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Opinion

Kenneth Vargas raised plenty of eyebrows with comments made on international duty

Heart of Midlothian FC

Kenneth Vargas, Hearts and his transfer comments: Naive but not unforgivable

Voting has opened for the Foundation of Hearts elections

Voting has opened for the Foundation of Hearts elections

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why fans must engage with Foundation of Hearts elections as voting opens

New Hearts head coach Neil Critchley

New Hearts head coach Neil Critchley

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why Hearts have to be all-in or not at all with new process and Neil Critchley

Hearts players need to step up against Ross County

Hearts players need to step up against Ross County

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why it's time for the Hearts squad to step up - and avoid a club record

Hearts are on the hunt for a new manager following Steven Naismith's dismissal

Hearts are on the hunt for a new manager following Steven Naismith's dismissal

Heart of Midlothian FC

Where and why it went wrong for Steven Naismith – who and what next for Hearts?

Hearts chase their first win of the season against St Mirren

Hearts chase their first win of the season against St Mirren

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts winless run can't continue - and the XI Steven Naismith could select

Hearts face a big five-game run before the next international game

Hearts face a big five-game run before the next international game

Heart of Midlothian FC

Six key factors for Hearts to get season back on track ahead of huge five-game spell

Hearts have until Friday at 11pm to conclude any transfer business.

Hearts have until Friday at 11pm to conclude any transfer business.

Heart of Midlothian FC

What do Hearts need to do in the final few days of the transfer window?

Hearts found themselves 3-0 down at half time at Dundee

Hearts found themselves 3-0 down at half time at Dundee

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The issue from last season Hearts need to be wary of - not formations or changes

Steven Naismith has signed a new Hearts deal.

Steven Naismith has signed a new Hearts deal.

Heart of Midlothian FC

How it went from minds made up on Steven Naismith to hopes of a longer Hearts deal

Hearts Standard writers have had their say on the season ahead.

Hearts Standard writers have had their say on the season ahead.

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Hearts Standard season predictions: League finish, biggest surprise, bold shout

Your Heart of Midlothian Football Club, version 2024/25

Your Heart of Midlothian Football Club, version 2024/25

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Hearts could be set for a season to remember - and 4 key questions for 2024/25

Lewis Neilson is set to leave Hearts in a move that ticks a lot of boxes

Lewis Neilson is set to leave Hearts in a move that ticks a lot of boxes

Heart of Midlothian FC

Lewis Neilson: New Hearts deal and St Johnstone loan move ticks a lot of boxes

Joe Savage has left Hearts with the club in a better place than when he arrived

Joe Savage has left Hearts with the club in a better place than when he arrived

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why Joe Savage's time at Hearts is a success with club in 'a great position'

Steven Naismith has added to his squad early in the transfer window

Steven Naismith has added to his squad early in the transfer window

Heart of Midlothian FC

Proactive recruitment puts Hearts in great place ahead of the new season

Hearts could have a decision to make over Kyosuke Tagawa this summer

Hearts could have a decision to make over Kyosuke Tagawa this summer

Heart of Midlothian FC

Kyosuke Tagawa: Fan support, interest, possible Hearts stick or twist decision

Tynecastle Park is a great place to watch football

Tynecastle Park is a great place to watch football

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What I've learned about Hearts in my first season covering the club

Toby Sibbick has slipped down the peckling order at Tynecastle Park this season

Toby Sibbick has slipped down the peckling order at Tynecastle Park this season

Heart of Midlothian FC

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Toby Sibbick: Versatility and potential, but where does he fit at Tynecastle Park?

Joel and James hand out their end-of-season awards following the conclusion of a successful campaign for Hearts

Joel and James hand out their end-of-season awards following the conclusion of a successful campaign for Hearts

Heart of Midlothian FC

The 12 Hearts Standard end-of-season awards

Gorgie Ultras unfurled an impressive tifo ahead of Hearts v Dundee

Gorgie Ultras unfurled an impressive tifo ahead of Hearts v Dundee

Heart of Midlothian FC

Lawrence Shankland's pursuit of 30, impressive tifo and better goal balance

Lawrence Shankland won the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award on Sunday night

Lawrence Shankland won the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award on Sunday night

Heart of Midlothian FC

It had to be Shankland: Why Hearts striker was only choice for Player of the Year

Hearts fell to defeat at Hampden Park once more against Rangers

Hearts fell to defeat at Hampden Park once more against Rangers

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why Hearts will be feeling regret after defeat to there-for-the-taking Rangers

Hearts have sold around 16,000 tickets for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers

Hearts have sold around 16,000 tickets for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts semi-final tickets: 16k sold, allocation risk, why fans shouldn't sit it out

Hearts face the chasing pack across their next two games

Hearts face the chasing pack across their next two games

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts, the race for third, chasing pack and the two 'must do better' records

Kenneth Vargas has signed a five-year contract at Tynecastle Park

Kenneth Vargas has signed a five-year contract at Tynecastle Park

Heart of Midlothian FC

Kenneth Vargas transfer decision: Hearts confidence, best to come, protecting value

Patience has been a key attribute for Hearts under Steven Naismith

Patience has been a key attribute for Hearts under Steven Naismith

Heart of Midlothian FC

The key Hearts attributes that form the identity of Steven Naismith's side

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso

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Matthew Lindsay: Could Hearts do a Bayer Leverkusen in Scotland and launch title bid?

Hearts are going into the final third of the season with a feel-good factor

Hearts are going into the final third of the season with a feel-good factor

Heart of Midlothian FC

The Hearts feel-good factor, Naismith song and the trend they will want to buck

Hearts have developed a strong mentality and resilience

Hearts have developed a strong mentality and resilience

Heart of Midlothian FC

The key Hearts characteristics behind excellent run of form

Retaining Lawrence Shankland had to be Steven Naismith's top priority in the January window

Retaining Lawrence Shankland had to be Steven Naismith's top priority in the January window

Heart of Midlothian FC

The transfer window Hearts wanted: Shankland staying to priority signing

Craig Halkett has committed his future to Hearts

Craig Halkett has committed his future to Hearts

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Why new Hearts deal for Craig Halkett is a no-brainer

Hearts secured passage into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup

Hearts secured passage into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup

Heart of Midlothian FC

What did we learn from Hearts win v Spartans: Lembikia urgency, striker, Wilson value

Our writers answer your questions.

Our writers answer your questions.

Heart of Midlothian FC

Shankland future, transfer targets, academy stars: Your Hearts questions answered

Lawrence Shankland's importance to Hearts is difficult to understate

Lawrence Shankland's importance to Hearts is difficult to understate

Heart of Midlothian FC

Lawrence Shankland's Hearts value far outweighs what clubs will be willing to pay

Hearts have had an eventful first half of the season

Hearts have had an eventful first half of the season

Heart of Midlothian FC

The Hearts season so far: Naismith, Shankland, Celtic, banners and progress

Alan Forrest was booked by referee Alan Muir who judged the Hearts star to have dived trying to win a penalty

Alan Forrest was booked by referee Alan Muir who judged the Hearts star to have dived trying to win a penalty

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Hearts poor but officials worse - VAR makes mistakes less forgivable

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland celebrates scoring the winner against Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday night

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland celebrates scoring the winner against Hibernian at Easter Road on Wednesday night

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Matthew Lindsay: Leaving Hearts could scupper Lawrence Shankland's Euro 2024 hopes

Zander Clark was a derby hero for Hearts

Zander Clark was a derby hero for Hearts

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Zander Clark: The undroppable Hearts goalkeeper despite Craig Gordon's presence

Steven Naismith has had to win over some sections of the Hearts support, but recent results have shown that the team is moving in the right direction

Steven Naismith has had to win over some sections of the Hearts support, but recent results have shown that the team is moving in the right direction

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Steven Naismith hype train is gathering pace - it's time for all fans to hop aboard

Hearts won at Celtic. And won comfortably.

Hearts won at Celtic. And won comfortably.

Heart of Midlothian FC

What first Hearts win at Celtic Park in over 5,000 days was like from the away end

Hearts held their AGM on Thursday

Hearts held their AGM on Thursday

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Tale of two Hearts AGMs: Board left with no doubt over fan view and climate communism

Craig Halkett and Beni Baningime have been offered new deals by Hearts

Craig Halkett and Beni Baningime have been offered new deals by Hearts

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why losing Beni Baningime and Craig Halkett for free would be a Hearts frustration

Steven Naismith didn't hold back in his scathing assessment of Hearts' second-half performance

Steven Naismith didn't hold back in his scathing assessment of Hearts' second-half performance

Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts' response to Aberdeen equaliser raises more questions than answers

Hearts made it four league wins in a row at Kilmarnock

Hearts made it four league wins in a row at Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian FC

How Hearts continue to change opinion and now ready for next step to end hoodoos

VAR continues to be involved in controversy and has caused Hearts frustration

VAR continues to be involved in controversy and has caused Hearts frustration

Heart of Midlothian FC

'That's where we are now': Hearts VAR frustration, mistakes, no fan consultation

Hearts secured a win over St Johnstone thanks to a combination of Liam Boyce and Lawrence Shankland

Hearts secured a win over St Johnstone thanks to a combination of Liam Boyce and Lawrence Shankland

Heart of Midlothian FC

How Hearts displayed growth with St Johnstone win compared to early season struggles

Steven Naismith leads Hearts into a nine-game pre-winter break sprint

Steven Naismith leads Hearts into a nine-game pre-winter break sprint

Heart of Midlothian FC

'Project' manager, must-win noise and 9-game sprint: Naismith deserves Hearts time

There were plenty of positives for Hearts in their win over Motherwell.

There were plenty of positives for Hearts in their win over Motherwell.

Heart of Midlothian FC

15 Hearts positives from win at Motherwell: Defence to Lowry, fans to Naismith's XI

Steven Naismith and Hearts face a testing run of games

Steven Naismith and Hearts face a testing run of games

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why next 8 games are defining for Steven Naismith at Hearts - and Motherwell is huge

Heart of Midlothian lost in the semi-final of the League Cup

Heart of Midlothian lost in the semi-final of the League Cup

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How League Cup agony further diminished Hearts fans' belief of making the next step

Kenneth Vargas celebrates his first ever goal for Heart of Midlothian

Kenneth Vargas celebrates his first ever goal for Heart of Midlothian

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Kenneth Vargas: How he won Hearts admiration, liberating goal, Thor, loan deal

Hearts came up short against Rangers but kept them at bay for large spells of the game at Ibrox

Hearts came up short against Rangers but kept them at bay for large spells of the game at Ibrox

Heart of Midlothian FC

Rangers loss will sting but Naismith has given Hearts fans something to believe in

Sunday's defeat to Celtic was the lowest attendance recorded at Tynecastle in over a year

Sunday's defeat to Celtic was the lowest attendance recorded at Tynecastle in over a year

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Empty Hearts seats shows fan feeling - apathy, attendance low, tame boos

Hearts fans will be outnumbered at Hampden Park when they face Rangers in the League Cup

Hearts fans will be outnumbered at Hampden Park when they face Rangers in the League Cup

Heart of Midlothian FC

How Hearts fans can prove SPFL wrong as Steven Naismith asks 50/50 question