The ex-Scotland boss was in charge for 105 matches but leaves the club second-bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership on goal difference. Austin MacPhee will take interim charge of the Betfred Cup semi final on Sunday against Rangers. But who are the managers the bookies are tipping to be in contention for the vacant manager role at Tynecastle Park? Some names will raise a few eyebrows.
17. Austin MacPhee
5/1. The assistant manager under Craig Levein is in interim charge. Photo: SNS
18. Jack Ross
3/1. Has worked with Hearts as a coach previously. Was sacked by Sunderland earlier this season after success with Alloa and St Mirren. Photo: SNS
19. Paul Hartley
20/1. The Hearts legend is managing in League Two with Cove Rangers.
20. Gordon Strachan
20/1. Ex-Scotland boss is now in a technical adviser role at Dundee. Photo: SNS