In December 1999, Antti Niemi moved from Rangers to Hearts, after falling behind Stefan Klos as the number 1 at Ibrox. He became a favorite among fans and was known for his penalty-saving skills. Niemi played in European matches and was humorously discussed on Talksport regarding his lack of national team selection for Scotland, despite being an established Finnish international. After three seasons, he transferred to Southampton in 2002 for £2 million.
