The 2010-11 campaign, under manager Jim Jefferies, delivered a dramatic but crucial return to the top three for Heart of Midlothian, as The Jam Tarts secured 3rd place in the Scottish Premier League and a European spot. Leading the charge was the returning cult hero Rudi Skácel, whose 13 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on a fierce six-game winning streak that included hammering Aberdeen 5-0 and beating rivals Hibernian. It was a memorable year that saw the team narrowly cling to the position after a late slump, but ultimately marked the club's successful push for European football and a significant chapter in The Jambos' modern history.