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Essential Exclusive: Hearts CEO on Naismith sacking, Brighton owner talks, Shankland future & Rangers links

Author: Sky Sports September 25, 2024 Duration: 41:02

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Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay sits down with Sky Sports’ Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses why the club sacked Steven Naismith, how they’ll appoint a new head coach, reports the club are in talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over investment and they use of his analytics company, the future of captain Lawrence Shankland, being linked with the Rangers CEO job and much more.

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