 He had a brief period in charge of the Scottish national youth team before being hired as manager of Heart of Midlothian.It was Seith who brought striker Drew Busby to Tynecastle.The "Maroons" had endured several seasons of mediocrity prior to Seith's appointment but gradually improved under his charge and in the 1973–74 season topped the League for several months following a 13-match unbeaten run.