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Liam McFarlane, Lewis Neilson, Finlay Pollock and Aidan Denholm are all out on loan

Heart of Midlothian FC

How Finlay Pollock, Lewis Neilson and other Hearts youngsters are doing out on loan

Lawrence Shankland and Kenneth Vargas started up front for Hearts

Lawrence Shankland and Kenneth Vargas started up front for Hearts

Tactical analysis

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How Hearts missed the opportunity to record a rare result against Rangers at Ibrox

Hearts performed well but fell short versus Heidenheim in the Conference League

Hearts performed well but fell short versus Heidenheim in the Conference League

Tactical analysis

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How Hearts applied the same principles in a new shape against Heidenheim

Hearts had a strong first half showing v St Johnstone thanks in part to Boateng and Penrice

Hearts had a strong first half showing v St Johnstone thanks in part to Boateng and Penrice

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The three parts to Hearts win: Aggressive first half, woeful 18, sparked into life

Will Alan Forrest and Beni Baningime start for Hearts on Saturday?

Will Alan Forrest and Beni Baningime start for Hearts on Saturday?

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Hearts predicted XI: Will Alan Forrest start and will Beni Baningime return?

Neil Critchley tweaked his formation at half-time

Neil Critchley tweaked his formation at half-time

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How bad Hearts habits reared their head again in defeat to Kilmarnock

Hearts B took on Celtic B at Ainslie Park in the Lowland League

Hearts B took on Celtic B at Ainslie Park in the Lowland League

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Hearts B challenge and purpose revealed as defender requires scan after defeat

James Penrice impressed for Hearts against Hibs

James Penrice impressed for Hearts against Hibs

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How Hearts missed a first-half trick v Hibs as one star continues to impress

Hearts played to their own rules against Omonia Nicosia

Hearts played to their own rules against Omonia Nicosia

Heart of Midlothian FC

Inside the 23-minute blitz that showed the real Heart of Midlothian and their rules

Omonia Nicosia manager Valdas Dambrauskas and defender Filip Helander

Omonia Nicosia manager Valdas Dambrauskas and defender Filip Helander

Conference League

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How will Hearts opponents Omonia set up in intriguing Conference League clash?

Beni Baningime and Malachi Boateng were an excellent partnership v St Mirren.

Beni Baningime and Malachi Boateng were an excellent partnership v St Mirren.

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How Hearts duo were central to Neil Critchley's game plan to beat St Mirren

Potential Hearts investor Tony Bloom features in Ian Graham's book

Potential Hearts investor Tony Bloom features in Ian Graham's book

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What latest book on data revolution says about potential Hearts investor Tony Bloom

Macaulay Tait in action for Hearts versus Raith Rovers

Macaulay Tait in action for Hearts versus Raith Rovers

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How did Hearts young team fare in friendly defeat to Raith Rovers?

Blair Spittal put in his best Hearts performance against Aberdeen

Blair Spittal put in his best Hearts performance against Aberdeen

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Inside Blair Spittal's best game of his Hearts career: Positive passing and stats

Hearts impressed despite losing at Aberdeen

Hearts impressed despite losing at Aberdeen

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Did Aberdeen peformance show Hearts are in better place ahead of new head coach

Yan Dhanda and Lawrence Shankland celebrate the winning goal v Dinamo Minsk

Yan Dhanda and Lawrence Shankland celebrate the winning goal v Dinamo Minsk

Heart of Midlothian FC

Breaking down Hearts winning goal v Dinamo Minsk: How Lawrence Shankland called it

Liam Fox led Hearts to an away victory in the Conference League

Liam Fox led Hearts to an away victory in the Conference League

Tactical analysis

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How Hearts overcame European opponents to record first win of the season

Tom Irving considers potental Hearts manager candidates

Tom Irving considers potental Hearts manager candidates

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Analysing 11 possible Hearts manager candidates – including top three

Interim boss Liam Fox took charge of Hearts on Saturday

Interim boss Liam Fox took charge of Hearts on Saturday

Tactical analysis

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The positives and negatives from Hearts' draw with Ross County

Hearts struggled in front of goal against Celtic as they fell to the bottom of the league

Hearts struggled in front of goal against Celtic as they fell to the bottom of the league

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How Hearts set-up kept Celtic at bay from open play – but problem area persists

Dundee United showed the blueprint to beat Hearts

Dundee United showed the blueprint to beat Hearts

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Dundee United show blueprint to defeat Hearts - and the familiar failings

Hearts struggled to muster meaningful chances against Motherwell - and Lawrence Shankland found himself playing deep

Hearts struggled to muster meaningful chances against Motherwell - and Lawrence Shankland found himself playing deep

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How Hearts remain winless - Damning attacking stats, set pieces and Shankland

Kenneth Vargas had a mixed night against Viktoria Plzen

Kenneth Vargas had a mixed night against Viktoria Plzen

Heart of Midlothian FC

Why paradoxical Kenneth Vargas summed up Hearts' defeat to Viktoria Plzen

Hearts face Viktoria Plzen away from home tonight in the first leg of their Europa League play-off

Hearts face Viktoria Plzen away from home tonight in the first leg of their Europa League play-off

Heart of Midlothian FC

The Euro lessons Hearts must learn from last season - the key areas to improve

Hearts take on Viktoria Plzen in the Doosan Arena on Thursday evening

Hearts take on Viktoria Plzen in the Doosan Arena on Thursday evening

Hearts in Europe

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Viktoria Plzen scouted: Key threat, where to exploit and how Hearts win

Blair Spittal and Yutaro Oda combined effectively during the first half against Falkirk

Blair Spittal and Yutaro Oda combined effectively during the first half against Falkirk

Heart of Midlothian FC

From a flying start to defensive disaster: How Hearts fell short against Falkirk

Andres Salazar impressed for Colombia at the Under-20 World Cup last year.

Andres Salazar impressed for Colombia at the Under-20 World Cup last year.

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Andres Salazar lowdown: Hearts surprise, monster style, top 5 league prediction

Barrie McKay and Gerald Taylor struggled in the 3-1 defeat to Dundee

Barrie McKay and Gerald Taylor struggled in the 3-1 defeat to Dundee

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The three areas where it all went wrong for Hearts against Dundee explained

Hearts had the better and more frequent chances against Rangers

Hearts had the better and more frequent chances against Rangers

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The key Hearts stats that disproves Philippe Clement's second half Rangers claim

Gerald Taylor was a worthy recipient of the man of the match award on his Hearts debut

Gerald Taylor was a worthy recipient of the man of the match award on his Hearts debut

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Inside Gerald Taylor's Hearts debut: 1v1 battles, dribbling, progressive passes

Steven Naismith has an abundance of options in his squad

Steven Naismith has an abundance of options in his squad

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Why picking Steven Naismith's strongest Hearts XI is an impossible task

Hearts head coach has plenty of options to choose from in his squad.

Hearts head coach has plenty of options to choose from in his squad.

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The 5 key areas of competition at Hearts: Centre-back pairing to midfield battle

Malachi Boateng has joined Hearts from Crystal Palace after spending the last two seasons in the SPFL with Queen's Park and Dundee

Malachi Boateng has joined Hearts from Crystal Palace after spending the last two seasons in the SPFL with Queen's Park and Dundee

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What to expect from Malachi Boateng and where new signing will fit in at Hearts

Gerald Taylor has joined Hearts initially on a season-long loan from Deportivo Saprissa

Gerald Taylor has joined Hearts initially on a season-long loan from Deportivo Saprissa

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Pace, power, aggression: What Hearts fans can expect from new signing Gerald Taylor

New Hearts signing Musa Drammeh

New Hearts signing Musa Drammeh

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Musa Drammeh lowdown: What Hearts fans can expect from new forward signing

Hearts are closing in on the signing of Gerald Taylor

Hearts are closing in on the signing of Gerald Taylor

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The lowdown on Hearts target Gerald Taylor: Strong defender & standout attribute

There is always a lot of talk about the gap between the Old Firm and the rest - but are Hearts narrowing it?

There is always a lot of talk about the gap between the Old Firm and the rest - but are Hearts narrowing it?

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Hearts and the gap with the Old Firm - and the key areas where it's narrowing

Hearts made great strides defensively

Hearts made great strides defensively

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Inside Hearts defensive progress: Naismith insight, 100% possession, meetings

Alan Forrest, Jorge Grant and Yutaro Oda all enjoyed fine campaigns for Hearts from a statistical perspective

Alan Forrest, Jorge Grant and Yutaro Oda all enjoyed fine campaigns for Hearts from a statistical perspective

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Analysing Hearts attackers: Forrest's dribbling, Oda's shooting, Grant standout

Alex Cochrane, Frankie Kent and Beni Baningime have all enjoyed fine seasons for Hearts this term

Alex Cochrane, Frankie Kent and Beni Baningime have all enjoyed fine seasons for Hearts this term

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Analysing Hearts defensive players: Kent's duels, Cochrane context, simple Beni

Steven Naismith

Steven Naismith

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How Hearts have evolved this season: Defiant defence, more control and set-pieces

Kenneth Vargas and Yutaro Oda caught the eye in Hearts' 3-3 draw with Rangers

Kenneth Vargas and Yutaro Oda caught the eye in Hearts' 3-3 draw with Rangers

Heart of Midlothian FC

How Hearts produced Rangers comeback: Stretching lines and attacking back post

Lawrence Shankland scored his 30th Hearts goal this season away to St Mirren on Wednesday evening

Lawrence Shankland scored his 30th Hearts goal this season away to St Mirren on Wednesday evening

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30, not out: The key stats that show why Shankland is Scotland's most lethal finisher

Kyosuke Tagawa scored his first Premiership goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with St Mirren

Kyosuke Tagawa scored his first Premiership goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with St Mirren

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Analysing Kyosuke Tagawa: Goal-scoring performance showed there is more to come

Alex Cochrane and Barrie McKay combined well in Saturday's 3-0 win over Dundee

Alex Cochrane and Barrie McKay combined well in Saturday's 3-0 win over Dundee

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The changing shape and Alex Cochrane key to stellar Barrie McKay Hearts display

Cammy Devlin's role at Hearts has changed under Steven Naismith's guidance

Cammy Devlin's role at Hearts has changed under Steven Naismith's guidance

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Efficiency in possession and final third impact: Cammy Devlin's new role at Hearts

Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin linked up nicely for Hearts in the goalless draw with Kilmarnock

Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin linked up nicely for Hearts in the goalless draw with Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian FC

Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin and the new weapon in Hearts' attacking arsenal

Lawrence Shankland, Beni Baningime and Zander Clark are among the the league's top-performing players in their respective positions

Lawrence Shankland, Beni Baningime and Zander Clark are among the the league's top-performing players in their respective positions

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Eight Hearts stats and what they tell us about Steven Naismith's side

Kenneth Vargas and Alan Forrest started out wide for Hearts against Rangers

Kenneth Vargas and Alan Forrest started out wide for Hearts against Rangers

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How Hearts let Rangers off the hook in semi-final loss: The SIX key opportunities

Rangers are the only domestic opponent that Steven Naismith has not defeated as Hearts head coach

Rangers are the only domestic opponent that Steven Naismith has not defeated as Hearts head coach

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How Hearts can beat Rangers and end Hampden hoodoo at long last

Barrie McKay and Yutaro Oda impressed in the 4-2 win over Livingston

Barrie McKay and Yutaro Oda impressed in the 4-2 win over Livingston

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How wide men took centre stage in Livi win: Oda stretches lines and McKay drops deep

Cammy Devlin put Hearts 3-2 up against Livingston on Saturday by providing the finishing touch to a well-worked team move

Cammy Devlin put Hearts 3-2 up against Livingston on Saturday by providing the finishing touch to a well-worked team move

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Anatomy of a goal: Why Cammy Devlin strike was one of Hearts' best this season

A midfield of Cammy Devlin, Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof provides a well-rounded unit

A midfield of Cammy Devlin, Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof provides a well-rounded unit

Heart of Midlothian FC

How close are Hearts to a complete midfield - and Cammy Devlin underappreciation

Hearts struggled to find space on Saturday but Jorge Grant often took up good positions

Hearts struggled to find space on Saturday but Jorge Grant often took up good positions

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What Hearts did to overcome St Mirren: High pressure, finding pockets, chances