Raith boss ‘honoured’ to be considered by Hearts

evening. McGlynn, however, is taking nothing for granted.

“To be in the frame for a job as big as the Hearts one is an honour, and it is good of them to consider me,” said McGlynn yesterday. “They have chosen to speak to me, so it’s obvious that I am under consideration, but it’s not wise to make any assumptions.

“I have always enjoyed a good relationship with Hearts and I am delighted they think I would be a worthy candidate, but for the moment I can only wait by the phone.

“If Hearts decide to go in a different direction then I will continue my work with a great club, Raith Rovers. I’m getting on with my job at Raith Rovers, and that has to be my philosophy.

“I’ve been in this game long enough to know things can change and, until my name is on a contract which says I am Hearts manager, I will continue my work here.”

McGlynn already has ten years at Tynecastle under his belt, initially joining the coaching staff under Jim Jefferies and Billy Brown in 1996 as under-16 coach. He lifted the SFA Youth Cup in 2000, when a team including Craig Gordon defeated Rangers 5-3 in the final.

The Musselburgh-born McGlynn worked his way up to become first-team coach and assistant manager. He has also twice served as caretaker manager at Hearts, following the departures of John Robertson and George Burley. He won the PFA manager of the year award in 2011 after nearly leading Raith back into the SPL.

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