The Scottish Premiership welcomes players from all over the world, and while so go on to become world-class stars, others fail to live up to the expectation previously set for them. Playing on the Scottish shores can be a completely different kettle of fish than anywhere else with current Hearts’ star Calem Nieuwenhof recently detailing how much more physical the play is here compared to his home down under.
Many who have signed for the Jambos have gone on to shine under these conditions but there are even more who have struggled with this skill set and failed to impress when their boss required. This does not, of course, mean the upcoming list of players who didn’t work out at Hearts are bad players. In fact, in most cases it is far from it. But Gorgie has not worked out for everyone, for whatever reason, and here are 25 of those such players who couldn’t quite get it together for the Jambos.

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

