Tag: Heart of Midlothian FC
Shankland urges Hearts: ‘play the game, not the occasion’
Lawrence Shankland's last cup semi-final ended in defeat when he played for Dundee United.
Hearts' skipper does not want a repeat on Sunday when the Tynecastle team square-up to favourites Rangers at Hampden (15.00) in...
Naismith looking to upset the form book
Steven Naismith believes that most will consider Hearts outsiders to go through to the Viaplay Scottish League Cup Final as they face Rangers in the semi-final at Hampden on Sunday (15.00).
But the former Scottish...
Vargas claims first goal as Hearts edge Livingston
Substitute Kenneth Vargas was the toast of Tynecastle thanks to a goal 11 minutes from time which proved the difference between dominant Hearts and stubborn Livingston in the cinch Premiership.
The Costa Rican forward latched...
Rowles ‘gutted’ by Ibrox defeat but said: ‘We move on.’
Aussie defender Kye Rowles continues to develop his partnership with Englishman Frankie Kent and he admitted: "He talks lots."
The pair could be pivotal as Hearts host Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday (19.45)...
Hearts KO’d by late Rangers double
Steven Naismith claimed Rangers' equaliser at Ibrox was "not a penalty" but the outcome of the game, which ended 2-1 to Rangers, was defined by that penalty.
Hearts head coach told BBC Scotland Sport that...
Hearts doing their homework on Rangers
Steven Naismith said Rangers move to change their manager means that Hearts are having to change their approach to Sunday's trip to Ibrox (15.00) in the cinch Premiership.
Part of that process will be watching the...
Shankland goal only joy for ‘sloppy’ Hearts
Steven Naismith blamed sloppy goals for Hearts' 4-1 defeat at home to cinch Premiership pace-setters Celtic who brushed the opposition aside with ease on a glorious afternoon for football, but not for the Jambos.
Kenneth...
Naismith on Celtic: ‘make one mistake and it costs you’
Steven Naismith believes facing Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday (kick-off 14.15) is a good way to kick-start the cinch Premiership for ambitious Hearts.
The squad, said the head coach, have enjoyed training during the international break...
Zander joy after Scotland debut
Zander Clark has derived a huge boost in gaining his first cap for Scotland in France in mid-week. At the same time, Craig Gordon, is closing in on the date when he can be in...
The Bhoys are back in town
Hearts are back in cinch Premiership business at Tynecastle on Sunday (kick-off 14.15) and face a daunting challenge with the visit of pace-setting Celtic.
The Parkhead side have emerged with full points in 52 of...
Youan: how I survived the hook
Nick Montgomery, Hibs' manager, told Elie Youan that he would be hooked after ten minutes of the second-half in the Edinburgh Derby if he did not up his game.
The result? The 24-year-old French-born forward...
Forrest: ‘that’s my best ever goal’
Alan Forrest's spectacular left-foot strike after 28 minutes lit up dreich Tynecastle on Derby Day and the player now hopes it can boost his chances of a starting slot in the side.
The strike certainly...
Nieuwenhof ‘buzzing’ at visit of Hibs
Calem Nieuwenhof has told Hearts fans that he has settled into life in Scotland but that they have not seen the best of him yet.
The 22-year-old Australian was talking to the media at the...
Naismith opens door for young talent to shine
Youth will be given a chance to shine under the new regime at Heart of Midlothian. That's the assurance from interim manager Steven Naismith during a packed press briefing at The Oriam.
The 36-year-old said he...
Naismith pride at stepping into interim role
Steven Naismith described taking over from Robbie Neilson as a fantastic opportunity and he declared: "I feel that I’m well-equipped for the upcoming couple of months." The biggest thing the former Scotland international striker has...
Hearts players challenged to prove they are third force
Andrew McKinlay revealed he addressed Hearts' squad at The Oriam and challenged them to prove their are the third force in the cinch Premiership.
The face-to-face took place before training on Tuesday morning then interim...
Hearts provide clarity after Neilson’s departure
Andrew McKinlay, CEO of Heart of Midlothian FC, has issued the following statement following the departure of manager Robbie Neilson.
It reads: "On behalf of Heart of Midlothian Football Club’s Board of Directors, I’d like...
Fans anxious to know what happens next at Hearts
Some fans expressed the view during the last few days that Robbie Neilson was bullet proof at Tynecastle. Others wanted the former player out and a message sprayed outside the club's stadium last week...
Saints stun stuttering Hearts at Tynecastle
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson warned fans pre-match that St Mirren would be difficult opposition and so it proved as the Paisley side claimed all three points thanks to a 2-0 victory at Tynecastle in the...
Hearts’ downfall – third place now a stretch
A matter of weeks ago, Hearts appeared to be coasting to back-to-back third place finishes, but recently the wheels have come off the Robbie Neilson juggernaut and at one point Hearts’ cushion in third...
Last-gasp Hearts snatch draw in derby
Georgia Hunter nodded home the equaliser in the dying seconds of a disappointing women's derby to grab a valuable point for Hearts and keep them in fourth place in the Scottish Women's Premier League...
Hill aiming high in his football career
James Hill has a vision. The ambitious, on-loan defender desperately wants to play for England and the articulate player strongly believes Hearts are an ideal stepping stone towards that goal.
The 21-year-old - he signed for Hearts...
Neilson is Manager of the Month
Hearts manager, Robbie Neilson, has been named the Scottish Premiership Glen’s Manager of the Month for January 2023.
The Tynecastle side were unbeaten during the month, with home victories over Hibernian, St. Mirren and Aberdeen,...
Experienced Fletcher carries threat for struggling United
Toby Sibbick knows all about experienced striker Steven Fletcher having come up against him in England and now in Scotland and the versatile player believes the 35-year-old carries a real threat when cinch Scottish...
Hot-stop Clark looking to extend recent run
Hearts head for the Tony Macaroni Stadium in Livingston on Sunday (kick-off 13.30) looking to avenge a defeat there earlier this term and minus Euan Henderson who has gone on loan to Queen's Park until...
Angry Hearts respond to Sibbick speculation
Hearts have reacted in a bid to end speculation over the future of Toby Sibbick who slotted a sensational final goal in the club's Scottish Cup victory over Hibs at Easter Road on...
Shankland says Hearts will be ready for Cup clash
Lawrence Shankland says it is an honour and privilege to be captain Hearts, and the striker would love to help power the Tynecastle team into the next round of the Scottish Cup at Easter...
Sensational Smith strike icing on the cake for Hearts
Toby Sibbick picked up the ball near Hearts' penalty box, looked up and saw Michael Smith unmarked on the right wing. He pinged an inch-perfect, cross-field pass to the bearded Northern Irishman who was lying unmarked in...
Neilson’s men fire five to dump Dons
Hearts moved seven points clear of Livingston when they blew Aberdeen away 5-0 at freezing Tynecastle, equalling their biggest win over the men from the Granite City in the club's history.
Four goals hit the...
Next two games are key say Hearts duo
Robbie Neilson and Aussie-born Kye Rowles acknowledge that the next two games in the space of four days are key for the Men in Maroon.
Fifth-placed Aberdeen visit on Wednesday (19.45) in the cinch Scottish Premiership and the...
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