Former Hearts chief Neil Armstrong linked with club return

Ex-Hearts of Oak chief Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe is being linked with a move back to the club, three years after he was sacked for misconduct.

The former FIFA marketing consultant is believed to be among several top administrators being considered for the post.

The Phobians are in search of a Managing Director after Vincent Sowah-Odotei left the job to focus on politics.

The Member of Parliament for La-Dadekotopon resigned on Sunday after Hearts recorded a controversial 1-0 win over rivals Asante Kotoko in the Super clash.

Mortagbe was sacked by the capital-based side in 2014 after a three-member committee found him guilty of several allegations of misconduct.

The businessman must fend off competition from politician Kemphis Ofosu-Ware, El-Wahab and management member Alhaji Akanbi for the top job.