The draw against Petrocub felt - and sounded - like a defeat for those Hearts fans inside Tynecastle. The chance to continue a European campaign beyond Christmas for the first time since 1989 was squandered and the 17,000 fans rightly vented their frustrations. Neil Critchley said after the elimination from Europe he knows this is a results business.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool (kick-off 16:30 GMT). Winger Mikey Moore "needs a couple of weeks training to get him up to speed" before he can return to the squad. Forward Timo Werner, who missed the Carabao Cup game due to illness, is expected recover in time and Destiny Udogie "should be OK."
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he hopes Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglu wins a trophy as reward for his attacking brand of football.