Hearts boss Vrancken targets title tilt despite style change

New Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken wants to replicate last season's runner-up finish, but his rebuilt squad must adapt to a totally different style.

What happened. Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken aims to challenge for the Scottish Premiership title again, despite a major squad rebuild and a new style of play.

• Hearts lost 2-0 to Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying.
• Vrancken admits results are needed 'as soon as possible'.
• Key players like Shankland and Devlin have left the club.

“At the end, you want to compete for the highest position possible, so in this case it's the same.”

— Wouter Vrancken

Hearts begin their league campaign at Aberdeen on Saturday, with Vrancken under pressure to deliver quickly.

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