Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?
Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.
Wouter Vrancken, the new head coach of Hearts, seemed to have faced a daunting challenge when his team played against Dundee United just two games into the league season. The previous four outings had all resulted in losses, with the most recent being a 6-1 defeat against Benfica. While there were unhappy fans and critical pundits waiting for an early-season feeding frenzy, Hearts bounced back with a 4-0 win against Tynecastle in their next match.
The 4-0 loss to Sturm Graz in Austria earlier in the season had also been described as a 'freak result', as Hearts were leading at half-time before conceding three goals in the final nine minutes. The team had also been defeated 2-0 away to Aberdeen and 2-1 at home. However, these early defeats had led to a recurring theme of creating chances but failing to score.
Despite the wastefulness, Hearts had been consistently creating chances in all their games. The difference in their performance against Dundee United compared to their previous matches was noticeable, with better decision-making and execution. Vrancken had previously expressed the need for patience, and this win has given supporters reason to wait even longer.
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