MacPhee understudy Grant joins Hearts as set-play coach
After sporting director Graeme Jones highlighted the desire for a dedicated set-piece coach, the Tynecastle club have appointed Grant from Dundee United.
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He coached in the professional phase of the Tannadice club's academy, and brings 15 years of experience to Gorgie.
Grant was general manager at former Hearts interim boss Austin MacPhee's 'AM Soccer Club' before providing support to MacPhee in his set-piece roles with Aston Villa and the Scotland national team.
Grant says his understanding of set-piece "importance" has developed from working with MacPhee.
In last season's Scottish Premiership, Hearts had eight goals assisted via a set-piece. Motherwell had the most with 13.
Midfielder Blair Spittal created 23 chances from set-pieces - the most by any Hearts player - while United's Will Ferry created the most in the league with 28.
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Grant is "excited to develop innovation and creativity" from set-pieces.
"I had a good conversation with Graeme Jones about integrating set-play coaching into the club," he said.
"I'll look to provide clarity, but I'm also excited to develop innovation and creativity about how we make set-pieces more successful in both attacking and defensive terms.
"I'm looking forward to working with the new management team ahead of the new season."
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