Next Hearts manager odds: bookmakers' favourite moves to even money as Jambos seek Critchley successor

There has been a big move in the betting market on the next permanent Heart of Midlothian manager.

Hearts are on the hunt for a new leader after Neil Critchley’s sacking as head coach, and there has been a big move in the bookmakers’ betting markets.

The former Blackpool and QPR boss has left Tynecastle after just six months in charge. It’s the second time this season the axe has been wielded after Steven Naismith was relieved of head coach duties after a poor start to this season.

Currently, Hearts are in the bottom six and five points off the relegation play-off spot of 11th. Attentions are turning within the fanbase to who comes next and debate is stirring on who that may be, with Jamestown Analytics bound to get involved.

McBookie released the first round of odds with potential candidates in the aftermath of Critchley’s sacking and have now updated the list. These aren’t names Hearts are talking to necessarily, but rather a list of runners and riders for potential replacements for Naismith. There’s a range of contenders, from former gaffers, to Premiership rivals and others from near and far. Take a look.

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