Record Sport told last week how sporting director Joe Savage had struck a deal to place the former Southampton and Norwich City scout in charge of the Jambos' transfer operation.
The 28-year-old has also spent time working as an analyst for Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. Lancefield will begin work immediately and Savage is convinced he has the right man for the job as the Edinburgh club prepares for their return to the Premiership.
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