redjambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Cue the “not going back ‘till Levein leaves” guys now “not going back ‘till Budge leaves”. 😎 Followed by "I'm not going back until Levein's name is removed from the Main Stand plaque". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 minute ago, redjambo said: Followed by "I'm not going back until Levein's name is removed from the Main Stand plaque". 😂 shouldn’t laugh at people being disillusioned but **** it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Zoom party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Cue the “not going back ‘till Levein leaves” guys now “not going back ‘till Budge leaves”. 😎 Any old excuse eh ! Who knows what these fans are thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, mitch41 said: Any old excuse eh ! Who knows what these fans are thinking. They’re probably thinking ‘I’m not going back ‘till Budge leaves’ 🤷🏼♀️ in my experience, two or three good performances and they’ll flood back no matter who’s at the club. Edited May 14, 2020 by GinRummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterwoodwelder Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, south morocco said: Good news. I think CL is finished in football now. Will be interesting to see where Austin ends up now. Austin will end up in Cupar with his academy that he set up, A M soccer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, David Black said: That's a far whack saved of the budget. When you add Stendel and the release clause for relegation, it's ok to use it in this context, it will help us I'm sure cut costs appropriately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Peebo said: I wonder what will happen to that tie up with Austin’s side business that was going to be so profitable for us... Would expect his company will continue to organise/support the youth tournaments and support elements of the coaching tie up with that US club. 1 hour ago, Sertse said: Wouldn't be surprised to see Levein in League One. I feel a bit sorry for McPhee, I don't think he's a bad guy overall. Just not right for us. Wouldn't be surprised if Austin is coaching again soon. His time leading at Hearts didn’t work out but it’s arguable the more experienced Levein and current incumbent hasn’t done any better with the squad. He’ll point that out every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodami Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Levein really is a pathetic excuse of a man. Wouldn't walk away for free after causing colossal damage to the club and even in lockdown wouldn't walk away as a gesture. Great player, a manager who ended up years out of his time, an absolute welt of a man. Don't bother coming back to Tynecastle, there's no chance he would buy a season ticket anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Praise the lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Ramsay Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Levein shouldnt be allowed to step foot back inside Tynecastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, mitch41 said: Daly gone, Levein going, McPhee going, Fox sidelined, Gallagher ? I recon Fox will leave unless his contract isn’t due to run out. What a pile of manure. Forgot about John Murray until Brave Heart reminded me. You still can't have a CEO who hasn't a scooby about the " Core Business" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 TBF I have never really seen what McPhee did at the club and think maybe he was hampered by Levein's tactics and team selections. Maybe even just in the wrong role. Can't say I heard anything good he's done since he started working from home either, so maybe best to let him go. As for Levein, I will reserve judgement until the door hits is arse on the way out. Can't bring myself to fully trust Ann where he is concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: Great news. Now all you fans who said they’d not go back till they were gone go and get your ST’s. I'll wait until it is confirmed he has gone thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jodami said: Levein really is a pathetic excuse of a man. Wouldn't walk away for free after causing colossal damage to the club and even in lockdown wouldn't walk away as a gesture. Great player, a manager who ended up years out of his time, an absolute welt of a man. Don't bother coming back to Tynecastle, there's no chance he would buy a season ticket anyway. Totally irrelevant to the predicament we are in thanks mainly to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, mitch41 said: Great news. Now all you fans who said they’d not go back till they were gone go and get your ST’s. Where are we seeing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 39 minutes ago, davemclaren said: The admin team and moderators are looking forwards to the ‘Levein has now been gone a week’ thread. 😄🤔 If true, I reckon the Scottish Government should declare a national holiday for the 1st June each year and call it Levein Free day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ex member of the SaS said: TBF I have never really seen what McPhee did at the club and think maybe he was hampered by Levein's tactics and team selections. Maybe even just in the wrong role. Can't say I heard anything good he's done since he started working from home either, so maybe best to let him go. As for Levein, I will reserve judgement until the door hits is arse on the way out. Can't bring myself to fully trust Ann where he is concerned Me neither. Gone, no longer on Hearts' payroll but he still has her ear. He'll still be, I suspect, her goto when she doesn't know what's she's doing. Edited May 14, 2020 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 As a final act of generosity Ann has allowed Craig to organise a car to drive them away from Tyncastle with some dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, martoon said: Me neither. Gone, no longer on Hearts' payroll but he still has her ear. He'll still be, I suspect, her goto when she doesn't know what's she's doing. He will be paid by her through some other way for an advisory role, guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, martoon said: Me neither. Gone, no longer on Hearts' payroll but he still has her ear. He'll still be, I suspect, her goto when she doesn't know what's she's doing. 1 minute ago, Last Laff said: He will be paid by her through some other way for an advisory role, guaranteed. There's being neurotic, there's being paranoid, and then there's this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, fancy a brew said: As a final act of generosity Ann has allowed Craig to organise a car to drive them away from Tyncastle with some dignity. Edited May 14, 2020 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolcross lad Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Time and Millions wasted. Levein was a disaster.Somehow McPhee survived post Cathro. I will never understand how Ann Budge continued to support Levein as the level of his incompetence became increasingly evident season after season.Time to move on but its hard to forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, mitch41 said: Great news. Now all you fans who said they’d not go back till they were gone go and get your ST’s. Absolutely delighted about this, especially McPhee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, lost in space said: Suitable leaving gift? Can we do a crowd-fund?? Let’s buy McPhee a foreigner he can speak to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveins Battalion Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Whilst it will be a relief to see the back of them it really is beyond parody that these two are still being paid by our club. The worst management team in my lifetime,and to add misery they have sat out their contracts and shat on us. A massive rebuild in terms of coaching set up and backroom staff through to player recruitment and youth academy all needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Leveins Battalion said: Whilst it will be a relief to see the back of them it really is beyond parody that these two are still being paid by our club. The worst management team in my lifetime,and to add misery they have sat out their contracts and shat on us. A massive rebuild in terms of coaching set up and backroom staff through to player recruitment and youth academy all needed. I’d love to know why either of them were really kept him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Sad how Levein has totally destroyed his reputation at the club after the good work done up until Robbie left. Seems incredible to think at one point last season, people were talking of a title challenge. He'll point to injuries as an excuse but the overall recruitment, tactics and coaching have been woeful under him as manager. I wonder if he regrets Jack Ross leaving. as his departure resulting in Cathro being the chosen head coach is a sliding doors moment for me. Don't get the loathing of MacPhee as he was never the one calling the shots and at least of some his recruitment was decent (albeit folk he knew from Northern Ireland). I do find his wearing of a suit when interim manager a heinous crime though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) A step in the right direction for the club, but they should never have been allowed to stay this long. Utterly horrendous decision from the board and one that we will live to regret long into the next couple of seasons. Not sure how much blame you can pin on MacPhee and think he's been made a bit of a scapegoat in all this, but I'm certainly very glad to see the back of Levein who has run us into the ground this last season and should never be let near the club again. I'd like to see the money saved going towards getting Stendel to have a punt at getting us promoted. Edited May 14, 2020 by Batistuta87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner Herzog Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 The first steps out of a nightmarish couple of years. Now to bin the current manager & 90% of the playing/coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Sertse said: Beating an old horse here but it's ridiculous that it has taken this long for them to be released. They should have been away MONTHS ago. Let's hope that next season regardless of what league we're in, we can stop this rot. Budge soft as shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 50 minutes ago, Mysterion said: Would expect his company will continue to organise/support the youth tournaments and support elements of the coaching tie up with that US club. Will be interesting to see (although I suspect we may never hear of it again). Certainly makes it easier to do an objective cost/benefit analysis of the relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, redjambo said: There's being neurotic, there's being paranoid, and then there's this. It’s not paranoia because I’m not really fussed. As long as the club never have to pay him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Costanza said: Sad how Levein has totally destroyed his reputation at the club after the good work done up until Robbie left. Seems incredible to think at one point last season, people were talking of a title challenge. He'll point to injuries as an excuse but the overall recruitment, tactics and coaching have been woeful under him as manager. I wonder if he regrets Jack Ross leaving. as his departure resulting in Cathro being the chosen head coach is a sliding doors moment for me. Don't get the loathing of MacPhee as he was never the one calling the shots and at least of some his recruitment was decent (albeit folk he knew from Northern Ireland). I do find his wearing of a suit when interim manager a heinous crime though. McPhee contributed feck all and is nowhere near as good as he thinks he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, redjambo said: There's being neurotic, there's being paranoid, and then there's this. You really think Ann will cease asking her bff for advice even after May 31. I don't. No neurosis or paranoia, red. I just don't believe her bond with and reliance on CL will end just because his contract ends. @Last Laff's scenario playing out would not surprise me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Good riddance losers. I hope the door smacks you on the way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: McPhee contributed feck all and is nowhere near as good as he thinks he is You must have more insight than me as I don't know how the operation worked, albeit there is little evidence of his much heralded analysis at Northern Ireland and the coaching at the club was clearly sh1te. He must have something based on NI but in any case, it's Levein as the man in charge who gets all my ire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, martoon said: You really think Ann will cease asking her bff for advice even after May 31. I don't. No neurosis or paranoia, red. I just don't believe her bond with and reliance on CL will end just because his contract ends. @Last Laff's scenario playing out would not surprise me either. I'm not inside Ann's head, so can never be sure of course, Martoon, but I think (fervently hope) she has wisened up now that she's seen what her history of listening to Craig has done to the club. In saying that, I have to admit that my main opposition to opinions like yours and LL's is that it really does us feck all good. In fact it's unwanted negativity for the sake of it. We have to move on. If there's any proof after he's gone that Levein still has input into the club then let's address it if/when it happens. In the meantime it's pure conjecture, like the mindset of someone who can never be happy even when there is cause to be. Let's just put him behind us, be happy at his departure, and try to sort out the mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks for all your work and efforts. Both leave with my best wishes, and thanks. Just didn’t work out really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, neilnunb said: It also meant there was still a huge cloud hanging over the club and unease amongst the support. I can't see what good it did having him lurking around when Stendel was battling to win over players also. He was nowhere near the 1st team and was banished from Riccarton when the squads were there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb1958 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Brilliant news ! Let the rebuild commence Yes feck off the pair of barstewards and don't let the door hit your arses on the way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: Thanks for all your work and efforts. Both leave with my best wishes, and thanks. Just didn’t work out really. I wouldn't be as lenient as you (prepare for pelters, by the way ), but I was just thinking that on a personal level I hope that they both find something in life that they enjoy doing and are successful at, as I wish almost all people. I just want it to be away from Hearts, as it will be very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Restonbabe said: He was nowhere near the 1st team and was banished from Riccarton when the squads were there GOOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, tian447 said: Let's get them classy parting gifts. Maybe a crystal decanter of some sort. I think a couple of Broken Mugs would be more fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Sertse said: Beating an old horse here but it's ridiculous that it has taken this long for them to be released. They should have been away MONTHS ago. Let's hope that next season regardless of what league we're in, we can stop this rot. Total lack of leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Homme said: They put us in position to be expelled by the SPFL and had the audacity to stick around when told they were no longer required. Unforgiveable. Both Fifers 🤔👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, redjambo said: I'm not inside Ann's head, so can never be sure of course, Martoon, but I think (fervently hope) she has wisened up now that she's seen what her history of listening to Craig has done to the club. In saying that, I have to admit that my main opposition to opinions like yours and LL's is that it really does us feck all good. In fact it's unwanted negativity for the sake of it. We have to move on. If there's any proof after he's gone that Levein still has input into the club then let's address it if/when it happens. In the meantime it's pure conjecture, like the mindset of someone who can never be happy even when there is cause to be. Let's just put him behind us, be happy at his departure, and try to sort out the mess. Fair enough. Hopefully, post 31 May, there will be no issue. A sound appointment to replace Levein would certainly allay any fears or suspicions. You're right. Moving on benefits us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Restonbabe said: He was nowhere near the 1st team and was banished from Riccarton when the squads were there He told certain players in person that they were surplus to requirements, he was chatting to players in the corridors which I know for a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I think a couple of Broken Mugs would be more fitting. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, martoon said: Fair enough. Hopefully, post 31 May, there will be no issue. A sound appointment to replace Levein would certainly allay any fears or suspicions. You're right. Moving on benefits us all. I would welcome such an appointment. However, given the current crisis and financial situation, it may take longer than we would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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