Sack the board.

[gasbottle2]

3 hours ago, jambopilms said:

Never understood the hate for McKinley always seems to know what he is talking about to me.

 

FFS the board have just got Tony Bloom on board, the best in the business at what he does. Literally couldn't find a better football person to invest and folk are having tantrums 

Exactly. I despair sometimes at some of the entitled nonsense I read on here 🙄

[Bill Sikes]

57 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said:

McKinlay 🤦‍♂️…. feels like he’s imploding …. over last 18 months every time he speaks it feels like his credibility diminishes. 
 

Heard his interview today and felt uneasy with a few things. Have now read the press report on the interview.

 

Feels patronising to Hearts supporters .. 

 

Quote:- CEO Andrew McKinlay was alongside Critchley at the press conference and said: "From my perspective, we're fan owned and the fans have a privileged position in that they have two positions on our board and are fully involved in the process of appointing Neil. That's something that's fairly unique to most clubs.

And disrespectful to the majority shareholder (effectively the owner)! Does he not realise the impact they could have on his career? Maybe he doesn’t care 🤷‍♂️ 

 

Thought the interview was fine, there's clearly stuff he can't or won't go into. Using notes helps with that so you don't get tripped up.

 

As has been said many times, he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. He's unfairly judged by many before he even starts work of a morning. Only individuals like yourself know the real reasons why that is, but he's certainly not judged on performance. It's a real shame because I firmly believe all the board members have what's best for the club as their sole motivation.

 

People like yourself that are desperate to knock anything and pretty much tie yourself in knots in pursuit of proving a point, well, I'll never under the motivation for that sort of agenda.

[Pasquale for King]

The board will deserve credit IF they got Bloom involved, we don’t know who approached whom so hopefully thats made clear when they announce the deal. 
Its an exciting prospect and the new manager, possibly not as exotic and exciting as Hogmo, might just be the steady pair of hands that we need at the beginning of this link up. 

[Armageddon]

There was a prediction from Seagul I’m sure that we would get a safe pair of hands for 1-2 years, work on the Brighton structure then a change would happen, exactly as what happened at Brighton.

 

Time will tell, I cannot get over our own fans dying for us to fail at every level at the club.

[Jambo-Fox]

15 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said:

 

Thought the interview was fine, there's clearly stuff he can't or won't go into. Using notes helps with that so you don't get tripped up.

 

As has been said many times, he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. He's unfairly judged by many before he even starts work of a morning. Only individuals like yourself know the real reasons why that is, but he's certainly not judged on performance. It's a real shame because I firmly believe all the board members have what's best for the club as their sole motivation.

 

People like yourself that are desperate to knock anything and pretty much tie yourself in knots in pursuit of proving a point, well, I'll never under the motivation for that sort of agenda.

Well let’s reply in kind!

 

People like you either don’t want to understand or can’t understand reasonable points that people are making. [and I’ll apologise for that now, just wanted to help you feel the impact of how you communicate]

 

I agree that all the board members want the best for the club. However some additionally want what’s best for their career and there’s nothing wrong with that. 
And for a lot of people sometimes things (for many reasons) just don’t go right for them in a job.

 

Just make an effort to try to understand other people’s viewpoints and try not to pass unnecessary comments on others - thanks.

[Wee Mikey]

Some chillin' required, methinks.

 

 

Critch needs some lovin'

[Wee Mikey]

I may have meant this 'un. Lol.

 

 

[Frank Sidebottom]

9 hours ago, NannyMaroon said:

Not only do I believe this, I've spent weeks and weeks studying it. 

 

If anything, it may be quicker than I outline.

 

I think determining factors will be the extent to which we propel this forward as fans or slow it by being a damaging influence on the footballing revolution we are just beginning.

 

I actually suspect we will overtake not of the old firm and they will be fighting for 2nd and 3rd.

 

I think the system is that profound. I believe that's why Bloom picked us. 

 

Titles and cups in a few years. Dominance in a decade.

 

It's a fundamental shake up of everything football is about and it will propel us to success. 

 

I really do believe that.

Keep dreaming mate. 

[J80MBO]

Was disappointed with appointment but the entertainment provided on here with the dramatics and meltdowns helped ease my doubts over boards decision. Thank you kickback.

[Jambof3tornado]

7 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said:

McKinlay 🤦‍♂️…. feels like he’s imploding …. over last 18 months every time he speaks it feels like his credibility diminishes. 
 

Heard his interview today and felt uneasy with a few things. Have now read the press report on the interview.

 

Feels patronising to Hearts supporters .. 

 

Quote:- CEO Andrew McKinlay was alongside Critchley at the press conference and said: "From my perspective, we're fan owned and the fans have a privileged position in that they have two positions on our board and are fully involved in the process of appointing Neil. That's something that's fairly unique to most clubs.

And disrespectful to the majority shareholder (effectively the owner)! Does he not realise the impact they could have on his career? Maybe he doesn’t care 🤷‍♂️ 

Agreed.

[Bickfest]

3 hours ago, Wee Mikey said:

Some chillin' required, methinks.

 

 

Critch needs some lovin'

Class

[Ricardo Quaresma]

10 hours ago, jambopilms said:

It's one thing not fancying the new bloke, it's another just making shit up and repeating over and over because you haven't got your own way.

Some really stupid people around

Why's the board not said anything. Releases statement. Doesn't matter what they say they are lying anyway.

Nobody has said it's because of the analytics, then he does, doesn't matter he is lying anyway.

 

Like you did in the NM thread?

 

Any chance you can answer the 2 replies I made to your posts on that thread?

[Ricardo Quaresma]

10 hours ago, MoncurMacdonaldMercer said:

he will try to blame tony bloom and just completely change his story about who he personally wanted to hire

 

and maybe lump in the guys who hold seats on behalf of our privileged support who have chucked in how many million in return for zero major trophies and onto our 6th manager or something

 

(not to mention the fake vlad shares that according to Bryan Jackson did keep the doors open long enough and set the confidence that the fans would pay queen Ann back)

 

I don't think he can and I don't think he will try that

[Bill Sikes]

6 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said:

Well let’s reply in kind!

 

People like you either don’t want to understand or can’t understand reasonable points that people are making. [and I’ll apologise for that now, just wanted to help you feel the impact of how you communicate]

 

I agree that all the board members want the best for the club. However some additionally want what’s best for their career and there’s nothing wrong with that. 
And for a lot of people sometimes things (for many reasons) just don’t go right for them in a job.

 

Just make an effort to try to understand other people’s viewpoints and try not to pass unnecessary comments on others - thanks.

 

I don't think you make reasonable points, you have a preconceived idea about a subject or somene personally and stick to your guns no matter how stupid you make yourself look. 

 

I don't understand why people do that, it makes no sense to me.

[jambopilms]

32 minutes ago, Ricardo Quaresma said:

 

Like you did in the NM thread?

 

Any chance you can answer the 2 replies I made to your posts on that thread?

If you ask them again. Absolutely no chance I am sifting through 3 days of pish to find them.

[1971fozzy]

1 hour ago, J80MBO said:

Was disappointed with appointment but the entertainment provided on here with the dramatics and meltdowns helped ease my doubts over boards decision. Thank you kickback.

yip 👍 

grown men (I think) having hissy fits and meltdowns never fails to amaze.  I knew we had some drama queens but not quite so many. For some life must be quite difficult I’d imagine tbf

[Dazo]

17 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said:

 

I don't think you make reasonable points, you have a preconceived idea about a subject or somene personally and stick to your guns no matter how stupid you make yourself look. 

 

I don't understand why people do that, it makes no sense to me.

Immaturity and jealousy mainly, basically people unhappy with life projecting onto others. Add a sprinkle of people just stirring shit. Far easier just to call someone a fat farting liar than concede any ground or admit they might be wrong. Double down, backtrack or add any conditions to any perceived good he may be involved in. 

[rocketman19]

8 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said:

McKinlay 🤦‍♂️…. feels like he’s imploding …. over last 18 months every time he speaks it feels like his credibility diminishes. 
 

Heard his interview today and felt uneasy with a few things. Have now read the press report on the interview.

 

Feels patronising to Hearts supporters .. 

 

Quote:- CEO Andrew McKinlay was alongside Critchley at the press conference and said: "From my perspective, we're fan owned and the fans have a privileged position in that they have two positions on our board and are fully involved in the process of appointing Neil. That's something that's fairly unique to most clubs.

And disrespectful to the majority shareholder (effectively the owner)! Does he not realise the impact they could have on his career? Maybe he doesn’t care 🤷‍♂️ 

Not been his biggest fan but thought he handled yesterday's presser OK 

[Malone]

7 hours ago, Bull's-eye said:

 

Thought the interview was fine, there's clearly stuff he can't or won't go into. Using notes helps with that so you don't get tripped up.

 

As has been said many times, he's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. He's unfairly judged by many before he even starts work of a morning. Only individuals like yourself know the real reasons why that is, but he's certainly not judged on performance. It's a real shame because I firmly believe all the board members have what's best for the club as their sole motivation.

 

People like yourself that are desperate to knock anything and pretty much tie yourself in knots in pursuit of proving a point, well, I'll never under the motivation for that sort of agenda.

[Hans Eskilsson]

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

Edited October 16, 2024 by Hans Eskilsson
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[Baxfee]

13 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

100% this. Maybe because it’s this simple, and clear, for all to see that some on here can’t or won’t acknowledge it. 

[132goals1958]

1 hour ago, Dazo said:

Immaturity and jealousy mainly, basically people unhappy with life projecting onto others. Add a sprinkle of people just stirring shit. Far easier just to call someone a fat farting liar than concede any ground or admit they might be wrong. Double down, backtrack or add any conditions to any perceived good he may be involved in. 

I despair when I read some of the rude, crude and vulgar comments made by some about people they’ve probably never met. If only they understood it says more about them. Basically they end up attacking themselves with their own energy.

[DalryJambo]

8 hours ago, Jambo-Fox said:

Well let’s reply in kind!

 

People like you either don’t want to understand or can’t understand reasonable points that people are making. [and I’ll apologise for that now, just wanted to help you feel the impact of how you communicate]

 

I agree that all the board members want the best for the club. However some additionally want what’s best for their career and there’s nothing wrong with that. 
And for a lot of people sometimes things (for many reasons) just don’t go right for them in a job.

 

Just make an effort to try to understand other people’s viewpoints and try not to pass unnecessary comments on others - thanks.

 

On the whole when people are making these negative comments they aren't making reasonable points though, as they typically don't have any of the facts. The work of a ceo and board is secretive through necessity as it generally needs to be that way to protect the business. When making decisions based on all the facts at hand, but you are unable to divulge these facts to the press for various reasons then you're always in a difficult position comms wise.

 

Most of the negative stuff people say is based on opinions, mixed with some prejudice.

 

For balance most of the positives people say are probably much the same, opinions and bias, but with a more positive outlook.

 

The fact he's won awards should be enough to prove he's doing a good job.

[Valois No1]

Whilst I like the positivity, you guys are doing exactly what the negative posters are doing which is not looking at the whole picture. The board have done some wonderful stuff for sure but in amongst it is some honking things. They are human and will get things right and wrong. It’s wrong to look at just one angle and not the other. As I have stated many times they have been great on a business level but not so good at delivering on the park. 
 

That may change with Bloom coming in. 

[boag1874]

9 hours ago, Pasquale for King said:

The board will deserve credit IF they got Bloom involved, we don’t know who approached whom so hopefully thats made clear when they announce the deal. 
Its an exciting prospect and the new manager, possibly not as exotic and exciting as Hogmo, might just be the steady pair of hands that we need at the beginning of this link up. 

If Bloom approached Hearts though then do the board not deserve some credit for making Hearts an attractive target for investment?

[Taffin]

1 hour ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

 

It's a pretty long list. Do you really want it?

 

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erfolge/ehrentafel/statistik/stat/plus/0?jahr=2023

 

That's just for last year too.

 

Our board is pretty darn good on balance, but the hyperbole folk come out with in either direction is nuts.

Edited October 16, 2024 by Taffin

[Jambo-Fox]

20 minutes ago, DalryJambo said:

 

On the whole when people are making these negative comments they aren't making reasonable points though, as they typically don't have any of the facts. The work of a ceo and board is secretive through necessity as it generally needs to be that way to protect the business. When making decisions based on all the facts at hand, but you are unable to divulge these facts to the press for various reasons then you're always in a difficult position comms wise.

 

Most of the negative stuff people say is based on opinions, mixed with some prejudice.

 

For balance most of the positives people say are probably much the same, opinions and bias, but with a more positive outlook.

 

The fact he's won awards should be enough to prove he's doing a good job.

You’re right about confidentiality and secrecy at board level …. and that’s the point that many are highlighting …. the CEO is ‘blabbing’, two examples over recent days, ‘Strategic Partnership’ & ‘Hearts New Model’.

 

The Stock Exchange would take a dim view of this if Hearts shares were publicly traded. However the principles on such disclosures should apply to smaller companies.  Including Hearts where large amounts of ongoing investments (incls. FOH donations) are received.

 

Stock Exchange expectation on disclosures such as these are;

‘A company has to announce any information necessary to appraise shareholders and the public of the position of the company and to avoid the establishment of a false market.’

 

[Hans Eskilsson]

38 minutes ago, Taffin said:

 

It's a pretty long list. Do you really want it?

 

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erfolge/ehrentafel/statistik/stat/plus/0?jahr=2023

 

That's just for last year too.

 

Our board is pretty darn good on balance, but the hyperbole folk come out with in either direction is nuts.

The link takes me to cup winners? I assume that is your point right?

 

I’m discussing the overall running of the club. 
 

If we want to discuss domestic success though, then I’d say we’ve been very unfortunate in recent years with multiple finals against the Old Firm with most of not all having decisions against us. 
 

With a bit of luck and a fair ref they would have 2-3 under their belt. 

[Bungalow Bill]

The board are a real concern to me at the moment. McKinlay telling us NC was top of the pile, fair enough. But why did it take almost 3 weeks to appoint the outstanding unemployed candidate? He’s made it extremely difficult for NC to have an impact on the players before our next game. If we lose on Saturday, questions over how long it’s taken the board to make this appointment need to be asked. 

[Hans Eskilsson]

5 minutes ago, Bungalow Bill said:

The board are a real concern to me at the moment. McKinlay telling us NC was top of the pile, fair enough. But why did it take almost 3 weeks to appoint the outstanding unemployed candidate? He’s made it extremely difficult for NC to have an impact on the players before our next game. If we lose on Saturday, questions over how long it’s taken the board to make this appointment need to be asked. 

I understand the frustration with how long the process took, but hiring a new coach is rarely straightforward, especially when you’re going through hundreds of potential candidates. It’s not just about picking the first available name on the list.

 

The club likely started with a massive pool of names, both through analytics-driven data and applications. From there, they would have needed to narrow it down based on everything from managerial philosophy, alignment with the club’s long-term vision, and even the candidate’s ability to develop players within our squad. Add in personal interviews and contractual negotiations, and it becomes clear why this might take a few weeks.

 

McKinlay said NC was “top of the pile,” which suggests the board did their due diligence. It might have taken longer than we hoped, but rushing the decision just to meet a deadline could have resulted in the wrong appointment.

 

If NC is the right fit, a few weeks to get it right could pay off in the long term. Let’s see how things pan out on Saturday before passing judgment on the process.

Edited October 16, 2024 by Hans Eskilsson

[Taffin]

12 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

The link takes me to cup winners? I assume that is your point right?

 

I’m discussing the overall running of the club. 
 

If we want to discuss domestic success though, then I’d say we’ve been very unfortunate in recent years with multiple finals against the Old Firm with most of not all having decisions against us. 
 

With a bit of luck and a fair ref they would have 2-3 under their belt. 

 

 

It's not a put down of our board, I'm just saying there are loads out there who've done more for their football club by delivering what a football club exists for.

 

Somewhere along the line with this ownership the club and a lot of fans went a bit Hibs and the first to play in green, first to have floodlights etc.

 

Fingers crossed all the nice to haves eventually pay off, maybe this is the year 🙏🙏🤞🤞

Edited October 16, 2024 by Taffin

[kila]

11 minutes ago, Bungalow Bill said:

The board are a real concern to me at the moment. McKinlay telling us NC was top of the pile, fair enough. But why did it take almost 3 weeks to appoint the outstanding unemployed candidate? He’s made it extremely difficult for NC to have an impact on the players before our next game. If we lose on Saturday, questions over how long it’s taken the board to make this appointment need to be asked. 

 

Presumably they were still finalising things with Bloom over the deal. Then they had to siphon through the applications, feed them into the computer etc.

 

Credit to Fox for stabilising the ship though, and getting us an away win in Europe. Could've been a much worse 3 weeks!

[DalryJambo]

6 minutes ago, Bungalow Bill said:

The board are a real concern to me at the moment. McKinlay telling us NC was top of the pile, fair enough. But why did it take almost 3 weeks to appoint the outstanding unemployed candidate? He’s made it extremely difficult for NC to have an impact on the players before our next game. If we lose on Saturday, questions over how long it’s taken the board to make this appointment need to be asked. 

 

3 weeks isn't any time at all when filling a senior role at a company/club.  If you spend a week reviewing/creating a long list, initial interviews to create a short list, and follow up sessions with the preferred 2 or 3.

 

Remembering that football is full of chancers and time wasters looking out only forthemselves. Its common for agents to put people forward that they don't speak for or for the purpose of promotion of a manager, not because they are actually interested But because they want to let others know they are available. 

[Bungalow Bill]

1 minute ago, kila said:

 

Presumably they were still finalising things with Bloom over the deal. Then they had to siphon through the applications, feed them into the computer etc.

 

Credit to Fox for stabilising the ship though, and getting us an away win in Europe. Could've been a much worse 3 weeks!

You’re right, it could have been a worse 3 weeks. 

[Valsman]

2 hours ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

This 👆 in bucket loads…

[ali_jambo]

Last three seasons: Third, fourth, third. A Scottish Cup final and a cup semi in there. European group stage football twice. Season ticket waitiing lists.

 

But yeah, sack the board because we had a bad start to the season. 🤣

Edited October 16, 2024 by ali_jambo

[Hans Eskilsson]

19 minutes ago, Taffin said:

 

 

It's not a put down of our board, I'm just saying there are loads out there who've done more for their football club by delivering what a football club exists for.

 

Somewhere along the line with this ownership the club and a lot of fans went a bit Hibs and the first to play in green, first to have floodlights etc.

 

Fingers crossed all the nice to haves eventually pay off, maybe this is the year 🙏🙏🤞🤞

I think we are really not far away in our opinions. You’re right, football is about winning at the end of the day. I think the infrastructure built is more than nice to haves. It’s additional revenue streams to generate funds to become more competitive on a consistent basis. 

[Star Lizard]

10 hours ago, Pasquale for King said:

The board will deserve credit IF they got Bloom involved, we don’t know who approached whom so hopefully thats made clear when they announce the deal. 

Yeah I would hate for them to get credit for something too . Hopefully when it is announced , there is enough of a loose thread of doubt for @MoncurMacdonaldMercer and yourself to tease in to negativity  

 

Perhps the wrong choice of word so the spark can be blown on and a lovely big heart warming bonfire of abuse of the club can ensue . Very seasonal 

[Valsman]

7 hours ago, Wee Mikey said:

Some chillin' required, methinks.

 

 

Critch needs some lovin'

My bother, who was in his final days with cancer, sang this classic song to his wife as they reflected on his situation in the middle of the night. 
Just adding some perspective to the over reaction, hysterical posting and mud slinging by some people in the last few days. Good luck to NC and the Board. 

[Hans Eskilsson]

4 minutes ago, ali_jambo said:

Last three seasons: Third, fourth, third. A Scottish Cup final and a cup semi in there. European group stage football twice. Season ticket waitiing lists.

 

But yeah, sack the board because we had a bad start to the season. 🤣

It’s worse on social media. I’ve seen all sorts of personal abuse of them. Some really disgusting comments directed at Budge by so called fans. Constructive criticism is fine but the personal abuse is out of order. 
 

Although we did have folk on here defending somebody calling McKinley fat and a liar so perhaps it’s not just restricted to social media😂

[Jamhammer]

5 hours ago, Frank Sidebottom said:

Keep dreaming mate. 

This is what football is about

Otherwise we’d all support Man City or Celtic 

 

 

Im away for a bath after sayin that

Edited October 16, 2024 by Jamhammer

[Hans Eskilsson]

3 minutes ago, Star Lizard said:

Yeah I would hate for them to get credit for something too . Hopefully when it is announced , there is enough of a loose thread of doubt for @MoncurMacdonaldMercer and yourself to tease in to negativity  

 

Perhps the wrong choice of word so the spark can be blown on and a lovely big heart warming bonfire of abuse of the club can ensue . Very seasonal 

Mad isn’t it?

 

Regardless of who approached who, Tony Bloom wouldn’t be looking to get involved with Hearts if there wasn’t competent people behind the scenes. 
 

 

[Hans Eskilsson]

2 minutes ago, Jamhammer said:

This is what football is about

Otherwise we’d all support Man City or Celtic 

 

 

Im away for a bath after sayin that

You can’t wash that off easily 😂 

[Hans Eskilsson]

6 minutes ago, Valsman said:

My bother, who was in his final days with cancer, sang this classic song to his wife as they reflected on his situation in the middle of the night. 
Just adding some perspective to the over reaction, hysterical posting and mud slinging by some people in the last few days. Good luck to NC and the Board. 

Sorry to hear that. Awful disease and yes it’s easy to forget sometimes that it’s just football as much as we act like it’s bigger than life itself. It’s also easy to forget that the board are human and like anybody they can make mistakes. 

[Star Lizard]

1 minute ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

Mad isn’t it?

 

Regardless of who approached who, Tony Bloom wouldn’t be looking to get involved with Hearts if there wasn’t competent people behind the scenes. 
 

 

No no no . If there is even a tiny litttle doubt then they will establish the Kickfact that the board wanted to turn Bloom down and we’re only persuaded by fan pressure  

[FIGJAM]

15 Pages of drivel on this topic since Friday. The Board are doing a pretty good job, when compared to most of the opposition. McKinlay not up to the job yet wins prestigious football CEO award. 

Good job board so far. Good luck Neil on Saturday.

[Kidd’s Boots]

1 hour ago, Jambo-Fox said:

You’re right about confidentiality and secrecy at board level …. and that’s the point that many are highlighting …. the CEO is ‘blabbing’, two examples over recent days, ‘Strategic Partnership’ & ‘Hearts New Model’.

 

The Stock Exchange would take a dim view of this if Hearts shares were publicly traded. However the principles on such disclosures should apply to smaller companies.  Including Hearts where large amounts of ongoing investments (incls. FOH donations) are received.

 

Stock Exchange expectation on disclosures such as these are;

‘A company has to announce any information necessary to appraise shareholders and the public of the position of the company and to avoid the establishment of a false market.’

 

You’re forgetting that he also wouldn’t be drawn on questions on this subject due to ‘commercial confidentiality’, which is as you would expect  from a lawyer on these mattters. Businesses discuss models and enter strategic partnerships regularly without scaring the horses, our herd appear more flighty on the matter than should be considered normal. 

[Wee Mikey]

Only words ... but the right ones:-

 

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/a-message-to-supporters-from-neil-critchley

 

More right words:-

 

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/blogs/news/neil-all-focus-is-on-saturday

 

Me?

 

I'll wait and see ...

 

... but I'll be at Tynie on Sat and giving my full support.

 

❤️❤️G❤️

[JamboAl1965]

3 hours ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

100%
 

The board have addressed the key foundations of the club, facilities, sponsorships etc  the predictables if you like. 
 

sporting performance is hugely unpredictable, injuries, signings integration and performance,  interpersonal dynamics, where the opposition is (sheep this year again last)

 

doing the first bit right allows them

now to focus on reducing the unpredictables

in the sporting side. The bloom deal analytics and sporting structure does that.

 

I actually think Andrew McKinley articulates that well. I even agree we’re privileged to have people on the board regardless of whether we’ve earned that through FOH. Fan owned not fan run thanks goodness. Sadly it Seems some just have him and an in their sights no matter what they do. 

[Deevers]

3 hours ago, Hans Eskilsson said:

I believe our board is the envy of Scottish football. While they may make the occasional mistake, overall, we have a group of forward-thinking individuals who are consistently working to improve the club at all levels—from infrastructure to the recent focus on analytics in the playing department.

 

Can anyone name a board that’s done more for their club in recent years?

 

 

Having followed Hearts since the 1950s, I can confirm this is the most forward thinking, financially responsible Board  we have had in all of those years. We are lucky to have these people in place. Like all clubs we will have our ups and downs, but generally speaking the current Board have us in a good place and I’m sure that we’ll see an upward trajectory with the team shortly. I never want to go back to the horror stories of the 60s and 70s ever.  Boards that were run by numbskulls with no ability to maximise the possibilities that Hearts had and generally in the back pockets of the Bank of Scotland. Whilst all Boards must be held to account, anyone implying that the current Board is not fit for purpose is just plain daft.