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Joel and Craig analyse Hearts 1-0 Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership as the home side secured another valuable three points thanks to Claudio Braga's first-half strike. The Heart of Midlothian boss spoke about how much he enjoyed the performance, his chat with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the game and gave an update on the squad's plans during their upcoming week without a game. Instant analysis: Hearts 1- Aberdeen - Another big win, fan performance, front two threat, nine to go https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25892915.hearts-piled-pressure-old-firm-another-big-win/ Derek McInnes on Hearts fans role, Sir Alex Ferguson and front two https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25896682.derek-mcinnes-hearts-fans-role-sir-alex-ferguson-front-two/ //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a specialist search firm operating in the UK and US Insurance markets, placing senior insurance professionals into some of the world’s top brokerages – you can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian host Aberdeen in what is a big game on a big weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race. Joel is joined by Mark Donaldson to preview the encounter. They discuss how they are feeling on the eve of the game, what to expect from their opponents and what the Hearts XI should be. Gorgie Rules, 1-0s and all that matters as Hearts prepare for biggest weekend yet - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news... How Hearts can deal with injury obstacle in title bid and the April 'transfer window' - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news... Why Derek McInnes has been playing Michael Steinwender at right-back for Hearts - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news... /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a specialist search firm operating in the UK and US Insurance markets, placing senior insurance professionals into some of the world’s top brokerages. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig discuss the latest from Heart of Midlothian. The club held their press conference today ahead of Hearts v Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership this weekend where head coach Derek McInnes revealed that Stuart Findlay will miss the next six week and Ageu has been ruled out for the rest of the season. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Instant analysis: How Hearts extended Premiership lead with key win over Falkirk https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25875334.hearts-extended-premiership-lead-key-win-falkirk/ We are also available as a podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/hearts-standard/playlists/podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hearts-standard/id1714644772 //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 win over Falkirk. Joel and Craig reflect on a big victory, a comfortable win in the end and the impact of Blair Spittal and Islam Chesnkokov. How Derek McInnes used man-marking and a dangerous front 3 in win over Falkirk - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25878630.hearts-1-0-falkirk-comfortable-one/ Blair Spittal reveals the late Hearts call to start and what Derek McInnes asked - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25876299.inside-blair-spittals-late-hearts-start-key-role-win/ /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig has a go at predicting how Derek McInnes will line up for Hearts v Falkirk. Heart of Midlothian have a favourable run of fixtures over the next six, four of which are at home. How many changes will McInnes make on Saturday? #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Predicted XI: Are these the 3 changes Derek McInnes will make for Hearts v Falkirk? https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25869240.3-changes-derek-mcinnes-will-make-hearts-v-falkirk/ We are also available as a podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/hearts-standard/playlists/podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hearts-standard/id1714644772 //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig look at the rise of Hearts striker Claudio Braga from summer recruit to the focal point of the attack in the absence of Lawrence Shankland. When Heart of Midlothian signed Braga, most of the recent football he had played came in the lower leagues in Norway. He has since gone on to be one of the best Hearts signings of the 2025/26 season, as well as the Scottish Premiership as a whole. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #footballhighlights How Claudio Braga stepped up in Lawrence Shankland's absence to lead Hearts attack - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25800079.claudio-braga-stepped-play-key-role-hearts-attack/ Tom Irving on Claudio Braga: Why the new signing is different to what Hearts have - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25237162.claudio-braga-new-signing-different-hearts/ //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig are at Oriam where Derek McInnes has just given his press conference. They discuss the Hearts head coach's call for positivity and look at how many points the team should target in their next six Scottish Premiership games. They also dicuss the team news ahead of Hearts v Falkirk on Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian suffered their fourth defeat of the season, going down 4-2 at Ibrox to Rangers. It meant their lead at the top is cut to two. Joel and Blair reflect on the loss, looking at the key elements of the positive, the moments that frustrated, positives and what it means for the title race. Rangers 4-2 Hearts: Dramatic day in title race, cheap goals, the aim now - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25856505.hearts-aim-losing-six-goal-rangers-thriller/ 'Still a war to win': Derek McInnes' bullish response to Hearts defeat to Rangers - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25856545.derek-mcinnes-bullish-response-hearts-defeat-rangers/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig discuss possible changes, and maybe even a change of shape for the top-of-the-table clash in the Scottish Premiership this weekend between Rangers and Hearts at Ibrox. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian will take a five-point lead to Ibrox on Sunday after Rangers dropped points at Motherwell. Joel and Craig discuss the latest twist in the title race before focusing on Harry Milne and his player of the year credentials. They also look at the impact of Tomas Magnusson, starting and off the bench. Hearts Standard meets Derek McInnes Live - Early subscriber ticket access - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25845859.hearts-standard-meets-mcinnes-live---early-subscriber-ticket-access/ Why Hearts won't 'fall away': Nonsense narratives, Old Firm trait and Ibrox pressure - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25848412.hearts-possess-old-firm-trait-nonsense-narrative-explored/ How Hearts won the Edinburgh derby: Proper 4-4-2, second-half tweaks and subs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25845736.hearts-set-proper-4-4-2-match-winning-tweaks/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It finished Hearts 1-0 Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. Joel and Craig take a breath before looking back on an Edinburgh derby full of tension and low on quality as Heart of Midlothian snatched a late win through Tomas Magnusson. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: How Hearts left it late to produce one of the biggest derby winshttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news... What Derek McInnes wanted to praise after Hearts derby winhttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news... We are also available as a podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/hearts-standard...https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian play the first of two huge games in the space of six weeks when they host city rivals Hibs on Tuesday night. Joel and Craig preview the fixture and discuss the selection decisions facing Derek McInnes. They also look at where the game will be won and lost. What Hearts expect from Hibs, the complete contrast and derby 'cup final' - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25836058.hearts-expect-hibs-contrast-sides/ Hearts v Hibs referee revealed as VAR team and officials confirmed for derby - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25827724.hearts-v-hibs-referee-revealed-midweek-edinburgh-derby/ Dale Carrick on spoiling Hibs party, THAT reaction and Gary Locke's derby influence - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25810135.hearts-stars-role-spoling-hibs-party-memorable-reaction/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian have a weekend off before they face two massive games in the space of six days. Joel is joined by Scott McIntosh to discuss the importance of the fixtures v Hibs and Rangers, Beni Baningime contract talks and the right-hand side debate. 'Losing their s***' - Why Derek McInnes is not interested in Hearts doubters - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25833484.derek-mcinnes-not-interested-hearts-doubters/ Derek McInnes on Beni Baningime talks and Hearts star who won't return v Hibs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25833064.derek-mcinnes-said-beni-baningime-hearts-talks/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel is joined by Hearts Standard B team reporter Angus Blacklock to review the team's season so far. They look back at the difficulties faced, the positives, the players to impress and what we can expect from the remainder of the season. Inside track on how 8 Hearts starlets are faring on loan in lower leagues - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25790838.inside-track-7-hearts-starlets-loan-faring-loan/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig discuss St Mirren 1-0 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership after Derek McInnes' side lost just their third game of the season. They look at the team selection. Craig Halkett's red card and Hearts' inability to get going at the SMISA Stadium.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: How Hearts fell to third defeat of the season after another red cardhttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25823134.hearts-fell-third-defeat-season-another-red-card/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian have added four players so far in the transfer window. They have been looking for a striker to make it five, but it is looking unlikely. Meanwhile, James Wilson is set to leave for the Premier League. Joel and Craig discuss the transfer window from a Hearts point of view and deadline day. Hearts transfer deadline day LIVE: James Wilson, striker search, outs - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25817889.hearts-transfer-deadline-day-live-wilson-striker-outs/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It finished Dundee United 0-3 Hearts the Scottish Premiership. Blair Meikle joins Craig Cairns to discuss the result that increased Hearts' lead at the top of the the lead to seven points in what was a real team performance, but with a focus on the man of the moment Landry Kabore.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: How Hearts increased their lead at the top of the league to 7 pointshttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25814159.hearts-increased-lead-top-league-7-points/ Derek McInnes praises Hearts star that stepped up against Unitedhttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25814164.derek-mcinnes-praises-hearts-star-stepped-united/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian are continuing to look in the transfer window for further additions. The club have signed three players so far this window with a fourth set to be completed soon with Rogers Mato. Joel and Craig discuss the state of play, plus Claudio Braga and Cammy Devlin. Hearts receive positive news over Cammy Devlin injury after specialist meeting - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25805532.hearts-receive-positive-news-cammy-devlin-injury/ Jim Goodwin gives update on Tannadice Park pitch ahead of hosting Hearts - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25805816.dundee-united-boss-tannadice-pitch-ahead-hosting-hearts/ Hearts transfer latest as Derek McInnes outlines signing hope and difficulty - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25805033.hearts-transfer-latest-derek-mcinnes-outlines-difficulty/ How Claudio Braga stepped up in Lawrence Shankland's absence to lead Hearts attack - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25800079.claudio-braga-stepped-play-key-role-hearts-attack/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Craig reflect on a breathless 90 minutes-plus at Tynecastle. It finished Hearts 2-2 Celtic after the visitors were reduced to 10 men. The duo look back on the team selection, how the game unfolded and ask whether it is a good point or not.#heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball  Instant analysis: How Hearts earned a point to keep Celtic at arm's lengthhttps://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25794619.hearts-earned-point-keep-celtic-arms-length/ We are also available as a podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/hearts-standard/playlists/podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hearts-standard/id1714644772 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart of Midlothian completed the signing of Marc Leonard on Friday night. The midfielder arrives on loan from Birmingham City and could make his debut on Sunday against Celtic. Joel looks at what Leonard will bring to Hearts, getting insight from Brian Dick, who covers Birmingham City for the Birmingham Mail and Kai Watson, football scout/consultant #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball Marc Leonard scout report: Statement signing, best role and Cammy Devlin comparison - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25793416.marc-leonard-viewed-statement-signing-hearts/ Hearts confirm Marc Leonard transfer: Loan details and what McInnes said - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/25790101.hearts-confirm-marc-leonard-transfer-mcinnes-said/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets.  Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Support the show: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices