Daniel Stendel - not taking any wage.

[Last Laff]

This in no way, shape,  or form should be lost within the other thread.

 

What a fantastic selfless gesture from the manager going to AB and telling he’s willing to drop a wage so others less fortunate can perhaps keep a full wage.

 

(I would delete the thread I made if I wasnt banned from it (I didn’t run away) - I made a fool of myself, admittedly in the heat of the moment, he isn’t a fraud and he might not even be suited as the best manager to get us out of the mess we will find when football becomes back to forefront but I’m sorry for saying that, he’s definitely one of the good guys and I’m delighted we have someone like him at the club at this time with that attitude. Please don’t let this be about that shit though and more to do with the generosity and humility of the manager) 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2020 by Last Laff

[1971fozzy]

Unbelievable gesture. Hats off to the gaffer ♥️

[SMJ_1874]

Daniel is the best thing to happen to HMFC in years. I truly hope we keep him. For someone that is very new to our club then it’s a wonderful gesture and a sign of a very humble human being. I wonder if the previous manager has the goodwill of grace to follow in his footsteps? 

[East Lothian Jambo]

33 minutes ago, Saughton Jambo said:

Daniel is the best thing to happen to HMFC in years. I truly hope we keep him. For someone that is very new to our club then it’s a wonderful gesture and a sign of a very humble human being. I wonder if the previous manager has the goodwill of grace to follow in his footsteps? 

Least said about Levein the better 

[jambostuart]

Fantastic gesture. Well played to the man. He did not need to do that. He will be a legend here. Mark my words

[Selkirkhmfc1874]

Just shows the class of the man

[Hearts1975]

Great gesture from the gaffer. I so want him to succeed at our club but he has shown his humanity to the core by making this fantastic gesture. Selfless, absolutely selfless ♥️♥️

[Kiwidoug]

I concur and I think we'll see more of the Dunkirk spirit as this scenario evolves.

[rudi must stay]

Legend of a man 

[Pasquale for King]

2 hours ago, Last Laff said:

This in no way, shape,  or form should be lost within the other thread.

 

What a fantastic selfless gesture from the manager going to AB and telling he’s willing to drop a wage so others less fortunate can perhaps keep a full wage.

 

(I would delete the thread I made if I wasnt banned from it (I didn’t run away) - I made a fool of myself, admittedly in the heat of the moment, he isn’t a fraud and he might not even be suited as the best manager to get us out of the mess we will find when football becomes back to forefront but I’m sorry for saying that, he’s definitely one of the good guys and I’m delighted we have someone like him at the club at this time with that attitude. Please don’t let this be about that shit though and more to do with the generosity and humility of the manager) 

 

 

Well said, takes a big man to admit when he was wrong. Can’t wait to see what his predecessor does.

[VagabondJambo]

2 hours ago, Saughton Jambo said:

Daniel is the best thing to happen to HMFC in years. I truly hope we keep him. For someone that is very new to our club then it’s a wonderful gesture and a sign of a very humble human being. I wonder if the previous manager has the goodwill of grace to follow in his footsteps? 

Well said!

i was proud when we took the “leap of faith” and confounded Scottish football with the appointment of Daniel Stendel - and I retain that pride.

 

Crazy though it may seem, with us at the foot of the table, and great uncertainty about our status next season, recent events have increased my pride at being a Jambo - impressive things that Hearts have been the first to do in Scotland!

 

First there was Ann Budge’s proactive outspoken stance regarding the relegation decision.

 

Then there was her proactive decision to take “immediate action to cut staff costs and overheads”.  Acting swiftly, as she said, “to ensure that we, as a Club, can weather the storm”.  Despite the stupid “Hearts are insolvent” talk, this will prove to be a prudent step.

 

Now we have Daniel’s selfless and exemplary decision to not take his wage.  Bravo!

 

Three outstanding ways where we are leading the way, leading by example.  Makes this Jambo proud!

 

(I also agree with your final remark, Saughton Jambo.)

[GavK1012]

Superb actions by DS...even if we go down by whatever means, we need to keep him and his staff and go again...

 

He needs a clean slate, allowed to implement his thoughts and M.O. from the get-go and he can be judged fairly after a season at the very least. I do think he has bought into us and im very hopeful he could spark us into life given a proper chance without the legacy of Levein literally being underneath him

 

Always❤'s

[jamboozy]

Just love that man.❤️

[fila]

Well played by the man , leading by example 

[Ethan Hunt]

3 hours ago, VagabondJambo said:

Well said!

i was proud when we took the “leap of faith” and confounded Scottish football with the appointment of Daniel Stendel - and I retain that pride.

 

Crazy though it may seem, with us at the foot of the table, and great uncertainty about our status next season, recent events have increased my pride at being a Jambo - impressive things that Hearts have been the first to do in Scotland!

 

First there was Ann Budge’s proactive outspoken stance regarding the relegation decision.

 

Then there was her proactive decision to take “immediate action to cut staff costs and overheads”.  Acting swiftly, as she said, “to ensure that we, as a Club, can weather the storm”.  Despite the stupid “Hearts are insolvent” talk, this will prove to be a prudent step.

 

Now we have Daniel’s selfless and exemplary decision to not take his wage.  Bravo!

 

Three outstanding ways where we are leading the way, leading by example.  Makes this Jambo proud!

 

(I also agree with your final remark, Saughton Jambo.)

All of this!

[gashauskis9]

Hearing that Naismith is doing the same.  It won’t be forgotten by the supporters.  Class act.

 

Doubt we’ll see this smothered over the back pages.  Suspect it will be all about Dikamona today.

[22games nro]

To be honest I thought him and his team might become casualties of the move to help reduce costs, 

im actually speechless (although can still type 😎)

if anybody has the good luck to meet him you have A duty to let him know how we all feel about him, obviously no shaking hands and keep your distance.
what an absolute gem of a man and to be fair his wife also as I’m sure she will have had to be part of the decision making .

[RudiHMFC]

Is top Hearts man and legend Craig Levein still hoovering a wage out the club?

[heartandsoul]

5 minutes ago, RudiHMFC said:

Is top Hearts man and legend Craig Levein still hoovering a wage out the club?

Now that wouldn't surprise me

[Marvin]

6 hours ago, Last Laff said:

This in no way, shape,  or form should be lost within the other thread.

 

What a fantastic selfless gesture from the manager going to AB and telling he’s willing to drop a wage so others less fortunate can perhaps keep a full wage.

 

(I would delete the thread I made if I wasnt banned from it (I didn’t run away) - I made a fool of myself, admittedly in the heat of the moment, he isn’t a fraud and he might not even be suited as the best manager to get us out of the mess we will find when football becomes back to forefront but I’m sorry for saying that, he’s definitely one of the good guys and I’m delighted we have someone like him at the club at this time with that attitude. Please don’t let this be about that shit though and more to do with the generosity and humility of the manager) 

 

 

 

I always believed he's one of the good guys. It does come across that he knows what it means to be part of the Hearts family. 

[Marvin]

10 minutes ago, RudiHMFC said:

Is top Hearts man and legend Craig Levein still hoovering a wage out the club?

 

Levein will still be taking a wage (just my opinion).

[gashauskis9]

20 minutes ago, RudiHMFC said:

Is top Hearts man and legend Craig Levein still hoovering a wage out the club?

I’m going against the curve.  I don’t think he will be.

[BarneyvB]

Truly a fantastic gesture, regardless of the outcome of this season DS has shown his class. Lets see who else shows such humanity. 

[gorgie rools]

Diamond 

[Vlad Magic]

I think this is apt at this moment in time

 

 

”If you can keep your head when all about you   

    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,   

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

    But make allowance for their doubting too;   

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,

    Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,

Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,

    And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

 

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;   

    If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;   

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

    And treat those two impostors just the same;   

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken

    Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

    And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:

 

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

    And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings

    And never breathe a word about your loss;

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

    To serve your turn long after they are gone,   

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

    Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

 

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,   

    Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,

    If all men count with you, but none too much;

If you can fill the unforgiving minute

    With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,   

Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,   

    And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!”

 

AMEN!!!!

 

[Redhelen]

Actions speak louder then words.  I've seen him in action at Barnsley, he had time for everyone. Hes a top bloke who loves football.

Edited March 20, 2020 by Redhelen

[Boris5115]

Well done Daniel. I wonder if a certain 2 individuals will do the same. 

[jackal]

Someone who knows what the important things in life are. 

[TheBigO]

Great gesture.

 

Interesting to see how much publicity it gets. Someone mentioned Naismith above too.

 

May be the guys themselves wouldn't want it shouted about I suppose. You don't want to pressure others or make them look bad. Everyone's circumstances differ

[Jambos4life]

Could the evening news print that all fans are behind the HMFC and the Daniel and naysmith are thanked by our supporters as we are taking a pounding but all in the media atm

[The Real Maroonblood]

Well done Daniel.

Great gesture.

[buzzbomb1958]

Absolute class ,for people wanting rid think again I bet we'll soon find out who the wage thiefs are and they can do one HMFC have always stepped up to the plate when needed and the gaffer leads by example brilliant

[yennifrt]

28 minutes ago, Vlad Magic said:

I think this is apt at this moment in time

 

 

”If you can keep your head when all about you   

    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,   

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,

    But make allowance for their doubting too;   

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,

    Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,

Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,

    And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

 

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;   

    If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;   

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster

    And treat those two impostors just the same;   

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken

    Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

    And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:

 

If you can make one heap of all your winnings

    And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,

And lose, and start again at your beginnings

    And never breathe a word about your loss;

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

    To serve your turn long after they are gone,   

And so hold on when there is nothing in you

    Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

 

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,   

    Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,

    If all men count with you, but none too much;

If you can fill the unforgiving minute

    With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,   

Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,   

    And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!”

 

AMEN!!!!

 

Read this with a tear in my eyes.

[EH23-Jambo]

Even if we went down I wanted him to get a crack with his own summer signings. Definitely the case after this gesture. 

[Vlad Magic]

Could we organise a Stendel

fund?

 

I would be happy to put some cash into it.

 

When this shit storm of a situation is over and the wages start again we could hand it over in one lump sum? 
 

It would be more of a token of our appreciation rather than an amount to get him back on his feet as I don’t think he is struggling for money.

[Dazo]

Having been paid off from his last 2 jobs I think he will be ok financially wise. Nice gesture though and shows the kind of guy he is. This doesn’t make him a good manager though so I know it’s hard for some but try not to confuse the two. 

[Kidd’s Boots]

Selfless leadership from DS, a true statement of solidarity to the cause and decisive action taken by AB. Over the coming days I have no doubt others will make a different decision. In the circumstances, they must make the decision that is right for them too, I will also respect that decision and wish them good luck.

And to Last Laff, we have all done things in the heat of the moment, for right and wrong reasons, but you've stepped up here and I have the same respect for that decision.

[soonbe110]

1 hour ago, Gashauskis9 said:

I’m going against the curve.  I don’t think he will be.

Agreed, no chance he will be taking a wage. 

[gashauskis9]

5 minutes ago, Dazo said:

Having been paid off from his last 2 jobs I think he will be ok financially wise. Nice gesture though and shows the kind of guy he is. This doesn’t make him a good manager though so I know it’s hard for some but try not to confuse the two. 

We don’t need management at the moment, we need leadership.  Two completely different things.

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

7 hours ago, Last Laff said:

This in no way, shape,  or form should be lost within the other thread.

 

What a fantastic selfless gesture from the manager going to AB and telling he’s willing to drop a wage so others less fortunate can perhaps keep a full wage.

 

(I would delete the thread I made if I wasnt banned from it (I didn’t run away) - I made a fool of myself, admittedly in the heat of the moment, he isn’t a fraud and he might not even be suited as the best manager to get us out of the mess we will find when football becomes back to forefront but I’m sorry for saying that, he’s definitely one of the good guys and I’m delighted we have someone like him at the club at this time with that attitude. Please don’t let this be about that shit though and more to do with the generosity and humility of the manager) 

 

 

Humble post and a humble gesture 

 

[japanjambo]

A class human being. Definately a diamond.

[Scallywag]

That's Leadership. I also think Anne Budge is doing the right thing with a temporary wage cut instead of simply laying people off.

[jockmac]

Incredible gesture from Daniel, says a lot about the man, this will not be forgotten.

 

 

[Harry Potter]

1 hour ago, RudiHMFC said:

Is top Hearts man and legend Craig Levein still hoovering a wage out the club?

 

[Rizla]

A gentleman with grace and respect.

[neilnunb]

Only been here 3 months and already showing his love for the Hearts. Class act. 

 

 

 

 

[Zico]

That’s a great gesture from Daniel. It shouldn’t be used as a stick to beat anyone else with though as nobody knows each individual’s financial circumstances.

[Dusk_Till_Dawn]

Fair ****s to the guy. Obviously salt of the earth.

 

I really don’t want to bring Levein/McPhee into this but the contrast is pathetic.

[Calebs Grandad]

8 hours ago, Last Laff said:

This in no way, shape,  or form should be lost within the other thread.

 

What a fantastic selfless gesture from the manager going to AB and telling he’s willing to drop a wage so others less fortunate can perhaps keep a full wage.

 

(I would delete the thread I made if I wasnt banned from it (I didn’t run away) - I made a fool of myself, admittedly in the heat of the moment, he isn’t a fraud and he might not even be suited as the best manager to get us out of the mess we will find when football becomes back to forefront but I’m sorry for saying that, he’s definitely one of the good guys and I’m delighted we have someone like him at the club at this time with that attitude. Please don’t let this be about that shit though and more to do with the generosity and humility of the manager) 

 

 

Opinions can change in time and any doubts anyone had over this man football wise no longer matter after he has yet again shown that our club truly does have a huge place in his heart. The overall situation the world faces is one where we will come through it with a far clearer picture of who really are the genuinely decent human beings and who are simply attention seekers that couldn’t face the fact that they are of no importance anymore. Thank you Daniel Stendel for playing your part when it really mattered.

[The Gorgie]

What a guy. Hopefully repaid in full at a later date.