HawkeyeTheGnu

So, if we are a goal behind with a couple of minutes to go, do we take three men off and put Nick Ross on?

I would think so. Obviously the currant buns will be on RBC, but I would think that ICT v DU would be of interest to TV. If Stranraer knock us out, then maybe the Raith game would be more attractive.

It's confusing to say the least. The tie was Hearts v ICT, suggesting that Hearts were the 'home' team. We had the Famous 5 stand, while Hearts had the other two home stands. Hearts wore their away kit, we wore our home kit. However, the only stat that actually matters is that we won 4-2 on penalties!

Violent Conduct. He had Mannus by the throat Is that an Edinburgh kiss? Apparently he was only showing Mannus all the places he could get a tattoo!

Good shout!

Harsh. Had a quick look, and there is more reasoned argument than I'd expect over there. Also at least 1 poster thought that Robinson's challenge was worse.

Nah. He was mince. Consistency was non existent. Should be a long time before he is near a game at a high level again. Sadly, it won't be.

Do we get the grand back because the appeal was upheld?

If there is any justice, Beaton should be reffing an under 9s match this weekend.

How about a union jack, with, just to increase the amount of red you understand, a big red hand in the middle, to signify the helping hand us fans give the players. We also need a catchy slogan - after Sunday's never say die performance, might I suggest 'No Surrender' because we don't give up?

Couldn't agree more. Given that anyone who wants to go will get a ticket, we should be pushing the novelty/history in the making angle all we can. Who knows, some of the newbies might enjoy it and return.

After Sunday, I have seen more than enough cards at a football match...

You only know 7000, stop exaggerating.... If he's been on the bevvy (if? who am I kidding) then that's only really 4,000!

Lots. Or, if we are lucky, lots and lots.

There was the stuff about the lack of handshakes when we beat them last time.

The Gudgies were too busy worshipping the sun to make sure that it came back after winter to rearrange it. Or maybe they want to play it at a time that floodlights won't be needed. Just in case, like.

I am guessing it will take that long for IHE to sober to the point of lucidity!

Would have been easy to panic or snatch when first shot was blocked, but he kept a calm head. How long did it take for the ball to cross the line! I have never felt time slow like that ever!

There are enough Midweeks to sort this just - if Saturday leads to a replay that could make it harder. If ourselves and Motherwell are comfortably top 6, we could play one or both of those after the split as it would have no impact on the split. Although it would be weird to play the same team multiple times post split.

Violent Conduct. He had Mannus by the throat

The annoying thing is that both Warren's yellows were ridiculous. The first was soft, and the second was a foul by Watkins, but then if Watkins had got booked for it he'd have been of instead. Didn't have a problem with Watkin's booking, he tripped the guy who had got away from him.

Getting to our first major final means that yesterday was always going to be a special day. The manner in which it was achieved means that it was a legendary day!

Hearts had to nominate two players who wouldn't take part.

If Meekings straight red was for either violent conduct or serious foul play, then he will be banned now. If is was for denying a goal scoring opportunity (or however they word it these days) then he will be banned for the final. But if it is for denying a goal scoring opportunity, that is even more ludicrous given the foul was deep in the Hearts half.

I think you can appeal a straight red - you can't appeal yellow cards. Ironically, as Warren doesn't miss a game until the final, and Meekings should be clear for the final it may be better to just take our medicine.