The 2007-08 campaign was a season of turmoil and transition for Hearts as The Jam Tarts ultimately finished 8th in the Scottish Premier League, failing to make the coveted top six for the first time in seven years. Leading the attack was Lithuanian striker Andrius Velička, whose 11 league goals proved vital despite his mid-season sale to Viking Stavanger. The year was defined by a mid-season managerial change from Anatoliy Korobochka to caretaker Stephen Frail following a five-game losing streak, although the club did enjoy a run to the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. It was a tense and difficult chapter that marked a period of struggle and resilience for the Tynecastle faithful.