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From the Livingston academy to the country’s third-biggest club via Partick Thistle, a further two spells at Livi and a loan at East Fife. There was obvious pride as well as excitement. Penrice was buzzing at the prospect. He has likely been that way since meeting Steven Naismith prior to agreeing to join Hearts on a pre-contract.

After Livingston’s relegation from the Scottish Premiership at the end of the previous season, the 25-year-old left-back signed a pre-contract deal with the Tynecastle club in March. Penrice, along with Motherwell midfielder Blair Spittal and Ross County playmaker Yan Dhanda, had been at Livingston since 2021, having previously been on loan. In his 31 appearances last season, Penrice contributed five assists. “We’re delighted to get James signed up,” Naismith said. “He’s someone who knows the domestic game well and has had to work really hard to get to where he is today. James has bags of talent, he’s got a great engine and he’s got plenty of skill.”

After Livingston’s relegation from the Scottish Premiership at the end of the previous season, the 25-year-old left-back signed a pre-contract deal with the Tynecastle club in March. Penrice, along with Motherwell midfielder Blair Spittal and Ross County playmaker Yan Dhanda, had been at Livingston since 2021, having previously been on loan. In his 31 appearances last season, Penrice contributed five assists. “We’re delighted to get James signed up,” Naismith said. “He’s someone who knows the domestic game well and has had to work really hard to get to where he is today. James has bags of talent, he’s got a great engine and he’s a real asset to Hearts.”