Budge got long term plans for the Yams.

[greenginger]

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.co...view-1-3762867


The way Barry is spinning this one , it sounds like Budge is in it for the long haul.

Now, I thought Budge was only there to get the place ship-shape for the fans take-over in a couple of seasons time.

Someone should tell the Foundationers that they are wasting their Direct Debits , Budge ain't for budging !

[Jim44]

It looks as if she is empire-building. So much for a limited role in the rehabilitation of the Jambos.

[Geo_1875]

The only reason she's in for the long haul is because she won't get her money back any time soon.

[greenginger]

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The only reason she's in for the long haul is because she won't get her money back any time soon.

But the Foundation have a world record number of pledgers , giving millions to the Yam cause.

Don't tell me they have been exaggerating again .

[Peevemor]

I'm quite happy to read all that. I like the idea of both Hibs and Hearts being run the right way. The animosity between the clubs that really kicked off during the Mercer thing, continued through the pieman era and became ridiculous under Vlad was way over the top. It's time to put that to bed IMO.

Hibs and Hearts are of similar size and should share the same, realistic goals. A well contemplated, united front when dealing with the Glasgow bias of the current SPFL set up can only be a good thing whilst, of course, retaining a healthy sporting rivalry.

[JeMeSouviens]

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I'm quite happy to read all that. I like the idea of both Hibs and Hearts being run the right way. The animosity between the clubs that really kicked off during the Mercer thing, continued through the piaman era and became ridiculous under Vlad was way over the top. It's time to put that to bed IMO.

Hibs and Hearts are of similar size and should share the same, realistic goals. A well contemplated, united front when dealing with the Glasgow bias of the current SPFL set up can only be a good thing whilst, of course, retaining a healthy sporting rivalry.

I agree

An apology to the rest of Scottish football for their lunatic ******** behaviour while being run by lunatic ********s wouldn't go amiss mind.

[Brooster]

Quite honestly I could not care less. I am not in the slightest bit bothered what her intentions are. Some folk on here seem a bit obsessed by the yams.

[Real Emerald]

I agree with that too. If you read that it's Rangers and Celtic being the ones that can't agree and all the decisions are about what's right for them, then any change to that set up is worthwhile. Although I can't stand them, I like what she's doing. Similar is going on at Easter Road so it all gets the nod from me.

[Keith_M]

I read that as nothing more than the continuation of the "Aren't Hearts Wonderful...at Everything" PR guff that's been ongoing ever since they bumped their Creditors and came out of Administration.

I'm sorry but what is it they're supposed to be doing that is so wonderful?

They now have a 'long term view'?
--Woop-de-woo, welcome to the rest of the World, Jambos.

They've got 'Save The Children' on their shirts?
--Aye, but only cause they're being PAID to do it.

They're now bringing through young Players instead of paying unsustainable salaries?
-- That's how most Clubs in Scotland have been run for years! Well, they got there in the end but it took going bust and losing their 'rich', crooked backer first to make that decision.

They're now Fan Owned?
-- Ehm, not as far as I can see. What's the target for that, exactly?

[Peevemor]

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I read that as nothing more than the continuation of the "Aren't Hearts Wonderful...at Everything" PR guff that's been ongoing ever since they bumped their Creditors and came out of Administration.

I'm sorry but what is it they're supposed to be doing that is so wonderful?

They now have a 'long term view'?
--Woop-de-woo, welcome to the rest of the World, Jambos.

They've got 'Save The Children' on their shirts?
--Aye, but only cause they're being PAID to do it.

They're now bringing through young Players instead of paying unsustainable salaries?
-- That's how most Clubs in Scotland have been run for years! Well, they got there in the end but it took going bust and losing their 'rich', crooked backer first to make that decision.

They're now Fan Owned?
-- Ehm, not as far as I can see. What's the target for that, exactly?

Notwithstanding the Banderson spin, I'd rather have that than talk of world cup stars, docksiders, mowgli and champions league wins.

[Pete]

They'll always be cheats though.

Never let them forget.

[Bostonhibby]

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The only reason she's in for the long haul is because she won't get her money back any time soon.

Big team, big number of pledgers - sure it will all end in fan ownership in line with the timetable - cant end any other way given all those foundation of hearts types with their commitments to paying the good lady back etc..................surely?

[Geo_1875]

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Notwithstanding the Banderson spin, I'd rather have that than talk of world cup stars, docksiders, mowgli and champions league wins.

Give them time. They can't help themselves.

[Bostonhibby]

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Notwithstanding the Banderson spin, I'd rather have that than talk of world cup stars, docksiders, mowgli and champions league wins.

Was looking for Mad Vlads' list of pledges for comparison - they all swallowed hook line and sinker - but can't find it, went something like this?

Megasuperhotelstadium (there was a box of drawings that someone else paid for, and I think a feasibility study of sorts that the council helped out with?

Champions league win by 2008? Big tick in the box there.

Never losing by 5 goals to anyone?

Breaking the OF monopoly in the league - they nearly beat the now defunct Glasgow rangers but only managed admin to be fair.

Signing world cup stars - Ryan Stevenson had a star tattoo I think?

Anything else?

[cabbageandribs1875]

any sign of that 21st century spanking brand new stand yet Budgers

[Bostonhibby]

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any sign of that 21st century spanking brand new stand yet Budgers

To be fair it's up to the council to deliver that and look how long the trams took

[Pete]

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any sign of that 21st century spanking brand new stand yet Budgers

There are pictures online of a 10,000 seater, two tier stand. It looks really good with its hotels etc...

Might cost a lot though.

[jacomo]

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any sign of that 21st century spanking brand new stand yet Budgers

I think the long term plan lasts up to the moment that the old stand gets condemned and the 'new' ones rust to pieces.

[greenginger]

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any sign of that 21st century spanking brand new stand yet Budgers

Don't laugh, look up the Council planning web-site for the Mega Stand application from 2008.

The status of the application is " pending consideration ", it ain't dead yet !

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To be fair it's up to the council to deliver that and look how long the trams took

good point, but i suspect talks have already taken place, just waiting for the nod from the budge to proceed

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There are pictures online of a 10,000 seater, two tier stand. It looks really good with its hotels etc...

Might cost a lot though.

when has that ever been a problem for them

[Just Alf]

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I think the long term plan lasts up to the moment that the old stand gets condemned and the 'new' ones rust to pieces.

How long term are we talking? I've seen their plans for the 35-45000 stadium,..... Only problem is they were drawn up around 1935 and I think the stadium design rules may have changed a little since then, oh an Saughton Mains Farm's been sold and someone has only gone and built houses on it..... The cheek!

[jdships]

Any truth in the pub talk that AB and CL are an "item" ?

[bigwheel]

Probably because I know Ann Budge, I have to say I find the demeaning comments and chants so immature and frankly appalling...just because it's about Hearts, can we not stay above unnecessary personal attacks...I'm sure this will fall on deaf ears. I wish, as Hibs fans, there were some things we would rise above.

[hibs0666]

Dear Cragface, how are you going to finance an upgrade to/replacement of Tynecastle without any ability to borrow cash?

[cabbageandribs1875]

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To be fair it's up to the council to deliver that and look how long the trams took

good point, but i suspect talks have already taken place, just waiting for the nod from the budge to proceed

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There are pictures online of a 10,000 seater, two tier stand. It looks really good with its hotels etc...

Might cost a lot though.

when has that ever been a problem for them

[Peevemor]

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Dear Cragface, how are you going to finance an upgrade to/replacement of Tynecastle without any ability to borrow cash?

They'll be able to borrow cash if Budge acts as guarantor - much in the same way as Hibs did with STF.

[Lago]

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I'm quite happy to read all that. I like the idea of both Hibs and Hearts being run the right way. The animosity between the clubs that really kicked off during the Mercer thing, continued through the pieman era and became ridiculous under Vlad was way over the top. It's time to put that to bed IMO.

Hibs and Hearts are of similar size and should share the same, realistic goals. A well contemplated, united front when dealing with the Glasgow bias of the current SPFL set up can only be a good thing whilst, of course, retaining a healthy sporting rivalry.

Totally agree.

[Thecat23]

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I'm quite happy to read all that. I like the idea of both Hibs and Hearts being run the right way. The animosity between the clubs that really kicked off during the Mercer thing, continued through the pieman era and became ridiculous under Vlad was way over the top. It's time to put that to bed IMO.

Hibs and Hearts are of similar size and should share the same, realistic goals. A well contemplated, united front when dealing with the Glasgow bias of the current SPFL set up can only be a good thing whilst, of course, retaining a healthy sporting rivalry.

Hearts fans were unbearable at times and made up this big club, wee club crap! If you think for one min I'll be forgetting that you are wrong! I ****ing hate them, hope they pricks suffer for years.

[Just Alf]

I'm sure I've mentioned before, my bro is a season ticky type down gorgie way...


TC..... I've told him as much many a time!!! :-)

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Whatever happens they will fall in ***** and come up smelling of roses as they always do, it's amazing what a bit of cheating and a funny handshake can do.

**** them I say.