When Hearts’ dream season turned sour

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Aug 1, 202610:08Sports & Recreation

In 1986, Edinburgh football club Heart of Midlothian, known as Hearts, came within touching distance of glory. Just a few years earlier, the club had been in serious trouble, both on and off the pitch. But under manager...

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