Liam Boyce

Gerald Taylor has made a favourable early impression at Hearts after arriving from Costa Rica in the close season. The left-back has joined on a loan deal from Deportivo Saprissa. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Why Hearts are targeting South America as club faces goalkeeper dilemma

Hearts manager Steven Naismith is pleased that Lawrence Shankland is with the club until the end of the season.

Naismith gives Shankland contract update confirms Dhanda to Hearts, injury blow

Liam Boyce has penned a one-year contract extension at Hearts. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Hearts tie down striker on new contract as club tease further signing news

Hearts won 1-0 at Kilmarnock after this bizarre own goal by Will Dennis.

Naismith says Hearts run should be norm but counts cost of injuries at Killie

Defender Liam Scales has been a revelation this season at Celtic under Brendan Rodgers.

Football news: Scales on deal, Boyce future discussed, McCausland, Campbell

Liam Boyce celebrates with Lawrence Shankland after Hearts' winning goal against St Johnstone. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Boyce explains Hearts goal celebration and why Shankland was wary of claiming it

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland (L), Liam Boyce and Yutaro Oda celebrate the winning goal.

Hearts keep up progress: Levein's words with fans joke, Vargas' shameful dive

Hearts manager Steven Naismith during the win over St Johnstone.

Naismith laments Hearts penalty call in St Johnstone win - 'no debate about it'

Hearts were denied a penalty when Liam Boyce went down under a tackle from Motherwell's Dan Casey. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Naismith: Hearts denied penalty and Rangers example shows VAR inconsistency

Hearts got themselves back on track with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen last weekend.

Hearts' green shoots of recovery must grow before trio threaten to stamp on them

Aberdeen's Slobodan Rubezic and Nicky Devlin look dejected at full time after the 2-0 defeat by Hearts.

Aberdeen's Red Army turn on own players - but Hearts can now be optimistic

A vexed Barry Robson looks on from the sidelines as Hearts overpowered his Aberdeen team at Tynecastle.

Robson addresses angry Aberdeen fans and says Dons will click

Lawrence Shankland has scored in all three of Hearts' European ties thus far and will hope to make it four from four in Greece. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Lawrence Shankland the key for Hearts in Greece as transfer rumours swirl

Lawrence Shankland scored Hearts' leveller against Rosenborg.

Shankland: I live in here and now - it'd be hard to leave those nights behind

Cammy Devlin was the hero for Hearts at Tynecastle.

How Hearts overturned three decades of history with stunning win over Rosenborg

Liam Boyce was given another late cameo for Hearts in the 0-0 draw against Kilmarnock.

Boyce reveals his Hearts European demons - 'what I want more than anything now'

Hearts' Aidan Denholm and Liam Boyce at full time following the 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock at Tynecastle.

Hearts reaction: Biggest issue facing team, Denholm, Boyce's Rosenborg poser

Hearts' Frankie Kent at full time after the match against Kilmarnock at Tynecastle.

Hearts expect to recover in time for Rosenborg after slow start against Killie

Hearts' technical director Steven Naismith says Kenneth Vargas will be worth the wait.

Hearts forced to wait for Vargas as main attributes revealed

Tom Watson (in blue) made his Sunderland debut earlier this year.

Rumour mill: Rangers eye starlet, Celtic target price named, Hibs' Vente talks

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate is said to be attracting interest from a host of clubs.

Scottish transfers: Hatate link, Kyogo on Celtic future, Dessers Rangers date

Hearts duo Beni Baningime and Liam Boyce have returned to first-team training. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hearts boss Naismith tempers Liam Boyce and Beni Baningime injury hope

Beni Baningime has not played this season due to an ACL injury.

Hearts' injured trio issue fitness update - concussion, ACL pain, new bromance

Hearts star Liam Boyce could return before the end of the season. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts injury boost for key player but another star ruled out for the season

Liam Boyce has signed a new one-year contract extension at Hearts until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Liam Boyce signs new Hearts contract and sets target for return from injury

Hearts sit fifth going into the World Cup break. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Hearts achieved Premiership touching distance aim

Andy Halliday was one of two Hearts players to suffer injuries against Aberdeen. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts injury headache: 10 stars, why they are missed & when they could return

Craig Halkett with Lee McCulloch during Hearts' training session. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts in Craig Halkett injury update ahead of Rangers game

Robert Snodgrass has joined Hearts after leaving Luton Town. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Robert Snodgrass can replace Liam Boyce at Hearts

Robert Snodgrass, pictured in action for Luton Town last season, is on the verge of joining Hearts. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Robert Snodgrass joins Hearts as Premiership rivals miss out

Stephen Humphrys speaks to the media in his first interview as a Hearts player.

'Bit of a mad one': Hearts' new 'tank' Humphrys opens up on deadline-day move

Hearts;' Andy Halliday (L) and Kilmarnock's Joe Wright in action during a Premier Sports Cup match at Tyneacescakst

Hearts not using injury list as excuse for midweek woes

Stephen Humphrys of Wigan Athletic has joined Hearts on loan.

Hearts bolster strike-force with arrival with Wigan's Humphrys

Hearts are looking to loan Aberdeen striker Christian Ramirez (pictured), as well as Celtic winger Mikey Johnston. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts face fight to land Aberdeen and Celtic targets

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is looking for reinforcements.

Hearts transfers: What to expect at Tynecastle on deadline day

Hearts' manager Robbie Neilson on the touchline during the 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson says Hearts 'need a few more in' after Killie defeat

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is planning a busy end to the transfer window. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts hope to land multiple targets ahead of transfer deadline

Gary Mackay-Steven (left) celebrates with Hearts team-mate Liam Boyce, who scored in the 3-2 win over St Johnstone before being stretchered off. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts players face 'massive responsibility' after Liam Boyce setback

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson takes training - minus the injured Liam Boyce and Kye Rowles. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts face 'extremely difficult' task to replace Boyce as club target loans

Liam Boyce netted his first goal of the season against St Johnstone. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why replacing injured Boyce is a huge headache for Hearts

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland celebrates scoring the match-winning penalty in the 3-2 victory over St Johnstone. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts show key trait in win over Saints as need for reinforcements highlighted

Liam Boyce is treated before being stretchered off in Hearts' 3-2 win over St St Johnstone. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts plan 'more aggressive' transfer approach after trio of injuries
Hearts signing plans may have to be cranked up a notch after another three first team players were forced off injured as the Gorgie side got back to winning way...

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson cuts a frustrated figure during the 3-2 defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Callum Davidson 'furious' over the way St Johnstone lost at Hearts

Jorge Grant holds his head in his hands after being sent off for diving in Hearts 1-0 defeat by Zurich.

How Hearts' big night at Tynecastle ended in regret as they let Zurich off hook

Josh Ginnelly came off the bench and made it 4-1 to Hearts.

How the Hearts players rated against Dundee United

Martin Boyle arrives at Easter Road after rejoining Hibs ahead of today's Edinburgh derby against Hearts. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hibs v Hearts team lines: Martin Boyle named in matchday squad

Ellis Simms scored seven goals for Hearts on loan from Everton last season.

Hearts switch striker targets after being priced out of move for Simms

Liam Boyce is likely to remain at Hearts.

Goodwin confirms Boyce is not on Aberdeen's radar

Jon McLaughlin during a Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers.

Late team news ahead of Scottish Cup final

Rangers' Alex Lowry could provide the inventiveness for the Ibrox club in the Hampden final they were crying out for in the Europa League decider. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers v Hearts cup final teams: Time for Lowry but not Souttar

Liam Boyce is forced off injured in Hearts' final game of the season against Rangers.

'If I had one leg I’d still want to play against in Scottish Cup final'

Craig Halkett (left) with Hearts team-mate Andy Halliday at the end of the 3-1 defeat to Rangers. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Halkett going to extreme measures to get fit for Scottish Cup final

Hearts' Liam Boyce goes off injured during the cinch Premiership match against Rangers.

Neilson discusses trio's final chances as injury concerns intensify

Hearts' Liam Boyce is forced off injured during the cinch Premiership match against Rangers.

Hearts sweat over Boyce's condition for Rangers cup final

Peter Haring and Hearts manager Robbie Neilson console Liam Boyce at full time after the goalless draw with Ross County. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Hearts striker Liam Boyce frustrated by missed chances and spat with County foe

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson laughs at a decision by the referee during the draw with Ross County.

Neilson reveals frustrated Hearts dressing-room and has say on his yellow card

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