Flux Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/hearts/167471-robbie-savage-i-nearly-signed-for-hearts/? How many red cards for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I remember that being talked about at the time but didn't give it much credence. Just shows what I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 He'd have been a cracking signing for us. A right good player Robbie Savage. Over and above the combative side to his game, he was excellent on the ball, good on set-pieces and had a great engine. If we'd signed him, we honestlty might have won the league that year. JJ went to Robinson half way throught that season and told him we had a chance of the league but only if we signed a central midfielder as Salva, Fults and Mickey were out on their feet (sure Mickey missed a chunk of the run-in and just made it back for the final). Robinson gave JJ ?50,000 to spend. This was to compete with a very good Rangers and Celtic who were at their peak of spending. Amazingly short-sighted. Anyway, my point is, if we'd had Savage, we would have had that midfield cover - and quality at that - to push for the league we only missed out on by 7 points. If my aunty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Stinkfinger Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I like Gobby Cabbage, would still take him now if the price was right, sadly he probably still commands a fairly large pay packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH4JAMBO Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I remember reading that in an interview in a footy mag and he still looks out for the hearts results and hope that we do well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundojambo Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 it just shows there is talent in the lower leagues, and jeffy has an eye for it. a good sign i say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 How long do you think he would survive with the GFA Taliban not long I recon I do like him as a player, but I would have reservations of his discipline especially up here with all these naysmith/broon types of players eager to get fellow pros sent off at every opportunity. michobo would be creaming herself at the thought of Hearts having a player like Savage. GFA would be opening a new bank account just for the increase of monies coming from Mr Romanov. Its a pity you have to take these things into consideration when a player that would be good, playing wise for Hearts. He would in IMHO an instant hero as we do like big strong hard working players, but in the current climate not a good move for JJ. stewart and black are having a tough time with taliban and they are lightweights compared with Savage. If he did sign for us, JJ would have to have good cover as I recon that Savage would be out a good third of the season with booking, sending offs and old age injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Peebles-esque story for those of us who lived and breathed Heart of Midlothian Football Club in the 90s. Look out for Egil Ostenstadt (sp?) getting his boat race in the paper saying that Jeff wanted him too but he signed a contract to make sure his club were compensated to the tune of ?900,000 therefore ruling Hearts out and heading for Southampton. Something Davie Weir, Paul Ritchie etc could/should have considered in the early Bosman days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehaw Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/hearts/167471-robbie-savage-i-nearly-signed-for-hearts/? How many red cards for him? old news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehaw Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 How long do you think he would survive with the GFA Taliban not long I recon I do like him as a player, but I would have reservations of his discipline especially up here with all these naysmith/broon types of players eager to get fellow pros sent off at every opportunity. michobo would be creaming herself at the thought of Hearts having a player like Savage. GFA would be opening a new bank account just for the increase of monies coming from Mr Romanov. Its a pity you have to take these things into consideration when a player that would be good, playing wise for Hearts. He would in IMHO an instant hero as we do like big strong hard working players, but in the current climate not a good move for JJ. stewart and black are having a tough time with taliban and they are lightweights compared with Savage. If he did sign for us, JJ would have to have good cover as I recon that Savage would be out a good third of the season with booking, sending offs and old age injuries. i think you are missing the point this is a story from aboot 13years ago as he said no one in the spl could now afford his wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Death. Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I have known this for quite some time now. Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick Jambo Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Sorry for the change of subject but just noticed the poll for Tic Manager - Davie Moyes / Mark Hughes ? What planet are they on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Anyone remember the Vinnie Jones and Tomas Brolin rumours from back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Sorry for the change of subject but just noticed the poll for Tic Manager - Davie Moyes / Mark Hughes ? What planet are they on just let the Celtic fans delude themselves, it means when they do get a realistic manager they will go mental and shout at the board that Jose Mourinho was never approached, we may call Hibs fans deluded for the flair myth but at least they roughly know their place in football, Celtic fans still seem to think they are a bigger and more important club then Manchester United and Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Before then, did hibs not turn down the chance to sign David Platt from Crewe for ?100k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 i think you are missing the point this is a story from aboot 13years ago as he said no one in the spl could now afford his wages there you go It just shows you what happens when you start smashing the key board before you are fooly awake, my appoligies to all the previous posters on this thread and to those who like me who may have thought it was a current story and not just some rehashed stuff to get your post number count up. I thank all those smart eckies out there that are quick enough to keep us less informed posters straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Frah Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Before then, did hibs not turn down the chance to sign David Platt from Crewe for ?100k? Pretty much, although I cant remember the exact fee. They had to decide over paying x for Gareth Evans, or x +10k or so for David Platt. They bought Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phage Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 You never know if he'd signed he might have got sent off in the Final and cost us the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Can someone explain to me how this is a story?? How many players can come out and announce that they were about to sign for X,Y or Z. Slow news day I take it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Would have been immense for us in the SPL and would have earned us a fortune with a transfer sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 He'd have been a cracking signing for us. A right good player Robbie Savage. Over and above the combative side to his game, he was excellent on the ball, good on set-pieces and had a great engine. If we'd signed him, we honestlty might have won the league that year. JJ went to Robinson half way throught that season and told him we had a chance of the league but only if we signed a central midfielder as Salva, Fults and Mickey were out on their feet (sure Mickey missed a chunk of the run-in and just made it back for the final). Robinson gave JJ ?50,000 to spend. This was to compete with a very good Rangers and Celtic who were at their peak of spending. Amazingly short-sighted. Anyway, my point is, if we'd had Savage, we would have had that midfield cover - and quality at that - to push for the league we only missed out on by 7 points. If my aunty.... Did we not end up signing Lee Makel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 How long do you think he would survive with the GFA Taliban not long I recon I do like him as a player, but I would have reservations of his discipline especially up here with all these naysmith/broon types of players eager to get fellow pros sent off at every opportunity. michobo would be creaming herself at the thought of Hearts having a player like Savage. GFA would be opening a new bank account just for the increase of monies coming from Mr Romanov. Its a pity you have to take these things into consideration when a player that would be good, playing wise for Hearts. He would in IMHO an instant hero as we do like big strong hard working players, but in the current climate not a good move for JJ. stewart and black are having a tough time with taliban and they are lightweights compared with Savage. If he did sign for us, JJ would have to have good cover as I recon that Savage would be out a good third of the season with booking, sending offs and old age injuries. When I were a lad, Sesame Street used to draw letters on screen to help me learn to read and write. Whenever I see this font, I always remember the noise of the letters "writing" on the screen which mimicked that of a chalk writing on a chalk board. That memory is the perfect accompaniment for each and every one of your posts. Savage would have been a good signing and he would have been excellent for us. All that nonsense you are spouting about the GFA and "michobo" (I am not even sure who that is meant to be) is just drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Anyone remember the Vinnie Jones and Tomas Brolin rumours from back then? Brolin even came to the club and trained in the gear. IIRC, Jefferies actually spoke to Vinnie Jones as well. Whenever these failed transfers come up, Brolin, Ostenstad and Savage are my naps to be discussed, those and Deschamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Gardiner Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 he would have been a great signing and we would have got a decent amountof money for him we he eventually got sold. I think he would have got quite a few red cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I remember Savage saying that JJ was "a nice fella" after meeting for talks. Woulda been an awesome signing for us, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 just let the Celtic fans delude themselves, it means when they do get a realistic manager they will go mental and shout at the board that Jose Mourinho was never approached, we may call Hibs fans deluded for the flair myth but at least they roughly know their place in football, Celtic fans still seem to think they are a bigger and more important club then Manchester United and Barcelona. I thought they were . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeb74 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Went to see Derby v Brum in the cup. Savage was brilliant. Wound up the Brum Fans the whole game and put a damn good shift in. Only problem was that Barry the Crab put an even better shift in vice they won 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Brolin even came to the club and trained in the gear. IIRC, Jefferies actually spoke to Vinnie Jones as well. Whenever these failed transfers come up, Brolin, Ostenstad and Savage are my naps to be discussed, those and Deschamps. There is also Stan Collymore to add to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I popped into Tynie to see how the reconsruction was getting along. Saw JJ with a tall guy and long blond hair and thought we were buing a Scandinavian!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Dover Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Changing the subject slightly. In a recent Derby game ( cant recall the opposition ) he, Robbie, was shepherding the ball out near the corner flag and some guy came breenging in from behind and almost hoofed him into next week !! Cue a 21 man boxing match .........with, oddly enough, the only none combatant being Robbie himself, who calmly dusted himself down and kept well clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 The Vinnie Jones thing was nothing that the Daily ****** tired to stir up. Jones' agent was chatting on the phone to JJ whilst Jones was in the room and he joked about signing him (it was 1999, post Lock Stock filming), but Vinnie was finished as a player by then. Brolin was so unfit, that JJ asked George Graham for either an extended loan or a free transfer but was turned down. Brolin would've been a huge name and an even bigger waste of space. Who was the German international we were linked to in early 2005/06? Bobic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 The Vinnie Jones thing was nothing that the Daily ****** tired to stir up. Jones' agent was chatting on the phone to JJ whilst Jones was in the room and he joked about signing him (it was 1999, post Lock Stock filming), but Vinnie was finished as a player by then. Brolin was so unfit, that JJ asked George Graham for either an extended loan or a free transfer but was turned down. Brolin would've been a huge name and an even bigger waste of space. Who was the German international we were linked to in early 2005/06? Bobic? I think that's right. IIRC Brolin retired shortly after that. I have a vague recollection about the Bobic story but I suspect it was just vague speculation with little basis in fact. We were being linked with everyone at that stage both players and managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I think that's right. IIRC Brolin retired shortly after that. I have a vague recollection about the Bobic story but I suspect it was just vague speculation with little basis in fact. We were being linked with everyone at that stage both players and managers. I beg to differ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only a Game Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I beg to differ.... Another lucky escape. Only played another 8 games in his career after that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 surprisingly enough savage has only been sent off twice, he is however the most booked player in the championship. i like him and his arrogance he would have wound the hobos up to bursting point in a derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehaw Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 there you go It just shows you what happens when you start smashing the key board before you are fooly awake, my appoligies to all the previous posters on this thread and to those who like me who may have thought it was a current story and not just some rehashed stuff to get your post number count up. I thank all those smart eckies out there that are quick enough to keep us less informed posters straight no probs mate...if you want ill keep an eye on your spelling as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Another big name we could've had was 'Giggs'. Not Ryan, but his tearaway little brother, Rhodri. In fact, when he was interviewed by Four Four Two magazine, he made a big deal about his trial under Jefferies (which amounted to little in the end). And wasn't Barry Ferguson a Hearts youth under Joe Jordan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 He'd have been a cracking signing for us. A right good player Robbie Savage. Over and above the combative side to his game, he was excellent on the ball, good on set-pieces and had a great engine. If we'd signed him, we honestlty might have won the league that year. JJ went to Robinson half way throught that season and told him we had a chance of the league but only if we signed a central midfielder as Salva, Fults and Mickey were out on their feet (sure Mickey missed a chunk of the run-in and just made it back for the final). Robinson gave JJ ?50,000 to spend. This was to compete with a very good Rangers and Celtic who were at their peak of spending. Amazingly short-sighted. Anyway, my point is, if we'd had Savage, we would have had that midfield cover - and quality at that - to push for the league we only missed out on by 7 points. If my aunty.... Aye, I remember that very well. We really needed to spend on a quality midfielder and the league might have been ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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