Mick Belker Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hearts FC A source within Tynecastle has informed me that Vladimir Romanov has held discussions with Skonto Riga coach Paul Ashworth about becoming the new manager. Ashworth is a 38 year old Englishman who has been managing in the Baltics for the last six years, while also having a short spell at Russian side Rostov as Director of Football and manager. Ashworth who never played professionally, wants an opportunity of managing in the UK and the fact he speaks fluent Russian does his chances no harm. The source also said that Ashworth is meeting Romanov again in Lithuania during the first week of June. Probably no truth in it but i thought i should pass it on! I'll get ma coat This was cut and pasted from football rumours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Kidd Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That sounds about right actually. Better than the rumour I heard over the last few days that it was going to be Bobby Williamson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munki boy Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 HOBOSKI!!!!! Hows that for Russian!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That's such a bizarre name to pull out of the hat that I'd be willing to believe it. the Paul Ashworth story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckandcover Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hearts FC A source within Tynecastle has informed me that Vladimir Romanov has held discussions with Skonto Riga coach Paul Ashworth about becoming the new manager. Ashworth is a 38 year old Englishman who has been managing in the Baltics for the last six years, while also having a short spell at Russian side Rostov as Director of Football and manager. Ashworth who never played professionally, wants an opportunity of managing in the UK and the fact he speaks fluent Russian does his chances no harm. The source also said that Ashworth is meeting Romanov again in Lithuania during the first week of June. Probably no truth in it but i thought i should pass it on! I'll get ma coat This was cut and pasted from football rumours It really wouldnae surprise me if we get someone like him, that nobodys ever heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ah well. I can still remember the "Arsene who?" comments 12 years ago when Arsenal brought in some French bloke. Wonder how he got on.......... Let's not be quick to dismiss this chap from Latvia as some sort of diddy before he's even started as he could be an unearthed jewel. (assuming he gets the Hearts post of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I do not believe it, but just because we have never heard of him, it does not mean he would be bad if it was true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It rings true to many who are fearing another "Rix" moment. Quite possible and quite terrifying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 One coming in from the blindside? Perfectly believable, and certainly no more unlikely than any of the other names being punted around at the moment. In fact I'm willing to say here and now.... Welcome Paul, just do the hobos a new one for starters and we'll all be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Belker Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 That sounds about right actually. Better than the rumour I heard over the last few days that it was going to be Bobby Williamson. Perish the thought. The Hubs would have field day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It rings true to many who are fearing another "Rix" moment. Quite possible and quite terrifying... Or another Gary Johnson moment! ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Belker Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 It really wouldnae surprise me if we get someone like him, that nobodys ever heard of. Hope it's a load of sheight. He probably hasn't got the experience. How would he fair against the likes of Walter Smith and Mark McGhee? I think we need some one with more of track record and i 'm not bothered if he speaks Russian or not cause he (the new guy) will be calling the shots. Might be an Idea for Vlad to learn english so he can find out whats happening. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ashworth who never played professionally Never played Football!!!!!! Well he will fit in with most of the squad then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canada Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Interesting, you just never know with Vlad. Now that the story is out though he'll probably go for another unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sounds about right to me. Wont have to pay him very much and because he's looking for a pop at the british game he could easily be influenced shall we say. Much more believable imo than mcghee/davies/jeffries/levein etc. I think vlad would've done everything in his power to make mcghee have doubts and could therefore turn round and say he never wanted it. There are two chances he will relinquish his say on football matters, nae chance and absolutely nae chance. Face it we're goin to either have someone walk within months or be sacked or we're gettin a nobody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
269miles Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hearts FC A source within Tynecastle has informed me that Vladimir Romanov has held discussions with Skonto Riga coach Paul Ashworth about becoming the new manager. Ashworth is a 38 year old Englishman who has been managing in the Baltics for the last six years, while also having a short spell at Russian side Rostov as Director of Football and manager. Ashworth who never played professionally, wants an opportunity of managing in the UK and the fact he speaks fluent Russian does his chances no harm. The source also said that Ashworth is meeting Romanov again in Lithuania during the first week of June. Probably no truth in it but i thought i should pass it on! I'll get ma coat This was cut and pasted from football rumours LOL He ticks all Vlad's boxes and Vlad can carry on picking the team while this bloke dispenses words of wisdom in Russian. Brilliant. Let's have 'im. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTS FOREVER Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hearts FC A source within Tynecastle has informed me that Vladimir Romanov has held discussions with Skonto Riga coach Paul Ashworth about becoming the new manager. Ashworth is a 38 year old Englishman who has been managing in the Baltics for the last six years, while also having a short spell at Russian side Rostov as Director of Football and manager. Ashworth who never played professionally, wants an opportunity of managing in the UK and the fact he speaks fluent Russian does his chances no harm. The source also said that Ashworth is meeting Romanov again in Lithuania during the first week of June. Probably no truth in it but i thought i should pass it on! I'll get ma coat This was cut and pasted from football rumours Get me a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 right now I'd take him. Admitadly never heard of him but Skonto Riga are a relatively big club. Might be worth a shot. Least hes brittish but at the same time ticks vlads boxes. anyone got anymore info on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Belker Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 right now I'd take him. Admitadly never heard of him but Skonto Riga are a relatively big club. Might be worth a shot. Least hes brittish but at the same time ticks vlads boxes. anyone got anymore info on him? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/football/features/newsid_4174000/4174763.stm Try This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger had very short playing careers at minor clubs and went on to become successful coaches, and Arrigo Sacchi was a shoe salesman and never played football at any decent level and he did all right. Seems much more plausible than any of the Gullitt / Keegan rubbish we've had in years gone by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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