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Lee Wallace promoted to join Hearts’ first-team coaching staff in ‘key’ role

Hearts promote former Scotland full-back Lee Wallace to Wouter Vrancken’s first-team coaching staff at Tynecastle, supporting domestic and European campaigns.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:23 PM
Lee Wallace promoted to join Hearts’ first-team coaching staff in ‘key’ role
Key Things to Know
  • Lee Wallace has been promoted to Hearts' first-team coaching staff under head coach Wouter Vrancken.
  • Wallace previously served as the Scottish club's Transition Phase Coach after rejoining in 2024.
  • The 39-year-old will support the senior squad during upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Heart of Midlothian has officially promoted former full-back Lee Wallace to head coach Wouter Vrancken's first-team coaching staff. Wallace previously served as the club's Transition Phase Coach after returning to Tynecastle in 2024 as an assistant coach for the under-18s squad.

According to the club, the 39-year-old will help manage a congested domestic and European schedule while strengthening pathways from the academy to the senior team. Wallace made 160 appearances for Hearts as a player and earned 10 Scotland caps during his playing career.

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