Hearts finished third in this season’s Scottish Premiership to reclaim what they believe is their rightful position in Scottish football’s order of ranking. They have consistently aimed to be the country’s third force behind Celtic and Rangers. Finishing the campaign 12 points ahead of fourth-placed Kilmarnock is rightly considered a good achievement by those in charge at Tynecastle Park.
However, Hearts have had to show remarkable resilience in the last 10 years to reach that position. Twice they found themselves a newly-promoted club in the top flight and had to reclaim third spot following a season in the Championship. Over the last decade, they suffered relegation and demotion, plus managerial changes and the challenge of Covid 19 along with the rest of the clubs.
A look back over the those 10 seasons shows the Edinburgh club’s goals, wins, draws, losses and league finishes as they have moved up and down the Scottish football ladder:
9. Season 2022/23:
Hearts finished fourth in the Premiership after 50 games in all competitions. They won 19 matches, drew 9 and lost 22, scoring 75 goals and conceding 80. | SNS Group
10. Season 2023/24:
Hearts finished third in the Premiership after 49 games in all competitions. They won 26 matches, drew 8 and lost 15, scoring 73 goals and conceding 59. | SNS Group