'The greatest Jambo in my lifetime' - Hearts fans and former players unanimous in their delight over Jim Jefferies return

Hearts fans are delighted with Jim Jefferies return to the club. Picture: SNS

Hearts fans, and former players, have expressed their delight over the return of Jim Jefferies to the club.

It was announced on Wednesday morning that Tynecastle legend had been appointed advisor to the board of directors in a six months, part-time role.

Jefferies is most fondly remembered for bringing silverware back to the club for the first time in 36 years when he led the side to the 1998 Scottish Cup.

In his second spell he guided the team into Europe and put up a short-lived title challenge.

Jefferies has left his role as sporting director at Edinburgh City to take up his new position as Hearts postpone their own search for a sporting director.

He will work closesly with Ann Budge and the board, as well as manager Robbie Neilson with regards to recruitment.

@eckauskas: “The best thing that comes from the JJ appointment is that not a single person can ever question that mans commitment and genuine feeling for the club. No matter what happens from here, that man will always be Hearts as f***.”

@Dannyg31986: “Great news for everyone associated with the club!”

@Benm501: “An absolute no brainer.”

@jamb0skickback: “The Gaffer returns. Superb decision!”

@Stephane_Adams: “Congratulations and all the best Gaffer!!”

@ElliotTanner14: “Why do we have to be in the Championship to start making good decisions like this? We will be signing a winger next.”

@BazYoung1874: “Fantastic appointment and hopefully a solid link between AB and the footballing dept.”

@scottcockburn: “Finally we start to look at structure. Might only be short term but a huge step in the right direction.”

@robertgayjnr: “Great move from Hearts. Someone who will have the clubs best interest at heart. Him and Gary Locke are proper Hearts and every fan should be delighted to have these guys working within!!”

@anthonyabrown: “Makes sense on every level. Has director of football experience, excels in recruitment, already knows Robbie Neilson and has proven in two separate reigns as manager he knows what’s needed to make Hearts a force.”

@ElManthorpo: “Good move. The board needs the kind of expertise that JJ can offer. I'd give him a long term place on the board (if he wanted it). Even when a Sporting Director comes in.”

@ramsay_wmramsay: “Wow, welcome home Jim. Whatever happens I'm now looking forward to the new season.”

@Paphos_16: “Give him the Sporting Director role too. Nobody better qualified to do it than this legend.”

@Kev1nRoy: “Not normally one for nostalgic returns in football, but I'm loving this one.”

@FutureIsMaroon: “Delighted too see JJ back home. #thefutureismaroon”

@bighearts: “Just fabulous news.”

@ThisMyStoryPod: “For avoidance of doubt. This man is the greatest Jambo in my life time. He should always have a role at Hearts, regardless of what it is. We have no problem with the man coming home. I’d go as far as saying this is a Gorgie as f*** appointment.”

@seanbaillie91: “Craig Gordon and now Jefferies. If Budge brings back Rudi in some capacity I’d even forgive her for Levein.”

@dlk9: “Top appointment. Hugely knowledgeable and knows the club inside and out.”

@mainstandtynie: “Fantastic news, just the mention of his name gives you memories to measure success with #Hearts.”

@_Hertz_1874: “The most sensible move the chairwomen has made since taking the club on, welcome home Mr Hearts.”