StevenNaismith Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Good to see wee Robbo back involved at ICT, he has taken up the role of sporting director and the club are looking for a new Head Coach. Edited May 13, 2021 by StevenNaismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Good to hear That’ll be Neil McCann potentially back in a job as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great news for Robbo....he’s clearly well on the way to being his old self again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Has to be Neil. Did very well in that short wee spell and I just have a feeling that a McCann/Robbo combination will work a treat up there. Regardless, welcome back to the game, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great news. Glad he's back. I'm sure Neil will want it and ICT won't look any further. Good for them, two good coaches, loads of experience there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Welcome back to the legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fantastic news about the wee man, I’m delighted to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Seems the ideal solution for both sides. I think some can be given director of football roles as a token gesture but I do think wee Robbo will excel at the position (could allow us to send a few up North on loan.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Glad to hear he is now able to return to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fantastic for Robbo and maybe an opportunity for Neil McCann too. Big plus would be if Dodds becomes number 2 and is thus kept off TV co-commentary duties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Apprentice Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Great news. Glad he's back. I'm sure Neil will want it and ICT won't look any further. Good for them, two good coaches, loads of experience there. Apparently McCann recently knocked back the Falkirk job for some sort of ‘football advisors’ role if you believe the Sun so perhaps not... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7091730/neil-mccann-snubs-falkirk-approach/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Stone on loan, Robbo/McCann running the show. Sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, The Apprentice said: Apparently McCann recently knocked back the Falkirk job for some sort of ‘football advisors’ role if you believe the Sun so perhaps not... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7091730/neil-mccann-snubs-falkirk-approach/amp/ Falkirk are League 1 though. He could get ICT into the SPL next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Viertel Hearts Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 A very good set up being put in place with all that considerable footballing knowledge - and for the record looks like a move by a thoughtful forward thinking organisation regarding the circumstances. Well done ICT!!! Will be on my list of places to visit for sure, and have the precious John Robertson signed ticket on the wall here in Deutschland!!! Very much a fan of the 2 Thistles !!! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Why is he no longer manger? I know about his recent loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Glad for Robbo that he’s able to get back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegementality Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 If his health is not great then it’s the best decision all round (other than him coming back to Tynecastle). If only we could uncover another John Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Good to hear, hope we can give them a few players in loan as it would do the kids good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 46 minutes ago, Furious Styles said: Why is he no longer manger? I know about his recent loss. Because he's now the sporting director. I'm sure he do both roles tho, it's been tried before... 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Well done Robbo. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great to hear this fantastic news 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Hope Robbo finds peace in his new role and life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phage Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 At 40 it's only dawning on me now, how spoilt we were to watch the wee guy week in week out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: I hope McCann gets the manager's position. He has something about him and I'll get pelters for saying this but I'd prefer him at Hearts to our current incumbent. I think quite a lot of the support are almost against having an ex Hearts player in principle because they specifically want someone who comes to the club with a completely fresh approach. Personally I rate McCann and feel he was harshly judged due to how things ended at Dundee. His competitiveness sometimes gets the better of him but he's an intelligent guy and could become a very decent manager in time IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Could be wrong, but I imagine that if Caley are advertising for a head coach, McCann won't be staying. If both parties were interested, you'd imagine that they'd just give him the job rather than externally advertising it. Could be way off the mark though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Locky said: Could be wrong, but I imagine that if Caley are advertising for a head coach, McCann won't be staying. If both parties were interested, you'd imagine that they'd just give him the job rather than externally advertising it. Could be way off the mark though. Don't they have to advertise it tho?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts1975 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Good to hear Robbo is back in some capacity - horrible what happened to him, but such is life. Welcome back wee man 👏👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Restonbabe said: Don't they have to advertise it tho?? Not necessarily. Plenty clubs just offer permanent roles to caretakers without an application process. Unless Caley just want to see what else is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 McCann has already turned down Falkirk due to accepting a position with some agency or consultancy firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENE Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Could be Paul Hartley.... now that would be a great team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) From the ICT statement it sounded like they had someone in mind for head coach sorry just seen the other post about applications. Edited May 13, 2021 by Newton51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: I am too, mon ami. 👍 I know. 👍 And, as you know, he’s an absolute hero of mine and my second favourite Hearts player ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Good luck Robbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 59 minutes ago, Locky said: Could be wrong, but I imagine that if Caley are advertising for a head coach, McCann won't be staying. If both parties were interested, you'd imagine that they'd just give him the job rather than externally advertising it. Could be way off the mark though. Who knows you could be right. The ICT board might just want to see who’s interested in the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Smith's right boot said: Because he's now the sporting director. I'm sure he do both roles tho, it's been tried before... 🤔 Only if they make him a full Board Director first........ Edited May 13, 2021 by Thomaso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I hope McCann gets the manager's position. He has something about him and I'll get pelters for saying this but I'd prefer him at Hearts to our current incumbent. No pelters here. At least shows a bit of passion on the touchline for one thing and can only imagine he is more tactically aware than our present manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Been out all day and just heard this. Great to see the wee man back in the game. My Hearts hero from yesteryear, well done Robbo ! Go wee man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 75 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Great news. Best wishes to a true legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class of 75 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Phage said: At 40 it's only dawning on me now, how spoilt we were to watch the wee guy week in week out. Agree. Imagine what he would be worth now if he was playing? Truly international class and could have fitted into any of the great Hearts teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I love him so much. Primary school to high school he was my man likes. Worship the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: I love him so much. Primary school to high school he was my man likes. Worship the guy. You take a lot of stick, i8. Some justified. Mostly though, it’s people targeting the poster rather than the post. Your quoted post (above) is good stuff, imo. I too, love the wee man. 💋 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 6 hours ago, martoon said: Has to be Neil. Did very well in that short wee spell and I just have a feeling that a McCann/Robbo combination will work a treat up there. Regardless, welcome back to the game, John. McCann just taken on a new job so it won’t be him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: McCann just taken on a new job so it won’t be him. Haven't checked what Neil's new gig is but thanks for the update, bud. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: I love him so much. Primary school to high school he was my man likes. Worship the guy. I was 13/14 when Robbo made his debut. He's like family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, martoon said: I was 13/14 when Robbo made his debut. He's like family. I was younger. I was born in '77 so I was what, 6? I am thinking 1983? I grew up loving him. My all time hero. **** Maradona (although really liked him too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: I was younger. I was born in '77 so I was what, 6? I am thinking 1983? I grew up loving him. My all time hero. **** Maradona (although really liked him too). I was at Robbo's debut, i8. We'd lost, infamously, 0-1 v. Forfar in the 1982 Scottish Cup on the Saturday. We then played a Division 1 game on the Wednesday v. QotS. Most of our Leith Academy mates were attending Hibs' Cup replay v. Dundee Utd but my mate Davy and I went to Tynecastle. We won 4-1, the attendance was only 2k+ and, tbh, I have no recollection of Robbo that night. It was a few years later I realised it was John's debut. Hibs lost a last a gasp equaliser v. United that night and were pumped in the 2nd replay at ER 0-3. Davy and I went to that 3rd Hibs/Utd game with those Hibs mates and thoroughly enjoyed it. Apologies, the memories came flooding back. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, martoon said: I was 13/14 when Robbo made his debut. He's like family. I love him more than most of my own family. Got to see his career begin with us when I was 15 and what a player to have at that great formative period as a fan. Fans of other clubs never had a bad word to say about him as a player. Even hobos can't dislike him for diving etc, only for making them hammering them. Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Auldbenches said: I love him more than most of my own family. Got to see his career begin with us when I was 15 and what a player to have at that great formative period as a fan. Fans of other clubs never had a bad word to say about him as a player. Even hobos can't dislike him for diving etc, only for making them hammering them. Legend Aye. He's respected by the Hibby, which speaks volumes about him. A privilege to have seen his entire Hearts career. No chance there's a future Hearts player who will make the same impact on me in my lifetime as Robbo has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 8 hours ago, martoon said: Aye. He's respected by the Hibby, which speaks volumes about him. A privilege to have seen his entire Hearts career. No chance there's a future Hearts player who will make the same impact on me in my lifetime as Robbo has. This. The trophy cabinet might have been empty (until 98) but I feel privileged to have seen Hearts all time top goal scorer from beginning to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portable Badger Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 BBC website Gossip column stating McCann has ruled himself out for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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