[7] On 2 December 2016, Robbie Neilson joined English Football League One side MK Dons[8] along with assistant manager Stevie Crawford.

[11] For that following weekend's fixture against Ross County, Jon Daly and Andy Kirk took charge, overseeing a 2–2 draw.

[14] Although taking the position with no prior playing[15] or management experience,[16] Cathro was a coach at Rio Ave, Valencia and Newcastle United.

[17] He was joined by Northern Ireland assistant manager Austin MacPhee.

The table below includes all players registered with the SPFL as part of Hearts squad for 2016–17 season.