Hearts have announced their first signing of the summer window in the form of James Penrice, who has penned a three-year-deal at Tynecastle following the expiry of his contract at Livingston. The Jambos love to utilise the free agent pool and have signed plenty of quality players over the years for no transfer fee at all.
It’s unlikely Hearts will stop there though with their 2024 summer business, but the first signing of the window is always a good way to judge how the rest of the period will play out. We’ve taken a look back through the archives and listed all of the Jambos’ first summer signings over the last 15 years — take a look below and see where the players are today.
13. Summer 2012: Peter Enckelman
Joined for free from St Johnstone but was released just six months later. Enckelman went on to sign for IFK Mariehamn in his home nation of Finland before retiring. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
14. Summer 2011: Jamie Hamill
After a free switch from Kilmarnock, Hamill spent three years with Hearts before returning to Killie. He was released in 2016 and went on to sign for Queen of the South and Stranraer before his retirement in 2022. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
15. Summer 2010: Darren Barr
Barr spent three years at Hearts following his free move from Falkirk. He went on to represent the likes of Ross County, Dumbarton and Stirling Albion before hanging up his boots in 2020. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602