A strong favourite for the job has emerged amongst a field of candidates who are club legends, former Premier League managers or young coaches in Scotland. Budge said: "We have to compete with the top clubs in Scotland and to do that we want a very experienced and high profile manager." She also noted a desire to hire someone who will help develop young players. Scroll trough and see which names fall into those categories.
5. Paulo Sergio
20/1. Another ex-Hearts manager linked with the vacant post. Was interested in a return after Ian Cathro left. | other Photo: SNS
6. Paul Hartley
20/1. Tynecastle legend has Cove Rangers top of League Two. | other Photo: SNS
7. Gordon Strachan
20/1. The former Scotland boss is working at Dundee. | other Photo: SNS
8. Gary Naysmith
20/1. Is currently employed by Hearts as Loans manager. | other Photo: SNS