"The coach coming in, it will be fresh ideas. You hope to hit the ground running with that because if he doesn't and he struggles to get the way he wants to play, then it could go on longer. He could come in with fresh and bang off, they go and run. There's no chance of getting relegated. They have a job in their hands to reach top six but they are more than capable, a huge club. I think they will finish top six if they get some momentum going.""The coach coming in, it will be fresh ideas. You hope to hit the ground running with that because if he doesn't and he struggles to get the way he wants to play, then it could go on longer. He could come in with fresh and bang off, they go and run. There's no chance of getting relegated. They have a job in their hands to reach top six but they are more than capable, a huge club. I think they will finish top six if they get some momentum going."
"The coach coming in, it will be fresh ideas. You hope to hit the ground running with that because if he doesn't and he struggles to get the way he wants to play, then it could go on longer. He could come in with fresh and bang off, they go and run. There's no chance of getting relegated. They have a job in their hands to reach top six but they are more than capable, a huge club. I think they will finish top six if they get some momentum going." | Getty Images

How 6 Hearts pundits reacted to Dinamo Minsk win and boss hunt as two candidates pitched on 'momentous' night

By Ben Banks

Senior Football Writer

Published 4th Oct 2024, 09:00 BST

A major night for Hearts brought the pundits out in force - and two tips for the vacant managerial post.

Hearts secured a much-needed first victory of the season on Thursday night away to Dinamo Minsk.

They might have had to play in Azerbaijan behind closed doors to get it, but interim boss Liam Fox and the players won’t care after an injury-time Yan Dhanda goal secured a 2-1 win in their Europa Conference League opener.

It leaves the team in a positive mood ahead of their latest Premiership test, away to Aberdeen, where they will aim for their first domestic win this campaign after a draw against Ross County last weekend halted a losing run.

Amid a hunt for a permanent head coach to succeed Steven Naismith, the pundits provided their take on the game and Hearts’ current situation, with two tips for head coach. Have a look.

"He (Shankland) can play the lone striker role. I thought he should have got more minutes at the Euros. He can finish and they have to get people around him and support."

5. Ally McCoist (TNT Sports)

"He (Shankland) can play the lone striker role. I thought he should have got more minutes at the Euros. He can finish and they have to get people around him and support." | Getty Images

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"They are going to look outside the box and the Malmo manager, Rydstrom, is inventive and thinks outside. Knutsen at Bodo Glimt, these are two guys who are worth trying to explore." He added on the goal: "That is massive. That is monumental for Hearts in this season."

6. Michael Stewart (TNT Sports)

"They are going to look outside the box and the Malmo manager, Rydstrom, is inventive and thinks outside. Knutsen at Bodo Glimt, these are two guys who are worth trying to explore." He added on the goal: "That is massive. That is monumental for Hearts in this season." | SNS Group

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