Alex Cochrane has revealed how Davie Weir helped pave the way for a permanent transfer to Hearts, writes our main Ross Pilcher in Spain.
The former Brighton man has returned to Tynecastle on a three-year deal after spending last season on loan in Gorgie. Hearts hero Weir was responsible for overseeing the south coast club’s loans last summer when Cochrane became Robbie Neilson ’s first addition of the transfer window. He’s since been promoted to technical director following Dan Ashworth’s departure to newly-minted Newcastle.
Cochrane was obligated to sign a one-year extension with the Seagulls, but Weir reassured him that they wouldn’t stand in his way should an offer come in. The Jambos showed their commitment by stumping up a fee in order to land the 22-year-old, and he is grateful to Weir for his help and guidance in first of all getting him to Hearts in the first place, then allowing him to come back for a second, longer-term stint.
