Heart of Midlothian will pay tribute to one of the club's all-time greats ahead of the friendly with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

Dave Mackay will be honoured by players who featured in the centenary match between the sides in 1974. He is a legend at both clubs due to his exploits which saw him win the league on either side of the border, as well as a Scottish Cup, two Scottish League Cups, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winner's Cup.

Mackay was one of the seven players included in the Hearts Hall of Fame when it launched in 2006. And he was one of 12 to be inducted into the Spurs equivalent when that launched in 2004 after Bill Nicholson, Mackay's manager at White Hart Lane, became the first.

The Hearts Hall of Fame describes Mackay as "probably the most complete midfield player that Scotland has produced, Dave was a tough ball winner, a skilled passer and a regular goal scorer".

He moved to Spurs in 1959 after six years of wearing the colours of his boyhood club. 

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"Prior to kick-off, as part of the club's 150th celebrations, players from both sides that featured in the 1974 centenary match between the two clubs will be welcomed onto the pitch, as current players form a guard of honour," the club said.

"The players will then gather round a Dave Mackay roundel, which will be positioned in the centre circle for a minute's applause as both sides pay tribute to a legend of both clubs. 

"We kindly ask supporters to take their seats prior to the minute's applause and thank all fans for their co-operation."

The friendly fixture kicks off at 7pm. It will also be shown live on Hearts TV International and PPV for UK & Ireland residents.