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Hearts ace turns role model for Premiership rival as he develops two key skills from Jambos star

The Premiership ace learned plenty alongside a current Hearts man.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hearts ace turns role model for Premiership rival as he develops two key skills from Jambos star
Key Things to Know
  • Kai Fotheringham credited Hearts winger Josh McPake with helping him improve his body usage and ball retention.
  • Fotheringham scored for St Johnstone in their 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory against Dundee.
  • McPake earned a call-up to the Scotland national squad following his summer move to Hearts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

St Johnstone winger Kai Fotheringham praised Hearts winger Josh McPake as an influential role model following St Johnstone's 2-1 Premiership victory over Dundee. Fotheringham, who scored in the match, credited McPake with helping him develop physical and technical skills during their time as teammates last season.

Fotheringham explained that watching McPake taught him how to use his body better and retain possession. Meanwhile, Dundee manager Steven Pressley acknowledged that St Johnstone deserved their win, noting his side fell below standard ahead of Dundee's upcoming match against Hearts.

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