It seems hyperbolic to suggest Heart of Midlothian's home meeting with Dundee United, just two games into the league season, was a must-win for new head coach Wouter Vrancken.
But that's certainly how it felt in the build-up. Four outings had yielded four losses, the latest being a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of Benfica.
The knives weren't out, but they were being eyed up with unhappy fans and ragebaiting pundits keen for an early-season feeding frenzy.
However, after Sunday's 4-0 win at Tynecastle, those knives will remain firmly in the drawer for the time being.
Was this a surprise? Or has it been a long time coming for Vrancken's men?

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