Match Day Thread Heart of Midlothian FC v Sunderland AFC - Saturday 26th July 2025 - KO 15:00

3 weeks out we wont be close to ready tbh. Full fitness, sharpness, mentally, patterns of play, combinations and connections. None of it will be there. Pre seasons are really fine tuned these days, to get a squad ready for the first league game. Nothing else imo.

I wouldnt read much into any of our pre season games so far. I am not as confident in the new lads based on pre season performances, in the same way I am not writing others off for the same. Today was the first game against an opposition properly tuned and ready to play. It showed all over the park, they were sharper and more aggresive.

No dramas from me at this stage. Crucial we remain balanced on all players, new and old. Chances are some of the old lads will shine and some of the new lads will. Equally some of the old lads will struggle and some of the new lads will too. Footy. Up to Regis to find the balance now.

 

Really? Does it?! Pre season are pre season for a reason. Never about results or goals. Just about miles in the legs. Unless you carry an agenda (not sure if you do, but that, to me, is the only time when pre season results matter)