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://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25554713.three-key-elements-hearts-going-five-clear-top/

How Hearts fans have fallen for this team and why McInnes is right about outside view - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25554190.hearts-mcinnes-made-fans-fall-team/ 

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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 #scottishfootball #spfl 

How the Hearts juggernaut continued and a star made club history
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25553598.hearts-juggernaut-continued-star-made-club-history

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Comfortable in the end
02:10 Partnerships key to 4-4-2
04:30 The importance of set pieces
05:55 Hearts ruthless in second half
07:23 McInnes' tough love for Kyziridis
08:40 All we need is Claudio Braga
09:48 Stephen Kingsley and Beni Baningime
11:00 Cammy Devlin and Beni both brilliant
11:45 On to Hearts v Celtic

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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 decision - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25548140.will-derek-mcinnes-change-hearts-xi-kilmarnock-test/

Hearts boss on historic Landry Kabore, his 'first-class' application and game time - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25547336.derek-mcinnes-sure-hearts-star-will-play-part/

'We know who we play for': Derek McInnes on tapping into huge Hearts backing - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25547051.hearts-boss-plans-tap-in-huge-away-support/

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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 for Craig Halkett.

Hearts hope to extend Craig Halkett's contract with talks over a new deal - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25547170.hearts-talks-first-team-star-new-contract/

Why Derek McInnes makes no apologies for Hearts desire as he returns to Kilmarnock - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25546463.derek-mcinnes-explains-hearts-desire-ahead-kilmarnock-return/

Hearts team news for Kilmarnock clash as 4 out and summer signing back training - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25544669.hearts-team-news-four-summer-signing-back-training/

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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 speculation
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25542207.derek-mcinnes-hearts-job-addresses-speculation/

Hearts star nets international hat-trick after replacing £42m striker
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25537175.hearts-star-scores-international-hat-trick-replaced-42m-striker/

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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 with club https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25527207.derek-mcinnes-committed-hearts-talks-club/

Hearts star awarded SPFL goal of the month for September https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25526727.hearts-star-awarded-spfl-goal-month-september/

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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, risk and reward - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25520497.hearts-got-deserving-derby-win-key-decisions-standout-role/

Hearts starlet set for Manchester City move after significant interest - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25520680.manchester-city-set-win-race-sign-hearts-starlet/

The 'Tony Bloom effect' on Hearts' start to season and Ann Budge succession update - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25519744.gerry-mallon-hearts-start-tony-bloom-effect-budge-succession/

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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 went 5 points clear in the best way possible v Hibs
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25517916.hearts-went-5-points-clear-best-way-possible-v-hibs/

Derek McInnes on 'beautiful' Tynecastle, Hearts excitement, Kerjota
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25517918.derek-mcinnes-beautiful-tynecastle-hearts-excitement-kerjota/

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Thoughts on the game
01:45 Craig Halket man-of-the-match
04:25 Not the best attacking display
06:45 Second-half substitutes
09:20 Derek McInnes' risk/reward
10:55 Where does this leave Hearts?
13:50 Outro

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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 McInnes could stick with the same Hearts line-up
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25515596.derek-mcinnes-stick-hearts-line-up/

Harry Milne agrees new Hearts contract after fine form
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25515132.harry-milne-agrees-new-hearts-contract-fine-form

Hearts' Cammy Devlin recalled to Australian national team
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25514144.hearts-cammy-devlin-recalled-australian-national-team/

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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 park
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25502168.hearts-trending-right-direction-ends-park/

Hearts star on 'pure rage' at SPFL record-breaking goal
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25500890.hearts-star-pure-rage-spfl-record-breaking-goal/

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