Charlie-Brown Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Maybe UBIG (& Hearts assets/debts) could be 'nationalised' ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ....he's selling up..... the quicker the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I just find it funny myself, has no real impact on Hearts and plenty banter material That's pretty much how I see it, mate - unless he is selling, as Dexter says - that would be a story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 the quicker the better. Dexter was trying to get DH to 'bite' as he claimed he wasn't interest in what VR was up to.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Dexter was trying to get DH to 'bite' as he claimed he wasn't interest in what VR was up to.......... i know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Christ the BBC have got a hold of this now:saddam::saddam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Dexter was trying to get DH to 'bite' as he claimed he wasn't interest in what VR was up to.......... Blatant trolling, IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Christ the BBC have got a hold of this now:saddam::saddam: paul mitchell who works for the bbc is a jambo and uses jkb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Blatant trolling, IMO! Report him then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterEgo Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Right - it's now page 3 so can we start debating the actual merits of this? I reckon he would be rather prone to cabinet reshuffles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Christ the BBC have got a hold of this now:saddam::saddam: They probably have an undercover agent on here to get the latest news.:saddam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think we'll find out tomorrow if he will be allowed to stand in the elections which are in May. According to the Lithuanian constitution only those who are of Lithuanian origin are allowed to be President, but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithuanianHearts Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yes, as a matter of fact VR wants to run for President of the Republic of Lithuania; all this looks rather funny: he showed up last minute for registration, he couldn't present any political programm, by the way, he said that even his wife did not know this decision, etc etc. Anyway, he has no chance to win. What is more, most probably he will not be registered as an official candidate for the president because according Lithuanian Constitution, a candidate, among other things, should be "a Lithuanian citizen by origin" which must mean that his parents or grandparents must have had Lithuanian citizenship but his parents did not have Lithuanian citizenship - as you might know VR is kind of a naturalized Russian (of course VR himself has Lithuanian citizenship). all right, we all know VR is mad but well madness might be of different degrees I've read a lot of his interviews and other strange stuff about him and my conclusion is that he sometimes gets bored and then does or says some crazy things. The best thing would be that he would do some crazy stuff for Hearts and bring Heart of Midlothian to a new level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think we'll find out tomorrow if he will be allowed to stand in the elections which are in May. According to the Lithuanian constitution only those who are of Lithuanian origin are allowed to be President, but we'll see. Can they do that now that they're in the EU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yes, as a matter of fact VR wants to run for President of the Republic of Lithuania; all this looks rather funny: he showed up last minute for registration, he couldn't present any political programm, by the way, he said that even his wife did not know this decision, etc etc. Anyway, he has no chance to win. What is more, most probably he will not be registered as an official candidate for the president because according Lithuanian Constitution, a candidate, among other things, should be "a Lithuanian citizen by origin" which must mean that his parents or grandparents must have had Lithuanian citizenship but his parents did not have Lithuanian citizenship - as you might know VR is kind of a naturalized Russian (of course VR himself has Lithuanian citizenship). all right, we all know VR is mad but well madness might be of different degrees I've read a lot of his interviews and other strange stuff about him and my conclusion is that he sometimes gets bored and then does or says some crazy things. The best thing would be that he would do some crazy stuff for Hearts and bring Heart of Midlothian to a new level It could just be a publicity stunt or maybe he believes the public are bored / angry with regular politicians ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Can they do that now that they're in the EU? Pretty sure thats the case for most leaders of state, nothing to do with the EU really I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnoem Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 VR faces the press.. Journalist: When did you make this decision [to apply for candidacy]? VR:This morning, about 11 am. Journalist: Why? VR: Because I hope to defeat my enemies in football. Their "system" is big and you need to fight the whole Sports department. Now I have no chance. <...> Journalist:You said you will fight the "system". What is it about? VR: I'm stuck and can't do anything right now because illegal business functions legally. Such as betting companies, casinos. Some are licensed, some not, and they operate with huge sums of money, also bribe... not only bribe, but make referees and footballers slaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 He has got my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jambomickey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 VR faces the press.. Journalist: When did you make this decision [to apply for candidacy]? VR:This morning, about 11 am. Journalist: Why? VR: Because I hope to defeat my enemies in football. Their "system" is big and you need to fight the whole Sports department. Now I have no chance. <...> Journalist:You said you will fight the "system". What is it about? VR: I'm stuck and can't do anything right now because illegal business functions legally. Such as betting companies, casinos. Some are licensed, some not, and they operate with huge sums of money, also bribe... not only bribe, but make referees and footballers slaves. typical bull sheet from the madman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboceej Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Right - it's now page 3 so can we start debating the actual merits of this? I reckon he would be rather prone to cabinet reshuffles. Is that a dig?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 VR faces the press.. Journalist: When did you make this decision [to apply for candidacy]? VR:This morning, about 11 am. Journalist: Why? VR: Because I hope to defeat my enemies in football. Their "system" is big and you need to fight the whole Sports department. Now I have no chance. <...> Journalist:You said you will fight the "system". What is it about? VR: I'm stuck and can't do anything right now because illegal business functions legally. Such as betting companies, casinos. Some are licensed, some not, and they operate with huge sums of money, also bribe... not only bribe, but make referees and footballers slaves. It all seems clear to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUB2AdOEtNQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Christ the BBC have got a hold of this now:saddam::saddam: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/7940702.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 He would probably be as effective a politician as any of tin numpties at Holyrood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeno Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 On the face of it its a great move for Vlad if he gets in office, he can start dolling out that taxpayer cash relief to the banks, namely his one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richierich Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ha! missed both me legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ross Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 He's a character is he no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentRomanov Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I love Mr Romanov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie b Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hopefully he gets in, Some (Other) Crackpot Lunatic then assasinates (sp?) him!! :saddam: I understand he's insured, so when he pops it, All Hearts debts are paid off... Just got to stop his inbred son somehow, then, The Jobs a goodun!! Madfud becomes a BIGGER C)ck Everyday, Stay in Lithuania you D*** Head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogsfaesydney Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 From BBC Romanov wants Lithuania's top job Vladimir Romanov shows concern while watching Hearts Romanov is a well-known face in Lithuania after his dancing success Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has taken the first steps towards becoming a candidate for Lithuania's presidency. The Lithuanian consulate in London says Romanov has put his name forward for their forthcoming election. Nominations close on Friday for the May poll, but there is a question-mark over whether he can stand for office. The businessman, who recently topped a public vote in his country's version of Strictly Come Dancing, was born in Russia and might not be eligible. Romanov, whose family moved to Lithuania when he was aged nine, is presently attempting to determine whether he qualifies to stand in the election. Charlie Mann, the former spokesman for Romanov, told BBC Scotland: "I had a couple of calls from Lithuania saying he had submitted his papers. "He is hardly Barrack Obama and he does not have the political skills of our own First Minister Alex Salmond, himself a Hearts fan, but he spent a lot of time with George Foulkes, so maybe George has given him the bug." Silvio Berlusconi does it with AC Milan and Italy, so why not Romanov with Hearts and Lithuania Former Hearts midfielder Allan Preston MP and former Hearts chairman Foulkes had introduced Romanov to the Edinburgh club but became one of 60-year-old Romanov's fiercest critics for his leadership style. The former Soviet submariner has been an often controversial figure since taking control at Tynecastle in 2005. Romanov began his reign by promising to break the stranglehold on the Scottish title long enjoyed by Glasgow clubs Celtic and Rangers but has sacked a succession of managers as the Old Firm continued to dominate. Through sponsorship, he also controls the Lithuanian club FBK Kaunas and Belarusian Premier League outfit FC MTZ-RIPO and, in addition, has property and textile interests. The owner has used Kaunas as a feeder club for Hearts, who have signed a string of Lithuanian players, and former managers accused him of meddling in team affairs. "It has been a year or so since I have worked with him closely, but in my time I worked with him he did have political aspirations. "There were lots of leading Lithuanian government figures at the prestigious New Year events that Romanov runs for his business contacts. "He did move in the right circles." The principal business interest for Romanov, who says he began his rise to riches selling bootleg Beatles records, is a substantial stake in the Lithuanian bank Ukio Bankas. He is chairman of the bank's parent body, UBIG Investments, which is the majority of shareholder in Scottish Premier League club Hearts. "It is an amazing story, but he is a man who, if he wants something, he often gets what he wants and achieves his goals," said Mann. "However, there must be a doubt about whether someone who is not born in the country can be president." Mann pointed out that Romanov had recently taken more of a back seat at Tynecastle, proof of his trust in chief executive Campbell Ogilvie and team manager Csaba Lazslo. Former Hearts midfielder Allan Preston did not see why Romanov could not make a success of the dual role. "Silvio Berlusconi does it with AC Milan and Italy, so why not Romanov with Hearts and Lithuania," he said. Bookmark with: * Delicious * Digg * reddit * Facebook * StumbleUpon What are these? E-mail this to a friend Printable versi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 MAD VALD IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article5897565.ece Let the good TIMES role. Dalia Grybauskaite early favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanov Stole My Pension Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I want his babies. Romanov is my hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Brown has never been elected as leader of a party. I know that infact we all know that pay attension that was not the point i was makin' did you vote for him I bet you will regret it in april if you haven't all ready all low paid worker beware but if you are a single multipe mother on benifts then you have every right to support broon. parasites who needs them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Independence Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You are the PILLOCK MATE .We won the cup when pieman and Deans were in charge .WE qualified for europe when pieman was in charge did you hero worship him when he was in charge like you do the clown we have in charge now i doubt it and before you start i hated pieman and i was banned from Tynecastle for a couple of years when he was in charge for telling him exactly what i thought of him to his face .If given the chance i would do the same to the clown that is in charge now At least you are not in charge! There is always something to be happy about! Good luck Mr Romanov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm still laughing at this now! Lets face it, he is never going to be elected President so no need to get anyones knickers in a twist about it. It'll just be some publicity stunt, good on him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hopefully he gets in, Some (Other) Crackpot Lunatic then assasinates (sp?) him!! :saddam: I understand he's insured, so when he pops it, All Hearts debts are paid off... Just got to stop his inbred son somehow, then, The Jobs a goodun!! Madfud becomes a BIGGER C)ck Everyday, Stay in Lithuania you D*** Head... It was discussed but I don't think anything has ever happened, or if it has, they haven't made it public knowledge. We're far better off with Vlad than Rodney anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm still laughing at this now! Lets face it, he is never going to be elected President so no need to get anyones knickers in a twist about it. It'll just be some publicity stunt, good on him! A publicity stunt to what end? What LithuaniaHearts quoted just makes him sound like the incompetent **** he is If I actually cared about him I'd worry about his mental health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It was discussed but I don't think anything has ever happened, or if it has, they haven't made it public knowledge. We're far better off with Vlad than Rodney anyway... And how much does life cover of ?30m for a 60 year old Lithuanian cost? :saddam: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 And how much does life cover of ?30m for a 60 year old Lithuanian cost? :saddam: Considerably less than it would for the President of Lithuania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 What a guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 If he wins (which of course he won't), then I guess my simple rule of South America will have to be adjusted to incorporate Lithuania too: Little thief goes to jail. Big thief becomes President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Considerably less than it would for the President of Lithuania. True, he should take out the cover now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 True, he should take out the cover now. I like to think it might be on his list of things to do. He has already perfected the Presidential wave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 If he somehow got elected it would be one of the funniest things to ever happen in the history of HMFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranent-jambo Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Song for the derby (To the tune of Vladimir Romanov) Vladimir for president! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogsfaesydney Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 A few kickbackers get a mention By BRIAN LEWIS Published: Today rigTeaserImage FOOTIE chief Vladimir Romanov is set to talk tactics with the world?s most powerful leaders ? if he wins the race to become president of Lithuania. Victory in the May 17 election would see him rub shoulders with the likes of Prime Minister Gordon Brown and US leader Barak Obama. But the news has not gone down so well in the Baltic state ? thanks to the fact he was born in Russia. When asked about his eligibility to be president by the Lithuanian press yesterday, Romanov replied: ?I do not know whether I am eligible. There is a commission and they decide.? He then cheekily added: ?Look at me, why would I not meet (the criteria)?? Current Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus is due to step down after serving his second five-year term in office ? the longest period permitted under the Lithuanian constitution. Storm If Romanov is to be successful in his bid, he will have to collect 20,000 citizens? signatures by April 2 in support of his attempt. Remigijus Jurgelaitis, a spokesperson for the UBIG investment group that Romanov chairs, said: ?It is true Mr Romanov has entered, but there are 15 candidates at the moment and the situation is changing all the time. ?I think this is a good opportunity and he has a good chance. ?Many Lithuanian people will give their vote to Mr Romanov.? The former Russian submarine officer has been a controversial figure since becoming the majority shareholder in the Tynecastle club four years ago. Last night the Gorgie faithful discussing the sensational move on the Jambos Kickback supporters? website compared him to evil genius Blofeld from the James Bond films. One, calling himself King of the North, posted: ?How many other chairmen have weapons, an army and a police force at their beck and call. ?I?ll tell you ? none of them. Not even David Murray.? Fellow fan Dipped Flake added: ?He was getting a bit boring lately so good to see him back on form. ?Imagine having the president of a country as the main man at Hearts, beat that Old Firm.? But a spokesman from the Lithuanian embassy in London explained that the country?s president is not as powerful as their Prime Minister. He said: ?The president of Lithuania is not that powerful. ?The government and the Prime Minister are the most powerful. The PM is appointed by the President but is normally the head of the party with the most votes in parliament.? He added: ?I do not think Mr Romanov is a very strong candidate. ?Of the 15 candidates there is only really one strong candidate, Dalia Grybauskaite ? the European Union?s Financial Planning and Budgets Commissioner.? Russian-born Romanov, who moved to Lithuania with his family when he was nine, is a celebrity in the Baltic state, having won Dancing with the Stars ? their equivalent to Strictly Come Dancing ? in 2007. Last night, his former spokesman Charlie Mann said: ?I am not surprised, as he always had political ambitions in the country. ?He is a determined man and when he sets his sights on something he normally gets it. ?People doubted him when he entered the dancing competition as a 60-year-old but he won it none the less.? It?s thought his fortune runs into the hundreds of millions of pounds, with business interests in aluminium, textiles, property and the financial sector. Advertisement Romanov also controls Lithuanian club FBK Kaunas ? the side that knocked Rangers out of this season?s Champions League ? and MTZ-Ripo of Belarus. But he has caused controversy since taking over Hearts with his outspoken remarks about the football authorities and the Old Firm, and his meddling in the first team. He hit the headlines once again this season when Hearts failed to pay their players on two separate occasions. Das Root commented on the Hearts fan site: ?If he gets it he could declare actual war on the SFA. That would be a good, good day.? Hearts refused to comment on the race for the presidency. The first round of elections takes place on May 17. The two most popular candidates will then be put forward to a second election on June 7. [email protected] Share this article What is this? DIGGDigg it! DEL.ICIO.USdel.icio.us MYSPACEMySpace FACEBOOKFacebook FARKFark REDDITReddit NOWPUBLICNowPublic * Back to Top * E-mail this page to a friend * Print this page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart MacD Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My Lithuanian isnt what it was but one of those papers seems to carry a poll asking whether you would vote for him. Naturally, I voted yes but it appears that only 16% of those voting agree with me So, dont hold your breath if you're waiting to see him elected. GC Vote early and vote often! NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecktimus Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 From BBC Romanov wants Lithuania's top job Vladimir Romanov shows concern while watching Hearts Romanov is a well-known face in Lithuania after his dancing success Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has taken the first steps towards becoming a candidate for Lithuania's presidency. The Lithuanian consulate in London says Romanov has put his name forward for their forthcoming election. Nominations close on Friday for the May poll, but there is a question-mark over whether he can stand for office. The businessman, who recently topped a public vote in his country's version of Strictly Come Dancing, was born in Russia and might not be eligible. Romanov, whose family moved to Lithuania when he was aged nine, is presently attempting to determine whether he qualifies to stand in the election. Charlie Mann, the former spokesman for Romanov, told BBC Scotland: "I had a couple of calls from Lithuania saying he had submitted his papers. "He is hardly Barrack Obama and he does not have the political skills of our own First Minister Alex Salmond, himself a Hearts fan, but he spent a lot of time with George Foulkes, so maybe George has given him the bug." Silvio Berlusconi does it with AC Milan and Italy, so why not Romanov with Hearts and Lithuania Former Hearts midfielder Allan Preston MP and former Hearts chairman Foulkes had introduced Romanov to the Edinburgh club but became one of 60-year-old Romanov's fiercest critics for his leadership style. The former Soviet submariner has been an often controversial figure since taking control at Tynecastle in 2005. Romanov began his reign by promising to break the stranglehold on the Scottish title long enjoyed by Glasgow clubs Celtic and Rangers but has sacked a succession of managers as the Old Firm continued to dominate. Through sponsorship, he also controls the Lithuanian club FBK Kaunas and Belarusian Premier League outfit FC MTZ-RIPO and, in addition, has property and textile interests. The owner has used Kaunas as a feeder club for Hearts, who have signed a string of Lithuanian players, and former managers accused him of meddling in team affairs. "It has been a year or so since I have worked with him closely, but in my time I worked with him he did have political aspirations. "There were lots of leading Lithuanian government figures at the prestigious New Year events that Romanov runs for his business contacts. "He did move in the right circles." The principal business interest for Romanov, who says he began his rise to riches selling bootleg Beatles records, is a substantial stake in the Lithuanian bank Ukio Bankas. He is chairman of the bank's parent body, UBIG Investments, which is the majority of shareholder in Scottish Premier League club Hearts. "It is an amazing story, but he is a man who, if he wants something, he often gets what he wants and achieves his goals," said Mann. "However, there must be a doubt about whether someone who is not born in the country can be president." Mann pointed out that Romanov had recently taken more of a back seat at Tynecastle, proof of his trust in chief executive Campbell Ogilvie and team manager Csaba Lazslo. Former Hearts midfielder Allan Preston did not see why Romanov could not make a success of the dual role. "Silvio Berlusconi does it with AC Milan and Italy, so why not Romanov with Hearts and Lithuania," he said. Bookmark with: * Delicious * Digg * reddit * Facebook * StumbleUpon What are these? E-mail this to a friend Printable versi Love that Quote! That will get a few posters knickers in a twist:qqb003: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 He's a mad bas**rd but he's our mad bast**d You want to hate him but you just end up loviong him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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