Morgan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Sherbet said: Dont think watching is too good 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 enjoy your retirement jim. legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Enjoy your golf big man love you to bits . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Enjoy your retirement JJ. Is the good man still living the good life in the Scottish Borders (Earlston way?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Enjoy your retirement JJ. Is the good man still living the good life in the Scottish Borders (Earlston way?). Lauder back in the day? May have moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Lauder back in the day? May have moved. Sorry, you're right. Lauder. He was certainly there when he was our manager last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) Until I read the recent Reminiscing With Legends book I hadn't realised what a brilliant job JJ (and to be fair Billie Brown) did in putting together a team and a squad to challenge at the top in Scottish football. They worked hard at it and actually spent a lot of their time watching potential recruits rather than relying on agents, videos, and others' opinions. And it paid off with not only some great signings but also players who complemented each other in the team. I am not sure what advising the board in his latest role involved. If Hearts haven't acknowledged his departure that is a bit shoddy. Anyway hope Jim enjoys a very well earned retirement. Edited July 2, 2021 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds66 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Total Respect A true club legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Until I read the recent Reminiscing With Legends book I hadn't realised what a brilliant job JJ (and to be fair Billie Brown) did in putting together a team and a squad to challenge at the top in Scottish football. They worked hard at it and actually spent a lot of their time watching potential recruits rather than relying on agents, videos, and others' opinions. And it paid off with not only some great signings but also players who complemented each other in the team. I am not sure what advising the board in his latest role involved. If Hearts haven't acknowledged his departure that is a bit shoddy. Anyway hope Jim enjoys a very well earned retirement. I'm sure they will acknowledge it. The Sun got hold of the story and decided to run it at 7pm on a Friday night which probably took the club by surprise. Its hardly such big news it needs staff to rush back to their laptops on a Friday night rather than wait to the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saint Jambo said: I'm sure they will acknowledge it. The Sun got hold of the story and decided to run it at 7pm on a Friday night which probably took the club by surprise. Its hardly such big news it needs staff to rush back to their laptops on a Friday night rather than wait to the next day. The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Jim Jeffries gave us, my generation of Hearts supporter, something we had long lost hope of ever seeing. A major trophy. After the crushing disappointment of 1986, and subsequent years, we couldn’t see it coming. Jim and Billy gave our club a confidence and swagger that made following Hearts fun again. My thanks to him, and Billy, for that day in May 1998. What he told his players on the eve of that cup final was absolutely true. They will always be adored by those of us who had waited so long for that day in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Ledge. All the best JJ. Still the best Hearts manager to date since A Mac. ♥️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. No the Sun didn't get the news before the club, stop trying to spin folks words for your own wee kicks. What does it matter who broke the story? It was a fairly open secret and I'm sure Hearts knew that. Hearts will thank Jim for his commitment to the club and welcome him back whenever he wants with free drinks and food before any games he wants to attend. Fairly sure he didn't cancel anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Debut 4 said: Ledge. All the best JJ. Still the best Hearts manager to date since A Mac. ♥️ I agree, though we’ll never know what Burley could have achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hope he’s using a buggy on Gullane 1 if that’s the one up the hills, some trek up there and I was only spectating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford donald Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Swanny17 said: Jim’s love for Hearts, and everything he has done, is the polar opposite to Levein. No question who the real Hearts man is. Best of luck JJ, forever in our Hearts. ♥️ No doubt about that, Hearts through and through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 46 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Sorry, you're right. Lauder. He was certainly there when he was our manager last time. I always look for him when my wife drives us through on the way down and back to Jedburgh 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 31 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. I didn't say the Sun had the story first. That would clearly be really stupid. You're one of the posters who seem like you'd benefit from taking a break from Hearts and particularly jkb. Every little thing Hearys do (or not do) seems to make you grumpy. There must be things you could do that would make you happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Francis Albert said: The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. Do you need to turn everything into a negative? Every time. It's almost like you go out your way to have a dig at the club. You are the best at it, tho. 👍 If Hearts made me as unhappy as they seem to make you I'd give it up. You can almost feel the "soul" and interest of any subject getting the life sucked out of it as soon as you post. Edited July 3, 2021 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Francis Albert said: The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. Maybe JJ wanted it under the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Hope he’s using a buggy on Gullane 1 if that’s the one up the hills, some trek up there and I was only spectating. 👍confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Francis Albert said: The Sun got the story before the club? Even if the Sun broke it earlier than expected the club should have been ready to put something out without staff having to "rush back to their laptops". But par for the course for Hearts PR and communications. Exactly. Very shoddy if true 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Francis Albert said: Lauder back in the day? May have moved. Aye still in Lauder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJoker98 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 That '98 team and period is still one of the best times I've had followng Hearts and that is down to JJ. True legend in my eyes. Deserves his retirement and thank you JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Maybe JJ wanted it under the radar. Maybe. Kind of backfired with an "exclusive" in the Sun of all places. I can't see why JJ would not want the club to announce his departure before the Sun. It could have been as low key as he liked I am sure Anyway I made a mild observation in a few words at the end of a heart felt tribute to JJ which produced a predictable reaction from the negativity police. Edited July 3, 2021 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 45 minutes ago, fast_blood said: Aye still in Lauder Like an earlier poster I always think of JJ when I occasionally drive through Lauder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Like an earlier poster I always think of JJ when I occasionally drive through Lauder. Haha I grew up in Lauder and to be fair you barely used to see Jim. Used to see him a fair bit when I was a kid as I was in the same class as his son so used to go to his house a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Understandably the focus of most posts in the 1998 cup win but in his first spell as manager he steadily improved the team and squad until.the near thing in the League Cup in 1996 and also finished third in the league in 1997/98. Also regularly qualified for Europe and had a few performances and results there we can scarcely dream of today. No Birkirkara type embarrassments certainly. In his short second spell he again got third place in the League. His playing career wasn't too shabby either. Edited July 3, 2021 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thank you for that day/weekend in May 1998. Took me a week to recover from that but it was worth it. Enjoy your well earned retirement JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Understandably the focus of most posts in the 1998 cup win but in his first spell as manager he steadily improved the team and squad until.the near thing in the League Cup in 1996 and also finished third in the league in 1997/98. Also regularly qualified for Europe and had a few performances and results there we can scarcely dream of today. No Birkirkara type embarrassments certainly. In his short second spell he again got third place in the League. His playing career wasn't too shabby either. He did have some poor results and seasons as well but I think of him as probably the best manager we’ve had since Tommy Walker, followed by the serial losing manager Alex MacDonald. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 minute ago, davemclaren said: He did have some poor results and seasons as well but I think of him as probably the best manager we’ve had since Tommy Walker, followed by the serial losing manager Alex MacDonald. 😄 I was focussing on the positives! Agree with that assessment. AM runs him.close but the OF had not become so dominant back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: I was focussing on the positives! Agree with that assessment. AM runs him.close but the OF had not become so dominant back then! Over 30 years since the days of AM - hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Borders Jambo said: This. JJ involved in some capacity at the club always makes me feel reassured. Similarly Lockie and Robbo. If only Budge had brought in JJ as DoF instead of Levein 6 years ago we would never have ended up in the shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: He did have some poor results and seasons as well but I think of him as probably the best manager we’ve had since Tommy Walker, followed by the serial losing manager Alex MacDonald. 😄 When you see coverage of games under JJ we played positive attacking football. We didn’t win every game but we had a go - changed days! 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthing Jambo Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Thomaso said: When you see coverage of games under JJ we played positive attacking football. We didn’t win every game but we had a go - changed days! 😏 Loved the football Jim’s teams played. Enjoy your retirement Jim and hope you are never too far away from Tynecastle. For that day alone, eternal gratitude 👍🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd’s Boots Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Best wishes for a long and healthy retirement for this great Hearts player, manager, supporter and legend. His influence over the decades can be measured in both success and disappointments, but his commitment, belief and love for this club whenever he has been called upon is undoubted. All the best Jag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Worthing Jambo said: Loved the football Jim’s teams played. Enjoy your retirement Jim and hope you are never too far away from Tynecastle. For that day alone, eternal gratitude 👍🙏 Well said! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Not a thread for moaning, FA. Jim hasn't died! It is a thread for celebrating and recognising his achievements in a long career with Hearts, as JKB members including me have done profusely. Having rushed to our laptops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 The club should appoint the great man as Honorary President. Enjoy your retirement Mr Jim 💕. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Swanny17 said: Jim’s love for Hearts, and everything he has done, is the polar opposite to Levein. No question who the real Hearts man is. Best of luck JJ, forever in our Hearts. ♥️ Unnecessary Levein comparison alert. They're both proper Hearts men who love the club. Best wishes to Jim Jefferies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterjohn Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 all the best Jim.You helped give me the best couple of weeks in my life.Even smashing the vermin in 2012 couldnt match the feelings I had after winning that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 47 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: Unnecessary Levein comparison alert. They're both proper Hearts men who love the club. Best wishes to Jim Jefferies. Unnecessary Levein apologist alert. JJ is a proper Hearts man - Levein is a Levein man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, Thomaso said: Unnecessary Levein apologist alert. JJ is a proper Hearts man - Levein is a Levein man! No doubt you are in the middle slating others n praising JJ 🤣. @4marsbars is right , no need at all to be talking about other people on a thread about JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Always a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Met him at hospitality on his second stint back at the club after we had beaten the Wee Team AGAIN, you could not wipe the smile from his face and the man is an absolute gent and really does bleed maroon. Enjoy your retirement JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 17 hours ago, Cruyff said: Enjoy your retirement Jim! You absolute legend! All the best. Absolutely. I am kind of pleased he has left, so he can do exactly this. He deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks again Jim Get on the golf courses and in the garden, and get your feet up with any time left. Enjoy a proper retirement.. #Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I get holding him in such high regardas. It's the way it should be, however, I watched him from the begining and I see him as just one of us more than anything else. He has always been there and always will be, for me. Have fun Jim, and thanks. It was fun watching you live the dream and being a part of it. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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