The Hearts Digest by the Edinburgh Evening News

Hearts End of Season Review Part Two

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson is joined by Ben Banks for part two of a season review of Hearts' campaign.

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Hearts season review part one and Tony Bloom's big numbers

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:27:14 GMT

Barry Anderson is joined by Ben Banks for part one of a season review of Hearts' season and the latest news on Tony Bloom's investment proposal.

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Derek McInnes Hearts arrival and what we learned from first presser

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:45:01 GMT

Barry Anderson is joined by Martyn Simpson as Derek McInnes officially walks in the door at Tynecastle and what his first press conference was like.

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Derek McInnes to Hearts REACTION and why he's top manager choice

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:27:50 GMT

Barry Anderson provides the inside scoop on how Derek McInnes came to be Hearts' number one manager contender as he closes in on Gorgie.

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Tony Bloom REACTION as Hearts manager search continues

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson gives the verdict on Tony Bloom's proposed Hearts investment as he and Martyn Simpson dissect the latest next manager news.

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Hearts sack Neil Critchley and what happens next

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:12 GMT

Ben Banks sits in to host Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson reaction after Neil Critchley's sacking as Hearts head coach.

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Hearts' Scottish Cup fallout and how the rest of this season should be viewed

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:42:44 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson react to Hearts' controversial Scottish Cup exit and where the season goes from here.

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Hearts vs Aberdeen Scottish Cup Semi final preview and bottom six dismay

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:11:38 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson go over Hearts missing out on the top six and a huge cup semi with Aberdeen.

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How Hearts' season can be defined with top six going to the wire

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson go over a loss against Dundee United that sets up a top six decider against Motherwell.

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The Hearts requirements for European football after Parkhead defeat

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:28:27 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson goes over a defeat against Celtic and what it means for their top six hopes.

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Hearts star breaks new ground and Vladimir Romanov interview reaction

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Banks hosts with Barry Anderson as a star's Scotland call is discussed as well as the top six chase and Vladimir Romanov's rare interview.

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Path to cup glory becomes clear as Hearts star's rise reaches major high

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Martyn Simpson hosts with Barry Anderson to discuss Scottish Cup progress and one Jambo's shock Scottish Cup call-up.

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What went wrong for Hearts at Easter Road and how amends can be made

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Martyn Simpson hosts with Barry Anderson to discuss what went wrong vs Hibs and the Scottish Cup quarter final vs Dundee

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Barry Anderson's Hearts: Inside 20 years of covering the Jambos

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It's a special pre-derby Hearts Digest as we look back on Barry Anderson's time at the Evening News, 20 years on from his first day.

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A luckless afternoon vs Rangers and heading to a happy hunting ground

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Martyn Simpson hosts with Barry Anderson as the defeat and performance vs Rangers are looked over ahead of facing St Johnstone

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A key star's timely Hearts return and the path to Hampden opens up

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Banks hosts with Barry Anderson as the win vs St Mirren is chewed over and a look to a game vs Rangers is had.

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Hearts transfer window recap as demolition job sparks excitement

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Banks steps in to join Martyn Simpson to talk the end of transfer business for the winter and a demolition of Dundee.

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More Hearts transfer business as Jambos start to look up

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson joins Martyn Simpson to talk more transfer business and a good league win vs Kilmarnock.

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Hearts transfer spree continues as new signing shows his worth

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson joins Martyn Simpson to talk over a win against Brechin City plus a busy flurry of transfer activity.

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More Hearts transfer business as cup football takes the stage

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Barry Anderson looks over a stalemate with Aberdeen alongside Martyn Simpson, as well as a busy week of transfer news.

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Hearts' quiet form shuffle under Neil Critchley as transfer ins and outs occur

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:20 GMT

Barry Anderson digs into a busy week of transfer business at Hearts with Martyn Simpson, as well as two important wins.

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What Hearts could do in January transfer window as fan dismay grows

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:49 GMT

Barry Anderson looks back on a tough week at Hearts and the latest transfer rumours with the window now open.

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A huge derby day and European anguish

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:44:09 GMT

Martyn Simpson is the host this week as Barry Anderson looks back on a disappointing week for Hearts in Europe and victory over St Johnstone ahead of derby day.

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A defining Hearts night in Europe amid domestic cause for concern

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Martyn Simpson is the host this week as Barry Anderson looks back on a disappointing week for Hearts and the defining nature of the one to come.

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The return of Shankland and what Tony Bloom really means for Hearts

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Ben Banks and Barry Anderson look back on a busy week of talking points at Hearts and ahead to games in Europe and in the Premiership.

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What may happen with Shankland as Hearts injury problems mount

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:32 GMT

Martyn Simpson and Lewis Anderson review a draw with Aberdeen and what the Hearts future looks like for Lawrence Shankland after a testing week.

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Barry In Bruges and what Hearts can expect on the continent

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:10 GMT

Barry Anderson reports from Brugge ahead of Hearts' latest match in Europe. Defeat to Celtic and eyebrow-raising player interviews are also addressed.

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The best Hearts signing so far and where Critchley has improved team

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:33 GMT

Stepping in for Barry Anderson, Ben Banks looks over games with Heidenheim and Rangers, with a review of Neil Critchley;s reign so far. Martyn Simpson is your host.

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The Beni Baningime show and what Hearts can expect from Heidenheim

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:46 GMT

Barry Anderson looks over a win at St Johnstone for Hearts and what Heidenheim will pose challenge-wise. Martyn Simpson is your host.

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Hearts' new teenage hero and the lessons learned on derby day

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:43 GMT

Barry Anderson looks over a frantic week at Hearts which included European success and derby drama. Ben Banks is your host.

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Critchley off to a Hearts flier with Omonia and Hibs awaiting

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Lewis Anderson sits in the host chair as Barry Anderson looks over Neil Critchley's appointment as Hearts head coach, and first game in charge. The small matter of European and derby football is also looked at...

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Neil Critchley Hearts head coach reaction and presser review

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:46 GMT

Martyn Simpson is joined by Ben Banks to discuss the news of Neil Critchley's appointment as Hearts head coach.

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From Baku to Pittodrie and the latest next Hearts manager chat

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Barry Anderson shares his info on the Hearts manager latest as he looks back on European victory and defeat to Aberdeen.

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Barry's Hearts latest from Azerbaijan and a Conference League chance

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:54 GMT

Barry Anderson calls in from Azerbaijan to provide the latest on Hearts' managerial hunt and look ahead to the Europa Conference League clash with Dinamo Minsk

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Who becomes the next Hearts manager and Tony Bloom's investment dissected

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:34 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson react to a dramatic week of manager change and investment news at Hearts.

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A Critical Hearts Afternoon in Paisley

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:28 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson look towards a seismic clash for Hearts this weekend away at St Mirren.

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The Hearts roster rankings and a Costa Rican mystery

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:59 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson look at a clash with Celtic ahead for Hearts this weekend. They also take a dive into the Tynecastle squad to see who stands where.

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The Hearts form slump assessed and Europa Conference League draw reaction

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:03 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson assess the form slump at Hearts after defeat to Dundee United, and look on the chances of progression in the Europa Conference League.

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The Plzen Decider and Hearts transfer business in focus

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Barry Anderson and Martyn Simpson look back on defeat to Motherwell, preview the game vs Viktoria Plzen and talk what could come in the final week of the transfer window.

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Ali Baba's Cave and no panic in the streets of Plzen

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:43 GMT

Barry Anderson is out in Plzen for Hearts' Europa League qualifier in the Czech Republic, as he and Martyn Simpson look back on defeat to Falkirk, preview the game vs Viktoria Plzen and talk transfers. Our Hearts correspondent also revisits his time in a Bosnian cave...

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The Tynecastle duo of dreams: Our favourite Hearts XI

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:15:24 GMT

Barry Anderson rolls back the years and combines them with the present to make up his favourite Hearts XI from his time covering and watching the club.

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The Hearts Digest by the Edinburgh Evening News

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:41:10 GMT

Welcome to The Hearts Digest, your new home for Hearts FC news and opinion, by the Edinburgh Evening News. Join Barry Anderson and Martin Simpson for all the latest news and action from Tynecastle and beyond.

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