Next Hearts Manager Odds: Five Potential Candidates To Replace Derek McInnes
Next Hearts manager odds are now available, with Derek McInnes expected to swap Tynecastle for Ibrox after agreeing a deal in principle to become Rangers' next boss.
While the move is yet to be formally confirmed, bookmakers have already priced up the next Hearts manager market, and attention is turning towards who could be tasked with building on the progress made under McInnes.
With Hearts continuing to lean heavily on data-driven recruitment and the influence of Jamestown Analytics, the shortlist features a mix of progressive continental coaches, proven winners and a few familiar names.
Here at Freebets.com, we take a closer look at the leading candidates and the latest next Hearts manager odds.
Next Hearts Manager Odds
The best betting sites have wasted little time pricing up the next Hearts manager market, and several intriguing candidates have already emerged as the frontrunners for the vacancy.
| Candidate | Next Hearts Manager Odds |
| Rene Hake | 3/1 |
| Dick Schreuder | 4/1 |
| Robbie Keane | 5/1 |
| Liam Rosenior | 12/1 |
| Scott Parker | 12/1 |
Odds correct as of Wednesday, 17 June, 5:00pm - courtesy of BetVictor
Rene Hake
Rene Hake heads the betting and looks exactly the type of appointment Hearts' data-led recruitment model could favour.
The 54-year-old built a strong reputation in the Netherlands with spells at FC Twente, Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles, where he guided the club into Europe despite operating on a modest budget.
Most recently part of the coaching staffs at Manchester United and Feyenoord, Hake is available and has a proven track record of improving teams without major spending.
The only concern is whether a manager with no experience of British football can adapt quickly enough ahead of a crucial European qualifying campaign.
Dick Schreuder
Dick Schreuder is arguably the most impressive candidate in terms of recent achievements.
The Dutch coach has earned widespread praise for his attacking, possession-based football and recently guided NEC Nijmegen to their highest-ever Eredivisie finish and a historic Champions League qualification.
His teams consistently outperform expectations, which is exactly the sort of profile the Hearts recruitment department is likely to value.
The stumbling block may be convincing him to swap Champions League football in the Netherlands for a rebuilding project in Scotland.
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane is the highest-profile name linked with the vacancy and would undoubtedly excite supporters.
Since moving into management, the former Republic of Ireland captain has won league titles with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros, adding a Hungarian Cup success to his CV last season.
Keane has long been linked with a move into British management, and Hearts could offer the perfect opportunity.
While his coaching pedigree continues to grow, questions remain over how his style would translate to Scottish football and whether he fits the club's increasingly analytical approach.
Liam Rosenior
Liam Rosenior would represent a bold and progressive appointment.
The former Hull City boss enhanced his reputation at Strasbourg, where his high-possession, high-pressing approach produced impressive results with one of the youngest squads in Europe.
A brief spell at Chelsea ended earlier this year, but his stock remains relatively high within the game.
At 12/1, he looks an interesting outsider if Hearts prioritise long-term development and style of play over immediate Scottish football experience.
Scott Parker
Scott Parker brings perhaps the strongest traditional managerial CV of the names in the market.
The former Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley boss has won promotion from the Championship three times and is well known for building organised, defensively solid teams.
His most recent Burnley side collected 100 points and kept a remarkable number of clean sheets en route to promotion.
While Parker's pedigree is unquestionable, he feels less aligned with the continental, data-driven profile Hearts have targeted in recent appointments, which may explain why he sits among the outsiders in the market.
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