A period of change is looming at Hearts after the sacking of Neil Critchley as head coach.
Large sections of the Jambos support had turned after Saturday’s 1-0 loss against Dundee at Tynecastle and the club sacked him before the day was done. Now attentions are turning to how Hearts ended up in this position and what comes next.
The Jambos have failed to beat Rangers, Celtic Hibs and Aberdeen this season, lost a Scottish Cup semi final and missed out on two chances to make the top six on Crichtley’s watch. Liam Fox is left as interim gaffer with the club in eighth spot and five points ahead of Ross County in the relegation play off position, 11th.
Fans have been giving their takes on the situation. We asked for their views and here are some of them.
6. Sack shock
"I'm surprised at the sacking, because I have never felt that he was the issue at Hearts & I was looking forward to seeing what kind of team he would build over the summer." | SNS Group
7. Effort in question
"Seemed a very decent man - but it wasn't working and some of the players definitely looked like they weren't trying for him yesterday." | SNS Group
8. Look in the mirror
"The fans culpable in Neilson and Naismith getting their jotters. Should look at themselves." | SNS Group