Hearts, Sturm Graz and Wouter Vrancken
Tuesday
Hearts suffered a damaging 4-0 defeat by Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying, leaving their hopes of progression close to over. It was Wouter Vrancken’s first match in charge after a turbulent summer.
Hearts created early chances but failed to score before being punished defensively. The defeat followed the exits of Lawrence Shankland, Derek McInnes and Cammy Devlin, deepening concern after last season’s title heartbreak.