Key dates for Hearts fans: Fixtures, cup games and transfer window
Derek McInnes' first competitive game in charge of Hearts is one month away. Dunfermline visit Tynecastle Park to begin the Premier Sports Cup group stages on 12 July, heralding a new era at the Edinburgh club. It is one which supporters hope can be both fulfilling and exciting.
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