Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 hours ago, ToqueJambo said: JJ is an example of how superb man management and motivational ability and focusing on doing the things he knew how to do well can make up for faults in other areas. JJ, like many managers, needed his loyal team - Billy Brown and co - around him. Levein's never been the same force in club football without Peter Houston at his side. It suggests Levein stopped focusing on the things he knew how to do well and started trying to do new things. He seemed a bit of a lone wolf in the dugout second time around. Good point, I’m sure Houston would’ve rejoined him if he had the opportunity but possibly his stubbornness wouldn’t let him ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Cannot fecking wait for Sunday.Reckon Il head over to the Plaza and proclaim collective relief that its all over with the ogre and his mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Byrde Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 It's going to be liberating for the club. Being able to bring in players and staff who don't have to tick any of the following boxes... Previously worked under Levein Represented by a favourite agent of his. Owe him their position. Are able to work under or with him. It's a brave new world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Rock Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: A second wave as the restrictions on our club is eased 😜 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, John mcCartney said: Cannot fecking wait for Sunday.Reckon Il head over to the Plaza and proclaim collective relief that its all over with the ogre and his mate. I was thinking the same, someone might phone the police if there’s a mass party going on 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Marty Byrde said: It's going to be liberating for the club. Being able to bring in players and staff who don't have to tick any of the following boxes... Previously worked under Levein Represented by a favourite agent of his. Owe him their position. Are able to work under or with him. It's a brave new world. It would also be nice to here from the club that certain agents who might happen to be best buddies with the departing one will not be used again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, wavydavy said: It would also be nice to here from the club that certain agents who might happen to be best buddies with the departing one will not be used again. So if a (relatively) cracking player comes along, within our budget, we should not sign him just because his agent was friendly with someone you don't like. Is that what you're saying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, JamboAl said: So if a (relatively) cracking player comes along, within our budget, we should not sign him just because his agent was friendly with someone you don't like. Is that what you're saying? Putting it bluntly for your benefit yes. It's more complex than that really but I don't want to inhibit my time out in the sunshine having a back and forward debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, wavydavy said: Putting it bluntly for your benefit yes. It's more complex than that really but I don't want to inhibit my time out in the sunshine having a back and forward debate. Have you been taking lessons from Boris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Awaiting the seethe when there’s nothing on the club website about this Monday Morning. 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Awaiting the seethe when there’s nothing on the club website about this Monday Morning. 🤓 It will do Ann a power of good in publicly cleansing herself of the stain that has tarnished the name of Heart of Midlothian in the very recent past . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) I feel for Austin a wee bit. We don't know what he did or didn't contribute or how much independence he had to make his own decisions. He was never really a true assistant manager. We don't even know if him and Levein are really great friends. McPhee always seemed to be already on his own career path while most assistant bosses are by the side of the same manager for a long time until they go out on their own. We need a proper manager again with a proper assistant and couple of others in his team he trusts. JJ and Sergio had that set-up, and Stendel seems to have it, which is a big plus about him. Robbo would also have that set-up. One very weird thing about our set-up under Levein since Neilson left was that it didn't really feel like a proper backroom team at any time, just a collection of people mostly hired by Levein even before he was manager himself. I thought initially the developing coaches thing was a decent idea but it seems impractical if most managers will always want their own people. Edited May 28, 2020 by ToqueJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Awaiting the seethe when there’s nothing on the club website about this Monday Morning. 🤓 And the fact CL has now changed his name to Foster Gillette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiler Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Bye Craigy Boy, don’t let the door hit you on the arse on the way out. Bye Austin, mehhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hearts007 said: And the fact CL has now changed his name to Foster Gillette The best a man can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, jr ewing said: The best a man can get. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlett Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Don’t be surprised if Budgie gives Harry Potter a job in one of the pie stalls.I shit you not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Captain Scarlett said: Don’t be surprised if Budgie gives Harry Potter a job in one of the pie stalls.I shit you not. Budgie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Captain Scarlett said: Don’t be surprised if Budgie gives Harry Potter a job in one of the pie stalls.I shit you not. Quite appropriate as he is full of mince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, John mcCartney said: It will do Ann a power of good in publicly cleansing herself of the stain that has tarnished the name of Heart of Midlothian in the very recent past . I’m expecting at least another 2000 renewals by Tuesday given the noise. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Shoreditch Heart Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Good point, I’m sure Houston would’ve rejoined him if he had the opportunity but possibly his stubbornness wouldn’t let him ask? yeah, this is spot on - why did he never ask Peter Houston to come in a help again when really he needed it - I don't recall the two falling out Edited May 28, 2020 by A Shoreditch Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Monday is shaping up to be a good day. Craig gone, reconstruction agreed and the Hibby greetin' into his methadone. Hopefully, too, we can all move on and let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, A Shoreditch Heart said: yeah, this is spot on - why did he never ask Peter Houston to come in a help again when really he needed it - I don't recall the two falling out Me neither, last summer at least. We might never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, martoon said: Monday is shaping up to be a good day. Craig gone, reconstruction agreed and the Hibby greetin' into his methadone. Hopefully, too, we can all move on and let it go. Sounds good to me, will need to get someone to have a drink for me too 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, davemclaren said: I’m expecting at least another 2000 renewals by Tuesday given the noise. 🤔 End of the month too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: End of the month too Let’s hope it all triggers a decent uptake then. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Be interesting to see their next jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Let’s hope it all triggers a decent uptake then. 👍 An announcement about reconstruction going ahead would help too. We really need to get the ball rolling soon regarding management, scouting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: An announcement about reconstruction going ahead would help too. We really need to get the ball rolling soon regarding management, scouting etc. We are in a bit of limbo in many ways at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock _turd Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Will CL ever manage a pro team again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, jock _turd said: Will CL ever manage a pro team again ? doubt it but maybe an upstairs job somewhere though Edited May 28, 2020 by Hearts007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hearts007 said: doubt it but maybe an upstairs job somewhere though Pray for somewhere FC. Poor buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, martoon said: Pray for somewhere FC. Poor buggers. Hobos Hopefully 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Hearts007 said: Hobos Hopefully 😆 They have their own problems, bud. 😊 An owner who could pull the plug the nanosecond a dollar of his own money is at stake, a shortage of methadone and Heart of Midlothian haunting them from cradle to grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, martoon said: They have their own problems, bud. 😊 An owner who could pull the plug the nanosecond a dollar of his own money is at stake, a shortage of methadone and Heart of Midlothian haunting them from cradle to grave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jock _turd said: Will CL ever manage a pro team again ? Will McFraud find another job where his key skills are pointing at the pitch and talking to players (or something)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phage Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Breaking News Following Fraser Wishart's advice to clubs, Hearts have extended the contracts of former managers Craig Levein and Austin MacPhee. This will allow both men to pickup a furlough salary during these tough times. Whilst Hearts will benefit from their exceptional leadership and expertise during the current crisis. Could you imagine... Edited May 28, 2020 by Phage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 6 hours ago, davemclaren said: Awaiting the seethe when there’s nothing on the club website about this Monday Morning. 🤓 Monday Morning Dave??? 😳 Try one minute past midnight on Sunday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'm sure we can find a job for Levein ,rolling monthly contract ,may head of the Tynecastle hub operations if the Budge plan gets accepted. 🙃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Should be a countdown clock for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balders Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, jock _turd said: Will CL ever manage a pro team again ? Could see him at the likes of Falkirk or Dunfermline, and doing a decent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, martoon said: Pray for somewhere FC. Poor buggers. Not unrealistic but I hope it could be Raith Rovers. I have a strong dislike for that diddy wee club now. They knew fine well Falkirk would have won the league had it not been called and are now making noises that they wont be able to start the Championship come Aug/Sep. This would be no issue for Falkirk who also got shafted along with the expelled clubs. Lets hope Levein becomes a director there and runs them into the ground like he did with us. Raith Rovers are welcome to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Be interesting to see their next jobs. Tory government? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Just 2 more sleeps for me. Can't wait to see the back of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Balders said: Could see him at the likes of Falkirk or Dunfermline, and doing a decent job. Agreed, similar to JJ at Killie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 The football version of a Ponzi scheme. Will never be forgiven in this house - no scruples, no shame , no respect for the club. He bled the club for every penny after pissing away millions. Looking forward to restarting my FoH subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 This can’t happen soon enough by the way... it’ll be nice to see some of the thickest ***** on the planet - who “support Hearts” - getting behind the club again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 2 days to go and they're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Special Officer Doofy said: This can’t happen soon enough by the way... it’ll be nice to see some of the thickest ***** on the planet - who “support Hearts” - getting behind the club again. Unfortunately it wont. There will always be somebody else to "despise". Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Special Officer Doofy said: This can’t happen soon enough by the way... it’ll be nice to see some of the thickest ***** on the planet - who “support Hearts” - getting behind the club again. Yes it will be nice to have the thick ones back the club instead of putting someone who’s been a failure ahead of Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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