Croatian centre-back Bozo Mikulic, 27, could become Simo Valakari's first St Johnstone signing after the free agent impressed during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Hibernian. ( The Courier - subscription required)

Neil Critchley appears to be set to take over as head coach of Scottish Premiership side Hearts. Critchley has been out of work since he departed from Blackpool FC in August. Hearts have been without a manager since September when Steven Naismith was sacked,

Neil Critchley looks set to be named as the new Hearts manager. The former Queen’s Park Rangers and Blackpool boss is in advanced talks with the Tynecastle hierarchy and is expected in the capital on Monday.

Former Queens Park Rangers and Blackpool manager Neil Critchley looks set to be named the new boss of Hearts. The struggling top-flight club has made its move for the 46-year-old after failing to land veteran Norwegian Per-Mathias Hogmo, with personal terms proving an insurmountable hurdle.

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Neil Critchley's return to football management will be confirmed today as Hearts prepare to appoint the former Blackpool boss. According to our friends at the Edinburgh Evening News, the Scottish Premiership side are in 'advanced talks' with Neil Critchley.

Now it looks like former QPR and Blackpool boss Critchley is the man who will take over the top job at Tynecastle with the Daily Record reporting that he is in advanced talks with the club hierarchy and is expected to be in Edinburgh TOMORROW.