Kye Rowles in Hearts 'stick figure' admission as he looks to flex his muscles after penning new Gorgie deal
dailyrecord.co.ukLanky Jambo Kye Rowles reckons he’d have performed a good impression of a stick man when he first made his summer switch to Hearts.
But it’s not just that slim-line frame that the Aussie ace has bulked up in the six months since departing Down Under as he hailed his move to Scotland for putting some meat on the bones of his defensive talents.Jambos boss Robbie Neilson has certainly been impressed with the way the scrawny 24-year-old has grown into his new surroundings.
The Tynecastle gaffer moved this week to tie the centre-back down on an improved five-year deal before rival suitors could muscle their way in on the Socceroos World Cup star.Rowles insists he had no intention of looking elsewhere despite a number of clubs making their interest clear following his impressive performances in Qatar.
The Gorgie ace is loving life in the Premiership, even if he admits certain aspects of the Scottish game aren’t his strong suit.“This six months has been the best six months of my life,” declared the lanky Hearts stopper. “I've learned so much and everything comes thick and fast.
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