Craig Cairns

Craig Cairns

@craigcairns.bsky.social

Sports writer at Hearts Standard

648 Followers 90 Following 11 Posts Joined Nov 2024
1 year ago
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He was a pest out of possession. The 17-year-old striker was involved in more pressures than anyone else with 38. United wingback Ferry was next with 29 | @craigcairns.bsky.social ✍️

📈Why James Wilson was key to Hearts defending from the front against Dundee United

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Join us live as @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social go over yesterday's Edinburgh derby disappointment

📺Starts at 10am

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ8e...

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Neil Critchley: Why ‘really bad’ VAR call had Hearts impact, Kent & Halkett injuries Everything Hearts head coach Neil Critchley said after the Conference League clash against Copenhagen.

🥈Second best
📺"Really bad" VAR call
🤕Injury woes
🇪🇺Qualification hopes

🆕Neil Critchley Q&A after defeat to Copenhagen | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2479139...

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What Copenhagen manager expects from Hearts in Conference League Jacob Neestrup

Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup said he expects Hearts to have "more bite" than Kilmarnock

🆕What Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup is expecting from Thursday's game | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2478767...

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Hearts in Copenhagen: A look at the city centre and area surrounding Parken Stadium YouTube video by Hearts Standard

📺I got up nice and early and walked around Copenhagen, including out to the venue for Thursday's game

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7oP...

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Craig Halkett: Hearts comeback, Euro "itch", Wilson tips and Musa improvement Craig Halkett could be involved in the Conference League for the first time this season when Hearts face Copenhagen.

💬 "I've been on the bench in all the games. I've been supporting the boys and been there. It's obviously been a difficult season for me this season."

🆕 Craig Halkett: Hearts comeback, Euro "itch", Wilson tips and Musa improvement | @craigcairns.bsky.social

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💪Hearts comeback
🤞Euro itch
👨‍🏫Wilson tips
↗️Musa improvement

🆕Craig Halkett ahead of Thursday's game in Copenhagen | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2478502...

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Hearts star on Bruges abuse, psychology and teenage strike partner Lawrence Shankland spoke about the reception he received to his penalty miss in Bruges after netting a match-winning double against Dundee.

💬The gaffer’s backed me massively, publicly and put me out there week in and week out. I appreciate that. He’s come in and never really owed me anything

🗣️Lawrence Shankland on Hearts win, psychology, Bruges abuse and James Wilson | @craigcairns.bsky.social

www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2477963...

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1 year ago
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➡️Wilson
➡️Halkett
➡️Boateng
⬅️Forrest
⬅️Kent
⬅️Baningime

📝Your Hearts team to face Dundee today

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The numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent run of form for Hearts Hearts Standard looks into the numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent form after impressive displays at home and abroad.

There have been a lot of issues recently but the midfiel isn't one of them. I had a look at the numbers behind Devlin's season after an impressive display against Aberdeen📊

🆕The numbers behind Cammy Devlin's recent run of form | @heartsstandard.bsky.social
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2477618...

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Andrew McKinlay's top-six Hearts belief, the R-word, Jamestown title challange Hearts sit bottom of the Scottish Premiership but chief executive Andrew McKinlay has belief they will finish top six.

⬆️Top six aim
🏆Future title challengers
🫢Not using R-word
📊Game-changer

🆕Why Hearts chief believes Jamestown can lead to title challenge | @sked21.bsky.social
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2477253...

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1 year ago
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📺We are going live at 16.30 to discuss today's Hearts AGM

On the agenda:
⏺️Lawrence Shankland
🔘January window
⏺️Tony Bloom
🔘Jamestown Analytics

Watch here: youtube.com/live/Dekisr5...

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💪 Neil Critchley asked Hearts to stand up and fight in the second half v Aberdeen - one player who epitomised that fight was Devlin | @craigcairns.bsky.social

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Musa Drammeh opens up on tough Hearts times and sleepless night after Euro squad Musa Drammeh is the name on Hearts' fans lips. He opened up on his tough start to his career at Tynecastle Park.

⚽ His goal
❌ Euro squad disappointment
👌 Still the right move
🗣️ Critchley talks
🎶 Waited for his name to be sung

Musa Drammeh opens up on tough Hearts times and sleepless night after Euro squad exclusion | @sked21.bsky.social

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The three stages to Hearts draw with Aberdeen – how they responded to adversity Hearts' draw with Aberdeen can be split into three stages. Craig Cairns explores how the team responded to first-half adversity.

With the help of StatsBomb and Wyscout I looked back over the draw versus Aberdeen. In a nutshell: a lot of positives but they fell short of a win. A familiar story.

🆕The three stages to Hearts draw with Aberdeen – how they responded to adversity
www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/2476508...

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Hearts were getting into must-win territory, but it's not a bad point under the circumstances.

🆕Instant analysis: The Hearts star to impress in Aberdeen draw, but Hearts still bottom

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Neil Critchley on what Musa gave his Hearts side and conversation with Shankland Neil Critchley spoke to the media after his Hearts side drew 1-1 with Aberdeen. Read everything he said.

👏 Coping with injuries
👍 Fantastic second half
🤔 False position
🤩 Musa performance
🗣️ Shankland conversation

What Neil Critchley said after Hearts 1-1 draw with Aberdeen

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Musa starts. Oyegoke in at right-back, Beni comes back in for Boateng. Vargas and Dhanda out, Spittal back in.

Your Hearts line-up for today:

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Hearts predicted XI versus Aberdeen – who starts in attack? Heart of Midlothian go into today’s crucial match versus Aberdeen bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

Even as a wee fantasy-football exercise this was stressful...

🆕Hearts predicted XI versus Aberdeen – who starts in attack? | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

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⚠️ Right now @heartsstandard.bsky.social we have a Black Friday sale🏷️

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We took a wee walk down to Cercle Brugge's ground in search of the club shop before walking into the breathtaking city centre

🆕Hearts in Bruges: A sneak peek at the Jan Breydelstadion |
@craigcairns.bsky.social

📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wZ...

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Filmed a few bits and bobs in Bruges. I'm not far from the stadium so I walked down before going into the city centre. There is even a wee bra-related easter egg right at the end

🆕Hearts in Bruges: A sneak peek at the Jan Breydelstadion
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wZ...

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As part of her remit, she will also assist new B Team head coach Angus Beith

🆕Shelley Kerr appointed to brand new position at Hearts
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🏰Scenic city
◼️Cercle preview
🏟️Stadium first impressions
🍺Pub recommendations

In Bruges: @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFX6...

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Hearts in Bruges: How it could be a memorable Euro trip YouTube video by Hearts Standard

🇧🇪 Hearts in Bruges: How it could be a memorable Euro trip

@sked21.bsky.social & @craigcairns.bsky.social discuss the city, what fans can expect, why a win is achievable and the stadium

Reply with how you are getting here - or if you are already here

🇧🇪 youtu.be/TFX6prON7og?...

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Hearts Blair Spittal opens up on Lawrence's Shankland's form Blair Spittal has backed Lawrence Shankland to bounce back at Heart of Midlothian – whether he remains at Tynecastle Park next season or not.

🗣️I’ve played with him before and know what he is capable of

🆕Hearts' Blair Spittal on Lawrence Shankland's form and 'alien' Euro format | @craigcairns.bsky.social
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🗣️We've got a big squad here at the moment so my problem at the moment is having to leave players out. That's been a tough thing.

↔️Neil Critchley on Hearts transfer plans for January |
@sked21.bsky.social

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📝LOAN REPORT

@craigcairns.bsky.social looks at the 6⃣ Hearts players currently at other clubs

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