Jim Jefferies believes things are starting to come together at Tynecastle. Marius Zaliukas' contract wrangle is coming close to a conclusion and Rudi Skacel coming close to returning to his best form means that things are looking a bit brighter for Hearts. Kilmarnock are the visitors on Sunday with the just the last parts of the paperwork the last stumbling block to Zaliukas staying in Edinburgh for the long term. Uncertainty over Lithuania international Zaliukas' future meant he was unavailable for selection, but Hearts now have two wins and two clean sheets since his return and new terms have been agreed. Jefferies said: "It's all been verbally agreed. I don't know where it's being held up but we're of the opinion that the paperwork will all be tied up. He's here, he's committed to the club and we don't see any problem. We don't know what's holding it up, but he's been available for me the last two games and he'll be available for me on Sunday and hopefully for the next couple of years, whatever the length of contract is that he's signed." |