Mr Loverman Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 PS (and backroom)was the guest at tonights Shareholder dinner. First, and most importantly the food was decent, better than before so well done to Saltire, the new caterers. Paulo was very open and honest with his answers to questions posed and quite amusing. Main points for me were: He's not at all happy with no players coming in before the deadline - he identified 2 x Portuguese players in his Plan A or 3 x Scottish players for his Plan B. He'll speak to his bosses about this if he hasn't already done so. He was asked about Mikey Stewart - he replied, he's not my player and that he was offered him but he had higher priorities other than a midfielder. I really like his thoughts on how he wants players to train (high intensity at all times but varying the volume of it depending on when the game is) and also they can do the fitness stuff whilst playing football rather than separate to it. He's more than happy to vary his tactics depending on the opposition - when asked about what he'd do against Ayr in the Wee Cup, he replied "if Ayr play the drums, there's no point in us trying to do the waltz!" All, in all I think we've got a great Manager who will instil a good work ethic amongst our team, playing clever, high intensity football with a strong will to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I could not go tonight, so cheers for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks for that. Sounds like he'll fall out with Vlad pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loverman Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I could not go tonight, so cheers for that. You're welcome. There a fair bit more which I'm sure others will add. One point though, is there normally an HMFC employee taking notes throughout at these events? I've never spotted this before but did tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You're welcome. There a fair bit more which I'm sure others will add. One point though, is there normally an HMFC employee taking notes throughout at these events? I've never spotted this before but did tonight. yes, ever since mr r took over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loverman Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 yes, ever since mr r took over. Any chance I could win a raffle prize at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 PS (and backroom)was the guest at tonights Shareholder dinner. First, and most importantly the food was decent, better than before so well done to Saltire, the new caterers. Paulo was very open and honest with his answers to questions posed and quite amusing. Main points for me were: He's not at all happy with no players coming in before the deadline - he identified 2 x Portuguese players in his Plan A or 3 x Scottish players for his Plan B. He'll speak to his bosses about this if he hasn't already done so. He was asked about Mikey Stewart - he replied, he's not my player and that he was offered him but he had higher priorities other than a midfielder. I really like his thoughts on how he wants players to train (high intensity at all times but varying the volume of it depending on when the game is) and also they can do the fitness stuff whilst playing football rather than separate to it. He's more than happy to vary his tactics depending on the opposition - when asked about what he'd do against Ayr in the Wee Cup, he replied "if Ayr play the drums, there's no point in us trying to do the waltz!" All, in all I think we've got a great Manager who will instil a good work ethic amongst our team, playing clever, high intensity football with a strong will to win. Hardly surprising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Disappointed that Vlad didn't back him with his signings, hopefully its just early trust issues which Vlad and Sergio can iron out and Vlad backs Sergio in January. I think we have a manager in Sergio who can change Hearts into a better club but needs time and backing, please Vlad give him this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 He was excellent. Very, very intelligent. And his humour went down well. It did concern me that he was so upset about not getting the signing in. Perhaps he will get some leverage in January. He did say that he will get on with it and was happy to work with what he has. He'll not he messed around though. Id like to be wrong but I don't think he will be here long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Any chance I could win a raffle prize at some point? its not my roll now, young lisa has taken this on so i canny fix it for you , unlike before, ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loverman Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 its not my roll now, young lisa has taken this on so i canny fix it for you , unlike before, ha ha I'll have a word with her next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'll have a word with her next month why wait till next month as the next dinner is 29th september. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Loverman Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 why wait till next month as the next dinner is 29th september. well it was the 28th at first.......looks like I dropped the ball on that one (did you see what I done there?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 He was excellent. Very, very intelligent. And his humour went down well. It did concern me that he was so upset about not getting the signing in. Perhaps he will get some leverage in January. He did say that he will get on with it and was happy to work with what he has. He'll not he messed around though. Id like to be wrong but I don't think he will be here long. If Hearts are being run on more prudent terms, this is perhaps a simple issue of the budget for the year having been exhausted, maybe they expected to sell a player prior to the window to finance PS signings and this did not materialise? I'd like to think this is more initial dissapointment on PS behalf and that he will be happy to work with what he has for the time being. He himself probably sees Hearts as a gateway into English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 PS (and backroom)was the guest at tonights Shareholder dinner. First, and most importantly the food was decent, better than before so well done to Saltire, the new caterers. Paulo was very open and honest with his answers to questions posed and quite amusing. Main points for me were: He's not at all happy with no players coming in before the deadline - he identified 2 x Portuguese players in his Plan A or 3 x Scottish players for his Plan B. He'll speak to his bosses about this if he hasn't already done so. He was asked about Mikey Stewart - he replied, he's not my player and that he was offered him but he had higher priorities other than a midfielder. I really like his thoughts on how he wants players to train (high intensity at all times but varying the volume of it depending on when the game is) and also they can do the fitness stuff whilst playing football rather than separate to it. He's more than happy to vary his tactics depending on the opposition - when asked about what he'd do against Ayr in the Wee Cup, he replied "if Ayr play the drums, there's no point in us trying to do the waltz!" All, in all I think we've got a great Manager who will instil a good work ethic amongst our team, playing clever, high intensity football with a strong will to win. And I'm sure he thought this info wouldn't get broadcast on the internet!ie. 'I'm sure this will be kept in the family'. More ammo for the meedja! Jeez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 And I'm sure he thought this info wouldn't get broadcast on the internet!ie. 'I'm sure this will be kept in the family'. More ammo for the meedja! Jeez! Thw weeg medjia will be on this like flies on skubala!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Wilde Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Show me a manager who doesn't want more players. Fact is we did most of our dealing in the summer under JJ. We're still under the financial cosh and VR doesn't write blank cheques. If PS wants to make a move to England (and he almost certainly does medium term) then he needs a 3rd place finish (or cup final) to get their attention down there. He'll have to do the best he can with a reasonable (but not great squad) and hope for an addition or two in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 How long will he be here , one way or another 18 months max Vlad has not backed him yet in the transfer market , January is always a poor window to get in any decent players if any , If we don't finish 3rd he may be gone without signing a player of his own choice PS will need a few months to implement his style , the timing was all wrong for a change of manager , he should have been brought in when the last campaign ended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburg Hearts Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This thread will turn into a hat-kickers bonanza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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