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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

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

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

Heriot's Quad are back defending the Dispatch Trophy with the same quartet that finished off the job at the Braids last year, namely an experienced line up of David Campbell, Innes Christie, John Archibald and Scott Johnston. Picture: Scott Louden/National World.

Former pro Gordon's Dispatch Trophy debut as Hailes chase centenary success

Scotland's Grant Hanley  wants the win over Spain to be bridge to regular victories over such calibre of opponent. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What Hanley had to say to Gunn after Scotland victory for the ages

The Scotland team line up ahead of the match against Spain at Hampden.

Scotland ratings: Grown-up defender, premonition, head swivels like in Exorcist

Angus Gunn made his debut for Scotland and kept a clean sheet.

'I got away with it': Gunn relives his Scotland fright despite a perfect day

Steve Clarke has a number of big decisions to make for Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying opener against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The 5 big decisions for Clarke ahead of Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying opener

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi is among the frontrunners for the Player of the Year award. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Six candidates for Player of Year - Celtic quartet, Rangers and Hearts stars

Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark has been called into the Scotland squad.

The two men playing a huge part in Clark's rise back to Scotland squad

Aberdeen's Luis Lopes and Hearts' Toby Sibbick in action during the previous clash at Pittodrie in October. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Pittodrie pivotal as Hearts aim to withstand Aberdeen and Hibs in race for third

Celtic's Greg Taylor has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

'It is a Celtic matter' - Steve Clarke explains Greg Taylor's Scotland omission

Zander Clark has been in excellent form for Hearts since coming into the team.

'I believe in myself': Clark ready to answer Scotland call with 'clean slate'

Angus Gunn of Norwich City is set to be called in the Scotland squad.

Gunn confirms Scotland defection with Norwich goalkeeper set for call-up

Angus Gunn has been in good form for Norwich City this season.

Gunn poised for Scotland call-up as he follows in dad's footsteps

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has not put a timeline on his return from a double leg break.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Gordon fired up by comeback doubters as he makes return date admission

Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer (left) and Christopher Jullien with the Betfred Cup trophy following the 1-0 win over Rangers in the 2019 final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ex-Celtic star admits 'nothing better' than 'wee offside' winner against Rangers

Zander Clark (left) and Craig Gordon during a Scotland training session at the Oriam in June last year. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Craig Gordon on whether Hearts deputy Zander Clark can fill Scotland void

Craig Gordon and Georgia Hunter are pictured as Hearts unveil loveholidays as their official holiday parter at Waverley Station. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Craig Gordon recalls major Celtic milestone and has say on Old Firm goalkeepers

Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a double leg break on Christmas Eve last year.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Gordon makes Hearts & Scotland vow but admits 'possibility' career could be over

Calvin Ramsay is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after knee surgery. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland in third injury blow for Euro 2024 qualifiers

A smoke bomb is thrown onto the pitch during a Scottish Cup match between Hamilton Accies and Hearts at the ZLX Stadium.

Hearts reaction: How fans may have cost club at Hamilton, striking it rich

Zander Clark has been in excellent form for Hearts.

'Best goalie in the league': Clark tipped for Scotland call due to Hearts form

Livingston's Nicky Devlin stops Hearts' Garang Kuol during the 0-0 draw in West Lothian.

Hearts reaction: Statement of intent at end of transfer window, Martindale poser

Hearts' Craig Gordon is back in the gym as part of his rehab after a horror injury. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts 'timelines' admission over Craig Gordon's return from injury

Clark is already popular with the Hearts support due to his recent performances.

Hearts' Clark opens up on his summer of uncertainty

Lawrence Shankland hit goal number 19 for Hearts in the win over Aberdeen.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Shankland: A happy Hearts accident and changing perceptions

David Marshall is convinced Hibs' fortunes will change, starting against Motherwell on Sunday.

Hibs keeper Marshall opens up on Scotland return, Johnson and club's form

Angus Gunn qualifies for Scotland through dad Bryan. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland set for huge goalkeeper boost as one-time £13.5m star eyeing U-turn

Hearts defender Craig Halkett damaged his knee during the 2-2 draw against Dundee United on Christmas Eve.

Hearts defender Halkett to miss rest of season after ACL injury

Cammy Devlin, left, has yet to taste defeat for Hearts against Hibs.

Devlin: I’ve not lost a derby and I want to keep it that way

Hearts' Barrie McKay scores to make it 3-1 against St Johnstone.

McKay: I knew I was going to come on and score for Hearts

Hearts goalkeeper is out of the season after a double leg break sustained against Dundee United at Tannadice.

Hearts keeper Gordon breaks silence on leg injury

Hearts' Ross Stewart, Craig Gordon, Paul Gallacher and Zander Clark in Istanbul.

Clark out to crush Hibs' hopes once again - this time with Hearts

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland was made captain in Craig Gordon's absence. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson reveals Lawrence Shankland Hearts captain decision

Lawrence Shankland put Hearts ahead against St Johnstone from the penalty spot. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts lift 4,428-day McDiarmid Park hex and rise to third in 5-goal thriller

Clark will come in for Gordon for the rest of the season after the Scotland stopper broke his leg.

Clark opens up on Hearts chance, Gordon injury and facing former club Saints

Hearts goalkeeper suffered the leg injury after a heavy collision with Dundee United striker Steven Fletcher.

Hearts reveal Gordon will miss rest of season after operation leg break

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon picked up a serious leg injury against Dundee United.

Hearts reaction: Gordon injury, Humphrys' apt tweet, new defender on horizon

Hearts goalkeeper and captain Craig Gordon is stretchered off after coming together with Dundee United's Steven Fletcher.

'Doesn't look great': Neilson gives Gordon update after serious leg injury

Craig Gordon has been given some extra time off by Hearts.

Gordon reacts to Hibs cup tie and explains why he is missing Hearts camp

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon poses with children from Hyndland Primary School - and clutches an old-style ball - at an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Scotland v England international fixture in 1872 at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland 0 England 1 - Past, present and future collide 150 years on in Partick

Hearts sit fifth going into the World Cup break.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Hearts achieved Premiership touching distance aim

Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke, left, talks to Turkey' counterpart Stefan Kuntz prior the kick-off at the Diyarbakir Stadium. (AP Photo)

Steve Clarke points to 'excuses' which factored into Scotland's defeat in Turkey

Turkey's Ozan Kabak, right, fights for the ball with Scotland's John McGinn. (AP Photo)

Scotland lose in Turkey as John McGinn-inspired fightback falls short

Scotland manager Steve Clarke and his goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Gordon tells Clarke he wants to play until he's 50 as Porteous discussed

Hearts' goalkeeper Craig Gordon sits on the ground after his mistake led to Basaksehir's Serdar Gurler scoring his side's second goal. (AP Photo)

Craig Gordon blunders as Hearts end Euro campaign with defeat in Istanbul

Hearts' Toby Sibbick put in an impressive performance against RFS on Thursday night.

Gordon explains just why Sibbick can become a 'special player' at Hearts

Luka Jovic scored Fiorentina's first goal against Hearts - and the Italians never looked back.

Hearts given the runaround in sore defeat by Fiorentina

Hearts welcome Fiorentina to Tynecastle Park on Thursday night. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts v Fiorentina: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

Referee Steven McLean (centre) ruled out Scott Arfiield's strike in Rangers' 4-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Rangers' ruled out goal against Hearts was 'foul all day long'

Hearts faced a tough afternoon at home to Rangers. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Surprise performances from Hearts duo in a mixed bag in Rangers loss

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson (right) with new Australian cap Cammy Devlin. Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

Hearts boss keen to lose even more players to international call-ups

Ryan Porteous made his Scotland debut in the 0-0 draw with Ukraine. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Hearts captain's praise for Ryan Porteous and David Marshall lowdown chat

How the Scotland players rated out of ten against Ukraine. (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

How the Scotland players rated in the 0-0 draw with Ukraine

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