We’re delighted to announce the loan signing of Macaulay Tait from William Hill Premiership side Heart of Midlothian.

Described on his parent club’s website as “one of the brightest talents currently in the Hearts academy“, the central midfielder joins the Lions until the end of the season.

Macaulay made his senior Hearts debut in a 2-0 win at Celtic Park last season, going on to feature 14 times last season before making his first European appearance away to Dinamo Minsk in a 2-1 win back in October.

Men’s first-team manager David Martindale said: “I’m really pleased to get Macaulay into the building. He comes highly recommended from trusted sources and he was one that was on our radar in the Summer but at that stage, Hearts wanted to keep the lad in and around the first-team as they thought so highly of him, so when the opportunity came about to bring him to the club this window, it was a really good option for both parties.

“He has played European football and has first-team experience playing for Hearts in the league also. He has a great left foot, is tenacious, looks after the ball well and can see a pass. He has a real enthusiasm for the game and you can see this in the way he plays.

“It gives us a very good option in terms of a 6, or double 6, and he will enhance the squad going into a hugely important part of the season. I would like to thanks Hearts and all the staff who helped get the deal over the line.”

Macaulay will wear the number 25 shirt and will be available for tomorrow’s Championship clash with Hamilton Academical.

Welcome to West Lothian, Macaulay!

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