Neil McCann high on Hearts' potential Daniel Stendel replacement list but sporting director hunt takes priority
Daniel Stendel returning to lead Hearts in the Championship, but wants to appoint a sporting director before sorting out the German’s future.The Jambos’ relegation was confirmed at the start of the week when Budge’s league reconstruction proposal was given the short shrift by the majority of SPFL clubs in Monday’s indicative vote.Hearts, along with Partick Thistle, will see the league governing body in court to challenge the decision but for now, they must prepare to kick-off a truncated Championship season on 17 October.Stendel is now technically out of contract given the relegation break clause in his deal, although he remains open to staying at Tynecastle. Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up