Steven Naismith enjoyed his second transfer window as Hearts boss, bringing in Dexter Lembikisa and Scott Fraser to the mix.
Lembikisa has impressed during his run in maroon so far, scoring the second of three goals against Dundee to extend the Jambos unbeaten run.
Hearts currently sit third in the Premiership, twelve points clear of their nearest rivals in fourth place, and are well-placed to secure the European competition spots for the 2024/25 season. Given their form, Naismith opted to enjoy a quieter January but could well look to strengthen the squad in the summer with the hope of success in Europe a driving factor.
However, not all arrivals in Gorgie are met with success and over the years, many a manager have lived to wonder what could have been with choices they made. This is not to say the footballers have been poor, but more they have either failed to gel with the squad or manager; or could not grasp life in Edinburgh.
Here are 25 of those players who struggled to make an impact...
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