The 2000-01 campaign saw Heart of Midlothian, or The Jam Tarts, navigate a turbulent season of managerial change (from Jim Jefferies to Craig Levein) to secure a crucial 5th-place finish in the newly-expanded Scottish Premier League. Spearheading the attack was the emerging young forward Andy Kirk, whose 13 league goals proved vital, including a brace in the memorable 4-0 away victory against Dundee United. The season was one of stabilization under Levein, laying the groundwork for a more ambitious future at Tynecastle.