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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
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- SNSImage caption, Belgian Wouter Vrancken is the new head coach of Hearts
- It has been a rollercoaster period for fans of the Tynecastle club, but when 47-year-old Belgian Wouter Vranckin sat down to answer questions for the first time in his new role it signalled a fresh chapter.
- Tony Bloom and his analytics company have had an influence on Hearts for well over a year now, but Vranckin replacing McInnes means it is now full speed ahead on the club's data-driven vision.
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SNSImage caption, Belgian Wouter Vrancken is the new head coach of Hearts
In six weeks since Hearts narrowly missed out on the Scottish Premiership title they have lost their captain and several other players, signed seven new ones, and now recruited a head coach to replace the departed Derek Mc Innes.
It has been a rollercoaster period for fans of the Tynecastle club, but when 47-year-old Belgian Wouter Vranckin sat down to answer questions for the first time in his new role it signalled a fresh chapter.
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