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Hearts

James Hill apologised to Hearts fans for his reaction after the loss to Aberdeen. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts star James Hill apologises for reaction to supporter

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Hearts' Garang Kuol at full time following a recent match at Parkhead.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and Hearts' Garang Kuol at full time following a recent match at Parkhead.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'A very good moment' - Hearts star on his pep talk from Celtic's Postecoglou

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist urges Scottish football to ditch VAR - 'I've changed my mind'

The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA
The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA

New Scotland strip: How much will it cost? When will it be released?

Hearts News

Lawrence Shankland apologised to Hearts fans for the performance in the 3-0 defeat to Aberdeen.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Lawrence Shankland apologised to Hearts fans for the performance in the 3-0 defeat to Aberdeen.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts star in fan apology and strong response after Aberdeen defeat

Celtic, Rangers, Glasgow City and Motherwell have all made it through to the semi-finals of the Women's Scottish Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Celtic, Rangers, Glasgow City and Motherwell have all made it through to the semi-finals of the Women's Scottish Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers kept apart in Scottish Cup semi-finals

Mattie Pollock had a standout performance in the 3-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)
Mattie Pollock had a standout performance in the 3-0 win over Hearts. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)

Aberdeen v Hearts extras: Away fan gestures, Dons talisman

Rangers manager Michael Beale has entered into the debate about the future of Scottish football and suggested everyone "gets in a room" to discuss it.
Rangers manager Michael Beale has entered into the debate about the future of Scottish football and suggested everyone "gets in a room" to discuss it.

Every avenue to improve Scottish football has been explored - just stop it

Celtic captain Callum McGregor says he and Rangers Ryan Jack have only one focus when they represent their country.  (Photo by Bill Murray / SNS Group)
Celtic captain Callum McGregor says he and Rangers Ryan Jack have only one focus when they represent their country.  (Photo by Bill Murray / SNS Group)

Callum McGregor on 50th Scotland cap and Celtic and Rangers rivalries in camp

Duk terrorised the Hearts defence in Aberdeen's win.  (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)
Duk terrorised the Hearts defence in Aberdeen's win.  (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)

How Robson is Aberdeen job favourite as Hearts face 3rd pressure

Barry Robson, Aberdeen's interim boss, had his name sung by the Dons support. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)
Barry Robson, Aberdeen's interim boss, had his name sung by the Dons support. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)

Barry Robson responds to Aberdeen fans singing his name

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts boss Neilson reacts to fan anger and reveals Cochrane sub decision

Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark has been called into the Scotland squad.
Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark has been called into the Scotland squad.

The two men playing a huge part in Clark's rise back to Scotland squad

Hearts will have Lawrence Shankland back in action for Saturday's match away at Aberdeen.
Hearts will have Lawrence Shankland back in action for Saturday's match away at Aberdeen.

Both Aberdeen and Hearts get massive injury boosts on eve of crucial showdown

Match Reports

Aberdeen's Luis Lopes makes it 2-0 with this strike.
Aberdeen's Luis Lopes makes it 2-0 with this strike.

Floored Hearts' woes deepen in Aberdeen as Red Shed rubs salt into wounds

Liam Boyce celebrates after opening the scoring for Hearts at Ayr.
Liam Boyce celebrates after opening the scoring for Hearts at Ayr.

Hearts verdict: Grit and grind to the fore

Manny Duku puts Raith Rovers 2-0 ahead at Tynecastle.
Manny Duku puts Raith Rovers 2-0 ahead at Tynecastle.

Hearts verdict: How ruthless Raith exposed Jambos

Stephen Kingsley and Olly Lee were on target for Hearts.
Stephen Kingsley and Olly Lee were on target for Hearts.

Hearts show fortitude with exhilarating comeback in barmy Ayr clash

Hearts midfielder Peter Haring celebrates his goal with Jamie Walker and Steven Naismith.
Hearts midfielder Peter Haring celebrates his goal with Jamie Walker and Steven Naismith.

Hearts get back to winning ways with early blitz of Alloa

Celtic manager Neil Lennon with the Scottish Cup following victory over Hearts in last year's final. His side will face St Johnstone in this season's quarter-final. Picture: SNS.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon with the Scottish Cup following victory over Hearts in last year's final. His side will face St Johnstone in this season's quarter-final. Picture: SNS.

Hearts v Rangers in quarter-finals as Celtic head for Perth

Sean Clare, left, was on target in Hearts victory, as was striker Steven MacLean. Picture: SNS.
Sean Clare, left, was on target in Hearts victory, as was striker Steven MacLean. Picture: SNS.

Shelbourne 0 - 7 Hearts: Levein’s men stroll in Dublin warm-up

Celtic's Odsonne Edouard celebrates his second goal with Scott Sinclair and James Forrest. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson
Celtic's Odsonne Edouard celebrates his second goal with Scott Sinclair and James Forrest. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson

Hearts 1 - 2 Celtic: Odsonne Edouard breaks Hearts as Hoops seal treble treble

Celtic's Mikey Johnston celebrates his opening goal. Pic: SNS/Alan Harvey
Celtic's Mikey Johnston celebrates his opening goal. Pic: SNS/Alan Harvey

Celtic 2 - 1 Hearts: Johnston and Dembele star as champions sign off with win

Jermain Defoe celebrates after scoring to give Rangers the lead. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson
Jermain Defoe celebrates after scoring to give Rangers the lead. Pic: SNS/Craig Williamson

Hearts 1 - 3 Rangers: Gers punish limp hosts to strengthen hold on second place

Transfer News

SPFL Rumour Mill, May 4, 2021. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
SPFL Rumour Mill, May 4, 2021. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Arsenal re-enter race for Rangers midfielder - SPFL Rumour Mill: May 4, 2021

Aberdeen have been working to bring replacements in to Pittodrie this evening. (SNS Group Craig Williamson)
Aberdeen have been working to bring replacements in to Pittodrie this evening. (SNS Group Craig Williamson)

Scottish transfer window LIVE

Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan battles for possession with Aaron McEneff of Shamrock Rovers during the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round matchin Tallaght, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan battles for possession with Aaron McEneff of Shamrock Rovers during the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round matchin Tallaght, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Hearts' new signing bids emotional goodbye to Shamrock Rovers

Scottish football rumour mill
Scottish football rumour mill

Rumour Mill: Celtic youth heads to Doncaster, no Burnley move for Hendry

Scottish Premiership news

Mattie Pollock celebrates after helping Aberdeen defeat Hearts 3-0. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)
Mattie Pollock celebrates after helping Aberdeen defeat Hearts 3-0. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)

Mattie Pollock emerging as Aberdeen fan favourite - special meaning of his goal

Celtic legend Mikael Lustig is paraded during the half-time interval at Saturday's match against Hibs. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic legend Mikael Lustig is paraded during the half-time interval at Saturday's match against Hibs. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'Scared' - Celtic-Rangers fan lockout leaves ex-derby hero fearful for fixture

Motherwell's Liam Kelly will join up with Scotland following the 4-2 defeat to Rangers.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Motherwell's Liam Kelly will join up with Scotland following the 4-2 defeat to Rangers.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Motherwell's Liam Kelly coy on the big goalkeeper question facing Scotland

Hibs defender Lewis Miller challenges Celtic's Jota during the match in Glasgow.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Hibs defender Lewis Miller challenges Celtic's Jota during the match in Glasgow.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Hibs 'can't complain' about Celtic Park decisions after 'rough' outcome

Rangers captain James Tavernier celebrates his free-kick equaliser in the 4-2 win over Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers captain James Tavernier celebrates his free-kick equaliser in the 4-2 win over Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Tavernier: Celtic will 'definitely' see a different Rangers in Scottish Cup semi

The Green Brigade banner protesting the government's small boat legislation was warmly received by supporters in all corners of Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
The Green Brigade banner protesting the government's small boat legislation was warmly received by supporters in all corners of Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hibs reaction: Green Brigade and politics mix for punters

More news from Tynecastle Park

Lawrence Shankland pictured at Hearts training ahead of the match against Aberdeen.
Lawrence Shankland pictured at Hearts training ahead of the match against Aberdeen.

Hearts understand Clarke's Scotland's stance on Shankland

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson knows how important a win against Aberdeen would be.
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson knows how important a win against Aberdeen would be.

Aberdeen 'one of key games for Hearts' as Neilson discusses new Dons boss

Lawrence Shankland pictured back in Hearts training ahead of the weekend match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Lawrence Shankland pictured back in Hearts training ahead of the weekend match against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Lawrence Shankland injury update as Hearts address striker’s Scotland snub

Aberdeen's Luis Lopes and Hearts' Toby Sibbick in action during the previous clash at Pittodrie in October. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Aberdeen's Luis Lopes and Hearts' Toby Sibbick in action during the previous clash at Pittodrie in October. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Pittodrie pivotal as Hearts aim to withstand Aberdeen and Hibs in race for third

Hibs will host Hearts in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Saturday, April 15. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hibs will host Hearts in the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Saturday, April 15. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

'Shambles' - Hibs and Hearts fans hit out over Edinburgh derby kick-off switch

Hibs' Chris Cadden and Hearts' Barrie McKay in action during the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road in August.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Hibs' Chris Cadden and Hearts' Barrie McKay in action during the Edinburgh derby at Easter Road in August.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hibs v Hearts kick-off time changed as Sky Sports snub prompts pay-per-view move

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