Interim head coach Liam Fox says full focus is on the next match as the Jambos prepare to take on Ross County in Dingwall and admits it’s time to roll up the sleeves.
The Jambos head north on Saturday to take on Don Cowie’s Staggies, who currently sit 11th in the William Hill Premiership table.
In a hectic week, the interim head coach admits he’s enjoyed leading the players once more and acknowledges the difficult task his side will encounter at the Global Energy Stadium.
Speaking to the media at the pre-match press conference, Fox said:
“I think whenever a manager loses his job, there's always a bit of uncertainty for players and for staff. But from my point of view, we've got back to work on the training pitch, and we've got full focus on Saturday.
"It's football management, the nature of the beast. There can be changes and there can be changes quick. I think everybody that walks into this role as a coach or a manager understands that that's the way it is at the moment.
“First and foremost, we need to get some points to get us out of the situation. That is purely and solely my focus. What's gone is gone. Unfortunately, that's the reality of it.
"Our full focus is Ross County away which is going to be tough, it's going to be difficult. Really good young manager. A team fighting for their lives as well. Tough challenges ahead. I always think there's two ways you can look at things.
“You've always got a choice. You can feel sorry for yourself, or you can roll your sleeves up and you can focus on what we have to do to go up there and hopefully win the game.
“The players have been first class this week on the training pitch. I've enjoyed working with them again, leading them, but we're coming to the point now where it's alright me saying this and me saying that. Talk is cheap, it's about producing when it matters and this weekend it's on Saturday at three o'clock.
“Hearts fans have numerous times over the years stood up and been counted and I think we're probably at the point now as players and staff that we need to give some of that back.
“There's been things that have went against us and we've made some poor decisions, we've maybe lacked wee bits and pieces at times, but I don't think you can ever accuse them of not trying. But what I need to see come the weekend is a team that's willing to go to the well and put their bodies on the line and also in possession, be brave and pass the ball and take responsibility. Pressure games, pressure moments and that's where we all need to stand up.”
You can watch Liam’s press conference in full on Hearts TV.
