Hearts have sacked head coach Neil Critchley following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at dwelling to Dundee within the Scottish Premiership.
The previous Blackpool and QPR boss changed Steven Naismith at Tynecastle Park final October, with the membership backside of the desk.
Critchley – who had signed a deal till the tip of the 2026/27 season – had lifted the Jambos off the foot of the desk however confronted criticism from followers after failing to qualify for the highest six.
His aspect then misplaced to Aberdeen at Hampden Park within the Scottish Cup semi-final final weekend.
Defeat to Dundee of their first post-split fixture on Saturday was met with extra fury from followers at half-time and full-time, and in the end led to him and assistant Mike Garrity being relieved of their duties.
Solely 5 factors separate Hearts and Ross County – who’re within the relegation play-off hazard zone – with the perimeters assembly subsequent weekend in Dingwall.
Critchley wished to show doubters fallacious
Simon Murray scored the one purpose as Dundee beat Hearts
Following that loss Critchley, who received 14 and misplaced 13 of his 35 matches in cost, did insist he might flip issues round at Hearts.
“I completely perceive frustration while you lose at dwelling,” he stated. “There’s an expectation at this soccer membership which I’ve stated I am greater than snug with – I consider within the subsequent 4 video games we will show that and I am going to show that.
“I am assured in my capacity to maneuver the crew and group ahead, which can hopefully take the membership the place we wish it subsequent season.
“We lacked high quality, composure and a little bit of perception within the second half. We have 4 video games to go and we’re in a struggle. We have to present the fitting degree of utility and struggle to get ourselves out of the scenario we’re in.”
Fox to take interim cost
Liam Fox (R) will take interim cost of Hearts following Critchley’s sacking
Liam Fox, who had stepped up from the B-team to take non permanent cost following Naismith’s sacking, has once more been handed the job on an interim foundation.
The previous Dundee United boss joined Critchley’s backroom crew final October and now should information the membership away from a relegation battle.
In an announcement, the membership stated: “Coronary heart of Midlothian can affirm that it has in the present day parted firm with Head Coach Neil Critchley and his assistant Mike Garrity.
“The membership want to thank Neil and Mike for his or her efforts throughout their time in Gorgie and we want them effectively for the longer term.
“Liam Fox will take management of first-team affairs on an interim foundation. No additional remark shall be made at the moment.”
Hearts’ remaining Premiership fixtures:
Might 3 – Ross County (A)Might 10 – Motherwell (H)Might 14 – St Johnstone (H)Might 18 – Kilmarnock (A)
