There exists no such concept of the comfortable silence when it comes to football in Edinburgh. One week, noises out of Tynecastle note the length of time it has been since senior squad players last saw pounds deposited into their bank accounts, and the next week these same players are finally paid but rumours of a January firesale for them run rampant.

Football clubs and the media covering them live together as slightly estranged bedfellows, desirous of one another's company but at times cold or distant when the other's been bad in the sack. Quite often it is the club in some capacity turning away, demanding the media pick up the blanket off the end of the bed and to go sleep on the couch for the night.

Football clubs and the media covering them live together as slightly estranged bedfellows, desirous of one another's company but at times cold or distant when the other's been bad in the sack. Quite often it is the club in some capacity turning away, demanding the media pick up the blanket off the end of the bed and to go sleep on the couch for the night.

There exists evidence to the contrary that a man's home is his castle. To begin, seeing as how there are so few men living in castles these days, owing to their relatively poor resale value and faulty electrical wiring incapable of handling the wattage necessary to capture the beautiful game in breathtaking HD, castles just aren't prime real estate these days.

Wayne Rooney's father is one of nine people who have been arrested in connection with a match-betting scandal, according to numerous reports from the United Kingdom.

The controversy surrounds the irregularities among bookmakers in bets that a player would be sent off in a 2010 Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Heart of Midlothian.

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How 48 USMNT players performed for their club teams this weekend: Goalkeepers Guzan, Brad (Aston Villa/BPL) Dressed however did not play in 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic. Dominic Cervi (Celtic/SPL) Did not dress in 2-0 loss to Heart of Midlothian.

Woe Flowers of Scotland is a post from: Just Football

by William Heaney

Scottish football is in crisis. With Scottish clubs exiting European competition even earlier than usual, fans and the media are mourning the latest ‘death' of the national sport. Newspapers and radio phone-ins are leading the now annual debate asking "where do we go from here?

Spurs' Michael Dawson takes his shirt off to celebrate his side's 5-0 win over the SPL's Heart of Midlothian. Maybe this Europa League stuff isn't as bad as we thought... Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Europe/Zimbio.

As you know, we can't be bothered to write stuff about the Europa League until someone actually wins it.

The phrase "European competition" had a somewhat redundant feel to it this evening, after Tottenham Hotpur cruised to a comfortable win against Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle in a match that felt at times like a training match for the visitors from the Premier League. It was a match that might, under a certain light, have had the feel of a possible surprise on the cards.

The phrase "European competition" had a somewhat redundant feel to it this evening, after Tottenham Hotpur cruised to a comfortable win against Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle in a match that felt at times like a training match for the visitors from the Premier League. It was a match that might, under a certain light, have had the feel of a possible surprise on the cards.

By FRANCO PANIZO

On a day when a host of Americans Abroad had first-leg games in the playoff round of the UEFA Europa League, Clint Dempsey had the best performance with a 90-minute outing in which he bagged a brace.

Dempsey scored the last two goals in Fulham's 3-0 victory against Dnipro, likely assuring the Cottagers' passage to the next round.

THFC1882 is pleased to welcome back guest writer Gareth Johnson for his thoughts on our upcoming Europa League game against Heart of Midlothians on Thursday.

As Luka Modric took to the pitch in our pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao, he was perhaps a little surprised at the rapturous applause that broke out around the ground after his summer of discontent.

The only managerial soap opera that was to have transpired in Edinburgh this summer was to have been at Easter Road involving the love triangle between Hibernian FC, Colin Calderwood, and Nottingham Forest. Then again, when "Mad Vlad" Romanov blows into town to see about things over at Tynecastle, general upheaval can never be too far out of the reckoning.

The only managerial soap opera that was to have transpired in Edinburgh this summer was to have been at Easter Road involving the love triangle between Hibernian FC, Colin Calderwood, and Nottingham Forest. Then again, when "Mad Vlad" Romanov blows into town to see about things over at Tynecastle, general upheaval can never be too far out of the reckoning.

This morning was the draw for the qualifying round of the Europa Cup. A two legged affair, that if we win, we go forward into the the group stages of the competition.

This time last year we were all excited about who we would be drawn against in the Champion League qualifying round but this competition is a real chance for glory.

This morning was the draw for the qualifying round of the Europa Cup. A two legged affair, that if we win, we go forward into the the group stages of the competition.

This time last year we were all excited about who we would be drawn against in the Champion League qualifying round but this competition is a real chance for glory.

Hearts v Paksi 4-1 Highlights Goals Video 2011 Europa League is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Hearts v Paksi 4-1 Highlights Goals Video 2011 Europa League is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Hearts v Paksi ( Heart of Midlothian v Paks) 2011 Europa League Qualifying- Second Leg, Tynecastle, Scotland- 4th August 2011 Final score:- Hearts v Paksi 4-1 ( Stevenson*2, Driver, Skacel/ Bode) Hearts v Paksi [.

Players to watch in Scotland 2011-12 is a post from: Just Football

Here's a few players plying their trade in Scottish football who, for one reason or another, are worth keeping an eye out for this season:

Shaun Hutchinson (Motherwell)

The 20 year-old central defender was brought to Fir Park by Jim Gannon but was frozen out during Craig Brown's time in charge.

Players to watch in Scotland 2011-12 is a post from: Just Football

Here's a few players plying their trade in Scottish football who, for one reason or another, are worth keeping an eye out for this season:

Shaun Hutchinson (Motherwell)

The 20 year-old central defender was brought to Fir Park by Jim Gannon but was frozen out during Craig Brown's time in charge.

By FRANCO PANIZO

The passing of Dennis Marshall didn't only affect Costa Rican players. It also affected Marshall's teammates at Aalborg BK, and one American paid tribute to the late defender this weekend.

Chris Rolfe honored his former teammate with the game-winning goal in Aalborg's home-opener, a 2-1 win versus AGF Aarhus.

Scottish Premier League 2011-12: Season Preview is a post from: Just Football

Barely has the dust settled on our 2010/11 SPL team of the season when Scotland is up and ready to do it all over again! William Heaney reports:

The whole of Europe is eagerly awaiting the new Scottish Premier League season which kicks-off on 23rd July.

Scottish Premier League 2011-12: Season Preview is a post from: Just Football

Barely has the dust settled on our 2010/11 SPL team of the season when Scotland is up and ready to do it all over again! William Heaney reports:

The whole of Europe is eagerly awaiting the new Scottish Premier League season which kicks-off on 23rd July.

photo by ISIphotos.com

By FRANCO PANIZO

DaMarcus Beasley signed with Puebla earlier this summer in the hopes of reviving his club career, and that challenge begins for him this weekend.

Puebla opens its Apertura campaign on Saturday against Atlas, and Beasley will hope to make his first start for the club.

In the not too dim and distant past I used to work for a health charity in Midlothian.
I'll admit I wasn't straight from central casting. The only way I become a poster boy for health and fitness is if you need someone to pose for the "before" section of your "before and after" pictures.
I'm not one of life's joggers, teetotallers or carrot chompers.

Often, when bold remarks from an organization become public, they answer more questions than they raise. When a statement comes across as the one released by Scottish Premier League club Heart of Midlothian over the weekend, including references to blackmail, the mafia, and paedophiles, one must query not only just what exactly that statement is speaking to but also the wisdom of presenting such an announcement as an official club statement.

SPL Fixtures 11-12 Opening Day 2011/2012- Rangers to face Hearts is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

SPL Fixtures 11-12 Opening Day 2011/2012- Rangers to face Hearts is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter The SPL fixtures for the 11/12 season were officially released on June 17, 2011.

Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian FC has followed the release of its 11/12 away strip with the launch of its Umbro 2011/12 home kit. According to jersey provider Umbro, the new Hearts shirt features a classic look in the Hearts' traditional dark maroon with a clean white hooped crew neck collar and white cuffs.

It is the end, then, of another long, hard season, and perhaps now is an appropriate time to be looking at how those clubs that are owned and run by their supporters trusts this season managed to fair. As AFC Wimbledon paraded the trophy that confirmed their accession into the Football League nine years after their formation, the words of the FA's committee, that a new club in the borough would be, "not in the wider interests of football", have never sounded more hollow.

Just Football: SPL 2010-11 Team of the Season is a post from: Just Football

by William Heaney

With the Scottish Premier League 2010-11 season now over, it's time to have a look back at the players who have made their mark during the campaign. When selecting a team of the year it's hard to avoid Celtic and Rangers, but thankfully there are those from outside the big two who have done enough to earn their place.

Heart of Midlothian FC (most commonly referred to as Hearts FC) is a soccer club from Edinburgh, Scotland currently campaigning in the Scottish Premier League. Hearts is one of the two principal clubs in the city along Hibernian. Hearts have won the League title four times, the Scottish Cup on seven occasions, and the Scottish League [.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Liverpool is hoping to get back to its winning ways next season, and the club is counting on Kenny Dalglish to lead the way.

Liverpool appointed Dalglish as permanent manager of the club, agreeing to a three-year deal with the former Liverpool player.

photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com

By FRANCO PANIZO

Gale Agbossoumonde may not be an automatic starter for Djurgardens IF, but he continued to cement his place in the team on Wednesday.

In Djurgardens' third round Svenska Cupen match against IFK Lulea, Agbossoumonde started and played 90 minutes as his club won, 2-1.

The attack on Glasgow Celtic coach Neil Lennon by an opposing supporter in Wednesday's Scottish Premier League match against Heart of Midlothian is the latest in a string of unsavoury incidents that have been directed at the former Northern Ireland international player. Surely now is the time for such ugly personal attacks on Lennon to stop.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon had a lucky escape as a Heart of Midlothian fan tried to attack the Hoops gaffer during the Hearts vs Celtic Scottish Premier League game on May 11, 2011. Lennon was attacked by the Hearts fan shortly after Celtic had got their second goal in the game against the Jambos. Fortunately [.

Hibernian 0-4 Heart of Midlothian, April 2006 Your boys took one hell of a beating is a post from: Just Football

by Joel Sked

Sometimes, just sometimes supporting your team can be exhilarating, enjoyable, everything you ever wanted rolled into one. In a word. Perfect.

Sunday the 2nd of April 2006 was one of those days.

Hibernian 0-4 Heart of Midlothian, April 2006 Your boys took one hell of a beating is a post from: Just Football

by Joel Sked

Sometimes, just sometimes supporting your team can be exhilarating, enjoyable, everything you ever wanted rolled into one. In a word. Perfect.

Sunday the 2nd of April 2006 was one of those days.

STARTERS
FC Porto has claimed the Primeira Liga championship in Portugal. Huge congrats to them.
-It sure seems awfully early in the year to be claiming league titles already!
dN
I was sent a link to a very intriguing blog: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer.

STARTERS
Toronto FC has shipped their only star player - Dwayne DeRosario - to the New York Red Bulls, in exchange for Tony Tchani, Danleigh Borman and a 1st Rd Superdraft pick.
-Does this make NYRB instant Cup favorites?
dN
See you at the Sweetwater for the huge Derby della Madonnina:
-Sat Apr 2
AC Milan v Inter Milan - Live at 1:30pm CT on FSC
-Milan is in first place in Serie A by just 2 points over Inter, who at the end of 2010 were 9 points back and in 7th place.

Hearts v Rangers Tynecastle Stadium- January 22, 2011 Final score:- Hearts 1-0 Rangers ( Ryan Stevenson) Heart of Midlothian stunned defending champions Rangers 1-0 at Tynecastle to signal that the SPL race this season, might not be a two horse one after all. Hearts v Rangers 1-0 ( Ryan Stevenson 77′ goal) ( Credits of [.

Giorgios Samaras scored both goals in Celtic's 2-0 win at Rangers

Despite all of the terrible weather causing many a game to be postponed in the Scottish Premier League over the Christmas period the title race has, momentarily, had new life breathed into it due to the re-emergence of Heart of Midlothian as a potential third force ready to take on the might of the Old Firm.