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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 1h
🗣️ "There are quite a few people who know about Hearts, who still actively follow their results and who will be pleased if they win the league."

Why Hearts were a household name in Belarus and one prominent journalist still follows them | @mattlindsayht.bsky.social
Why fans in pariah state Belarus want to see Hearts end Celtic and Rangers duopoly
Why do football supporters in pariah state Belarus want to see Hearts end Celtic and Rangers' 40 year duopoly of the Scottish title.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 8h
😫 Last-minute heartbreak
🔁 Forcing EK into early change
⚽ Striker stands out
👏 Si Ferry praise
👍 Returning loan players' impact

How Hearts B and Angus Beith were left 'gutted' at full-time in the KDM Evolution trophy
East Kilbride 3-2 Hearts B: Standout performer, Si Ferry praise, Beith 'gutted'
Angus Beith's side were undone by a stoppage-time goal in the KDM Evolution trophy.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 9h
🗣️ "You still want to go and do well and send a message back that I'm still doing well. Hopefully I've done that."

James Wilson on the Hearts striker situation after Scotland Under-21s hat-trick | @craigcairns.bsky.social
James Wilson on Hearts striker situation, hat-trick message and match ball confusion
The 18-year-old striker scored three times for the Scotland under-21s this week in a 12-0 win.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 1d
The full in-depth interview with the Hearts legends can be watched via @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social YouTube
Scarves Around the Funnel Episode 368 - Auld Alliance
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 1d
👀 Stephane Adam on turning down Hibs to join Hearts

💷 Gilles Rousset's big financial decision to move to Tynecastle Park
Hearts legend Stephane Adam on why he turned down Hibs for Tynecastle move
Hearts legend Stephane Adam has opened up on his decision to sign for the club instead of Hibs in 1997
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 1d
4️⃣ Spending four months reflecting
🤝 Manager visits and States trip
👌 Choosing the right opportunity
👍 A better manager for the Dundee United experience
🗣️ Communication learning

Exclusive: Liam Fox is ready to return to management after Hearts interim spells
How Liam Fox has been preparing for return to management after Hearts spell
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 1d
Liam Fox has spent the last four months reflecting on a coaching journey that started 10 years ago.

The former Hearts interim coach is ready to return to management having spent time with managers and in the States.

He speaks exclusively to @sked21.bsky.social about the desire to manage.
How Liam Fox has been preparing for return to management after Hearts spell
Liam Fox left Hearts at the end of the season. The club's former coach speaks exclusively to Hearts Standard for the first time since his departure.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 2d
🗣️ "Completely accidental"

Reason Lawrence Shankland's Hearts goal stood in win over Rangers explained
‘Completely accidental’ - Why Hearts goal stood in win over Rangers revealed
The Scottish FA have released VAR audio from Lawrence Shankland's goal for Heart of Midlothian against Rangers last month.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 2d
By the end of 2025, Heart of Midlothian could have as many as five directors who weren't part of the board at the start of the year.

A preferred chair has been pinpointed, a new CFO has been installed and a director is set to step down at the AGM.

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Hearts identify candidate to replace Ann Budge with further board changes expected
The club's board is going to have a new look come the end of the year.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 2d
James Wilson's game time at Hearts has been limited recently - but he had a very productive evening for Scotland Under-21s.

@craigcairns.bsky.social was at Dens Park as the striker scored a hat-trick.

As well as his goals, there was plenty to like about his performance ⤵️
What we learned from James Wilson's hat-trick performance for Scotland Under-21s
The teenage striker has found his game time at club level limited but he kept his confidence high with a hat-trick for Scotland 21s
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 2d
Sorry, that's not the case. We misinterpreted something.

Loser in second CL qualifier drops to EL third qualifier.

We'll have an updated and accurate version next week.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 2d
The Hearts could have a new look come 2026

♦️ Preferred chair candidate identified
♦️ Another director to step down
♦️ New chief finance officer in post

Exclusive @sked21.bsky.social ⤵️
Hearts identify candidate to replace Ann Budge with further board changes expected
The club's board is going to have a new look come the end of the year.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 3d
The deadline for submitting completed applications is at 5pm on October 23 and the Foundation will formally appoint the successful applicants at its AGM on December 4⤵️
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Call for applicants as Foundation of Hearts bids to fill board vacancies
The successful candidates will be announced at the majority shareholder's AGM later this year.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 3d
The midfielder was called up to the current squad after missing out on the previous international break

🆕Macaulay Tait on past Scotland under-21 omission and focusing on '1 percenters' | @sked21.bsky.social
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Macaulay Tait on past Scotland under-21 omission and focusing on '1 percenters'
When Scot Gemmill named his Scotland Under-21 squad for last month's European Championship qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Portugal,…
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
📩The Foundation of Hearts has opened the application process to fill three vacancies on its board⤵️
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Call for applicants as Foundation of Hearts bids to fill board vacancies
The successful candidates will be announced at the majority shareholder's AGM later this year.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
🆕Derek McInnes committed to Hearts after talks with club

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Derek McInnes committed to Hearts amid ongoing Rangers manager hunt
The head coach has enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Scottish Premiership.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
🏅Alexandros Kyziridis has been awarded the goal of the month for September

🚀It is for his stunning strike versus Falkirk in last month's 3-0 win
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Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis awarded SPFL goal of the month for 'unbelievable strike'
The winger has scored four goals and set up another four since his summer move.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
🗣️“I’m definitely not in a hurry to leave or anything. I really enjoy everything about Hearts. Everyone who knows me knows that, but my focus at the moment is just playing football.”

🆕What Cammy Devlin said about Hearts contract situation
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What Cammy Devlin said about Hearts contract situation on international duty
The midfielder is currently on international duty with Australia.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
These signings have come from near and far and may seem to all be unique, but when you dive deeper into these signings, you find some similar trends⤵️
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Hearts recruitment, the seven key traits and how they fit Derek McInnes' style
Tom Irving looks back at a strong summer transfer window and how each of those, and Islam Chesnokov, fit into the head coach's plans.
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Joel Sked @sked21.bsky.social · 5d
Liam McFarlane's positive season continues, training with the Scotland national team over the past two days.

Part of the 21s squad for the upcoming double header but got a good experience with the senior team.

Highly thought of by club and country.
Hearts goalkeeper Liam McFarlane trains with Scotland national team
The talented Hearts goalkeeper has gained further experience ahead of the upcoming under-21 double header.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 4d
Heart of Midlothian's recruitment has ensured players fit a certain profile, with key traits shared by the summer signings

♦️ High-intensity pressing
♦️ Set piece threat
♦️ Forward-thinking mindset
♦️ Threat from wide
♦️ Energy and work ethic

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Hearts recruitment, the seven key traits and how they fit Derek McInnes' style
Tom Irving looks back at a strong summer transfer window and how each of those, and Islam Chesnokov, fit into the head coach's plans.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 5d
The Hearts stance on Derek McInnes as Rangers begin the process of appointing a new manager

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The Hearts stance on Derek McInnes as one Rangers manager candidate ruled out
The Hearts head coach has been touted as a possible candidate to replace Russell Martin.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 5d
🏅 Lawrence Shankland has been named Player of the Month.

⚽️ Three goals in September
Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland named Scottish Premiership player of the month
Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland named Scottish Premiership player of the month
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 5d
Sabah Kerjota made a vital impact in the win over Hibs.

Already, a number of the club's summer signings have shown Hearts fans what they are capable of. And there is more to come.

@irvinganalysis.bsky.social details the seven key traits shared by the recruits and how they have fit in ⤵️
Hearts recruitment, the seven key traits and how they fit Derek McInnes' style
Tom Irving looks back at a strong summer transfer window and how each of those, and Islam Chesnokov, fit into the head coach's plans.
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Hearts Standard @heartsstandard.bsky.social · 5d
Hibs surprised everyone with their kick-off in the derby but Craig Halkett has said Hearts were planning to do the same.
Hearts derby hero Craig Halkett makes admission over Hibs' bonkers kick-off
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