The question Lawrence Shankland won't answer ahead of Rangers v Hearts as he aims for a career first

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— 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...

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—'It's a lot of money.' Cammy Devlin answers the question on Hearts challenging Celtic and Rangers. 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...

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Lawrence Shankland addresses Hearts transfer speculation and the position he's 'more than comfortable' with. Lawrence Shankland is flattered by speculation - but he’s satisfied with where he’s at with Hearts. The striker has been nominated for PFA Scotland Player of the Year after a stunning campaign at Tynecastle, where he is closing in on 30 goals across all competitions. Transfer speculation was rife in January and it will undoubtedly crop up again this summer, with Shankland hopeful of participation at Euro 2024 with Scotland. There is a year left to go on his Hearts contract that was signed during...

The Guardian—Dessers double breaks Hearts and sets up Rangers v Celtic Scottish Cup final. 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...