Post split fixtures confirmed

[Unicorn 206]

The Hibs Tims game finishing a draw must be worth lumping on!

[aweebluesoandso 290]

It pays to moan and agitate, Lennon and Rodgers getting their way, our club say nothing and get nothing in return.

[Gonzo79 15,299]

Looking at those fixtures, I am genuinely worried about where we'll finish.  

 

 

[ian1964 10,761]

Following on from today’s post-split fixture announcement, the club would like to explain why Hearts has been allocated three away fixtures.

In an ideal world, each team would complete 19 home and 19 away league fixtures per season. Due to the structure of the league, however, this is not always possible. Depending upon which teams are in the top and bottom sections of the split, the situation can arise which causes an imbalance.

In order to make the best of this less than perfect situation, some broad guidelines are followed in setting post-split fixtures. In simple terms, where an imbalance is inevitable, “mid-table” teams (clubs in positions 5,6,7 and 8) are those that potentially lose out by having an uneven split of home and away games across the full season (i.e. 18 home/20 away). This recognises that the top 4 teams are potentially fighting for top spot or to secure a place in Europe, and the bottom 4 teams may well be fighting to avoid relegation/play-offs.

While unacceptable, it is felt to be the “least unacceptable” option.

Hearts currently occupies 6th place in the Ladbrokes Premiership, behind Kilmarnock in 5th. It is the club’s understanding that Kilmarnock was disadvantaged in the post-split fixtures during the 2014/15 season. Again, in an effort to be as fair as possible to all clubs, previous imbalances are taken into account when determining the fixtures. Hearts are, therefore, unfortunately in the position of having to play three of the remaining five matches away from home.

Whilst the club is disappointed about this situation, it is a consequence of the inherently imbalanced system that the SPFL clubs have elected to operate.

Now that the fixtures have been announced, there are two very exciting games to look forward to at Tynecastle Park. Celtic will once again visit Gorgie, and the last home encounter still lives fresh in the memory of everyone who witnessed it that day; a resounding 4-0 victory to bring the champions’ 19-month unbeaten run to an end. Add to that another Edinburgh derby against Hibernian, and there are two massive games to see out the season.

The impressive 2-0 win over Aberdeen last weekend was a step towards finishing the season on a high. Once again, the backing from the stands was second to none. Tickets for the final two home games will go on sale at 9am tomorrow and the club looks forward to packing out Tynecastle Park on both occasions. The club cannot understate how much the first-team continues to appreciate the support they receive from the fans, as they bid to go undefeated since returning home in November

[boabie 230]

Ian -  yet STV Sport just announce that Hearts have released a statement saying they are "aggrieved " at being forced to play Rangers 3 times at Ibrox.

SUBTEXT - the authorities are favouring Rangers once more.

[Gonzo79 15,299]

These irregularities are reason enough to ditch this split crap.  

[pete 2,499]

57 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

These irregularities are reason enough to ditch this split crap.  

Totally agree what a lot of crap that system is.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

It does lead to more interesting games.

We have 5 vital and dificult games.

We could lose all 5.

Thats what the split brings

I like it

[MacK1950 2,402]

No doubt the mhanks will lay down to their same coloured compatriots to assure that the game v us could be the one they want to win the league.

[Bill 13,717]

Look on it like this. If we win our first game and Celtic lose theirs, it will make our victory at Parkhead almost unbearable for them