Now in the former manager camp. Picked up results after Naismith's exit but lack of a statement victory plus bottom six football ends his reign after just six months.placeholder image
Now in the former manager camp. Picked up results after Naismith's exit but lack of a statement victory plus bottom six football ends his reign after just six months. | SNS Group

Where the last 12 Hearts managers are now from rival SPFL foe to league title winner

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 15th Apr 2024, 19:01 GMT

Hearts have had a range of different managers throughout the years.

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.

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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.

One season, one Scottish Cup final victory in emphatic fashion over Hibs. Legendary status confirmed. Was in his native Portugal with Portimonense before resigning in the summer.

9. Paulo Sergio (August 11 - June 12)

One season, one Scottish Cup final victory in emphatic fashion over Hibs. Legendary status confirmed. Was in his native Portugal with Portimonense before resigning in the summer. | SNS Group

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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.

10. Jim Jefferies (Jan 2010 - August 2011)

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. | SNS Group

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Romanian was named 'Manager of the Year' by both the Scottish Football Writers' Association and the Scottish Premier League itself after a third-place finish in his first season. Sacked the following term but Laszlo held the position longer than any other boss during Vladimir Romanov's ownership. Now technical director at FK Csíkszereda.

11. Csaba Laszlo (July 08 - January 10)

Romanian was named 'Manager of the Year' by both the Scottish Football Writers' Association and the Scottish Premier League itself after a third-place finish in his first season. Sacked the following term but Laszlo held the position longer than any other boss during Vladimir Romanov's ownership. Now technical director at FK Csíkszereda. | SNS Group

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Korobochka arrived at Hearts in 2006 as Director of Football. Took charge permanently for the 07/08 season but his tenure ended in the January of that season, keeping his DOF role until 2009. Last spotted managing FC Gornyak Uchaly.

12. Anatoliy Korobochka (March 07 - January 08)

Korobochka arrived at Hearts in 2006 as Director of Football. Took charge permanently for the 07/08 season but his tenure ended in the January of that season, keeping his DOF role until 2009. Last spotted managing FC Gornyak Uchaly. | SNS Group

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