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Our Hearts writers Joel Sked and Craig Cairns, plus guests, bring you regular shows on the latest from Tynecastle Park, including match previews and reviews. A Newsquest Production
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October 18, 2026 • 30 mins
Joel reflects on a chastening afternoon at Celtic Park as Heart of Midlothian were thumped 7-1. The defensive issues, the mistakes and the reality check.
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October 14, 2026 • 21 mins
Joel and Craig ahead of Hearts v Nordsjaelland in the Europa Conference League. Heart of Midlothian and Ageu were dealt another injury blow ahead of their league phase opener, the duo discuss the impact it will have on Wouter Vrancken's team selections. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #europaconferenceleague #conferenceleague
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October 13, 2026 • 23 mins
Craig is joined by Liam Stewart to preview Hearts' opening Europa Conference League league phase match. The focus specifically on Thursday's opponents Njordsjaelland of Denmark. Find out how they set up, who the key players are and where Hearts can get at them.
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October 11, 2026 • 22 mins
Joel and Craig after Hearts 5-0 St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. They discuss a dominant display and highlight the performances of a fair few individuals.
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October 9, 2026 • 70 mins
Joel is joined by Hearts fan William Stevenson to discuss the Held in our Hearts charity and his story after losing his son Campbell in 2024. He discusses how the charity played an important part for him and his partner and how he is helping raise awareness with a charity game this weekend. The pair also discuss Hearts, the season so far, Wouter Vrancken and what William would like to see on and off the pitch.
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October 8, 2026 • 22 mins
Joel and Craig discuss team news ahead of Hearts v St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. They spend most of the video attempting to predict how Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrankcen will line up his side.
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October 6, 2026 • 38 mins
Joel and Craig look ahead to Heart of Midlothian returning to action after a long international break. They discuss some key questions, namely: what should be the aim across the next nine games, will we see tweaks to the shape and who could emerge to play a big role?
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October 5, 2026 • 40 mins
Wouter Vrancken was appointed Heart of Midlothian head coach 100 days ago. Joel is joined by Big Hearts chief executive Craig Wilson to reflect on the tenure so far. Has the reality met the expectations, what are the reasons for encouragement and what would be progress in the next 100 days. The pair also discuss Big Hearts following a successful gala event.
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October 1, 2026 • 20 mins
Gary Locke will manage the Hearts squad for the return of the Tennent's Sixes this weekend. He spoke to Joel Sked about putting the squad together, his memories of the competition and Rudi Skacel's return.
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September 29, 2026 • 36 mins
Joel is joined by Liam Stewart to reflect on Heart of Midlothian's summer signings. Nine of the 13 additions have featured more than once and the pair look at who has impressed, who has surprised, who has disappointed and who is primed to have a bigger role.
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September 25, 2026 • 48 mins
Joel and Craig discuss and answer questions asked by fans. The duo look at the best centre-back pairing, what the midfield will look like, plans for Heart of Midlothian's European adventures and much more.
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September 23, 2026 • 45 mins
With the international break under way, Joel and Craig take a temperature check after 15 games into the season. What has most impressed, where can Hearts improve and what are the reasons to be encouraged?
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September 19, 2026 • 18 mins
Joel and after Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. They talk about another poor performance and where it went wrong. They also praise some of the changes after they helped improve things and discuss the disallowed goal.
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September 18, 2026 • 46 mins
Heart of Midlothian head to Rugby Park on Saturday evening to take on Kilmarnock. Joining Joel to preview the fixture is Tony Brown. They reflect on the aftermath of Tuesday's loss, discuss Harry Milne and look ahead to what the team could look like v Killie.
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September 17, 2026 • 37 mins
Wouter Vrancken revealed Ageu is in contention to return to the squad for Heart of Midlothian's trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday. Joel discusses the Brazilian midfielder, what else was taken from the press conference and reflects on the lessons from the Falkirk defeat.
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September 14, 2026 • 40 mins
Joel and Craig after Wouter Vrancken's press conference ahead of Falkirk v Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
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September 13, 2026 • 17 mins
Joel and Craig after Stenhousemuir 0-3 Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup quarter final. They talk about the six changes, the performances of JJ Williams and Rogers Mato, and the depth of the squad.
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September 10, 2026 • 21 mins
Joel and Craig talk team news after Heart of Midlothian's press conference. Who is missing from the squad that will face Stenhousemuir in the quarter-final of the Premier Sports Cup and who will start? They also talk about Brazilian midfielder Ageu after Wouter Vrancken laid out his return to action.
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September 8, 2026 • 40 mins
Hearts undertook something of a squad overhaul with 13 new signings and 19 departures. Joel and Craig reflect on the transfer window and assess the squad as it stands now.
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September 6, 2026 • 22 mins
Joel and Craig discuss Hearts 2-1 Dundee, a result that leaves the team second in the Scottish Premiership. They talk about a difficult first half, the midfield issues and the impact of the subs, especially match-winner Sabah Kerjota.
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