Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna
After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.
Three months after a final-day defeat denied Hearts a Scottish top-flight title in 66 years, they have secured a place in the Conference League league phase draw with a penalty victory over Rapid Vienna. Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken expressed pride in his team's development, noting their newfound courage and togetherness. Despite early-season struggles, Hearts have shown remarkable progress, learning to take risks and play their game.
The team's mental strength was evident as they came back from a 1-0 deficit to win the match. Former Hearts player Ryan Stevenson believes the club will need to recruit additional players to handle the increased workload from European fixtures.
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