Dear Fellow Supporter,

I cannot describe the emotions I felt when I received a call from the board of directors on the afternoon of Friday 29th January 2010.

It is a moment that will live with me for the rest of my life.

Never did I really imagine I would be given the opportunity reunite with my club - Heart of Midlothian.

I am grateful to Mr Romanov for this opportunity and support and I will work hard to materialise his vision of a successful, trophy winning club.

I am glad to work with the club where the owners and the board understand the importance of development and investment in youth, infrastructure and the squad. I have met with the decision makers in the club and I am proud to say that their vision is 100% the same as mine and I truly believe yours as well.

This is the vision of a top Scottish club, producer of best Scottish talent, regular in European competition, with true Scottish identity, providing every opportunity for home grown talent on the way to success. Starting on the day of my appointment and entering next season we will be building towards that,

You certainly gave me an almighty reception before we played Falkirk on 13th February, and I won't forget that.

In asking you to back the club in 2010-11 I want you to know you're backing me and my team.

Billy Brown and I have always wanted to play football the right way, and our aim will be get the ball down, get great width, and play a style of football that will entertain - and most importantly win games!

And that's why we ask you to book your Season Tickets for 2010-11, because you're buying into a dream, a dream we all share.

Myself, Billy and Gary Locke, along with the players hope we can count on your support once again as we set about making Tynecastle a real fortress.

Your support is essential for our success, for each individual player and for the strength of our team spirit.

Indeed you can be part of that team, a very important part next season. I hope to be welcoming you to Tynecastle!

Jim Jefferies
Manager

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