Joel and James preview the season ahead for Heart of Midlothian. They discuss how they are feeling about the start of the campaign, the goalkeeping question, who would be in their best XI and make some predictions.

Naismith transfer update: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24488070.steven-naismith-provides-timescale-hearts-signing/

Naismith on Shankland situation: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24488225.steven-naismith-gives-definitive-shankland-transfer-response/

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Joel and James look back at Heart of Midlothian's 3-0 loss to Fleetwood Town in Saturday's friendly. What went wrong and what did we learn? The pair also provide an outline of Hearts Standard Live.

Hearts Standard Live tickets: https://t.co/IgRKVERJGU

Instant analysis from Fleetwood: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24480461.hearts-need-improve-rangers---positives-friendly/

What Steven Naismith said: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24480466.hearts-hopeful-midfield-signing-naismith-reveals/

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Joel is joined by Tom Irving to discuss the latest from Tynecastle Park as Aidan Denholm leaves on loan, Lewis Neilson is linked with a move away and Hearts B begin their season.

Aidan Denholm leaves on loan: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24479454.hearts-star-suprise-loan-move-premiership-rivals/

Interview with Liam Fox: https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24477566.interview-liam-fox-hearts-b-season-signings-exits-aims/

Tickets for Hearts Standard Live: https://newsquestevents.myshopify.com/products/hearts-standard-live

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