Hearts close in on second summer signing with French midfielder Tom Renaud Heart of Midlothian are close to agreeing their second transfer for the summer, with French midfielder Tom Renaud on the verge of signing a…

And so it begins…

Heart of Midlothian are close to the signing of Tom Renaud on a pre-contract.

The midfielder has had an impressive campaign in the French third tier.

Defensive midfielder with a good range of passing will join in the summer.

I just think he’s a good player who provides some different and more forward thinking to the midfield.

I’d also play Beni and Devlin v Hibs.

The Hearts midfield question and where Marc Leonard fits with go-to partnership Marc Leonard, Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime are all set to play a part in the title run-in.

Hearts are set to have Marc Leonard, Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime available for the run-in.

Beni and Devlin have started 12 games and Hearts have won 11. But Leonard, out of the three, is the more forward-thinking.

A look at the midfield dynamic.

A number of clubs around Europe are looking at him.

Claudio Braga exclusive: How he became a goalscorer and the Cristiano Ronaldo study The Portuguese forward has been a huge hit for Hearts this season. He talks exclusively to Hearts Standard about his game and progress.

Claudio Braga has been sensational for Heart of Midlothian.

He's always been all-action, but he's not always been such a goal threat.

Exclusive interview about his game, becoming a goal scorer, a Ronaldo heading study and why he trains at 100%.

How Hearts come-from-behind win highlights key trait and year-on-year comparison Hearts have gone from being consigned to the bottom six to leading the Premeirship. Joel Sked reflects on another big win.

Twelve months ago, Hearts were staring at a bottom-six finish. Present day, they go into the split top.

A key trait of the team and the difference between Hearts then and now was on show v Motherwell.

Now, a couple of weeks to chill before more stress.

Hearts to take extra measures with hospitality tickets for final two home games The club will try to ensure that Hearts fans fill the hospitality sections for the final two games of the season.

Hearts will take extra measures regarding hospitality tickets for the final home games of the season.

Derek McInnes hailed the impact of the Hearts fans with the Tynecastle Park record.

And he revealed the song he loves hearing the support sing.

Oisin McEntee set for a scan on his hamstring, Magnusson likely out for the season.
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Derek McInnes has say on SPFL top-six fixtures and Hearts fan frustration The Hearts head coach gave his view on the SPFL's release of the post-split fixtures.

Derek McInnes understands the fan frustration, both the far-from-ideal Rangers kick-off time and the possibility of so few Hearts fans at Celtic Park.

But he was bullish in his view that he is happy to play the games any time, anywhere.

Hearts appeal Marc Leonard red card as Derek McInnes provides injury update The Hearts head coach explained why the club are appealing Marc Leonard's red card.

Hearts have appealed Marc Leonard's red card and could find out the result later this evening.

Meanwhile, the latest on Harry Milne, Stuart Findlay and Tomas Magnusson.

Colin Chisholm will be back at Tynecastle Park ahead of Saturday's clash with Motherwell to sing The Hearts Song.

Understand the club got in touch following a request from Derek McInnes and the playing squad after the impact it had ahead of the win over Aberdeen.

The Hearts v Rangers kick-off, Celtic decision explained and the path to immortality Hearts know their route for the rest of the season. Joel Sked looks at what the fixtures mean for the league leaders.

Heart of Midlothian now know the route to potential league glory in what is a hugely exciting finish to the season.

A look at the post-split fixtures, fan frustration at Rangers fixture and the SPFL's explanation as to why Celtic host Hearts on final day.

Hearts learn top-six fixtures: Derby, unusual kick-off and huge final day clash The league leaders will have two home games and three fixtures on the road.

Hearts have learned their top-six fixtures.

The league leaders start with Hibs at Easter Road and finish at Celtic Park.

Rangers come to Tynecastle Park on a Monday for a 5.30pm kick-off.

The bizarre Hearts feeling, stat that highlights lack of response and two positives Hearts retook top spot with a draw at Livingston but it was two points dropped. Joel Sked analyses the bizarre feeling.

A bizarre feeling, going top but feeling disappointed with two points dropped.

Most frustration is reserved for the response at 2-2. Three shots (none after 78th minute) and three crosses in final 15.

A look back at the Livi game after a rewatch.

Derek McInnes message after Hearts go top but drop points, away record and response Derek McInnes spoke after Hearts dropped points at Livingston.

Derek McInnes spoke on the Hearts away form, points dropped, response to after going to 2-2 and issued a message:

🗣️ "Although we came to win, Heart of Midlothian are top of the league with six games to go and we're going to give it a very good go."

Livingston 2-2 Hearts: Retook top spot, away form concerns, Shankand shines Hearts drew 2-2 with Livingston going back to the top of the league. But it was a disappointing result.

Hearts have retaken top spot but it comes with disappointment.

Dropped points at the bottom-placed side. Now four games without a win away from home. Really poor after it went 2-2.

Far from ideal.

Marc Leonard explains why Hearts stars will run through brick wall for Derek McInnes Marc Leonard was convinced that Hearts was the right move after speaking to the club's head coach.

Derek McInnes was a key factor in Marc Leonard moving to Hearts in January. He has played almost every minute since arriving.

🗣️ "You would run through a brick wall for him every day in training. Not just every game."

Hearts double injury blow for Livingston, duo to return and Shankland situation Derek McInnes provided a team news update ahead of the trip to Livingston.

Hearts have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the Livi game with Harry Milne and Tomas Magnusson.

Positive news around Halkett, Kingsley and, possibly, Findlay.

Plus, Lawrence Shankland game time situation.

Behind Paul Hartley's hat-trick v Hibs: Hearts royalty, Puma ball, Zibi, celebration 20 years ago today, Paul Hartley scored a hat-trick in what was then the bggest Edinburgh derby. He reflects on that day with Hearts Standard.

20 years ago today, Paul Hartely ensured Heart of Midlothian immortality with a hat-trick v Hibs in the first-ever Hampden Park derby.

He broke his three goals down for @heartsstandard.bsky.social

His game, a Puma ball, Zibi and celebrations.

Hearts injury latest on 9 players ahead of Livi and when international duo return Derek McInnes provided Hearts Standard with an update on the latest injury situation.

Derek McInnes provided the latest on nine Hearts stars and their injury situation.

Three players could return v Livingston, while the game could come too soon for Findlay and Milne but neither being ruled out.

Hearts to make 'necessary' stadium change for Europe and the Tynecastle commitment The club have written to impacted fans to notify them of changes to Tynecastle Park for next season.

Hearts are committed to playing European games at Tynecastle Park. Plans are already being made to meet UEFA's requirements.

That includes moving the press box in the Main Stand with the club writing to impacted season ticket holders.

How the Hearts coaching team operate under Derek McInnes and the tight circle Derek McInnes' closest confidants are Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald. How do they work at Hearts?

Throughout his managerial career, Derek McInnes has kept his circle tight with his coaching staff.

Spoke with him recently about Alan Archibald and Paul Sheerin, their dynamic, trust and their experience as managers in their own right.

How Tynie Arms returned to a proper Hearts pub & ex-Jambo helping clock restoration The Tynecastle Arms is the closest pub to Tynecastle Park and it has been returning to a proper Hearts pub.

Spoke to Mel who runs the Tynie Arms about raising money to restore the clock above the entrance.

Turned into a piece about making the Tynie Arms a proper Hearts pub again.

Phil Stamp, Spotify playlist, memorabilia and getting rid of the Heineken tap.

The transfer call behind Jordi Altena's turning point, position switch & Hearts path The Dutchman was a January signing for Hearts but he only became a right-back in the summer. His former coach speaks to Hearts Standard.

A phone call about a No.10 playing in the Dutch third tier set in motion events that led to Jordi Altena signing for Hearts.

I spoke to his coach at RKC Waalwijk about that call, his position switch, the surprise Hearts move and why he'll succeed.

Hearts, the 46-game stat that has gone under the radar and the 1-0 identity Hearts three points ahead at the top of the league going into the international break.

In the first 19 league games, Hearts won 1-0 once. In their last 12, they have done it six times, five of those at home.

The Derek McInnes promise fulfilled, attacking approach and the 46-game stat that has gone under the radar.

Derek McInnes on why Hearts will get stronger, 5 returning stars and Altena decision Derek McInnes believes Hearts will only get stronger after the international break.

Hearts will only get stronger.

That's the message from Derek McInnes with five players set to return after the international break.

The Hearts head coach also explained the Altena and McEntee decision.

Derek McInnes on Craig Halkett issue, Hearts disruption and praise for defender The centre-back was replaced by Michael Steinwender in the starting XI after feeling his back.

Derek McInnes provided an update on Craig Halkett's back issue.

The Hearts head coach explained the disruption and praised the contribution of Michael Steinwender.

Hearts 1-0 Dundee: Top in April, set-piece goal, Jordi Altena and stars return Hearts will take a lead into April after defeating Dundee 1-0 at Tynecastle Park. Joel Sked looks back at the action.

Heart of Midlothian will start April in top spot after a gritty win over Dundee.

Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin but it was the return of a set-piece goal that was most welcome.

Jordi Altena and Oisin McEntee impressed.

Derek McInnes reveals Harry Milne situation and Lawrence Shankland game time limit Derek McInnes provided an update ahead of Hearts v Dundee.

Derek McInnes reveals Harry Milne was close to facing Dundee but will return v Livingston.

Lawrence Shankland is under "strict" game time guidelines.