Hummel back as kit sponsor of Hearts

Heart of Midlothian will have a new technical kit sponsor from this summer with hummel and the iconic chevrons return to the maroon jersey after a gap of 20 years.

The manufacturer will produce match kits, warm-up tops and training gear for the men’s, women’s and Academy teams all of which will retail to fans.

Andrew McKinlay, Hearts’ CEO, said the chevrons were synonymous with the likes of Rudi Skacel, Paul Hartley, Craig Gordon and, of course, the Scottish Cup.”

Neil Burke, CEO of hummel UK, said: “We are incredibly proud to bring hummel back to Heart of Midlothian. Some of the club’s greatest moments were achieved in hummel kit.”