Robbie Neilson rewarded for ‘tremendous hard work’ with new Hearts contract
Hearts have handed manager Robbie Neilson a new long-term contract.
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Hearts have handed manager Robbie Neilson a new long-term contract.
Robbie Neilson and his coaching staff have all been rewarded with new Hearts contracts. The Jambos boss, plus key men Gordon Forrest and Lee McCulloch have signed "long term deals". The trio led the club to third place on their first season back in the Premiership, as well as to the Scottish Cup Final and entry to this season's Europa League qualifiers.
Jorge Grant is in Edinburgh ahead of sealing a switch to Hearts.
The campaign evolved into one of the most enjoyable in living memory for a club which suffered more than its fair share of disappointment in recent years. Indeed, history may well denote the season just ended as a springboard for future success if harnessed and build upon properly.
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is certain he'll commit to a longer Tynecastle contract himself in the coming months – and the fight continues to get Peter Haring tied down for longer.
Neilson and his assistants, Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest, are all on deals running through to summer 2023. Their work since returning to Tynecastle Park two years ago has transformed Hearts from a Championship team into one now preparing for European football.
The left-footed Hearts defender swerved his attempt into the top corner after a one-two with Liam Boyce to put Hearts two up against Hibs in the Scottish Cup semi final at Hampden.
Stephen Kingsley revealed he had never practised the set-piece goal which ultimately secured Hearts their 2-1 Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hibernian at Hampden Park.