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...
Hearts will name Craig Gordon in goal for Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers. The 41-year-old returned to the starting line-up in place of Zander Clark against Livingston last week and will retain his place at Hampden Park. Head coach Steven Naismith confirmed the decision as he ponders other team selection matters. Gordon returned to action in January after a year out with a double leg-break and has played in all Hearts’ Scottish Cup matches to date this season. Clark was...
Yet to experience a national cup final, Lawrence Shankland has good reason to crave a Hearts victory over Rangers this weekend. The Scottish Cup semi-finals take centre stage and Shankland tends to thrive on the big occasions as Hearts’ principal goalscorer. He wants to improve his record at Hampden Park by reaching the final on 25 May and banishing the memory of defeat at this stage of the competition when Dundee United lost to Hibs in 2021. “Yeah, my Hampden record is brilliant, actually. I...
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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...
The German, whose side returned to winning ways with a thrilling 4-3 victory at Middlesbrough on Monday night to keep the pressure on their fellow promotion hopefuls, was expecting a busy day of preparation for Friday's visit to London. Leeds will face Queens Park Rangers in the first game of the weekend and have the opportunity to put a four-point gap between themselves and Ipswich, who play at Hull City on Saturday. Leicester, meanwhile, could stretch their own lead over Farke's men to four...
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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...
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Lawrence Shankland has been nominated for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award. The Hearts striker has enjoyed a stunning season at Tynecastle, scoring 28 goals with eight assists. Fresh off the back of being named in the Premiership Team of the Year, Shankland is nominated as part of a quartet who’ve had good seasons in the Scottish top flight. Matt O’Riley has shone for a Celtic side currently vying for league title glory. His performances have earned him interest from Atletico Madrid...
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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