Neil Critchley and Hearts would love a result like they had in Switzerland just over 20 years ago when they take on Cercle Brugge.
The Jambos are on six points in the league phase of the Conference League, with another win likely enough to seal progression. It’s a game that comes on the week of the 20th anniversary of a famous Hearts clash.
Hearts went ahead after the half-hour mark through a Dennis Wyness' effort from just outside the six-yard box hitting the net. Current number one Craig Gordon was eventually beaten after 77 minutes but Robbie Neilson struck a wonderful half-volley with two minutes of normal time to go, handing Hearts their first points in Group A of the 04/05 UEFA Cup.
A similar result in Belgium would go down a treat. Here is where the Hearts players who played that night are now.
9. MF - Dennis Wyness
Had a three-year stay in Gorgie before playing mainly for clubs further north and then ending up at Huntly. | SNS Group
10. Mark de Vries
As of March 2023, it was announced de Vries had taken over AZ Alkmaar women as manager. Enjoyed a three-year stay in Gorgie before joining Leicester City. | SNS Group
11. ATT - Ramon Pereira
The Spaniard had a brief foray in Scottish football. A year at Hearts and Livingston then back to Spain. | SNS Group
12. SUB - Neil MacFarlane
The former Hearts midfielder handed head coach role of the Brentford B team and now Scotland U19s boss. He has previously assisted Steven Pressley at various clubs and also worked under Robbie Neilson at MK Dons. Photo: Harriet Lander