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🗣️ "Have I ever been as physically and mentally exhausted at half past six as I was Sunday there?
"Probably not."
Exclusive: Gary Mackay on the difference between playing for Hearts in 1986 title battle and being a fan in 2026
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"Probably not."
Exclusive: Gary Mackay on the difference between playing for Hearts in 1986 title battle and being a fan in 2026
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The difference between playing for Hearts in 86 title battle and being a fan in 26
Gary Mackay was a key component of the 1986 Hearts side who pushed for a title. Now he is experiencing it as a fan.
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February 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🗣️ "Have I ever been as physically and mentally exhausted at half past six as I was Sunday there?
"Probably not."
Exclusive: Gary Mackay on the difference between playing for Hearts in 1986 title battle and being a fan in 2026
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"Probably not."
Exclusive: Gary Mackay on the difference between playing for Hearts in 1986 title battle and being a fan in 2026
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Derek McInnes challenged his team to keep the pace at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
He also spoke about the extra responsibility taken on by Claudio Braga and gave updates on Ageu and Islam Chesnokov.
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He also spoke about the extra responsibility taken on by Claudio Braga and gave updates on Ageu and Islam Chesnokov.
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February 20, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Derek McInnes challenged his team to keep the pace at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
He also spoke about the extra responsibility taken on by Claudio Braga and gave updates on Ageu and Islam Chesnokov.
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He also spoke about the extra responsibility taken on by Claudio Braga and gave updates on Ageu and Islam Chesnokov.
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Hearts face six big games between now and the split.
Rather than treat the next six as a block, Derek McInnes is focusing on the next two.
🗣️ "It's important that we try and keep the foot to the pedal and just keep going."
Rather than treat the next six as a block, Derek McInnes is focusing on the next two.
🗣️ "It's important that we try and keep the foot to the pedal and just keep going."
The Derek McInnes Hearts title message: 'We're not going anywhere'
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February 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Hearts face six big games between now and the split.
Rather than treat the next six as a block, Derek McInnes is focusing on the next two.
🗣️ "It's important that we try and keep the foot to the pedal and just keep going."
Rather than treat the next six as a block, Derek McInnes is focusing on the next two.
🗣️ "It's important that we try and keep the foot to the pedal and just keep going."
On Friday nights, Gary Mackay can be found getting stuck in on the pitches at Tynie High and helping young people.
The club's record appearance holder is also a project lead for
@bigheartscommunity.bsky.social
He speaks to @sked21.bsky.social about his role and experiences.
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The club's record appearance holder is also a project lead for
@bigheartscommunity.bsky.social
He speaks to @sked21.bsky.social about his role and experiences.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
On Friday nights, Gary Mackay can be found getting stuck in on the pitches at Tynie High and helping young people.
The club's record appearance holder is also a project lead for
@bigheartscommunity.bsky.social
He speaks to @sked21.bsky.social about his role and experiences.
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The club's record appearance holder is also a project lead for
@bigheartscommunity.bsky.social
He speaks to @sked21.bsky.social about his role and experiences.
🔗 onlrl.co/ku7hdp
🗣️ "It's so important that they're with us"
🗣️ "I'll be a fan as well, cheering on the boys"
🗣️ "I feel like Hearts are playing the way a Hearts team should"
What Cammy Devlin has asked of Hearts fans ahead of the next two home games
🗣️ "I'll be a fan as well, cheering on the boys"
🗣️ "I feel like Hearts are playing the way a Hearts team should"
What Cammy Devlin has asked of Hearts fans ahead of the next two home games
What Hearts star has been telling fans on the street as he sends message for run-in
What Hearts star has been telling fans on the street as he sends message for run-in
onlrl.co
February 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🗣️ "It's so important that they're with us"
🗣️ "I'll be a fan as well, cheering on the boys"
🗣️ "I feel like Hearts are playing the way a Hearts team should"
What Cammy Devlin has asked of Hearts fans ahead of the next two home games
🗣️ "I'll be a fan as well, cheering on the boys"
🗣️ "I feel like Hearts are playing the way a Hearts team should"
What Cammy Devlin has asked of Hearts fans ahead of the next two home games
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We ask the question: Has Claudio Braga been the signing of the season⁉️
🎙️ @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social
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We ask the question: Has Claudio Braga been the signing of the season⁉️
🎙️ @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/IXja09L...
HEARTS LATEST | Is Claudio Braga the signing of the season?
YouTube video by Hearts Standard
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February 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
🚨Going live at 5.10pm🚨
We ask the question: Has Claudio Braga been the signing of the season⁉️
🎙️ @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/IXja09L...
We ask the question: Has Claudio Braga been the signing of the season⁉️
🎙️ @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/IXja09L...
Hearts plan to use their free week next month to go to a warm-weather training camp ☀️
They will fly out a few days after their home fixture versus Aberdeen
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2587042...
They will fly out a few days after their home fixture versus Aberdeen
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2587042...
Hearts set for warm weather training camp ahead of Premiership title push
Hearts set for warm weather training camp ahead of Premiership title push
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Hearts plan to use their free week next month to go to a warm-weather training camp ☀️
They will fly out a few days after their home fixture versus Aberdeen
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2587042...
They will fly out a few days after their home fixture versus Aberdeen
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2587042...
Derek McInnes reiterated the message that Heart of Midlothian's fight is with themselves.
He believes it has served them well this season as he discussed the title battle, Celtic and Rangers and the need for praise and support.
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He believes it has served them well this season as he discussed the title battle, Celtic and Rangers and the need for praise and support.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Derek McInnes reiterated the message that Heart of Midlothian's fight is with themselves.
He believes it has served them well this season as he discussed the title battle, Celtic and Rangers and the need for praise and support.
@sked21.bsky.social ✍️
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He believes it has served them well this season as he discussed the title battle, Celtic and Rangers and the need for praise and support.
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❌ Not going anywhere
👀 What is "all bollocks"
👏 Players deserve praise
🗣️ Message to fans
2️⃣The two-game aim
Derek McInnes issues Hearts title message ahead of another key period | @sked21.bsky.social
👀 What is "all bollocks"
👏 Players deserve praise
🗣️ Message to fans
2️⃣The two-game aim
Derek McInnes issues Hearts title message ahead of another key period | @sked21.bsky.social
The Derek McInnes Hearts title message: 'We're not going anywhere'
Derek McInnes noted Hearts are not going anywhere after defeat at Rangers as he sets two-game challenge.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 10:39 PM
❌ Not going anywhere
👀 What is "all bollocks"
👏 Players deserve praise
🗣️ Message to fans
2️⃣The two-game aim
Derek McInnes issues Hearts title message ahead of another key period | @sked21.bsky.social
👀 What is "all bollocks"
👏 Players deserve praise
🗣️ Message to fans
2️⃣The two-game aim
Derek McInnes issues Hearts title message ahead of another key period | @sked21.bsky.social
Every time Heart of Midlothian have dropped points, their bubble has apparently been burst.
Yet, they have been top of the Scottish Premiership for 144 days straight.
@moiragordon.bsky.social tackles the predictable, lazy and irritating bubble narrative.
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Yet, they have been top of the Scottish Premiership for 144 days straight.
@moiragordon.bsky.social tackles the predictable, lazy and irritating bubble narrative.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Every time Heart of Midlothian have dropped points, their bubble has apparently been burst.
Yet, they have been top of the Scottish Premiership for 144 days straight.
@moiragordon.bsky.social tackles the predictable, lazy and irritating bubble narrative.
🔗 onlrl.co/7lkrf5
Yet, they have been top of the Scottish Premiership for 144 days straight.
@moiragordon.bsky.social tackles the predictable, lazy and irritating bubble narrative.
🔗 onlrl.co/7lkrf5
Harry Milne.
A throwback full-back who trains the way he plays.
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A throwback full-back who trains the way he plays.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Harry Milne.
A throwback full-back who trains the way he plays.
@craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
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A throwback full-back who trains the way he plays.
@craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
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Oisin McEntee will be unavailable for Hearts' fixture with Falkirk but could return v Aberdeen after positive news on his shoulder issue.
Meanwhile, Falkirk will be without their first-choice centre-halves.
Meanwhile, Falkirk will be without their first-choice centre-halves.
Hearts receive positive Oisin McEntee update, team news, Falkirk without key duo
Hearts host Falkirk this weekend at Tynecastle Park.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Oisin McEntee will be unavailable for Hearts' fixture with Falkirk but could return v Aberdeen after positive news on his shoulder issue.
Meanwhile, Falkirk will be without their first-choice centre-halves.
Meanwhile, Falkirk will be without their first-choice centre-halves.
Hearts have set the pace for most of the season and the reaction outwith the club to Sunday's defeat was as predictable as it was lazy. ✍️
Why Hearts title push deserves more respect than burst-bubble memes
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586669...
Why Hearts title push deserves more respect than burst-bubble memes
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586669...
Hearts deserve more respect for their title challenge than lazy bubble-bursting memes
Every Hearts setback has been met with a predictable but lazy response. Moira Gordon, writing for Hearts Standard, explains why.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Hearts have set the pace for most of the season and the reaction outwith the club to Sunday's defeat was as predictable as it was lazy. ✍️
Why Hearts title push deserves more respect than burst-bubble memes
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586669...
Why Hearts title push deserves more respect than burst-bubble memes
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586669...
📺 @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social discuss the latest at Hearts, including:
▪️McInnes' press conference
▪️The call for positivity
▪️Bigger picture
▪️Team news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozy9...
▪️McInnes' press conference
▪️The call for positivity
▪️Bigger picture
▪️Team news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozy9...
HEARTS LATEST | Call for positivity, 6-game target and an update on Oisin McEntee
YouTube video by Hearts Standard
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
📺 @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social discuss the latest at Hearts, including:
▪️McInnes' press conference
▪️The call for positivity
▪️Bigger picture
▪️Team news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozy9...
▪️McInnes' press conference
▪️The call for positivity
▪️Bigger picture
▪️Team news
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozy9...
👍 Positive McEntee update
📝 Team news
❌ Falkirk without key duo
Derek McInnes provided a Hearts injury update
🗣️ "When you looked at how he landed, we'd have taken that all day long."
📝 Team news
❌ Falkirk without key duo
Derek McInnes provided a Hearts injury update
🗣️ "When you looked at how he landed, we'd have taken that all day long."
Hearts receive positive Oisin McEntee update, team news, Falkirk without key duo
Hearts host Falkirk this weekend at Tynecastle Park.
onlrl.co
February 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
👍 Positive McEntee update
📝 Team news
❌ Falkirk without key duo
Derek McInnes provided a Hearts injury update
🗣️ "When you looked at how he landed, we'd have taken that all day long."
📝 Team news
❌ Falkirk without key duo
Derek McInnes provided a Hearts injury update
🗣️ "When you looked at how he landed, we'd have taken that all day long."
💻 JTA approved
⏳ Patience
↗️ Unfamiliar roles
🔑 Key players
Derek McInnes on why Magnusson and Milne sum up Hearts Jamestown signings and Derek McInnes approach | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
⏳ Patience
↗️ Unfamiliar roles
🔑 Key players
Derek McInnes on why Magnusson and Milne sum up Hearts Jamestown signings and Derek McInnes approach | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
Why Magnusson and Milne sum up Hearts Jamestown signings and Derek McInnes approach
The signings so far have fallen broadly into two categories since the analytics firm got involved with the club.
onlrl.co
February 18, 2026 at 7:32 AM
💻 JTA approved
⏳ Patience
↗️ Unfamiliar roles
🔑 Key players
Derek McInnes on why Magnusson and Milne sum up Hearts Jamestown signings and Derek McInnes approach | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
⏳ Patience
↗️ Unfamiliar roles
🔑 Key players
Derek McInnes on why Magnusson and Milne sum up Hearts Jamestown signings and Derek McInnes approach | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️
🗣️“The lads are starting to demonstrate some of those qualities, which you absolutely need to be able to play at a club like Hearts."
Exclusive: Angus Beith on Hearts B learning curve, first-team trait and the difficult step-up
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586074...
Exclusive: Angus Beith on Hearts B learning curve, first-team trait and the difficult step-up
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586074...
Angus Beith on Hearts B learning curve, first-team trait and the difficult step-up
The head coach spoke about learning from mistakes and his players' improvement in recent weeks.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
🗣️“The lads are starting to demonstrate some of those qualities, which you absolutely need to be able to play at a club like Hearts."
Exclusive: Angus Beith on Hearts B learning curve, first-team trait and the difficult step-up
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586074...
Exclusive: Angus Beith on Hearts B learning curve, first-team trait and the difficult step-up
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2586074...
The message from the Hearts dressing room after the Rangers defeat was understandably defiant.
Claudio Braga pointed to the team's position in the league and the opportunity the next run of fixtures present.
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Claudio Braga pointed to the team's position in the league and the opportunity the next run of fixtures present.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The message from the Hearts dressing room after the Rangers defeat was understandably defiant.
Claudio Braga pointed to the team's position in the league and the opportunity the next run of fixtures present.
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Claudio Braga pointed to the team's position in the league and the opportunity the next run of fixtures present.
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Claudio Braga was hugely impressive v Rangers - but needed more from the supporting cast.
Ageu, Chesnokov, Kyziridis, Kabore and Mato combined for two shots, two touches in the Rangers box and one chance created.
@sked21.bsky.social breaks down Sunday's game ⤵️
Ageu, Chesnokov, Kyziridis, Kabore and Mato combined for two shots, two touches in the Rangers box and one chance created.
@sked21.bsky.social breaks down Sunday's game ⤵️
The four Hearts frustrations and two key in-game moments from Rangers defeat
Hearts led twice at Ibrox but couldn't come away with a significant result in the title race. Joel Sked looks back at the action against Rangers.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Claudio Braga was hugely impressive v Rangers - but needed more from the supporting cast.
Ageu, Chesnokov, Kyziridis, Kabore and Mato combined for two shots, two touches in the Rangers box and one chance created.
@sked21.bsky.social breaks down Sunday's game ⤵️
Ageu, Chesnokov, Kyziridis, Kabore and Mato combined for two shots, two touches in the Rangers box and one chance created.
@sked21.bsky.social breaks down Sunday's game ⤵️
Claudio Braga is not feeling any pressure in the title race.
🗣️ "The pressure, I think, is on the teams that normally win the league.
The Hearts striker talked pressure, disappointment and what was said in the "united" dressing room.
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🗣️ "The pressure, I think, is on the teams that normally win the league.
The Hearts striker talked pressure, disappointment and what was said in the "united" dressing room.
@bmeik.bsky.social ✍️
Claudio Braga on what was said in 'united' Hearts dressing room and pressure opinion
The Hearts striker scored his 14th goal of the season but it counted for nothing in the defeat at Ibrox.
onlrl.co
February 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Claudio Braga is not feeling any pressure in the title race.
🗣️ "The pressure, I think, is on the teams that normally win the league.
The Hearts striker talked pressure, disappointment and what was said in the "united" dressing room.
@bmeik.bsky.social ✍️
🗣️ "The pressure, I think, is on the teams that normally win the league.
The Hearts striker talked pressure, disappointment and what was said in the "united" dressing room.
@bmeik.bsky.social ✍️
In the first half, Hearts were aggressive, passing up good moments on the break but were open.
In the second half, Hearts had control, stopped the threat on the counter but lacked their own threat.
@sked21.bsky.social analyses key moments and the half-time change
In the second half, Hearts had control, stopped the threat on the counter but lacked their own threat.
@sked21.bsky.social analyses key moments and the half-time change
The four Hearts frustrations and two key in-game moments from Rangers defeat
Hearts led twice at Ibrox but couldn't come away with a significant result in the title race. Joel Sked looks back at the action against Rangers.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In the first half, Hearts were aggressive, passing up good moments on the break but were open.
In the second half, Hearts had control, stopped the threat on the counter but lacked their own threat.
@sked21.bsky.social analyses key moments and the half-time change
In the second half, Hearts had control, stopped the threat on the counter but lacked their own threat.
@sked21.bsky.social analyses key moments and the half-time change
The Gorgie Ultras are trying to ensure there is a powerful Tynecastle Park atmosphere for the run-in.
They are raising funds to create "bigger and better tifos".
Like the one they produced for the Edinburgh derby.
@sked21.bsky.social ✍️
They are raising funds to create "bigger and better tifos".
Like the one they produced for the Edinburgh derby.
@sked21.bsky.social ✍️
How Gorgie Ultras aim make Tynecastle a fortress and numbers behind derby tifo
The group are raising money to produce more vibrant displays as seen prior to the Edinburgh derby.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The Gorgie Ultras are trying to ensure there is a powerful Tynecastle Park atmosphere for the run-in.
They are raising funds to create "bigger and better tifos".
Like the one they produced for the Edinburgh derby.
@sked21.bsky.social ✍️
They are raising funds to create "bigger and better tifos".
Like the one they produced for the Edinburgh derby.
@sked21.bsky.social ✍️
🎙️ Post-match reaction 🎙️
@sked21.bsky.social & @bmeik.bsky.social discuss the 4-2 loss at Rangers, the frustration, Braga's performance and what it means going forward.
@sked21.bsky.social & @bmeik.bsky.social discuss the 4-2 loss at Rangers, the frustration, Braga's performance and what it means going forward.
REACTION | What frustrated in loss and what it means for title battle | Rangers 4-2 Hearts
YouTube video by Hearts Standard
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February 16, 2026 at 9:18 AM
🎙️ Post-match reaction 🎙️
@sked21.bsky.social & @bmeik.bsky.social discuss the 4-2 loss at Rangers, the frustration, Braga's performance and what it means going forward.
@sked21.bsky.social & @bmeik.bsky.social discuss the 4-2 loss at Rangers, the frustration, Braga's performance and what it means going forward.
🗣️ “We've now got some good games on paper coming up and it's important that we try and maximise the games coming up.”
Derek McInnes on disappointment of defeat but encouraged by fight and courage of his players.
Watch in full: youtu.be/-5TFUM0jIwo?...
Derek McInnes on disappointment of defeat but encouraged by fight and courage of his players.
Watch in full: youtu.be/-5TFUM0jIwo?...
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
🗣️ “We've now got some good games on paper coming up and it's important that we try and maximise the games coming up.”
Derek McInnes on disappointment of defeat but encouraged by fight and courage of his players.
Watch in full: youtu.be/-5TFUM0jIwo?...
Derek McInnes on disappointment of defeat but encouraged by fight and courage of his players.
Watch in full: youtu.be/-5TFUM0jIwo?...
🗣️ "We needed to take the sting out of the game the way the Rangers finished the half."
🗣️ "We'll get it looked at tomorrow. But it doesn't look great."
Derek McInnes on the Hearts half-time change and Oisin McEntee
🗣️ "We'll get it looked at tomorrow. But it doesn't look great."
Derek McInnes on the Hearts half-time change and Oisin McEntee
Derek McInnes explains Hearts half-time switch and Oisin McEntee latest
Derek McInnes believes there will be more twists and turns in the Scottish Premiership title race after Heart of Midlothian fell to a 4-2 defeat to…
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
🗣️ "We needed to take the sting out of the game the way the Rangers finished the half."
🗣️ "We'll get it looked at tomorrow. But it doesn't look great."
Derek McInnes on the Hearts half-time change and Oisin McEntee
🗣️ "We'll get it looked at tomorrow. But it doesn't look great."
Derek McInnes on the Hearts half-time change and Oisin McEntee
