A last-ditch reconstruction proposal still offers Hearts some hope of a Premiership reprieve, with Ann Budge expected to make her plea to other clubs this week.But the likelihood is that the Jambos will have to begin planning for another stint in the Championship, five years after escaping the second tier in style under Robbie Neilson, who ironically will pass them on the way up with Dundee United.As to when the action will finally begin is still anyone’s guess, but Hearts will still need to plan ahead.
A new manager could well be top of the list should Daniel Stendel’s relegation break clause be activated, but whoever’s in charge will have some changes to make on the park.Steven Naismith and Liam Boyce have already intimated they’ll stay
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