Chaps Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, BM1874 said: Did it not come out recently his health had taken a hit and he couldn’t commit to the commute If I remember correctly I think he didn’t want to stay down south but did offer his services to Vlad with all the contacts he had in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allowayjambo1874 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 John Greig, released by Hearts as a youth because he wasn’t big enough. Voted greatest ever Rangers player a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Benny Brazil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If you listened to John Greig when he told the story how after the Hearts scout rejected him for being too small the Rangers scout did his job. Greig had older brothers who worked in Fountainbridge so the scout went to see them after they finished their shift and realized John Greig would probably grow to they're size. So that was that Rangers signed him and the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Wee bit before my time and only read about it recently but Denis Law in 72/73ish must have set the pulses racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 44 minutes ago, mitch41 said: If you listened to John Greig when he told the story how after the Hearts scout rejected him for being too small the Rangers scout did his job. Greig had older brothers who worked in Fountainbridge so the scout went to see them after they finished their shift and realized John Greig would probably grow to they're size. So that was that Rangers signed him and the rest is history. Greig told a story at a Scottish Football Legends night about how he burst into tears when his Dad said he should sign for Rangers because he wanted to play for Hearts. He also told how, when he was manager, Sandy Jardine practically begged him for a free when he found out Hearts were interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 John Brown. Might be an unpopular choice here but he was an excellent defender and we definitely missed the boat when we turned him away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedtheroman2 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Was it Hugo Sanchez that wee Doddie said was too skilful for the premier league! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andi17 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just now, Shaggy2 said: Greig told a story at a Scottish Football Legends night about how he burst into tears when his Dad said he should sign for Rangers because he wanted to play for Hearts. He also told how, when he was manager, Sandy Jardine practically begged him for a free when he found out Hearts were interested. It never leaves you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Was there not a story about vinnie Jones being signed by JJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Lighter Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Davie Provan. celtic said no deal, but you can have John Colquhoun instead for 50k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Felix Lighter said: Davie Provan. celtic said no deal, but you can have John Colquhoun instead for 50k. Thank Christ it worked out like that. My soul would’ve died if that **** ever pulled on a Hearts top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A robust centre forward Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, superjack said: Was there not a story about vinnie Jones being signed by JJ? JJ was phoning an agent about any players he had available. The agent was at the greyhound track next to VJ and he passed the phone to him, after telling JJ there was someone standing next to him, he might be interested in. VJ took the call but it was just friendly banter. Other players who had trials or released by Hearts - James McFadden and Bobby Smith. John Harvey thought BS was too small and would not make it as a football player, but he went on and played for Hibs and then moved on to Leicester City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Russell Latapy was offered to us if I remember correctly correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Lighter Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 23 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Thank Christ it worked out like that. My soul would’ve died if that **** ever pulled on a Hearts top. A legend wearing the maroon shirt instead of a jakey tramp, there is a God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartyhub Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nevio Scala, he just couldn't learn English in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleLafferty Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Mo Sissoko that played for Liverpool, I remember an evening news article saying he was cost 4.5 million ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Bruno Cheyrou and Neil Mellor when they were at Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Gordon Smith. Hibs beat us to signing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Inigo Ideakez Right after the 5-1 game he upped his wage demands. He then went to Derby and was a good player for them for a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevinkelevra Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Stan collymore https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.rte.ie/amp/147035/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptin Kirk Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Paul Hartley (second time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: Bruno Cheyrou and Neil Mellor when they were at Liverpool. Darren Potter too. Zdenek Grygera was scouted by Burley's top guy allegedly but think we were below that price range. Wasn't there paper talk linking us with Christian Vieiri too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojambo Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Roussett wanted us to sign his mate Sauzee. Thomas Brolin was on trial with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 On 22/06/2018 at 20:37, Shaggy2 said: Greig told a story at a Scottish Football Legends night about how he burst into tears when his Dad said he should sign for Rangers because he wanted to play for Hearts. He also told how, when he was manager, Sandy Jardine practically begged him for a free when he found out Hearts were interested. He also said he hated Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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