Coach hoping for permanent Hearts job

Hearts interim head coach Valdas Ivanauskas will discuss his future with majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov tomorrow after leading the club to Tennent’s Scottish Cup glory.

The 39-year-old is hoping the 4-2 penalty shoot-out triumph over Gretna at Hampden Park will convince Romanov of his ability to succeed Graham Rix, who was sacked in March, on a permanent basis.