Heart of Midlothian Football Club (Hearts) has parted ways with Head Coach Neil Critchley and his assistant, Mike Garrity, following a string of poor results, including a recent 1-0 defeat against Dundee.
Liam Fox, previously the manager of Hearts' B team and formerly the head coach of Dundee United, has been appointed as the interim manager. This is a significant change, particularly given the recent relegation struggles of Dundee United under Fox's management.
Hearts' poor form, with only one win in their last six Premiership matches and a concerning proximity to the relegation playoff spots, led to the decision to dismiss Critchley. Fox's first match as interim manager will be against Ross County – the very team against which he experienced a disastrous 4-0 loss during his time at Dundee United.
The club's statement expresses gratitude to Critchley and Garrity but makes it clear that the immediate focus is on stabilizing the team under Fox's leadership while they search for a permanent successor.