Things appear to be on the up for Neil Critchley and Hearts as they moved to within three points of Edinburgh rivals Hibs with a dramatic win against Kilmarnock on Saturday.
Goals from Elton Kabangu and Jamie McCart put Hearts in control as they scored either side of an equaliser from visitors striker Bobby Wales. Joe Grant extended the lead just after the hour-mark but a Fraser Murray strike meant Critchley’s men had to preserve their lead throughout the final 20 minutes of an action-packed contest at Tynecastle.
The result lifted Hearts up to ninth in the table and they will now hope to focus on setting their sights on the clubs immediately above them in the table - rather than looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone.
For Critchley, the coming weeks and months will offer him an opportunity to learn from the successes and failures of some of his predecessors at Hearts - but where are the last 13 managers to take charge at Tynecastle and what are they up to these days?
5. Craig Levein (August 17 - October 19)
Former player returned in 2014 as director of football. Continued as DOF while taking over the managerial reins and it all got a bit much, eventually leaving in the early stages of the 19/20 season. Kept St Johnstone up and was sacked just days before Naismith. | Getty Images
6. Ian Cathro (Dec 16 - August 17)
Well-respected coach took Hearts on as his first managerial gig and hasn't had one since after a calamitous tenure. Since been a coach at Wolves and Tottenham alongside Nuno Espirito Santo. Returned to management in Portugal with Estoril where after a tough start, is winning plaudits. Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
7. Gary Locke (February 13 - May 14)
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
8. John McGlynn (June 12 - Feb 13)
Clinched the League One title with Falkirk and was mentioned in the bookies odds with regards the vacant Tynecastle position earlier this season. Departed by mutual consent after poor league results in Gorgie, overseeing a Europa League clash with Liverpool. One game away from a Premiership return. Photo: Michael Gillen