Mihai Popescu

Former Hearts defender Mihai Popescu left Tynecastle Park earlier this summer. Picture: SNS

Hearts flop signs for club owned by football legend Craig Fowler

Aidan Denholm was on target for Hearts B as they fell to Hamilton Accies. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Hearts B fall to Accies defeat despite Denholm screamer Joel Sked

Hearts' Mihai Popescu has joined Hamilton on loan. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Popescu on Hearts exit, playing for Hamilton and Championship test Joel Sked

Mihai Popescu was told this summer he was surplus to requirements at Tynecastle. Picture: SNS

Mihai Popescu leaves Hearts on loan Craig Fowler

Scott McGill impressed for Hearts B in the SPFL Trust Trophy win over Edinburgh City. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

McGill and Popescu singled out after Hearts B game Joel Sked

Edinburgh City v Hearts B at Ainslie Park.

Hearts B take Edinburgh City scalp with 3-4-3 shape Joel Sked

Dario Del Fabro is reportedly wanted by Hearts. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Hearts not looking at Del Fabro despite strong Italian reports Joel Sked

Mihai Popescu has been told he can leave Hearts.

Popescu told he can leave Hearts Barry Anderson

Armand Gnanduillet struck twice in Hearts' 3-0 win over Bonnyrigg Rose. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Gnanduillet at the double as Hearts wrap up pre-season with a victory Matthew Elder

Teenager Finlay Pollock was one of Hearts' best players against Linlithgow Rose.

Fresh energy and zest augurs well for Hearts Barry Anderson

Hearts defender Mihai Popescu faces strong competition for his place at Tynecastle.

Popescu gets overdue wages but faces battle at Hearts Barry Anderson

How did the Hearts players rate against Queen of the South. Picture: SNS

How the Hearts players rated in defeat to Queen of the South Joel Sked

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu in action for Hearts.

Popescu makes cash claim as he speaks on life at Hearts Barry Anderson

How the Hearts players rated out of ten in the win over Ayr United. Picture: SNS

How the Hearts players rated in the 2-0 win over Ayr United Joel Sked

Hearts changed shape against Dundee and won 2-1. Picture: SNS

How Hearts benefited from diamond v Dundee - and how it can work going forward Joel Sked

Armand Gnanduillet impressed against Dundee. Picture: SNS

Hearts debrief: Gordon the Great, Schrödinger's Popescu, Haring sympathy Joel Sked

How the Hearts players rated in the win over Dundee. Picture: SNS

How the Hearts players rated in the key 2-1 success over Dundee Joel Sked

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and assistant coach Lee McCulloch.

Hearts reveal right-back options Barry Anderson

Jamie Walker rises high to recuse Hearts a point. Picture: SNS

Hearts debrief: Fans moaning, Walker verve, Popescu miss Joel Sked

Michael Smith has been a key part of Hearts' recent defensive solidity.

Mini milestone for Hearts as Popescu discussed Barry Anderson

Armand Gnanduillet made his Hearts debut at Raith Rovers.

Hearts verdict: A tasty cheeky Gnando on huge night for Jambos Barry Anderson

Mihai Popescu is ready to step into the Hearts defence beside Craig Halkett if asked.

Popescu braced to partner Halkett for Hearts Barry Anderson

Mihai Popescu is waiting for a chance in the Hearts first team.

Popescu told to be ready for Hearts chance Barry Anderson

Aidan White returns from injury.

Hearts fans react to starting XI for season-opener Ross Gregory

Craig Gordon solves a problem position for Hearts in goal.

Why Hearts can be satisfied with transfer business Mark Atkinson

New Hearts signing Mihai Popescu is eager to get started in maroon.

Popescu: Why I want to beat Hagi and Rangers Barry Anderson

Robbie Neilson will have a few selection headaches this season with the Hearts squad he has built. Picture: SNS

Is ths Hearts' best XI for start of the season? Joel Sked

Andy Halliday suffered a tight thigh on his first Hearts appearance against Partick.

Neilson gives Halliday injury update Barry Anderson

Stephen Kingsley is still wanted by Hearts.

Hearts ready for late move to sign Kingsley Barry Anderson

Hearts fans will be able to watch their side in action against Partick Thistle for free later today. Picture: SNS

Hearts fans can watch Thistle friendly for free Joel Sked

Hearts are expected to win the Championship. Picture: SNS

Hearts: What chances of unbeaten league season? Joel Sked

Former St Mirren defender Mihai Popescu is now at Hearts.

Mackay: Glad to see diligent Hearts signings Gary Mackay

Mihai Popescu is preparing to make his first Hearts appearance.

Two new signings set for Hearts debuts Barry Anderson

St Mirren's Mihai Popescu celebrates scoring for St Mirren during the play-off penalty shootout win over Robbie Neilson's Dundee United. Photo: Rob Casey/SNS Group

Popescu 'has bottle for big games' Moira Gordon

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson wants to sign a left-back.

New left-back on Hearts' radar Barry Anderson

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu is Hearts' latest signing.

Hearts play friendly as Popescu jets in Barry Anderson

Mihai Popescu has signed a two-year deal with Hearts.

Done deal: Hearts sign Popescu for free Barry Anderson

Mihai Popescu is waiting to fly to Edinburgh to join Hearts.

Deal almost done as Popescu awaits flight Barry Anderson

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu is wanted by Hearts.

Hearts in talks to sign Popescu Barry Anderson