Hearts have had the good, the bad and the indifferent when it comes to managerial appointments over the years.
The modern football world rarely throws up lengthy managerial stints these days and chucking Vladimir Romanov into that mix at Hearts in the 2000s and 2010s was never a recipe for longevity. But Hearts have found stability in recent seasons since returning to the Premiership from Championship territory and have confirmed their third season with European football on the spin.
Steven Naismith is currently winning plaudits for his job in the hotseat ahead of Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers, but how did the 12 before him get on and where are they now? Here are the last 12 men before Naismith to have managed Hearts, not including gaffers twice if they have had more than one stint, and caretakers are also omitted.
The Jambos hero is now an ambassador at Hearts. Appointed boss and guided the team as the club battled administration. Photo: Simon Wootton - SNS Group
Just clinched the League One title with Falkirk. Departed by mutual consent after poor league results in Gorgie, overseeing a Europa League clash with Liverpool. Photo: Michael Gillen
1998 Scottish Cup-winning boss returned for a second stint at the start of the 2010's. Finished third and was then sacked after just two games of the 2011–12 SPL season. Last worked with Hearts as an advisor to Ann Budge on player recruitment.
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