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.
13. Ashley Smith-Brown
Another full-back. The Manchester City loanee was so injury-prone he was barely seen. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
14. Danny Amankwaa
Previously played in the Champions League but had struggled with injury issues and never looked properly fit in a Hearts shirt. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
15. David Vanecek
Hyped up by both the club and the player himself, his Hearts career was derailed before it even started as he used his time off between jobs to (according to the club) go partying in Thailand. Looked sluggish in his few appearances and was promptly shipped off in the summer. Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
16. Joel Pereira
Could have had Zdenek Zlamal and Colin Doyle on this list too, but at least they had their moments. Pereira had no such moments. A goalkeeper who struggled to save shots. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group