Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Genuinely think CL loves Hearts and obviously didn't want to fail. But that's happened and him and McPhee and rightly let go. Good bye but for your derby record alone always be welcome back IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 CL, thanks for the championship. AM, thanks for convincing Lafferty and Smith to come. That about sums it up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Genuinely think CL loves Hearts and obviously didn't want to fail. But that's happened and him and McPhee and rightly let go. Good bye but for your derby record alone always be welcome back IMO agree, held on too tight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 All he needed was the players back from injuries and a transfer window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Signed too many of the imperfect players he was looking for. Too many fragile bodies and fragile minds. Should've walked away in March at least as a gesture like Clevid did. Now more a case of good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirk_Jambo Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Genuinely think CL loves Hearts and obviously didn't want to fail. But that's happened and him and McPhee and rightly let go. Good bye but for your derby record alone always be welcome back IMO This is where I'm at. End of the road for him and AM but I won't be holding any grudges. I think the heart scare changed him a lot more than he let on. He was obviously never a top, top level manager but he always seemed to be able to get fight and dedication from his players and I think a lot of that came from his intense personality. After the scare, he was proper mellow and that seemed to filter through to the team. I think he'll retire or get DOF job at small club. I woud be shocked to see him back in the dugout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Long over due. Bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hope neither darken the front door of tynecastle park again !! No doubt they'll be entitled to a loyalty bonus for staying till end of contract which sickening thought for both these losers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Byrde Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It tells you everything about how much Budge bought into his bullshit, and how far his feet were under the table that I still think he'll be kept on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, Selkirk_Jambo said: This is where I'm at. End of the road for him and AM but I won't be holding any grudges. I think the heart scare changed him a lot more than he let on. He was obviously never a top, top level manager but he always seemed to be able to get fight and dedication from his players and I think a lot of that came from his intense personality. After the scare, he was proper mellow and that seemed to filter through to the team. I think he'll retire or get DOF job at small club. I woud be shocked to see him back in the dugout. Would have been the ideal time to call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Hope neither darken the front door of tynecastle park again !! No doubt they'll be entitled to a loyalty bonus for staying till end of contract which sickening thought for both these losers Share options, use of a luxury car for a year, lifetime private healthcare and membership at Dalmahoy... I made that up as well. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedster Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Some of the worst football and worst players I've seen in decades.....they pulled a masterstroke in making a sows ear out a silk purse. Hopefully neither come anywhere near our club again. And those set pieces.. is that what we paid Austin for.... embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 A chapter closed and thank god for that. we move on and hopefully when these dark days are well behind us and we are rightfully challenging again in the years to come , I can remember him as a classy footballer and not the DOF and Manager he was. Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonedinoz Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Can’t see any clubs breaking down the door to appoint a Levein Think his time in Football might be over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bruno Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Has there been an official announcement that today is his last day? Won't believe it until I see something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Share options, use of a luxury car for a year, lifetime private healthcare and membership at Dalmahoy... I made that up as well. 😄 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 26 minutes ago, Selkirk_Jambo said: This is where I'm at. End of the road for him and AM but I won't be holding any grudges. I think the heart scare changed him a lot more than he let on. He was obviously never a top, top level manager but he always seemed to be able to get fight and dedication from his players and I think a lot of that came from his intense personality. After the scare, he was proper mellow and that seemed to filter through to the team. I think he'll retire or get DOF job at small club. I woud be shocked to see him back in the dugout. Your middle paragraph completely reflects my own take. I said this on here months and months ago. After his heart scare he was never the same. Should indeed have retired/been relieved at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Big Bruno said: Has there been an official announcement that today is his last day? Won't believe it until I see something like that. Yes. Just under a week ago it was confirmed that CL and AM would officially leave today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bruno Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Horatio Caine said: Yes. Just under a week ago it was confirmed that CL and AM would officially leave today. By Hearts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackford Hearts Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, gedster said: Some of the worst football and worst players I've seen in decades.....they pulled a masterstroke in making a sows ear out a silk purse. Hopefully neither come anywhere near our club again. And those set pieces.. is that what we paid Austin for.... embarrassing. Personally I thought that was one of his successes getting £1million for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Big Bruno said: By Hearts? Yes, by AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockmac Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It was like his ability to spot talent and potential in players had been completely deleted from his mind. Many of his signings were woeful, with others just average at best. We threw good money at dross, wasting millions in wages. Our scouting set up was dreadful under him. Levein didn’t have a clue, never done his homework, got lazy, and accepted players on the advice of agents and John Murray! At the very least, he should have got a well run, organised team in place, to scout players far and wide. It’s vital we get this sorted out going forward. Levein staying to the bitter end and squeezing every last penny out the club says it all for me. Legacy ruined, but I doubt it even bothers him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Am sure as years pass I may soften my dislike for the man and if am honest, I hope I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 10 hours ago, JamboAl said: I don't think your first para is correct. Several took a 50% pay cut but when the club made use of the furlough it meant that the cut would be 30% or less. I don't know if CL or AM were furloughed with their contract end date being imminent ie their jobs were never going to be retained. There was no agreement re a wage cut as the players refused that to such an extent..(bar the odd one or two)....of course the furlough scheme meant it was possible to cut the proposed wages agreement from 50% to approx. 30% with of course exceptions as some people were not as well paid Players were still discussing salary cuts and then furlough made the salary cut easier to accept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, CJGJ said: There was no agreement re a wage cut as the players refused that to such an extent..(bar the odd one or two)....of course the furlough scheme meant it was possible to cut the proposed wages agreement from 50% to approx. 30% with of course exceptions as some people were not as well paid Players were still discussing salary cuts and then furlough made the salary cut easier to accept Do you mean there was no all round agreement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, Big Bruno said: Has there been an official announcement that today is his last day? Won't believe it until I see something like that. There is a Budge article in the Sun on line, which confirms so. The tone also confirms why we are in the mess that we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Good bye and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Should have gone along with Cathro. Pleased that the self-preservationist has now finally left the Club, hopefully his influence from afar has as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Good bye and good luck. Some punters back there saying he loved the club too much and then there`s this. Incredible stuff Millions wasted and wishing him good luck ? absolutely incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartandsoul Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, John mcCartney said: Some punters back there saying he loved the club too much and then there`s this. Incredible stuff Millions wasted and wishing him good luck ? absolutely incredible This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 year deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That's today 😁😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, John mcCartney said: Some punters back there saying he loved the club too much and then there`s this. Incredible stuff Millions wasted and wishing him good luck ? absolutely incredible I'm not a bitter person. The guy tried and failed as manager this time. His only full season was a 6th place finish, lc sf, sc final. He left us as manager this season second bottom in December after a round of fixtures. I'll go on that rather than bitter, twisted and personal attacks on a guy who was back on the training ground weeks after a heart attack and has spent the best part of 20 years with us. Folk can go on about trophies, shagging Ann etc. Fair doos, if that's their banter--crack on but tbh you can do one for calling me out on good bye and good luck. As I said, good bye and good luck to them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Both prob get jobs easily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Ok chief.Im not out to start a bickerfest on this thread.Its for their final thoughts on the matter and an outlet for an expression of relief I would say. Your a more forgiving punter than I obviously ,just find wishing someone well after serious damage caused a tad jarring. Onwards and upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lfhearts said: Both prob get jobs easily enough. Austin McPhee probably will if he wants one, but he is in a position where he doesn't actually need one, the football work for him appears to be to pass time. Through his other businesses he is already very comfortably off (although the 1st time I ever set eyes on him was outside the Prison Warders Club in McLeod Street, I was heading in there for a meeting and passed what I thought was a tramp hanging about outside, only to discover 10 minutes later it was Cathro's assistant). Craig Levein, I don't think so, the only way I think he may have to look for further work will depend on just how much he still owes the bookies and how much pressure they put on him to repay it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Hope neither darken the front door of tynecastle park again !! No doubt they'll be entitled to a loyalty bonus for staying till end of contract which sickening thought for both these losers So you have no proof of your post yet think its appropriate to tell us all as if its the truth...just stirring the pot If you are going to post speculation then at least say that's what it is Pretty clear many are using this thread as some sort of therapy to vent their frustrations and I hope it does the job for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: I'm not a bitter person. The guy tried and failed as manager this time. His only full season was a 6th place finish, lc sf, sc final. He left us as manager this season second bottom in December after a round of fixtures. I'll go on that rather than bitter, twisted and personal attacks on a guy who was back on the training ground weeks after a heart attack and has spent the best part of 20 years with us. Folk can go on about trophies, shagging Ann etc. Fair doos, if that's their banter--crack on but tbh you can do one for calling me out on good bye and good luck. As I said, good bye and good luck to them both. Well said sir! You have said the words that thousands of decent people think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 minute ago, CJGJ said: So you have no proof of your post yet think its appropriate to tell us all as if its the truth...just stirring the pot If you are going to post speculation then at least say that's what it is Pretty clear many are using this thread as some sort of therapy to vent their frustrations and I hope it does the job for them Yeah because there is nothing to be frustrated about. It’s sickening how many embrace failure like a comfort blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It’s nice to think that we’ve left behind the days of listening to him lie about the fitness of players and constantly pretending that embarrassing performances were decent ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Best hat trick since Rudi against St Mirren ... Levein, MacPhee and their signature player MacLean all leave the club on the same day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: It’s nice to think that we’ve left behind the days of listening to him lie about the fitness of players and constantly pretending that embarrassing performances were decent ones. You're obviously right. Haring, Souttar, Naismith etc should all have been sacked for feigning injury just to "protect" CL. Shades of Johnson and Cummings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolcross lad Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Very disappointed in Levein as a DOF and manager 2nd time around.He has been responsible for wasting millions and for the malaise that developed around our football department.How he managed to stay in post for so long is a mystery to me.Glad he is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, JamboAl said: You're obviously right. Haring, Souttar, Naismith etc should all have been sacked for feigning injury just to "protect" CL. Shades of Johnson and Cummings. “Back in a few weeks.” A common refrain which was always wrong and was nothing more than a ploy to make people think improvement was on the horizon. Because, as you well know, Levein was purely a victim of INJUREEEEEEEEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 all the best to them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 3 hours ago, gashauskis9 said: And the award for biggest understatement goes too...😂😂😂 4 hours ago, gashauskis9 said: Seeing as it’s your last day and it’s nice outside, feel free to **** off early today lads. Yasss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: “Back in a few weeks.” A common refrain which was always wrong and was nothing more than a ploy to make people think improvement was on the horizon. Because, as you well know, Levein was purely a victim of INJUREEEEEEEEZ I'd guess he'd be saying these things after consultation with medical/physio staff and players who do look on the mend sometimes break down. I think Naisy and Souttar have done that several times while Haring seems to have had problems with diagnosis- just like Colin Cameron did several years ago. PS: Do you think CL is also responsible for Covid 19? Edited May 31, 2020 by JamboAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, JamboAl said: I'd guess he'd be saying these things after consultation with medical/physio staff and players who do look on the mend sometimes break down. I think Naisy and Souttar have done that several times while Haring seems to have had problems with diagnosis- just like Colin Cameron did several years ago. PS: Do you think CL is also responsible for Covid 19? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It all started going to ratshit when Robbie was hounded out imo Wouldn’t say that was Levein’s fault, but what followed, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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