Robbie Neilson

St Johnstone's Cammy MacPherson has signed for Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Ex-Hearts boss raids SPFL for player he considered signing before

Yan Dhanda will be a team-mate of Beni Baningime's at Hearts next season.

Hearts sit pretty with four new signings - and duo will get tongues wagging

Lawrence Shankland and John Souttar during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden, on March 19, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star 'good enough' for Scotland start as Shankland chances rated

Callum Davidson believes the rough and smooth experienced at St Johnstone can be the gain of a Queen's Park he has targeted taking to the top flight from their lowly position of second-bottom in the Championship. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Davidson on Queen's Park return - 'hardened' by St Johnstone, Dundee rejection

Robbie Neilson has moved to America, his first job since departing Hearts.

Neilson explains USA move amid Rangers assistant talks claims

Steven Naismith's Hearts team travel to Ibrox to face Rangers on Sunday.

Bullish Naismith explains why he's confident his Hearts reign will be successful

Celtic's Tomoki Iwata leads the full time celebrations after the 4-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Celtic achieve ten in a row as limp Hearts dominated once again

Hearts got themselves back on track with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen last weekend.

Hearts' green shoots of recovery must grow before trio threaten to stamp on them

Steven Naismith (right) has been named Hearts head coach with Frankie McAvoy as an assistant. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts confirm management restructure following European exit

Aidan Denholm put in an assured performance during Hearts' 3-1 win over Rosenborg at Tynecastle on Thursday.

The story of Denholm and Hearts: From bank jobs to memorable European night

Steven Naismith impressed sufficiently as caretaker manager for Hearts towards the end of last season.

Naismith has say on Hearts coaching set-up and reveals transfer plans

Connor Smith has signed a new Hearts deal. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group

Hearts midfielder signs new deal, what Frankie McAvoy & Joe Savage said

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Toby Sibbick and Hearts face St Mirren on Saturday.

Hearts' Sibbick: Not nice being in relegation fights where people get sacked

Interim Hearts manager Steven Naismith takes his team to St Mirren in a crucial Premiership match on Saturday.

Hearts' Naismith: I've got a plan of what I want to do when time comes

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland looks dejected after Celtic make it 2-0 at Tynecastle.

Lack of clarity and hiccups: Hearts' Shankland mulls over VAR interventions

Hearts' interim manager Steven Naismith needs a near flawless end to the season to stand a chance of overhauling Aberdeen to claim a third place finish. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What Hearts need to do to finish third - Celtic and Rangers could hold key

Rangers scored two goals in stoppage time to defeat Aberdeen 3-2 last time the teams met at Pittodrie.

Aberdeen find unlikely ally in Rangers but do not want any sympathy in scalp bid

Hearts manager Steven Naismith speaks to Peter Haring during a training session.

Hearts back to playing catch-up: Training plans, fans' trust, unity question

Hearts interim manager Steven Naismith gives defender Toby Sibbick some advice during training.

'Not rocket science': Hearts told how to improve as squad gets major boost

Hibs manager Lee Johnson, centre, talks to his coaches ahead of facing St Johnstone this weekend.

Johnson opens up on 'constant support' from Hibs hierarchy amid media reports

Steven Naismith is preparing his Hearts team for Saturday's match against Ross County.

Naismith provides evidence of Hearts camaraderie after Snodgrass statement

Hearts' Robert Snodgrass is not expected to play for the club again.

'Gutted' Snodgrass breaks Hearts silence with post and vows to reveal all

Kevin Nisbet's delight at his derby winner. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Nisbet became a complete Hibs striker as Hearts star calls for 'tough men'

James Hill and Josh Campbell vie for possession during the last derby match between Hibs and Hearts at Easter Road.

Hibs have to win Hearts battle, then war - shock Naismith tactic could hurt them

Lawrence Shankland cracks a smile during a media briefing ahead of Hearts' trip to Hibs.

Hearts have hectic week but 'could not have hand-picked better game'

Former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson (R) and Steven Naismith on the training pitch in 2020. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Naismith already shaking things up at Hearts - 'everything needed changed'

Hibs manager Lee Johnson at his pre-match media conference ahead of facing Hearts on Saturday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs boss has no regrets over words and actions after last Hearts defeat

Former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and Hibs boss Lee Johnson during the new year derby fixture at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Nothing surprises me' - Hibs' Lee Johnson on Robbie Neilson's Hearts sacking

Hibs face a ait over Paul Hanlon for the Edinburgh derby. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs v Hearts team news: 8 stars out, Johnson in wait over ace, Naismith hope

Steven Naismith during the Youth Cup final between Hearts and Rangers at Hampden Park last year. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Steven Naismith on why he's ready for Hearts job and his demanding style

Steven Naismith has confirmed former Scotland team-mate was unlikely to feature in his plans as Hearts interim boss going forward. Picture: SNS

Hearts boss Naismith in Robert Snodgrass admission as decision taken over future

Hearts have struggled to get close to Rangers in recent seasons.

'We should be performing better when we play Old Firm, Rangers in particular'
Andrew McKinlay has lamented Hearts’ failure to “lay a glove” on Rangers in recent years and admits it is time they rectified their poor record against the Ibro...

Hearts chief executive Andrew McKinlay addresses the media at Tynecastle.

Why Hearts believe sacking Neilson gives them improved chance of finishing third

Robbie Neilson was summoned to a meeting in Glasgow to be delivered the news that he would be sacked by Hearts.

How Hearts sacked Neilson: Glasgow meeting, no sleep, the boo-ometer

Robbie Neilson has made his first public statement since being sacked by Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson breaks Hearts sacking silence with emotional message to fans

Former Hearts striker Stephane Adam celebrates after scoring against Rangers in the 1998 Scottish Cup final.

'All the s***' - Hearts legend Stephane Adam condemns Robbie Neilson criticism

Hibs' Joe Newell and Hearts' Cammy Devlin clash during the last derby at Tynecastle.

'We are due them one': Hibs ready to stop Hearts' run

Hearts' sporting director Joe Savage will likely be heavily involved in the next managerial decision at Tynecastle Park. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Where do Hearts go after Robbie Neilson - and why they should be aiming high

Steven Naismith is part of the interim coaching team at Hearts. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts reveal interim boss and explain Robbie Neilson decision

Hearts directors will hold further meetings on Monday over the way forward following the decision to sack manager Robbie Neilson. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts set for further talks over Robbie Neilson's replacement for trip to Hibs

Steven Naismith could be handed the reins on an interim basis.

Next Hearts manager: 7 candidates for role - former striker, Dortmund coach

Hearts have sacked manager Robbie Neilson after a run of five straight defeats. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Fan ownership group Foundation of Hearts respond to Robbie Neilson sacking

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has been sacked after the 2-0 defeat to St Mirren on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts sack Robbie Neilson - club confirm 'extremely difficult decision'

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson tries to rouse his team against St Mirren in what proved to be his final match in charge.

Robbie Neilson's Hearts sacking and the £5m gamble club decided was worth taking

It could be an interesting week at Tynecastle Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts reaction: Edinburgh derby dilemma and Robbie Neilson's defiant gesture

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson and St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson's response to 'turn it around' question

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