Tynecastle pair show their faith

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21 May 1998

COLIN Cameron and Gary Naysmith would like Hearts to offer them new deals - a year before their current contracts expire.

The pair were key figures in last week's Scottish Cup final victory over Rangers, and now they are hungry for more success.

Jim Jefferies, the Hearts manager, has revealed that Cameron and Naysmith had asked for contract talks.

''Both Colin, through his agent, and Gary have intim-ated they would like to talk about extending their contracts,'' said Jefferies.

Naysmith, still only 19, has had a fine season and was named young player of the year by his fellow professionals, while midfield man Cameron, who got the cup celebrations underway when he scored from a penalty, also won a Scotland B call-up.

Hearts have signed up captain Gary Locke, Paul Ritchie, and Steve Fulton on extended contracts this season.

Jefferies said: ''Gary and Colin's decision shows they are also positive about the future at Hearts.

Hopefully, we can sit down and talk next week when we come back from our end-of-season break in Magaluf.'

Taken from the Herald