I was so proud to pass baton to winner Del

LIAM FOX will always be proud that he got to manage boyhood heroes Hearts for seven games.

- BY FRASER WILSON

Two spells as caretaker following the sackings of Steven Naismith and Neil Critchley brought an impressive five wins and just one defeat - including a European victory against Dinamo Minsk in Azerbaijan.

Fox is delighted to see the Jambos flying high under Derek McInnes this season. And even though his exit - after finishing last season with four straight wins - was taken out of his hands he'll never be bitter.

He said: "I'm hugely proud of those seven games as Hearts interim manager. Hugely privileged to be given that opportunity.