Hearts defender Craig Halkett has retired the number 26 jersey for next season in honour of former captain Marius Zaliukas. The new Hearts home kit was launched on Friday and it bears the MND Scotland logo, a charity that plays a crucial role in supporting people living with motor neurone disease in Scotland. Image: Hearts' Craig Halkett will retire the No 26 jerseyHalkett, who wore the 26 jersey last season, has decided to pay tribute to Zaliukas by retiring the number for the 2021-22 campaign and will play with number 19 on his back. "It goes back to last season when we heard the sad news about big Zal's passing," the former Livingston player told Hearts TV. "Retiring the 26 jersey for the season obviously ties in with our new front of shirt sponsor, MND Scotland, and I think it's great for the club to have that on the front of the shirt.

Source: Sky sports July 02, 2021 13:51 UTC