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Darren Fullerton

Hearts FC teenager following in footsteps of his father and former Glentoran striker Andy

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson is predicting a “big future” for Mackenzie Kirk, son of former Northern Ireland striker Andy, after the teenager made his debut for the Edinburgh club at the weekend.

Mackenzie came on for his first appearance for the Jambos as a late substitute for former Cliftonville striker Liam Boyce in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Ross County.

The 18-year-old’s father Andy, now 42, joined Hearts from Irish League club Glentoran in 1999 and went on to earn 11 caps with Northern Ireland.

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