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Craig Levein: 'Hearts must build on derby win'
Hearts beat Edinburgh rivals Hibernian on Sunday.Sep 25, 08:36
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Hearts struggling with injuries ahead of Aberdeen clash
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes will have an unchanged squad to pick from for the trip.Sep 25, 08:35
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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes expecting upbeat Hearts
The Jambos head into Wednesday's cup clash fresh from Sunday's comeback victory over rivals Hibernian.Sep 24, 17:30
Craig Levein hopeful Hearts can build on "enormous" derby win
Hearts' 2-1 victory at Hibernian eased the pressure on the manager.Sep 23, 18:34
Derek McInnes hopeful of Sam Cosgrove return in quarter-final
The Aberdeen striker had been struggling with a groin strain ahead of Saturday's win over Livingston.Sep 22, 12:24
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