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Craig Cairns

@craigcairns.bsky.social

Sports writer at Hearts Standard

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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 ✍️

πŸ“ˆWhy James Wilson was key to Hearts defending from the front against Dundee United

πŸ”— onlrl.co/fjytx0

08.01.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us live as @sked21.bsky.social and @craigcairns.bsky.social go over yesterday's Edinburgh derby disappointment

πŸ“ΊStarts at 10am

πŸ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ8e...

27.12.2024 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Neil Critchley: Why β€˜really bad’ VAR call had Hearts impact, Kent & Halkett injuries Everything Hearts head coach Neil Critchley said after the Conference League clash against Copenhagen.

πŸ₯ˆSecond best
πŸ“Ί"Really bad" VAR call
πŸ€•Injury woes
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊQualification hopes

πŸ†•Neil Critchley Q&A after defeat to Copenhagen | @heartsstandard.bsky.social

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

12.12.2024 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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

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

11.12.2024 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hearts in Copenhagen: A look at the city centre and area surrounding Parken Stadium
YouTube video by Hearts Standard Hearts in Copenhagen: A look at the city centre and area surrounding Parken Stadium

πŸ“ΊI got up nice and early and walked around Copenhagen, including out to the venue for Thursday's game

πŸ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7oP...

11.12.2024 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ’¬ "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."

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

10.12.2024 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’ͺHearts comeback
🀞Euro itch
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«Wilson tips
↗️Musa improvement

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

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

11.12.2024 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ’¬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

πŸ—£οΈLawrence Shankland on Hearts win, psychology, Bruges abuse and James Wilson | @craigcairns.bsky.social

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

09.12.2024 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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➑️Wilson
➑️Halkett
➑️Boateng
⬅️Forrest
⬅️Kent
⬅️Baningime

πŸ“Your Hearts team to face Dundee today

07.12.2024 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 AberdeenπŸ“Š

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

06.12.2024 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ†Future title challengers
🫒Not using R-word
πŸ“ŠGame-changer

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

04.12.2024 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΊWe are going live at 16.30 to discuss today's Hearts AGM

On the agenda:
⏺️Lawrence Shankland
πŸ”˜January window
⏺️Tony Bloom
πŸ”˜Jamestown Analytics

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

04.12.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’ͺ 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

πŸ”— onlrl.co/9rb4f9

02.12.2024 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ‘Œ Still the right move
πŸ—£οΈ 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

03.12.2024 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.12.2024 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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

02.12.2024 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hearts were getting into must-win territory, but it's not a bad point under the circumstances.

πŸ†•Instant analysis: The Hearts star to impress in Aberdeen draw, but Hearts still bottom

πŸ”— onlrl.co/6erzl1

01.12.2024 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ‘ Coping with injuries
πŸ‘ Fantastic second half
πŸ€” False position
🀩 Musa performance
πŸ—£οΈ Shankland conversation

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

01.12.2024 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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:

01.12.2024 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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

πŸ”— onlrl.co/v6vawp

01.12.2024 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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30.11.2024 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

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

πŸ“½οΈ www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wZ...

27.11.2024 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.11.2024 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

πŸ†•Hearts in Bruges: A sneak peek at the Jan Breydelstadion
πŸ“Ή www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4wZ...

27.11.2024 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As part of her remit, she will also assist new B Team head coach Angus Beith

πŸ†•Shelley Kerr appointed to brand new position at Hearts
πŸ”— onlrl.co/m4psv7

27.11.2024 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏰Scenic city
◼️Cercle preview
🏟️Stadium first impressions
🍺Pub recommendations

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

27.11.2024 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ 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

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ youtu.be/TFX6prON7og?...

26.11.2024 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ—£οΈI’ve played with him before and know what he is capable of

πŸ†•Hearts' Blair Spittal on Lawrence Shankland's form and 'alien' Euro format | @craigcairns.bsky.social
πŸ”— onlrl.co/ncf3ul

27.11.2024 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—£οΈ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

πŸ”— onlrl.co/qruy7e

26.11.2024 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“LOAN REPORT

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

πŸ†•How Finlay Pollock, Lewis Neilson and other Hearts youngsters are doing out on loan
πŸ”— onlrl.co/cagfpd

15.11.2024 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0