Scotland cap Steven Naismith has announced his retirement from football to move into a behind the scenes role.
The Hearts captain was blighted by injury as the Jambos surged towards the Championship title last term.
The 34-year-old started his career at Kilmarnock before moves to Rangers, Everton, Norwich then to Tynecastle.
He also turned out 51 times for his country and netted 10 times.
Naismith lifted three Scottish title with Rangers, along with a Scottish Cup gong and two League Cup medials.
Naismith will now take up the role as Football Development Manager as part of Robbie Neilson's backroom team.
He said: “It is always a big decision for any player to hang up his boots, but I feel the time is now right to make a transformation from playing into a football development role.
“I am fortunate and delighted that Hearts see me as someone that can bring a positive dynamic to the football development structure at the club, where I will be assisting and shaping the development of players making their way towards the first team.
“That point of transition is a very big one, as I know that from personal experience.
The players need not only to be right technically and physically but also mentally, and I look forward to working with the players at Hearts and the directors, management, coaching, analysts, medical and science staff to give the manager the type of first-team ready players that can enhance the selection options he has."
