Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven HeartsImage source, SNSImage caption, Belgian Wouter Vrancken is the new head coach of HeartsByThomas DuncanBBC Sport ScotlandPublished21 minutes agoIn six weeks since Heart of Midlothian narrowly missed out on the Scottish Premiership title they have lost their captain and several other players, signed seven new ones, and now recruited a head coach to replace the departed Derek McInnes.It has been a rollercoaster period for fans of the Tynecastle club, but when 47-year-old Belgian Wouter Vranckin sat down to answer questions for the first time in his new role, it signalled a fresh chapter.Tony Bloom and his analytics company have had an influence on Hearts for well over a year now, but Vranckin replacing McInnes means it is now full speed…
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