Hearts Sack Coach Steven Naismith Amid Poor Run

Hearts have sacked head coach Steven Naismith after a string of eight consecutive defeats, leaving the club at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership with just one point from six matches. Despite leading Hearts to a third-place finish last season and receiving a contract extension in August, Naismith's tenure has been marred by recent poor performances, including being knocked out of both the Premier Sports Cup and the Europa League. Tony Bloom's data company, Jamestown Analytics, will lead the search for Naismith's replacement, with Hearts considering a £10 million investment that could make Bloom a minority shareholder. Liam Fox will serve as interim manager, supported by Angus Beith and Lee Wallace, as the club looks to stabilize its season. Hearts' chief executive, Andrew McKinlay, has urged fans to support the team during this transition period.