Hearts V Hamilton (Tynecastle 15/2/20)

Hearts V Hamilton – Scottish Premier League (15/2/20)

I arrived at a very wet Tynecastle knowing that the Jam Tarts needed a victory today. At home against a team we should be beating, surely it could only end one way?

I thought covering my legs in a poncho to keep dry would be a good idea but the rain ran off my legs soaking my trainers and my parka was soaked through. Around my seat was flooded and set the stage for great conditions for a game of football.

Hearts made several changes to the team that lost mid week, but disaster struck after only 5 minutes Hamilton took the lead after some shocking defending. Matters only got worse as the away side were awarded a penalty which they converted and Hearts were 2 down after only quarter of an hour.

Things looked up for the Jambo’s slightly when strangely Hamilton was sent off for Hamilton for a handball outside the box. Hearts failed to make the most of it in the remaining 25 minutes of the first half and went in 2-0 down at the break.

I’m don’t know what Daniel Stendel said at half time but it worked as Jamie Walker got a goal minutes after the restart. Hearts then dominated the game with numerous near misses or for the linesman to signal offside. It just didn’t look like it was going to be Hearts day.

As the minutes passed by Hearts kept on pressing and brought on Connor Washington to add more attacking threat. With it looking like Hearts were destined for another loss, a looping ball was played into the box and Craig Halkett got on the end of it to draw Hearts level with 3 minutes remaining.

Not the result that Hearts needed but still a point gained. Next stop a trip to Paisley against St Mirren, which will be my second trip there but first seeing St Mirren.

So onto my ratings…

Ticket Price – Season Ticket Holder

Programme – £3.50

Programme Rating – 5/10

Refreshments – 7/10

Stadium Facilities – 8/10

Getting to stadium – 9/10

Stadium rating – 8/10

Thanks for reading my thoughts on Hearts against Hamilton.

Daz Carding

@Salopian_Jambo