Lothar Matthaus In Running For Hearts Job

Lothar MatthausJust when Hearts fans think things can’t take any more unexpected twists and turns, former Hungary coach and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus once again throws his hat into the ring for a chance to coach the Edinburgh club under the most trigger happy club owner in European football, Vladimir Romanov.

Matthaus has been overlooked twice for the Hearts job this season, firstly with George Burley’s appointment and then that of Graham Rix but with Matthaus now a free agent after being sacked from the Hungary national coach’s job and a short spell as coach of Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense, he would represent a low cost option with no need for compensation.

Matthaus’ agent John Inglis has been touting his client as being the experienced stager that Hearts need and says that Matthaus would be delighted to speak to Romanov to discuss the position.

Whether Matthaus could resurrect his sinking reputation as a coach capable of working at the top level is another matter, whether he could last six months in a job that has seen three previous incumbents in ten months is the biggest question of all.