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Robbie Neilson returns to replace Daniel Stendel at Heart of Midlothian!

Heart of Midlothian FC has announced that they have this evening agreed terms with all relevant parties for the return of Robbie Neilson as manager to replace German Daniel Stendel.

The 40-year-old rejoins the Jambos on a three-year-deal after compensation was agreed with Dundee United.

A trophy winner in spells as both a player and head coach at Hearts, the former Scotland cap needs no introduction to anyone of a maroon persuasion.

Robbie spent nine-years playing in Gorgie, where he won the Scottish Cup, helped the Jam Tarts to second-place in the league and the UEFA Champions League qualifying berth that went with it, and scored a memorable UEFA Cup winner in Basel.

He took over the club’s managerial reins in 2014 and immediately took the boys in maroon back to the top flight with a record-breaking Championship-winning campaign.

A third-place Premiership finish followed the season after, and a return to European football, before Robbie moved down south to join MK Dons in 2018, returning to Scotland with Dundee United later that same year.

He led United to the Championship title last season before deciding to come back home to Tynecastle.

Speaking to the Official Hearts Website, Robbie said, “You don’t turn down the chance to come to a club like Hearts and I’m absolutely delighted to be coming back.”

“I had some great experiences here, both as a player and manager, and I’m keen to pick up where I left off.”

“Everyone knows there is a really good squad at Hearts and I’m excited to begin working with the players and staff.”

“Finally, I’d like to say thank you to Dundee United for the opportunity they gave me two years ago. I hope the United fans feel that together we managed to restore the club back to where it belongs.”

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