Tag: Football
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...
Martindale aiming to make it ‘competitive’ at Tynecastle
Livingston prop up the cinch Premiership table with only 18 points from 32 matches so far and they come to Tynecastle on Saturday looking for only their fourth win of the season.
The Jambos have 59...
Baningimi predicts big future for teenager Tait
Beni Baningimi predicted a big future for rising Hearts star Macaulay Tait and admitted he blocks out the crowd during games and plays no part in social media.
The 25-year-old, who says he is feeling great...
Watkins strike earns Killie share of the points
Unmarked Marley Watkins received the ball in space on the left edge of the Hearts' penalty box. He looked up, picked his spot and then sent an exquisite shot with the inside of his right...
Spittal makes it a treble for ambitious Hearts
Steven Naismith continues his drive to improve Heart of Midlothian FC and boost his squad having signed a third player who is also set to join the cinch Premiership club in the summer transfer...
Omada delivers shirt sponsorship solution for Hearts
Technology services company, Stellar Omada, have dialed into a 'record-breaking' front of shirt sponsorship deal with Heart of Midlothian.
The Edinburgh-based firm will have their logo on the front of the Jambos shirts for the men's and women's teams for...
Grant expects ‘horrible’ night at Greenock in Cup clash
Jorge Grant understands that Greenock Morton will attempt to make it a "horrible" night at Cappielow in the televised (BBC Television) Scottish Gas, Scottish Cup quarter-final on Monday, but he said: "We will have...
Object throwing could lead to visiting fan cuts
Nick Montgomery and Steven Naismith condemned Hibs fans for pelting Lawrence Shankland with objects, including a pie and a football, while the Scotland striker waited for VAR to adjudicate on a possible penalty at the end...
Paolozzi’s Leith Athletic strip is pitch perfect
Artist Eduardo Paolozzi has netted a new generation of fans with his iconic designs inspiring a unique football shirt which is raising awareness and funds for Leith Athletic.
The football club, established in 1887 and...
Ice cool Shankland dodges objects to secure point
Lawrence Shankland kept his cool with the ball cradled under his arm as objects including a pie were thrown at him from the Hibs end as VAR considered a penalty claim deep into the first-half at rain-soaked Tynecastle.
After...