On Wednesday, when Hearts had their first match point for the title - their first since 1960 - he put on a purple jacket. In the colours of his beloved club, for whom striker Roman Bednář played two seasons twenty years ago.
The Edinburgh side fell just seconds short in the end, with Celtic saving themselves with a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
This weekend, the Scottish Premiership culminates in a golden final. Will Hearts hold on to their lead and break the 41-year dominance of the Glasgow giants?
"All of Scotland is living for this, and so am I. I really wish them well," Bednář told Livesport News in an interview.
How are you coping with Hearts’ title fight?
"Oh wow, it’s unbelievable! I feel so close to this club. It was my first move abroad... And the Hearts. People say I’m a real Heart, which is a funny coincidence… I still follow them and whenever I can, I fly over.
"Sometimes for charity, sometimes just to watch a match. I’m euphoric. Right now, every game is, you could say, a bus parade. The fans are incredible. They always have been, and now they follow the team everywhere."
Back when you played there, from 2005 to 2007, was it even thinkable to dethrone both Celtic and Rangers at once?
"One season we started with seven wins and two draws and were leading the league. But financially, those two clubs were on another level.
"We did finish second and played in the Champions League qualifiers, but we still ended up nearly 20 points behind Celtic. So it was really tough for us, even though we had a great team with lots of Scottish internationals. But now they have a strong owner, who also owns Brighton, and he’s all about data and statistics.
"And from what I’ve seen, I really like their manager. I haven’t met him personally yet, but I watch every press conference. He’s got his head screwed on, speaks very well, and I think he handles the pressure. I can only say good things.
"So, to answer, back then it probably wasn’t realistic, but now there’s a huge chance. Even though I hear people saying it’s a lot for a Scottish champion to lose five games in a season.
"Some teams are just trying to play it down, but I wouldn’t pay any attention to that. Celtic and Rangers are having a weaker season; Hearts are taking advantage. I’d take the title with both hands!"
It’s been an incredible 41 years since anyone other than Celtic or Rangers won the Scottish league—almost your entire life…
"It’s unreal! The last time it happened was Aberdeen, with Sir Alex Ferguson on the bench, which says it all.
"I think, apart from Hibs as the absolute rivals, Celtic and Rangers, everyone in Scotland is rooting for this fairytale. I want to believe in it, because we all love fairytales." (smiles)
You mentioned manager McInnes. What else do you like about him?
"He’s down to earth. No over-the-top statements, it’s always about us, our work, he doesn’t look left or right. He just focuses on himself and Hearts.
"These days, some managers are extravagant and get involved in things about the opposition, but you don’t see that with him. From what I’ve heard, there’s already interest in him from England. From a distance, my impression is he’s a good guy."
Do you still know anyone at the club?
"A few journalists and a few people around the club. My former teammate Robbie Neilson was coaching the team until recently.
"I was last there about two years ago to watch a Conference League match. And mainly, because we finished second and, for example, Ruda Skácel had an incredible season, people there remember us and think of us fondly. Every time I go back, I feel like I’m coming home."
You also celebrated your first career trophy there, didn’t you?
"Yes, we won the Scottish FA Cup. The final was played at Hampden Park, the national stadium, a fantastic experience.
"We played against third-division Gretna, who were writing their own amazing story. It finished 1-1 and we won on penalties. Just the kind of final you want. Last game of the season, we scraped through by sheer willpower. And afterwards? On the way home from Glasgow, we had a bus without an open-roof window, so we broke it.
"We asked if we could, since it wouldn’t open, and of course, they let us. We climbed onto the roof, and when we arrived at Tynecastle (Hearts’ stadium) in Edinburgh, it was madness.
"The next day we had a parade through the city and there must have been 150,000 fans in the streets, all in red shirts - you never forget that.
"I also remember that the then mayor of Edinburgh was on the bus roof with us. And I accidentally hit her on the head a few times with our flag, poor thing." (smiles)