Joel Sked
@sked21.bsky.social
Before Hearts, Alexandros Kyziridis encountered "difficult times"... a lot of them.
Doubted, not trusted and rejected.
He details his journey to Tynecastle Park for @heartsstandard.bsky.social
Doubted, not trusted and rejected.
He details his journey to Tynecastle Park for @heartsstandard.bsky.social
Alexandros Kyziridis before Hearts: Gorgie's Greek God and his journey to Tynecastle
Alexandros Kyziridis faced a number of challenges during his career before he ended up at Hearts.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Before Hearts, Alexandros Kyziridis encountered "difficult times"... a lot of them.
Doubted, not trusted and rejected.
He details his journey to Tynecastle Park for @heartsstandard.bsky.social
Doubted, not trusted and rejected.
He details his journey to Tynecastle Park for @heartsstandard.bsky.social
Really good write up from Angus who covers the B team on last night’s win at Kelty.
A late win, Keir McMeekin and Gary Kirk tribute.
🗣️ Angus Beith: “He was so passionate about the young players and he helped and supported and challenged them brilliantly.”
A late win, Keir McMeekin and Gary Kirk tribute.
🗣️ Angus Beith: “He was so passionate about the young players and he helped and supported and challenged them brilliantly.”
Hearts B Challenge Cup fate unclear after win as tribute paid to Gary Kirk
The Wee Jambos are relying on another result after defeating Kelty Hearts in the KDM Evolution Trophy. Angus Blacklock was at New Central Park.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Really good write up from Angus who covers the B team on last night’s win at Kelty.
A late win, Keir McMeekin and Gary Kirk tribute.
🗣️ Angus Beith: “He was so passionate about the young players and he helped and supported and challenged them brilliantly.”
A late win, Keir McMeekin and Gary Kirk tribute.
🗣️ Angus Beith: “He was so passionate about the young players and he helped and supported and challenged them brilliantly.”
Bounce game no longer happening. Going to be an 11v11 amongst the squad and young players instead.
⚽Bounce game
🏃'Accelerating' Ageu
🧢International stars
▪️Hearts to play bounce game as Derek McInnes reveals Ageu plans
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2561141...
🏃'Accelerating' Ageu
🧢International stars
▪️Hearts to play bounce game as Derek McInnes reveals Ageu plans
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2561141...
Hearts to play bounce game as Derek McInnes reveals Ageu acceleration plans
Hearts will use the international break to get Ageu closer to full fitness ahead of the Aberdeen clash.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Bounce game no longer happening. Going to be an 11v11 amongst the squad and young players instead.
Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime have been excellent.
An area that was expected to evolve with signings. They have, however, evolved and are playing more direct.
Breakdown of their game, Beni blow, insight from McInnes and Devlin’s ridiculous stats.
An area that was expected to evolve with signings. They have, however, evolved and are playing more direct.
Breakdown of their game, Beni blow, insight from McInnes and Devlin’s ridiculous stats.
Cammy and Beni: They key Hearts partnership, injury blow and team's best performer
Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime have been pivotal to Heart of Midlothian's excellent start to the season.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime have been excellent.
An area that was expected to evolve with signings. They have, however, evolved and are playing more direct.
Breakdown of their game, Beni blow, insight from McInnes and Devlin’s ridiculous stats.
An area that was expected to evolve with signings. They have, however, evolved and are playing more direct.
Breakdown of their game, Beni blow, insight from McInnes and Devlin’s ridiculous stats.
Derek McInnes admitted Hearts missed Beni Baningime and expressed frustration at the stoppage time.
🗣️ "If that was Rangers or Celtic at the top of the league, rest assured, there'd be six, seven, eight minutes gone up there. That's a fact."
🗣️ "If that was Rangers or Celtic at the top of the league, rest assured, there'd be six, seven, eight minutes gone up there. That's a fact."
Derek McInnes reveals Beni Baningime timeline and frustration over stoppage time
Derek McInnes admitted that Hearts didn't deserve more than a point in the 1-1 draw with Dundee United.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Derek McInnes admitted Hearts missed Beni Baningime and expressed frustration at the stoppage time.
🗣️ "If that was Rangers or Celtic at the top of the league, rest assured, there'd be six, seven, eight minutes gone up there. That's a fact."
🗣️ "If that was Rangers or Celtic at the top of the league, rest assured, there'd be six, seven, eight minutes gone up there. That's a fact."
Hearts drop points for just the third time this season.
Draw the fair result from Tynecastle Park. Cammy Devlin excels again and Craig Halkett facing suspension.
Fans grew increasingly frustrated with Beaton.
Draw the fair result from Tynecastle Park. Cammy Devlin excels again and Craig Halkett facing suspension.
Fans grew increasingly frustrated with Beaton.
Hearts 1-1 Dundee United: Half-time changes, Halkett disappointment, ref frustration
Hearts dropped points for just the third time this season. Joel and Craig reflect on the 1-1 draw with Dundee United.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hearts drop points for just the third time this season.
Draw the fair result from Tynecastle Park. Cammy Devlin excels again and Craig Halkett facing suspension.
Fans grew increasingly frustrated with Beaton.
Draw the fair result from Tynecastle Park. Cammy Devlin excels again and Craig Halkett facing suspension.
Fans grew increasingly frustrated with Beaton.
Beni Baningime is set to miss "a number of weeks", Derek McInnes has told HeartsTV.
He suffered a hamstring injury in training.
He suffered a hamstring injury in training.
Hearts suffer injury blow with Beni Baningime out for 'number of weeks'
Beni Baningime has suffered a hamstring injury.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Beni Baningime is set to miss "a number of weeks", Derek McInnes has told HeartsTV.
He suffered a hamstring injury in training.
He suffered a hamstring injury in training.
Lawrence Shankland revealed tweaks to his diet allowed him to shift some weight this summer.
🗣️ "I was just maintaining weight and couldn't seem to shift it."
♦️ Putting a shift in
♦️ Change from last season
♦️ Scotland recall
♦️ Braga song jealousy
🗣️ "I was just maintaining weight and couldn't seem to shift it."
♦️ Putting a shift in
♦️ Change from last season
♦️ Scotland recall
♦️ Braga song jealousy
Lawrence Shankland: Weight loss, Hearts change, Braga 'jealousy' and Scotland recall
The Hearts captain is the club's and Premiership's leading goal scorer. It has brought a return to the Scotland national team.
onlrl.co
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Lawrence Shankland revealed tweaks to his diet allowed him to shift some weight this summer.
🗣️ "I was just maintaining weight and couldn't seem to shift it."
♦️ Putting a shift in
♦️ Change from last season
♦️ Scotland recall
♦️ Braga song jealousy
🗣️ "I was just maintaining weight and couldn't seem to shift it."
♦️ Putting a shift in
♦️ Change from last season
♦️ Scotland recall
♦️ Braga song jealousy
Derek McInnes has won the Premiership Manager of the Month award for the third month running.
He becomes the third top-flight manager in the SPFL era to win the award for three months running.
He becomes the third top-flight manager in the SPFL era to win the award for three months running.
Derek McInnes: Third manager in SPFL to win 3 Manager of the Month awards in a row
The Hearts head coach saw his team win three and draw one of their four fixtures.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Derek McInnes has won the Premiership Manager of the Month award for the third month running.
He becomes the third top-flight manager in the SPFL era to win the award for three months running.
He becomes the third top-flight manager in the SPFL era to win the award for three months running.
Voting is now open for the Foundation of Hearts board elections.
A day later than expected but emails should be landing in the inboxes of every pledger.
You can read about all six candidates and why they are running⤵️
A day later than expected but emails should be landing in the inboxes of every pledger.
You can read about all six candidates and why they are running⤵️
Who are the 6 Foundation of Hearts board candidates: Their message to voters
Voting will soon open for the Foundation of Hearts board election.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Voting is now open for the Foundation of Hearts board elections.
A day later than expected but emails should be landing in the inboxes of every pledger.
You can read about all six candidates and why they are running⤵️
A day later than expected but emails should be landing in the inboxes of every pledger.
You can read about all six candidates and why they are running⤵️
Derek McInnes is honoured to perform a reading at the Remembrance Service on Sunday as Hearts head coach.
🗣️ "The history we've got with the club and the connection with the McCrae's Battalion. It's a huge honour to be able to speak at that."
🗣️ "The history we've got with the club and the connection with the McCrae's Battalion. It's a huge honour to be able to speak at that."
Derek McInnes: Remembrance Service honour and Hearts stars good enough for call-up
The Hearts head coach spoke ahead of the Dundee United clash on Sunday.
onlrl.co
November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Derek McInnes is honoured to perform a reading at the Remembrance Service on Sunday as Hearts head coach.
🗣️ "The history we've got with the club and the connection with the McCrae's Battalion. It's a huge honour to be able to speak at that."
🗣️ "The history we've got with the club and the connection with the McCrae's Battalion. It's a huge honour to be able to speak at that."
I am no financial expert. So instead, I asked a football finance expert about the Hearts financial accounts
Hearts financial accounts explained: Strong position, loss insight, players sales
Hearts Standard spoke to football finance expert Kieran Maguire about the club's latest set of accounts.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I am no financial expert. So instead, I asked a football finance expert about the Hearts financial accounts
After 11 games last season, Aberdeen had a better record than Hearts.
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
Why Hearts are better placed than Aberdeen a year ago: Depth, comparison, Old Firm
Hearts have completed the first round of fixtures with nine wins and two draws. Craig compares it to Aberdeen's start in the league last season.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
After 11 games last season, Aberdeen had a better record than Hearts.
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
But are Hearts better built to continue their excellent start to the campaign?
Yes.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains why ⤵️
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts
Derek McInnes is set to speak with the player next week ahead of him joining up with Hearts next month.
🗣️ "We’re in constant dialogue with Islam’s agents... We’re all quite comfortable with the situation."
Derek McInnes is set to speak with the player next week ahead of him joining up with Hearts next month.
🗣️ "We’re in constant dialogue with Islam’s agents... We’re all quite comfortable with the situation."
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts: Derek McInnes call, December plan, 'comfortable situation'
The Kazakhstan winger is exciting fans and McInnes provided an update following reports in the player's homeland.
onlrl.co
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts
Derek McInnes is set to speak with the player next week ahead of him joining up with Hearts next month.
🗣️ "We’re in constant dialogue with Islam’s agents... We’re all quite comfortable with the situation."
Derek McInnes is set to speak with the player next week ahead of him joining up with Hearts next month.
🗣️ "We’re in constant dialogue with Islam’s agents... We’re all quite comfortable with the situation."
🚨 Hearts financial accounts released 🚨
💷 Record turnover of £24.4m
❌ £400k net operating loss
🤝 £1.3m player sales
📈 Staff costs rise to more than £19m
🏟️ Gate receipts increase by 12%
💷 Record turnover of £24.4m
❌ £400k net operating loss
🤝 £1.3m player sales
📈 Staff costs rise to more than £19m
🏟️ Gate receipts increase by 12%
Hearts financial accounts: Six-figure loss, £24m turnover, staff costs & player sales
Hearts posted a small loss despite recording a record turnover in their latest financial accounts.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨 Hearts financial accounts released 🚨
💷 Record turnover of £24.4m
❌ £400k net operating loss
🤝 £1.3m player sales
📈 Staff costs rise to more than £19m
🏟️ Gate receipts increase by 12%
💷 Record turnover of £24.4m
❌ £400k net operating loss
🤝 £1.3m player sales
📈 Staff costs rise to more than £19m
🏟️ Gate receipts increase by 12%
Caught up with all six candidates for the Foundation of Hearts board ahead of the voting opening for the upcoming board elections.
Meet the six below ⤵️
Meet the six below ⤵️
Who are the 6 Foundation of Hearts board candidates: Their message to voters
Voting will soon open for the Foundation of Hearts board election.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Caught up with all six candidates for the Foundation of Hearts board ahead of the voting opening for the upcoming board elections.
Meet the six below ⤵️
Meet the six below ⤵️
Heart of Midlothian lead the league after the first round of fixtures.
There have been a number of reasons for the excellent start to the season.
I've looked at those, including things they've achieved for the first time since: 57/58, 64/65 & 94/95
There have been a number of reasons for the excellent start to the season.
I've looked at those, including things they've achieved for the first time since: 57/58, 64/65 & 94/95
7 key reasons why Hearts lead Scottish Premiership after first round of fixtures
Hearts have amassed 29 points from their first 11 fixtures. Joel looks at the reasons behind the excellent start to the campaign.
onlrl.co
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Heart of Midlothian lead the league after the first round of fixtures.
There have been a number of reasons for the excellent start to the season.
I've looked at those, including things they've achieved for the first time since: 57/58, 64/65 & 94/95
There have been a number of reasons for the excellent start to the season.
I've looked at those, including things they've achieved for the first time since: 57/58, 64/65 & 94/95
Kilmarnock have approached Hearts in a bid to ease their goalkeeping situation.
The Rugby Park side are looking to bring in a keeper ahead of the Celtic game this weekend.
The Rugby Park side are looking to bring in a keeper ahead of the Celtic game this weekend.
Kilmarnock approach Hearts about emergency goalkeeper loan ahead of Celtic clash
The Rugby Park side suffered a blow with the news that Max Stryjek is out for 16 weeks.
onlrl.co
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Kilmarnock have approached Hearts in a bid to ease their goalkeeping situation.
The Rugby Park side are looking to bring in a keeper ahead of the Celtic game this weekend.
The Rugby Park side are looking to bring in a keeper ahead of the Celtic game this weekend.
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts latest.
The player has a pre-contract agreement in place and is expected to join in January despite reports to the contrary in his homeland.
The player has a pre-contract agreement in place and is expected to join in January despite reports to the contrary in his homeland.
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts: Winger expected to join in January despite reports
The Kazakhstan international winger has signed a pre-contract agreement with Hearts.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Islam Chesnokov to Hearts latest.
The player has a pre-contract agreement in place and is expected to join in January despite reports to the contrary in his homeland.
The player has a pre-contract agreement in place and is expected to join in January despite reports to the contrary in his homeland.
Derek McInnes says Landry Kabore has "arrived" at Hearts.
He also revealed Ageu told him that he'll "100 per cent he'll be fit for Dundee United".
Plus, reaction to the 4-0 win.
He also revealed Ageu told him that he'll "100 per cent he'll be fit for Dundee United".
Plus, reaction to the 4-0 win.
Derek McInnes: 'Landry Kabore has arrived', Ageu update, Hearts position delight
The Hearts head coach was delighted to end the first round of fixtures with a 4-0 win over Dundee.
onlrl.co
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Derek McInnes says Landry Kabore has "arrived" at Hearts.
He also revealed Ageu told him that he'll "100 per cent he'll be fit for Dundee United".
Plus, reaction to the 4-0 win.
He also revealed Ageu told him that he'll "100 per cent he'll be fit for Dundee United".
Plus, reaction to the 4-0 win.
NINE POINTS CLEAR
Hearts swept past Dundee with a controlled and confidence performance.
Landry Kabore gets off the mark in maroon and Cammy Devlin finished with the armband once more.
Hearts swept past Dundee with a controlled and confidence performance.
Landry Kabore gets off the mark in maroon and Cammy Devlin finished with the armband once more.
Hearts 4-0 Dundee: NINE points clear, Landry Kabore stars, captain Cammy Devlin
Hearts swept past Dundee, winning 4-0 at a sold-out Tynecastle Park, increasing their lead at the top. Joel and Craig look back at the action.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NINE POINTS CLEAR
Hearts swept past Dundee with a controlled and confidence performance.
Landry Kabore gets off the mark in maroon and Cammy Devlin finished with the armband once more.
Hearts swept past Dundee with a controlled and confidence performance.
Landry Kabore gets off the mark in maroon and Cammy Devlin finished with the armband once more.
Ageu has sustained a minor hamstring issue (his other hamstring).
Derek McInnes has provided an update.
♦️ Sustained in training yesterday
♦️ Had a scan
♦️ Chance to return v Dundee United next week.
Derek McInnes has provided an update.
♦️ Sustained in training yesterday
♦️ Had a scan
♦️ Chance to return v Dundee United next week.
Ageu sustains injury: Scan on hamstring, when he could return, McInnes update
The Brazilian midfielder has made just two appearances since becoming the club's record signing.
onlrl.co
November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ageu has sustained a minor hamstring issue (his other hamstring).
Derek McInnes has provided an update.
♦️ Sustained in training yesterday
♦️ Had a scan
♦️ Chance to return v Dundee United next week.
Derek McInnes has provided an update.
♦️ Sustained in training yesterday
♦️ Had a scan
♦️ Chance to return v Dundee United next week.
Run it again? For the seventh time?
That would be a bigger surprise than changes. But don’t think Derek McInnes will make too many changes to the Hearts XI.
Reckon there’ll be two or three and could depend on 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.
That would be a bigger surprise than changes. But don’t think Derek McInnes will make too many changes to the Hearts XI.
Reckon there’ll be two or three and could depend on 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.
Hearts v Dundee preview: Possible changes, counter threat, nine-point opportunity
Come 5pm, Hearts could have a nine-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Dundee stand in their way.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Run it again? For the seventh time?
That would be a bigger surprise than changes. But don’t think Derek McInnes will make too many changes to the Hearts XI.
Reckon there’ll be two or three and could depend on 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.
That would be a bigger surprise than changes. But don’t think Derek McInnes will make too many changes to the Hearts XI.
Reckon there’ll be two or three and could depend on 4-4-2 or 4-3-3.
The Claudio Braga chant has taken off since Wednesday night.
It all started in the summer.
Devised on a lunch break and a one-minute, thirty-eight-second voice note sent into a Hearts pals WhatsApp chat.
Now for Christmas No.1?
It all started in the summer.
Devised on a lunch break and a one-minute, thirty-eight-second voice note sent into a Hearts pals WhatsApp chat.
Now for Christmas No.1?
Behind the Claudio Braga Hearts chant: WhatsApp voice note, Christmas No.1, 5m views
One of the most popular chants on the terraces amongst Hearts fans is the one for Claudio Braga. Hearts Standard speaks to the man behind the lyrics.
onlrl.co
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Claudio Braga chant has taken off since Wednesday night.
It all started in the summer.
Devised on a lunch break and a one-minute, thirty-eight-second voice note sent into a Hearts pals WhatsApp chat.
Now for Christmas No.1?
It all started in the summer.
Devised on a lunch break and a one-minute, thirty-eight-second voice note sent into a Hearts pals WhatsApp chat.
Now for Christmas No.1?