David Black Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, jambo-in-furness said: Klopp could be free soon. Is that Jurgan or his younger brother Klippity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, BigPaul365 said: Putting Stendel aside, (and puppet Cathro) the first managerial appointment which hasn’t been in the jobs for boys network since Paulo Sergio in August 2011. Every reason to be excited about this appointment, finally a change to the pish we have had to swim through for half a decade + and can move forward now. *If true* we must give him time and taper expectations for next season. Give Alex Neil three transfer windows and the time. Have a look at things when 2022-2023 is underway. I know what you mean, but with Savage at the club, he's clearly having an influence if this happens. Not quite jobs for the boys level, but still taking the recommendation of someone. Just hope it's right this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 IMO Mr Savage maybe making his position at the club known and it is time for major changes, starting with the removal of RN. He has worked with Alex Neil for a long time over the years at various clubs, good record of bringing through young players, at Hamilton in particular. The one thing we have to sort out once and for all is the shambles at the Academy, give youth a chance and at least if RN has been removed, that can be achieved. I really hope that Mrs Budge is listening to Joe Savage, as enough is enough and unless there is change the FOH contributions and season ticket sales will plummet, which maybe as a successful businesswomen will trigger the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Maybe he will be in place for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Yeah this makes sense tbf with Savage being here. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jamdub said: IMO Mr Savage maybe making his position at the club known and it is time for major changes, starting with the removal of RN. He has worked with Alex Neil for a long time over the years at various clubs, good record of bringing through young players, at Hamilton in particular. The one thing we have to sort out once and for all is the shambles at the Academy, give youth a chance and at least if RN has been removed, that can be achieved. I really hope that Mrs Budge is listening to Joe Savage, as enough is enough and unless there is change the FOH contributions and season ticket sales will plummet, which maybe as a successful businesswomen will trigger the change. Savage undermining Rab with duds to get his bud into the Hearts job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaul365 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Locky said: I know what you mean, but with Savage at the club, he's clearly having an influence if this happens. Not quite jobs for the boys level, but still taking the recommendation of someone. Just hope it's right this time. To be honest I really don’t mind if Savage builds up his own network at the club, if anything it’s to be expected. It’s still a change from our broken factory machine of current jobs for boys. fully expect louis moult to come in as a striker option, and I don’t mind that either. I’m sure they will use there contacts to build the squad here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Would be big statement of intemt if happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Just now, BigPaul365 said: To be honest I really don’t mind if Savage builds up his own network at the club, if anything it’s to be expected. It’s still a change from our broken factory machine of current jobs for boys. fully expect louis moult to come in as a striker option, and I don’t mind that either. I’m sure they will use there contacts to build the squad here. Just hope that Savage, and Neil if he comes, are up to the task. I'd imagine they are, but I'm just cautious of Budge giving to much trust to people again. Purely for no reason other than what the last few years have shown us, but I guess we've got to learn to trust again at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashimoto Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 The appointment of Alex Neil would go a long way towards repairing the damage at Hearts It would also be a good reason for me to renew my season ticket. Mrs Budge, make it happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Locky said: Just hope that Savage, and Neil if he comes, are up to the task. I'd imagine they are, but I'm just cautious of Budge giving to much trust to people again. Purely for no reason other than what the last few years have shown us, but I guess we've got to learn to trust again at some point. For me Budge trusting the football department to get on with the football stuff can only be a positive thing, the issue only arises when the person being trusted is someone with no prior experience in running the football department (such as Levein) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaul365 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Just now, Locky said: Just hope that Savage, and Neil if he comes, are up to the task. I'd imagine they are, but I'm just cautious of Budge giving to much trust to people again. Purely for no reason other than what the last few years have shown us, but I guess we've got to learn to trust again at some point. At the end of the day Alex Neil has managed at a much higher level than Neilson, and Levein (club level). He got Norwich promoted to the English Prem with only 18 months management experience or thereabouts? At 33 years old. Some years on now he can only be more experienced and have a great network. He, when possible, plays lovely attacking football. I think we can only trust the process here and leave him to it and give him plenty time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jamdub said: IMO Mr Savage maybe making his position at the club known and it is time for major changes, starting with the removal of RN. He has worked with Alex Neil for a long time over the years at various clubs, good record of bringing through young players, at Hamilton in particular. The one thing we have to sort out once and for all is the shambles at the Academy, give youth a chance and at least if RN has been removed, that can be achieved. I really hope that Mrs Budge is listening to Joe Savage, as enough is enough and unless there is change the FOH contributions and season ticket sales will plummet, which maybe as a successful businesswomen will trigger the change. If there is one thing that would spark Budge into action it would be seeing income levels starting to fall from low season ticket sales etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 34 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Savage undermining Rab with duds to get his bud into the Hearts job. Budge knows about cronyism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Deodato said: You heard it here first. .... bringing his slaphead doppelgangers as assistants..... Naisy would approve. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Lone Striker said: .... bringing his slaphead doppelgangers as assistants..... Naisy would approve. ☺️ Ross Kemp Folds , if you want a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Sadly folks it is pie in the sky stuff. His family is settled down south. His daughter has just started school after Easter full time. Plenty of opportunities down south to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Apologies if this is a Peebles post but just realised Neil signed Naismith for Norwich. No idea how they get on but might be scope for him becoming a player coach in a similar role to Brown at Aberdeen. Naismith has completely lost his way this season. Maybe needs a fresh challenge and more responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, gnasher75 said: Apologies if this is a Peebles post but just realised Neil signed Naismith for Norwich. No idea how they get on but might be scope for him becoming a player coach in a similar role to Brown at Aberdeen. Naismith has completely lost his way this season. Maybe needs a fresh challenge and more responsibility. Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Wanshot. Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Not Happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Wanshot. Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, LarrysRightFoot said: We either go with a manager on a supposed downward trajectory- McInnes Neill Or one on a upward trajectory but unproven at a bigger club - Goodwin Davidson McCann (he seems to have got ICT going but yes it’d be a huge risk, especially given what’s happened the last 5 years) Or someone new to management Big Dunc McCann I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNaismith Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Deodato said: You heard it here first. Second... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 What is with the love in with this guy? Any new manager serving under Budge will fail. Until she goes off to the land of **** it is all pointless anyway. The only manager she will be eyeing up will be Heston ****ing Blumenthal for her restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Deodato said: You heard it here first. A bold prediction from a Kickback name that's been around for years. Until now I've dismissed any talk of us getting Neil as wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaul365 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Scottie Wanshot. said: McCann I think. My worry is with circa £500k compensation for Neilson, McCulloch & Forrest it may be this level of hire (I appreciate that is not your point though). Secret benefactor time though. Anything seems to be financially possible at Hearts, we forget how lucky we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I don’t believe for one second that hearts are actively seeking a replacement for neilson, whilst he is still in charge. Any moves will be made once the league is finished and it’s confirmed neilson has gone, if he goes. All I see here is people reading social media and passing off rumours as fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Hashimoto said: The appointment of Alex Neil would go a long way towards repairing the damage at Hearts It would also be a good reason for me to renew my season ticket. Mrs Budge, make it happen! Two games in you better hope your on here. Calling for the head of Alex Neil_son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: What is with the love in with this guy? Any new manager serving under Budge will fail. Until she goes off to the land of **** it is all pointless anyway. The only manager she will be eyeing up will be Heston ****ing Blumenthal for her restaurant. The land of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, pablo said: That's a bald claim FTFY 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Barack said: The land of *****. Near Devon. Aw that one 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idle Talk Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 That's me convinced. I'm away to put my life savings and the kids education money on Alex Neil as next Hearts manager. You better no be wrong about this or I'm dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: I don’t believe for one second that hearts are actively seeking a replacement for neilson, whilst he is still in charge. Any moves will be made once the league is finished and it’s confirmed neilson has gone, if he goes. All I see here is people reading social media and passing off rumours as fact. If the decision has been made to say thank you and goodbye once the league is won, of course the club will be actively seeking a replacement. Just as they did a deal with Robbie before telling anyone Stendel wasn't being kept on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: I don’t believe for one second that hearts are actively seeking a replacement for neilson, whilst he is still in charge. Any moves will be made once the league is finished and it’s confirmed neilson has gone, if he goes. All I see here is people reading social media and passing off rumours as fact. I think you’re being quite naive here tbh. We pretty much did that very thing less than a year ago......employed another manager without telling the old one he definitely wasn’t coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashimoto Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Two games in you better hope your on here. Calling for the head of Alex Neil_son Why 2 games in? Anyone that is untainted with the Levein / Neilson era will get more than 2 games from me. I can go as far back as Tommy Walker. IMO I don't believe that there has been a worse combinations of managers than the ones we have had to suffer these past 5 years (Stendel excluded). And for the record I don't have a short memory! Neil or whoever will be a breath of fresh air for me and a more than welcome change.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Just now, Hashimoto said: Why 2 games in? Anyone that is untainted with the Levein / Neilson era will get more than 2 games from me. I can go as far back as Tommy Walker. IMO I don't believe that there has been a worse combinations of managers than the ones we have had to suffer these past 5 years (Stendel excluded). And for the record I don't have a short memory! Neil or whoever will be a breath of fresh air for me and a more than welcome change.. Relax I was joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Deodato said: You heard it here first. Is Dominic Cummings allowed to travel up north again? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashimoto Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Tommy Brown said: Relax I was joking OK.....THe past few weeks have been a bit fraught. I'm relaxed now......chilled with a glass of red wine...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, lou said: The land of what? Sounds like suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hope he can help with this. Some stats to add to the list: Played 182 matches in the top flight. We’ve won only 62 of those matches. If we fail to finish 3rd next season we will match the worst run outside the top 3 since 1985. If we fail to finish top 4 the following season it will become the worst run outside those places since 1970 to 1985. Via the FoH (£12 million nearly), James Anderson (£15 million) and yearly season ticket sales (£4.5million roughly a year), the fans/fan have handed over near £60million. That doesn’t include Merch, match day money, streams etc etc. No trophies, one 3rd place finish, 2 seasons in the championship. 97 players signed. 7 transfer fees recouped. 2 transfers of over £1million (Hickey, Sow). Lafferty and Rossi higher end 6 figure sums, the rest minimal 6 figure fees. 1 academy prospect sold (Hickey). All other academy graduates have left at the end of their contracts. As we see with Irving. 0 minutes to anyone under the age of 20 in the league this year. 0 academy prospects making their debut this season. Only 1 last season and 1 the season before. First ever defeat to Alloa. First defeat to a non league team since 1900. First defeat to Queens and Raith at home for decades. First dropped points to Morton, Arbroath in decades. 2 wins in 10. This isn’t a blip. This is the club rewriting our own history and not in a good way. This is the club changing our standing within the Scottish game. St Johnston have won more trophies than us in the past decade and have finished in the top 6 more than us over the last decade. The anger isn’t cause we lost to Brora. The Brora game was the straw that broke the camels back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 38 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: I don’t believe for one second that hearts are actively seeking a replacement for neilson, whilst he is still in charge. Any moves will be made once the league is finished and it’s confirmed neilson has gone, if he goes. All I see here is people reading social media and passing off rumours as fact. Agree Styles. Just cannot see that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Hope he can help with this. Some stats to add to the list: Played 182 matches in the top flight. We’ve won only 62 of those matches. If we fail to finish 3rd next season we will match the worst run outside the top 3 since 1985. If we fail to finish top 4 the following season it will become the worst run outside those places since 1970 to 1985. Via the FoH (£12 million nearly), James Anderson (£15 million) and yearly season ticket sales (£4.5million roughly a year), the fans/fan have handed over near £60million. That doesn’t include Merch, match day money, streams etc etc. No trophies, one 3rd place finish, 2 seasons in the championship. 97 players signed. 7 transfer fees recouped. 2 transfers of over £1million (Hickey, Sow). Lafferty and Rossi higher end 6 figure sums, the rest minimal 6 figure fees. 1 academy prospect sold (Hickey). All other academy graduates have left at the end of their contracts. As we see with Irving. 0 minutes to anyone under the age of 20 in the league this year. 0 academy prospects making their debut this season. Only 1 last season and 1 the season before. First ever defeat to Alloa. First defeat to a non league team since 1900. First defeat to Queens and Raith at home for decades. First dropped points to Morton, Arbroath in decades. 2 wins in 10. This isn’t a blip. This is the club rewriting our own history and not in a good way. This is the club changing our standing within the Scottish game. St Johnston have won more trophies than us in the past decade and have finished in the top 6 more than us over the last decade. The anger isn’t cause we lost to Brora. The Brora game was the straw that broke the camels back. That was put brilliantly,,,👏👏👏🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Will believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1874f Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Captain Scarlett said: Why? He’s been fired from his last two jobs for being Keek. Exactly should be going for Gerrard or Davie Moyes get a life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 55 minutes ago, Barack said: Looks like a concerned Vulcan. I'll take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Deodato said: You heard it here first. I hope you're right, mate. You've never been an attention seeker so I doubt you'd be hinting at something that's complete BS. As for the usual suspects, this guy would be the business, knows his stuff. Please let it be so. Will believe it when I see it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I'm pretty sure I heard the name Alex Neil long before this thread was started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 That will do for me. Ps please be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Would take him, not sure if it’s true though. Wouldn’t have the op down as a slaver though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sertse Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Jamdub said: IMO Mr Savage maybe making his position at the club known and it is time for major changes, starting with the removal of RN. He has worked with Alex Neil for a long time over the years at various clubs, good record of bringing through young players, at Hamilton in particular. The one thing we have to sort out once and for all is the shambles at the Academy, give youth a chance and at least if RN has been removed, that can be achieved. I really hope that Mrs Budge is listening to Joe Savage, as enough is enough and unless there is change the FOH contributions and season ticket sales will plummet, which maybe as a successful businesswomen will trigger the change. Pretty much what I wanted to type but much better than how I would have said it. Seems like a proper football manager and Savage will definitely seem to be doing his job by organising this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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