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Thursday, 4 May 2006, 16:56 GMT 17:56 UK

Hearts season photos

George Burley is appointed Hearts manager

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George Burley succeeds John Robertson as Hearts manager on 30 June, 2005, but few could predict the season ahead

Roman Bednar (left) heads Hearts winner in the 1-0 victory over Rangers

Roman Bednar (left) heads Hearts winner in the 1-0 victory over Rangers

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The Jambos start the season well, winning their opening eight games to open up an 11-point lead over champions Rangers

Vladimir Romanov celebrates victory over Dunfermline on the day George Burley walks out on the club

Vladimir Romanov celebrates victory over Dunfermline on the day George Burley walks out on the club

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Vladimir Romanov becomes a majority shareholder and Burley is sacked due to "irreconcilable differences" with the board

Guillaume Beuzelin scores Hibernian's opener in a 2-0 win over Hearts at Easter Road

Guillaume Beuzelin scores Hibernian's opener in a 2-0 win over Hearts at Easter Road

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October gets worse when Edinburgh rivals Hibernian end Hearts unbeaten 12-match start to the campaign

Roman Romanov replaces Paul Anderton and George Foulkes as chairman and acting chief executive

Roman Romanov replaces Paul Anderton and George Foulkes as chairman and acting chief executive

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And chief executive Phil Anderton is sacked, chairman George Foulkes resigns and Vladimir Romanov installs son Roman

Graham Rix (left) and Roman Romanov

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Graham Rix comes in as boss in November to steady the ship and replaces John McGlynn who had been in temporary charge

Steven Pressley (right) is congratulated after scoring against Celtic, but Hearts lose the game 3-2

Steven Pressley (right) is congratulated after scoring against Celtic, but Hearts lose the game 3-2

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On the field, Hearts throw away a two-goal lead at home to Celtic to fall seven points behind in the race for the title

Steven Pressley arrives at Tynecastle for talks with Vladimir Romanov

Steven Pressley arrives at Tynecastle for talks with Vladimir Romanov

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In February, Pressley leads a players' meeting with Vladimir Romanov to quash rumours that he is picking the team

Jim Duffy (left) discusses tactics with Graham Rix

Jim Duffy (left) discusses tactics with Graham Rix

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The meeting ends peacefully and two days later, Jim Duffy arrives at Tynecastle as director of football

Graham Rix leaves Hearts after being sacked

Graham Rix leaves Hearts after being sacked

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A month later Rix is sacked with Roman Romanov citing poor signings and the February selection row as the reasons

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Lithuania's Valdas Ivanauskas becomes the club's third manager of the season - his official title is interim head coach

Hearts players celebrate their victory over Hibernian

Hearts players celebrate their victory over Hibernian

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The players continue to play well and reach the Scottish Cup final after hammering Hibernian 4-0 in the semi-final

Paul Hartley scores Hearts' winner against Aberdeen

Paul Hartley scores Hearts' winner against Aberdeen

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And Hearts secure second place in the SPL when Paul Hartley converts a penalty to clinch a 1-0 win over Aberdeen

Hearts players celebrate after qualifying for the Champions League

Hearts players celebrate after qualifying for the Champions League

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The result means Hearts become the first Scottish club outside the Old Firm to qualify for the Champions League

Hearts celebrate beating Gretna in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park

Hearts celebrate beating Gretna in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park

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And a dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Gretna in the Scottish Cup final caps a remarkable season for Hearts

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