The Edinburgh club cited "irreconcilable differences" for the parting of the ways with Burley, who had guided the team to the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League.
Sir Bobby For Hearts?
The Edinburgh club cited "irreconcilable differences" for the parting of the ways with Burley, who had guided the team to the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League.
Robson has already warned Hearts he would not tolerate interference in team selection, amid speculation that majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov's influence at team level played a part in Burley's departure. But Hearts supremo Anderton has revealed former England boss Robson, 72, remains high on the list.
He told the Scottish Sun: "We will revisit names on the original list because we are in a different situation now. Football moves quickly and Sir Bobby Robson was definitely one who was right at the top of the list.
"Vladimir and I met with him in the summer and he impressed us so much, the debate about his age is not relevant for me. He impressed Vladimir with his knowledge and standing and I think he would put far younger men to shame. Now we are looking for proven, world-class managers and he comes into that category."
The ex-Newcastle manager turned down the Jambos in June, citing family reasons.