Garang Kuol makes winning start to life at Hearts after second-half cameo following Newcastle switch

The young forward came off the bench as a second-half substitute against St. Mirren

19:00, 13 Jan 2023Updated 12:44, 19 Jan 2023

Garang Kuol joined Hearts on loan from Newcastle United(Image: SNS Group)

Garang Kuol was a second-half substitute for Hearts in their win over St. Mirren this evening. The young Australian forward came on in the 76th minute as he made his debut for Robbie Neilson's side in the Scottish Premiership.

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The 18-year-old -who wore the number 61 shirt on his debut - replaced Barrie McKay for the final few minutes of the second-half as Hearts moved six points clear of Aberdeen in third. Speaking after signing for the club, Kuol said: "I'm very happy to be here, I can't wait to play here in front of the amazing fans. I just thought the team is a great team, great club, great history, beautiful stadium and great fans.

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"Also, the gaffer. He swayed me with his plan to come in and join the boys and my development path. I think it was a very good decision. The club's ambition, their goals and I thought I wanted to be involved.

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"I would say I'm a player that tries to be positive. Get the ball forward and work hard for my team-mates, score goals and get assists to help the team. I can't wait to play in front of these unreal fans and score a goal in front of them at Tynecastle. I've done a tour of the place, the city with Joe Savage. I got to know the place and I can't wait to learn more."

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Kuol will stay with the Scottish Premiership side until the end of the season.

Garang Kuol makes winning start to life at Hearts after second-half cameo following Newcastle switch

The young forward came off the bench as a second-half substitute against St. Mirren

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