Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay has urged the support to get behind the team and “give them full backing” as they search for a new manager. Steven Naismith was sacked at the weekend following a run of eight consecutive defeats and 11 competitive games without a win going back to the end of last season.

Tony Bloom's Starlizard algorithm WON'T pick Hearts' new manager for them, but will rank the candidates to inform the board's decision. Tynecastle CEO Andrew McKinlay has set out how the recruitment process to identify Steven Naismith's successor will work.

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The Jambos B team coach has stepped up to the top job temporarily after Steven Naismith 's sacking at the weekend. Former Dundee Utd boss Fox will prepare the team for Saturday's Premiership clash at home to Ross County, assisted by Angus Beith and ex-Rangers captain Lee Wallace, who are making the step up from the U18s.