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Marc Leonard's Hearts impact: Glowing reference, replacing duo, best January transfer Marc Leonard has been an important player for Hearts since arriving. Joel Sked looks at his impact.

🀝 Braga praise
πŸ‘ Glowing reference
πŸ”€ Midfield comparison
πŸ‘ Stepping in for key duo
πŸ€” What he's added to midfield

Exclusive: Breaking down Marc Leonard's Hearts impact and midfield influence | @sked21.bsky.social

09.03.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Going live at 5pm🚨

β–ͺ️Replacing duo
β–ͺ️Glowing reference
β–ͺ️Best January signing?
β–ͺ️Scotland call?

πŸŽ™οΈ @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social discuss the impact of Marc Leonard at Hearts

www.youtube.com/live/muFulwQ...

09.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Marc Leonard's Hearts impact: Glowing reference, replacing duo, best January transfer Marc Leonard has been an important player for Hearts since arriving. Joel Sked looks at his impact.

Marc Leonard was exactly what Hearts needed in January.

A look at his addition - including a glowing reference - his impact, what he has added to the Hearts midfield and why Derek McInnes has been delighted.

09.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside the Hearts cooperation deals and how they have worked for the other clubs A look at how Hearts' loan cooperation deals with Montrose and The Spartans have been working in their early days.

Hearts have made full use of the cooperation agreement system this season.

How do they work and how have they been working?

@bmeik.bsky.social gets the view from Montrose and The Spartans.

09.03.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordi Altena is loving his time at Tynecastle Park since arriving Hearts, the league leaders, in January.

πŸ—£οΈ "If we were to win, I think the whole city would be in an uproar."

πŸ”— onlrl.co/djvqeq

08.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordi Altena on the Hearts dressing room title strategy & fans 'time of their lives' Jordi Altena joined the club in January and has loved being part of the title race.

The Hearts squad do talk about the title race behind closed doors.

But they are not stressed about it.

Jordi Altena revealed how they are enjoying good pressure that comes with battling for a first title since 1960.

07.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearts B delight revealed as highly-rated star makes debut day after 16th birthday The B team drew with Gretna 2008 on Friday night in the Lowland League.

Boyd Fraser made his debut for the B team on Friday night, a day after turning 16.

The highly-rated starlet started in the midfield alongside Keir McMeekin as Hearts B faced Gretna 2008.

And he impressed the Hearts coaching staff.

07.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What KMI panel has ruled on Aberdeen penalty claim against Hearts What KMI panel has ruled on Aberdeen penalty claim against Hearts

KMI panel's verdict on Aberdeen penalty claim against Hearts

Peter Leven felt the Dons had a strong penalty shout on Saturday.

The panel didn't think so.

06.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Does Derek McInnes get ENOUGH credit for leading Hearts to the top of the Premiership?
Does Derek McInnes get ENOUGH credit for leading Hearts to the top of the Premiership? YouTube video by Hearts Standard

πŸŽ™οΈ Derek McInnes at Hearts πŸŽ™οΈ

@sked21.bsky.social & Scott McIntosh discuss Derek McInnes' Hearts tenure so far and discuss whether he gets enough credit for leading the team to the top of the Scottish Premiership.

06.03.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the factors for Heart of Midlothian's successful season has been the dressing room spirit and togetherness.

Winning helps, of course, but Derek McInnes explained what pleases him about it and makes a point about the size of the squad.

πŸ”— onlrl.co/58qvkw

06.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lawrence Shankland's positive injury progress as he looks to aid Hearts title bid The striker has been out since January after sustaining a hamstring injury.

Lawrence Shankland is happy with the progress he is making in his injury recovery.

Due to be back against Motherwell, he is targeting an earlier return.

@sked21.bsky.social ✍️

06.03.2026 12:22 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kenny Dalglish: Why Hearts would deserve title win and challenge is welcomed Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish is backing Hearts to go all the way and win the Scottish Premiership.

Kenny Dalglish has welcomed Heart of Midlothian's place at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

He talked about the team deserving the title and rubbished talk of pressure.

πŸ—£οΈ "Every one of them would rather have the points Hearts have got."

06.03.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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How Hearts dressing room compares to others for Derek McInnes and what's different

🌍 Different nationalities
🀝 Close-knit group
πŸ‘ Subs celebrations
πŸ‘ Unavailable players making the effort
πŸ€” Squad no longer deemed too big

What Derek McInnes loves about Hearts dressing room and what's different to previous experiences

06.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tommy North on Hearts cup success, penalty confidence and Montrose loan Tommy North played a key role in Hearts success at reaching the Scottish Youth Cup final.

πŸ—£οΈ β€œMe and Connor Dow are always debating who's taking them... I won it, so I said I'm taking this!"

Exclusive interview with Tommy North.

The striker is currently on loan at Montrose but helped Hearts into the Scottish Youth Cup final.

05.03.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How many points for Hearts to WIN the league | The BEST of January and February
How many points for Hearts to WIN the league | The BEST of January and February YouTube video by Hearts Standard

πŸŽ™οΈ Best of January and February πŸŽ™οΈ

Join @sked21.bsky.social & @donaldsonespn.bsky.social on YouTube/Facebook at 5.30pm as they reflect on January and February with the monthly awards.

πŸ‘€ As well as trying to answer: How many points to win the league?

05.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tommy North on Hearts cup success, penalty confidence and Montrose loan Tommy North played a key role in Hearts success at reaching the Scottish Youth Cup final.

Tommy North set Hearts on their way to the Scottish Youth Cup final.

He spoke to @heartsstandard.bsky.social about winning and converting the penalty, enjoyment of playing for Hearts, Montrose loan and what passing his driving test means.

05.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Additional tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday to supporters with 50+ loyalty points

05.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside story of Colin Chisholm's Hearts performance: Memento, pride, McInnes praise

Colin Chisholm's career has spanned over 60 years. From Top of the Pops to The Voice to UK tours.

But where does his Tynecastle Park rank among the best?

πŸ—£οΈ "This would probably be THE! 100 per cent the proudest moment of my life, not only my career."

05.03.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How much Hearts could make from Keir McMeekin's Mnachester City transfer The teeanger will join the Premier League side later this year.

Keir McMeekin's move to Manchester City could net Hearts up to Β£2million.

The 16-year-old will join the EPL side later this year.

05.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Why ex-Scotland star and Hibs fan thinks Hearts title success would 'great thing' Pat Nevin has backed Hearts to win the title, comparing the success to Leicester City.

πŸ—£οΈ "There are a lot of Hibs fans that have also told me that they're leaving the country if Hearts win the league!"

Pat Nevin explains why Hearts will win the title and why it is the best thing for Scottish football

05.03.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside story of Colin Chisholm's Hearts performance: Memento, pride, McInnes praise Colin Chisholm wowed the Tynecastle Park crowd with his rendition of The Hearts Song. He spoke to Hearts Standard about the day.

🀝 Hearts legend put it in motion
😬 Pre-match build-up
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Poignant memories
🎀 Recording in 1986
🍻 Pints with the team
πŸ” Marshall's Chunky Chicken

Exclusive: The inside story of Colin Chisholm's spine-tingling Hearts performance | @sked21.bsky.social

05.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cammy Devlin not ruled out for Kilmarnock game as Hearts star pushing for return The Australian midfielder was viewed as returning for the Dundee game later this month, but he could return a week earlier.

πŸ‘ Oisin McEntee
πŸ€” Cammy Devlin

Derek McInnes provided an injury update ahead of Hearts' trip to Killie next week

04.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HEARTS LATEST | One step closer to ending 26-year cup wait | Who is the most underrated star?
HEARTS LATEST | One step closer to ending 26-year cup wait | Who is the most underrated star? YouTube video by Hearts Standard

πŸŽ™οΈ Cup success gets closerπŸŽ™οΈ

@sked21 was joined by Angus Blacklock to reflect on Hearts reaching Scottish Youth Cup final, plus...

β—Ύ Player of the season (so far)
β—Ύ Signing of the season (so far)
β—Ύ Most underrated of the season (so far

04.03.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Derek McInnes reveals 'subtle' Hearts fan gesture that had 'big impact' on win Derek McInnes has hailed the role of the Hearts supporters in Saturday's win over Aberdeen.

πŸ—£οΈ "Tynecastle was exactly how I want it to be."

Derek McInnes hailed the impact of the fans on Saturday, from the banners and flags on lamposts to Colin Chisholm to the backing throughout the game.

04.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cammy Devlin not ruled out for Kilmarnock game as Hearts star pushing for return The Australian midfielder was viewed as returning for the Dundee game later this month, but he could return a week earlier.

Cammy Devlin could hand Hearts a huge injury boost.

Derek McInnes provided a positive update on the midfielder and Oisin McEntee ahead of next week's trip to Rugby Park.

04.03.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearts heading for another 4,000 Rugby Park away sell-out as fans snap up tickets

ANOTHER sold-out away end beckons for Hearts.

Fans snap up tickets for Rugby Park with more than 4,000 expected for the 8pm kick-off later this month.

04.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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What pleased Hearts 18s coach David McNeil after Scottish Youth Cup semi-final win Hearts will look to win their first Scottish Youth Cup final next month. Coach David McNeil reflected on the semi-final win over Kilmarnock.

David McNeil hailed his Hearts 18s side after they booked their place in the Scottish Youth Cup final.

Grasping hold of the game, motivation to not let the opportunity pass them by and another clean sheet.

04.03.2026 11:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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How Hearts booked place in Scottish Youth Cup final as they look to end 26-year wait

🀝 Front two pairing
↔️ Wing-backs role
🧱 Clean sheet
πŸ’ͺ Desire on show
πŸ‘€ McInnes & co watch on
πŸ† Double success?

How Hearts reached Scottish Youth Cup final as they aim to end 26-year wait

04.03.2026 08:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearts wanted to tap into Tynecastle Park on Saturday. To do so, they made sure to play forward and get the ball in the box.

It meant the most number of crosses in a game since the start of December.

@sked21.bsky.social on the key elements to Hearts win.

πŸ”— onlrl.co/1lbda7

03.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Hearts fixture in title race moved for TV as Livingston clash gets new date The fixture with Livingston has been moved to a different date and time and will be shown on Sky Sports.

πŸ“… New time and date for Heart of Midlothian's trip to Livingston

03.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0