Steven Naismith insists Hearts management changes COULD happen with European qualifiers to spark long term talks

Steven Naismith insists not much is changing at Hearts amid some confusion over the management structure - but there could be change in the future.

Head coach Frankie McAvoy has insisted he calls the shots at Tynecastle after last season's interim gaffer Naismith was named technical director, with first team coach Gordon Forrest also part of the Gorgie coaching staff. The former forward and 'B' team manager in Edinburgh is unable to manage in European competition without his UEFA badges and is working towards his pro licence, but the arrangement has got some wondering who is actively in charge.

Naismith told Sky Sports it's a collaborative process. He explained: "It is very much like we worked last season. The roles were slightly different but the way we work is the exact same. Going forward the club wanted us involved to try and continue what we done, the way we played and trying to challenge for the expectations of the club. The way it's structured this season is what it is. Frankie is leading the stuff in terms of decisions with the team and things like that. But day to day nothing really changes and it's a team thing."

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McAvoy meanwhile reiterated that he would be making the final team sheet call come 3pm on a Saturday. He said: "The only difference is, when it comes to differences in opinion over who should start and play, I will make that decision. We work together well. The only difference is who had got the final decision on the XI but we talk about it through the week and decide when it comes nearer the matchday."

It was then put to Naismith whether things would change if Hearts go out of