It’s their first meeting in just shy of 14 years, and the Hearts and Tottenham teams have changed significantly since.
Ange Postecoglou’s Premier League heavyweights come to Gorgie on Wednesday in a glamour friendly ahead of the new Premiership season. 2011 was the last time they faced off in a two-legged Europa League play-off, with Tottenham romping to a 5-0 first leg win at Tynecastle.
0-0 was the score at White Hart Lane in front of just over 30,000 fans with both teams making changes to their side. There’s less riding on this fixture but Hearts head coach Steven Naismith will be just as keen to see his side come out with some pre-season positives.
So what did both sets of starting XI’s look like when these two last met? Not including subs, we take a look at where the stars are now, from those you may not quite remember to a football superstar.
5. LB - Danny Grainger
The former left-back (centre) has joined EFL club Morecambe as assistant manager. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
6. RM - David Templeton
The winger left Hearts to join Rangers and was last spotted with Drumchapel United after initially retiring at Hamilton. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
7. CM - Eggert Jonsson
The Icelandic utility man made his first-team debut at the Recs, replacing Mirsad Beslija at half-time. Would go on to appear in a raft of positions for the club in more than 150 appearances. Would move to England before playing in Portugal and Denmark then returning to Iceland. Photo: SNS Group Aubrey Washington
8. CM - Rudi Skacel
The Czech seemed to live for games against Hibs with five goals in 11 outings. Scored twice in the 5-1 Scottish Cup final triumph in 2012, team sheet has him down as central midfield here in an attack-heavy team. | SNS Group