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Craig has a go at predicting how Derek McInnes will line up for Hearts v Falkirk. Heart of Midlothian have a favourable run of fixtures over the next six, four of which are at home. How many changes will McInnes make on Saturday?

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Predicted XI: Are these the 3 changes Derek McInnes will make for Hearts v Falkirk?

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Joel and Craig look at the rise of Hearts striker Claudio Braga from summer recruit to the focal point of the attack in the absence of Lawrence Shankland. When Heart of Midlothian signed Braga, most of the recent football he had played came in the lower leagues in Norway. He has since gone on to be one of the best Hearts signings of the 2025/26 season, as well as the Scottish Premiership as a whole.

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How Claudio Braga stepped up in Lawrence Shankland's absence to lead Hearts attack - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25800079.claudio-braga-stepped-play-key-role-hearts-attack/

Tom Irving on Claudio Braga: Why the new signing is different to what Hearts have - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25237162.claudio-braga-new-signing-different-hearts/

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Joel and Craig are at Oriam where Derek McInnes has just given his press conference. They discuss the Hearts head coach's call for positivity and look at how many points the team should target in their next six Scottish Premiership games. They also dicuss the team news ahead of Hearts v Falkirk on Saturday

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Heart of Midlothian suffered their fourth defeat of the season, going down 4-2 at Ibrox to Rangers. It meant their lead at the top is cut to two. Joel and Blair reflect on the loss, looking at the key elements of the positive, the moments that frustrated, positives and what it means for the title race.

Rangers 4-2 Hearts: Dramatic day in title race, cheap goals, the aim now - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25856505.hearts-aim-losing-six-goal-rangers-thriller/

'Still a war to win': Derek McInnes' bullish response to Hearts defeat to Rangers - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25856545.derek-mcinnes-bullish-response-hearts-defeat-rangers/

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Joel and Craig discuss possible changes, and maybe even a change of shape for the top-of-the-table clash in the Scottish Premiership this weekend between Rangers and Hearts at Ibrox. 
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Heart of Midlothian will take a five-point lead to Ibrox on Sunday after Rangers dropped points at Motherwell. Joel and Craig discuss the latest twist in the title race before focusing on Harry Milne and his player of the year credentials. They also look at the impact of Tomas Magnusson, starting and off the bench.

Hearts Standard meets Derek McInnes Live - Early subscriber ticket access - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25845859.hearts-standard-meets-mcinnes-live---early-subscriber-ticket-access/

Why Hearts won't 'fall away': Nonsense narratives, Old Firm trait and Ibrox pressure - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25848412.hearts-possess-old-firm-trait-nonsense-narrative-explored/

How Hearts won the Edinburgh derby: Proper 4-4-2, second-half tweaks and subs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25845736.hearts-set-proper-4-4-2-match-winning-tweaks/

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It finished Hearts 1-0 Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. Joel and Craig take a breath before looking back on an Edinburgh derby full of tension and low on quality as Heart of Midlothian snatched a late win through Tomas Magnusson. 
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Instant analysis: How Hearts left it late to produce one of the biggest derby wins
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What Derek McInnes wanted to praise after Hearts derby win
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Heart of Midlothian play the first of two huge games in the space of six weeks when they host city rivals Hibs on Tuesday night. Joel and Craig preview the fixture and discuss the selection decisions facing Derek McInnes. They also look at where the game will be won and lost.

What Hearts expect from Hibs, the complete contrast and derby 'cup final' - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25836058.hearts-expect-hibs-contrast-sides/

Hearts v Hibs referee revealed as VAR team and officials confirmed for derby - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25827724.hearts-v-hibs-referee-revealed-midweek-edinburgh-derby/

Dale Carrick on spoiling Hibs party, THAT reaction and Gary Locke's derby influence - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25810135.hearts-stars-role-spoling-hibs-party-memorable-reaction/

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Heart of Midlothian have a weekend off before they face two massive games in the space of six days. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh to discuss the importance of the fixtures v Hibs and Rangers, Beni Baningime contract talks and the right-hand side debate.

'Losing their s***' - Why Derek McInnes is not interested in Hearts doubters - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25833484.derek-mcinnes-not-interested-hearts-doubters/

Derek McInnes on Beni Baningime talks and Hearts star who won't return v Hibs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25833064.derek-mcinnes-said-beni-baningime-hearts-talks/

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