Jamie MacDonald today returned to Hearts on a one-year deal 12 years since etching his name in club history as the goalkeeper who won the 2012 Scottish Cup. MacDonald, now 38, has agreed a deal to join the Hearts B team this season and help younger players develop.

He is a graduate of the Hearts youth academy who played in goal in the historic 5-1 defeat of Hibs at Hampden Park in the 2012 Scottish Cup final. He later moved on to Falkirk, Kilmarnock, Alloa Athletic, Raith Rovers and, most recently, Greenock Morton.

Hearts B team coach Liam Fox told the official club website that he is delighted to add MacDonald to his squad. “First and foremost, it’s great to have someone of Jamie’s quality and standing within the game added to our group,” he said. “Not only will he play a part on the pitch, but the learning he’ll provide to our younger players as well. He’s keen to come back, keen to play, and he knows he’ll be held to the same standards as anyone else in the dressing room.