Levein Sacked

[jonty]

Forth one reporting CL has been sacked

[BegbieHSC]

See title

[007 Mickey Weir]

I thought he was on the board. Can he be sacked?

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-craig-levein

[B.H.F.C]

That’s a blow.

[jonty]

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Sheelagh McLaren
@sheelaghmclaren

Craig levein has been sacked as Hearts manager and will step down from the board. He’ll see out his contract until the end of the season working to improve backroom and youth operations

Going at the end of season. if he makes it that far.

[I'm Spartacus]

Oh ya belter. Sacked and off the board #jealous

[Alan62]

It's Statement O'Clock in Jamboland.

https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-craig-levein

[DavidDavidGray]

Over to you now Hibs.

[CloudSquall]

When things couldn't get any worse...

[007 Mickey Weir]

Boo was hoping he walls stay. He’s been doing a great job

[Bostonhibby]

Oh no, knowing our luck they'll finally get someone decent and stop blowing all that cash.

Guess they'll be lining up Jack Ross now doctor football is completely off the scene.

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[cabbageandribs1875]

Noooooooooooooooo dammit, budge out

[660]

Is he retiring or will he turn up somewhere else? An entire career with ZERO trophies!

[Unseen work]

Hibs need to pull their finger out.

If they get Jack Ross over us because we have been mucking about I won’t be impressed.

[Robbo6-2]

Nightmare

[Billy Whizz]

That’s a bold step by Budge
Wonder who they’ll go for now?

[essexhibee]

Makes me more annoyed - theyve done something about their plight whilst we plod along.

[SickBoy32]

**** sake.

They will only improve now.

Meanwhile, at Football League FC...

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

That’s a bold step by Budge
Wonder who they’ll go for now?

Jack Ross. Won’t cost them any comp do a safe bet till end of season?

[CB_NO3]

Over to you Dempster.

[DavidDavidGray]

Makes me happy to think Craig Levein will retire with 0 winners medals

[Billy Whizz]

Jack Ross. Won’t cost them any comp do a safe bet till end of season?

Was he not chased out of Hearts a few years back?

Wonder if Robbo is in with a shout

[wallpaperman]

Looks like Annie has noticed that previously ‘in for life’ Hearts fans have started cancelling DD’s. That just be when it has hit her hard.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Had to happen. Meanwhile we just drift along as usual.

[Pretty Boy]

Removing him from the board and DOF role suggests they may be paving the way for Jack Ross to come in.

[Ozyhibby]

If we miss out on Ross to them it will be yet another failure of this board. We should have moved weeks ago. Absolute disgrace.


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[SteveHFC]

Had to happen. Meanwhile we just drift along as usual.

Hopefully our board will do the right now instead of sitting with their thumbs up their own backsides.

[BegbieHSC]

Hibs need to pull their finger out.

If they get Jack Ross over us because we have been mucking about I won’t be impressed.

My thoughts exactly. He’s a **** of a man, so on one hand, I’m laughing at him losing his job.

On the other, he was utter garbage, and hearts can now go for our potential candidates, cause we’re messing about, and not taking action against our garbage manager.

[HibbySpurs]

That’s a bold step by Budge
Wonder who they’ll go for now?

Murinho is surely the only manager available with the calibre to manage the *big team / Famous / WW1 winners?

*delete as appropriate

[YanYansen]

Lucky *******s. They'll get the jump on us for a new appointment now.

[we are hibs]

So hes been sacked as manager. Not returning as director of football but will see out his contract until the end of the seasom helping behind the scenes. So in other words a director of football?

[flash]

If we miss out on Ross to them it will be yet another failure of this board. We should have moved weeks ago. Absolute disgrace.


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Yeah we could miss out on the new Alex Ferguson if we're not careful.

[Heisenberg]

As usual Hibs are left behind. What is Ron Gordon seeing that he is so desperate to keep? We are ****ing awful.

[lord bunberry]

The bad news keeps on coming

[green with envy]

Over to you Dempster.


:agree:

[calumhibee1]

If we miss out on Ross to them it will be yet another failure of this board. We should have moved weeks ago. Absolute disgrace.


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What if the board aren’t interested in Jack Ross?

[Billy Whizz]

So hes been sacked as manager. Not returning as director of football but will see out his contract until the end of the seasom helping behind the scenes. So in other words a director of football?

Not sure he’s still DOF, but will be awkward for the new manager, having him around

[Mixu1875]

Maybe, just maybe, we’ll make a move to remove Heckingbottom now the Yams have jumped first.

[Hibbyradge]

Anyone else get a text saying hearts have approached Paul Heckingbottom?

[H18S NX]

There goes our comfort blanket.

[Ozyhibby]

What if the board aren’t interested in Jack Ross?

That’s entirely possible given we have a recruitment department not interested in Lawrence Shankland.


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[Hibbyradge]

So hes been sacked as manager. Not returning as director of football but will see out his contract until the end of the seasom helping behind the scenes. So in other words a director of football?

In other words, gardening leave

[Fife-Hibee]

Normally i'd laugh at them for this sort of thing. But this is great news for them. When are we going to grow a spine and do the same?

[lord bunberry]

We’ll probably appoint levein as our manager

[Hibbyradge]

We’ll probably appoint levein as our manager

In a heartbeat, mate. In a heartbeat.

[we are hibs]

In other words, gardening leave

Theyve said he will be restructuring the backroom and youth set up. Is that not part of a DOF's role? If he was on gardening leave im pretty sure he wouldnt be hanging around like a fart in a lift.

[supermcginn]

What if the board aren’t interested in Jack Ross?

One member of the board is extremely interested in ross.

[The 90+2]

Didn’t think they would have the guts to do that. Their safe now.

[Since452]

Hopefully they appoint Jack Ross

[calumhibee1]

That’s entirely possible given we have a recruitment department not interested in Lawrence Shankland.


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Or maybe it’s possible because Jack Ross just got punted by a team in the league that PH got promoted out of (with a much smaller budget than Jack Ross had).

He would certainly be an option if we needed a new manager but to use potentially not getting him as a stick to beat the club with? Na, not for me.

[Hibbyradge]

Theyve said he will be restructuring the backroom and youth set up. Is that not part of a DOF's role?

They're just saving face.

He's all but gone.

[Coco Bryce]

Moved swiftly to get Jack Ross.

[JimBHibees]

Hibs need to pull their finger out.

If they get Jack Ross over us because we have been mucking about I won’t be impressed.

Got to think there is a fair chance of that. May actually put more pressure on Hibs to do something IMO.

[Brightside]

Thats annoying.

[makaveli1875]

I read somewhere that you cant sack a manager 2 days before a semi final

[Hibee87]

If we miss out on Ross to them it will be yet another failure of this board. We should have moved weeks ago. Absolute disgrace.


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Not really, who is to say he would come to Hibs over Hearts? Can/will Hearts offer more money, with their fans contributions they can certainly afford to. Is he even worth pushing the boat out for?

We all want Hecky gone, I think he will be after the weekend regardless, but to say our board has failed just because Hearts may get a manager in that SOME fans also want is not a failure of the board. The board for all we know may have other people in mind.

[Since452]

If we miss out on Ross to them it will be yet another failure of this board. We should have moved weeks ago. Absolute disgrace.


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Jack Ross? Better with Jonathan Ross

[JimBHibees]

So hes been sacked as manager. Not returning as director of football but will see out his contract until the end of the seasom helping behind the scenes. So in other words a director of football?

Yep seems very strange that.

[matty_f]

Makes me happy to think Craig Levein will retire with 0 winners medals

Chris Dagnall has more medals. :greengrin

[matty_f]

Dempster wins the bet on who would blink first... :greengrin Budge owes her a fiver.

[Since452]

What if the board aren’t interested in Jack Ross?

I sincerely hope they aren't. Amazing made Sunderland even worse

[Ozyhibby]

Not really, who is to say he would come to Hibs over Hearts? Can/will Hearts offer more money, with their fans contributions they can certainly afford to. Is he even worth pushing the boat out for?

We all want Hecky gone, I think he will be after the weekend regardless, but to say our board has failed just because Hearts may get a manager in that SOME fans also want is not a failure of the board. The board for all we know may have other people in mind.

And the proof will only come if he goes on to do well at either club.
He is a strong candidate for either club. Has a good record in Scotland and although Sunderland didn’t work out, it’s not a club where managers have been doing well recently.
In my mind, if they go for him and it works out well for them while we struggle on, the board won’t be forgiven easily.


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[Pretty Boy]

Dempster wins the bet on who would blink first... :greengrin Budge owes her a fiver.

On the plus side they have both said they often phone the other for advice.......

[Marvellous]

That’s entirely possible given we have a recruitment department not interested in Lawrence Shankland.


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It's great reading this every day.

[Moulin Yarns]

A Hibs mate says he thinks potential managers will hang on for the big Edinburgh club job... which surprised me since Edinburgh City are flying 🤔

Copyright Jim Spence

[Ozyhibby]

It's great reading this every day.

It’s important because for some strange reason the club think our recruitment has been great.


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[Begbie79]

Why is everyone obsessing over Jack Ross? one good season at St Mirren. He will be Cathro MKII at Hearts if he goes.

Dont want him anywhere near Easter Road if Heckingbottom gets sacked.

[Since90+2]

Why is everyone obsessing over Jack Ross? one good season at St Mirren. He will be Cathro MKII at Hearts if he goes.

Dont want him anywhere near Easter Road if Heckingbottom gets sacked.

He's miles ahead of Cathro. Not even close.

[Gerard]

Time for the club to be bold and get a new HC and assistant now.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

I wonder if they’ll have another sell out testimonial for such a legend?

[banchoryhibs]

It will be interesting to see who his replacement will be - they will soon be fan owned so will be even more reliant upon FoH to keep subsidising their overspending. I just can't see his replacement being a "top name"; I don't think that they could afford that.

[PatHead]

Think Gary Holt would be a good fit for them.

[Ozyhibby]

Why is everyone obsessing over Jack Ross? one good season at St Mirren. He will be Cathro MKII at Hearts if he goes.

Dont want him anywhere near Easter Road if Heckingbottom gets sacked.

Two good seasons at st.mirren.


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[Unseen work]

Two good seasons at st.mirren.


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And Alloa.

Knows the Scottish game very well, young and has a point to prove.

Would understand the size of club we are and what the fans demand.

[The 90+2]

Hopefully they appoint Jack Ross

Heckys much better, he’s just been unlucky. Hopefully the pull a Brian Hamilton out the bag.

[The 90+2]

I sincerely hope they aren't. Amazing made Sunderland even worse

How did he make a team worse that was relegated two years in a row by taking them to a playoff final? That’s clearly building some sort of stability.

[lucky]

Strange that he’s staying at the club. It’s good decision for them and a bad one as well because he’s got an unreal derby record. But just shows how timid the Hibs board are by not removing Heckingbottom

[Argylehibby]

Jambos at my work say that there is some shareholder meeting that Budge was due to attend tonight. It's not the AGM but some other gig they do regularly and it's her turn to attend tonight. This morning they were saying she wouldn't turn up / she better turn up / she better sack him before the days out. Seems she knew what to expect and she obviously wanted to make tonight a bit easier for her so got shot of CL before the meeting.

when's our AGM :hmmm:

[Since90+2]

Strange that he’s staying at the club. It’s good decision for them and a bad one as well because he’s got an unreal derby record. But just shows how timid the Hibs board are by not removing Heckingbottom

To be fair Levein has been utter ***** for 12 months. Heckingbottom has been poor for about 7 months now .

[Danderhall Hibs]

They’re first into the sweety shop - we’ll be along shortly getting all the same CVs.

[Since452]

How did he make a team worse that was relegated two years in a row by taking them to a playoff final? That’s clearly building some sort of stability.

He got sacked. Should have read Sunderlands fans forum whwn he was there. Made Hibs.net look tame

[Beefster]

Just when I thought I couldn’t feel any more depressed about us holding onto Pat Calderbottom.

[we are hibs]

Be interesting to see if hearts get a lift on sunday now. Their fans certainly will which in turn gives them a slightly better chance than if levein was still there. Still think rangers will beat them.

[CapitalGreen]

Two good seasons at st.mirren.


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Paul Hartley done well in the Scottish Championship too, why don’t we go for him.

[Frankhfc]

Should have read Sunderlands fans forum whwn he was there. Made Hibs.net look tame

Yep.

A sacked Sunderland manager would fill me with dread to be honest. Gary Holt is a rising star and worth a step up.

[Billy Whizz]

Whoever gets the Hearts gig, will be working under FOH from next season

[Diclonius]

Ah well. Guess we miss out on Ross then. Nice one Hibs.

[Smartie]

How did he make a team worse that was relegated two years in a row by taking them to a playoff final? That’s clearly building some sort of stability.

He led them to the lowest league finish in their history and didn't look much like improving on that this season.

[Sammy7nil]

Is he retiring or will he turn up somewhere else? An entire career with ZERO trophies!


Makes me happy to think Craig Levein will retire with 0 winners medals

Like 99% of all players :rolleyes:

[Beefster]

He led them to the lowest league finish in their history and didn't look much like improving on that this season.

Didn’t Stubbs do the same with us?

[ABZHFC]

Don't think they'll necessarily improve now he's gone at all, granted they have been less than the sum of their parts for a long while now. But it's worth remembering that Levein had them top of the league around this time last year, and they did (albeit quite flukily) reach a cup final last season too, as well as two semi-finals. I personally am delighted to see him go, the idea of him finally winning a trophy while Hearts' manager was a horrible thought.

Good riddance

[Since90+2]

Didn’t Stubbs do the same with us?

Exactly. By this weird analogy Butchers Hibs wee better than Stubbs Hibs because they finished higher in the football pyramid.

It's a nonsensical arguement.

[Smartie]

Didn’t Stubbs do the same with us?

Yes, but you could argue that Stubbs had more mitigating circumstances at play - Sunderland didn't have the equivalents of Hearts and Rangers in their league last year.

Stubbs could also point to a historic Scottish Cup win which probably counts for a bit more than a Checkatrade trophy final defeat.

[Scouse Hibee]

Going at the end of season. if he makes it that far.

Gone now as manager, end of season for his other roles

[Andy74]

They’re going for Moyes.

[Unseen work]

Sunderland are an absolute mess, it’s not the easy job that some assume it would be to get them promoted. It’s a tough league.

Ross’ time there will go down as a failure but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad manager.

Lennon - Bolton
McInnes - Bristol City

Those two ‘failed’ down south but have done quite alright returning to Scotland.

I see someone mentioning Gary Holt as he’s up and coming and he deserves a chance? I agree. But to dismiss Ross because he failed at Sunderland after earning his chance is ridiculous. He’s still a good up and coming manager.

[ancient hibee]

Yep.

A sacked Sunderland manager would fill me with dread to be honest. Gary Holt is a rising star and worth a step up.
Don’t think Holt covered himself in glory last night.It looked as if he’d told them to sit in and counter instead of keeping the pressure on for a third goal.They frequently had no players over halfway giving our defence far too much freedom.

[Captain Trips]

Jealous of them now :agree:

[PatHead]

Don’t think Holt covered himself in glory last night.It looked as if he’d told them to sit in and counter instead of keeping the pressure on for a third goal.They frequently had no players over halfway giving our defence far too much freedom.

Fit in well at Hearts then.

[marinello59]

Jealous of them now :agree:

I will never , as long as I live, be jealous of that crowd.

[we are hibs]

EEN saying well manager stephen Robinson is front runner

[Heisenberg]

Don’t think Holt covered himself in glory last night.It looked as if he’d told them to sit in and counter instead of keeping the pressure on for a third goal.They frequently had no players over halfway giving our defence far too much freedom.

Exactly my thoughts. Same issue we’ve had with Heckingbottom.

[J-C]

:faf::faf::faf: All that needs said.

[Scorrie]

They’re going for Moyes.

Big name appointment. Be interesting to see how that pans out

[Is It On....]

When things couldn't get any worse...


That's what I thought as I was hoping we would have acted first.

And the only manager he has had the better of this season in the league is..

[Since452]

If it was us i couldn't pick a candidate out. That's the worrying thing and probably the dilemma the Hibs board are having. Be interesting to see who they get.

[J-C]

Don’t think Holt covered himself in glory last night.It looked as if he’d told them to sit in and counter instead of keeping the pressure on for a third goal.They frequently had no players over halfway giving our defence far too much freedom.


He took off Sibbald who was their best and most attacking player, that's when we got right back into it, everything they did went through him, I thought we should have went for him when he was at Falkirk.

[Frankhfc]

Don’t think Holt covered himself in glory last night.It looked as if he’d told them to sit in and counter instead of keeping the pressure on for a third goal.They frequently had no players over halfway giving our defence far too much freedom.

He does well with the cards he has. Livingston are punching way above their weight to be fair and remaining in the league is their top priority. Coming to ER and taking away a score draw is not to be sniffed at. He's merely one to consider when looking at potential candidates if Hecky was punted. Just one that came to mind as someone whose done reasonably well at a smaller club.

[Since452]

EEN saying well manager stephen Robinson is front runner

Over all done well with them but Motherwell fans were calling for his head last season. Best of a poor bunch I'd say.

[bigwheel]

Yep.

A sacked Sunderland manager would fill me with dread to be honest. Gary Holt is a rising star and worth a step up.

Isn’t it well known that Holt doesn’t manage Livi...they have an assistant who has done some jail time than runs the team and tactics....Holt is simply the front guy ....

[Unseen work]

I think there’s plenty of good candidates

Jack Ross
Gary Holt
Stephen Robinson
David Moyes
Scott Gemmil

[marinello59]

Jealous of them now :agree:

I will never , as long as I live, be jealous of that crowd.

[famousfife]

No matter how s#17e they are, potter always had his team wound up for a derby game. Could only be a good thing for us now he’s gone.

[hibbyfraelibby]

What if the board aren’t interested in Jack Ross?

Stop being sensible.

[Sir David Gray]

Meanwhile we just plod along as if nothing's happening.

[Hibs90]

Don't get the clamour for Jack Ross at all.

He's no that ****ing good.

[Golden Bear]

Just a hunch that we'll be rid of Heckie after Saturday, Hertz were aware of this and took the opportunity to start the Managerial search a few days before us.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Just a hunch that we'll be rid of Heckie after Saturday, Hertz were aware of this and took the opportunity to start the Managerial search a few days before us.

You think they'll move for the Heckmeister?

[flash]

They’re going for Moyes.

Figures. A personality vacuum of a man he would fit in perfectly.

[James70]

They might go for Elvis again, doing a wonderful job at Carlisle! Lol.

[Golden Bear]

You think they'll move for the Heckmeister?

Aha, the plot thickens.


:greengrin

[jonty]

I will never , as long as I live, be jealous of that crowd.

do you have TQMs blackberry?

[Onion]

And this guy WON the P45 Derby !

Meanwhile back at Easter Road, Heckingbottom claims his candlelight supper reward for his 1 in 16 record from Hibs new owner. Hibs Class.

[nonshinyfinish]

How did he make a team worse that was relegated two years in a row by taking them to a playoff final? That’s clearly building some sort of stability.

Presumably Sunderland fans were looking for a little more than establishing them as a stable upper-League One team.

[KWJ]

Hibs need to pull their finger out.

If they get Jack Ross over us because we have been mucking about I won’t be impressed.

This

[Hibeesmad]

Jack Ross
Stephen Robinson
David Moyes

3 top contenders

[Michael]

They're getting first pick of the managerial candidates then.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Jack Ross
Stephen Robinson
David Moyes

3 top contenders

Davie Moyes? Reminds me of the days of Venables , Scala, Robson etc etc

Dreamers.

[Andy74]

Davie Moyes? Reminds me of the days of Venables , Scala, Robson etc etc

Dreamers.

We’ll see.

[Cataplana]

Don't know what the panic is, Stephen Robinson is still available. He was the answer a couple of months ago.

[jakedance]

They're getting first pick of the managerial candidates then.

Should have been foreseen. Hibs are shambolic.

[Danderhall Hibs]

We’ll see.

Has he totally burned his bridges in England? I thought he’d still be able to pick up a championship job.

[Hibeesmad]

Davie Moyes? Reminds me of the days of Venables , Scala, Robson etc etc

Dreamers.

David Moyes has attended a few Hearts games over the past few months so I’ve heard. Steven Naismith signing a 4 year deal with the view to coaching, someone who has history with the fella.

[jacomo]

Silver lining is that the good Doctor is taking even more control, with DoF abolished and Budge now directly in charge of football matters. This is good because she’s absolutely clueless.

[Leith Green]

I said to my mate the other day that I felt the general feeling of apathy amongst the hibs supporters would have been more like anger if Hearts werent struggling too.!

[Danderhall Hibs]

David Moyes has attended a few Hearts games over the past few months so I’ve heard. Steven Naismith signing a 4 year deal with the view to coaching, someone who has history with the fella.

Has he signed a 4 year deal? Wow. Must be for something along those lines then.

[flash]

Jack Ross has become one of those mythical figures whose reputation far outweighs his achievements.

[Sir David Gray]

Has he signed a 4 year deal? Wow. Must be for something along those lines then.

Yep signed a 4 year deal in August.

[B.H.F.C]

I don’t think someone like Moyes is as unrealistic as it sounds for a Hibs or Hearts. He’s been out of a job for a while now and might fancy something different. Similarities to when Clarke went to Killie in that he’d quite easily have picked up a coaching gig down south if he wanted.

Them getting rid of Potter as the DoF as well makes it look like they’ll be after someone more experienced.

[B.H.F.C]

Jack Ross has become one of those mythical figures whose reputation far outweighs his achievements.

Was going to post the same. It’s like when a player is out injured, they suddenly become your most important player.

Not saying Ross is a bad manager, but we’re forever hearing about budgets, and he’s just failed in a job where he had the biggest budget.

[Billy Whizz]

I don’t think someone like Moyes is as unrealistic as it sounds for a Hibs or Hearts. He’s been out of a job for a while now and might fancy something different. Similarities to when Clarke went to Killie in that he’d quite easily have picked up a coaching gig down south if he wanted.

Them getting rid of Potter as the DoF as well makes it look like they’ll be after someone more experienced.

Wonder if they’ll stick with the DOF role next season

[Since90+2]

Was going to post the same. It’s like when a player is out injured, they suddenly become your most important player.

Not saying Ross is a bad manager, but we’re forever hearing about budgets, and he’s just failed in a job where he had the biggest budget.

Yet was very successful on a more comparable budget to us and in the same country as we play in.

[Iain G]

Jack Ross has become one of those mythical figures whose reputation far outweighs his achievements.

Budgie will appoint Ross Jack by accident...

[PeeKay]

Yes was very successful on a more comparable budget to us and in the same country as we play in.

Very successful?

[Since90+2]

Very successful?

Winning manager of the year is not very successful?

[Walter]

I can just see it now when some manager interviews with both sides and they make some ridiculous offer... The future seethe

[emerald green]

Cheer up Craig Levein, oh what can it be... :bye:

[coldingham hibs]

Pressure is well and truly on us if Hearts now get someone in who can turn them around quickly. They have made a decisive step whilst we sit on our hands in hope.

[Col2]

Hate is a strong word. And life is too short...but I despise Craig Levein and everything about him.

So Craig, GIRUY you are truly the ultimate LOSER.

[Leith Green]

Unfortunately Levein got the last laugh in the derby win thanks to our very own tactical genius being owned by that flump

[Since452]

Unfortunately Levein got the last laugh in the derby win thanks to our very own tactical genius being owned by that flump

That was it. Not the hu*****us deflected goal...

[Squirrel 1875]

This just highlights the farcical inaction of our clearly disinterested and ineffectual board. A shambles from top to bottom.

Stevie Wonder could see Paul Heckingbottom is a lost cause and not worth persisting with. How he lost the so called “P-45 derby” and is the one still in a job is beyond me. What has he done since the derby? Drawn games and shown 0 sign of improvement.

What makes it worse is this arrogant impostors belief that tactics don’t change games. His comment yesterday post-match about how tactics shouldn’t influence a match in the way they did during the second half was astounding. Clueless isn’t even the word.

Frankly, I’ve had enough. Dempster has shown that she has lost interest in hibs.

[Sir David Gray]

Pressure is well and truly on us if Hearts now get someone in who can turn them around quickly. They have made a decisive step whilst we sit on our hands in hope.

Yep the comfort blanket of Hearts being just as bad as us, if not worse, is possibly gone now.

There's no hiding place now, I just hope we don't wait too much longer.

[emerald green]

Unfortunately Levein got the last laugh in the derby win thanks to our very own tactical genius being owned by that flump

Yep, that was Hearts only win this season so far. Ridiculous match for Hibs to lose. Yet Levein has been sacked and Heckingbottom remains in place.

[Billy Whizz]

Hearts won’t only be looking for a Head Coach, they’ll also need someone to identify and sign the players

[Jim44]

Natural order restored.

[supermcginn]

Unfortunately Levein got the last laugh in the derby win thanks to our very own tactical genius being owned by that flump

Yip, the only manager he has managed to outwit in 7 months is heckingbottom, he should have been sacked straight after that game.

[Hibeesmad]

Hearts won’t only be looking for a Head Coach, they’ll also need someone to identify and sign the players

Isn’t that John Murray’s job?

[Treadstone]

This Sportsoumd on the Yams is breathtaking. Brian Mclaughlin giving up all semblance of impartiality. Biscuit Preston mooting Gary Locke to work alongside John Robertson. Side splitting stuff.

[heretoday]

I'd have thought Robbie Neilson would be one of the contenders. He did well before and he's doing well right now.

[Billy Whizz]

Isn’t that John Murray’s job?

Maybe you’re right, forgot about him

[Hibeesmad]

I'd have thought Robbie Neilson would be one of the contenders. He did well before and he's doing well right now.

The fans wouldn’t take him back after throwing that 2-0 lead in 2016

[Joe6-2]

The fans wouldn’t take him back after throwing that 2-0 lead in 2016

What lead was that? 🤔

[Hibeesmad]

What lead was that? 🤔

Some say Nicholson is still grabbing his balls

[Is It On....]

This Sportsoumd on the Yams is breathtaking. Brian Mclaughlin giving up all semblance of impartiality. Biscuit Preston mooting Gary Locke to work alongside John Robertson. Side splitting stuff.


That combo is snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Think they that Ross & The Caveman will be on their list..

[pollution]

An employee is sacked but has to stay on....Unbelievable.

Either Levein is utterly devoid of self respect or he is a financial patsy.

[Leith Green]

That was it. Not the hu*****us deflected goal...

The tactical changes made by levein won hearts the match. Our manager had us defending our 18 yard box which lost is the match .. He is an incompetent twat , and he lost us that match from a winning position , u blame deflections or whatever 👍

[Billy Whizz]

That combo is snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Think they that Ross & The Caveman will be on their list..

No way Pressley will get that gig. Apart from the fact they hate him at Tynie, he’s failed at practically every job he’s had
Carlisle fans want him out

[FilipinoHibs]

Big difference is that Levein been there for 2 years and prior over saw the Cathro debacle. We have half a good season with PH and now this. Don't hink PH the right person but having given him a budget no owner is going to turf him out after three bad months especially now on a run of 6 unbeaten. Think he will get to Christmas break. So a lot of moaning to come on here.

[Leith Green]

Big difference is that Levein been there for 2 years and prior over saw the Cathro debacle. We have half a good season with PH and now this. Don't hink PH the right person but having given him a budget no owner is going to turf him out after three bad months especially now on a run of 6 unbeaten. Think he will get to Christmas break. So a lot of moaning to come on here.



To be fair your right that Levein has been under pressure for far longer than Heckingbottom. Its just pretty clear that we are going nowhere remotely decent with him in charge

[Cataplana]

Budgie will appoint Ross Jack by accident...

Be the biggest mix up since John Collins got stripped instead of Collins John, at Fulham.

[Beefster]

Big difference is that Levein been there for 2 years and prior over saw the Cathro debacle. We have half a good season with PH and now this. Don't hink PH the right person but having given him a budget no owner is going to turf him out after three bad months especially now on a run of 6 unbeaten. Think he will get to Christmas break. So a lot of moaning to come on here.

Quarter a good season.

[southern hibby]

****ing hate these Hertz tramps. Not only beating us in the derby but also have to beat us on sackings. WTF is up with Hibs board that everyone can see that Hexit needs dumped and bloody pronto but they can’t or won’t do it.

we really are in turmoil and as much as we are not getting beat we are not winning either so something has to give and yet again it’s us fans watching other teams win second balls, more energy than us and just the one team lower than us with a bigger budget sacking their inbred manager before we sack ours is really just the final straw for me.

cant speak for anyone else but it’s criminal in my eyes why we are allowed to strol along as if everything is rosey when it’s obviously not.

Rant Over.

GGTTH

[Pete]

Unfortunately Levein got the last laugh in the derby win thanks to our very own tactical genius being owned by that flump

I think we got the last laugh as even after that victory (where a deflected goal WAS the difference) and our shocking start, we're still above them.

And we'll never be 'owned' by any of them in any context.

[lyonhibs]

22661

[Billy Whizz]

I think we got the last laugh as even after that victory (where a deflected goal WAS the difference) and our shocking start, we're still above them.

And we'll never be 'owned' by any of them in any context.

They’ll be owned by themselves come May

[truehibernian]

Here's hoping our Board will act as we have our Hibs version of Levein...........astonishing Heckingbottom is still employed with us.

[hibeerealist]

This Sportsoumd on the Yams is breathtaking. Brian Mclaughlin giving up all semblance of impartiality. Biscuit Preston mooting Gary Locke to work alongside John Robertson. Side splitting stuff.

McLaughlin IS a jambo difficult for him to be impartial

[Iggy Pope]

That was it. Not the hu*****us deflected goal...

That bad words filter is really hardcore isn’t it?

Does it work if you use *****ose I wonder?

[Iggy Pope]

That was it. Not the hu*****us deflected goal...


That bad words filter is really hardcore isn’t it?

Does it work if you use *****ose I wonder?

:greengrin
It does indeed!

[truehibernian]

McLaughlin IS a jambo difficult for him to be impartial

He'll be crying into a mountain of jam doughnuts lamenting the loss of Craig, clutching onto a portrait of 'Temps' as he weeps into his 1986 photos :greengrin:aok:

The sad thing is I'm probably right too :greengrin

[B.H.F.C]

This just highlights the farcical inaction of our clearly disinterested and ineffectual board. A shambles from top to bottom.

Stevie Wonder could see Paul Heckingbottom is a lost cause and not worth persisting with. How he lost the so called “P-45 derby” and is the one still in a job is beyond me. What has he done since the derby? Drawn games and shown 0 sign of improvement.

What makes it worse is this arrogant impostors belief that tactics don’t change games. His comment yesterday post-match about how tactics shouldn’t influence a match in the way they did during the second half was astounding. Clueless isn’t even the word.

Frankly, I’ve had enough. Dempster has shown that she has lost interest in hibs.

I don’t think it highlights anything. They’ve been wanting him out for a lot longer.

On Dempster, I’m getting more and more concerned that she’s not being allowed, or isn’t going to be allowed, to make the decision.

[mjhibby]

I said to my mate the other day that I felt the general feeling of apathy amongst the hibs supporters would have been more like anger if Hearts werent struggling too.!

Totally agree. I hope hecky does turn it around but if we continue to stay near the bottom the fans patience will run out.

[mjhibby]

The anger toward levein was far worse than those wanting hecky out. Unless results improve even hecky knows he'll be gone. Huge game away to the saintees coming up. A fit Boyle could make a huge difference.

[mjhibby]

Just a hunch that we'll be rid of Heckie after Saturday, Hertz were aware of this and took the opportunity to start the Managerial search a few days before us.

I've got exactly the same hunch. Be just like us to scrape a win and then he obviously can't be punted. Be interesting to see how Hertz play the next few games. They may have a few players like walker and Naismith back but it will be weeks before they make an impact if any at all as they are constantly injured.

[BILLYHIBS]

Craig,

It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that you have been relieved of your duties as first team manager. Thanks for all your hard work

Any further questions just drop me an email

Regards

Craig

[007]

This just highlights the farcical inaction of our clearly disinterested and ineffectual board. A shambles from top to bottom.

Stevie Wonder could see Paul Heckingbottom is a lost cause and not worth persisting with. How he lost the so called “P-45 derby” and is the one still in a job is beyond me. What has he done since the derby? Drawn games and shown 0 sign of improvement.

What makes it worse is this arrogant impostors belief that tactics don’t change games. His comment yesterday post-match about how tactics shouldn’t influence a match in the way they did during the second half was astounding. Clueless isn’t even the word.

Frankly, I’ve had enough. Dempster has shown that she has lost interest in hibs.

He didn't say anything of the sort. The point he was making was that players should be giving 100% and putting their bodies on the line and it shouldn't take a telling off and tactical changes at half-time to drag that out of them. You've totally twisted it into something completely different.

[The 90+2]

Craig,

It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that you have been relieved of your duties as first team manager. Thanks for all your hard work

Any further questions just drop me an email

Regards

Craig

It’s all a good laugh though Craig, eh? 😆😆😆

[Lago]

They’ll be owned by themselves come May

Yip, £9 million raised by FOH to date, on course to be fan owned by summer of 2020.

[DaveF]

Yip, £9 million raised by FOH to date, on course to be fan owned by summer of 2020.

Good. Those spangles putting in place a cardigan cabinet to run affairs will be no better than the Labour party executive.

As for Craig, I'm assuming his application for a gig on sportsound has been fast tracked.

[Topographic Hibby]

As for Craig, I'm assuming his application for a gig on sportsound has been fast tracked.Alongside Mikey Stewart??

You get the popcorn, I'll get the beers in...…..:greengrin

[jacomo]

Craig,

It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that you have been relieved of your duties as first team manager. Thanks for all your hard work

Any further questions just drop me an email

Regards

Craig


It’s more humiliating for him than this. Budge’s statement made it quite clear that the decision was taken above his head.

On a human level it’s hard not to feel a little sorry for him.

[Unseen work]

Let’s not also think the comeback yesterday was down to going 2 upfront. We had to go for it regardless as we were 2-0 down, we had nothing to lose.

Livi allowed us back into the game by doing what we tend to do and sit off trying to defend on their own 18 yard box.

Allan dived and scored the resulting pen, Livi missed and open goal and Boyle’s paces salvaged a point.

[bingo70]

The best thing about Hearts looking for a new manager is listening to their fans trying to convince everyone how big a club they are.

[007]

It’s more humiliating for him than this. Budge’s statement made it quite clear that the decision was taken above his head.

On a human level it’s hard not to feel a little sorry for him.

I don't feel sorry for him. He's still employed by them and will be on the salary of a DoF/Head Coach whilst on a cushy number running the youth operation or whatever it is he'll be doing.

[Squealing pig]

Cue morinho and champions league wins

[JimBHibees]

This Sportsoumd on the Yams is breathtaking. Brian Mclaughlin giving up all semblance of impartiality. Biscuit Preston mooting Gary Locke to work alongside John Robertson. Side splitting stuff.

McLaughlins comments about McPhee seemed pretty poor imo.

[Jim44]

McLaughlins comments about McPhee seemed pretty poor imo.

McLaughlin ........ you’ve just got to. :wink:

[The 90+2]

McLaughlins comments about McPhee seemed pretty poor imo.

McPhee won’t leave. They have the Japanese boy with a website for them because he can’t speak the language.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/police-edinburgh-offering-free-pick-any-unwanted-items-part-community-clear-824078

[Hibeesmad]

The best thing about Hearts looking for a new manager is listening to their fans trying to convince everyone how big a club they are.

Mikel Arteta is apparently a realistic choice 🙃

[Scouse Hibee]

Let’s not also think the comeback yesterday was down to going 2 upfront. We had to go for it regardless as we were 2-0 down, we had nothing to lose.

Livi allowed us back into the game by doing what we tend to do and sit off trying to defend on their own 18 yard box.

Allan dived and scored the resulting pen, Livi missed and open goal and Boyle’s paces salvaged a point.

You could use your ifs, buts, and maybes for every game of football ever played.

[Since452]

The best thing about Hearts looking for a new manager is listening to their fans trying to convince everyone how big a club they are.

They'll be expecting Klopp to jump at the chance to join The Famous.


In reality they'll promote McPhee

[Todi114]

Natural Order
Levein sacked first 😂

[makaveli1875]

Natural Order
Levein sacked first 😂

With an equally bad record this season Heckingbottom has outlasted Teflon Craig, safest job in football. Let that sink in for a minute

[Danderhall Hibs]

With an equally bad record this season Heckingbottom has outlasted Teflon Craig, safest job in football. Let that sink in for a minute

Levein not been sacked solely on this season. Let that sink in for a minute.

[Greenworld]

Looks like Annie has noticed that previously ‘in for life’ Hearts fans have started cancelling DD’s. That just be when it has hit her hard.In there droves and that is the main reason he is gone

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[makaveli1875]

Levein not been sacked solely on this season. Let that sink in for a minute.

He had them top of the league last season and a SC final, he's been sacked because they are bottom of the league with 1 win to their name this season

[Greenworld]

Not sure he’s still DOF, but will be awkward for the new manager, having him aroundHe has fairly defined duties he is no longer DOF and it is only a youth set up thing he will be involved with.

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[JimBHibees]

He had them top of the league last season and a SC final, he's been sacked because they are bottom of the league with 1 win to their name this season

They also haven't won a home game in 6 months.

[Danderhall Hibs]

He had them top of the league last season and a SC final, he's been sacked because they are bottom of the league with 1 win to their name this season

His run stretches back to around November last year, after they lost the LC semi.

If it makes you feel better though you can pretend it’s purely based on this season.

[makaveli1875]

His run stretches back to around November last year, after they lost the LC semi.

If it makes you feel better though you can pretend it’s purely based on this season.

If they had won more games this season and were higher up the table you still think he'd have sacked himself?

[SteveHFC]

He had them top of the league last season and a SC final, he's been sacked because they are bottom of the league with 1 win to their name this season
Sc final with the easiest route in their history

[Danderhall Hibs]

If they had won more games this season and were higher up the table you still think he'd have sacked himself?

It depends how many games and how much higher - they’ve been on a bad run for a full year now. Let that sink in - 12 months.

[Todi114]

Finished below Hibs 2 seasons in a row
wasted budget on injury prone has been
hoofball
the list is endless
He only survived because he was a hearts man

[Diclonius]

Finished below Hibs 2 seasons in a row
wasted budget on injury prone has been
hoofball
the list is endless
He only survived because he was a hearts man

He also survived because he won more games against us than he lost, even with that ***** team.

Im glad he's gone. It means they'll no longer put all their energy into that one fixture.

[hibstag]

Yet was very successful on a more comparable budget to us and in the same country as we play in.

He won the first division with St mirren on a bigger budget than most in the league on the starting point that they invested heavily the season before in January to claw back the gap at the bottom.. He unproven in the Premier

[Diclonius]

Looks like Stephen Robinson is their preferred choice. That's fine, because he wouldn't be mine (and my previous posts back this up, before you ask).

[LancsHibs]

Looks like Stephen Robinson is their preferred choice. That's fine, because he wouldn't be mine (and my previous posts back this up, before you ask).

Can’t stand that bit of spit he has in his lips when he’s talking! Really annoys me for some reason. Definitely Hearts class that!

[SQHib]

They also haven't won a home game in 6 months.

And we have won 1 in 7 months !

[I'm Spartacus]

And we have won 1 in 7 months !

And in that time Killie have won twice at Tynecastle against their own 1 league win at Tynecastle.

[Jim44]

It’s a sad state of affairs where we’re debating which is the poorer team and which manager is least competent.

[Deansy]

Current times are bad and typically, the Jambos grasped their opportunity and kicked us in the nuts by sacking Levein, our best chance of having the last laugh at them this season is bulleted - what next, will they go for Stubbs to twist-the-knife ?

[I'm Spartacus]

Twatter claiming that somebody has staked £1k on Roy Keane. No way.

[The 90+2]

Twatter claiming that somebody has staked £1k on Roy Keane. No way.

Budge chucks people out that use foul language. No chance.

It will be Neil McCann or Pressley with MacPhee as assistant so the Japanese guy stays and the website keeps getting hits.

[Frankhfc]

QUOTE=I'm Spartacus;5973591]Twatter claiming that somebody has staked £1k on Roy Keane. No way.[/QUOTE]

Jack Ross attracting by far the most wager money and clear favourite at around 2/1. Next best Gary Holt 4/1, Scott Gemmil 7/1 Davie Moyes 8/1, Robbie (money spinner) Neilson 10/1, Stuart McCall 12/1 and Michael O'Neill 16/1.

According to Oddschecker.

[Blaster]

QUOTE=I'm Spartacus;5973591]Twatter claiming that somebody has staked £1k on Roy Keane. No way.

Jack Ross attracting by far the most wager money and clear favourite at around 2/1. Next best Gary Holt 4/1, Scott Gemmil 7/1 Davie Moyes 8/1, Robbie (money spinner) Neilson 10/1, Stuart McCall 12/1 and Michael O'Neill 16/1.

According to Oddschecker.[/QUOTE]

Skybet has Roy Keane 2nd favourite

[Frankhfc]

Jack Ross attracting by far the most wager money and clear favourite at around 2/1. Next best Gary Holt 4/1, Scott Gemmil 7/1 Davie Moyes 8/1, Robbie (money spinner) Neilson 10/1, Stuart McCall 12/1 and Michael O'Neill 16/1.

According to Oddschecker.

Skybet has Roy Keane 2nd favourite[/QUOTE]

https://www.oddschecker.com/insight/football/20191031-jack-ross-favourite-to-become-next-permanent-hearts-manager-following-craig-levein-exit

I was going by what I was reading on Oddschecker.

Must have recently been added into the frame. Keane would be a bit of a coup to be fair.

[Not So Young]

As many have pointed out Hearts have at least made a decision not sure I agree with the timing just before the semi final. We mean while have done nothing unless we are waiting till after the semi final

[Smartie]

[QUOTE]
Keane would be a bit of a coup to be fair.[QUOTE]




Keane probably thinks a coup is something that lives in a.......

Oh, never mind.

[G B Young]

He has fairly defined duties he is no longer DOF and it is only a youth set up thing he will be involved with.

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Even if it is just working on the youth set-up that's still a role where some important decisions on club's future can be made and I just don't understand why he is being allowed to retain such an input. A new guy is surely going to want to clear the decks and do things his way without his predecessor having a say.

I'm guessing the main reason they're keeping him on until next summer is because they can't afford a lump sum of compensation and would rather pay him monthly until his contract's up.

[jacomo]

Skybet has Roy Keane 2nd favourite

https://www.oddschecker.com/insight/football/20191031-jack-ross-favourite-to-become-next-permanent-hearts-manager-following-craig-levein-exit

I was going by what I was reading on Oddschecker.

Must have recently been added into the frame. Keane would be a bit of a coup to be fair.[/QUOTE]


The idea that Budge thinks she could manage Roy Keane is a glorious one. The guy is a bomb liable to go off at any moment. I’d be quite happy for him to go there.

[Michael]

Even if it is just working on the youth set-up that's still a role where some important decisions on club's future can be made and I just don't understand why he is being allowed to retain such an input. A new guy is surely going to want to clear the decks and do things his way without his predecessor having a say.

I'm guessing the main reason they're keeping him on until next summer is because they can't afford a lump sum of compensation and would rather pay him monthly until his contract's up.

They could still pay him monthly on gardening leave.

[Since452]

Skybet has Roy Keane 2nd favourite

https://www.oddschecker.com/insight/football/20191031-jack-ross-favourite-to-become-next-permanent-hearts-manager-following-craig-levein-exit

I was going by what I was reading on Oddschecker.

Must have recently been added into the frame. Keane would be a bit of a coup to be fair.[/QUOTE]

Keane would be box office. I'd be gutted if they got him.

[WhileTheChief..]

I’ve already said Keane would be ideal for us.

I think he’s exactly the type of character we need. Would also be gutted if they got him.

[Since452]

I’ve already said Keane would be ideal for us.

I think he’s exactly the type of character we need. Would also be gutted if they got him.

Would be like when we got Lennon × 10. Always thought he might fancy Hibs or Hearts as would struggle to get a good Championship job. Would galvanize everyone...initially anyway

[Since90+2]

Keane's an arse. Has he ever been successful in any management role he's done?

[Smartie]

Keane's an arse. Has he ever been successful in any management role he's done?

He was relatively successful at Sunderland and there is a decent number of fans who would take him back there.

[The 90+2]

He was relatively successful at Sunderland and there is a decent number of fans who would take him back there.

He done brilliant at Sunderland.

[blaikie]

He was relatively successful at Sunderland and there is a decent number of fans who would take him back there.

Did he not spend a lot of money without much success?

Could be promising for that lot .... burn more of the Budges Millions on *****!

[Speedway]

‘Let’s make our next manager someone who has done nothing with anyone’

If you agree with that statement yet want Jack Ross, you’re contradicting yourself.

[The 90+2]

‘Let’s make our next manager someone who has done nothing with anyone’

If you agree with that statement yet want Jack Ross, you’re contradicting yourself.

👍👍

[jacomo]

He done brilliant at Sunderland.


I think your definition of brilliant differs quite considerably from mine (and the dictionary’s).

[jacomo]

I’ve already said Keane would be ideal for us.

I think he’s exactly the type of character we need. Would also be gutted if they got him.


What on Earth makes you think that? His record as a manager or even a coach is really poor.

[Billy Whizz]

I see the Roadie has brought in Donald Park as his assistant for a couple of weeks
Looks like he doesn’t rate Craigie’s backroom boys, Daly and Fox

[Heisenberg]

What on Earth makes you think that? His record as a manager or even a coach is really poor.

He’s got a terrible record and is a horrible guy. No chance I’d take him at Hibs.

[007]

Interesting to hear Dr Budge say they're going for an experienced high profile manager. Bit risky setting such expectations which she might not be able to deliver, particularly when one person's "high profile" is another person's "meh!"

Last time their hundreds of high quality candidates were whittled down to "actually the best person for the job was under our noses all along" and he had to be coerced into doing it.

Saying you want experience is fine but the high profile comment might come back to bite her on the bum.

Bizarrely, after saying that, she also said MacPhee was in the running.

[Tyler Durden]

Interesting to hear Dr Budge say they're going for an experienced high profile manager. Bit risky setting such expectations which she might not be able to deliver, particularly when one person's "high profile" is another person's "meh!"

Last time their hundreds of high quality candidates were whittled down to "actually the best person for the job was under our noses all along" and he had to be coerced into doing it.

Saying you want experience is fine but the high profile comment might come back to bite her on the bum.

Bizarrely, after saying that, she also said MacPhee was in the running.

She’s a clown. She’s created a rod for her back with that comment.

Also says that “football has changed” so they won’t need a Director of Football. But they will be recruiting a Sporting or Technical Director.

As usual there’s nobody in the media who dare ask her a challenging question.

[cocteautwin]

New manager will depend on how much cash they've squeezed out of the anonymous donor this year.

£0m = Austin MacPhee
Multiple £m's = not Austin MacPhee