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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Sheridan questions 'excitement' around Hearts deal
Cillian Sheridan has questioned the "excitement" around Tony Bloom's £9.86m investment in Hearts and the Brighton owner's intent to challenge for whose Jamestown Analytics already had an ongoing relationship with Hearts, hopes the Tynecastle club can "disrupt the pattern of domination which has been in place for far too long" after completing a deal to buy a 29% stake."Celtic and Rangers will be doing something similar themselves," former Celtic, Kilmarnock and Dundee forward Sheridan told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound."I think there's maybe too much excitement about how much of a difference it's going to make." No team outside Celtic or Rangers has won the Scottish top flight in 40 years, with Sir Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen champions in Sheridan added: "£9m or £10m. I don't think that's going to challenge Celtic or Rangers. Celtic could go and buy, and I would imagine they probably will, one player in a transfer in the region of that."It might elevate Hearts above the rest of the pack but I don't think it's enough to challenge the [top] two, really."Last season, Brighton finished eighth in the Premier League, just missing out on Europe. Hearts were seventh in the Scottish Premiership."Brighton's model was, probably similar to Brentford's, getting players at bargain prices," said ex-Republic of Ireland international Sheridan, who is now with Brechin City."They get players who are unheard of. At what stage in the pecking order do Hearts come into it?"Do Hearts get the players that Brighton don't want? Which ones are Hearts getting?"
Scotsman
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Possible Hearts XI with six summer transfers: All new attack and strength in depth amid early recruitment
Hearts have got off to a busy start in the summer transfer window with six new signings. Aided by Jamestown Analytics, new head coach Derek McInnes has been busy to bolster his team at right back, central defence, midfield, on the flanks and in the striker position. More business could yet be done and exits could also be sanctioned between now and the end of the window, with pre season now underway. It has bolstered McInnes' ranks with strength in depth in various positions, so what could one XI look like if all six permanent signings were to be included? We take a look at one possible option including a fresh looking attack, an addition in midfield and two defensive changes. 1 . GK- Craig Gordon Veteran keeper remains the number one. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . RB - Christian Borchgrevink The Norwegian defender comes into the team after arriving from Valengra and will compete with Adam Forrester. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . CB - Michael Steinwender Austrian defender impressed in the second half of last season. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . CB - Stuart Findlay Defender is well known to McInnes and comes in after time with Kilmarnock. | SNS Group Photo Sales
Scotsman
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
20 Hearts and Hibs players out of contract in 2026 including key men
The Jambos have been busy in the opening stages of this summer transfer period. Head coach Derek McInnes is being backed in the market and aided by Jamestown Analytics, with more signings likely to occur, Claudio Braga one player on their radar. Like their rivals, Hibs will also return to pre-season later this month and they have Europa League qualifiers to concern themselves with. A couple of signings have been made already and Nectar Triantis is one they'd like to have on a permanent basis. With 12 months on several stars' deals, time will soon come to discuss what comes next, if those conversations haven't started already. Here are the players that fall into that category at Hearts and Hibs.
Scotsman
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hearts latest including Claudio Braga update and why another target has snubbed move
Here are some of the latest transfer headlines with some Hearts flavourings. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hearts have been busy on the transfer front and things don't look like slowing down anytime soon. The club are on the hunt for new recruits and are using Jamestown Analytics to help head coach Derek McInnes put together a team primed for chasing down third place. Teenage Nigerian striker Uchenna Ogundu is a transfer target for Hearts as is Aalesunds FK forward Claudio Braga and a defender McInnes knows well, Stuart Findlay. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Norwegian right-back Christian Borchgrevink, Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis, Belgian striker Elton Kabangu and Irish midfielder Oisin McEntee have already signed. Here are some of the latest transfer headlines when it comes to Hearts. Claudio Braga update from Norway Aalesunds are set to miss striker Braga from upcoming squads ahead of a busy period for the Norwegian side. They face Stabæk Fotball on Sunday and face four more games before the end of the month, with Norwegian publictation AESby stating Braga is not set to be involved in upcoming fixtures amid the Hearts chatter. That's despite a notion that 'the AaFK coach would have preferred to have Claudio Braga with him during the hectic period' and that it 'leaves the club even more vulnerable.' Head coach Kjetil Rekdal said: 'There is a clear challenge there, but it means that more people get the chance and have to take advantage of it. We have a number of players who are probably capable of starting all the games, but it is something we have to take when it comes. We have to play the games in a smart way when they come as close as they do. That means we have to be more controlled, that there is not too much going around, because it requires energy.' Why Daniel Arzani has opted for Hungary Daniel Arzani has chosen Hungarian champions Ferencvaros over a move to Hearts. The Jambos were interested and made an approach to sign the Australian international winger. He has gone elsewhere in Europe and part of the attraction is playing Champions League football, his new club entering at the second qualifying round. He said: 'It's been an incredible few days and I can't wait to get started. For me, it would be an incredible experience to play in the Champions League. It would be incredible for the club and for me personally as well. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know it is important for this club to continue its winning traditions and I think that is massive and very important for me, going for eight in a row and hopefully we win the cup as well. I think I can be a bit better in my final product so I'd love to hit double figures goals and assists this season. This chat started about a month and half or two months ago now. 'When I spoke to a few of the boys from the national team, everyone knew about the club and had very good things to say. Some had played against Ferencvaros, a couple have had a little bit of interest in the last couple of years. It's an incredible club and for me personally I didn't realise how big the club was. I did a little bit of my own research and was astounded. It's really exciting.' Former keeper signs new contract at Reading Joel Pereira has signed a new three-year contract to extend his stay until 2028 at Reading. The former Man Utd starlet spent time on loan in Gorgie during the 19/20 season and hit 50 appearances for Reading in the 2024/25 season. Co-Chief Executive, Joe Jacobson said "We are thrilled that Joel has extended his contract here at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, he is a goalkeeper with immense talent and a vital part of the dressing room. We were keen to get this done as quick as possible, he is an essential part of a plans moving forward, he had plenty of interest in his services and it is a big coup for the club."
Scotsman
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
The most expensive Hearts XI as transfer season begins including Romanov splashes
Oisin McEntee is the latest to sign on the dotted line in the era of Jamestown Analytics, with the Jambos squad beginning to take shape. Daniel Arzani is another the club crave and other irons are in the fire as the countdown to Derek McInnes' first competitive game in charge continues. Hearts are looking to improve on a bottom six finish in the Premiership last term.
