"He, like all Hearts' signings, went through Jamestown Analytics' assessment and passed the test. "If he had rated poorly, we wouldn't have signed him. It just wouldn't have got over the line," McInnes said of Findlay on Open Goal, external in October. "He's a brilliant boy in terms of being a brilliant team-mate. He allows you to play with that high line, gives you that left-sided balance.""
"Findlay is the second 30-year-old defender to commit his long-term future to Hearts after centre-back partner Craig Halkett did the same on Christmas Day. He too has weighed in with goals after his comeback from a succession of injuries, including the winner over Livingston on Saturday, and shutouts. Signing both Scots up is a clear sign of intent from McInnes that he is building Hearts future from the back with homegrown players."
Stuart Findlay returned north on loan from Oxford United and agreed a permanent deal with Hearts through 2028. He has been ever-present in the league this season and has scored five goals, including a header that helped beat Rangers and a late double at Dundee United. Findlay has contributed to Derek McInnes' 12 clean sheets and leads Hearts in clearances with 136, ahead of rivals. He passed Jamestown Analytics' assessment before signing. McInnes praised Findlay's team ethic, ability to support a high defensive line, and his left-sided balance, and sees the signing as part of building from the back with homegrown players.
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