Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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"I like to have the ball. I like to be positive and constructive and also a lot of joy in the game."
— Wouter Vrancken , Executive
"So maybe this is an opportunity to do it."
— Wouter Vrancken , Executive
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As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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