upgotheheads Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 It's maybe clutching at Straws but I wouldn't be unhappy to see JJ and Bill Brown back on a short term contract to steady the ship until someone like Tommy Wright, Stephen Robinson or even Robbo becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sitting going: **** sake budge sack that diddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Nah, sorry. We need to go and get Robbo. None of this short term fix nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, DarioHMFC said: Nah, sorry. We need to go and get Robbo. None of this short term fix nonsense. What's his contract situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Enjoying his time as Director of Football at Edinburgh City. They wom 4-0 v Annan today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 What's Bobby Walker doing just now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, upgotheheads said: What's his contract situation? I don’t know the length of his contract but I can’t see compensation being a massive issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, been here before said: Enjoying his time as Director of Football at Edinburgh City. They wom 4-0 v Annan today. I'll bet he still knows what's going on behind the scenes at Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, The Comedian said: What's Bobby Walker doing just now? Tommy Walker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Please just stop suggesting ex hearts managers and players ffs. None are good enough. None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, DarioHMFC said: Nah, sorry. We need to go and get Robbo. None of this short term fix nonsense. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haringshairband Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 minute ago, The Comedian said: What's Bobby Walker doing just now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Last time we hired JJ, he went on a run of 15 games unbeaten then started losing and was hounded out the door as a "dinosaur" and "yesterday's man" Levein is in the exact same position now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Probably having a pie n beans before splaying dominoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Playing golf down Lauder way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I wouldn't say no, especially if he could find someone who has been places and done things to join him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, Smack said: I wouldn't say no, especially if he could find someone who has been places and done things to join him. Billy boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Can we maybe get someone new in? This place is obsessed with ex managers and players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, AlphonseCapone said: Can we maybe get someone new in? This place is obsessed with ex managers and players. Short term place holder. JJ might be up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, JamboSpur said: Billy boy? Well aye, obviously 😁 Who else has been places and done things? Edited September 14, 2019 by Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 24 minutes ago, Cade said: Last time we hired JJ, he went on a run of 15 games unbeaten then started losing and was hounded out the door as a "dinosaur" and "yesterday's man" Levein is in the exact same position now. True. Unfairly hounded out. We did switch off in the last dozen games in the 10-11 season but before then had opened up a near 20 point gap in 3rd spot. How we’d take that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Smack said: Short term place holder. JJ might be up for it. Doubt JJ would do it now. (Which is obvious). Had two great spells which we’ll always remember and he’ll settle for that too. Edited September 14, 2019 by Debut 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Just now, Debut 4 said: Doubt JJ would do it now. (Which is obvious). Had and two great spells which we’ll always remember. He's a PHM and one of those who maybe just couldn't say no in our hour of need. Probably just wishful thinking. Even if it's just until the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKongUno Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Playing golf no doubt and hes a bit of a baller on the old links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4723984/hearts-jim-jefferies-craig-levein-hibs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 21:23, Cade said: Last time we hired JJ, he went on a run of 15 games unbeaten then started losing and was hounded out the door as a "dinosaur" and "yesterday's man" Levein is in the exact same position now. JJ was hounded out by Vlad not the fans! By the way JJ is a winner who likes to play attacking football. Levein on the other hand....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 21:51, Debut 4 said: Doubt JJ would do it now. (Which is obvious). Had two great spells which we’ll always remember and he’ll settle for that too. Jim would come back in a nano second to fill the void until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 22:21, been here before said: Enjoying his time as Director of Football at Edinburgh City. They wom 4-0 v Annan today. Much more of a hearts legend and let’s not pretend leveins managerial cv contends with big jeff either because it doesn’t. There’s that glaring big hole in leveins cv of having never won feck all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I love JJ but we need someone new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 As a caretaker, I'd be happy. Would be fascinating to see how well we would go. Have to say though that if he pretty much had the full squad to pick from, it would make an unfair comparison with levein who hasn't had that luxury for a very long time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooon! Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 First draw and folk will want him binned and he knows this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Marooon! said: First draw and folk will want him binned and he knows this. Not imo if he was in a caretaker capacity. We'd just hope for a good permanent appointment asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Would be the perfect caretaker until the end of the season at the latest. Everything always seems right with the world when JJ is in the dugout. I remember the relief I felt when Romanov finally appointed him and it's no coincidence that we won something and reached another final shortly afterwards even if he wasn't there anymore. Edited September 16, 2019 by ToqueJambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazinho88 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I wouldn't want him in as manager, however, he'd my choice to replace Levein as Ann Budges advisor on football matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ToqueJambo said: Would be the perfect caretaker until the end of the season at the latest. Everything always seems right with the world when JJ is in the dugout. I remember the relief I felt when Romanov finally appointed him and it's no coincidence that we won something and reached another final shortly afterwards even if he wasn't there anymore. This. He built most of the crucial pieces of the squad that Paulo won the cup with (including bringing Rudi back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheart Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Does his pension pot need topped up?the guy has already taken huge amounts of compensation from our club without giving him anymore.we need fresh ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 If we are going down the caretaker route we would be as well appointing Locke or Daly for the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 JJ as DoF and Robbo as manager. That'll do me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Would happily get him in as a potential temporary Director of Football to help Ann with her unease about replacing Levein, recruit a new manager and possible long term DoF (DoF being more of a back seat admin job, contracts etc) I think he is probably a bit over the hill to deal with coaching the modern players with all their social media depression and statistical shite etc. Austin would probably give him some tactical chat and show him an iPad with some analysis, JJ would punt him on the first ferry to Belfast within 10 minutes. You never know though, could be that’s what’s needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, ri Alban said: JJ as DoF and Robbo as manager. That'll do me. At least they are legends and PHM not like Levein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Said for a long time that JJ should've been given the DoF roll when Budge came in. Guaranteed we would not've signed the amount of players we have done and no stupid long term contracts. He would sign the right coach for the team. On the current situation....I'd let Gary Locke take over with Gary Naysmith in as his assistant, maybe Steven Naismith on board in some capacity. Watched the Si Ferry interview with G Naysmith last night, reckon he'd jump at the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Any new man should be in place after hibs, even maybe Aberdeen. Not to give CL more time ( although it does this) it's to protect the new manager, if in his first few games he lost to hibs and then Aberdeen put us out the cup we'd literally be back to certain fans screaming that there is no way back for him and for him to gtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, ri Alban said: JJ as DoF and Robbo as manager. That'll do me. There is an attractive look to that pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Any new man should be in place after hibs, even maybe Aberdeen. Not to give CL more time ( although it does this) it's to protect the new manager, if in his first few games he lost to hibs and then Aberdeen put us out the cup we'd literally be back to certain fans screaming that there is no way back for him and for him to gtf. Poor try at trolling. You’re still giving him more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I would like the DOF to be someone who understands the modern game and has progressive ideas. Much as I love JJ I don't think he does. I'd certainly have him in till the end of the season if CL left completely with players he knows and trusts in the managers role. Coouldn't be any feckin worse than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Poor try at trolling. You’re still giving him more time. Nah, I could just I imagine the reaction, if that in the first few games in charge the new guy got beat of hibs and emptied in the lc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Any new man should be in place after hibs, even maybe Aberdeen. Not to give CL more time ( although it does this) it's to protect the new manager, if in his first few games he lost to hibs and then Aberdeen put us out the cup we'd literally be back to certain fans screaming that there is no way back for him and for him to gtf. Protect the new manager you talk some guff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 He’s probably looking in as worried as we are just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, letsalldothebeattie said: He’s probably looking in as worried as we are just now You’re probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I like JJ but selective memory at its best on show. Similarities with CL: Left under a cloud and took players with him, got grubbed away from home (Motherwell 6-0?), nearly got us relegated with an expensive squad (maybe CL will get his chance). Second stint both had a good run curtailed by injuries leading to massive anti climax. If only CL had won the cup. We had a great season under JJ but it wasn’t all wine and roses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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