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Heart of Midlothian are back in action this weekend as they take on St Mirren in the 16 of the Premier Sports Cup. Joel and Craig react to this afternoon's press conference with Derek McInnes, including his thoughts on the return of Adam Forrester, and discuss the recent 8-1 win over Ross County in a bounce game, as well as the B team's defeat to East Fife in the Challenge Cup.
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How Hearts B forced East Fife into changes as new signing impresses
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25386290.hearts-b-forced-east-fife-changes-new-signing-impresses/

Hearts hit Ross County for 8 in bounce game as striker nets hat-trick
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25384712.hearts-hit-ross-county-8-bounce-game-striker-nets-hat-trick/

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00:00 Intro
02:03 Adam Forrester and right-back issue
14:45 Hearts 8-1 Ross County
21:10 East Fife 4-1 Hearts B in Challenge Cup
29:05 Your comments

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Post-match reaction to Dundee United 2-3 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership at Tannadice Park after Stuart Findlay won a penalty and scored a double to take the three points back to Gorgie.  Joel and Craig discuss the game, the invaluable set pieces and the right-back and goalkeeper situations. 
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How Stuart Findlay turned Hearts hero to take the team top https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25378791.stuart-findlay-turned-hearts-hero-take-team-top/

Derek McInnes on Hearts signing of the season and injury timeline https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25378794.derek-mcinnes-hearts-signing-season-injury-timeline/

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Not the best performance
02:25 Poor goals to concede
03:51 Alexandros Kyziridis impact
05:10 Set pieces and more set pieces
07:00 Stuart Findlay goal machine
09:23 Christian Borchgrevink injury
11:13 Hearts still not at their best
13:38 Zander Clark questions

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Hearts travel north to face Dundee United on Sunday afternoon. Joel and Craig look ahead to that fixture and what Derek McInnes might do. They also discuss Adam Forrester's exit and Yan Dhanda's likely departure.

Behind the building of the best Hearts XI this century and the road to Tannadice - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25372424.story-hearts-greatest-21st-century-xi-built/

Yan Dhanda set for Hearts exit as playmaker nears loan move to Dundee - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25375568.yan-dhanda-set-hearts-exit-playmaker-nears-loan-move/

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Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the signing of Pierre Landry Kabore. Joel is joined by Tom Irving to discuss the new recruit. They look at his data and clips of him in action as Tom explains why he feels Kabore is better suited to playing as a centre forward rather than a winger.

Hearts confirm Pierre Landry Kabore signing after work permit was granted - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25306291.hearts-confirm-pierre-landry-kabore-signing-work-permit-wait/

Pierre Landry Kabore scout report: Why new Hearts signing could be a big striker hit - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25312531.new-hearts-signing-pierre-kabore-big-hit-striker/

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After Hearts 2-0 Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership, we discuss how quickly Derek McInnes' side flew out of the traps, the individual performances and significance of kicking off the season with a win.

Sorry about some of the sound, we used a wind mic cover but it was fairly blustery.

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How Hearts went top of the league as Tony Bloom watched on
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25365029.hearts-went-top-league-tony-bloom-watched/

What Derek McInnes said about Tony Bloom's Hearts ambition comments
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25365030.derek-mcinnes-said-tony-blooms-hearts-ambition-comments/

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Tony Bloom set out his ambition for Hearts. The new shareholder, in an event at Tynecastle Park, raised plenty of eyebrows and even more excitement amongst fans with his belief and confidence that Hearts are set for a period of success.

Joel Sked reacts to what was a fascinating evening. Tony Bloom: Hearts title and Scottish football not going to be two-horse race aim - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25361902.two-horse-race-scottish-football-states-hearts-investor/

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With the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign upon us, we look ahead to Hearts v Aberdeen on Monday night. Craig and Joel look back at Derek McInnes' press conference, discuss team news and get the expert opinion on the Dons.
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How Hearts have prepared for Aberdeen and the positives of a Monday night game
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25357169.hearts-prepared-aberdeen-positives-monday/

The 5 areas Hearts can improve for 2025/26 Scottish Premiership
https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25350748.5-areas-hearts-can-improve-2025-26-scottish-premiership/

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00:00 Intro
01:30 Derek McInnes press conference
09:40 Team news
13:55  Predicted XI
20:30 Expert view on Aberdeen FC

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Wth the start of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign just around the corner, we take a deep dive into the Hearts squad, looking at where they are well stocked and where Derek McInnes still needs to strengthen.
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With the pre-season and Premier Sports Cup group-stage matches out of the way ahead, we look back on an encouraging month for Derek McInnes' Hearts side. After looking back on the four League Cup matches, as well as the friendlies, we pick out the best and most disappointing aspects. 
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Hearts swept aside Sunderland 3-0 in a pre-season friendly at Tynecastle Park. Joel Sked reflects on a very positive and encouraging afternoon's work for Derek McInnes' side.

#heartsfc #scottishfootball #spfl #premiersportscup

Derek McInnes: Injury update on trio, Sunderland win view & Braga celebration - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news...

Pierre Landry Kabore to Hearts update as transfer timeline revealed - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news...

Hearts 3-0 Sunderland: Massive McEntee, Monstrous Milne, domination of £100m team - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news...

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