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Hearts: Interim boss Gary Locke not looking beyond first game

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Hearts interim manager Gary Locke

Interim boss Gary Locke says the Hearts manager post is "a dream job" but insists he has not given much thought to taking up the role permanently.

Locke and player development manager Darren Murray are in charge of first-team affairs following John McGlynn's departure on Thursday.

"I don't really think I need to apply. I'm here, they know I'm here and they know what I'm capable of," said Locke.

"This is a fantastic club with a fantastic history."

The former Hearts captain believes the club has "huge potential" and was asked whether he thought he would be in charge for the Scottish Communities League Cup final against St Mirren on 17 March.

Darren Murray oversees Hearts training
Murray oversees Hearts players in training

"I've not looked that far ahead," Locke explained. Me and Darren have been told that we're in charge for one game and that's as far ahead as I'm looking at the minute.

"I've never been a manager before. I'm a positive person. This club means a lot to me. I just want to see Hearts winning.

"I've been here as a first team coach for three-and-a-half years now. I love working with the players. Hopefully that can continue.

"They are talking to candidates as far as I believe. If they think I'm the man for the job then great. If not, who knows what will happen.

"Hopefully, we can finish the season on a high, that's certainly what we aim to do. It's going to be difficult. We haven't had enough good results this season. If we can get a couple of wins then who knows where we could end up."

McGlynn left Hearts by mutual consent on Thursday, with the Edinburgh club second bottom of the SPL.

"His work-rate at this club was phenomenal," said Locke of McGlynn. "He was here first thing in the morning till sometimes 10, 11 o'clock at night. He watched games all over the place.

"His reputation in the game, certainly, is very, very high. I spoke to him late last night and I really enjoyed working with John.

"I wish him all the best in the future. It's not great the way it's worked out."

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  • Comment posted by Gordon75, at 12:48 1 Mar 2013

    Gary Locke is a unknown quantity as a manger. He has stood in the shadows I'd others mainly Jim Jefferies and Billy Brown. There are other former jambos who have took the plunge and cut their teeth elsewhere and achieved success. Colin Cameron, Alan Johnston, Sandy Clark, Paul Hartley who are all more deserving candidates.

  • Comment posted by User0219036295, at 13:47 2 Mar 2013

    #9
    JR - new owners wanted their own man
    GB - agree - complete F*@k up!
    Rix - stupid choice. VR wanted puppet
    VI - as above but won the cup!
    AK - caretaker - doesn't count
    SF - as per Rix/VI
    CS - success
    JJ - agree
    PS - couldn't afford his wages
    JMcG- terrible luck but correct decision to hire & fire each time

    Last 4 have been long term planned with only JJ being wrongly dismissed.

  • Comment posted by Psycrow, at 14:34 2 Mar 2013

    @11

    Yeah the Tories are making life so terrible that people will accept ANY part-time job on the go ;-)

  • Comment posted by User0557520141, at 14:26 2 Mar 2013

    50 applications in Psycrow. Kind of shows up your 'argument'.

  • Comment posted by mr magoos optics, at 17:00 1 Mar 2013

    Good shout #2. Some sound names there. I can see the twist of fate pulling out a candidate from left field if G.Locke does not turn things round though. Nothing seems to point to the obvious at Hearts.
    Steven Pressley has been mentioned too but not quite good enough perhaps. Mon the Hibs......!

  • Comment posted by User0435259100, at 13:35 1 Mar 2013

    im sure he wont have the vacancy at hearts

  • Comment posted by Psycrow, at 12:28 1 Mar 2013

    Why would he or anyone else for that matter relish the Hearts job? The only thing guaranteed is that you will be unemployed less than 12 months from when you start.

  • Comment posted by Psycrow, at 12:43 2 Mar 2013

    @7

    John Robertson - 2004-2005
    George Burley - 2005
    Graham Rix - 2005-2006
    Vladas Ivanauskas - 2006-2007
    Anatoliy Korobochka - 2007 -2008
    Stephen Frail - 2008
    Csaba Laslo - 2008-2010
    Jim Jefferies - 2010-2011
    Paulo Sergio - 2011-2012
    John McGlynn - 2012-2013

    OK so one lasted 2 yrs. Would you seriously take a job with a track record like that? And with the club admitting it may go bust?

  • Comment posted by Heapy1967, at 13:01 1 Mar 2013

    At least he knows how to work for no pay! GGTTH

  • Comment posted by User0073853799, at 14:25 1 Mar 2013

    Mixu Paatelainen will get the job.

  • Comment posted by User0219036295, at 15:15 1 Mar 2013

    1,3,6 - were you never told it's better to say nothing and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it?
    2 - agree. Lockie is possibly a good coach who is Hearts through and through - good to have someone like that at the club. However, he's been there while the last 3 managers got the sack .... not great on your CV! Certainly wouldn't have him as manager. Hartley please

  • Comment posted by User0435259100, at 13:36 1 Mar 2013

    im sure he wont have to wait long for a vacancy at hearts

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