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Happy New Year Hearts fans. To start 2026, Joel, Craig and Scott McIntosh look back at 2025 with an awards show. They discuss everything from the player of 2025 to the surprise of 2025, best game to worst game. There is some very good, some very bad and everything in between! Let us know your award winners in the comments. Hearts squad assessed, what to expect from transfer window and January aim...

Joel and Craig look ahead to hat could be a huge month or Heart of Midlothian. With Jordi Altena announced we look at what impact the right-back could have and ask what else Hearts need in the upcoming transfer window. We also look at who could leave during the January transfer window..#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Hearts announce Jordi Altena transfer...

Joel and Craig quickly revisit Saturday's Edinburgh derby defeat and ask what it means for their Scottish Premiership season. They also look at the next et of fixtures facing Heart of Midlothian.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  What Lawrence Shankland said to Hearts players after derby defeathttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25725426.lawrence-shankland...

Merry Christmas to all those who are Heart of Midlothian. We hope you have or have had a lovely day. To celebrate the team being top of the league and since it is Christmas, Joel was joined by Mark Donaldson to answer fan questions. They discussed what it will take to win the league, where the team need to strengthen and what players they would like signed, potential exits, key players and what He...

Heart of Midlothian are closing in on the signing of Dutch right-back Jordi Altena. The Scottish Premiership league leaders are looking to get transfer business done early with the window opening on January 1. Joel and Craig discuss the potential arrival and reflect on ANOTHER win over the Old Firm. Hearts to sign Dutch full-back Jordi Altena in January transfer deal - https://www.heartsstandard.c...

Joel and Craig try to keep a lid on it as they analyse Hearts 2-1 Rangers. They discuss the latest win for the Scottish Premiership league leaders after goals from Stuart Findlay and Lawrence Shankland. They also ask if this win means Hearts are now in a title race.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: How Hearts made 65-year feat with another...

Ahead of another huge match for Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership, Craig looks at how Derek McInnes could set up in Hearts v Rangers and where the key battles will be before we get the opposition view from Rangers Review reporter Blair Malloy.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Where huge Hearts v Rangers clash could be won and losthttps://www.h...

Craig and Joel preview the weekend's big game as Heart of Midlothian host Rangers. Will Beni Baningime return? How will Hearts fare without Harry Milne and what to expect from Danny Rohl's side.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Ageu to return from Portugal as McInnes speaks on injured Hearts duohttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25706206.ageu-return-port...

Heart of Midlothian are pushing forward with the signing of St Johnstone winger Josh McPake on a pre-contract agreement. Joel and Craig discuss the possible addition and reflect on Saturday's 2-0 win over Falkirk. They break down the key elements of the victory and look forward to a fascinating week.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  How a slight tweak and a...

Joel and Craig reflect on Falkirk 0-2 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. The talk team selection, points over performance, as well as the stunning strike from Stephen Kingsley and how good a season he's having as the understudy to Harry Milne.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: Falkirk 0 - 2 Hearts: SIX points clear, no nonsense, fast start...

Joel and Craig look at who could start for Hearts versus Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Will Derek McInnes start with the same 11 that defeated Celtic and will there be a change at right-back or a tweak to the formation?#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Predicted XI: How many changes will Hearts boss make for Falkirk trip?https://www.heart...

Joel and Craig look at who could start for Hearts versus Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Will Derek McInnes start with the same 11 that defeated Celtic and will there be a change at right-back or a tweak to the formation?#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Predicted XI: How many changes will Hearts boss make for Falkirk trip?https://www.heart...

Joel and Craig indulge themselves by looking back at Sunday's statement win that opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Scottish. They focus particularly on the three central midfielders from the win at Celtic Park and where they are on their respective journeys at Heart of Midlothian.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Inside Hearts win at Celtic wit...

Heart of Midlothian defeated Celtic 2-1 at Parkhead to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Joel and Craig reflected on a statement win for Derek McInnes' side. They look at where it went right, who stood out and what the victory means.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl Instant analysis: How Hearts produced HUGE and deserved statement win at Celtic - https...

Heart of Midlothian take on Celtic in Glasgow on Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash in the Scottish Premiership. Joel is joined by Scarves Around The Funnel host Mark Donaldson to look ahead to the fixture. They discuss the feeling going into the match, new Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy as well as how Hearts should approach the game and what Derek McInnes could do. The pair also look back at the club...

Heart of Midlothian dropped two points at home to Kilmarnock as their winless run reaches four. Joel and Craig reflect on a night where it looked like Hearts would 1-0, but ended up giving up the win late on. They discuss the team, the start, not building on Lawrence Shankland's goal and not seeing the game out. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl Instant analysis: How second-h...

Heart of Midlothian play their second of three games in eight days when they take on Kilmarnock at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday. Joel and Craig preview what is a big fixture ahead of a top-of-the-table clash at Celtic on Sunday. They discuss the possible line-up and also look back at November with the awards for the month. How Hearts limited Motherwell, struggled to create and reasons for right si...

Joel and Craig reflect on Motherwell 0-0 Hearts from outside Fir Park. The result left Heart of Midlothian without a goal in their last two matches. They look at the team selection, the improvement after half-time and the late saves from Alexander Schwolow that ensured a point in the end.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl Instant analysis: What to make of the Hearts response a...

Heart of Midlothian travel to Fir Park on Saturday to face Motherwell. They will be backed by 4,600 Jambos. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh to preview the match. They discuss the importance of the fixture and the key line-up decisions. They also touch on the SFA's KMI panel after their Landry Kabore penalty incident outcome. Take advantage of our Black Friday offer of 12 months of Hearts Standard...

Heart of Midlothian will find out more about Ageu's injury in the next 12 hours. The Brazilian has suffered a hamstring tear. There is more positive news around Lawrence Shankland who is set to return against Motherwell. Joel and Craig discuss the injury situation, react to the press conference and answer your questions. Hearts team news with Shankland boost, Ageu latest and Baningime progress - h...

After Aberdeen 1-0 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, Joel and Craig discuss the first Scottish Premiership defeat of the season. There were positives to take from the performance but too many key players were missing. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #spfl #scottishfootball #scottishpremiership  Derek McInnes on plans for injured Hearts duo and first league defeathttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/new...

Craig is joined by Mark Donaldson from the excellent ESPN and the even better Scarves Around the Funnel to discuss Heart of Midlothian's trip to Aberdeen on Sunday. Will Derek McInnes switch to a back three for the Scottish Premiership clash? Who replaces Craig Halkett? Does Tomas Magnusson continue in midfield and who between Claudio Braga and Landry Kabore? Or both?#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #...

Craig and Blair look ahead to Scotland's double-header tomorrow night and ask if either of Hearts' Lawrence Shankland or Craig Gordon will get any game time. They then briefly look ahead to next week and who should replace Craig Halkett in the Heart of Midlothian defence.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishfootball #spfl #scotlandnationalteam  Shankland: Scotland factor in Hearts call, World Cup...

After Hearts 1-1 Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, Derek McInnes spoke to the media. The Heart of Midlothian head coach said a point was a fair result and that his team wasn't at its best. There was an update on Beni Baningime's injury and a word on Craig Halkett's yellow card that rules him out of the trip to Aberdeen.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #s...

Heart of Midlothian host Dundee United on Sunday as they begin their next round of fixtures. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh to look ahead to the fixture and what Derek McInnes might do with his line-up. The duo also reflect on the first 11 fixtures. The impressive Hearts set-piece threat under the microscope and how it compares - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25594684.numbers-behind-hear...