Share Transfers Agreed/Cooling off period

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

The winding up order is still in place for tomorrow right now as I understand it.
HMRC have accepted the payment plan under the condition that Hearts were able to prove that they could honour this deal plus pay November and Decembers PAYE and NI.

---

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

.....As at this evening this has not been forthcoming

---

Just as a follow up to this, as of right now they still haven't paid a bean to HMRC and are having trouble agreeing to HMRC's strict payment conditions.

Today is going to be VERY interesting.

So what happens if they don't pay half the money to HMRC today?

https://newsclient.omxgroup.com/cdsP...ssageId=652198


This sound like a promise that is not worth the paper it is written on ? :greengrin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JollyGreenGiant

So what happens if they don't pay half the money to HMRC today?

---

They go to court tomorrow.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ginger_eejit

And the PFA are letting them away wi this?!?!

---

I dont think they (PFA/SFA/SPL) have even considered where it may lead or how it could be interpreted by those of malevolent intentions in an increasingly desperate situation tbh. Its about time they did though.

I accept that they are trying to assist the club but there is a mechanism in place in that when they fail to pay there is a hearing whereby they can put their reasons for failing to honour agreements made and lodged. The hearing would be the time and place to administer assistance if required.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JollyGreenGiant

So what happens if they don't pay half the money to HMRC today?

---

I think the Judge has to place the black cap on his head before pronouncing sentence.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 125restrdsth

Lets not forget to mention Hearts have sold out Tynecastle this weekend.

Is 17,000 not the biggest Edinburgh crowd this season.

---

Aye but how many of they "fans" with the free/begging tickets will actually turn up ya roaster?

Aye they all turned out for this one. The ticket office was that inundated they had to go out and give tickets alway in schools......

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Just as a follow up to this, as of right now they still haven't paid a bean to HMRC and are having trouble agreeing to HMRC's strict payment conditions.

Today is going to be VERY interesting.

---

Stop it you tease!

They'll pay up in time.

Just be patient because there's a lot more mileage and fun in this. The next crisis is just around the corner.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Stop it you tease!

They'll pay up in time.

Just be patient because there's a lot more mileage and fun in this. The next crisis is just around the corner.

---

I'm confident they will. But I can't shake off the mental image of Director Fed and some yam roaster volunteers outside the court, their battered cases full of grubby notes, and the submariner and his boy clinging on desperately to their ankles and coats as they try to prevent them gaining entry.........

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Stop it you tease!

They'll pay up in time.

Just be patient because there's a lot more mileage and fun in this. The next crisis is just around the corner.

---

Put yourself in Vlad's shoes.

You've got £200k in your paw. If you give it to HMRC you'll never see it again. If you keep it then............... erm................ you get to keep it :greengrin

He has the final say on whether it gets paid or not :wink:

Two final words...........

Kaunas

Minsk

Have Hearts not by now proved to everyone's satisfaction that they are trading while insolvent? What are the legal implications of so doing? Cav, CWG, PTS?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Put yourself in Vlad's shoes.

You've got £200k in your paw. If you give it to HMRC you'll never see it again. If you keep it then............... erm................ you get to keep it :greengrin

He has the final say on whether it gets paid or not :wink:

Two final words...........

Kaunas

Minsk

---

:pray:

Never underestimate the workings of the mad one's mind.

He will have the serious hump with the British Hearts Foundation boys an girls (also known as the timewasting society) trying to buy the club and also with the former players group who are trying to divert fans donations away from the club.

He has already lost *****loads he invested in this basket case and is being offered the square root of fek all to sell up. It would not surprise me if he is now so hacked off that he is ready just to pull the plug after pulling a few more puppets strings along the way. They have been dancing to his tune for 7 years already.

This is the guy who sacked George Burley when the Saviles were in their best ever position (well for c20 years) to challenge the old firm so why would he do them any favours now......

Set of phannies.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by euansdad

Aye they all turned out for this one. The ticket office was that inundated they had to go out and give tickets alway in schools......

---

:greengrin Mates nephew got his hands on one through his school and I know he ain't going, being of the Hibs persuasion! Still be a full ground though as they have lots of pictures of happy smiling Yams in the Wheatfield............well the ones with teeth are definitely smiling.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eric

Have Hearts not by now proved to everyone's satisfaction that they are trading while insolvent? What are the legal implications of so doing? Cav, CWG, PTS?

---

As I understand the law, there are no implications for the company of "wrongful trading" (which I think is the latest term). It is the directors of the company who, once insolvency has been established, should stop the company's trading and take the necessary steps to put it into administration or liquidation. Not to do so is illegal.

Once insolvency has been established (and one would argue that that occurred once Vlad said that he would no longer support the club), the law says that any debts incurred after that date can be held to be the personal liability of the directors.

Having said all that, it's up to the liquidator to prove those issues. And, as Cav has rightly said, .... for the most part, we are talking about non-UK nationals here.... and it could be a problem to prosecute them.

Surely there is a group of Yams that can take a punt on this, pay off the bill and keep Hearts alive? They might not get the chance to buy their club later, even if they do pay. But if they don't, then there won't be a club to buy.

I'd really hate it if they went to the wall without a fight.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by euansdad

Aye they all turned out for this one. The ticket office was that inundated they had to go out and give tickets alway in schools......

---

i feel uneasy/concerned nowadays when i hear that hertz players/staff are going around schools :agree:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eric

Have Hearts not by now proved to everyone's satisfaction that they are trading while insolvent? What are the legal implications of so doing? Cav, CWG, PTS?

---

Don't think there are any legal implications whilst the yams continue to trade - it's only when the administrators pick over the bones that the legal implications start to kick in.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

As I understand the law, there are no implications for the company of "wrongful trading" (which I think is the latest term). It is the directors of the company who, once insolvency has been established, should stop the company's trading and take the necessary steps to put it into administration or liquidation. Not to do so is illegal.

Once insolvency has been established (and one would argue that that occurred once Vlad said that he would no longer support the club), the law says that any debts incurred after that date can be held to be the personal liability of the directors.

Having said all that, it's up to the liquidator to prove those issues. And, as Cav has rightly said, .... for the most part, we are talking about non-UK nationals here.... and it could be a problem to prosecute them.

---

Thanks CWG but how is isolvency established prior to an organisation being in liquidation? Would it for instance require a creditor to sue for payment and it be declined?

The thought of them paying some of that HMRC bill today conjures up images of them pitching up somewhere with all the loose change collected from face painting etc in big jars and the folk at the HMRC having to count it all out.

Sort of like when you see the 'unfortunates' in the shops scraping their change together for a 2 litre bottle of white lightening.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Filled Rolls

Surely there is a group of Yams that can take a punt on this, pay off the bill and keep Hearts alive? They might not get the chance to buy their club later, even if they do pay. But if they don't, then there won't be a club to buy.

I'd really hate it if they went to the wall without a fight.

---

That's what they think they've been doing, but their hard earned dole money has gone straight to the club, which in turn goes into a bank account that aint in this country :greengrin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 7062

The thought of them paying some of that HMRC bill today conjures up images of them pitching up somewhere with all the loose change collected from face painting etc in big jars and the folk at the HMRC having to count it all out.

Sort of like when you see the 'unfortunates' in the shops scraping their change together for a 2 litre bottle of white lightening.

---

Coinstar FC

Oppa Bankrupt Style.....

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eric

Thanks CWG but how is isolvency established prior to an organisation being in liquidation? Would it for instance require a creditor to sue for payment and it be declined?

---

Insolvency is defined as either:-

1. Where a company's liabilities exceed its assets. That should be established internally, either by management accounts, or when the year-end accounts are prepared or audited.

2. When a company is unable to meet its debts as they fall due. That is the situation you describe, and similar to the Hearts case. If a company can't pay its bills, and Court action has no effect, it is insolvent.

Just had an update to say that Hearts are playing hardball with HMRC over the terms of the payment plan and still haven't coughed.

I wonder what makes them think they've got any sort of bargaining position??

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Just had an update to say that Hearts are playing hardball with HMRC over the terms of the payment plan and still haven't coughed.

I wonder what makes them think they've got any sort of bargaining position??

---

Will someone *please* think of the cakes?!?!?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee

Will someone *please* think of the cakes?!?!?

---

:agree: Some over-excited Hibbies have just added to the icing.....

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

Insolvency is defined as either:-

1. Where a company's liabilities exceed its assets. That should be established internally, either by management accounts, or when the year-end accounts are prepared or audited.

2. When a company is unable to meet its debts as they fall due. That is the situation you describe, and similar to the Hearts case. If a company can't pay its bills, and Court action has no effect, it is insolvent.

---

Thanks again. So all we need is a creditor to sue and be declined. Any takers?:wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Just had an update to say that Hearts are playing hardball with HMRC over the terms of the payment plan and still haven't coughed.

I wonder what makes them think they've got any sort of bargaining position??

---

Source?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002...bo_xlarge.jpeg

Just another Jambo fundraiser - have they coughed up yet Mikey? :cb

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

That's what they think they've been doing, but their hard earned dole money has gone straight to the club, which in turn goes into a bank account that aint in this country :greengrin

---

They used to have an account with BOS/HBOS in Ardmillan Terrace :wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Kaiser_Sauzee

Coinstar FC

---

:greengrin

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

Any confirmation that they've stumped up yet?

I'm thinking they haven't :wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee

Will someone *please* think of the cakes?!?!?

---

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

:agree: Some over-excited Hibbies have just added to the icing.....

---

Cream. Special Cream. :agree:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Any confirmation that they've stumped up yet?

I'm thinking they haven't :wink:

---

Still sifting out the buttons and old drachma coins from the real stuff apparently. In situations as bad as this you'd think that people would buy home-made victoria sponge slices with real wedge.

I'm sure they'll the first to tell us if they do make the payment. They (and their fans) like to celebrate things like this for some reason.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Cabbage East

I'm sure they'll the first to tell us if they do make the payment. They (and their fans) like to celebrate things like this for some reason.

---

The only fans that congratulate their owners for paying wages on time. The rest of the footballing world take this for granted, silly buggers that we are. :cb

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/an...d-on-white.jpg

Quote:

---

Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you.

---

My good god!!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

:faf::faf::faf:

Is that a wind-up??

The most sycophantic pi$h I have ever read!!!

"We will never forget you".... aye I bet you won't ya plums!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 1875er

The most sycophantic pi$h I have ever read!!!

"We will never forget you".... aye I bet you won't ya plums!

---

:agree: When i first read that i felt sick as it's so pathetic, stomach turningly truly cringeworthy....then i read it again and thought it must be a wind up and laughed so much i made myself feel sick again but in a different way...:faf:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by matty_f

:faf::faf::faf:

Is that a wind-up??

---

Nope in todays Evening news :faf: I about choked on my cheese rolls!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

The opening sentence is superb;

"dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh, surrounded by mystery..."

:faf::faf::faf:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.

---

There was plenty need you spineless cretins as you have sat by and watched your club slowly die until now when it's too late.

Heads buried firmly in the sand and warnings given on their financial figures by their rivals was tagged as "Hobonomics".

I cannot wait to dance on their grave.

"You hold the traditions and history of the club in the highest regard".....2 days after he sells everything that isn't nailed down so he can try and keep the club afloat after bumping bills.

This has to be a wind up.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by DC_Hibs

There was plenty need you spineless cretins as you have sat by and watched your club slowly die until now when it's too late.

Heads buried firmly in the sand and warnings given on their financial figures by their rivals was tagged as "Hobonomics".

I cannot wait to dance on their grave.

---

By 'dormant' I think he means 'lying on the floor in our pants'.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20338071

more pish from mcfud including the line;

It's not the entire squad but some are not going to get paid for six to eight weeks.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by green glory

The Roseburn stand will be full of maroon oven gloves.

---

Nah they got a piece of cake, piece of cake. :greengrin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Desperate Dan

think I'd just prefer deid, much simpler.

---

RIP Pink Ones. :agree:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hoxtonhibby

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20338071

more pish from mcfud including the line;

It's not the entire squad but some are not going to get paid for six to eight weeks.

---

So by 'not the entire squad' some Hearts players are expecting to be paid tomorrow?
Is there a way of knowing what players have agreed to have their wages defered?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

The opening sentence is superb;

"dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh, surrounded by mystery..."

:faf::faf::faf:

---

Yep, so mysterious both Dundee clubs & Pars told him to take a hike! He then lowered his sights & snapped up the " big team ". Bye bye Jam Tarts!

That letter really tugs at the heart strings, I'm considering organising a collection for them when I don't go to the MK Dons cup game.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by duffers

So by 'not the entire squad' some Hearts players are expecting to be paid tomorrow?
Is there a way of knowing what players have agreed to have their wages defered?

---

Surely those who are not paid should now have their registrations with the league suspended to make them ineligible for all matches? When a club has no money anyway what use is a transfer embargo?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

The opening sentence is superb;

"dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh, surrounded by mystery..."

:faf::faf::faf:

---

When Scooby turns up to unveil the Mad One's true identity I think it'll be one of the unpaid groundsmen with a grudge against the club! YIKES!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/an...d-on-white.jpg


My good god!!!

---

An Open Letter - why has no one thought about this up until now?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

Like signing and keeping paedos on the books, not paying players or clubs for players. I cannot believe that line is in there

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

When ****gy and Scooby turn up to unveil the Mad One's true identity I think it'll be one of the unpaid groundsmen with a grudge against the club! YIKES!

---

I was thinking the letter had something of the Scooby Doo about it. They also say 'you rescued us from the dastardly plans:faf: of Chris Robinson'. It's just brilliant:top marks

"Saturday's match with St. Mirren will attract a crowd of over 15,000."
So no sell-out.
I guess the other 385000 must be Xmas shopping...........
They can't save themselves, why should anyone else?
GG

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

The opening sentence is superb;

"dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh, surrounded by mystery..."

:faf::faf::faf:

---

here he is


http://i45.tinypic.com/2d1afl4.jpg

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

:faf: :lolyam: :brokenyam: :titanic:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1gfZwejPv8 :faf::faf::faf::faf:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

That letter really tugs at the heart strings, I'm considering organising a collection for them when I don't go to the MK Dons cup game.

---

:top marks :faf:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

So according to that open letter, it was not until last Wednesday they realised the club was in the real trouble :rolleyes:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

I was thinking the letter had something of the Scooby Doo about it. They also say 'you rescued us from the dastardly plans:faf: of Chris Robinson'. It's just brilliant:top marks

---

Poor Vlad, he would have got away with it as well if it wasn't for those meddeling kids :greengrin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Malthibby

"Saturday's match with St. Mirren will attract a crowd of over 15,000."
So no sell-out.
I guess the other 385000 must be Xmas shopping...........
They can't save themselves, why should anyone else?
GG

---

If it goes ahead that is. :wink:

When McGlynn said last week that they were stuggling to get this game to go ahead, he wasn't saying it for a laugh.

Last man oot switch the lights off, oops to late, they are already off. Meter needing a refill. :cb

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hoxtonhibby

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20338071

more pish from mcfud including the line;

It's not the entire squad but some are not going to get paid for six to eight weeks.

---

They saved £4m on getting rid off 9 payers (= £44000 per player) :confused:

As of 1pm today, Hertz hadn't paid 1 penny to HMRC...

Waiting 'till the last hour as ever?

You couldn't make it up. :tee hee:



Although, they certainly seem to be doing a good job of it. :cb

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

I was thinking the letter had something of the Scooby Doo about it. They also say 'you rescued us from the dastardly plans:faf: of Chris Robinson'. It's just brilliant:top marks

---

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/16579000...2e1f08fba0.jpg

I'm amazed they called him Vladimir and not the much hallowed 'Mr Romanov' that they usually favour.

I'm sure he'll liquidate them immediately for such informality.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Born Leader

They saved £4m on getting rid off 9 payers (= £44000 per player) :confused:

---

:tsk tsk:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Born Leader

They saved £4m on getting rid off 9 payers (= £44000 per player) :confused:

---

£440,000+ per player. :wink:

Did the information on the PM board ever make it on here or become public knowledge in the days after, or is there big news still to cone?

So on average they had 9 players on circa 8.5 grand a week :confused: who were the players again? :faf:

So, will they pay up or is Vlad currently swimming around in their scraped together coins a la Scrooge McDuck...

Attachment 8888

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ScottB

So, will they pay up or is Vlad currently swimming around in their scraped together coins a la Scrooge McDuck...

Attachment 8888

---

How much exactly do they have to stump up today to appease Hector & by what time:confused:

I wonder why no one has posed the real important question here .....

Does the Hector avatar we all have on this thread have a bit of a Mona Lisa enigmatic smile or does he look a bit sterner with a big double chin marked out by the crease at the bottom of his face?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

The single biggest cringe i have ever had reading that, toes curled so much they came through the top of my shoes.

Yet another Hearts fans group BEGGING for more gruel please sir.

As an aside how many of these ******** groups do they have?

Save Our Hearts (SOH)

Foundation OF Hearts (FOH)

1874 Fighting Fund (1874FF)

Can anyone confirm if the People's Front Of Judea have been round the doors selling tablet for the cause?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

So on average they had 9 players on circa 8.5 grand a week :confused: who were the players again? :faf:

---

Rudi Skacel, Ian Black, Suso Santana, David Templeton, Craig Beattie, Stephen Elliott, Adrian Mrowiec, David Obua and Gary Glen were among the summer departures at Tynecastle.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibercelona

£440,000+ per player. :wink:

---

:hide::doh:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EskbankHibby

The single biggest cringe i have ever had reading that, toes curled so much they came through the top of my shoes.

Yet another Hearts fans group BEGGING for more gruel please sir.

As an aside how many of these ******** groups do they have?

Save Our Hearts (SOH)

Foundation OF Hearts (FOH)

1874 Fighting Fund (1874FF)

Can anyone confirm if the People's Front Of Judea have been round the doors selling tablet for the cause?

---

Are you sure that's what FOH stands for :wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EskbankHibby

The single biggest cringe i have ever had reading that, toes curled so much they came through the top of my shoes.

---

Oozing with cringe.

Shirley the work of a hobo, though, non?

So yet can't get a sell out even after a call to arms, giving tickets away and all of the publicity over there plight? Thought they were the big team?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HibbySpurs

How much exactly do they have to stump up today to appease Hector & by what time:confused:

---

Half of it I thought? So 225k...

"Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example"

:LOL: This makes me think the person who wrote this was a Hibby!

Deary me, another boak inducing open letter, who penned it this time Sam Dingle, another halfbaked (as opposed to homebaked :wink:) idea from a clueless bunch of halfwits. :agree:

Dear Bill

You have been my bank manager now for 8 years, when on that glorious day you walked into my life and offered me £100 to switch my bank account to your company. Compared to my last bank manager you are a saint and will forever be worshipped in our house.
Unfortunately in the last few months, what will all the threatening letters and court summons I have been receiving, I feel our relationship has come to an impasse and I think it would be better if we parted company in the most amicable way, for the good of both of our reputations.

So if you would kindly clear my overdraft and loans that I am due your bank I will happily hand over the £100 you gave me to join you in the first place, we can both move on with our heads held high.

I still love you for what you done for me.

All the best

A Punter



Do you think this will work if I send it to my bank manager??:wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Jones28

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002...bo_xlarge.jpeg

Just another Jambo fundraiser - have they coughed up yet Mikey? :cb

---

He's not the wost of what they've been up to.

I hear a lot of Jambos have been seen in the vicinity of Leith Docks the last few evenings.

Apparently, it's £5 for a 'Hartley' and £10 for 'The Full Romanov'.

Whatever that means :dunno:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Judas Iscariot

As of 1pm today, Hertz hadn't paid 1 penny to HMRC...

Waiting 'till the last hour as ever?

---

Correct. Still unpaid as of 10 mins ago.

An amount that large needs to be personally cleared by Vlad, and he knows he'll never see it again.

It would be a football rip off of monumental proportions if he's let them buy tickets, merchandise, cakes and soup for the last week and then just pockets all the money they raised.

It'll be mega squeaky bum time over the road if there's no confirmation today that it's been paid.

Remember Kaunas and Minsk :wink:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by keekaboo

He's not the wost of what they've been up to.

I hear a lot of Jambos have been seen in the vicinity of Leith Docks the last few evenings.

Apparently, it's £5 for a 'Hartley' and £10 for 'The Full Romanov'.

Whatever that means :dunno:

---

I think it is a yambrazilian done with a blunt razor.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Correct. Still unpaid as of 10 mins ago.

An amount that large needs to be personally cleared by Vlad, and he knows he'll never see it again.

It would be a football rip off of monumental proportions if he's let them buy tickets, merchandise, cakes and soup for the last week and then just pockets all the money they raised.

It'll be mega squeaky bum time over the road if there's no confirmation today that it's been paid.

Remember Kaunas and Minsk :wink:

---

Even by Vlad's standards this is leaving it late.

Remember Hearts lol.

What is the deadline again?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by euansdad

What is the deadline again?

---

One of our resident experts could probably confirm, but I suspect they've got until their court case starts tomorrow.

But as the payment plan has been offered why not pay it now? As in right now! Not tomorrow, now!!

Unless they won't :wink:

That's what he did with Kaunas and Minsk :agree:

That letter is the funniest, tragic and most ridiculous thing I have read in ages. One can only describe the continuing pandering to Romanov, even now, with all the evidence before them, as akin to an abused and beaten person thanking their partner for the punches and bruises and telling them they still love them. There are sentences in there which defy belief and common sense.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mikey

Correct. Still unpaid as of 10 mins ago.

An amount that large needs to be personally cleared by Vlad, and he knows he'll never see it again.

It would be a football rip off of monumental proportions if he's let them buy tickets, merchandise, cakes and soup for the last week and then just pockets all the money they raised.

It'll be mega squeaky bum time over the road if there's no confirmation today that it's been paid.

Remember Kaunas and Minsk :wink:

---

Ha

Was just coming back on to update, you beat me to it...

IF they have paid, and I'm beng told different, I really don't know why HMRC/HOMOFC wouldn't have announced the payment by now :confused:

Do we all get refunds for 2nd Dec lol?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by green glory

Do we all get refunds for 2nd Dec lol?

---

Naw!

Rod gets to keep the dosh to help Pat sign up Griffith/Claros/McGivern. :greengrin

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HibbyRod

Naw!

Rod gets to keep the dosh to help Pat sign up Griffith/Claros/McGivern. :greengrin

---

Correct answer. We've got a league to win.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hibee87

:faf::faf:

VLADIMIR ROMANOV was today urged to hand over control of Hearts to supporters in an open letter from the Save Our Hearts fans’ group. They are asking the Russian businessman to give his majority shareholding to Alex Mackie’s Foundation of Hearts consortium, which aims to run the club on behalf of its playing public.
Foundation of Hearts had a bid for control rejected by Romanov on Tuesday, but will not give up in their quest for fan-based ownership. They want to implement a membership scheme, similar to that used by Barcelona, to fund the running of the Edinburgh club. The Foundation of Hearts website is already asking supporters how much they would contribute to a monthly membership, from £10 to £100.
Save Our Hearts have endorsed the plan in their open letter to Romanov. The group were heavily involved in ousting former Hearts chairman Chris Robinson from Tynecastle in 2004 and now want his successor to choose a “dignified exit” and give the club to its supporters.
The letter reads: “Dear Vladimir, when you swept into Edinburgh eight years ago, surrounded by mystery, we were really grateful to you for rescuing our club from the dastardly plans of Chris Robinson. We still remember that sunny day in September 2004 when we heard the good news that you had purchased Robinson’s share holding. We were in the central square of the town of Braga as we awaited the UEFA Cup tie between Braga & Heart of Midlothian. The original Save Our Hearts campaign had three main aims: 1. The removal of the (then) chief executive. 2. To remain playing at Tynecastle. 3. The long-term survival of the football club.
“At that time, and for the last seven years, we thought we had achieved all of these aims. As a group of activists, the SOH guys have been ‘dormant’, for want of a better expression, over that period. There had been no need to be otherwise.
“We’ve been doing what we love to do – having a few beers and watching the best football team (in our eyes) in world football. We’ve had a great time and wouldn’t change it for the world. We have witnessed two Scottish Cup wins – one a “squeak” against a so-called lesser team and the other a canter against our fiercest and closest rivals. We made it to the qualifying rounds of the Champions League, and who could forget our experiences against Tottenham and, more recently, Liverpool?
“Then, last Wednesday, the ‘rollercoaster’ that is Heart of Midlothian FC very nearly came off the rails. The club released a statement indicating that the St Mirren game could be our very last due to a winding up order from HMRC. That is when the ride got a little bit too scary. I now think that both parties – the fans and you – want to get off. The constant cashflow troubles at the club do not provide a stable enough environment for us to be convinced the club is financially safe and sound. Vladimir, you have done some great things since you arrived – debt for equity swaps of significant amounts for example, and we know that, unlike the aforementioned Robinson, you hold the traditions and history of this club in the highest regard.
“That is why we are now asking you to work together with the Foundation of Hearts so that 138 years of history can be preserved. We will give this group our backing and you can be provided with the fantastic legacy both of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived, and in the hands of the supporters. We believe it’s now time for a dignified exit and to allow a new chapter in the history of Hearts to unfold. Thank you for all you have done for us – we will never forget you. Please do the right thing and Save Our Hearts.”

---

I like how they think the debt for equity swap was a 'great thing', and also "legacy of leaving the club in a stronger position than when you arrived".

WTF are these boys on?



:faf::faf::faf::faf: