Run of Hearts games gives Aaron Hughes dilemma over retirement

Aaron Hughes, right, is still undecided about whether to carry on playing. Picture: AFP/Getty.

Playing 15 times for Hearts in the second half of last season has made Aaron Hughes' decision on whether to retire even more difficult.

The defender is still weighing up his future, with manager Craig Levein ready to offer the 38-year-old a new deal should he continue playing.

Hughes, who signed a one-year contract with Hearts in May 2017 having initially joined the club on a short-term deal in January that year, played only eight club games prior to Christmas last term. However, after shaking off a calf injury, he appeared in 15 matches after that.