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FT 0-0 and the 'popular betting choice' comes good but many bookmakers and hibees will find this end result to be highly unsatisfactory again due to more questionable malfunctioning by another pair of officials of the Scottish refereeing fraternity! After watching video replays of the 'defining moment' of this 'tight match' with few scoring chances, the debate re the 'goal that never was' has clouded the fact it was a terrific goal scored by a young player/striker named Ollie Shaw. When watching the video replay of that incident, it struck me that the photo shot of the grounded Hearts defender and goalie, 'done' by that exquisite lofted shot in off their cross bar, would've graced many a hibee footie wall - it was a classy strike that deserved better recognition by a proper back up footie technology and better officialdom! I still remain philosophical re this latest piece of ill luck/bad call that has been evident in the past couple weeks. As said previously, Ollie Shaw definitely has 'something' about him and will only get better - he is still learning his trade and I suspect he will have better days against Hearts (and others) - patience is a virtue. Also the unbeaten run continues! My main concern is the subsequent loss of Boyly due to what looks like an ankle ligament injury, and Barker to a poss nasty knee injury!! Here's hoping they are diagnosed as minor injuries because these players are pacy guys who IMO we can ill afford to lose at this stage of the season OR does the Jan transfer window suddenly beckon for Lenny due to such unforeseen circumstances?
Lastly, 'What about that great away Hibs' support AGAIN'!? A terrific support that never let up and far superior to the usual grey lyrics of our Gorgie rivals that hardly ever change. The latest torchlight 'Hibs fans' march en masse' to Tynecastle along Russell Road will provide more Youtube footage to savour!

GGTTH