Hearts could last longer than the initial six months. The Jambos legend rejoined the club he played for, captained, managed and supports this week as an advisor on a part-time basis.
JJ’s remit is to work with owner Ann Budge and boss Robbie Neilson on recruitment, and he’d love to extend his return beyond the New Year if Hearts want to keep him on board.
Jefferies told : “Ann and I agreed we’d have a look at it for six months and it’ll depend how it goes.“She’s made plans to go for a sporting director of football but from what I’m reading I believe she might go more for a sporting director/chief executive.“We don’t know how long that will take but it’s a mutual agreement which suits both parties and if she’s happy with it and wants to.
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