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STV News
6 days ago
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Hearts defender Lewis Neilson returns for second loan at Falkirk
John McGlynn is excited about adding Lewis Neilson to his squad after the centre-back returned to Falkirk on a season-long loan from Hearts. The 22-year-old had a stint with the Bairns on loan from previous club Dundee United in which he made 10 appearances in the closing months of the 2020-21 season. Amid stiff competition for a centre-back berth at Hearts, Neilson has now been allowed to join Falkirk once again as they prepare to return to the William Hill Premiership this term. 'I'm delighted to get Lewis in,' manager McGlynn said. 'He's a player we've had our eye on for some time and he fits a lot of the credentials that we're looking for. 'He's gained a lot of experience for a player so young at 22 years of age, coming through at Dundee United and then moving on to Hearts, and loan deals with Falkirk, Partick Thistle and St Johnstone. He's played a lot of games, particularly in the Premiership. 'He's got a lot of football in front of him, he's someone that I feel can make us better, and it's a good opportunity for him to continue his development.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
6 days ago
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Falkirk sign Hearts defender Neilson on season-long loan
Lewis Neilson can "make Falkirk better" says manager John McGlynn, as the defender joins on a season-long loan from fellow Premiership side Under-21 international Neilson has made 23 appearances for the Tynecastle club since joining from Dundee United three years ago. The 22-year-old spent the first half of last season on loan at St Johnstone before returning to Gorgie and McGlynn says he has gained "a lot of experience for a player so young"."I'm delighted to get Lewis in," McGlynn told club media. "He's a player we've had our eye on for some time and he fits a lot of the credentials that we're looking for. "He's gained a lot of experience for a player so young. He's played a lot of games, particularly in the Premiership."He's got a lot of football in front of him, he's someone that I feel can make us better, and it's a good opportunity for him to continue his development."
Scotsman
25-06-2025
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- Scotsman
Defenders to leave Hearts, Stephen Kingsley's situation and Derek McInnes' view on success
Transfer business will continue in Edinburgh as the new manager reshapes his squad 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... Derek McInnes currently finds himself wrestling with the dilemma of who should make the cut for Hearts' 2025/26 first-team squad. The coming days will provide a fair indication as the club's new head coach prepares to name a 28-man squad for next week's pre-season training camp in Spain from a senior group totalling 31 at present. Of those 31 bodies, 11 are defenders: Right-backs Christian Borchgrevink and Adam Forrester, centre-backs Lewis Neilson, Michael Steinwender, Craig Halkett, Frankie Kent, Stuart Findlay and Jamie McCart, plus left-backs Harry Milne, Stephen Kingsley and James Penrice. It is inevitable that at least two of the above will leave Tynecastle Park, either permanently or on loan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Neilson is a prime candidate having spent the first half of last season on loan at St Johnstone. He played seven times after Hearts recalled him in January but fell out of the first-team picture after March's 3-0 defeat at Celtic. Forrester could also find himself loaned out in time but McInnes is not ready to make final decisions just yet. He is still assessing and evaluating. Kingsley missed training earlier this week and was limited to just 15 appearances last season due to injury. McInnes sees value in the experienced 30-year-old who can play left-back or centre-back, even though new loan signing Stuart Findlay is certain to command a starting place when fit. 'I'm just wanting to work with good players. Stephen's a player that I think has got a lot to offer,' explained McInnes. 'I've got, including young Lewis Neilson, 11 defenders across the squad. It's probably one or two too many in terms of when the window closes, but you don't know every eventuality. We've already picked up one wee injury to a defender at the minute so you never know how these things go. When the League Cup games come, there are opportunities for everybody to be part of it and Stephen is one of those boys.' The transition phase at Hearts will continue for weeks yet as McInnes and his coaching staff settle in. Time is ticking down towards the first competitive match of the new campaign against Dunfermline Athletic on 12 July in the Premier Sports Cup. Silverware is high on Hearts' agenda 13 years since they last lifted one of Scottish football's major trophies and McInnes is ready to embrace expectations. He is clear on what constitutes success. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I feel there is a pressure to deliver,' he said. 'I feel there has to be a sense that what we are serving up is better than what is expected. We need to meet the expectations, first and foremost. If you meet the expectations then you are normally there or thereabouts and successful. In time, you try to exceed those expectations. 'I am conscious we have come from being a bottom-six team, we have not made a cup final, we have not made Europe. We have to make sure those improvements are obvious to everyone. Hopefully that plays out in terms of silverware. How you judge success can be gauged on so many levels, whether it is more value on the pitch, more revenue, qualification for Europe. 'I am no different to supporters, real success and tangible success is silverware. It is something I am well aware is expected of us going forward. I am fully aware of what's expected and is coming. You feel like the best manager in the world at the minute because everyone believes in what you are saying but you are not actually playing games. I am conscious that, when the real stuff starts, we have to be ready for it.' EPL chairman Tony Bloom invests £10m in Hearts to help bring success in Edinburgh Fresh investment was finalised on Wednesday in the form of Tony Bloom's £9.86m agreement, which earns him a 29 per cent stake in Hearts. The Brighton and Hove Albion chairman appointed his close associate James Franks to the Tynecastle board in another change at the top level. It is all designed to return Hearts to a challenging force. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I am just trying to get us best prepared but I'm excited. This is exactly the type of club I wanted to work for,' said McInnes. 'Every player, every manager and member of staff wants to work for a club with ambition. Clearly, with the existing board and the investment that has come in, there is a need for change and a desire to change and improve across the board. It is my job to drive that. 'I'm delighted with the facilities. Obviously, whatever club you go into, you try and make the best of what you have and you don't want to complain too much about facilities or whatever - but we are very fortunate here. The players have a lot of support from good surfaces to good staff, the food, the support staff, everyone is there. If the players want to improve and have that desire, there is so much here to help them deliver that aim. We are very fortunate.' READ MORE: Premiership clubs eye Hearts midfielder as a transfer target
BBC News
06-04-2025
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Neilson drew inspiration from Armstrong
Hearts defender Lewis Neilson, 21, was inspired by his former next door neighbour, Scotland international Stuart Armstrong, when both were based in Dundee. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), externalFormer Hearts forward Craig Wighton suffered a serious-looking heading injury in Montrose's League 1 defeat by Arbroath, with the match subject to a lengthy delay. (Sun), externalRead Sunday's Scottish gossip
BBC News
01-04-2025
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- BBC News
The clinical difference as Hearts suffer another big-game defeat
As we enter the month of April, we'll know in a couple of weeks if the players and staff at Hearts are considered foolish or fully supported by fans as we look to cement our place in the Premiership top six and reach the Scottish Cup the 3-0 defeat at leaders Celtic, optimism has taken a slight hit for some Jambos and I can see Coach Neil Critchley's 'big game' record is often brought up in the wake of a defeat, and it's true he has failed to beat Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen or Hibs in his time in worst of the lot of course is the Petrocub game and even talking about it now still angers me three months can look at the result from Celtic Park and shrug their shoulders and say 'What do you expect? You got off lightly,' which is true, considering Celtic sat in park mode in the second half never mind going into first set the team up to press Celtic high and went with a 3-4-1-2, and we fashioned some good first-half opportunities through Lewis Neilson and James Wilson. Both players should have scored but Celtic were clinical, netting with their only three chances in the opening 45 fairness, Neilson is only in the team because we had four centre-backs unavailable and Wilson has just turned always a mental obstacle for players to overcome when facing Celtic or Rangers away and as soon as player of the year-elect Daizen Maeda scored the opener, you could just tell from the body language that any belief to head back along the M8 with at least a point had and the team need to pick themselves up quickly for the visit of Dundee United on Sunday, a match we have to win to keep pace in the race for top six.
