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Hearts appoint Frankie McAvoy head coach as 'boss' Steven Naismith awaits UEFA coaching qualifications

The 55-year-old has been appointed alongside the ex-Rangers striker on a two-year deal

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2023

Hearts confirm coaching appointments as Steven Naismith named technical director

The former Scotland international cannot obtain a UEFA Pro Licence required for European football, meaning Frankie McAvoy has been appointed the Jambos head coach.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Steven Naismith gets Hearts job but Frankie McAvoy named 'head coach' as pro licence workaround

Naismith took charge of the final seven games of the campaign and will now lead Hearts into the 2023/24 season.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

Marti Cifuentes holds Hearts next manager talks as Spaniard impresses after making his pitch

The Spaniard met with Gorgie chiefs earlier this week as the Edinburgh club look to make an appointment.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Callum Paterson shuts down Hearts return with Scotland international keen to stay in England

The 28-year old helped Sheffield Wednesday win promotion back to the Championship earlier this week, but is set to leave the club at the end of his contract next month.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

Steven Naismith is no Hearts soft-soaper in dressing room and best bosses take no s*** - Ryan Stevenson

The Tynecastle dressing room were issued a dose of brutal reality from the interim boss before the curtain came down on the campaign.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

Craig Gordon backs Steven Naismith for Hearts job as defiant keeper sets sights on Euro 2024

The Jambos sealed fourth place by holding their city rivals to a draw on the final day of the season, and the skipper is adamant Steven Naismith is the man for the job going forward.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023

Craig Gordon gives Hearts manager backing to Steven Naismith as skipper describes chaotic Hibs rammy scenes

The Hearts caretaker is expected to be handed the reins full time and Gordon reckons he couldn't have done any more during his spell as caretaker.

Daily Record · May 30, 2023

Craig Gordon reacts to Hearts vs Hibs brawl and offers Steven Naismith insight

 It has been quite the introduction, but Gordon reckons former team-mate Naismith has acquitted himself as well as he could have done.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

Steven Naismith set for permanent Hearts manager role as Tynecastle board map out appointment timeline

The interim boss is set to land the job next season as a permanent successor to Robbie Neilson.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023