The rich tapestry of Scottish football has a woven a distinct narrative of the Heart of Midlothian. Founded in the idyllic year of 1874, the club has firmly embedded itself within the pulsing core of Scotland’s green fields, calling Tynecastle Park their home field.
According to Transfermarkt, the combined market value of the Heart of Midlothian squad is no insignificant sum – approximately £18m.
An assembly of 31 players don the maroon kit of Heart, their average age being 27 – Not too young to be green, not too old to have lost touch with the vigour of youth. The truth of their skill, however, is found in the football, not on the back of a trading card.
With commendable fervour, Heart of Midlothian have strategically manoeuvred their way through three tournaments this season. Uppermost, the Premiership, where they bear the hard-won insignia of 1st place. Their fortunes took a turbulent turn in the League Cup, the club having been ousted in the second round. And lastly, they advance with bated breath to the Scottish Cup’s fourth round, every heartbeat echoing with anticipation.
