Founded in the heart of Edinburgh in the year of our Lord 1874, Heart of Midlothian, or "Hearts" to the familiar, is a Scottish football institution of repute. Their home turf is the storied Tynecastle Park, a hallowed ground of football amidst the grey stone of their native city.
Assembling a squadron for the beautiful game is no cheap endeavour. According to Transfermarkt, the market value of Hearts' present playing team stands nearabouts of £15m. Not a meagre sum, but in comparison to the bloated figures elsewhere, it is indeed a testament to their astute financial sensibility.
The current Hearts team numbers 32 souls, blessed by the Gods of football with an average age of 26 years. It's a satisfying blend of ripe experience and unjaded youth, each member fighting for the maroon cause stamped on their chest. It is, as one might say, a true heart of Midlothian.
Keeping their supporters' hearts aflutter, the Hearts are immersed in a dual front of competition this term. Establishing dominion on their local front, they stand tall at the second place in the Premiership. Their cups runneth over too, as they have fought valiantly till the Second Round in the League Cup. Diverse theatres of actions, one noble cause - the glory of the Hearts.
