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Oisin McEntee declares Hearts ready for title fight as he makes ‘confident’ Celtic prediction

The Jambos suffered final day heartbreak last season at Celtic Park and are eyeing a statement in Glasgow this weekend

By Scott Burns · Daily Record UK

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Oisin McEntee insists Hearts are ready to challenge for the Scottish Premiership title again this season.
Hearts face Celtic at Parkhead for the first time since losing the title there on May 16.
McEntee cited new additions Josh McPake, Calvin Miller, and Malachi Fagan-Walcott as key reasons for optimism.

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Hearts defender Oisin McEntee believes the Tynecastle club can sustain another Scottish Premiership title challenge under new manager Wouter Vrancken. The Jambos return to Celtic Park for the first time since their dramatic 3-1 defeat on the final day of last season, a result that cost them the league crown to Celtic on May 16.

Despite the departures of manager Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland, and Cammy Devlin, McEntee feels confident in new signings such as Josh McPake, Calvin Miller, and Malachi Fagan-Walcott. Both Hearts and Celtic head into the fixture following midweek European encounters, including Hearts' Conference League draw against Danish club Nordsjaelland.

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Oisin McEntee declares Hearts ready for title fight as he makes ‘confident’ Celtic prediction

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