Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Published • loading... • Updated

Alex Ferguson the special guest as Hearts wins to extend lead in Scotland

  • On Saturday at Tynecastle, Hearts beat Aberdeen 1-0, moving seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
  • With Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance, Derek McInnes, Hearts coach, has taken another giant step toward ending a 41-year league title wait, as Ferguson sat in the directors' box.
  • From Marc Leonard's pass and Kabore's run, Claudio Braga scored his 15th goal of the season in the 28th minute, easing nerves for Hearts.
  • Hearts' victory increases pressure on Rangers and Celtic, who meet at Ibrox on Sunday, while Aberdeen have not scored an away league goal this year, spanning six outings.
  • Looking ahead to next week, Hearts missed Lawrence Shankland's finishing touch and had Jamie McCart fill in after Findlay was ruled out for six weeks.
Insights by Ground AI

14 Articles

ESPNESPN
Reposted by
ESPN UKESPN UK
Lean Left

Alex Ferguson watches on as Hearts extend lead

Watched by Sir Alex Ferguson, Hearts moved seven points clear in the Scottish Premiership after beating Aberdeen 1-0 on Saturday.

·United States
Read Full Article
Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News
+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Lean Left

Alex Ferguson the special guest as Hearts wins to extend lead in Scotland

Watched by Alex Ferguson, Hearts has moved seven points clear in the Scottish Premiership after beating Aberdeen 1-0.

·United States
Read Full Article
Daily RecordDaily Record
Lean Left

Sir Alex Ferguson 'tuned in to' Hearts as Derek McInnes lifts lid on chat and clarifies Dubai training camp plans

Scottish football's Godfather was at Tynecastle and even sported a maroon tie as the Jambos moved a step closer to title glory

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
Center

Hearts reveal Dubai change of plan, address post-match kerfuffle, and note colour of Sir Alex Ferguson's tie

Hearts manager Derek McInnes reflects on 1-0 win over Aberdeen

·Scotland, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
The IndependentThe Independent
Lean Left

Hearts extend lead at top of table to put pressure on Old Firm rivals

Hearts 1-0 Aberdeen: A narrow win over Aberdeen kept Hearts on track for the title

·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
Lean Left

Sir Alex Ferguson watches on as Hearts beat Aberdeen

Hearts are now seven points clear of Rangers at the top of the William Hill Premiership.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

Scottish Premiership icon

Scottish Premiership

Sports icon

Sports

Edinburgh icon

Edinburgh

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
SearchBlindspot LogoBlindspotLocal