Head coach Steven Naismith says future Hearts plans are months in the making - as European football doesn’t shift him off the scent of ultimate objectives. A 4-2 win over Livingston at Tynecastle on Saturday ensured the club will not finish below fourth in this term’s Premiership. That means European football in some capacity will return to Gorgie next season, and it could be in the group stages. Third spot - where Hearts currently sit 11 points clear of fourth-placed Kilmarnock with 15 left to...
Steven Naismith insists European football of some sort is a nice achievement - but he wants the confirmed variety next. A dramatic first half at Tynecastle on Saturday eventually ended with six goals and the Jambos emerging at full-time as 4-2 Premiership winners over Livingston. Stephen Kelly pounced on two defensive errors to give the Lions a two-goal lead before Hearts mounted a quickfire comeback. Jorge Grant and Yutaro Oda both netted off the back of Lawrence Shankland crosses into the box...
The Premiership campaign is about to enter its most decisive phase, with Hearts and Hibs having put together very different campaigns. Hearts have already effectively locked down fourth place, while Hibs look likely to miss out on the top half. In the last round of action before the split, Hearts take on Livingston on Saturday, while Hibs head to Motherwell. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding the Edinburgh club and their rivals. Hearts boss Steven Naismith has...
Steven Naismith has confirmed his thinking behind Craig Gordon’s return to league action - as he made an early Scottish Cup team news admission after a 4-2 Premiership win over Livingston. All the action happened inside a chaotic first 45 minutes, as two errors at the back allowed Stephen Kelly to score twice for the Lions. It was the home side who came roaring back, in part thanks to inspired Lawrence Shankland and Barrie McKay contributions. Captain Shankland notched two assists in three...