Hearts set to play four times this week as preparations continue

Hearts have arranged four friendlies for this week as Robbie Neilson continues the team’s preparations for the start of the Premier Sports Cup.

Hearts faced Linlithgow Rose at the weekend and have four more games this week. (Photo by Craig Brown / SNS Group)

The Tynecastle boss was absent for Saturday's win over Linlithgow Rose at Prestonfield due to a Covid-19 issue at the club which saw the cancellation of Friday’s planned fixture with Berwick Rangers.

Hearts ran out 6-0 win over the East of Scotland opposition at the weekend with a double from Liam Boyce, plus goals from Michael Smith, Armand Gnanduillet, Mackenzie Kirk and Finlay Pollock.

The club have two friendlies on Tuesday evening. One side will head to Christie Gillies Park for a 6pm kick-off with Civil Service Strollers, while at 8pm an XI will take on Spartans at Ainslie Park.

Two games behind closed doors have been arranged for later in the week. On Friday, Hearts will face Ayr United before a clash with Falkirk on Saturday.

The club have confirmed both games will be played outside of Edinburgh.