When a bright-eyed, unknown Olid was introduced as the new boss in July 2021, Hearts had simply completed backside of the league.
There was to be no relegation due to an settlement of growth to 10 groups for the 2021-22 marketing campaign, for which Hearts then completed eighth.
But it was over the subsequent two seasons the place Hearts, and Olid, actually made their transfer and established themselves as the fourth pressure in the ladies’s sport, as they moved from newbie to semi-professional for the 2022-23 season.
Back-to-back fourth-place finishes had been spectacular sufficient, as was their rise to usually declare metropolis bragging rights over well-established groups in the ladies’s sport in Hibs and Spartans, but it surely was their first win over one of the ‘large three’ which made people lastly sit up.
Katie Lockwood’s purpose in opposition to Rangers not solely delivered an historic victory for Hearts, however Rangers boss Jo Potter considered it as “the one” which misplaced her facet the league.
Six months later and Celtic had been crushed, whereas Sunday’s win over Leanne Ross’ City was the final piece of the puzzle in what has been a complete transformation of the staff.
An extremely attacking facet – by far the league’s highest scorers this time period – Olid “didn’t like” the defensive set-up which secured the win at Petershill Park. But she knew it was what was required.
It was proof of her development as a head coach and though her subsequent vacation spot is unknown, she definitely will not be quick of suitors.
Not solely has she modified the manner the membership see themselves in the ladies’s sport, however she’s flipped the picture for gamers.
Statement signings have been made in the previous couple of years – Danique Ypema from Feyenoord and Mairead Fulton from Glasgow City – whereas she has by no means shied from giving youth an opportunity.
Erin and Jess Husband each made their debuts aged 15, whereas she lured highly-sought-after Scotland youth internationals Bayley Hutchison and Eilidh Shore to the membership from Aberdeen.
She has been the catalyst for Hearts’ rise to title contenders.
Ambitious from the begin, her loss will likely be felt round Oriam. And whether or not she leaves with a league winners medal or not, the footwear left behind will likely be large ones to fill.
