There is a new era dawning at Hearts after the sacking of Neil Critchley.
A 1-0 defeat to Dundee on Saturday brought an end to the English head coach’s tenure in Gorgie after just six months. Following a bottom six placement and disappointing record in big games against the likes of Hibs and Aberdeen, alongside a league phase exit in the Conference League, club chiefs have pulled the trigger.
Liam Fox takes temporary charge for the second time this season after Steven Naismith was handed his jotters earlier this season. With Critchley now in the former gaffer club, where are some other managers of the recent past now? Here’s a selection of them.
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