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.
21. Donis Avdijaj
Had a strong pedigree but didn't do much in his few appearances. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
22. Elliott Frear
One of two wingers signed for the Championship season who didn't cut the mustard. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
23. Jordan Roberts
Like Frear but worse because he was signed on a two-year deal. Did score against Hibs while on loan at Motherwell though, so every cloud... Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
24. Mihai Popescu
Had been a popular player with St Mirren in the top flight so looked to be a good signing at Championship level, but it didn't work out for him. Always looked like he had a mistake in him. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group