Heart of Midlothian F.C. season 2009–10
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The 2009–10 season is the 113th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian
.
Hearts first four SPL games of the 2009–10 season were announced as Dundee United
away, Rangers at home, newly promoted St Johnstone
away and Kilmarnock
at home. Heart of Midlothian made five signings over the summer break: Ian Black, Dawid Kucharski
, Ismael Bouzid
, Suso Santana
and David Witteveen
.
On 13 August 2009, Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo announced the appointment of midfielder Michael Stewart to the role of club captain, replacing Robbie Neilson after his move to Leicester City. Central defender Marius Zaliukas was appointed vice-captain. On 17 August 2009, Stewart was sent off against Dundee United in a 2–0 reverse at Tannadice.
Despite a poor start to the season Hearts recorded a 1–0 win over Celtic in the League Cup at Parkhead with a Michael Stewart penalty.
Laszlo was sacked on 29 January, after a 3–0 home loss to Aberdeen
. Jim Jefferies was appointed shortly afterwards to the job, for a return to Tynecastle.
Before the January transfer window was closed, Jim Jefferies signed Ryan Stevenson
from Ayr United for a five figure undisclosed fee. Jefferies first game in charge was against St Mirren in the League Cup. He did not enjoy a successful start as Hearts crashed out of the League Cup, losing 1 – 0 to St Mirren, with Billy Mehmet
the only scorer. Jefferies' first league game in charge saw his team lose 2 – 0 to Celtic
.
Shortly after the Celtic away defeat, Hearts some form under Jefferies. Three wins in a row against Falkirk, Hamilton and Aberdeen saw Hearts move to 6th place in the league. Although, the winning streak ended at Dundee Utd away, losing 1 – 0, which saw them only 7 points ahead of 7th placed Aberdeen, with Aberdeen having a game in hand.
Hearts' win over Kilmarnock on 10 April 2010 confirmed their place in the top six for the SPL late-season split.
On the 23 October 2009, Hearts supporter Gary Gray gave over £4,500 to two Bosnian children's charities after raising the money himself. Original Article
"Remember" Shirts
On the 21 October 2009, Umbro released a limited edition Hearts shirt for the weekend game against Falkirk
. The shirts had a poppy sewn into the left side of the shirt and a picture of the Hearts memorial statue sewn into the right. The memorial statue commemorates when the whole Hearts team enlisted themselves into the Great War, the first team in Britain to do so.Hearts News – Commemorative Shirt
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Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
.
Hearts first four SPL games of the 2009–10 season were announced as Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
away, Rangers at home, newly promoted St Johnstone
St Johnstone F.C.
St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park....
away and Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
at home. Heart of Midlothian made five signings over the summer break: Ian Black, Dawid Kucharski
Dawid Kucharski
Dawid Kucharski is a Polish professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Pogoń Szczecin.-Early career in Poland:...
, Ismael Bouzid
Ismaël Bouzid
Ismaël Mickael Bouzid is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays for PAS Giannina.Bouzid started his career with FC Metz in France. He also had a trial with English Premier League side Sunderland A.F.C. in July 2001 and played in a pre-season match between Sunderland and Calais RUFC...
, Suso Santana
Suso Santana
Jesus 'Suso' Manuel Santana Abreu is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Heart of Midlothian in Scotland, as a right winger.-Tenerife:...
and David Witteveen
David Witteveen
David Witteveen is an Austrian professional footballer. He plays as a striker for FC Lustenau.- Career :Witteveen had spells at Austrian sides Red Bull Salzburg and WAC St. Andrä. He played for Salzburg's second string in the Austrian Erste Liga and for St...
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On 13 August 2009, Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo announced the appointment of midfielder Michael Stewart to the role of club captain, replacing Robbie Neilson after his move to Leicester City. Central defender Marius Zaliukas was appointed vice-captain. On 17 August 2009, Stewart was sent off against Dundee United in a 2–0 reverse at Tannadice.
Despite a poor start to the season Hearts recorded a 1–0 win over Celtic in the League Cup at Parkhead with a Michael Stewart penalty.
Laszlo was sacked on 29 January, after a 3–0 home loss to Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. Jim Jefferies was appointed shortly afterwards to the job, for a return to Tynecastle.
Before the January transfer window was closed, Jim Jefferies signed Ryan Stevenson
Ryan Stevenson
Ryan Cairns Stevenson is a Scottish football player who plays for Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premier League. Stevenson began his career at Chelsea and has also played for St. Johnstone and Ayr United. He is a midfielder who has also been used as a striker by Hearts.-Youth career...
from Ayr United for a five figure undisclosed fee. Jefferies first game in charge was against St Mirren in the League Cup. He did not enjoy a successful start as Hearts crashed out of the League Cup, losing 1 – 0 to St Mirren, with Billy Mehmet
Billy Mehmet
Billy Mehmet is an Irish professional football player who plays for Australian A-League club Perth Glory. Born in England, Mehmet is of part English, Irish and Turkish Cypriot descent and has played for the Republic of Ireland U21 team.Mehmet is the youngest ever player to have played in a first...
the only scorer. Jefferies' first league game in charge saw his team lose 2 – 0 to Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
.
Shortly after the Celtic away defeat, Hearts some form under Jefferies. Three wins in a row against Falkirk, Hamilton and Aberdeen saw Hearts move to 6th place in the league. Although, the winning streak ended at Dundee Utd away, losing 1 – 0, which saw them only 7 points ahead of 7th placed Aberdeen, with Aberdeen having a game in hand.
Hearts' win over Kilmarnock on 10 April 2010 confirmed their place in the top six for the SPL late-season split.
September
Bosnian FundraisingOn the 23 October 2009, Hearts supporter Gary Gray gave over £4,500 to two Bosnian children's charities after raising the money himself. Original Article
"Remember" Shirts
On the 21 October 2009, Umbro released a limited edition Hearts shirt for the weekend game against Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
. The shirts had a poppy sewn into the left side of the shirt and a picture of the Hearts memorial statue sewn into the right. The memorial statue commemorates when the whole Hearts team enlisted themselves into the Great War, the first team in Britain to do so.Hearts News – Commemorative Shirt
Pre-Season Friendlies
StewartMichael Stewart (footballer)
Michael James Stewart is a Scottish footballer who is currently a free agent after his release by Charlton Athletic. He is notable for beginning his career with Manchester United and having played for both of the Edinburgh derby rivals Hibernian and Hearts. He terminated his contract with Turkish...
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Scottish Premier League
BoydKris Boyd
Kris Boyd is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Eskişehirspor.Boyd grew up in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior career with Kilmarnock. He transferred to Rangers in January 2006, and was Rangers' top goalscorer in each of his...
Thomson
Kevin Thomson
Kevin Thomson is a Scottish association footballer who plays for Middlesbrough and the Scotland national football team. Thomson began his career with Hibernian before joining Rangers in 2007 for a £2m transfer fee. He plays as a defensive midfielder with key attributes of passing and tackling...
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UEFA Europa League
PapadopoulosDimitrios Papadopoulos
Dimitrios Papadopoulos is a Greek footballer, currently playing for Celta Vigo.-Akratitos FC:He started his career from the youth academies of Greek minnows Akratitos, and made his debut in 1999, contributing to the team's promotion to Alfa Ethniki in 2001 for its first time in...
Vrdoljak
Ivica Vrdoljak
Ivica Vrdoljak is a Croatian professional footballer, currently playing for Legia Warsaw.-Club career:Vrdoljak started playing football at his home—club; Serbian top league club FK Vojvodina, where he played for the youth teams until 1999, when he moved to Zagreb, Croatia, and settled in the youth...
Bišćan
Igor Bišcan
Igor Bišćan is a Croatian professional footballer, playing for Dinamo Zagreb. He also played for the English team Liverpool and Greek side Panathinaikos, also spending one-year loan at NK Samobor in his early career...
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League Cup
StewartMichael Stewart (footballer)
Michael James Stewart is a Scottish footballer who is currently a free agent after his release by Charlton Athletic. He is notable for beginning his career with Manchester United and having played for both of the Edinburgh derby rivals Hibernian and Hearts. He terminated his contract with Turkish...
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Graham Bayne
Graham Bayne is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Dundee.-Career:Bayne joined Inverness Caley Thistle from local rivals Ross County, having previously played for Dundee, Raith Rovers and Arbroath...
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Scottish Cup
MillerLee Miller (footballer)
Lee John Miller is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Football League One club Carlisle United.Miller was born in Lanark, Scotland and began his career at before moving to in 2003. After a poor first season at Bristol City, he joined on loan in 2005. That same year, he...
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