⚽ The Saturday Kick-Off #25 - Scottish Football Trending
A non-scientific review of this week's news or in some cases, not news but they really did try to make it news.
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THINGS THAT ARE PIQUING THE INTEREST…
MARC LEONARD SIGNING FOR HEARTS
Midfielder Leonard returned to Hearts on loan last night. The one-time Hearts youth player has made 17 appearances for Birmingham City this season already.
Highly rated by Northampton Town fans, where he spent two seasons on loan, it will be interesting to see how he fares in the Premiership.
Leonard was part of the same Scotland youth squads as Billy Gilmour and Nathan Patterson and was highly rated as a youngster.
Heart of Midlothian FC@JamTarts
✍️ We are delighted to confirm the loan signing of Marc Leonard from Birmingham City
The 24-year-old joins the Jambos – subject to SFA approval and ITC – from the English Championship side until the end of the season.
Welcome home, Marc! 🤝
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