Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020
Preview:Celtic vs. Hearts - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Cup clash between Celtic and Hearts, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 18:24
Steven Naismith pictured for Scotland in September 2018
Hearts' Steven Naismith aiming to round off "terrible year" with cup success
Hearts have the chance to end 2020 on a high against Celtic.
Dec 18, 09:19
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
A look at Hearts' route to the Scottish Cup final
The Jambos stunned Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in the semi-finals.
Dec 18, 09:18
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
Liam Boyce nets brace as Hearts put six past Queen of the South
Steven Naismith, Jamie Walker, Elliott Frear and Josh Ginnelly also scored for the leaders.
Dec 12, 17:04
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts maintain 100% start with narrow win over Inverness
Goals from Steven Naismith and Liam Boyce earned the Jambos the win.
Nov 7, 17:16
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Team News: Hearts sweating over fitness of Josh Ginnelly ahead of Hibernian clash
Jack Ross is keeping his selection cards close to his chest.
Oct 30, 14:23
Sheffield United's Oliver McBurnie reacts on January 21, 2020
Oli McBurnie plays for Sheff Utd after pulling out of Scotland squad
The striker came on at half-time as the Blades played Derby in a pre-season game at Pride Park.
Sep 1, 17:59
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured in November 2019
Steve Clarke insists Lyndon Dykes Scotland call-up is for the right reasons
The QPR frontman is eligible to represent Australia having been born on the Gold Coast.
Aug 25, 14:29
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts players call on PFA Scotland to help negotiate with club over wage cuts
Steven Naismith was the first Jambos player to take a wage cut.
Apr 1, 15:27
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Daniel Stendel will not put pressure on Hearts players to take pay cut
The Tynecastle skipper is the first player to publicly announce he is agreeing to owner Ann Budge's request to slash his salary.
Mar 24, 12:36
Steven Naismith in action for Hearts on October 28, 2018
Coronavirus latest: Hearts captain Steven Naismith agrees 50% pay cut
The 33-year-old has a contract until 2023.
Mar 22, 20:38
Steven Naismith in action for Hearts on October 28, 2018
Hearts captain Steven Naismith against staging games behind closed doors
An immediate suspension with all games postponed until "further notice" was announced on Friday.
Mar 13, 19:55
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Daniel Stendel calls for "patience" as Hearts battle relegation
Hearts travel to St Mirren three points adrift at the foot of the table.
Mar 8, 14:33
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Motherwell boss Robinson aggrieved over denied penalty
Well drew 1-1 with Hearts.
Mar 7, 18:20
Conor Washington pictured for Northern Ireland in June 2019
Conor Washington salvages point for basement side Hearts
Christopher Long brought Hearts back down to earth following their consecutive wins over Rangers and Hibernian.
Mar 7, 17:33
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match on February 26, 2020
Jermain Defoe gives Steven Gerrard backing after shock cup exit
Rangers were knocked out of the William Hill Scottish Cup by Hearts on Saturday.
Mar 1, 10:51
Steven Naismith pictured for Scotland in September 2018
Steven Naismith insists Daniel Stendel has the backing of his Hearts squad
The Jambos are bottom of the table.
Feb 18, 22:33
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts, Hamilton share spoils in relegation clash
Hamilton had taken a 2-0 lead.
Feb 15, 17:16
Steven Naismith in action for Hearts on October 28, 2018
Steven Naismith: 'Hearts change will take time under Daniel Stendel'
Daniel Stendel has changed personnel and style since he took over from Craig Levein.
Feb 11, 17:40
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Kilmarnock edge Hearts in five-goal thriller
The Jambos return to the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership.
Feb 5, 22:18
Liam Boyce in action for Burton Albion in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020
Liam Boyce relishing new strike partnership with Steven Naismith
The signing from Burton has scored twice in two games for Hearts.
Feb 4, 14:56
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Daniel Stendel turns focus to victory over Kilmarnock
Hearts salvaged a point at St Johnstone with a 90th-minute Sean Clare equaliser.
Feb 2, 11:12
Sean Clare in action for Hearts on April 13, 2019
Sean Clare saves draw for Hearts in stoppage time
Six-goal thriller sees the visitors move off the foot of the table.
Feb 1, 17:34
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard on December 29, 2019
Hearts stun Rangers to spoil Steven Gerrard milestone
Rangers slipped five points off the pace in the title race.
Jan 26, 17:19
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Steven Ferguson tips Daniel Stendel to turn Hearts form around
The German boss has not had it easy since replacing Craig Levein at Tynecastle.
Jan 21, 14:29
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Hearts finally win under Stendel with cup thrashing of Airdrie
The victory was the first in 10 matches for the Premiership basement side.
Jan 18, 18:22
Sam Cosgrove in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Team News: Sam Cosgrove to serve second of two-match ban against Hearts
The visitors will be without the suspended Sam Cosgrove.
Dec 27, 18:03
Hearts skipper Christophe Berra on April 13, 2019
Team News: Christophe Berra back from suspension for Hearts' derby with Hibernian
Veteran attacker Steven Naismith has suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem
Dec 24, 13:29
Steven Naismith pictured for Scotland in September 2018
Assistant boss Andy Kirk admits Hearts in relegation battle
The Gorgie club are three points adrift of second-bottom Hamilton following their 2-1 defeat by Accies on Saturday.
Dec 23, 12:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hamilton condemn Hearts to third defeat in a week
The Jambos are now three points adrift.
Dec 21, 17:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Alex Gogic back from suspension for Hamilton against Hearts
Blair Alston has stepped up his recovery from a knee injury.
Dec 20, 19:25
Steven Naismith in action for Hearts on October 28, 2018
Daniel Stendel tips Steven Naismith to give Hearts scoring boost upon return
The 33-year-old has missed much of the season with hamstring problems.
Dec 20, 17:41
Daniel Stendel pictured in charge of Barnsley in October 2019
Team News: Hearts without suspended Jake Mulraney for Daniel Stendel's first match
Former Barnsley man in charge this weekend.
Dec 13, 17:43
Daniel Stendel in charge of Barnsley on March 23, 2019
Hearts confident of turnaround under new boss Daniel Stendel
The German was confirmed as the club's new manager about an hour after the 1-0 defeat to Motherwell.
Dec 8, 14:10
Hearts interim boss Austin MacPhee pictured on November 3, 2019
Austin MacPhee: "The confidence isn't in the team"
Austin MacPhee's six-match caretaker role came to an end after Hearts confirmed Daniel Stendel as their new manager.
Dec 7, 19:02
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in October 2017
Motherwell hit by illness bug ahead of Hearts game
Motherwell have concerns over five players through illness.
Dec 6, 19:06
Hearts skipper Christophe Berra on April 13, 2019
Christophe Berra looking forward to "big lift" of new manager
Christophe Berra says new manager would give Hearts a much-needed lift
Dec 6, 15:40
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts rescue late draw to deny Livingston rare Tynecastle win
The visitors had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle.
Dec 4, 22:15
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Kilmarnock ease past Hearts
Visitors have no answer.
Nov 23, 17:51
Declan Gallagher in action for Motherwell on November 10, 2019
Declan Gallagher reveals half-time telling-off from Steve Clarke
Scotland trailed 1-0 at the break to Kazakhstan before running out 3-1 winners.
Nov 20, 11:14
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