The illustrious Heart of Midlothian boasts a storied history going back to their foundation in 1874. They take to the pitch at their historical stomping ground, Tynecastle Park, which has held court to some renowned moments in the annals of Scottish football.
In monetary terms, Transfermarkt rates the entire Heart of Midlothian squad to be worth about £17.0m. In football, money indicates quality, and the Hearts are no exception.
Pooling together 30 players, their ranks bubble with both raw energy and experienced wisdom, maintaining an average age of 26. Diversity, they say, often gives way to dynamism.
In the current season, Heart of Midlothian have stretched their limbs across five competitions. They have found mixed fortunes in their pursuits, with their best being the League Cup - reaching the Second Round. In the Premiership, they currently languish at the 11th position. The hearts, however, shall not be disheartened – the Scottish Cup beckons, as they remain in the hunt to reach for glory from the Fourth Round onwards. The European platform, too, attests their staunch attempts – the Play-Offs stage has seen them in the Europa League Qualifiers and they have also participated in the League Phase of the Conference League. Such an assortment of achievements and challenges paints the image of a squad unafraid to test their mettle.
