A Shoreditch Heart Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I will always love him for this game - he played in the previous derby and was one of the few that was in the team for the following season. He is pretty much the happiest man on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, JimmyCant said: Well it’s not going to be a Levein type situation where JJ rules the roost and what he says is what happens, but he’s been asked to advise because of his experience and stature in the game and particularly with our club. If he advises that a player isn’t signed, I expect that advice to be followed. If he advises a player is a good fit, in conjunction with Robbie agreeing, I expect us to progress on that advice and try and sign the player. So you are saying JJ has the final veto on signing players???? Surely not ?? You are suggesting JJ picks the players we should sign, gets Robbie’s ok then goes ahead?? Surely not? This is just a straight swop JJ for CL based on your comments. Surely not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Bring Back Paulo Sergio said: Nice to have a role for him but not entirely optimistic about him being involved with identifying players to sign. Can't be worse than Levein and John Murray so that's a huge positive. Welcome Home JJ. JJ and John Murray are very good mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, Cruyff said: JJ can find us players. He can do that job nae bother for a couple of years and play golf. Delighted to have him back. 🇱🇻 Don’t think he has been hired as a scout. He has been hired to advise the Board on footballing matters on a part time basis for 6 months. Hardly likely to allow someone on that basis be responsible for identifying new players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: I’ll see your 5 and raise you 10 McCann Weir Adam Flogel Fulton Cameron Salvatore Rosset Niemi Bruno Not to mention he also signed all 4 Hearts goalscorers in the 5-1 final ! (Although tbf Gowser just came back from loan in 2010 rather than signed) Edited July 15, 2020 by A_A wehatethehibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weebroon98 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great move to bring JJ back, he'll be invaluable until all the off field crap dies down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 PHM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, 1953 said: Great move to bring JJ back, he'll be invaluable until all the off field crap dies down. AB will be grateful when she sees what he can bring to the table.she will be thinking if only..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Very pleased the big man is back. Mr Hearts. Remember always finding it odd when I was younger that he was managing Killie. It was like they had something that didn't belong to them! I wish he'd been brought in alongside Levein, think he would have tempered Leveins influence on the football massively. Something to learn from though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I would think he is one of the most respected figures across the spectrum of Scottish football if not the most respected. There is a Maori word, taonga. It means treasure. Jim Jefferies is Hearts taonga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Ray Gin said: There were some clangers too: Fitzroy Simpson Gordan Petric Hans Eskillson Kevin James Leigh Jenkinson Even Sir Alex signed some shit in his time , it's impossible not to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Just finished work and logged on to see this news, delighted, welcome home Mr Jim👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, ramrod said: Even Sir Alex signed some shit in his time , it's impossible not to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, ramrod said: Even Sir Alex signed some shit in his time , it's impossible not to . Nothing wrong with Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba. That Bebe was a player too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Really Good short term appointment. Welcome back jj. Explains the holding off for a dof as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle rock Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Craig_ said: Nothing wrong with Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba. That Bebe was a player too... William pruner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Said ages ago he should've been at Tynecastle in some capacity. He's been asked (when Levein was in charge) if he would consider going back and making a contribution and he said that if Ann asked him he would be pleased. He was as sick of what he was watching as we were! The impression I got was that he wouldn't be interested in management but would enjoy working with the club in an advisory capacity. Glad he's around, hopefully he will be part of the process of picking a Director of Football. Knows what Hearts fans want and expect so couldn't have a better person to have around. Edited July 15, 2020 by jambonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarnbeejambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 delighted hes back, will make sure the board focus their efforts on whats best for the club..welcome home boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. Any transfer news?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointon Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home Mr Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. Doubt it Daza. She had the chance to have JJ, McCann and Locke in December but didn’t take so I doubt she saw it as a missed opportunity from five years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. Yeah, sure she really regretted that when we romped the championship and finished third in the Premiership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4nny_ Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home Sir JJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great to see JJ back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ east whitburn Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, fancy a brew said: 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 His 1997-98 team was incredible. In about teams from the beginning. Delighted by this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousset1 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: I’ll see your 5 and raise you 10 McCann Weir Adam Flogel Fulton Cameron Salvatore Rosset Niemi Bruno Exactly, and many other good signings. Personally, I thought big Hans was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Rousset1 said: Exactly, and many other good signings. Personally, I thought big Hans was amazing. Don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 JJ maybe isn’t known for flash signings, but he’s great at signing strong characters who’ll run through a brick wall for the cause. Even if you look at his second term - Stevenson, Grainger, Elliott, Kyle. Also made a huge difference to Barr and Black, and of course brought Rudi back. I’ve no problem at all with him providing transfer advice. His record at Hearts on a tight budget will never be matched imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 8 hours ago, fancy a brew said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 3 hours ago, A_A wehatethehibs said: Not to mention he also signed all 4 Hearts goalscorers in the 5-1 final ! (Although tbf Gowser just came back from loan in 2010 rather than signed) Signed Sleeves who played a big part too... Wanted Capaldi rather than Skacel though, mind... 😬 Still a big welcome back from me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 8 hours ago, fancy a brew said: One of my favourite derby goals. The cross is a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonJambo1985 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Over the moon at this news. Absolute legend. Hopefully I’ll get the pleasure to meet him one day and shake his hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brawlad74 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home JJ a very sensible and obvious decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. I don't want to derail this thread, but if Budge regrets not keeping Locke as boss she's mental. There'd be no relegation as we'd still be in championship. Edited July 15, 2020 by Bunny Munro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hamilton genius Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: I don't want to derail his thread, but if Budge regrets not keeping Locke as boss she's mental. There'd be no relegation as we'd still be in championship. She doesn't, and she's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Absolutely delighted at this. Welcome Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenor Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 9 hours ago, fancy a brew said: My absolute favourite manager celebration ever! 😍 I'm so ****ing happy JJ is back. Jambos don't come any better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home Jim, the world is a better place when he is at Tynecastle. Delighted that Mr Hearts is back in his rightful place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underwaterwoodwelder Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home JJ. We all know you Bleed maroon and any advice from you is always from the head and heart. Absolute legend. FTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 7 hours ago, fancy a brew said: 😂😂😂 Think he might also have signed Cruyff's son or auntie or something for gazillions and he was a flop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 7 hours ago, dazajmbo said: If Budge had appointed JJ as DOF when she took over, and kept Locke as Boss. The move she has regretted ever since. I agree with you 100%. We'd also have got Rudi back to punish Hibs even more. Everyone makes mistakes and hindsight is great but the appointment of Levein proved to be a catastrophic error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 9 hours ago, soonbe110 said: Don’t think he has been hired as a scout. He has been hired to advise the Board on footballing matters on a part time basis for 6 months. Hardly likely to allow someone on that basis be responsible for identifying new players. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Special Officer Doofy said: I fed of that for quite a while. It gave me a warm feeling. The way he looks around and grabbed the nearest Jambo. That and him singing the Hearts song when he was sent to the stand. It's his house. It's his home. Edited July 16, 2020 by niblick1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, niblick1874 said: I fed of that for quite a while. It gave me a warm feeling. The way he looks around and grabbed the nearest Jambo. That and him singing the Hearts song when he was sent to the stand. It's his house. It's his home. Good man. I love JJ. I like you too, Niblick. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 BRILLIANT NEWS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. 👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 It’s often overlooked but JJ was superb at bringing through young players and making them adapt to first team level. Im not sure if he’ll have that strength of influence this time but hopefully he casts an eye over the reserves/youths and gives a few pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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