It feels symbolic that the man who recorded the 1986 version of The Hearts Song has stepped back into the spotlight 40 years later. Middle names still need to be negotiated, but there'll have to be a Shankland and a McInnes in there somewhere.
I left Tynecastle on Monday night absolutely blown away by this man's performance. He had been available to Derek McInnes and Hearts all season, but only really made his mark after the January transfer window. McInnes turns to him on the big occasions, and I was left in no doubt that he saved his best display of the season for the Rangers game.
I still can't get that pre-match rendition of The Hearts Song out of my head—it's genuinely the best I can remember. The whole Chisholm family should be proud of the atmosphere Colin helped generate for the team, and I have no doubt it played its part in securing the win. It feels symbolic that the man who recorded the 1986 version of The Hearts Song has stepped back into the spotlight 40 years later. He is producing performances that, I hope, will help cement his legacy in Gorgie for generations to come.
It's a nervous time for all Jambos—especially my other half. We are due our firstborn any day now, and I half-joked last September that if Hearts won the league, we'd have to name the baby after some of the key figures who helped end the 66-year hoodoo. I can't believe we are now just three games away from the prospect of a young Claudio (or Claudia) being the youngest Jambo at a title-winning parade in Gorgie. Middle names still need to be negotiated, but there'll have to be a Shankland and a McInnes in there somewhere.
Like my impending fatherhood, being in this position in the league table is new territory for everyone at the club. Still, I believe we can see it through and come out triumphant. It looks like a two-horse race between ourselves and Celtic now, so it is vital we keep doing what has brought us this far: taking it one game at a time. I've no doubt Motherwell will be desperate to beat us on Saturday. They've got the on-loan Celtic defender Stephen Welsh, and he will be keen to do his part. Add in Motherwell players riding the crest of a wave after being named in the PFA Premiership team of the year, and this is no time to let up. For fans looking to gear up for the final stretch, it's the perfect moment to sport your Hearts colors with pride—whether it's a classic jersey or a new scarf to wave at the next match. The dream is alive, and with it, the chance to inspire a whole new generation of Jambos, including one with a very special name.