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The Hearts head coach spoke in depth at a Hearts Standard subscriber exclusive on how he wants the team to play, the way the team training and what he looks for in a Hearts player. Joel and Craig discuss his comments and what the Hearts identity should be. They start the show by discussing confirmation of the Scottish Cup tie with Dundee.

How Neil Critchley is developing Hearts' identity and his non-negotiables - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24942122.neil-critchley-hearts-identity-days-non-negotiables/

Hearts v Dundee Scottish Cup quarter-final date revealed: TV selection & ticket info - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24933647.hearts-v-dundee-scottish-cup-date-revealed-tv-selection/

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After Hearts 1-3 Rangers at Tynecastle Park in the Scottish Premiership, Joel and Craig speak about a huge missed opportunity to end the terrible run against Rangers. It was a game of missed chances own goals for Hearts and they are now 18 matches without a win against Rangers. #heartsfc #scottishpremiership #scottishfootball

Hearts, missed chances and own goals as horrid Rangers run continues https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24939079.hearts-missed-chances-goals-horrid-rangers-run-continues/

Neil Critchley: Why he was happy with the Hearts performance, tactics, Devlin update https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24939084.neil-critchley-happy-hearts-performance-devlin-update/

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Hearts take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle this weekend. Joel and Craig discuss today's press conference, the latest on Cammy Devlin's concussion and the chances of Hearts ending their 17game winless run against Sunday's opponents. The duo also talk about the new Hummel kit deal.

Cammy Devlin: Injury update on key Hearts star ahead of Rangers fixture - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24935829.injury-update-key-hearts-star-ahead-rangers-fixture/

Hearts confirm return of Hummel in 'record-breaking deal' with iconic kit sponsor - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24935651.iconic-hearts-kit-sponsor-set-return-record-breaking-deal/

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Hearts defeated St Mirren on penalties in Paisley on Monday evening to progress to the Scottish Cup quarter-final where they will face Dundee at Tynecastle Park. Joel and Craig recap a late but ultimately successful night as they discuss a poor performance, big moments and some big performances.

Subscribe to Hearts Standard for £1 for 6 months and be entered into a draw to win a pair of hospitality tickets for Hearts v St Mirren later this month - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/

How returning hero helped Hearts find a way past St Mirren in Scottish Cup tie - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24924943.returning-hero-helped-hearts-find-way-past-st-mirren/

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St Mirren v Hearts takes place tonight in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Joel and Craig talk about their thoughts ahead of the trip to Paisley, look back to last week's live event with head coach Neil Critchley and discuss Macaulay Tait's excellent start to life at Livingston.

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Calem Nieuwenhof explains injury timeline, lowest ebb and patience over Hearts return - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24919479.hearts-star-pinpoints-lowest-ebb-11-month-injury-hell/

Why Gary Locke has been invaluable for Neil Critchley and Hearts loan strategy - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24921823.one-hearts-legend-invaluable-neil-critchley/

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Joel and Craig look back on a fairly busy January transfer window at Hearts, even if transfer deadline day wasn't their busiest.

How Hearts addressed key areas to emerge from January window stronger - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24908908.hearts-emerged-january-transfer-window-stronger/

Hearts January window round-up: Five signed, eight exit, summer movement - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24907122.hearts-january-round-up-five-signed-eight-exit-summer-movement/

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Joel and Craig discuss the latest at Hearts as the January transfer window draws to a close. The pair discuss Harry Milne and what else to expect from transfer deadline day. Hearts are pushing to sign left-back

Harry Milne before transfer window closes - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24903750.hearts-negotiations-deal-championship-left-back/

Ethan Drysdale set for Partick Thistle loan as part of Harry Milne to Hearts deal - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24904914.hearts-startlet-set-loan-move-part-harry-milne-transfer/

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In January 2006, during the height of Vladimir Romanov's ownership, Hearts signed 11 players across the space of 31 days, including the confirmation of seven on transfer deadline day. Joel Sked and Craig Cairns look back at that window and discuss the impact of... Neil McCann, Chris Hackett, Lee Johnson, Nerijus Barasa, Ludek Straceny, Martin Petras, Jose Goncalves, Juho Makela, Bruno Aguiar, Mirsad Beslija and Rais M'Bohli.

Exclusive interview: Bruno Aguiar on Old Firm challenge and Hearts return - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24551658.interview-bruno-aguiar-old-firm-challenge-hearts-return/

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Joel and Craig react to Dundee 0-6 Hearts at Dens Park in the Scottish Premiership. The pair talk about the strike partnership of Elton Kabangu and Lawrence Shankland, how the right side of the team coped and whether Hearts are now eyeing a place in Europe? 

How Europe became realistic for Hearts with devastating performance https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24902617.europe-became-realisitc-hearts-devastating-performance/

Neil Critchley on Elton Kabangu long-term Hearts future https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24902894.neil-critchley-elton-kabangu-long-term-hearts-future/

Neil Critchley on Jorge Grant absence, Hearts transfer latest and Neilson praise - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24902620.neil-critchley-jorge-grant-absence-hearts-transfer-latest/

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Hearts' Neil Critchley spoke to the media about the latest transfer news at Tynecastle Park, Craig and Joel discuss what was said. The Hearts head coach also said a decision was still to be made on the availability of new signings Michael Steinwender and Sander Kartum ahead of Saturday's trip to Dens Park to face Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts transfer latest: Critchley on looking to add and enquiries https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24899848.hearts-transfer-latest-critchley-looking-add-enquiries/

Neil Critchley explains Hearts decision on Steinwender and Kartum https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24900647.neil-critchley-explains-hearts-decision-steinwender-kartum/

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