Michael Stewart rips into Hearts summer signing who is ‘causing chaos’ with how he plays

Former Hearts midfielder Michael Stewart heavily criticized defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott following the team's 5-2 home defeat against Falkirk. Speaking on the Scottish Football Social Club show on Premier Sports, Stewart argued that Fagan-Walcott causes defensive chaos by constantly playing two to three yards deeper than the rest of the back line. Manager Wouter Vrancken also described the team's heavy defeat as embarrassing.

Stewart highlighted that Fagan-Walcott played Falkirk striker Jacob Murrell onside for the opening goal and lacks physical presence and defensive instincts. He also questioned midfielder Laurent Mendy's ability to step up, warning that strong attacking play from Claudio Braga and others will remain undermined until Hearts resolve their broader defensive and midfield structural issues.