manaliveits105 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Definitely best cup win manager - broke the bogie and although 2012 was great it was an expected win . JJ knocking on Doncasters door as we speak - Soprano style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Superb to have JJ at the club. Like Robbo, he should be on the pay roll for life and do whatever he thinks needs done. Welcome home, Mr Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, kila said: He's actually left Edinburgh City now. http://www.edinburghcityfc.com/2020/07/15/club-statement-7/ Edinburgh City FC Confirms Jim Jefferies’ Departure The Club can today confirm that Sporting Director Jim Jefferies has left his role in order to return to Heart of Midlothian. The board would like to place on record its thanks to Jim for all the hard work, experience and enthusiasm he has brought to the Club since joining in February 2017. Having such a well-known and popular figure in Scottish Football involved in and representing Edinburgh City has helped to elevate the Club’s presence since joining the SPFL and his knowledge of the game has been invaluable over the last four years. Chairman Jim Brown was keen to pay tribute to Jim for his contribution to the Club . “I would like to thank Jim for being a major part of the Club and helping us develop and transition from the Lowland League to becoming an established SPFL side, challenging at the top of League 2. Jim’s experience really has been second to none and he will always be a major part of the Club’s story.” “While there is of course sadness to see Jim depart, even when I persuaded him to get involved with the Club in 2017, I thought that we only ever had him on loan from Hearts, as my feeling was that he would be needed there at some point in the future.” Everyone at the Club wishes Jim the best of luck in his new role at Hearts; he will always be a welcome guest at Ainslie Park in the future. #OurECFC Pity, though no doubt he can return next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Love the Jet Hope he does better than our last Advisor on Sports Matters to the Board ... Malofeev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, jamboinglasgow said: Happy with this. I still think JJ is not the right man long term for the sporting director role, but as an advisor in the short term he is useful and wise descision to get him advising the board on football matters in the meantime Bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Wooooof..... 🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome back to a genuine club legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 26 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: "Jim has agreed to join us for 6 months, on a part-time basis, to give Ann and the Board advice and guidance on a range of footballing matters. Jim will work closely with Ann during the transfer window, which has now opened, to help make the changes to the squad that Robbie feels are needed." I'd say thats the DOF role... 😀 DOF is not a part time role, nor is it an advisory role. The DOF has executive authority to make decisions within agreed parameters and budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 wonder if he'll be on the blower to any of the 98 squad asking if they know any players that might be of interest. some good contacts in there alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great news 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyscott82 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Love this news. He belongs here. Very classy statement from Edinburgh City too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home Mr Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 75 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Brilliant news. Welcome back, Legend. Good move and not before time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 The best decision Budge has made since taking over the club. Welcome back big Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome back JJ - true Hearts legend and will certainly add massive value to us for however long hes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, graygo said: Backwards step by the club, can't see what he can possibly add to the club. Said nobody ever!!!! Just about launched in at you there 😎 then I scrolled down 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo007 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome back to a genuine club legend. Just as you say . Zico there's only one JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black stump Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great news, back where he belongs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 34 minutes ago, TWF said: So I take it you are undoubtedly pleased with this news, and not before time too ONWARDS and UPWARDS Definitely happy with this 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, RobNox said: DOF is not a part time role, nor is it an advisory role. The DOF has executive authority to make decisions within agreed parameters and budget. I think you are right. He has been hired for 6 months to advise the Board which IMO means he will be a sounding board for AB on the more football side of the business. That leaves RN free to get on with 1st team playing matters but I'd be surprised also if he did not bend JJ's ear too from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 It sounds like he'll do the role of sporting director without becoming a formal director. I wonder if it was us, or him, that doesnt see JJ as the SD. This is without a doubt positive news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Brilliant news, welcome back JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome back Sir Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great news. Back to negotiate a new training kit deal with Pony, I'd imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolcross lad Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Some sound football sense being introduced into the boardroom.Very good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWF Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Feels like an Arnie moment. Feels like the gunboat skipper in "Dr No" Feels like General Douglas Macarthur THEY ALL STATED "They SHALL RETURN"!!!!!!!! At least JJ will not be "Home Alone" as he will have the Hearts Family to lend a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, RobNox said: DOF is not a part time role, nor is it an advisory role. The DOF has executive authority to make decisions within agreed parameters and budget. Surely that would be decided by the employer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamorgan Jambo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Would love to see JJ appointed as a board director after the Sporting Director appointment is made. We’re missing a football voice from there’s just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanHearts Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great to have JJ back and nice statement from JB at EC who is a top bloke too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Good to have the big man back in the trenches with us. Welcome home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 All you can say is the club will be better off with him in it, welcome back 🙌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 This is great news 👍 After yesterday's threats from the SFA we needed good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Lazarus returneth! Yas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Filling the club up with proper Hearts men. Decent tactic for where we’re at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 This will give Robbie his head and if the arrangement works I could see it continuing beyond 6 months - no SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Brilliant news! Hearts man and hearts legend, Will only advise whats in our best interests. Welcome home Mr Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWF Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Let's have a party- a welcome home warming party!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo007 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Glamorgan Jambo said: Would love to see JJ appointed as a board director after the Sporting Director appointment is made. We’re missing a football voice from there’s just now. If he's able after 6 months and enjoy's his return , would make him a board Director , just as you have said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Debut 4 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 A winner. Knows the game inside out. Will subtly promote attacking football even though in a more distant role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Price Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow Bill Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Genuinely made me smile hearing about this. No bigger Hearts man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Rock Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great move by the club, another way of bringing the fans together again. Do you think we can get him in beside the fans starting a few songs during match day? 😊. Welcome home JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome home JJ, a man who breathes, bleeds and his very heart beats Heart of Midlothian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I love this man. Welcome home JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddyalexneil Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Terrific news. A man that knows and loves the club. Hopefully like others have mentioned he might in the future take on some sort of role on the board. We need someone with not only good knowledge of the game but bleeds maroon. Welcome home JJ! Edited July 15, 2020 by Geddyalexneil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbank2 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Story from back in the 90's in his first stint. After a few dodgy results early in his tenure, and after a particularly bad one, got the players gathered for a "chat" I heard it went as follows......"If things carry on like this, people will find their careers here being suddenly over. Could be some of you, could be me. Let me share something with you......IT'S NO GONNAE BE ME!" Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, fancy a brew said: Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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