Neil Critchley’s time at Hearts is up after the Tynecastle hierarchy opted to relieve his of his duties following the disappointed 1-0 home defeat to struggling Dundee at the weekend.
Sacked after just six months in the role, the board opted to make the change after Simon Murray’s first-half strike made it five games without a win and comes just one week on from the team’s extra-time defeat to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final last week.
The news means Hearts are now searching for their third permanent manager of the season, with Liam Fox placed in caretaker charge for the second time this campaign. But who are the early favourites to take the reins at Hearts in the weeks to come? Here are the latest odds*.
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9. Liam Fox - 3/1
Has been placed in caretaker charge of Hearts for the second time this season. Will the Tynecastle hierarchy opt to give him a chance on a permanent basis? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Stephen Robinson - 9/4
The St Mirren boss is an obvious candidate for the Hearts vacancy. But would he walk out on the Paisley club after another successful season at the SMiSA Stadium? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. John McGlynn - 2/1
Strongly tipped for the role after the departure of Steven Naismith earlier this season, the ex-Jambo boss has led Falkirk to within a whisker of promotion - and is one of the leading favourites for the Hearts job, according to the bookies. | (Photo: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen
12. Robbie Neilson - 7/4
Recently sacked by Tampa Bay Rowdies, he is the bookies favourite for a THIRD stint in charge at Tynecastle. | (Photo: SNS Group) Photo: SNS Group