Hearts are in transition under new management and a raft of new players in the post-Derek McInnes, Lawrence Shankland age. Falkirk, the other top-six club, would see a repeat of last season as a fantastic outcome, which it would be. The plaintive cry is that young Scottish footballers get a chance to play a part in all this, that clubs trust their youth for a change. O'Neill's return was astonishing, his second return almost every bit as remarkable. Controversial decisions, threats to officials, a noxious atmosphere culminating with Celtic fans squaring up to Hearts players - it was a pitiful end to what been a thrilling season.