LARYEA KINGSTON reckons Hearts are in for a difficult season - but has pledged to stay and do his bit at Tynecastle.

The Ghana midfielder said: "I think next season is going to be difficult for us because we have lost two or three key players and we haven't replaced them.

"Despite Hearts' financial constraints, the coach has built a good young team with incredible potential and I believe we will be ready for the challenge. My family is settled and I'm also happy with the contract that I have."