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Heart of Midlothian released their financial accounts on Wednesday. The club posted a record turnover figure and a small net operating loss. Joel was joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who provided insight into the accounts. Kieran discussed the positives, explained the different loss figures and spoke about Tony Bloom and the impact Jamestown could have going forward with bringing...

Heart of Midlothian had another unbeaten month in October. Joel and Craig reflect on it and hand out their monthly awards. They also touch on the latest news, including Lawrence Shankland's Scotland recall and interest in Hearts goalkeepers. 7 key reasons why Hearts lead Scottish Premiership after first round of fixtures - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25593277.7-key-reasons-hearts-lead-pr...

After Hearts 3-1 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, Derek McInnes spoke to the media. The Heart of Midlothian head coach spoke about a fantastic win over the champions and why his side needs to keep improving. There was a word for the quality of Alexandros Kyziridis and whether or not Hearts are in a title challenge.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  Instan...

Heart of Midlothian take on Dundee on Saturday afternoon at Tynecastle Park. They have the opportunity to take a nine-point lead with Celtic not playing. Joel is joined by Scarves Around the Funnel host Mark Donaldson to preview the match and the potential changes to the starting XI. They also chat through the big changes at boardroom level. Hearts board update: New chairman revealed, Ann Budge ho...

Heart of Midlothian continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-2 draw at St Mirren. Derek McInnes' men came from behind twice to earn a point. Joel Sked reflects on the action, picking out the positives from the performance and the frustrations. He also pinpoints four players for their role in the game. St Mirren 2-2 Hearts: Unbeaten run continues, Kabore contributes, standout performer...

After Hearts 3-1 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, extending Hearts' lead to eight points, Joel and Craig try to get to the bottom of what exactly is going on. They reflect on an even first half and a dominant second that saw Hearts pick up all three points. There was praise for Alexandros Kyziridis, Lawrence Shankland and, again, for Beni Baningime.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiers...

Heart of Midlothian can go eight clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership if they can beat Celtic on Sunday at Tynecastle Park. Joel and Craig look ahead to the top-of-the-table clash. They discuss the three key battles, how the teams compare and contrast in terms of style and what approach Hearts should take early on. Where huge Hearts v Celtic clash could be won and lost - https://www.hearts...

Heart of Midlothian host Celtic on Sunday in a mouthwatering top-of-the-table clash. Derek McInnes' men can open up an EIGHT-point lead with a victory. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh to look ahead to the game. How confident should Hearts be? How big a part can the fans play? Does McInnes stick with the winning formula? What would a win mean?  Derek McInnes view on Hearts tranfer window, not sell...

Heart of Midlothian finished the weekend five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-0 win at Kilmarnock and Celtic's surprise loss at Dundee. Joel and Craig analyse the victory at Rugby Park, looking at the three elements of the success. They also consider the huge opportunity coming up. The three key elements to Hearts going five points clear with Kilmarnock win - https://...

After Kilmarnock 0-3 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, we discuss Derek McInnes' comments about wanting his team to be obsessed with winning. We also looks at the 4-4-2 and why McInnes has stuck with it, and the same team for four matches. There was also praise for Craig Halkett, Claudio Braga, Stephen Kingsley and Beni Baningime.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootbal...

Heart of Midlothian begin a five-game run before the next international break at Kilmarnock on Saturday. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh as they look at the bigger picture of what the team should be aiming for across the next five games. They also discuss the excitement around the fanbase and heading to Rugby Park on Saturday. Hearts XI to face Kilmarnock: Possible tweaks and the difficult decisi...

Heart of Midlothian head to Rugby Park on Saturday to face Kilmarnock as they look to continue their excellent start to the season. It will also be Derek McInnes' first return to his former club as Hearts boss. Joel and Craig look ahead to the trip to Ayrshire and will be joined by Kilmarnock writer Ewan Paton to get a Killie perspective. They begin the show by discussing a possible new contract f...

Joel and Craig discuss Derek McInnes' comments after the Heart of Midlothian head coach won a second consecutive manager of the month award in the Scottish Premiership. The Hearts boss addressed the speculation linking him with the vacancy at Rangers.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  Derek McInnes on Hearts job as he addresses speculationhttps://www.heartss...

Craig and Joel look back over a month lacking in matches but packed with quality as Heart of Midlothian won at Ibrox and defeated Falkirk at home, scoring five goals without reply. They also discuss the latest around Derek McInnes after he was linked to the vacancy at Rangers. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl Derek McInnes committed to Hearts after talks wi...

Hearts go into the international break two points ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership thanks to Craig Halkett's stoppage-time winner over Hibs. Joel reflects on the 1-0 victory after rewatching the game. He also discusses Gerry Mallon's FOH update and the news that Keir McMeekin could be set to join Manchester City. Why Hearts deserved derby win: Key decisions, work out of possession, ris...

After Hearts 1-0 Hibs a returning and giddy Joel joins Craig to look back over the first Edinburgh derby of the season. And what a game it was, eventually, Just when it looked like it was going to end in a draw, Craig Halkett popped up to extend Hearts' lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to five points. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  How Hearts...

Craig is joined once again by Blair Meikle to preview the first Edinburgh derby of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign. Who will Derek McInnes pick to start the game and how will he fare in his first taste of the fixture? We also discuss Harry Milne's new deal and Cammy Devlin's recall to the Australia squad.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  Why Derek...

It's a big week for Heart of Midlothian, but before we dive two-footed into the Edinburgh derby previews, Scott McIntosh joins Craig to look at the impact of Alexandros Kyziridis so far this season, focusing on his man-of-the-match performance against Falkirk.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  Hearts are trending in the right direction at both ends of the pa...

Craig is joined by Blair Meikle to talk about Hearts 3-0 Falkirk that saw Derek McInnes' side go clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  How Hearts moved clear at the top of the Scottish Premiershiphttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25499767.hearts-moved-clear-top-scottish-premiership/ Derek McInnes on 'dominant' Hea...

Ahead of Hearts v Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership, we discuss the latest fitness updates and who Derek McInnes could select for the Scottish Premiership clash. The Heart of Midlothian head coach has a decision to make at right-back, with Christian Borchgrevink back fit, Oisin McEntee carrying a slight injury and the Edinburgh derby on the horizon.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiersh...

Craig is joined by Scott McIntosh from Amoruso Let's It Run to discuss the latest news at Heart of Midlothian. They kick off with a discussion about Derek McInnes' latest comments about pre-contract signing Islam Chesnokov. They will also answer listeners' questions. Use the comments section to get involved.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl  Derek McInnes re...

It is another free weekend disrupting the momentum of Heart of Midlothian, but that doesn't mean there is nothing to discuss. Derek McInnes'  side took on Ayr United in a bounce game, where fringe players got minutes and Christian Borchgrevink returned from injury. Hearts also struck a deal with Herediano in Costa Rica for Kenneth Vargas to go on loan until January. All that as well as any other b...

After Heart of Midlothian recorded their first win at Ibrox in 11 years, we look back at Derek McInnes' surprise set-up, with Harry Milne used on the right wing. They also discuss how Lawrence Shankland and Claudio Braga combined during Rangers 0-2 Hearts, a result that temporarily sent McInnes' men back to the top of the Scottish Premiership. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #sco...

After Rangers 0-2 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, Joel and Craig discuss finally ended the wait for a win at Ibrox, the strike duo of Lawrence Shankland and Claudio Braga, the selection of Harry Milne in an unusual role and much more. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl Instant analysis: How Hearts ended their 4,000-day wait for Ibrox win with a statement...

Hearts travel west on Saturday to face Rangers at Ibrox. Joel Sked is joined by Craig Cairns and Scott McIntosh to preview the big game of the weekend in Scotland. How should Hearts and Derek McInnes approach the match? The trio discuss what shape and team they would pick, the key to success and the Ibrox hoodoo. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball #spfl Rangers v H...