A strong and quick attacker, Roman will surely make his presence felt this season and indeed, on 30 July, the big Czech striker scored against Kilmarnock on his competitive debut for Hearts. <\/P>
Roman played as a youth for CAFC Prague and then stepped up to First Division CU Bohemians Prague in 1998. In 2002 the powerful hit-man moved on to Second Division FK Mlada Boleslav, who play north of the capital and he was top scorer with 10 goals when the club won the Second Division Championship in 2003-04. <\/P>
Last season, the former Youth and U21 international scored 6 league goals as Mlada Boleslav consolidated in the First Division. Roman was also voted "Discovery of the Year" in the Czech Republic with his physical strength, positional sense and heading ability making him a real threat. In addition, he is a team player who is prepared to take the knocks up front to create chances for his colleagues.<\/P>
George Burley knew of his strengths and as the Hearts manager feels he has all the ingredients to go right to the top, Roman was signed on loan from FBK Kaunas after the Lithuanian champions had moved quickly to secure his transfer from Mlada Boleslav.<\/P>","B628C0FB460378A51A233D645651DF2F":"","e_index":7};