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Hearts Standard
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Our Hearts writers Joel Sked and Craig Cairns, plus guests, bring you regular shows on the latest from Tynecastle Park, including match previews and reviews. A Newsquest Production
Episodes
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PREVIEW | How will Hearts cope with news Ageu is injured again? | Hearts v Nordsjaelland
Joel and Craig ahead of Hearts v Nordsjaelland in the Europa Conference League. Heart of Midlothian and Ageu were dealt another injury blow ahead of their league phase opener, the duo discuss the impact it will have on Wouter Vrancken's team selections. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc...
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PREVIEW | Set-up, importance of wingbacks and possible weakness | Hearts v Nordsjaelland
Craig is joined by Liam Stewart to preview Hearts' opening Europa Conference League league phase match. The focus specifically on Thursday's opponents Njordsjaelland of Denmark. Find out how they set up, who the key players are and where Hearts can get at them. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc...
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REACTION | Everything clicks as Vrancken's side dominate | Hearts 5-0 St Mirren
Joel and Craig after Hearts 5-0 St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. They discuss a dominant display and highlight the performances of a fair few individuals. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Subscribe to the channel, turn on…
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HELD IN OUR HEARTS | Hearts fan on loss and football importance | Vrancken, Wilson & ticket prices
Joel is joined by Hearts fan William Stevenson to discuss the Held in our Hearts charity and his story after losing his son Campbell in 2024. He discusses how the charity played an important part for him and his partner and how he is helping raise awareness with a charity game this weekend. The...
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PREDICTED XI | McEntee or Fagan-Walcott? | Ageu and Mendy midfield? | Hearts v St Mirren
Joel and Craig discuss team news ahead of Hearts v St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. They spend most of the video attempting to predict how Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrankcen will line up his side. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl...
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HEARTS LATEST | What should be the aim from NINE games in 30 days?
Joel and Craig look ahead to Heart of Midlothian returning to action after a long international break. They discuss some key questions, namely: what should be the aim across the next nine games, will we see tweaks to the shape and who could emerge to play a big role? #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian...
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HEARTS LATEST | What to make of the first ONE HUNDRED days of Wouter Vrancken | Big Hearts
Wouter Vrancken was appointed Heart of Midlothian head coach 100 days ago. Joel is joined by Big Hearts chief executive Craig Wilson to reflect on the tenure so far. Has the reality met the expectations, what are the reasons for encouragement and what would be progress in the next 100 days. The...
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INTERVIEW | Rudi Skacel's return and Gary Locke on Hearts squad | Tennent's Sixes
Gary Locke will manage the Hearts squad for the return of the Tennent's Sixes this weekend. He spoke to Joel Sked about putting the squad together, his memories of the competition and Rudi Skacel's return. /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on...
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HEARTS LATEST | Which transfer signings have impressed, surprised and will have a bigger role?
Joel is joined by Liam Stewart to reflect on Heart of Midlothian's summer signings. Nine of the 13 additions have featured more than once and the pair look at who has impressed, who has surprised, who has disappointed and who is primed to have a bigger role. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc...
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HEARTS LATEST | Is there a best Hearts XI and who is in it? | Fans questions answered
Joel and Craig discuss and answer questions asked by fans. The duo look at the best centre-back pairing, what the midfield will look like, plans for Heart of Midlothian's European adventures and much more. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football…
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HEARTS LATEST | Where Wouter Vrancken's side have impressed and areas to improve
With the international break under way, Joel and Craig take a temperature check after 15 games into the season. What has most impressed, where can Hearts improve and what are the reasons to be encouraged? #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football...
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REACTION | Where it went wrong and thoughts on disallowed goal | Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts
Joel and after Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. They talk about another poor performance and where it went wrong. They also praise some of the changes after they helped improve things and discuss the disallowed goal. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl...
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PREVIEW | The Hearts defensive decisions and Harry Milne reaction | Kilmarnock v Hearts
Heart of Midlothian head to Rugby Park on Saturday evening to take on Kilmarnock. Joining Joel to preview the fixture is Tony Brown. They reflect on the aftermath of Tuesday's loss, discuss Harry Milne and look ahead to what the team could look like v Killie. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc...
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HEARTS LATEST | Is Ageu the answer at midfield and lessons from Falkirk defeat?
Wouter Vrancken revealed Ageu is in contention to return to the squad for Heart of Midlothian's trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday. Joel discusses the Brazilian midfielder, what else was taken from the press conference and reflects on the lessons from the Falkirk defeat. Ageu is contention for Hearts...
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PREVIEW | Oisin McEntee out, Tomas Magnusson a doubt | Falkirk v Hearts
Joel and Craig after Wouter Vrancken's press conference ahead of Falkirk v Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments...
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REACTION | Hearts squad shows its depth to confirm semi-final place | Stenhousemuir 0-3 Hearts
Joel and Craig after Stenhousemuir 0-3 Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup quarter final. They talk about the six changes, the performances of JJ Williams and Rogers Mato, and the depth of the squad. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Subscribe…
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PREVIEW | Ageu latest | Team news ahead of Premier Sports Cup clash | Stenhousemuir v Hearts
Joel and Craig talk team news after Heart of Midlothian's press conference. Who is missing from the squad that will face Stenhousemuir in the quarter-final of the Premier Sports Cup and who will start? They also talk about Brazilian midfielder Ageu after Wouter Vrancken laid out his return to...
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HEARTS LATEST | Is the squad in a better place than last season after busy transfer window?
Hearts undertook something of a squad overhaul with 13 new signings and 19 departures. Joel and Craig reflect on the transfer window and assess the squad as it stands now. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football The story of the Hearts transfer...
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REACTION | What a moment for Sabah Kerjota | Hearts 2-1 Dundee
Joel and Craig discuss Hearts 2-1 Dundee, a result that leaves the team second in the Scottish Premiership. They talk about a difficult first half, the midfield issues and the impact of the subs, especially match-winner Sabah Kerjota. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl...
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HEARTS LATEST | Does derby win show the potential of Vrancken's side | Conference League squad
Joel and Craig reflect on Thursday night's 3-1 win over Hibs at Easter Road. Heart of Midlothian put in an excellent first-half performance and the pair discuss whether it demonstrates the potential the team have under Wouter Vrancken. They also talk about the 23-man Conference League squad....
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REACTION | Another Edinburgh derby win at Easter Road | Hibs 1-3 Hearts
Joel and Craig after Hibs 1-3 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. They talk about a dominant first half in the Edinburgh derby and a wild second half. There is praise for Josh McPake and James Wilson and chat about what it all means. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl...
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PREVIEW | How to approach the Edinburgh derby | Hibernian v Hearts
Joel and Craig look ahead to Hibernian v Hearts on Thursday, the first Edinburgh derby of the season. Who starts against Hibs and how should Heart of Midlothian manager Wouter Vrancken approach the game? #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football...
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HEARTS TRANSFER LATEST | Big squad decisions and Aron Benjaminsen and Leart Kabashi lowdown
Joel is joined by Liam Stewart to look ahead to a big couple of days. Heart of Midlothian will have to submit their squad to UEFA for the league phase of the Conference League on Wednesday night ahead of the transfer window deadline on Friday. The duo discuss the decisions that Wouter Vrancken...
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REACTION | Why was the second half so difficult? | Hearts 2-1 St Johnstone
Joel and Craig go over a game of two halves as it finished Hearts 2-1 St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. They praise Laurent Mendy and speak about Tom Renaud's injury. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Subscribe to the channel, turn…
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CONFERENCE LEAGUE DRAW REACTION | Hearts to play Monaco and Salah's Trabzonspor
Joel and Craig react to this afternoon's Conference League draw. Hearts will take on Monaco, Nordsjaelland and Borac at Tynecastle and will travel to Cyprus, Switzerland to play Pafos and Thun respectively. They will also go to Turkey to face a Trabzonspor side that added Mohamed Salah in the...
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PREVIEW | Who is fit enough to start Scottish Premiership clash? | Hearts v St Johnstone
Craig is joined by the Press Association's Anthony Brown to once more reflect on Wednesday night's dramatic win and to look ahead to Saturday's Scottish Premiership game against St Johnstone. Who will be fit enough to play after 120 minutes midweek and players dropping everywhere? #heartsfc...
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HEARTS ARE IN THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE | A coming-of-age performance for Vrancken's side
Joel tunes in from Vienna as he and Craig reflect on Wednesday night's dramatic penalty-shootout win over Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off. They single out many players for praise and the manager Wouter Vrancken for what he has done so far as Heart of Midlothian boss. #heartsfc...
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REACTION | Hearts deliver famous Euro night and Conference League qualification | Rapid 2-2 Hearts
Heart of Midlothian have qualified for the league phase of the Conference League after defeating Rapid Vienna on penalties. Joel is joined by Mark Donaldson for a quick reflection on a special night in Vienna. The unsung heroes, what it was like in the ground and what it means. How Hearts…
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HEARTS LATEST | Can club qualify for the Conference League? | Rapid Vienna v Hearts
Joel and Craig look ahead to the UEFA Conference League second leg play-off between Rapid Vienna and Hearts. Who is likely to start and how will Wouter Vrancken's side approach the game? #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #conferenceleague...
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HEARTS FAN SURVEY | The results from more than 2,000 supporters | Transfer policy to ultras
Joel was joined by Scott McIntosh to reflect on the survey he created for Hearts fans to provide feedback on different areas of the club, such as ticketing, matchday experience and atmosphere, communication, as well as expectations and current performance. They also touched on the 2-2 draw with...
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Reaction | Is a draw a good result in Conference League play-off first leg | Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna
Joel and Craig after Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off first leg. They discuss Landry Kabore, James Wilson, Josh McPake, Oisin McEntee and Blair Spittal. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #conferenceleague Subscribe…
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PREDICTED XI | Who partners Braga and who starts at left-back? | Hearts v Rapid Vienna
Joel and Craig look ahead to Hearts v Rapid Vienna in the UEFA Conference League play-off. They discuss the team news and the main takeaways from Wouter Vrancken's press conference before going through their predicted XIs. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl...
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Hearts v Rapid Vienna | What to expect from Austrians, key players and how play-off tie can be won
Heart of Midlothian host Rapid Vienna in the Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday. Joel is joined by Liam Stewart to discuss the Austrian opponents. Liam provides insight into their style of play, their key men, what Hearts will need to be wary of and where Wouter Vrancken's men can...
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HEARTS TRANSFER LATEST | Who is JJ Williams and why the club are targeting the striker
Heart of Midlothian are looking to land striker JJ Williams from Amercian second tier side Rhode Island. Joel and Craig discuss the striker position, the possible arrival of Williams and what he would bring to the team. They also reflect on the good and not-so-good of the win over Inverness on...
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REACTION | Making sense of a bonkers Premier Sports Cup tie | Hearts 6-2 Inverness
Joel and Craig after Hearts 6-2 Inverness in the Premier Sports Cup. They assess Heart of Midlothian's performance, looking at the starting XI and the changes made by Wouter Vrancken. There is focus on Sabah Kerjota after he was heavily involved in four Hearts goals. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian...
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REACTION | A team full of potential? | Hearts 1-1 Benfica
Joel and Craig analyse Hearts 1-1 Benfica. It may have been a heavy aggregate loss in the Europa League qualifiers but there was a lot to like about Heart of Midlothian's performance. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #europaleague How…
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HEARTS LATEST | How does Wouter Vrancken approach Europa League second leg | Hearts v Benfica
Anthony Brown from the Press Association joins Craig to discuss where Sunday's 4-0 win over Dundee United leaves Heart of Midlothian and how Wouter Vrancken should approach the second leg of their Europa League qualifier against Benfica. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership…
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HEARTS LATEST | Why a striker is needed, replacing Alexandros Kyziridis and Andrew McKinlay exit
Heart of Midlothian picked up their first win of the season with a thumping win over Dundee United. Joel and Liam Stewart reflect on the positives and some concerns from the 4-0 victory, look to the future beyond Alexandros Kyziridis and take stock of Andrew McKinlay's departure. #heartsfc...
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REACTION | The many positives from first win of the season | Hearts 4-0 Dundee United
Joel and Craig analyse Hearts 4-0 Dundee United and Wouter Vrancken's first win as Heart of Midlothian manager. They discuss the eyebrow-raising team selection and many excellent individual performances. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football...
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PREVIEW | How will Vrancken approach Europa League clash? | Benfica v Hearts
Joel and Craig are in Lisbon ahead of Heart of Midlothian's game versus Benfica in the Europa League qualifiers. They look at how Wouter Vrancken will approach the game and who could start. #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football #scottishfootball #spfl #scottishpremiership #europaleague...
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HEARTS LATEST | What to expect in final month of transfer window and the Europe question
We have entered the final month of the transfer window ahead of Heart of Midlothian's Europa League clash with Benfica. Join Joel to share your views and ask your questions on the weekend's loss to Aberdeen and subsequent reaction, how you're feeling for Europe and your thoughts on the squad and...
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BENFICA V HEARTS | The lowdown on the Portuguese giants ahead of Europa League tie
Heart of Midlothian will face Benfica in the Europa League third qualifying round. To get the lowdown on the Portuguese giants, Joel was joined by Portuguese football expert Tom Kundert. They discuss the transition from Jose Mourinho to Marco Silva, Benfica's transfer business and why they are…
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REACTION | Any positives after late collapse? | Aberdeen 2-1 Hearts
Joel and Craig try to make sense of another disappointing day at Pittodrie where it finished Aberdeen 2-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Are there any positives to take after Wouter Vrancken's side lost their third game in as many matches? #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football...
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HEARTS LATEST | Euro draw, 2026/27 predictions and Aberdeen preview
Joel and Craig on the latest goings-on at Heart of Midlothian. They discuss the upcoming double header versus Benfica in the Europa League, the start of the Scottish Premiership season against Aberdeen on Saturday and their season predictions. #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football...
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HEARTS LATEST | 'Vrancken deserves MORE RESPECT than to be written off'
Craig is joined by the Press Association's Anthony Brown to reflect on Heart of Midlothian's exit from the Champions League qualifiers and to look ahead to their Scottish Premiership opener against Aberdeen. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football...
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REACTION | More dispiriting than the 4-0 in the first leg | Hearts 0-2 Sturm Graz
Joel and Craig try to sum up another disappointing night for Hearts on the European stage, as they lost 2-0 to Sturm Graz, going out 6-0 on aggregate. They look at the team selection, how the midfield coped and poor decision-making in attack. #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football...
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PREVIEW | Can Wouter Vrancken's team mount a comeback? | Hearts v Sturm Graz
Joel and Craig are at Tynecastle for the press conferences ahead of Hearts v Sturm Graz. They talk about the chances of a historic comeback from Heart of Midlothian and what changes the head coach could make. There is also a brief chat about James Wilson's future and the draw for the last 16 of…
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HEARTS ANALYSIS | Tom Renaud and Calvin Miller: What they will add to the side
Note: this video was recorded before the managerial change at Hearts. Hearts Standard teams up with Analysing the Scottish Premiership. Kai Watson joins Craig Cairns to look at two of Heart of Midlothian's new signings, Calvin Miller and Tom Renaud. #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football...
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REACTION | Did Wouter Vrancken get his team selection wrong? | Sturm Graz 4-0 Hearts
Joel and Craig discuss Heart of Midlothian's humbling defeat in Austria. It finished Sturm Graz 4-0 Hearts at the Merkur Arena, where a short second-half period saw Wouter Vrancken's side collapse. The home team took full advantage. #heartsfc #hmfc #heartofmidlothian #football #scottishfootball...
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PREDICTED XI | Spittal or Renaud, McEntee or Magnusson? | Sturm Graz v Hearts
Craig brings his predicted XI to the table and Joel picks a very big hole in it. The two midfield spots are perhaps there most difficult to predict so they go through the options. They also discuss whether the No.9 is set in stone and talk about Hearts agreeing a fee for Laurent Mendy. #heartsfc...
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