Latest next Hearts manager odds with new favourite

The Herald Scotland

30-04-2025

Critchley took over from Steven Naismith in October, when the club was struggling at the bottom of the league, and successfully steered them 11 points clear of relegation. However, he was unable to achieve the key target of finishing in the top six - which means there will be no European football at Tynecastle next season - and came under growing pressure after a Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Aberdeen.
The former Queens Park Rangers and Blackpool manager won just 14 of his 35 matches in charge, leading to mounting criticism particularly with his inability to mastermind a victory during high-stakes matches.
He was ultimately dismissed by the board after a series of poor results with only a few weeks left of the Premiership season, despite insisting he could successfully turn the situation around.
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As speculation mounts over who will be the next man to sit in the Hearts hot seat, McInnes has emerged as the frontrunner on Wednesday. The 53-year-old has been at Kilmarnock since January, securing European football for the club after a fourth-placed finish last season, and has long been tipped for a return to one of Scotland's top jobs following his successful tenure with Aberdeen.
John McGlynn, a former Hearts boss, is priced at 7/1. McGlynn has led Falkirk to the brink of a return to the Scottish Premiership and has a history with Hearts. Though his lack of recent top-tier experience could be a factor, his strong emphasis on youth development and club culture would make him a popular choice among fans.
Former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is joint-third in the betting at 8/1. Neilson, who has twice previously been in charge at Hearts, knows the club inside and out. His past success at Tynecastle makes him a familiar figure, but a return would likely divide opinion among the fans. Currently out of work after leaving his position at Tampa Bay Rowdies, Neilson's familiarity with the club and relationships within it are strong selling points.
Stephen Robinson, currently managing St Mirren, is another potential candidate. His tactical acumen and ability to get results with modest resources have turned heads. His high-pressing style and disciplined defensive shape could be a good fit for Hearts. Robinson is priced at 8/1, tied with Neilson, and his reputation in the Premiership could make him a tempting option.
Further back in the betting are Ian Evatt, Kim Hellburg, and Rob Page (all 10/1). Evatt, the former Bolton Wanderers boss, has impressed in England's lower leagues with an attacking style and modern outlook, though he remains untested in Scotland.
Hellburg, currently head coach of Hammarby IF in Sweden's Allsvenskan, offers a fresh, data-driven approach, while Page, the Wales national team manager, has international experience that could appeal to Hearts.
Other names mentioned are Livingston gaffer David Martindale and ex-Dundee United head coach Tam Courts.
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Next Hearts manager odds in full:​
Derek McInnes - 1/1 (Evens)
John McGlynn -7/1
Robbie Neilson - 8/1
Stephen Robinson - 8/1
Ian Evatt - 10/1
Kim Hellburg - 10/1
Rob Page - 10/1
Per-Mathias Høgmo - 10/1
Gary Rowett - 12/1
Gareth Ainsworth - 14/1
Michael Skibbe - 16/1
Arnur Gunnlaughsson - 16/1
Tam Courts - 16/1
Steven Pressley - 16/1
Charlie Adam - 20/1
David Martindale - 20/1