🚨 SATF 388 - On The Fence 🚨 Tuesday’s Edinburgh derby goes under the microscope as Ewan Murray joins Mark and Laurie to preview Hearts versus Hibernian YouTube: youtu.be/XbViKpIK3Jg Web: scarvesaroundthefunnel.co.uk/2026/02/08/s... Also available on Apple & Spotify Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Recording our bumper Edinburgh derby preview tonight Ewan Murray will be joining Mark, Scott and Laurie to look ahead to Hearts vs Hibs in midweek Today’s homework - pick your starting XI for Tuesday and let us know below… 📸 @jameschristie2.bsky.social

SATF Extra: ‘On The Whistle’ Immediate reaction to St Mirren 1-0 Hearts on our YouTube channel via the link below ⬇️ Let us know what you think… youtu.be/hZDQV8DM0Ns

🪟SATF 387 - ‘Thru The Window’🪟 Tannadice, January ins and outs, St Mirren (Tuesday) plus Memory Lane: January 2006 Plenty on the menu for Mark & Scott this week YouTube: youtu.be/5FXlCiNpWnE Website: scarvesaroundthefunnel.co.uk Also Apple & Spotify Sponsor: FHMcDSigns

Fancy some homework? On tonight’s episode we’ll turn the clock back 20yrs to the January window of 2006 and the 11 players signed by Hearts Aguiar Barasa Bešlija Gonçalves Hackett Johnson Makela M’Bolhi Neil McCann (2nd spell) Petraš & Stracený Any particular memories of them?

🚨 SATF Extra 🚨 ‘On The Whistle’ reaction to Dundee United 0-3 Hearts available now exclusively on our YouTube channel (via the link below) Special mention to this young man - what a performance from Pierre Landry Kaboré! youtu.be/I863rF30tHw 📸 @jameschristie2 @hmfcalum

Trying something a wee bit different… The pilot for ‘SATF - Friday Night Preview’ has been recorded and is now available on YouTube (link below) Aiming for short 20-minute episodes to preview the game at the weekend Our guest is journalist and ex-BBC reporter Jim Spence youtu.be/RhuWaEV3-TY?...

SATF new episode 386: ‘Trusty The Process’ This week judge for yourself if Scott denied Laurie an obvious speaking opportunity in the 73rd minute… YouTube: youtu.be/6zNQZWa3H4w Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6HYp... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Recording our main episode this week on Monday night, but Mark's done a quick reaction piece for our YouTube channel (via the link below) going over the main talking points from a dramatic game in Gorgie... youtu.be/pwTerVdy7tM Photo: @jameschristie2.bsky.social

Phenomenal effort and never-say-die attitude. Ultimately two points dropped because of a lack of quality and composure in front of goal. Celtic showed Hearts how to be clinical. Steven McLean an absolute disgrace for not seeing what was right in front of him and not showing red.

The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning”

Marc Leonard’s bidding to score in back-to-back games for Hearts - more than 8 years apart! He got one of the six goals in his last appearance in a maroon jersey - a 6-0 away win over Partick Thistle reserves in the SPFL Development Lge in November 2017 (h/t LondonHearts)

Hearts returnee Marc Leonard was one of eight youngsters who signed pro contracts with the club in 2017/18 Euan Henderson, Anthony McDonald, Connor Smith, Dean Ritchie, Jay Sandison and Chris Hamilton doing so in June Leonard & Harry Cochrane then followed (December and February) when turning 16

Soon-to-be Hearts loanee Marc Leonard was attracting attention from other English Championship clubs - including Sheffield Utd & Norwich - before Birmingham elected to send him north on loan. Here’s what Sheffield Utd fans thought they’d be getting… youtu.be/3YVr9SNK5TA?...

Scarves Around the Funnel has finally entered the 20th century and is now on Facebook Lots of geekery, including ‘That Time When…’ This pic is from 1965, an offside experiment game, Hearts vs Killie Click on this link if you’d like to join our page: www.facebook.com/share/1Xn4ts...

SATF 385: ‘Remembering Wallace Mercer’ On the 20th anniversary of his father’s passing, Iain Mercer joins Scott and Mark to look back fondly at his dad’s time as Hearts chairman YouTube: youtube.com/@scarvesarou... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... And on Spotify Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

SATF Extra - ‘Eleventh Man’ A bonus episode available exclusively on our YouTube channel via the link below looking back at Hearts 2-0 St Mirren youtu.be/Yj6XFKzJf_c?... 📸 Heart of Midlothian

🧤SATF 384: Craig f****ing Gordon Scott McIntosh, Mark Donaldson & Laurie Dunsire review a remarkable afternoon at Dens Park YouTube: youtube.com/@scarvesaroundthefunnel Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4bID... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns 📸 James Christie

Episode 383 - ‘KL 927: ARRIVED’ Hearts 1-0 Livi reviewed by Ryan McGowan, Scott McIntosh and Mark Donaldson, plus Islam Chesnokov’s here!! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5kDd... YouTube: youtube.com/@scarvesaround… Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Audio version of the new episode now available via the links below Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5FMj... Also available on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@scarvesarou...

Episode 381 - ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ Ewan Murray and Mark Donaldson discuss Hearts 2-1 Rangers & preview Saturday’s Edinburgh derby YouTube: youtube.com/@scarvesarou... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5swr... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns 📸 James Christie

Happy Christmas boys and girls from all of us at Scarves Around the Funnel. Thanks for listening and watching in 2025, and if you’ve not yet subscribed to our new YouTube channel then here’s the link… youtube.com/@scarvesarou...

☔️ Episode 380 ☔️ Singing in the rain. Barry Anderson joins Scott McIntosh & Mark Donaldson to discuss Heart of Midlothian’s 2-0 win at Falkirk YouTube: youtu.be/Wp-KHoAekZ8 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7li9... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Recording episode 380 tonight Scott McIntosh, Barry Anderson & Mark Donaldson will look back at Falkirk 0-2 Hearts Today’s homework… Following Steven Kingsley’s thunderbastard on Saturday night, looking for your top three goals scored by Hearts this season (reply below please)

Going to the game tonight and haven’t yet listened to this week’s bumper episode? Falkirk vs Hearts previewed Celtic vs Hearts reviewed Links ⬇️⬇️ YouTube: youtu.be/7Ox9Mk5DW8I Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3Jz5iMo... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

🔵 Episode 379 Oisin Colour Scene 🔴 We Connect 4 - Ewan Murray, Scott McIntosh, Laurie Dunsire & Mark Donaldson - and they review Hearts sinking Celtic’s Battleship on Sunday Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4HrQ... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Episode 378 now available on all formats Mark Donaldson and Scott McIntosh review Motherwell 0-0 Hearts, discuss comments made by Derek McInnes following the game and preview Killie (h). Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6W8h... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Episode 378 - Bigger Picture Plenty discussed this week, available first via the YouTube link ⬇️ • Motherwell 0-0 Hearts • Post-game comments by the boss • Players Hearts could sign in January • Hearts vs Killie preview m.youtube.com/@scarvesarou... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Episode 377 - ‘Three Stars’ Mark Donaldson and Scott McIntosh look back at Aberdeen 1-0 Hearts and preview this weekend’s trip to Motherwell Available now on our YouTube channel via the link below - audio version coming soon Sponsored by FHMcDSigns youtu.be/V_nmClOdfkQ

🚪Episode 376 - ‘Sliding Doors’🚪 Laurie Dunsire & @DonaldsonESPN preview Aberdeen vs Hearts on Sunday as the league leaders head north Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3vhr... YouTube: www.YouTube.com/@scarvesaroundthefunnel Sponsored by @EdinburghSigns

🎆 Episode 375 🎇 ‘Matchday Experience’ This week Hearts fans Alfie Drake, Mark Jackson and Ross Wilson join Mark Donaldson to discuss how to improve the atmosphere on gamedays in Gorgie. Available now via the YouTube link below ⬇️ Sponsored by FHMcDSigns youtu.be/1RrQwDBv9HE

🍺 Episode 374 🍺 ‘Friday Night Club’ Laurie Dunsire makes a welcome return to the pod for a blether with Mark Donaldson about all things Hearts YouTube: youtu.be/KJ7HBdefb9I Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7FqH... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Due to some scheduling issues, we've had to delay the podcast recording until tonight. But it means Mark & Laurie will be back to have a relaxed Fright night chat about all things Hearts. Any questions or topics for us? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

It’s the return of a legend to Scarves Around the Funnel this week We’ve only heard from him sporadically this season but we’re delighted to announce he’s agreed to return for a rare one-off appearance Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Mr Laurie Dunsire!! Ryan McGowan will also be on the show…

Six weeks since Scarves Around the Funnel launched on YouTube - a huge thanks to those who’ve subscribed so far Exclusive content on the channel with the likes of Jim Jefferies, Stephane Adam, Gilles Rousset, Mark de Vries, Ryan McGowan and many more Check out youtube.com/@scarvesaroundthefunnel

👻 Episode 373 👻 ‘The Gorgie Ghostwriter’ Mark Donaldson, Joel Sked, Calum Mackenzie and Ethan Hampton talk music and fitba and a nine point lead for Hearts at the top of the Premiership Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/08z4... Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

‘The Gorgie Ghostwriter’ Episode 373 is now available on our YouTube channel via the link below featuring Joel Sked, Calum Mackenzie (wrote the Claudio Braga song) and Ethan Hampton from DensParkChoir Audio version available soon Sponsored by FHMcDSigns 📸 James Christie youtu.be/hO1ya1cIaJU

The man who wrote the Claudio Braga song says he’ll record a follow-up to the tune that’s gone viral if Hearts win the league. Calum Mackenzie joined Mark Donaldson for a chat as part of this week’s new episode, out soon. Exclusive early access via this link: youtu.be/uMKuXHUPbQg

When the ball hits the net And it’s not Craig Halkett It’s Kabore… Repeat x2

Coming up this week… Mark and Scott and will review Hearts 4-0 Dundee in the company of Ethan Hampton from DensParkChoir And a special guest appearance from Calum Mackenzie, who originally recorded the Claudio Braga song We’ll be recording on Monday evening 📸 @thejamtarts.bsky.social

🐍 Episode 372 - Snake Hips 🐍 The audio version is now available for download - Mark Donaldson and Craig Fowler look ahead to Saturday’s clash with Dundee at Tynecastle Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: spotify.link/gutWoe9RUXb Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

📺 Episode 372 - Snake Hips 📺 Mark Donaldson is joined by Hearts fan and journalist Craig Fowler to look back at St Mirren 2-2 Hearts This episode, for now, is available EXCLUSIVELY on our YouTube channel via the link below ⬇️ youtu.be/6Wd4j8IYMlI 📸 @jameschristie2.bsky.social

Same again

🔝 Episode 371 - part 2🔝 Ryan, Scott and Mark review Hearts 3-1 Celtic & preview tonight’s game in Paisley Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: spotify.link/tkvnIf4kRXb Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

🔝 Episode 371 🔝 In part one, club legend Gary Mackay joins Mark Donaldson to discuss Heart of Midlothian’s title challenge Part two with Ryan McGowan & Scott McIntosh coming soon Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: spotify.link/ZVLS5vuQPXb Sponsored by FHMcDSigns

Exclusive early access to part one of Episode 371 - ‘Dare To Dream…’ via the YouTube link below ⬇️ Club legend Gary Mackay joins Mark Donaldson to discuss Heart of Midlothian’s title challenge and the 3-1 win vs Celtic Audio version to follow shortly… youtu.be/_IQGa03L8V0

Schedule for this week… Monday - Episode 371 part one with Hearts legend Gary Mackay Tuesday - Episode 371 part two with Scott McIntosh and Ryan McGowan Wednesday - St Mirren vs Hearts Thursday - Episode 372 with Mark and Scott Saturday - Hearts vs Dundee

20 years ago today George Foulkes explained to the media why George Burley had been sacked by Hearts. It was also the last time Mr. Donaldson had hair… 📸 SNS Group

A reminder that Scarves Around the Funnel can now be seen each week on our YouTube channel as well as heard Click the link below for this week’s episode - Mark and Scott review the win at Killie and preview Sunday’s top of the table clash against Celtic youtu.be/uLUiIMviWZI

🔝 Episode 370 🔝 In an extended episode, Mark and Scott review the thumping win at Rugby Park, and the boys also look ahead to Celtic’s visit to Gorgie on Sunday Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: spotify.link/PGI27nX6CXb Sponsored by FHMcDSigns 📸 James Christie