2016–17 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season
| 2016–17 season | |||
| Chairman | Ann Budge | ||
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| Head coach |
Robbie Neilson (Until 3 December 2016) Ian Cathro (From 5 December 2016) |
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| Stadium | Tynecastle Stadium | ||
| Europa League | Second qualifying round, lost to Birkirkara | ||
| League Cup | Second round, lost to St Johnstone | ||
| Scottish Cup | Fifth Round, lost to Hibernian | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Jamie Walker (9) All: Jamie Walker (12) |
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| Highest home attendance | 16,971 vs Hibernian Scottish Cup Fifth Round 12 February 2017 |
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| Lowest home attendance | 10,740 vs Raith Rovers Scottish Cup Fourth Round Replay 25 January 2017 |
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| Average home league attendance | 16,326 | ||
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The 2016–17 season is the 120th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian F.C. with the team participating in the Scottish Premiership.
The club begins it's second consecutive season in the top tier of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish Championship at the end of the 2014–15 season. Hearts played just one season in the Scottish Championship. after relegation from the Scottish Premiership at the end of the 2013–14 season. Hearts will also compete in the Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup, and the UEFA Europa League.
Hearts started the Season with Robbie Neilson at the helm having being promoted to Head Coach for the 2014-15 season. On 2 December 2016, Robbie Neilson joined English Football League One side MK Dons along with assistant manager Stevie Crawford. With 2 years remaining on his contract compensation was paid to Hearts. For that following weekend's fixture against Ross County, Jon Daly and Andy Kirk took charge, overseeing a 2-2 draw. On the 5th of December, Ian Cathro was named as Hearts' new manager. Although taking the position with no prior playing or management experience, Cathro was a coach at Rio Ave, Valencia and Newcastle United. He was joined by Northern Ireland assistant manager Austin MacPhee.
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