Joe Wright has been given a second chance at winning a move to Hearts after he saw a first opportunity dashed by injury.
And the centre back did himself no harm by scoring in a trial appearance against East Fife. Robbie Neilson ’s men were back in action on home soil for the first time after a week-long training camp in Spain. Gibraltarian outfit Europa FC were seen off 4-0 in the sun, and the Jambos racked up the goals in Methil, notching a magnificent seven without reply in a testimonial encounter for Bayview front man Kevin Smith, brother of former Hearts striker Gordon.
Four of the goals came from defenders, with Stephen Kingsley claiming a hat-trick. Always prolific during pre-season, ‘Trialist’ made it 3-0 shortly after the half-hour mark, getting on the end of a sweet delivery from new boy Jorge Grant. ‘Trialist’ of course, was Wright, who is in training with the capital club in the hopes of winning a deal. He’ll play some part of tonight’s friendly against Spartans as Neilson splits his squad, and is likely to feature against SPFL newcomers Bonnyrigg Rose at Tynecastle on Saturday.
