Levein and Captain Caveman at Hertz/Locke and Brown punted (merged)

[Bostonhibby]

Strange one that they keep on that clown yet free a good goalkeeper !, i see Neilson will have sole responsibilty for picking the team but will discuss it with Levein!:faf:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27392748.

Maybe they still have Mr Romanov Sir's fax machine? They can sit on opposite sides of their crumbling office and exchange faxes with each other.

[Pray4Marc]

People forget Levein was pushed out the door at Hearts because he was having an affair with an employee within the club, disaster as Scotland manager. Let's hope he continues the form in his new employment.

[GreenLake]

What has happened to "self sufficient" Southern? Surely they would be wanting to keep a man with his honesty and integrity?
Maybe he knows something which they would prefer he kept to himself.

[GreenLake]

People forget Levein was pushed out the door at Hearts because he was having an affair with an employee within the club, disaster as Scotland manager. Let's hope he continues the form in his new employment.

That story didn't reach the news outlets over here. Who was this employee within Hearts and does he/she still work at the club?

[portycabbage]

Strange one that they keep on that clown yet free a good goalkeeper !, i see Neilson will have sole responsibilty for picking the team but will discuss it with Levein!:faf:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27392748.

They seemed to be saying on the radio last night that Levein would be involved at training and would be picking the team. Even if Neilson is supposed to be doing it, you can't see Neilson overruling his mentor if it comes down to a disagreement. But you can see Neilson being used as the sacrificial lamb if results don't go their way and the fans don't buy into the "we're looking at the long-term rather than promotion this season" ethos. It looks like Levein wants to control everything (like in previous jobs), but without accountability if the recent form doesn't continue into next season.

Also, Levein apparently doesn't have the greatest relationship with Locke, and it was mentioned that the players released had recently come out in favour of Locke staying (although I've never heard a player in that situation say "I hope he gets sacked").

[Sioux]

Seems strange that no one in the press has picked up on the suggestion that Levein and the bird have been consulting for some 6 months, acording to Eveneing News. When asked, she was always keen to insist that she would make no decisisons until she was officially 'in the door'. That is a major porky.

Why no questions from the press? Why do they seem to simply put to the back of the mind the possibility that Gary Locke was strung along with the possibililty that he might retain his position when that was, for six months at least, already a fait accompli?

So, the wummin has started the new regime in similar manner to the last lot, by being untruthful. Is it something about that club that brings people to act in such an underhand manner? If she already knew some months ago that Locke was being replaced, why not tell him so? Why say that Hertz have had no contact with anyone about the future, and won't have any such contact, until such times as the new ownership is confirmed, when that is blatantly untrue?

I hope Levein sleeps at night knowing that he has (allegedly) been backstabbing fellow professionals for his own gain. No doubt he'd have been reporting on a regular basis back to the bird his negative thoughts of the staff etc.

Disgusting individuals suited to a disgusting institution.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

I think the reality of just how skint they are has just come to light with this. They got rid of 2 goalkeepers in McDonald and Ridgers which I find astonishing.

Also getting rid of top earners leads me to think all is not very well in the money stakes but what about the triumphant return of :fibber:? I think she better sign him as the manky mob are no very happy the now.

A festering carcass of a club.

[timebomb]

People forget Levein was pushed out the door at Hearts because he was having an affair with an employee within the club, disaster as Scotland manager. Let's hope he continues the form in his new employment.

From what I heard that wasn't the reason. He left through choice as he was in need of a signing on fee from Leicester to pay off debts he had run up.

[Billy Whizz]

[QUOTE=Pray4Marc;4011510]People forget Levein was pushed out the door at Hearts because he was having an affair with an employee within the club, disaster as Scotland manager. Let's hope he continues the form in his new employment.[/

http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/7272-levein-back-with-his-family/
Some PR girl

[Moulin Yarns]

From what I heard that wasn't the reason. He left through choice as he was in need of a signing on fee from Leicester to pay off debts he had run up.

You mean, not only was he having an affair with some girl at Hearts, but was actually paying her for it too. Nice one. :greengrin

[Gingertosser]

From what I heard that wasn't the reason. He left through choice as he was in need of a signing on fee from Leicester to pay off debts he had run up.

Thats pretty much the reason for most of his moves :agree::paid::spammy:

[DarlingtonHibee]

Just watched the press conference - looks a shambles.

she has obviously got the hots for CL, and Robbie will do as he is told !!!

[21.05.2016]

Seems strange that no one in the press has picked up on the suggestion that Levein and the bird have been consulting for some 6 months, acording to Eveneing News. When asked, she was always keen to insist that she would make no decisisons until she was officially 'in the door'. That is a major porky.

Why no questions from the press? Why do they seem to simply put to the back of the mind the possibility that Gary Locke was strung along with the possibililty that he might retain his position when that was, for six months at least, already a fait accompli?

So, the wummin has started the new regime in similar manner to the last lot, by being untruthful. Is it something about that club that brings people to act in such an underhand manner? If she already knew some months ago that Locke was being replaced, why not tell him so? Why say that Hertz have had no contact with anyone about the future, and won't have any such contact, until such times as the new ownership is confirmed, when that is blatantly untrue?

I hope Levein sleeps at night knowing that he has (allegedly) been backstabbing fellow professionals for his own gain. No doubt he'd have been reporting on a regular basis back to the bird his negative thoughts of the staff etc.

Disgusting individuals suited to a disgusting institution.

Totally agree with this but lets face it, we have all gathered by now that the press like to have a good suck up to hearts and not go into too much depth that god forbid might actually show them for what they really are.

They are a club that has a strong reputation for being immoral, corrupt, dishonest and rotten to its very core - I don't expect that to change anytime soon.

[Pray4Marc]

From what I heard that wasn't the reason. He left through choice as he was in need of a signing on fee from Leicester to pay off debts he had run up.

The debts you talk off are another variable, the mans a bad gambler. Heres the link regarding affair story http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/7272-levein-back-with-his-family/

[21.05.2016]

They really an absolute laughing stock and shambles of a club. We might have our problems on the park atm but I wouldn't trade places with that corrupt, grotty little club for all the success in the world. Absolute filth.

[GreenLake]

Just watched the press conference - looks a shambles.

she has obviously got the hots for CL, and Robbie will do as he is told !!!

She would need Bill Gates level of wealth as 40m would not be near enough.

[surreyhibbie]

They are still a deluded bunch. several references over on Keechback to their huge budget and how we are in financial trouble...

will they ever learn?

Nope!

:greengrin

[DarlingtonHibee]

She would need Bill Gates level of wealth as 40m would not be near enough.

Sorry - meant she had the hots for Harry Potter not Champions league :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

I thought Captain Caveman was Steven Pressly, was Robbie not called Mini Caveman

[21.05.2016]

They are still a deluded bunch. several references over on Keechback to their huge budget and how we are in financial trouble...

will they ever learn?

Nope!

:greengrin

Hearts have been sprouting this "hibs are in debt, hibs will be next to go bust etc" nonsense for ages. Merely to try make out they are not the only financial cheats.

[HibbyAndy]

Robbie Neilsen WTF ???!!!!

Gary Cock must be raging

[Franck Stanton]

them them all, who gives a flying one about them. CERTAINLY no' me. HATE them with a passion. Even stopped drinking Strongbow because they once sponsored them.

[Jim44]

Seems strange that no one in the press has picked up on the suggestion that Levein and the bird have been consulting for some 6 months, acording to Eveneing News. When asked, she was always keen to insist that she would make no decisisons until she was officially 'in the door'. That is a major porky.

Why no questions from the press? Why do they seem to simply put to the back of the mind the possibility that Gary Locke was strung along with the possibililty that he might retain his position when that was, for six months at least, already a fait accompli?

So, the wummin has started the new regime in similar manner to the last lot, by being untruthful. Is it something about that club that brings people to act in such an underhand manner? If she already knew some months ago that Locke was being replaced, why not tell him so? Why say that Hertz have had no contact with anyone about the future, and won't have any such contact, until such times as the new ownership is confirmed, when that is blatantly untrue?

I hope Levein sleeps at night knowing that he has (allegedly) been backstabbing fellow professionals for his own gain. No doubt he'd have been reporting on a regular basis back to the bird his negative thoughts of the staff etc.

Disgusting individuals suited to a disgusting institution.

Shoddy stuff from the mutants but I had to laugh at the reaction of Jumbo Jefferies. He is scathing about the the shady way Levein arrived at the PBS. A bit rich from the king of the done deals.

[Keith_M]

Shoddy stuff from the mutants but I had to laugh at the reaction of Jumbo Jefferies. He is scathing about the the shady way Levein arrived at the PBS. A bit rich from the king of the done deals.

Where did he do the interview, the Hearts Shop in St James Centre?

[Famous Fiver]

The gift that keeps giving.........
I wonder if Mrs B has studied his background. Silly, silly wumman. Don't think she'll be at the Bingo at Loanhead Miners any time soon. GL has sympathers in there and they won't be short of advice for the new Gorgie supremo.

[marti1875]

Yet again the dodgy behind the scenes dealings with that mob. Saying that Neilson never done the dirty on Locke (ooohh errrr :greengrin) Then Avril admits he has known for ages about this and feels sad for Locke. Then Neilson says he only found out late on sunday night....aye right and they expect anyone to believe that garbage. No way did Avril have all this planned for ages but just at the very final last minute decided to tell Neilson, yet again, backstabbing gits.

[Paisley Hibby]

Yet again the dodgy behind the scenes dealings with that mob. Saying that Neilson never done the dirty on Locke (ooohh errrr :greengrin) Then Avril admits he has known for ages about this and feels sad for Locke. Then Neilson says he only found out late on sunday night....aye right and they expect anyone to believe that garbage. No way did Avril have all this planned for ages but just at the very final last minute decided to tell Neilson, yet again, backstabbing gits.

#shabby (and they all know it)

[GreenLake]

Sorry - meant she had the hots for Harry Potter not Champions league :greengrin

40m might not be enough for that either unless he is in debt. :wink:

[The Harp]

Yet again the dodgy behind the scenes dealings with that mob. Saying that Neilson never done the dirty on Locke (ooohh errrr :greengrin) Then Avril admits he has known for ages about this and feels sad for Locke. Then Neilson says he only found out late on sunday night....aye right and they expect anyone to believe that garbage. No way did Avril have all this planned for ages but just at the very final last minute decided to tell Neilson, yet again, backstabbing gits.

Yeah, old habits die hard. So relieved they have this 'dream team' in place.:wink:
Levein has about as much charisma as a wet weekend in Gorgie and looked more like a bank manager (although a failed one) arriving at the bus shelter with 'she who must be obeyed.' Here's hoping all her decisions are as misguided as her first one.:hilarious

[Billy Whizz]

Yeah, old habits die hard. So relieved they have this 'dream team' in place.:wink:
Levein has about as much charisma as a wet weekend in Gorgie and looked more like a bank manager (although a failed one) arriving at the bus shelter with 'she who must be obeyed.' Here's hoping all her decisions are as misguided as her first one.:hilarious

Just had a a look at Levein's wiki page.
As a player, 2 runners up medals, as a Manager nil

[The Harp]

Just had a a look at Levein's wiki page.
As a player, 2 runners up medals, as a Manager nil

... not to mention his degree in sleep-inducing and being a boring git!!!

[Cabbage East]

Robbie Neilson? Russian sailors? What the **** are you boys on, eh?

[Cool_Hand_Luke]

Dont know if this has already been covered, but is Levein still collecting a wage from the SFA for the Scotland job?

If so, is it possible that his role at Hearts is unpaid...and he could still collect his wages from the SFA :dunno:

[Col2]

Interesting Board the budge has appointed....

Craig Levein - a more selfish, bitter, player you couldn't find elsewhere. budge will realize she has handed the keys over to the bitter one...

Ian Murray (I'm and MP) - payback for the hard work, a nice wee appointment on the board for someone who has zero business and zero football experience

Eric Hogg - who? You may ask. Very trusted by Budge, so trusted he shares a house with her and a bed. Her live in partner and something to keep him busy.

Robert Wilson - who? SPL chairman of 15 years ago. Sounds like he must be up to speed....

Months of planning to get to this stage?

[ekhibee]

Levein has angled for this for some time. Despite the fact Neilson is 'head coach', it'll be Levein that pulls ALL the strings, make no mistake about it. But if it all goes tits up, and it will, it'll be Neilson that gets binned. Levein was seemingly sooking up to all the right people in the SFA when he was Scotland manager and managed to wangle a seat on the board at DU as well. He's power mad, no doubt about it. If Neilson wants to be a sacrificial lamb good luck to him.

[Billy Whizz]

Was/is Levein still on the SFA payroll? Don't think he accepted a pay off

[Mr White]

Interesting Board the budge has appointed....

Craig Levein - a more selfish, bitter, player you couldn't find elsewhere. budge will realize she has handed the keys over to the bitter one...

Ian Murray (I'm and MP) - payback for the hard work, a nice wee appointment on the board for someone who has zero business and zero football experience

Eric Hogg - who? You may ask. Very trusted by Budge, so trusted he shares a house with her and a bed. Her live in partner and something to keep him busy.

Robert Wilson - who? SPL chairman of 15 years ago. Sounds like he must be up to speed....

Months of planning to get to this stage?

Levein and Hogg eh? Bound to come to blows even though they're meant to be on the same team.

[Coco Bryce]

Interesting Board the budge has appointed....

Craig Levein - a more selfish, bitter, player you couldn't find elsewhere. budge will realize she has handed the keys over to the bitter one...

Ian Murray (I'm and MP) - payback for the hard work, a nice wee appointment on the board for someone who has zero business and zero football experience

Eric Hogg - who? You may ask. Very trusted by Budge, so trusted he shares a house with her and a bed. Her live in partner and something to keep him busy.

Robert Wilson - who? SPL chairman of 15 years ago. Sounds like he must be up to speed....

Months of planning to get to this stage?

Ask anyone involved in Scottish football. Levein is the most hated by anyone. Perfect for that lot.

[lapsedhibee]

Can't understand why they've announced their management team before the CL final. Ancelotti will shirley get his jotters if he loses that on top of losing La Liga, and he'd become available. Puzzling.

[The Green Goblin]

Was/is Levein still on the SFA payroll? Don't think he accepted a pay off

Demanded all his exorbitant remaining wages on his contract despite his total failure as Scotland manager. Utterly shameless. Him and the yaks are a match made in heaven.

[GreenLake]

Demanded all his exorbitant remaining wages on his contract despite his total failure as Scotland manager. Utterly shameless. Him and the yaks are a match made in heaven.

It must have taken a lot of time and effort to persuade Levein to take on this role at Hearts and I expect he must be on a very lucrative contract due to the high demand he was in and the number of offers he would have had from all over the world. How long will they be able to keep such a technical genius?

[Hexham Hibee]

Did someone mention 'fan ownership'??? Murray, as the FoH rep, is meant to be that particular patsy! Model for the future of fan ownership? What say do yam fans actually have in the running of this club? A sham swallowed hook, line and sinker by the shareless, direct debit paying muppets!

Well good luck to them coz when they do wake up and smell the coffee......................oh wait a minute no matter how strong the Lithuanian or Budge/Levein or Pieman coffee is they never seem to smell a rat!

[CallumLaidlaw]

@scotDMsport: In tomorrow's ScotDM. Decision to axe Gary Locke was taken three months ago admits Hearts new director of football Levein

[Peevemor]

@scotDMsport: In tomorrow's ScotDM. Decision to axe Gary Locke was taken three months ago admits Hearts new director of football Levein

He said as much at their press conference today, as reported on their official site.

[boab1875]

Did someone mention 'fan ownership'??? Murray, as the FoH rep, is meant to be that particular patsy! Model for the future of fan ownership? What say do yam fans actually have in the running of this club? A sham swallowed hook, line and sinker by the shareless, direct debit paying muppets!

Well good luck to them coz when they do wake up and smell the coffee......................oh wait a minute no matter how strong the Lithuanian or Budge/Levein or Pieman coffee is they never seem to smell a rat!

Don't think fan ownership is going to happen for 5-10 years if I remember correctly so not sure what you are talking about. Anyway hopefully they run the club into the ground by that point. How anyone can be worried about the Yams next season if we go down amazes me. They have a better chance of being relegated than finishing above us (assuming that tw*t Butcher is gone by then).

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

One of my mates that plays for them has been released. Never made a first team appearance though.

Massive Hibbie aswell :greengrin

[The Green Goblin]

@scotDMsport: In tomorrow's ScotDM. Decision to axe Gary Locke was taken three months ago admits Hearts new director of football Levein

Oooft. That's going to stir things up nicely. :greengrin

[GreenLake]

@scotDMsport: In tomorrow's ScotDM. Decision to axe Gary Locke was taken three months ago admits Hearts new director of football Levein

The guy did a great job under difficult circumstances taking a lot of flack while these backstabbers plotted silently. I hope he gets another chance somewhere else - maybe a team they have to play for a promotion spot one day.

[The Sea-gull]

@scotDMsport: In tomorrow's ScotDM. Decision to axe Gary Locke was taken three months ago admits Hearts new director of football Levein

That's straight out of the "naw, really. Just as well they are running a story as I could never have worked it out for myself" drawer of journalism.

[greenpaper55]

I have just read the Hootsman article http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/levein-wants-a-liverpool-boot-room-at-hearts-1-3410170

it seems they want to promote a Liverpool type "boot room" type of succession for their managers and this is long term planning but what happens when the fans take over are they going to be happy with this style of management ?, sounds like a recipe for disaster i hope.

[Beefster]

I have just read the Hootsman article http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/levein-wants-a-liverpool-boot-room-at-hearts-1-3410170

it seems they want to promote a Liverpool type "boot room" type of succession for their managers and this is long term planning but what happens when the fans take over are they going to be happy with this style of management ?, sounds like a recipe for disaster i hope.

The alternative of no continuity planning, bringing new managers in and letting them rebuild the squad hasn't exactly been a raging success for us.

This is going to go down like a cup of warm sick but the chat coming from Budge and Levein is pretty good. Whether Levein's plans actually work in practice remains to be seen but, as much as the Hearts support won't like it, Budge's chat and strategy is exactly what a club trying to pick itself out of the gutter needs.

[keep the faith]

You have to laugh at Potter holding his leather folder in every single picture over last couple of days "look I'm director of football. Not a mere coach"
That lot so deserve football's most arrogant man.

[truehibernian]

Wonder how much Budge gets for her cameos in the Wonga ads ?

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Media/Pix/pictures/2012/7/4/1341385283786/Wonga-008.jpg

[TornadoHibby]

The alternative of no continuity planning, bringing new managers in and letting them rebuild the squad hasn't exactly been a raging success for us.

This is going to go down like a cup of warm sick but the chat coming from Budge and Levein is pretty good. Whether Levein's plans actually work in practice remains to be seen but, as much as the Hearts support won't like it, Budge's chat and strategy is exactly what a club trying to pick itself out of the gutter needs.

Liked how she drove into Tynie in her gleaming Aston Martin whilst the outgoing players and managers etc drove much less impressive cars as they left! :greengrin

Was she making a statement about who is in charge and why perhaps? :wink:

[marti1875]

I loved the part in the EEN yesterday that had Budgie stating that getting promoted right back up was "not a priority"......... i bet that had a lot of the yams choking on reading that as according to all of them they will be buying this that and everyone and be right back up again....:greengrin

[ekhibee]

Liked how she drove into Tynie in her gleaming Aston Martin whilst the outgoing players and managers etc drove much less impressive cars as they left! :greengrin

Was she making a statement about who is in charge and why perhaps? :wink:
I'm surprised one of them didn't kick it as they walked past with their P45's, they could've just blamed it on Hamill :greengrin

[jacomo]

You have to laugh at Potter holding his leather folder in every single picture over last couple of days "look I'm director of football. Not a mere coach"
That lot so deserve football's most arrogant man.

Budge's love for Levein makes me think that she doesn't know what she's doing after all. She might be a successful businessperson but he's a joke.

[Keith_M]

The alternative of no continuity planning, bringing new managers in and letting them rebuild the squad hasn't exactly been a raging success for us.

This is going to go down like a cup of warm sick but the chat coming from Budge and Levein is pretty good. Whether Levein's plans actually work in practice remains to be seen but, as much as the Hearts support won't like it, Budge's chat and strategy is exactly what a club trying to pick itself out of the gutter needs.


:agree:

I think everybody's just desperate to attack Hearts for at least something at the moment but much of what Budge has said so far sounds sensible to me.

I'm not talking about individual appointments, some of which seem a bit strange, but general business strategy.

[GreenLake]

:agree:

I think everybody's just desperate to attack Hearts for at least something at the moment but much of what Budge has said so far sounds sensible to me.

I'm not talking about individual appointments, some of which seem a bit strange, but general business strategy.

Lets hope it brings them the success on the park it has brought us.:greengrin

[Geo_1875]

Levein's idea of a "Liverpool boot room" is great, IF you are running a successful team and have succession from within when the latest manager retires. The minute the fans lose faith the entire regime is tainted and will be hounded out with the latest failure. Lets hope it's the latter for them.

[SQHib]

Levein's idea of a "Liverpool boot room" is great, IF you are running a successful team and have succession from within when the latest manager retires. The minute the fans lose faith the entire regime is tainted and will be hounded out with the latest failure. Lets hope it's the latter for them.

Exactly great idea in theory but bottom line

1. they need the fans to sink in another £5m over the next 3 years to "buy" the club - who says the dd payees agree with this policy ?
2. levein says he wants to create a young player dynasty with someone who knows the club inside out , knows the style , culture etc so why sack Locke ... he was a) all that and b) had built a good team with the young guys who were trusting him
3. What if FOH want to run their "membership" club model like teams like real - appoint a chairman who will do this that etc his election pitch is I will bring in Paul hartley as boss etc - Levein's long term plan could only last as long as 3 years and then be ripped up !

Hope it fails miserably for them regardless !! :devil:

[scott7_0(Prague)]

December 2009.

His last xx year plan went so terribly well didn't. :aok:


Craig Levein will be named as the new Scotland manager today. The SFA last night bowed to his demands over extending his influence far beyond the first XI, paving the way for his appointment.

As Sportsmail exclusively revealed last week, Levein's interest in replacing George Burley was entirely dependent on him being given power to oversee an overhaul of all aspects of Scottish football, from grassroots up.

And, at a decisive meeting with the full interview panel of all-powerful SFA office bearers last night, the Dundee United boss was given leeway to go beyond the normal remit of the national team manager - and play a key part in a revolution of the game in Scotland.

[Kato]

levein says he wants to create a young player dynasty with someone who knows the club inside out , knows the style , culture etc so why sack Locke


At Liverpool this would be totally against the boot ethos, Locke would have stepped back and became a coach.

[Onceinawhile]

So Levein and Neilson both made the decision about what players were to be released.

Yet Neilson only found out he was getting the job on Sunday night and the players were released early Monday morning.

that's a quick turnaround.

Or there's a number of falsehoods and lies in how it's all happened.

[Greenblood70]

Has anyone else noticed that Budge and Robbie Neilson have the same hair do? Spooky.

[Ozyhibby]

Levein's plan sound great but it is only a plan.
No battle plan survives contact with the enemy.

[Keith_M]

Lets hope it brings them the success on the park it has brought us.:greengrin


Yes please :greengrin

[Geo_1875]

So Levein and Neilson both made the decision about what players were to be released.

Yet Neilson only found out he was getting the job on Sunday night and the players were released early Monday morning.

that's a quick turnaround.

Or there's a number of falsehoods and lies in how it's all happened.

And apparently Budge and Levein decided Locke Must Go three months ago?

Before they were relegated.....

So the Owner and Director of Football are just as fickle as the rest of the fans.

[PatHead]

and on other news.........................Christian Nade was declared bankrupt and freed by Dundee this week. Hope he doesn't turn to food as a comfort

[Sprouleflyer]

I have just read the Hootsman article http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/levein-wants-a-liverpool-boot-room-at-hearts-1-3410170

it seems they want to promote a Liverpool type "boot room" type of succession for their managers and this is long term planning but what happens when the fans take over are they going to be happy with this style of management ?, sounds like a recipe for disaster i hope.

Show's just how much out of touch Levein is. Liverpool have not had a "boot room" manager since Roy Evans, who vacated that position in 1998.

[carnoustiehibee]

Are budgie, robbie and specky twat, the same people from that hearts beach photo just 20 years later.

[jacomo]

Levein's idea of a "Liverpool boot room" is great, IF you are running a successful team and have succession from within when the latest manager retires. The minute the fans lose faith the entire regime is tainted and will be hounded out with the latest failure. Lets hope it's the latter for them.

With Levein in charge there's all sorts that could go wrong. Just read the article and not once does he address next season and its potential challenges. It's all about his dynasty.

I predict a FAIL.

[Waxy]

Is budgie jimmy sandison after the operation?

[greenpaper55]

So they have a five year plan but intend to hand it to the fans to run within three years! how does that work ?, sounds like the budgie likes the power trip and might hang onto the leadership for a while longer.

[Ozyhibby]

No mention of any plans for Tynecastle?

[Waxy]

They'll be waiting on a council build.

[Keith_M]

No mention of any plans for Tynecastle?


Maybe because they know how unrealistic it would be to even consider upgrading the stadium just now. Budgie's remit is to keep the club alive long enough to hand it over to FoH in 3-5 years time.

If FoH actually do take over the club, I'm sure they'll announce some fantastic plan to rebuild the Main Stand. If only they knew where they could find a suitable planning application.....

[Ozyhibby]

I have heard they have a plan on the table to move away.
It seems strange that they have been so clear on everything else about their plans but no mention of Tynecastle and no journalists are asking?

[Pete]

I have heard they have a plan on the table to move away.
It seems strange that they have been so clear on everything else about their plans but no mention of Tynecastle and no journalists are asking?

It's unfortunate for them that their ground is situated on worthless land.

[Crazyhorse]

No mention of any plans for Tynecastle?

I suspect after Budgie (was that a 70's heavy metal band?) carries out a review it will turn out to be unsustainable to remain there and alternative arrangements will be sought. This would cause less hassle for her than having to flog it when the fans fail to stump up the monthly payments. Having said that she might not encounter much difficulty the yams are almost as docile and subservient as we are to our great leaders....

[GreenLake]

Levein and his Stalinist rule will make a lot of noise after these early purges but struggle, famine and bloodshed are sure to follow. Neilson didn't trust the youngsters in the U20's Cup Final and over-played 5 first team regulars regardless of health and safety reasons. This boot room transformation sounds more like a dressing room booting, and we know how well that turned out for us. :greengrin

[The Green Goblin]

I think they should start referring to Levein as "The Big L". :greengrin

I suspect that punting Locke and 'struggling' Brown was more to do with personality clashes with Levein, who as history shows is not a man who can take any kind of criticism from anyone. Even Michael Stewart said the other night that Levein was only interested in 'power'.

[21.05.2016]

So Levein and Neilson both made the decision about what players were to be released.

Yet Neilson only found out he was getting the job on Sunday night and the players were released early Monday morning.

that's a quick turnaround.

Or there's a number of falsehoods and lies in how it's all happened.

Exactly, yet again hearts spinning out lies. Thats what they are famous for - corruption, deceit, lies, theft etc. Absolute shambles of a club, a complete an utter joke the lot of them. If I was a hearts fan (god forbid) I would never believe a word that comes outs that board room, mind you it's because those muppets believed every lie they spun that they are in this mess in the first place. They seriously are the most deluded, guilable fan base in Britain!

[21.05.2016]

I think they should start referring to Levein as "The Big L". :greengrin

I suspect that punting Locke and 'struggling' Brown was more to do with personality clashes with Levein, who as history shows is not a man who can take any kind of criticism from anyone.

Could be right, Levein is an arrogant and stubborn *******. I mean look at the whole saga with Fletcher and Scotland - if Levein had swallowed a bit of his pride and didn't have such a big ego then Fletcher wouldn't have been refusing to play.

[Sioux]

So what's the crack we Keekbak then? When they go into secret mode it usually means they've something to hide. Like "we don't care who the bird or Levein stab to death - we are the hertz" or some equally loathsome ass licking.

[portycabbage]

and on other news.........................Christian Nade was declared bankrupt and freed by Dundee this week. Hope he doesn't turn to food as a comfort

That's probably how he ended up bankrupt in the first place.

[GlasgowHibee]

It's unfortunate for them that their ground is situated on worthless land.

Not according to Hibs.net's financial group.


:rolleyes:

[Waxy]

So what's the crack we Keekbak then? When they go into secret mode it usually means they've something to hide. Like "we don't care who the bird or Levein stab to death - we are the hertz" or some equally loathsome ass licking.All the undeserved sackings by Keith Lemon has more than likely split the support already. They've probably heavy duty arguements so they've closed it to outsiders.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Didn't think there would be another footballing manager out there with a lower IQ than Gary L. But, in Caveman Face, we step down to new low levels of Zombie talking Scotsmen.

And Old Budgie Budge doesn't sound too clever either considering her supposed wealth.

She's also a contender for Scotland's most yellowish and ugly teeth. Auld tart!

[mjhibby]

Although Locke was a roaster at least he brought a togetherness and team spirit to the pbs. With Robbie,honest I'm in charge, Nelson and back stabber levein it's only going to go one way. Levein apparently shares the same way of thinking as budge and the fact she gave him the director of football job says it all. He hasn't been out of work for so long for nothing. Expect loads of the usual levein guff and Nelson carrying the can when it goes belly up. I wonder how long it will be before the Gorgie 400,000 turn on their leaders. Not long I expect.

[Beefster]

And Old Budgie Budge doesn't sound too clever either considering her supposed wealth.

To be fair, she only rose to a decent level in S&N before setting up an IT consultancy and selling it for tens of millions. No evidence of intelligence there whatsoever.

[brog]

So Levein and Neilson both made the decision about what players were to be released.

Yet Neilson only found out he was getting the job on Sunday night and the players were released early Monday morning.

that's a quick turnaround.

Or there's a number of falsehoods and lies in how it's all happened.

I believe he just happened to be in the club shop! The Yams interviewing & selection techniques are a model of probity!

[Famous Fiver]

I can understand Locke and Brown getting their jotters but they emptied five players,stalwarts and fans favourites among them Then they announce they are to sign seven new players. They are stlll under a transfer embargo or hadn't they noticed? Could be a while before the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. Some entertainment left in his saga yet!!!

[Keith_M]

I can understand Locke and Brown getting their jotters but they emptied five players,stalwarts and fans favourites among them Then they announce they are to sign seven new players. They are stlll under a transfer embargo or hadn't they noticed? Could be a while before the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. Some entertainment left in his saga yet!!!


Actually, it made sense for them to dump the high earners straight away. The quicker they were out the door, the less money they pay out unnecessarily.

They have the benefit just now that, while stil in Administration, they can just cancel people's contracts without having to pay them off.

[Gus Fring]

So what's the crack we Keekbak then? When they go into secret mode it usually means they've something to hide. Like "we don't care who the bird or Levein stab to death - we are the hertz" or some equally loathsome ass licking.

They cant afford to keep it open to the public so they have to reduce it to members only. 400,000 people is a lot of internet traffic.

[Peevemor]

Actually, it made sense for them to dump the high earners straight away. The quicker they were out the door, the less money they pay out unnecessarily.

They have the benefit just now that, while stil in Administration, they can just cancel people's contracts without having to pay them off.

Since they are still in administration, is Brian Jackson still ultimately running the show?