Hearts have signed highly-rated teenager Lennon Thompson for the club's B team.
The 19-year-old has joined the Wee Jambos on a deal until the end of the season.
A former product of the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, the defensive midfielder recently impressed during a short trial with the Gorgie side.
He has now officially signed and will ply his trade for the B team.
đ Lennon Thompson has joined Hearts B until the end of the season.
â Hearts B & Academy (@WeeJambos) January 7, 2024
The Canadian defensive-minded midfielder impressed during a short trial with the club and will remain in maroon until the summer.
đWelcome to Hearts, Lennon!
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B team Head coach Liam Fox said:Â Â âLennon came on a two-week trial and has shown up really well. So, we as a club have given him the opportunity until the summer to earn himself a long-term deal.
âHe has shown a good attitude, and he has some good qualities. He can play in the middle of the park or in defence, so he has some versatility about him. The ball is in his court now to try and force his way into the B Team, but weâre delighted to have him here."
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Usually this involves figuring out how they can lose weight, get fitter, save money, give up smoking.
Being more understanding of the pressure which Scottish referees are under and more forgiving of the errors which they inevitably make is not a resolution that many, if any at all, make.Â
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