Critchley sacked

[DIXIHIBS]

As it says on the tin..

[we are hibs]

Sacked by Hearts.

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[Nicho87]

Gutted

[Pretty Boy]

Gutted. My favourite Hearts manager in a while.

[Stevie Reid]

Really disappointed at that.

[makaveli1875]

Hopefully their AI recruitment app comes up with another beauty like Critch for next season

[Trinity Hibee]

Now that is a shame

[gbhibby]

Aw naw he was a diamond geezer.

[dcm89]

Levein incoming


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[Since90+2]

Hopefully Levein back in till the end of the season.

[Hiber-nation]

Boooooo

[Glory Lurker]

All big teams introduce instability when looking at the possibility of ending up in a play off position if things don't improve.

[SHODAN]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/b1413ac6b419a3db34b4a2092f1ee6d5/tumblr_oc711rXUQg1uryftbo1_500.gif

[we are hibs]

Give Liam Fox the gig permanently imo



I wonder if we will hear about Hearts being the Watford of Scotland after sacking 2 managers in one season like certain media outlets and pundits like to aim at Hibs last season.

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[surreyhibbie]

Shame. He was doing such a great job…

[lyonhibs]

Gutted but optimistic that the data algorithm will dig up someone equally as hopeless

[TT07]

All big teams introduce instability when looking at the possibility of ending up in a play off position if things don't improve.

Wish we had sacked Butcher with 4 games to go.

[CapitalGreen]

So long Neil, we hardly knew ye

[Silversand]

Levein is currently in the changing rooms in the Hearts shop apparently [emoji50][emoji1787]

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[Glory Lurker]

Wih we had sacked Butcher with 4 games to go.

Stop spoiling the fun! 😀

[Bostonhibby]

Computer said no, well yes, no other candidate required as he was outstanding.

In their golf guy with his Stylophone we trust.

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[Trinity Hibee]

Wouldn’t surprise me if they go for Robinson this time

[cabbageandribs1875]

very poor from heart of middle lothian


give the man a chance

[Dashing Bob S]

All I can do is sincerely thank Neil for his great work and echo the great sense of loss I think we all feel at his departure. I hope he lands a top job in Scottish football, maybe at Ibrox.

[WhileTheChief..]

They'll be hard pushed to find a worse manager.

Hopefully they'll mange it.

[Exuberance1875]

They'll be hard pushed to find a worse manager.

Hopefully they'll mange it.

Spot on. They are in a relegation battle now mind you! Liam fox still involved gives us all hope

[He's here!]

Should have stuck with Naismith. I don't think their chief executive has a clue.

[Smartie]

Trust the “data”.

[Iain G]

Wouldn’t surprise me if they go for Robinson this time

Is the pieman qualified to manage the team? Not sure he has all his badges to manage on their Euro adventures...

[Glory Lurker]

Radge statement earlier in the week. Sacking today. They're in max panic mode.

[Bostonhibby]

Deflect deflect, sounds like their problems lie at more than just manager level.

Sure their fan owner committee men will sort it all out though

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[Eyrie]

Distinct lack of gratitude when you consider he was taking Hearts where they belong.

[WhileTheChief..]

Spot on. They are in a relegation battle now mind you! Liam fox still involved gives us all hope

Yup!!

I get why sacked Critchley, he was never the right man for them. But to think that Fox will do any better kinda feels like frying pan / fire.

They'll end up with Robbo, or someone like Ian McCall.

[CyberSauzee]

Strange decision when they can still win the bottom six championship. Of course I don't know what big teams do with their algorithms these days.

[Stevie Reid]

Wouldn’t surprise me if they go for Robinson this time

I really hope they don’t.

[K-Zazu]

He was never surviving 2 derby defeats was only a matter of time.

[Nicho87]

I think they’ll go down a Robinson or mcinnes route now.

Definitely

[Donegal Hibby]

Sad news .. my 2nd favourite hertz manager 😢

[JimBHibees]

Bit harsh on the guy

[S4uzee]

I think they’ll go down a Robinson or mcinnes route now.

Definitely

Could see McInnes

[Col2]

Don’t be surprised if Shelley Kerr is interim appt. Budge has been keen to get her chum more involved and wants to be an innovator in the men’s game.

[Alan62]

He was never surviving 2 derby defeats was only a matter of time.

They might as well sack the next manager now if that’s going to be the deal breaker. [emoji1787]


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[JohnM1875]

****ing gutted

[Liberal Hibby]

An interim management team with four games to go is not going to stabilise them. In a fan controlled club there has to be a transparent decision making period that involves all the stakeholders so they're not going to appoint a permanent boss until next season. If the management have tapped someone up behind the scenes the fan owners will have been left in the dark. So I can't see how this helps create a sense of purpose between the owners and management (football and commercial)

[TrinityHFC]

An interim management team with four games to go is not going to stabilise them. In a fan controlled club there has to be a transparent decision making period that involves all the stakeholders so they're not going to appoint a permanent boss until next season. If the management have tapped someone up behind the scenes the fan owners will have been left in the dark. So I can't see how this helps create a sense of purpose between the owners and management (football and commercial)

The owners appoint a board and executive team to run the club. They don’t have to ask the fans about decisions.

[ancient hibee]

An interim management team with four games to go is not going to stabilise them. In a fan controlled club there has to be a transparent decision making period that involves all the stakeholders so they're not going to appoint a permanent boss until next season. If the management have tapped someone up behind the scenes the fan owners will have been left in the dark. So I can't see how this helps create a sense of purpose between the owners and management (football and commercial)

The fans only provide the money.

[Liberal Hibby]

The owners appoint a board and executive team to run the club. They don’t have to ask the fans about decisions.

Of course but there fan directors on the board presumably with significant voting rights who will by law have to have the same rights as the non fan directors. If fan ownership is to mean anything then fans need to have a majority of votes on the board. Do Hearts fans (who claim to have the majority of the shares) not have the majority of votes on the board and executive decision making?

[Stuart93]

This’ll give Jamestown pick of the manager and players. They better hope they get it right.

Don’t think there’s many singing praises of their new players

[HFC93]

Sickner

[GRA]

Absolutely gutted. Was doing a great job. Proper Cathro vibes.

[Liberal Hibby]

The fans only provide the money.

If so they need a better governance model.

[B.H.F.C]

This has made a bad day worse.

[ancient hibee]

If so they need a better governance model.

I doubt any real thought was given to how the club was to be run other than a couple of guys being elected to represent FOH in non executive directorships while Mrs. Budge and her allies bankrolled by James Anderson plough on.

[Donegal Hibby]

I think they’ll go down a Robinson or mcinnes route now.

Definitely

Would be really surprised if they went for McInnes with the season he’s having.

[BoomtownHibees]

Disappointed

[Glory Lurker]

Are The Owners actually shareholders in the club?

[Bishop Hibee]

It’s a shame he wasn’t given time to build a squad to get them out of the Championship in a few seasons.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Was rather hoping for a Butcheresque drop into the playoff place. Does this make it more or less likely?

[Bobby's Cinema]

Disappointing. But it doesn't change the fact Hearts go up to Ross County next, and only 5pts clear of them in 11th.

[SickBoy32]

Panic has set in at the pub team.

Canny wait for them to lose in Dingwall next week too… 💩💩💩

[Glory Lurker]

All eyes on County. Don't think they've a chance of making up the difference though. At worst (for them), hearts will draw up there next week and that's it.

[Iain G]

Gary Locke, Ian Black and Medals MacKay toml take over til the playoffs final 😁

[mixumatosis]

Can we set up a go fund me to raise money to put a load of bets on Martindale to get the job ?

Who knows, if we can get him installed as favourite for the job then Ann might decide there must be a good reason and actually hire him. Worst case, we keep him in the running and keep their fans *****!ng themselves at the prospect for a few weeks.

[cabbageandribs1875]

they'll maybe offer "the gobber" the job for the remainder


he does have that heartz "class"

[Silky]

they'll maybe offer "the gobber" the job for the remainder


he does have that heartz "class"

I reckon they'll go back for Neilson. He's been emptied so will be cheap.

[greenlex]

“Computer says Go”

[Pagan Hibernia]

I have the same feeling I had when Cathro was emptied. This can only be bad news for Hibs.

[He's here!]

I have the same feeling I had when Cathro was emptied. This can only be bad news for Hibs.

They've hardly been world beaters since Cathro left.

[percy veer]

This’ll give Jamestown pick of the manager and players. They better hope they get it right.

Don’t think there’s many singing praises of their new players


The ceo already said analytics were involved in making critchley manager , that will be conveniently forgotten about by fatty mclaughlin when asking pressing questions

[Pagan Hibernia]

They've hardly been world beaters since Cathro left.

Generally got the better of us in that time though

[LewysGot2]

Gary Locke, Ian Black and Medals MacKay toml take over til the playoffs final 😁

Diet Staunch

[HoboHarry]

Hibs beaten, Villa beaten and Critchley sacked. Not a Carlsberg weekend then.

[percy veer]

[QUOTE=we are hibs;7946159]Give Liam Fox the gig permanently imo



I wonder if we will hear about Hearts being the Watford of Scotland after sacking 2 managers in one season like certain media outlets and pundits like to aim at Hibs last

Can't wait to hear these pressing questions from Brian mclaughlin

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Don’t be surprised if Shelley Kerr is interim appt. Budge has been keen to get her chum more involved and wants to be an innovator in the men’s game.

innovation? Innovation ?

Dont talk to me about innovation - I’ve been to Leeds! :)

Apologies to Harry Enfield…

[cabbageandribs1875]

I reckon they'll go back for Neilson. He's been emptied so will be cheap.


good shout

that'll be 3rd time i think

[Viva_Palmeiras]

good shout

that'll be 3rd time i think

GorgieAnalytica always brings the element of surprise!

[Pagan Hibernia]

I reckon they'll go back for Neilson. He's been emptied so will be cheap.

Let's see if he can get a suit that actually fits him for the unveiling this time

[Skol]

I thought they were top of the Critchley league

[hibbydog]

I understand they’ve missed out on top 6 so that means they’ve had a ***** season, but they were bottom when they appointed this guy, and now they’re 7th.

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

[HoboHarry]

I understand they’ve missed out on top 6 so that means they’ve had a ***** season, but they were bottom when they appointed this guy, and now they’re 7th.

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

Pretty much yes. Disappointment awaits them.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

I understand they’ve missed out on top 6 so that means they’ve had a ***** season, but they were bottom when they appointed this guy, and now they’re 7th.

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

Tony Blooms magic wand is going to make everything fine in Jambo world. Can't forget the analytics.

[Hibernia&Alba]

If I were them, I would go for McInnes. They have made some strange managerial appointments for years now.

[007]

Of course but there fan directors on the board presumably with significant voting rights who will by law have to have the same rights as the non fan directors. If fan ownership is to mean anything then fans need to have a majority of votes on the board. Do Hearts fans (who claim to have the majority of the shares) not have the majority of votes on the board and executive decision making?

No. The 17.4% owner runs the show.

[overdrive]

That’s a shame. Thought Crotchley was doing an excellent job.

[007]

If I were them, I would go for McInnes. They have made some strange managerial appointments for years now.

Would McInnes want to work under their current Jambosdown Analytics model? I thought he was more of a manager that would want to bring in his own players rather than use a data driven model. They'd be admitting that model was a failure and effectively be sticking up 2 fingers to Bloom and his investment. Not sure if Robinson would be similar.

I reckon they pretty much have to stick with the analytics to find the next guy otherwise the board will look very stupid. If what I heard was right it came up with 8 names last time and only 2 of them were interested in a discussion, Critchley and Hogmo. McKinley foolishly leaked that Hogmo was their man and Hogmo then told them to get stuffed so they had nowhere else to go except for Critchley.

It could be fun seeing what happens. How many new names is the super computer likely to churn out this time? Best thing about it is it'll be Budge that'll be choosing (using her influence over enough other board members to have the majority of votes).

[He's here!]

I understand they’ve missed out on top 6 so that means they’ve had a ***** season, but they were bottom when they appointed this guy, and now they’re 7th.

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

They're actually 8th, just 3 points above 10th.

I don't honestly think he's done any better than Naismith would have if they'd stuck with him.

They'd just handed Naismith a new contract. Sacking Critchley just months later must leave them with some hefty pay-offs.

[ancient hibee]

Unless the analysis comes up with the obvious choice,SDG,it’s proof that it’s just an expensive gimmick.:greengrin

[matty_f]

This’ll give Jamestown pick of the manager and players. They better hope they get it right.

Don’t think there’s many singing praises of their new players

They made a big deal about the data being used to pick Critchley.

[Col2]

There is some speculation they may be upwards of £10m in debt, loading up loans to Budge given current unsustainable costs and several projects like the new hotel which is losing a lot of money.

They appear to be miles away from removing “Queen Anne” than ever before.

Keep the direct debits coming in peasants, it’s not your club despite what you were told.

[HoboHarry]

There is some speculation they may be upwards of £10m in debt, loading up loans to Budge given current unsustainable costs and several projects like the new hotel which is losing a lot of money.

They appear to be miles away from removing “Queen Anne” than ever before.

Keep the direct debits coming in peasants, it’s not your club despite what you were told.

I'd wondered how the Nae Windaes Inn was doing financially. Seemed to me like a poorly thought out venture from the off.

[Jock O]

I'd wondered how the Nae Windaes Inn was doing financially. Seemed to me like a poorly thought out venture from the off.

My understanding is the hotel is making a positive contribution currently, so not sure about it making a loss. That did come from a Hearts fan, but a very well balanced one, there is one or two of them :-)

[Iain G]

Diet Staunch

The golden showertray

[NAE NOOKIE]

Real shame ( not a Spanish football team :greengrin ) definitely one of my favourite ever Hearts managers.

It will be interesting to see what they come up with for next season ..... hopefully more of the same :greengrin

[Ribs1875]

All jokes aside, I don't think there are many managers out there who could have done any better with their current squad. The only player in their club I think would get into our squad is Penrice.

Managers are not giving enough time. The human egg gets them a strong finish, has a rough start to this season and is sacked. They then bring in Critchley and sack him months later because they haven't recruited well. Wasn't so long ago he put a decent string of results together. Hopefully this latest knee jerk reaction and Liam Fox takes them to the playoffs.

[HarpOnHibee]

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

Perhaps not a guy? They could bring back Rima for the managerial position and get her to wave her magic stick around.

[HendoDelivered]

Thats devastating

[HibeeMackenzie]

He’d have took them down, hopefully whoever they get to take over (Gordon short term) keeps the legacy going

[heretoday]

Should have stuck with Naismith.

[Irish_Steve]

I wonder how much it will cost to sack him? The only thing the Fartz have been good at over the past few years, is wasting money on Olympic levels lol

[Donegal Hibby]

Sorry he’s gone though had a right laugh when I heard he was in remembering Mikey Stewart when watching one of their games he was commentating on where he was boasting , slavering about a clear ‘ Identity ‘ he saw in the way Critchley had them playing … wonder what he will say now ? :faf:

[hibsbollah]

Sorry he’s gone though had a right laugh when I heard he was in remembering Mikey Stewart when watching one of their games he was commentating on where he was boasting , slavering about a clear ‘ Identity ‘ he saw in the way Critchley had them playing … wonder what he will say now ? :faf:

The very same pundits who were slavering about identity and patterns of play being good are now talking as if they knew it was doomed all along.

[CentreLine]

Is it time for Robbie Replay to make another return? 😂

[The Spaceman]

Jamestown Analytics will be recommending Arne Slot?

[Carheenlea]

I understand they’ve missed out on top 6 so that means they’ve had a ***** season, but they were bottom when they appointed this guy, and now they’re 7th.

Can’t deny he’s improved them. Do they think the next guy is going to wave a magic wand and make everything great?

They’ve pressed the panic button. They could have just dispensed with someone who’d be pretty decent for them next season in the likelihood that they avoid any catastrophe’s in closing games.

https://i.postimg.cc/cL2ScZnR/IMG-6680.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYy89MGz)

[Bridge hibs]

I think they will go for the tried n tested this time and appoint Stuart Baxter

[matty_f]

They’ve pressed the panic button. They could have just dispensed with someone who’d be pretty decent for them next season in the limlihood that avoid any catastrophe’s in closing games.

https://i.postimg.cc/cL2ScZnR/IMG-6680.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYy89MGz)
Critchley 100% suffered from us having the season we’re having. If we were toiling in the bottom six with them then they’d be happy enough to write off the season as damage limitation after Naismith’s hilarious start to the season.

Critchley was nearly there with them, points per game was decent enough and over the season I think he’d have had them top six, their xG stats put them top three the last time I checked - similar to early season SDG.

He was also brilliant in the derbies, just not for Hearts.

[Up-the-slope]

season ticket desperation move... rumours of 'donations' falling as the believers' stop believing and incoming fight to avoid the plughole that is play off

[Up-the-slope]

I wonder how much it will cost to sack him? The only thing the Fartz have been good at over the past few years, is wasting money on Olympic levels lol

i'm not sure we should be slinging mud in that regard - we need Europe groups and cash from maybe Vente & Yohan to make our financial mess better

[cocopops1875]

i'm not sure we should be slinging mud in that regard - we need Europe groups and cash from maybe Vente & Yohan to make our financial mess better

That’s not strictly true as the Gordon family paid the shortfall taking responsibility for mistakes which led to that loss. Also you have to remember hearts have been consistantly getting that European money (coz they are a super big big club) and getting the extra FOH cash and the Ben E Factor cash every year for however long that’s been.

So if true (which I doubt) they would in my mind at least be much worse off than us.

[S4uzee]

I'd wondered how the Nae Windaes Inn was doing financially. Seemed to me like a poorly thought out venture from the off.

I’ve heard nothing about it since it was opened which maybe tells its own story

[Eyrie]

Critchley 100% suffered from us having the season we’re having. If we were toiling in the bottom six with them then they’d be happy enough to write off the season as damage limitation after Naismith’s hilarious start to the season.

Critchley was nearly there with them, points per game was decent enough and over the season I think he’d have had them top six, their xG stats put them top three the last time I checked - similar to early season SDG.

He was also brilliant in the derbies, just not for Hearts.

I'd add that Hearts would have been in the top six if St Mirren hadn't scored that late winner against Ross County so if I was neutral I'd say he was unlucky to get sacked.

[JimBHibees]

I'd add that Hearts would have been in the top six if St Mirren hadn't scored that late winner against Ross County so if I was neutral I'd say he was unlucky to get sacked.

I think any fair reflection would say he has been unlucky imo

[JimBHibees]

The very same pundits who were slavering about identity and patterns of play being good are now talking as if they knew it was doomed all along.

Yes Stewart who was unbelievably praising him in i think the Hedenheim game about identity clear patterns creating chances etc seems to have done a 360 about signings having no pace wide etc yet the set up they had in the semi final had pace wide in Wilson and Kabangu with Penrice and Forrester supporting which to sounds like pace wide. He seems to like to highlight Kartum signing as being some major issue. One thing is for sure Mikey is never wrong and reserves the right to do a 360 at any point.

[Hibiza]

Bring back Cathro

[Danderhall Hibs]

Yes Stewart who was unbelievably praising him in i think the Hedenheim game about identity clear patterns creating chances etc seems to have done a 360 about signings having no pace wide etc yet the set up they had in the semi final had pace wide in Wilson and Kabangu with Penrice and Forrester supporting which to sounds like pace wide. He seems to like to highlight Kartum signing as being some major issue. One thing is for sure Mikey is never wrong and reserves the right to do a 360 at any point.

TBF to Mikey I remember him arguing about the appointment on the radio the weekend Critchley was appointed.

[WestCoastHibby]

innovation? Innovation ?

Dont talk to me about innovation - I’ve been to Leeds! :)

Apologies to Harry Enfield…

“Make us a cup of tea love , two sugars “

[Jack]

Yes Stewart who was unbelievably praising him in i think the Hedenheim game about identity clear patterns creating chances etc seems to have done a 360 about signings having no pace wide etc yet the set up they had in the semi final had pace wide in Wilson and Kabangu with Penrice and Forrester supporting which to sounds like pace wide. He seems to like to highlight Kartum signing as being some major issue. One thing is for sure Mikey is never wrong and reserves the right to do a 360 at any point.

Not aiming at you but MS seems to pick up what's happening from game to game and time to time rather being stuck with a mantra as many tend to on forums - Campbell is crap, Rocky is a bombscare and what use is Levitt? Things change and MS changes with them.

[Springbank]

If you want a chuckle

This kickback thread from Aug 2024

"Is this Hearts best squad since 2005"

https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/204815-best-squad-since-0506/

The Yo Yo club raise idiocy to an art form

[Donegal Hibby]

If you want a chuckle

This kickback thread from Aug 2024

"Is this Hearts best squad since 2005"

https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/204815-best-squad-since-0506/

The Yo Yo club raise idiocy to an art form

Remember reading at one point on a different thread how not one Hibs player would get in their starting lineup 😂

[McD]

Remember reading at one point on a different thread how not one Hibs player would get in their starting lineup 😂



Someone on there posted saying if hearts were to play a Hibs/aberdeen select, the side would be all hearts players… not sure they understand the concept of select sides, and that in their scenario, Hearts weren’t one of them :faf:

[Wilson]

Their squad is dug meat. They put too much responsibility on Wilson's shoulders, and he couldn't make up for the poor return from international class passenger Shankland.

I think Critch got about as much as he could out of them given those circumstances.

[He's here!]

If you want a chuckle

This kickback thread from Aug 2024

"Is this Hearts best squad since 2005"

https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/204815-best-squad-since-0506/

The Yo Yo club raise idiocy to an art form

'Just need to make sure we don't lose the games against the Old Firm. Even 8 draws would be fine.'

[Not In The Know]

Stand back and wait for the delusions of grandeur, hilariously out of reach Managers suggested for the short list. Mind they all thought they should go for Davie Moyes last time.

[DIXIHIBS]

As others have said, Critchley suffered the Hibs factor. He hasn't exactly set the heather on fire but 4th since he came in isn't that bad. They never factored Hibs going on the unbeaten run and having the upper hand in derbies and going for 3rd/europe. Hertz simply can't handle the hibees pumping them. If we were bottom 6 beside them Critchley would probably still be in a job. So it's actually SDGs fault.

[Col2]

The cutting edge of analytics

The plumber

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjwvp637eg8o

🤣🤣🤣

[Sloop67]

Once Wee Barry gets punted from Castle Greyskull ,will he be favourite for the job ?

[Paul1642]

'Just need to make sure we don't lose the games against the Old Firm. Even 8 draws would be fine.'

Delusion the average mind cannot comprehend.

What they did mange was 5 defeats and 1 draw. No idea what happened to the the 2 games :)

[Broken Gnome]

'Just need to make sure we don't lose the games against the Old Firm. Even 8 draws would be fine.'

I'd like to ask the guy if he still thinks 2024/25 Dhanda would arguably get the nod over 05/06 Hartley.

[Baader]

Stand back and wait for the delusions of grandeur, hilariously out of reach Managers suggested for the short list. Mind they all thought they should go for Davie Moyes last time.

Read one of them saying they should get Sean Dyche ��

[Bostonhibby]

Read one of them saying they should get Sean Dyche ��He's a very decent guy, would cost them a fortune and has been around a relegation battle or two, and runs of bad luck......

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[Since452]

Hopefully not Robinson. Let's hope the Commodore 64 selects another diddy.

[HarpOnHibee]

As long as we keep going on unbeaten runs, they'll continue to sack managers. It is and always has been all about us.

[HoboHarry]

In fairness its no wonder their computer doesnt function properly, just like their hotel it doesn't have Windows.

[Bostonhibby]

In fairness its no wonder their computer doesnt function properly, just like their hotel it doesn't have Windows.TBF if they had windows they'd only have to worry about dealing with folk escaping overnight.

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[Springbank]

In fairness its no wonder their computer doesnt function properly, just like their hotel it doesn't have Windows.

Haha excellent

[Ribs1875]

Please oh please I'd love for them to outdo themselves and stick Steven Pressley in charge.

There is a guy who optimised their overall turncoat mentality. Wouldn't it be a sight to behold him banging his hand off the table in press conferences "the reason I'm banging my hand off this table is because.....".

[04Sauzee]

I do love a managers market 😁

Odds on next Hearts manager

John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1

[Not In The Know]

As others have said, Critchley suffered the Hibs factor. He hasn't exactly set the heather on fire but 4th since he came in isn't that bad. They never factored Hibs going on the unbeaten run and having the upper hand in derbies and going for 3rd/europe. Hertz simply can't handle the hibees pumping them. If we were bottom 6 beside them Critchley would probably still be in a job. So it's actually SDGs fault.

So right!

Preston on the radio earlier in the season when discussing Hearts poor form actually said the Hearts board are lucky Hibs are struggling too.

[Bridge hibs]

I do love a managers market 😁

Odds on next Hearts manager

John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1Please be Rooney, you wouldnt be able to fit him and Shankenheid in the tunnel at the same time

[HoboHarry]

Please be Rooney, you wouldnt be able to fit him and Shankenheid in the tunnel at the same time

There'd be much rejoicing amongst some Gorgie Grannies if Rooney got the job.

[Bostonhibby]

Wayne Rooney for me, with all his car crash attempts at being a manager though I can't see their bingo ball machine spinning out his name though.

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[cubehindthegoal]

“I am pretty confident Shankland, Dhanda, Vargas and Spittal can really hurt most teams in the league. Really hurt them.”

Ouch.

[O'Rourke3]

Please be Rooney, you wouldnt be able to fit him and Shankenheid in the tunnel at the same timeYou wont need to try. Shankenstein'll be off

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[JohnM1875]

I do love a managers market 😁

Odds on next Hearts manager

John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1

Reckon they’ll try for McInnes.

Ferguson or Rooney would be comedy gold.

[DIXIHIBS]

I do love a managers market 😁

Odds on next Hearts manager

John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1

Super John Mcglynn....

[we are hibs]

Bring back the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby last time to replace the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby

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[Paul1642]

I do love a managers market 😁

Odds on next Hearts manager

John McGlynn - 100/30*
Des Buckingham -*4/1
Robbie Neilson - 9/2
Ian Evatt - 5/1
Kim Hellberg - 11/2
Liam Fox - 15/2
Rob Edwards - 8/1
Nigel Pearson - 10/1
Derek McInnes - 12/1
Barry Ferguson - 15/1
Wayne Rooney - 20/1

I strongly suspect it’ll be none of the above. Wouldn’t be too worried if it was though.

Ian Evatt seems decent. Kim Hellberg a bit of a wildcard. McGlynn or McInnes probably more the types to get them up for Derbys but I’m not sure hearts will go for either, or that the pair would fancy it even if hearts wanted them.

Rooney or Ferguson just hilarious.

[hibsbollah]

Once Wee Barry gets punted from Castle Greyskull ,will he be favourite for the job ?

That was my thought a few weeks back. The timings wrong though, i assume Barry will be allowed to stay until the end of the season, whereas Queen Anne will want the Gorgie managers bungalow filled before then then.

[Silky]

Bring back the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby last time to replace the guy who was sacked cause he couldn't win a derby

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That's their sole purpose though. They could finish third and not win a derby and the boss would get the sack.

[Eyrie]

“I am pretty confident Shankland, Dhanda, Vargas and Spittal can really hurt most teams in the league. Really hurt them.”

Ouch.

Their performances this season certainly hurt one club in particular :greengrin

[WhileTheChief..]

I'm thinking they'll go for a 'proper' Hearts man next time around. A Paul Hartley type, or John McGlynn.

Whoever it is, they always seem to end up with someone that, from my point of view, suits them perfectly.

Cathro, Neilson, Naismith, Critchley.... none of them have any kind of personality, character, or aura about them. Or an identity. They're just so meh at best, weird at worst.

With Fox seeing out the season, and the new guy unlikely to be in post until the transfer window is open, they could really struggle to sort out their squad this summer.

[bingo70]

I'm thinking they'll go for a 'proper' Hearts man next time around. A Paul Hartley type, or John McGlynn.

Whoever it is, they always seem to end up with someone that, from my point of view, suits them perfectly.

Cathro, Neilson, Naismith, Critchley.... none of them have any kind of personality, character, or aura about them. Or an identity. They're just so meh at best, weird at worst.

With Fox seeing out the season, and the new guy unlikely to be in post until the transfer window is open, they could really struggle to sort out their squad this summer.

I heard Don Cowie’s name being mentioned as their first choice target today.

I think he was at Hearts before wasn’t he?

[Danderhall Hibs]

I heard Don Cowie’s name being mentioned as their first choice target today.

I think he was at Hearts before wasn’t he?

Yeah Darren McGregor took his rib cage out in a derby at Tiny.

[He's here!]

That's their sole purpose though. They could finish third and not win a derby and the boss would get the sack.

I wonder if they've ever had a high place finish without winning a derby. It's a fixture which tends to prop them up hugely (even when they're bang average) due to our frustratingly grim record in the fixture overall. On the occasions we take a grip of the derby they tend to flounder.

[speedy_gonzales]

The cutting edge of analytics

The plumber

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjwvp637eg8o

🤣🤣🤣

BBC Sport's Scotland's Brian McLauchlin, who covers Hearts every week

Been raised in the Sportsound thread but this is causing me irrational rage.
Why should the national broadcaster have a dedicated reporter for a provincial* club?!?

*Andy Walker picked up a dictionary once....

[Since452]

Sacking is sheer panic now that the playoffs become a real possibility. They'll either get a bounce or completely fall apart.

Popcorn at the ready.

[JimBHibees]

Interesting if they go for Cowie and what would make him anymore a candidate than Critchley was arguably less given his Ross County record is pretty poor. Also given Hearts are playing County could be nonsense and a desperate attempt to distract County before the game.

[Aldo]

Just seen the Sky report about their annual awards ceremony at the EICC. The players faces when they weee asked about relegation and Critchley. Priceless.

Brilliant. Budge saying it’s yesterday’s news.

I really want her and McKinley to remain in charge of them.

[WeAreHibs]

Just seen the Sky report about their annual awards ceremony at the EICC. The players faces when they weee asked about relegation and Critchley. Priceless.

Brilliant. Budge saying it’s yesterday’s news.

I really want her and McKinley to remain in charge of them.

You got a link?

[Aldo]

You got a link?

I was watching the report. I’ve had a look but it’s not on their site. Might appear later.

[Bostonhibby]

Just seen the Sky report about their annual awards ceremony at the EICC. The players faces when they weee asked about relegation and Critchley. Priceless.

Brilliant. Budge saying it’s yesterday’s news.

I really want her and McKinley to remain in charge of them.Did they give themselves a trophy for best losing semi finalists?

What other awards might there be?

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[Springbank]

Did they give themselves a trophy for best losing semi finalists?

What other awards might there be?

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HoMFC Manager of the Month Award

This month I think it might be Fox's to win

[Bostonhibby]

HoMFC Manager of the Month Award

This month I think it might be Fox's to win[emoji16]

Most sending off's in a semi final against Aberdeen?

Lowest league position to budget ratio?

Bigliest computer in the bottom six?

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[jeffers]

Just seen the Sky report about their annual awards ceremony at the EICC. The players faces when they weee asked about relegation and Critchley. Priceless.

Brilliant. Budge saying it’s yesterday’s news.

I really want her and McKinley to remain in charge of them.

Was that one for Gary Locke ?

[Aldo]

Was that one for Gary Locke ?

Maybe. [emoji1787]

[Aldo]

Did they give themselves a trophy for best losing semi finalists?

What other awards might there be?

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Bestest statement of the year??

Bestest Hotel without windaes?

Most kebabs/pies eaten? (Think we know who got that award)

Most fans on ST waiting list?

[Heisenberg]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

[we are hibs]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQBudge really reeks of arrogance. Proper bowling club committee vibes from the hierarchy at Hearts

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[hibsbollah]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

:faf: thats tremendous. Anne is flustered and just rude. Shankfurtheids face when asked about players taking responsibility looks like a wee boy at school getting a telling off

[Since452]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

What the **** is that all about? They're like suspects going into court! What an utter embarrassment.

How have they got it so spectacularly wrong from such a position of strength?

[hibsbollah]

What the **** is that all about? They're like suspects going into court! What an utter embarrassment.

How have they got it so spectacularly wrong from such a position of strength?

The media training at Tynecastle must be world-leading.

[He's here!]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

God, what a cringe.

Long may the Budge era continue.

[Hibs4185]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

Your post is spot on. A total mess and judging by Budge’s response it will continue to be so for some time

[Jack]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

Everyone obviously told or agreed to say nothing. Big Budgie couldnae help herself!

[Onion]

Sacking is sheer panic now that the playoffs become a real possibility. They'll either get a bounce or completely fall apart.

Popcorn at the ready.

Critchley was always going to be fired for losing 2 key Hibs matches, and allowing Hibs to finish above them. It was just a matter of when. No Hearts manager can survive that combination.

[Pagan Hibernia]

If they lose at Dingwall ***** will be seriously twitching down Gorgie way.

[Carheenlea]

That looks like a club ill equipped to face the last few games to secure their top flight status.

Will be up against seasoned bottom six battlers who know how important the next few games are and their previous experience can serve them well. Hearts look like they’re in end of season mode already.

Sleep walking towards a third relegation in 11 years.

[GloryGlory]

I'm thinking they'll go for a 'proper' Hearts man next time around. A Paul Hartley type, or John McGlynn.

Whoever it is, they always seem to end up with someone that, from my point of view, suits them perfectly.

Cathro, Neilson, Naismith, Critchley.... none of them have any kind of personality, character, or aura about them. Or an identity. They're just so meh at best, weird at worst.

With Fox seeing out the season, and the new guy unlikely to be in post until the transfer window is open, they could really struggle to sort out their squad this summer.

I'm seeing the press speculating around the likes of Mcglynn, Pressley and Neilson. So much for Jamestown's wonderful Analytics.

I did read this comment in the EEN:

Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.

So a "head" coach with no authority at all! Not allowed to input into player recruitment plus other restrictions as well. No doubt the yams will tell everyone it's what big clubs do. :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

That looks like a club ill equipped to face the last few games to secure their top flight status.

Will be up against seasoned bottom six battlers who know how important the next few games are and their previous experience can serve them well. Hearts look like they’re in end of season mode already.

Sleep walking towards a third relegation in 11 years.

A wee shame they didn't manage to scrape into the top 6 as I am sure we could have turned them over again at Tynie.

[Donegal Hibby]

Moment of the year is…

https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2025_04/Screenshot_20250427-220135.png.3f9e8abad940625328ca863531126716.png

Rumoured to be releasing a DVD for Christmas 😂😂😂

[GloryGlory]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ

End of season awards? Well that will have taken all of two minutes to give the best ball boy and girl their trophies. :greengrin

[GRA]

A wee shame they didn't manage to scrape into the top 6 as I am sure we could have turned them over again at Tynie.

Not as easy as that. Bear in mind the derby would have been their cup final, they would have rested players and gone all guns blazing in that game. It defines their season and how their managers are viewed above all else. Gutted SDG never got to improve his record against time though :not worth

[GloryGlory]

Not as easy as that. Bear in mind the derby would have been their cup final, they would have rested players and gone all guns blazing in that game. It defines their season and how their managers are viewed above all else. Gutted SDG never got to improve his record against time though :not worth

Oh come on. Even them raising their game from its general level of rubbish we would still turn them over. :greengrin

[Hibspur]

From the Evening News:

'Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.'

It's a process which is proving worth its weight in gold so far. Glad to hear they're sticking with it.

Also loving this from the Record:

'Former Heart of Midlothian captain Steven Pressley would be willing to leave his role as Brentford's head of individual development to help his old club, who have dismissed head coach Neil Critchley, steer clear of relegation trouble.'

[Since452]

If they lose at Dingwall ***** will be seriously twitching down Gorgie way.

I can see them going to a good old traditional Hearts style for that game. Hoofball to that big huddy Elton. Critchley was too exotic for them.

[PatHead]

A wee shame they didn't manage to scrape into the top 6 as I am sure we could have turned them over again at Tynie.

If only they had managed a draw in their two defeats and that one point would have seen them in the top six.

But they didn't.....

[Carheenlea]

I can see them going to a good old traditional Hearts style for that game. Hoofball to that big huddy Elton. Critchley was too exotic for them.

Martindale could be an ideal fit for Hearts. His football is of the style that traditionally serves Hearts well. They tried a more aesthetic style of play with Critchley but the fans don’t have the patience for it, or to at least see the long game and rewards that may have come next season had they secured top flight status and saw a summer window with more footballing incomings.

Instead, it’s just simply the long game itself. It suits Hearts, it’s what the fans know and are comfortable with and they’ll put up with anything provided someone can bundle in a goal or a deflection for a 1-0 win.

[Bostonhibby]

Moment of the year is…

https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2025_04/Screenshot_20250427-220135.png.3f9e8abad940625328ca863531126716.png

Rumoured to be releasing a DVD for Christmas [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Whose playing Critchley in it?

If it's a pantomime Dhanda's obviously got the Russell Grant gig sewn up.

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[WhileTheChief..]

The media training at Tynecastle must be world-leading.

Shanklands wee grin makes him look so bad.

Kinda like he’s delighted Critchley got sacked.

[Not In The Know]

Budge really reeks of arrogance. Proper bowling club committee vibes from the hierarchy at Hearts

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Wow! what a response from Budge there BTW.

[Smartie]

Wow! what a response from Budge there BTW.

It’s poor.

Tbf to her, she’s normally better than that under pressure.

[Callum_62]

Shanklands wee grin makes him look so bad.

Kinda like he’s delighted Critchley got sacked.Funny, I thought the exact opposite

His response to the first question made it look like he didn't agree to me

I'd still take him here too



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[McD]

:faf: thats tremendous. Anne is flustered and just rude. Shankfurtheids face when asked about players taking responsibility looks like a wee boy at school getting a telling off


Smug smirk on his face when asked both questions. What a captain eh

[Springbank]

One or two jambos over the road are saying they hope the League Managers Association reports Budge for her remarks, given that 2 people have just lost their jobs and when asked about it (as the employer in question) she just said "yesterdays news"

It doesn't feel very respectful or classy, I'd have to agree

[flash]

Wins for Ross County, Killie and Dundee on Saturday would make things a wee bit interesting.

[SickBoy32]

Funny, I thought the exact opposite

His response to the first question made it look like he didn't agree to me

I'd still take him here too



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Mental opinion that. Why would you take a guy who has proven that he lacks the professionalism to even do the basics, ie no be a fat ****

And we now have him smirking like a wee laddie getting in trouble, he’s meant to be their captain and leader. And you say you want him here!! 😂😂

Penrice would maybe get on our bench, other than that we’re stronger than they tramps all over the park. Long may it continue.

[Callum_62]

Mental opinion that. Why would you take a guy who has proven that he lacks the professionalism to even do the basics, ie no be a fat ****

And we now have him smirking like a wee laddie getting in trouble, he’s meant to be their captain and leader. And you say you want him here!! [emoji23][emoji23]

Penrice would maybe get on our bench, other than that we’re stronger than they tramps all over the park. Long may it continue.My opinion is he would score a barrel load playing upfront on a 2 and not being a 10 or wide or whatever else hearts were trying to do with him

He does the basics - even during a poor goal scoring season any defender will tell you he's a pain to play against

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[GloryGlory]

One or two jambos over the road are saying they hope the League Managers Association reports Budge for her remarks, given that 2 people have just lost their jobs and when asked about it (as the employer in question) she just said "yesterdays news"

It doesn't feel very respectful or classy, I'd have to agree

Yep. All she had to say was something diplomatic along the lines of "we thank Neil and his assistant for their efforts and we're now moving on".

[Since90+2]

One or two jambos over the road are saying they hope the League Managers Association reports Budge for her remarks, given that 2 people have just lost their jobs and when asked about it (as the employer in question) she just said "yesterdays news"

It doesn't feel very respectful or classy, I'd have to agree

Report her for saying that? It's probably not all that professional but it's really a nothing comment at all.

Hardly anything to be reporting someone over.

[Jock O]

A total mess of a football club. Hilarious viewing

https://x.com/scotlandsky/status/1916758956933812578?s=46&t=bdJsB3RQwSUdEBTbKsgiuQ


Ooft, that looks like a very bewildered bunch! Obviously all under instruction to not comment. Jeez.

[Kato]

Conference Centre isn't a cheap booking. Why aren't they using the bigliest, most bigley impressive facilities at the most bigliest tin stand in Scottish football for their "awards"?

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[Aldo]

Conference Centre isn't a cheap booking. Why aren't they using the bigliest, most bigley impressive facilities at the most bigliest tin stand in Scottish football for their "awards"?

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It only holds 399,999 and they need room for 400,000!

[HoboHarry]

It only holds 399,999 and they need room for 400,000!
If they sacked Critchley then they need one less seat. Sorted.

[Bostonhibby]

Bottlers sacked the guy before their awards to take the heat of themselves at the awards then refused to discuss it, it's the hearts way.

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[Billy Whizz]

Elvis throwing his name into the hat for the job
I’d love him to get it as he’d be absolute disaster

[Trinity Hibee]

Elvis throwing his name into the hat for the job
I’d love him to get it as he’d be absolute disaster

Is there anyone more boring than him to listen to? If you close your eyes and listen to him and Shelley Kerr you can’t tell who is who

[Billy Whizz]

Is there anyone more boring than him to listen to? If you close your eyes and listen to him and Shelley Kerr you can’t tell who is who

Maybe she’ll be his assistant

[Thatdayinmay16]

Elvis throwing his name into the hat for the job
I’d love him to get it as he’d be absolute disaster

I'm 99% sure hearts fans absolutely despise the guy due to the Celtic fiasco.

[007]

I'm seeing the press speculating around the likes of Mcglynn, Pressley and Neilson. So much for Jamestown's wonderful Analytics.

I did read this comment in the EEN:

Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.

So a "head" coach with no authority at all! Not allowed to input into player recruitment plus other restrictions as well. No doubt the yams will tell everyone it's what big clubs do. :greengrin

If they go for one of those, or McInnes or Robinson then they're essentially admitting the analytics is p*sh. I'll enjoy listening to McKinlay's verbal gymnastics trying to explain it. It will be the same with the fans when you say "I see you've ditched the analytics". Should be a laugh.

Have said all along that analytics is all well and good but when you've got clueless fuds like they have making the decisions, the analytics makes next to no difference. They'll do the same as last time and manipulate the critieria to get the output they want then gaslight the fans to say he scored very highly.

[He's here!]

One or two jambos over the road are saying they hope the League Managers Association reports Budge for her remarks, given that 2 people have just lost their jobs and when asked about it (as the employer in question) she just said "yesterdays news"

It doesn't feel very respectful or classy, I'd have to agree

It was a daft, panicky comment from a flustered woman. Hardly merits some sort of sanction.

She's well out of touch though if she thought any reporter was there to ask questions about their end of season bash!

[007]

Elvis throwing his name into the hat for the job
I’d love him to get it as he’d be absolute disaster

Successes in management - Avoiding relegation with Pafos and Fleetwood, just the kind of guy they need. A sort of Temu Neil Warnock.

[Not In The Know]

If they go for one of those, or McInnes or Robinson then they're essentially admitting the analytics is p*sh. I'll enjoy listening to McKinlay's verbal gymnastics trying to explain it. It will be the same with the fans when you say "I see you've ditched the analytics". Should be a laugh.

Have said all along that analytics is all well and good but when you've got clueless fuds like they have making the decisions, the analytics makes next to no difference. They'll do the same as last time and manipulate the critieria to get the output they want then gaslight the fans to say he scored very highly.


I said at the time the JTA hookup was announced and that plum McKinlay going all in on the analytics in every interview was so naive, First sign of anything going wrong. Eh… last manger appointment they have nowhere to go.

[007]

I said at the time the JTA hookup was announced and that plum McKinlay going all in on the analytics in every interview was so naive, First sign of anything going wrong. Eh… last manger appointment they have nowhere to go.

Other than Pressley (😂😂😂) because he's got a backroom job at Brentford so knows about analytics. They've snookered themselves somewhat.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Just watched the highlights from the Dundee game on Saturday. What a crowd. Those thousands on the waiting list still locked out I see.

[Bostonhibby]

Elvis throwing his name into the hat for the job
I’d love him to get it as he’d be absolute disasterBe just like Watching the Defectives[emoji6]

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[Billy Whizz]

Other than Pressley (😂😂😂) because he's got a backroom job at Brentford so knows about analytics. They've snookered themselves somewhat.

36% win rate as a manager
Hearts 0%
Falkirk 42%
Coventry 32%
Fleetwood 27.5%
Pafos 36%
Carlisle 34%

He’s got to be a realistic appt

[Paul1642]

I heard Don Cowie’s name being mentioned as their first choice target today.

I think he was at Hearts before wasn’t he?

Not that it changes anything whatever but he presumably has a good relationship with Malky, who signed him twice as a player and made him his assistant manager.

[ancient hibee]

I see Barry Anderson at the News has finally cottoned on to what’s been going on. He’ll be off Mrs. Budge’s Christmas Card list.

[Carheenlea]

Mental opinion that. Why would you take a guy who has proven that he lacks the professionalism to even do the basics, ie no be a fat ****

And we now have him smirking like a wee laddie getting in trouble, he’s meant to be their captain and leader. And you say you want him here!! 😂😂

Penrice would maybe get on our bench, other than that we’re stronger than they tramps all over the park. Long may it continue.

It can’t be a coincidence that there was not a queue of clubs lining up for a transfer frenzy to try and prise Shankland away from Hearts after such a great season in the summer there.

Why were clubs steering well clear? He comes across as a bit of a strange character, but must be more to it than that?

[HoboHarry]

It can’t be a coincidence that there was not a queue of clubs lining up for a transfer frenzy to try and prise Shankland away from Hearts after such a great season in the summer there.

Why were clubs steering well clear? He comes across as a bit of a strange character, but must be more to it than that?
IIRC there were issues early in his career with Aberdeen and he eventually got turfed out in spite of signing a new contract. Don't really recall what the issues were, just recall that they got frustrated with him and let him go.

[jacomo]

Yep. All she had to say was something diplomatic along the lines of "we thank Neil and his assistant for their efforts and we're now moving on".


Not sure Budge knows what day it is anymore, let alone what's happening at her club.

She won't let go either :faf:

[Baader]

They are a classless, tinpot, shambles of a club

[Viva_Palmeiras]

From the Evening News:

'Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.'

It's a process which is proving worth its weight in gold so far. Glad to hear they're sticking with it.

Also loving this from the Record:

'Former Heart of Midlothian captain Steven Pressley would be willing to leave his role as Brentford's head of individual development to help his old club, who have dismissed head coach Neil Critchley, steer clear of relegation trouble.'



was he one of the Riccarton 3. Pressley Hartley, Gordon?

All handsomely paid off and gagged?

Thats principles for ye!

[JimBHibees]

The media training at Tynecastle must be world-leading.

Just plain rude really. Who the heck is Fox to be brushing anyone off especially a reporter from the main broadcaster

[Iain G]

I'm seeing the press speculating around the likes of Mcglynn, Pressley and Neilson. So much for Jamestown's wonderful Analytics.

I did read this comment in the EEN:

Hearts' partnership with Jamestown Analytics means that every head coach appointed is first scrutinised by its data system and, among the criteria candidates must adhere to, every team boss must be on board with using it for player recruitment or they will not get the job.

So a "head" coach with no authority at all! Not allowed to input into player recruitment plus other restrictions as well. No doubt the yams will tell everyone it's what big clubs do. :greengrin

What they havent told the world, and given everything they do tell the world to make sure people know they are the biggliest team in the bottom six, is that Jamestown have added a special filter to their analytical software, nicknamed the "yamometer"

This is the primary filter on the data. Although it's top secret as to what the full filter includes, the primary layer is called "the funnel" and searches for specific profile elements, including:

Has owned or still owns a vehicle made by Rover or British Leyland
Said vehicle has maroon velour seat covers (extra points for unidentifiable stains on the seats)
Still lives with their mother (bonus points for living in the basement)
Is very close to at least one sibbling
Has spent at least 3 nights in the Gorgie Hilton
Looks like they need a good wash / beard trim / hair cut
Once offered to paint some steps at Tynecastle for free
Is delusional
Has a Russian hat in their wardrobe
Has never paid for a poppy

So you can see exactly why Captain Caveman with Ian Black as assistant is very likely.

[theonlywayisup]

I read one quote from a fan stated "Has Shankland's goals over the last few season been hiding just how bad we are, even though we came 3rd twice?" I'd say Shankland's goals and Gordon's saves have masked how poor Hearts were in recent seasons, despite their 3rd, 4th, 3rd placings. When I watch them, I generally feel I'm watching a relatively poor side. They might score some good goals, but I never think that they are a good side outplaying the opposition.

Am I being harsh in my assessment.

[hibsbollah]

Just plain rude really. Who the heck is Fox to be brushing anyone off especially a reporter from the main broadcaster

Well his namesake was the UK defence secretary to be fair. Maybe they are all like that.

[Carheenlea]

Interesting reading through the comments here where most are advocating a return to the traditional Hearts way of industrial, suffocating attritional football.



https://x.com/sked21/status/1916874476660064314?s=46

[Heisenberg]

Interesting reading through the comments here where most are advocating a return to the traditional Hearts way of industrial, suffocating attritional football.



https://x.com/sked21/status/1916874476660064314?s=46

I think what Sked has described there is very similar to what we’ve turned into this season. Quality delivery into the box, physicality throughout the team, one or two in midfield that can play in amongst the battle. Dundee United are kind of similar I think. It’s a formula that works in this league.

[GRA]

I read one quote from a fan stated "Has Shankland's goals over the last few season been hiding just how bad we are, even though we came 3rd twice?" I'd say Shankland's goals and Gordon's saves have masked how poor Hearts were in recent seasons, despite their 3rd, 4th, 3rd placings. When I watch them, I generally feel I'm watching a relatively poor side. They might score some good goals, but I never think that they are a good side outplaying the opposition.

Am I being harsh in my assessment.

Don't think you are. Last season their cracks were papered over by Hibs & Aberdeen being a shambles and several games where they were outplayed but Shankland came up with the goods due to the form he was in. He even admitted himself he overperformed in terms of expected goals. Now he's off the boil and Hibs/Aberdeen have got their s*it together it's shown them up for the overrated team they are.

[Northernhibee]

Very risky time for them to sack another manager. Potential Butcher like situation if the new person doesn’t hit the ground running.

[Springbank]

Very risky time for them to sack another manager. Potential Butcher like situation if the new person doesn’t hit the ground running.

An early goal for Ross County on Saturday and it really is looking into the abyss of another Demotion for Scotland's yo yo club

[oneone73]

An early goal for Ross County on Saturday and it really is looking into the abyss of another Demotion for Scotland's yo yo club

It would take away the fear of losing an early goal, though

[BILLYHIBS]

Spoke to a Yam ST holder today who said Critchley walked which might explain the 4 games to go thing

Felt he was thrown under the bus arrived when they were bottom of the league had Europe to contend with had someone else’s players to sort into a workable formation key players out injured and sold from under him without a by your leave a club captain and best player who disnae want to be there said Shankland was at the POTY being a knob refusing to engage or talk with supporters

They don’t know where their next win is coming from ?

A happy camp

[greenginger]

Spoke to a Yam ST holder today who said Critchley walked which might explain the 4 games to go thing

Felt he was thrown under the bus arrived when they were bottom of the league had Europe to contend with had someone else’s players to sort into a workable formation key players out injured and sold from under him without a by your leave a club captain and best player who disnae want to be there said Shankland was at the POTY being a knob refusing to engage or talk with supporters

They don’t know where their next win is coming from ?

A happy camp

what was the key players sold from under him?

[BILLYHIBS]

what was the key players sold from under him?

Wasn’t really listening tbh can’t stand Hearts only passing only on what I was told but Boyce Sibbick Boateng Cochrane Rowles Oyegoke Tagawa and Oda

Got tbh every time the ****bos come to ER I have to buy a programme to keep up to speed with their squad changes all the time but never fear their squad was better than ours this season :greengrin

They also ‘sold / let go Makenzie Kirk to St Johnstone who looks decent scored a few

Liked Sibbick made lots of mistakes

[McD]

Wasn’t really listening tbh can’t stand Hearts only passing only on what I was told but Boyce Sibbick Boateng Cochrane Rowles Oyegoke Tagawa and Oda

Got tbh every time the ****bos come to ER I have to buy a programme to keep up to speed with their squad changes all the time but never fear their squad was better than ours this season :greengrin

They also ‘sold / let go Makenzie Kirk to St Johnstone who looks decent scored a few



Cochrane was sold in the summer I think, before Critchley came in

[BILLYHIBS]

Cochrane was sold in the summer I think, before Critchley came in

As I said no interested only passing on what I was told not dotting the t’s and crossing the i’s FFS!

Struggling to name any current Hearts players tbh only interested in Hibs

I looked at the players they have let go apart from that no interest

Boyce Boateng and Rowles ring a bell if that helps ?

:hnetinq:

[McD]

As I said no interested only passing on what I was told not dotting the t’s and crossing the i’s FFS!

Struggling to name any current Hearts players tbh only interested in Hibs

I looked at the players they have let go apart from that no interest

Boyce Boateng and Rowles ring a bell if that helps ?

:hnetinq:



Wasn’t a dig at you, was pointing out that whoever told you that all those players were sold out from under Critchley was exaggerating

[BILLYHIBS]

Wasn’t a dig at you, was pointing out that whoever told you that all those players were sold out from under Critchley was exaggerating

Defo mentioned the three mentioned in the last sentence but know they have had a high staff turnover

Can see why folk are reluctant to pass on info

No worth the hassle but hardly state secrets :greengrin

[tamig]

Defo mentioned the three mentioned in the last sentence but know they have had a high staff turnover

Can see why folk are reluctant to pass on info

No worth the hassle but hardly state secrets :greengrin

No need to be so touchy about it 👍

[BILLYHIBS]

No need to be so touchy about it ��
As I said I wasn’t really interested or listening and wasn’t really expecting the third degree on what someone else has allegedly said

Will know better next time :greengrin

I suppose the real point is he wasn’t sacked he walked according to my contact

Believe that if you want ?

[McD]

Defo mentioned the three mentioned in the last sentence but know they have had a high staff turnover

Can see why folk are reluctant to pass on info

No worth the hassle but hardly state secrets :greengrin


As I said I wasn’t really interested or listening and wasn’t really expecting the third degree on what someone else has allegedly said

Will know better next time :greengrin


The third degree? Seriously? All I did was reply to say one of those players left earlier than you’d been told! I didn’t accuse you of anything, I then clarified explicitly that it wasn’t a dig at you, and still I’m being accused of putting people off posting and giving the third degree. Ffs

[BILLYHIBS]

The third degree? Seriously? All I did was reply to say one of those players left earlier than you’d been told! I didn’t accuse you of anything, I then clarified explicitly that it wasn’t a dig at you, and still I’m being accused of putting people off posting and giving the third degree. Ffs

Apologies if I have upset you it was not my intention

As I said was only passing on what I was told in good faith

No offence taken at this end either

Onwards and upwards

[K-Zazu]

Mciness favourite with the bookies now even money must be something in it.

[McD]

Apologies if I have upset you it was not my intention

As I said was only passing on what I was told in good faith

No offence taken at this end either

Onwards and upwards



Fair enough, wasn’t my intention either :aok:

[Kato]

Mciness favourite with the bookies now even money must be something in it.They play Killie last day of the season.

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[Springbank]

They play Killie last day of the season.

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McInnes strikes me as the kind of manager who would happily relegate a club he's linked with, on the basis he tells his players to give their all for the badge they're representing on any given day, and so should he as their boss

[JimBHibees]

Would have to assume Mcinness being considered

[Viva_Palmeiras]

What’s Beale up to - fits the profile surely…could the ly push the boat out and got for Gerrard? :)