JOHNNY Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Reports have come out this morning that George Burley has left SPL league leaders Hearts. It's not clear if he has been sacked or resigned, but a statement will be made following today's game at home to Dunfermline. There have been rumours that Burley was not happy at the level of involvement Lithuanian owner Vladimir Romanov had in the signing of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 The rumours have begun already: George Burley is heading to Rangers and Martin O'neill could be interested in the vacant Hearts position. An eastern European manager is expected by many to replace Burley. Team selection appears to be at the root of the Burley leaving this morning. Hearts are 2-0 up at halftime, so it's business as usual for the players. Skacel is once again on the scoresheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evalagoal Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 that completely surprises me... Is there any more info on this story somewhere else? I'm very curious to see why. It's amazing to me becasue we all know that there's really 2 teams in the SPL and now that Hearts is actually shaking things up, someone goes in internally and tries to dimantle it. Have we all heard the expression "if it ain't broke - don't fix it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batigol Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Sounds a bit too much like what happens in Greece when owners (take your pick???) interfere in the affairs of the squad and things go to sh*t afterwards. Brutal. Just because they have money doesn't neccesarily make them football geniuses. I hope this doesn't screw Hearts up too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 A statement will be read in 1 hours time, which will hopefully shed some light on the cause. One theory is that Burley was reluctant to play one of Romanov's signings, defender Camazzola. No prizes for guessing who started the match today. The game finished 2-0, moving them 6 points ahead of Celtic - who visit Kilmarnock tomorrow. Skacel and Hartley removed their strip at the end of the game to reveal "FOR THE GAFFER" written on their tee shirt, in a display of support for the outgoing manager. Graeme Souness and Mick McCarthy were both at the game. Either of those could be looking for a job tomorrow if their side lose the north east derby tomorrow. Aston Villa's chairman Doug Ellis has apparantly been in touch with Burley. Their defeat at home today against Wigan will not help David O'Leary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 A short statement was made containing all the usual cliches: Irreconcilable differences, mutual decision, no further statement, confidentiality clause, blah, blah, blah!! Still no clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Graeme Souness and Mick McCarthy were both at the game. Either of those could be looking for a job tomorrow if their side lose the north east derby tomorrow. Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! Oh please let it be Souness! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 Should be quite an atmosphere at one of the great English derbies. With both sides struggling so far, 3 points will be more important than just the local bragging rights. You just have to think that Newcastle will turn the corner ....... unless of course they don't have the correct manager in place to make it happen. The face of the Newcastle chairman during the game will tell the story. His patience must be wearing thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Looks like the new Hearts manager will be a mag indeed but not Graeme Souness: Bobby Robson is expected to be named coach of the Edinburgh club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 Despite a confidentiality clause being signed over the reasons for the split, rumour has it that Romanov handed Burley the teamsheet prior to the recent Celtic match. Burley refused and named his own team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Nevio Scala and Sir Bobby Robson are current favourites to land the vacant post at Tynecastle. Both were interviewed in the summer before George Burley was appointed, and are said to be still interested in the job. Some bookies are offering odds of 150/1 for owner Romanov to name himself as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Wot? Nae Zajec? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The2ndMouse Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Wot? Nae Zajec? :P LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 I think Hearts have enough foreigners in the side at the moment. Although I'm sure Zajec could still find space for a few Croats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hearts have already received more than 20 applications for the vacant manager's job. In addition to some of those named above, Lothar Matthaus, Ottmar Hitzfeld and Claudio Ranieri have been mentioned as possible applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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