HEARTS striker Calum Elliot admits he is eager to leave Tynecastle but he could face a lengthy wait. The 21-year-old endured a frustrating season and wants a change of club as he attempts to establish himself in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
The Scotland Under-21 international is wanted by Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who are seeking to strengthen their attack following the departure of Dennis Wyness and likely exit of Romanian Marius Niculae. There could be more interest from within th
e SPL, however, but Hearts are unlikely to let Elliot or Burnley target Andrew Driver leave the club before a new manager is appointed.
Hearts have been unable to put a new coach in place after failing to persuade Mark McGhee to leave Motherwell and amid confusion over the intentions of Artmedia Bratislava coach Vladimir Weiss.
Elliot said: "I am waiting to see what is happening regarding the managerial situation at Hearts. The quicker it gets done, the better it is for me because I am looking to get away. I will have to wait until the manager is in place before anything can happen."
Meanwhile, the publication of plans for the development of Falkirk's Westfield home have been delayed. Developer Henry Boot Ltd was expected to publish its business plans for the stadium, which is only half complete, next week. The stadium is run by Falkirk Council and Falkirk Football Club jointly as Falkirk Community Stadium Ltd.
Falkirk chairman Campbell Christie said: "It is very important that proposals are presented in August and that there are no further postponements. I would ask all our supporters to be patient and allow FCSL's proposals to be properly completed."
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