Ex-Hearts and Rangers defender Andy Webster seals incredible return to former club
ANDY WEBSTER has returned to Hearts to take over as the club's new Academy Director.
The ex-Jambos and Rangers defender has left his role at St Mirren to join their Premiership rivals and his former club.
Webster, 41, will over-see the entire youth set-up at the Oriam and will be tasked with developing young talent and building pathway to the first team in the Academy revamp.
The retired Scotland international spent seven years at Hearts across two spells and helped them Tynecastle club lift the Scottish Cup on two occasions.
He adds great experience to the Hearts backroom team and will assist Frankie McAvoy and Steven Naismith's management team.
Speaking to the club's website, sporting director Joe Savage said: “We’re delighted to welcome Andrew back to Hearts in the capacity of Academy Manager.
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“Frankie McAvoy did a great job during his near 18-months in the role before becoming the club’s Head Coach, and it was vital that we brought in someone who could not only carry on that good work but take it even further forward.
“In Andrew, we believe we have that person. He has amassed tremendous experience at St Mirren and, of course, this is a place he knows extremely well thanks to his hugely successful playing career here.
“We’re excited to have him on board and looking forward to him utilising his skills for the benefit of our Football Academy.”
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