Following his tenure as interim manager, Steven Naismith was given a two-year deal to continue leading Hearts.
In order to comply with UEFA standards while Frankie McAvoy waits to receive his Pro Licence coaching certification, Naismith has been named technical director and McAvoy is the head coach. Gordon Forrest will continue to lead the first team.
The former footballer managed the Jambos for the remaining seven games of the campaign, keeping them in fourth place in the easy Premiership. He formerly played for Kilmarnock, Rangers, Everton, Norwich, and Hearts.
On the official Hearts website, chief executive Andrew McKinlay stated: "We are happy to confirm Steven, Frankie, and Gordon as our coaching team.
After a thorough hiring process, we believe the three were the ideal candidates to guide us into the upcoming season while also sharing our vision for the club's future. We received a number of good applications.
Steven is a superb young coach who has a proven track record of developing players and showing a dedication to developing fresh talent.Frank McAvoy has been appointed head coach because the 36-year-old cannot start working on getting the license until next year.
When Robbie Neilson left with the team in fourth place in the Premiership in April, the former Scotland forward served as caretaker manager for seven games.
Hearts played six games under Naismith's interim leadership, winning two, losing two, and drawing three.
The three have contracts in place through the summer of 2025, with an additional year's option, under Gordon Forrest's direction as first-team coach.
According to CEO Andrew McKinlay, "We are happy to confirm Steven, Frankie, and Gordon as our coaching team.
After a thorough hiring process, we believe the three were the ideal candidates to guide us into the upcoming season while also sharing our vision for the club's future. We received a number of good applications.
Steven is a superb young coach who has a proven track record of developing players and showing a dedication to developing fresh talent.
Naismith finished his playing career at Tynecastle in the summer of 2021, and he then was named Hearts' player development manager.
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