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Wouter Vrancken reflects on managerial journey ahead of Falkirk match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:48 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Wouter Vrancken reflects on managerial journey ahead of Falkirk match

Summary

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken recalls his modest beginnings in football management before facing Falkirk Stadium on September 15. Vrancken, who transitioned from player to coach following injuries, managed at lower levels in Belgian football while balancing a career in accountancy. His success at Mechelen, leading the side back to the Belgian Pro League and winning the Belgian Cup, has elevated his reputation. Currently, Hearts is on a nine-game unbeaten streak after a challenging start to the season.

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•Wouter Vrancken is head coach of Hearts.
•He recalls starting in lower tiers of Belgian football.
•Vrancken faced injuries that ended his playing career.
•Hearts is unbeaten in their last nine matches.
•Vrancken previously led Mechelen to the Belgian Cup victory.

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Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken says visiting the Falkirk Stadium, with its three stands and artificial surface, will not faze him on Tuesday because he has managed in a variety of surroundings in the lowest ranks of Belgian football. "When I stopped playing football, it was about injuries," he recalled. Vrancken had not planned on football management until taking part-time roles in the fourth division at Gravelo and Overpelt, while working in accountancy, then had spells in charge of Thes and Lommel before a year back in the top flight as assistant to Glen De Boeck at Kortrijk for the 2017–18 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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