Tag: Robbie Neilson
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...
Neilson parts company with Hearts after form slump
Robbie Neilson is no long Hearts manager after Tynecastle bosses made what they called an "extremely difficult decision" to part company with the 42-year-old.Five defeats in six league games proved too much for the...
Neilson calls on Hearts fans to roar squad to Cup win
Robbie Neilson urged Hearts' fans to roar the squad to victory in Saturday's quarter-final Scottish Cup clash with Celtic at Tynecastle (kick-off 12.15).The Jambos boss praised his men despite their 3-1 defeat at Parkhead on Wednesday to...
Motherwell double sinks Hearts
Robbie Neilson warned Hearts fans that his men would find it tough at Fir Park and so it proved as the Jambos skidded to a disappointing defeat in the cinch Premiership.The 2-0 victory was the Lanarkshire...
Outstanding Clark praised by Hearts boss
Zander Clark had an "outstanding" game for Hearts in the 3-0 victory over Capital rivals Hibs at Tynecastle on Monday, and that was no surprise to the Jambos boss, Robbie Neilson.The double save from...
Hearts injury blow as Halkett out for rest of season
Craig Halkett will miss the rest of the season, it was confirmed, after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.The highly-rated defender (pictured in training by Nigel Duncan) was hurt during the early stages of Hearts'...
Snodgrass and Shankland inspirational in Derby
Robert Snodgrass did not feature in the Man of the Match nominations by sponsors in Hearts' Derby victory over Capital rivals Hibs, but the 35-year-old and skipper Lawrence Shankland were immense in the 3-0 win...
Gordon already talking about ‘getting himself back’
Robbie Neilson revealed to Hearts TV that he has visited Craig Gordon twice in hospital since Saturday's incident at Tannadice. And the manager declared: "He's already talking about timescales and trying to get himself back."Hearts'...
Clark centre stage after Gordon injury confirmation
Zander Clark has been understudy to Craig Gordon this season, but he is expected to be centre stage when Hearts travel to St Johnstone in the cinch Scottish Premiership on Wednesday (19.45).The 30-year-old, Glasgow-born...
Shankland saves Hearts but Gordon injury is big blow
Lawrence Shankland maintained his perfect penalty record by slotting home deep in injury time to claim a valuable point for Hearts against cinch Scottish Premiership bottom-markers Dundee United in an eventful Christmas Eve clash at Tannadice.The...
Hearts – Neilson calls for a reaction after Ibrox drubbing
After conceding four goals in twenty second half minutes at Ibrox on Sunday, once again the pressure is back on Robbie Neilson and his players to respond to a bad result in what is...
Looking ahead to the derby with confidence
The last time Hearts ventured down Leith, almost two years ago now, they weren’t in a good place. Locked in a battle for survival, their rivals relishing the prospect of putting another nail in...
Which players will be on the team against Celtic on Wednesday?
Hearts could only list five outfield substitutes on their bench at Beechwood Park on Saturday, however manager Robbie Neilson expects to have more players available for the much tougher assignment of welcoming Ange Postecoglou’s...
Hearts – Souttar will continue to be picked for the team until he joins...
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has confirmed that although defender John Souttar will soon be departing for Rangers, he will continue to feature regularly for Hearts until that time comes. The Scotland internationalist became Giovanni van...
Robbie Neilson reflects on Boxing Day win
On Sunday Robbie Neilson’s Hearts presented their best and worst this season in their 2-1 win over Ross County.Hearts created enough chances in the first half to win two games, but goals from Ben...
Hearts support bringing winter break forward
Tuesday’s announcement from the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon left Scottish football with a decision to make. Do they plough on and play the remaining three matchdays prior to the winter break with the 500 fans...
Neilson hopes for fruitful festive period
Following last weekend’s defeat to Rangers, Hearts are hoping to kick off their festive fixtures with a victory over Dundee at Dens Park. The Jambos next three fixtures are against teams which currently occupy the...
Neilson explains what players need to impress Hearts fans
Just a minute under half an hour of torture for the travelling Hearts fans at the Tony Macaroni Stadium last Sunday was brought to an end with the introduction of Peter Haring.Hearts were under...
Neilson keen to offer new contract to keep Halkett at Tynecastle
After the disappointment of not just the result at Fir Park, but the manner in which Hearts succumbed to their second league defeat of the season leaves Robbie Neilson’s side needing to bounce back...
More to come from Souttar as contract talks continue
After their adventures playing with the national team, Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was relieved to welcome back a fully fit John Souttar and captain Craig Gordon ahead of their trip to Motherwell. The Hearts defender...
Neilson on key to Hearts’ success
Hearts moved up to second in the cinch Premiership after defeating Dundee United 5-2 in a game of the season contender at Tynecastle at the weekend. After the disappointing display at Pittodrie last weekend and...
Hearts – Neilson hopes to have Boyce back in attack for United showdown
When Liam Boyce went off injured during the match against Dundee, it was obvious that Hearts would struggle without him.Scoring goals is the main thing you want from a striker, but in...
Hearts will play Aberdeen without top goalscorer
After three consecutive 1-1 draws against Rangers, Dundee and St Johnstone, Hearts are looking to get back on the winning trail against Aberdeen. The Jambos dominated the second half at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday but...
Update on Liam Boyce ahead of trip to St Johnstone
Hearts' top scorer Liam Boyce hobbled off during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dundee at Tynecastle following a tightness in his calf.Boyce is such a key player for the Edinburgh club and is unlikely...
Neilson talks about Walter Smith
Following the tragic news that former Rangers and Scotland manager Walter Smith had died aged 73, tributes poured in for the man who won a total of 21 trophies at Rangers. Hearts manager Robbie Neilson...
Robbie Neilson on the Glasgow “long blink”
Robbie Neilson was half-way down the Ibrox tunnel when Allan McGregor flapped at Gary Mackay-Steven’s corner and Craig Halkett nodded home to rescue a point for the Gorgie side and stretch their unbeaten run...
Neilson confirms Craig Gordon contract negotiations are underway
Like many other Scottish teams, Hearts have struggled away from home against the Old Firm, Robbie Neilson was actually the last Hearts manager to take three points at Ibrox. Osman Sow’s late winner allowed Hearts...
Neilson expects full squad available for Livingston clash
An entertaining 2-2 draw with Ross County last weekend in which Hearts were both in-front and behind, before fighting back to maintain their unbeaten start to the league campaign. The Jambos changed their shape last...
