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.
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
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
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
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