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LOWDOWN | Post-title STRUGGLES, discipline and conceding goals | Thun v Hearts

Heart of Midlothian head to Switzerland this week to face FC Thun in the Conference League. Joel is joined by Swiss football expert Craig King for the lowdown on matchday three opponents. Thun have gone from their first Swiss Championship to losing key players and struggling. This was filmed before Thun's dramatic come-from-behind 5-4 win on Sunday. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep-dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New 30 min

PREVIEW | Will Hearts make it 5 from 5 at Hampden v Hibs? | Premier Sports Cup

Heart of Midlothian will look to make it five wins from five at Hampden Park against Hibs in the League Cup semi-final on Sunday. Joel is joined by Blair Meikle to look ahead to the Edinburgh derby. Why Hearts are favourites and why Wouter Vrancken won't make many changes. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football Rogers Mato injury update, team-mate returns to training & Hearts derby emotion - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/26684325.hearts-star-doubt-hibs-clash-defender-returns-training/ Wouter Vrancken reveals the Calvin Miller quality behind different Hearts roles - https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/26685788.calvin-miller-quality-behind-different-hearts-roles-revealed/ //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 min

REACTION | Points over performance | Motherwell 0-2 Hearts

Blair and Craig after Motherwell 0-2 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. They spoke about a hard-fought win under the circumstances and what it means for the week ahead. They talk about the moments of quality that decided the game and who could return to the team next week. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #europaconferenceleague #conferenceleague //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 min

REACTION | A respectable result under the circumstances | Trabzonspor 2-0 Hearts

Craig reflects on Trabzonspor 2-0 Heart of Midlothian's in the Conference League. He looks at the makeshift line-up, good performances from Rogers Mato and Jordi Altena and looks ahead to Motherwell. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #conferenceleague #uefa #scottishfootball #football Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 min

PREDICTED XI | Will Hearts make these FIVE changes for Conference League? | Trabzonspor v Hearts

Blair joins Craig, bringing his predicted XI with him. The duo look ahead to Trabzonspor v Hearts in the Conference League and Wouter Vrancken's press conference before looking at who could start on Thursday night. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #europaconferenceleague //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 min

REACTION | Where it went wrong for Hearts in embarrassing defeat | Celtic 7-1 Hearts

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. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min

PREVIEW | How will Hearts cope with news Ageu is injured again? | Hearts v Nordsjaelland

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 //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 min

PREVIEW | Set-up, importance of wingbacks and possible weakness | Hearts v Nordsjaelland

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. #heartsfc #heartofmidlothian #hmfc #scottishpremiership #spfl #scottishfootball #football #europaconferenceleague #conferenceleague //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications 🔔, and join the conversation in the comments below. For in-depth coverage of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, subscribe today ➡️ https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/subscribe/ Hearts Standard strives to provide the best coverage of the Tynecastle Park club. From the latest news to exclusive interviews, as well as deep dive features and in-depth analysis, and everything in between. 📲 Find us across various platforms: Twitter/X: https://x.com/HeartsStandard_ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartsstandard.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsstandard1874/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsstandard/ Website: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/ You can also access our content via a bespoke and ad-free app: 🍎 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hearts-standard/id6474433629 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.newsquest.heartsstandard&hl=en_GB //////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hearts Standard is delighted to be sponsored by Campbell Muir. Campbell Muir is a premium search firm challenging the status quo in the UK and US insurance markets. Working with senior insurance professionals globally, they focus on placing elite talent into some of the world’s top insurance brokerages. They are scaling fast and are always looking for high-calibre recruiters in Scotland to help build something exceptional. You can find them at www.campbell-muir.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Hearts Standard

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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Hearts Standard
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Craig Cairns
Years active
2026 - 2025
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235
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