Bonjour Jean-Louis!

Memories came flooding back for former Hearts star Jean-Louis Valois as he trained with the Jambos this week.

The Frenchman, signed by Craig Levein in the summer of 2002, is back on holiday in Scotland having left Bayonne at the end of March and asked manager Gary Locke if he could use the facilities at Riccarton to keep in shape.

"I am staying in Glasgow with friends and family and it has been great to be back here," said the 39-year-old.

"I want to keep in shape as although I haven't played for a month or so, I'm looking towards next season now and have to keep up my fitness levels."

Asked what was the highlight of his stay in Gorgie, the winger didn't hesitate: "I have so many good memories but the 5-1 victory over Hibs at Tynecastle was something special.

"I had a great time at the club and I can see just by being around the players this week that there is still a great spirit in the squad."

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