Hearts' Stellar Run and National Ambitions
As we cruise past the November international break, who would've thought Hearts would be seven glorious points clear at the top? If someone had proposed such a scenario last season, I’d have checked if they were the second coming of Vladimir Romanov! This isn’t just progress; it's a sporting revolution coloured maroon and white.
The recent match against Dundee United, where the lads could only muster a draw, had some fans grouching. Yet, remember, this is a Dundee United squad that resembles a basketball team with their height and might! Nonetheless, securing four points from our encounters with Jim Goodwin’s formidable side earlier this season would've seemed a dream initially, yet here we are, turning dreams into expectations.
The upcoming break is timely. It allows the boys to gear up for the intimidating trip to Pittodrie on 23 November—an arena that hasn’t been too kind to us historically. Yet with the current form, who’s to say the tables won’t turn?
Veteran Valor and Young Blood
Turning our gaze to the national scene, Craig Gordon’s tale this season is one of unwavering spirit. Despite not having played for Hearts so far this campaign due to injuries, the buzz around him potentially starting for Scotland in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers is palpable. At 42, Gordon is proving that age is just a number, with a heart and resolve that epitomises the spirit of Hearts.
Lawrence Shankland, meanwhile, is back in the national fold, thanks to his prolific scoring spree at club level—10 goals might I add, more than the combined tally of his striker peers in the squad! Though relegated to potentially the fourth-choice striker, his knack for finding the back of the net could just be what Scotland needs.
Stellar Season Hopes
Considering the fairy-tale start to our season at Tynecastle, the optimism is sky-high. If Gordon and Shankland can sprinkle a bit of that Hearts magic into the Scotland squad, who knows what ceilings we could shatter?
As we daydream about lifting not just the Premiership but eyeing global glory, let’s keep our hearts thumping strong and maroon.
A Light-Hearted Derby Dig
Finally, as we relish our spot at the top and look down (quite far down) at our dear neighbours: How many Hibs fans does it take to change a light bulb? None! They're still trying to figure out how to climb out of Hearts’ shadow! Keep shining, maroons!
