Hearts have recruited successfully of late, setting up a strong season that will land them an impressive third place finish this season.
Strolling down memory lane, there have been plenty of transfer misses down the years, be it through incomings or players who just haven’t lived up to the hype.
It’s the nature of the game, and it’s impossible for transfer bosses and academy chiefs to select right every time. With that in mind, we have taken a look at some of the Hearts players to fit this bracket over the years. Join us below as we take you through the 25 players.
5. Danny Swanson
You'd be forgiven for forgetting this singing actually happened. Signed in the 2015 summer window and was allowed to sign for St Johnstone in January. He later came back to haunt Hearts by scoring the winner against them. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
6. Conor Sammon
Spent more years a Hearts players (three) than goals scored (two). Photo: SNS Group
7. Viktor Noring
Hearts paid a fee to bring in the international keeper. Was found to be no better than youngster Jack Hamilton and made three appearances in two years. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
8. Anastasios Avlonitis
The Greek defender is the first of four names to appear on this list signed in the January of 2017. Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker