Mihai Popescu

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

Hearts flop signs for club owned by football legend

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

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

Popescu on Hearts exit, playing for Hamilton and Championship test

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

Mihai Popescu leaves Hearts on loan

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

Edinburgh City v Hearts B at Ainslie Park.

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

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

Hearts not looking at Del Fabro despite strong Italian reports

Mihai Popescu has been told he can leave Hearts.

Popescu told he can leave Hearts

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

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

Fresh energy and zest augurs well for Hearts

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

Popescu gets overdue wages but faces battle at Hearts

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

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu in action for Hearts.

Popescu makes cash claim as he speaks on life at Hearts

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

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

Armand Gnanduillet impressed against Dundee. Picture: SNS

Hearts debrief: Gordon the Great, Schrödinger's Popescu, Haring sympathy
A look back at Hearts’ 2-1 win over Dundee at Tynecastle Park which increased the team’s lead at the top of the Championship to 15 points.

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

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and assistant coach Lee McCulloch.

Hearts reveal right-back options

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

Hearts debrief: Fans moaning, Walker verve, Popescu miss

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

Mini milestone for Hearts as Popescu discussed

Armand Gnanduillet made his Hearts debut at Raith Rovers.

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

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

Popescu braced to partner Halkett for Hearts

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

Popescu told to be ready for Hearts chance

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has big decisions to make ahead of Sunday.

Neilson facing five cup final selection issues

Christophe Berra makes his first league start for Hearts since December, while Andy Irving misses out. Picture: SNS

Why Andy Irving is not in the Hearts squad and Christophe Berra's return

Hearts are fully behind Mihai Popescu after recent criticism.

Hearts offer Popescu full support as key man returns for Alloa match

Dunfermline's Dom Thomas scores to make it 1-0. Picture: SNS

Ex-Hearts hero slams Mihai Popescu
Former Hearts winger Neil McCann has criticised defender Mihai Popescu for a “ridiculous” piece of defending which led to Dunfermline’s opener on Friday night.

Mihai Popescu says Hearts is "perfect" for him.

Popescu: Hearts pressure is perfect for me

Twelve players at Tynecastle Park have contracts expiring this season.

Hearts: The 12 players out of contract

Halkett and Mihai Popescu are building a burgeoning partnership. Picture: SNS

Halkett on Scotland, Popescu and getting off to a flyer

Aidan White returns from injury.

Hearts fans react to starting XI for season-opener

Craig Gordon solves a problem position for Hearts in goal.

Why Hearts can be satisfied with transfer business

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

Popescu: Why I want to beat Hagi and Rangers

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?

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

Neilson gives Halliday injury update

Stephen Kingsley is still wanted by Hearts.

Hearts ready for late move to sign Kingsley

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

Hearts are expected to win the Championship. Picture: SNS

Hearts: What chances of unbeaten league season?

Former St Mirren defender Mihai Popescu is now at Hearts.

Mackay: Glad to see diligent Hearts signings

Mihai Popescu is preparing to make his first Hearts appearance.

Two new signings set for Hearts debuts

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'

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

New left-back on Hearts' radar

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu is Hearts' latest signing.

Hearts play friendly as Popescu jets in

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

Done deal: Hearts sign Popescu for free

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

Deal almost done as Popescu awaits flight

Romanian defender Mihai Popescu is wanted by Hearts.

Hearts in talks to sign Popescu