Let's face it, the whole thing was a sham. Frankie McAvoy as head coach and Steven Naismith as technical director at Hearts was designed to satisfy UEFA rules over Naisy not having his badges and everybody knows it.
So it was no surprise within a week of being knocked out of Europe, the Jambos announced Naisy is back as head coach with Frankie as his No.2.
I’m sure that on the training ground throughout the European stint, Naisy would still have been calling the shots, so on the face of it you’d think nothing will really change.
But the reality is very different. That period was unsettling. Amateurish, even. Remember the interview they both did with Frankie claiming he had the final say on team matters, while Steven stood beside him looking so uncomfortable?