Joel Sked
@sked21.bsky.social
We are running a Black Friday sale
@heartsstandard.bsky.social which ends tonight.
£1 for six months
£12 for 12 months
Far from my favourite thing to do but wrote about why we think it is good value.
@heartsstandard.bsky.social which ends tonight.
£1 for six months
£12 for 12 months
Far from my favourite thing to do but wrote about why we think it is good value.
Why subscribe to Hearts Standard with £1 or £12 great value Black Friday offer
Hearts Standard editor Joel Sked explains the Black Friday offer.
onlrl.co
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We are running a Black Friday sale
@heartsstandard.bsky.social which ends tonight.
£1 for six months
£12 for 12 months
Far from my favourite thing to do but wrote about why we think it is good value.
@heartsstandard.bsky.social which ends tonight.
£1 for six months
£12 for 12 months
Far from my favourite thing to do but wrote about why we think it is good value.
Why did Hearts line up with McEntee and Milne on the right side?
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains the reasoning, the limitations and why Borchgrevink could start on Wednesday.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains the reasoning, the limitations and why Borchgrevink could start on Wednesday.
How Hearts limited Motherwell, struggled to create and reasons for right side
Craig Cairns analyses the team selection for the 0-0 draw at Fir Park.
www.heartsstandard.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Why did Hearts line up with McEntee and Milne on the right side?
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains the reasoning, the limitations and why Borchgrevink could start on Wednesday.
@craigcairns.bsky.social explains the reasoning, the limitations and why Borchgrevink could start on Wednesday.
Heart of Midlothian have been drawn at home to Falkirk in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
The tie is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 17 January.
The tie is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 17 January.
Hearts learn Scottish Cup fourth round opponents and what weekned they will play
Premiership sides entered the tournament following this weekend's third round.
onlrl.co
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Heart of Midlothian have been drawn at home to Falkirk in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
The tie is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 17 January.
The tie is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 17 January.
Derek McInnes admitted his Hearts side didn't do enough to win the game at Motherwell.
Spoke about perspective of the team's position and explained why the team have missed Beni Baningime.
Spoke about perspective of the team's position and explained why the team have missed Beni Baningime.
Derek McInnes on Hearts perspective and the player who has been hard to replace
The Hearts head coach reflected on his side's 0-0 draw at Motherwell.
onlrl.co
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Derek McInnes admitted his Hearts side didn't do enough to win the game at Motherwell.
Spoke about perspective of the team's position and explained why the team have missed Beni Baningime.
Spoke about perspective of the team's position and explained why the team have missed Beni Baningime.
Not the response Hearts or the big travelling support were looking for.
In the end, settled for a point after a poor first half and Alexander Schwolow saves at the end.
First difficult period for Hearts this season.
In the end, settled for a point after a poor first half and Alexander Schwolow saves at the end.
First difficult period for Hearts this season.
Motherwell 0-0 Hearts: Unwanted standout, lack of goals, response after defeat
Hearts and Motherwell played out a 0-0 draw against Motherwell. Joel and Craig react to the action from Fir Park.
onlrl.co
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Not the response Hearts or the big travelling support were looking for.
In the end, settled for a point after a poor first half and Alexander Schwolow saves at the end.
First difficult period for Hearts this season.
In the end, settled for a point after a poor first half and Alexander Schwolow saves at the end.
First difficult period for Hearts this season.
Reposted by Joel Sked
🎙️ Motherwell v Hearts preview 🎙️
Join @sked21.bsky.social & Scott from @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social at 5.30pm on YouTube/Facebook as they look ahead to the trip to Fir Park.
Join @sked21.bsky.social & Scott from @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social at 5.30pm on YouTube/Facebook as they look ahead to the trip to Fir Park.
MOTHERWELL V HEARTS PREVIEW | Will Hearts bounce back | Line-up decisions | KMI panel
YouTube video by Hearts Standard
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November 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🎙️ Motherwell v Hearts preview 🎙️
Join @sked21.bsky.social & Scott from @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social at 5.30pm on YouTube/Facebook as they look ahead to the trip to Fir Park.
Join @sked21.bsky.social & Scott from @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social at 5.30pm on YouTube/Facebook as they look ahead to the trip to Fir Park.
During a meeting on Wednesday, Derek McInnes reminded his players of their position in the table.
There will be plenty of interest in Hearts' trip to Fir Park.
Bumper away crowd, away encouragement and an intriguing fixture.
There will be plenty of interest in Hearts' trip to Fir Park.
Bumper away crowd, away encouragement and an intriguing fixture.
Motherwell v Hearts intrigue, McInnes meeting reminder and a bumper away crowd
The Scottish Premiership league leaders go to Fir Park looking to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season.
onlrl.co
November 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
During a meeting on Wednesday, Derek McInnes reminded his players of their position in the table.
There will be plenty of interest in Hearts' trip to Fir Park.
Bumper away crowd, away encouragement and an intriguing fixture.
There will be plenty of interest in Hearts' trip to Fir Park.
Bumper away crowd, away encouragement and an intriguing fixture.
🗣️ "He's a boy who we think a lot of."
Derek McInnes on James Wilson after his first appearance since August.
Derek McInnes on James Wilson after his first appearance since August.
Derek McInnes on James Wilson after striker's first Hearts appearance since August
The teenager was a second-half substitute in the 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen.
onlrl.co
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🗣️ "He's a boy who we think a lot of."
Derek McInnes on James Wilson after his first appearance since August.
Derek McInnes on James Wilson after his first appearance since August.
Hearts are bracing themselves for Landry Kabore to miss at least three games due to the AFCON.
But Derek McInnes has been really happy with his progression.
Not been an easy start to life at Hearts but he is primed for a key attacking role.
But Derek McInnes has been really happy with his progression.
Not been an easy start to life at Hearts but he is primed for a key attacking role.
Why Landry Kabore is primed for key Hearts role but absence looms due to AFCON
The Burkina Faso international is beginning to show why Hearts fans were excited by his signing - but he will likely miss games next month
onlrl.co
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hearts are bracing themselves for Landry Kabore to miss at least three games due to the AFCON.
But Derek McInnes has been really happy with his progression.
Not been an easy start to life at Hearts but he is primed for a key attacking role.
But Derek McInnes has been really happy with his progression.
Not been an easy start to life at Hearts but he is primed for a key attacking role.
Ageu had his meeting with the specialist about his hamstring injury last night.
Largely positive news.
Largely positive news.
What Hearts learned from Ageu's meeting with specialist on hamstring injury
The midfielder met with a specialist regarding his hamstring injury on Wednesday.
onlrl.co
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ageu had his meeting with the specialist about his hamstring injury last night.
Largely positive news.
Largely positive news.
Reposted by Joel Sked
Beni Baningime has been a big miss for Hearts but he is back on the grass ahead of an expected return next month.
🗣️ McInnes: "Beni's just knuckling down and getting on with it... He is single-minded and deals with what he needs to deal with."
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🗣️ McInnes: "Beni's just knuckling down and getting on with it... He is single-minded and deals with what he needs to deal with."
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November 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Beni Baningime has been a big miss for Hearts but he is back on the grass ahead of an expected return next month.
🗣️ McInnes: "Beni's just knuckling down and getting on with it... He is single-minded and deals with what he needs to deal with."
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🗣️ McInnes: "Beni's just knuckling down and getting on with it... He is single-minded and deals with what he needs to deal with."
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Ageu's meeting with the specialist has been postponed until tonight. A plan of action will be made once he has assessed the scans.
Positive news regarding Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime.
Positive news regarding Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime.
Ageu injury timeline revealed after specialist meeting and Hearts team news
Ageu's meeting with the specialist has been postponed until Wednesday night but there has been positive news elsewhere.
onlrl.co
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Ageu's meeting with the specialist has been postponed until tonight. A plan of action will be made once he has assessed the scans.
Positive news regarding Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime.
Positive news regarding Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime.
Ageu has a meeting with a specialist from London at 8pm to get more clarity on his hamstring injury.
He is expected to be out for "weeks rather than months".
🗣️ McInnes told @heartsstandard.bsky.social: "He's done everything to the letter... he's just desperate to play his part."
He is expected to be out for "weeks rather than months".
🗣️ McInnes told @heartsstandard.bsky.social: "He's done everything to the letter... he's just desperate to play his part."
Ageu injury frustation as Hearts aim to get to bottom of hamstring issue
The club's record signing is set to be out for the rest of the year.
onlrl.co
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ageu has a meeting with a specialist from London at 8pm to get more clarity on his hamstring injury.
He is expected to be out for "weeks rather than months".
🗣️ McInnes told @heartsstandard.bsky.social: "He's done everything to the letter... he's just desperate to play his part."
He is expected to be out for "weeks rather than months".
🗣️ McInnes told @heartsstandard.bsky.social: "He's done everything to the letter... he's just desperate to play his part."
Cammy Devlin was pulled aside by Derek McInnes on Sunday morning to be told he would be leading out the team.
The first time he has captained Hearts from the start.
🗣️ "A proud moment... It's something that I definitely don't take for granted."
The first time he has captained Hearts from the start.
🗣️ "A proud moment... It's something that I definitely don't take for granted."
Cammy Devlin on what it meant to be Hearts captain and Australia World Cup aim
The Australian captained Hearts against Aberdeen, leading the team out for the first time since joining the club.
onlrl.co
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Cammy Devlin was pulled aside by Derek McInnes on Sunday morning to be told he would be leading out the team.
The first time he has captained Hearts from the start.
🗣️ "A proud moment... It's something that I definitely don't take for granted."
The first time he has captained Hearts from the start.
🗣️ "A proud moment... It's something that I definitely don't take for granted."
Reposted by Joel Sked
Hearts suffered their first league defeat of the season on Sunday.
There has been plenty of discourse about the back three - but the reason was far simpler: A lack of killer instinct.
@craigcairns.bsky.social on the moments that summed up Hearts' afternoon.
There has been plenty of discourse about the back three - but the reason was far simpler: A lack of killer instinct.
@craigcairns.bsky.social on the moments that summed up Hearts' afternoon.
Hearts, the key reason for defeat at Aberdeen and the back three theory
Sunday brought the first defeat of the league season for Hearts. Craig analyses why on another day there would have been a positive result.
onlrl.co
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hearts suffered their first league defeat of the season on Sunday.
There has been plenty of discourse about the back three - but the reason was far simpler: A lack of killer instinct.
@craigcairns.bsky.social on the moments that summed up Hearts' afternoon.
There has been plenty of discourse about the back three - but the reason was far simpler: A lack of killer instinct.
@craigcairns.bsky.social on the moments that summed up Hearts' afternoon.
Hearts suffer first league defeat of the season at Pittodrie. Where else?
Created plenty of chances to at least take a point but far too profligate.
The wait for a win at Aberdeen will reach nearly 10 years.
Created plenty of chances to at least take a point but far too profligate.
The wait for a win at Aberdeen will reach nearly 10 years.
Aberdeen 1-0 Hearts: First league defeat, big chances missed, Pittodrie hoodoo
Hearts went down 1-0 at Pittodrie, bringing their first league defeat of the season. Joel and Craig look back at the action.
onlrl.co
November 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hearts suffer first league defeat of the season at Pittodrie. Where else?
Created plenty of chances to at least take a point but far too profligate.
The wait for a win at Aberdeen will reach nearly 10 years.
Created plenty of chances to at least take a point but far too profligate.
The wait for a win at Aberdeen will reach nearly 10 years.
Lawrence Shankland misses out due to a calf issue. Hoped to be nothing serious.
Ageu is also out.
Ageu is also out.
Why Lawrence Shankland is out of Aberdeen v Hearts as Ageu also sits out
Derek McInnes has suffered a further blow with key absentees.
onlrl.co
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lawrence Shankland misses out due to a calf issue. Hoped to be nothing serious.
Ageu is also out.
Ageu is also out.
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