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Steven Naismith has been appointed Hearts manager but will serve under the title of technical director. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts appoint Steven Naismith but he will not be given head coach title

SFA vice president Les Gray, president Mike Mulraney and chief executive officer Ian Maxwell following the association's agm at Hampden yesterday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief makes Celtic and Rangers point over Conference League collapse

Hearts and Hibs will both compete in the Conference League qualifers, with Hibs entering a stage earlier in the second round. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group).

Hibs and Hearts possible opponents en route to Conference League group stages

Roy MacGregor was delighted and relieved as Ross County maintained their Premiership status. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ross County chief warns of Premiership dog fight as city teams get stronger

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell had hoped a resolution for the introduction of a Conference League would be passed at the organisation's AGM on Tuesday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Conference League vote scrapped despite SFA chief's self interest pleas

Clubs will vote on the Conference League proposals at the Scottish FA AGM on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Conference League vote: Celtic, Rangers and Hearts to find out B team future

Scotland manager Steve Clarke may call upon Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland once again this month.

Clarke on strikers, Wilson, Doak - 'it would be nice to get one or two more'

Aberdeen are guaranteed group-stage football in Europe next season after Celtic's Scottish Cup triumph.

When Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs enter Europe and draw dates

Hibs' Rocky Bushiri clashes with Hearts players at full time of last weekend's derby.

Hearing date set as Hearts and Hibs slapped with derby notice of complaint

Steven Naismith remains the frontrunner to become the permanent Hearts manager despite the club holding talks with Marti Cifuentes. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Cifuentes Hearts talks but Naismith frontrunner - when is appointment likely?

Steven Naismith is expected to be confirmed as Hearts next permanent manager in the coming days. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why Hearts fans should be happy with expected Steven Naismith appointment

Scott Arfield is one of a handful first-team stars released by Rangers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

8 interesting Premiership stars who are free agents - where next

Rangers have confirmed Kai Kennedy is leaving the club. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish transfers: Rangers confirm exit of highly-rated starlet amongst 9

Callum Paterson has spoken on his future amidst interest from Hearts. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Callum Paterson addresses Hearts interest and speaks on next season

Garang Kuol featured nine times during a loan spell at Hearts. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Garang Kuol reflects on 'tough period' at Hearts but rejects 'negative story'

Rangers B and Celtic B were involved in the Lowland League this season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How Conference League plans are starting to unravel, votes against, fan power

Craig Gordon is pictured visiting the Camstradden primary school to take part in a Learning Through Football programme, on May 30, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Inside Gordon's injury mindset as Hearts keeper dares people to write him off

Steven Naismith has put himself in pole position to be named the next permanent manager of Hearts.

Gordon reveals Hearts players' stance on Naismith as decision expected soon

More than 1,000,000 Celtic fans watched the team in the Scottish Premiership. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic surpass impressive milestone as Premiership attendances revealed

John Souttar holds off Armenia's Wbeymar during a Nations League match in June - the Rangers defender hasn't featured for Scotland for a year (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Project Stop Haaland as Clarke recalls Rangers defender

Livingston manager David Martindale confirmed Christophe Berra has left the club. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Livingston reveal cuts after 'significant losses', coach and 4 stars to exit

Sky Sports failed to show seven Premiership games of their allocation. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Sky Sports fall short in showing Premiership allocation, manager criticism

Rangers defender John Souttar returns to the Scotland squad.

Scotland squad: Rangers ace returns, three Celtic players, Hibs-Hearts presence

Caretaker Hearts manager Steven Naismith has brought positivity back to the Tynecastle dressing-room.

Naismith's Hearts credentials hailed as board mulls over next managerial move

Will Fish hits the post for Hibs late on against Hearts as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle.

Hearts-Hibs final word: Has Naismith done enough, derby chaos, Johnson actions

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland and Hibs' Allan Delferriere compete during the Edinburgh derby draw at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts-Hibs reaction: Celtic nerves quip, Haring worry, repeat offender

Hibs suffered their own 7-0 disaster against Malmo.

Aidan Smith: Call Farage, we need another Brexit to get our clubs out of Europe

Josh Ginnelly applauds the Hearts fans after the 1-1 draw with Hibs at Tynecastle.

Ginnelly offers Hearts contract update, reveals differences and family issue

Hibs defender Marijan Cabraja came on as a second-half substitute during the 1-1 draw against Hearts.

Hibs call for severest of sanctions and send Hearts footage of Cabraja incident

There was a full-scale melee after the final whistle during the match between Hearts and Hibs.

Chaos at Hearts-Hibs: hot water bottle, punches thrown, 'got fourth, they ain’t'

Hearts interim manager Steven Naismith, left, celebrates the 1-1 draw with Hibs.

'He's fishing': Naismith has say on Hibs boss' comments and chaotic Hearts clash

Hibs' Chris Cadden and Hearts' Barrie McKay compete during the last Edinburgh derby league meeting at Tynecastle on January 2. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How to watch Hearts v Hibs as final derby shunned for TV

Hearts and Hibs meet again on Saturday, with fourth place and a guaranteed place in Europe on the line.

How Hearts and Hibs have written script broadcasters chose to ignore

Steven Naismith is hoping to secure fourth place when Hearts host Hibs on Saturday.

Naismith ponders Hearts future amid Kennedy, Wilder and Robinson links

Lewis Miller wants Hibs to "paint Edinburgh green" when they face Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday.

'Hibs are turning heads now': Hearts fired warning ahead of derby

Lewis Miller hopes to turn Edinburgh green with a win over Hearts in the derby on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hibs star in 'Edinburgh will be green' hope ahead of Hearts European showdown

Celtic's Callum McGregor at full time after the 4-2 defeat at Hibs. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic captain Callum McGregor 'selfish' over John Kennedy Hearts link

Hearts substitute Garang Kuol celebrates his injury-time equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Rangers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Kuol defiant over 'negative' Hearts loan spell as he paints different picture

Hibs manager Lee Johnson celebrates on the pitch after the 4-2 win over Celtic. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Lee Johnson 'incomparable' Hearts finances claim but insists Hibs can turn tide

Leighton Clarkson has hinted that he could return to Aberdeen for the European campaign. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish transfers: Rangers target confirms summer move, Celtic signing claim

Michael Smith will leave Hearts at the end of the season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts confirm exit of three first-team stars, new deal for popular midfielder

Rangers' Allan McGregor blows kisses to the crowd at the conclusion of his final home competitive encounter for his beloved club. Which won't be his final, final bow at Ibrox.(Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers-Hearts reaction: One departee will return; Cantwell’s stonking output

Hearts manager Steven Naismith gives his team a thumbs up during the 2-2 draw with Rangers at Ibrox. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Steven Naismith admits Hearts should never have let third place slip

Garang Kuol salvages a point for Hearts against Rangers at Ibrox.

Rangers farewell soured: narky duo don't go quietly, Morelos v Naisy, Hearts woe

Rangers' James Tavernier (R) and Hearts' Andy Halliday (L) clash during the previous Ibrox meeting in November. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

What channel is Rangers v Hearts on? Kick-off, TV details, live stream, referee

Scottish Premiership attendance figures will hit a new record this season. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Premiership attendance record to be broken in 'hugely encouraging' figures

Jim Goodwin is dejected during Dundee United's 2-1 loss at Livingston. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Wild Wednesday: Fixture card to savour as Euro battle meets Mecca of Madness

Kevin Nisbet has spoken on his Hibs future. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scottish transfers: Rangers duo wanted, Hibs hint, ex-Celtic star available

Duk and Grame Shinnie are set to return for Aberdeen against St Mirren. (Photo by Paul Byars / SNS Group)

Aberdeen receive huge injury boost, how Dons can secure 3rd ahead of Hearts

John Kennedy is currently working as assistant coach to Ange Postecoglou at Celtic.

Celtic's Kennedy a potential candidate for Hearts if Naismith doesn't get job

Interim Hearts manager Steven Naismith celebrates during the 2-1 win over Aberdeen last weekend,

Naismith's vital Hearts week: Talks on future, cool heads, Rangers mentality

Steven Naismith oversees Hearts' training ahead of Wednesday's match against Rangers at Ibrox.

Naismith explains why Hearts' trip to Rangers is not a 'must-win' match

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell believes the Conference League will benefit the national team. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

What SFA chief Maxwell said on VAR, Conference League, Scottish Cup final switch

Ryan Kent is reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scottish transfers: Rangers ace in talks with EPL trio, bid for Celtic target

Hearts' Nathaniel Atkinson skips by Aberdeen's Bojan Miovski during Saturday's match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Buoyant Hearts head to Rangers and tell Aberdeen: 'Everything to lose now'

Hearts defeated Aberdeen 2-1 to keep the race for third place alive.

Hearts-Aberdeen reaction: The Yutaro Oda factor, rarest of moments, Dons' run

Barry Robson lamented the decision not to check a potential penalty for a challenge on Marley Watkins.

Forget Beyonce: Hearts-Aberdeen race twist, fitting goal during tribute,

Steven Naismith celebrates Hearts 2-1 win over Aberdeen at Tynecastle.

'Interesting week': Naismith's Hearts-Dons view and why he said sorry to Robson

Zander Clark hopes Hearts can grasp any chance of finishing third when they face Aberdeen on Saturday.

'Glimmer of hope': Hearts know severity of situation as Dons match becomes final

Alfie Bavidge has extended his stay at Aberdeen until 2026. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Aberdeen and Hearts confirm contract extensions for highly-rated stars

Hearts host Aberdeen in a crucial fixture for the race for third. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts v Aberdeen: Match info, PPV details, kick-off time, team news, referee

Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan encourages goalkeeper Cameron Dawson during the penalty shoot-out.

The Scots behind Hillsborough miracle - forgotten men, Hearts star, Rangers man

Aberdeen have a five-point lead over Hearts and six over Hibs in the race for third. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Aberdeen can confirm 3rd spot this weekend - ahead of Hearts and Hibs

Steven Naismith knows his Hearts team will have to be right at it against Aberdeen at Tynecastle.

How Hearts are planning to deal with revitalised Aberdeen

David Moyes celebrates West Ham reaching the Europa Conference League final.

Moyes in final, fan violence, ex-Hearts and Rangers men help Owls make history

Aberdeen will be backed by just over 600 away fans at Tynecastle Park on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Robson expresses away fan desire as Aberdeen to be backed by 600 at Hearts

Hearts' Peter Haring awaits the result of his red card which has now been rescinded after a tackle on St Mirren's Mark O'Hara.

'I don’t care if it’s undermining them': Hearts boss hits out after latest VAR

Aberdeen's Duk and Ylber Ramadani were injury concerns following the draw with Hibs. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Aberdeen set to be without 3 key stars for Hearts clash

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