Daniel Oyegoke is already looking forward to getting back out on the Tynecastle turf on Wednesday evening as the Jambos prepare to welcome Spurs to Gorgie.
The defender, who penned a three-year deal in maroon this summer after leaving Brentford, got his first taste of the home fans at the weekend against Leyton Orient and is now excited to experience Tynie under the lights.
Speaking to the media at the pre-match press conference, Oyegoke said:
“It was good [to play at Tynecastle]. There were a lot of fans in there, so it was a good experience for me. It’s still pre-season, so it’s early doors in terms of results, but the boys have been working really hard and building to start the season really well.”
It’s been a hectic 10 days or so for the men in maroon. An intense warm-weather training camp in Tenerife saw them arrive back in Edinburgh late on Thursday, before a tough test against the O’s on Saturday.
Oyegoke admits it was a tough camp, but a great opportunity for him to get know his new teammates.
“It [Tenerife] was really good to get to know everyone and spend every second of every day with someone, so it was enjoyable, hard work, but really good.”
The versatile, right-sided defender is comfortable at right back or centre back and says he’s looking forward to regular game time in maroon.
“When I looked at my options, for me, Hearts was the best step for me to kick on, develop and play more football. There are a lot of players that have played in the league and gone on to do really well and others who are still in the league. It’s a good league and a place I was excited to come to.
“I’m physically capable. I’m good and calm on the ball. It helps me to play those different positions and it also helps the manager. I’m comfortable at right-back or right centre-back, as long as I’m on the pitch, then I’m happy.
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