Michael Smith doesn’t know if he’s got a long-term future at Hearts. But, if this is to be his last season at Tynecastle, the Northern Irish defender is driven to leave with a Scottish Cup medal around his neck after triple heartbreak in the past.
Smith is out of contract in the summer and the 34-year-old isn’t sure what lies in store. But he’s certain of one thing – he’d love a glory day at Hampden at last. The capital club has been to three of the last four finals and lost the lot. Smith has been through all of the agonies after six years at the club.
The full-back doesn’t know if that will be extended to seven as he said: “I haven’t spoken about it, no. If the gaffer fancies me here for another year, then so be it. Everyone knows I love it here and I would love to stay. If it’s not to be then it’s not to be. I will still give my all for the shirt. At my age and with a family, it would be nice to sort my future out sooner rather than later. At the end of the day, it isn’t my decision.
