Steven Naismith implored Hearts to learn from their Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Rangers and lamented what he termed “immaturity” in attack. The Tynecastle heach coach made some direct comments in the aftermath of his team’s 2-0 defeat at Hampden Park as Cyriel Dessers’ double sent Rangers into the final against Celtic on 25 May. Frustration was evident in Naismith as he discussed the outcome and bemoaned the concession of a cheap early goal. “I’m frustrated and disappointed with the...
Steven Naismith says Hearts infrastructure is a big reason behind the success his side are having on the park. The former Scotland international recently celebrated a year at the helm, and having come under scrutiny early in his tenure, has currently got Hearts sitting in third spot. European football of some kind is booked for next season and they face Rangers on Scottish Cup semi-final business this Sunday. Football has turned more trigger-happy when it comes to the managerial scene. Aberdeen,...
Steven Naismith deserves a nod for Manager of the Year after his work at Hearts this season, according to one pundit. The Jambos head coach has come through a tough start to life in the dugout to lead his team towards third spot. After a 0-0 draw with fourth-placed Kilmarnock on Saturday, that position can be sealed with a win away to Celtic at the weekend, or if Killie lost against Rangers this Sunday. It will seal a return to European football beyond Halloween in the revamped Europa League or...
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...
With Celtic awaiting in the Final, all eyes are back on Hampden for the
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...
Steven Naismith has no concerns over rustiness in Craig Gordon - as the veteran goalkeeper edges towards peak levels ahead of Hearts vs Rangers. The 41-year-old started his first Premiership game since a serious leg break in December 2022 during Saturday’s 4-2 win over Livingston. He has been played in Scottish Cup matches this season and will start between the sticks in Sunday’s semi-final. The winner will face Aberdeen or Celtic in the showpiece match next month. Zander Clark has been the...
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Lining up at center ice around the circle for a faceoff draw in the second period of Game 2 on Tuesday night, Tom Wilson shoved Will Cuylle with his stick, prompting the Rangers’ rookie to lift up his own stick and hit the Capitals’ agitator right in the family jewels.
Stephen Kingsley insists Steven Naismith’s young Hearts squad will learn from the experience of action at Hampden. Just like in the League Cup semi-final, Rangers prevailed winners over them, with the Tynecastle side yet to beat the Ibrox club in Mount Florida. Cyriel Dessers struck either side of half-time to win 2-0 and book a final with Celtic next month. For Hearts, the attention turns to securing European group stage football through third place in the Premiership, which can be achieved...
Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden pits rejuvenated Hearts against a Rangers side reeling from an alarming downturn in recent results.
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