Robbie Neilson ’11 out of 10′ sure key defensive duo will be fit for cup final
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson is convinced key defenders John Souttar and Craig Halkett will both be available for next month’s Scottish Cup final against Rangers.
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Robbie Neilson delighted depleted Hearts overcome injures to beat Dundee United
Robbie Neilson was delighted with the way his depleted Hearts squad overcame a host of injuries to maintain their momentum with an impressive 3-2 win at Dundee United.
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.
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.
Gary Mackay: Why Hearts deserve all the good karma going
I was looking at the bench against Hibs at the weekend and it gives you a fair boost in confidence. You knew that if there were changes – and there needed to be because of injuries – you feel it’s a decent squad.
What the experts said about the all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup semi-final as Hearts defeated Hibs at Hampden Park
Stunning goals from Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley gave Robbie Neilson’s men a 2-0 lead before Chris Cadden quickly reduced the arrears. Shaun Maloney’s side cranked up the pressure in the second half, even after going down to ten men with Joe Newell’s red card, but Hearts were able to see it out.