Steven Naismith insists Hearts’ youngsters can force their way into Robbie Neilson’s thoughts on sheer fitness alone. The Jambos returned to Oriam to begin their pre-season training as the long build-up to the big Championship kick-off began.
They’ll have some Betfred Cup fixtures at the start of October, but get down to serious business on the 17th when title rivals Dundee are in town.Neilson confirmed last week he’s planning to play between ten and 12 friendlies to make up for the lack of any games at all since mid-March to ensure his squad hot the ground running.
And running was the name of the game as his squad were tested to the limit to determine who’d been the ultimate pros over lockdown, and who’d maybe enjoyed a good time perhaps a.
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