Tag: Heart of Midlothian FC
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...
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 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...
Euro problems for Hearts after Falkirk defeat
Hearts made the final four in the Premier Sports Cup last season, but this season they will be spectators in the competition after a shock 2-0 defeat at in-form, Championship side Falkirk.
Second-half goals by...
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...
Salazar signing brings ‘healthy’ competition to Hearts
Hearts have confirmed the loan signing of left-back Andres Salazar from Colombian combine Atletico Nacional subject to international clearance.
The move also requires Scottish Football Association approval but Hearts are delighted with the capture of...
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...
Hearts story is now on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
This Is Our Story takes you on a journey through the last 150 years of Heart of Midlothian FC, celebrating the legacy and triumphs of the club.
It’s on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from August...
Naismith believes competition for places is a major driver
Steven Naismith, Hearts' head coach, summed up the performance in the 3-0 defeat at Fleetwood Town, who play in the fourth level of the English football league system, as "poor".
Naismith (pictured) told Hearts TV...
Denholm out on loan from Hearts
Aidan Denholm has joined Premiership rivals Ross County on loan from Hearts for this season.
The 20-year-old (pictured) has developed his game in the Hearts Academy and made 14 appearances for the Edinburgh combine...
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...
Naismith issues fitness update on Hearts squad
Steven Naismith, Hearts' head coach, has issued an injury update ahead of the Tynecastle club's pre-season challenge against Premiership cracks Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.
Fans are reminded that it is a 7pm kick-off at Gorgie...
Popular defender Cochrane set to leave Hearts
Hearts have accepted a bid from for defender Alex Cochrane and Midlands club Birmingham City, who play in Football League One, are understood to be the club involved.
Jambos head coach, Steven Naismith, believes the...
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...
Sibbick and Atkinson can leave Tynecastle
Hearts jetted to their pre-season training camp in Tenerife minus two familiar faces, Toby Sibbick and Nathaniel Atkinson.
They have remained here and will train with the B squad as the pair have been told...
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...
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...
Shankland off the bench to snatch leveller
Lawrence Shankland came off the substitutes bench to underline his importance to Hearts by claiming the equalising goal in a 2-2 draw at St Mirren.
It was a 30th goal of the season for the Scotland...
McKay magic opens up determined Dundee
Barrie McKay picked up a loose ball near halfway eight minutes into the second half, looked up and, in the blink of an eye, sent it slightly to his left, a move which split the determined...
Hearts land £5m cash bonus for Euro qualification
Hearts have secured third place in the cinch Premiership and will play in European football next season earning a healthy reward for their efforts this term.
Steven Naismith's men now face a Europa League play-off in...
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),...
Celtic test for Naismith’s Jambos
Hearts travel to Parkhead on Saturday (kick-off 15.00), the scene of one of their most memorable wins so far this season, a 2-0 victory on December 16.
Lawrence Shankland (pictured) opened the scoring after 15...
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...
Grant sparks Hearts comeback to tame Livi Lions
Four goals in 22 devastating minutes rescued Hearts and tamed struggling Livingston in the cinch Premiership at Tynecastle.
Stephen Kelly shocked the home support with two goals inside the first 22 minutes, the first when...
Shankland and Baningime could face Lions
Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime (pictured) missed last weekend's win at St Mirren but have shaken off a bug and are available for selection for Hearts against Livingston at Tynecastle (kick-off 15.00) in the cinch...