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Cammy Devlin's role at Hearts has changed under Steven Naismith's guidance

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Efficiency in possession and final third impact: Cammy Devlin's new role at Hearts

Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin linked up nicely for Hearts in the goalless draw with Kilmarnock

Kye Rowles and Cammy Devlin linked up nicely for Hearts in the goalless draw with Kilmarnock

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Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin and the new weapon in Hearts' attacking arsenal

Lawrence Shankland, Beni Baningime and Zander Clark are among the the league's top-performing players in their respective positions

Lawrence Shankland, Beni Baningime and Zander Clark are among the the league's top-performing players in their respective positions

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Eight Hearts stats and what they tell us about Steven Naismith's side

Kenneth Vargas and Alan Forrest started out wide for Hearts against Rangers

Kenneth Vargas and Alan Forrest started out wide for Hearts against Rangers

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How Hearts let Rangers off the hook in semi-final loss: The SIX key opportunities

Rangers are the only domestic opponent that Steven Naismith has not defeated as Hearts head coach

Rangers are the only domestic opponent that Steven Naismith has not defeated as Hearts head coach

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How Hearts can beat Rangers and end Hampden hoodoo at long last

Barrie McKay and Yutaro Oda impressed in the 4-2 win over Livingston

Barrie McKay and Yutaro Oda impressed in the 4-2 win over Livingston

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How wide men took centre stage in Livi win: Oda stretches lines and McKay drops deep

Cammy Devlin put Hearts 3-2 up against Livingston on Saturday by providing the finishing touch to a well-worked team move

Cammy Devlin put Hearts 3-2 up against Livingston on Saturday by providing the finishing touch to a well-worked team move

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Anatomy of a goal: Why Cammy Devlin strike was one of Hearts' best this season

A midfield of Cammy Devlin, Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof provides a well-rounded unit

A midfield of Cammy Devlin, Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof provides a well-rounded unit

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How close are Hearts to a complete midfield - and Cammy Devlin underappreciation

Hearts struggled to find space on Saturday but Jorge Grant often took up good positions

Hearts struggled to find space on Saturday but Jorge Grant often took up good positions

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What Hearts did to overcome St Mirren: High pressure, finding pockets, chances

Steven Naismith has rotated between Dexter Lembikisa and Nathaniel Atkinson - but is there another player who could slot in at right-back?

Steven Naismith has rotated between Dexter Lembikisa and Nathaniel Atkinson - but is there another player who could slot in at right-back?

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The Hearts right-back role, a short-term solution and possible transfer priority

Macaulay Tait took up some great positons against Kilmarnock but didn't see enough of the ball

Macaulay Tait took up some great positons against Kilmarnock but didn't see enough of the ball

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Why Hearts struggled against Killie - and the Tait solution that was overlooked

Saturday's 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock was a mixed bag for Hearts

Saturday's 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock was a mixed bag for Hearts

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Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock: Clark save stat, finding space, shooting pains

Blair Spittal is Hearts' third pre-contract signing ahead of the summer transfer window

Blair Spittal is Hearts' third pre-contract signing ahead of the summer transfer window

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Why Hearts agreed Blair Spittal deal: Versatility, technique, intelligence

Livingston full-back James Penrice has signed a pre-contract with Hearts ahead of a move this summer

Livingston full-back James Penrice has signed a pre-contract with Hearts ahead of a move this summer

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What Hearts can expect from James Penrice: Technique, drive, bags of potential

Lawrence Shankland is the Premiership's top scorer - but will he lead the line for Scotland in Germany?

Lawrence Shankland is the Premiership's top scorer - but will he lead the line for Scotland in Germany?

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Should Lawrence Shankland be Scotland's No.1 striker heading to Euro 2024

Jorge Grant struggled for game time at the start of the season but is now a key member of the first-team squad

Jorge Grant struggled for game time at the start of the season but is now a key member of the first-team squad

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Jorge Grant's Hearts progress: The inside track on Hearts nearly man

Hearts pulled a goal back in the 91st minute against Ross County but it was too little, too late

Hearts pulled a goal back in the 91st minute against Ross County but it was too little, too late

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What Hearts got wrong in County loss: Build-up, counter-attacks and low block

Hearts fashioned lots of shots against Ross County, but they weren't particularly good chances

Hearts fashioned lots of shots against Ross County, but they weren't particularly good chances

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Ross County 2-1 Hearts: Shots aplenty, Forrest, Grant & Rowles stats, THAT miss

Cammy Devlin, Kenneth Vargas and Stephen Kingsley were key to Hearts' win over Morton

Cammy Devlin, Kenneth Vargas and Stephen Kingsley were key to Hearts' win over Morton

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How Hearts dodged Morton banana skin: Patience, pressure and attacking centre

Calem Nieuwenhof has taken time to adapt to life at Hearts, but the midfielder has been in fine form since the turn of the year

Calem Nieuwenhof has taken time to adapt to life at Hearts, but the midfielder has been in fine form since the turn of the year

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New year, new Nieuwenhof: The inside track on midfielder's Hearts renaissance

Hearts have the second youngest squad in the Scottish Premiership

Hearts have the second youngest squad in the Scottish Premiership

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Hearts, Premiership's youngest team and the four squad categories

Calem Nieuwenhof was instrumental in Hearts' 2-0 win over Celtic on Sunday

Calem Nieuwenhof was instrumental in Hearts' 2-0 win over Celtic on Sunday

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How Hearts beat Celtic: Pressing, variation in attack and Nieuwenhof impact

Hearts had a number of key players in their win over Celtic

Hearts had a number of key players in their win over Celtic

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Hearts 2-0 Celtic: Shankland's expert finishing, Rowles numbers, xG context

Frankie Kent will be a huge miss for Hearts

Frankie Kent will be a huge miss for Hearts

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The importance of Frankie Kent - and how Hearts cope with injury news

Hearts will need to improve to beat Celtic on Sunday

Hearts will need to improve to beat Celtic on Sunday

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The two areas Hearts need to improve for Celtic clash after derby disappointment

The StatsBomb data suggests Hearts were lucky to win

The StatsBomb data suggests Hearts were lucky to win

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Hearts 1-1 Hibs: 17% chance of win, lack of clear chances, Fraser struggles

Hearts' unbeaten run was brought to a halt in emphatic fashion at Ibrox on Saturday

Hearts' unbeaten run was brought to a halt in emphatic fashion at Ibrox on Saturday

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The many warnings Hearts failed to heed in sobering Rangers defeat

Steven Naismith's Hearts were decidedly second-best in the heavy defeat at Ibrox

Steven Naismith's Hearts were decidedly second-best in the heavy defeat at Ibrox

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Rangers 5-0 Hearts: Penned in, inviting long shots, game over at half-time

Alex Cochrane has caught the eye in a variety of positions and roles during his time at Hearts

Alex Cochrane has caught the eye in a variety of positions and roles during his time at Hearts

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Ability, versatility, consistency: How Alex Cochrane became a key Hearts player

Yutaro Oda and Nathaniel Atkinson were crucial in Hearts' win over Motherwell

Yutaro Oda and Nathaniel Atkinson were crucial in Hearts' win over Motherwell

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The three players key to Hearts win over Motherwell - and the sub duo impact

Hearts boss Steven Naismith has been shrewd with hsis in-game management

Hearts boss Steven Naismith has been shrewd with hsis in-game management

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Second-half Hearts: The contrast and Steven Naismith's in-game ability explained

Hearts struggled to create during the first half against Motherwell before Naismith changed the shape at the break

Hearts struggled to create during the first half against Motherwell before Naismith changed the shape at the break

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Hearts 2-0 Motherwell: Impact of formation change made clear

The transfer window is now closed - but how is Hearts' squad shaping up in the short and long term?

The transfer window is now closed - but how is Hearts' squad shaping up in the short and long term?

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Assessing the Hearts squad: Depth, development and transfer potential

Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland impressed in the 4-1 win over Airdrieonians

Kenneth Vargas and Lawrence Shankland impressed in the 4-1 win over Airdrieonians

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Shankland role, attack the wings and Vargas positioning: How Hearts beat Airdrie

Calem Nieuwenhof was the Hearts man of the match in the win over St Johnstone

Calem Nieuwenhof was the Hearts man of the match in the win over St Johnstone

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Three key elements of Hearts win and the surprise man of the match

Frankie Kent and Lawrence Shankland were key players in Hearts' win at St Johnstone

Frankie Kent and Lawrence Shankland were key players in Hearts' win at St Johnstone

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St Johnstone 0-1 Hearts: Shankland's ruthlessness explained and Kent dominance

Alan Forrest has been one of the most improved players in the Premiership this season

Alan Forrest has been one of the most improved players in the Premiership this season

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Alan Forrest: The most improved Hearts star who is becoming undroppable

Alan Forrest and Lawrence Shankland were crucial to Hearts' 3-2 victory at Dens Park

Alan Forrest and Lawrence Shankland were crucial to Hearts' 3-2 victory at Dens Park

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Dribbling, 1v1s and making space: Why Hearts' attacking play stood out against Dundee

Hearts won once more on the road, beating Dundee at Dens Park

Hearts won once more on the road, beating Dundee at Dens Park

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Dundee 2-3 Hearts: Shankland shot dominance and set-piece good fortune?

Scott Fraser has joined Hearts on loan until the end of the season

Scott Fraser has joined Hearts on loan until the end of the season

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Why Scott Fraser can be a Hearts star and where he fits in Steven Naismith's XI

Lawrence Shankland has been in exceptional goal-scoring form this season

Lawrence Shankland has been in exceptional goal-scoring form this season

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Lawrence Shankland: Examining why the Hearts ace is the best finisher in Scotland

Steven Naismith's in-game decisions paid off for Hearts against Aberdeen

Steven Naismith's in-game decisions paid off for Hearts against Aberdeen

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Pressing, decisions and second balls: How Hearts turned the tide against Aberdeen

Hearts were deserved winners at home to Aberdeen

Hearts were deserved winners at home to Aberdeen

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Hearts 2-0 Aberdeen: Shankland makes xG mockery, duo thwart Dons, deserved win

Macaulay Tait and Dexter Lembikisa were standout performers for Hearts in the 3-2 win over Dundee

Macaulay Tait and Dexter Lembikisa were standout performers for Hearts in the 3-2 win over Dundee

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Tait class, Lembikisa's big impression and changing the shape: How Hearts beat Dundee

Hearts defeated Dundee with Yutaro Oda scoring the winner

Hearts defeated Dundee with Yutaro Oda scoring the winner

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Hearts 3-2 Dundee: Subs impact, encouraging second-half change, high xG

Robert Polievka, Dorny Romero and Martin Remacle would be savvy January additions for Hearts

Robert Polievka, Dorny Romero and Martin Remacle would be savvy January additions for Hearts

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Tom Irving: Eight smart transfer options Hearts could consider

The Hearts coaching staff gave a presentation to fans and answered questions

The Hearts coaching staff gave a presentation to fans and answered questions

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What Hearts fans learned from the management team presentation

Kye Rowles' form has been up and down since he signed for Hearts in the summer of 2022

Kye Rowles' form has been up and down since he signed for Hearts in the summer of 2022

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How Steven Naismith helped Kye Rowles rediscover his defensive mojo

Dexter Lembikisa has signed for Hearts until the end of the season

Dexter Lembikisa has signed for Hearts until the end of the season

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Pace, 1v1 quality, Andy Robertson experience: New Hearts signing Dexter Lembikisa

Hearts have an excellent away record - but the home form is an area for improvement

Hearts have an excellent away record - but the home form is an area for improvement

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The contrast between Hearts home and away form explained

Beni Baningime's run in the team coincided with Hearts' best spell of form under Steven Naismith

Beni Baningime's run in the team coincided with Hearts' best spell of form under Steven Naismith

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Calm, composed and collected: How Beni Baningime became a key player for Hearts

Hearts making a pre-contract move for Yan Dhanda would be a shrewd bit of business that would suit everyone involved

Hearts making a pre-contract move for Yan Dhanda would be a shrewd bit of business that would suit everyone involved

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Why a Hearts pre-contract move for Yan Dhanda makes sense for everyone

Hearts had to find a different way to play against Livingston

Hearts had to find a different way to play against Livingston

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Creating space, finding rhythm, Denholm cameo: How Hearts beat disruptive Livingston

Alan Forrest has been a

Alan Forrest has been a

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The Hearts Park Ji-Sung: Why Steven Naismith wants new Alan Forrest deal

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