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Heart of Midlothian defeated St Mirren 2-0 on Wednesday night at Tynecastle Park. Oh, and they did it with 10-men only a few days on from beating Dundee with 10 men. Craig and Joel analyse the win as Hearts opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. They wax lyrical about te team performance, highlight Derek McInnes' key decisions, pinpoint the performances of Blair Spittal, Lawrence Shankland, Harry Milne and more.
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Instant analysis: How Hearts only needed 10 men to go six points clear at the top
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25766405.hearts-needed-10-men-go-six-points-clear-top/

Derek McInnes on Rogers Mato hope, Hearts pride and Baningime tears
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25766883.derek-mcinnes-rogers-mato-hope-hearts-pride-baningime-tears/

Derek McInnes provides Cammy Devlin update and Stephen Kingsley injury blow - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25766476.hearts-boss-provides-cammy-devlin-stephen-kingsley-injury-update/

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Heart of Midlothian are back in action on Wednesday night when they host St Mirren. Joel and Craig look ahead to the fixture and the injuries on either side. They also reflect on Derek McInnes' game plan from the weekend's win and discuss the latest transfer news.

Hearts' game plan explained: Derek McInnes' smart subs and defend at all costs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25759916.inside-hearts-gameplan-found-new-way-win-v-dundee/

Hearts winger Alan Forrest attracting transfer interest from Premiership side - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25758550.hearts-winger-attracting-transfer-interest-premiership-side/

St Mirren set to be without SIX for Hearts clash, referee and TV details - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25760187.st-mirren-set-without-six-hearts-clash-referee-tv-details/

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A key talking point amongst Hearts fans in recent weeks has been around the Tynecastle Park atmosphere and the impact the club's support can have on the team's title charge.

To discuss the topic, how it can be improved, where it can be improved and how important it can be, Mark Donaldson of Scarves Around the Funnel hosts a live fan forum.

He is joined by Joel Sked, editor of Hearts Standard, Barry Anderson, Hearts correspondent for the Edinburgh Evening News, Liam Corbett from This is My Story podcast, former Hearts player Allan Preston and Scott McIntosh of Scarves Around the Funnel.

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Derek McInnes after Dundee 0-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.

The Heart of Midlothian head coach said the 10-man victory was the best win of the season. McInnes spoke about Craig Gordon's heroics, the left-back situation after injuries to Harry Milne and Stephen Kingsley ahead of the match and the performance of Jamie McCart. 
#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball 

Instant analysis: How Hearts should their bottle for title fight with 10-man Dundee win
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25756225.hearts-bottle-title-fight-10-man-dundee-win/

Derek McInnes: Hearts win at Dundee 'best three points of the season'
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25756284.derek-mcinnes-hearts-win-dundee-best-three-points-season

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It's another early transfer round-up as Joel and Craig discuss Heart of Midlothian's interest in Vardar's goalscoring winger Rogers Mato and the news that Stuart Findlay has signed a pre-contract that will keep him at the club beyond his current loan.
#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball 

Derek McInnes on why Hearts fans have been first class and Kabore text
http://heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25751114.hearts-team-news-v-dundee-derek-mcinnes-transfers/

Exclusive: Hearts transfer latest with Sander Kartum loan interest
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25750000.transfer-interest-hearts-midfielder-sander-kartum/

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It's another early transfer round-up as Joel and Craig discuss Heart of Midlothian's interest in Vardar's goalscoring winger Rogers Mato and the news that Stuart Findlay has signed a pre-contract that will keep him at the club beyond his current loan.
#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball 

Hearts make transfer move for goal-scoring winger Rogers Mato
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25735127.hearts-make-transfer-move-goal-scoring-winger-rogers-mato/

Derek McInnes on Hearts star's contract and Zander Clark interest
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25748280.derek-mcinnes-hearts-stars-contract-zander-clark-interest

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After almost a year in the making, Islam Chesnokov has been confirmed as a Heart of Midlothian player. Joel and Craig discuss the chances of him making his debut this weekend against Dundee and look at his scout report. They also assess Hearts' Scottish Premiership title chances after Celtic sacked Wilfried Nancy and brought back Martin O'Neill and Danny Rohl's Rangers closed the gap to three points.
#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball 

Hearts announce Islam Chesnokov signing and contract details
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25745254.hearts-announce-islam-chesnokov-signing-contract-details/

What Hearts are getting in exciting winger Islam Chesnokov
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25111269.hearts-getting-exciting-winger-islam-chesnokov/

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Joel and Craig assess a narrow win at Tynecastle after Hearts 1-0 Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.

They talk about the wonderful first-half display, not taking enough chances and the difficult second half. They also look at an impressive debut for Jordi Altena and the imminent arrival of Islam Chesnokov.
#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball 

Instant analysis: How debutant impressed as Hearts go six points clear with win
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25737264.debutant-impressed-hearts-go-six-points-clear-win/

Derek McInnes to meet Islam Chesnokov as Oisin McEntee set for scan
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25737271.derek-mcinnes-meet-islam-chesnokov-hearts-star-set-scan/

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Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com

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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 - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25724995.hearts-squad-assessed-january-transfer-window-aim/ 

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Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages.

 They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional.

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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 and reveal contract details
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25729393.hearts-announce-jordi-altena-transfer-reveal-contract-details/

Why Hearts had to act quickly on Jordi Altena and Chesnokov to arrive
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25730622.hearts-act-quickly-jordi-altena-chesnokov-arrive/

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Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir.

Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com

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