Tag: Robbie Neilson
Hearts Sign Striker Muirhead
Hearts today announced their first official signing of the summer when former Kilmarnock and Dundee United striker Robbie Muirhead signed a one year deal to come to Tynecastle.
20-year-old Muirhead, a former Scotland Under 19...
Hearts Announce Record Season Ticket Sales
Hearts today announced a record number of season ticket sales with more than 12,500 being sold less in just under four weeks.
The Maroon Army have turned out in their droves to back Head Coach...
Neil Alexander Leaves Hearts
Hearts tonight sprang a major surprise by announcing that experienced goalkeeper Neil Alexander, 38, will leave Tynecastle when his present contract runs out in the summer.
The former Scotland goalkeeper arrived at Tynecastle in July...
Hearts Go Down To Champions Elect
Heart of Midlothian 1 Celtic 3
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 30 April 2016 – Tynecastle
As April draws to a close amidst a week of snow, hail, wind and occasional sunshine, Hearts welcomed Celtic to Tynecastle...
Neilson Apologises to Hearts Support
Hearts Head Coach Robbie Neilson has apologised to the Hearts support for what he has described as an ‘unacceptable’ performance from his Hearts team at Motherwell on Saturday. A lacklustre performance from the Gorgie...
Hearts Crash To Defeat
Heart of Midlothian 0 St. Johnstone 3
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 19 March 2016 – Tynecastle
Supping a pint of foaming ale in the Ardmillan Hotel around 2.15 on Saturday afternoon, I watched television coverage of...
Hearts Win at Dens Park
Dundee 0 Heart of Midlothian 1
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 12 March 2016 – Dens Park
Dens Park, Dundee has never been a particularly happy hunting ground for Heart of Midlothian and we’re fast approaching the...
Hearts Finally Get Their Man
Hearts today finally confirmed the signing of United States international Perry Kitchen subject to international clearance. The 24 year old left MLS side DC United when their season ended in November.
Kitchen, a midfielder, has...
Great Expectations Won’t Deter Neilson
In adjoining countries there are, on the face of it, two similar scenarios.
In one country there is a team which is five points clear at the top of their league and enjoying the multitude...
It’s Plane To See – Hearts Are Flying High
Heart of Midlothian 1 Partick Thistle 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 5 March 2016 – Tynecastle
Hearts recorded their third Ladbrokes Premiership win in seven days with a hard-fought victory over Partick Thistle at Tynecastle on...
Hearts Labour To Win As Racial Complaint Made
Heart of Midlothian 1 Kilmarnock 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 27 February 2016 – Tynecastle
After recent reversals to Hibernian and Dundee United, Hearts got back to winning ways with a narrow win over Kilmarnock at...
Neilson And Crawford Extend Contracts At Tynecastle
Hearts have announced that Head Coach Robbie Neilson and his assistant Stevie Crawford have extended their contracts to remain at Tynecastle until the end of season 2017/18.
The pair have been in Gorgie for less...
Future Still Bright For Hearts
Two years ago this weekend, Hearts hosted Celtic in a SPFL game at Tynecastle. As is the way with these fixtures it was a lunchtime kick-off to meet the demands of satellite television coverage....
Hibs win ill-tempered Edinburgh derby to secure Cup quarter final place
A Jason Cummings’ goal in the third minute was enough to secure a Scottish Cup quarter final place after a hard fought ill-tempered Edinburgh derby at Easter Road tonight which saw both teams finish...
Ten Men Hearts Draw A Blank
Hamilton Academical 0 Heart of Midlothian 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Sunday 24 January 2016, New Douglas Park
The last time Hearts visited New Douglas Park the game ended in controversial circumstances as Robbie Neilson’s side lost...
The Joy of Six For Rampant Hearts
Heart of Midlothian 6 Motherwell 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 16 January 2016 – Ice Station Zebra (Tynecastle)
Hearts produced their best performance of the season – and one of the best in this reporter’s memory...
Dons Left Dignity Behind For Tynecastle Trip
Four weeks ago Hearts lost a Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership game at Aberdeen. While it was a poor performance from the Gorgie players it took an inexplicable hand ball from Hearts defender Jordan McGhee towards...
Hearts Back To Winning Ways
Heart of Midlothian 3 Dundee United 2
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Wednesday 30 December 2015 – Tynecastle
Hearts recorded a narrow but thoroughly deserved victory over basement club Dundee United in front of another sell-out Tynecastle on...
Sow’s Stunning Late Strike Rescues Hearts
Heart of Midlothian 2 Celtic 2
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Sunday 27 December 2015 – Tynecastle
Hearts rescued a point from their clash with champions Celtic at a packed Tynecastle on Sunday thanks to a stunning late...
Alexander Earns Ten-Man Hearts Point in Perth
St Johnstone 0 Heart of Midlothian 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 19 December 2015 – McDiarmid Park
A backs-to-the-wall performance by ten-man Hearts secured a point in a goalless draw with St. Johnstone in Perth on...
Sow’s Cracker Earns Point for Hearts
Motherwell 2 Heart of Midlothian 2
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 28 November 2015 – Fir Park
On a day when one would hesitate to send their dog out, Hearts maintained their recent unbeaten league run...
A Four Letter Word to Describe Hearts Second Half Performance
Heart of Midlothian 1 Dundee 1
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 21 November 2015 – Tynecastle
Hearts recent mini winning run in the Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership was brought to an end when they had to settle for...
Impressive Hearts Win Again
Heart of Midlothian 2 Hamilton Academical 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 7 November 2015 – Tynecastle
Hearts recorded their fourth league victory in a row with a hard-fought win over Hamilton Academical at Tynecastle on Saturday....
Hearts Go Second After Hitting Thistle for Four
Partick Thistle 0 Heart of Midlothian 4
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 31 October 2015, Firhill
Hearts moved into second place in the Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership on Saturday following a 4-0 win over Partick Thistle in Glasgow.
A...
Hearts Defy the Odds
Heart of Midlothian 2 Ross County 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 24 October 2015 – Tynecastle
After returning to winning ways last Sunday at Dundee United, Hearts continued in a similar vein with an impressive victory...
Juanma Penalty Seals Hearts Win
Dundee United 0 Heart of Midlothian 1
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Sunday 18 October 2015 – Tannadice
Hearts secured their first league victory since August with a hard-fought victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday.
Juanma’s early...
Hearts Regret Missed Chances
Heart of Midlothian 1 Kilmarnock 1
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 3 October 2015 – Tynecastle
Hearts made it four successive games without a win in the Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership after they allowed Gary Locke’s Kilmarnock side...
Neilson Given Two Match Suspended Ban
Hearts Head Coach Robbie Neilson has been given a two-match suspended ban for comments he made about referee Willie Collum after Hearts Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership game against Hamilton on 29 August.
As the ban is suspended, Neilson...
Battling Hearts Make Their Point at Celtic Park
Celtic 0 Heart of Midlothian 0
Ladbrokes SPFL Premiership, Saturday 26 September 2015, Celtic Park
Given recent results and recent defensive displays, Hearts secured an unlikely point from their visit to league champions Celtic on Saturday....
Hearts Through in Dramatic Fashion as Djoum Signs On
Kilmarnock 2 Heart of Midlothian 3
Scottish League Cup Third Round, Wednesday 23 September 2015 - Rugby Park
Hearts brought their losing streak to an end in dramatic fashion in deepest Ayrshire when they defeated...