Hearts appoint Wouter Vrancken as new head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Hearts appoint Wouter Vrancken as new head coach

Summary

Hearts has named Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach, following the departure of Derek McInnes to Rangers. Sporting director Graeme Jones emphasized the role of analytics in identifying Vrancken as the standout candidate. Jones conducted an online meeting with Vrancken before a detailed in-person interview to expedite the hiring process ahead of pre-season training. The club aimed to secure a new head coach before players returned to training.

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Key Details

•Wouter Vrancken takes over at Hearts after Derek McInnes' departure.
•Graeme Jones highlighted analytics in Vrancken's selection.
•Jones had both online and in-person interviews with Vrancken.
•The club sought a quick appointment before pre-season training.

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7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Vrancken the 'standout' candidate for Hearts - Jones

What they're saying

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Sporting director Graeme Jones outlined why analytics was crucial in identifying Hearts' new head coach Wouter Vrancken quickly. The 47-year-old Belgian takes charge at Tynecastle just over a week after Derek McInnes departed for Rangers. "We obviously have the support of the analytics side to flag up the best candidates, but Wouter was definitely a standout within that," Jones said.
— Yahoo Sports

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