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Hearts begin search for new head coach after McInnes departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Hearts begin search for new head coach after McInnes departure

Summary

Hearts of Midlothian are actively searching for their third head coach in 14 months following Derek McInnes' departure to Rangers. The club intends to appoint a successor as they prepare for a Champions League qualifying match against Sturm Graz next month. Hearts officials stated they have begun the appointment process and identified several candidates to enhance the team's performance. A club statement emphasized the importance of finding the right coach to meet the expectations of fans.

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Key Details

•Derek McInnes left Hearts to join Rangers.
•Hearts are preparing for Champions League qualifiers in July.
•The search for the new head coach has already begun.
•Succession planning has been in place for some time.
•Hearts aim to enhance team performance with a new appointment.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Search for new Hearts head coach already started

What they're saying

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Hearts are now searching for their third head coach in 14 months, after Derek McInnes departed to join Rangers. Last term's Premiership runners-up start the new season with a Champions League qualifier over two legs against Sturm Graz in July. "Derek made it clear that he wished to pursue this opportunity," a Hearts statement read.
— Yahoo Sports

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