Hearts is a club steeped in history with a list of former players the envy of many sides in Scotland. From the legendary Dave Mackay through to the much-worshipped Rudi Skacel, many iconic figures have entertained fans at Tynecastle Park through the years
The last two seasons have seen the club's current captain, Lawrence Shankland, etch his name in Gorgie folklore with some breathtaking goalscoring exploits. He joins a long list of famous names synonymous with Hearts, and below we have compiled a mere selection of some of the most revered men ever to don the famous maroon shirt:
5. Takis Fyssas
A marquee signing in 2005, the Greek Euro 2004 winner enjoyed two years in Edinburgh as one of the classiest left-backs ever to grace the Scottish game. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
6. Jimmy Wardhaugh
The most prolific goalscorer from the 'Terrible Trio' of the 1950s - Alfie Conn, Willie Bauld and Wardhaugh. Scored more goals for Hearts than anyone else in history - 379 in total. | Edinburgh Evening News
7. John Colquhoun
A goalscoring winger famous for trickery, pace and running with his shirt hanging out the back of his shorts. A key player for Hearts in the late 1980s and early 1990s. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
8. Dave Mackay
An imperious midfield player at Tynecastle from 1953 until 1959. Won the league, Scottish Cup and two League Cups. Famously didn't want to leave when sold to Tottenham, where he would win the league, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602