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20 years ago today, Paul Hartely ensured Heart of Midlothian immortality with a hat-trick v Hibs in the first-ever Hampden Park derby. He broke his three goals down for
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His game, a Puma ball, Zibi and celebrations.
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Behind Paul Hartley's hat-trick v Hibs: Hearts royalty, Puma ball, Zibi, celebration
20 years ago today, Paul Hartley scored a hat-trick in what was then the bggest Edinburgh derby. He reflects on that day with Hearts Standard.
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about 21 hours ago
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Derek McInnes provided the latest on nine Hearts stars and their injury situation. Three players could return v Livingston, while the game could come too soon for Findlay and Milne but neither being ruled out.
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Hearts injury latest on 9 players ahead of Livi and when international duo return
Derek McInnes provided Hearts Standard with an update on the latest injury situation.
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Hearts are committed to playing European games at Tynecastle Park. Plans are already being made to meet UEFA's requirements. That includes moving the press box in the Main Stand with the club writing to impacted season ticket holders.
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Hearts to make 'necessary' stadium change for Europe and the Tynecastle commitment
The club have written to impacted fans to notify them of changes to Tynecastle Park for next season.
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2 days ago
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Throughout his managerial career, Derek McInnes has kept his circle tight with his coaching staff. Spoke with him recently about Alan Archibald and Paul Sheerin, their dynamic, trust and their experience as managers in their own right.
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How the Hearts coaching team operate under Derek McInnes and the tight circle
Derek McInnes' closest confidants are Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald. How do they work at Hearts?
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25956292.hearts-coaching-team-operate-derek-mcinnes/
3 days ago
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Spoke to Mel who runs the Tynie Arms about raising money to restore the clock above the entrance. Turned into a piece about making the Tynie Arms a proper Hearts pub again. Phil Stamp, Spotify playlist, memorabilia and getting rid of the Heineken tap.
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How Tynie Arms returned to a proper Hearts pub & ex-Jambo helping clock restoration
The Tynecastle Arms is the closest pub to Tynecastle Park and it has been returning to a proper Hearts pub.
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9 days ago
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A phone call about a No.10 playing in the Dutch third tier set in motion events that led to Jordi Altena signing for Hearts. I spoke to his coach at RKC Waalwijk about that call, his position switch, the surprise Hearts move and why he'll succeed.
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The transfer call behind Jordi Altena's turning point, position switch & Hearts path
The Dutchman was a January signing for Hearts but he only became a right-back in the summer. His former coach speaks to Hearts Standard.
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10 days ago
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In the first 19 league games, Hearts won 1-0 once. In their last 12, they have done it six times, five of those at home. The Derek McInnes promise fulfilled, attacking approach and the 46-game stat that has gone under the radar.
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Hearts, the 46-game stat that has gone under the radar and the 1-0 identity
Hearts three points ahead at the top of the league going into the international break.
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11 days ago
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Hearts will only get stronger. That's the message from Derek McInnes with five players set to return after the international break. The Hearts head coach also explained the Altena and McEntee decision.
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Derek McInnes on why Hearts will get stronger, 5 returning stars and Altena decision
Derek McInnes believes Hearts will only get stronger after the international break.
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13 days ago
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Derek McInnes provided an update on Craig Halkett's back issue. The Hearts head coach explained the disruption and praised the contribution of Michael Steinwender.
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Derek McInnes on Craig Halkett issue, Hearts disruption and praise for defender
The centre-back was replaced by Michael Steinwender in the starting XI after feeling his back.
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Heart of Midlothian will start April in top spot after a gritty win over Dundee. Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin but it was the return of a set-piece goal that was most welcome. Jordi Altena and Oisin McEntee impressed.
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Hearts 1-0 Dundee: Top in April, set-piece goal, Jordi Altena and stars return
Hearts will take a lead into April after defeating Dundee 1-0 at Tynecastle Park. Joel Sked looks back at the action.
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25956955.hearts-extended-lead-welcome-return-one-key-element/
13 days ago
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Derek McInnes reveals Harry Milne was close to facing Dundee but will return v Livingston. Lawrence Shankland is under "strict" game time guidelines.
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Derek McInnes reveals Harry Milne situation and Lawrence Shankland game time limit
Derek McInnes provided an update ahead of Hearts v Dundee.
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13 days ago
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The Claudio Braga song is now available to listen to on streaming platforms after Jambo and a Fife band recorded a version.
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'Radio Braga' - The Hearts fan and Fife band who has recorded the Claudio Braga song
The Claudio Braga song has become a huge hit this season amongst Hearts fan. One Jambo has now recorded a version of it.
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14 days ago
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I asked Derek McInnes about the Hearts record from set plays recently. The team held meetings this week. 🗣️ "It's something that we're really aware of." He also tempered the excitement around Shankland and Devlin return.: "Got to be mindful."
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Derek McInnes on Hearts set plays, Shankland and Devlin return, Foundation of Hearts
Derek McInnes spoke on a variety of topics ahead of Heart of Midlothian's clash with Dundee. Read everything he said.
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15 days ago
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Heart of Midlothian and Foundation of Hearts celebrate the £20m milestone on Saturday. It has been a journey from Romanov to Budge to Bloom. Could only speak to one person for insight on that journey, Garry Halliday who has been there from the start.
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Inside the £20 million Foundation of Hearts journey from Romanov to Budge to Bloom
Tynecastle Park will host Foundation Day on Saturday following the recent Foundation of Hearts milestone.
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15 days ago
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Hearts will head to Spain to prepare for the post-split fixtures. After the Dubai cancellation, the club will take advantage of the gap between the Motherwell game on April 11 and the first post-split fixture on April 25.
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The Hearts warm-weather training camp plans ahead of split after Dubai cancellation
Hearts will head to Spain to prepare for the title run-in.
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16 days ago
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All three teams in the title race look like they will drop points, but for Hearts the margin for error is the lowest it has been after the worst performance over 90 minutes. Reflections on defeat, frustration and three reasons for optimism.
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What can be said for Hearts after loss, the McInnes message and reasons for optimism
Hearts put in arguably their worst peformance of the season on Saturday. Joel reflects on disappointment and grounds for optimism.
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18 days ago
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Craig Halkett offered an honest verdict after the Kilmarnock loss: 🗣️ "It was one of the days we weren't good enough."
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Craig Halkett's honest Hearts verdict after Kilmarnock loss and what will be huge
Craig Halkett accepted the Hearts performnce wasn't good enough. The stand-in captain spoke about what is required this week.
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18 days ago
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Tomas Magnusson is away to hospital with a suspected fractured cheekbone. Latest on Beni, Shankland and Devlin following a frustrating night for Hearts.
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Hearts star heads to hospital as Derek McInnes hopes for key trio return v Dundee
Tomas Magnusson has a suspected fractured cheekbone.
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25937346.hearts-star-heads-hospital-key-trio-hoped-return-v-dundee/
19 days ago
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Derek McInnes revealed the benefit Hearts will get from 4,000 Jambos at Rugby Park for 8pm kick-off. Plus, how kick-off time impacts preparation and dynamic of playing after Celtic. 🗣️ If the game was at four in the morning, they’d still be there."
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Derek McInnes reveals Hearts benefit from fans & how 8pm kick-off impacts preparation
Hearts travel to Rugby Park on Saturday for an evening kick-off against Kilmarnock.
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21 days ago
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An interesting read on Hearts transfer values, Transfermarkt and what goes into calculating them.
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Why Braga, Kyziridis and Manugsson values have increased 10 times since Hearts move
Performances go a long way to determining valuations, but there are other factors at play. Craig Cairns gets an insight into the process.
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25932019.three-hearts-players-values-surged-transfermarkt/
22 days ago
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The eight-man Hearts injury update... ▪️ McEntee to return this weekend ▪️ Shankland and Devlin very soon ▪️ Kingsley and Findlay progressing well ▪️ Gordon down in London ▪️ Nieuwenhof and Pollock to take big step
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Hearts reveal star to return v Kilmarnock and key duo v Dundee in 8-man injury update
Derek McInnes and Hearts are set to boosted by the return of a number of important players in the coming weeks.
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22 days ago
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What is Claudio Braga like as a team-mate? I caught up with ex-team-mate Emmanuel Troudart after his visit to Edinburgh to see Braga to get the inside view. ▪️ First impressions ▪️ The energy ▪️ How he led as a youngster ▪️ A nightmare for defenders 🔗
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23 days ago
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Blair Spittal, the under-appreciated Hearts star? A look at his impact as a squad player, why Derek McInnes identified him early on as a "key guy" and an important quality he adds to the midfield.
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The under-appreciated Hearts star? McInnes trust, dressing room presence, key quality
Blair Spittal has not played as many minutes as he would have liked but he has still had a positive contribution for Hearts in the title race.
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23 days ago
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Heart of Midlothian have had a number of key performers. But five stand out as POTY candidates.
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presents the case for the quintet.
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The 5 Hearts players in the running for player of the year – and the case for each
Hearts have had a raft of excellent performers this season. Craig Cairns looks at the five front runners for the player of the year accoldade.
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25923444.5-contenders-hearts-player-fo-year/
24 days ago
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Marc Leonard was exactly what Hearts needed in January. A look at his addition - including a glowing reference - his impact, what he has added to the Hearts midfield and why Derek McInnes has been delighted.
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Marc Leonard's Hearts impact: Glowing reference, replacing duo, best January transfer
Marc Leonard has been an important player for Hearts since arriving. Joel Sked looks at his impact.
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25 days ago
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Boyd Fraser follows Robbie Flockhart and Keir McMeekin in making Hearts B debut days after turning 16. Six 17-year-olds and five 16-year-olds started last night.
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Hearts B delight revealed as highly-rated star makes debut day after 16th birthday
The B team drew with Gretna 2008 on Friday night in the Lowland League.
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25916701.hearts-b-delight-highly-rated-star-makes-debut-16th-birthday/
27 days ago
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Lawrence Shankland is making good progress in his return from injury and is working towards what could be an earlier-than-expected return.
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Lawrence Shankland's positive injury progress as he looks to aid Hearts title bid
The striker has been out since January after sustaining a hamstring injury.
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28 days ago
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The current Hearts first-team squad is 30-strong and has 18 nationalities. Speak to any player and they will say it is one of the best of their career. Derek McInnes spoke on how it compares to ones he's managed, the unity and what he loves about it.
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How Hearts dressing room compares to others for Derek McInnes and what's different
A key element of the club's success so far this season has been the dressing room dynamic.
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28 days ago
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Hearts are guaranteed in the region of £400,000 in training compensation for Keir McMeekin's move to Manchester City. A life-changing transfer for the 16-year-old could net Hearts as much as £2m.
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How much Hearts could make from Keir McMeekin's Mnachester City transfer
The teeanger will join the Premier League side later this year.
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29 days ago
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Colin Chisholm's rendition of The Hearts Song on Saturday was memorable. Had the pleasure of speaking to Colin and his son David about a special and poignant experience, the build-up and Marshall's, the Chunky Chicken Champions. 🗣️ "Oh, God, don't."
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Inside story of Colin Chisholm's Hearts performance: Memento, pride, McInnes praise
Colin Chisholm wowed the Tynecastle Park crowd with his rendition of The Hearts Song. He spoke to Hearts Standard about the day.
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29 days ago
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Cammy Devlin thinks he has a chance to return for Hearts against Kilmarnock next weekend alongside Oisin McEntee. The midfielder received an injection which has helped irritation. 🗣️ McInnes: "We're not going rule that out for him at the minute."
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Cammy Devlin not ruled out for Kilmarnock game as Hearts star pushing for return
The Australian midfielder was viewed as returning for the Dundee game later this month, but he could return a week earlier.
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30 days ago
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Hearts set for another sold-out away support at Rugby Park. Initial allocation of 3,500 sold out but second batch of tickets will take it beyond 4,000.
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Hearts heading for another 4,000 Rugby Park away sell-out as fans snap up tickets
The league leaders travel to Kilmarnock later this month.
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30 days ago
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Hearts can end a 26-year wait for Scottish Youth Cup success when they face Queen's Park in the final. It came after defeating Kilmarnock, which ended with celebratory music blaring from the home dressing room. Reflections on a successful night at the Oriam.
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How Hearts booked place in Scottish Youth Cup final as they look to end 26-year wait
Hearts will face Queen's Park in the Scottish Youth Cup final after defeating Kilmarnock 2-0.
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about 1 month ago
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Heart of Midlothian's penultimate fixture before the split has been moved for TV. A HUGE away following will be expected at Livingston next month.
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Key Hearts fixture in title race moved for TV as Livingston clash gets new date
The fixture with Livingston has been moved to a different date and time and will be shown on Sky Sports.
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about 1 month ago
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Belated analysis from the 1-0 win over Aberdeen. It was all about the first-half performance. Playing forward, playing with width, man for man. It reflected the positivity and intensity of the support.
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How Hearts gave the fans what they wanted with performance in win over Aberdeen
Hearts finished the weekend six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Joel Sked looks back at the win over Aberdeen.
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about 1 month ago
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Claudio Braga is revelling in the increased responsibility in the Hearts attack. He revealed the role Shankland had to play in his goal and his new goal target, plus what it felt like to score in front of his dad and the feeling at Hearts.
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Claudio Braga reveals Lawrence Shankland role, goal target and what everybody feels
Claudio Braga was the matchwinner against Aberdeen.
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about 1 month ago
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Heart of Midlothian finish the weekend: - 6 points ahead of Rangers - 8 ahead of Celtic (they play their game in hand at Aberdeen on Wednesday) - 10 ahead of Motherwell (they play their game in hand v Dundee on Saturday) A couple of weeks of chill then Killie and Dundee.
about 1 month ago
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Banners, ladders, songs. Nerves, excitement and belief. Inside a hugely enjoyable, successful and, at times, surreal day at Tynecastle Park as Heart of Midlothian defeat Aberdeen in front of a raucous home support.
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Hearts song, surreal event, believe - Inside a big day at Tynecastle as fans set tone
The Hearts support put in the performance of the season at a raucous and enjoyable day at Tynecastle Park.
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about 1 month ago
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Derek McInnes described the Hearts support as "brilliant". They played their part in the 1-0 win over Aberdeen, as did Blair Spittal, a resolute defence and the desire to go with a front two. McInnes explained the line-up decision and Ferguson.
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Derek McInnes on Hearts fans role, Sir Alex Ferguson, Spittal and playing front two
Hearts extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Derek McInnes gave his assessment.
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about 1 month ago
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Hearts will train in Edinburgh next week instead of going to Dubai. Plus, updates on Oisin McEntee, Craig Gordon and Ageu's operation. As well as Derek McInnes and Dennis Geiger encounter.
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Derek McInnes on Hearts Dubai plans and injury update on Ageu, McEntee and Gordon
The Hearts head coach provided an update following the team's 1-0 win over Aberdeen.
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about 1 month ago
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Hearts are monitoring the situation in the Middle East regarding their Dubai training camp. It is, as expected, very unlikely.
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Hearts Dubai training camp rethink due to missile strikes in the Middle East
Hearts had been scheduled to go to Dubai for a training camp this week.
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about 1 month ago
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When Hearts went out to training yesterday morning, Derek McInnes had a full XI unavailable. A look at the current injury obstacle, how it will be dealt with and encouragement from evidence of this season.
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How Hearts can deal with injury obstacle in title bid and the April 'transfer window'
Hearts have dealt with challenges and setbacks throughout the season while leading the league.
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about 1 month ago
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Derek McInnes provided some insight into Sir Alex Ferguson's interest in Hearts and the title race ⏺️ Coming to the game on Saturday ⏺️ Makes notes of little nuggets or info ⏺️ What McInnes told Devlin that Ferguson had said [he hadn't]
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Sir Alex Ferguson's Hearts interest, Derek McInnes notes and Cammy Devlin
The legendary manager will be attending Hearts' game with Aberdeen on Saturday.
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about 1 month ago
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Ageu has been ruled out for the season and Stuart Findlay six weeks. The latest on the Hearts injury situation including Kerjota, Baningime, McEntee, Gordon, Kingsely, Devlin and Shankland.
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Hearts injury latest as club dealt double blow with Ageu and Stuart Findlay news
The club receieved scan results on a number of players who had sustained injuries.
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about 1 month ago
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A number of Hearts first-team players featured in a bounce game at Oriam this afternoon. Rogers Mato, Sabah Kerjota, Jordi Altena were among those involved.
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Who played and scored as Hearts faced Dundee in bounce game at the Oriam
A number of first team players featured in a bounce game ahead of Saturday's clash with Aberdeen.
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about 1 month ago
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Islam Chesnokov has made history by becoming the first Kazakh player to play and score in Scottish football. His progress is being followed very closely and enthusiastically in his homeland.
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How Islam Chesnokov has sparked significant Hearts interest in Kazakhstan
The Kazakh international scored his first goal for the club on Saturday. His progress has been tracked in his homeland.
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about 1 month ago
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Blair Spittal found out he was starting against Falkirk just minutes before the game started. He spoke about finding out he was starting, what McInnes told him, not playing much and the Tynecastle factor.
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Blair Spittal reveals the late Hearts call to start and what Derek McInnes asked
Blair Spittal's mind had to switch in an instant. The Heart of Midlothian midfielder was preparing for another watching brief from the substitute's…
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25876299.inside-blair-spittals-late-hearts-start-key-role-win
about 1 month ago
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Some more points from Derek McInnes' post-match interview: 👉 What frustrated him about first-half performance 👉 Michael Steinwender praise and why he started 👉 Thanks to the Hearts fans 👉 Islam Chesnokov's getting "better and better" 🔗
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Derek McInnes on Chesnokov impact, role of the fans, Michael Steinwender praise
The Hearts head coach was happy with the three points as the team defeated Falkirk 1-0.
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about 1 month ago
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Derek McInnes provided an extensive injury update on a raft of players and praise for Blair Spittal. Updates on Beni, Findlay, Ageu, Gordon, Schwolow and McEntee. On Ageu, "I cannae dress it up, it's a huge blow for us".
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Hearts provide injury update on quartet as Derek McInnes reveals star was a doubt
The league leaders lost players to injury before and during the win over Falkirk at Tynecastle Park.
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about 1 month ago
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Hearts secure a big win over Falkirk at Tynecastle Park to extend their Premiership lead, for at least 24 hours. It was a nerve-shredder but the team saw it over the line. As an aside, Shankland can't come back quickly enough.
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Hearts 1-0 Falkirk: Nerve shredder, big Islam Chesnokov moment, 10 to go
The league leaders extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Joel Sked and Craig Cairns report from Tynecastle Park.
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about 1 month ago
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