Where it went wrong for Critchley and is McGlynn next for Hearts?

In order to save Hearts’ season, Neil Critchley made a surprise appearance.

According to Sportscene pundit and former Tynecastle player Michael Stewart, “Never a Hearts manager.”

It’s over now that it’s six months and 35 matches in all competitions.

The Englishman, 46, managed to save the Edinburgh side from relegation danger but couldn’t make it to the top six.

The threat of demotion through the play-offs has returned to mind after the defeat by Dundee. That was what ultimately resulted in Critchley being informed that his time was up on Saturday night.

Many Hearts fans were unaware of the former Liverpool youth coach when he was appointed in October.

He had a run for Queens Park Rangers and Blackpool (on two separate occasions), but he remained largely unknown.

According to Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKinlay, Critchley may have been the club’s choice because negotiations have broken out with Per-Mathias Hogmo, former Norway manager.

And his two victories in his opening games appeared to indicate that Hearts’ or his data partner, Jamestown Analytics, who had a significant influence on the decision, had found the right person.

However, within the next 14 matches, the Premiership’s bottom two teams managed just three victories.

A poor performance against Moldovan minnows Petrocub at Tynecastle would have allowed European football to continue after Christmas, which was included in this run.

Other major-game setbacks occurred against Celtic, Rangers, and local rivals Hibernian, who resurrected their season following a similarly disappointing campaign.

Important players like Frankie Kent, Stephen Kingsley, and Craig Halkett, who had long-term injuries, didn’t help Critchley. The football gods never really turned on him when you factor in Lawrence Shankland’s dip, either.

The decision to oust Critchley was influenced in large part by McKinlay and the recently appointed football director, Graeme Jones.

Liam Fox, who was in charge until Steven Naismith’s dismissal in the fall, is unlikely to have the necessary experience or support to be considered for a long-term position.

There are likely to be names mentioned once more who are unknown to many of the club’s supporters because Jamestown Analytics will undoubtedly play a role in the search for a new head coach/manager.

John McGlynn is a name they will undoubtedly know and have a good chance of placing at the top of their wish list.

The 63-year-old has previously held the club’s leadership and is on the verge of restoring Falkirk to the Scottish Premiership with consecutive promotions, despite their recent slump.

McGlynn is well-versed in Hearts and is well-versed in what is necessary for success at Tynecastle. Without a doubt, he will have supporters at the club.

Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson of St Mirren, both of whom have previously been linked to the job, will be the other notable names to be mentioned.

Hearts is in a crucial position at this time. They have millions of pounds invested by the Foundation of Hearts and wealthy benefactors, and they have one of the biggest fan bases in Scotland, but somehow they still can’t get things right.

Many fans are now unsure whether McKinlay should stay at the club in his current position because Chair Ann Budge relinquished a large portion of the control.

Hearts will immediately strive to remain a top-flight organization because Ross County, who are currently five points clear of them, is where they face in the relegation play-offs. On Saturday, Dancingwall might be nervy.

Additionally, the players must demonstrate more than they have recently.

Hearts had more than 70% of the possession when they faced Dundee, but they hardly ever caused any concern for Trevor Carson in the visitors’ goal.

What do you think about Hearts’ decision to fire Critchley?

What should the club do at this point?