Neil Cricthley has been appointed as the new head coach of Hearts, following an extensive recruitment process.
We’ll look at some of the most famous coaches and managers that he has worked alongside. Some of them include a Champions League winner and two managers who have won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers and Celtic.
Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKinlay said: “I’m very happy to be able to welcome Neil to Hearts. We’ve made no secret of the fact that analytics has guided our search for a new manager, and that data presented us with many top quality options including Neil.
“During the interview process, we got the opportunity to hear from applicants and get a better understanding of them as people and in particular how they have dealt with and learnt from particular situations both positive and negative in their careers. For Neil to succeed he, like anyone, will need the right environment and I will work closely with him to provide that environment.”
Let’s have a look at who’s who.
5. Mike Marsh
Like Pascoe, Mike Marsh was one of the coaches who worked under Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool - he left the club in 2015. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp took over at Liverpool after Brendan Rodgers' departure - he proved to be one of the best managers in their history, winning both the Premier League and the Champions League with his 'Gegenpress' system. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Pepijn Lijnders
A mainstay of Klopp's coaching staff at Liverpool, Pepijn Lijnders worked alongside the German for all of his tenure, outside of a stint with NEC in 2018. | APA/AFP via Getty Images
8. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard cut his coaching teeth at Liverpool while Critchley was at the club, acting as the Reds' academy manager. He then took Critchley with him to Aston Villa, where the Hearts head coach served as assistant boss | Getty Images