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Hearts v Dundee preview: Immediate concerns, fitness update on Lawrence Shankland
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts kick off their games int he bottom six of the Scottish Premiership against Dundee. Earlier today, Neil Critchley gave a fitness update on the s...
Reaction to Hearts referee statement | James Penrice team of the year recognition
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts released a lengthy statement on Monday regarding referee decisions following the Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Aberdeen. Joel and Craig dis...
Reaction to Hearts 1-2 Aberdeen (aet): Big calls, red cards, Hampden disappointment
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts fell to a 2-1 loss in extra-time to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Joel Sked reacts to another disappointing result f...
Reaction to Hearts move for Islam Chesnokov _ What we learned from Graeme Jones FOH event
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts are closing in on the signing of Kazakhstan international Islam Chesnokov. Joel is joined by Tom Irving to discuss the winger and also look bac...
How should Hearts set up v Aberdeen | Reaction to Wilson and Forrester deals
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts take on Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Saturday at Hampden Park. Joel and Craig discuss what formation Neil Critchley should go wit...
Reaction to Motherwell 0-0 Hearts : Top-six failure, Critchley pressure and diamond frustration
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts failed to secure a top-six spot with a draw at Fir Park on Saturday. Joel and Craig discuss another failure as Neil Critchley's men didn't deli...
Hearts legend Paul Ritchie on current season | Reliving 1996 Scottish Cup semi
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Ritchie joins us for our latest show. A legend of the club, Paul lifted the Scottish Cup in 1998, ending a 42-year wait for a trophy. We spoke ab...
Reaction to Hearts 0-1 Dundee United and T-shirt tribute to Zaliukas
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Hearts 0-1 Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. Craig is joined by Christie Aitchison, co-founder of Universal Language, a company b...
Three games to define Hearts season - League reconstruction debate returns
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is joined by Laurie Dunsire of Hearts TV and Scarves Around The Funnel to discuss a big couple of weeks for the Jam Tarts, with a focus on Dunde...
Reaction to Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Back three merits and flaws, Milne debut, Critchley and 'big games'
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Celtic 3-0 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, Craig is joined by Scott McIntosh from Scarves Around the Funnel. They discuss how Hearts set up,...
How Hearts could be impacted by Scottish Premiership split fixture imbalance
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is joined by Gavin Noon from Scotland's Coefficient as they discuss the possible top- and bottom-six permutations for Hearts in the Scottish Pre...
What we learned from that Vladimir Romanov interview | Hearts star makes history
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Joel on holiday, Craig is joined by Scott McIntosh of Scarves Around The Funnel and Amoruso Lets It Run fame. They discuss former Hearts owner Vl...
Hearts Standard Q&A: Formation, Bloom, players, futures, and more
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts fans' questions answered. Joel and Craig provide some answers and their opinions on a variety of Hearts-related questions. From the diamond for...
Adam Forrester under the microscope | Cammy Devlin's Hearts return
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nine Hearts players are on international duty, including Adam Forrester. Joel and Craig discuss the right-back's time since his move into the first-te...
What stood out from Hearts win over Ross County
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts moved into the top six with a 2-0 win over Ross County at the weekend. Joel and Craig break down the victory, pinpoint the players who stood ou...
What do Hearts need to do to finish top six | Ross County preview | James Wilson call-up
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts head into a four-game run as they look to finish top six, starting with Ross County on Saturday. Joining Joel to preview the game, discuss Hear...
Reaction to Scottish Cup draw | Hearts v Aberdeen at Hampden | Beni Brilliance
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts were the first team to book their place in the Scottish Cup draw. Joel and Craig react live to the draw and discuss Friday's win over Dundee. H...
Reaction to Hearts 3-1 Dundee in the Scottish Cup: Kartum class | Kenneth Vargas | semi draw
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Hearts 3-1 Dundee in the Scottish Cup quarter-final, Joel and Craig discuss the contributions of Sander Kartum and Kenneth Vargas, yet another d...
Why Hearts v Dundee becomes even more important | Third-place question | B team focus
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts take on Dundee in the Scottish Cup on Friday night. The fixture takes on even greater importance for Neil Critchley's men after the derby defea...
Reaction to Hibs 2-1 Hearts: First consecutive Edinburgh derby defeats in the league for 16 years
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Hibs 2-1 Hearts, Joel and Craig discuss a disappointing second half at Easter Road and Neil Critchley's derby record after the Jam Tarts lose co...
Hibs v Hearts preview | How big is the fixture | What we learned from Critchley press conference
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts travel to Easter Road on Sunday looking for their first win over their city rivals this season. Joel and Craig preview the match, looking at th...
Reaction after Hearts move into top 6 with comeback win over St Mirren
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Hearts 3-1 St Mirren, Joel and Craig discuss Neil Critchley's assessment of the game, the starting line-up, the substitutes and VAR. #heartsfc #...
Early judgement on Hearts January signings | St Mirren preview | Cammy Devlin latest
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts face St Mirren on Wednesday night as they look to climb into the top six for the first time since the first week of the season. Joel is joined ...
Reaction to St Johnstone 1-2 Hearts: Kabangu double, Gordon save, Beni, Steinwender and Devlin
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After St Johnstone 1-2 Hearts at McDiarmid Park in the Scottish Premiership, Joel and Craig talk about the significance of the win, the strong spine o...
What Hearts need to get into top six | Will Kartum start at St Johnstone_
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The race for the Scottish Premiership top six hots up over the next week or so, with three games in eight days. Joel and Craig discuss what Hearts nee...
What should the Hearts identity be under Neil Critchley | Scottish Cup tie confirmation
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hearts head coach spoke in depth at a Hearts Standard subscriber exclusive on how he wants the team to play, the way the team training and what he...
Reaction to Hearts 1-3 Rangers: Big opportunity blown after own goals and missed chances
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Hearts 1-3 Rangers at Tynecastle Park in the Scottish Premiership, Joel and Craig speak about a huge missed opportunity to end the terrible run ...
Hearts aim to end winless streak versus Rangers | Cammy Devlin injury latest | Hummel kit deal
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle this weekend. Joel and Craig discuss today's press conference, the latest on Cammy De...
Reaction as Hearts reach Scottish Cup quarter-final and the three (or more) heroes
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts defeated St Mirren on penalties in Paisley on Monday evening to progress to the Scottish Cup quarter-final where they will face Dundee at Tynec...
Lessons from Neil Critchley live and looking ahead to St Mirren v Hearts
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St Mirren v Hearts takes place tonight in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Joel and Craig talk about their thoughts ahead of the trip to Paisley, ...
Hearts January window transfer window round-up after five sign and eight leave
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Craig look back on a fairly busy January transfer window at Hearts, even if transfer deadline day wasn't their busiest. How Hearts addressed ...
Hearts transfer latest: Harry Milne set to sign and what to expect today
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Craig discuss the latest at Hearts as the January transfer window draws to a close. The pair discuss Harry Milne and what else to expect from...
Reliving Hearts 2006 January transfer window with 11 new signings
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2006, during the height of Vladimir Romanov's ownership, Hearts signed 11 players across the space of 31 days, including the confirmation o...
Reaction to Dundee 0-6 Hearts: Kabangu, Shankland and are Jam Tarts now eyeing Europe?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Craig react to Dundee 0-6 Hearts at Dens Park in the Scottish Premiership. The pair talk about the strike partnership of Elton Kabangu and La...
Hearts transfer latest as Neil Critchley to make Michael Steinwender and Sander Kartum decision
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts' Neil Critchley spoke to the media about the latest transfer news at Tynecastle Park, Craig and Joel discuss what was said. The Hearts head coa...
How similar could Hearts be to Leicester City | Jamestown recruitment process | Oyegoke sale
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts could replicate the 2015/16 Premier League champions in their setup with their new January signings. Joel Sked and Craig Cairns discuss the pos...
Reaction as Hearts record rare home win v Kilmarnock | Oyegoke offer | Top six or Euro aim
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts recorded just their second win over Kilmarnock at home in 12 games with a 3-2 victory. Joel is joined by Laurie Dunsire to disect the result, t...
Sander Kartum signs, Macaulay Tait leaves on loan, Hearts v Kilmarnock preview
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart of Midlothian completed their fourth January transfer with the signing of Sander Kartum ahead of Saturday's Premiership clash with Kilmarnock. J...
How the Hearts squad has evolved and what to expect before transfer window closes
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts have a 30-man strong first-team squad (a few of those are longer-term injuries). Joel Sked looks at how the squad has evolved since the start o...
Hearts transfer latest: Michael Steinwender lowdown as fourth signing close
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts have completed the signing of Michael Steinwender and could be about to add Sander Kartum. Joel Sked is joined by Tom Irving for the lowdown on...
Reaction as Hearts survive brief Scottish Cup scare to ease past Brechin
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts were the first team to book their place in the Scottish Cup fifth round with a 4-1 win over Brechin City. Joel Sked and Craig Cairns discuss th...
Hearts injury boost | Transfer latest | Brechin preview
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hearts head to Brechin on Friday night in the Scottish Cup and Calem Nieuwenhof and Gerald Taylor could feature. Joel and Craig preview the game and d...