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Hearts Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Critchley | 15 Oct, 2024 | 19/01/2025 | 96 |
In September 2024, after a defeat to St Mirren and with Hearts bottom of the SPL, the club sacked manager Steven Naismith. His record (PL65 W28 D12 L25) gave him a win rate of 43%, but their terrible start to the 2024/25 season (PL6 W0 D1 L5) saw the former Scottish International dismissed from Tynecastle Park. The new man in the hot seat is former Blackpool and QPR manager Neil Critchley. His task is to keep the club in the SPL, and he hit the ground running in his opening game with a 4-0 home victory. If another change occurs, the leading bookmakers will have all the next Hearts manager betting.
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Next Hearts Manager Betting Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Hearts manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Who Could Be The Next Hearts Manager
Here are some potential candidates to become next manager of Hearts based on previous news discussion and betting odds
Frankie McAvoy
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The former Preston North End manager (March 2021 - December 2022) is now in situ as the Hearts Academy director. He will surely be under consideration if he decides to apply for any future vacancy. McAvoy was at odds of around 8/1 to succeed Robbie Neilson in April 2023.
Stephen Robinson
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Stephen Robinson oversees Cinch Premiership rivals St Mirren and has been in Paisley since February 2022. A move to Hearts does not seem on the cards, although Robinson was heavily linked to Tynecastle in 2019 when Craig Levein was sacked and when Robbie Neilson left the club in 2023.
Neil MacFarlane
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The ex-Hearts midfielder played more than seventy times for the club between 2002 and 2006. He moved into coaching and management and has spent time at various clubs, including a spell as a manager with Kidderminster Harriers. He is currently coaching in London at Brentford as well as the Scottish Under 19 side. Some fans may see MacFarlane as a risk as he is yet to manage a club the size of Hearts.
Paul Lambert
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The complete opposite of McFarlane is Paul Lambert, the much travelled manager if appointed at Hearts would be managing his 10th club.
How To Bet On The Next Hearts Manager
Making a bet on who will be the next Hearts manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of possibilities at the top of this page, finding the bookmaker offering odds, choosing how much you want to bet, and placing it.
You will have to find a betting site offering odds. Finding odds on the next Hearts manager will be easier when no manager is in place, and a little harder when the position is filled, and not particularly in jeopardy.
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Next Jam Tarts Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for the Next Hearts Manager will see plenty of fluctuation when Neil Critchley departs the job he had held since October 2024.
Here is a round up of the Next Hearts Manager betting timeline from our OLBG News feed.
23rd September 2024
Next Hearts Manager Betting Odds: Former Stoke and Sunderland manager Alex Neil is now the 3/1 FAVOURITE to take over at Hearts next!
9th April 2023
Next Hearts Manager Betting Odds: Current Watford boss Chris Wilder the 2/1 favourite to become the next permanent Hearts manager!
List of All Hearts Managers
Here is a complete list of all Hearts managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Hearts manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Critchley | 15 Oct, 2024 | 19/01/2025 | 96 | |
| Steven Naismith | 11 Apr, 2023 | 22/09/2024 | 530 | 43.00% |
| Robbie Neilson | 21 Jun, 2020 | 09/04/2023 | 1022 | 50.00% |
| Daniel Stendel | 07 Dec, 2019 | 20 Jun, 2020 | 196 | 29.41% |
| Craig Levein | 28 Aug, 2017 | 31 Oct, 2019 | 794 | 39.62% |
| Jonathan Daly | 02 Aug, 2017 | 28 Aug, 2017 | 26 | 25.00% |
| Ian Cathro | 09 Dec, 2016 | 02 Aug, 2017 | 236 | 23.33% |
| Jonathan Daly | 02 Dec, 2016 | 09 Dec, 2016 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Robbie Neilson | 12 May, 2014 | 02 Dec, 2016 | 935 | 58.49% |
| Gary Locke | 28 Feb, 2013 | 11 May, 2014 | 437 | 31.48% |
| John McGlynn | 26 Jun, 2012 | 28 Feb, 2013 | 247 | 29.41% |
| Paulo Sergio | 02 Aug, 2011 | 26 Jun, 2012 | 329 | 42.55% |
| Jim Jefferies | 29 Jan, 2010 | 01 Aug, 2011 | 549 | 43.10% |
| Csaba Laszio | 11 Jul, 2008 | 29 Jan, 2010 | 567 | 39.66% |
| Stephen Frail | 01 Jan, 2008 | 11 Jul, 2008 | 192 | 38.10% |
| Anotoly Korobochka | 02 Mar, 2007 | 01 Jan, 2008 | 305 | 39.40% |
| Valdas Ivanauskas | 01 Dec, 2006 | 02 Mar, 2007 | 91 | 50.00% |
| Egenijus Riabovas | 14 Nov, 2006 | 01 Dec, 2006 | 17 | 0.00% |
| Eduard Malofeev | 23 Oct, 2006 | 14 Nov, 2006 | 22 | 0.00% |
| Valdas Ivanauskas | 22 Mar, 2006 | 23 Oct, 2006 | 215 | 50.00% |
| Graham Rix | 08 Nov, 2005 | 22 Mar, 2006 | 134 | 47.37% |
| John McGlynn | 21 Oct, 2005 | 08 Nov, 2005 | 18 | 75.00% |
| George Burley | 30 Jun, 2005 | 21 Oct, 2005 | 113 | 75.00% |
| John Robertson | 03 Nov, 2004 | 09 May, 2005 | 187 | 37.14% |
| Peter Houston | 29 Oct, 2004 | 01 Nov, 2004 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Craig Levein | 01 Dec, 2000 | 29 Oct, 2004 | 1428 | 43.53% |
| Peter Houston | 08 Nov, 2000 | 01 Dec, 2000 | 23 | 50.00% |
| Jim Jefferies | 01 Aug, 1995 | 08 Nov, 2000 | 1926 | 44.46% |
| Tommy McLean | 01 Jul, 1994 | 31 May, 1995 | 334 | 37.21% |
| Sandy Clark | 10 May, 1993 | 20 Jun, 1994 | 406 | 33.33% |
| Joe Jordan | 10 Sep, 1990 | 03 May, 1993 | 966 | 48.00% |
| Sandy Jardine | 01 Nov, 1986 | 30 Nov, 1988 | 760 | 47.00% |
| Alex MacDonald | 01 Jan, 1982 | 10 Sep, 1990 | 3174 | 47.00% |
| Tony Ford | 01 Jul, 1981 | 31 Dec, 1981 | 183 | 37.00% |
| Bobby Moncur | 01 Aug, 1980 | 31 May, 1981 | 303 | 28.33% |
| Willie Ormond | 01 Aug, 1977 | 31 May, 1980 | 1034 | 42.00% |
| John Hagart | 01 Aug, 1974 | 31 May, 1977 | 1034 | 35.00% |
| Bobby Seith | 01 Jul, 1970 | 31 May, 1974 | 1430 | 37.00% |
| John Harvey | 01 Aug, 1966 | 31 May, 1970 | 1399 | 38.00% |
| Tommy Walker | 01 Aug, 1951 | 31 May, 1966 | 5417 | 55.00% |
| David McLean | 01 Aug, 1941 | 31 May, 1951 | 3590 | 47.00% |
| Frank Moss | 01 Aug, 1937 | 31 May, 1940 | 1034 | 55.00% |
| David Pratt | 01 Aug, 1935 | 31 May, 1937 | 669 | 58.00% |
| William McCartney | 01 Aug, 1919 | 31 May, 1935 | 5782 | 42.00% |
| John McCartney | 01 Aug, 1910 | 31 May, 1919 | 3225 | 47.00% |
| James McGhee | 01 Aug, 1908 | 31 May, 1909 | 303 | 36.00% |
| William Waugh | 01 Aug, 1903 | 31 May, 1908 | 1765 | 48.00% |
| Peter Fairley | 01 Aug, 1901 | 31 May, 1903 | 668 | 50.00% |
FAQ
Next Hearts Manager FAQs
Who Was The First Hearts Manager
The first recorded Hearts manager was Peter Fairley between 1901 and 1903.
Who is The Longest Serving Hearts Manager
Willie McCartney was the Hearts manager for nearly 16 years between 1919 and 1935. He also managed Hibs between 1936 and 1948.
Who Is The Most Successful Hearts Manager
In 1951 former player Tommy Walker became manager and is the second longest serving Heart of Midlothian manager after Willie McCartney. Under his leadership Hearts won seven trophies including the Scottish League Championship twice.
Which Permanent Hearts Manager Has The Best Winning Percentage
George Burley won 75% of his twelve games when Hearts manager in 2005. It was a new dawn but unfortunately, irreconcilable differences with the owners meant he left after just 4 months.
Which Permanent Hearts Manager Has The Worst Winning Percentage
Rookie manager Ian Cathro who was only 30 years old when appointed at Tynecastle in 2016 only managed a 23% strike rate as Hearts manager.
What is the Last Trophy That Hearts Won
After being relegated in the 2019/20 season Hearts bounced straight back by winning the Scottish Championship under manager Robbie Neilson. The following season they made it to the Scottish FA Cup Final going down 2-0 to Glasgow Rangers.
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick. Information was gained from various sources, including Hearts Club Site and the Supporters site
