Heart of Midlothian face a tough European campaign, but remain top of the Premiership with a 1-point lead over Rangers. The club's performance in Europe will be crucial for their season. With Celtic, Rangers, Hibernian, Motherwell, and Heart of Midlothian all playing European first legs, the panel predict that only two of the five will still be standing by the end of next week.

What happened?

The Journos deliver their verdict on two big stories in Scottish football this week: the appointment of new Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli, and a pessimistic outlook for Scottish clubs in Europe.

Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian face a tough European campaign, but remain top of the Premiership with a 1-point lead over Rangers. The club's performance in Europe will be crucial for their season.

What comes next?

The panel predict that only two of the five Scottish clubs will still be standing by the end of next week. Which two? They make their calls below...

Heart of Midlothian are currently top of the Premiership with 70 points from 33 games, 21 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. They have a 1-point lead over Rangers and have scored 58 goals this season, conceding 28. They are 1 point clear of Rangers and have a goal difference of +30.