Former Rangers Winger Josh McPake Joins Hearts

Josh McPake, former Rangers player, has officially joined Hearts, expressing his excitement for the new challenge and the opportunity to play at Tynecastle

Josh McPake, the former Rangers player, has made a significant move to Hearts this summer, marking an exciting new chapter in his career. The winger, who impressed during his time at St Johnstone is eager to bring his skills to the Premiership side and contribute to their success.

McPake’s journey to Hearts has been swift, with his agent’s initial talks sparking excitement among fans. His first interview as a Jambos player reveals his enthusiasm and determination to make an impact at Tynecastle.

McPake’s Path to Hearts

Josh McPake’s football journey has been one of resilience and growth. After showing initial promise with Rangers he found his stride at St Johnstone during their promotion-winning campaign in the Championship last season. His performance caught the eye of many, including Hearts who were quick to secure his services.

McPake’s move to Hearts was facilitated by his former manager, Craig Levein who initially brought him to Perth. Now, McPake is ready to take on a new challenge at Tynecastle where he will join a talented winger core that includes Alexandros KyziridisCalvin Miller and Sabri Guendouz.

McPake’s Excitement and Goals

In his first interview as a Hearts player, McPake expressed his excitement about the move. “I feel pretty good. I knew I was coming here for quite a while now, but to finally get in here is brilliant,” he said. His enthusiasm is palpable as he looks forward to playing in front of the passionate Hearts fans week in and week out.

McPake aims to bring his work-rategoal-scoring ability and assists to the team. “Hopefully I bring goals and assists but more importantly my work-rate, creating chances for my teammates, and hopefully causing defences problems,” he stated. His focus is on enjoying his football and contributing to the team’s success.

Adapting to New Management

McPake was signed during Derek McInnes‘s tenure at Hearts but with McInnes now at Rangers the winger will be working under new management. The likely new boss, Wouter Vrancken has an impressive track record in his homeland with clubs like Sint-TruidenGenkGent and Mechelen. McPake is ready to embrace this new challenge and adapt to the team’s strategies under Vrancken’s leadership.

As McPake prepares for his debut season with Hearts his excitement and determination are evident. “Just being at a club like Hearts the fans, playing in the stadium week in week out and just kind of enjoying it,” he said, highlighting his eagerness to be part of the Jambos family. With his skills and positive attitude, McPake is poised to make a significant impact at Tynecastle.