[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-martin-o-neill-backs-hearts-to-challenge-for-scottish-premiership-crown":61,"news-related-martin-o-neill-backs-hearts-to-challenge-for-scottish-premiership-crown-en":100,"news-related-match-martin-o-neill-backs-hearts-to-challenge-for-scottish-premiership-crown-en":197},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-38,-21,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":63,"awayTeamName":64,"body":65,"category":66,"excerpt":67,"homeTeamId":68,"homeTeamName":69,"id":70,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":73,"matchName":74,"publishedAt":75,"slug":76,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":78,"teamId":68,"teamName":69,"teamIds":79,"teamNames":89,"title":99},"326257567044997120","Rangers","Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has thrown his weight behind Hearts' ambitions, claiming the Edinburgh club is well placed to mount consistent title challenges in the Scottish Premiership. Speaking after a recent match, O'Neill highlighted the progress made under the current management and the quality within the squad.\n\nO'Neill's comments carry weight given his storied career in Scottish football. Having led Celtic to multiple league titles and a UEFA Cup final, he understands what it takes to compete at the highest level. His endorsement signals that Hearts are no longer mere also-rans but a side that could disrupt the Glasgow duopoly.\n\nHearts have enjoyed a resurgence in recent seasons, climbing back into the top flight and establishing themselves as a top-six mainstay. With a passionate fanbase and a solid infrastructure, the club has the foundations to push further. O'Neill noted that consistent investment and smart recruitment have been key.\n\nThe Scottish Premiership has traditionally been dominated by Celtic and Rangers, but Hearts have shown they can challenge for second place and cup glory. O'Neill's assessment suggests that the gap may be narrowing, especially if Hearts can maintain their current trajectory.\n\nFor the league as a whole, a stronger Hearts would raise the competitive bar. More teams fighting for the title would increase excitement and potentially improve the standard of play. O'Neill's belief could also influence player recruitment, making Hearts a more attractive destination.\n\nHowever, becoming a regular title contender requires sustained excellence over several seasons. Hearts will need to avoid the pitfalls of squad turnover and financial instability that have tripped up other ambitious clubs. O'Neill's praise is a vote of confidence, but the hard work lies ahead.\n\nHearts' manager and players will welcome such high praise from one of the game's most respected figures. It validates their efforts and sets a clear target: to transform potential into trophies. The coming seasons will reveal whether O'Neill's prophecy comes true.\n\nIn the immediate term, Hearts will focus on securing a strong league position and building momentum. Every victory against Celtic or Rangers will be seen as a step toward the ultimate goal. O'Neill's words have added extra incentive.\n\nThe Scottish football landscape is evolving, and Hearts are emerging as a significant player. O'Neill's statement is not just a compliment but a recognition of a shift in the balance of power.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Celtic boss Martin O'Neill believes Hearts have the potential to become regular title contenders in the Scottish Premiership, highlighting their strong position and squad depth.","326257567011442688","Celtic","327115347184324609","326135634953506816","Premiership","327052806332616704","Celtic vs Rangers","2026-05-05T13:51:40Z","martin-o-neill-backs-hearts-to-challenge-for-scottish-premiership-crown","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcn0pygne3gjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[68,63,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88],"326222713142120448","326257636301344768","326257784637100032","326257816392175616","326222707169431552","326257546392244224","326257556634734592","326257565195309056","326257613643714560",[69,64,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98],"Canada","Arema FC","Cannes","Canvey Island","Anderlecht","Nottingham Forest","Barracas Central","Barcelona","Hassania Agadir","Martin O'Neill Backs Hearts to Challenge for Scottish Premiership Crown Consistently",[101,124,142,169],{"awayTeamId":102,"awayTeamName":103,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":104,"homeTeamId":105,"homeTeamName":106,"id":107,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":108,"matchName":109,"publishedAt":110,"slug":111,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":112,"teamId":105,"teamName":106,"teamIds":113,"teamNames":118,"title":123},"326257659982385152","Kilmarnock","Craig McLeish appointed St Mirren head coach on a 3-year deal after guiding club to Premiership safety via playoffs, with Stuart Taylor as assistant.","326257660011745280","ST Mirren","338045265229385729","327052562714857472","ST Mirren vs Kilmarnock","2026-06-04T17:50:09Z","mcleish-gets-3-year-st-mirren-contract-after-playoff-escape","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcjrpejq5d5po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[105,102,114,115,68,84,116,117,85],"326255038185869312","326257804983668736","326255038584328192","326257565635710976",[106,103,119,120,69,94,121,122,95],"Aberdeen","Partick","Legia Warszawa","Getafe","McLeish Gets 3-Year St Mirren Contract After Playoff Escape",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":125,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":126,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":127,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":128,"slug":129,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":130,"teamId":68,"teamName":69,"teamIds":131,"teamNames":136,"title":141},"Callum Osmand's title-winning cameo for Celtic caps a rise from Jersey's youth ranks to Premiership glory, inspiring the island's next football generation.","337890518706950145","0","2026-06-04T05:22:29Z","how-celtic-s-callum-osmand-is-uplifting-jersey-s-young-stars","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002Fcn0p44d1y7do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[68,132,133,63,134,84,80,135],"326257837204312064","326257546325135360","326257545830207488","326255039762927616",[69,137,138,64,139,94,90,140],"Jersey Bulls","Brentford","Fulham","Sheriff Tiraspol","How Celtic's Callum Osmand is Uplifting Jersey's Young Stars",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":143,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":144,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":127,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":145,"slug":146,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":147,"teamId":68,"teamName":69,"teamIds":148,"teamNames":158,"title":168},"Celtic weigh O'Neill's trophy double against Keane's European exploits as the board seeks a permanent manager. A swift summer decision looms amid a rebuild.","337369473931546625","2026-06-02T21:04:29Z","celtic-manager-search-what-o-neill-vs-keane-decision-means","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc1w2vxrqjz1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[68,85,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157],"326257549311479808","326257660192100352","326257567338598400","326257660145963008","326257545918287872","326257546094448640","326222712143876096","326257536179113984","326257664185077760",[69,95,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167],"Maccabi Tel Aviv","Dunfermline","Ludogorets","Motherwell","Liverpool","Tottenham","Portugal","Toulouse","Wales","Celtic Manager Search: What O'Neill vs Keane Decision Means",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":170,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":171,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":127,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":172,"slug":173,"sourceName":174,"sourceURL":175,"teamId":176,"teamName":177,"teamIds":178,"teamNames":187,"title":196},"Ellie Kildunne, World Player of the Year, will leave Harlequins after 2025\u002F26, with 52 tries in 60 matches but no Premiership title. Her next club unknown.","337316690272456705","2026-06-02T18:02:00Z","ellie-kildunne-to-leave-harlequins-end-of-2025-26-season","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Frugby-union\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550203\u002Fellie-kildunne-england-star-to-depart-harlequins-at-end-of-season-with-new-club-yet-to-be-confirmed","326222711682502656","England",[176,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186],"326222712622026752","326222713104371712","326257571990081536","326257808754348032","326222711976103936","326222712110321664","326257545754710016","326257807714160640",[177,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195],"South Africa","New Zealand","Montpellier","Northampton","Australia","Argentina","Newcastle","Leicester","Ellie Kildunne to Leave Harlequins: End of 2025\u002F26 Season",{"awayScore":18,"awayTeam":198,"description":202,"homeScore":203,"homeTeam":204,"id":73,"kickoffAt":208,"length":209,"leagueId":210,"leagueName":72,"leagueSlug":211,"probabilityLabel":72,"slug":212,"status":213,"tvStations":214,"venueCity":215,"venueName":216},{"code":199,"id":63,"imagePath":200,"name":64,"slug":201},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F257.png","rangers","The Old Firm derby on May 10 carries massive title implications as Celtic and Rangers clash at Celtic Park. A win for either side would put them in pole position for the Premiership crown with only a few matches remaining. The result could ultimately decide the destination of the championship.",3,{"code":205,"id":68,"imagePath":206,"name":69,"slug":207},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F247.png","celtic","2026-05-10T11:00:00Z",90,"326135624853622784","gb-premiership","celtic-vs-rangers-2026-05-10","finished",[],"Glasgow","Celtic Park"]