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Craig Cairns
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Craig Cairns @craigcairns.bsky.social · Dec 3
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He was a pest out of possession. The 17-year-old striker was involved in more pressures than anyone else with 38. United wingback Ferry was next with 29 | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️

📈Why James Wilson was key to Hearts defending from the front against Dundee United

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January 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Join us live as @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social go over yesterday's Edinburgh derby disappointment

📺Starts at 10am

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December 27, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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🥈Second best
📺"Really bad" VAR call
🤕Injury woes
🇪🇺Qualification hopes

🆕Neil Critchley Q&A after defeat to Copenhagen | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2479139...
Neil Critchley: Why ‘really bad’ VAR call had Hearts impact, Kent & Halkett injuries
Everything Hearts head coach Neil Critchley said after the Conference League clash against Copenhagen.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup said he expects Hearts to have "more bite" than Kilmarnock

🆕What Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup is expecting from Thursday's game | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2478767...
What Copenhagen manager expects from Hearts in Conference League
Jacob Neestrup
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December 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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📺I got up nice and early and walked around Copenhagen, including out to the venue for Thursday's game

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Hearts in Copenhagen: A look at the city centre and area surrounding Parken Stadium
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December 11, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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💬 "I've been on the bench in all the games. I've been supporting the boys and been there. It's obviously been a difficult season for me this season."

🆕 Craig Halkett: Hearts comeback, Euro "itch", Wilson tips and Musa improvement | @craigcairns.bsky.social
Craig Halkett: Hearts comeback, Euro "itch", Wilson tips and Musa improvement
Craig Halkett could be involved in the Conference League for the first time this season when Hearts face Copenhagen.
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December 10, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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💪Hearts comeback
🤞Euro itch
👨‍🏫Wilson tips
↗️Musa improvement

🆕Craig Halkett ahead of Thursday's game in Copenhagen | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

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December 11, 2024 at 6:57 AM
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💬The gaffer’s backed me massively, publicly and put me out there week in and week out. I appreciate that. He’s come in and never really owed me anything

🗣️Lawrence Shankland on Hearts win, psychology, Bruges abuse and James Wilson | @craigcairns.bsky.social

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Hearts star on Bruges abuse, psychology and teenage strike partner
Lawrence Shankland spoke about the reception he received to his penalty miss in Bruges after netting a match-winning double against Dundee.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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➡️Wilson
➡️Halkett
➡️Boateng
⬅️Forrest
⬅️Kent
⬅️Baningime

📝Your Hearts team to face Dundee today
December 7, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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There have been a lot of issues recently but the midfiel isn't one of them. I had a look at the numbers behind Devlin's season after an impressive display against Aberdeen📊

🆕The numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent run of form | @heartsstandard.bsky.social
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The numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent run of form for Hearts
Hearts Standard looks into the numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent form after impressive displays at home and abroad.
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December 6, 2024 at 12:48 PM
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⬆️Top six aim
🏆Future title challengers
🫢Not using R-word
📊Game-changer

🆕Why Hearts chief believes Jamestown can lead to title challenge | @sked21.bsky.social
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Andrew McKinlay's top-six Hearts belief, the R-word, Jamestown title challange
Hearts sit bottom of the Scottish Premiership but chief executive Andrew McKinlay has belief they will finish top six.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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📺We are going live at 16.30 to discuss today's Hearts AGM

On the agenda:
⏺️Lawrence Shankland
🔘January window
⏺️Tony Bloom
🔘Jamestown Analytics

Watch here: youtube.com/live/Dekisr5...
December 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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💪 Neil Critchley asked Hearts to stand up and fight in the second half v Aberdeen - one player who epitomised that fight was Devlin | @craigcairns.bsky.social

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December 2, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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⚽ His goal
❌ Euro squad disappointment
👌 Still the right move
🗣️ Critchley talks
🎶 Waited for his name to be sung

Musa Drammeh opens up on tough Hearts times and sleepless night after Euro squad exclusion | @sked21.bsky.social
Musa Drammeh opens up on tough Hearts times and sleepless night after Euro squad
Musa Drammeh is the name on Hearts' fans lips. He opened up on his tough start to his career at Tynecastle Park.
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December 3, 2024 at 8:08 AM
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📢Last call to take advantage of our Black Friday sale @HeartsStandard_ 🏷️

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December 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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With the help of StatsBomb and Wyscout I looked back over the draw versus Aberdeen. In a nutshell: a lot of positives but they fell short of a win. A familiar story.

🆕The three stages to Hearts draw with Aberdeen – how they responded to adversity
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The three stages to Hearts draw with Aberdeen – how they responded to adversity
Hearts' draw with Aberdeen can be split into three stages. Craig Cairns explores how the team responded to first-half adversity.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Hearts were getting into must-win territory, but it's not a bad point under the circumstances.

🆕Instant analysis: The Hearts star to impress in Aberdeen draw, but Hearts still bottom

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December 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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👏 Coping with injuries
👍 Fantastic second half
🤔 False position
🤩 Musa performance
🗣️ Shankland conversation

What Neil Critchley said after Hearts 1-1 draw with Aberdeen
Neil Critchley on what Musa gave his Hearts side and conversation with Shankland
Neil Critchley spoke to the media after his Hearts side drew 1-1 with Aberdeen. Read everything he said.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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Musa starts. Oyegoke in at right-back, Beni comes back in for Boateng. Vargas and Dhanda out, Spittal back in.

Your Hearts line-up for today:
December 1, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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Even as a wee fantasy-football exercise this was stressful...

🆕Hearts predicted XI versus Aberdeen – who starts in attack? | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

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Hearts predicted XI versus Aberdeen – who starts in attack?
Heart of Midlothian go into today’s crucial match versus Aberdeen bottom of the Scottish Premiership.
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December 1, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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November 30, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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We took a wee walk down to Cercle Brugge's ground in search of the club shop before walking into the breathtaking city centre

🆕Hearts in Bruges: A sneak peek at the Jan Breydelstadion |
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November 27, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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From today, @heartsstandard.bsky.social is offering a year-long subscription for just £12.

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November 28, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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Filmed a few bits and bobs in Bruges. I'm not far from the stadium so I walked down before going into the city centre. There is even a wee bra-related easter egg right at the end

🆕Hearts in Bruges: A sneak peek at the Jan Breydelstadion
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November 27, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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As part of her remit, she will also assist new B Team head coach Angus Beith

🆕Shelley Kerr appointed to brand new position at Hearts
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November 27, 2024 at 9:57 AM