Steven Naismith Dismissed as Hearts Manager

Steven Naismith, recently sacked as the head coach of Hearts, expressed disappointment over his dismissal following a string of eight consecutive defeats that left the club at the bottom of the Premiership. Despite his removal, Naismith believes he could have turned the team's fortunes around if given more time, citing the challenges of integrating new players and individual errors as key factors in the team's struggles. He acknowledged that while recruitment during the summer was solid, adapting to the pressures of managing a club like Hearts proved difficult for the new signings. Naismith, reflecting on his tenure, noted the importance of maintaining success after achieving a third-place finish in his first full season, which earned the club European football. He remains optimistic about the potential of the squad he assembled, emphasizing the need for patience as players settle in. Overall, Naismith expressed comfort with the decision but highlighted frustration over how quickly the situation deteriorated.