The Edinburgh derby clashes are over for another season but just how do the city’s fierce rivals ranks in an SPFL-wide table? Hearts find themselves sat in 3rd place in the Premiership table behind Celtic and Rangers. Meanwhile, Hibs are down in 7th and missed out on the top six alongside Aberdeen. Dundee United are back in the top flight after winning the Championship title with ease, whilst Falkirk have won League One pretty comfortably as well. Down in League Two, Stenhousemuir take the crown...
The amount of fouls committed by Hearts and Hibs this season have been tallied up compared to their SPFL competitors. In League Two, League One and the Championship, it is up to the referees to decide decisions on the park with no additional aid. When it comes to Premiership whistlers, VAR is there for them to have a second look at some of the tighter calls that crop up in-game. That hasn’t eroded controversy though as pundits, managers and fans alike have expressed their dismay at how the tech...
The numbers have been crunched to try and give scope on what Premiership team has pulled off the best transfer this season. Hearts and Hibs were both busy last summer in an attempt to secure European football. It’s the Jambos who have been successful in their quest, with the Premiership’s third place available to be wrapped up this weekend with victory over Kilmarnock. That will bring European group stage football, meanwhile, there is an ongoing review at Easter Road after a disappointing...
The 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season is now in the final few rounds of fixtures as Hearts look to cement third spot while Hibs players and head coach Nick Montgomery are essentially playing for their futures at Easter Road in the bottom half. There’s still an title race and a battle to avoid the relegation play-off spot going on but once the dust has settled it will be time to focus on the summer and the transfer window. Clubs across the country will expect players to come in and go out and,...
The pundits have had their say on which way they think Hearts vs Rangers is going to go this Sunday at Hampden Park. Steven Naismith's side are coming into the game with momentum as their third place bid in the Premiership looks signed and sealed. The head coach would love to wrap the season up with more silverware and Sunday presents a chance to go one step closer to that goal. In order to make the showpiece clash in May against Celtic, they'll have to get past Rangers, who they have never...
Hearts fans eagerly await this afternoon’s kick-off as they prepare to take on Rangers for a place in the Scottish Cup final. Celtic earned their spot after an exhilarating 3-3 draw with Aberdeen, which ended with the Hoops nicking the win via penalties. The Jambos are up against this season’s Scottish Premiership title challengers Rangers. The two sides last met back in February and the Gers stormed to a dominant 5-0 win at Ibrox — can Hearts get revenge at Hampden Park? While many have...
Hearts held their Player of the Year awards night in Edinburgh on Sunday to honour the efforts of both the men’s and women’s teams throughout the campaign. A series of trophies were given out in front of a healthy crowd at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Men’s head coach Steven Naismith and women’s coach Eva Olid saw a number of players collecting awards on a night of celebration. In particular, special moments in men’s matches against Hibs were recognised through the Save of the...
Celtic overtake Rangers at the top of the SWPL with a victory over
It is difficult to get away from the analogy of two bald men fighting over a comb when it comes to Celtic, Rangers and this curious Scottish season. A day after Celtic lumbered past Aberdeen, Rangers were only marginally more impressive when seeing off Heart of Midlothian.A team with more punch and vigour than that managed by Steven Naismith would have increased the sense of panic around Ibrox. Instead, Rangers know that regardless of what happens over the closing weeks of the Premiership season...
Hearts’ Premiership points total prior to the weekend ranked alongside Celtic and Rangers. In the previous 23 games, they amassed 51 points to Celtic’s 52 and Rangers’ 54. That run propelled the Edinburgh club to within touching distance of third place, although Saturday’s goalless draw at Kilmarnock leaves them still needing two points to confirm that position. The £5m reward through guaranteed European league-stage football on the Continent next season is a huge carrot for every club in...
A golden European ticket can be wrapped up as a guarantee this Saturday and it will largely be down to an inspiring 23-game run Hearts have put together. With a Rangers vs Celtic Scottish Cup final impending, victory at Kilmarnock this weekend will seal third spot and a Europa League play-off position. That comes with lucrative rewards of either competing in UEFA’s second tier club competition or the Europa Conference League as a Swiss-style model comes into play. Head coach Steven Naismith had...
The two Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibs, along with Aberdeen are renowned for their excellent fan bases and are regarded as some of the biggest clubs in Scotland outside of the Old Firm. The trio have all competed in Europe in recent years and are supported by fans from all over the world. But how do the likes of Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen compare to other European sides, along with big names from Asia, American and beyond? Here’s all you need to know.