Nucky Thompson Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I loved his time at Hearts but best to leave it in the past. No way should he be considered for Sporting director. We've already been burned by looking to the past when we hired CL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Apprentice Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, Marvin said: Thats what I recall. Jim's choice would have been much much worse. Can't remember who he wanted though. Tony Capaldi rings a bell but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr Elwood P said: That was over 20 years ago ... Would JJ have the contacts in 2020 to help build the dynamic attacking Hearts team that the fans demand? Loads of contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjh1874 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Gave me my greatest day at football. He is one of our own. Player, captain, manager and legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeskaboyuk Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I am pissin my self laughing here . Romanov world champion basketball player story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 He says that we had a wage budget of 9 millon which put us in administration. What's our wage budget just now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Space Pirate said: He says that we had a wage budget of 9 millon which put us in administration. What's our wage budget just now? Nowhere near £9m, I can guarantee you that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, DG_HMFC said: Nowhere near £9m, I can guarantee you that. I'm sure i heard Allan Preston say it was 9 million a couple of weeks ago. (not that he has a habit of being correct) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Space Pirate said: I'm sure i heard Allan Preston say it was 9 million a couple of weeks ago. (not that he has a habit of being correct) Allan Preston hasn't got a clue what he's on about, no danger it's £9m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 39 minutes ago, Space Pirate said: I'm sure i heard Allan Preston say it was 9 million a couple of weeks ago. (not that he has a habit of being correct) 38 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: Allan Preston hasn't got a clue what he's on about, no danger it's £9m. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-hibs-release-wages-turnover-16347429.amp Higher than what I would have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 49 minutes ago, Hearts1975 said: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-hibs-release-wages-turnover-16347429.amp Higher than what I would have thought And that was for 2018.. It could well be higher now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Really really enjoyed that one. I pray before he kicks the bucket that he writes that book on the romanov era. Please Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Sorry. I watched this before the st Mirren disaster this morning and found it pretty tedious. Point being, I was in a much happier frame of mind at time of viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Space Pirate said: And that was for 2018.. It could well be higher now. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Ferry always get a great story out of his guests. Was it Gary Locke who came out with the Hearts fan who stayed with the players on his family holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Good interview and great to see Jim looking so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Mackay77 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Unless you were born before 1980 you will never understand the emotion of 1998. To grow up knowing and also hearing about how long it has been since Hearts had won anything never mind the Scottish Cup was a huge thing. Before Gretna, before 5-1, all we were left to do was dream. JJ brought those dreams to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaps_98 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Love JJ but was expecting a few more funny stories from this one. The Stan Collymore one was pretty funny but i was hoping for far more from his spells at Hearts. Wee bit disappointed. Hopefully he is saving them for that book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 5 hours ago, 77Mackay77 said: Unless you were born before 1980 you will never understand the emotion of 1998. To grow up knowing and also hearing about how long it has been since Hearts had won anything never mind the Scottish Cup was a huge thing. Before Gretna, before 5-1, all we were left to do was dream. JJ brought those dreams to life. This. ‘98 was sensational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Hearts Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Flaps_98 said: Love JJ but was expecting a few more funny stories from this one. The Stan Collymore one was pretty funny but i was hoping for far more from his spells at Hearts. Wee bit disappointed. Hopefully he is saving them for that book. Same. The basketball story aside I thought it was pretty mundane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Jersey_HMFC Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 21 hours ago, The Apprentice said: Tony Capaldi rings a bell but I could be wrong. Think you're right. Wallace was injured against Liechenstein and JJ wanted to use the SFA compensation for a LB. Obviously a sensible enough decision but glad that Mad Vlad prevailed and we got Rudi for a 2nd spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Flaps_98 said: Love JJ but was expecting a few more funny stories from this one. The Stan Collymore one was pretty funny but i was hoping for far more from his spells at Hearts. Wee bit disappointed. Hopefully he is saving them for that book. 1 hour ago, Forever Hearts said: Same. The basketball story aside I thought it was pretty mundane. Ach well, at least we can say it was still much better than most of the posts on Kickback. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was pretty heavily Hearts orientated. I think nowadays with political correctness makes sure that a lot of the old stories have to stay in the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 24/02/2020 at 20:54, OTT said: Wouldn't be against JJ taking up some sort of role within the club. TBH he should have been offered it when Levein came on board. Having another voice on the board could have helped us avoid the mess we're currently in. I think for DOF/ Sporting director, we should really be looking for someone who can modernise the footballing department. Someone of the Mark Wotte mould. JJ as some sort of non-executive director to help advise the board on footballing matters could be good. He's only 69 and looks to be in better health now. An advisory position is also not full time or anything so plenty time for family etc. Agree with this. Having him on the board as a non-exec director with responsibilities for the football side of things (liaison with manager/SD etc.). And having him in a more ambassador or adviser type role would help stabilise the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 30 minutes ago, grumpy rebus said: Agree with this. Having him on the board as a non-exec director with responsibilities for the football side of things (liaison with manager/SD etc.). And having him in a more ambassador or adviser type role would help stabilise the club. I don't claim to know much about boardrooms, but doesn't having responsibilities outside board meetings make you executive? Genuine question, not within my sphere of knowledge at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Enjoyed listening to it, found it pretty interesting, although I wish to God Ferry would stop interrupting him every time he spoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Smithee said: I don't claim to know much about boardrooms, but doesn't having responsibilities outside board meetings make you executive? Genuine question, not within my sphere of knowledge at all! Sorry, I worded my post badly (if I was a politician I would’ve mis-spoke 😂😂😂). I meant having no formal responsibilities, but being the liaison between the “business” board and the football side of the club. Also being able to advise the rest of the board on football related decisions. Still not sure I’ve expressed that well, but hopefully you get what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It was interesting to hear how little players like, Cameron, Weir, Fulton and McCann cost Hearts. Fantastic business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I think Ann Budge could do herself and us all a favour by getting JJs advice on what’s wrong at Hearts right now. He built teams to win games, he knew exactly the type of player he wanted scouted them and brought them to the club. Imagine this place when he got rid of the likes of MacKay and then appointed Locky as captain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 26/02/2020 at 02:42, 77Mackay77 said: Unless you were born before 1980 you will never understand the emotion of 1998. To grow up knowing and also hearing about how long it has been since Hearts had won anything never mind the Scottish Cup was a huge thing. Before Gretna, before 5-1, all we were left to do was dream. JJ brought those dreams to life. That feeling will never be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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