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Joel and James look ahead to the second round of Premiership fixtures, starting with a trip to Motherwell on Saturday, and discuss what changes can be made for an improved points total. They talk consistent line-ups, goals, set-pieces, mentality and the record at Tynecastle.

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Joel Sked and James Cairney discuss and dissect another disappointing day for Hearts at Hampden Park. Were Hearts too cautious? Did the game plan work? Why are goals conceded so quickly? Any positives? Should Hearts fans be expecting better against the Old Firm?

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Joel Sked is joined by Scott McIntosh to look ahead to Heart of Midlothian's Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. They discuss what they would like to see from Hearts and Steven Naismith, how they can finally beat Rangers in Mount Florida and suggest the best XI for the fixture. They may even look ahead to a potential final...

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Joel Sked and James Cairney recap Heart of Midlothian's 1-0 win over Livingston on Wednesday night. The boys discuss Hearts' dominance and the control they had over Livi, Lawrence Shankland's excellent performance and Kenneth Vargas' big moment. The pair looked at Cammy Devlin and Liam Boyce's struggles in the game and how the formation worked.

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Joel Sked and James Cairney discuss the Premiership clash between Hearts and Celtic this Sunday. They look at why Steven Naismith's men shouldn't be afriad of the Scottish champions and how they can get a statement win. The duo also talk about the debate around away ticket allocations.

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