Nade Out Of The Black Books

Christian Nade still has a career ahead of him with Hearts after the disciplinary proceedings over his dressing-room disagreement with team-mate Ian Black were resolved. Nade, who is out of contract in the summer, was left out of the squad for a month after allegedly punching Black following the 2-0 league defeat by Celtic. The striker sat out several games while disciplinary measures were considered, although he returned to France for personal reasons during this time.

Nade was back in action in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Dundee United due to an injury crisis at the club, and he will remain available to manager Jim Jefferies after the club issued what is understood to be a final warning. A Hearts spokesman said: "This was a confidential matter between player and club. That matter has now been resolved."