Wouter Vrancken has Hearts high pressure proofed as instant success specialist looks to do it again

Vrancken won the Belgian Cup in his first season as a coach wit a second divisin side and has the Jambos 90 minutes from Premier Sports Cup Final…

By Darren Johnstone · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are prepared for high-pressure situations ahead of their cup semi-final against Hibs.
Hearts will face city rivals Hibs at Hampden Park in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.
More than 23,000 Hearts supporters are expected to attend the semi-final encounter.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken believes his squad's experience in high-pressure matches will benefit them ahead of their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against rivals Hibs at Hampden Park on Sunday. The 47-year-old manager emphasized the importance of mental preparation and handling emotions during knockout ties, drawing on past successes and European tests.

Vrancken previously won the Belgian Cup with KV Mechelen and achieved top-flight success with Sint-Truiden before joining Hearts. He noted that navigating intense atmospheres, including their Conference League fixture against Trabzonspor, has prepared the squad to play before more than 23,000 Hearts supporters at Hampden.

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Wouter Vrancken has Hearts high pressure proofed as instant success specialist looks to do it again

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