Substitute Ellis Simms nets late winner as Hearts get better of Dundee United
Substitute Ellis Simms stepped off the bench to score a late winner as in-form Hearts beat Dundee United 3-2 at Tannadice to make it nine games in a row undefeated.
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Hearts ace Toby Sibbick talks Hampden error, celebrations after beating Hibs and his own pandemic struggles
The Tynecastle side took just 21 minutes to tally up what felt like an already insurmountable lead in the Scottish Cup semi-final after Stephen Kingsley curled in an audacious free-kick to add to Ellis Simms’ thunderous opener.
Dundee United boss Tam Courts to assess Kevin McDonald ahead of visit of Hearts
Dundee United boss Tam Courts will assess Kevin McDonald ahead of the visit of Hearts in the cinch Premiership on Sunday.
Hearts explain plan for injured pair Craig Halkett and John Souttar
Souttar is more likely to be fit in time as he continues recovering from an ankle problem. Halkett was due to see a specialist on Thursday to determine his chances of playing in the showpiece on May 21.
Taylor Moore exclusive: Hearts future, Bristol City talks and shoving Hibs' Ryan Porteous
For now, the centre-back is focused on five remaining cinch Premiership fixtures and a Scottish Cup final. Game time has been restricted during his season-long loan in Edinburgh so, with Craig Halkett and John Souttar both injured, Moore must relish any opportunities in defence.
Hearts reveal when John Souttar and Michael Smith will return as other defenders prepare for game time
The Edinburgh club have already qualified for August’s Europa League play-off but now face five top-six Premiership fixtures before the Scottish Cup final on May 21.
Craig Halkett facing Hearts injury sweat for Rangers cup final but knock 'not as bad as initially thought'
Crocked Craig Halkett is facing a race against the clock to be fit for Hearts ' bid to lift the Scottish Cup.
Robbie Neilson ready for talks on his Hearts future
Neilson and his assistants, Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest, are all on deals running through to summer 2023. Their work since returning to Tynecastle Park two years ago has transformed Hearts from a Championship team into one now preparing for European football.