Hearts transfer tactic takes leaf out of Jim Jefferies book as one thing catches English imports off guard
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www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— Jamie Walker reckons Hearts using a tactic deployed by legendary Tynecastle boss Jim Jefferies is proving astute - and stability has provided a platform for third place consolidation. The Hearts favourite has made 240 appearances across two spells for the Jambos he grew up supporting, now with Bradford City in England's League Two. He will be watching on this weekend as former teammate and current Gorgie head coach Steven Naismith guides the club into a Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers. It...
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Independent.ie—Dick Clerkin: Jim McGuinness’ grubby snub of a reporter takes away from his obvious tactical genius. I had ‘Derry by six’ as the final words from my pre-match column last week. Who would be a pundit, eh? Derry’s goalkeeper Odhran Lynch wasn’t the only person who Donegal made a mockery of this weekend.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Christophe Berra names the next Hearts challenge as Hibs and Aberdeen comparison proves one thing. Christophe Berra is excited to see how Hearts get on in Scottish Cup semi-final action - and defensive consistency is a big factor behind their European push. The Jambos head into battle with Rangers on a high, having moved within touching distance of confirming the Premiership’s third spot. After a Celtic win in the other last four tie with Aberdeen, the best of the rest finish behind Scotland’s top two will be a European ticket beyond Halloween worth seven figures to whoever gets it. That...