Gretna to make the Scottish Cup Final and a place in the UEFA Cup?

I trained with Gretna on a couple of occasions back in the mid 70s as a teenager, but sadly I didn't make the cut. At that time Raydale Park was better known as a greyhound track and the dogs certainly drew a bigger crowd than the football team.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 10 May 2006, 10:18

Bob Jefferson wrote:J
I trained with Gretna on a couple of occasions back in the mid 70s as a teenager, but sadly I didn't make the cut.

Bob, being cut by Gretna in th 70's does not rule you out of a potential starring role at Easter Road now.

Zargonian · Post by **Zargonian** » 11 May 2006, 17:30

Come on ye Gretna!

With the romance of it all, Gretna deserve to win.
Specially after Hearts beat the Hibees in the cup.

Oh and btw Hartley's free kick WAS illegal, the ref did not whistle.
But being a weak referee, he let it go.

Mind you the keeper was at another game,as were the rest of the
Hibs team.

Oh did I mention that planning permission has been back dated for the Tynecastle Car Park Emporium yet?

www.romanovslandforsale.com
www.romanovplanningpermission.com

ifstar · Post by **ifstar** » 11 May 2006, 18:37

Zargonian wrote:
Oh and btw Hartley's free kick WAS illegal, the ref did not whistle.
But being a weak referee, he let it go.

Referee doesn't actually need to whistle, provided the wall has retreated the correct distance.

But I agree - "Moan the Gretna!"

Well played Scotland today too - 5-1 winners

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 11 May 2006, 20:39

I'll be there ... cheering on the mighty jambos..... mad vlad is going to take us to Euro glory!!!!

Zargonian · Post by **Zargonian** » 12 May 2006, 08:39

ifstar wrote:
Zargonian wrote:
Oh and btw Hartley's free kick WAS illegal, the ref did not whistle.
But being a weak referee, he let it go.

Referee doesn't actually need to whistle, provided the wall has retreated the correct distance.

But I agree - "Moan the Gretna!"

Well played Scotland today too - 5-1 winners

Okay, still illegal . Stevie Wonder shoulda taken the free kick!

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 12 May 2006, 18:16

C'mon the Gretna!

Dave Connelly · Post by **Dave Connelly** » 12 May 2006, 18:21

Ebay -

hearts v gretna scottish cup final ticket ( hearts end)

Â£686.00

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Wish I had one could do with that sort of cash in my pocket

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 12 May 2006, 23:09

Guess all the guys have their Saturday TV viewing planned

morning and afternoon!

Though I will watch Hearts

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 13 May 2006, 02:12

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Scottish-Cup-Fina ... dZViewItem

This sort of thing infuriates me - people making a quick buck in such a manner.... the person selling the ticket obviously isn't a "true fan" and doesn't deserver to be in possession of it.

Remings me of the Live 8 (ok it was called something else maybe?) fiasco with the free tickets being sold on ebay. Different circumstances - but at tthe end of the day - still some scumbag planning to profit from an event in high demand....

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 13 May 2006, 02:53

C'mon the Jambos!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 13 May 2006, 11:36

Sandra wrote:Guess all the guys have their Saturday TV viewing planned morning and afternoon!

Though I will watch Hearts

I'm supporting the home team, but not going to watch.... think I'll visit the shops while the town is quiet

Jamesie · Post by **Jamesie** » 13 May 2006, 11:42

Planning on driving north if Hearts win, to hide in Pertshire for the evening, or otherwise down the M74 to Gretna to join the celebrations!

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 13 May 2006, 11:56

Not that I am particularly interested, but I hope that Gretna give Hearts Ltd a good spanking today.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 May 2006, 16:33

Get in!

Hearts 1 Gretna 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 May 2006, 16:35

I can't watch anymore

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 May 2006, 17:45

A moral victory for Gretna and I feel for Gavin Skelton, my man of the match. Fantastic performance and there is no doubt that these two teams will be playing against each other soon in the SPL. Well done Gretna!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 May 2006, 17:51

Greta played very well, glad Hearts won but feel for Gretna too. Their manager was well overdressed tho!

It was on the edge of the sofa stuff at the penalty shoot out.

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 14 May 2006, 01:50

Hearts are lucky barstewards.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 14 May 2006, 08:07

Bumped into some Gretna at Abington services yesterday :

So close. Gretna have been a favourite fixture of mine over the years as part of my coupon perm. Looking forward to continuing using them next season, but not sure about the season after that, f'ye ken whit ah mean.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 May 2006, 20:45

It was like watching Hibs play Hibs reserves.

Hearts were really bad. Gretna didn't have a clue. However, they almost pulled it off. A fantastic day for them and well done. The hearts fans gave them a standing ovation and well-deserved it was too. Our bus was very very quiet on the way home. People felt deflated but we still won it. So that makes 3 times in 50 years. Someone had a match progamme from 1956. Initially I thought it was in 3d until I reallised that was the price.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 14 May 2006, 20:51

Yes, yes, we got it the first time, Porty!!

Zargonian · Post by **Zargonian** » 15 May 2006, 09:08

Ah well, it was not meant to be.

What a game though.
Both teams could have finished it off in the dying stages.

Glad to see that Townsley hasn't lost the knack of taking kerrap penalties.
He was like that for Hibs, kerrap.

I had to endure the sea of brown - sorry maroon on my way to the hospital yesterday.

Thank heavens for sunglasses!

Franck · Post by **Franck** » 15 May 2006, 16:34

Porty wrote:It was like watching Hibs play Hibs reserves.

And this statement is based on what?

Stephen McIntyre · Post by **Stephen McIntyre** » 15 May 2006, 16:54

Franck wrote:
Porty wrote:It was like watching Hibs play Hibs reserves.

And this statement is based on what?

Fiction.

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