Tag: Football
Pressure is on Hearts to kick-start league campaign
Hearts entertain Dundee United on Sunday (15.00) and are unbeaten against the Tayside outfit in their last five meetings.
The Jambos have won thee and drawn two and their last meeting produced a 3-1 win...
Naismith: Hearts ‘huffed and puffed’ but ‘lacked quality’
Frustrated Steven Naismith reflected on the narrow defeat by Viktoria Plzen at Tynecastle and admitted: “We lacked quality.”
Hearts’ head coach also said that his men “huffed and puffed” but did not really put pressure...
Hearts wait for Shankland ahead of Euro clash
Lawrence Shankland is an injury worry for Hearts as they head into Thursday’s Europa League play-off clash with Czech opposition Viktoria Plzen (19.45) looking to turn round a one goal deficit from the away...
Pressure mounts on Hearts after Fir Park defeat
Hearts have yet to win in the William Hill Premiership this term after skidding to a 3-1 defeat at Fir Park to Motherwell who, in contrast, picked up their first victory of the season.
Two...
Hearts boss wants action replay of Rangers form
Hearts head for Fir Park on Sunday to face Motherwell looking to erase the agony of their last-gasp, injury-time defeat in the Europa League play-off against Czech Republic combine Viktoria Plzen in midweek.
Daniel Oyegoke’s...
Naismith: ‘we have to use home advantage’
Craig Gordon, now Hearts’ record holder in European football, with 23 appearances, sat in his goalmouth with head in his hands as Viktoria Plzen celebrated scoring deep into injury time which could prove crucial...
Naismith looks for reaction in tough Euro play-off
FC Viktoria Plzen warmed up for their Europa League play-off clash with Hearts with a 3-0 victory over bottom-markers SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice in the Czech First League on Sunday.
Erik Jirka converted a penalty...
Guessing game over Salazar debut for Hearts
It’s no surprise at Hearts’ head coach Steven Naismith predicts a tough game at Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup and he declared that his latest signing, Columbian defender Andres Salazar is fit. The...
Hearts Europa League play-off tickets on sale from Friday
Hearts will play Viktoria Pizen in the Europa League play-off round and the first leg is in the Doosan Arena in Czechia on Thursday, August 22 (6pm UK time).
The return is at Tynecastle on...
Naismith disappointed in Dundee as Hearts skid to defeat
Steven Naismith summed up the 3-1 defeat in the William Hill Premiership at Dundee in two words: “Really bad.”
Hearts’ head coach saw his hand-picked squad go 3-0 down at Dens Park before the break...
Contract extensions for Hearts’ coaching team
Hearts have extended the contracts of head coach Steven Naismith plus Gordon Forrest, Frankie McAvoy and goalkeeping coach, Paul Gallacher, by a year and they will be with the club until the summer of...
Transfer speculation as Dons sign former City man
Dundee star Luke McGowan will continue to be a key player despite transfer speculation according to manager Tony Docherty after turning down a bid for the 26-year-old winger. The Dens Park side entertain Hearts...
Three-year deal for Kingsley at Hearts
Stephen Kingsley has put pen to paper with Hearts and he will remain with the Gorgie club until 2027 after signing a three-year deal.
That’s the latest signing news from Tynecastle and the 30-year-old player...
Don’t make Europe travel plans yet say Hearts
Hearts fans have been advised to wait before making any travel plans for the club’s entry into Europe.
Their opponents will either be Czech Republic side Viktoria Pizen or Ukraine combine Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih in...
Salazar on Hearts’ radar as Rangers come to Capital
The latest from the rumour mill suggests that Hearts are closing in on aggressive, attack-minded Columbian defender Andres Salazar from Athletico National to add to their new-look squad for the Premiership campaign which starts...
Naismith tells Hearts fans: ‘We learned from Spurs game’
The scoreline read Hearts 1, Tottenham Hotspur 5. Four of the Spurs goals came in the second-half when Ange Postecoglou gave his bench some valuable pitch time.
So did Steven Naismith, but Hearts head coach...
Naismith plea to squad ahead of Spurs challenge
Steven Naismith, Hearts’ head coach, told his squad ahead of their glamour friendly with English Premier League cracks Tottenham Hotspur: “You have to be switched on.”
The sides meet at Tynecastle on Wednesday at 7pm...
Spurs test a step-up for Hearts
Steven Naismith, Hearts' head coach, urged Jambos fans to give the new players time to settle into Tynecastle. Several were given game time on Saturday during the 2-1 defeat by Sky Bet League One...
Hearts pay fitting tribute to the fallen
The piercing sound of the pipes echoed around Tynecastle. They were followed by the Last Post. The stadium fell silent to honour those who fell in The Great War.
Fans of London club Leyton Orient...
Hearts go pub-lic in Tenerife to celebrate sponsorship link
Heart of Midlothian FC took over the Scotch Corner pub in Tenerife, shaking hands with supporters and holidaymakers, to celebrate the club’s partnership renewal with official holiday partner, loveholidays.
It is the the third season...
It’s Rangers at Tynecastle on league opening day
Hearts entertain Rangers on the opening day of the 2024/25 William Hill Premiership. The date is Saturday, August 3 with a 12.30pm kick-off as the mouth-watering attraction is live on Sky Sports.
Head coach Steven Naismith...
Scotland fans praised by German hosts
An estimated 200,000 Tartan Army supporters descended on Germany for Scotland’s first overseas major tournament since 1998 and left a positive impression on the locals in the process.
The Scottish faithful supporters followed the team...
Summer signing No 4 for Hearts
England under-20 defender Daniel Oyegoke has penned a three-year deal with Hearts, joining the cinch Premiership club from Brentford.
The 21-year-old right-back's deal is subject to international clearance and Scottish Football Association Football clearance.
He is...
Tagawa the saviour as Hearts draw with Rangers
Kyosuke Tagawa struck with almost the final kick of the game to snap a five-game losing streak against Rangers this term and seal a late comeback from 3-1 down at sun-kissed Tynecastle.
The Japanese striker latched...
Gordon positive ahead of Rangers clash
Craig Gordon dismissed any notion that Hearts have a 'mental block' about beating Rangers who they meet at Tynecastle on Saturday in their final cinch Premiership clash of the season.
The 41-year-old goalkeeper, who still...
Naismith eyes 70-point target for Hearts
Steven Naismith (pictured) believes Hearts have enjoyed a "really good" season collectively and individually and he would love to finish on 70 points from the season.
However, the two defeats to Rangers in the Viaplay...
Euro dream still on for Dundee
Hearts return to Tynecastle on Saturday (kick-off 15.00) to face a Dundee side boosted by their participation in the post-season top six and a squad still dreaming of playing European football next season.
Tony Docherty's...
Kyogo double puts skids under Hearts
Hearts travelled to Parkhead in confidence having won their two previous clashes with Celtic, but they returned along the M8 after a 3-0 defeat by The Bhoys who continue to lead the cinch Premiership.
Kyogo Furuhashi...
Atkinson back in squad for Celtic trip
Nathaniel Atkinson comes back into Hearts' squad ahead of their trip to cinch Premiership leaders Celtic on Saturday (kick-off 15.00).
The Jambos have won two games against The Bhoys this term and Steven Naismith (pictured),...
Hearts open their post-split fixtures at Kilmarnock
Hearts have confirmed their post-split fixtures which open with a trip to Rugby Park to play Kilmarnock and end with a home clash against cinch Premiership title-chasing Rangers.
So it's a trip to Ayrshire for...
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