Hearts boss Vrancken faces make-or-break run at Tynecastle

After a 6-1 thrashing in Lisbon, four straight home games could decide the Belgian's future in Gorgie.

What happened. Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken is under pressure after a heavy Europa League qualifying defeat, with a crucial run of four consecutive home games ahead.

• Hearts were unbeaten at home in league last season.
• Club still recovering from near-title miss in May.
• Europe already a write-off after aggregate loss to Sturm Graz.

The next month will determine if Vrancken gets time to build his team at Tynecastle.

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