Hearts suffered a heavy defeat against Celtic, with manager Wouter Vrancken focusing on individual player errors rather than tactical adjustments. Former defender Ryan Mc Gowan claimed players "went missing" during the match, while Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd was stunned by Hearts' approach, stating they tried to "go toe-to-toe" with Celtic late in the game despite the danger of set-pieces. Halliday criticized Vrancken for lacking accountability, suggesting the manager avoided responsibility for his own tactical errors.
Despite the loss, the pundit maintains faith in Vrancken's ability to secure a top-three finish, though questions remain about whether the manager would change his approach in a similar situation.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing