Thank you Craig Levein

[It should have been ten]

1 minute ago, Jambof3tornado said:

If he gave a shit about the club and recognised the damage he has caused he should

Would you walk away from 5/ 6 months wage entitlement? Seriously 

[It should have been ten]

1 minute ago, 1874robbo said:

I think this too, needs to get his own men in ASAP.

having to work with our feck ups(Kirk excluded) must be a nightmare!!!!

players are also an embarrassment to the jersey!!!

Absolutely needs his own men in. Embarrassing if it doesn’t happen.

[Jambof3tornado]

1 minute ago, It should have been ten said:

Would you walk away from 5/ 6 months wage entitlement? Seriously 

If I had his money and had presided over such a shambolic reign, I'd be too fukkin embarassed to collect my wages!!

[It should have been ten]

Just now, Jambof3tornado said:

If I had his money and had presided over such a shambolic reign, I'd be too fukkin embarassed to collect my wages!!

fair do’s 

[1874robbo]

1 minute ago, It should have been ten said:

Absolutely needs his own men in. Embarrassing if it doesn’t happen.

She needs to pull out all the stops now and get them in.

having his team in place will make a huge difference imo.

[It should have been ten]

Just now, 1874robbo said:

She needs to pull out all the stops now and get them in.

having his team in place will make a huge difference imo.

Totally agree, it should be a priority.

[1874robbo]

Just now, It should have been ten said:

Totally agree, it should be a priority.

👍🏻

[gedster]

1 hour ago, heartandsoul said:

He has ruined this club on the field. Destroyed it actually

 

I don't doubt he earns more than the Prime Minister of this country (irrespective of the colour of rosette that incumbent currently wears)...........lets reconcile ourselves with that for a minute..........more than a Prime Minister FFS....utterly disgraceful

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

Thank you for the music

The songs your singing

Thanks for all the joy you’re bringing

Who can live without you,

I ask in all honestly?

 

Every fecking one of us, as it turns out. Apart from Budge who probably needs you to put her shoes on in the morning.

[leginten]

2 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Any feel good factor about Stendel signing just disappeared the day after when it became clear Budge still sees a role for this ****. 
 

I’m predicting Stendel will get frustrated at the fact his own coaches are unable to join him and use it as an excuse to walk away before the end of the season. 

 

A very real possibility in my view.

 

Astonishing that Ann thinks the architect of our downfall should still be skulking around behind the scenes giving us the benefit of his “expertise”. Absolutely astonishing.

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

1 minute ago, leginten said:

 

A very real possibility in my view.

 

Astonishing that Ann thinks the architect of our downfall should still be skulking around behind the scenes giving us the benefit of his “expertise”. Absolutely astonishing.

It’s not though really, is it? She doesn’t have a clue.

[Gambo]

1 hour ago, pettigrewsstylist said:

The break may help Gambo. but im not sure much cash sloshing about

She contributed to the mess Stendel was left, she has to do her but to help him out.

[pettigrewsstylist]

3 minutes ago, Gambo said:

She contributed to the mess Stendel was left, she has to do her but to help him out.

We shall see.............

[Nookie Bear]

Where we are now is a culmination of Levein’s master plan that he set in motion 5 years ago. A squad made up of a ragtag collection of unwanted/unfit/untried gambles

 

Todays 14 players:

Perreira - inexperienced gamble

Clare - Project Gamble

Halkett - Decent

Smith - Decent but now being played all over the shop

Hickey - Top player 

Damour - No idea if any good

Whelan - old man

Naismith - an expensive gamble

White - pointless gamble

Uche - Project Gamble

Maclean - Old man, and not that good 15 years ago

Henderson - unproven 

Mulraney - project gamble

Bozanic - weak, prob has good passing possession stats

 

We could have played:

Wighton - cheap Project Gamble. Wait, we paid how much???

Meshino - not interested in us. 

And then we have the unwanted:

Cochrane - stagnated 

Connor Smith - promising debut and then deported

Ollie Lee - average but 50% more effective than Bozanic

Callumn Morrison - did well at Easter Road but now missing

Jamie Walker - meh, is he injured or just out?

 

Only two players we are missing that we need are Souttar and Washington. But not one fringe player has the ability or footballing ability to step up. 
 

And yet, the man responsible is now dealing with our medical department and the other guy is at home watching YouTube videos to unearth another belter. 
 

In summary, and apologies for waffling, **** everyone responsible for putting this squad together. **** off the lot of you. 

 

 

 

 

[Hearts1975]

2 hours ago, pettigrewsstylist said:

Unless you were being told to ride the storm and let waters calm over by summer

 

You genuinely think this ? Please to god, I hope you are very wrong 

 

31 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

Where we are now is a culmination of Levein’s master plan that he set in motion 5 years ago. A squad made up of a ragtag collection of unwanted/unfit/untried gambles

 

Todays 14 players:

Perreira - inexperienced gamble

Clare - Project Gamble

Halkett - Decent

Smith - Decent but now being played all over the shop

Hickey - Top player 

Damour - No idea if any good

Whelan - old man

Naismith - an expensive gamble

White - pointless gamble

Uche - Project Gamble

Maclean - Old man, and not that good 15 years ago

Henderson - unproven 

Mulraney - project gamble

Bozanic - weak, prob has good passing possession stats

 

We could have played:

Wighton - cheap Project Gamble. Wait, we paid how much???

Meshino - not interested in us. 

And then we have the unwanted:

Cochrane - stagnated 

Connor Smith - promising debut and then deported

Ollie Lee - average but 50% more effective than Bozanic

Callumn Morrison - did well at Easter Road but now missing

Jamie Walker - meh, is he injured or just out?

 

Only two players we are missing that we need are Souttar and Washington. But not one fringe player has the ability or footballing ability to step up. 
 

And yet, the man responsible is now dealing with our medical department and the other guy is at home watching YouTube videos to unearth another belter. 
 

In summary, and apologies for waffling, **** everyone responsible for putting this squad together. **** off the lot of you. 

 

 

 

 

No apology necessary. Your comments are spot on unfortunately 

[3fingersreid]

Get that ****ers name off the main stand , 

[Hairdryer]

33 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said:

Get that ****ers name off the main stand , 

A disgrace that the man who has caused this damage to the club has his name on the main stand

always thought he was on an ego trip

[Bongo 1874]

Do the right thing Levein, Daly, Fox, Macphee, and walk this is only going to get worse for all of you!!! 

[jambogaza]

14 hours ago, It should have been ten said:

Only takes the wage he’s still owed on his contract and that’s not me sticking up for the man. 

 

If he was the hearts man people claim he is, he would walk away and free up the money in his contract. Right now, he continues to be a self serving prick. 

[It should have been ten]

6 minutes ago, jambogaza said:

 

If he was the hearts man people claim he is, he would walk away and free up the money in his contract. Right now, he continues to be a self serving prick. 

Don’t think many people would walk away from a contract settlement tbh. Prick or no 

[davemclaren]

10 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Where we are now is a culmination of Levein’s master plan that he set in motion 5 years ago. A squad made up of a ragtag collection of unwanted/unfit/untried gambles

 

Todays 14 players:

Perreira - inexperienced gamble

Clare - Project Gamble

Halkett - Decent

Smith - Decent but now being played all over the shop

Hickey - Top player 

Damour - No idea if any good

Whelan - old man

Naismith - an expensive gamble

White - pointless gamble

Uche - Project Gamble

Maclean - Old man, and not that good 15 years ago

Henderson - unproven 

Mulraney - project gamble

Bozanic - weak, prob has good passing possession stats

 

We could have played:

Wighton - cheap Project Gamble. Wait, we paid how much???

Meshino - not interested in us. 

And then we have the unwanted:

Cochrane - stagnated 

Connor Smith - promising debut and then deported

Ollie Lee - average but 50% more effective than Bozanic

Callumn Morrison - did well at Easter Road but now missing

Jamie Walker - meh, is he injured or just out?

 

Only two players we are missing that we need are Souttar and Washington. But not one fringe player has the ability or footballing ability to step up. 
 

And yet, the man responsible is now dealing with our medical department and the other guy is at home watching YouTube videos to unearth another belter. 
 

In summary, and apologies for waffling, **** everyone responsible for putting this squad together. **** off the lot of you. 

 

 

 

 

You missed out Haring who would definitely add something to the midfield, if/when fit. 

[davemclaren]

Just now, It should have been ten said:

Don’t think many people would walk away from a contract settlement tbh. Prick or no 

This is true. 

[Uilleam]

I Wish Craig levein all the very best for the future ! he has made some good memories and some not so good.

[jambogaza]

5 minutes ago, It should have been ten said:

Don’t think many people would walk away from a contract settlement tbh. Prick or no 

 

If you had plenty money in the bank from numerous pay offs previously and could afford to walk away for nothing, for the sake of hearts, would you? 

[davemclaren]

3 minutes ago, jambogaza said:

 

If you had plenty money in the bank from numerous pay offs previously and could afford to walk away for nothing, for the sake of hearts, would you? 

Most people tend to live to their income level so their outgoings tend to match their income. I reckon this will be his last job in football. 

[It should have been ten]

10 minutes ago, jambogaza said:

 

If you had plenty money in the bank from numerous pay offs previously and could afford to walk away for nothing, for the sake of hearts, would you? 

 

4 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

Most people tend to live to their income level so their outgoings tend to match their income. I reckon this will be his last job in football. 

What Dave says 👍🏼

[SMJ_1874]

10 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Where we are now is a culmination of Levein’s master plan that he set in motion 5 years ago. A squad made up of a ragtag collection of unwanted/unfit/untried gambles

 

Todays 14 players:

Perreira - inexperienced gamble

Clare - Project Gamble

Halkett - Decent

Smith - Decent but now being played all over the shop

Hickey - Top player 

Damour - No idea if any good

Whelan - old man

Naismith - an expensive gamble

White - pointless gamble

Uche - Project Gamble

Maclean - Old man, and not that good 15 years ago

Henderson - unproven 

Mulraney - project gamble

Bozanic - weak, prob has good passing possession stats

 

We could have played:

Wighton - cheap Project Gamble. Wait, we paid how much???

Meshino - not interested in us. 

And then we have the unwanted:

Cochrane - stagnated 

Connor Smith - promising debut and then deported

Ollie Lee - average but 50% more effective than Bozanic

Callumn Morrison - did well at Easter Road but now missing

Jamie Walker - meh, is he injured or just out?

 

Only two players we are missing that we need are Souttar and Washington. But not one fringe player has the ability or footballing ability to step up. 
 

And yet, the man responsible is now dealing with our medical department and the other guy is at home watching YouTube videos to unearth another belter. 
 

In summary, and apologies for waffling, **** everyone responsible for putting this squad together. **** off the lot of you. 

 

 

 

 

Superb summary and bang on the money NB 👍

[jambogaza]

Just now, It should have been ten said:

 

What Dave says 👍🏼

 

Fair enough, think you are cutting the guy major slack. 

 

As i said previously, we are faced with the risk of relegation which would inevitably mean job losses for others. But as long as Craig is getting his winter and summer holidays. 🤔

[Adam_the_legend]

12 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

I reckon this will be his last job in football. 

🤣🤣🤣 you reckon? Surprising, considering what a success he’s been. 

[davemclaren]

4 minutes ago, Adam_the_legend said:

🤣🤣🤣 you reckon? Surprising, considering what a success he’s been. 

🤷🏼‍♂️😎

[brux]

Stendel cannot be truly honest about what he has inherited until the previous regime has left the building, and I include Budge in that statement.  I 100% appreciate what Budge has done to save the club but the next chapter is being written and her part has been played.

[Nookie Bear]

48 minutes ago, davemclaren said:

You missed out Haring who would definitely add something to the midfield, if/when fit. 

Ive probably missed others as well. 
 

Anyway, can’t imagine we will see Haring in a Hearts shirt again, certainly not anytime soon or to great effect. 

[GinRummy]

6 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

Ive probably missed others as well. 
 

Anyway, can’t imagine we will see Haring in a Hearts shirt again, certainly not anytime soon or to great effect. 

Could Halkett do Haring’s job?

Edited December 22, 2019 by GinRummy

[Nookie Bear]

Just now, GinRummy said:

Could Halkett do Harding’s job?

Halkett is struggling to do Halkett’s job right now. 

[GinRummy]

Just now, Nookie Bear said:

Halkett is struggling to do Halkett’s job right now. 

Die to lack of fitness, poor positional sense and failure to mark properly. Midfield might allow him to do what he’s good at and push up the park. 

[Nookie Bear]

7 minutes ago, GinRummy said:

Die to lack of fitness, poor positional sense and failure to mark properly. Midfield might allow him to do what he’s good at and push up the park. 

But that leaves Berta and Dikamona in centre defence. Dodgy. 
 

Or we move Smith to the middle, which leaves Clare at right back. Also dodgy. 
 

I get we have players injured and missing but the problem we have is that every squad player we have appears to be a project that looked good on you tube, or were signed for their experience, and it is a policy that has failed miserably. 

[GinRummy]

7 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

But that leaves Berta and Dikamona in centre defence. Dodgy. 
 

Or we move Smith to the middle, which leaves Clare at right back. Also dodgy. 
 

I get we have players injured and missing but the problem we have is that every squad player we have appears to be a project that looked good on you tube, or were signed for their experience, and it is a policy that has failed miserably. 

I agree it’s like choosing between a punch in the nose and a kick in the balls. My personal preference would be Smith and Berra in the middle. We’ve conceded less with them playing there than any other partnership. I think Halkett is our worst defender right now, worse than Clare by some way. 

 

The recruitment has been abysmal. If you ever get the time look at the 20 players we signed last season and see how they’re all doing.
 

 

Edited December 22, 2019 by GinRummy

[heartandsoul]

12 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said:

She seems desperate to keep Levein/McPhee/other jokers in a job. It’s very, very weird and very unhealthy

She hasn't a clue about matters on the pitch.

[heartandsoul]

11 hours ago, Nookie Bear said:

Where we are now is a culmination of Levein’s master plan that he set in motion 5 years ago. A squad made up of a ragtag collection of unwanted/unfit/untried gambles

 

Todays 14 players:

Perreira - inexperienced gamble

Clare - Project Gamble

Halkett - Decent

Smith - Decent but now being played all over the shop

Hickey - Top player 

Damour - No idea if any good

Whelan - old man

Naismith - an expensive gamble

White - pointless gamble

Uche - Project Gamble

Maclean - Old man, and not that good 15 years ago

Henderson - unproven 

Mulraney - project gamble

Bozanic - weak, prob has good passing possession stats

 

We could have played:

Wighton - cheap Project Gamble. Wait, we paid how much???

Meshino - not interested in us. 

And then we have the unwanted:

Cochrane - stagnated 

Connor Smith - promising debut and then deported

Ollie Lee - average but 50% more effective than Bozanic

Callumn Morrison - did well at Easter Road but now missing

Jamie Walker - meh, is he injured or just out?

 

Only two players we are missing that we need are Souttar and Washington. But not one fringe player has the ability or footballing ability to step up. 
 

And yet, the man responsible is now dealing with our medical department and the other guy is at home watching YouTube videos to unearth another belter. 
 

In summary, and apologies for waffling, **** everyone responsible for putting this squad together. **** off the lot of you. 

 

 

 

 

Spot on

[Captain Canada]

I can't fathom the mentality of someone to be hanging around picking up a wage while he sees what's happening on the pitch.

 

His five-year plan is going to see us back where we started in the Championship. 

[henry]

If Levein is solely responsible for the recruitment then he should hang his head in shame. Budge who is completely clueless to what a footballer looks like relied too heavily on Levein. Most knowledgeable Hearts fans could see what was needed to improve but we never played the type of game required to win games often enough and we lacked the players to do it. I could go on all day about each and every player in our side however two players that were allowed to leave the club were actually better than what we kept. Those two were Lee & Edwards, now I think we can do better than these boys but we let them go. Edwards in particular had energy and a good work rate, that’s exactly what we needed but Levein let’s him go. We needed pace & dynamism in the team but we never got it. It was blatantly obvious what we required but Levein failed. Recruitment has been horrendous and I just hope however is involved in that process will no longer have a job at the club. 

[Fraggle]

16 hours ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said:

She seems desperate to keep Levein/McPhee/other jokers in a job. It’s very, very weird and very unhealthy

Wonder if she did that with failed senior managers at her IT company?

[Mike Tyson]

5 hours ago, Captain Canada said:

I can't fathom the mentality of someone to be hanging around picking up a wage while he sees what's happening on the pitch.

 

His five-year plan is going to see us back where we started in the Championship. 

Hes hanging around because he knows this is his last job in football, and he has Budge wrapped around his little finger. 

 

If we manage to find form and stay up, I wouldn't be shocked if she extended his  contract. 

[heartandsoul]

26 minutes ago, Mike Tyson said:

Hes hanging around because he knows this is his last job in football, and he has Budge wrapped around his little finger. 

 

If we manage to find form and stay up, I wouldn't be shocked if she extended his  contract. 

Sadly I wouldn't rule that out either

[jack D and coke]

45 minutes ago, Mike Tyson said:

Hes hanging around because he knows this is his last job in football, and he has Budge wrapped around his little finger. 

 

If we manage to find form and stay up, I wouldn't be shocked if she extended his  contract. 

It’s fairly clear she just can’t face doing the job without Levein being around. 
Its very bizarre and very damaging. 

[Captain Canada]

47 minutes ago, Mike Tyson said:

Hes hanging around because he knows this is his last job in football, and he has Budge wrapped around his little finger. 

 

If we manage to find form and stay up, I wouldn't be shocked if she extended his  contract. 

 

Exactly. If he loved the club as much as he claims to, he'd make life easy for Budge and resign. 

 

It's quite incredible CL showed Stendel around Riccarton without anyone explaining who he was first. 

 

As far as I'm concerned he's caused the situation we're in now due to selfishness and stubbornness. He has nothing positive to offer us going forward and if we offer him a new contract, there will be a massively negative reaction. I certainly don't think Stendel wants him around! 

 

 

[Boghell51]

Agree with posts above, levein has caused the desperate situation that we are in yet still has the nerve and balls to stick around taking a wage from the club, if he loved the club as much as he says then he would resign and free up money for new signings, but I think his ego and stubborness show him to have no shame and I believe in his mind/massive ego he will blame everyone else players coaches and probably fans too for his failings and predicament for which we find ourselves in

[Scott980612]

Cheers again Craig. 
 
 
staggering how your allowed anywhere tynecastle. 

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

Shan Budge proving herself to be as hopeless as any owner we’ve ever had.

[Marvin]

Dear Craig, I hope you are satisfied with this shitefest that you have created. Now please do not forget to switch off the light when you leave and post the key in the letterbox and spend some time reflecting on what you have done to this fine team. I wouldn't be surprised if Daniel decides to call it a day before the end of his contract because you've set him up big time.

Marv.